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-6. No major zoning changes.
7: Continue to apply for available state, federal, and private funding
(for worthwhile purposes).
8. Retain present urban design image.
9. Emphasis on transportation system is -primarily -for local convenience.
10. Cooperate with other municipalities.
11. Council/Mayor department head review.
12: Continued emphasis on -cultural activities.
13. Continued emphasis on recreational opportunities..
14. Better maintenance of residential access roads..
15. Emphasize use of mass transit.
16. Maintain permanent staff at near present level.
17. Additional CETA funding will be used for special projects.
18. Continue to provide administrative aid for LID's.
19. Emphasize pedestrian and bicycle transportation system.
20. City will continue to purchase water supply:
21. Enhance citizens' use of waterfront.
22. Disproportionate aid to elderly and disabled.
23; Encourage citizen participation in government.
24. Control land use to maintain current environmental quality.
The following goals were established, but this subject was not completed and will be continued at
a future meeting:
1. No new taxes.
2.• Low density-residential`•community.
The following critical assumptions were established, this item also to be continued at a future •
meeting.
1. No new State revenues.
Staff input will be disseminated in the packets for the June 14 meeting, after which the next
discussion date will be established. There was no further business to come before the Council,
and the meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci a Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
June 7, 1977
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:32 p.m. by Mayor Harve
Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Phil Clement Joe Wallis, Community Development Director
Max Gellert Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Robert Anderson Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Tom Carns John Wallace, City Attorney
Mike Herb Wayne Tanaka, -City Attorney
John Nordquist Carolyn Anderson, Recording Secretary
CONSENT AGENDA (7:33 p.m.)
Councilman Carns requested removal of Items (B) and (E) from -the Consent Agenda for discussion.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE.BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE -BALANCE
OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda contained the following:
(+A) Roll Call.
(B) Ordinance #1920, Proposed Amendment to Zoning Code to allow
temporary security building or vehicle on building sites with a
Conditional Use Permit.
(D) Acknowledgment of receipt of claims for damages from Raymond R. Reedy
and Mohammad Mohseni.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 31, 1977. DISCUSSION ON GIVENS AND MID-TERM GOALS -- PLANNING PROCESS
(Item (B) on Consent Agenda) -
Councilman Carns wished to change Item No. (4) to add the word, "building". The item to then read:
"Continue existing building height restrictions." Also, under "goals to be established and
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continued at a future. meeting", Councilman.Carns wished to strike: Item. No.., (.1) "No New Taxes-.'
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED THAT THE .BALANCE OF THE MINUTES BE ADOPTED WITH THOSE TWO CHANGES, COUNCILMAN
GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED.
RESOLUTION #377, TRANSFERRING,$1800.FROM CONTINGENCY.FUND TO GENERAL FUND FOR INSTALLATION -OF SIX
BENCHES,* (Item (E) on Consent Agenda)
MOTION: Councilman Carns voiced his opinion against the adoption of Resolution,4377. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED
TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION #377 TRANSFERRING $1800 FROM CONTINGENCY FUND TO GENERAL FUND FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF SIX BENCHES, AND COUNCILMAN CLEMENT SECONDED THE MOTION, WITH COUNCILMAN CARNS VOTING
AGAINST THE MOTION.- MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL (7:35 p.m.)
Councilman Herb brought up the subject of guard dogs in residential areas and the public's protection
from vicious dogs and questioned if there were existing ordinances and laws for adequate protection.
After some discussion, it was suggested that the City.Attorney review the.matter and the King County
ordinance and any existing laws, -to be thorough about the City of Edmonds citizens' protection.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED TO SET JUNE 28, 1977, AS THE DATE FOR -THE CITY ATTORNEY TO REVIEW EXISTING
ORDINANCES AND LAWS AND THE KING COUNTY ORDINANCE REGARDING GUARD DOGS OR VICIOUS DOGS AT THAT COUNCIL
MEETING. COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Gellert discussed the.clarification of an ordinance or law recently passed by the State
Legislature for payment for removal of signs; he questioned if provisions for depreciation of value
of signs over an amortization period were involved. City Attorney John Wallace stated there would be
compensation paid for any signs removed by virtue of any amortization codes and use the age of the sign
and its.depreciation in arriving at its fair market value. He;'stated;.a.sign.is defined as any structure,
etc., whose commercial message is situated in such a position so as to be 'visible from any state highway.
and there will be certain signs in.the City of Edmonds which will not be affected by that legislation,
unless there is further amendment. The depreciation.shcedule is for any sign built.after a given date
in 1971 and the City of Edmonds Sign Ordinance predates that, and any sign after 1971 would conform
with the Edmonds Sign Code.
Councilman Gould questioned the recent population census figure as being -higher than the one taken in
1976, a gain of 1,076. City Clerk Irene Varney Moran explained the figure was derived from a specific
formula used by neighboring cities and it had been accepted, and also stated that the increase per capita
income will be approximately $30,000.
Councilman Anderson brought up the subject of the -recent planting in.the Main Street fountain area and
suggested the plantings be higher for uniformity and balance.
Councilman Anderson -announced that he would not seek re-election when the filing date for positions on
the City Councilt�.comes up in.six..weeks' time.
Councilman Gellert stated at the next Council meeting, June 14, he might be late or absent; Councilman
Gould stated he would be absent at the meeting on June 20.
Councilman Carns questioned City Engineer Leif Larson about the microphone system and Mr. Larson
stated a schedule would be forthcoming.
MAYOR (7:45 p.m.)
Mayor Harve Harrison announced that Councilman Gould had just graduated from an eight months' management
training program sponsored by the University of Washington and congratulated him.
The Mayor announced the City of Edmonds' HUD Block Grants had been disapproved, that the.projects did
not fit low-income people, and in discussions with the planners it was felt that the City should submit a
new proposal for funding the Senior Center improvements and request that HUD allow the_City .120 days to
make the new proposal. Also, the Mayor stated perhaps the.City should ask to be included in .the County's
Housing Rehabilitation Program which they have for the cities of Sultan and Snohomish. Mayor Harrison
asked if Russell Berg, Director of the Senior Citizens Center and in the audience, had any. figures to
present this evening. Mr. Berg stated they had been working with the City and the figures were submitted.
Community Development Director.Joe Wallis presented the South County Senior. Center Project and distributed
their priority list. Priority I.is Rehabilitation and Alteration of Old -Mill Building in the amount of
$1.18,821 and Priority II is the Patio and Boardwalk (Waterfront Walkway) at $47,500. The Boardwalk
would be.'essentially in front of the Senior Center itself, and with steps and ramps down to the beach.
Mayor Harrison stated it would be worthwhile to have the South County Senior Center,project placed on the
next day's Policy Board Meeting, June 8, and present it as a $200,000 project; that they.may have to wait
MOTION: to make a formal application as this would probably not qualify as such. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED THAT
THE CITY.CHANGE ITS PRIORITIES TO NUMBER ONE, REHABILITATION AND ALTERATION OF OLD MILL BUILDING AND
PRIORITY NUMBER TWO, PATIO AND BOARDWALK (WATERFRONT WALKWAY) AND DELETE PRIORITY NUMBER THREE (III),
KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM EQUIPMENT, ELIMINATING THE 5.4% WASHINGTON STATE SALES TAX ON PRIORITY NUMBER III.
AND ARCHITECT/ENGINEER 7.5% ON PRIORITY NUMBER III.. COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Gellert stated that the City of Edmonds would be evicted from its present SnoCom building,
along with Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace, and will need money estimated from $100,000 to $200,000 for
facilities.and he questioned if this need would .be justified by .a Block Grant or funds from other sources
and that.it had been raised at the last SnoCom Board meeting. He suggested possibly the Police Chief
and the City Planner look into the matter.
Councilman Clement stated that if the only HUD grant received was related -.to the senior citizens of
Edmonds and becomes the only project applicable, the downtown bowl of Edmonds might then develop into
solely a senior citizen area and exclude other people and eliminate diversification. .
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AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION (8:10 p.m.)
Bob Pantley brought up before the Council the site drawings for a 10-lot PRO that had been heard
MOTION: - before the Amenities Design Board on June 1, 1977. COUNCILMAN GOULD MADE THE MOTION THAT THE
PRO 10 LOTS OF BOB PANTLEY BE SET FOR THE -MEETING OF JUNE 28TH. COUNCILMAN-GELLERT SECONDED THE
MOTION, MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further comment from the audience and the audience participation was then closed.
CORRESPONDENCE
(8:15 p.m.)
There was no correspondence to report.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION #553, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE TO
ALLOW A CARETAKER DWELLING UNIT IN CG ZONES .(8:16 p.m.)
Community Development Director Joe Wallis stated the City of Edmonds was receiving more requests
for caretaker units and the Zoning Code at the present time does not permit dwelling units in the
CG Zone. This item was before the Planning Commission on April 13, 1977, and at that time approval
was recommended. Environmental assessment had been made and there was no adverse environmental
impact of significance and Mr. Wallis recommended the Council approve Resolution 553. Mayor.
Harrison then opened the hearing to the public. Don McQuade questioned if this was to be General
Commercial zone or just what zones were applicable— Councilman Clement stated that earlier, in
the Consent Agenda items, an ordinance was passed to allow temporary security building.or vehicle
on building sites with a Conditional Use Permit and would be permitted in all zones under certain
conditions; however, this particular item would be allowed only in CG zones. There was no further
MOTION: discussion from the audience and the public portion was closed. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MADE THE MOTION
THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RESOLUTION #553 BE AMENDED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY IN RELATION TO THE
REQUIREMENT THAT THE PROPERTY CARETAKER DWELLING UNIT IN CG ZONE BE APPROVED BY THE AMENITIES
DESIGN BOARD. Councilman Herb stated his views against the motion. COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED
THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED.
ADOPTION OF SIX -YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (8:27 p.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson reported on the submission of the City's six -year street
construction program to the State Highway Department and requested that the Council review the
proposal and submit any changes before final submittal deadline of June 30, 1977. He recommended
this item be placed on the June 20, 1977, agenda. After some discussion, it was recommended by
Councilman Gellert that it be placed on the agenda after the Drainage Ordinance item for June 20.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED.THAT THE ADOPTION OF THE SIX -YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM BE SCHEDULED FOR
THE JUNE 20, 1977, COUNCIL AGENDA. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED JUNE 2 ON TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR SANITARY SEWER SURVEY, 20L FACILITY PLANNING
STUDY. (8:32 a.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson reported that Cal -Tom, Inc., of Portland, Oregon was the low
bidder and below the engineer's estimate in his costs of Schedule A and B, $37,906.10; Schedule C,
$1,150.00; and D, $20.00. Mr. Larson recommended approval of Schedules A and B and D, but not
Schedule C for $1,150.00, and recommended approval of the low -bidder, Cal -Tom, Inc., of Portland.
After some discussion of the surrounding districts and costs, Mr. Larson stated each municipality
would be enforcing its own regulations under local jurisdictions. He added that advertisements had
been published for 30 days in local newspapers meeting all federal regulations in order to obtain
more bids. Also, references had been checked and Mr. Larson stated previous projects with the
U. S. Navy on Whidbey Island and Gray and Osborne, and were satisfactorily completed. Councilman
Gellert asked if individual residences would be identified and Mr. Larson stated,"Yes they would be,
MOTION: and they are bonded".- COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED THAT THE CITY ACCEPT THE BID OF TECHNICAL SERVICES
FROM CAL -TOM, INC., OF PORTLAND, OREGON ON SCHEDULE A AND B, AND SCHEDULE D, FOR THE SUMS OF
$37,906:10 PLUS $20.00. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON ALTERNATIVES FOR NOGGINS' SEWER CONNECTION FEE PROTEST (8:45 p.m.)
Leif Larson presented a proposal to change the ordinance that is presently used in relation to
sewer connection fees. After considerable discussion during the May 17, 1977, Council meeting, the
Public Works Director Leif Larson and the City Attorney, John Wallace, reviewed the charges
detailed in Section 11.16.010 of the Edmonds City Code and the results are a reduced fee charge
of approximately 50 percent. The rates were previously $15.00 per zone front foot. Mr. Larson
recommended the basic Code remain the same with a modification for adjustment allowance in the
rate based upon actual cost, but not going below the $5.50 cost per ZFF. It was also recommended
that the City Attorney be instructed to draft such an ordinance amending the City Code. Mr.
Larson felt it was a most fair solution, especially to Mr. Noggins and the protest of his
$15.00 charge per Zone Front Foot. Councilman Gellert asked who would have the initial
responsibility and Mr. Larson replied it would be his, the City Engineer's responsibility to
MOTION: initiate action. COUNCILMAN CARNS MADE THE MOTION THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN
APPROPRIATE ORDINANCE TO BRING BACK TO THE COUNCIL INCORPORATING THE CITY ENGINEER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR AD AND AWARDS, 1977 FAM PROJECTS (8:54 p.m.)
Leif Larson recommended that the Mayor sign the contract entering into agreement with the
Washington State Highway Commission and that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the
agreement. Mr. Larson presented a draft agreement reviewed by the Public Works Department and the
City Attorney. The agreement will allow the City to advertise and award contracts and will save
administration time in the projects. The projects involved would be Fifth Avenue, 212th Street S.W.,
Olympic View Drive, and the 88th Avenue West walkway. According to Federal procedures, a
written agreement of who will advertise and award the construction contracts is a requirement.
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MOTION: COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MADE THE MOTION THAT THE MAYOR-BE.AUTHORIZED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT FOR,ADVERTISING AND AWARDING 197P FAM'PROJECTS COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Citl Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
June 14, 1977 (Work Meeting)
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35'p.m. by Mayor Harve
• Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison., Mayor Phil Clement J. Herb Gilbo, M.A,..A.
Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director.
Max Gellert Joe Wallis, Community Development Director
John Nordquist Lila Crosby, Finance Director
Robert Anderson Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Tom Carns Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Mike Herb Mary Lou.Block, Planning Technician
Ken Estes, MEBT. Chairman
John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT.AGENDA (7:36 p.m.)
MOTION:. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH
THE AMENDED FIRST PAGE SHOWING ALL COUNCILMEN PRESENT AT THE MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent
Agenda.contained.the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of June 7, 1977.
COUNCIL (7:37 p.m.)
Prior to the meeting, Councilman Clement had advised the City.Clerk he would not be present.
. Councilman:'Nordquist called attention to a letter from the Health Department and a meeting which he
and Councilman Anderson had attended this date regarding the federal Safe Drinking Water Act of. 1974,
which will place stringent requirements on water purveyors. He said the Act had not yet been adopted
by the Health Department, but would go into effect sometime this summer., 30 days after adoption by the
Health Department. He said he would give the letter to the Public Works Director. Mr. Larson
indicated he was cognizant of this and would continue to follow up on it.
Councilman Carns suggested dispensing with the roll call being indicated on the.Consent Agenda. The
oral roll call had been eliminated sometime earlier and Councilman Carns;did not feel it was necessary
MOTION: to indicate it on the Consent Agenda. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO DISPENSE WITH THE
ROLL CALL ALTOGETHER, ELIMINATING IT FROM THE..CONSENT AGENDA. Discussion indicated that possibly it
(Failed)should be retained for auditing purposes. MOTION THEN FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MOTION:
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MOTION:
Councilman Gellert noted that the Mayor had received a letter from Sam Felton, a neighbor of
Councilman Gellert's, suggesting thattheCity recognize Ed Aliverti for his service, to the City with the
Sno-King Chorale. The Chorale is disbanding for a year and the last concert will be on Sunday during
the Edmonds Arts Festival. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCI.LMAN`CARNS,
THAT A LETTER BE SENT FROM THE, COUNCIL TO ED ALIVERTI EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE CITY FOR HIS
OUTSTANDING SERVICE. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Anderson said he and Councilman Nordquist would like to make a report on the state of.the
physical health of the City's LEOFF employees. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS, THAT THE STATE OF THE PHYSICAL HEALTH OF THE CITY'S LEOFF EMPLOYEES BE SET AS AN AGENDA ITEM
FOR THE JULY 12 WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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