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19631001 City Council Minutes44 • WATERFRONT ZONING NORTH OF FERRY DOCK As shown in the minutes of the Planning Commission, (a copy of which each Councilman had received) it was the recommendation of the Commission that the Council reconsider the '�C? zoning of the waterfront north of the ferry dock to R-W, and in case of approval by the Council, the hearings on this particular area now being held by the Planning Commission to rezone it from M-1 to P-1 would be discontinued.4 Councilman Harrison stated that it - was the feeling of the property owners north of the ferry dock that their property would be devaluated with the proposed P-1 zoning, and that it should be zoned R-W until the city was in a position to purchase the land. Councilman Christensen argued in favor of the P-1 zoning, pointing out that this does not mean an area would become entirely a park, but uses oriented to parks and recreation purposes. The Mayor also pointed out that action has been started to acquire this property - the 1964 budget has been set up with extra funds for park purposes. A motion.was then made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Christensen that the Council do not consider rezoning this area north of the ferry dock to an R-W zone. The matter was then declared open for discussion from the audience. Jack Bevan, spokesman for.the Association of Waterfront Owners, protested the proposed P-1 zone and Mayor McGinness inquired why the owners south of the ferry dock were entering into this matter of zoning north of the ferry dock. Mr. Bevan replied that they had a common interest with the area in that they are both zoned M-1 at present, and if the City rezones the north area, what will prevent them from doing the same to the area south of the dock. Attorney William A. Wilson, representing Mrs. Eathel Thayer, stated rezoning would be unfair to his client and other property owners in that it would lessen the value by restricting its use. H. H. Jacobsen, representing Aqua Sports, also spoke in behalf of the property owners • protesting the proposed P-1 zoning; and Attorney Walter Scott, representing Union Oil Co., questioned the legality of rezoning property from "high to low value uses". Before taking a roll call vote, a five minute recess was requested by Councilman Smets. Following the recess, a roll call vote resulted in Councilman Harrison voting no, and Councilmen Smets, Christensen, Simpson, Slye and Sorensen voting yes, and the motion carried. The Mayor then instructed the City Clerk to advise the Planning Commission of the Council's decision not to consider rezoning the area north of the ferry dock to R-W, and for the Commission to continue with their hearings to rezone the area in question from M-1 to P-1. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES Chief Grimstad reported he had contacted six trucking companies whose trucks had been using 76th, and all have assured the city they.will use this street in the future only when necessary for deliveries. Chief Grimstad also requested bids be called for a new police car. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that the City call for bids on a new police car; bids to be opened on October 1,.1963. Motion carried.. The necessity for action on a Stop and Go light at 91h and Edmonds Way was brought up. The Mayor replied that unless the City Attorney advises otherwise, the City will install this light, with the hope that the state will then pay the costa Mayor McGinness also reported to the Council that there had been further discussions with Mountlake Terrace on the sewer gas problem. The problem had not as yet been resolved, but Mr. Reid,will mail copies of a report to all councilmen. • Mr. Val Rupeiks supplied council members with a copy of a brief for a 20 year long range capital improvements program. This would establish a level of service aspiration for the City, including the number of policemen, firemen, etc. needed; what operating annual over- head is likely to be; and separate the operational budget from the capital budget. There would be a six year detailed budget, and two seven year less detailed budgets. The firm would examine income and outgo, and make certain projections. One third total cost to the City of Edmonds would be $5,613.00, with 2/3 matching funds from the state and federal governments. Following some further explanations by Mr. Rupeiks, it was moved by Councilman Smets, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the City accept the proposal of Clerk, Coleman, Rupeiks for a capital improvements program for Edmonds, and authorize the firm to make application for state and federal matching funds. Motion carried. Mayor McGinness reported that Walter Mitchell had requested a meeting with Edmonds and the Olympic View Water District Commissioners. It was felt this meeting should be delayed until the return of Councilman Tuson from his vacation. The Mayor instructed the City Clerk to call Mr. Mitchell to advise him this meeting would be delayed until after the council meeting of October 15th, at which time a date would be set. Meeting was then adjourned at 10.:00 P.M. � City Clerk May r October 1, 1963 Regular meeting was called to order with all councilmen present except Tuson. All Councilmen having received a copy of the minutes of the Council meeting of September 17, 1963, • 1 415 • the Mayor asked for any corrections or alterations. Councilman Harrison said there was a correc- tion wherein he was quoted as saying the property owners north of the Ferry Dock felt their property would be devaluated by a change to P-1, until the City was in a position to buy the land. What he said was that it was felt the property owners north of the Ferry Dock would be deprived of its usage until the City was able to act. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that the minutes as corrected be approved. Motion carried. Bids on Police cars were opened. Bill Blume Chevrolet 2,339.99 less trade 1 1 , 3T 0 1,20 99 Plus sales tax Edmonds Motor Company 2,340.30 less trade 1 100.00 1 Plus sales tax Chief Grimstad checked the bids and recommended the Council accept the bid of Bill Blume Chev- rolet. A motion was made by Councilman Sorensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that the Council accept the bid of Bill Blume Chevrolet for a 1964 Police car. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Harrison and seconded by Councilman Smets-that Ordinance #1014 be passed annexing the triangular piece of land known as that portion of tract 146 lying west of Olympic View Drive, together with 174th SW lying adjacent thereto, Plat of Meadowdale Beach. There being no questions from the audience the motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from the Driftwood Players, signed by Mary Lou Unwin, President, requesting City Council and Park Department's permission for their group to erect a 200 seat theater on city property, possibly at the south end of the City Park. The Mayor referred the letter to the Park Board and Councilman Christensen invited Mrs. Unwin to meet with the Park • Board on Oct. 2, to give them all the pertinent facts needed. A petition with approximately 32 signatures from property owners on 6'h Avenue South was presented. Mayor McGinness stated that he had already had Chief Grimstad working on the problem. A radar study was made of the area Sept. 24, 25 and 26. 110 checked cars and only 4 arrests made. Only one of these was for going over 35 mph. The Chief said he -believed the street was not heavily used, nor a speedway. It is narrow and there is no room for a sidewalk. Chief Grimstad had 4 suggestions for correcting the situation, as follows: 1. Park off the street. 2. Stop the- children from playing in the street. 3. Continued police surveillance. 4. Instigate a sidewalk program. The matter was then referred to Mr. Sorensen for action by the Street Committee. AUDITING COMMITTEE REPORT. It was moved by Councilman Slye that the regular monthly bills be paid and warrants issued against the respective accounts. Seconded by Councilman Sorensen. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the bill of Roberts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay & Moch in the amount of $549.00 against LID 108 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that bills of Jerald C. Hall, 150.00; Reid, Middleton & Associates, 520.32; and Joplin Paving Co., 1,067.50 against LID 114 be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that the bill of Robetts, Shefelman, Lawrence, Gay and Moch in the amount of $350.00; Edmonds Tribune - Review 84.71 against LID 116 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen, that bills of Jerald C. Hall; Reid, Middleton & Assoc., 503.17; and Joplin Paving Co., 1,132.79 against LID 117 be paid. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Sorensen that bills of Jerald C. Hall, 150.00; Reid, Middleton & Assoc. 554.30; and Joplin Paving Co. 1,099.87 against LID 118 be paid. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Contractors' Est. #1, A & M Construction Co. $15,682.91; Jerald C. Hall, first half attorney fees, 1,863.45 against LID 119 be paid and the City Clerk be authorized to issue interest bearing warrants to Southwick, Campbell, Waterman'Co. in the amount of $17,546.30. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Smets that bills be paid to Reid, Middletong & Assoc. 1,086.66; Edmonds Tribune -Review, 63.23; Jerald C. Hall 300.00; Joplin Paving Co. 2,261.00 against LID 120. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Slye, seconded'by Councilman Smets that November 5, 1963 be set for hearing on Final Assessment Rolls for LID's 114, 117, and 118. Motion carried. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY. Recommendation from Planning Commission pursuant to their Resolution 86, recommending establishment of S-20 zone. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Slye that Ordinance #1015 be passed. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Simpson.a,that Ordinance #1016, amending the Comprehensive Plan, per action of Planning Commission by their Resolution 89, be passed. Motion carried. It was moved by Councilman Harrison, seconded by Councilman Simpson that Ordinance #1017 be passed, amending the Zoning Map of the City of Edmonds. Motion carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS. Councilman Sorensen recommended that a street beput on a comprehensive street p an,.an extension of Aloha from 80 to W. Councilman Sorensen than moved, seconded by Councilman 1.46 .Slye that.the Planning Commission be.Iinstructed to hold hearings pursuant to extending Aloha Street and then report back to the Council. Motion carried. For Council information only, Councilman Sorensen reported the City Engineer is working on a project requiring right of way on 2nd Ave. between Dayton and James Streets. Don Lawson reported that the proposed light at Westgate would cost approximately $500.00 and the u controls approximately $400.00. Attorney Hall is checking with the Association of Washington Cities on the legality of the City putting up their own light on a state highway. Councilman Christensen reported the Park Board is meeting Oct. 2 to check on their participation in implementing the Comprehensive Plan. Studies made by Mr. Taylor and others would be discussed. Councilman Christensen then spoke on a matter discussed by the Council about a year and a half ago. The Council -Manager form of government. After giving his arguments in favor of this type of govern- ment, and explaining the necessity for quick action due to the time of a.special election he made the following motion: Moved the adoption of Resolution No. 86 setting -forth a special election on the proposed Council -Manager form of government. Motion seconded by Councilman Simpson. Councilman Sorensen then moved, seconded by Councilman Slye, that this be tabled until such time as a full Council is present. Following some discussion a roll call vote was called for: Harrison, Slye and Sorensen voted in favor of tabling said motion and Smets, Christensen and Simpson against. Tie vote; motion lost. Councilman Christensen pointed out the law requiring this special election be held at least 90 days before the next General Election, which is in March, 1964, and he felt time was of the essence. Council- man Slye felt that they should wait for the return of Councilman Tuson, who would be present at Mondays recessed meeting. Councilman Smets stated it was not what the Council thought, but the people should be given the opportunity to choose the type of government they feel is best. A roll call vote was then called for on Councilman Christensens' motion: Harrison, Smets, Christensen, Simpson - Yes. Slye and Sorensen - No. Motion Carried. (copy of Resolution 86 is attached.) • councilman Harrison reported the South County Joint Planning meeting to be held Oct. 2 in Mountlake Terrace. A meeting was announced of the Snohomish County Civil Defense at Mountlake Terrance on Oct. 17, 1963 at which Wilbur Cross will be moderator. Notice from Mrs. Ida May Hunter regarding Puget Sound Government Conference dinner meeting at the Barb, 6:30 P.M. Oct. 8, sponsored by Edalynn Professional Group. Mayor McGinness reported the appointment of Calvin C. Thompson to the Planning Commission, the reappoint- ment of Alfred 0. Holte and Barbara Engler to the Planning Commission; also the removeal of Roy Stringer from Plannning and his appointment to the Board of Adjustment. It was moved by Councilman Christensen, seconded by Councilman Smets that the appointments be approved, as announced. Motion carried. Engineer Wayne Jones presented Late Comer Agreement for Esperance School to run a line to connect to the Senior High, LID (119) when completed. This agreement was referred to the City Attorney. Action to be taken at recessed meeting on October 7. The Mayor appointed a committee of Harrison, Smets and Simpson to look into the advisability of lett°ng different groups use the Council Chambers for their meetings, and to bring a recommendation on their _.. findings to the Council. Meeting was recessed until Monday, October 7, 1963. • October 7,1963 ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order by Mayor McGinness *ith all councilman present. 1964 BUDGET The Mayor stated that although this meeting was recessed, and other business would be taken up, it was a special meeting set by law primarily for the passage of the final budget, which was presently bat of bal- ance by $8,092.33; and the matter was turned over bo the Council. Councilman Smets asked if the eAtra street lighting program were eliminated, would the budget be in balance. After some discussion on this, Councilman Smets moved, seconded by Councilman Simpson that the capital outlay item under street lighting and general government be reduced by $8,092.33, which would bring the budget into balance, and the motion carried. It was then moved by Councilman Slye, seconded by Councilman Tuson that Ordinance #1019 be passed, levy- ing the taxes for the City of Edmonds in accordance with the budget as presented for the year 1964. , Motion carried. PROPOSED ELECTION ON COUNCIL-MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT Councilman Sorensen asked Mayor McGinness if he had issued the Proclamation in connection -With the pro- posed City Manager form of government. The Mayor replied that it had been signed and was on his desk, and.that it set November 26, 1963 as the date for the election. Attorneys Chester Bennett and Milton Slater requested permission to speak. They felt the time before this election was too short to allow the public to be educated on this matter. This was followed by Mr. H. 0. •