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19781219 City Council Minutes310 December 12, 1978 - continued • REPORT ON POLICE DEPARTMENT REORGANIZATION MOTION: Police Chief Marlo Foster reported on changes made in recent months within his department. He felt efficiency had been increased and was at an all-time high. He noted that training had increased, including cross training, and that field strength had been increased by realigning duties. M.A.A. Dibble added that there are only two management people in the Police Department now, and because the department will be short on management if both the Chief and Assistant Chief have to be away, a training opportunity will be provided for the sergeants. He also noted that he gets favorable reports from other cities regarding the Edmonds Police Department. DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PRESENT DEVELOPMENT PROCESSING SYSTEM Felix Reisner, consultant for this discussion,.was introduced. He conducted a lengthy discussion searching for alternatives and touching on the possibility of a one -stop type of permit. He said the Planning Commission should be charged with the development of the Comprehensive Plan which is the most important of their functions, rather than hearing the various things they now do. Further, that rehearing by'the Council was excessive, and the Council should be in an appeal position. After soliciting responses from the Council to get their feelings about ideas he introduced, he was satisfied that he had a direction for future discussions. To conclude this evening's discussion, COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COU111CILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT THE FIRST THING TO EXPLORE WOULD BE A COMBINAITIO'N 'OF ALL THE ADVISORY BOARDS INTO ONE PLANNING BODY WHICH WOULD BE THE PLANNING COi,iMISSION, AND AT THE SAME TIME AN EXAMINATION OF THE CURRENT PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIVITIES TO SEE HOW MUCH OF THOSE CAN BE.DELEGATED OR TRANSFERRED.TO ANOTHER HEARING BODY. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilman Nordquist was not present.) -The next discussion will be scheduled for the January 30, 1979 work meeting. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City Clerk December 19, 1978 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 ABSENT Harve Harrison, Mayor Tom Carns Mike Herb Phil Clement Katherine All -en John Nordquist Ray Gould Larry Naughten STAFF PRESENT Charles Dibble, M.A.A. Leif Larson,'Public Works Director John LaTourelle, Community Develop.-Dir. Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Art Housler,.Finance Director John Wallace,'City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy'City Clerk Mayor Harrison made presentations of the second annual Architectural Design Board awards to three recipients. These awards were given to applicants who had appeared before the Architectural Design Board and had demonstrated exemplary urban design development by contributing positively to the quality of Edmonds' man-made environment. Plaques were presented to Mr. Dennis Brusseau for Brusseau's delicatessen, Dr. Frank Brown for the Edmonds Methodist Church, and Dr. Thomas W. Shilling for the Kvistad-Shilling Clinic.- A MOTION WAS THEN MADE BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO PASS RESOLUTION 419, COMMENDING'THE ABOVE RECIPIENTS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTION TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED.' CONSENT AGENDA Items (E) and (I) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. Councilman Gould said he had spoken to Councilman Herb who was not yet present, and Councilman Herb had indicated he would arrive late.because of another commitment but he was interested in discussing Item (I), the proposed 1979 Salary Ordinance. Item (I) was held for discussion until the end of the agenda. The balance of the Consent Agenda included the following: (A) Roll call. (B) Approval of Minutes of December. 12, 1978. (C) Acknowledgment of receipt of claim for damages from James Arthur Noyes in.the amount of $2,330.00. (D) Acceptance of LID 204, Sanitary Sewer Project, and setting date of February 20, 1979 for final Assessment Roll. Hearing. (F) Report on bids opened December 12, 1978,for liquid chlorine for.1979, and because no bids were received, approval of a new'bid opening date of January 3, 1978. (G) Setting date of January 2, 1979 for hearing P.C. Resolution 610, recommending approval of amendment to Zoning Code to allow restoration of a nonconforming residential building. (File ZO-12-78) 1 1 1-1 311 December 19, 1978 - continued (H)-.Adoption of Ordinance 2045, providing for conditional increase of driveway slopes. (J) Approval of sale of surplus UARCO-Folder/Sealer to UARCO Business Forms for $75.00. REPORT ON BIDS OPENED DECEMBER 12, 1978 FOR FUEL OIL REQUIREMENTS FOR 1979 [Item (E) on Consent A --- A. Mayor Harrison noted for the Council's attention that the current supplier of fuel oil did not submit a bid and said he had not received an invitation to bid nor did'he know the City had called for bids.. This was discussed, and Purchasing Agent Jack Lewis stated that it had been advertised for two weeks in the Daily Journal of Commerce and the Western Sun and it had been posted in the three official posting places. It was noted that bids had been received from three reputable firms, _and that even if a firm had not received the invitation to bid it probably would be watching the publications at this time of year, especially having bid last year at this time. COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO ACCEPT THE REPORT ON BIDS, AWARDING THE BID TO THE LOW BIDDER, SOUND OIL COMPANY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $.4374 PER GALLON. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCIL Councilman Nordquist noted for the record that all of the Council, as well as the Mayor, had been served regarding litigation by JEDCO against the City of Edmonds in connection with the Council's overturning an ADB decision on the JEDCO application. Councilman Nordquist also offered Season's Greetings, on behalf of the other Council members and himself, to the citizens of Edmonds and the City Staff. • COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, THAT AN EXECUTIVE SESSION BE HELD PRIOR TO DISCUSSION OF THE SALARY ORDINANCE, TO DISCUSS CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN PERSONNEL AND CONSIDERATION OF THE LEGAL MATTER OF JEDCO VS. THE CITY OF EDMONDS. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR - Mayor Harrison had a memorandum from Finance Director Art Housler, clarifying the effect of the court judgment from General Telephone Company. Mr. Housler discussed this, indicating that the cash carry-over did not include that $17,000 and it will be unbudgeted revenue. Mayor Harrison had a memorandum from Community Development Director John LaTourelle asking that the agenda item, "Report from Staff on Design Standards for Multiple Residential Buildings," be moved from the January 2 agenda to that of January 23. It had been scheduled for the December 13 Planning Commission meeting, but the meeting was cancelled because of lack of a quorum. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO MOVE THE REQUESTED ITEM FROM THE JANUARY 2, 1979 AGENDA TO THAT OF JANUARY 23, 1979. MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harriosn asked for Council authorization that he sign a proposed amendment to the Interlocal Agreement for Snohomish County Police Staff and Auxiliary Services Center which would allow for named officials to have substitutes authorized to act as officials to the Board of Directors of the Center. He said the proposed amendment would have limited effect on the City. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED,BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDED INTERLOCAL AGREE- MENT. MOTION CARRIED. RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO USE PARSONAGE AS A SUNDAY SCHOOL AND FOR RELATED YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT 210 6TH AVE. N. - CHURCH OF THE OPEN BIBLE (RMH) (File CU-49-78) Community Development Director John LaTourelle stated that this building currently is surrounded by institutional uses. There are no residential uses immediately adjacent to this building and the church is to the south of it. The Planning Commission had recommended approval, although the question was raised as to whether this would cause a parking problem. Mr. LaTourelle said they have space for nine parking stalls which they will develop. He recommended approval. The discussion was opened to -the public, no one wished to speak, and the public discusson was closed. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION, PURSUANT TO P.C. RESOLUTION 609. MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION OF PETITION FOR ANNEXATION, VICINITY OF 76TH AVE. W. AND 208TH ST. S.W. Public Works Director Leif Larson stated a petition had been received for annexing this area which is an isolated island of County jurisdiction. Signatures on the petition represented 35.34% of the assessed valuation. Connie Root, one of the petitioners, said she had been circulating the petitions and, although she could not guarantee signatures of 75% of the assessed valuation, indications were that she.would have little problem obtaining them.. After discussion as to alternatives, COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN_ALLEN, TO ACCEPT THE PETITION AND SET THE DATE OF JANUARY 9, 1979 FOR MEETING WITH THE PROPONENTS. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED. RESOLUTION RE SUBSIDIZED HOUSING Community Development Director John LaTourelle reviewed the contents of the resolution which the City Council had directed to be drafted. It specified the kinds of programs the Snohomish County Housing Authorityy would be allowed -to undertake in the City and required an annual report to the Council.. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED,SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, TO PASS RESOLUTION 420, DECLARING THE NEED FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SNOHOMISH COUNTY TO FUNCTION IN THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND SPECIFYING ACTIVITIES AUTHORIZED !4ITHIN THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. 3 2': December 19, 1978 - continued PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING 1978 BUDGET • The proposed ordinance was to authorize an increase in the revenues and appropriations of the Capital Improvement Fund 325 for the purchase of the fishing pier parking lot. Finance Director MOTION: Art Housler reviewed the proposal. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE.2046, AMENDING THE 1978 BUDGET AS PROPOSED. MOTION CARRIED. The Council adjourned-".toa:Executi've..'Ses§fon :at 8:15.,p�..m..,-,at- wh :ch'Itime-Counci'l.man' Herb arrived. They reconvened .at.8:35.p.m. to discuss the salary ordinance. PROPOSED 1979 SALARY ORDINANCE [Item (I). on Consent Agenda] The salary of the Mayor had not been designated in the proposed ordinance, and this was considered, with general agreement that the 6.5% cost -of -living guidelines should be followed. Section 2.(4) of the proposed ordinance, having to do with salaries for Council members elected to terms of office commencing January, 1980, was discussed, as it proposed a monthly salary of $200, rather than the per meeting salary currently specified. The concept of the monthly salary appeared to be acceptable, but there was a difference in opinion regarding the amount. Some felt Cquncilmen's salaries should be brought up to be more in line with other cities, but the opinion also was expressed that if the amount becomes significant it becomes a problem if you are employed full time and feel you have to do too much and it thereby may conflict with MOTION: your full time job. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN HERB, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE Amended 2047, WITH THE MAYOR'S SALARY SPECIFIED AS $91.6 PER MONTH. COUNCILMAN CLEMENT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT--:STAT.ED-IN SECTION.-'? (.4)"TO'$175 Amendment PER MONTH. A ROLL CALL' VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE.MOTION TO AMEND,. WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS CLEMENT AND (Failed) GOULD VOTING YES, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS HERB, ALLEN, NORDQUIST, AND NAUGHTEN VOTING NO. THE MOTION TO AMEND FAILED. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO AMEND THE Amendment MOTION TO ADD THE FOLLOWING WORDS AT THE END OF -THE SENTENCE IN SECTION 9: "OR JANUARY .1, 1979, WHICHEVER IS THE LATER." THE MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED. THE MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, THEN CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMAN CLEMENT VOTING NO. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, City/Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor January 2, 1979 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 Tom Carns Leif Larson, Public Works Director Mike Herb John LaTourelle, Community Devel. Dir. Phil Clement Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Katherine Allen Art Housler, Finance Director John Nordquist John Wallace, City Attorney Ray Gould Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk Larry Naughten CONSENT AGENDA MOTION: COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The Consent Agenda included the following: (A) Roll call. (B) Approval of Minutes of December 19, 1978. (C) Acknowledgment of receipt of claim for damages from Edward J. McMorrow in the amount of $500.00. (D) Authorization for Street Use Permit - landscaping for new office building at 23607 Highway 99. (E) Authorization for Mayor to sign Interlocal Agreement for Joint Acceptance of Gasoline Products with Snohomish County and City of Edmonds. (F) Authorization for Mayor to sign 1979 Jail Contract with City of Lynnwood. (G) Adoption of Ordinance 2048, changing quarterly payments of 6% utility taxes and CATV to monthly payments. 1 1 u