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19771220 City Council Minutes• i December 13, 1977 157 1 1 • 1 • 1 1 BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, THAT THE ASSISTANT CITY PLANNER LOOK INTO THE POSSIBILITY OF FUNDING SOME OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WITH HUD BLOCK GRANT FUNDS. Councilman Gellert cautioned that restrictions must not be put on the use of the school. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED. DISCUSSION ON LID'S FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS Public Works Director Leif Larson had distributed information sheets showing cost ranges of various types of street improvements. He reviewed the various methods of assessment and noted that a pre- cise determination of benefit to one parcel in an assessment district is not possible. He felt that each improvement needs to be analyzed individually to determine the best assessment method to be used. His recommendation was that before bringing a project to the Council the Staff should prepare a study and consult with the property owners to determine the most equitable method of assessment. He felt that each project should be evaluated on its own merits. It was noted that LID requests had not been coming in from citizens, mainly because of the undergrounding require- ment, and it was questioned whether undergrounding should always be required. Comments were.made that determination should be made on a case -by -case basis except in new developments, and that when street funds were going to be available they should only be available for complete improvements, including undergrounding. It was suggested that the policy remain to encourage full development, including undergrounding, but that the Staff be given more discretion to evaluate necessary re - MOTION: quirements on a case -by -case basis. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT AT THE WORK MEETING OF JANUARY 10 THE COUNCIL REVIEW A PROPOSED RESOLUTION OF POLICY, TO BE PRESENTED BY THE STAFF, THAT WILL EXPRESS A POLICY ALLOWING LID'S FOR LOCAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENCOMPASS OVERLAYS AND MINIMUM BASE PREPARATION UP TO.26' IN WIDTH AND REQUIRE COMPLETE IMPROVEMENT WHENEVER ANY DRAINAGE IS GOING TO BE ADDED TO THE LID, AND THAT THAT RESOLU- TION BE EXAMINED BY THE COUNCIL AT THE JANUARY 10 MEETING AND BE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON FEBRUARY 7. After some discussion, COUNCILMAN CLEMENT AMENDED HIS MOTION TO INCLUDE THAT THE RESOLUTION SHALL CONTAIN A STATEMENT TO THE EFFECT THAT IN THE CASES OF FULL DEVELOPMENT THE CITY WILL PART+ICIPATE IN ALLEVIATING THE COSTS. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THE AMENDMENT. THE AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION THEN CARRIED. Before going on the next item, Mayor Harrison requested an Executive Session following this meeting regarding union negotiations and property announcment. 1978 ROUT The Council reviewed the December 2 Budget Summary and a memorandum from the Finance Director indicating that the General Fund will require an additional $21,500 because of full medical coverage for employees. It was noted that the revenue from the water utility tax was based on the current water rates, rather than the increased rates going into effect January 1. MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT A BALANCED BUDGET ORDINANCE REFLECTING A CHANGE IN THE BUDGET OUTLINE TO -INCREASE THE REVENUE BY $3,200 THROUGH THE INCREASE IN THE WATER UTILITY TAX, WHICH IS INCREASED BECAUSE OF THE WATER RATE INCREASE, AND THAT THE SUMMARY EXPENDITURES INDICATED IN THE DECEMBER 2 BUDGET SUMMARY BE INCREASED BY $21,500 OF WHICH $18,346 IS TO COME FROM THE SURPLUS THAT WAS IN THE BUDGET AND THE BALANCE FROM THE INCREASED REVENUES. MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business to come before the Council,,and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session at 9:15 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Vty Clerk December 20, 1977 r HARVE 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. PRESENT STAFF PRESENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director Phil Clement John LaTourelle, Community Development Director Max Gellert Lila Crosby, Finance Director John Nordquist Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Robert Anderson Marlo Foster, Police Chief Tom Carns Jack Cooper, Fire Chief Mike Herb Noelle Charleson, Assistant City Planner Rod Garretson, Park Planning & Recreation Dir. John Wallace, City Attorney Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Harrison asked that the Council pass Resolution 386, commending Max Gellert for his MOTION: service as a member of the Edmonds City Council. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN_CARNS, TO PASS RESOLUTION 386, COMMENDING MAX GELLERT FOR.HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gellert was presented a framed copy MOTION: of the resolution. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO PASS RESOLUTION 387, COMMENDING ROBERT A. ANDERSON FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF a n U December 20, 1977 (cont'd) THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Anderson was presented a framed copy of the resolution. Mayor Harrison then presented John LaTourelle a certificate for his servi.ce,on the Amenities Design Board from December 1973 to December 1977. Mayor Harrison presented a certificate to Perry Spanfelner, who will retire at the end of this year, in honor of his service with the City of Edmonds since November 1971. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda contained the following: .(A) Roll call. (B) Approval of Minutes of December 13, 1977. (C) Setting date of January 3, 1978 for hearing of P.C. Resolution 576, recommending denial of proposed amendment to Official Zoning Code to change the building height allowable to permit building heights to parallel the slope of the undisturbed soil. (File ZO- 13-77) (D) Setting date of January 3, 1978, for hearing of P.C. Resolution 577, recommending appro- val of proposed amendment to Official Zoning Code to specifically delineate the height and depth of plant material screening devices at the time of installation. (File ZO-12-77) (E) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from K. Klemmetson in the amount of $117.37. (F) Passage of Resolution 385 authorizing co-sponsorship of a Community Development Block Grant Application for a southwest Snohomish County Paramedic Program. COUNCIL Councilman Carns inquired as to whether an island was proposed to be placed at Five Corners inter- section. Public Works Director Leif Larson responded that alternatives will be tried there but at this time they were only painting channelization at that location. Councilman Gellert noted the Senior Center parking lot discussion was scheduled for December 27, and he -offered some thought inasmuch as this evening was his last as a member of the Council. He said he had asked the Public Works Director to indicate how many parking spaces would be lost to landscaping. He noted that this project is only partially finished and he urged the Council not to move too hastily to abandon the landscaping requirements on any parking lots. He felt that in future years the landscaping projects will be considered to have been very wofthwhile. He was con- fident the landscaping could be designed to permit safe access for pedestrians. Councilman Carns noted that the Council Chambers were full and that most of the audience was con- cerned with Item 10, the discussion regarding safety standards and the possibility of closing the MOTION: Edmonds shorelines to diving, and he suggested it might be moved up on the agenda. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO MOVE ITEM 10 TO FOLLOW ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. 1 11 1 MAYOR Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation' of"his appointment of Ed Robinson to a full term'on the Board MOTION: of Adjustment, as the partial term he was filling was due to expire. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL- • MAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO REAPPOINT ED ROBINSON TO POSITION 4 ON THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 1981. MOTION CARRIED. Facility Use Permi";ts concerning the rental of space in the Edmonds Elementary School for programs under the supervision of the Park and Recreation Department were presented. Mayor Harrison asked for authorization to sign them and for a resolution delegating authorization to execute future MOTION: permits to the Director of Community Development. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE THREE FACILITY USE PERMIT PRESENTED CONCERNING THE RENTAL OF SPACE IN THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE SUPERVISION MOTION: OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT. MOTION CARRIED. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION DELEGATING TO THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE FACILITY USE PERMITS WITH THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN THOSE PERMITS ARE THE SAME OR SIMILAR IN CONTENT AND PURPOSE AS THOSE PRESENTED THIS EVENING. MOTION CARRIED. The City Attorney has received a letter from the Department of Fisheries concerning their contri- bution to acquisition of the fishing pier parking lot, and it appeared it may be wise for the City and the Port to proceed with purchase of the parking lot without the participation of the Fisheries Department. Mayor Harrison suggested this be placed on a forthcoming agenda for dis- cussion. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PLACE THE DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE FISHING PIER PARKING LOT WITHOUT STATE PARTICIPATION ON THE JANUARY 3 AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. CORRESPONDENCE The Deputy City Clerk read a Notice of Appeal which had been received from Marilyn E. Lindberg of 530 Bell St., appealing the December 7, 1977 decision of the Amenities Design Board with regard to ADB-94-77. The appeal was based on the fact that the Board Chairman had stated at the October 20, 1977 Amenities Design Board meeting that there would be no further action on this item until Superior Court proceedings regarding the same property were concluded. The matter was then heard • December 20, 1977 continued at the December 7 meeting without notification to affected property owners. City Attorney John Wallace advised that there is no notice requirement on Amenities Design Board meetings, but the affected property owners probably should have been notified out of courtesy. He noted that the appeal procedure requires filing of the appeal with the City Clerk and the Planning Department, and that the appeal may not have been properly filed as it appears it may not have been filed with the Planning Department. He added, however, that the appellant is represented by counsel who prepared the appeal, so the Council should not be under the misconception that the citizen involved was unaware of the appeal procedure. He suggested the Council could set a hearing date, pending resolution of the question of a proper appeal. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUN- CILMAN HERB, TO SET JANUARY 17 AS A TENTATIVE DATE FOR HEARING THE APPEAL OF ADB-94-77, PENDING THE ATTORNEY'S DETERMINATION AS TO THE PERFECTION OF THE APPEAL. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMAN GELLERT THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE REGARDING APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE AMENITIES DESIGN BOARD TO READ THAT THE APPEAL SHALL BE FILED ONLY WITH THE CITY CLERK. Councilman Gellert was advised by City Attorney John Wallace that this would have to be heard by the Planning Commission first. COUNCILMAN GELLERT WITHDREW HIS MOTION. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCIL GELLERT, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE METHOD OF FILING APPEALS OF ACTIONS OF THE AMENITIES'DESIGN BOARD BE REMANDED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. WITH THE RECOMMENDATION THAT APPEALS SHOULD BE FILED ONLY WITfi THE CITY CLERK. MOTION CARRIED. 0 1 1 DISCUSSION RE SAFETY STANDARDS AND POSSIBILITY OF CLOSING EDMONDS SHORELINES TO DIVING Mayor Harrison said this hearing was mainly to determine how diving safety can be improved and future drownings prevented. Councilman Carns reviewed for.the audience what had transpired to bring this matter before the Council. He had asked it be placed on the agenda after the recent death of a diver in the Edmonds waters. He commented that.the newspapers had not been too res- ponsible in their reporting on his action inasmuch as they`havesensationalized the topic, rather than reporting accurately. He reiterated that he was not on a campaign to close the Edmonds beaches to diving; that he was concerned with improving safety standards in order to prevent more drownings. He referred to a four -page letter which had been received from Robbin R. Wohl of Lacey, Washington, which he felt had a lot of good suggestions. He had earlier distributed copies to the audience and he asked that it be read and passed around so everyone could see it. Mayor Harrison added that numerous letters had been received from people who want the beaches kept open and who voiced their concerns. He then opened the discussion to the public. Concern was expressed that the subject of this discussion was misleading, and several people stated they were present to object'to closing of the beaches to diving. Several speakers suggested that this was too large and emotional a group to develop recommendations, and it was suggested that a committee be formed to work on the problem. It was noted that there already are many organizations attempting to establish safety standards. Jim McMann of 20316 87th W. said he had appeared before the Council 10 years ago to ask for the park. He said he and most of the people present had come to defend their rights to dive there. Reidar Sands, Safety Officer of the State of Washington Department of Environmental Health and Safety, and Safety Officer of the University of Washington's scuba instruction program, discussed drownings in the greater Edmonds area for the past five years and noted that most of the victims had medical problems which could have contributed to the accidents. He made several suggestions such as posting the underwater park as to hours it is open to diving, flying a dive flag when condi- tions are all right, and having access to emergency phone numbers. He said that most effec- tive thing would be self -policing by qualified divers and instructors who are using the faci- lity, because they have an excellent record in their ability to police themselves. Councilman. Clement inquired about a project to upgrade the underwater park which had recently come before the Council. Park Planning and Recreation Director Rod Garretson said the money was going to come from.the State Fi,sher-ier:s Department, but because of present fishing pier situation they were holding all monies in abeyance. He said, however, that some of the dive clubs are start- ing to volunteer some of the work on that project. He said the designs are ready, but the funds are not for the present. Councilman Herb thought the audience needed some clarification as MOTION: to what action would be taken at this meeting. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PRECLUDE FROM THE DISCUSSION OF THE IDEA CLOSING THE EDMONDS BEACHES TO SCUBA DIVING AND TO RESTRICT THE TESTIMONY TO SAFETY. Councilman Gellert thought the motion was too broad, and he noted that there had been testimony suggesting closing the beach at certain hours so he felt all references to closing the beach could not be eliminated. Mr. Garretson was asked about a committee that had previously been formed to work on safety problems. He replied a committee had been formed about a year ago and the diving community MOTION: had been invited to participate. The committee had not addressed signing. COUNCILMAN CARNS WITHDREW HIS SECOND TO THE MOTION, AND COUNCILMAN HERB AMENDED HIS MOTION TO PRECLUDE ANY DIS- CUSSION ON PERMANENTLY CLOSING THE BEACH. COUNCILMAN CARNS SECONDED THAT MOTION. City Attorney MOTION: John Wallace advised that it was premature at this point to make such a motion. COUNCILMAN HERB WITHDREW HIS MOTION. Various speakers from different elements of the diving community volunteered to serve on a committee to study the safety standards. Stan McNutt, City Manager of the City of Des Moines, noted that the City of Edmonds and the City of Des Moines share several similar situa- tions, being on the water and involved with a fishing pier. He suggested the 'scope of a logical and attainable goal be identified, and if the goal is to improve the physical facilities.and rules that can be enforced in Edmonds it would be good. He was one who offered his services. Discussion went to the existing committee and it was suggested that the existing committee be MOTION.:' augmented by some of those present this evening. The public hearing was closed. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO ESL TABLISH A COMMITTEE TO BRING BACK TO THE COUNCIL SAFETY SUGGESTIONS FOR THE EDMONDS UNDERWATER PARK AND UNION OIL BEACH IN EDMONDS: AND THAT A DISCUSSION OF THIS BE SCHEDULED FOR THE MARCH 14, 1978 WORK MEETING. THAT THE AGENDA BE CLOSED FOR THAT MEETING, AND THAT PARTICIPATION BE INVITED FROM THE COMMITTEE AT THAT MEETING. It was suggested that subjects:�be addressed by the committee 0 16.0 December 20, 1977 continued include facilities improvements, dive regulations, and enforcement criteria. THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison name the following persons who were present to serve on the committee: Reidar Sands, Bill High, Jim McMann, Dick Cline, Spence Campbell, Vince Brown, Russell Arnett, Stan McNutt, Joan McGilton, and himself. All other present members of the committee will continue to serve. Bruce Beaten asked that an organized method be established to keep all divers informed of actions concern- ing the underwater park. Jack Lee of 6209 121st S.E., Bellevue, said he represented a large diving club, and he congratulated the City of Edmonds, the Council, and the Park Department on their fore- sight and interest and for establishing the park. He said he hoped this project would be a spear- head of many more to come. A short recess was then announced. PROPOSED ORDINANCE ADOPTING 1978 BUDGET The Summary of Revenues and Appropriations had been distributed to the Council with the draft of MOTION: the proposed ordinance. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO PASS ORDINANCE 1964 ADOPTING THE FINAL BUDGET OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 1978. Discussion followed concerning several specific items. It was noted that the budget provides for a new police officer beginning April 1, but Police Chief Marlo Foster indicated a new State testing procedure may delay immediate hire. He said there is no eligibility list at this time. THE MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 574, RECOMMEDNING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOP- MENT APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT MOORAGE FLOATS TO ACCOMMODATE APPROXIMATELY 58 BOATS AND TO DREDGE 450 CU. YDS. OF SAND FROM THE SOUTH HARBOR (SM-3-77) and HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR BOAT MOORAAGE WEST OF ADMIRAL WAY AND SOUTH OF • DAYTON ST. (CU-75-77) Assistant City Planner Noelle Charleson indicated the location of the proposed moorage berths. She said the material dredged may be placed on the Union Oil Beach, but a grading plan will be re- quired. New pilings will be required at the end of each dock to accommodate the new slips. There are 684 existing berths and the additional 58 will be an 8.4% increase. Also to be added will be 48 dry storage units and, although not a part, -.of this application, these were mentioned because they would affect parking. Admiral Way will be relocated and the existing roadway will be utilized for additional dry storage. Additional parking also will occur in moving the roadway, but 16 or 17 parking spaces will be lost in another area. Ms. Charleson pointed out that the City Council must review all Conditional Use Permits for proposals in the Marine Resource District, and she read the criteria. The Engineering and Fire Departments had reviewed the proposal, and the Fire Department recommended fire extinguishers be placed at the end of every boat dock. After review, the Planning Department had made a determination that the proposal would not have a significant adverse environmental impact. Ms. Charleson said this proposal was in conformance with the Shorelines Management Plan, and she noted the only problem was the dredging but that would be reviewed at the time the dredging plan is furnished. She recommended approval. Fire Chief Jack Cooper said he had no problem with the proposal. Councilman Gellert said it had been his ob- servation that there is significant stagnation in the water. He asked if a certain amount of flushing could be required by means of culverts so there is less water stagnation inside the breakwater. The engineer representing the Port said flushing would not be included at this point and that adding a culvert would not improve flushing as a driving force is necessary to move the water through. He said the new technology is to round the corners and use a more circular pattern to flush. Councilman Gould felt there is a significant parking problem there and that the Port has the capability to control the parking and limit the number of launchings. The engineer for the Port responded that the Port is aware of the parking problems and is working toward their solutions. The public hearing was opened for both of these items, no one wished to speak, and the public hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS TO APPROVE P.C. RESOLUTION 574. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING NO. COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GELLERT, TO APPROVE CU-75-77, SUBJECT TO ADEQUATE CITY ACCESS TO THE UNION OIL BEACH. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST VOTING NO. HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 575, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING MAP TO ESTABLISH CG ZONING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 220TH ST. S.W. AND HIGHWAY 99 (AZ-4-77) Public Works Director Leif Larson noted that the 75% petition had not yet been submitted on this request, so A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO.'CONTINUE THE HEARIN.GON P.C. RESOLUTION 575 TO FEBRUARY 7, 1978 INASMUCH AS THE 75% PETITION HAD NOT BEEN SUBMITTED. MOTION CARRIED. REOUEST FOR CABARET DANCE LICENSE FROM HARVEY'S TAVERN The applicant's purpose in requesting this license was to allow dancing to the juke box on New Year's Eve. This type of license is on an annual basis, and Police Chief Marlo Foster recommended approval, subject to a 60-day trail period. He said this tavern had been managed in the past in a responsible and trouble -free manner. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN HERB, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR A CABARET DANCE LICENSE FROM HARVEY'S TAVERN, SUBJECT TO A 60-DAY TRIAL PERIOD. MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST ABSTAINING BECAUSE HIS WIFE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE CPA FIRM WHICH HANDLES THE ACCOUNT OF HARVEY'S TAVERN. 16 December 20, 1977;continued 40 J • REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 15 FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR 1978 Public Works Director Leif Larson indicated three bids were opened, one with no bid. The low bidder had been Jones Chemicals and Mr. Larson indicated they had been supplying the chlorine for the past year and had been satisfactory. He recommended award of the bid to Jones Chemicals, the low bidder. COUNCIL GELLERT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL ANDERSON,-.'TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JONES CHEMICALS FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF LIQUID -CHLORINE FOR 1978, AT THE PRICE OF $1,179.00 PER 6-TON CYLINDER AND $38.25 PER 150 LB. CONTAINER, INCLUDING SALES TAX AND DELIVERY COSTS. MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business to come before the Council and the meeting adjourned to Executive Session in regard to the Edmonds Elementary School negotiations at 9:50 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, Uty Clerk December 27, 1977 t HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order a 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Phil.Clement in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT Phil Clement, Mayor Pro Tem John Nordquist Robert Anderson Tom Carns Mike Herb CONSENT AGENDA ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Ray Gould Leif Larson, Public Works Director Max Gellert John LaTourelle, Community Development Dir. Lila Crosby, Finance._ Director Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Jack Cooper, Fire Chief Noelle Charleson,, Asst. City Planner Jim Murphy, City Attorney Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk Councilman Nordquist asked that Item (B), Approval of Minutes of December 20., 1977, be removed from the Consent Agenda. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN ANDERSON, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The balance of the Consent Agenda contained the following: (A) Roll call. (C) Setting date of February 7 for hearing of preliminary plat "Viewmoor." (D) Acknowlegement of receipt of Claim for Damages from Mrs. Edity Faste in the amount of $207.00. ' (E) Passage of Resolution 388, transferring funds for retainer to collect on judgment against Christie Hordyk. (F) Referring to the Planning Commission the matter of a proposed vacation of a portion of the turnaround on 82nd Ave. W., south of 200th St. S.W. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 20, 1977 - Item (B) on Consent Agenda Councilman Nordquist noted that on the hearing regarding the Conditional Use Permit for boat moorage west of Admiral Way and South of Dayton St. (Page 4 of the Minutes) there was an omission in that he.had expressed some concern regarding the easement over the Port property and the City Engineer was.going to look into it. Also, on page 5, regarding the Cabaret Dance License request from Harvey's Tavern, he had 'abstained from voting, not only because his wife is an employee of the CPA firm which handles the account of Harvey's Tavern, as stated in the minutes, but be- cause she is the accountant handling that account. Councilman Nordquist asked that the minutes be corrected to reflect the above. A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR .Mayor Pro tem Phil Clement introduced Douglas R. Anderson who was Project Leader for an Eagle Project in Boy Scout Troop 363. Douglas Anderson reported on the project which was to distri- bute crime-prevention,packetsin to higher -crime; -areas of Edmonds. He had organized and directed the project and.was assisted by his fellow Scouts of Troop 363, their parents, their Scoutmaster, and two Edmonds Police Officers. He noted that results of the project would not be evident for a year or two, but he felt it was worthwhile and that it reflected the cooperative interest of the City, the Police Department, and the Boy Scouts in resolving the problems of the residents of these neighborhoods. He was commended for his fine work on this project. r� �J