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2. The word Have,Inyestigdte.an integrated
one -stop permit system in the City by 1978:"
3. Establish citizen relations program by 1978. (Printed and personal contact.) It was noted that an
informative statement to the citizens would be good, and a calendar such as that printed several years
ago was discussed. It was decided to indicate $4,000•in the.1978 budget for such, although it was not
known if it could be done for that figure.
4. Revise the City Code by 1979 to consolidate like information, restructure for easier use, and eliminate
outdated and unnecessary regulations. It was agreed to attempt to put $10,000 in the 1978 budget for the
Attorney's Office to accomplish this.
RECREATIONAL/CULTURAL
3. (New Item) Andrew Carnegie Library- Councilman Carns commented that this was probably one of the
real landmarks in Edmonds and he would like to see the Council budget for 1978 the matching funds necessary
MOTION: for a possible grant to restore it. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GELLERT, TO INCLUDE IN THE 1978 BUDGET THE FIGURE OF $9,500 TO BE USED AS MATCHING MONEY FOR STATE AND
FEDERAL GRANTS TO RESTORE THE ANDREW CARNEGIE LIBRARY. MOTION CARRIED.
PERSONNEL
1. Phase out CETA employees in permanent staff positions by 1979. This goal was amended to add the
following: . . ."but continue to encourage the use of such personnel for special one-time projects."
UTILITIES
4. Amend date on this item: Complete installation of best practical sewage treatment facilities in
compliance with Public Law 92-500 by 1983.
6. Continue to convert overhead wiring systems to underground, e.g., Main Street from 6th Avenue to
Railroad Avenue by 1981, SR 524 from Olympic Avenue to 3rd Avenue by 1980. Amend budget figure to $50,000.
7. (New item) Complete the water distribution system upgrading by 1980. Lead Responsibility: DPW.
1978 Budget: $1,000,000.
GENERAL,
4. Amend to read: Improve upon the efficiency of existing computer systems by combining, simplifying,
and interphasing the computer processes by 1980.
6. Amend date: Plan, design, and construct a Public Safety Operations Center by 1981.
Following the above review, the meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m. The scheduled Executive Session
was cancelled because the appraisal of the Edmonds Elementary School had not been received..
• September 6, 1977
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:38 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 Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Ray Gould Robert Anderson Joe Wallis, Community Development Dir.
Max Gellert Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
John Nordquist Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Tom Carns Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Mike Herb John Wallace, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
'Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT -AGENDA (7:39 p.m.)
Councilman Herb asked that Item (D), proposed Animal Control Ordinance, be removed from the Consent Agenda.
�1OT:ION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED.
MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda contained the following:
(A) Roll call.
(B) Approval of Minutes of August 30, 19.77.
(C) Adoption of Ordinance 1943 re Gambling Tax Amendment.
(E) Setting September 27, 1977, for hearing of design review of "Park -Mere West."
(PRD-3-77)
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(F) Setting September 27, 1977, for hearing of P.C. Resolution 567,
recommending approval of proposed amendment to Official Street Map to
vacate excess right-of-way on 80th Avenue W., between 212th S.W. and 207th Pl.
S.W. (File ST-8-77)
('G) Setting September 27, 1977, for hearing of P.C. Resolution 569, recommending
denial of proposed amendment to Zoning Code to permit a certain percentage of
the parking spaces in RM developments to be compact size. (File ZO-6-77)
PROPOSED ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE (Item (D)-on Consent Agenda)
Councilman Herb suggested an addition to the section of the ordinance regarding guard dogs to assure
that a fence enclosing such an animal is high enough to prevent the dog from reaching persons off
MOTION:
the property. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT IN SECTION
5.05.140, IN THE THIRD LINE, THE WORD, "AND", BE INSERTED FOLLOWING THE WORD, "FENCE," SO THE
SENTENCE WILL READ ". .'A 6 FOOT SOLID OR CHAIN LINK FENCE AND OF SUFFICIENT HEIGHT TO PREVENT
THE DOG FROM REACHING PERSONS OFF THE PROPERTY." MOTION CARRIED. Councilman herb then
questioned the complaint provision in paragraph 7 of Section 5.05.150. After some discussion,
MOTION:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT ON PAGE 12, PARAGRAPH 7
OF SECTION 5.05.150, IN THE FIRST SENTENCE,,THE FOLLOWING WORDS BE STRICKEN: ". . . THE PAYMENT
OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE FEE AND . . ." A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN, WITH COUNCILMEN CARNS, HERB, AND
MOTION:
NORDQUIST VOTING YES, AND COUNCILMEN GOULD AND GELLERT VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS
THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT ORDINANCE 1944, ANIMAL CONTROL
ORDINANCE, BE ADOPTED AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL (7:55 p.m.)
Councilman Gould inquired as to what progress had been made regarding the lighting of the library steps.
Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that one of the reasons the lighting was poor on the east
side was that sometime ago, there had been complaints from people to the east that the lighting was
interfering with their views, so some of the lighting had been removed. Vandalism also has contri-
buted to the problem. Mr. Larson said additional lighting will be installed and it is presently
under study.
Councilman Herb commended the Mayor on continuing the follow-up on goals and objectives, but he asked
whether personnel evaluations should be connected with the goals and objectives. This was discussed
briefly and it was decided it could be discussed under, "Personnel", at thenext discussion of goals
and objectives.
MAYOR (8:03 p.m.)
Mayor Harrison presented a plaque to Jim Shields in recognition of his public service to the City of
Edmonds as a member of the Civil Service Commission from January, 1968, to July, 1977.
Mayor Harrison announced that the selection process for an architect in connection with space needs
Was underway. He said he would like to set up a selection team of Joe Wallis, himself, and one
Councilman. Councilman Carns volunteered to serve. Councilman Gould advised that the Task Force
had been meeting.and had toured the Edmonds Elementary School and would be meeting this week in the
hope of developing some recommendations.
AUDIENCE (8:06 p.m.)
Ron Whaley of 7301 179th S.W., was present for Item 6 on the agenda, the hearing on the proposed
annexation of his neighborhood. He said he would like to hear the discussion on Item 9, regarding a
MOTION:. sewer L.I.D. for the area, at the same time. COUNCILMAN GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NORDQUIST, THAT AGENDA ITEM'6 BE FOLLOWED BY AGENDA ITEM 9. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON PROPOSED ANNEXATION - VICINITY 180TH AND 72ND (8:09 p.m.)
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Public Works Director Leif Larson reviewed the previous action regarding this annexation. He said
the Boundary Review Board had waived jurisdiction. He -showed the location on a site map and noted
that Mr. and Mrs. Ron Whaley were the only residents from the area present for this hearing. He
recommended approval and passage of the ordinance. The public portion of the hearing was opened,
MOTION: no one wished to speak, and the public portion was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT ORDINANCE 1945 BE ADOPTED, ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE
VICINITY OF 180TH AND 72ND STREETS TO THE CITY OF EDMO NDS. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO SET HEARING DATE OF NOVEMBER 22 FOR PROPOSED SEWER L.I.D. FOR
AREA NORTH OF 180TH BETWEEN 72ND AND 76TH (8:15 p.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson said one of the purposes of the annexation of this area was the
desire for sewers by many of the residents. Based upon that, he was starting the process for
providing sewers by having a hearing on November 22. Councilman Gellert requested that documentation
be presented at the hearing from the Health Department regarding the need for sewers in this area.
MOTION: A.MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO PASS RESOLUTION OF INTENTION
250, SETTING NOVEMBER 22 AS THE HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED SEWER L.I.D. IN THE AREA NORTH OF
180TH BETWEEN 72ND AND 76TH. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 563, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE TO INSERT
IN CHAPTER 12.15, ABATEMENT PROVISIONS FOR NONCONFORMING UNITS IN MULTIPLE FAMILY BUILDINGS
(FILE ZO-5-77) (8:17 p.m.)
Community Development Director Joe Wallis said this action had been initiated by the Staff at the
suggesti:6n;of Chet Bennett, a local attorney. He reviewed the previous action on this matter and
said the purpose was to provide relief to a person who purchases an illegal unit in good faith, not
realizing it is'nonconforming. It institutes an additional provision for continuance of one (and only
one) illegal nonconforming unit, subject to special permission by the Board of Adjustment.
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• Mr. Wallis said this would apply only to units built after 1964 and before 1975, and he explained that there
is now a covenant provision which is required as -a condition of issuing,a building permit which states the
number of units to be permitted on the site, and that.becomes a part of the title. Mr. Wallis stated that
this would not include illegal units in RS dwellings. He said this would cause no significant negative
environmental impact. He pointed out that the applicant would have to demonstrate to the Board of
Adjustment that he was an innocent purchaser of the nonconforming unit and that he did not create it, and
also that he has made'a bona fide attempt to eliminate the nonconforming unit by acquiring sufficient
contiguous real property to meet the density requirements. Only after demonstrating these to the Board of
Adjustment would that Board grant a Nonconforming Unit Permit. There was some question as to whether the
penalty provision for violation of the proposal might be too strong. City Attorney John Wallace felt it
was not too strong and commented that when an illegal unit is discovered, ample opportunity.to abate is
given and it is only when they do not abate that criminal charges are filed. He said they are pre -advised
that charges will be filed if they do not abate within a certain period of time, and they are advised of
what the penalties are. Joe Wallis was in agreement that the penalty provision was not too strong. The
public portion of.the hearing was opened, no one wished to speak, and the public portion was closed.
MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, .TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 1946, PURSUANT TO
P.C. RESOLUTION 563. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON.P.C. RESOLUTION 566, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO SECTIONS 12.12.050 AND
12.13.110 OF ZONING CODE TO ALLOW DETACHED DWELLING UNITS ON MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING SITES
(FILE ZO-7-77) (8:35 p.m.)
Community Development Director Joe Wallis explained that this proposal would update the Code to allow a
builder to develop a multiple family building in conjunction with a single family unit already on the site
without having to attach the structures. At the present time the Code permits a single family dwelling
unit on an RM lot, but it must have a separate 69000 sq.-ft. area and all required setbacks must be met.
If a complex of apartments is constructed on the same lot, the two structures must be connected, or the
property must be subdivided and treated as two lots. Mr. Wallis commented that sometimes the joining of
• a period residence to a contemporary apartment building results in awkward architectural solutions.
Mr. Wallis said the proposal would not cause any.significant negative environmental impacts, and he
recommended approval. The public portion of the hearing was opened, no one wished to speak, and the
MOTION: public portion was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 1947, PERMITTING DETACHED DWELLING UNITS ON MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL DWELLING SITES. MOTION CARRIED.
FINAL APPROVAL "BROOKACRES" PRD
(8:44 p.m.)
Public Works Director Leif Larson reported that the developer had not yet met all the requirements for
MOTION: final approval of this proposed PRD, and he recommended postponement to a future date. COUNCILMAN CARNS
MOVED, SECONDED BY.000NCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT FINAL APPROVAL OF THE "BROOKACRES" PRD BE CONTINUED TO
OCTOBER 45 1977. MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT ON BIDS OPENED AUGUST 25 FOR LIBRARY CARD CATALOG (8:45 p.m.)
Edmonds' Librarian, Kathy Turner; had submitted a report on the bids received: Alternative I, yielding
$537 and Alternative II, yielding $500. After discussion, it was agreed that Alternative II, although
yielding a lesser amount, probably would be the more profitable of the two as Alternative I involved
several bidders for different sections of the card catalog and there were no bid bonds involved, so
MOTION: there was no assurance that each bidder would accept only the portions awarded him. COUNCILMAN GELLERT
MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE BID OF THE NORTHSHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500 FOR THE TOTAL 90-DRAWER CATALOG BE ACCEPTED. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the.Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
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IRENE VARNEY MORAN, C' y Clerk
September 13, 1977
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:38 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
Max Gellert
Phil Clement
Joe Wallis, Community Development Director
John Nordquist
Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Robert Anderson
Mary Lou Block, Planning Technician
Tom Carns
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Mike Herb
Jim Murphy, City Attorney
Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Douglas Albright, Deputy City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION:
A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED.
The Consent Agenda contained the
following:
(A)
Roll call.
(B)
Approval of Minutes of September
6, 1977.