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April 24, 1979
The regular meeting of t-he Edmonds City -Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem
Ray Gould in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag
salute, after which Mayor Harrison arrived.
PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Harve Harrison, Mayor Charles Dibble., M.A.A.
Mike Herb Leif Larson, Public Works Director
Katherine Allen John LaTourelle, Community Development Director
Phil Clement Art Housler, Finance Director
John Nordquist Marlo Foster, Police Chief
Ray Gould Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
Tom Carns Jim Jessel, Parks & Recreation Manager.
Larry Naughten Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney
Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk
CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: Items (B), (C), (D), and (E) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED,,SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (A) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH WAS THE ROLL CALL. MOTION
CARRIED.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES..OF APRIL 17, 1979. [Item (B) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Carns had three corrections .to the Minutes of April 17, 1979: (1) On page 5 in the
motion regarding the -proposed Code amendments to add the RRB zone and delete the RMD zone, after
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"THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED" should be added the words "WITH COUNCILMAN GOULD VOTING NO." (2) On page
6, in the motion to postpone indefinitely the Mayor's recommendations on the Sign Code, it should be
indicated that Councilman Herb voted no. (3).On page 8, in the motion regarding the State's final
design plan for Phase I of the 196th St. improvement, the words "MAPLEWOOD ARCH" should be changed
to "MAPLEWOOD PARK" and the words following should be eliminated and be replaced with: "AND IN THE
STATE HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT DESIGN FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE ROAD WHERE 10' OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT-OF-WAY
IS NEEDED, 5' WILL BE TAKEN FROM EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD." Councilman Gould had one correction to the
Minutes, on page 1,, the next to last line on the page, the words "for their opinion on this matter"
should be eliminated and the sentence should read: "Councilman Gould asked the members of the press
present if they were planning to attend." Mayor Harrison had one correction on page 6 of the Minutes,
near the end of the paragraph with his recommendations on the Sign Code, his statement should read:
"He further stated that if there is a majority agreement on any one of these points, the Sign Code
MOTION: should be amended (rather than measured) to -that extent." COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1979, AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RECEIPT.OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (PONTIOUS) [Item (C) on Consent Agenda]
This claim was from William R. Pontious in the amount of $1,897.20, based on a sewer map received
from the City which showed a tee for sewer -hookup in front of his property. When the sewer contractor
attempted to hook up to the tee there was none at that location, and Mr. Pontious was charged $1,800
plus tax of $97.20 for that day's work. He incurred an additional $2,000 charge for hookup to the
main sewer line. His claim was for the charge made for the first attempt to connect to the nonexistent
sewer tee. Councilman Carns inquired how this could have happened, and City Engineer Fred Herzberg
responded that thi-s was a Lynnwood sewer line and the tee was indicated on the completion drawings.
He also said there is a standard hold harmless clause on the permit with the contractor which may
MOTION: take care of this. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (C) ON THE
CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE VEHICLE FOR RECREATION DIVISION [Item (D) on Consent Agenda] •
Councilman Carns asked why a utility vehicle was needed by the Recreation Division. Community Develop-
ment Director John LaTourelle responded that they haul a lot of equipment and one of the employee's
vehicles had been used for transporting equipment in the past. Councilman Nordquist commented that
he had obtained a quote from another dealer and he related the figures for purchase and for lease.
His lease figures were close to those in the recommendation from the Public Works Director. A
discussion commenced regarding leasing vs. purchasing and although.it was noted that it generally is
more expensive to lease than to purchase, Public Works Director Leif Larson said that with all of
the accounting procedures and overhead the costs would be about the same to purchase or to lease.
Councilman Gould noted that this item was budgeted and approved by :the Council in the budget. Mr.
Larson noted that the budget was based.upon the Recreation Division's taking one of the older vehicles
that was going to be replaced, but they are in such bad condition it was not felt they were suitable
MOTION: for this. COUNCILMAN.CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE ITEM (D) ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA., AUTHORIZING THE DESCRIBED LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CROWN MOTORS DAT.SUN. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE.,ES.TABLISHING RRB ZONE [Item (E) on Consent Agenda]
Councilman Gould said he had received a number of inquiries about this and he felt a second reading
MOTION: was in order. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED,.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, TO HAVE A SECOND HEARING ON THE '
PROPOSED ORDINANCE.ESTABLISHING THE.RRB.ZONE ON MAY 1, 1979. MOTION CARRIED.
COUNCIL
Councilman Naughten.inquired as to the.status of.animal shelters in South Snohomish County. He was
advised that a new PAWS shelter is being constructed which is anticipated to serve all of that area.
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MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,.THAT THE CITY ADMINISTRATION BE. INSTRUCTED
TO APPLY FOR..IAC'FUNDING ASSISTANCE.AND THAT THE IAC BE NOTIFIED PRIOR TO MAY 1, 1979 OF THE CITY'S
INTENT TO ACQUIRE -THE ANDERSON MARINA PROPERTY AND.THE T.IDELANDS IN FRONT OF.THE EBBTIDE APARTMENTS
FOR PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION. .Mayor Harrison said he had spoken with Mr. Anderson in this regard
and Mr. Anderson had indicated he was opposed to selling at any price as he intends leaving the
property to his -children and there is a sentimental attachment to.it. THE MOTION THEN CARRIED.
MOTION: COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT,. TO .INSTRUCT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT
A RESOLUTION:TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPENDITURE OF UP TO $5,000 FOR.ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES, SUCH AS
APPRAISALS, TITLE REPORTS, DRAWINGS.,..AND SURVEY DOCUMENTS, IN.CONNECTION WITH THE IAC FUNDING FOR
THE ACQUISITION OF THE ANDERSON MARINA PROPERTY AND -THE TIDELANDS IN FRONT OF THE EBBTIDE APARTMENTS,
SAID FUNDS.TO BE TRANSFERRED FROM THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND TO THE PLANNING DIVISION.FUND 710.
Councilman Gould asked the.,City Attorney whether he should refrain from participating in this matter
because he had purchased a boat from -Anderson's Marina in the.past. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka
advised him.that the Appearance of -Fairness Doctrine.would not apply just because of the boat purchase,
and also because he would be acting in,,a legislative capacity and not deciding conflicts between two
opposing sides. THE MOTION THEN.CARRIED.
Councilman.Nordqu.ist thanked the.Staff and Councilman Gould.for.their efforts in coordinating the
recent Council/Staff retreat. He felt.the results coming out of that meeting would be visible in
the years to come.
Councilwoman_.Al.len congratulated.the Staff for getting the railroad crossing at -Dayton St. in good
repair, noting that Seattle has not -had that success.
Councilman.Naughten. complimented the -Police Department on their public relations program, particularly
in handing out sports cards to children.
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Councilman.Naughten noted that the're.was a.request from the Staff for authorization'to fund the
City's share of the proposed parking at the Union Oil Beach, -said funds to come from the In -lieu
Park Fee Fund, and he asked for an explanation. Community.Development-Director John LaTourelle
responded that there had been a problem because of the unregulated parking situation there. He had
met with Portrepresentatives and a joint parking development was planned for the north end which
would provide parking for both .the.users of the storage sheds and -for those using the park. Police
Chief Foster also felt it.should.be paved and regulated.and that, hopefully, it would be made usable
for the taxpaying citizens. Circulation will be .limited and will be controlled in an effort to
discourage those drivers who have created problems in the -recent past. .The amount needed for the
proposed improvement was $4,400. Discussion -followed as. to the propriety of using In -lieu Park Fee
funds for .this, noting.that the Park Board had been assured that Council would not spend from this
fund without conferring with them. This proposal had not been discussed with the Park Board as yet.
Several. Council members felt the.funds should come from the Council Contingency Fund, and M.A.A.
Charles Dibble cautioned them that there will be some high demands from that fund, especially in'
light of recent information regarding CETA.funding which indicates,the.City will not be able to
MOTION:
replace its CETA funded people in October. COUNCILMAN CARNS THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN
NAUGHTEN, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF $4,400
FROM THE -COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND FOR THE PAVING OF THE UNION OIL BEACH PARKING AREA; AND FURTHER,
THAT THE PARK BOARD BE ASKED FOR A RECOMMENDATION TO -FURNISH THOSE FUNDS FROM THE IN -LIEU PARK FEE
FUND AND IF.THEY DO MAKE THAT RECOMMENDATION THEN THOSE FUNDS SHALL BE USED INSTEAD OF THE COUNCIL
CONTINGENCY FUND. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilman Gould noted a Staff request to discuss the Development Administration Process at the work
MOTION: meetings of.May 29 and June 11. COUNCILMAN GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO PLACE
ON THE MAY 29, 1979 AND THE JUNE 1.1, 1979 AGENDAS A DISCUSSION OF THE DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
PROCESS. MOTION CARRIED.
•Councilwoman Allen advised that the Park Board Chairman was present to discuss the renaming of the
MOTION: Edmonds Elementary School which was the last item on the agenda. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN, THAT AGENDA.ITEM.12 BE MOVED TO ITEM 5. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Harrison advised that there.is.a vacancy on the Architectural Design Board and Bob Hintz of
North King..County had been recommended to fill the position.. The position is that of a "Planner"
and one could not be located in South Snohomish County who,was.qualified, willing to serve, and free
of potential.conflicts.of interest. Mr. Hintz has been in the planning field for 30 years and
presently has a consulting practice.which does not require that he be out of town, so he will be
able to attend the meetings. He is also well versed in landscape architecture. Mayor Harrison
invited the Council to interview Mr. Hintz. at 7:15 p.m., next. Tuesday, just prior to the Council
meeting:,
Mayor Harrison said he felt it was -the duty.of the Mayorto seek a change to an ordinance when
enforcementis not practical or..if .it is not in the interest of the health, safety, or general,
welfare of the public. Therefore, he asked .for an.amendment.to the Sign Code, Ordinance 1994. In
the third sentence of 20.10.030(1) where it is stated that the..ADB shall approve the number and type
of sighs to be permitted, he asked >that. "location" also be included, so that it states,: . the
ADB . ..shall approve the number ;..location, and type of signs to be permitted . . ." Mayor Harrison
said some businesses had found it not practical to move an existing sign and he felt the'ADB.was the
most qualified.body to make such.a judgment. In accordance with the policy established by the
MOTION: Council, COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST MOVED, .SECONDED -BY COUNCILMAN.GOULD,.TO PLACE ON THE MAY 1, 1979
AGENDA THE MAYOR'S. PROPOSED AMENDMENT.TO THE. SIGN CODE.. MOTION.CARRIED.
AUDIENCE
Natalie Shippen of 1022 Euclid Ave. was concerned about the proposed RRB zoning to be discussed next
week. She requested that it be placed early on the agenda as it previously has been the victim of
MOTION: late -hour consideration. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, THAT THE SECOND
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READING OF THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE RRB ZONE BE ITEM 5 ON THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Shippen had prepared a written list of questions she would.like addressed, and the list was
provided to the Council and Staff.. Councilman Carns asked..Mr.. LaTourelle to provide a discussion of
these questions in next week's Council packets, and that he also mail a copy to Mrs. Shippen.
RESULTS OF CITIZENS SUGGESTIONS FOR RENAMING EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Councilwoman Allen introduced Karen Columbro, Park Board Chairman, who in turn gave the Park Board's
recommendation. She said 28 names had been submitted in the.contest held and from those the Park
Board's recommendation was the "Frances E. Anderson Cultural and Leisure Center." Frances E.
Andersonwas a teacher and principal at the Edmonds Elementary School. She was a teacher from 1917-
1927 and then was principal for 25 years, after which she taught again until 1954. The Park Board
felt the words "Cultural and Leisure" best fit the use of the facility. Mayor Harrison was in full
accord.with the person to be honored,.but for ease in conversa.ti.on he suggested the name be shortened
to the "Frances Anderson Center." -Councilwoman Allen noted that politically the word "cultural" was
needed in the name because that would help in getting IAC grants: Mr. LaTourelle said just the
word "center." would get more grants. Councilman Nordquist said his wife had commented when
reading about this in the newspaper that if the new library were placed on the campus perhaps
the library could be named for Frances- E. Anderson because of her educational involvement, and
MOTION:
yet the center itself be called simply the Edmonds Center. COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN CLEMENT, THAT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PARK BOARD BE ACCEPTED AND THAT THE NAME
OF "FRANCES E.. ANDERSON CULTURAL AND LEISURE CENTER" BE GIVEN TO THE EDMONDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Councilwoman Allen noted that William Meyring had submitted this name and he would be given his
choice of a leisure activity offered at 'the center for one quarter. Councilman Herb wanted to
pursue the suggestion of giving that.name to the new library,.but it was noted that there is
still the question of whether the library will be located there and,further, that the Library
Board might not like the Park Board naming the library. Councilman Nordquist suggested that if
at a later date the person involved wants a.modification, that could be considered. THE MOTION
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THEN CARRIED.
HEARING ON TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE FEES
Police Chief Marlo Foster said the ordinance covering cab drivers' license fees is not consistent
with ordinances covering drivers of other special public service vehicles, such as ambulances
and tow .trucks. He felt the $20 fee is well justified for an original application but he felt
it to be too high for an annual fee. He said they could easily run a driver's check with
Olympia at the same time as they check the taxis. Chief Foster said he would like some time
for a study of the possible standardizing of those ordinances having original application fees,
annual per vehicle inspection fees, and annual per driver license check fees. Don Gudgeon from
Plaza Cab said.Lynnwood.charges a.$10 renewal fee and a $20 one-time fee when you first apply.
He said King County and Seattle have a $15 fee together --you apply at one and you automatically
get a license with the other, and Mountlake Terrace only asks for the names of the drivers so
they can be checked. Councilman Clement felt the reciprocal license would save work, that if
the original application were made in one of the three cities (Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake
Terrace) then in the future renewals could be made there, but it could be issued at any one of
MOTION:
the cities and the others would honor it. After further discussion, COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED,
SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN NORDQUIST, TO SCHEDULE FOR MAY 15, 1979 A PROPOSED ORDINANCE OR ORDINANCES
TO COVER TAXICABS, TOW TRUCKS, AND AMBULANCES AND THE DRIVERS THEREOF. Councilman Clement
noted that reciprocity should be considered. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON PETITION FOR STREET VACATION,- PORTION OF,75TH'AVE.-...W..ADJACENT AND ABUTTING
LOTS 1=10, BLOCK 59, AND PORTION OF NORTH MEADOWDALE RD. ABUTTING LOTS 1 & 2, BLOCK 59,
MEADOWDALE BEACH, LYING BETWEEN 75TH AVE. W. AND 75TH PL. W. FILE ST-1-79
The Staff asked that this item be continued to May 15, 1979 as a number of questions had arisen
in regard to the proposed vacation and the need for sewer easements in this location, and
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because the applicant had been unable to supply a completed Quit Claim Deed in time for this
MOTION:
meeting. COUNCILMAN HERB MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN., TO CONTINUE ST-1-79 TO MAY 15, 1979.
Withdrawn
It was noted that there were a number of people in the audience who wished to speak on this
matter. THE MOTION AND THE SECOND WERE WITHDRAWN. The hearing was then opened to the public.
Norman Nelson of 15729 75th P1. W_ read a petition in opposition to the street vacation which
he said.had.86 signatures and which was .submitted to the Clerk. The petitioners stated this
section of the road.was platted and dedicated for the use of the public in 1904 and had been in
constant public use for more than 70.years; it consists of.approximately 26,400 sq. ft. of
valuable marine.view property which is a valuable asset to all. Edmonds citizens; and there was
no pressing reason why the City Council should donate this property to land developers for
their exclusive use. Also speaking against the vacation were Del Caryl of 15701 75th P1. W.;
Peter Dugan of.16612 72nd Ave. W.; Roger Bray of 16505 67th.W.; Paul Chrysler of 15917 72nd
Ave. W.; and Harold Janeway of 16105 75th P1.. W. Several expressed concern for access to the
beach. It was also suggested that.this strip be paved as:a lookout site for the citizens,
similar to.the one on Olympic View Dr. Speaking in favor of the vacation was Jerry Maddox of
16000..75th.P1. W. who.sa.id the.people directly affected by this were.not present because they
thought this.hearing was to be continued. He pointed out that those speaking against the
vacation were not the adjacent property owners. He said there has been a terrible police.
problem at.this .location, which -has been better since the access was barricaded. He felt the
road should e.ither be brought up to.City standards or it should.be abandoned. COUNCILMAN HERB
MOTION:
THEN MOVED;.SECONDED BY COUNCILMAN CARNS, THAT THE HEARING.BE CLOSED BECAUSE THOSE PEOPLE
DIRECTLY AFFECTED WERE NOT PRESENT AS THEY THOUGHT THIS HEARING WOULD BE SET OVER TO MAY 15,
AND THAT THE HEARING BE CONTINUED TO MAY 15, 1979. MOTION CARRIED.
HEARING ON.APPEAL FROM ADB - DIAMOND.PARKING
Terry Gotham,.Manager of Diamond.Parking, had submitted a.letter.of appeal to the Council. He
was present and said the ADB felt the proposed height of the sign was too high and that 10' was
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sufficient. He felt it was important that the signs be 14' high as many of.the parked vehicles
would be campers and would obstruct the.signs. He said hehad never had a problem with such signs
in other cities. Councilman Gould.questi.oned.the�sizes of. the various parts of the sign as the
figures did m t appear to total as stated. - The s;ign,would, consist. of,a pole with a directional sign
at the top, saying "Pay Here," under.which would be' -an i,nformationa.l sign, saying "Park Here" and
bearing the Diamond Parking Service logo, and below that would be a -coin box. Councilman Gould
noted that.the Council's decis,ion.should.be based on the criteria and the minutes of.the ADB hearing.
The public portion of the hearing was opened. Floyd Smith..of.8.14 Dayton said there is a dangerous
tree on the south end.of that. parking lot,which.should.be.removed.as it obstructs the view of any
traffic on Dayton.St. when one...is.southbound on Railroad.Ave. No one else wished to speak and the
public portion of the hearing.was closed. .Councilman Nordqu.ist,.thought the 8% landscaping was
questionable,and.he.said he would be in,favor of upholding the ADB decision. Councilman Carns saw
no problem.wi.th.the sign as proposed by ,the applicant. Councilman Herb saw no problem with the 14'
height. Councilman Clement noted. that there is other free parking -in that area and he felt this
would have.to.be well marked so people would.not say they .did. not know it was paid parking. COUNCILMAN
MOTION: NAUGHTEN THEN -MOVED, SECONDED BY.000NCILMAN CLEMENT, TO ALLOW THE SIGN TO BE 14' IN HEIGHT, THEREBY
OVERRULING..THE.ADB DECISION, INASMUCH AS HE DID NOT THINK THE SIGN COULD BE SEEN CLEARLY BECAUSE OF
RECREATIONAL.VEHICLES, AND BECAUSE HE DID NOT THINK 14' WAS -EXCESSIVE AND IT IS WITHIN THE HEIGHT
LIMITS FOR THAT AREA. Councilman Carns added that he felt the sign. would be compatible with -the
area and it -was within the square.footage requirement. Councilman Gould felt the ADB had done a
fair job on.,this.and he felt they .were experts and had done what was proper. He felt a 10' sign was
high enough.in.a..lot that would be well known as a paid lot. Councilwoman Allen agreed and felt a
10' sign would.be.seen. She felt it would not be obstructed by campers as it would-be near the edge
of the lot. She felt that arguments that other cities had no. -objections to these signs were not
valid because.Edmonds has made a special.effort with its -signs. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE
MOTION, WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS NAUGHTEN.., CLEMENT, HERB, AND CARNS VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCIL MEMBERS
• ALLEN, NORDQUIST, AND GOULD VOTING NO. THE MOTION CARRIED. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka noted that
the appeal of the ADB decision was only in. regard to the height of the sign and landscaping was not
affected.
CONSIDERATION OF SEWER SERVICE.TO..STRICKLAND PROPERTY
Public Works.Director Leif Larson.had reported on the possibility of installing a side sewer to
service the:Strickland residence,. stating,it would be necessary to install a pump and pressure line
at approximately a cost of $2,000. Mr. Strickland also had asked that the City assume responsibility
for the maintenance of his pump:and lateral, and Mr. Larson.indicated the City ,had never assumed
such responsibility .for anyone. Mayor Harrison recommended -that the City provide the sewer connection
in compensation for the use of the Strickland land as the'City has a pumping station on their property
and a sewer line running to it. Mayor Harrison said the Ci.ty.,is using this ground for nothing and
he felt.that with the stigma of a.sewage treatment lift ,station on their property and the easement
over their.property, that $2,000-would be a nominal amount for.the'City to pay to install the side
sewer, as compared to what the Stricklands are contributing. to the City. Mr. Larson said his
recommendation remained as previously stated: (a) That the Stricklands be responsible for their own
side sewer installation and maintenance thereof; and (b) That the City make an offer and negotiate
separately -for a telemetering easement.. He said the City Attorney concurred in this approach, and
that the City attorney felt the City had,the present easement by the right of prescription. The
pump station has been there for,18 years. At this time. Councilman Carns suggested that Mayor Harrison
should not .be participating in.this discussion because of a possible conflict of interest based on a
campaign contribution from the Stricklands. Mayor Harrison said he did not mind stepping down but
he did want -to state the facts --that the access to the lift station is the only access the City can
use to .servi ce. i t. The .access i s. a, walkway through thei r property..- . -Mayor Harri son then .l eft' the
Council Chambers, arid'Mayor Pro tem Gould conducted the discussion. He' asked Mr. Larson if in
similar.situations in the past there had been no practice parallel to this. Mr. Larson responded
that there had not. He said the property owner is responsible for installation of his side sewer
except in a..hardship case, in which the City may do it and then.put a lien against the property.
City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said.the City had to have an easement either by prescription or by their
deed and his.office did not recommend that the City provide the sewer installation in exchange for
the easement,.for the reasons stated by. Mr. Larson. He said if the Stricklands did not wish to give
the City the easement through negotiation.then the option.was condemnation or by quiet title.
Councilman Naughten said he did not think a precedent should be set. THEREFORE, COUNCILMAN NAUGHTEN
MOTION: MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO.ACCEPT THE STAFF'S,RECOMMENDATION THAT THE STRICKLANDS BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN SIDE SEWER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE THEREOF, AND THAT THE CITY MAKE AN
OFFER AND NEGOTIATE SEPARATELY FORA TELEMETERING EASEMENT. Mayor Pro tem Goul.d asked what would be
done about access to the pump station and. Mr. Larson explained what had been done for access in the
past. Theapplicant was not present. THE MOTION CARRIED. Mayor Harrison returned to the rostrum.
REPORT CONCERNING MEADOWMERE DEVELOPMENT
City Engineer Fred Herzberg said the City had asked the City of. Lynnwood for an EIS on.this proposed
development. It has not yet been finished and he will report to the Council when it is. received.
The petition received by the City was forwarded to the City of Lynnwood and the.Public Works'Department
had voiced many of the citizens' concerns to Lynnwood. Mr. Herzberg advisedthat when Lynnwood
holds hearings property owners within 300', of the development.will be notified, as.well as those
whose names and addresses have.been.given them. Peter Dugan of 166.12 72nd Ave. W. said the petitioners
wanted Edmonds to go to Lynnwood with their problems before -.the EIS as there are problems that.'will
directly affect Edmonds. He noted that there is a building moratorium on all.the surrounding land
in Edmonds., but this development also will affect the drainage. He said.they wanted access to the
development.to be from Lynnwood, not from the west which'is Edmonds. He said the development will
have 91.homes.., Community.Development Director John LaTourell.e said there will be no action until
the formal EIS is adopted by the.City of Lynnwood.and then there .will be the necessary hearings. He
said the City of Edmonds was insistent that a full EIS be provided on this. Mr. Dugan said this is
purely an Edmonds residential problem and the..people in Lynnwood are not concerned because they are
not affected. Councilman Gould suggested that Edmonds have a -hearing on the matter when the EIS
draft is received. The petitioners will be advised when it.is to be heard by Edmonds. The Public
Works Director will set a hearing date when the EIS is received.
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DISCUSSION ON CONSOLIDATION OF SERVICES
M.A.A. Charles Dibble said the Mountlake.Terrace City Manager, Bob White, had suggested to the South
County'Ghamber of Commerce that now is.an.appropriate time.for South County cities to initiate a
dialogue concerning the consolidation of fire services, in view of current.and prospective personnel
changes..,'Mr: White expressed concern.about the adequacy of supervision -provided for the SNOCOM
dispatch center and for Medic 7, which a centralized management of fire services could provide. Mr.
Dibble noted that consolidation might result in some savings, but that was unknown without a study.
He said there are some duplications of services currently and that aspect probably should be investi-
gated. However, he said whenever three cities get together and create a joint entity they create a
need for management, and management costs money. He said it is cost effective when it does not
duplicate existing management. He agreed with Mr.. White that the question of consolidation should
be studied.
With regard to whether Edmonds should.combine the management of the police and fire under.a Public
Safety Director, he saw no reason to do so with the City's present.structure, operation, and personnel.
He said Edmonds is..not large enough: to require another level ofmanagement, and not small enough to
be able to unify the management and eliminate a -management position.. Further, the police and fire
employees are not. cross -trained. Discussion of the above followed, with Councilman Carns noting
that the consolidation question will be discussed at the May 11 South.County Chamber meeting. He
commented that SNOCOM is well regarded in this County by fire and police agencies. Councilman
Nordquist commented that equipment is getting very expensive and he thought consolidation would
provide a better control and better inventory of equipment in the future. He thought consolidation
would provide -better management of fire services in the area. Councilman Carns noted that Edmonds
has no mutual aid with Mountlake Terrace or,Fire District 1 and the Five Corners Station is very
near to the County but does not respond to their calls. Councilman Nordquist said this should not
be dropped and they should hear what feedback comes from the May 11 meeting. Councilman Carns •
added, with regard.,to SNOCOM, that a committee report will be presented at their next meeting stating
the most reasonable location for SNOCOM would be on the City of Lynnwood grounds and asking how long
a lease should be. He felt 20 years would be beneficial, and the Council agreed that it should be a
minimum of 20 years.
REVIEW OF CITY.CODE REVISION
The City Attorney's Office provided a report on the status of the Code revision. A11 chapters
except those being incorporated into a new Zoning Code by the Community.Development Department have
been revised to eliminate inconsistent references to City officials -and departments, provide consistent
section numbering and format, and to eliminate redundant or unnecessary sections. Various chapters
and sections have been added or revised to incorporate substantive changes requested by City depart-
ments and changes made by ordinance since the last revisions. The organization of the Code has been
placed into a more logical order which will allow greater ease of reference. City Attorney Wayne
Tanaka said the draft will be presented to the Council for review approximately June 1. COUNCILMAN
MOTION: CLEMENT,MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILWOMAN ALLEN, TO ACCEPT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT. MOTION CARRIED.
There was no further business to comebefore the Council, and the meeting was adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
IRENE VARNEY MORAN, CVty Clerk
May 1, 1979
HAR, E.'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
Harve Harrison, Mayor
Mike Herb
Phil Clement
Katherine Allen
John Nordquist
Ray Gould
Tom Carns
CONSENT AGENDA
ABSENT STAFF PRESENT
Larry Naughten Charles Dibble, M.A.A.
Leif Larson, Public Works Director
John LaTourelle, Community Devel. Dir..
Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk
Art Housler, Finance Director
Fred Herzberg, City Engineer
Jack Weinz, Acting Fire Chief
Wayne Tanaka, City -.Attorney
Jackie Parrett., Deputy City Clerk
Items (C), (D), (G), and (H) were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMAN CARNS MOVED, SECONDED
BY COUNCILMAN GOULD, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.. MOTION. CARRIED. The approved
portion of the Consent Agenda included the following:
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