19741223 City Council Minutes214
APPROVAL OF NATIONAL DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN •
M.A.A. Ron Whaley stated that he was asked last week to prepare a summary of
this report. This was none and submitted to the council- for their review.
Mr. Whaley then read the report for the edification of -the staff and audience.
Mr. Whaley stated that he and the Fire Chief concur in the recommendations.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO AUTHORIZE THE
MAYOR TO AFFIX HIS SIGNATURE TO THE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY EMPLOYEE GROUP TO WITHDRAW FROM SOCIAL SECURITY
Mr. Al Kusulos, representative from Pacific Guardian Life Insurance Company, .
made a presentation with regard to a retirement plan to be established in lieu
of remaining the Social Security System. He explained the procedures
involved in doing this. Ninety percent of the employees have elected to withdraw
from Social Security. Mr. Kusulos said that in order to make this plan go into
effect, they have to have a letter from the City Clerk telling the Social Security
Administration that the employees have decided to withdraw from Social Security.
He said they would also like to have the council instruct the Treasurer to
deposit with Seattle First National Bank, as of January 1, 1975, the amount
that would have been deposited to Social Security. He said the Social Security
Administration can refuse to let us withdraw for a period of two years. To
continue, Mr. Kusulos said that the check referred to should be deposited with
the Trust and Pension Department of the bank, and then he could get the
determination of exactly when the Social Security Administration will allow
us to drop out of Social Security. A great deal of discussion followed, and
the council indicated that they would like to look at this plan in great detail
before any definite action is taken.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE MAYOR AND •
THE CITY CLERK, UPON SATISFYING THEMSELVES THAT A VALID ELECTION HAS BEEN HELD,
BE AUTHORIZED TO NOTIFY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OF THE RESULTS OF
THAT ELECTION. MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THAT THE CITY
ATTORNEY BE AUTHORIZED TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED EMPLOYEE PLAN AND REPORT BACK
TO THE CITY COUNCIL AT AN APPROPRIATE TIME. MOTION CARRIED.
Fire Chief Cooper stated that he had no knowledge of this plan, and would like
to have some information and know what the program is, so that he too can
consider the plan.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Claims for Damages from David Hartley and Mark Young had been received and
were acknowledged by the council. These were referred to the City Clerk for
processing.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting adjourned
at 11:15 P. M.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C' y Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
December 23, 1974 •
ROLL CALL
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center at 7:30 P.M.,
with all council members present, except Clement.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of December 17th had been posted, mailed and
distributed and with no omissions, nor corrections,they were approved
as written.
COUNCIL PARTICIPATION
Mayor Harrison announced two more appointments to the Community Development
Task Force. They are Bjorn Thuesen and Sam Felton.
Mayor Harrison stated that the salaries for the Judge and Judge Pro Tempore
should be set so that they can be mentioned to prospective candidates. He said
that consideration should be given to whether the salary should be fixed or
if salaries should be given a grade level. It was decided that the salary should
be fixed. Councilman Welling asked if it would be possible to have the person
who is selected to be Judge, take care of paying the Pro Tem.- City Attorney,
John Wallace said that this -could be done. Mayor Harrison asked if there was
a recommendation regarding the salary. Mr. Wallace replied that they have
inquired about salaries, and that the lowest figure that was mentioned was $750
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per ---month, which did include a Pro Tem. There was a question of employing a
court administrator and probation officer. Mr. Wallace stated that the City
does not anticipate hiring a court administrator, as the present people in the
Violations Bureau could handle the work. He said it is�possible that a probation
officer could be funded.' In checking the statutes, Mr. Wallace stated that the
statute provides that people will be appointed by the judge and serve at his
MOTION: pleasure. Following discussion, COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL-
MAN NORDQUIST THAT THE COMBINED SALARIES FOR JUDGE AND JUDGE PRO TEM BE SET AT
$750.00 PER MONTH. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison announced that the proposed Salary Ordinance for 1975 was now
available for review by the council. Copies were passed out and the Mayor said
it is a schedule of the exempt and non-exempt grades, which includes a 11.2°%
increase. The ordinance is scheduled for passage on January 7th.
Councilman Anderson asked when the new Municipal Judge would be appointed. Mayor
Harrison said that he would be prepared to place a name in nomination on the
7th of January, with confirmation scheduled for the 15th.of January. Councilwoman
Shipped askedif the District Court has been officially notified of the City
action establishing our own court system. The City Attorney said they have not
been notified. Councilman Anderson stated that it would be well to notify them
officially.- Mr. Wallace indicated that he would do this. There was some discussion
regarding selection of persons to be considered for•the position. It was suggested
that the Mayor'contact'the Washington State Bar Association for a'list of names
of attorneys residing in Edmonds.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
• Jeanne Edwards, reporter for the Western Sun, asked if there has been a determination
of when attorneys would be interviewed for the position of Judge and Judge Pro
Tem. Mayor Harrison replied that names would be placed in nomination on the
7th of January, but that the council has,not made a determination regarding the
time for interviewing candidates. Mrs. Edwards asked that the press be notified
when they will be interviewed and the criteria .that might be used for appointing
a judge. Mayor Harrison stated that he was not sure -at this time whether he
would'have the criteria in writing.
ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1975 BUDGET
Councilman Gellert reviewed several items in the budget with Allen .Tuttle,
Director of Finance, answering questions. Councilman Gellert asked Mr. Tuttle
if he would_ prepare a breakdown of the $1,422,855 in the Water -Sewer -Fund and
comment on what reserve is; and at the same time explain the two Street Fund
figures on page 160.
Councilman Nordquist asked that the council get involved in the budget process;
earlier this coming year. Councilwoman Shippen concurred. They said they would
like to have a brief outline fisting tentative projects, so that those projects
can be evaluated earlier.
Mayor Harrison mentioned that we have 75(t per capita in the budget for participation
in the Snohomish County Health District and said there should be a motion from
the council agreeing to participate at that figure. COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN MOVED,
MOTION: SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH
DISTRICT AT 75(r PER CAPITA FOR•THE YEAR 1975. MOTION CARRIED.
• Councilman Nordquist and Anderson served on the Health District Board this year
and agreed to serve again.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO PASS ORDINANCE,
41750 ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 1975. Councilman Nordquist mentioned the Word
Processing Center, which had been provided for in the budget. He said that it
was his understanding that the system was not being -fully utilized by all
departments. M.A.A. Ron Whaley explained the method by which the system was
being implemented. He stated that it will serve more departments starting the
first of the year. THE MOTION WAS THEN VOTED UPON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
REPORT ON BIDS FOR DRAINAGE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT - 68TH W. & 156TH
City Engineer, Leif Larson, reported that bids were opened on the 19th of
December by the City Clerk with Mr. Larson, Assistant City Engineer, Richard
Allen, and Wayne Jones from Reid, Middleton in attendance. Mr. Larson recommended
award to the low bidder. The bids were as follows:
Davis Construction $121151.30
Universal Utilities 12,235.00
Mr. Larson stated that his recommendation of award to the low bidder was subject
to the County Commissioners passing their resolution for 75% of the cost.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO AWARD THE CONTRACT
TO'I'FHE LOWi-IBIDDER, DAVIS CONSTRUCTION, FOR $127151.30, SUBJECT TO THE COUNTY
ACCEPTING THEIR PORTION OF THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
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REPORT ON BIDS FOR BACKHOE
Herb Gilbo, Director of Public Works, reported that on December 19th, after
proper advertising, the City Clerk opened bids for the above -mentioned item.
Mr. Gilbo said that .three bids were received, and that one late bid was received,
which will be returned. The Bids were as follows:
Cascade Tractor Company $187354.99
Craig -Taylor Equipment Co. 187704.44
Tool Crib Co. of Seattle, Inc. 18,954.00
Mr. Gilbo requested authorization to enter into an agreement with Cascade
MOTION: Tractor Company for the equipment. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CASCADE TRACTOR COMPANY
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FORD LOADER-BACKHOE. MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSSION RE/HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT
City Planner, Joe Wallis, reported that they are still awaiting a determination
as to whether Snohomish County qualifies as an urban county. However, they
are proceeding to make a recommendation that an inter -local agreement be drawn,
and that has to be signed by January 17th according to HUD requirements. Mr. Wallis
said there has been a suggestion that a consultant be hired to coordinate the
application for the entire county, if that is the direction that the City will
take. Councilman Gellert said that he would like to see the agreement at least
a -week before the council votes on it. Councilwoman Bruns asked when the
Community Development Committee will commence meetings. Mr. Wallis stated that
it appears that it will be difficult for them to hold a meeting prior to the
Planning Commission Meeting on January 8th. If they do not have a meeting prior
to that time, he said they will ask that the Committee Meeting and the Planning
Commission Meeting be held jointly and it will be on the Planning Commission Agenda.
PRELIMINARY PRD PRESENTATION - WHISPERING FIRS - WEST OF 68TH W. AND NORTH
OF NORTH MEADOWDALE BEACH ROAD
City Planner, Joe Wallis, stated that due to substantial design cost involved,
particularly in�'PRD, he asked the applicant, Arnie Goedecke, to submit the
project at the very early staged in order to obtain comments from the council.
He said the zoning is RS-20 and the circulation is off both the above -mentioned
streets. Mr. Wallis reviewed the project, site and the preliminary plans. He
projected a sketch of the proposed PRD on the screen along with several views
of the area. There was considerable discussion regarding the drainage in the
area. City Engineer, Leif Larson, stated that thtr.e::)should be perc tests before
anything is done. It was the consensus of the council that core samples should
be taken in order to evaluate this property. Mr. Goedecke stated that approximately
24 single family residences are planned on two culdesacs. Councilwoman Shippen
asked if townhouses were being considered. Mr. Goedecke said they are being
considered now. It is proposed that the major portion of the site be left in
its natural state. Mr. Goedecke said they can dig some soil test holes, and
see what the soil is there and the engineers can calculate what the runo6f
situation is.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - 196TH UAB PROJECT
Mayor Harrison stated that this is a resolution to proceed with the project.
The City Attorney stated that it formalizes setting the hearing date.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY.COUNCILWOMAN SHIPPEN TO PASS RESOLUTION
OF INTENTION #239 RELATIVE TO THE 196TH UAB PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION OF INTENTION - 220TH UAB PROJECT
MOTION: COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN BRUNS TO PASS RESOLUTION OF
INTENTION #240 RELATIVE TO THE 220TH UAB PROJECT FROM THE EAST CITY LIMITS TO
84TH AVENUE WEST. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business to come before council, the meeting was adjourned
at 10:20 P.M.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CNty Clerk
January 7, 1975
ROLL CALL
H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order by Mayor
Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers at the Edmonds Civic Center at 7:30 P. M.,
with all council members present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of December 23, 1974 had been posted, mailed and
distributed, and with no tmissions nor corrections, they were approved as writt en•