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June 14, 1977 (Continued)
Often the governing ordinance will provide for a maximum size greater than the review board is
willing to approve. She felt, in comparing.with other communities, that Edmonds could improve on
the information which is given to:the applicant. She circulated samples of brochures and checklists
which are made available to applicants in some communities. She noted that a consent agenda is used
in some communities for routine matters .and matters the staff feels are so excellent that board review
is not necessary. She also noted that some commurn ties,:have charges related to the amount of staff
time an applicant requires, but that the -standard was a charge similar to that of Edmonds. She
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showed slides taken in the Walnut Creek area which illustrated accomplishments achieved through the
use of.their checklist. The Council expressed strong.interest in the -checklist and a;sample infor-
mation brochures. It was felt that this was a source of valuable information and that it should be
reviewed by the Amenities Design Board and that,the Board and Planning Staff could indicate to the
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o lik o implement. A M TION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD SECONDED
Council that material they w uld e t0 ,
BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT SEPTEMBER.13 WORK MEETING-BETO RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS ON
,THE .SCHEDULE
IMPROVING THE CITY OF EDMONDS',DESIGN REVIEW PROCESS FROM,TH;E STAFF AND THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD,
AFTER STUDY OF THE MATERIALS PRESENTED -BY MRS. BLOCK. MOTION CARRIED.- Mrs. Block was commended
on her presentation.
UPDATE ON THE PRIOR REPORT .(8:41 p.m.)
M.A.A..Herb Gilbo reviewed the background of the Prior Report and the functions it has served. He
then introduced Tom Purton, the consultant working on the updating of the report. Mr. Purton ex-
plained'what he had accomp fished ,to date, having met with all department heads and all employees
who wished to discuss their job descriptions. He commented that there appeared to be a lack of
confidence in the present personnel administration system and he felt it was essential to reestablish
the confidence level. Mr. Purton said he also had met with union representatives to let them know
his philosophy of salary and administration. He hoped to present updated job descriptions in thirty
to sixty days and he hoped his end product would give management a good.tool for effective salary
and administration. He asked that -the Council provide any input they might feel would.be helpful in
this project.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER FROM SOCIAL SECURITY TO MEBT (9:40 p.m.)
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Ken Estes, Chairman of the Social Security Withdrawal Committee, distributed -copies of the revised
Pension Agreement between the City and the unions involved. He said the Police union.had.agreed to
ratify the agreement, but the Public Works and.Fire Department unions had not seen it as yet. The
City Attorney had drafted the agreement., Mr: Estes said it was expected that -the Pension Agreement
would be signed by all parties this week, and this was the last thing to be accomplished before
passage of the ordinance to withdraw from Social Security. The proposed City of Edmonds Employees'
Benefit Plan was discussed. A question was asked about the nonnegotiability aspect previously..
discussed.. City Attorney John Wallace commented that any change'in bargaining unit would eliminate
the nonnegotiable element, as the new bargaining unit would not be bound. During the discussion
there was some concern expressed for the small minority of employees who do not want to change to
MEBT. Ken Estes then advised that.the finalized documents would be presented to the Council at the
next meeting.
DISCUSSION OF PLANNING PROCESS FROM COUNCIL/STAFF RETREAT (10:10 p.m.)
The Council reviewed the input from the Staff on Critical Assumptions and Givens. The following
changes were made to Staff Critical Assumptions: Under."FINANCE," the first item,.the words, "at
9%," were deleted. Action was postponed on the third. and fifth items regarding a drop in Utility
Taxes and'a gain in fuel tax revenue. These will be considered at the next discussion, In the
seventh item, regarding availability of Federal. and State funds,.the following were.deleted:
Block Grants, Public Safety Building funds, and Lake Ballinger Water Quality Improvement funds.
The eighth.item regarding property tax revenue increases was deleted. Under "PERSONNEL," action
on the second item regarding unemployment compensation was postponed.until the next discussion.
In the third, item, the word, "Council," was inserted at the beginning of the sentence. Under
"UTILITIES," the second item regarding a financial plan for drainage was deleted. Under "GENERAL,"
the last item regarding inflation rate was deleted. The following change was made to Staff Givens:
At the end of the last item.regarding Federal funding, the words, "and additional funds for special
projects," -were added. The next discussion was scheduled for the July 12-work meeting at which
time mid-term goals will be established.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned -at 11:00 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci y Clerk H. H. HARRISON, Mayor
June 20, 1977
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 Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Phil Clement Lila Crosby, Finance Director
Max Gellert Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
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John Nordquist Noelle Charleson, Assistant City Planner
Robert Anderson Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Tom Carns Ken Estes, MEBT Chairman
Mike Herb John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA (7:36 p.m.)
Mayor Harrison noted that Item (E) on the Consent Agenda, Proposed Ordinance Amending Sewer
Connection Fees, had been withdrawn, and that the suggested hearing date for Item (G) should be
MOTION: amended to September 6. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,
TO ADOPT THE CONSENT AGENDA A& AMENDED. The Consent Agenda contained the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of June 14.
(C) Approval of Agreement for Temporary Concession - Annual July 4 Chicken-Q.
(D) Approval of Fireworks Stand Permits.
(F) Setting following dates for hearings on P.C.. Resolutions: -�
#544 - Recommending approval of Proposed Amendment to Zoning Map and OSM
to add area annexed to City at northeast corner 224th S.W. and
Highway 99 (Files AZ-1-77 and ST-4-77) - July 5, 1977.
#555 - Recommending approval of Proposed Amendment to Zoning Map and OSM
to add area annexed to City north of 220th S.W. and east of 96th
Avenue W. (Giles AZ-2-77 and ST-5-77) - July 5, 1977. .
#556 - Recommending approval of Proposed Amendment to Zoning Code to
establish regulations governing public and institutional land
uses in RS districts (File ZO-19-76) - July 19, 1977.
#557 - Recommending approval of Proposed Amendment to Subdivision Code to
provide for direct review of short subdivision,applications by the
Planning Commission (File ZO-4-77) - July 19, 1977.
#558 - Recommending approval of Proposed Amendment to OSM to reduce
right-of-way from 60 feet to 50 feet on 84th West between 200th S.W.
and 202nd S.W. (File ST-6-77) - July 26, 1977.
(G) Acknowledgment of receipt of 75% Annexation Petition - vicinity of 180th
and 72nd, and setting date of September 6, 1977, for hearing on annexation.
(H) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Dan Keene in the amount -
of $48.37.
(I) Confirmation of Mayor's appointment of Clarence Collins to Civil Service
Commission.
COUNCIL (7:37 p.m.)
Councilman Clement announced that the.Council will have an Executive.Session on July 5 at 5:30 p.m.,
location yet to be determined to discuss the.situation created by the resignation of.Mayor's
Administrative Assistant, Herb Gilbo.
Councilman Gellert inquired as to the status of the Johnson property. City Attorney John Wallace •
reported that he and City Attorney Jim Murphy had met with Mr. Johnson on June 4, and they are in
the process of drafting an agreement.
CORRESPONDENCE (7:38 p.m.)
The Council acknowledged receipt of a petition for vacating an alley south of Fir Street between
8th Avenue S. and C Avenue. According to established procedure, this petition has been referred
to the Planning Commission for its July 13 meeting. It will then be returned to the Council.
PROPOSED DRAINAGE ORDINANCE, AS AMENDED BY COUNCIL AT MAY 24, 1977 MEETING (7:39 p.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson reported that the Community Development Director, Building
Official, and he had met with several builders and developers in Edmonds, and those developers
had several concerns they wished to discuss. They were concerned with bonding for drainage
facilities that will remain private. Also, they wanted a determination by the City as to which
facilities will be public and which will be private at the time of reviewing the development and
engineering plans. Mr. Larson thought this was a reasonable request. They wished to use corrugated
aluminum -type drainage structures, and Mr. Larson had found that some municipalities are allowing
this type material on access streets in new developments because labor costs have made installation
of concrete rather expensive. Mr. Larson felt he could consider aluminum structures, especially
on residential access streets and private property, but he said engineering consideration would
be involved. He recommended approval of the Drainage Ordinance because it is needed and he felt
if there are some imperfections in it they could be resolved. The public portion of the hearing
was opened.
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Frank Taylor of 9007 Olymp.ic View.Drive, objected,to.Section 10, Paragraph (3), wherein the property.
owner is required to execute a hold harmless agreement releasing the City from all claims for damages.
City Attorney. John Wallace responded that this is standard in the subdivision ordinance. Tom Belt of
9808 215th S.W. objected to maintenance being shifted'to'the'builders and future owners. Paul Nolan
felt new property owners would bear the brunt of the costs of implementation, as it would cost them
$500 to $700 more to install the required drainage and they would continue to pay in their water bills.
He recognized the need for storm drainage, but he felt new property owners should.not assume so much
of the cost. He said he would like to see the City prepare a formal timetable for taking care of storm
drainage. There was a lengthy discussion on the various concerns of the builders. The public portion
of the hearing was then closed. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
CARNS, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO AMEND THE PROPOSED DRAINAGE ORDINANCE AS FOLLOWS: (A) CHANGING
SECTION 11, CITY ASSUMPTION OF MAINTENANCE TO READ: "AT ITS OPTION, THE CITY SHALL ASSUME THE MAINTEN-
MOTION: ANCE OF RETENTION/DETENTION FACILITIES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY If,THAT RETENTION/DETENTION FACILITY IS
JUDGED BY THE DPW TO BE FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT. ANY DECISION BY THE CITY TO FOREGO ASSUMPTION OF THE MAIN-
TENANCE OF RETENTION/DETENTION FACILITIES SHALL BE MADE PRIOR TO APPROVAL OF THE DRAINAGE PLAN. IF THERE
IS A DECISION BY THE CITY NOT TO ASSUME THE MAINTENANCE OF THE RETENTION/DETENTION FACILITIES, THE
DEVELOPER SHALL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR ASSUMPTION OF MAINTENANCE IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DPW. SUCH
ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE COMPLETED AND APPROVED PRIOR TO THE END OF THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD OF DEVELOPER
RESPONSIBILITY.". -SHOULD THE CITY ASSUME MAINTENANCE, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS SHALL BE MET:%
(B) SUBPARAGRA'PHS (1), (2), AND (3) SHALL REMAIN THE SAME AND SUBPARAGRAPH (4) SHALL BE DELETED.
MOTION CARRIED.
ADOPTION OF SIX -YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (8:50 p.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson had distributed a Six -Year Construction Program Summary to be submitted
to the State Highway Department. Some discussion was held on various priorities indicated. Councilman
Gellert commented that he did not think a traffic signal at 6th and Main Street should have a high
MOTION: priority, and it was indicated as projected for 1979. He did not ask that it be changed, however. Follow-
ing the discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO PASS
• RESOLUTION 378, ADOPTING A REVISED COMPREHENSIVE SIX -YEAR STREET CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM TO BE FILED WITH
THE DIRECTOR OF HIGHWAYS AND THE URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD. MOTION CARRIED.
REVIEW OF FINAL WATERFRONT WALKWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY (9:00 p.m.)
Assistant City Planner Noelle Charleson presented the Study and reviewed the points it evaluated. She
discussed the location of the walkway, citing those areas which could pose problems. She noted that in
the sketch of the walkway where it passes the Senior Center, it is drawn to indicate the walkway will
be outside the present bulkhead, thereby taking up more beach area. The Park Director and Shorelines
Management Committee had expressed concern about any more beach area being taken, and Ms.. Charleson said
that, for that reason, the patch probably should be on the inside of'the present bulkhead. Jim Reid, of
Reid, Middleton & Associates, had prepared the Study, explained that the walkway as pictured would cross
the adjacent apartments more easily, but that decision would have to be made when it gets to the design
stage. Ms. Charleson said the Port had reviewed the preliminary concept and had not given any negative
feedback. She also said that the part of the walkway in front of the Senior Center is being included in
the current HUD Block Grant application, so there was the possibility of that portion being constructed
in the next two years. It was noted that if this controversial section were to be constructed first,
the question of the location in front.of the Senior Center should be resolved. Ms. Charleson said they
will have to get all the figures on both proposals and present them to the various commissions and boards
concerned to see which proposal will be most feasible. She also commented that the SCPTBA is conducting
a study which will consider a covered walkway in the ferry dock area which might be incorporated into
MOTION: this walkway. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCI.L"MAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE COUNCIL
ACCEPT THE FINAL WATERFRONT WALKWAY FEASIBILITY STUDY FROM REID,.MIDDLETON & ASSOCIATES AND COMMEND THAT
FIRM, ESPECIALLY JIM REID, FOR DOING AN OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL STUDY, AND THAT THE CITY STAFF BE
MOTION: DIRECTED TO PURSUE THIS MATTER IN TERMS OF POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES OF FINANCING. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION
WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, THAT THE STUDY BE REFERRED TO THE
AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
• PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE REGULATING SCUBA DIVERS (9:34 p.m.)
This proposed amendment had been requested by Mayor Harrison, who said he had been concerned about the
last several drownings of divers which had all occurred as the result of panic on the surface. The'
proposed amendment would require all scuba divers using the underwater parks to wear buoyancy compen-
sators (air vests). The purpose would be to provide flotation while the divers are on the surface en
route to and from the dive sites. The flotation provided by the air vests would prevent drownings which
result from panic while snorkeling.on the surface. The problems occur when the water is rough, and by
ca.r.ryi:ng air in a buoyancy compensator the diver could not go to the bottom. Mayor Harrison said he
felt the worth in adopting this amendment would be in stimulating discussion in the diving community on
this topic. City Attorney John Wallace added that, if passed, the ordinance would be permanently posted
on each beach. The question arose as to whether personal safety rules should be legislated. Discussion
reflected that the individual involved is not the only one concerned, those involved in the rescue or
search are frequently endangered also. And, it was noted that if a person becomes incapacitated for
the rest of his life as the result of the incident, e.g., brain damage, he may become a ward of the State
by virtue of exhausting his own resources and thereby become a burden to others. The public portion of
the hearing was opened. Officer Ken Estes said he had been on several rescues and.that a large number
of people are put in jeopardy because individuals have not taken proper safeguards. Captain Floyd Smith
of 814 Dayton, commented that boat safety requires that you carry life preservers even though you can
swim, and you cannot climb in the national parks without the proper climbing equipment. He said these
are .i-nvasions of rights, but are for the person's safety, just as this proposed amendment would be. The
public portion was then closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS,
MOTION: TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 1921, REQUIRING -SCUBA DIVERS WITHIN UNDERWATER PARKS TO WEAR A BUOYANCY COMPENSATOR.
MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AND AGREEMENTS TO TRANSFER.FROM SOCIAL SECURITY TO MEBT (9:40 p.m.)
MEBT Chairman Ken Estes introduced Bill Angel, representing the Firefighters' Union, who asked for a
clarification on the nonnegotiability aspect of the 5.85% of wages which would be paid into MEBT for
• the firefighters. He said it was the understanding of the firefighters that this would not be considered
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a wage increase, although the City had not been paying this into Social Security for firefighters
and that it would not be used in any collective bargaining. Councilman Carns advised him that
the City will not bring it up in any future negotiations, nor will -the Firefighters' Union do so.
Ken Estes then distributed copies of the Union Agreement of Nonnegotiabil'ity which had been signed
by the union representatives. This was acceptable to the Council, and A MOTION WAS MADE BY
COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS BE TAKEN:
(1) THAT -ORDINANCE 1922 BE ADOPTED, TRANSFERRING CITY EMPLOYEES FROM SOCIAL SECURITY TO MEBT:
(2) THAT THE CITY CLERK BE INSTRUCTED 70 CERTIFY THE ELECTION RESULTS OF THE EMPLOYEES VOTING TO
WITHDRAW FROM SOCIAL SECURITY AND TRANSFER TO MEBT: (3) THAT A COPY OF THE MINUTES AND THE
ORDINANCE REGARDING THIS ACTION BE SENT TO THE GOVERNOR: (4) THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THE JOINDER AGREEMENT: (5) THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE -THE CITY OF EDMONDS
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN: (6) THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE UNION AGREEMENT OF
NONNEGOTIABILITY. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no.further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, 87ity Clerk
June 28; 1977
H.-H. HARRISON, Mayor
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.
PRFUNT
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Ray Gould
Phil Clement
Max O611 ert
Robert Anderson
Tom Carns
Mike Herb
CONSENT AGENDA
(7:36 p.m.)
ABSENT
STAFF PRESENT
John Nordquist J. Herb Gilbo, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Joe Wallis, Community Development Director
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Dick Allen, Assistant City Engineer
John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka; City -Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
Councilman Carns asked that Item (D), Proposed Drainage Ordinance, be removed fwom the Consent
MOTION: Agenda. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE
BALANCE OF -THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda contained the
following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of June 20, 1977.
(C) Adoption of Ordinance 1923, allowing caretaker dwellings in CG zones.
(E) Referral to Planning Commission of proposal to vacate excess right-of-way
on 80th Avenue West.
PROPOSED DRAINAGE ORDINANCE (Item (D) on Consent Agenda)
Councilman Carns said that in discussing this with the developers at last week's meeting it appeared
that one of their concerns was not alleviated. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that this
MOTION: had been taken care of by deleting paragraph (4) of Section 11. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN
CARN.,,S.E-CONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE';1924, DRAINAGE ORDINANCE. MOTION,CARRIED.
COUNCIL,. (7:38 p.m.)
Councilman Gellert asked how the Drainage Manual would be implemented. Mr. Larson responded that
they would be utilizing the URS drainage manual and also the King County drainage manual.
Councilman Gould i.nquired about a letter which had been received from Karl Niggol, and Mayor Harrison
said it had been referred to the Public Works Director before being presented to the Council.
Councilman Gould also inquired about the meeting place for ,the Executive Session scheduled for
July 5. Councilman Clement announced that the meeting would be at the Riviera Restaurant, at 5:30 p.m.
MOTION: July 5. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT IN ORDER,TO
KEEP THE PUBLIC INFORMED, THE ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURING OF THE CITY BE MADE AN AGENDA ITEM FOR
THE JULY 5 COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED.
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