19840619 City Council MinutesJune 19, 1984
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The regular meeting of the Edmonds City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Larry
Naughten in the Plaza Meeting Room of the Edmonds Library. All present joined in the flag salute.
PRESENT
STAFF PRESENT
Larry Naughten
Art Housler, Finance Director
Jo -Anne Jaech
Pat LeMay, Personnel Director
Laura Hall
Ron Schirman, Actg. Fire Chief
Steve Dwyer
Jim Adams, City Engineer
Bill Kasper
Bobby Mills, Actg. Pub. Wks. Supt.
Lloyd Ostrom
Steve Simpson, Parks & Rec. Director
Jack Wilson
Robin Hickok, Actg. Police Chief
John Nordquist
Jim Jessel, Property Manager
Mary Lou Block, Planning Director
Jackie Parrett, City Clerk
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Shi.rlie Witzel, Recorder
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CONSENT AGENDA
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Items (B) and (J) were pulled from the Consent Agenda. Item (I) Proposed Ordinance 2436 Regulating
the Use of Fireworks in Public Parks was withdrawn and put over to the next week's agenda. COUNCIL -
MEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HALL, TO.APPROVE THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED. The approved items on the Consent Agenda included the following:
(A) Roll call.
(C) Passage of Resolution 591 commending Linda Marquardt.
(D) Passage of Resolution 592 commending Julius Thiry.
(E) Set date of July 17, 1984 for hearing on storage of automobile hulks on private property
at 536 Pine St.
(F) Set date of July 3, 1984 for hearing on 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program.
(Later moved to July 17, 1984.)
(G) Set date of,July 3, 1.984.for hearing on Hearing -Examiner recommendation on request to
modify Green Belt,Covenant to the Plat of Rob's Addition (Brubaker/P-1-80)
(Later moved to.July 17, 1984.)
(H) Adoption of Ordinance 2435 amending Edmonds City Code regarding fees for various licenses
administered by the City Clerk.
(K) Approval of Edmonds Firefighters Association temporary concession at City Park on Fourth
of July.
(L) Authorization to call for bids for the Senior Center waterproofing.
(M) Authorization for Mayor to sign Dayton St. reconstruction agreement.
(N) Authorization for expenditure of $5,000 from the Street Maintenance Fund (111) for paving
of 88th P1. W., between Main St. and 209th P1. W.
(0) Authorization to request state aid to add 3rd.Ave., between Pine St. and Woodway city
limits, to -Federal Aid System and classify it as a collector street.
(P) Report on bids opened June 6, 1984 and award of contract for procurement of traffic signal
poles (SR 524 and 80th Ave. W.) in amount of $8,900-to Ameron Pole/Products Division.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 11, 1984.[Item (B) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Kasper asked that the minutes be corrected to include his statement on page four,
second paragraph, line four, following.the words "against that cost" that."Councilmember Kasper has
yet to see where the Mayor's $38,000 savings took place.." COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES.OF JUNE 11, 1984 AS CORRECTED. MOTION CARRIED.
PROPOSER ORDINANCE 2436 ADOPTING 1982 BUILDING AND FIRE CODES [Item.(J) on Consent Agenda]
Councilmember Kasper asked the time frame on adoption of these codes, whether immediate adoption is
necessary or if there is time for review. Building Official Hal Reeves said the codes were effec-
tive June 7 and the City has already begun enforcing them. COUNCILMEMBER KASPER MOVED, SECONDED BY
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST, TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 2436 ADOPTING 1982 BUILDING AND.FIRE CODES. MOTION
CARRIED.
Mayor Naughten read Resolution 591 commending Linda Marquardt for her hard, long work and her
accomplishment in winning a Silver Medal in the 1984 Karate World Cup Competition in Budapest,
Hungary. The Mayor presented Ms. Marquardt.with a plaque. Ms. Marquardt thanked the Council and
the Mayor for the commendation. She alsoexpressed appreciation to her coach Julius Thiry,
Albertsons, her family and friends for their support.
Mayor Naughten read Resolution 592 commending Julius Thiry for his contributions to the sport of
karate for the last 27 years and the support given Ms. Marquardt.
AUDIENCE
Bob Boye, 24325 76th Ave. W., asked the Council to reaffirm Resolution 522 which was passed by the
Council two years ago in response to a proposal to locate a bus barn at the Holyrood site. Mr. Boye
outlined present deliberations by the Metro Council indicating that a decision is imminent. He
asked that the resolution be forwarded to the Metro Council as a reaffirmation of the Edmonds City
Council position, even though McCormack Park seems to be the favored site.
COUNCILMEMBER NORDQUIST MOVED,SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.KASPER, TO REAFFIRM RESOLUTION 522 AND
ASKED THAT COPIES BE FORWARDED TO METRO COUNCILMEMBERS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR.
MOTION CARRIED.
Greg Ritter, Edmonds Fire Department, invited those Councilmembers who will be in Edmonds on the
Fourth of July to sit on the dunk tank to help raise .funds for the purchase of first aid equipment.
Mayor,Naughten announced that the Community Services Committee meeting scheduled for 10:00 p.m. this
evening has been cancelled. The Meadowdale Moratorium issue that was scheduled for review will be
discussed by the Council as a whole on June 26.
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Mayor Naughten introduced.Dale Folkerts, of The Herald, who will be reporting on City Council
meetings.
PRESENTATION BY COUNTY COUNCILMEMBER BRUCE AGNEW
Mr. Agnew thanked the Council for allowing him time on their agenda to discuss Meadowdale Park and
Meadowdale Ballfield and gave the Council a packet.of..information concerning these subjects. Mr.
Agnew commented on the law enforcement problems that are occurring at Meadowdale Park and commended
City Police for their .quick response time. Mr. Agnew outlined the costs involved in opening Meadow -
dale Park and indicated itwould be a major economic burden. The following suggestions have been
submitted and approved by the County Parks Department and the Advisory Board and will be before the
full Council and Executive in the near future: .1. $10,000 appropriation to hire two off -duty
Sheriff's deputies to patrol the park in the late evening hours and eliminate bonfire and drinking
parties. 2. Resident Park Manager, part-time, to patrol the area and provide supervision for youth
work crews engaged in park cleanup/ maintenance. This would.also provide for reopening the park on
a limited basis to school groups.
Mr. Agnew asked that routine police patrols be made by the City of Edmonds at the Meadowdale pier
between 11:00 and 12:00 p.m. Additionally, he asked that parking be restricted after that time to
residents only. He strongly emphasized the liability involved in allowing general access after
these hours and stated that city/county cooperation should resolve the problems.
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In connection with the Meadowdale Ballfield, Mr. Agnew said the County Parks Advisory Board would be.
willing to dedicate $75,000 of the 1984 Capital Improvements Program as the County's share of
developing the Meadowdale Ballfield. He suggested that development of urban, recreational, regional
facilities is the responsibility of the Cities and.the County working together. He said that the
half cent sales tax will be lev.ied by the County in the next year and a half. He feels that any
monies raised before the County jail is opened or any monies that are above and beyond the operation
and maintenance costs of the jail should be used for neighborhood improvements involving joint
city/county cooperation. Therefore, he believes these monies could be used for the second phase of
development of the ballfield. He also suggested that developing a strong recreational component to
the Cultural Arts District may be the way to develop.and fund a true recreational district. He
urged the Council to consider working with Lynnwood and the County in developing this site.
Councilmember Kasper commented that developing a recreational component or going to a new district
will be necessary, since these recreational needs exist and IAC funds have been the only source
available to the City in the past. He said intercity areas, such as those being discussed, require
development of a recreational component to the Cultural Arts District. The people throughout the
entire south county area use these facilities and will be using the performing arts. If this could
be.accomplished in one district it would be a very big step in the right direction.
HEARING (CONTINUED FROM MAY 15) ON. APPEAL OF ADB APPROVAL OF SIGN ON NORTH FACE OF PROPOSED EDMONDS
NATIONAL BANK BUILDING AT 125,..137, AND 145 3RD AVE. S. (ADB-113-83) (APPELLANT: HERTRICH)
Mayor Naughten read a letter received from the Edmonds National Bank, the applicant, pleading no
contest to the arguments of the appellant during the May 15 hearing. They stated that the proposed
location of the sign is the best solution to the problem and expressed hope the ADB approval would
be upheld by the City Council.
Councilmember Kasper excused himself from the proceedings and left the room since several of the
bank directors are his clients.
City Attorney Scott Snyder noted that there have been changes in city provisions relating to signs
as well as changes in ADB review powers since the date of the appeal. The Bank has the right to
have their application considered under the ordinance existing at the time of their application. He
said the Hearing was opened on May 15 during which testimony was taken from the appellant. Since
this is a de novo hearing, decisions are to be made on the record before the Council. Mr. Snyder
said, other than the elements of the staff report submitted at the May 15 hearing, the applicant has
not made any record that may be used in reaching a decision.
In response to questions from Councilmember Jaech, Planning Director Mary Lou Block displayed a
drawing of the building which indicated the sign location. She said the height of the sign was the
point of noncompliance.
Mayor Naughten opened the hearing; but.there was no one wishing to speak and the hearing was closed.
The Mayor pointed out that the. Council may uphold., overturn, or modify the ADB approval or the
matter may be remanded to the ADB.
Councilmember Ostrom noted that the original justification used in asking for the sign height was
obstruction of the sign by trees. He said he had looked at the site and found no trees that would
be an obstruction. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DWYER, THAT THE ADB
APPROVAL BE OVERTURNED. .Councilmember Dwyer offered as.a finding of fact that Mr. Hertrich.offered
testimony that neither trees nor shrubbery existed of a.height sufficient to justify the sign height
proposed. In addition, Mr. Hertrich introduced minutes of an ADB meeting supporting his contention
regarding tree heights. Councilmember Jaech remarked that she had investigated the site and found
no justification for exceeding the height limitation. MOTION CARRIED.
Councilmember Kasper rejoined the Council.
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PROPOSAL TO FORM SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Acting Fire Chief Ron Schirman presented information concerning the interlocal agreement with
Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and.Edmonds to form a South County Department of Emergency Management.
There are.two requests; . (1) to approve the interlocal agreement, and (2) to allocate the
necessary $3,500 from the Contingency Fund to hire an expert on a personal services contract to
draw up a program that will meet state requirements. Mr. Schirman said this was a plan to form a
south county agency under the SnoCom Board which would be responsive to the needs of this area. He
outlined the history and evolution of the proposal. He said the $3,500 can be recouped since 35% of
the cost of the contract would be reimbursed by the federal government upon receipt of an approved
plan and through savings in assessment during the coming years. Mr. Schirman said a notice of
intent must be given to Snohomish.County Department of Management and an approved plan be drafted
prior to October 1, 1984 if Edmonds wishes to join this organization.
Councilmember.Dwyer said the original proposal did not include any assessment to Brier,.but they
volunteered to pay $1,000 as their share of the cost. He said this seems to be a step in the right
direction and other municipalities in SnoCom are enthused about the proposal.
Mr. Schirman indicated that the agency would provide liaison to State of Washington Department of
Emergency Services, which is a distribution point for FEMA funds. In response to a question from
Councilmember Ostrom,.Mr. Schirman said there has been no discussion at this time of hiring anyone
other than the contract person to draw up the proposal. The real backbone of the organization would
be the volunteers and military personnel who would be assigned.
Mr. Snyder had reviewed the contract documents and noted the Council would be allocating money to
develop a plan by September 1 for reviewby the state, which would also afford the City time to give
notice by the October 1 deadline.
Councilmember Kasper said the subject had been discussed at Shared Services during the past year and
a half with opposition from other cities. However, he said a change has resulted with the idea of
interlocal agreements with both King County and the remainder of Snohomish County. Councilmember
Kasper said the answer is to develop a plan, present it to the County and impose it if the County is
not responsive in reorganizing their operation within 30 days. He suggested that the planning for
the proposal go ahead, reserving the right to keep the regional program if Snohomish County re-
organizes. COUNCILMEMBER OSTROM MOVED, SECONDED.BY COUNCILMEMBER.KASPER, APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSAL
TO FORM SOUTH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. MOTION CARRIED.
MAYOR
Mayor Naughten said the new Edmonds brochure has been printed. It is very.attractive and is
available at the Chamber of Commerce and the City.
The Mayor said the Coast Guard.has given the City a 24' all-purpose boat valued at $35,000 for the
fire rescue program. The boat, along with the $14,500 budgeted, means the fire rescue program will
be operational by August 1.
Mayor Naughten announced formation.of the Employee Suggestion Committee; members are Councilmember
Jaech, chairperson, Finance Director Art Housler and one person each from the Police Department and
Public Works Department to be selected. The program will be effective July 1.
The Mayor reported on a briefing he attended in Everett on the Naval Task Force. Everett has been
designated as the preferred site, with Seattle designated as the alternate site. An Environmental
Impact Statement must be prepared and submitted on each site by January 1986. There will be a total
of 15 ships making up the task force, which will be integrated over a 15 month period. Approxi-
mately 17,000 naval people would come to the area. Construction would be final in 1986-87 and ships
would arrive in 1988-89. A full base would be located in.Everett, if that is the site selected, by
1990-91.
Mayor Naughten said the Visitors Bureau opened during last week. On the first day there were 97
visitors. A total of 50 states and..14 countries were represented during the first week. The Bureau
is open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is averaging.90 people a day. The new Edmonds brochure will
also be available at the Bureau.
The Mayor noted that the Chamber of Commerce has invited the City Council to join the business
community in a meeting July 14 at 9:00 a.m. at Sailors restaurant. He asked Councilmembers to
advise the Council Resource Person if they will attend.
Mayor Naughten advised that an assessment center would be held -on June 26 for selection'of Police
Chief. The assessment center will be made up of Jon Smiley; Howard Strickler, Public Works Director
from Bellevue; Dick Thompson, City Manager from Puyallup; and Steve Harris, Police Chief of Redmond.
He said he would ask the Council for confirmation of this appointment after the City Council meeting
on June 26. The Council agreed to interview the Mayor's appointee at 9:30 on June 26.
The Mayor said he had attended a banquet given by Chambers T.V. at which they had announced the
addition of 8.channels for their subscribers.
COUNCIL
Councilmember Hall reported on the AWC convention in Yakima. She noted the most dynamic session she
attended was chaired by Dr. Lyle Sumac and suggested that during one of their sessions, the Council
might wish to go over the questions he had presented. She said this had been the 50th anniversary
of the.Association and was well attended.
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Councilmember Jaech questioned.whether the rate increases proposed by Chambers.T.V..should not have
come before the Council.prior to the effective date, and whether State approval is needed since this
is a franchise. She asked that a review of the franchise be furnished by the City Attorney for the
June 26 meeting.
COUNGJ LMEMBER KASPER MOVED.,, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER.JAECH, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 3
BE CANCELLED IF THE HEARINGS.SCHEDULED FOR THAT EVENING CAN BE MOVED TO ANOTHER DATE. MOTION
CARRIED.
Councilmember Kasper suggested that the memorandum from Councilmember Dwyer be referred.to the
Public Safety.Committee for consideration. Councilmember Hall agreed.
Councilmember Kasper said -the 3rd Ave. change in street classification should have gone to a public
hearing. Whenever a street is.changed to an arterial classification a public hearing should be
held.
Councilmember Kasper reported .that Fire Consolidation had met for the fourth time. He said a
complete draft will be produced after July 9. A July 30 meeting is proposed in the Plaza Meeting
Room for a presentation to all Councils on Fire Consolidation.
Councilmember Dwyer asked that a Public Safety Committee meeting be scheduled on July 10 if the July
3 meeting is not held.
The Council recessed to executive session at 8:35 p.m: and adjourned at 9:30 p.m.
•JACQUELINE G. PARRETT, City Clerk