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19771101 City Council MinutesOctober 25, 1977 (continued) • (A) Roll call. (B) Approval. of Minutes of October 18, 1977. (C) aAcknowledgment of receipt of Claims for Damages from Felix C. deMello..�and from Timothy Murphy. (D) Adoption of Ordinance 1953, permitting some reduced parking spaces for compact cars. (E) Setting November 1, 1977 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 572, recommending approval of proposed amendment to Zoning Code to amend Section 12.13.190(j) by deleting the bonus density provision for duplexes. (File ZO-11-77) (F) Adoption of Ordinance 1954 to amend Official Street Map by adding 40' right-of-way between Maplewood Dr. and 88th Ave. W. (G) Passage of Resolution 383, setting hearing date of November 22, 1977 for vacation of excess right-of-way on 80th Ave. W., between 212th St. S.W. and 207th Pl. S.W. COUNCIL MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON TO POSTPONE ITEM 8 ON THE AGENDA, DISCUSSION ON COUNCIL SALARIES, UNTIL NOVEMBER 8 WHEN A FULL COUNCIL WILL BE PRESENT. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Clement requested, regarding the revenues analysis, to be advised of how many sales tax checks had been received from the State, to date, for the year. He also asked for the best estimate of what the final sales tax would be for the year. He asked for this information by next week's meeting. MAYOR Mayor Harrison said he would like to appoint David Kinderfather to the position on the Amenities Design Board which was vacated by Don Westlin. Mr. Kinderfather was interviewed MOTION: by the Council prior to this evening's meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CANS, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF DAVID KINDERFATHER TO POSITION 1 ON THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD, TERM TO EXPIRE NOVEMBER 5, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION BY MOUNTLAKE TERRACE MAYOR JOHN ENBOM ON PUGET SOUND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (PSCOG) Mayor Enbom was present to explain the purpose of the PSCOG and the Subregional Council. He said the PSCOG wants to have each of the member cities involved and noted that the PSCOG has staff members available to assist with specific problems. He distributed copies of the PSCOG 1976 Annual Report and of the February 1977 Goals and Policies for Regional Development. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TAXI ORDINANCE TO ELIMINATE NUMBER OF VEHICLES PERMITTED City Clerk Irene Varney Moran had distributed a memorandum enumerati.ng.-revisions to the Taxi Ordinance, in addition to that of eliminating the number of vehicles permitted. Fees listed in Section 4.60.090 were left blank, and Police Chief Marlo Foster'and Mrs. Moran recommended fees of $30 per'year per `.cab'-.and.$20 per year pee driver, saying these were realistic amounts for the work involved in processing the licenses, including investigation time. After some discussion, A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 1955 AMENDING THE TAXI ORDINANCE, AND TO SET THE FEES IN SECTION 4.60.090 AT $30 PER YEAR PER CAB AND $20 PER YEAR PER DRIVER, SUCH FEES TO BE REDUCED BEGINNING JULY 1 TO $15 PER CAB AND $10 PER DRIVER FOR THE BALANCE OF THAT YEAR. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison asked for a brief Executive Session following this meeting to discuss a per- sonnel matter. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 8:18 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Ci6fy Clerk November 1, 1977 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:40 p.m: by Mayor Harve Harrison in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute. 1 • 1 C� J • 1.39 1 • 1 r� LJ 1 1 November 1, 1977 (continued) PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Phil Clement Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Ray Gould John Nordquist Leif Larson, Public Works Director Max Gellert Joe Wallis, Community.Development Director Robert Anderson Lila Crosby,.Finance Director Tom Carns John Wallace, City Attorney Mike Herb Wayne Tanaka,. City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT'AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED., The Consent Agenda contained the following: (A) Roll call. (B) Approval of Minutes of October 25, 1977. (C) Setting date of November 15 for hearing on appeal from P.C. Resolution 573, recommending denial of proposed amendment to the Official Zoning Map to rezone from BC to RS-6 the north one-half of the block bordered by 5th Ave. N., Be:l:l St., 6th Ave. N., and Main St. COUNCIL Councilman Gould said he would like to have a discussion scheduled regarding the imple- mentation of the Policy Plan. He said the City has a very fine,.comprehensive, Policy Plan and there are a number of proposed recommendations that -he would like to see becoming reality. He asked the Staff to look at the Policy Plan and advise the Council of their MOTION: priorities. He said he was especially interested in zoning and land use. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO SCHEDULE A DISCUSSION OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY PLAN FOR THE:JANUARY 31, 1978 WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation of the appointment of Ann Derleth to the vacant position on the Board of Adjustment. Mrs. Derleth had met with the Council prior to this MOTION: evening's meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF ANN DERLETH TO POSITION 8 ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, FILLING THE UNEXPIRED TERM WHICH WILL END DECEMBER 31, 1977, AND ALSO BEING APPOINTED TO FILL THE NEW TERM COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1978 AND EXPIRING DECEMBER 31:, 1981. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation of the appointment of Jack Stansfield to .the architectural position on the Board of Appeals which will become vacant December 31. Mr. Stansfield had not met with the Council, but Councilman Anderson, from his personal MOTION: acquaintance with Mr: Stansfield, recommended him for the position. A MOTION WAS MADE' BY COUNCIL ANDERSON,_SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT „ TO,CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT OF JACK STANSF,IELD..TO POSITION„2 ON,,THE BOARD OF APPEALS, EFFECTAVE,:-,JANUARY 1-, 1978, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1981. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison said there had been numerous requests from the Beautification Committee and Edmonds citizens for a fall clean-up week. To provide such a.servi.ce would require funds in the amount of $2,600, based on the.costs of the.spr.ing clean-up week. If approved, the program would be scheduled for mid -November. Public Works Director Leif Larson had provided details by memorandum, and he added that a number of senior citizens take advantage of this program because they do not have the ways and means to do it on MOTION: their own. COUNCILMAN ANDERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO'INSTRUCTZ.THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFTA RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING $2,600 FROM THE.000NCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE STREET DIVISION FUND 111, TO PROVIDE A FALL CLEAN-UP PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison submitted the 1978 Preliminary Budget and read his budget message to the citizens of Edmonds. He said all City departments will maintain at least the same level of service in 1978 as in 1977. He said the new budget is balanced and requires no new taxes. He briefly summarized budget increases and corresponding decreases, recommending the sale of the Meadowdale Community Clubhouse and eliminating the monthly subsidy the City provides for its use. PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED PURCHASE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Joe Wermus, Chairman of the Edmonds Elementary School Citizens' Committee, summarized the Committee's recommendations. The Committee had agreed unanimously that it would be wise and timely for the City to begin negotiations for acquisition of the site as a. 0 140 November 1, 1977 (continued) • means of satisfying the citizens' need for open space, to provide a buffer between the commercial and the residential areas of the City, and as a means of providing a playfield and recreation facility, a home for a cultural program, and space for future City offices. Community Development Director Joe Wallis displayed an overlay which reflected the zoning in the area of the site, the site being surrounded by approximately 25% RMH and 75% RS-6, and continaing 211,500 sq.-7ft. Mr. Wallis also showed slides of the site. (During.the presentation, Councilman Herb arrived at 8:05 p.m.) Mr. Wermus';said the Committee had addressed the possible uses for the facility, and he outlined those. They felt the play fields should be kept as presently used; that the area on the west side could be used for parking, that the tennis courts should be retained, and that the facility would lend it- self to a recreational headquarters and activities center or City offices. The overall recommendation was that the use of the facility be left as flexible as possible while studies are being completed regarding its use. Mr. Wermus suggested Councilmanic bonds and an increase in the utility tax, but recommended against any means that would require a longer period of time such as general obligation bonds. He, and the Committee, felt that time was of the essence. He noted that there a peared to be concern about raising any taxes in the City, and he.said the cost per citizen per month would be,approximately 30� if the full price now being asked for the school was:pai.d.' -The-ipublic portion of the hearing was then opened. Floyd Smith of 814 Dayton said.he had started discussing.acquisition of this school two years ago. He -said the taxes the citizens of Edmonds pay are next to the lowest of any city in the State of Washington. He felt the school property is needed and the little it would cost each citizen would be well worth it. He felt it would be a crime for the people of Edmonds to lose that site for the lack of foresight and a little courage. He urged the Council to pursue acquisition of it. Jim Shield of 709 6th Ave. N: said he had been a member of the committee which was geared to the Edmonds Junior High School and the Edmonds Elementary School. He said that at the time the committee asked the Council to purchase the Junior High School and to do.something about the Elementary School they had failed with the Junior High and those who voted against it indicated they were saving their efforts for the Elementary School. He said. Edmonds is becoming a very densely popu- lated area and this'is one of the few open -.spaces downtown and should be acquired. Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson also said -he believed the site.should be acquired because of the facility and the location. He called attention, however, to the need for adequate maintenance of the building. He said upkeep, maintenance, and super- vision of the building should be considered, and he asked that it not be expected that the Recreation Department provide these. Mayor Harrison noted that a 1%increase,'in the utility tax would yield $64,000, enough to pay for the facility.. Norma Bruns of 816 Walnut said she also was in favor of purchasing the school property. .The public p . tion of the hearing was then closed. Councilman Gellert said it appeared the key thing would be to issue councilmanic bonds in order to allow the City to purchase the building at the lowest possible interest rates. He explained that councilmanic bonds have to be paid by revenues of the City, so it would be necessary to use the utility tax to pay off the bonds and pay for.maintenance. He suggested that any further discussion as to amounts be deferred as it would weaken the MOTION: City's negotiating position. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE::THE PURCHASE OF THE EDMONDS ELE- MENTARY SCHOOL, AND THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD FOLLOWING THIS MEETING IN ORDER TO DISCUSS. -SOME OF THE GUIDELINES FOR THE NEGOTIATIONS. Councilman Herb said that in talking with many people it appeared that the general feeling was that the City should acquire the school. He said he was in favor of acquiring it but he thought it should be brought to the attention of the School District that this property originally was a gift to the School District, and that the objective should be to acquire the property but not necessarily through a purchase arrangement if, for all practical purposes, it can be permanently ac- MOTION. quired, as with a very long term lease. COUNCILMAN HERB THEN MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO TO AMEND SET THE OBJECTIVE TO BE TO "PERMANENTLY ACQUIRE" THE PROPERTY. MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF (Failed) A SECOND. THE MAIN MOTION THEN CARRIED. MOTION: A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF L. A. BAILEY AND ASSOCIATES, AT . A FEE OF $5,825, TO CONDUCT A -SPACE NEEDS STUDY AND ARCHITECTURAL STUDY OF THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, FUNDS TO BE FURNISHED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND. Councilman Carns explained that various firms had been contacted regarding this study and a committee had selected this firm. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 5725 RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING CODE TO AMEND SECTION 12.13.190(j) BY DELETING THE BONUS DENSITY PROVISION FOR DUPLEXES (FILE ZO-11-77) Community Development Director Joe Wallis explained that the design criteria which allowed the bonus density recently had been eliminated from the Code regarding RM property, but RD had not been covered in the Code amendment. He recommended following the Planning Commission's recommendation as it may result in greater open space, it may slightly reduce density, and it may result in slightly larger units. He said it could raise the price of duplex housing slight. He said there would be no significant negative environmental impact. 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 1956, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 572. MOTION CARRIED. 1 0 1 • 1 1 0 1 � 0 �I E 1 November 1, 1977 (continued) WATER AND SEWER STUDY - ALDERWOOD WATER AGREEMENT, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS Public Works Director Leif Larson displayed a diagram submitted in the 1974 rate study which indicated replacement lines, an. -'additional water tank, and the site of a future water tank. Another chart indicated anticipated replacements of lines and improvements. He had prepared an in-depth report, and he reviewed the details of the report. He,said an additionalwater tank, pumps, and flow controls were required to alleviate the demand charges for peak demands during heavy consumption periods imposed by the Alderwood Water Agreement and the Seattle,Rate:Ordinance. Several alternatives were offered for financing, and Mr. Larson recommended Alternative 3, Bond Refunding and.$1,000,000 Construction Bonds. Dick Kennedy and Tom Dowd of Seattle -Northwest Securities Corporation distributed a summary of the refunding program and gave a detailed presentation to explain it. Mr.' Kennedy said the proposal was triggered to the date of November 30 because there is never more cash on hand than on November 30, and refunding should be done -when there is MOTION: the most cash -on hand. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT,'THAT SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORATION BE ALLOWED TO REISSUE THE BONDS DISCUSSED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Kennedy then presented a proposal for advance refunding of all oustanding water and MOTION: sewer revenue bonds and issuance of $1,000,000 construction revenue bonds.. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN-GELLERT, THAT SEATTLE-NORTHWEST SECURITIES CORPORA- TION BE AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE $1,000,000 OF BONDS FOR THE WATER SEWER CAPITAL CONSTRUC- TION FUND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL PRESENTED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Larson had recommended leaving the sewer rates as they are, but increasing the water rates for consumpt oncover the basic rate, that is, the present $4.75 for 500 cu. ft. would remain the same and the rate for'each 100 cu. ft..over the basic would MOTION: increase from $.40 to $.48. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN*GOULD, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE INCREASING THE WATER RATES AS OF JANUARY 1, 1978 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR: $4.75 FOR THE -FIRST 500 *.CU. FT. TO REMAIN THE'SAME, AND THE RATE OF $.45 FOR EACH 100 CU. FT. TO BE INCREASED TO $.48. MOTION CARRIED. MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO SET A HEARING DATE ON THE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF THE DISCUSSED BONDS ON NOVEMBER 15, 1977,1, ON BOTH ISSUES. MOTION CARRIED. Regarding the Alderwood Water Agreement, Mr. Larson read a letter he had received from the Alderwood Water District, and which he referred to the City. Attorney, and he said action on the agreement. would have to be deferred for.the present. Councilman Gellert asked that the Council be furnished copies of the letter. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:50 p.m. IRENE-VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor *See November 8, 1977 minutes for correction "...$.40 FOR EACH 1,00 CU. FT. ...." November 8, 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 Harve Harrison, Mayor Ray Gould Phil Clement Max Gellert John Nordquist Robert Anderson Tom Carns Mike Herb CONSENT AGENDA STAFF PRESENT Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Leif Larson, Public Works Director Joe Wallis, Community Development Director Jack Cooper, Fire Chief John Wallace., City Attorney Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk Regarding the Minutes of the November 1, 1977 meeting, Councilman Gellert noted that on Page 4, in the motion increasing the water rates, the last line should read ". . . AND THE RATE OF $.40 FOR EACH 100 CU. FT. TO BE INCREASED TO $.48." The $.40 figure had been incorrectly indicated as $.45. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE MINUTES SO CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. 0