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August 15, 1978 •
The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Harve Har-
rison 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 Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Mike Herb Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Katherine Allen John LaTourelle, Community Devel. Dir.
John Nordquist Mary Lou Block, Asst. City Planner
Ray Gould Art Housler, Finance Director --
Tom Carns Mar.lo Foster, Police Chief
Larry Naughten Jack Cooper, Fire Chief
Lila Crosby, Administrative Services Dir.
Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
John Wallace, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
Items (C), (E) AND (I) were removed from the Consent Agenda. Item (H) was rescheduled for next week's
meeting (Proposed Ordinance Amending Environmentally Sensitive Areas Map and Comprehensive Policy
Plan) at the request of the Staff. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO APPROVE
MOTION: 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 August 8, 1978. •
(D) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claims for Damages from Brad Sather, 931 Puget Way, Edmonds,
in the amount of $284.85 plus grievance loss; and from Tom Nehls, 8812 Shell P1., Edmonds,
in an unstated•_amount.
(F)
Passage of Resolution
411, transferring funds from
Council
Contingency to
General
Fund for
publicizing Council agendas,
membership in
South Snohomish
County Chamber
of Commerce,
and
Council/Staff Workshop
expenses.
(G)
Adoption of Ordinance
2012.to amend Zoning
Code re
In-Liew
Parking Requirements in
Downtown
Business Area.
(J)
Set date of August 22,
1978 for hearing of
proposed
ordinance
to prohibit
parking
on both
sides of 76th Ave. W.
from 242nd to 244th.
ACCEPTANCE
OF COMPLETED FAM STORM
SEWER AND ASPHALT
OVERLAY
PROJECTS
BY ASSOCIATED
SAND AND
GRAVEL,
AND ESTABLISH 30-DAY RETAINAGE PERIOD [Item (C) on
Consent Agenda]
Councilman Naughten asked for an explanation of this action. Public Works Director Leif Larson explained
that the project is accepted with the legal requirement to establish a 30-day period for submission
of claims by subcontractors or suppliers,.and•at the same time there are certain reports that must be
MOTION: made to the State. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN,'TO APPROVE ITEM (C) ON
THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
DESIGN AUTHORIZATION FOR STRAAM ENGINEERS, INC., FOR THE 1978 STREET OVERLAY PROJECT AND AUTHORIZATION
FOR BID OPENING SEPTEMBER 21, 1978 [Item (E) on Consent Agenda]
The memorandum from the Public Works Director had indicated that their usual engineering services
consultant was unable to do this work in a tight time frame and Councilman Carns said he had spoken
with Jim Reid and mentioned this, and it appeared that they could have done the work but through a. •
mixup at their office it came across that they could not. Councilman Carns just wanted to assure
the Council and Staff that Reid, Middleton was available to the City, but because of the current
time frame he felt it was in the best interests of the City to proceed as the Public Works Director
MOTION: recommended. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE ITEM (E) ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED. ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1964 (1978 BUDGET), AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE IN REVENUES AND
APPROPRIATIONS OF THE GENERAL FUND 001 AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUNDS 325, AND TO ESTABLISH
A COSTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROJECT FUND 192 [Item (I) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Naughten asked for an explanation of this item. Finance Director Art Housler explained
the financial aspects, and Community Development Director John LaTourelle discussed the purpose of
establishing a Costal Zone Management Project Fund. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL -
MOTION: MAN CARNS, TO APPROVE ITEM (I) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE 2013. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilman Carns advised he would not be present at the August 29 meeting. He distributed copies of
a document on Aesthetic Controls, written by architect Larry Bailey several years ago, and he sug-
gested it might be useful for the discussion of Section 208 of the Policy Plan on August 29, having
to do with amenities.
Councilman Nordquist also advised.he would be absent August 29 as he will be on vacation. He re-
ported on a recent visit to his home by a student from Nagoya.,
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August 15, 1978 - continued
Councilman Gould reported on the Juvenile Offender Program. Two Conference Committees have been
formed and he named the people on them. He asked for more volunteers to serve. The Committees
are an arm of the Juvenile Court and.members serve in.a,temporary capacity until they have attended
two meetings, after which they will be.permanently appointed by a Judge of the Superior Court.
Councilman Gould asked that the City furnish a sign to be placed outside the Council Chambers while
the Committees are meeting with the words "Juvenile Conference Committee in Session'," and he
asked that it be ready for installation by next Monday at 7:15 p.m. Public Works Director Leif
Larson indicated it would be done.
Councilman Gould noted that a letter had been received from Betty R. Bell regarding parking problems
The Public Works Director had support-
on Dayton St. in the vicinity of 3rd Ave. S. and 4th Ave. S.
ed her proposal. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION:
ON SEPTEMBER 5, 1978 THE REQUEST FOR TWO-HOUR PARKING LIMITATIO:N IN VICINITY OF DAYTON ST., 3RD AVE.
S., AND 4TH AVE. S. MOTION CARRIED,
MAYOR
A report was submitted regarding the plans for the Police Department reorganization. Three Captains
had retired and one was not replaced, one was replaced with a Sergeant, and one had the designation
changed to Assistant Chief. M.A.A. Charles Dibble explained the rationale of the reorganization and
said, with regard to the Assistant Chief position, that it was general policy to promote from within
whenever possible. Mr. Dibble felt this was a good opportunity to reduce the cost of management and
through the reorganization to retrain with the objective of leading the work force with fewer manage=
ment employees. He said other department management staffs would be reorganized as opportunities
occur. Police Chief Marlo Foster said he was confident in Mr. Dibble and the Mayor that they would
improve the..reorganization if it did not work out well as outlined. Councilman Gould commented
that this was the kind of organizational move that was needed to see if it was successful, and if,
it was not successfuTeit eoultdtbe:.exam .aedi;fur..ther (r�;Mr.cD:i.bbl,e said it. would take at least until
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October 1 to fill the position of Assistant Chief, and it may take longer to get through the testing
MOTION:
procedure. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
REORGANIZATION BE APPROVED, WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE COUNCIL RECEIVE A REPORT AT THE DECEMBER 12
WORK MEETING AS TO THE SUCCESS THEREOF. MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison referred to the Council a memorandum from Community Development Director John-'
LaTourelle, suggesting that the Council consider setting one work meeting.each quarter to receive a
short report from each of the Chairmen of the major boards and commissions of the%City and to discuss
their operations and problems. He felt that such discussions would benefit all parties by improving
communications between the Council and the citizen advisory groups. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED
MOTION:
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO SCHEDULE FOR THE OCTOBER 31 WORK MEETING REPORTS FROM BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,
ASKING THE CHAIRMAN OF.THE MAJOR BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS TO PRESENT TO THE COUNCIL THEIR THOUGHTS
AND PROBLEMS. Councilman Gould noted that the Council would try to have these reports regularly
on the fifth Tuesday work meetings. THE MOTION CARRIED.
Mayor Harrison had received a request from the Public Works Director that the 30-day notification
requirement, established by the Council, be waived for the Preliminary Assessment Roll Hearing for
the proposed street improvements on Bell St., west of Olympic Ave. Mr. Larson indicated there would
be no problem meeting the 15-day ynotification requirement established by State law. Only 12 property
owners comprised the local improvement district. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GOULD, THAT THE 30-DAY NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENT BE WAIVED ON THE BELL ST. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
ROLL HEARING. Councilman Gould stated that the reason for granting the waiver was that there are only
12 property owners involved and the Staff will have no problem notifying them. THE MOTION CARRIED.
AUDIENCE
Jim Bride.of the Youth Development Association addressed the Council in search of support in -ac-
quiring the old Coast Guard Station Site, 30 acres adjacent to multi -use playfields already being
developed near the Meadowdale schools. He expressed an urgency for action because Winmar,, Inc. had
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taken an option on the property to develop it, and he said there was only until September 15 to
make an offer to the School District for it. He suggested tying it in with the City's effort to
purchase the Edmonds Elementary School. Councilman Gould said he would like to hear some input
regarding the Coast Guard Site from Jim Jessel, the City's new Parks.and Recreation Manager. COUNCIL -
MOTION:
MAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE SCHEDULED FOR
AUGUST 22, 1978, AT 7:00 P.M., IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE, WITH JIM BRIDE:BEING INVITED TO ATTEND, FOR A
DISCUSSION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF THE OLD COAST GUARD SITE AND A POSSIBLE PRICE.
MOTION CARRIED.
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MOTION:
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HEARING ON VACATION OF PORTION OF 174TH-ST. S.W. VICINITY OF 71ST.AVE. W. (ST-3-78) (.Continued
from June 6, 1978)
This item had been continued in order to give the neighbors involved an opportunity to work out the
problem. Public Works Director Leif Larson indicated he thought it was worked out .to everyone's
satisfaction. The public portion of the hearing was opened. Maurine Bell of 7023 174th St. S.W.
said the matter had been discussed with Mrs. Brockman and there was no longer any problem. The
public portion of the hearing was closed. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NAUGHTEN; TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2014, VACATING A PORTION OF 174TH ST. S.W. IN THE VICINITY OF 71ST
AVE. W. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON P.C. RESOLUTION 598, CONTRACT REZONE FROM CG TO RML AREA WEST OF 72ND W. AND SOUTH OF
212TH S.W.; AND FROM RML TO BN AREA SOUTH OF 212TH AND EAST OF 76TH W. (File R-6-78)
Mrs. Block briefly reviewed the proposal, the details having been furnished the Council in the.-:
minutes of the Planning Commission hearing on this proposal. The proposed rezone included .93
acres to be rezoned from RML to BN for office buildings and 12.26 acres to be rezoned from CG to
RML for condominiums. The Planning Commission had approved the proposal but had imposed certain
conditions recommended by the Planning and Engineering Staffs which had been incorporated into
the contract. Mrs. Block showed slides of the site which formerly had been a gravel pit and is
divided by a concrete retaining wall. The condominiums will be in the lower portion and the
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MOTION:
AMEND-
MENT
(Failed)
MOTION:
(((Amended)
(Amendment
office.-bui.ldin s in the upper portion. There are a few trees scattered on the site and no unique
streams,;or anything of environmental concern. Building materials for the office buildings will be
stucco and bronze glass. They will be extensively landscaped and more than adequate parking will
be provided. The condominiums will be frame construction with wood siding and pitched roofs.
Adequate parking and recreation space will be provided, developed recreation space to include two
tennis courts; a swimming pool, and a recreation building. Proposed zoning would be compatible
with the Comprehensive Zoning Map. Mrs. Block noted that there is a need for residential units
in Edmonds, and this project proposes smaller condominium units which have not generally been
addressed in other condominium developments. The two major problems were traffic and sanitary
sewage, but those had been worked out with the applicants and were covered in the contract. The
side layout was compatible with the Comprehensive Policy Plan and the units will be homelike in
appearance and thereby consistent with the Policy Plan, Access to the condominium development will
be only from 72nd Ave. W. City Engineer Fred Herzberg said the entrance is very wide and the
Fire Department had found it acceptable. A cement barrier will prevent left turns to the office
portion of the development which is adjacent to the Dairy Queen, thereby preventing left turns to
the Dairy Queen also. Mrs. Block was asked if the Dairy Queen owners had indicated any opposition.
She responded that they had been notified of the hearings but nothing had been heard from them.
She indicated the Planning and Engineering Divisions had determined that the negative impact of
this proposal on the environment, if mitigated as proposed or required by the City, would not be
substantial, and a negative declaration had been made. She reviewed the criteria and guidelines
to be used in rezoning and found the project compatible. She recommended approval. The public
portion of the hearing was opened.
Curt.Thomson, attorney for the applicants, said the contract had been negotiated by the applicants
and the City Staff. He said the applicants had gone along with all requests of the City and the
Staff had worked diligently with the applicant on the proposal. He cited some changes to be made
to the contract as presented to the Council: On page 3, paragraph 4(b), the width of paving had
been increased to 36' from 32'; and on page 5, paragraph 7, the wording had been changed to re- •
flect that only the City would be entitled to reimbursement of legal costs should it have to
bring suit to enforce the contract. The contract originally said either party would:be so entit-
led if it prevailed. City Attorney John Wallace explained that once the City had executed the
contract it would have fulfilled the only requirements on it, so this change was entirely proper.
Mr. Thomson stated that no building.permits were being sought at this time, only a contract to
rezone the property. Mr. Wallace advised that all of the buildings would have to be reviewed by
the Amenities Design Board and would have to comply with applicable ordinances. Mr. LaPierre said
they plan to use northwest architecture and stay to two stories. The public portion of the hearing
was closed. Councilman Carns expressed the opinion that this was a fine proposal. COUNCILMAN
CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY -COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT THE MAYOR BE AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
REZONE AGREEMENT WITH LaPIERRE INDUSTRIES, INC. AND THAT ORDINANCE 2015 BE ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
P.C. RESOLUTION 598, BUT THAT THE APPLICANT BE REQUIRED TO PRESENT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP PRIOR TO
RECORDATION OF THE CONTRACT AND POSTING OF THE ORDINANCE. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED TO AMEND THE
MOTION TO RESTORE THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE TO PARAGRAPH 7 OF THE CONTRACT. Councilman Herb felt
this paragraph was one-sided and unfair and that both parties should have the same recourse.
Mr. Wallace reiterated his statement that once the City had executed the agreement it would
have fulfilled the only requirements imposed on it so the applicant would have nothing about
which to bring suit. THE MOTION TO AMEND FAILED FOR LACK OF A SECOND. THE MAIN MOTION THEN
CARRIED.
DISCUSSION RE POSSIBLE NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ON ADB APPLICATIONS
Community Develop. Dir. John LaTourelle had submitted a memorandum which explored the ramifica-
tions of notification of ADB applications. He recommended a modified notification process if
the Council should determine that neighbors should be notified of pending ADB actions. That pro-
cess included notification on only major projects, which he outlined. He recommended such noti-
fications be accomplished by mailing and/or posting and that the cost of the notification process
be covered by a $25.00 application fee and that the applicant be required to supply the names and •
addresses of owners within 80' of the project. There was general agreement from the Council to
use this method on a trial basis for a year. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
GOULD, THAT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION FOR NOTIFICATION ON ADB APPLICA-.
TIONS BECOME POLICY FOR A ONE-YEAR TRIAL PERIOD BEGINNING IN SEPTEMBER 1978. Councilman Nord-
quist suggested color coding the posted notices if that would not entail an added expense. City
Attorney John Wallace advised that this would have to go to the Planning Commission with the
inclusion of the fee portion of the recommendation. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION
IN THAT PARAGRAPH 3 OF THE RECOMMENDATION BE REMOVED.FROM THE MOTION AND THAT THE STAFF BE IN-
STRUCTED TO PROCEED WITH THAT PART OF THE PLAN THROUGH THE NORMAL PROCEDURES AND BRING IT BACK
TO THE COUNCIL. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST SECONDED THE MOTION TO AMEND. Jane Cunningham of 1030
Grandview said she had not been notified of meetings regarding property developed next to her
and she would like to see it added that when a commercial zone is next to an RS zone that the
RS people be notified. Mr. LaTourelle responded that if they were going to make notification
on the basis of commercial abutting residential they would want to do it on multi -family and
it would defeat the purpose of trying to limit the notifications sent out. During the dis-
cussion Councilman Herb left so he was not present for the vote. THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED.
THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, THEN CARRIED.
There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at
10:10 P.M.
IREN VARNEY MORAN, y Clerk PARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor
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