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19820706 City Council Minutes468 June 29, 1982 - continued • Councilmember Hall read a letter from Bjorn Thuesen suggesting reconsideration of the water rates since all the lawns are turning brown in Edmonds, and also complaining about the dogs which are running loose in Edmonds and causing damage to people's yards. Councilmember Naughten asked if the City will have extra insurance coverage for the Fourth of July activities. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY CHECK INTO THIS. MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Naughten said approval is needed to extend the hours of the lights on the playfield that evening until 12:30 a.m. for clean-up. Councilmember Naughten asked for someone to substitute for him at the July 1 SNOCOM meeting at 8:30 a.m. as he has to attend a Disability Board meeting at the same time. Councilmember Nordquist will do so. Councilmember Naughten asked for a Personnel Committee meeting for an exempt personnel salary review, and that it be set on the July 13 agenda for Council action. The Personnel Committe will meet July 6 at 6:30 p.m. for Council President Kasper advised this item. that the Council will have a float in the Fourth of July parade, and they should meet at 1:00 p.m. at Councilmember Jaech's home. Council President Kasper will purchase the candy. Council President Kasper had contacted AWC on the subject of team building and had obtained some brochures which he gave to Councilmember Gould. Councilmembers Gould and Naughten subsequently pursued it and reported their findings. Councilmember Gould noted that other cities and counties had gone through this process and most went in negative and came out positive. He described one proposal he had received and Councilmember Naughten described one he had received, one costing approximately $1,500 and the other approximately $1,200. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY • COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO PLAN FOR THIS AT THE SEPTEMBER 10-11 RETREAT AND TO SET.ASIDE $2,000 FOR IT. MOTION CARRIED. There was no further business to come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 11:25 p.m. IRENE VARNEY MORAN, 9ty Clerk HARVE H.;:HARRISON, Mayor July 6, 1982 The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:30 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 Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk John Nordquist Duane Bowman, Assistant City Planner Jo -Anne Jaech Marlo Foster, Police Chief Bill Kasper Ron Schirman, Assistant Fire Chief Larry Naughten Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Director Laura Hall Bill Nims, Engineering Coordinator Katherine Allen Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney • Ray Gould Mark Eames, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA Items (B), (E), and (F), were removed from the Consent Agenda. COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda were: (A) Roll call. (C) Acknowledgment of receipt of Claim for Damages from Mrs. Gary L. Woods in the amount of $321.79. (D) Acknowledgment of receipt of LID petition for street improvements and water line installa- tion on Driftwood P1. (G) Adoption of Ordinance 2310, establishing Mayor's Salary at $1,410 per month. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 29; 1982 [Item (B) on Consent Agenda] Councilmember Naughten referred to page 7 of the Minutes, the third paragraph, which was.the last motion regarding the Library Curb Construction, and asked for clarification of the motion, e.g., were they to submit their ideas for the design by September 7? Councilmember Gould responded that his intent was that each of them -would individually look at the curb design after it has been in operation for two weeks and then.suggest changes to Traffic Engineer Bill Nims and then a redraft incorporating those ideas will go back to the Council for approval, and September 7 will be a reminder that the changes must be submitted in one more week. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED f� 1 0 • July 6, 1982 - continued BY COUNCILMEMBEK.JAECH, THAT IF THE COUNCIL HAS ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR CHANGES.THEY SUBMIT THEM BY SEPTEMBER 7 FOR CONSIDERATION.. Councilmember Gould said that.was way too short as they need to see it while it is in use and then make the alterations.. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITF COUNCILMEMBERS NAUGHTEN AND JAECH VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, KASPER, HALL, ALLEN, AND GOULD VOTING NO. MOTION FAILED. It was noted that the previous motion on that same page .of .the Minutes set September 15 as the date by which the Council must provide input for changes, and September 15 is not a Council.meeting night. COUNCILMEMBER.NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO CHANGE THAT DATE TO SEPTEMBER 14, A REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING NIGHT. A ROLL CALL VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST., JAECH, NAUGHTEN, AND HALL VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCILMEMBERS KASPER, ALLEN, AND GOULD VOTING NO. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO APPROVE ITEM (B).ON THE CONSENT AGENDA WITH THE CHANGE IN DATE. MOTION CARRIED. The City Attorney later advised the Clerk that in the Review of Mayor's Salary item, on the.same page, there should be a technical change. The motion was to increase the Mayor's salary to $1,400 per month and the discussion had been that the increase would be $300. The Mayor's current salary was $1,110, so the new salary should be $1,410 as stated in Item (G) on this evening's Consent Agenda. APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE SERVICE APPLICATION FROM SHANNON AMBULANCE Item E on Consent Agenda Councilmember Nordquist was concerned about the driving records of the people Shannon Ambulance would be employing. He said there was only one person without a.violation, and the others had been cited for speeding, accidents, failing to use due care, etc. He recalled a tow truck operation in the City which had drivers with similar driving records, and he was concerned that such drivers would be transporting people. Police Chief Marlo Foster responded that the equipment had been • inspected and the drivers met the Code requirements. He said in only one case was a person charged with a violation while in an accident. Councilmember Nordquist wanted the record to show the City was cognizant of these driving records when some citizen asks why they were allowed. Lloyd Kopp, president of the company, said he was not cognizant of the specific driving records of the individuals but they screen their drivers carefully, and he did not think any of his tow truck drivers who have continued to work for him had been involved in more than one or two accidents charged to be their fault. He noted that in the past Sgt. Estes had made the driving abstracts available to him so he could go over them with him: He said no one who works for him will ever be put in a position where he felt there would be any chance of that person causing an accident or being involved in a speeding .incident. A question had been raised about the age of the vehicles and he admitted that they are old--1972 and 1973 models' -but he said he has mechanics who work on a full-time basis and the vehicles are in as good or better condition as the City's Police Department vehicles. Chief Foster added that he had been associated with Mr. Kopp in the past in connection with the Shannon Towing business and Mr. Kopp had been very dependable and cooperative. Councilmember Gould noted that Chief Foster's recommendation had been to approve the application, conditioned upon the City Code section 4.08.105 being amended so as not to allow ambulance response to a police or fire aid call unless requested. It was agreed to put that Code amendment on the July 27, 1982 agenda. COUNCIL - MEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO APPROVE THE APPLICATION FOR OPERATION OF AN AMBULANCE SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF EDMONDS, APPROVING THE ONE AMBULANCE WHICH HAS BEEN INSPECTED, AND SUBJECT TO INSPECTION OF OTHER VEHICLES WHICH MIGHT BE USED WITHIN THE CITY. MOTION CARRIED. PROPOSED ORDINANCE CREATING POSITION OF PERSONNEL DIRECTOR FItem (F) on Consent Aqenda Councilmember Jaech noted that the City Attorney had stated in his memorandum transmitting the proposed ordinance that this ordinance also repeals a section. of the City Code which gives.similar duties regarding personnel matters to a Director of Administrative Services, which position evidently was created in 1978 and still is on the books. He suggested that because the current structure of Edmonds government does not include a Director of Administrative Services the Council may wish to • consider repealing sections 2.10.025 and .026 of the Code, thereby abolishing the -position -of Director of Administrative Services. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY BE INSTRUCTED TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THOSE SECTIONS OF THE CODE. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER JAECH THEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO APPROVE ITEM (F) ON THE CONSENT AGENDA, ADOPTING ORDINANCE 2309. MOTION CARRIED. MAYOR Mayor Harrison asked for confirmation of his appointments to the Cemetery Board. All but one appointee, Assistant Police Chief Dan Prinz, had been interviewed this evening. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO CONFIRM THE MAYOR'S APPOINTME14T OF THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO TIME CEMETERY BOARD: POSITION 1, ROY BAKER; POSITION 2, RUTH SATER; POSITION 3, JIMMIE RIECKEN; POSITION 4, GLEN GRACE; and POSITION 5, DAN PRINZ. MOTION CARRIED. AUDIENCE Ward Phillips, 522 Dayton, asked what determines when something will be redirected to the PAB. He said they are interested in the library curbs decision, and from the PAB's recent discussion with the City Attorney he thought there to be some fine lines which have not been clarified. It appeared. to him that this particular issue would go back to.the PAB under proper procedure.' Councilmember Naughten agreed, but said with the time parameters the Council had set for itself there would not be time. Assistant City Planner Duane Bowman noted that any improvements of the public.right-of-way should also be reviewed by the ADB for approval of the design, and a special meeting could be called for that purpose., Mr. Phillips asked again what the procedures are with regard to the PAB. Council - member Hall said in this case it was just an error as the Council was overly zealous about the .process, and she suggested that a joint meeting would be best for this issue. Councilmember Kasper said he did not think anyone should make a decision until the fences are down and it is functioning. COUNC.ILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO REMAND THE LIBRARY CURB QUESTION TO THE PAB FOR CONSIDERATION AT .THEIR JULY 14, 1982 MEETING; AND ALSO THAT INPUT BE OBTAINED FROM THE ADB. Dates were discussed, and Councilmember Kasper said August would be very adequate for them 4�a July 6, 1982 - continued to get into it as the Council's decision will not be until mid -September. THE MOTION CARRIED. Councilmember Nordquist noted that.Mr. Phillips had been one of the three PAB members who were not present when the PAB considered the modification of height limit in the BC and RM zones, and that Councilmember Nordquist had requested last week that those absent members also submit their input on that issue. Mr. Phillips thought that.a good suggestion. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Dr.,.asked again about the paving of SR 524. He said some striping was being done so that seemed to eliminate the idea that they will be doing any re -asphalting. Council-: member Kasper said the plans the Council approved are the plans being used, but it is evident that the curve is not the same and there may be some engineering reason for that. He had discussed this with Assistant City Engineer Pat Wilson on this date and asked for a report this week. Mr. Hertrich added that the width of the traveling lane is 11'7" from the curb, and the center lane is wider, and somewhere along the line the possibility of having a bicycle lane was eliminated. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KASPER, TO PUT ON THE JULY 13, 1982 AGENDA A REPORT FROM THE STAFF REGARDING THE SR 524 PLANS AND WHAT HAS BEEN DONE. MOTION CARRIED. (Councilmember Allen left the meeting at 8:25 p.m., having advised the Council President and the Clerk that she would do so and would be gone approximately one-half hour. She returned at approxi- mately 9:00 p.m.) HEARING ON SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN Engineering'Coordinator Bill Nims said all cities must update the six -year transportation improve- ment program annually. He reviewed the plan as prepared by the Staff, the Council asking questions about specific items. Councilmember Nordquist then asked why no streets in the Ballinger area were included. Mr. Nims responded that in the early 1970's four streets in the Ballinger area were paved, and the streets there are in fairly good condition. Councilmember Nordquist, however, said . he would think at least one street would be incorporated, and that he thought this to be discrimina- tion against Ballinger and poor planning. The hearing was opened. Roger Hertrich, 1020 Puget Dr., noted that there are no pedestrian oriented traffic lights at 3rd and Main Sts. and that it is difficult for pedestrians to see the traffic lights. He thought that should go into the plan. No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO PASS RESOLUTION 530, APPROVING THE SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN. The motion was generally discussed, noting that the plan is updated annually and the Council would like some other areas included. Mr. Nims said there is a deadline for sub- mission of the plan to the State but that it could be amended later. A ROLL CALL VOTE.WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NAUGHTEN, HALL, AND KASPER VOTING YES, AND WITH COUNCILMEMBERS NORDQUIST, JAECH, AND GOULD VOTING NO, RESULTING IN A TIE VOTE (Councilmember Allen was not present for the vote). MAYOR.HARRISON VOTED YES TO BREAK THE TIE. MOTION CARRIED. COUNCILMEMBER HALL THEN NOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO REVIEW THE PLAN AT. THE AUGUST 10 WORK MEETING. MOTION CARRIED. HEARING ON PAB RECOMMENDATION FOR�DOWNTOWN PARKING REQUIREMENTS Assistant City Planner Duane Bowman noted that the Council had considered this item on May 4, 1982 and then remanded it to the PAB because of new information. The PAB held a second public hearing and affirmed its original recommendation to change the parking space requirement for the downtown business area to one space per, 1,000 sq. ft. At the same time, the PAB recommended that the in -lieu parking fee be proportionately -increased. The Staff's position was that no change is necessary at * this time. They do not* -think the concern of paving over the downtown area can be addressed by options of in -lieu parking and joint use parking. However, they indicated that if the Council thought the formula should be changed to a single formula, -they would recommend one space per 500 sq. ft. as it is more reasonable and relates to building use and the requirements to provide parking for those buildings. The hearing was opened. . Lloyd Ostrom,.711 Puget Lane, speaking for the Edmonds Council of Concerned Citizens, read a letter and furnished copies to the Council which gave their position. They recommended, that the Council consider three criteria: (1) Which formula most accurately predicts future parking need and provides for it, (2) Which formula best provides the City Council with the greatest flexibility in determining the ratio of parking to be built and to be paid in lieu, and(3) Which formula contributes most to better land use and good urban design. They believed that the existing Code best meets .those criteria, noting that the Council recently amended the In -Lieu Parking Fund ordinance so that all parking requirements could be provided by in -lieu payment if the Council so decided, and by varying the amount of in -lieu parking allowed the Council now has the ability to determine the degree of lot coverage. Their position was that.the change in the Code gives the Council the control over land use that it did not formerly have and makes.the one space per 1,000 sq. ft. remedy unnecessary. Mr. Ostrom added that it would adversely affect the In -Lieu Parking Fund if the formula were changed. Ward Phillips, 522 Dayton, said the number one criterion is what is wanted in the City of Edmonds and what do the people want it to look like. He noted that when you are limited in height parking becomes the criterion around which you build your design, and the way parking historically has been .handled has been -to base it on use, and typically leases went for a long time so it was known what property would do for 10-20 years at a time, but cities now are going to a flat square footage requirement because it is unknown what the uses of properties will be. He said the requirement upon a land owner/developer/builder-is the flexibility of design to move with the market, and nobody can interpret the market anymore. He thought that without affecting any of.the parking or the In -Lieu Parking Fund the attractiveness of the future of Edmonds could be dramatically assisted by having a certain number of square feet required for a building and having nothing to do with usage, as tenants come and go these days. He said the PAB was concerned that the City catch up and go to a flat rate and not go into usage anymore, and they were looking at driving habits and what would lure people, and he said the old,Code eras appropriate but now there are fearer and smaller.cars and less driving, so the PAB felt the requirement of one space per 500 sq. ft. is an outdated need; and as to what it would do to the City beyond not requiring as much parking per'bui1ding, he said it allows. more buildings to be constructed. He felt there is room in Edmonds so it is not necessary to • *See correction, July 13, 1982 . July 6, 1982 - continued require as much parking for the remaining space left.to be developed. Natalie Shippen, 1022-Euclid, said there were two reasons for asking for the change --a flat, across- the-board scale is easier'to apply, and the formula provided greater lot coverage. She said the Edmonds Council of Concerned Citizens feels that when the parking fund was changed and all in -lieu parking was allowed, it was actually determined how much coverage there would be, and a builder will have enclosed parking. She added that the unspoken assumption in the PAB hearings was that there is a great amount of parking available on Edmonds streets. No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. COUNCIL'MEMBER GOULD MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, THAT THE COUNCIL LEAVE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING'REQUIREMENTS STAND AS THEY ARE, THE REASONS BEING THAT THIS SUPPORTS THE STAFF'S POSITION AND TO CHANGE IT WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE IN -LIEU PARKING.FUND: He said there is a parking advisory committee that is concerned about the issue, and building use -is a factor and'the way the In -Lieu Parking Fund ordinance has been amended it gives the Council control, and he thought they would be wise to let it stand. Councilmember Kasper felt a higher level was needed but he realized the town was not ready to go as far as Mr. Phillips suggested. He said unknown use is very common today and the shorter the lease the more likely financing will be available. He felt a figure was needed something above what it is, but he did not think they were ready to go to one per 1,000 sq. ft. THE MOTION CARRIED, WITH COUNCILMEMBER KASPER VOTING NO. HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE REGULATING TOPLESS DANCING Police Chief Marlo Foster introduced Police Chief James McMahon of Bothell who gave a detailed presentation supporting the need for this type of ordinance, based on what had happened in the City of Bothell.. Chief McMahon read a sequence of events which had taken place in connection with Mama Hoopa's, a topless dance business in Bothell, graphically depicting the various problems associated .with the business. He provided.a listing of police reports having to do with lewd conduct at that establishment and an article relating the association of the proprietors with a convicted felon. He • said.there was nothing unusual or spectacular about this investigation --it was typical of topless dance businesses. The hearing was then opened. Bob Morrison, 250 Beach Pl., said this town this past week had just experienced great evidence of family participation and family activities, and the.last thing they want associated with Edmonds is headlines of a stabbing, murder, or anything of that nature in one of Edmonds' taverns. Reba Laue, 1127 2nd Ave. S., said it would be detrimental to the whole community to have topless dancing in this area. No one else wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2311, PROHIBITING UNLAWFUL PUBLIC EXPOSURE AND PROSTITUTION. Councilmember Hall questioned the exemptions.of plays, operas, musicals, or other dramatic work,'asking if something like the musical, "Hair," would be permitted. City Attorney Wayne Tanaka said'if "Hair" came to Edmonds they would be able to put on their produc- tion and this ordinance would not affect them. He said it.was written narrowly to cover topless dancing and that he was comfortable with it for enforcement. Chief McMahan added that one of the problems the attorney tried to cover with the ordinance i.s that it is not sufficient merely to bar topless because whether topless or dressed in a bikini bra the kind of activities associated with topless dancing could go on. THE MOTION CARRIED. A recess was announced. EXPLANATION FROM ATTORNEY ON LEGISLATIVE BILLS AFFECTING CITY City Attorney Mark Eames had provided a memorandum about significant 1982 legislation. He discussed three of the major items: Land Use Permits - Damages for Arbitrary Capricious Conditions or Untimely Issuance; Appearance of Fairness Doctrine; and Community Redevelopment Financing Act. The Council asked some questions and then thanked him for his review. DISCUSSION REGARDING MUNICIPAL GIFTS • This discussion was precipitated by the overdue utility bills owed by the Boys' Club and the question of defraying them by purchasing services from the Club. The Boys' Club had submitted a list of projects and services they could accomplish in lieu of paying overdue and future utility bills. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Simpson had analyzed them and recommended cooperation with the Boys' Club to defray their past utility bills, but.he felt the City should limit its involvement only to past debts. He felt to do otherwise would set a precedent for other nonprofit groups that lease space in City facilities, and he noted that by its name the Boys' Club does not encourage use by all young people, although girls are not barred from its facilities. He said it provides an excellent drop -in recreation program for boys and girls in Edmonds at almost no cost to the users. A copy of Mr.. Simpson's memorandum stating his recommendations had been sent to the Boys' Club, but there had been no response as yet. City Attorney Wayne -Tanaka said the in -kind services have to be something that benefit the City as a city, and the two projects that Mr. Simpson recommended be accepted in payment of the past utility bills (constructing a Little League baseball field next to the Civic Center tennis courts and constructing an outdoor basketball court) would do that. Council - member Nordquist thought there should be a specific l.ist of the services with the dollar values equivalent to what the Boys' Club owes. Mayor Harrison considered Mr. Simpson's memo to be that list. It was agreed that only past debts should be defrayed in this manner. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO CONSIDER ONLY PAST DEBT. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Simpson will provide another report indicating dollar amounts. COUNCIL Councilmember Naughten reported on the Fourth of July activities, thanking the City departments for their cooperation and help. He noted that there were no injuries and that they would probably break even on the costs. Councilmember Hall commented on the efficiency of the police in getting the traffic out after the activities. Councilmember Gould called attention.to the "Good.News Rally" to be held July 9 at the Snohomish County Courthouse to demonstrate what is right with Snohomish County, and he asked that somebody connected with the new library attend and tell about the new library. 472 July 6, 1982 - continued Councilmember Gould noted that a proposal had been received from Reid -Middleton for an engineering study of the existing facilities for the Highway 99 study, at a fee of $12,500. City Attorney Wayne Tanake*',notedo'that,the,)Consultant Selection Ordinance requi,restthe'fo.rmalcse,lecti-oni--procedure-so:.no= action can be taken on this proposal until that procedure is accomplished. COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GOULD, THAT THE DOCUMENT BE RETURNED TO LLOYD NELSON OF REID- MIDDLETON, ASKING HIM TO INCLUDE IN HIS PROPOSAL'AN INVENTORY OF THE CHARACTER AND QUALITY OF THE STREETS AS TO THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND TO PROVIDE A DATE CERTAIN AS TO WHEN THE STUDY COULD BE COMPLETED. MOTION CARRIED. Mr. Tanaka said the Mayor should ask the Staff to be sure proposals are solicited from other engineering firms. Councilmember Allen said she had asked last week for money from the Council to provide refreshments for the blood drawing held today, but she had not followed up and the Council did not provide the refreshments. The next drawing will be in December. Councilmember Hall noted that one member of the new Cemetery Board, Assistant Police Chief Dan Prinz, had not.been interviewed by the Council,'and she.felt.the Council should be consistent and interview all candidates or else waive the interviews entirely. Councilmember Nordquist suggested that the City begin a program of visitations by Staff members to other cities in the Puget Sound area to share approaches in doing things and extend friendship. He had discussed this idea with the Mayor. The Council agreed it would be a good idea. There was no further business to.come before the Council, and the meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. The Executive Session shown on the agenda was cancelled. :5;:2" eq��� - 7 Pd V RENE VARNEY MORAN, ty Clerk HARVE H. HARRISON, Mayor July 13, 1982 - Work Meeting. The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Mayor Pro tem Bill Kasper in the Council Chambers of the Edmonds Civic Center. All present joined in the flag salute. PRESENT ABSENT STAFF PRESENT Bill Kasper Harve Harrison, Mayor Jim Adams, City Engineer Laura Hall Jack Mitchell, Public Works Supt. Jo -Anne Jaech Irene Varney Moran, City Clerk Ray Gould Mary Lou Block, Planning Director Larry Naughten Art Housler, Finance Director John Nordquist Jack Weinz, Fire Chief Katherine Allen Dan Prinz, Police Chief Steve Simpson, Parks & Recreation Dir. Wayne Tanaka, City Attorney Jackie Parrett, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Pro tem Kasper advised that Mayor Harrison had another meeting to attend this evening.so he could not be present. Also, he said the Personnel Committee had met this evening and will continue. their discussion at a meeting next week, and therefore the Finance Committee will meet the following • week. He added that because of the continuance of the Personnel Committee meeting Item 7 on this evening's agenda, "Review Exempt Salaries," should also be continued. COUNCILMEMBER HALL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ALLEN, TO CONTINUE THAT ITEM TO NEXT WEEK'S AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED. CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER NAUGHTEN MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMEMBER GOULD SECONDED THE MOTION, WITH A CORRECTION TO THE MINUTES AS NOTED IN A MEMO FROM THE CLERK (stated below). MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent -Agenda included the following: (A) Roll call. (B) Approval of Minutes of July 6, 1982, with a correction on page 3, the last paragraph, as follows: Eliminate the word "not" in the seventh line, so the sentence reads "They do (instead of do not) think the concern of paving over the downtown area can be addressed by options of in -lieu parking and joint use parking." (C) Authorization for Mayor to sign 306 Coastal Zone Management 1982-1983 Grant Contract. MAYOR Mayor Pro tem Kasper stated that -Mayor Harrison had made arrangements for Pastor Bob Gordon of Christ Lutheran Church to address the Council regarding some.proposed senior citizen housing, so the Pastor was invited to speak. He said they wish to use some property adjacent to their church for a retirement home for low income elderly people, and the property is adequate for 34 units. They have incorporated under the name Shalom Lutheran Residence, and they are applying to HUD for funding of the units. Two of the items they must include in the application are (1) support of community leaders and (2) an indication from the City as to the percentage of units that must be wheelchair accessible. He asked for the Council's support, although the church is not within the City limits •