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"WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF THIS PLACE, THE SDOHOBSH (SNOHOMISH)
PEOPLE AND THEIR SUCCESSORS THE TULALIP TRIBES, WHO SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL HAVE
HUNTED, FISHED, GATHERED, AND TAKEN CARE OF THESE LANDS. WE RESPECT THEIR
SOVEREIGNTY, THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, AND WE HONOR THEIR SACRED SPIRITUAL
CONNECTION WITH THE LAND AND WATER. - CITY COUNCIL LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. ROLL CALL
4. PRESENTATION
1. Small Business Saturday Proclamation (5 min)
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5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020
2. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020
3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020
4. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2020
5. Approval of claim, payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
6. Acknowledge Receipt of a Claim for Damages from Carlos Rodriguez ($1,163.24)
7. Regular Property Tax Ordinance for 2021 Tax Levy and EMS Levy Ordinance
8. Findings and Conclusions denying 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
8. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Second Public Hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget (10 min)
9. STUDY ITEMS
1. Edmonds Downtown Alliance 2021 Work Plan and Budget (20 min)
2. Presentation of Code Concepts for Streateries and Other Outdoor Dining (15 min)
3. A Resolution to Recommend Suspending the Issuance of Driving While License Suspended in the
Third Degree (DWLS III) Citations (20 min)
10. ACTION ITEMS
1. Emergency Ordinance Providing Mayor Temporary Authority to Use Tools to Address Economic
Emergency (15 min)
2. Budget Deliberation and Opportunity to Discuss Changes to the Proposed Budget (60 min)
11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Council Committee Minutes (0 min)
2. Council Committee Reports (0 min)
12. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Small Business Saturday Proclamation
Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave
Department: Mayor's Office
Preparer: Carolyn LaFave
Background/History
Observed on the first Saturday after Thanksgiving, in between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Small
Business Saturday encourages holiday shoppers to patronize brick and mortar businesses that are small
and local.
Staff Recommendation
Narrative
This year Small Business Saturday falls on November 28. Since its inception, Small Business Saturday has
become the biggest sales day of the year for many small companies. Every time you pick up a cup of
coffee from your neighborhood cafe or buy a gift from a local artist, you're shopping small and making a
difference. Shopping small helps to promote a more vibrant community and now, more than ever, small
businesses need our support.
Attachments:
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® City of Edmonds • Office of the Mayor
SUA L SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2020
Whereas, the city of Edmonds celebrates our local small businesses and the contributions they make to our
local economy and community; and
Whereas, according to the United States Small Business Administration, there are 30.7 million small businesses
in the United States, they represent 99.7% of all firms with paid employees in the United States, and
are responsible for 64.9% of net new jobs created from 2000 to 2018; and
Whereas, small businesses employ 47.3% of the employees in the private sector in the United States, 62% of
U.S. small businesses reported that they need to see consumer spending return to pre-COVID levels
by the end of 2020 in order to stay in business, 65% of U.S. small business owners said it would be
most helpful to their business to have their "regulars" return and start making purchases again, and
three-quarters of U.S. consumers are currently looking for ways to Shop Small® and support their
community; and
Whereas, 96% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday® agree that shopping at small,
independently -owned businesses supports their commitment to making purchases that have a
positive social, economic, and environmental impact and 97% of consumers who shopped on Small
Business Saturday agree that small businesses are essential to their community; and
Whereas, 95% of consumers who shopped on Small Business Saturday reported the day makes them want to
shop or eat at small, independently -owned businesses all year long, not just during the holiday
season; and
Whereas, Edmonds supports our local businesses that create jobs, boost our local economy, and preserve our
communities; and
Whereas, advocacy groups, as well as public and private organizations, across the country have endorsed the
Saturday after Thanksgiving as Small Business Saturday;
Now, Therefore, I, Mike Nelson, Mayor of Edmonds, Washington do hereby proclaim, November 28, 2020, as:
SMALL BUSINESS SA TURDA Y
And urge the residents of our community, and communities across the country, to support small businesses
and merchants on Small Business Saturday and throughout the year.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2020
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
11-12-2020 Draft Special Meeting Minutes
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL ONLINE SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
November 12, 2020
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Council President
Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
STAFF PRESENT
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Cultural Serv. Dir.
Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks & Recreation Dir.
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
ALSO PRESENT
Brook Roberts, Student Representative
The Edmonds City Council virtual online meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Nelson.
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present, participating remotely, with the
exception of Councilmember K. Johnson.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON.
Councilmember Buckshnis requested Councilmember K. Johnson be excused for medical reasons.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she did not know about Councilmember K. Johnson's absence and
would have appreciated being notified.
Councilmember Distelhorst asked the normal process for excusing Councilmembers. City Attorney Jeff
Taraday said there is no legal standard for excusing a Councilmember, it is entirely up to the discretion of
each Councilmember. The consequence of unexcused absences, not for this meeting because it is a special
meeting, is if a Councilmember has three consecutive unexcused absences at three consecutive regular
meetings, as a matter of law a Councilmember loses their seat which is the reason for excusing a
Councilmember's absence. Councilmember Distelhorst clarified that was only for a regular meeting, not a
special meeting like tonight. Mr. Taraday agreed.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she will not support the motion as she has not heard anything about
it.
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Councilmember L. Johnson asked the proper notification procedure if a Councilmember knows in advance
they will be absent from a Council meeting. Mr. Taraday answered there is no written procedure. At some
point in time the Council may wish to discuss what notice is appropriate if a health situation or other
emergency arises that causes a Councilmember to be absent from a meeting.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented everyone is private in their own way and she believed a text or
email had been sent to Council President Fraley-Monillas and Mayor Nelson last Tuesday. She assured
Councilmember K. Johnson was dealing with some medical issues and she hoped her absence could be
excused.
Council President Fraley-Monillas hoped if a Councilmember were absent in the future, they would notify
the Council President and not just one of their peers. As a Councilmember is must miss three meetings
before losing their seat and tonight's meeting doesn't count, she will vote no on the motion.
MOTION CARRIED 4-2, COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT
FRALEY-MONILLAS VOTING NO.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DISTELHORST, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO EVALUATE THE QUALIFICATIONS OF AN APPLICANT FOR
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT. RCW 42.30.110(11(G)
At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Nelson announced that the City Council would meet in executive session to evaluate
the qualifications of an applicant for public employment per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). He stated that the
executive session was scheduled to last approximately one hour. No action was anticipated to occur as a
result of meeting in executive session. Elected officials present at the executive session were: Mayor
Nelson, and Councilmembers Fraley-Monillas, Buckshnis, Olson, Paine, Distelhorst, and L. Johnson. City
Attorney Jeff Taraday was also present. The executive session concluded at 8:08 p.m.
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Councilmember L. Johnson read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement: "We acknowledge
the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect °'
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their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the
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6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson invited participants and described the procedures for audience comments.
Joe Scordino, Edmonds, a 42-year resident of Edmonds, speaking on behalf of the Save Our Marsh group,
requested Councilmembers review and consider the contents of a recent email from the Save Our Marsh
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group. He summarized what was contained in the letter; the Save Our Marsh group is opposed to the $17
million item in the CFP for marsh restoration. Until the Unocal property issue is resolved, it is premature
to set out an estimated cost or specific plans for the tidal channel that will connect the marsh to Puget Sound.
The cost is unknown especially property costs. It is also inappropriate to place this project under Fund 422
which is stormwater. This is an estuary restoration project and has nothing to do with stormwater. The
marsh is not a stormwater basin and should not be viewed as such. Save Our Marsh requests the Council
immediately begin fixing the Comprehensive Plan to remove the outdated and defunct ferry terminal
relocation that is identified as a priority in the Comprehensive Plan for the Unocal property and to
acknowledge how the Unocal property can enhance the marsh and public recreation. Save Our Marsh asks
the City begin a public process to develop a master plan as called for in the Comprehensive Plan so a
community public process can begin in conjunction with WSDOT to prioritize the property use and how it
can complement marsh restoration.
Rich Senderoff, Edmonds, a 25-year Seaview resident, did not support the classification of the Edmonds
Marsh restoration as a stormwater project as indicated in the 2021 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) in Fund
422. The estuary restoration is not a stormwater project to be paid for by Edmonds citizens' utility taxes.
The estuary restoration is intended to restore and enhance wildlife habitat and support salmon and is not
simply a hydrology project. While there may be stormwater components associated with the estuary
restoration, it is inappropriate, misleading, and non -transparent to attribute over $17 million in costs to the
Stormwater Utility. Utility rate increases are based on capital project projections noted in the CFP and
utility rate increases can be made without a public vote as required for a General Fund levy. Planning Board
Member Nate Monroe attempted to address this with Public Works Director Phil Williams, apparently
unsuccessfully as it seems Mr. Monroe tired of Mr. Williams' condescension. The Edmonds Marsh
restoration is a Parks project that is supported by Public Works which was the case when Parks Director
Carrie Hite was employed by the City. It is not a Public Works project supported by Parks. Stormwater
projects have less potential for grant funding required for estuary restoration as Parks projects. Designations
matter and the City needs to be very careful how utility funds are designated for estuary restoration. Those
Councilmembers that believe in government transparency, especially associated with the budget and
financials, should not support this classification.
Kathleen Sears, Edmonds, commended the Council for getting back to virtually meetings after the z
distressing event on Monday. With regard to the Edmonds Marsh, she was reminded of the parable of the
blind man and the elephant: one man reached up and touched the trunk and said oh, this is a snake. Another n
man touched the flapping ear and said no, this is a fan. And yet a third man touched the leg of the elephant Cn
and said you're both wrong, this is the trunk of a steady tree. She explained perspective is shaped by
experience so it's completely understandable and logical that an engineer would look at the marsh and see
it as a stormwater project. A botanist might look at the marsh and think I need to assess the plant life, are c
there invasive species endangering the health of the marsh? An entomologist would look at the rich insect N
life in the marsh and see how that relates to the overall health. An ornithologist would look at how the
marsh provides a sanctuary for migrating and native local birds. A marine biologist would look at the marsh
as a place for salmon and how can we restore the salmon habitat? She summarized there are many
perspectives of the marsh. She requested Council reset the vision of the marsh and bring it back up to the
macro umbrella level of the marsh as a complex ecosystem that has many specific component parts. She
requested funding be removed from Fund 422 and put it back into Parks and Recreation.
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Mike Shaw, Edmonds, concurred with Dr. Senderoff and Mr. Scordino. He summarized a letter sent to
Council and Mayor Nelson requesting marsh funds be put back into Fund 017 for the following reasons:
transparency; if the Public Works Department takes control of what should rightfully be a Parks project, is
only natural to wonder why they are trying to appropriate that funding. Edmonds government should
apportion funds properly to the right accounts. Any funds associated with Edmonds Marsh restoration
rightly belong in Fund 017, not Fund 422. Second, accountability; the right department needs to control the
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right job and the funds for it. Edmonds Marsh restoration properly falls under the domain of Parks &
Recreation, not stormwater and/or Public Works. Third, timeliness; the Unocal property is still not owned
by WSDOT and until it is and the City can negotiate with WSDOT, funds should be put on hold or in a
TBD category within Marsh Restoration Fund 017, not Stormwater Fund 422. Fourth, consistency; is a City
park regarded as a stormwater project? No, any funding comes from Parks not Stormwater Fund 422.
Similar to the Meadowdale Beach project, since the Edmonds Marsh is a regional park, funds should be
earmarked in Fund 017. Lastly, who pays? If marsh funds remain in a stormwater category, marsh
restoration will almost certainly be paid in part by utility taxes and as a ratepayer, he strongly objected to
that. Marsh restoration funding should be in Fund 017 and marsh restoration should be allowed to occur via
grant funds.
Ray White, Edmonds, said he has been involved in stream restoration for 63 years. First from 1957 to
1972 as a Wisconsin State research biologist evaluating restoration projects and then in stream research and
teaching at universities in Michigan and Montana. Later directly in managing and designing projects,
running construction crews and advising landowners, government agencies and citizen groups. He has been
semi -retired in the Pacific NW for 30 years, exactly the period this region has been developing the world's
foremost advancements in stream restoration, research and management. The greatest concentration of
experts on the subject exist here among universities and the state and federal agencies. Since 2013, he has
been organizing an annual workshop on stream restoration for Wisconsin State fishery biologists and stream
managers that brings in the nation's leading scientists, mostly from the Pacific NW and the Rocky Mountain
region and he continues to learn from those experts. Streams restore themselves by natural processes when
people stop harming them and not as much habitat building is required. Streams carve the channels in which
they flow; they have been forming and reforming shapes for millions of years and fish have adapted to
channel shapes. Streams should be left alone whenever possible and there are parts of the Edmonds Marsh
where that applies. Another thing every profession learns is they need help from allied professions. Stream
geomorphologists have been missing from the planning to restore Edmonds Marsh. Stream
geomorphologists study and advise on natural processes that shape channels in adjacent land and the City
needs that advice. He was skeptical about proposals he has heard to dredge new channels in parts of the
marsh where Willow Creek could form its own course when it returns to natural flows which is why the
floodgate needs to be removed. Several geomorphologist should be brought in; more of them exist in the
Pacific NW than anywhere else in the world and many are in the Seattle area.
Suzie Schaefer, Edmonds, said during the Land Acknowledgement she was thinking about how it applied
to native vegetation and animals. She recalled originally the project was daylighting the creek and she never
thought about how that differed from restoring the marsh. She suggested if the creek were connected
somehow and the pipe replaced with a ditch, the creek would be daylighted. Daylighting the creek is not
full restoration of the marsh. The City has an obligation to retore the marsh; there is marsh restoration
occurring in Everett, Marysville and Stanwood. The salmon and orca populations have already been
affected.
(Written comments submitted to PublicComment@Edmondswa.gov are attached.)
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
DISTELHORST, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 2, 2020
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2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND
WIRE PAYMENTS
3. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES BY COLLEEN SCHAFFER AND EDMONDS CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
8. STUDY ITEM
1. PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2021-2026 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
PROGRAM/CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN
Public Works Director Phil Williams provided a diagram showing components found only in the CIP and
only in the CFP and components found in both the CIP and CFP. The CIP contains 6-year maintenance
projects with funding sources, the CFP contains long range (20-year) capital project needs, and both contain
6-year capital projects with funding sources. He reviewed:
• Diagram of the Comprehensive Plan and subordinate plans
o Comprehensive Plan
o Capital Facilities Plan
■ Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS)
■ Transportation Plan
■ Utilities Plan
o Community Sustainability Plan
o Land Use Plan
o Housing Plan
o Economic Development Plan
o Community Culture & Urban Design Plan
Comprehensive Plan Elements
o Establish goals and policies
o Assessment of future needs based on land use and modeling
o Identifies infrastructure and services to support future needs
o Public participation
o Establish priorities
o Develop project list for capital improvements
o Develop programs for maintenance / preservation
o Planning Board review / public hearing / recommendation
o City Council review / public hearing (November 24th) / approval
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• 2016 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan (PROS) ci
o Collaborative efforts to meet recreation and cultural needs
o Interconnected park system that includes cultural identity and natural environment
o Preserve and expand shoreline
o Natural resource land for habitat conservation, recreation & environmental education z
o Promote a healthy, active and engaged community through recreation
o Provide an engaged and vibrant community through arts and cultural opportunities Q
o High quality maintenance of parks and related amenities
• Parks 2021-2016 CIP/CFP
o Methodology
■ Finish Big Projects
- Waterfront Re -Development
- Civic Park
■ Maintain Current Assets
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- Playgrounds
- Trails & Bridges
- Athletic Fields
- Greenhouse Replacement
Prepare for Future Large Projects
- Marsh Restoration
- Marina Beach Park
- 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
- Land Acquisition
Mr. Williams reviewed:
Transportation Plan (2015)
o Walkway Plan
o Bicycle Plan
o ADA Transition Plan (2017)
o Pavement Preservation Rating Study (2017)
o Priority list of projects
o Financial Plan(Impact fees)
Utilities Plan
o Water (2017)
o Storm (2010)
o Sewer (2013)
Diagram of influence in the selection of projects
o Mayor & City Council
o Comprehensive Plan priority
o Grant sources and competitiveness
o Maintenance issue
o Project delivery capacity
o Available funds
o Concurrency
o Safety
Map of 2021 Utility Replacement and Overlay Programs
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■ Planning Board; Public Hearing (October 14th & 28th)
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■ Public Hearing Planning Board (November 12th)
■ Public Hearing City Council (November 24th)
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Mayor Nelson advised Council questions would be taken in a round robin format with each Councilmember
asking one question during their turn.
Councilmember Olson observed there was a Walkway Plan in the Transportation Improvement Plan, but it
was her understanding there was not an all -in -one -place sidewalk plan. Mr. Williams answered the
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Transportation Plan has a list of short walkway segments and a relative priority and a list of longer, more
expensive walkway segments that are also prioritized. That provides a basic wish list but the order projects
are pursued is impacted by the other project selection influences including availability of funds, grants, etc.
The intent is that the projects in the first three years of the CIP have a reasonable expectation of being
funded; projects where the funding is unknown are included in the last three years of the CIP.
Councilmember Paine referred to a $8.5 million project proposed on 220"' & 76' and asked how the current
level of service was evaluated as well as the justification for that level of service (LOS). In traveling through
that area, she has never seen it overcrowded. Although she understood the need for updates, it seemed like
a lot of money for an area that may not be high need. To the question of how it is identified as a need, Mr.
Williams explained in this case it was based on total intersection delay during PM peak hour. His experience
with that intersection during PM peak is there is a lot of eastbound traffic. The City collects data to study
and model the total delay at the intersection. The City has adopted LOS D as its goal and that intersection
does not meet that and is scheduled to get worse with growth. Preliminary work has been done to confirm
the hypothesis and accurately model it and grants have been obtained for the design and right-of-way for
the intersection and grants will be sought for construction in the future.
Mr. English added one of the big factors in selecting projects is the City's plans; the intersection of 76th &
220th is one of the highest ranked project in the Transportation Plan. In addition the merits of the project
caused it to score well and the City received grant funds for the project in a very competitive process. The
City obtained a grant for the design phase and were awarded a grant for the right-of-way phase last week.
Mr. Williams said the intersection is small considering the traffic volumes and it does not allow concurrent
left turns which will be one of the improvements. That will require purchasing right-of-way on each corner
of the intersection which is also expensive.
Councilmember Buckshnis said her concern was overall transparency, and she thanked staff for attaching
the Planning Board's minutes to the packet. She asked about the process for reviewing the CIP/CFP and
whether staff planned to review any of the major projects or was the Council just asking questions since the
Planning Board had done did a lot of vetting. Mr. Williams answered both; the Council could ask questions
and staff will provide a more detailed presentation at the November 20' public hearing similar to the
presentation at the Planning Board.
Councilmember Distelhorst commented there are streams and stormwater that flow into the Edmonds
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Marsh and the marsh is zoned open space. He asked how a project like that is delivered. Mr. Williams said Cn
he was surprised by some of the public's comments. He had never seen it as particularly important from a
functional standpoint where in the City's budget the money is. A significant amount of City funds will be
required to match grant funds, regardless of the grant's source, whether it is federal, state, RCO or even c
private foundations. Projects are being done in Perrinville that are related to improving habitat in Perrinville N
Creek; the entire purpose of one infiltration project was to reduce peak flows in Perrinville and decrease
damage to habitat and later introduce the cleaner, cooler water more gently as groundwater infiltrating into
the stream in the summertime to create better habitat. That project match was entirely stormwater funds and
there was no complaint that that was somehow inappropriate.
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Mr. Williams explained the basins for Perrinville, Willow and Shellabarger Creeks are identifiable and are
located in areas that are primarily developed at an urban level of development. The water in those streams Q
is runoff in a large part. If stormwater is a bad brand name, he suggested it could be called runoff or
rainwater. It is the utilities' job and the scope of the utility to handle the City's drainage issues. This is an
opportunity to combine that responsibility with important habitat in the Edmonds Marsh. He understood
and shared the sensitivity and enthusiasm for that issue. The challenges with that project are not created by
the City; it is essentially a MTCA cleanup site and has been for the past 20 years.
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Mr. Williams reported in a phone call with Ecology last week regarding the cleanup of site, Ecology said a
cleanup action plan may be developed early in 2021. A draft cleanup action plan for the site would go out
for public comment and depending on the reaction could be finalized by mid-2021 and a decent decree
signed with Unocal and Ecology that may not require an extensive period of additional cleanup which could
accelerate the timeline.
With regard to tonight's public comments, Mr. Williams said the tidegate is open, has been open all year,
will be open all winter and will be open into the future unless an epic situation occurs with really high tides,
a significant snowfall that melts rapidly while it's raining and the system is overwhelmed. Once the channel
is daylighted, the tidegate will be gone and the full exchange of saltwater will occur regardless of hydrologic y
conditions. There are also flood walls and berms included in the project to control that. There is a lot of
balance in the design; the intent is not to excavate any more than necessary in the marsh, only to create the
channel across the Unocal property. He anticipated there would be residual contamination.
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To the comment about allowing the channel to cut itself, Mr. Williams said in this instance, the channel
will go through an area that was grossly contaminated and just cleaned up. It may not be appropriate to
allow that channel to meander through the property and continue to cut into the banks when flows are high
and deposit that sediment downstream because there could still be contamination. The vision has always
been to build a natural looking channel but it likely will need to be lined so the stream cannot meander. The U
stream would be within a liner with clean soils and natural vegetation; it would be a good habitat but it c
would be an engineered solution, not a fully natural solution. The source of the funding does not really
matter, but if the intent of the comments was not to use any stormwater rate revenue for matching funds, L
that is fine but it seems like a realistic way to match grants and is a legitimate function of the stormwater a
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piece is the hydrological component which requires a lot of technical expertise which is found in the Public a
Works Engineering Department. This is a project of great magnitude; it is long-term and complex with
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not work on it independently, the restoration project is definitely a team approach with Parks and Public
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with stewards and volunteers, grant applications, etc. The loose project estimate is $17 million, and only n
$5 million is funded with stormwater dollars, the remaining $12 million is unsecured grants. Those grants Cn
will require matches and the stormwater fund provide seed money to leverage grants. The estimated cost of
daylighting Willow Creek and the Marina Beach Park project is $5 million in addition to the $17 million.
These are complex projects to make the restoration happen; the Marina Beach Park project is essential to c
getting the saltwater back into the marsh instead of through a pipe. She summarized it is a team approach N
with Public Works, Parks and other departments working together on a long-term, complicated project. `;�
Councilmember Olson recalled the waterfront connector was a highly controversial project, but she was
surprised not to see a different approach in the 20-year plan as the safety issue has not gone away. Mr.
Williams agreed such a project is not included in the 6-year CIP. It would require the Council deciding it
wanted to investigate an alternative to the waterfront connector. Councilmember Olson said she had
anticipated some type of pedestrian crossover so people could get back and forth in event of an emergency Q
blockage. Mr. Williams said there were six alternatives developed to get pedestrians across the railroad
tracks. Councilmember Olson said she envisioned something like the mid -block connector but not
necessarily in that location, something philosophically aligned with that but a lower budget item. Mr.
Williams said in the planning horizon, Sound Transit will need to develop a method of loading passenger
trains north and southbound which may require a platform on the west side of the tracks as well which
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would require getting people over the tracks to catch a southbound train. That may be project in Sound
Transit's future that the City could be a partner on.
Councilmember Paine asked how often the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan is updated and for what
purposes. She asked if $152,000 was the typical cost and why was it being updated now. Mr. Williams
answered it was last updated in 2010 and that document focused on flooding and habitat issues versus
replacing stormwater pipes. At that time, the City did not have good data regarding the condition of
stormwater pipes, but video data of the storm system has been collected over the past 5-6 years. He hoped
to start the update in the third quarter of 2021; the $152,000 is a carryover from the 2020 budget to start
that plan with the expectation of completing it in 2022. The total will be approximately $450,000, although
he hoped the cost would be less.
Councilmember Paine asked if all the plans were being updated. Mr. Williams answered no.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to the Pedestrian Safety Program, estimated cost $20,190 and DP #75,
and asked how COVID has impacted that. Specifically with schools not open, have some areas experienced
an increase in pedestrians and other areas, possibly around schools, have had a decrease. Mr. Williams
recalled a similar question at the Planning Board whether COVID has affected that. Staff has looked at
COVID as a shorter term element and have not adjusted long-term plans based on COVID. The Traffic
Calming Program is approximately $20,000/year plus carryover for a total of $33,000 in 2021. There are
funds for pedestrian improvements which are generally use for an education program with Edmonds School
District. Those funds will not be spent in 2020 due to COVID and he hoped to carry them over into 2021,
a combined education program between the City and ESD for 2nd graders on being better pedestrians.
Projects in the Traffic Calming Program are the result of citizen requests that are evaluated and prioritized
and executed such as radar feedback signs.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if there was concern about an area and the current readings differ from
when schools were open, would the readings be done again when school reopen. Mr. Williams answered
with traffic volumes somewhat suppressed from pre-COVID, there is more speeding both regionally and
locally as a result of less traffic so the need to calm traffic may be more acute rather than less. He
summarized COVID was viewed as a shorter term issue and he was hesitant to construct programs and
planning around it.
Councilmember Buckshnis explained since the marsh was given to the City in the 1960s, it has been under cn
Parks & Recreation until Parks & Recreation Director Hite left. She referred to last year's minutes and her
discussion with then -Mayor Earl and why he demanded it go into stormwater. It has never been a
stormwater project in past CFPs. She recommended looking at the entire project including Unocal. Unocal c
is not zoned open space. The Comprehensive Plan is wrong and it asks for a master plan. The Marina Beach N
project should not be considered separate from the marsh; it should be one unified systems. She
acknowledged it was very complex, but she has seen many complex projects at WRIA 8 and Puget Sound
Salmon Recovery Council. She objected to putting any price tag on this because the $17 million includes
floodwalls and berms. She recalled Mr. Williams presented Alternative 6 to WRIA 8 and their response
was to wait until all the property is acquired.
Councilmember Buckshnis said what everyone is saying to Council tonight is worry about the zoning, the Q
Comprehensive Plan and the master plan. The cost of Meadowdale Beach, which is just as complex and
includes a railroad trestle, is $10 million. She recommended going back to the drawing board and looking
at the project in its entirety. She recalled during last year's rate increases for stormwater, Councilmember
K. Johnson asked about $16 million and Mr. Williams said it was for the marsh. That project is included in
the rate analysis, but utility ratepayers question why they should pay for marsh and wildlife habitat
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restoration. She acknowledged Storm and Public Works will have to help because "they drive the
machines."
Mayor Nelson reminded this is an opportunity for Q&A; comments can be made at a later time.
Councilmember Distelhorst referred to the Citywide Beautification project and suggested renaming it
Downtown Beautification to reflect where the projects occur. Ms. Feser answered the $21,000 allocation is
primarily for the purchase of plant materials. A majority of those annuals are planted downtown in the
hanging flower baskets, corner parks and four sites where annuals are planted around signs in the bowl area.
She agreed citywide may not be entirely accurate for the allocation of those funds.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to the comment that the marsh was not zoned open space, but the
zoning map states it is zoned open space. Mr. Williams answered the marsh proper which the City has
owned since it was gifted is zoned open space. The Unocal property has a different zoning and that property
needs to be crossed to reach Puget Sound. The zoning will be a future decision by the future property owner;
one of options would be open space.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to the Civic Center Playfield project and asked if the cost of
construction was anticipated to increase since the City waited a year and have been paying on the bonds for �j
a year. Mayor Nelson clarified the City did not wait a year; the bids came in too high. Councilmember c
Buckshnis acknowledged the bids came in too high and nothing was done this year. Ms. Feser answered
the two bids the City received were unresponsive because they had technical errors, but the numbers were L
also too high so the City did not proceed with the bids for the project. The intent is to go out to bid in first a
quarter 2021. It's difficult to say with the COVID environment; construction has not diminished much, the Q
housing market continues so there is ample work and outdoor construction is one of the safer environments
to work in during the pandemic. She was hopeful the numbers will be closer to the estimates; the cost
estimates are being reevaluated and tightened in preparation for going out to bid. She agreed the City has
been making bond payments in the range of $230,000/year waiting for the project to launch. a
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Councilmember Distelhorst asked if the LOS calculations still use the old system that prioritized cars over
other modes of transportation. Mr. Williams answered yes, the same system that has been used in the past
is used. He has not seen a system that takes into account what Councilmember Distelhorst was suggesting.
The City has a Complete Streets Ordinance and staff works hard to meet the expectations in that ordinance. n
When looking at transportation projects, the intersection delay for automobiles is evaluated as well as other Cn
aspects such as bike lanes which may increase the delay. He concluded there is not another a widely
accepted system for establishing LOS, the current system is also used by the state.
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recalling that the Seaview Park playground was replaced last year. She asked if there were any
improvements planned such as inclusive playgrounds, observing there was $155,000 budgeted in 2021 and
beyond. Ms. Feser answered further information regarding this project will be provided at the November
24t` public hearing. In past CIPs, $5,000 was allocated as a placeholder for specific parks in specific years
which made the CIP very convoluted, the projects often did not line up and it eliminated flexibility. She
has rolled all those projects into one line item and added about $55,000 as well as $50,000 for professional
services. These projects are major maintenance and capital replacement to prolong the life of existing Q
amenities, such as resurfacing a parking lot or sports court, replacing a bridge, upgrading an irrigation
system, pool repairs, etc. She offered to email that information to Council tomorrow.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
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Mayor Nelson thanked the Council and staff for adapting to the technical challenges and giving up their
time on Thursday night. In the future he hoped to be able to hold regular Council meetings on Tuesday
nights now that there is a more secure format.
Mayor Nelson reported the number one threat facing the city, county, state and the world is COVID and no
one is immune to its impacts and effects. The Health District reported 250 new cases since Tuesday.
Although the public may be done with the virus, the virus is not done with us. As the numbers exponentially
grow and if behaviors do not change, hospitals will fill up and when citizens call 911 and need to go to the
hospital for an emergency, there will not be any room. More people will die; drastic steps need to be taken.
The governor is considering additional restrictions next week and he [Mayor Nelson] will be watching those
closely and considering any and all additional avenues to protect the health and safety of citizens. Sadly,
what the community is doing at this point is not enough and the guidance needs to be followed to the T.
People have to stop meeting and gathering in large groups and do everything possible because the number
of cases continues to get worse. As the governor recommended, he encouraged everyone to have
Thanksgiving with the people living in their homes. So many sacrifices have been made and they should
not be for naught. He urged the public to stay home when they can, wear masks and observe social distances.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Paine thanked Mayor Nelson for his comments about COVID; the pandemic is blossoming
in ugly ways that are taking people's health and lives in the community. She announced her appointment
of Zane Marulitua, formerly an alternate, to the Youth Commission. She urged everyone to stay safe and
treat people nicely during this busy time of the year.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed there is a lot of COVID fatigue. She is tired and citizens are tired and
anxious. She urged everyone to calm down and wear masks. She looked forward to discussing the budget
and planned to meet with Finance Director Turley to discuss questions she has received from citizens. She
agreed with being tough with masks and COVID because unfortunately it is not getting better.
Councilmember Olson thanked the veterans for their service and the Lions Club for their recognition of
flag holidays by installing flags which add to the celebration. The Lions Club flag program, available for a
$40 annual fee, supports the Lions' other work. Anyone interested in participating can call (425)778-0974
to place an order.
Councilmember Olson reported on the hardhat tour she took of the almost finished Waterfront Center, a i
spectacular place and something to look forward to. The Center upgraded to Gold LEED certification which c
was a leap of faith due to the size of the capital project that is not fully funded. It is an opportunity for c
citizens to live their environmental values of Gold LEED and a green building. She reported on the Solar N
Champion Program, where a solar panel can be purchased for $1000. Purchases are being matched as a
result of a generous donation from Ward Phillips. She suggested keeping the Waterfront Center in mind
during end -of -the -year gifting as there is a definite need for funds.
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Council President Fraley-Monillas thanked Mayor Nelson for the information regarding COVID. She
encouraged the public to visit the Snohomish Health District's website to hear what Health Officer Dr.
Chris Spitter is saying about COVID. She thanked veterans for their service, commenting both her parents Q
served in WWII and her father-in-law served in WWI and WWII. She also thanked those who gave their
lives for our freedom.
Councilmember Distelhorst wished service members past and present a Happy Veterans Day. He agreed
the COVID numbers are staggering; the governor and health district are using increasingly frustrating
language, language one might use with a toddler, because people are not following guidelines. It took eight
months for Edmonds to reach 700 COVID cases; 100 cases were added in the first 12 days of November
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and based on the Snohomish Health District data, there are now 200 active cases in Edmonds. For those
who think cases are elsewhere in Snohomish County, they are not, they are also in Edmonds. It is imperative
that everyone change their behavior now. The holidays coming up, everyone wants to see their families.
His dad lives 3/4 mile away and he has not seen him since March. He urged the public to do their job.
Although a day late due to the meeting being rescheduled, Councilmember L. Johnson wished all the
veterans a Happy Veterans Day and thanked them for their service. She comes from a long line of military
service, both her grandfathers, dad, uncle, and brother served and she has great respect and appreciation for
all who have served. As people think about their Thanksgiving plans, she recommended giving thanks to
first responders and healthcare workers by staying home, not inviting anyone over, and staying within your
bubble. Thanksgiving is a time for thanks, there is much to be thankful for and many are sacrificing greatly.
She suggested showing that appreciation by not making their jobs any harder. Beyond Thanksgiving, she
urged the public to stay home if they can and when they can't, to wear a mask properly and to maintain
social distance.
Student Representative Roberts thanked veterans and families for their service and sacrifice for the freedom
we all enjoy. With regard to the November 3rd election, he highlighted voting statistics for Washington
State's 21st legislative district which includes the entire city of Edmonds. As of 3 p.m. November 12d', the
Snohomish County Election's Office indicates that 84,400 out of the 103,721 ballots issued were returned,
an 81 % return rate. He thanked the citizens of Edmonds for turning out in the election and hoped that return
rate would increase in future elections. He urged soon -to -be -eligible voters to register to vote and reminded
those who have not yet registered to register before the next election. Citizens must continue to advocate
for change and ensure opportunities are equitable for all. We must acknowledge the racism that runs
rampant in Edmonds, acknowledge our privilege and examine our core biases and have difficult
conversations about race to start social change.
With regard to COVID-19, Student Representative Roberts said Snohomish County is now in a third wave.
Echoing others' comments, he urged the public to continue wearing masks, stay six feet away from others
and make safe choices such as staying home for the holidays, avoiding the risk of passing the virus on to
the vulnerable population and doing everything possible to minimize risk. He was tired of the virus and not
being able to live normally, but ultimately lives depend on everyone's actions and he urged the public not
to be selfish.
11. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Public Comment for 11/10/20 City Council Meeting:
From: Elissa Everett
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:42 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Perrinville Woods development opposition
Dear Council Members -
I'm writing to voice my strong objection to the Perrinville Woods initiative being voted upon on
Tuesday - please reject vacating the city's right of way and rewriting of the streetmap for this
development.. It's unfortunate enough that the property is being developed, with what little is
left of our green and natural spaces, so let's not denude it by allowing a 4 lane road requiring
precious greenery and older growth trees to be hacked down.
We have a lovely town here in Edmonds, let's not destroy what makes our land special and
unique.
Thank you for the consideration,
Elissa Everett
From: muriel quick
Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2020 1:03 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: November 17 council hearing regarding vacation of ROW of 184th St SW in Edmonds
proposed development
November 12, 2020
Dear Edmonds City Council,
We are writing to oppose the vacation of Edmonds ROW between 80th W and Olympic View
Drive in the developer's proposed revision of his plan to build at that site. The developer is
asking the vacation of the ROW so he can add an additional two homes and is stating the
vacation would allow more design flexibility.
As longtime home owners in the next cul de sac on 182nd PL SW, we are very familiar with the
geological situation of the area. Clearcutting and reshaping the extreme slope of the ROW is
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imprudent at best. Once the developer is done, the innocent buyers of those lots and the city
will be left to deal with the resulting calamities that will eventually occur due to instability and
erosion. Uphill is a major watershed and gravity dictates that water runs downhill. Most
certainly landslides are likely.
We hope you will say NO to vacating this ROW. Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
John H. and Muriel A. Quick
Edmonds, WA 98026
From: Jane O'Dell
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:30 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Planning for restoration of the Edmonds Marsh
Honorable Members of the Edmonds City Council,
I am writing as an Edmonds resident, a relative newcomer after a mere two years, but as a
longtime resident of the region I wanted to express my support for and concerns regarding
plans to restore Edmonds Marsh as a fully functioning estuary.
The Marsh is separated from Puget Sound tidal flows, prevented from supporting fish runs and
providing healthy habitat for wildlife, as well as reaching its potential for the education and
recreation of the citizens. There is an opportunity to reconnect the Marsh with the salt water
tides but it hinges on disposition of a parcel of land adjacent to the Marsh. A year ago it
seemed things were moving forward, but resolution of the questions of title and use has been
delayed. That is unfortunate, but it does offer an opportunity to direct the resources of the City
of Edmonds towards the best outcome.
The access to Puget Sound required to restore the estuary cannot be established
without crossing the old UNOCAL property adjacent to the Marsh. Washington State E
Department of Transportation (WSDOT) acquisition of the property remains in limbo, U
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extended by several years and it is still uncertain how WSDOT will proceed on taking a
title. Their various planning documents do not include a designated use for the
property, but WSDOT has said they will not relinquish it without receiving "full market
value." In short, there are several dominoes yet to fall before issues of ownership and
designated use or reassignment of the property are settled.
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2. Within the City of Edmonds' planning for the eventual use of the Marsh, there appear
to be conflicting purposes. Although the Marsh is deeded as a wildlife preserve
plans for its eventual use by the City continue to reference "storm water drainage" with
funds provided through Utilities. While the marsh will act as a natural filter for some
storm water, a design based on storm drainage is contrary to achieving the best results
for a functioning estuary and wildlife preserve. Moreover, using funds from Utilities is
inappropriate for an area that is designated as a wildlife preserve.
The City of Edmonds has been proactive on the Marsh, devoting time and money to planning
and hiring consultants and contractors for design work and for grant writing. When it appeared
that the UNOCAL property might become available by 2020 that was proactive and laudable.
However, given the extended timeline, not to mention possible conflicting purposes among City
departments, it seems those funds could be better spent on developing a comprehensive plan
for the area so that, when the time comes to act, funds are available and the direction is clear.
Thank you.
Jane B. O'Dell
November 10, 2020
Edmonds City Council
City Hall
Edmonds, Washington
RE: Protect the Edmonds Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary and Postpone Funding Stormwater Projects
There
Dear Council Members:
Protection and restoration of the Edmonds Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary requires a comprehensive
evaluation of its significant resources; salmon, wildlife, unique marsh vegetative and aquatic
resources and water quality and the impacts from surrounding development.
As a member of the local community group: Save Our Marsh, I join their efforts to restore and
maintain the wellbeing of the wildlife and the environs of the Edmonds Marsh -Estuary.
Specifically, I support the letter they submitted earlier today and add the following comments.
The proposed budget in the CIP and CFP should not include funds for ad hoc, piecemeal
stormwater projects under the guise of protecting the Edmonds Marsh in the absence of a
comprehensive evaluation of the Marsh, its environs and the development of a restoration and
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protection plan. Until there is a final disposition of the Unocal property these projects are
premature, can cause harm and preclude future restoration work.
Such funds should be banked or transferred to the City's Marsh Restoration Fund for future
restoration of the Estuary once the property ownership is resolved. The Public Works
Department is not the proper agency of the City to oversee the restoration of the marsh
environs and such work must stop. Restoration will require much more than mere stormwater
engineering.
Restoration of the Marsh and wildlife habitat is much more than a stormwater project but
rather can be a key element for restoring the Edmonds Marsh and establishing a true wildlife
sanctuary in the midst of our City. It can be a prime attraction and component of the City's
economic development.
A better use of the City's time, limited funds and resources is to review and revise the City's
Comprehensive Plan which still includes policy and plans for the no longer viable "Edmonds
Crossing" project on the old Unocal property adjacent to the Marsh. This can involve all
segments of the public in determining the future use of the Unocal property and the
restoration of the marsh -estuary wildlife sanctuary.
The Marsh is valuable resource area held in trust by the City for the public at large. It is no
longer appropriate to treat the Marsh as a stormwater project and confine any planning and
use to decisions to only the Public Works Department and WSDOT. The City needs to view the
marsh in its entirety and how it functions in conjunction with surrounding areas. For starters,
the tide gate should be opened to permit the marsh/estuary to reconnect to Puget Sound.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to further deliberations about the
restoration of the Edmonds Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary.
Sincerely,
Ronald Eber
50 Pine Street, Unit 204
Edmonds, WA 98020
Edmonds City Council & Planning Board 11/9/2020
121 56h Ave N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
council@edmondswa.gov.
Michel. Nelson@edmondswa.gov
45 Pine St. #211
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Re: Nov 2020 Edmonds Marsh
Dear City Council & Planning Board:
1. WASDOT has decided not to use the Unocal/Chevron Property as Edmonds Crossing
Project.
Therefore the 'Edmonds Crossing Project/Transportation Hub' should no longer be the
description for the Comprehensive Master Plan.
2. 1 urge the City Council to review the Comprehensive Plan and consider the
Unocal/Chevron
Property as a Marsh Restoration Project vs Edmonds Crossing/Transportation HUB.
3. Although there is a wastewater component to the Marsh Restoration, it might be a
better fit to be considered a Parks Plan within the Comp Plan.
4. Until the ownership of the Unocal property is finalized, please stop spending any
current budgetary funds on the development plans until the Comprehensive Plan is
revisited.
5. In conclusion, I join with SOM in the following request:
We ask that the Planning Board join us in recommending to the Council that the CIP and CFP be a
revised to stop staff from spending time and funding to contractors for further design until the
Unocal property disposition is known. Further, the CIP and CFP need to be revised to recast o
Marsh -Estuary Restoration as a PROS Plan project (since the Marsh, deeded as a wildlife CD
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its effort on revising the Comprehensive Plan (which still refers to the defunct "Edmonds r
Crossing" project) and developing a Master Plan in conjunction with a WSDOT public process to E
resolve future use of the old Unocal property for an open tidal connection to Puget Sound and
enhancement of the Edmonds Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. a
Sincerely,
Pam Erickson Erickson1840@outlook.com
cc: Mayor Mike Nelson & Edmonds City Council
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From: Ken Reidy
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:04 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson@edmondswa.gov>;
Judge, Maureen <Maureen.Judge@edmondswa.gov>; Passey, Scott
<Scott.Passey@edmondswa.gov>; Taraday, Jeff <jeff@lighthouselawgroup.com>; Hope, Shane
<Shane.Hope@edmondswa.gov>; Williams, Phil <Phil.Wllliams@edmondswa.gov>;
sharonrice@hearing-examiner.com
Subject: Public Comments for November 10, 2020 City Council meeting
My Edmonds News has reported that: "The City of Edmonds said Thursday that Edmonds police
will no longer, "as a standard practice," file a criminal case for the sole offense of Driving While
License Suspended in the Third Degree."
A discussion on my Edmonds News has followed that includes the concept of prosecutorial
discretion.
Please go back and read my Public Comments submitted for the June 9, 2020 City Council
Meeting. Those comments start off as follows:
"For years I have expressed that City of Edmonds government promotes different
rules for different people."
Prosecutorial discretion is a fascinating topic. What happens if, while the City of Edmonds is
prosecuting something, the City realizes it has a law that is relevant to what the City is
prosecuting? Does the City have a duty to disclose that law, or can the City continue
prosecuting without informing the party the City is prosecuting against?
For example, the attached notes show that the City of Edmonds knew, specific to my building,
that:
"Setbacks will be grandfathered by Planning if, at minimum, a letter from neighbor states it
was there prior to 1981".
Despite the City's full knowledge of this law, the City chose to not tell me or Hearing Examiner
Sharon Rice about this law.
Even when a neighbor provided a declaration made under penalty of perjury on January 30,
2010 that he remembered seeing the entire structure as far back as 1968, the City chose to not
tell me or Hearing Examiner Sharon Rice that the City of Edmonds had discussed, specific to my
building, that:
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"Setbacks will be grandfathered by Planning if, at minimum, a letter from neighbor states it
was there prior to 1981".
My opinion is that City of Edmonds government has never been interested in voluntarily
promoting equity, fairness, and justice for all citizens of Edmonds.
Please turn the corner and show a will to voluntarily promote equity, fairness, and justice for all
citizens of Edmonds. Please end the practice of different rules for different people.
My hope is that elected City officials will choose to take bold action to earn more trust,
including addressing historical wrongs. I believe ending the practice of different rules for
different people requires courageous, ethical leadership.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL ONLINE SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
November 17, 2020
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Adrienne Fraley Monillas, Council President
Susan Paine, Council President Pro Tem
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Mike Nelson, Mayor
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
At 5:15 p.m., an Edmonds City Council Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson. The Council
utilized the Zoom online meeting platform to conduct this meeting.
2.
The Council then convened in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of applicants for public
employment, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(G).
ADJOURN
At 6:42 p.m., the executive session concluded and the meeting was adjourned.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2020
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
November 17, 2020
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Brook Roberts, Student Representative
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Jim Lawless, Acting Police Chief
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir.
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks & Recreation Dir.
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Mgr.
Dave Turley, Acting Finance Director
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Mgr.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council virtual online meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Nelson. The
meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember K. Johnson read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement: "We acknowledge
the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We
respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection
with the land and water."
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present, participating remotely.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER DISTELHORST,
TO MOVE ITEM STUDY ITEM 9.1, BUDGET REVIEW AND OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS
CHANGES TO THE PROPOSED BUDGET, TO ACTION ITEM 8.3.
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Councilmember Buckshnis said she had not had an opportunity to submit all her questions. She wanted to
ensure Councilmembers as well as citizens had an opportunity to have their questions answered.
Councilmember K. Johnson objected to doing the budget review on a piecemeal basis. There needs to be
an opportunity to have the hearing, hear everyone's discussion and save the actual action for a future
meeting. She did not support Councilmember Paine's motion to change the agenda item to an action item
tonight as she thought that was inappropriate.
Council President Fraley-Monillas expressed support for Councilmember Paine's motion. There is
nothing that indicates what should, would, or could approach Council. She received multiple emails from
a Councilmember today about moving forward with items. If there are four votes for something, that's the
way it lands.
Councilmember Paine said she made the motion because there are opportunities the Council can take
advantage of now that are not overly controversial. She was always open to moving the discussion to a
future meeting if more discussion was needed.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she was confused and hoped the intent was not to approve the budget as
the Council has not approved the CIP/CFP. She asked if the intent was action on Council amendments.
Councilmember Paine indicated that was her intent.
Councilmember K. Johnson observed Councilmember Paine's request was to make a study item an action
item. She asked if that meant action would be taken on the budget, although Councilmember Paine had
indicated that was not her intent. Councilmember Paine answered her intent was to make amendments to
the budget and vote on them tonight. For items that needed more discussion or were controversial, the
vote could occur at a future meeting. The amendments she planned to propose were not that controversial.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS
AND COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, BUCKSHNIS, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING
YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON AND OLSON VOTING NO.
UPON ROLL CALL, MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (7-0), COUNCIL PRESIDENT
FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, DISTELHORST, BUCKSHNIS,
OLSON, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING YES.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson invited participants and described the procedures for audience comments. He pointed out
the agenda includes three public hearings. This agenda item is for topics that are not public hearing.
There were no audience comments.
(Written comments submitted to PublicComment@Edmondswa.gov are attached.)
6. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
PAINE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT
2. SEPTEMBER 2020 QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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3. RENEWAL OF THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SNOHOMISH
CONSERVATION DISTRICT
4. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES ON THE CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN
CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS PROJECT
5. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
KPG FOR THE CITYWIDE PEDESTRIAN CROSSING ENHANCEMENTS
6. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR OF A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
WHPACIFIC FOR THE 84TH AVE OVERLAY PROJECT
7. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE SEAVIEW PARK
INFILTRATION FACILITY PHASE 2 PROJECT
8. ONE -MONTH EXTENSION OF HOUSING COMMISSION
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING ON 184TH ST SW STREET VACATION AND OFFICIAL STREET
MAP CHANGE
Environmental Program Manager Kernen Lien introduced Engineering Program Manager Jeanie
McConnell and recognized applicants, Brian Lindsey, a consultant, and Manjinder Josan, the property
owner. Mr. Lien explained this is a consolidated public hearing as there are two applications, a street
vacation for the easterly portion of 184t' Street SW, and an Official Street Map amendment for a planned
right-of-way between 80' Avenue West and Olympic View Drive. Mr. Lien reviewed:
• Review and Applicable Codes
o Type V Legislative Decision
o For Street Map Amendment, Planning Board provides a recommendation to City Council
o Edmonds Community Development Code:
■ Chapter 15.05 Comprehensive Plan Purposes
■ Chapter 15.40 Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan
■ Chapter 18.50 — Official Street Map
■ Chapter 20.01 Types of Development Project Permits
■ Chapter 20.65 — Street Map Changes
■ Chapter 20.70 — Street Vacations
• Site Map of Project Area
o Perrinville area
o Four properties associated with the application (highlighted in red on map)
o Area of Street Map Change
o Area of Street Vacation
Ms. McConnell reviewed a map of the project area that identifies:
• Official Street Map amendment area (identified in yellow), a planned 60-foot right-of-way with
connection from 80t1i Avenue W to Olympic View Drive
• Approximate area of the 184t'' Street SW street vacation, right-of-way
• City Utilities (sewer, storm and water) between 80t' and Olympic View Drive
o Utilities meander in and out of planned right-of-way line
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o Existing easements in the area are not shown on the map and do not entirely align with utility
locations
Map of Future Development of Property
0 184' Street SW current right-of-way
o In a future development, additional right-of-way dedication would be required to meet
transportation and public safety needs (showed as red hatched on map)
o Potential right-of-way vacation area (green on map)
o Official Street Map Amendment area (yellow dashed line)
o Approximate location of City utility easements that would need to be reserved for water,
sewer and storm lines
Mr. Lien recalled questions had been raised regarding why the Official Street Map amendment and the
street vacation were being considered before the subdivision. He explained this is due to the different
review types:
• Project Context
1. Official Street Map - Type V Decision
2. Street Vacation - Type V Decision
3. Proposed future development - Type III -A quasi-judicial Decision
Review process -timing o
ECDC 20.01.002 - when projects are not consolidated, the highest Type is processed first
o Official Street Map and street vacation are Type V, need to be processed prior to Type III
quasi-judicial decision on the subdivision
o There was a possibility for consolidated review, but there was concern with consolidating
legislative and quasi-judicial decisions as they are different processes. Decision was to follow
the code to consider the Type V before the Type III.
Staff proposed timeline:
o Review per code
o Approval timed to align with development proposal
Outline of Process if Council approves the street vacation and the Official Street Map amendment
1. City Council adopts a Resolution of Intent to Vacate and Approve Street Map Change with
conditions
a. Requires submittal of the subdivision application
b. Easements presented to City for utilities highlighted on map and a pedestrian easement to
connect 184' to Olympic View Drive
2. Applicant submits formal subdivision application - decision by Hearing Examiner after a
public hearing. If subdivision application preliminary approved by the Hearing Examiner, the
following process continues:
3. Ordinance for Street Vacation and Street Map Change presented to Council for adoption.
Effective date of ordinance tied to final approval of subdivision and recording
4. Civil Review of Subdivision
5. Final Subdivision Review and Approval
a. City Council review of dedication and easements
6. Subdivision, ordinance for vacation and Official Street Map change recorded
Ms. McConnell reviewed:
Official Street Map Change
o Chapter 20.65 ECDC establishes criteria of approval
■ Chapter 15.05 ECDC -Comprehensive Plan
- Property is designated Single Family - Resource. This proposal is consistent.
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- Adequate right-of-way exists along 80t1i Avenue W and the portions of 184' Street
SW to provide transportation needs to the area.
- Pedestrian connection has been identified as a need in this area from 80' Avenue W
to Olympic View Drive in the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
- Any development proposal would require 30% native vegetation retention
■ Chapter 15.40 ECDC -Comprehensive Street Plan
- Current planned right-of-way line 60-feet width from 801h Avenue W to Olympic
View Drive would have to be dedicated to the City as right-of-way with any future
development.
- Staff review of the Transportation Element and current corridors, 80' Avenue W is a
collector street that connects 196' to Olympic View Drive, maintaining that travel
path and not creating a cut -through street helps meet the comprehensive street plan
needs
■ Chapter 18.50 ECDC -Official Street Map
- Meets the transportation needs along 80' Avenue W and pedestrian connection
provided.
Street Vacation
o ECDC 20.70.020 Criteria for Vacation
■ The vacation is in the public interest
- Applicant provided an appraisal of the area that identified while the street vacation
area is limited to approximately 2,200 square feet, the additional area could provide
some flexibility regarding where homes are placed
- Current 184' Street SW right-of-way is a direct alignment between 80' Avenue W
and Olympic View Drive with very steep slopes. City desires a pedestrian connection
in that area but slope may not be feasible. Via this process City could reserve an
easement in a more desirable location for pedestrian access between 80r' Avenue W
and Olympic View Drive
- Area to be vacated is not needed for transportation or utility
■ No property will be denied direct access as a result of the vacation
- Sufficient right-of-way provided in area, street vacation is limited and not result in
any property losing access
o ECDC 20.70.040 Limitations on Vacations
■ Applies to vacations abutting a body of water
- Does not abut a body of water
■ Vacation shall not proceed when written objection is received by 50 percent or more
abutting property owners
- Applicant owns 100% of the abutting property so no written objection
Staff Recommendation
o Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Official Street Map Change and Street Vacation, with
conditions. Not seeking Council decision tonight.
■ City Code requires applicant to comply with conditions that are establish within 90 days
of approval of the resolution of intent to vacate
■ Conditions include a requirement for the applicant to submit a subdivision development
application.
■ Moratorium Ordinance No. 4200 does not allow acceptance of subdivisions under certain
circumstances, which apply here.
■ Should the Council approve the proposal, the Resolution of Intent will be presented to
Council following expiration of the moratorium or approval of a revised Tree Code.
Staff Recommendation (conditions of approval)
o Official Street Map Change:
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■ Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Official Street Map Change to eliminate the 60-ft
wide planned right-of-way line north of 184' St SW, between 80t' Ave W and Olympic
View Drive with the following conditions to be included in the resolution of intent to
amend the official street map:
1. Application for a subdivision must be submitted to the City of Edmonds
2. Applicant shall convey and deliver to the City for future recording public utility
easements required for existing and/or relocated city storm, water & sewer utilities
3. Approval of the street map change does not guarantee or infer approval of the
subdivision planned for the subject property as shown in Attachment 5.
o Street Vacation:
■ Staff recommends APPROVAL of the Street Vacation request to vacate an easterly
portion of 184t' Street SW, between 801h Avenue W and Olympic View Drive with the
following conditions to be included in the resolution of intent to vacate:
1. Application for a subdivision must be submitted to the City of Edmonds.
2. Applicant shall convey and deliver to the City for future recording a public pedestrian
easement required for connection between 80t' Avenue W and Olympic View Drive
3. Approval of an intent to vacate does not guarantee or infer approval of the
subdivision planned for the subject property as shown in Attachment 5.
Ms. McConnell explained the reason for delaying recording is to ensure the location of the easements
align with the infrastructure/improvements. Recording of the easements would occur when the
subdivision is recorded.
Development Services Director Shane Hope reiterated there is no request for action tonight. This is an
opportunity for a public hearing and to determine if anything needs to be resolved prior to bringing back a
Resolution of Intent in the future.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed the Planning Board minutes are dated April 24, 2019 and some of the
members at that time are no longer on the Planning Board. She asked if the Planning Board reviewed this
in 2020. Mr. Lien answered the Planning Board public hearing on the Street Map change was held in
2019. A public hearing was initially planned on the Street Map change and the vacation in 2019, but
further review found more information was needed on the future development to determine where the
easements and vacation should be so another resolution was adopted that postponed that public hearing.
Staff and the applicant considered future development to determine where the vacation and easements
should be. Once that was ready to present to Council in early 2020, it postponed due to COVID. A public
hearing was scheduled in October, but issues with public notice resulted in rescheduling to tonight. He
summarized that was the reason for the delay between the Planning Board public hearing on the map
change and the public hearing on both the map change and the vacation. The Planning Board does not
hear or make a recommendation on the vacation; the code only requires the Planning Board hear and
make a recommendation on the Official Street Map change.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled Mr. Lien said the Planning Board approved the recommendation
unanimously, but it appeared they were talking about comprehensive changes and not the vacation. Mr.
Lien said the vacation does not go to the Planning Board, only the map change. Councilmember
Buckshnis observed there is no current Planning Board information other than the 2019 public hearing
where only one person commented.
Councilmember Distelhorst thanked Mr. Lien and Ms. Hope for answering his questions via email. He
asked what opportunities exist for the property owner if the applications are denied. Ms. Hope said
development would still be allowed and could occur.
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Councilmember K. Johnson raised a point of order, stating she was having difficulty hearing Mr. Lien.
Mr. Lien adjusted his microphone.
Mr. Lien displayed the Future Development Map and explained should the Council deny both the Street
Map change and the vacation, the applicant could still apply for a subdivision on the property. As Ms.
McConnell mentioned, a subdivision application requires areas on the Official Street Map to be dedicated
to the City so instead of future right-of-way, it becomes right-of-way which removes that area from the
property. Given the size of this property, slightly over 5 acres and the R-12 zoning, a straight up area
calculation results in the potential of 17 lots. If the Council denies the vacation and that area comes out of
the proposal, a straight up area calculation would be 16 lots on the site although lots 1, 4 and 5 would be
greatly impacted. The lots could potentially be shifted around and result in an 11-12 lot subdivision if the
street map change and the vacation were denied. Regardless of whether the Council approves or denies
the map change and the vacation, when the site is developed, 30% of the site will need to be set aside i
native vegetation. Almost 1.5 acres would be set aside in native vegetation with or without the street map
change and vacation.
Councilmember Distelhorst referred to Ms. Hope's comment that no action was requested tonight and
asked if there was a time limit on the application that the Council needs to act on. Mr. Lien answered the
Council normally does not make a decision on a public hearing night. The Council could wait until the
moratorium ends and the tree code is finished and consider it at that time or as an interim step after
Council agendas lighten up, staff could bring it back for further discussion at the beginning of 2021
before the moratorium ends to seek Council direction. If the Council chooses not to move forward, that
decision could be made at that time. If the Council agrees with staff s recommendation, the Resolution of
Intent would be presented to Council once the moratorium is removed.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if the 30% would be per lot as it is subdivided not the entire property.
Mr. Lien answered the 30% applies to the entire property. The applicant could choose to have 30% on
each lot or group it into a different area. It would probably be in the steep slope area where development
is not desired and would help maintain the trees. Each lot does not have to have 30% native vegetation,
just development of the entire property needs to maintain 30% native vegetation.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing.
Rebecca Wagner said it was important to her that Edmonds stand up to its commitment to being a Tree
City USA and being an environmentally aware city. Edmonds was one of the first cities in Washington to
commit to 100% renewable energy by 2025; however, in looking around the City, she does not see a
commitment to maintaining large tree canopy. She has heard people talk about urban trees versus non -
urban trees, but the beauty of Edmonds is that there are still some wild places. This development will
substantially impact the ability of people in the neighborhood and in Edmonds to enjoy the benefits of
large trees and the protection of potential salmon bearing streams. This kind of development benefits one
landowner and 14 potential luxury homeowners and it is hypocritical to say we are tree people and
sustainable people. She hoped the City Council would stand up for the City's future as a sustainable city
and oppose development in this area.
Kathleen Sears, Edmonds, an Edmonds resident for 61 years, urged the Council to vote no on the 184t1i
Street SW vacation and the Official Street Map change. She viewed this as a relatively straight forward
decision based on the answer to the question, would this Street Map change benefit the public good in
some important way, would it improve the health of the watershed, expand the fragile wildlife corridors,
or increase the economic diversity of housing in Edmonds? The answer is no and the beneficiary of this
action would not be the public, the taxpaying citizens of Edmonds, but a private property
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owner/developer. For that reason, when this comes to Council for a vote, the only appropriate and ethical
vote is no and she urged the Council to vote no.
Brian Lindsay, owner of BRL Services, LLC, explained they have gone to great lengths to achieve LID
development standards where all the runoff is infiltrated to the natural ground onsite thereby recharging
the aquifer of the site. They will maintain at least 1 %2 acres of trees outside the right-of-way lines of the
project. The development area is actually quite small compared to the size of the 12,000+ square foot lots.
They are also providing a future pedestrian access which will be done to ADA standards that will zigzag
down to Olympic View Drive via the construction of small retaining walls. By not including the 60-foot
right-of-way, the City still has total rights of that land. The City owns a parcel that undoubtedly needs this
easement. They will still provide a connection but only for walking purposes and will have a very small
footprint on each lot.
Lora Hein, Edmonds, said this winter is expected to be a La Nina with colder and wetter conditions in
the Pacific NW. Although the long term future is uncertain, the impacts of climate change are ramping up
to a cascading effect that will be difficult to mitigate even if carbon net zero can be achieved, an
increasingly unlikely scenario. A recent scientific report predicts the only chance of mitigating runaway
temperature increases globally due to the melting of arctic ice and permafrost will be to implement
massive carbon sequestration efforts. At this time the most effective way to sequester carbon is in the
form of plant matter, especially trees. The very last thing that should be allowed is removal of any more
of the existing trees than absolute necessary. Another item on tonight's agenda is the infiltration project at
Seaview Park; the agenda packet states, Perrinville Park has been a routine maintenance issue for the City
Stormwater Division and continues to push large amounts of sediment through the stream corridor. High
velocities of this highly urbanized stream lead to excessive erosion along the steep sandy bluffs which
border much of the stream corridor. She said it appears counter intuitive to further denude the slopes of
the Perrinville Creek watershed by handing over currently forested City land to a private developer
without considering the long-term consequences of potential tree removal.
Ms. Hein said the standard practice of developers in Edmonds is to removing 100% of the vegetation,
scrapping off the topsoil to bare mineral soil followed by attempts to stave off erosion with jute netting
tubes along the perimeter and minimal replanting of young vegetation. Requiring a 30% retention of
vegetation is insufficient. She was alarmed that this application would be considered much less approved
in light of the recently imposed moratorium on tree removal and permitting of development. Additionally,
creating discontinuity for wildlife between wooded areas is ill advised. She implored the Council to put
this decision on hold until updated tree regulations can be adopted. Although the submission of
application for this project may be delayed until the moratorium concludes, in her experience once an
approval process gets underway, it becomes more difficult to halt its progress. She requested the Council
consider the long term consequences before making a decision that will impact future generations and the
health of the natural environment including Puget Sound and anadromous fish.
Hearing no further public testimony, Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, whether the Council would discuss this item. Mayor
Nelson answered the Council had spent an extensive amount of time on this subject and he was trying to
keep the meeting on track. This will come back to the Council. Councilmember Buckshnis asked if it will
come back to the Council this year. Mayor Nelson said that was unknown; he was frustrated when an
issue from a previous administration appeared on an agenda.
Councilmember Olson referred to packet page 189 and the assertion that the pedestrian walkway is
basically received in exchange for the value of the property. She felt what that property meant to the
community had been undervalued if the applicants were not required to pay for a street vacation. This is a
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60-foot wide easement with a lot of very significant trees. If the City does not give up the easement, then
the 30% that needs to be maintained on other lots is in addition to what doesn't end up getting included in
that sum. Personally, she would assess the value differently than staff did. The loss of canopy in the
critical area got her attention, the extraordinary amount of slope and the proximity of the Perrinville
watershed. She recognized the value of the pedestrian walkway, something the City is not paying for
themselves, but there is a cost to the City of the extra stormwater impact. She heard and trusted the desire
to do a great job with the stormwater runoff, but it is an area with a lot slope, sloughing and beavers and is
a very sensitive area. The Council needs to be very thoughtful about how it values the added landscape
that can be maintained by not approving the vacation.
Councilmember Buckshnis said even with the Planning Board's April 24, 2019 deliberation, the City has
not proven that the vacation or the Street Map amendment is in the best interest of the public. She was
ready to vote any time this year.
Council President Fraley-Monillas commented it appears Councilmembers are debating the issue at this
point. She had no problem with the Council making a motion to approve or deny. She had some concern
with moving forward, but it was up to the Council as it only takes four votes to make a decision.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO DENY BOTH THE STREET VACATION AND THE STREET MAP CHANGE
FOR THIS PROJECT.
Councilmember Olson said she was comfortable voting, but as a matter of process, the Council heard new
things today and it was better process to put it on next week's agenda so Councilmembers can think about
it and allow citizens who were unable to call in or who heard something new today to be able to reach out
to the Council. She preferred not to vote tonight as she felt it was not good government.
Councilmember Paine relayed she received in excess of 70, possibly as many as 90, emails from the
community, all of them requesting the Council deny this application based on public interest. A lot of the
concerns were environmental which was a compelling reason for her motion to deny.
Council President Fraley-Monillas agreed with Councilmember Paine. The minute Councilmembers
began making statements on the debate, it puts the issue on the floor. Because it was put on the floor
versus waiting for debate to occur at a future meeting, it is appropriate for Council to weigh in.
Councilmember Olson raised a point of order, commenting since this was a public hearing and
Councilmembers are stating their opinions, how was that considered debate and moving it forward versus
contributing to the public hearing. Mayor Nelson advised the public hearing had been closed.
Councilmember Distelhorst said he was prepared to vote tonight. He hoped residents truly understood that
this action did not prevent development of this site, it only prevented certain aspects of it.
Councilmember K. Johnson said as a general rule, it is better for the Council to wait a week when there is
a public hearing because it provides an opportunity for Councilmembers to hear input as well as an
opportunity for others to comment. Regardless of whether she was ready to vote or which way she
planned to vote, that was a best practice for the Council.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she heard what was being said about best practices and not voting the
same night. However, in this case it is becoming clear where Councilmembers stand. She did not receive
even one email that supported the proposal; it was overwhelmingly opposed. The direction the Council is
headed is clear and she questioned dragging it out any further. There is a time component for the Council,
the developer and staff. She was prepared to vote tonight.
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Mr. Lien explained findings are required for the Council's decision. He read from 20.70.140 Final
Decision on a Street Vacation, Findings Required: as part of each ordinance granting a vacation, motion
denying a vacation, or Resolution of Intent to Vacate, the City Council shall adopt findings and
conclusions to support its decision. Mr. Lien said he was hearing that the Council generally favors denial.
If that is the intent, staff can bring back findings at a future meeting for Council consideration. City
Attorney Jeff Taraday said staff could draft finding and conclusions for the Consent Agenda;
Councilmembers could pull it for discussion if desired. Based on the Council's comments, the logical
next step would be to draft findings that support denial and that vote would be the official vote. Any vote
taken tonight would just be preliminary.
Councilmember Paine Council observed the Council could vote tonight and have findings and
conclusions presented on the Consent Agenda. Mr. Taraday agreed, any action tonight is direction to staff
regarding what to provide.
Councilmember Buckshnis reiterated the proposal is not in the best interest of the public. With regard to
the governance issue, this administration inherited this, it has been coming back for a number of years. A
lot of information has been gleaned over the last month due to delaying the public hearing for a month.
She was prepared to vote but respected the fact that Councilmembers Olson and K. Johnson wanted a
week to hear from people. During a pandemic people are anxious and worried; the Council received a lot
of emails. She preferred to provide a decision so everybody can rest assured.
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed there is a motion on the floor and the Council has heard from
probably everyone they need to hear from in the 70 emails in opposition.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED TO MOVE THE QUESTION FOR THE
MOTION ON THE FLOOR FORWARD. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (2-5),
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING YES;
AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, DISTELHORST, BUCKSHNIS, OLSON AND L.
JOHNSON VOTING NO.
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY STAFF TO COME BACK WITH A PROPOSED
DENIAL FOR NEXT WEEK WITH ALL THE REASONS AND PUT ON THE AGENDA.
Mr. Taraday advised there is already a motion pending to deny both proposals. Councilmember K.
Johnson's motion could be construed as an amendment to have staff bring back formal documents to deny
both next week. Councilmember K. Johnson said that was her intent, to make the decision next week.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if the motion would be to have it on the Consent Agenda or on the
agenda for discussion and action. Councilmember K. Johnson answered her motion did not make that
distinction. Councilmember Olson said her second assumed it would be on Consent. Councilmember K.
Johnson said that was implied in the comments by Mr. Lien and Mr. Taraday, but she did not make that
distinction. Councilmember L. Johnson requested clarification prior to voting.
Councilmember Olson said the intent of her second was it would be on the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Lien said he is on vacation next week. Having it on the Consent Agenda would be appropriate as long
as it stays on the Consent Agenda and no further input from him was needed. Councilmember K. Johnson
said that was acceptable to her.
Councilmember K. Johnson clarified her amendment was to place it on the Consent Agenda.
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AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON VOTING
NO.
2. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2021 PROPOSED CITY BUDGET
Acting Finance Director Dave Turley reviewed:
• Why are we having this presentation tonight?
o RCW 35.33.057 states that "Prior to the final hearing on the budget, the legislative body or a
committee thereof, shall schedule hearings on the budget or parts thereof "
• What is the purpose?
o When putting a budget together, we start with understanding our Revenues. One purpose of
this presentation is to help you understand City revenues to help us make expenditure
decisions, another is to give you context later this evening when you decide whether to
increase our property tax levy by 1 %.
o To do this I would like to start by giving you some context on the GF budget and its part of
the City-wide budget.
• 2021 Revenue Budget $102 Million
o City has 34 funds
o Highlight
■ Water, Storm and Sewer related funds (enterprise funds) $46.5 million
■ Fleet and IT (Internal Service Funds)
■ Debt Service
■ Misc. Special Revenue and Fiduciary Funds
■ Parks Construction
■ Street Maintenance
■ Street Construction
■ REET $2.6 million
■ General Fund $42.7 million
• Graph of General Fund Revenues (with and without transfers -in) 2016-2019 actual, 2020 estimate
and 2021 budget
o Pretty consistent over the last several years
o This stability helps when making a 2021 forecast
o COVID however has made this more unpredictable
• General Fund Revenues (page 25 of budget book)
o About 74% of GF revenues are made up of Property Taxes and Sales Taxes
o Property Taxes — predictable and consistent
o Sales Taxes — unpredictable and volatile
• General Fund Revenues - Property Taxes (-35%)
o Extremely predictable and consistent
o Presentation to follow later this evening
• General Fund Revenues — Sales taxes (-39%)
o Retail Sales Tax — 22%
o Other Sales Taxes (Utilities, Criminal Justice, Leasehold) — 17%
o In general we have been following State OFM guidance
o So far in 2020 our forecasts have been reasonably accurate
o Graph of U.S. retail and food services sales
■ US retail and food service sales in September were 1.9% above their August level
o Graph of Consumer Spending, year over year change U.S. and Washington
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■ Since May, WA consumer spending has grown in all but four weeks on a year over year
basis
General Fund Revenues - All Sales Taxes (-39%)
o Retail sales and use tax makes up -22% of the General Fund
o For the nine months ended 9/30, we are only 5% behind budget and 6% behind last year
o Graph of Sales and Use Tax 2020 actual, budget and prior year
General Fund Revenues - Other (-26%)
o These are things like charges for services, fines and penalties, grants, and other misc.
■ Development Services - Building permits and related fees
■ Parks - Program fees for things like classes
■ Outside Revenues - Agreements with Woodway and Edmonds School District
■ Distributions from the State (e.g. liquor and marijuana taxes) - 88 revenue line items in
total
o In general, in preparing the 2021 Proposed Budget, we have reduced our forecasts for these
revenues, and correspondingly reduced related expenses
General Fund Revenues and Budget Planning
o What you need to know:
■ COVID - will be with us for all of 2021, we have prepared a budget intended to deal with
this for the long-term. Vaccine will help, but it will take time.
■ Forecasting - Our actual results have fallen in line with projections that we have made
■ Trends - Our revenues remain strong, though we do not expect 2021 to show the same
growth we have seen over the last 10 years
■ Stimulus Packages - Nationally and locally, federal government stimulus packages have
had a positive impact on keeping the economy going. The City has given out about $1.5
million in CARES funds to Edmonds businesses and individuals
■ Budget for 2021 - we are hoping for the best, but planning for the worst. What does this
mean?
- Hoping for the best - In general, we have reduced our revenue forecasts compared to
what we would predict in the absence of COVID, though not to disaster levels
- Planning for the worst - Through a very painful budget process, the Mayor has made
significant expenditure cuts. If City revenues exceed our forecasts, then there is the
hope and expectation that we will be able to add back some of these cuts
Mr. Turley explained this is a presentation and public hearing only, no Council action is requested
tonight. The purpose is to inform Council and the public and help make future decisions on the budget.
Mayor Nelson opened the public participation portion of the hearing. There was no public testimony and
Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the September Quarterly Financial Report indicated General Fund
revenues are only 6.9% behind budget and expenditures are under budget by 14%. She asked if the
Strategic Outlook that includes total revenues and expenditures would be updated. She recalled the
projections in July were more doom and gloom. Mr. Turley said he could update those estimates.
Councilmember Buckshnis said it was important to a lot of people because things have changed favorably
between July and September. Mr. Turley cautioned although the forecasts were optimist for a few months,
returning to Phase 1 leaves a lot of unknowns.
Councilmember Olson referred to DP #35 and #11, explaining one of her greatest concerns budget wise
was the $9 million backlog in building maintenance. She recalled a large leak in City Hall this fall that
caused a lot of damage. That leak was not unanticipated because there were issue with the building's
pipes and deferred maintenance can result in greater expense. She accepted that the proposed budget
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included $500,000 which is 1/3 of the intended and typical budget to chip away at the backlog which is
probably not enough. She suggested the Economic Development Commission could look at how the City
is utilizing resources and how it could ever catch up on building maintenance. The $500,000 proposed in
the budget actually ends up being reduced by funds that were already set aside in past budgets as
represented by DP #11, a building maintenance fund from past years. Instead of putting that money
toward building maintenance it went into the General Fund which means the $500,000 stated in the
budget as new funding for building maintenance is actually less than $300,000. She wanted to ensure the
City was at least doing $500,000 in building maintenance that on the surface looked like was being done.
She has been looking for money to fund that and has some ideas.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, pointing out this agenda item was regarding revenue.
Mayor Nelson agreed.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she was unsure this was the time to start make amendments.
Although it only takes four votes to make any change the Council wants, this item is a report. She asked
when Mayor Nelson expected the Council would begin to discuss amendments. Mr. Turley advised Item
9.1 which became 8.3 is an opportunity for budget deliberation. The Council could begin making
amendments tonight during that agenda item or discuss the budget and wait until next week to make
amendments.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said it appeared the November 24' agenda was the opportunity to
make amendments to the budget. Recognizing the Council can do what it wants, she said getting more
information is a healthy thing for Council. Mr. Turley said whether amendments are made tonight is up to
the Council; it does not need to be done tonight.
Councilmember K. Johnson suggested proceeding with the next public hearing and working through the
items on the agenda items and using whatever time is left to deliberate on the budget.
3. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED PROPERTY TAX
ORDINANCES
Acting Finance Director Dave Turley reviewed:
Why are we having this presentation tonight?
o RCW 84.55.120 States that we must "hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the
district's following year's current expense budget." (General Fund)
What is the purpose?
o In our case, Property Taxes make up about 35% of GF budget. One significant purpose of this
presentation is to give you context when you decide whether to increase our property tax
levies by 1 %.
Introduction:
o Washington State property tax laws are among the most complicated in the entire country.
o There are many sources with more details on the intricacies of Washington State property tax
laws. One very good, concise description can be found at: http://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-
Topics/Finance/Revenues/The-Property-Tax-in-Washington-State.aspx
o Brief history of Property Taxes in Washington:
■ 20 years ago the legislature passed a law limiting tax growth in response to I-747
■ The public believed government spending was out of control and wanted to limit growth.
At that time, property taxes could increase as much as inflation.
■ To limit revenue, cities and counties were allowed the levy the same amount as last year
plus construction automatically and 1 %/year regardless of inflation and Council has to
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formally ask for the 1%. If inflation is less than 1%, the Council must pass a resolution
stating substantial need.
Pie Chart of Percentage General Fund Revenue by Type (Page 25 of budget book)
o Property Taxes make up about $15 million, or 35% of the General Fund budget
Pie Chart of Property Tax Rates by Jurisdiction (Page 27 of budget book)
o Property Taxes that go to the City of Edmonds make up only 14.6% of the property tax bill
paid by the typical Edmonds homeowner
Graph of Property Tax Levies 2013-2021
o Total Amount Levied (2013-2019 actual, 2020 approved and 2021 estimated)
o Levy % Increase (2013-2019 actual, 2020 approved and 2021 estimated)
o The City's tax levy may only increase up to 1% per year except for, 1) tapping banked
capacity, or 2) approving an excess levy or a levy lid lift.
■ In 2014-2016 the City levied extra money to pay for debt service on the Public Safety
Building
Property Tax Decisions for tonight: Does Council wish to increase either the Regular Property
Tax Levy or the EMS Levy by 1% over last year? (Amounts and calculations provided by County
Assessor)
Regular Property
Tax with 0%
Regular Property
Tax with 1%
Amount levied last year
$10,530,285
$10,530,285
Add 1%
105,303
Add New construction
25,542
25,542
Refunds and other Assessor Adjustments
60,173
60,870
ESTIMATED Levy for 2021
$10,616,000
$10,722,000
o Revenue from the current expense levy (Regular Property Tax Levy) is unrestricted, it can be
spent on anything.
EMS Property
Tax with 0%
EMS Property
Tax with 1%
Amount levied last year
$4,112,651
$4,112,651
Add 1%
41,127
Add New construction
9,976
9,976
Refunds and other Assessor Adjustments
43,700
44,165
ESTIMATED Levy for 2021
$4,166,327
$4,207,919
o Revenue from the EMS Property Tax Levy can be used only for emergency medical care or
emergency medical services — in this case it supports the Fire District contract
o Limiting these to the amount of inflation (0.602%) would provide increases of $63,392 and
$24,758.
o Banked capacity for the Regular Levy exists in the amount of $276,716.
Mr. Turley explained after the public hearing, Council needs to discuss the alternatives and decide on 1%
or 0% increases on both the Regular and EMS levies. If council wishes, they can make a decision tonight
and put that decision on next week's Consent Agenda. Staff has to inform the County Assessor of the
decision by November 30. Staffs recommendation is to approve a 1% increase to the EMS Levy, a 0%
increase to the Regular Levy, and approve the Resolution for Substantial Need. Staff s recommendation is
reflected in the budget.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing on the proposed property tax ordinances. There was no public
testimony and Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
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Councilmember K. Johnson recalled in past years, the Council has voted to bank capacity and a 0%
increase. She asked the City's total banked capacity. Mr. Turley answered the banked capacity is
$276,716. Councilmember K. Johnson asked if the Council had access to that at any time. Mr. Turley said
the Council could request that as part of the property tax ordinance. Councilmember K. Johnson asked if
the Council would have access to it if it was needed during 2021. Mr. Turley answered that choice can
only be made once a year.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled that banked capacity was from 2016 and 2019. She asked why staff
did not recommend banking this year's capacity. Mr. Turley said he did recommend banking the capacity
and that would be part of the ordinance.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked how much using banked capacity would cost an average citizen.
Mr. Turley answered the regular levy is $105,000 and that cost the average homeowner $7/year. If the
entire banked capacity was used this year, it would cost $18-19/year per property. For example, if a
homeowner's property taxes were $4,000, they would be $4,007 with a 1% increase. Council President
Fraley-Monillas said this is regressive taxation on those that cannot afford the taxes and she could not
support regressive taxation.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if the City customarily added 1% to the EMS Levy to keep up with the
fire service increase or has that capacity been banked in the past. Mr. Turley answered for the past 6-8
years, the City has taken the 1%. Councilmember L. Johnson asked if the City had added 1% to the
regular levy in the past. Mr. Turley answered the 1% was not levied for the past two years but it was
levied the three years before that. He only looked back five years.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED TO NOT SUPPORT A PROPERTY TAX
INCREASE. I'M NOT INTERESTED IN BANKING THE FUNDS AS IT CAN BE PERCEIVED
AS BEING REGRESSIVE IN TAXATION.
Mayor Nelson restated the motion as follows:
TO APPROVE A 0% PROPERTY TAX INCREASE AND 0% BANKING. MOTION DIED FOR
LACK OF A SECOND.
With regard to banking, Councilmember Olson relayed her understanding that there was no requirement
to use it in the future, it was just insurance. Mr. Turley agreed, banking is allowed to make it easier to
justify taking not increase in a year.
Councilmember L. Johnson expressed support for not increasing taxes this year but having the option to
bank the capacity.
COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
NOT TAKE A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE BUT TO BANK THE CAPACITY.
City Clerk Scott Passey said there are two ordinances proposed for adoption; the motions do not address
the ordinances.
Councilmember L. Johnson restated the motion:
TO BANK THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND NOT LEVY AN INCREASE.
City Attorney Jeff Taraday advised the ordinance requested by the motion, combining a 0% increase and
banking the capacity, is not in the packet and would need to be brought back on Consent. Mr. Turley
agreed.
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Councilmember L. Johnson restated the motion:
TO HAVE THE ORDINANCES PREPARED FOR CONSENT. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR
THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY BY CONTINUING THE EMS PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT 101% OF
THE CURRENT LEVY LIMIT, PRESERVING FUTURE LEVY CAPACITY, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked if that increased taxes and if so, by how much. Mr. Turley
answered increasing the EMS Levy by 1 % would increase taxes by approximately $4/year.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON,
DISTELHORST, BUCKSHNIS, OLSON, AND PAINE VOTING YES; AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
Councilmember Distelhorst asked if the Council needed to pass the Resolution for Substantial Need. Mr
Turley answered yes.
COUNCILMEMBER DISTELHORST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, FINDING SUBSTANTIAL NEED TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES
USING A LIMIT FACTOR OF ONE HUNDRED AND ONE PERCENT NOTWITHSTANDING A
LOWER NATIONAL INFLATION RATE. MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCIL PRESIDENT
FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
8. ACTION ITEMS
1. ADOPTION OF 2020 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Planning Manager Rob Chave described the two amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Map:
• Haines Wharf — changes property designation from Mixed Use Commercial to Open Space.
o Approved by City Council on September 1, 2020.
o Essentially implements the Shoreline designation of Aquatic 1.
• Perrinville — changes a property currently designated Neighborhood Commercial to Multifamily
Residential - Medium Density
o Approved by Council on November 2, 2020
Mr. Chave explained the ordinance in the packet would implement the two changes. The only other
Comprehensive Plan change this year is the Capital Facilities Element which will be considered with
budget within the next month.
COUNCILMEMBER DISTELHORST MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON,
TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
THE 2020 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she did not support the Comprehensive Plan amendment in Perrinville so
she will not support the motion.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, OLSON,
PAINE, AND L. JOHNSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON AND
BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS VOTING NO.
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2. CHIEF OF POLICE - REQUEST TO CONSIDER TWO CANDIDATES
HR Director Jessica Neill Hoyson explained this is a request to approve moving forward with two
candidates for the position of Police Chief. The code requires three candidates but includes an exemption
to request two. This item is to request that exemption. She explained the position of Chief of Police was
posted for one month. Three candidates were selected to move forward. When the candidates were
notified of the interviews, one candidate dropped out. The position was posted for another three weeks in
hopes of garnering enough qualified applications to have three candidates. The additional three weeks
only resulted in five more applicants, none of whom were qualified for the position. She requested
Council approval to move forward with the two candidates that the Council has already interviewed.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
THAT BASED ON THE SAFETY INTERESTS OF OUR COMMUNITY BEING MET BY THE
TWO CANDIDATES BROUGHT FORWARD, THAT THERE'D BE NO NEED TO LOOK
FURTHER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked Mayor Nelson when he planned to bring forward his choice.
Mayor Nelson said he is waiting to hear from one Councilmember and expected to hear from them
tomorrow. He would then be fully informed and hoped to make a decision for an appointment.
Mayor Nelson declared a brief recess.
3. BUDGET REVIEW AND OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS CHANGES TO THE
PROPOSED BUDGET (Previously Study Item 9.1)
Acting Finance Director Dave Turley advised this is an opportunity to ask questions of the directors, other
Councilmembers, or to propose amendments if the Council wished.
Mayor Nelson advised Council questions would be taken in a round robin format with Councilmembers
asking one question during their turn.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked a point of order regarding the process and whether the intent was for
Councilmembers to inform of amendments or to vote on amendments tonight. Mayor Nelson said the
intent was to introduce amendments, but it was up to the Council whether to take action.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Mr. Turley for meeting with Councilmember Olson and her. One of
questions she has heard repeatedly from citizens who contact her is Non -Departmental and one of the
biggest expenses, the Fire District contract which over the past ten years has included a percentage
increase. She recalled last year 15% was included which represented the 2017-2020 contract. She asked
why no percentage was included to reflect the anticipated contract increase in 2021. Mr. Turley said that
is a complicated answer. In governmental accounting, you are really only supposed to add things to the
budget that you plan to spend or reasonably think you are going to spend. The Fire District has not had a
labor contract since 2017 so going on 4 years.
Mr. Turley relayed he has talked with representatives from the Fire District and there is no indication they
are any closer to finishing their contract. Until they get to that point, it doesn't help to put more money in
budget when the amount is unknown. Last year $1.1 million was added to the budget which resulted in
being $1.1 million over budget in 2020. Government accounting is different than private sector
accounting; governmental accounting records an expense when it is paid, not before. To speculate and
guess doesn't do the City any good. The City may want to reserve some money to ensure people are
aware there will be a retro payment requested. However, the General Fund does not have cash flow
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problems, and there are ample reserves to pay the retro bill. The best practice is to do a budget
amendment at that time when the amount is known, it will be high profile and very transparent. To
speculate and guess and include an amount in the budget for 2021 is fruitless.
Councilmember Paine referred to Prisoner Care, relaying her understanding there will be a change in how
jail services are provided that likely will impact the budget. Mayor Nelson said he has heard what the
Snohomish County Sheriff is proposing and thinks it is ridiculous to request that amount in the middle of
a pandemic. Acting Chief Lawless said Snohomish County has informed all the jurisdictions that utilize
the jail of their intent to change the fee structure. Nothing has been formalized, it is still a proposed
contract change. The chiefs of police have been working with the Sheriff and his staff on the request. If
the change is approved, it will result in a significant increase. Mayors and city managers are also
engaging the Snohomish County Sheriff
Councilmember Paine relayed her understanding that the Snohomish County Jail was interested in
moving to a flat rate that would increase the cost per night from $126 to $180, a 40-45% increase. Acting
Chief Lawless explained the Snohomish County Jail currently has a three tiered prisoner charge; an initial
booking fee and a bed day fee for each day an inmate occupies the jail. The three tiers are, 1) general
population, 2) prisoners with medical issues, and 3) prisoners with psychological issues. The proposal is a
flat fee which would result in a significant increase in the Non -Departmental jail budget. Councilmember
Paine asked when that decision would be made. Acting Chief Lawless said he did not have that
information; a meeting is planned later this week with the involved parties to get more clarity.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she submitted a lot of questions earlier today. She referred to DP 41,
request to add professional services to the Human Resources Department in order to assist the City in
conducting work in the areas of equity, diversity and inclusion. She was very excited about this decision
package and felt it was something that was definitely needed in the City. One thing that stood out to her
was the amount requested was the minimal amount estimated to begin such work. She contacted HR
Director Neill Hoyson to inquire about the amount to implement that work more fully. Based on the
response, Councilmember L. Johnson said she will be making an amendment to add $25,000 for a total of
$75,000 to more fully establish an equity plan that goes beyond just training and creates a solid
foundation. She will provide the amendment in writing to Council.
Councilmember Olson referred to her earlier comments about building maintenance, specifically DP 435,
$500,000 in new budgeted money for building maintenance when there is a $9 million backlog. She
wanted to ensure DP #11, instead of being routed back to the General Fund, stays in building maintenance
so the backlog that was carried forward gets addressed by funds set aside for that purpose. She
summarized she wanted to rededicate the $210,222 (DP #11) to building maintenance so a true $500,000
is spent in 2021.
Councilmember K. Johnson recalled Mr. Turley presented a consolidated package that itemized all the
positions that would not be filled due to COVID. She asked for a disaggregated detailed list so she could
see exactly which positions had been excluded. For example, one of the issues identified in the retreat was
the extreme need for a code update but she did not see any code update in the budget. She requested a
more detailed list of those positions and the amount per position. Mr. Turley said he was happy to send
that to her.
Councilmember Distelhorst referred to DP #19, Human Services Program Manager, relaying his
understanding that made the current Human Services Program Manager permanent. Economic
Development/Community Services Director Patrick Doherty answered yes. Councilmember Distelhorst
referred to DP #22, relaying his understanding that was the funds for that department and no new
employees. Mr. Dougherty answered the way it was submitted there wasn't any new employees, but there
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has been interest expressed by some Councilmembers in including an allocation for a social worker
position and/or services. It is budget authorization to set up a Human Services Program; if a majority of
the Council wishes, it may include a social worker position or services and disbursement of those
remaining funds for direct services to the community, most likely via agencies that provide those services.
Research into a social worker job description has begun so if the Council directs, it could done early next
year. Staff would also begin setting goals early next year for use of the funds. Once the Council approves
the 2021 goals and outcomes, they could be publicized in a RFP for agencies to provide direct services to
meet those goals. Councilmember Distelhorst expressed support for a full-time social worker to be
included. Mayor Nelson voiced his support as well.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to Councilmember Paine's question regarding Prisoner Care,
observing an additional $300,000 has been budgeted. She asked if that would be sufficient or did that
need to be increased. Acting Chief Lawless said based on historical data for jail utilization and the
proposed increase, the amount in the budget is adequate to offset the increase. The problem is there are
not many options for jail facilities. Councilmember Buckshnis recalled a program where inmates were
housed in another county. Acting Chief Lawless said long term commitments post -conviction go to
Yakima County. Mayor Nelson advised other options are being explored.
Councilmember Paine relayed her intent to make motion to fund a Parks, Recreation and Open Space
(PROS) Plan update in the amount of $120,000. It will also help fund initiatives that are priorities for
Council and the Mayor in terms of open space acquisition and ensuring access to environmental grants
but it requires the plan be updated.
Councilmember Olson said she asked Mr. Doherty about the funding for Human Services; her
understanding was the $500,000 cost was based on the average per capita amount for certain cities.
Unrelated to whether or not she supported the program, she questioned funding a startup program at a
level on par with up -and -running programs. She was concerned with including so much money in the
budget when there were so many other demands for the money in this year's tight budget and the needs
are unknown. She wanted to ensure infrastructure was not being created without first assessing the need
and the best way to address the need. She hoped the Council would not be asked to vote on a $500,000
budget item without knowing what was behind that number. A full-time employee designated for
Edmonds via a non-profit may be a more cost efficient way of getting that service.
Councilmember Olson referred to DP #19, a half-time employee working in that same department,
pointing out there are funds designated for Human Services plus a decision package for another half-time
employee. She suggested that $50,000 should be incorporated into $500,000 for the Human Services
Department instead of a separate decision package. Mr. Doherty explained cities near Edmonds' size,
from 30,000 up to 90,000 were polled and in that pool of cities, the average was $11.91/capita which
equates to $500,000 for Edmonds. The proposal is to meet but not exceed the average. There are some
cities with a much higher per capita rate and a few that are lower. It is not the Cadillac version of a
program but the mid -level. This is budget authority, it does not have to be spent if the needs do not exist.
Staff will propose draft goals and objectives, hold a public hearing and Council will review and approve
the goals and outcomes. RFPs will then be sought from agencies that serve Edmonds based on the goals
and outcomes. Goals are usually related to different populations such as homelessness, domestic violence,
food insecurity, etc. Once responses are received, the City engages the agencies and appropriates the
funds. No particular expenditures are implied; it is budgetary authority to begin the process in the new
year, a process the Council will approve at a high level with the goals and policies and ultimately the
selection of the agencies.
With regard to DP #19, Mr. Doherty said that is changing the one-time position created in 2020 to a
permanent position. That is not a social worker, although the current employee, Mindy Woods, has had to
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take on a little of the social worker role in the absence of a social worker. Her job is a program manager
and liaison with regional entities and agencies, seeking grants, etc. If a social worker is added, that would
free up the human services program manager to do what was originally intended. Councilmember Olson
observed the human services program manager is part of the Human Services Department. Mr. Doherty
said the proposal was not that the $50,000 come out of the $500,000; it is proposed as a new allocation.
Councilmember Olson said that was funded at a level above and beyond the average of other cities. When
Councilmembers are looking for money, that was an area where a small amount could be identified.
Councilmember K. Johnson observed there had been quite a lot of discussion about social workers
tonight. The City has several social workers, recalling during the past year the Police Department shared
an embedded social worker with the Lynnwood Police Department and during tonight's Municipal Court
interviews, social workers associated with the court were mentioned, and the City also has a part-time
domestic violence coordinator. She suggested before the Council talks about adding social worker
positions, all the existing social workers need to be counted. This is a new concept and although it seems
to work well, there has been difficulty administering the program and the needs of the program need to be
identified before the position is funded.
Mayor Nelson advised the embedded social worker position is vacant, the person left to work for
Snohomish County. Councilmember K. Johnson said that was exactly the information the Council needed
to be aware of, whether the embedded social worker for the Police Department needed to be replaced.
Acting Chief Lawless explained the domestic violence coordinator is a specialized position and is totally
separate from a social worker. That position has been in place for going on 15 years and is specific to
domestic violence situations and the needs and services required for those individuals and assisting them
through the system from the incident through the court process. That position is totally separate and
different than a social worker.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said Lynnwood Police Department has decided not to fund an
embedded social worker. Acting Chief Lawless and she discussed hiring a full-time social worker for the
City who would also assist the Police Department. The need for a social worker is related to demands for
racial equity and although some may not agree or understand what social equity has to do with race,
having a social worker who can determine what is and is not racial equity is important. Many other cities
including Shoreline have actual departments that deal with equity and racial justice. She encouraged the
Council not to close their minds to hiring a social worker. She spent her career in this type of work;
having a social worker who can consider equity related to the citizens' needs is very important.
Council President Fraley-Monillas recognized many Councilmember did not understand or live racial
equity, but living in an area of Edmonds that is racially diverse, it is important to understand that area is
not the bowl or the view corridor, but people who work every day and whose significant others work
every day just to make their mortgage payments.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to Non -Departmental and the $25,000 reduction in the contribution to
the Senior Center and Edmonds Center for the Arts and completely eliminating the $10,000 contribution
to the Chamber. She questioned taking that drastic step during a pandemic. Mayor Nelson said the
contribution to the Chamber in 2020 was a one-time thing. Cuts have been made everywhere and
similarly the contributions to those organizations have been cut. His proposed budget supports those
organizations but at a reduced amount to reflect the current times. Councilmember Buckshnis commented
this is intended to be a Q&A regarding the budget.
Councilmember Paine relayed her intent to make a request from the General Fund to fund the first year of
code writer in the Planning Department in the amount of approximately $140,000. She envisioned it as a
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3-year long-term position to assist with writing code and if the code update can be done in less than three
years, that would be terrific. The code update has been a priority for a decade and it is time to get it done.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to the human services position, commenting that providing human
services is one area that Edmonds is playing catchup on which makes it that much more important. The
need has always been there but has been compounded by COVID and the fallout will only increase. The
sooner it is fully funded and operational the better; it could mean the difference between surviving and
falling through the cracks. With regard to DP #19 and #22, she was not interesting in reducing the
funding and if anything, it should be increased.
Councilmember Olson recalled at the budget retreat, it was suggested additions to the budget be offset by
cuts somewhere else, especially since reserves are already being used to fund the budget as proposed. She
has identified areas the Council should consider handling as budget amendments. Public Works Director
Phil Williams and Acting Chief Lawless have weighed in and did not like the idea, but there are Ford
Explorers in the fleet slated for replacement at a cost she estimated at $50,000 each. She recognized the
mileage was on the high side but the City maintains its vehicles well and she preferred their replacement
occur via a budget amendment if they could not last another year. Therefore she suggested reducing DP
#45 by $100,000.
Mayor Nelson corrected Councilmember Olson's statement that the budget is dipping into reserves; he
assured the reserves are not being touched, there is an ending fund balance. Councilmember Olson asked
if the $2.7 million was from 2020 and not reserves. Mr. Turley answered General Fund revenues are
$42.4 million and budgeted expenditures are $44.3 million, so expenditures are dipping into the fund
balance by an approximately $2 million. Mayor Nelson summarized it is fund balance, not reserves. Mr.
Turley agreed, commenting people confuse fund balance and reserves.
It was the consensus of the Council to continue discussion at the next Council meeting.
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson referred to the elephant in room, the increasing COVID cases. Like most people, he
learned of the restrictions over weekend. He was very disappointed in the increase in cases but Edmonds
is 100% supportive of working with and not around the governor's new restrictions. An emergency
meeting was held with restaurants in the City to identify solutions to help them and other businesses in
the community that will be impacted by the restrictions. He anticipated make further announcements later
this week. The best way to help businesses and the community is to not get COVID and that has to be the
number one priority.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Paine urged the public to stay safe, don't go out if you don't need to, social distance and
wear a mask wherever you go.
Councilmember Buckshnis wished a Happy 50t' Anniversary to Rich Lindsay who has been with the City
for 50 years and thanked him for his service. She wished Jesse Curran, who also works for the City, a
Happy 50t1i Birthday. She expressed appreciation for the City's employees and the work Mr. Lindsay has
done and will continue to do for the City.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported Shoreline is joining the Lake Ballinger Forum which will reduce
costs. She agreed with Mayor Nelson's comments about not getting COVID, wearing masks and being
safe.
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Councilmember L. Johnson recalled she has encouraged and almost pleaded with the public week after
week to stay home as much as possible, wear masks properly and to social distance. Her comments
tonight are lighter and happy; her daughter Emma Grace is turning 18 tomorrow. She and her daughter's
siblings plan to spend the day doting on her and making the day as special as possible while staying home
and away from other friends and family. This is yet another milestones that is being celebrated differently.
If people follow the health guidelines, maybe we can get back to normal sooner, start to celebrate
milestones with friends and family, and maybe her daughter will get to have a real high school
graduation.
Councilmember K. Johnson wished a Happy Birthday to all those having birthdays. She said when you
wear a mask, you are saving a life, not just following the rules but saving someone's life. She urged
everyone to be as well as possible.
Councilmember Olson commented when she got the news regarding the new restrictions, her heart went
out to the businesses. Thanksgiving launches the upswing in holiday shopping and it must be enormously
deflating and disappointing for businesses. While being safe, she encouraged the public to remember local
businesses, to shop at retail businesses between the streateries, and to consider buying and giving
Edmonds Cash, a program developed by the Chamber where instead of giving an Amazon gift card, a gift
recipient spends the money in Edmonds.
Councilmember Olson expressed her gratitude and thankfulness to citizens for their input. She would like
to hear from citizens on other topics as well such as streateries.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she met with big pharma on a national level today to discuss
COVID and moving forward with production of a vaccine. The vaccine appears to be moving forward
and has about a 92% approval rating. The vaccine has to go through a number of national agencies but big
pharma is confident they have some level of a pandemic response. She encouraged the public to wear
mask and to social distance. She supported everything Governor Inslee has done, assuring the restrictions
he has imposed are to save lives not to annoy or hurt people or businesses.
Councilmember Distelhorst encouraged people to stay home if they can to keep essential workers safe
who do not have the option to stay home. Don't see friends, wear a mask, not just for you but for
everyone else. He wished his spouse a Happy Birthday this week.
Student Representative Roberts wished those having birthdays a Happy Birthday and encouraged them to
celebrate safely. The Youth Commission has an opening for Position 10; he encouraged any high school
students who wanted to advocate for youth in the community to apply. Applications are available on the
Youth Commission's website. He echoed the concerns about COVID and encouraged the wearing of
masks and social distancing. This is an extraordinarily critical point in the third wave and it is up to us to
stop this virus from spreading. The sooner we can get this under control, the sooner we can resume our
normal lives and businesses can get back to regular businesses. He thanked the healthcare workers on the
frontline who are constantly saving lives and putting their lives at risk. He encouraged everyone to take
care and look out for each other.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:58 p.m.
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Public Comment for 11/17/20 Council Meeting:
From: Elaine began
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:17 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public hearing on 184th St. SW street vacation and official street map change
Dear Council Members
I would like to deny both the street vacation and official street map change. The Perrinville
woods are an essential part of the community, neighborhood as well as the wildlife habitat. I do
not want to see it change.
Thank you
Elaine Began
From: Jake Hitchner
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 7:49 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 11/17 City Council Question
Hi, my name is Jake Hitchner. I own one of the homes (#11 on the map) that borders this
potential development. I'm concerned about how this might impact my property as well as my
neighbors. My detached garage sits above the bank where the vacation is planned. Should this
development be approved, what are the specific plans for a retaining wall? Who pays for this?
From: Teresa Holt
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:47 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Meeting ID 425 775 2525
I would like to add my comments to many others about the proposed development of the
Perrinville Woods. Please do not 'amend the street map and street vacation'. Why would the
City give away our rights or lands for free? If that is the case, I would like to get on the list for
free land too please.
The City of Edmonds Strategic Action Plan calls for the city government, among other actions,
to:
1) Take advantage of special/unique characteristics of area
2) Build on the community's history, heritage, natural resources and livability .. ,
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3) Maintain and enhance Edmonds' community character and quality of life
1) 1 believe that this development would go against the Strategic Action Plan in all three ways
noted above. 1) The Perrinville Woods are a special and unique place, habitat for owls and
salmon. The City completed a project this fall near Sierra Park to mitigate storm water runoff
into Perrinville Creek that required grant writing and collaboration with other agencies. Why
would the City now negate those efforts and costs by allowing this development?
2) The mature trees in this area are part of our history as an early shingle mill town. They are
part of the heritage we'd like to leave to our children. They are part of the natural
resources that we are trying to preserve by actions such as the City plastic bag ban. They are
part of our contribution to control climate change and they increase the livability of our city by
offering an area for recreation. These mature trees would be difficult to 'relocate' somewhere
else in Edmonds or offset in another way.
3) The Perrinville Woods personify Edmonds community character and quality of life. The
woods are a wonderful place to walk as a family or with friends, enhancing our community
connections. The woods contribute to a high quality of life when we can walk under a tall tree
canopy accessed without getting in our cars.
I believe this project should be put on hold until there is a low -impact development standard
and a new tree code for Perrinville and the watershed. You can see the effects of the lack of a
comprehensive plan by the hodge podge setbacks, varying easements and development. What
you might not see easily is the effect on the Creek or other natural areas just beyond view. On
this particularly rainy night, you can imagine the water runoff from a new development that
could be made worse by giving away land to increase the size of that development.
Please do not 'amend the street map and street vacation'. I believe this project should be put
on hold until there is a low -impact development standard and a new tree code for Perrinville
and the watershed.
Thank you for your consideration of all those who will be affected by this project.
Teresa Jolly Holt
Edmonds, WA
From: David Holt
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 4:26 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Perrinville Woods Project - Mtg ID 425-775-2525
Hello Edmonds City Council
I'm writing to object to the City (and citizens of Edmonds) giving the Perrinville Woods
developer any land for free. If the City is now in the business of giving away land, I'd like to
know where I can sign up.
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Please do not approve the project until a deal is struck to sell the right of way for the road
based on fair market value.
Our family has lived in the Seaview Neighborhood (just around the corner from the proposed
development) for over 25 years.
Thanks for your service to our community.
Many thanks,
David Holt
From: Ashley Sytsma
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:59 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: No on Perrinville Development
Hello, I'm an Edmonds resident who'd like you to please do all you can this evening to stop the
14 house development of precious land in Perrinville. I love Edmonds because of its
commitment to preserving nature. I hope you will continue this legacy!! -Ashley Sytsma,
Edmonds, WA
From: Joan Bloom
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 2:00 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 2021 Budget, public hearing
Council and Mayor Nelson,
I have two major concerns about the 2021 budget.
First, no money has been budgeted for the long overdue code rewrite.
As Ken Reidy has told you, former Development Services Director Duane Bowman stated during
the October 25, 2005 City Council meeting that he had been describing the need to update the
Zoning CODE since he was hired in 2000. 1 strongly urge you to budget for a code rewrite in
2021. Our messed up code is extremely costly to citizens, and to the environment.
Mayor Nelson, as well as budgeting for the code rewrite, please require your staff to report to
you and the citizens how previous allocated funds were spent.
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Second, regarding "Decision package #22 added $500,000 for the human services program," I
have the following questions:
(1) How will the "added $500,000" be spent? Please provide the page number on which these
expenses are delineated.
(2) What are the specific needs (in addition to homelessness and housing insecurity) that you
are hoping to address with the human services program?
(3) What metrics have you used to identify the community's need for additional human services
under city auspices?
(4) How did you conclude that those needs could be met by creating a new department
overseen by Edmonds City government?
These questions must be answered before the allocation of any more funds to human services.
As a LICSW in the state of Washington and having practiced in Pennsylvania, California and
Washington, I am well aware that social services are historically underfunded. I am also aware
that teamwork within each existing agency is critical for success in the provision of social
services.
I am not convinced that a COE human services department will be able to meet the enormous
need for social services in our community. I fear the most likely scenario is that a lone social
worker (or two) will be ill-equipped to meet the needs of the community, and will have to refer
to agencies better able to address needs.
Please don't add new city services to the taxpayer burden without careful deliberation of what
problems you hope to solve, and how you plan to solve them.
Regards,
Joan Bloom
From: ewald yao
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 1:03 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Pilar Yao <pyao24@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
Hi Susan and Laura,
Thanks for your quick response!
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My understanding is that the city owns one of the parcels around 0.6 acre. Is my understanding
correct? Without this parcel, the developer can't develop this total 5 parcel land with 10%
reservation requirements.
If not, both of your responses seem to imply the fact that the City can't do too much about it to
block this development, which is quite different from what I've read the other comments
around the same issue from other Edmonds residents.
Ewald & Pilar
From: ewald yao
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 12:11 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
Dear All Edmonds Council Members,
In regards to the above agenda in the subject line this evening, 11/17/202, and as two Edmonds
residents, we want Council to DENY both the street vacation and the official street map
change.
My reasoning is simple - It needs heavy lifting to make all these 5 parcels suitable for building
14 homes. As based on its nature and what it is now, it's a environmentally critical area. As a
result, it must sacrifice what's meant to be preserved for generations to come. Not to mention,
over 200 conifer trees, two steep ravines, two ponds, and Perrinville Creek, etc., will be hugely
impacted with extensive excavation!
We support the idea to make it into "The Perrinville Woods Preserve".
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT AS IT'S MEANT TO BE FOR THIS ONE
Ewald Yao
Pilar Yao
From: Joan Bloom
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:27 AM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>; Taraday, Jeff
<jeff@lighthouselawgroup.com>
Subject: Item for 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street...
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Council members,
I am writing to urge you to deny both the 184th Street Vacation and the Official Street Map
change. Many citizens are in agreement that approval is not in the public interest.
In a LTE to myedmondsnews Marjie Fields said:
"The recent four -month moratorium on permits for wooded lot development may allow a new
tree code to mitigate some damage to the property, but denying the street map amendment
and street vacation land give-away will be an important start."
https://myedmondsnews.com/2020/11/reader-view-speak-out-about-giving-up-city-property-
ri hts
Bill Phipps stated in his LTE to myedmondsnews:
"There is a reason that land has not been developed. It would require extensive excavation to
achieve 14 buildable sites. The sediment runoff and the storm water runoff, from the loss of
hundreds of large trees, would be environmentally detrimental to the watershed below."
https://myedmondsnews.com/202O/ll/letter-to-the-editor-council-should-vote-no-on-
Derrinville-woods-street-vacation-maa-amendment/
And from Daune Farmen's LTE:
"The applicant has sufficient amount of land for the proposed 14-lot subdivision without
gaining access to more land, so, in his words, "[he] can have more development flexibility and
increase average lot size to 13,383sf".
Any increase in lot size has the potential for the unnecessary removal of significant trees and
excess grading of steep slopes and ravines."
https://mVedmondsnews.com/202O/ll/letter-to-the-editor-seaview-woods-proposals-not-in-
public-interest/
I echo these serious concerns expressed by the writers. There is an additional concern that
what Council is being asked to do is not allowed by our City code.
Again, I urge you to deny this street vacation and street map change. I hope that it is as clear to
all of you as it is to many citizens that it would not be in the public interest.
Regards,
Joan Bloom
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From: Paul Richard
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 10:13 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
Regarding public hearing 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street
Map Change: I want Council to DENY both the street vacation and the official street map
change. As a resident on 81st Ave W, I am very concerned at the loss of forest and the impact
to the surrounding area. The wooded area is a watershed and helps protect the Perrinville
creek. I'd like to see Edmonds City Counsel turn the remaining wooded area into a park
preserve and encourage Edmonds residents to help clean and maintain the area. The Edmonds
Parks department should incorporate trails for public use similar to the Woodway Reserve in
the town of Woodway just south of Edmonds. There is already a plan to cut and develop the
recent property sale of 18339 184th St SW. Besides generating tax revenue, why allow more
development and lose the opportunity to develop more parks and recreation for Edmonds
residents?
Paul Richard
From: Sue Robertson
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Perrinville
7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30 min)
The street vacation and the official street map change.
Considering climate change, I do not think this is the time to be cutting down trees. Please vote
DENY.
Sue Robertson
From: Alyssa Fairbanks
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:35 AM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30
min)
Dear Councilors,
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I urge you to vote "DENY" on both the 184th St Southwest Street vacation and official street
map change in the Perrinville neighborhood. (7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street
Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30 min))
While housing is important, climate change is a reality and we are at a critical time in our ability
to address climate change. The Perrinville neighborhood is currently a wonderful area full of
trees and greenspaces. The Perrinville woods are an environmentally critical area and an asset
to the neighborhood and city of Edmonds.
Please be visionary leaders in Edmonds and save this important area. We do not need more
luxury homes that are unaffordable and out of reach for young families. We do need parks, and
green spaces, and to act decisively to help protect our planet!
Also, please pay attention to the voices from your community. We elect you to serve us and our
community. While only currently 20 comments on one article, there is clearly a passionate
opposition to this unnecessary development
project. https://mvedmondsnews.com/2020/11/letter-to-the-editor-council-should-vote-no-
on-Perrinville-woods-street-vacation-map-amendment/
Sincerely,
Alyssa Fairbanks
From: Mona Fairbanks
Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2020 9:10 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Fw: Perrinville
Please vote 'DENY' both
7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30 min)
The street vacation and the official street map change.
In this critical time of climate change we NEED trees not concrete!
Please think of our children first!
Mona Fairbanks
From: Julie & Rich Kuehn
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 10:01 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
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Cc: Burley, Shannon <Shannon.Burley@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Hearing on 184th ST - Perrinville Woods
To the Edmonds City Council,
We are writing as long time residents of Edmonds and specifically 15 year residents on 184th
Street in the Seaview/Perrinville area. We have attended council meetings previously to ask for
the City of Edmonds to purchase the Perrinville Woods land to create a Perrinville Preserve
(similar to the Woodway Preserve) and feel that the city really missed an opportunity to protect
an environmentally vulnerable area back in 2014. We ask that you DENY the street vacation
and the official street map change. The amount of excavation that would be required to build
on this land and the sediment runoff and the storm water runoff, from the loss of hundreds of
large trees, would be environmentally detrimental to the watershed below.
Please see below from the SnoKing Watershed Council for background on this
land. http://snokingwatershedcouncil.org/protect-edmonds-perrinville-creek/
This property is entirely forested with very steep slopes, several critical areas, a
wetland and is a major drainage of the Perrinville Creek basin. Perrinville Creek
supports a Cutthroat trout population throughout and Coho salmon on the lower
end of the stream.
The Geotechnical study indicated several steep slopes on site. The steepest range from 83% to
134%. There are two major ravines and also a small wetland in the center of the property.
The tree study completed in 2005 indicates a good stand of Douglas fir with several identified
with a diameter of 48 to 50". The forest is a mix of large Douglas fir, some Hemlock and smaller
alder. There are a few cedar and cottonwood trees along 80th Ave W.
The wetland is roughly in the center of the tract. It provides a ponding area for
stormwater drainage from the homes off 185 St and 185th PI W. and the slopes of
the ravine leading from the south down into the ponding area. The city's peer study
indicated the wetland did not qualify to be filled because it does support the local
wildlife population. The Hearing Examiner however, in his decision, did allow for
the wetland to be filled.
Grading to accommodate buildable sites will be extensive. Grading plans indicate 20-25' cuts,
especially along the ridge above Perrinville and some areas requiring up to 50' of fill material.
One report suggests 35' cuts will be needed to keep the roadways grades to 12% or less.
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Estimates on the amount of soil to be removed from the site or used as fill could be as much as
35,000 cubic yards.
The property with its steep slopes, ravines and wetlands, makes this a good site for hiking trails
and wildlife viewing. In addition there are two fairly level areas, one off 80th Ave W and the
other off Olympic View drive that would accommodate picnicking areas. There is in addition
ample room for a small parking area off Olympic View Drive where Mr. Park's home now
stands.
This site is a watershed of Perrinville Creek which the city has acknowledged is a stream in
trouble due to excessive and polluted runoff. According to a news article dated August 13,
2013, the city will receive a $188,772 grant from the Washington Department of Ecology's
Watershed Protection and Restoration Program. According to the article the project's primary
goal is to reduce flows in Perrinville Creek, a tributary to Puget Sound, by reducing stormwater
runoff. The article states; "The flow reduction will provide multiple hydrologic and biological
benefits to both the Creek and Brown's Bay in the Sound such as: allowing for the replacement
of an anadromous fish barrier culvert, reducing erosion and sedimentation that is impacting
aquatic habitat and City infrastructure, and reducing the amount of pollutants in the aquatic
environment,"
Thank you for looking into the history of this topic and looking toward our long term future.
Adding 14 houses will not fix our housing crisis and if this site is developed we will double down
on the already delicate area.
Rich and Julie Kuehn
From: Diana van Loveren
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 5:52 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Seaview/Perrinville Woods - Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation & Official
Street Map Change
To: Edmonds City Council
We are asking you to not approve the right-of-way street vacation request and the request for
the 184th St W street map amendment on the above referenced area at the November 17,
2020 Edmonds City Council meeting.
This is definitely not in our interest. The stormwater runoff from this subdivision will drain
directly into Perrinville Creek that runs through our backyard. Giving the applicant additional
land for larger lots and larger homes will cause more damage to an already stressed Perrinville
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Creek that is currently experiencing severe erosion and flooding of its banks. We believe more
information should be obtained and more studies done on Perrinville Creek's watershed before
any further changes are made.
Thank you,
Diana & Rene VanLoveren
From: devin turner
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 7:30 PM
To: Diana van Loveren
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: Seaview/Perrinville Woods - Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation & Official Street
Map Change
Hi City Council,
We are Diana and Rene's next door neighbors and are 100% im agreement with the statements below.
This lot expansion could have grave impacts on an already fragile ecosystem.
Sincerely,
Devin and Heather Turner
From: steve hatzenbeler
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 4:16 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 184th St SW street vacation
I'm writing to voice my concern about the proposed right of way vacation and street map
change for the "Perrinville Woods" property east of 80th Ave W at the intersection with 184th
St SW. In my opinion the proposed changes do not offer any value to the City or its citizens, but
offer considerable value to the developer. It is not in the public interest to provide these
increases in value to the developer.
According to the City's GIS maps, the subject parcels are covered with numerous critical areas
including wetlands and Landslide and Erosion Hazard areas with steep slopes ranging from over
15% to over 40%. These areas are held together and stabilized now by dense vegetation. The
existing 60-ft mapped street will provide better protection of the critical areas than the CAO
will, as I believe it will reduce the developable area on the site and result in fewer new parcels,
fewer new homes, less impervious surfacing, and generally lower impact on the critical areas
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and Perrinville Creek downstream. Perrinville Creek already has well known capacity concerns.
Modifying the street map would encourage the maximum possible density on the subject
parcels, and this would assure the maximum possible impact on Perrinville Creek, which does
not seem to be in the public interest.
Regarding the potential street vacation, if the subdivision does move forward, maintaining the
public right of way out to Olympic View Drive seems to be a valuable community asset. It could
open a path for a walkway and stairs to be built to connect the 184th St SW residential
neighborhood more directly to the Perrinville commercial district and encourage more foot
traffic and less driving. It appears the City is advocating for this pedestrian connection to be
made with future establishment of an easement, but a right of way that is already established
seems better, and doesn't require any change to existing conditions. At an absolute minimum,
if the street vacation is approved, it should only be approved with the granting of an easement
in exchange for the vacation, per ECDC 20.70.140.A.3.b.
Thank you for your consideration.
Steve Hatzenbeler, Edmonds
From: Ann Jacky
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 3:35 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Perrinville Wood
7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30 min)
I am absolutely against the street vacation and the street map change. We should not be
completely bulldozing the trees. Several years aga a slum landlord that owned 40 rundown
properties In Edmonds passed away. Two of the properties were on my street. The contractor
came out and marked trees (whether it was for removal or not we could not tell). When it came
time to clear the lots they bulldozed every last tree. My house is an infill house built in 2001. 1 t
was not built as a spec house. They people who had it built lived in it. They left a large cedar, a
large flowering plum and several large rhododendrons that date back to the early 1960's. We
have planted more trees. Evey time I see new construction around here, they take all of the
trees.
I'm not opposed to infill (I live in one) and my new neighbors are lovely people. But we need to
stop building the way we are now.
Annamarie Jacky
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From: VR
Date: Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 3:11 PM
Subject: Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
To: <Council@edmondswa.gov>
Please, I beg of you, do NOT vote to approve the 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street
Map Change.
There exists no pressing need for already wealthy developers to increase their wealth at the
expense of this pristine natural resource. (And I say natural resource because vegetation
absorbs carbon dioxide and produces oxygen - exactly the kind of thing we need more of, not
less of these days.) And there is also no pressing need to provide 14 high end domiciles for the
wealthy to enjoy at the expense of an irreplaceable woodland full of natural beauty that is also
home to wild creatures who frankly deserve to live on this planet every bit as much as we do.
Please be good and mindful stewards of this woodland on behalf of the current and future
generations of Edmonds residents. Please protect the beauty and essential function of this
area. Once destroyed it is gone forever.
Virginia Rostad
From: cdfarmen
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:39 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 184th Street vacation
Dear Council Members,
The loss of any significant tree to accommodate the development of this proposed subdivision
is unacceptable and is not within the public's interest.
One such situation involves two small groves of significant trees that are in jeopardy of being
cut down should the street removal request be approved. One grove is located at the point
where the 184th right -of way crosses lots 1 and part of lot 2.The other grove is where the right-
of-way cuts across the upper portion of lots 4 and 5.
Hopefully you will conclude, as I do, that no public interest exists in either the partial vacation
or street removal request. There just is no value to the general public in allowing the applicant
to gain access to more area to expand the size of the subdivision. The developer already has
sufficient space for his proposed 14 unit subdivision.
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Please keep in mind this property drains directly into Perrinville creek and on into Puget
Sound's Brown's bay. The city is using thousands of dollars of public funds for the retro-fit
projects to protect the creek. Any decision with regard to this property needs to be made with
that in mind.
Respectfully submitted,
Duane Farmen
Seaview resident
From: Dawna Lahti
Received: Monday November 16, 2020
To: Members of the Edmonds City Council & Public Comment
Beloved voices for us citizens of Edmonds:
The Perrinville Woods is a priceless 5-acre stand of timber now on the block to be reduced to
worthless sawdust. We have the eyes of the 21st century ecologists. We cluck over the
senseless destruction of distant rainforest, smug with the confidence that we would prevent
that if we lived there. But our actual actions square better with the short-sightedness of the last
century's speculators —those who reckoned "land -improvement" as draining swamps and
dotting the resultant loss of habitat with "little boxes made of tick-y tack-y." We can do better
than this, friends. We are better than this.
Please cast your precious vote on our behalf to save what may be saved. I beg you to deny both
street vacation and street map rewrites. In so doing you preserve even a few trees —trees
which took twice your lifetime to grow. A tree code, if enacted, will replace them with a
sapling —this vote can save the mature, slope -holding, carbon sequestering tree. Thank you.
Respectfully,
Dawna Lahti
From: Sally Barringer
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 2:15 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: STREET VACATION HEARING 184TH STREET RIGHT OF WAY
Hello Council Members:
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There is no "public interest" in the council approving ether the partial vacation of 184th Street
right-of-way or the removal of 184th Street right-of-way from the city's official street map.
The developer purchased this parcel knowing the previous approved plan was for a 14-lot
subdivision.
There is enough area to develop his 14 lot subdivision without vacating part of or the entire
184th Street right-of-way.
There is not benefit to the public to granting this request. But, it will enable the developer to
come back with a request to develop more lots that will lead to more grading of the steep
slopes and ravines that has already caused damage to my property that has a steep bank to my
property above the proposed 184t" street right-of-way.
Please deny this application.
Sally Barringer
Edmonds, WA 98026
From: Richard Senderoff
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 1:33 PM
To: Johnson, Kristiana<kristiana.johnson@edmondswa.gov>; Distelhorst, Luke
<Luke.Distelhorst@edmondswa.gov>; Monillas, Adrienne
<Adrienne.Monillas@edmondswa.gov>; Buckshnis, Diane
<Diane.Buckshnis@edmondswa.gov>; Olson, Vivian <Vivian.Olson@edmondswa.gov>; Paine,
Susan <Susan.Paine@edmondswa.gov>; Johnson, Laura <Laura.Johnson@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: About Perrinville Street Vacation & Map Change
Dear Councilmembers,
I am a Seaview neighborhood resident opposed to the Perrinville Street vacation; it is NOT in
the Public Interest.
No doubt you have received many other letters/comments, regarding the environmental
impacts of developing Perri nvilleWoods (including my previous recent comments). The
Perrinville Woods/Perrinville Watershed is arguably the 2nd most environmentally -sensitive
area in the City of Edmonds (behind the Edmonds Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary); I agree with the
sentiments provided by others. The City seems to have missed its opportunity (possibly, in
partnership with Snohomish County) to explore protection of this natural area adjacent to
Snohomish County's South County Park (separated only by a street) from development; a big
mistake, especially for a city that tries promoting itself as environmentally friendly.
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The proposed 14-subdivision itself is not consistent with the Council's effort to increase
affordable housing. The current plans are NOT for affordable homes, but more
McMansions. So why encourage this development approach?
And most importantly, the City (or any city) should not be in the practice of giving away
undeveloped land (without compensation), allowing a developer to have more area for a
subdivision development so that lot sizes can be increased (allowing not necessarily more
lots/homes, but bigger lots). Of course, the consequence of street vacation will result in more
land grading, more damage to wildlife corridors, more wetland degradation, more tree loss,
and more stormwater issues which negatively impact Perrinville Creek (a salmon creek) as well
as properties adjacent to the creek. Please remember that what is often referred to as "City
Property" is actually "Edmonds' Citizens/Taxpayers Property' and as such should NOT be simply
given away for free. At the very least, due compensation should be provided; and the
compensation should be based on the land value subsequent to the proposed development (not
that of the undeveloped land).
For all these reasons, the Perrinville Street Vacation is NOT in the Public Interest.
Sincerely,
Rich
P.S. "Suddenly, it becomes a subversion of progress to assert the common-sense principle that
communities exist for the health and enjoyment of those who live in them, not for the
convenience of those who drive through them, fly over them, or exploit their real estate for
profit." —Theodore Roszak
From: Rita Baeyen <rita.baeyen@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 12:51 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Council@efmondswa.gov
Subject: 7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Map Change Request
City Council of Edmonds, Wa :
As a resident of Edmonds I urge the City Council to vote NO on the proposed street vacation and the
official street map change to the Perrinville Woods. It is vital that as much of this area as possible be
preserved as critical habitat. Our opportunities are disturbingly few for saving what little natural
environment we have left. Let's not let this one slip away. There is no going back.
The decision to take the first steps to save this habitat is in the hands of the City Council. Please vote NO
on this proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
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From: sara
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 12:09 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
Dear Council Members,
As a citizen concerned about the future of Edmonds, I am urging you to Deny both the 184th St. SW
street vacation and the official street map change. We have lived in Edmonds for 8 years, and have
witnessed tree after tree being cut down, and land cleared to make way for development of high end
houses. From where I'm sitting, it often seems that the city planners are more concerned with
developing the land than preserving critical natural areas, for example, along Shell Creek, which is a
salmon habitat.
Please help maintain Perrinville Woods and, perhaps, a restoration project of the Perrinville Creek
watershed could also be in our future.
Thank you,
Sara Lynch
From: Bredouw2
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 12:00 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: "Perrinville Woods"
I want to add my voice to those concerned about protecting Edmonds. The property owner
has certain rights - but not to the point of destroying the environment of everyone else. Giving
up control of any land is a mistake. Whatever can be done at this point to avoid habitat
destruction - and preserve as many trees as possible - should be done. Remember - gone is
forever. You have a choice and a duty to preserve as much as possible.
Thank you
Pat Bredouw
From: Mo
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 11:52 AM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>
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Cc: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Save the Perrinville Woods!
I am referring to:
7. 1. Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change (30
Please vote to DENY both the street vacation and the official street map change. This is an
opportunity to save a forest, perpetuate Edmonds' standing as a tree community AND leave a
legacy for future generations.
You've allowed way too much clear cut building. We don't need 14 more homes, but we do
need more trees and to preserve what we have. Allowing this would be a horrible shame. Have
a conscience and practice what you preach about being a green and tree community, and vote
NO. Please preserve this space for us now and for our future generations. There's no going
back.
Thank you!
Maurine Jeude
From: Laura Bowers
Sent: Monday, November 16, 2020 8:50 AM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Wooded Lot in Perrinville
I am writing to oppose the development of the wooded lot in Perrinville.
I am a downtown Edmonds resident and frequently drive past this significant intersection. With
land development on the other 3 corners, the greenfield site not only brings visual relief, but an
environmental buffer for wildlife, habitat and nearby creek. It would be a great short and long
term loss to the Edmonds community if significant trees were cut down for a private
development. The site is located in close proximity to the Perrinville Creek, which is an
environmentally critical area. Given the current political climate and this significant moment in
time, we need to be making efforts to acknowledge and slow climate change. I believe
stopping this development would be a step in the right direction.
I thank you for kindly considering these concerns, when deciding on the street map amendment
and street vacation.
Sincerely,
Laura Bowers
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From: Katy Levenhagen
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:40 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Fwd: Seaview Woods Hearing
Hello Edmonds City Council Members,
I would like to make a public comment about to be directed to the upcoming city council
hearing on Nov. 17 involving 2 vacation requests in the Edmonds, Seaview area:
1. A developer has asked the city to vacate part of the easterly end of 184th Street ROW
near Olympic View Drive. He wants to use that area for expansion of a proposed
subdivision and a pedestrian access easement to Olympic View Drive.
2. The developer also has asked the city to remove the entire 184th ROW from the official
street map. The applicant has stated it will allow for "more development flexibility and
increase the average lot size"
I understand that the city council must follow the criteria found in Edmonds Development code
(ECDC 20.70.020) which states the city must find the vacation of the ROW to be "in the public's
interest".
I want to register my opinion that this ROW is NOT in the public's interest. It will substantially
increase the number of cars entering 80th Ave. W, a streeet with NO sidewalk on either side
and a very large hill heading north directly coming out of what would be the new entrance into
184th. 80th Ave. W is a popular walking and biking route for residents of the area including
many children who walk to Seaview school, Seaview and Sierra parks. The increase in traffic on
a street where children must take care to walk on the shoulder of a street with limited visioin as
cars come screaming over the crest of the hill heading south would be a recipe for an accident
and surly not in the public's interest.
In addition, protecting our local environment is a matter of public interest. With access to
184th, more development flexibilty and increasing average lot sizes would impact the loss of
mature trees increase the amount of excavation of steep slopes and deep ravines, and increase
the risk of more stormwater runoff causing further damage to Perrinville Creek ... this is not in
the public's interest.
Thank you for your consideration.
Katy Levenhagen, A concerned Perrinville resident.
8018 181st PI. SW
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From: Wendy Curry
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:26 PM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 184th St. Right -of -Way
To whom it may concern,
We live on 180th St. SW and we want to express our belief that it's not in the public's interest
for the City of Edmonds to vacate the 184th St. Right -of -Way near Olympic View Drive.
We implore you to deny the landowners request for a partial vacation of the 184th St. Right -of -
Way and the removal of the entire undeveloped Right -of -Way of 184th St. from the City's
official street map.
Not only will it be negatively impactful to the environment, it will also mean more traffic on
180th St. that is already unsafe for residents to walk without sidewalks.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter,
Bryan and Wendy Curry
From: Bill Phipps
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 2:09 PM
To: Wippel, Teresa (My Edmonds News) <myedmondsnews@gmail.com>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: opinion piece for submittal : Save the Perrinville Woods
Open Letter to Edmonds City Council and Mayor Nelson;
I am writing about the upcoming votes on the Perrinville Woods. I encourage you to vote NO
on both the street vacation and the street map amendment. It is not in the public interest to
further the development of the Perrinville Woods.
This issue here is the Perrinville Woods. There are over two hundred significant conifer trees
up there. There are two steep ravines that run through there. There are two ponds. it is right
above the already stressed Perrinville Creek. There are a couple old abandoned houses on
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otherwise untouched 5 acres of land. It is the very definition of an environmentally "critical
area."
There is a reason that land has not been developed. It would require extensive excavation to
achieve 14 buildable sites. The sediment runoff and the storm water runoff, from the loss of
hundreds of large trees, would be environmentally detrimental to the watershed below. A
watershed for which we are responsible to maintain.
How is it in the public interest to destroy the last major pocket forest in Edmonds (excepting
parks) for 14 luxury homes? Those homes will not help diversify our housing options.
In fact, the Perrinville Woods should never be developed. It is the last of its kind in Edmonds, It
should be preserved forever. It should be acquired and made into a park; The Perrinville Woods
Preserve.
I hope the City of Edmonds can come together to Save the Perrinville Woods! We should apply
for low interest loans from the Forterra Land Conservancy.. We should seek matching grants
from local preservation groups. We should create a local Edmonds Land Trust so that
individuals and businesses can contribute to saving the Perrinville Woods.
We won't be remembered if we lose the Perrinville Woods for yet another housing
development. Don't let these woods be destroyed. Let's protect Perrinville Creek. Let's be
remembered as the community that came together to create a lasting legacy.
Come on City Council. Come on Mayor Nelson. Come on Parks Department. Come on citizens
of Edmonds. Let's do something great together. Let's do something we can be proud of. Let us
create the The Perrinville Woods Preserve!
Let us Save the Perrinville Woods !
Thank you;
Bill Phipps
Edmonds resident
From: Ken Reidy
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 1:22 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>;
Judge, Maureen <Maureen.Judge@edmondswa.gov>; Passey, Scott
<Scott.Passey@edmondswa.gov>; Taraday, Jeff <jeff@lighthouselawgroup.com>; Hope, Shane
<Shane.Hope @edmondswa.gov>; Williams, Phil <Phil.Wllliams@edmondswa.gov>; Lien,
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Kernen <Kernen.Lien @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Comments for November 17, 2020 City Council meeting
The State of Washington has plenary power over public rights -of -way and may
choose to vacate the public's easement for public travel on a right-of-way. The State has
invested Municipal Corporations with this authority by Statute - See Chapter 35.79
RCW: STREETS —VACATION.
Chapter 35.79 RCW states that the Vacation Ordinance may provide that the city retain
an easement or the right to exercise and grant easements in respect to the vacated land for the
construction, repair, and maintenance of public utilities and services. Use of the word "may" in
an ordinance indicates an action is permissive, rather than an imperative duty. Obviously,
any easements retained by the City must be for the construction, repair, and maintenance of
public utilities and services.
The Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) states the following in Section 20.70.140:
A. Generally. Following the public hearing, the city council shall, by motion approved by a
majority of the entire membership in a roll call vote, either:
1. Adopt an ordinance granting the vacation; or
2. Adopt a motion denying the vacation; or
3. Adopt a resolution of intent to vacate stating that the city council will, by
ordinance, grant the vacation if the owner(s) of property abutting upon the street or alley, or
part thereof so vacated, meet specific conditions within 90 days.
Use of the word shall in an ordinance imposes an imperative, rather than permissive, duty.
Singleton v. Frost, 108 Wash. 2d 723, 728, 742 P.2d 1224 (1987).
In summary, ECDC Section 20.70.140.A clearly requires the City of Edmonds to adopt 1 of 3
things. The City of Edmonds failed to do so related to the vacation of the unopened 7 %'
wide easement in my neighborhood. The City chose to do a 41" thing - Adopt an
ordinance granting the vacation and retaining a Temporary Construction Easement against the
will of the underlying fee property owner.
Making it worse, the Temporary Construction Easement was reserved exclusively for the use of
a private developer - the 5-year term of the easement was made contemporaneous with the 5-
year life of the private developer's preliminary plat approval! The City had no
need to construct, repair or maintain anything on Reidy's fee title property - yet the City
violated law and retained the easement anyway. To my knowledge - this is the only time in
the history of the United States of America that a Municipality has reserved a Temporary
Construction Easement without a need to construct, repair or maintain anything for the
public.
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The City cannot lawfully act in disregard of its own ordinances — but the City of Edmonds
chose to do so anyway. It forced conditions on the Reidy family rather than adopting a
resolution of intent to vacate stating that the City Council will, by ordinance, grant the vacation
if specific conditions are met within ninety (90) days. The Reidy family never granted the
Temporary Construction Easement — there was no 90-day period and there is
no Grant Document.
Our nation is built upon the principle that citizen and state alike are under the law and bound
by it. Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. (1 Cranch) 137, 163, 2 L. Ed. 60 (1803) (ours is a "government
of laws, and not of men"); Thomas Paine, Common Sense and Other Political Writings 32
(Nelson F. Adkins ed., 1953) ("in America the law is king").
Sadly — the City of Edmonds has long acted as if law does not bind it — that the City can violate
its own laws and make it the burden of the harmed citizen to try and overcome the City's illegal
conduct.
From: Ken Reidy
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 1:21 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Judge, Maureen <Maureen.Judge@edmondswa.gov>;
Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>; Lien, Kernen
<Kernen.Lien @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Comment for the Public Hearing on 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official
Street Map Change
City Staff recommends approval of both the Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
applications with conditions.
Regarding the Official Street Map Change, please respond in full to all issues I raised in my
Public Comment submittal — File No. PLN20190011 provided to Planning Board on April 23,
2019. It has been over 18 months since I asked questions related to this process.
Regarding the Street Vacation, Staff's recommendation is not allowed under City law.
City law expressly identifies what the City Council can do should it decide to adopt
a resolution of intent to vacate stating that the city council will, by ordinance, grant the
vacation if the owner(s) of property abutting upon the street or alley, or part thereof so
vacated, meet specific conditions within 90 days.
ECDC 20.70.140.A.3 expressly identifies what the City may require as conditions.
City of Edmonds government has really struggled with this clear, express Code over the
years.
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For example, the City has forced a last second surprise Temporary Construction Easement on
property owners against their will PLUS failed to get the property owners to grant the new
easement during a 90-day condition period.
The City has also required parties to grant new easements to 3rd parties (instead of granting
such to the City) PLUS pay maximum compensation. So much for the clear, express Either:OR
law. Please notice that OR is in all caps.
Last year, City Staff attempted to change the Either:OR law despite Planning Board's
recommendation that Council keep the Either:OR law. That bizarre Code update process ran
into a brick wall exactly 13 months ago and has sat in a mysterious suspended status ever
since. The October 15, 2019 City Council Meeting minutes include the following:
"Mayor Earling assumed this would be done by the end of the year or the process would need
to start over."
No matter what the mysterious status of the Street Vacation Code update is, the City's
lawlessness must stop.
There is no provision in the City Code allowing City Council to require as a condition to a street
vacation that the Applicant shall submit a Subdivision Application to the City of Edmonds.
Because the Code is clear as it expressly authorizes what the City may require as conditions to
street vacations, Staff's recommendation cannot be acted upon by City Council.
The City also needs to explain to all taxpayers exactly how existing public utilities (water, sewer
and storm) came to meander in and around a "planned" right-of-way line and on private
property, including utilities that are considered critical infrastructure.
Finally, how on earth is it possible that easements need to be established for existing City
Utilities that are considered critical infrastructure?
From: Ken Reidy Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 10:32 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Judge, Maureen <Maureen.Judge@edmondswa.gov>;
Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Comments for Public Hearing on Proposed Property Tax Ordinance
My property tax expense over the past 7 years, on average, has increased roughly 9% per year.
I recently received an Official Notice of Assessed Value informing me that the County thinks my
assessed property values have increased another 5.8%. Looks like my property tax expense will
jump higher again next year.
My opinion is, Property Values in recent years have been dramatically impacted by the low
interest rate strategy promoted by the Federal Reserve Bank.
Until the Fed returns to a more historically normal interest rate policy, a strong argument can
be made that the City Council should do all it can to keep Property Tax rates as low as possible.
This is further supported by all the economic uncertainty swirling around related to Covid-19. It
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is now being reported that Governor Inslee will announce new COVID-19 restrictions November
15, 2020.
The City Council has increasingly discussed the issue of Affordable Housing in Edmonds. Higher
property tax has a negative impact on Affordable Housing in Edmonds.
Please make a Motion to approve the City's EMS Property Tax Levy for 2021 with a 0% increase.
Should a rate decrease be considered due to all that is going on including all the uncertainty?
With so much attention being given to affordable housing, why would City Council approve a
Resolution for Substantial Need in order to levy property taxes using a limit factor of 101%,
notwithstanding a lower national inflation rate.
Even if the related dollar amounts seem small — it all adds up.
Please do not make housing in Edmonds even less affordable. The Property Tax revenue
increases that flow to Edmonds because of higher assessed values should be plenty without
also increasing property tax rates.
From: Ken Reidy
Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 9:09 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Judge, Maureen <Maureen.Judge@edmondswa.gov>;
Nelson, Michael <Michael.Nelson @edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Public Comments for Public Hearing on the 2021 Proposed City Budget
City of Edmonds government knows that it has operated with a flawed Code for at least
years. This includes both the Edmonds City Code (ECC) and the Edmonds Community
Development Code (ECDC).
During the October 25, 2005 City Council meeting, former Development Services Director
Duane Bowman said he had been describing the need to update the zoning code since he was
hired in 2000. The comment was also made that the City's Code dated to the 1980s and
piecemeal amendments made it difficult to use and administer.
Former City Attorney Scott Snyder stated in his November, 2007 City Attorney annual report
that the biggest issue at the start of 2007 was the Code Rewrite. Mr. Snyder stated the intent
was to begin the Rewrite last year and finish it this year (2007). Mr. Snyder summarized that
the Code Rewrite was approximately a year behind schedule as of November, 2007.
The 2009-2010 Budget included the following:
Major 2009-2010 Budget Issues
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Completion of the City's Shoreline Master Plan update and the Edmonds Community
Development Code rewrite will occur in 2009-2010.
Completion of the Code rewrite did not occur.
In late 2012, during the PUBLIC HEARING ON the 2013 BUDGET, I made public comment that
five years had passed since Mr. Snyder stated the intent and I questioned why
the Code Rewrite had still not been completed. I urged the Council to include the proper
amount in the 2013 budget to complete the long overdue Code Rewrite from start to finish.
Over the years, hundreds of thousands of dollars have been budgeted yet here we sit with
a Code that is still flawed and has been for at least 20 years.
There was an open house in March of 2015 trumpeting the City's just -
launched Code Rewrite process — a process advertised as a major update of the City's
development code. I attended that Open House in the hope that finally
the Code Rewrite would be finished. The City has a page on its website - but I don't see any
updates to this Code Rewrite website page for over 4 and a half years! The last update on that
website page was in March of 2016.
Please finish the Code Rewrite - including the ECC which is also
flawed. The Code Rewrite was supposed to be the top priority over a decade ago!
Please budget to complete the long overdue Code Rewrite from start to finish.
Please also provide full disclosure of all public funds spent on the Code Rewrite since 2006 as
well as an accounting of what the use of that public money has accomplished. Please make
sure all citizens know what percentage of the Code Rewrite has been completed.
Thank you.
From: BUCK
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 1:31 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Seaview-Perrinville
As a homeowner in Seaview just about 80th Ave. and 189th PL SW, I am asking the city council
to stop any new housing built in this area. Low or high income for that matter. Please allow the
forest and salmon and people to remain peacefully.
From: Ben Brodie
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2020 11:38 AM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Seaview Woods Hearing
I do not believe it is in the public interest to vacate any part or all of the 184th Street ROW.
Over development in this very steep and wooded area will only increase stormwater runoff into
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Perrinville Creek and South County Park. South County Park is full of steep hillsides and deep
ravines. Too much water flowing into this area could destabilize the steep banks and result in
landslides.
The area that the developer is requesting the city vacate is now serving as a beneficial and
much needed wildlife corridor.
I am asking the City Council to vote no on these two vacation requests. Thank you.
Nancy Brodie
From: karen prater
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 7:04 PM
To: Public Comment (Council) <publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Save our trees!
No, no, no on Perrinville clear cut.
Too disastrous! Don't do it!
Karen Prater
From: cdfarmen
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2020 10:49 AM
To: Council <Council@edmondswa.gov>; Public Comment (Council)
<publiccomments@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: 184th ROW vacation
Dear Council Members,
On November 17th you will be considering whether to approve or deny two requests
submitted by the landowner regarding the 184th St W right-of-way that runs through his
property.
The decision whether or not to vacate a portion of that right-of-way or remove the street
entirely from the city street map is not a matter whether we need the street in the future. It's
all about the public's interest in protecting our local environment, the loss of countless
significant trees and Perrinville Creek's watershed.
Allowing for the subdivision to go forward within current codes is one thing but, to allow
the expansion of the subdivision simply by vacating all or part of the street right-of-way is
another matter. The applicant has sufficient amount of land for the proposed 14 lot subdivision
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without gaining access to more land, so, in his words, "the J can have more development
flexibility and increase average lot size to 13,383sf
Any increase in lot size has the potential for the unnecessary removal of significant trees
and excess grading of steep slopes and ravines. Even the loss of a grove of six or seven trees is
too much. Larger lots will likely increase the probability of larger homes, more impervious
surfaces, increased stormwater runoff and further degradation of Perrinville Creek.
Therefore, I respectfully request that you do not approve either the applicants partial
right-of-way vacation request nor his request for the removal of 184th Street W from the city's
official street map as neither request is not in the public's interest.
Respectfully submitted,
Duane Farmen
Seaview area resident
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7.4
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2020
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
11-19-2020 Draft Special Meeting Minutes
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL ONLINE SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
November 19, 2020
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Adrienne Fraley Monillas, Council President
Susan Paine, Council President Pro Tern
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Mike Nelson, Mayor
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
At 5:45 p.m., an Edmonds City Council Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Nelson. The Council
utilized the Zoom online meeting platform to conduct this meeting.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council then convened in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of applicants for public
employment, per RCW 42.3 0.11 0(l)(G).
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 7:45 p.m., the executive session concluded. Mayor Nelson announced that although there was an action
item scheduled on this agenda, it is no longer necessary because the municipal judge is not considered an
"appointive officer" for the purposes of Chapter 2.10 ECC.
ADJOURNMENT
At 7:46 p.m., Mayor Nelson declared the meeting adjourned.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Approval of claim, payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #244924 through #245052 dated November 19, 2020 for $736,813.17.
Approval of payroll direct deposit and checks #64480 through #64485 for $615,911.87, benefit checks
#64486 through #64490 and wire payments of $590,191.49 for the pay period November 1, 2020
through November 15, 2020.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim, payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non -approval of expenditures.
Attachments:
claims 11-19-20
FrequentlyUsedProjNumbers 11-19-20
payroll summary 11-20-20
payroll benefits 11-20-20
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111.000.68.542.61.31.00
10.0% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
C/A 572105 CONTRACT# 3091 /0521
Finance dept copier contract charge
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
B&W Meter usage IRC5250 10/01/20
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
Color Meter usage IRC5250 10/01/20
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
CANON 5250
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244948 11/19/2020 073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
(Continued)
contract charge 11/2020
00 1. 000. 22.518.10.45. 00
contract charge 11/2020
001.000.61.557.20.45.00
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001.000.22.518.10.45.00
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001.000.22.518.10.45.00
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001.000.61.557.20.45.00
clr meter usage 10/2020
001.000.21.513.10.45.00
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001.000.21.513.10.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.22.518.10.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.61.557.20.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.21.513.10.45.00
22140427
WWTP: 11/2020 MO CHG+ 10/2020
11/2020 MO CHG+ 10/2020 METER 1
423.000.76.535.80.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.45.00
22140428
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001.000.21.513.10.45.00
bw meter usage 10/2020
001.000.21.513.10.45.00
clr meter usage 10/2020
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001.000.21.513.10.45.00
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
244948 11/19/2020 073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES (Continued)
22140440
22140441
244949 11/19/2020 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY LY296084
244950 11/19/2020 078149 CHROMA LLC DBA CHROMA SALON 11192020 Chroma
244951 11/19/2020 063902 CITY OF EVERETT
244952 11/19/2020 035160 CITY OFSEATTLE
244953 11/19/2020 064369 CODE PUBLISHING CO
120005607
9056920000
68144
PO # Description/Account
ENG COPIER LEASE NOVEMBER 2
Eng. Copier Lease November 2020
001.000.67.518.21.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.67.518.21.45.00
DEV SVCS COPIER MONTHLY LEA;
DEv Svcs Copier (SN3AP01472)-
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
Total
WATER - COMPRESSED CARBON I
WATER - COMPRESSED CARBON I
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
WATER QUALITY LAB ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY LAB ANALYSIS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00
Total
WWTP: 9/9-11/6/20 FLOWMETER 8�
9/9-11/6/20 FLOW METER #879026
423.000.76.535.80.47.62
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CODE WEB UPDATE
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.5.a
Page: 10
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
244953
11/19/2020 064369
CODE PUBLISHING CO
(Continued)
code web update
001.000.25.514.30.41.00
371.2.E
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.25.514.30.41.00
32.7E
Total:
404.01
244954
11/19/2020 078181
DANY'S TOTAL CLEANING
11192020 Dany's
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
5,000.0(
Total :
5,000.0(
244955
11/19/2020 074444
DATAQUEST LLC
13281
BACKGROUND CHECKS
OCTOBER BACKGROUND CHECKS
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
450.0(
OVERAGE CHARGES - PARKS
001.000.64.571.25.41.00
184.5(
Total :
634.5(
244956
11/19/2020 078179
DAVID & JUDY PETERSEN
8-22400
#20-104478 UTILITY REFUND
#20-104478 Utility refund due to
411.000.233.000
21.1E
Total :
21.11
244957
11/19/2020 006626
DEPTOF ECOLOGY
2021-91DOERENEW
WWTP: 2021 OPERATOR RENEWAI
2021 Operator Renewal Certifications
423.000.76.535.80.49.71
882.0(
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882.0(
244958
11/19/2020 078196
DESIGNER CONSIGNOR LLC
11192020 Rebekah's
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
8,000.0(
Total :
8,000.0(
244959
11/19/2020 068654
DIJULIO DISPLAYS INC
9323
PM: HOLIDAY LIGHTS
PM: HOLIDAY LIGHTS
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
886.8(
Page: 10
Packet Pg. 91
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.5.a
Page: 11
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
244959
11/19/2020 068654
DIJULIO DISPLAYS INC
(Continued)
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
92.2'
Tota I :
979.05
244960
11/19/2020 064640
DMCMA
11162020 JAE
DMCMA 2020 MEMBERSHIP JULIE I
DMCMA 2020 MEMBERSHIP JULIE 1
001.000.23.512.50.49.00
150.0(
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DMCMA 2020 MEMBERSHIP UNEEI<
DMCMA 2020 MEMBERSHIP UNEEI<
001.000.23.512.50.49.00
150.0(
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300.0(
244961
11/19/2020 007253
DUNN LUMBER
7592050
PM: SUPPLIES ACCT E000027
PM SUPPLIES: LUMBER
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
205.6f
10.2% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
20.9£
Total :
226.6:
244962
11/19/2020 074674
ECOLUBE RECOVERY LLC
3909110320
FLEET - REMOVAL OF OLD OIL FIL1
FLEET - REMOVAL OF OLD OIL FIL1
511.000.77.548.68.49.00
233.5(
Total :
233.5(
244963
11/19/2020 060401
EDMONDS HARBOR INN INC
11192020 Harbor Inn
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
5,000.0(
Total:
5,000.0(
244964
11/19/2020 076610
EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE
1891
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1.0z
1892
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
244964 11/19/2020 076610 EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE (Continued)
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244965 11/19/2020 038500 EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER 2020-19
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PO # Description/Account
PM SUPPLIES: SPRAY PAINT
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
PM SUPPLIES: BIT TIP HOLDER, Pli
PM SUPPLIES: BIT TIP HOLDER, PIi
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
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PUBLIC SAFETY - SUPPLIES
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
PM SUPPLIES: EXTENSION CORD
PM SUPPLIES: EXTENSION CORD
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
FAC MAINT - HAND TRUCK
FAC MAINT - HAND TRUCK
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
FAC MAINT - SUPPLIES
FAC MAINT - SUPPLIES
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
Total
10/2020 RECREATION SERVICES C
10/2020 Recreation Services Contrac
001.000.39.569.10.41.00
11/2020 RECREATION SERVICES C
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244966
11/19/2020 008705
EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
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244967
11/19/2020 078185
EGREEN CORPORATION
11192020 EGREEN
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142.000.39.518.63.41.00
5,000.0( a
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5,000.0(
244968
11/19/2020 008812
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
AR177972
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001.000.67.518.21.45.00
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001.000.62.524.10.45.00
18.8E
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254.3'
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244969
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EMPLOYERS HEALTH COALITION WA
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.5.a
Page: 14
Bank code :
usbank
Voucher
Date Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
244969
11/19/2020 074437
EMPLOYERS HEALTH COALITION WA
(Continued)
Q4 RETIREE DUES
009.000.39.517.20.23.10
1,620.0(
Total:
1,620.0(
244970
11/19/2020 078169
ENERGETIC BODY SYSTEMS LLC
11192020 Energetic
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
8,000.0(
Total :
8,000.0(
244971
11/19/2020 076483
EUROFINS FRONTIER GLOBAL SCI
0100248
WWTP: METHOD 30B TRAP ANALY;
METHOD 30B TRAP ANALYSIS - WC
423.000.76.535.80.41.00
1,920.0(
Total:
1,920.0(
244972
11/19/2020 009350
EVERETT DAILY HERALD
EDH912115
PLANNING-LEGALAD
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001.000.62.558.60.41.40
82.6(
EDH912557
PLANNING -LEGAL AD
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001.000.62.558.60.41.40
37.8(
Total :
120.4(
244973
11/19/2020 009410
EVERETT STEEL INC
311358
UNIT 3 - PARTS
UNIT 3 - PARTS
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
200.0(
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511.000.77.548.68.31.10
20.8(
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220.8(
244974
11/19/2020 072493
FIRSTLINE COMMUNICATIONS INC
160662
NOV-2020 SUPPORT SERVICES
Nov-2020 Support Services
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
425.0(
10.4% Sales Tax
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
44.2(
Total:
469.2(
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
244975
11/19/2020 075871 FLOW TECHNOLOGIES INC
E6GB.Pmt 2
E6GB.PMT 2 THRU 11/6/20
E6GB.Pmt 2 thru 11/6/20
423.000.75.594.35.65.30
E6GB.Ret 2
423.000.223.400
Tota I :
244976
11/19/2020 076809 GAGNER, SAMUEL
GAGNER EXP CL 10/20
GAGNER EXPENSE CLAIM OCT 20,
DINNER PER DIEM 10/18-10/22/20
001.000.41.521.40.43.00
TIPS/INCIDENTAL PER DIEM 10/18-;
001.000.41.521.40.43.00
Tota I :
244977
11/19/2020 074722 GUARDIAN SECURITY SYSTEMS
1072797
OLD PW - SECURITY
OLD PW - SECURITY
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
Total
244978
11/19/2020 012560 HACH COMPANY
12189370
WWTP: PO 430 PIPETTES
PO 430 PIPETTES
423.000.76.535.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.00
Total
244979
11/19/2020 010900 HD FOWLER CO INC
15629892
WATER - PARTS
WATER - PARTS
421.000.74.534.80.34.20
10.4% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.34.20
Total
244980
11/19/2020 078178 HENG, JAMES
11092020
INTERPRETER 4Z0822282
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
244980
11/19/2020 078178
HENG, JAMES
(Continued)
INTERPRETER 4Z0822282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
Tota I :
244981
11/19/2020 072647
HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL
47570
E7MA.SERVICES THRU 10/30/20
E7MA.Services thru 10/30/20
332.000.64.594.76.41.00
E7MA.Services thru 10/30/20
126.000.64.594.76.41.00
E7MA.Services thru 10/30/20
125.000.64.594.76.41.00
Tota I :
244982
11/19/2020 013500
HINGSON, ROBERT
52
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.29.00
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
Total
244983
11/19/2020 078046
HOMAGE SENIOR SERVICES
EHS103120-2
HOUSING AND SUPPLEMENTAL RE
HOUSING AND SUPPLEMENTAL RE
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
244984
11/19/2020 073548
INDOFF INCORPORATED
3419417
WALL PLANNER, CALENDAR, RUBE
Wall planner, calendar and rubber ba
001.000.31.514.23.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.31.00
Total
244985
11/19/2020 063419
INTOXIMETERS INC
667370
INV 667370 - EDMONDS PD
1,000 PBT STRAWS
001.000.41.521.22.31.00
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO # Description/Account
244985 11/19/2020 063419 INTOXIMETERS INC (Continued)
Freight
001.000.41.521.22.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.31.00
Total :
244986
11/19/2020 072627 INTRADO LIFE & SAFETY INC
7012839
MONTHLY 911 DATABASE MAINT
Monthly 911 database maint
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
Total
244987
11/19/2020 078192 JAMES AUTO SERVICES
11192020 James
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
244988
11/19/2020 075062 JAMESTOWN NETWORKS
6166
FIBER OPTICS INTERNET CONNEC
Nov-2020 Fiber Optics Internet
512.000.31.518.87.42.00
10.4% Sales Tax
512.000.31.518.87.42.00
Total
244989
11/19/2020 015270 JCI JONES CHEMICALS INC
838098
WWTP: PO 179 SODIUM HYPOCHL
PO 179 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
423.000.76.535.80.31.53
WA Hazadous Substance Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.53
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.53
Total
244990
11/19/2020 078145 KMB ENTERPRISES
11192020 KMB
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
244990 11/19/2020 078145 078145 KMB ENTERPRISES
244991 11/19/2020 016600 KROESENS INC
244992 11/19/2020 078194 K'S OPTICAL
244993 11/19/2020 017135 LANDAU ASSOCIATES INC
244994 11/19/2020 078177 MAHAMED, LIBAN
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice PO # Description/Account
(Continued) Total
61787 INV 61787 - EDMONDS PD
MOTORCYCLE PATROL BOOTS
001.000.41.521.71.24.00
VIBRAM SOLE
001.000.41.521.71.24.00
Freight
001.000.41.521.71.24.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.71.24.00
Total
11192020 K's Optical CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
46825 TO 20-08.LARSEN BLD2020-0564 E;
TO 20-08.1-arsen BLD2020-0564 ESL
001.000.245.965
Total
52617
INTERPRETER
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INTERPRETER
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001.000.23.512.50.41.01
52622
INTERPRETER
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001.000.23.512.50.41.01
52645
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INTERPRETER
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001.000.23.512.50.41.01
52875
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Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
244994
11/19/2020 078177 MAHAMED, LIBAN
(Continued)
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INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
52988
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53058
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53187
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53404
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53456
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53487
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
53524
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
INTERPRETER XZ0343282
001.000.23.512.50.41.01
Total
244995
11/19/2020 067235 MARYS TOWING INC
88431
INV 88431 - EDMONDS PD - CS 20,
TOW SILVER LINCOLN- CS 20-2542
001.000.41.521.22.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.41.00
Total
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Packet Pg. 100
vchlist
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
244996 11/19/2020 078184 MIAH FOOD LLC
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
11192020 Miah
244997 11/19/2020 078186 MILKIE MILKIE DESSERT CAFE INC 11192020 Milkie
244998 11/19/2020 068692 MILLSUPPLY INC
PO # Description/Account
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
117785 UNIT 95 - BLOWER MOTOR
UNIT 95 - BLOWER MOTOR
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
Freight
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
244999 11/19/2020 020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 338826
245000 11/19/2020 078147 MINIATURES & MORE
245001 11/19/2020 064570 NATIONAL SAFETY INC
339091
11192020 Minatures
0597574-I N
Total ;
STREET - HEDGE TRIMMER
STREET - HEDGE TRIMMER
111.000.68.542.71.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.71.31.00
PM SUPPLIES: GUIDE WIRE, FILE C
PM SUPPLIES: GUIDE WIRE, FILE C
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
COVID - N95 MASKS
COVID - N95 MASKS
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Packet Pg. 101
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
245001 11/19/2020 064570 NATIONAL SAFETY INC
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
(Continued)
245002 11/19/2020 064024 NAT'LASSOC FOR COURT MNGMNT 142840
245003 11/19/2020 070855 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
245004 11/19/2020 067694 NC POWER SYSTEMS CO
245005 11/19/2020 072739 O'REILLYAUTO PARTS
10306282
10306283
PS W O0138729
PO # Description/Account
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
Total :
NACM 2020 MEMBERSHIP UNEEK I'
NACM 2020 MEMBERSHIP UNEEK I
001.000.23.512.50.49.00
Total
GOCOMMUTER FEE - OCTOBER
OCTOBER FEES
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
FSA FEES - OCTOBER
FSA FEES - OCTOBER
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
Total
WWTP: 2020 LOAD BANK SERVICE
2020 LOAD BANK SERVICE
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
CONSUMMABLES
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
Total
3685-101139 UNIT 23 - COPPER PLUG
UNIT 23 - COPPER PLUG
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
3685-101151 UNIT 139 - PARTS
UNIT 139 - PARTS
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
245005 11/19/2020 072739 O'REILLYAUTO PARTS (Continued)
3685-101169
3685-101184
245006 11/19/2020 078127 OWENS PUMP & EQUIPMENT INV-995490
245007 11/19/2020 078180 PERRINVILLE FAMILY DENTISTRY 11192020 Perrinville
245008 11/19/2020 029117 PORT OF EDMONDS
245009 11/19/2020 071559 PUBLIC SAFETY SELECTION PC
03870
HM
PO # Description/Account
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 139 - AIR FILTER
UNIT 139 - AIR FILTER
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 139 - AIR FILTER
UNIT 139 - AIR FILTER
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
Total :
WWTP: PO 428 SHAFT SEAL & SHP
PO 428 SHAFT SEAL & SHAFT, O-R
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
PORT RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASE FOR
PORT RIGHT-OF-WAY LEASE FOR
422.000.72.531.90.41.50
Total
INV 1196 - EDMONDS PD SAR
SUITABILITY ASSESSMENT 10/11/21
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Voucher Date Vendor
245009 11/19/2020 071559 PUBLIC SAFETY SELECTION PC
245010 11/19/2020 075565 PVP COMMUNICATIONS
245011 11/19/2020 062657 REGIONAL DISPOSAL COMPANY
245012 11/19/2020 061540 REPUBLIC SERVICES 4197
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
(Continued)
001.000.41.521.10.41.00
Total
128319
UNIT 928 & 960 - HELMET COMMUI`
UNIT 928 & 960 - HELMET COMMUI`
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
Total
54104
E7MA.CONTAMINATED SOIL REMO'
E7MA.Contaminated Soil Removal
332.000.64.594.76.41.00
E7MA.Contaminated Soil Removal
126.000.64.594.76.41.00
E7MA.Contaminated Soil Removal
125.000.64.594.76.41.00
Total
3-0197-0800478
FIRE STATION #20 23009 88TH AVE
FIRE STATION #20 23009 88TH AVE
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
3-0197-0800897
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH
001.000.65.518.20.47.00
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ;
111.000.68.542.90.47.00
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ;
421.000.74.534.80.47.00
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ;
423.000.75.535.80.47.10
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ;
511.000.77.548.68.47.00
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ;
422.000.72.531.90.47.00
3-0197-0801132
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST ;
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
245012 11/19/2020 061540 REPUBLIC SERVICES #197
245013 11/19/2020 063048 RH BROWN CO
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice PO # Description/Account
(Continued)
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
3-0197-0829729 CLUBHOUSE 6801 N MEADOWDAL
CLUBHOUSE 6801 N MEADOWDAL
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
Total
0173920-IN WWTP: PO 417 PLATFORM
PO 417 PLATFORM
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
245014 11/19/2020 078191 SALISH SEA BREWING COMPANY LLC 11192020 Salish
245015 11/19/2020 078193 SALT & IRON
245016 11/19/2020 076328 SCJ ALLIANCE
11192020 Salt&Iron
60681
61446
61581
Total :
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
E20CE.SERVICES THRU 6/30/20
E20CE.Servcies thru 6/30/20
112.000.68.595.33.41.00
E20CE.SERVICES THRU 8/1/20
E20CE.Services thru 8/1/20
112.000.68.595.33.41.00
E20CE.SERVICES THRU 10/3/20
E20CE.Services thru 10/3/20
112.000.68.595.33.41.00
Total
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
245017 11/19/2020 072440 SCORDINO, JOE
245018 11/19/2020 078044 SHERMAN CAPITAL INC
245019 11/19/2020 065119 SIRCHIE FINGERPRINT LAB
245020 11/19/2020 077865 SKAGIT CITY TRUCKING SCHOOL
245021 11/19/2020 076831 SKAGIT SHOOTING RANGE LLC
245022 11/19/2020 060889 SNAP -ON INDUSTRIAL
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
26
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001.000.39.554.90.49.00
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11192020 Patty's
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
0469494-IN
INV 0469494-IN - EDMONDS PD
140 COTTON FACE MASKS- POLICE
001.000.41.521.22.31.00
Total
1840
STREET - CLASS A CDL FOR DEAN
STREET - CLASS A CDL FOR DEAN
111.000.68.542.90.49.00
Total
796
INV 796 - EDMONDS PD
11/9/20- COURSE FIRE QUALS
001.000.41.521.40.41.00
8.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.40.41.00
Total
ARV/45793250
STORM - SOCKET FOR DAYTON Pl
STORM - SOCKET FOR DAYTON PL
422.000.72.531.40.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.40.31.00
ARV/45826778
FLEET - SHOP / TIRE PRESSURE IV
FLEET - SHOP / TIRE PRESSURE IV
511.000.77.548.68.35.00
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
245022 11/19/2020 060889 SNAP -ON INDUSTRIAL (Continued)
245023 11/19/2020 075543 SNO CO PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOC 3215
245024 11/19/2020 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 200326460
201790003
202250635
205184385
220547574
222704272
245025 11/19/2020 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE 2020-6518
PO # Description/Account
511.000.77.548.68.35.00
Total :
PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT
OCTOBER SERVICES
001.000.39.512.52.41.00
Total
HUMMINGBIRD PARK 1000 EDMON
HUMMINGBIRD PARK 1000 EDMON
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
ALDERWOOD INTERIE 6130 168TH
ALDERWOOD INTERIE 6130 168TH
421.000.74.534.80.47.00
9TH/GASPER LANDSCAPE BED / M
9TH/GASPER LANDSCAPE BED / M
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
LIFT STATION #5 432 3RD AVE S / fV
LIFT STATION #5 432 3RD AVE S / fV
423.000.75.535.80.47.10
TRAFFIC LIGHT SR104 @ 236TH S1
TRAFFIC LIGHT SR104 @ 236TH S1
111.000.68.542.63.47.00
WWTP: 10/4-11/4/20 FLOWMETER
10/4-11/4/20 FLOWMETER 1000541,
423.000.76.535.80.47.62
Total
INV 2020-6518 EDMONDS PD - SEP
INMATE HOSPITAL CARE 5/29
001.000.39.523.60.41.00
INMATE HOSPITAL CARE 5/15
001.000.39.523.60.41.00
INMATE HOSPITAL CARE 5/22
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
245025 11/19/2020 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
(Continued)
2020-6518 CM
245026 11/19/2020 075292 SNOHOMISH CO AUDITOR'S OFFICE Berger, Robert
245027 11/19/2020 075292 SNOHOMISH CO AUDITOR'S OFFICE Lutheran Learning
245028 11/19/2020 075292 SNOHOMISH CO AUDITOR'S OFFICE Saeed & Mahnaz
245029 11/19/2020 075292 SNOHOMISH CO AUDITOR'S OFFICE Walters, Gerald A.
245030 11/19/2020 006630 SNOHOMISH COUNTY
245031 11/19/2020 078166 SNO-KING SIGNS & BANNERS LLC
78001
11192020 SnoKing
PO # Description/Account
INMATE MEDS SEPT 2020
001.000.39.523.60.31.00
INV 2020-6518 CM - EDMONDS PD
CREDIT FOR INMATE MEDS - APR/1
001.000.39.523.60.31.00
Total
OVERFLOW/FLOODING HOLD HAR
overflow/flooding hold harmeless
001.000.25.514.30.49.00
Total
DECLARATION OF COVENANT: EDI
declaration of covenant for engineerir
001.000.25.514.30.49.00
Total
CRITICAL AREA NOTICE: SAEED &
critica area notice for planning
001.000.25.514.30.49.00
Total
CRITICAL AREA NOTICE: PAULA N.
crritical area notice for engineering
001.000.25.514.30.49.00
Total
PARKS MAINT 5005 DUMP FEES
PARKS MAINT DUMP FEES
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
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City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #
245031 11/19/2020 078166 078166 SNO-KING SIGNS & BANNERS LLC (Continued)
245032 11/19/2020 038410 SOUND SAFETY PRODUCTS 92874/4
245033 11/19/2020 040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC
245034 11/19/2020 078187 THANVO RESTAURANT LLC
245035 11/19/2020 078152 THE CHURCHKEY PUB
245036 11/19/2020 066056 THE SEATTLE TIMES
97328/4
Description/Account
Total
FAC MAINT - WORK WEAR SARAH
FAC MAINT - WORK WEAR SARAH
001.000.66.518.30.24.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00
WWTP: JMCKENZIELYNNWOOD S1
JMCKENZIE UNIFORM ALLOWANCI
423.000.76.535.80.24.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.24.00
Total
18292713
UNIT 3 - PARTS
UNIT 3 - PARTS
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
Total
11192020 Than Bro
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
11192020 Churchkey
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
1139
CREATIVE DISTRICT DIGITAL ADVE
CREATIVE DISTRICT DIGITALADVE
001.000.61.558.70.41.40
1140
VISIT EDMONDS DIGITALADVERTI:
VISIT EDMONDS DIGITALADVERTI:
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Voucher Date Vendor
245036 11/19/2020 066056 066056 THE SEATTLE TIMES
245037 11/19/2020 072649 THE WIDE FORMAT COMPANY
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
(Continued)
126612
245038 11/19/2020 078188 TOUCHSTONE MANUAL THERAPY INC 11192020 Touchstone
245039 11/19/2020 041960 TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC 5384
245040 11/19/2020 065488 TRENDSET CONCRETE PRODUCTS 218850
245041 11/19/2020 042750 TRIBUZIO, WALLACE
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245042 11/19/2020 044960 UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOC CTR 0100139
PO # Description/Account
Total :
DEV SVCS WIDE FORMAT COPIER-
Dev Svcs Large Plotter (HPLX4000 S
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
Total
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
CARES FUND BUSINESS SUPPORT
142.000.39.518.63.41.00
Total
STREET - PARTS FOR EPD CASE#',
STREET - PARTS FOR EPD CASE#,2
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
10.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
Total
STREET - SUPPLIES
STREET - SUPPLIES
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
Freight
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.61.31.00
Total
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
Total :
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATI
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATI
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
245042 11/19/2020 044960 UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOC CTR (Continued)
245043 11/19/2020 067865 VERIZON WIRELESS
245044 11/19/2020 078197 VISIONAIRE EYECARE
245045 11/19/2020 068259 WA ST CRIMINAL JUSTICE
245046 11/19/2020 075155 WALKER MACY LLC
245047 11/19/2020 067917 WALLY'S TOWING INC
9866048825
11192020 Visionaire
201134714
P3282.04-30
PO # Description/Account
421.000.74.534.80.41.00
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATI
422.000.72.531.90.41.00
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATI
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Total
C/A 442201730-00001
iPad Cell Service Mayor's Office
001.000.21.513.10.42.00
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511.000.77.548.68.48.00
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421.000.74.534.80.42.00
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i037
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238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
c423
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c485
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s022
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Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
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Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase II
c488
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Proiect
Engineering
Accounting
Proiect
Funding
Proiect Title
Number
Number
STIR
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
i026
E7DC
STIR
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
i015
E6AB
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
c551
EOMA
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Design)
c536
EOMA
WTR
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
c482
ESJB
STM
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
c455
E41FE
FAC
Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
c443
E4MB
STIR
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
c478
ESDB
WTR
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coating
c473
ESKA
PM
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
c282
EBMA
STIR
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
s014
E6AA
STM
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
c436
E4FD
SWR
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
s0l l
ESGB
SWR
Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
c461
E4GC
STIR
Minor Sidewalk Program
i017
E6DD
STM
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
m013
E7FG
GF
Official Street Map & Sidewalk Plan Update
s025
EONA
STM
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
m105
E71FA
STM
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
c552
E20FC
WTR
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
c549
EOJA
STM
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
c547
EOFB
SWR
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
c548
EOGA
FAC
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
c502
E9MA
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
c479
ESFD
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
c546
EOFA
WWTP
Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
c446
E4HA
STIR
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
i055
E20CE
UTILITIES
Standard Details Updates
solo
ESNA
STM
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
c495
E7FB
STM
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
s017
E6FD
STIR
Sunset Walkway Improvements
c354
E1 DA
STIR
Trackside Warning System
c470
ESAA
STIR
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
i044
E9DC
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
c544
E7MA
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
c496
E7MA
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
m103
E7MA
STM
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
c435
E4FC
WWTP
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
c481
ESHA
WTR
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
s026
EOJB
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Engineering
Protect
Project
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
ProiectTitle
i046
2020 Guardrail Installations
STIR
EOAB
i047
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
STIR
i048
2020 Traffic Calming
STIR
EOCA
i042
2020 Overlay Program
i053
2020 Waterline Overlay
STIR
EODA
s024
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
STIR
i049
2020 Pedestrian Safety Program
STIR
EODC
i050
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
c546
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
STM
EOFB
c547
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
c548
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
WTR
EOJA
c549
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
s026
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
PRK
EOMA
c551
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
c536
Civic Center Playfield (Design)
GF
EONA
s025
Official Street Map & Sidewalk Plan Update
c368
76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
STIR
E1 DA
c354
Sunset Walkway Improvements
E20CB
i052
76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD)
STIR
E20CE
i055
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
c552
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
STIR
E21CA
i051
2021 Overlay Program
238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
STM
E4FC
c435
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
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E4FD
c436
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
STM
E4FE
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Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
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E4HA
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E4MB
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STIR
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Bikelink Project
STIR
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c478
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
STM
ESFD
c479
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
SWR
ESGB
s011
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
WTR
ESJB
c482
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coating
UTILITIES
ESNA
solo
Standard Details Updates
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalizatio
STIR
E6AB
i015
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
238th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Hwy 99) aw
STIR
E6DD
i017
Minor Sidewalk Program
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Engineering
Protect
Project
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
ProiectTitle
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
SWR
E6GB
c488
Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase II
NEIV2018
Sewerline Replacement Project
WTR
E6JB
i014
2017 Waterline Replacement Projects
E6JC
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Waterline Replacement Project
STIR
E7AB
i024
Audible Pedestrian Signals
STIR
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228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
STIR
E7CD
i025
89th PI W Retaining Wall
STIR
i026
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
STM
E7FA
m105
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
c495
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
STM
E7FG
m013
NPDES (Students Savinq Salmon)
2019 Waterline Replacement
PRK
E7MA
c544
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
PRK
E7MA
m103
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
i028
220th Adaptive
STIR
E8CA
i029
76th Ave W & 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements
i031
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212t
STIR
E8DB
i033
ADA Curb Ramps
E8DC
i037
238th St. Island & Misc. Ramps
STM
E8FA
s018
2018 Lorian Woods Study
c521
174th St. & 71 st Ave Storm Improvements
STM
E8FC
c525
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
c516
2019 Sewerline Replacement Project
WTR
E8JA
c523
2019 Swedish Waterline Replacement
s020
2019 Utility Rate & GFC Updat
PM
E8MA
c282
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
E9AA
i038
2019 Traffic Calming
STIR
E9AB
i039
2019 Guardrail Install
E9AC
s021
2019 Downtown Parking Study
STIR
HAD
i045
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
E9CA
i036
2019 Overlay Program
WTR
E9CB
i043
2019 Waterline Overlay
i040
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
STIR
E9DB
i041
2019 Pedestrian Safety Program
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
STM
E9FA
s022
Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
c502
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Engineering
Project
Protect
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
Protect Title
PM
EBMA
c282
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
STIR
E1 DA
c354
Sunset Walkway Improvements
STIR
ElCA
c368
76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
STIR
E3DB
c423
238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
STM
E4FC
c435
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
STM
E4FD
c436
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
FAC
E4MB
c443
Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
WWTP
E4HA
c446
Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
STM
E4FE
c455
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
SWR
E4GC
c461
Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
STIR
ESAA
c470
Trackside Warning System
WTR
ESKA
c473
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coating
STIR
ESDA
c474
Bikelink Project
STIR
ESDB
c478
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
STM
ESFD
c479
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
WWTP
ESHA
c481
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
WTR
ESJB
c482
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
STIR
E6DA
c485
238th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Hwy 99)
SWR
E6GB
c488
Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase II
SWR
E6GC
c492
2018 Sewerline Replacement Project
WTR
E6JC
c493
2018 Waterline Replacement Project
STM
E7FB
c495
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
PRK
E7MA
c496
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
WTR
E7JA
c498
2019 Waterline Replacement
FAC
E9MA
c502
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
SWR
EBGA
c516
2019 Sewerline Replacement Project
STM
EBFB
c521
174th St. & 71 st Ave Storm Improvements
WTR
EBJA
c523
2019 Swedish Waterline Replacement
STM
EBFC
c525
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
PRK
EOMA
c536
Civic Center Playfield (Design)
PRK
E7MA
c544
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
STM
EOFA
c546
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
STM
EOFB
c547
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
SWR
EOGA
c548
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
WTR
EOJA
c549
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
PRK
EOMA
c551
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
STM
E20FC
c552
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
STIR
E7AC
i005
228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
WTR
E6,113
i014
2017 Waterline Replacement Projects
STIR
E6AB
i015
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
STIR
E6DD
i017
Minor Sidewalk Program
STIR
E7AB
i024
Audible Pedestrian Signals
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Engineering
Project
Protect
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
Protect Title
STIR
E7CD
i025
89th PI W Retaining Wall
STIR
E7DC
i026
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
STIR
EBAB
i028
220th Adaptive
STIR
EBCA
i029
76th Ave W & 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements
STIR
EBCC
i031
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212th
STIR
EBDB
i033
ADA Curb Ramps
STIR
E9CA
i036
2019 Overlay Program
STIR
EBDC
i037
238th St. Island & Misc. Ramps
STIR
E9AA
i038
2019 Traffic Calming
STIR
E9AB
i039
2019 Guardrail Install
STIR
E9DA
i040
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
STIR
E9DB
i041
2019 Pedestrian Safety Program
STIR
EOCA
i042
2020 Overlay Program
WTR
E9CB
i043
2019 Waterline Overlay
STIR
E9DC
i044
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
STIR
E9AD
i045
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
STIR
EOAA
i046
2020 Guardrail Installations
STIR
EOAB
i047
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
STIR
EOAC
i048
2020 Traffic Calming
STIR
EODB
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2020 Pedestrian Safety Program
STIR
EODC
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Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
STIR
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2021 Overlay Program
STIR
E20CB
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76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD)
STIR
EOCC
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2020 Waterline Overlay
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E20CE
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SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
STM
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NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
PRK
E7MA
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Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
STM
E7FA
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OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
UTILITIES
ESNA
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Standard Details Updates
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ESGB
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Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
STIR
E6AA
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Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
STM
E6FD
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Stormwater Comp Plan Update
STM
EBFA
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2018 Lorian Woods Study
UTILITIES
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s020
2019 Utility Rate & GFC Update
STIR
E9AC
s021
2019 Downtown Parking Study
STM
E9FA
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Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
STIR
EODA
s024
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
GF
EONA
s025
Official Street Map & Sidewalk Plan Update
WTR
EOJB
s026
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Funding)
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
Project Title
Number
Number
FAC
Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
c443
E4MB
FAC
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
c502
E9MA
GF
Official Street Map & Sidewalk Plan Update
s025
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PM
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
c282
EBMA
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
c551
EOMA
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Design)
c536
EOMA
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
c544
E7MA
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
c496
E7MA
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
m103
E7MA
STM
174th St. & 71st Ave Storm Improvements
c521
EBFB
STM
2018 Lorian Woods Study
s018
EBFA
STM
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
c525
EBFC
STM
Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
s022
E91FA
STM
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
c455
E41FE
STM
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
c436
E4FD
STM
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
m013
E7FG
STM
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
m105
E71FA
STM
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
c552
E20FC
STM
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
c547
EOFB
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
c479
ESFD
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
c546
EOFA
STM
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
c495
E7FB
STM
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
s017
E6FD
STM
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
c435
E4FC
STR
2019 Downtown Parking Study
s021
E9AC
STR
2019 Guardrail Install
i039
E9AB
STR
2019 Overlay Program
i036
E9CA
STR
2019 Pedestrian Safety Program
i041
E9DB
STR
2019 Traffic Calming
i038
E9AA
STR
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
i045
E9AD
STR
2020 Guardrail Installations
i046
EOAA
STR
2020 Overlay Program
i042
EOCA
STR
2020 Pedestrian Safety Program
i049
EODB
STR
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
s024
EODA
STR
2020 Traffic Calming
i048
EOAC
STR
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
i047
EOAB
STR
2021 Overlay Program
i051
E21 CA
STR
228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
i005
E7AC
STR
238th St. Island & Misc. Ramps
i037
EBDC
STR
238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
c423
E3DB
STR
238th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Hwy 99)
c485
E6DA
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Funding)
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
Project Title
Number
Number
STIR
76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD)
i052
E20CB
STIR
76th Ave W & 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements
i029
EBCA
STIR
76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
c368
E1 CA
STIR
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212th
i031
EBCC
STIR
89th PI W Retaining Wall
i025
E7CD
STIR
ADA Curb Ramps
i033
EBDB
STIR
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
i040
E9DA
STIR
Audible Pedestrian Signals
i024
E7AB
STIR
Bikelink Project
c474
ESDA
STIR
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
i050
EODC
STIR
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
i026
E7DC
STIR
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
i015
E6AB
STIR
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
c478
ESDB
STIR
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
s014
E6AA
STIR
Minor Sidewalk Program
i017
E6DD
STIR
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
i055
E20CE
STIR
Sunset Walkway Improvements
c354
E1 DA
STIR
Trackside Warning System
c470
ESAA
STIR
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
i044
E9DC
STIR
2020 Waterline Overlay
i053
EOCC
STIR
220th Adaptive
i028
EBAB
SWR
2018 Sewerline Replacement Project
c492
E6GC
SWR
2019 Sewerline Replacement Project
c516
EBGA
SWR
Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase II
c488
E6GB
SWR
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
s0l l
ESGB
SWR
Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
c461
E4GC
SWR
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
c548
EOGA
UTILITIES
2019 Utility Rate & GFC Update
s020
EBJB
UTILITIES
Standard Details Updates
solo
ESNA
WTR
2017 Waterline Replacement Projects
i014
E6JB
WTR
2018 Waterline Replacement Project
c493
E6JC
WTR
2019 Swedish Waterline Replacement
c523
EBJA
WTR
2019 Waterline Overlay
i043
E9CB
WTR
2019 Waterline Replacement
c498
E7JA
WTR
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
c482
ESJB
WTR
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coating
c473
ESKA
WTR
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
c549
EOJA
WTR
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
s026
EOJB
WWTP
Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
c446
E4HA
WWTP
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
c481
ESHA
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7.5.c
Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 980 (11 /01 /2020 to 11 /15/2020)
Hour Type Hour Class Description Hours Amount
-ed2
REGULAR HOURS
Educational Pav Correction
0.00
-71.28
112
ABSENT
NO PAY NON HIRED
48.00
0.00
121
SICK
SICK LEAVE
441.50
20,158.86
122
VACATION
VACATION
1,177.75
48,572.03
123
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY HOURS
27.00
1,028.03
124
HOLIDAY
FLOATER HOLIDAY
51.00
2,020.95
125
COMP HOURS
COMPENSATORY TIME
123.25
5,482.36
129
SICK
Police Sick Leave L & 1
3.00
129.78
130
COMP HOURS
Holidav Compensation Used
8.00
297.39
131
MILITARY
MILITARY LEAVE
42.00
1,844.54
132
JURY DUTY
JURY DUTY
12.00
439.93
135
SICK
WASHINGTON STATE SICK LEA
10.00
193.32
141
BEREAVEMENT
BEREAVEMENT
27.00
1,116.62
150
REGULAR HOURS
Kellv Dav Used
96.00
4,010.54
152
COMP HOURS
COMPTIME BUY BACK
2.00
50.69
155
COMP HOURS
COMPTIME AUTO PAY
280.55
14,028.85
157
SICK
SICK LEAVE PAYOFF
11.80
299.06
158
VACATION
VACATION PAYOFF
65.02
1,647.88
160
VACATION
MANAGEMENT LEAVE
2.00
139.37
190
REGULAR HOURS
REGULAR HOURS
15,641.00
667,174.08
194
SICK
Emerqencv Sick Leave
121.50
5,040.95
196
REGULAR HOURS
LIGHT DUTY
201.50
10,109.69
205
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME .5
3.50
66.81
210
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME -STRAIGHT
183.25
8,926.73
215
OVERTIME HOURS
WATER WATCH STANDBY
36.00
1,966.91
216
MISCELLANEOUS
STANDBY TREATMENT PLANT
15.00
1,427.08
220
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME 1.5
389.95
26,196.37
225
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME -DOUBLE
6.75
505.05
411
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
0.00
1,081.52
602
COMP HOURS
ACCRUED COMP 1.0
141.75
0.00
604
COMP HOURS
ACCRUED COMP TIME 1.5
233.25
0.00
acc
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCREDITATION PAY
0.00
64.25
acp
MISCELLANEOUS
Accreditation 1 % Part Time
0.00
9.85
11 /19/2020
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 980 (11 /01 /2020 to 11 /15/2020)
Hour Type Hour Class Description Hours Amount
acs
MISCELLANEOUS
ACCRED/POLICE SUPPORT
0.00
176.12
boc
MISCELLANEOUS
BOC II Certification
0.00
94.50
colre
MISCELLANEOUS
Collision Reconstruction ist
0.00
85.37
cpl
MISCELLANEOUS
TRAINING CORPORAL
0.00
173.90
crt
MISCELLANEOUS
CERTIFICATION III PAY
0.00
487.04
ctr
MISCELLANEOUS
CTR INCENTIVES PROGRAM
0.00
1.00
deftat
MISCELLANEOUS
DEFENSE TATICS INSTRUCTOI
0.00
86.96
det
MISCELLANEOUS
DETECTIVE PAY
0.00
238.24
det4
MISCELLANEOUS
Detective 4%
0.00
998.16
ed1
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 2%
0.00
672.48
ed2
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 4%
0.00
914.74
ed3
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 6%
0.00
5,725.83
firear
MISCELLANEOUS
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
0.00
427.85
fmla
ABSENT
FAMILY MEDICAL/NON PAID
160.00
0.00
fmis
SICK
FAMILY MEDICAL/SICK
2.00
162.91
hol
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
1,307.70
57,412.01
k9
MISCELLANEOUS
K-9 PAY
0.00
244.21
less
MISCELLANEOUS
LESS LETHAL INSTRUCTOR
0.00
83.19
Iq1
LONGEVITY
LONGEVITY PAY 2%
0.00
1,046.04
Ig11
LONGEVITY
LONGEVITY PAY 2.5%
0.00
768.02
Ig12
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 9%
0.00
5,072.33
Ig13
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 7%
0.00
1,548.04
Ig14
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 5%
0.00
1,051.20
Ig15
LONGEVITY
LONGEVITY 7.5%
0.00
583.73
Iq4
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 1 %
0.00
391.15
Iq5
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 3%
0.00
851.69
Ig6
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv .5%
0.00
345.97
Iq7
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 1.5%
0.00
223.09
Ig9
LONGEVITY
Lonqevitv 3.5%
0.00
193.99
mtc
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTORCYCLE PAY
0.00
238.24
ooc
MISCELLANEOUS
OUT OF CLASS
0.00
576.08
nds
MISCELLANEOUS
Public Disclosure Specialist
0.00
101.78
pfmp
ABSENT
Paid Familv Medical Unpaid/Sup
60.00
0.00
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 980 (11 /01 /2020 to 11 /15/2020)
Hour Type
Hour Class
Description
Hours
Amount
phv
MISCELLANEOUS
PHYSICAL FITNESS PAY
0.00
2,354.47
prof
MISCELLANEOUS
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ;
0.00
188.98
sdp
MISCELLANEOUS
SPECIAL DUTY PAY
0.00
295.58
sqt
MISCELLANEOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT
0.00
188.98
St
REGULAR HOURS
Serqeant Pav
0.00
136.97
str
MISCELLANEOUS
STREET CRIMES
0.00
506.62
traf
MISCELLANEOUS
TRAFFIC
0.00
119.12
20,931.02 $908,724.79
Total Net Pay: $615,911.87
11 /19/2020
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Benefit Checks Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 980 - 11 /01 /2020 to 11 /15/2020
Bank: usbank - US Bank
Check #
Date
Payee #
Name
Check Amt
Direct Deposit
64486
11/20/2020
epoa2
EPOA-POLICE
5,772.00
0.00
64487
11/20/2020
epoa3
EPOA-POLICE SUPPORT
631.76
0.00
64488
11/20/2020
flex
NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
3,115.32
0.00
64489
11/20/2020
teams
TEAMSTERS LOCAL763
4,966.00
0.00
64490
11/20/2020
icma
VANTAGE TRANSFER AGENTS 304884
6,220.08
0.00
20,705.16 0.00
Bank: wire - US BANK
Check #
Date
Payee #
Name
Check Amt
Direct Deposit
3122
11/20/2020
awc
AW C
317,338.02
0.00
3125
11/20/2020
wadc
WASHINGTON STATE TREASURER
29,919.72
0.00
3126
11/20/2020
us
US BANK
114,809.01
0.00
3127
11/20/2020
mebt
WTRISC FBO #N3177B1
100,406.89
0.00
3129
11/20/2020
pb
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
5,860.69
0.00
3131
11/20/2020
oe
OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
1,152.00
0.00
569,486.33
0.00
Grand Totals:
590,191.49
0.00
11 /19/2020
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7.6
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Acknowledge Receipt of a Claim for Damages from Carlos Rodriguez ($1,163.24)
Staff Lead: {Type Name of Staff Lead}
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Marissa Cain
Background/History
n/a
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of a Claim for Damages from Carlos Rodriguez by minute entry.
Narrative
Carlos Rodriguez
($1,163.24)
Attachments:
Rodriguez Claim for Damages - for council
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CITY OF EDMONDS
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FORM
Date c4aim Form
Received by City
Please take note that C ('1Q 7 who currently resides at
—
mailing address —
home phone # work phone # and who resided at
at the time of the � 1 occurrence and whose claiming damages
against �l 1'1'1 in the sum of S arising out of the following circumstances listed below.
DATE OF OCCURRENCE: I I I �I �o TIME:
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: oAh . � �� �
r mo
DESCRIPTION:
1. Describe the conduct and circum Lance th t brough about t� injury or damage. Also describe the injury or da age.
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[attach an extra sheet for additional information, if needed]
2, Provide a list of witnesses, if applicable, to the occurrence including names, addr sses, aqd phone numbers.
3. Attach copies of all documentation relating to expenses, injuries, losses, and/or estimates for repair.
4. Have you submitted a claim for damages to your insurance company? Yes /No
AN
If so, please provide the name of the insurance company:
and the policy #:
" ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR AUTOMOBILE CLAIMS ONLY "
f;nrnl REV iscd 05)0d)1 S
Page 1 of 2
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NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND NOTARIZED ' '
J
,being first duty sworn, depose and say that I am the claimant for the above
cribed; that I have read the above ciaim, know the contents thereof and believe the same to be true. l ac nG dge that any
rmation I provide as part of this claim may be considered a public record and may be subject to disclosure p nt to CW 42.55.
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Signature of Claimant(s)
Slate of Wa Ingio
County of cx cl
l certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ia� �1�lo
is the person who appeared before me, and said
person acknowledged that (helshe) signed this instrument and acknowledge (histher) free and voluntary act for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
Bated:
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Title n
My appointment expires:
please present the completed claim form to
City Clerk's Office
City of Edmonds
121 5" Avenue North
Edmonds, WA, 98020
CINTHIA KARINA SANCHEZ
Notary Public
State of Washington
Commission 0 20105911
My Comm. Expires Jun 19, 2024
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7.7
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Regular Property Tax Ordinance for 2021 Tax Levy and EMS Levy Ordinance
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
Council discussed the Property Tax levies during Council meeting on November 17 and asked that the
Ordinance for the Regular Levy and EMS Levy be placed on Consent.
Staff Recommendation
Approve attached Ordinances on Consent
Narrative:
Council discussed the Property Tax levies during Council meeting on November 17 and asked that the
Ordinance for the Regular Levy and EMS Levy be placed on Consent.
Attachments:
2021 Draft Property Tax Ordinance_ Regular 0%
2021 Property Tax Ordinance —EMS 1%
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
BY CONTINUING THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT
100% OF THE CURRENT LEVY LIMIT, PRESERVING
FUTURE LEVY CAPACITY, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Edmonds has met and considered its
budget for the calendar year 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City's actual levy for the previous year was $10,530,285 for the
regular property levy, and
WHEREAS, the population of this district is greater than 10,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, that an increase in the regular property tax levy is hereby
authorized for the levy to be collected in the 2021 tax year.
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall
be $0 which is a percentage increase of 0% from the previous year. This increase is exclusive of
additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly constructed
wind turbines, solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities, and any increase in the value of state
assessed property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds made.
This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative
body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five days after passage and publication of
an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. It is enacted on a vote of a majority plus one
of the City Council.
2021 Regular Property Tax Ordinance Page 1 of 3
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APPROVED:
MAYOR, MICHAEL NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY TARADAY
CITY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
2021 Regular Property Tax Ordinance Page 2 of 3
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of November, 2020, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
BY CONTINUING THE REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT
100% OF THE CURRENT LEVY LIMIT, PRESERVING
FUTURE LEVY CAPACITY, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of November, 2020.
CITY CLERK,
2021 Regular Property Tax Ordinance Page 3 of 3
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
BY CONTINUING THE EMS PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT 101%
OF THE CURRENT LEVY LIMIT, PRESERVING FUTURE
LEVY CAPACITY, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Edmonds has met and considered its
budget for the calendar year 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City's actual levy for the previous year was $4,112,651 for the
EMS property levy, and
WHEREAS, the population of this district is greater than 10,000,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, that an increase in the EMS property tax levy is hereby authorized
for the levy to be collected in the 2021 tax year.
The dollar amount of the increase over the actual levy amount from the previous year shall
be $41,127 which is a percentage increase of 1 % from the previous year. This increase is exclusive
of additional revenue resulting from new construction, improvements to property, newly
constructed wind turbines, solar, biomass, and geothermal facilities, and any increase in the value
of state assessed property, any annexations that have occurred and refunds made.
This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative
body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect five days after passage and publication of
an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. It is enacted on a vote of a majority plus one
of the City Council.
2021 EMS Property Tax Ordinance Page 1 of 3
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APPROVED:
MAYOR, MICHAEL NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY TARADAY
CITY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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2021 EMS Property Tax Ordinance Page 2 of 3
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 17th day of November, 2020, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL TAX LEVY
BY CONTINUING THE EMS PROPERTY TAX LEVY AT 101 %
OF THE CURRENT LEVY LIMIT, PRESERVING FUTURE
LEVY CAPACITY, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 17th day of November, 2020.
CITY CLERK,
2021 EMS Property Tax Ordinance Page 3 of 3
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7.8
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Findings and Conclusions denying 184th St SW Street Vacation and Official Street Map Change
Staff Lead: Jeanie McConnell and Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Kernen Lien
Background/History
See narrative.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt Findings and Conclusions as provided in Attachment 1 denying the requested Official Street Map
Change and 184 Street SW vacation.
Narrative
The City of Edmonds has received two applications regarding existing and planned right-of-way in the
Perrinville area. The first application is a Street Vacation request to vacate the easterly portion of 184tn
Street SW between 80t" Avenue W and Olympic View Drive, which is currently an undeveloped right-of-
way. The second application is a request for an Official Street Map Change that would eliminate a 60-
foot wide planned right-of-way just north of 1841" Street SW between 801" Avenue W and Olympic View
Drive.
Pursuant to Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) 20.70.070, the City Council is required to
consider street vacations in a public hearing set by resolution. The Council passed Resolution No. 1456
which set the public hearing for November 17, 2020. The review criteria for street vacations are
provided in ECDC 20.70.020.
ECDC 18.50.030 states changes to the Official Street Map shall be processed as provided in Chapter
20.65 ECDC. Street map changes shall be reviewed as a Type V development project permit application,
with a recommendation from the Planning Board and final decision by the City Council. The Planning
Board held a public hearing on the street map change on April 24, 2019 and forwarded a
recommendation of approval to the City Council.
A public hearing on the request Official Street Map change and street vacation was held before the City
Council on November 17, 2020. ECDC 20.70.140.B requires the City Council to adopt findings and
conclusions to support its decision granting a vacation, motion denying a vacation or resolution of intent
to vacate. After considering the Planning Board's recommendation, the staff report and presentation,
and public comments on the proposal, the City Council directed staff to bring back Findings and
Conclusions denying the Official Street Map change and street vacation requests. Attachment 1
provides the Findings and Conclusions for the City Council's denial of the Official Street Map change and
vacation of a portion of 184t" Street SW between 801" Avenue W and Olympic View Drive.
Attachments:
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Attachment 1: Findings and Conclusions
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Applications:
Date of Report:
CITY OF EDMONDS
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds WA 98020
Phone: 425.771.0220 • Fax: 425.771.0221 • Web: www.edmondswa
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT • PLANNING DIVISION
CITY COUNCIL MOTIONS TO DENY
AND SUPPORTING FINDINGS
PLN2019-0010 — Street Vacation: Vacate an easterly portion of 184th
Street SW between 801h Avenue West and Olympic View Drive
PLN2019-0011— Official Street Map Change: Eliminate planned right-of-
way north of 184th Street SW, between 801h Avenue West and Olympic
View Drive
November 19, 2020
Prepared by: Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Manager
INTRODUCTION:
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The City of Edmonds has received two applications regarding existing and planned right-
of-way in the Perrinville area. The first application is a Street Vacation request to vacate
the easterly portion of 184th Street SW between 80th Avenue W and Olympic View Drive, •N
which is currently an undeveloped right-of-way. The second application is a request for U
an Official Street Map Change that would eliminate a 60-foot wide planned right-of-way v
just north of 184th Street SW between 80th Avenue W and Olympic View Drive.
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is required to consider street vacations in a public hearing set by resolution. The Council
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Both the street vacation and official street map change applications have been reviewed
with the understanding that the property owner has a larger development plan for the
underlying property that includes subdividing the property. The potential future
subdivision development will be consistent with RS-12 single-family residential zoning
including retaining at least 30% of the site in native vegetation as required by the City's
critical areas code. The street map change and street vacation both depend on details of
the subdivision development which will not be fully determined until a subdivision
application is under review. Due to process requirements in City Code, the Street
Vacation and Street Map changes must be processed prior to the subdivision application.
While the official street map change and street vacation applications are required by City
code to be processed ahead of the potential development project, staff is recommending
final approval of the street map change and street vacation be tied to the final approval
of the subdivision.
Additional detail and analysis is contained in the November 12, 2020 staff report.
FINDINGS SUPPORTING DENIAL OF STREET MAP CHANGE:
A. ECDC 20.65.010
Proposed Street Map Changes are subject to a Type V approval process, which means
they are subject to the city council's legislative discretion. While the code does
provide the following general criteria, the council's discretion in applying this criteria
is essentially unfettered: Compliance with the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan,
compliance with the purposes of the Comprehensive Street Plan, and compliance with
the purposes of the Official Street Map.
B. Chapter 15.05 ECDC (Comprehensive Plan - Purposes)
ECDC 20.65.010 references the comprehensive plan purposes as stated in Chapter
15.05 ECDC. However, Chapter 15.05 ECDC does not contain comprehensive plan
purposes. The purposes are now stated within the Comprehensive Plan document
itself. The purposes of the Comprehensive Plan are as follows:
1. To provide a framework for moving the Edmonds community toward a
sustainable future that integrates and responds to environmental, economic,
and social needs in a way which "meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
2. To promote the public health, safety, and welfare consistent with the values
of the community.
3. To serve as the basis for municipal policy on land use and development and to
provide guiding principles and objectives for the development of regulations
and programs that support sustainable development within the city while
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seeking to conserve, protect, and enhance the community's assets and natural
resources.
4. To anticipate and influence the orderly and coordinated development of land
and building use of the city and its environs, and conserve and restore natural
beauty and other natural resources.
5. To encourage coordinated development and discourage piecemeal, spot or
strip zoning and inharmonious subdividing.
6. To facilitate adequate provisions for public services such as transportation,
police and fire protection, water supply, sewage treatment, and parks.
7. To facilitate the provision of sustainable public services consistent with the
community's values and needs.
This being a Type V application, the council is free to weigh these purposes in
whatever manner it wishes. Here, the proposed change to the street map would not
have been consistent with the values of the community (purpose #2) as evidenced by
the public comments that were received during the hearing and the many emails that
were sent to the city council outside of the hearing. Primarily, there was concern that
changing the street map would facilitate a larger development than might be possible
without the street map amendment. A larger development could, in turn, remove
more trees from the subject property than would be removed with a smaller
development. This desire to preserve some of the trees on the property is consistent
with the language in purpose #4 to conserve natural beauty and natural resources.
Similarly, there was concern expressed that the loss of extra trees could cause further
degradation to Perrinville Creek.
C. ECDC 15.40.000
The Comprehensive Street Plan section of the Edmonds Community Development
Code has the following purposes, in addition to the general purpose of the
comprehensive plan:
1. To provide for adoption and enforcement of street and thoroughfare maps and
coordinated plan including the official street map to implement the
comprehensive plan.
2. To facilitate the provision of utilities and transportation.
The city council's findings related to the comprehensive plan purposes are discussed
above.
An additional purpose here is to facilitate the provision of utilities and transportation.
While an improvement of the mapped future right-of-way for vehicular purposes
might be unlikely, the city's planning documents still contemplate a pedestrian
connection between 801" Avenue W and Olympic View Drive. Until the alignment of
that pedestrian connection has been determined, it would be pre -mature to remove
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this future right-of-way from the official street map. Furthermore, as noted in the staff
report, public water, sewer and storm utilities exist within and around the planned
right-of-way line and the City would need to obtain easements accordingly. Because
much of the subject area would remain impacted by the existing utilities, , there is not
a sufficient justification to remove this future right-of-way from the official street
map.
D. Chapter 18.50 ECDC (Official Street Map — Purposes)
The Purposes of the Official Street Map as stated in ECDC Chapter 18.50 are as follows:
A. Implement the comprehensive street plan.
B. Regulate the construction of improvements which could prevent the
implementation of the comprehensive street plan.
A pedestrian connection is desired between 80t" Ave W and Olympic View Drive
consistent with the comp plan. It was recommended that this connection be provided
as a condition of the street vacation approval and subdivision approval. The city
council has decided that the right-of-way needed for the pedestrian connection
should be determined prior to making any amendments to the official street map.
FINDINGS SUPPORTING DENIAL OF STREET VACATION:
A. ECDC 20.70.020 Criteria for Vacation
The City Council may vacate a street, alley or easement only if it finds the following
criteria have been met:
1. The vacation is in public interest.
That portion of 1841h St SW that is proposed to be vacated is undeveloped. The
City has no plans to develop the right-of-way for vehicular purposes, in large part
due to existing steep slopes. A planned pedestrian connection is needed in the
area but has not yet been planned with sufficient detail to determine categorically
that none of the 184t" St SW right-of-way would be needed for such a connection.
The city council does not want to vacate any portion of this right-of-way until the
alignment of the planned pedestrian connection is known.
While future development of the site is subject to native vegetation retention
requirements, which results in tree retention, it is likely that more trees would be
retained if the right-of-way is not vacated. Given the overwhelming degree of
public concern expressed for the additional loss of trees (and corresponding
watershed impact) that could result from the street vacation, the city council has
concluded that the proposed street vacation does not meet the public interest
criterion.
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Having failed to demonstrate that the vacation is in the public interest, it is not
necessary for the city council to making findings with regard to the other street
vacation criteria.
PROPOSED MOTIONS TO DENY:
Notwithstanding the analysis within and attachments to the November 12, 2020 staff
report and recommendation, and based upon the findings above, which run contrary to
the staff recommendation, the following motions are hereby adopted on the consent
calendar (or by voice motion, if this matter is pulled from the consent calendar).
Official Street Map Chan
Motion to DENY the Official Street Map Change to eliminate the 60-ft wide planned right-
of-way line north of 184th St SW, between 80th Ave W and Olympic View Drive.
Street Vacation:
Motion to DENY of the Street Vacation request to vacate an easterly portion of 184th St
SW, between 80th Ave W and Olympic View Drive.
PARTIES OF RECORD:
Manjinder Josan
132 143rd St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98087
City of Edmonds
121— 5th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Second Public Hearing on the 2021 Proposed Budget
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
City Council held the first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2021 Budget on November 17. This is the
second required Public Hearing.
Staff Recommendation
1) Open Public Hearing
2) Accept Public Comment
3) Close Public Hearing
Narrative:
City Council held the first Public Hearing on the Proposed 2021 Budget on November 17. This is the
second required Public Hearing.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Edmonds Downtown Alliance 2021 Work Plan and Budget
Staff Lead: Patrick Doherty
Department: Economic Development
Preparer: Patrick Doherty
Background/History
The Edmonds Downtown Alliance (aka Business Improvement District) is required by ECC 3.75.120 to
submit an annual work plan and budget by October 31st of each year for the following year.
Accordingly, the Downtown Alliance submitted its proposed 2021 work plan and budget (attached here)
on 10/28/20, which will be presented at the 11/24/20 City Council meeting.
Staff Recommendation
"I move to approve the Edmonds Downtown Alliance Proposed 2021 Work Plan and Budget."
Council approval of the 2021 Budget will be incorporated into the final 2021 City Budget.
Narrative
The 2021 proposed Work Plan (attached) includes programmatic work and supporting expenditures in
the following areas, as detailed in the attached Work Plan:
- Administration
- Communication and Outreach
- Marketing/Advertising
- Appearance and Environment
- Ed! Grants Program
As can be seen in the attached budget spreadsheet, the 2021 expenditures total $76,340. The projected
2021 starting Fund Balance will be $10,347. 2021 projected revenue will be $79,209. This would leave a
projected 2021 ending Fund Balance of $13,216 (16.7% of fund annual revenue).
Attachments:
2021_Ed_Proposed_Budget_FINAL (002)
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REVENUES
2020
Approved
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2020 Projected
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2021 Proposed
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Beginning Fund Balance
$11,546
$11,546
$10,347
Projected Revenue
$79,209
$67,209
$79,209
PROJECTED AVAILABLE FUNDS
$90,755
$78,755
$89,556
EXPENSES
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Operating Expenses (domain reg, hosting, Gsuite,
PO Box fees, tax filing, nonprofit filing)
$625
$755
$755
Misc Supplies
$300
$100
$150
Program Management
40 hrs/month
$24,000
$24,000
$24,000
Subtotal
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1 $24,905
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Digital Advertising -Articles
$5,500
$5,500
$5,500
Edmonds Theater Advertising
$360
$0
$360
Holiday Website Updates
$500
$500
$500
Holiday Advertising
$3,500
$2,000
$3,500
Holiday Events
$4,845
$1,000
$4,845
Photography (articles, social media)
$7,200
$6,600
$7,200
Copywriting
$6,600
$4,200
$6,600
Program Management
10 hrs/month
$6,000
$6,000
$6,000
Holiday PM (20 hrs)
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Website Design/Updates
$2,000
$2,000
$3,500
Summer Marketing Campaign
$3,500
Subtotal
$37,505
$28,800
$42,505
Annual Meeting
$1,200
$623
$1,000
City Events (4th, Taste)
$500
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$330
$330
$330
New Member Communications
$400
$100
$300
Semi -Annual Update
$500
$550
$600
Main St Conference
$0
$0
$0
Program Management
20 hrs
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
Subtotal
$3,930
$2,603
$3,730
Grant Program
$1,500
$1,500
$0
Subtotal
$1,500
$1,500
$0
Umbrella Program
$9,450
$9,450
$0
After Hours Parking Signage
$0
$0
$3,000
Program Management
2 hrs/month
$1,200
$1,200
$1,200
Creative Messaging
$0
$0
$1,000
Trolley Support ($0 if $11,000 in sponsorships
secured)
$2,000
$0
$0
Subtotal
$12,650
$10,650
$5,200
TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENDITURES
$80,510
$68,408
$76,340
TOTAL REVENUE
$90,755
$78,755
$89,556
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$10,347
$13,216
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EDMONDS DOWNTOWN
ALLIANCE PROPOSED 2021
WORK PROGRAM & PLAN
Edmonds, Washington
Prepared pursuant to Edmonds City Ordinance 3909, Section
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The mission of the Edmonds Downtown Alliance is to encourage, promote and
participate in activities enhancing the general economic conditions of the district for
the mutual benefit of its businesses and the City of Edmonds. We are a focused,
funded organization that supports and improves business conditions in Downtown
Edmonds. Our goal is to ensure our downtown stays lively, attractive, prosperous and
welcoming to everyone.
Per Ordinance 3909, the scope of work includes the following Items:
A. Marketing & Hospitality: may include maps/brochures/kiosks/directories,
website, social media, marketing/advertising campaigns, holiday decorations,
street performers/artists, historic education/heritage advocacy, special public
events
B. Safety & Cleanliness: may include maintenance, security, pedestrian
environment enhancements
C. Appearance & Environment: may include design enhancements,
neighborhood advocacy & communication, streetscapes/lighting/furniture
D. Transportation: may include transportation alternatives, directional signage,
parking management & mitigation
E. Business Recruitment & Retention: may include education/seminars, market
research, business recruitment
F. Organization: may include contract staff & professional services, administration
costs
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I. PROPOSED 2021 SERVICES
The services to be provided in this plan include items required for the promotion and
enhancement of the Alliance and to meet the needs identified by members of the
Alliance. The services are not intended to take the place of, but rather add to or
supplement, those services provided by the City and/or other Edmonds -based
organizations. The services will be executed under the direction of the Alliance
Members Advisory Board.
A. Administration (Per Ordinance 3909, Item F)
Program Management. The Alliance Board will contract with an
individual(s) to provide program management and support for the
operation and maintenance of the Alliance. Program management and
administrative support for implementation of specific committee
projects will be covered by the budget available for those programs.
ii. Operating Expenses. Operating expenses will include, but are not
limited to, supplies and insurance, post office box rental, mailings to
members, Zoom subscription and website domain and hosting fees.
Legal, accounting and professional services will be contracted on an as -
needed basis. When appropriate and available, pro-bono services will
be used.
iii. Assessment and Evaluation. The Alliance recognizes the important
responsibility it has to its members to demonstrate effective and
efficient use of Alliance resources. As such, the Alliance will include
reasonable and appropriate program assessment and evaluation efforts
within its work plans. This may include internal and external initiatives
such as member surveys, market research, third party or independent
impact analysis, etc.
B. Marketing/Advertising (Per Ordinance 3909, Item A);
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which is informing our recommendation for 2021. The Alliance will
continue to implement a robust 2021 digital effort throughout the year.
This may include contracting professional services for design and
execution. The 2021 social media advertising plan will be managed by
Ed!'s program manager. In addition, ads at The Edmonds Theater will
be produced and placed throughout the year. Ed! will also help
support the holiday digital advertising campaign in partnership with the
City.
ii. Website. The Alliance will continue to execute on the Ed! content
strategy to increase awareness of Edmonds as a day trip destination for
shopping and dining and historic downtown experiences. This will
include publishing stories on the website to highlight local businesses
and events, written by a contract copywriter and illustrated with photos
by a contract photographer. Ed! will also continue the Business
Spotlight series, which focuses on promoting individual businesses in
Downtown Edmonds.
iii. Social Media. The Alliance's social media presence continues to grow,
and is a good branding tool, keeping Downtown Edmonds top of mind.
Photography will continue to be produced by a contractor for both
social media and website use.
iv. Summer Campaign. The Alliance will add a summer campaign aimed
at promoting Downtown Edmonds during the summer months,
promoting downtown happenings and highlighting our unique local
businesses, making it a desirable day trip destination.
v. Holiday Events. The Alliance will continue to make Downtown
Edmonds a destination for shoppers and visitors during the holiday
season. We intend to run the holiday trolley in 2021 with sponsor
donations and promote holiday events with marketing collateral around
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Member Engagement. The Alliance wishes to focus on productive
member engagement in 2021 and will encourage committee and
board -wide involvement to better galvanize local business relationships
and increase member involvement. To minimize cost, communication
will continue primarily via email and the e-newsletter, with a printed
update to be mailed to members once a year. A simple welcome kit will
be assembled using the welcome brochure and additional
informational materials for use with in -person new member outreach.
Annual Member meeting will be held in April with notifications and
ballots sent via post.
ii. Public Relations. To increase community visibility, inspire member
involvement, and strengthen the Ed! identity, the Alliance will continue
to publish a sponsored -content bimonthly column in My Edmonds
News. The Alliance will continue to promote bringing new businesses
to Downtown Edmonds and build a continually improving business
district. Partnering with existing organizations such as Edmonds
Chamber of Commerce and DEMA will help to strengthen the mission
of the Alliance and the shared objectives of our partner organizations.
The Alliance will continue to partner with such organizations to further
community priorities.
iii. Events. The Alliance will continue to sponsor local events as
appropriate, such as the Fourth of July, Taste Edmonds, or the Tree
Lighting.
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E. Appearance and Environment (Per Ordinance 3909, Items B, C and D)
i. Umbrella Program. The Alliance will maintain the existing umbrella
program throughout Downtown Edmonds, but umbrellas will not
require replenishment in 2021. As determined by business member
feedback as well as member survey responses, the Alliance will
maintain the program by providing umbrellas and umbrella stands in
locations throughout the district, as well as maintenance, coordination
and redistribution when it's safe to do so.
ii. Parking. Members will continue working in concert with City efforts
related to enhancing parking in Downtown Edmonds. In 2021 the
Alliance will explore and consider ways to expand the existing After
Hours parking program. The group will consider expenditures for
design and installation of signage to improve parking location
awareness, as well as other potential expenditure for identified parking -
related improvements. Potential future funding for a larger capital
expenditure related to parking improvements will be explored.
iii. Creative Signage. Evaluate and implement creative signage to unify
downtown messaging and encourage shopping local.
II. PROPOSED SOURCES OF FUNDING
A. Assessments
Assessments will be collected in accordance with Ordinance 3909.
B. Grants and Donations
The 501(c)(3) organization formed by the Alliance may pursue and accept
grants and donations from private institutions, the City, other public entities or
individuals and other non-profit organizations, in accordance with State and
Federal law.
III. ANNUAL BUDGET
A. Budgeted Revenue and Projected Fund Balance
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The projected assessments collected for 2021 will be approximately $79,209.
Together with the carry -forward of a projected 2020 year-end balance of
$10,347, the result is an estimated $89,556 in projected available funds for
expenditures in 2021. After budgeted expenditures, the projected 2021 fund
balance should be $13,216 (16.7% of on -going revenue). Annual reserves are
necessary for operating capital in each future year. The Alliance must have an
annual reserve available to pay for ongoing programs and costs in advance of
revenue. A detailed budget summary accompanies this Work Plan.
B. Budgeted Expenditures
In accordance with the scope of work as approved in Ordinance 3909, it is
anticipated that the budgeted expenditures for the 2021 operating year of the
Alliance will total $76,340 and are detailed as follows:
Administration $24,905
Operating Expenses $905
Program Management $24,000
Marketing $42,505
Advertising/Social Media $5,500
Content Creation $13,800
Website $3,500
Holiday Events and Advertising $8,845
Summer Marketing Campaign $3,500
Theater Ads $360
Program Management $7,000
Communication and Outreach $3,730
Annual Meeting $1,000
Event Support $500
Member Communications $900
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My Edmonds News Outreach $330
Program Management $1,000
Appearance & Environment $5,200
After Hours Parking $3,000
Creative Messaging $1,000
Program Management $1,200
TOTAL BUDGETED EXPENDITURES $76,340
A. Unallocated Funds
An unallocated fund balance of $10,347 is projected to be carried forward
from 2020. The Alliance must submit a budget amendment to City of Edmonds
Council for approval to use any unallocated funds not otherwise identified in
this Work Plan and proposed Budget.
B. General Provisions
i. The Alliance shall make no expenditures other than in accordance with
and pursuant to a Budget for which a total Annual Budget amount has
been approved by the City.
ii. In the event that in any given fiscal year the sources of funding and/or
reserves held over from the previous year do not equal the total annual
budget amount, the Alliance may choose to eliminate some
expenditure in order to balance the budget.
iii. The Alliance, at the conclusion of the fiscal year, will provide a detailed
financial report in accordance with Ordinance 3909, as amended.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Presentation of Code Concepts for Streateries and Other Outdoor Dining
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Development Services
Preparer: Shane Hope
Background/History
Sidewalk cafes (aka "bistro dining") are allowed by the City Code under certain conditions and they have
been popular. Last winter when the coronavirus first struck, restaurants -for both inside and outside
dining -were generally shut down. Takeout service was the only option for most. Later, eating
establishments that already had outdoor patios were allowed to use them in a manner consistent with
the Governor's order Business viability and the feeling of a lively pedestrian area were much reduced,
given the limited options for outdoor dining. When the Governor's orders allowed, Mayor Nelson
authorized a special event permit (since extended through the end of the year or when the Council
adopts streateries regulations, whichever comes first)) so that commercial dining and beverage services
could occur in designated vehicle parking spaces within the public right of way. While some people
objected to losing parking spaces, many people seemed to like the new outdoor opportunity, which felt
both safer and more pedestrian -oriented.
A slightly different variation of this situation has occurred for food and beverage businesses that have
on -site space not already permitted for outdoor dining (outside of the right-of-way) but don't want to go
through all of the current code restrictions, including a conditional use permit process, to be approved
for on -site outdoor dining. Again, outdoor dining is appealing to many customers, in part to allow a
fresh air experience that reduces COVID concerns.
Mayor Nelson has requested that staff prepare draft code updates to address this situation. Concepts
for the code amendments were reviewed at the November 12 PSPP committee meeting of the Council.
The concepts and draft code language were determined to go next to the full Council. (See attached
draft committee minutes.)
Staff Recommendation
Consider the concepts for future code amendments that will be developed for (1)"streateries"; and (2)
on -site dining
Narrative
Two code updates are proposed for outdoor dining.
The first would allow "streateries" (the term for commercial dining spaces that are in the right-of-way,
typically using a vehicle parking space). The streateries would have to comply with safety regulations
and perhaps specific design standards to promote a coordinated, attractive look. They would also have
to be ADA-accessible, which generally means they would need to be located on platforms that are flush
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"Summary of Streatery Concepts for Edmonds".) Recently, we have been informed that the Edmonds
Downtown Association did a survey of its members and received 70 responses, which showed that
83.9% supported continuing curbside dining.
The second code update would allow on -site outdoor dining spaces that do not require getting a
conditional use permit, so long as certain standard (such as fire safety for any canopies) are met. (See
the attached "Concepts for On -Site Outdoor Dining Requirements".)
The first code update could be adopted this year as an amendment to Title 18, which does not require
Planning Board review. We envision this as a pilot program and subject to change later.
The second code update could be adopted right away as an interim ordinance to amend Title 17 without
Planning Board review. However, a more permanent version, with any revisions, could be adopted in
early 2021 after Planning Board review.
Adopting both code updates in an expedited manner this year is important because the public is looking
for more outdoor dining options (especially since the Special Event permit is ending) and local
businesses want to serve customers as soon as possible. We do not see this need lessening in the very
near future, in part because the pandemic threat is likely to lurk for quite a while.
Staff is working on draft code language for the City Council and public to consider as soon as possible.
A presentation for November 24 is attached.
Attachments:
PSPP Committee Minues-Streateries 11.12.20
On-Site.Outdoor.Dining.Concepts
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PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL & PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
November 12, 2020
Elected Officials Present Virtually
Councilmember Laura Johnson
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Present Virtually
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev./Comm. Serv. Dir.
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council virtual online PSPP Committee meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m
by Councilmember L. Johnson.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. One -Month Extension of Housing Commission
Ms. Hope explained the Housing Commission began in 2019; they have done a tremendous amount
of work and are nearing a conclusion. On October 29t", the commission requested a one month
extension. The proposed resolution mirrors the resolution that established the Housing Commission
and extends the dates by one month; the commission's policy recommendations would be due by
January 31, 2021 and the commission would disband on February 1, 2021. Staff recommends
forwarding the resolution to the Consent Agenda.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
2. Code Updates to Allow Streateries and Other Outdoor Dining
Ms. Hope explained this has two parts, 1) allow streateries, subject to certain conditions; and 2) allow
on -site outdoor dining without a conditional use permit (CUP). Staff plans to refine the code language
further and tentatively plans to present it to the City Council at the November 24t" meeting.
Streateries are currently permitted in parking spaces within the City's right-of-way with a special event
permit. Rather than continuing to extend the existing permit, the proposal is to establish a 1-2 year
pilot project. She reviewed key concepts:
• Expand outdoor dining/beverage opportunities that integrate vibrant street life and public
safety, providing for a coordinated, attractive appearance while also encouraging creativity and
artistry2 parking spaces
• Meet city standards and state and health district
• ADA access
• Choice of 3 colors for canopies or umbrellas
• Approved barriers at parking ends
• Screening at street side that allows partial views
• Each streatery must obtain a permit from the City
• Applications that meet standards will be processed quickly
• Fee will be low (such as $100/annually
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• Streateries must have "hold harmless" agreement with the City and liability insurance covering
use
• Issues to be worked out include how can heaters be safely used and whether there should be
a limit on the number of streateries permitted.
Questions and discussion followed regarding inspections by building and fire staff, establishing
guidelines for using canopies during weather events, number of tables that can be accommodated in
2 parking spaces (typically three 2-person tables per parking space), adhering to the state's social
distancing requirement, considering a barrier wall between tables, airflow under canopies, businesses
that already have outdoor dining, staff presenting options for Council's review, and how distance
between tables is enforced.
Ms. Hope explained restaurants are allowed to have outdoor dining onsite. The current code requires
a CUP for a canopy which is costly and time consuming. During COVID, the requirement for a CUP
has been waived, but the intent is to change the code to not require a CUP but still require building
and fire review. Some businesses have space on site and some are using a portion of their parking 0
lot; reduced parking is acceptable up to a certain limit. The proposal will be to adopt the code
amendment via an interim ordinance which would be effective for a limited period of time, take effect
immediately and requires a public hearing. An interim ordinance would immediately legalize these the 2
onsite dining opportunities and go back to the Planning Board for a fuller review and then come back
to City Council in 2021. Discussion followed regarding requirements that vary based on the location
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Action: Tentatively scheduled on Council agenda 11/24/20
3. Proposal to approve the VWVTP Chief Operator Job Description
Mr. Williams explained in the past there was a plant superintendent, and two leads, a maintenance
lead and an operations lead, who reported to the treatment plant manager. Those three positions are
vacant but are funded in the budget. He is recommending a different structure to match the skill set
and organization needed for the future of wastewater management. He proposed replacing the two
lead positions with a chief operator; the proposed job description is attached to the agenda.
Ms. Neill Hoyson advised the next step is for the committee to recommend negotiating the position
with the union. If the job description changes significantly via bargaining, it will come back to the
committee. In the past, the committee has recommended if there are no significant changes, approval
of the job description be scheduled on the Consent Agenda.
Questions and discussion followed regarding the difference in cost between the two positions and the
new position, and the ability for the City to approve the job description without approval by the
treatment plant partners. Mr. Williams described a future proposal that will include filling a vacant
senior mechanic position with a senior instrument and control position and to fill the plant
superintendent position.
Action: Direct HR Director Neill Hoyson to proceed with negotiating the job description with the union.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
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Proposed Concepts for On -Site Outdoor Dining Requirements
For a Limited Time Period
(Temporarily Amending Chapter 17.75 ECDC)
On -site outdoor dining would be allowed at eating and beverage establishments, for example, on a
restaurant's patio or part or its parking lot, under a fire operational permit or, if applicable, a building
permit, and would not require a conditional use permit, provided the following conditions are met:
• State requirements, including regulations of the Liquor Control Board, shall be met.
• The use cannot be located upon or obstruct a public sidewalk.
• ADA accessibility is required and clear access to the building's entry door must be maintained.
• ADA accessibility is required and clear access to the building's entry door must be maintained.
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• Existing requirements of the Fire Code (Chapter 19.25 ECDC) apply to the use of canopies (aka
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• Canopies erected on or connected to a building or deck for any period of time require a building
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• Umbrellas with less than a five-foot radius do not require a building permit.
• The canopy shall meet building setback and height standards that are applicable to the zoning
regulations of the district in which it is located.
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• In the BD Zone, any canopy or umbrella permitted for outdoor use must be primarily comprised
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which appear to be commonly available).
• The use may be allowed outside of a building for a period of up to one year, except than the
time period may be extended by one year if the structure or use has not been cited for more
than one code violation during the course of the preceding year.
• No open flames are allowed under a canopy or within twelve lateral inches of it, unless
otherwise specifically allowed by the City's Fire Marshal.
• All canopies must be secured by weights or other means approved by the Building Official.
• If the dining location is in a parking area and would result in fewer parking spaces than the
minimum number otherwise required, the required minimum number of parking spaces may be
reduced by the number of spaces that the dining area occupies, but by no more than 50% of the
total required spaces and provided that at least one of the required spaces provides ADA-
accessible parking.
• The dining area may be screened on any side, provided that at least partial visibility remains to
and from the area, particularly for any screening that is between three feet and seven feet in
height from the floor of the dining area.
These concepts are proposed to be part of an interim ordinance that the City Council would consider
within a month. Preferably, it would be effective upon adoption for up to 6 months. Adoption would
also trigger the need for a public hearing to occur within 30 days. Subsequently, concepts for this topic
would go through the regular Planning Board process and the Board's recommendations to the Council
on any longer -term ordinance.
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"Streateries" Key Concepts for City of Edmonds
"Streatery" definition: A parklet (an area in a street right of way, generally in the parking lane) that is used for
cafe dining or beverage service.
Proposal: Establish a pilot project (1-2 years) permitting streateries
Purpose: Especially during pandemic conditions, expand outdoor dining/beverage opportunities that
integrate vibrant street life and public safety, providing for a coordinated, attractive appearance while also
encouraging creativity and artistry
Location & size: Within parking lane of street; maximum length of 2 vehicle parking spaces (approximately 40 a
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Design components:
• On a raised platform flush with sidewalk
• Any canopies or umbrellas in choice of 3 colors (such as red, white, yellow)
• Barriers at parking ends to be an approved type, such as a white jersey barrier or container plantings,
of appropriate height
• Screening at street side allowing at least partial views in and out
Permitting:
• Each streatery must obtain a permit from the City (good for one year, with 6-month extensions
possible)
• Applications that meet standards will be processed quickly.
• Fee will be low (maybe $100 annually).
• Streateries must have "hold harmless" agreement with the City and liability insurance covering use
Questions still being considered:
• How can heaters be safely used?
• Should there be a limit on the number of streateries permitted (or total number of parking spaces
used)? If so, would it be on basis of "first come, first serve" or a lottery or something else?
Requirement for implementation: Code change approved by City Council —which could be considered in
November 2020.
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Concepts for "Streateries"
and Other Outdoor Dining
November 24, 2020
City Council Meeting
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COVID 19 has changed the way we live
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Special Event Permit
• A special event permit was authorized to allow dining in designated
vehicle parking
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Two concepts are proposed for code updates
this year
1. Streateries (allowing dining/beverage service in designated vehicle
parking space within ROW)
2. On -Site Outdoor Dining (allowing more opportunities for outdoor
dining on private property, not in ROW)
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Streateries Concept
• Applicable citywide, adjacent to commercial uses where street
parking spaces are available
• Subject to individual permits
• Dining on raised platforms, flush with sidewalk, to provide ADA
accessibility
• Safety standards (e.g., fire and structural safety) to apply
• Some aesthetic guidelines preferred
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On -Site Outdoor Dining
• Allow under simple permit process, without needing a conditional use
permit process
• Allow on business property, such as on deck or patio or in parking lot
• Allow some on -site parking spaces to be used for outdoor dining
without adding new parking spaces
• Clearly require safety standards (e.g., for heaters and structural
safety) to be met
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Next Steps
• Emergency ordinance being prepared for Council consideration to
provide for streateries as 1-2 year pilot project
• Planning Board review not required because the ordinance would amend Title
18, which is mostly not under Planning Board purview
• Emergency interim ordinance being prepared for Council
consideration to provide a simpler process for on -site outdoor dining
• Planning Board review would occur after the interim ordinance adoption and
consider options for alonger-term change to the codes for on -site outdoor
dining
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
A Resolution to Recommend Suspending the Issuance of Driving While License Suspended in the Third
Degree (DWLS III) Citations
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Maureen Judge
Background/History
This year, Councilmembers Paine and Distelhorst began gathering information from relevant
stakeholders to determine if continuing to cite drivers with driving while license is suspended 3rd degree
(DWLS III) was meeting social justice goals and to investigate opportunities for starting an Edmonds
based relicensing program. This work included working with our Court, the City Prosecutor and Public
Defender, and Acting Chief Lawless on program considerations and desired outcomes. Distelhorst and
Paine presented their findings and recommendations to Mayor Nelson who expressed his full support.
On November 5tn, Mayor Nelson announced a General Order issued by Acting Chief Lawless to all
Edmonds Police Department personnel stating that as a general practice, officers will no longer file a
criminal case for the sole offense of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree. Instead,
officers will cite and release the offender with the civil infraction of No Valid Operator's License with ID.
Several exceptions were listed such as prior convictions for hit and run or vehicular homicide.
The goal of this program is maintain public safety through the issuance of an infraction No Valid
Operator's License second degree, (NVOL II) instead of the police officer issuing the criminal citation of
Driving While License is Suspended third degree (DWLS III). With this change, unlicensed drivers will still
need to follow through with their obligations to address the NVOL II ticket, but they no longer will run
the risk of being jailed if they fail to follow through with their obligations. This change also allows law
enforcement to attend to other more acute needs in our city.
There are exceptions to this change in practice which are described in the Mayor's announcement on
November 5cn
DWLS III charges are often applied to individuals who simply do not have the financial capacity to pay
moving violations. It is a "crime of poverty" that disproportionately impacts communities of color and
lower -income drivers. The criminal charge adds significant further harm to vulnerable populations
experiencing economic insecurity. Studies in Washington and comparisons with states that do not treat
DWLS III as a crime do not vary in their road safety statistics.
As we deal with financial uncertainty due to the current pandemic, we also cannot overlook the
potential cost savings of reducing justice system bureaucracy related to DWLS III. Fiscal analysis by the
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ACLU showed that an average DWLS III case cost $924, meaning that DWLS III cases in Edmonds (n=
168), in 2019 alone, cost around $150,000. If this change is implemented, the financial and workload
impacts would not negatively reduce our governmental services and may show a reduction in jail and
contracted attorney agency costs.
Staff Recommendation
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Narrative
Council is asked to review the proposed resolution and policy recommendation with the goal of
adoption by the City, followed by a presentation of a subsequent Resolution to local State Senators and
Representatives for consideration in the upcoming Washington State Legislature session. Past attempts
to redress DWLS III in the state legislature have thus far failed to pass due to strenuous opposition from
the Collection Agency's lobby.
Attachments:
DWSL3 release 11-5-20
DWLS3 Nov 19 2020 Slide Presentation
2020-11-05 DRAFT RESOLUTION DWLS3
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City of Edmonds Media Release
Mayor's Office - 121 5t" Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020
Inc. 1 890
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 5, 2020
To: Media
Contact: Patrick Doherty, Economic Development and Community Services Director
patrick.doherty@edmondswa.gov
EDMONDS POLICE ISSUES NEW ORDER ON DRIVING WHILE LICENSE
SUSPENDED THIRD DEGREE
(Edmonds, WA) - Acting Chief Jim Lawless yesterday issued a General Order to all Edmonds
Police Department personnel stating that, as standard practice, the Department will no longer
file a criminal case for the sole offense of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree
Typically, this offense results from a driver failing to pay the ticket or appear in court for a prior
moving violation, like speeding or rolling through a stop sign.
Instead, officers will cite and release the offender with the civil infraction of No Valid Operator's
License with ID (if in possession of a valid form of identification as outlined in RCW 46.20.015).
"Criminalizing the stand-alone offense of Driving While License Suspended in the Third Degree
can lead an individual down a spiral of debt, inability to drive, loss of job, and worse," stated
Mayor Nelson. "That downward spiral hits particularly hard among lower -income individuals
and people of color. In Washington State, Black people are three times more likely to be
charged, and Native Americans are twice as likely to be charged, with this offense."
Mayor Nelson continues, "we are seeing one-third of all Edmonds Municipal Court prosecutions
being dedicated to these cases. We need to prioritize our limited resources on more acute
public safety issues like driving under the influence. Acting Chief Lawless and I concur that
treating this offense as a civil infraction will be the right response, without causing undue
harm."
There will be exceptions to this Order if the driver has had any of the following circumstances
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1. Ten or more prior DWLS convictions
2. Prior Vehicle Assault conviction
3. Prior Vehicular Homicide conviction
4. Prior Attempting to Elude conviction
5. Prior Hit and Run conviction
6. Prior DUI conviction
Additionally, officers may criminally charge for DWLS 3 if the offender is charged with
additional, concurrent, traffic -related gross misdemeanors/misdemeanors, or for other
exceptional circumstances upon supervisory approval.
The citing officer must list one or more of the above exceptional circumstances within the body
of his/her narrative establishing the ground for the offender's citation or arrest for DWLS 3.
The Mayor concludes by saying, "I want to thank Acting Chief Lawless for his work on this issue,
as well as Municipal Court Judge Linda Coburn, and Councilmembers Susan Paine and Luke
Distelhorst for their supportive input."
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Suspension of Criminal
DWLS III Filings
Councilmembers: S. Paine, L. Distelhorst
Nov. 24, 2020
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Three main goals of moving on from DWLS III
• Equity
• DWLS III disproportionately impacts lower -income and communities of color
• Unnecessary exposure to the criminal justice system further harming those
with less economic security
• Reprioritizing to crimes related to public safety
• All court stakeholders can focus on more important public safety issues
• Potential for significant cost savings
• Public Defender Contract
• Prosecutor Contract
• Jail costs
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Recommendations in the resolution
• The resolution is consistent with the action taken by Mayor Nelson and
Acting Chief Lawless on Nov. 5, 2020
• Short-term:
• Utilize No Valid Operators License (NVOL II) civil infraction
• Long-term recommendations:
• Utilize NVOL II when appropriate and guide toward relicensing
• Justice stakeholders encourage utilization of the existing Legal
(LFOs) relief petition and consider joining a suitable payments
Unified Payment (UP) Program
program
Financial Obligations
system such as the
• Justice stakeholders establish benchmark goals related to addressing
subsequent relicensing, and the City Prosecutor and Public Defender
provides an annual report on the results
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
DWLS III DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED THIRD DEGREE
PROGRAM UTILIZING THE USE OF PROSECUTORIAL DISCRETION
AND OTHER METHODS PROMOTING SOCIAL EQUITY AND PUBLIC
SAFETY.
WHEREAS, Council acknowledges there are various reasons a person may have their license
suspended in the third degree (DWLS III), ranging from failure to comply with the terms of
a traffic infraction to more serious reasons such as failure to comply with state law
provisions relating to uninsured accidents; and
WHEREAS, Council recognizes that DWLS III is considered a "crime of poverty" that
disproportionately impacts communities of color and lower -income drivers, therefore
significantly harming vulnerable populations experiencing economic insecurity; and
WHEREAS, Washington taxpayers have spent an estimated $1.3 billion plus enforcing this crime
between 1994 and 2015 according to a 2017 report conducted by the American Civil Liberties Union
of Washington (ACLU), with each case costing an estimated $924; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 the City of Edmonds spent an estimated $150,000 on prosecution, defense,
and jail costs related to DWLS III; and
WHEREAS, in 2019 DWLS III prosecution in the City of Edmonds accounted for approximately
25% of the public defender's case load, 59 nights in jail, and approximately doubled the case load of
the Edmonds Municipal Court; and
WHEREAS, DWLS III studies comparing Washington with states that do not treat DWLS III as a
crime do not show increased road safety in Washington, indicating added prosecutorial resources
have not resulted in improved public safety; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Vancouver, Lynnwood, Yakima, Spokane, Seattle, and the counties of
Snohomish, King, Spokane, and Clark are currently addressing incidents of persons driving with a
suspended license third degree (DWLS III) through the issuance of the No Valid Operator's License II
(NVOL II) infraction and through other criminal diversion or deferral processes; and
WHEREAS, based on statewide research and statistics from Edmonds Municipal Court, the
diversion of some DWLS III cases out of the criminal system would have positive benefits
to community members, the city, and relevant justice stakeholders; and
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WHEREAS, in 2020 Councilmembers Paine and Distelhorst began gathering information from
relevant stakeholders to determine if continuing to cite drivers with DWLS III was meeting the city's
goals of public safety and social justice, and whether it is the best use of limited city resources; and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers Paine and Distelhorst approached Mayor Nelson explaining some of
the concerns outlined above; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Nelson and Acting Chief Lawless have since implemented a policy of
issuing a citation for DWLS III only in certain circumstances in order to better balance social
justice and equity, public safety, and effectively allocating limited city resources; and
WHEREAS, Council believes this policy change maintains public safety and will contribute
to the following goals:
Goal 1. Social justice and equity
Goal 2. Assisting eligible drivers in getting relicensed
Goal 3. Effective allocation of limited City resources
WHEREAS, the Council supports the use of City resources to be redirected toward a
program supporting the relicensing of eligible drivers in appropriate circumstances; and
WHEREAS, with the above goals in mind, the Council joins the Mayor in identifying this as
an unmet need in our community and promoting work toward equitable and effective
treatment of instances of DWLS III in the city;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council formally requests the Executive and Judicial departments and city
prosecutor and public defense work together to design and implement a DWLS III Relicensing
program to include the following elements:
(1) The exercise of prosecutorial discretion to divert drivers who are struggling
to pay traffic fines through the issuance of a No Valid Operator's License II
(NVOL II) infraction and assisted in entering the Relicensing program; and
then to ensure that drivers who present an immediate threat to public safety
are prosecuted;
(2) Our municipal court's participation in a program with other courts, such as
the Unified Payment Program in order to assist relicensing efforts, or
referrals to a nonprofit entity assisting drivers in becoming relicensed;
(3) Continued utilization and promotion of the Court's existing Legal Financial
Obligations (LFOs) petition;
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(4) Follow up to promote license reinstatement progress;
(5) Data tracking and management to know whether and to what extent the
program is achieving the desired effect of getting drivers relicensed.
(6) Ongoing assessment of whether the program goals are being achieved and a
report of program outcomes delivered to City Council annually.
2. Council envisions that prosecutorial discretion will include consideration of. (i) the
basis for the underlying suspension and evaluation of its seriousness; (ii) an offender's
criminal history, if any, (iii) any companion charge arising out of the same incident and the
factual circumstances of that incident; (iv) whether the offender has pending charges in this
court or other courts and the type of pending charge(s).
RESOLVED this day of
CITY OF EDMONDS
MAYOR, MICHAEL NELSON
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Emergency Ordinance Providing Mayor Temporary Authority to Use Tools to Address Economic
Emergency
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Development Services
Preparer: Shane Hope
Background/History
COVID-19 has caused great harm and concerns. To address this fact, Governor Inslee has been proactive
in finding solutions, in part by issuing statewide orders that set new restrictions or prohibitions on
various activities. Furthermore, given the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, the Governor announced a
new order on November 15, 2020 that included again limiting the number of customers allowed indoors
at retail businesses and prohibiting indoor dining and beverage service.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the emergency ordinance, as provided.
Narrative
The latest order from the Governor prohibiting indoor dining and restricting retail is part of a
commendable and comprehensive effort to limit the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, it also has a
significant impact on many local businesses and the public that they serve, increasing the economic
emergency that our community faces. To reduce those impacts --but still fully comply with statewide
restrictions --quick action at the local level may make a difference. For example, if authorized by an
emergency ordinance from Council, the Mayor could act quickly in providing tailored local relief, such as
allowing additional outdoor dining, in a fast -paced manner rather than through a normal code update or
permitting process, which could take weeks or even months. Longer -term actions would still be subject
to the regular code update and permitting processes.
An ordinance (attached) has been drafted to provide the Mayor with temporary authority --up to 90
days or until another ordinance repeals or replaces this one --to suspend, if needed, certain parts of the
municipal code to mitigate the current economic emergency in as limited a way as possible. Since it is
hard to know, in advance, the exact codes that could be affected, staff has taken a prudent approach
and identified a list of all that might possibly relate, even in small part, to reasonable short-term actions
for supporting the economic conditions we face at an important time of the year. Note: The list below
may include titles that will not, in actuality, be suspended at all. Again, the intent is to use the Mayor's
authority for limited assistance and faster action to avoid unnecessary economic harm related to the
current COVID crisis. Potential code titles that may relate in some part to implementing temporary
economic relief are as follows:
Title 3 (Revenue and Finance)
Title 4 (Licenses)
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Title 6 (Health and Sanitation)
Title 8 (Traffic)
Title 9 (Streets and Sidewalks)
Title 17 (General Zoning)
Title 18 (Public Works Requirements)
Title 19 (Building Codes)
Title 20 (Review Criteria and Procedures)
The proposed ordinance also requires that the Mayor report to the City Council any suspensions of the
code within 30 days of such action. As always, the City Council has the authority to repeal or replace
this ordinance at any time.
Attachments:
2020-11-19 emergency suspension ordinance.11.20.20
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, SUSPENDING CERTAIN CITY CODES
THAT COULD HAMPER THE CITY' S EMERGENCY
ECONOMIC RESPONSE, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
USE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND OTHER PUBLIC REAL
PROPERTY TO SUPPORT THE CITY'S EMERGENCY
ECONOMIC RESPONSE, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
NECESSITATING IMMEDIATE ADOPTION AND
EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS ORDINANCE, AND
ESTABLISHING A SUNSET CLAUSE.
WHEREAS, on approximately November 15, 2020, Governor Inslee issued new
restrictions on the operation of restaurants and other businesses to curb the spike of new COVID-
19 cases; and
WHEREAS, these new restrictions are expected to harm restaurants and other businesses
that have already suffered significantly and disproportionately as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, many of these restaurants and other businesses rely upon holiday season
sales to make up a significant portion of their annual revenues, making the need for a timely
response during this season even greater than it would be during another time of the year; and
WHEREAS, the administration would like, on a temporary basis, as much authority and
flexibility as the city council is willing to delegate to the administration to allow it to respond to
the economic emergency within the city; and
WHEREAS, certain city codes that would be considered to advance the public interest in
normal times might, during these unusual circumstances, actually cause, on balance, more harm
than good; and
WHEREAS, it is not possible to state in advance with specificity each city code that
could thwart a local businesses ability to survive in these difficult times; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance would suspend certain codes that the administration deems
necessary to be suspended, on a temporary basis, to allow the administration to respond to the
economic emergency on a site -specific basis, as swiftly as possible;
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NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The city council hereby suspends, on a temporary emergency basis, any
portions of Titles 3 (Revenue and Finance), 4 (Licenses), 6 (Health and Sanitation), 8 (Traffic), 9
(Sidewalks), 17 (General Zoning Regulations), 18 (Public Works Requirements), 19 (Building
Codes), and 20 (Review Criteria and Procedures) of the Edmonds City Code and Community
Development Code that the administration deems necessary to suspend in order to respond to the
economic emergency within the city, PROVIDED THAT the administration shall report to the
city council on all such suspensions within thirty days of the suspension. Nothing in this section
should be read to authorize the administration to violate state law in order to respond to the
economic emergency. This section supplements the authority that the mayor already has to issue
emergency orders.
Section 2. The administration is hereby authorized to utilize, on a temporary emergency
basis, any rights -of -way or other real estate owned by the city to respond to the economic
emergency, PROVIDED THAT the administration shall report to the city council on all such
uses within thirty days of authorizing such use. Nothing in this section should be read to
authorize the administration to violate state law in order to respond to the economic emergency.
Section 3. Sunset. This ordinance shall remain in effect for ninety days from the
effective date or until it is repealed or replaced with another ordinance, after which point it shall
have no further effect.
Section 4. Emergency Declaration. The city council hereby declares that an emergency
exists necessitating that this ordinance take effect immediately upon passage by a majority vote
plus one of the whole membership of the council, and that the same is not subject to a
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referendum (RCW 35A.12.130). Without an immediate adoption of this ordinance, the
administration's efforts to respond to the economic emergency would be hampered.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
immediately upon passage, as set forth in Section 4, as long as it is approved by a majority plus
one of the entire membership of the council, as required by RCW 35A.12.130. If it is not adopted
by a majority plus one of the entire membership of the council, then the language declaring an
emergency shall be disregarded, in which case, this ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take
effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title.
I.\»Mel,FAa�7i
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
IM
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
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PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2020, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, SUSPENDING CERTAIN CITY
CODES THAT COULD HAMPER THE CITY'S
EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RESPONSE,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO USE PUBLIC
RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND OTHER PUBLIC REAL
PROPERTY TO SUPPORT THE CITY' S EMERGENCY
ECONOMIC RESPONSE, DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY NECESSITATING IMMEDIATE
ADOPTION AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS
ORDINANCE, AND ESTABLISHING A SUNSET
CLAUSE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2020.
4840-7251-8158, v. 1
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Budget Deliberation and Opportunity to Discuss Changes to the Proposed Budget
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
Mayor Nelson presented his 2021 Proposed Budget to the Council on October 5, 2020. Budget books
were provided to Councilmembers, and the budget has been made available to the public online, on the
City's website.
Staff Recommendation
None
Narrative:
Attached are:
1) Questions and Answers received from November 13 through November 19.
2) Two changes to the budget proposed by Staff
3) Draft 2021 budget Ordinance
Upcoming Schedule of budget -related items:
Tonight
Public Hearing on the Budget
Council Deliberation and opportunity to propose changes to the budget
Potential adoption of the budget
December 1
Adoption of budget (if not already adopted)
December 8
Adoption of budget (if not already adopted)
Attachments:
2021 Budget Ordinance
Questions and Answers Nov 13 thru 19
Proposed Changes to Preliminary Budget
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2021.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds, Washington completed and placed on file with
the City Clerk a proposed budget and estimate of the amount of money required to meet the
public expenses, bond retirement and interest, reserve funds, and expenses of government of the
City for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021; and,
WHEREAS, a notice was published that the City Council would meet virtually via
Zoom on 2020 at 7:00 PM for the purpose of making and adopting a budget for said
fiscal year and giving taxpayers within the limits of the City an opportunity to be heard in a public
hearing upon said budget, and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a public hearing at that time and did then
consider the matter of the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021, and
WHEREAS, the proposed budget does not exceed the lawful limit of taxation
allowed by law to be levied on the property within the City for the purposes set forth in the budget,
and the estimated expenditures set forth in the budget being all necessary to carry on the
government of the City for the fiscal year 2021 and being sufficient to meet the various needs of
the City during that period, and
NOW, THEREFORE; the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, do
ordain as follows:
Section 1. The budget for the City of Edmonds Washington for the year 2021
is hereby adopted at the fund level in its final form and content as set forth in the comprehensive
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budget document, City of Edmonds Adopted Budget, copies of which are on file in the Office of
the City Clerk.
Section 2. Estimated resources for each separate fund of the City of Edmonds,
and aggregate expenditures for all such funds for the year 2021 are set forth in summary form
below, and are hereby appropriated for expenditure at the fund level during the year 2021 as set
forth in the City of Edmonds Adopted Budget.
Fund Description
Revenue
Expenditure
General Fund
$ 42,460,777
$ 44,284,853
LEOFF Medical Insurance Reserve Subfund
300,000
467,140
Contingency Reserve Subfund
2,620
-
Historic Preservation Gift Fund
5,010
5,900
Building Maintenance Fund
-
210,221
Edmonds Homelessness Response Fund
123,581
Edmonds Opioid Response Fund
-
28,445
Drug Enforcement Fund
165,370
45,800
Street Fund
1,722,360
2,172,530
Street Construction Fund
3,048,185
2,781,828
Municipal Arts Acquisition Fund
165,060
236,880
Memorial Tree Fund
270
-
Hotel/Motel Tax Fund
71,460
87,150
Employee Parking Permit Fund
25,240
26,880
Youth Scholarship Fund
1,390
3,000
Tourism Promotional Arts Fund
24,000
29,900
REET 2
1,282,050
1,428,736
REET 1
1,285,240
1,761,841
Gifts Catalog Fund
103,930
100,900
Cemetery Maintenance/Imp. Fund
179,800
200,998
Parks Trust Fund
2,200
50,000
Cemetery Maintenance Fund
29,220
25,000
Sister City Commission Fund
10,120
11,900
Business Improvement District Fund
79,202
76,340
Affordable and Supportive Housing Fund
65,000
-
Edmonds CARES Fund
-
-
2012 LTGO Debt Service Fund
759,710
759,700
Parks Capital Construction Fund
1,392,520
5,360,378
Water Utility Fund
10,299,357
10,578,596
Storm Utility Fund
6,072,300
6,927,783
Sewer/WWTP UtilityFund
28,131,150
35,821,699
Utility Debt Service Fund
1,985,870
1,985,870
Equipment Rental Fund
1,331,100
1,292,815
Technology Rental Fund
1,204,880
1,251,409
Firemen's Pension Fund
67,270
87,584
Totals
$ 102,272,661
$ 118,225,657
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Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of the budget
hereby adopted to the State Auditor's Office and to the Association of Washington Cities.
Section 4. Attached hereto is the Use of Tax Funds Report, and by this
reference said Report is incorporated herein as if set forth in full and the same is hereby adopted
in full. The Finance Director is authorized to update actual expenditures in the final report as
projected prior to printing the final document.
Section 5. This ordinance is a legislative act delegated by statute to the City
Council of the City of Edmonds, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect January 1, 2021
APPROVED:
MAYOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
1'M'1
CITY ATTORNEY, JEFFREY TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the _ day of , 2020, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR THE CITY
OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2021.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of
, 2020
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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Part 1: Actual Use of REET Funds collected during the prior two-year period and Actual Use of
RE ET Funds as a Percentage of Project
REET FUNDS USED FOR THE FOLLOWING
STREET EXPENDITURES
2019
% of Project
usingREET
2020
% of Project
using REET
REET 2 - Fund 125
Audible Pedestrian Signals
43,127
78%
2018 Overlay Program
12,484
28%
2019 Overlay Program
389,474
30%
238th Island & Misc Rams
86,606
28%
2020 Overlay Program
4,340
19%
2020 Pavement Preservation Program
391,513
38%
238th Island and ADA Curb Ramps
1,511
100%
238th St. SW Walkway from SR-104 to SR-99 Project
1,222
61%
REET 1 - Fund 126
Sunset Walkway Improvement
94
31 %
Trackside Warning System
289,977
97%
Dayton St. Utility Replacement
5,058
0.16%
238th St. Walkway SR104 to Hwy 99
3,623
73%
89th PI W Retaining Wall
125,241
98%
220th Adaptive
815
100%
2018 Overlay Program
24,901
55%
84th Overlay from 220th to 212th
88,777
9%
2019 Overlay Program
435,218
33%
238th Island & Misc Rams
22,806
7%
2019 Traffic Calming
1,121
24%
2019 Guardrail Install
54
100%
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
9,917
74%
2019 Pedestrian Safety Program
46,848
92%
2020 Overlay Program
4,850
21 %
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
42,331
100%
2018 Traffic Calming
18,000
100%
Interfund Transfer for 1 % Arts - Various Projects
3,321
100%
2019 Guardrail installations
21,879
100%
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
57
100%
2020 Guardrail installations
18,286
75%
2020 Pavement Preservation Program
295,955
29%
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
7,793
100%
238th St. Walkway SR104 to Hwy 99)
778
39%
84th Ave W Overlay-220th to 212th Project
37,567
16%
Adaptive system along 220th
12,914
100%
Admiral Way Crossing
870
100%
Citywide Pedestrian Enhancements
11,317
17%
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Part 1: Actual Use of REET Funds collected during the prior two-year period and Actual Use of
REET Funds as a Percentage of Project
REET FUNDS USED FOR THE FOLLOWING
PARKS EXPENDITURES
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% of Project
usingREET
2020
% of Project
usingREET
REET 2 - Fund 125
Waterfront Develo ment&Restoration
245,306
87%
City Park Shed Project
19,765
51%
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor Phase 2
35,611
86%
Seaview Park Playground
210,099
100%
Seaview Park Playground Fence
15,346
100%
Yost Pool Shower Boiler
31,440
75%
Seaview Park Tennis Courts
39,247
100%
E7MA.Waterfront Develo ment&Restoration
20,326
18%
Edmonds Marsh Project
25,000
100%
Gateway Sign Replacements
3,000
36%
Olympic Beach Restrooms
18,236
96%
Marina Beach Volley Ball Court
8,776
100%
Parks Maintenance
50,540
100%
4th Ave Corridor
17,500
100%
City Park Walkway
30,000
100%
Civic Park
20,000
5%
Gateway Sign
17,000
100%
Marina Beach Design / Construction
30,000
90%
Parks Maintenance Professional Services
25,000
100%
Parks Maintenance R & M
25,000
100%
Parks Maintenance Supplies
21,000
100%
Waterfront Development and Restoration
1,395,551
49%
Yost Pool
33,000
100%
REET 1 - Fund 126
Debt Service
159,937
100%
163,120
100%
Civic Park
465,564
82%
450,000
100%
Waterfront Redevelopment
16,400
6%
1,144,042
40%
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Part 2: Use of REET Funds for the succeeding two-year period and Percentage of REET Funds for capital projects
Comnared to all other sources of ranital nmiect funding as Identified in CitJs Canitnl Facilities Plan_
TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES
2021
2022
Total
% of
Funding
Hwy 99 Gateway/ Revitalization
(873,048)
(5,755,000)
(6,628,048)
Federal or State Grants (Secured)
$583,048
$5,755,000
6,338,048
96%
Fund 126Reimbursement - Hwy 99Gateway /Revitalization
290,000
290,000
4%
Hwy 99 Gateway / Revitalization
$ -
$
$ -
100%
Elm Way from 8th Ave S. to 9th Ave S.
(150,800)
(968,000)
(1,118,800
Federal or State Grants (Unsecured)
-
621,000
621,000
56%
Stormwater Utility Fund
55,800
347,000
402,800
36%
Fund 126 Reimbursement - Elm Way from 8th Ave S. to 9th Ave S.
95,000
-
95,000
8%
Elm Way from 8th Ave S. to 9th Ave S.
$ -
$ -
$ -
100%
PARKS PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES
2021
2022
Total
% of
Funding
Civic Center Playfield
6,030,315)
6,027,213
12,057,528
G.O. Bonds
3,700,000
3,700,000
31%
General Fund
-
1,758,000
1,758,000
15%
Grants
895,833
2,574,167
3,470,000
29%
Private Donations unsecured
400,000
400,000
30/6
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Q. Where is the Land Acquisition Fund?
A. in 2021 we have taken $300,000 brought forward from 2020, added $200,000 in 2021
money, and Reserved the fund balance in REET Fund 126. Reserving it means that we have
taken that money and "set it aside" so that we can't spend it. That way it will be there if it is
needed, instead of going away at the end of the budget year. So the "land acquisition fund" is
this $500,000 that has been set aside (Reserved). If you wanted to go acquire some land with it,
you would have to do a budget amendment to authorize the disbursement of the funds, but by
reserving it, we know the funds will be available.
Q. If the PROS Plan is not funded, what are the impacts of that?
A. Although not required by state law, the update to for a 2022 PROS Plan is required to be
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adopted by early 2022 for Edmonds to remain eligible for RCO grant applications and funding in
the next cycle (2022 application/2023 funding). If the PROS Plan update project fails to start
early 2021 and adopted by end of February 2022, the City will not able to receive RCO funding
until 2025 due to their two-year grant application cycles. The cost estimate for the PROS update
is $120,000 and is usually allocated through the General Fund as park restricted funds such as
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Q. I know we have reined in spending, have residents who are suffering from the pandemic,
and the 2021 budget proposal is more modest, so I understand the recommendation to not
increase general property taxes. Are there any major risks you see from taking this approach?
My one concern would be no increase now, possibly requiring a larger than 1% increase later.
Do you think there is a risk of that?
A. The short answer is no, I don't think there would be major risks associated with not taking
the allowed 1% property tax increase. The difference we are talking about is only $105,303
which is a very small part of a $42 million general fund budget, less than 3/100 of one percent.
Q. With the Mayor's direction to change DWLS 3 procedures, will you be providing revised
budget numbers? My recollection is —$80k savings on prosecutor's contract, $30k on public
defender, and a TBD savings on jail costs.
A. The Public Defender contract is actually self-correcting for costs. If case numbers go down
below the established threshold in the contract, they actually charge us less. Conversely, if they
go above the state required caseload maximums which would then require an additional
attorney, they go up. So we don't need to adjust the contract, but certainly we can confirm
with the public defender how much they believe will not be expended due to the DWLS3
change and adjust the budget accordingly.
Sharon is currently working on the amendment to the contract for prosecuting services. When
we presented that to Council a few weeks ago it was clear that Council wished to have the
change to DWLS 3 and the corresponding contract change with the prosecutor, explored. I
believe she is had begun discussions with Z&T and we should be able to then present to Council
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what that change would look like. The budget could then be amended to reflect the reduction
in prosecutorial costs for that contract.
Any budgetary savings related to the philosophical/enforcement changes that have been
initiated would be realized at the Court, Public Defender and Prosecutor levels. Theoretically,
the officers will be making the same number of traffic stops, the difference with be in the
nature of the citation(s) issued, therefore, there is not a "savings" on our end. Once the officers
issue the citation, we lose all control over case at that point and we do not track hours
expended on the parts of those other three entities. Any attempt to gauge the full impact of
the change in the number of DWLS 3 citations issued on our part would be pure speculation at
this point. We would need at least several months under the new process to compile/review
data.
Q. What is the status of the community garden?
A. The negotiations for the property acquisition related to the Community Garden project
stopped by the Owner.
Q. Why is Students Saving Salmon an odd amount - $11,082?
A. We had a typo in Decision Package 28 that we will correct this week or next week. We added
$6,082 to the Students Saving Salmon budget that should have been added to the Facilities
budget. Both are in the General Fund, so no net effect on the fund balance.
Q. Why did Professional Services go down $918K on page 143?
A. In a nutshell, the 2020 budget had $1.5 million budgeted for Building Maintenance and the
2021 budget has $500K, creating the bulk of the $918K drop from 2020 to 2021.
Q. How much did Development Services have in the 2020 budget for the Associate Planner?
A. We had $80,000 budgeted for Consulting Services in 2020. This was in Decision Package 42
from last year.
Q. How much was included in the "frozen" positions for the Assistant Finance Director?
A. Salary and Benefits = $160,444.
Q. Asking ahead of time re item 7.3- Presentation and Public Hearing on the Proposed Property
Tax Ordinance.
Q. How much of an increase in property values was there in 2019 and 2020, what is estimated
for 2021, and what to those numbers mean in $ increase to the City for each of these property
tax levies? What is the justification for the 1% EMS increase? Why not increase 0.602% and
avoid the need for a Resolution for Substantial Need?
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Regular Levy
2019 $103,687
2020 $104,468
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2021 $105,303
EMS Levy
2019 $39,751
2020 $40,340
2021 $41,127
What is the justification for the 1% EMS increase? I believe the thinking is that this is
intended to support our Fire services contract, which increases yearly. It is also much
smaller than the regular levy, so easier to swallow.
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Why not increase 0.602%? You can certainly do that, that is one of your options. I included
the amounts in the slide show for what the difference in dollars would mean, on packet
page 333. However, the Resolution is easy of course, it simply requires the Council to pass a
motion.
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p. 16, and 64 re Cares Funding: The numbers seem to indicate that we do expect to disperse all Nok
1.265 million. What am I missing? We plan to disburse all of the CARES funds available, but
some of it will come out of other funds, and will be reimbursed to those other funds. The entire
amount was originally put in that fund because that was the best we could do at the time. r
p. 17: With Covid in mind, do/will we still make full use of the Employee Parking Permit Fund? 'o
These are sold to people who work at downtown businesses and the revenues a Z
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the costs. It's probably worth keeping this Sister City Commission Fund? Probably not for 2021- 3
likely no trip this year Or, since they are both special revenue funds, does it matter from a 2021 c
budgeting standpoint? Yes you are correct, they don't matter to the general fund
p. 33: Am I correct that City Council is (est) $78,000 under budget for 2020? Yes
p. 44/DP #4: This increase has already been negotiated, correct? Yes
p. 57: What are "hydrant costs" and why do they fluctuate so much from year to year? Costs to
maintain the fire hydrants scattered around the city. These will be going away completely soon.
p. 62: Similar question to #2 above Same answer
Police Budget: What specifically is "Holiday Buyback?" Police Officers receive a holiday bank
rather than having set holidays. This is to accommodate their 24/7 schedule. If they are unable
to take all of their holiday hours for the year, the City will purchase up to 88 hours back from
the employee.
p. 148/DP #6 Froze a "maintenance custodian position". Can we really afford to cut custodial
during a pandemic? You're certainly welcome to add it back in. It was vacant when we were
putting the budget together
P 152/DP #6 Froze the recycling coordinator position. Will someone else take over these
duties? This seems like a key position/or duties to maintain, especially considering our desire to
focus more using an environmental lens. At the moment Royce Napolitino and Phil have
assumed most of the duties related to the Recycling Coordinator position. I have applied for
and was appointed to the Snohomish County Solid Waste Advisory Committee. With Covid
impacts all of the community celebrations that we used to have Steve Fisher organize the
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recycling volunteers for have been cancelled. Funding to support Steve's position from the
State has been drastically reduced over the last seven or eight years. In this biennium we are
only getting $27,000 in grants and have to match that with $9,000 of our own funding for
$36,000 total over two years or $18,000/year. The position, including salary, benefits, and some
program costs has cost us over $100,000 per year. The balance was covered by the Water Fund.
The work done by the Recycling Coordinator is really a general governmental function, not a
utility function. After Covid we will need to pick up this issue again and discuss whether or not
the position should be re-created and, if so, what the duties should be and how to fund it. We
still have an estimated $18,000 left to spend prior to the end of the biennium on June 30, 2021.
We are looking at some online environmental education models to offer to our citizens similar
to what has been done in Shoreline over the last year.
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DP #1: Justification states that this is the minimum amount required to begin this work. What
number would fully cover not only beginning, but continuing the work for ALL city employees,
as well as elected and appointed representatives? This amount will cover the cost of providing
training to all staff, elected, and those who serve on commissions/boards. In order to continue
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DP #12: Where were these funds moved to? General Fund
DP # 37 Similar Question to #2 above, but without the special fund addition. Most of the
Commute Trip Reduction funding is going towards purchasing an Orca card for each employee
as we have done for the last several years. It is true that many of our office personnel are now
working from home during this pandemic and may not be using them for commuting at the
moment.
Several thoughts:
Our Police, Parks, and Public Works staff are still coming to work each day as they always have
We are still hopeful that a majority of 2021 may be near normal after the arrival of effective
vaccines. You currently have to commit to purchasing these cards at the beginning of each year
since they are purchased in bulk directly from Sound Transit and we get them at a very steep
discount, around $100/each as compared to a regular price of around $700 last time I asked.
We have to commit to purchasing them for all employees or none at all to get this price break.
These are also available for use on trips that are not related to commuting which also results in
putting fewer cars on the road. They are good for all of the major transit agencies in the Puget
Sound area as well as for Sounder trains.
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Proposed Changes to the Preliminary Budget - Proposed by STAFF
DP # or
Expense Revenue
Increase Increase Net Effect on
No. "New" Item Submitter Description (Decrease) (Decrease) Cash
1 New Patrick Doherty BID Budget - submitted in November $ 79,202 $ 76,340 $ (2,862)
Typo on DP 28 - $6,082 charged to wrong BARS
DP 28 Dave Turley account. No effect on cash.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Council Committee Minutes
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A. For information only.
Narrative
The Council committee meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
20201112 Committee Meeting Minutes
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PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
November 12, 2020
Elected Officials Present Virtually
Councilmember Susan Paine (Chair)
Councilmember Diane Buckshnis
Councilmember Vivian Olson
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Present Virtually
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council virtual online PPW Committee meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by
Councilmember Paine.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish Conservation District
Mr. English explained this is an agreement the City has had for several years. The City has worked with
SCD on several improvements including rain gardens in rights -of -way and neighborhoods, outreach
and education, the rain barrel event at Yost Park, and a new program that will be piloted in 2021, lawns
to lettuce. SCD was formed in 1941; the area of Edmonds that was previously part of the County in
those years can receive services from the SCD. SCD's mission is to promote and encourage
conservation and responsible use of natural resources. The Interlocal Agreement covers the period
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025. Discussion followed regarding a suggestion to research
SCD projects outside of Edmonds, and the number of bioswales and raingardens that have been
installed via this program.
Action: Schedule on Consent.
2. Presentation of Local Agency Agreement for Construction Management services
on the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements Project
Mr. English explained this project is out to bid and bids will be opened next week. The project will install
pedestrian safety improvements at nine intersections including a HAWK signal at SR-104 & 84tn
converting the emergency signal at SR-104 & 232"d to a full signal, curb ramps and Rapid Rectangular
Flashing Beacons (RRFB). The agreement will provide support for City staff for construction
administration. The fee is approximately $107,000 with a 5% management reserve ($4,800) for a total
of $112,063. The agreement is funded via project funding which includes a federal grant and REET and
Stormwater funds.
Discussion followed regarding the traffic device planned for SR 524 & 7' Avenue North (ramps and
RRFB), the difference between this item (construction administration) and Agenda Item 2.3 (engineer
support), and funding originally in the 2020 budget that will be carried forward to the 2021 budget.
Action: Schedule on Consent.
3. Presentation of a Supplemental Agreement with KPG for the Citywide Pedestrian
Crossing Enhancements
Mr. English explained this is a supplemental agreement to the design contract with KPG, the designer
of the Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project. Via this agreement, KPG will provide
assistance during the construction phase such as approving material submittals, responding to RFIs,
design efforts related to change orders, record drawings at the conclusion of the project, etc. The fee is
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$30,414 plus a 20% management reserve for a total of $36,007. Discussion followed regarding UDBE
goals of 9% in the construction contract, WSDOT's recent assignment of UDBE goals on consultant
contracts, and the RRFB project at a private driveway on Dayton (staff will provide the address to
committee members).
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
4. Presentation of a Supplemental Agreement with WHPacific for the 84th Ave
Overlay Project
Mr. English explained the primary contractor defaulted on the contract. Minor miscellaneous work
remains to complete the project plus a few subcontractors have not been paid in full. The surety bond
is being pursued to cover the subcontractor costs and a contractor to complete the work. Questions and
discussion followed regarding the amount of the bond (typically the amount of the contract).
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
5. Presentation of Professional Services Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc. for design
of the Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2 Project
Mr. English explained staff successfully secured a $557,000 DOE grant for this project that funds 75%
of the design/construction. Tetra Tech, who designed Phase 1, was the only respondent to the City's
RFQ. Staff worked with Tetra Tech to develop a scope and fee to design four injection wells on the
other half of the Seaview Park parking lot that will double the stormwater diversion in the Phase 1 project
and reduce the volume of runoff into Perrinville Creek as well as the velocity to reduce erosion in
Perrinville Creek. Staff recommends approval.
Mr. Williams described the scouring problem in Perrinville Creek that results in sediment collection
downstream. This project is also a habitat enhancement. A future project will replace the culvert under
Talbot Road, but unless the scouring issue further up in the basin is addressed, that project is futile.
Questions and discussion followed regarding downstream impacts of UIC wells, the agreement's not -
to -exceed amount of $225,000 including the management reserve that is funded 75% by the grant and
the 25% match ($56,000) funded by the Stormwater fund.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
6. Proposal to approve the WWTP Chief Operator Job Description
Mr. Williams relayed this position is part of the reclassification and reorganizing the treatment plant.
Treatment technologies are changing, becoming more automated, and skills sets are changing. In the
past there was a plant manager, a plant superintendent and two leads (operations and maintenance)
which are both vacant. The proposal is to combine the lead position into one position, a chief operator.
The job description is attached to the agenda. Tonight's request is for the Council to instruct the HR
Manager to negotiate the position with the union and once an agreement is reached, to fill the position.
He described a future request to fill an instrumentation and control position that would replace the vacant
maintenance mechanical lead position.
Questions and discussion followed regarding sophistication of the treatment plant operation,
consideration of this job description by the PSPP Committee, process for replacing two positions with
one, this position reporting to the Treatment Plant Manager, contract person that is doing plant
superintendent work, and funding for the position included in the budget.
Action: PPW committee members had no objections to the job description and agreed to allow the
PSPP Committee to make the decision whether to schedule it on the Consent Agenda.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
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PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL & PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
November 12, 2020
Elected Officials Present Virtually
Councilmember Laura Johnson
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Present Virtually
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev./Comm. Serv. Dir.
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council virtual online PSPP Committee meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m.
by Councilmember L. Johnson.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. One -Month Extension of Housing Commission
Ms. Hope explained the Housing Commission began in 2019; they have done a tremendous amount
of work and are nearing a conclusion. On October 29t", the commission requested a one month
extension. The proposed resolution mirrors the resolution that established the Housing Commission
and extends the dates by one month; the commission's policy recommendations would be due by
January 31, 2021 and the commission would disband on February 1, 2021. Staff recommends
forwarding the resolution to the Consent Agenda.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
2. Code Updates to Allow Streateries and Other Outdoor Dining
Ms. Hope explained this has two parts, 1) allow streateries, subject to certain conditions; and 2) allow
on -site outdoor dining without a conditional use permit (CUP). Staff plans to refine the code language
further and tentatively plans to present it to the City Council at the November 24t" meeting.
Streateries are currently permitted in parking spaces within the City's right-of-way with a special event
permit. Rather than continuing to extend the existing permit, the proposal is to establish a 1-2 year
pilot project. She reviewed key concepts:
• Expand outdoor dining/beverage opportunities that integrate vibrant street life and public
safety, providing for a coordinated, attractive appearance while also encouraging creativity and
artistry2 parking spaces
• Meet city standards and state and health district
• ADA access
• Choice of 3 colors for canopies or umbrellas
• Approved barriers at parking ends
• Screening at street side that allows partial views
• Each streatery must obtain a permit from the City
• Applications that meet standards will be processed quickly
• Fee will be low (such as $100/annually
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• Streateries must have "hold harmless" agreement with the City and liability insurance covering
use
• Issues to be worked out include how can heaters be safely used and whether there should be
a limit on the number of streateries permitted.
Questions and discussion followed regarding inspections by building and fire staff, establishing
guidelines for using canopies during weather events, number of tables that can be accommodated in
2 parking spaces (typically three 2-person tables per parking space), adhering to the state's social
distancing requirement, considering a barrier wall between tables, airflow under canopies, businesses
that already have outdoor dining, staff presenting options for Council's review, and how distance
between tables is enforced.
Ms. Hope explained restaurants are allowed to have outdoor dining onsite. The current code requires
a CUP for a canopy which is costly and time consuming. During COVID, the requirement for a CUP
has been waived, but the intent is to change the code to not require a CUP but still require building
and fire review. Some businesses have space on site and some are using a portion of their parking
lot; reduced parking is acceptable up to a certain limit. The proposal will be to adopt the code
amendment via an interim ordinance which would be effective for a limited period of time, take effect
immediately and requires a public hearing. An interim ordinance would immediately legalize these the
onsite dining opportunities and go back to the Planning Board for a fuller review and then come back
to City Council in 2021. Discussion followed regarding requirements that vary based on the location
such as jersey barriers, colors, etc.
Action: Tentatively scheduled on Council agenda 11/24/20
3. Proposal to approve the WWTP Chief Operator Job Description
Mr. Williams explained in the past there was a plant superintendent, and two leads, a maintenance
lead and an operations lead, who reported to the treatment plant manager. Those three positions are
vacant but are funded in the budget. He is recommending a different structure to match the skill set
and organization needed for the future of wastewater management. He proposed replacing the two
lead positions with a chief operator; the proposed job description is attached to the agenda.
Ms. Neill Hoyson advised the next step is for the committee to recommend negotiating the position
with the union. If the job description changes significantly via bargaining, it will come back to the
committee. In the past, the committee has recommended if there are no significant changes, approval
of the job description be scheduled on the Consent Agenda.
Questions and discussion followed regarding the difference in cost between the two positions and the
new position, and the ability for the City to approve the job description without approval by the
treatment plant partners. Mr. Williams described a future proposal that will include filling a vacant
senior mechanic position with a senior instrument and control position and to fill the plant
superintendent position.
Action: Direct HR Director Neill Hoyson to proceed with negotiating the job description with the union.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:41 p.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
November 12, 2020
Elected Officials Present Virtually
Council President Fraley-Monillas
Councilmember Luke Distelhorst
Councilmember Vivian Olson
Other Guests
Daniel Johnson, Edmonds Waterfront Center CEO
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Present Virtually
Dave Turley, Acting Finance Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Cultural Serv. Dir.
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
The Edmonds City Council virtual online PSPP Committee meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
by Council President Fraley-Monillas.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Waterfront Center Project Update
Ms. Feser introduced Daniel Johnson, Edmonds Waterfront Center CEO, who provided an update:
Program Update
o Home Delivered meals 7-day / week
o Tele-health with MSW & RN
o Regular check -in calls to members
o Online programs: 300-400 participants/week
o New County SHIBA contract —25 advisors
o Tech help for Seniors —expanding (grant from Verdant and youth geek squad)
o All programs & services free
Construction Update
o Second floor complete
o First floor —finishing north stair and coffee kiosk, landscaping
o Testing systems
o Final inspections underway
o Certificate of Occupancy December 7th
o Virtual Ribbon cutting in December TBD,
Photographs
o Exterior and waterfront park
o Interior —community lounge, north stairs
o Second floor reception area
o Kitchen
Rick Steves will help produce
Fundraising Update
o Raised $14.2M toward $16.5M goal
o To date received 98% of pledges
o $375,000 in private lending
o $2M Construction Line of Credit
o Recent gift $50K for solar + $50K matching
o Will continue fundraising until last dollar is raised
Looking forward
o Continue / expand online program offerings & tele-health
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o Developing COVID-19 Safety Protocol
o Opening based on State and Snohomish County Health Department guidelines
o Preparing for year of restricted use
o Bank extended interest only payment through 2021
Questions and discussion followed regarding bookings and inquiries, how the center will operate
without bookings for next six months, proposed decrease in the City's contribution to the Center,
whether the Waterfront Center would be used as emergency cold weather shelter (board makes final
decision), and inviting city staff/community members to discussions about using Waterfront Center as
emergency cold weather shelter.
Action: Information only
2. September 2020 Quarterly Financial Report
Mr. Turley highlighted:
• Edmonds faring better than most of our neighbors
• Overall General Fund revenues of $26.98M are only 5.8% behind last year and only 6.9%
behind budget
• Year to date sales tax revenues are only behind the budgeted amount by 4.7% and more
surprisingly we are behind last year's actual collections through September 301" by only 5.7%
• General Fund expenditures for the 9 months ended September 30 are $31.1 M or 14.7% under
the budgeted amount for that period
• The General Fund as a whole has spent only 63% of its annual budget
• Total fund balance for the General Fund and Subfunds on September 30, 2020 is $14.96 M, or
approx. 30% of the 2020 expenditure budget for those funds
• Business Improvement District — collected 80% of revenues 75% through year
• Real Property/Property Tax and EMS Property Tax at 54%, a large amount will be collected in
November, expect to collect 100%
• Edmonds CARES Fund distributed over $800,000 through September
• Comparison of current year, budget and prior year — General Fund and REET (1.65% ahead
of budget), sales tax — down 4.72%
• General Fund expenditures - 14.71 % under budget (comparison of current year, budget and
prior year)
• Investment portfolio summary
• Will make revenue presentation at next week's Council meeting
Questions and discussion followed regarding recovery projections; King County, Snohomish County
and State economic forecasts; and a suggestion for committee members to forward questions to staff
and schedule quarterly financial reports on the Consent Agenda instead of a presentation to full
Council.
Action: Schedule on Consent Agenda.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/24/2020
Council Committee Reports
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Maureen Judge
Background/History
To streamline virtual Council meetings, Council Committee Reports will be added to the end of the
Council meeting packets as reports become available.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Council is asked to review the attached committee reports/minutes from Councilmembers
Buckshnis and Paine.
Attachments:
WRIA8_SRC_091720_Draft Meeting Summary
Lake Ballinger Watershed Forum Minutes
2020_09_24_SRC_Su m m a ry_Awa iti ngApprova I
Port of Edmonds Minutes 10 12-20
Port of Edmonds Minutes 1026
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Members
Present
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Name
Affiliation
1)
Councilmember (CM) John Stokes, Chair
City of Bellevue
2)
CM Mark Phillips, Vice -Chair
City of Lake Forest Park
3)
CM Tom Agnew
City of Bothell
4)
CM Bruce Dodds
City of Clyde Hill
5)
CM Diane Buckshnis
City of Edmonds
6)
CM Ted Frantz
Town of Hunts Point
7)
CM Victoria Hunt
City of Issaquah
8)
CM Melanie O'Cain
City of Kenmore
9)
CM Neal Black
City of Kirkland
10)
CM Varisha Khan
City of Redmond
11)
CM Ryan Mclrvin
City of Renton
12)
CM Pam Stuart
City of Sammamish
13)
CM Carl Scandella
Town of Yarrow Point
14)
Connie Grant
Army Corps of Engineers
15)
Corinne Young
Cedar River Council
16)
Cleo Neculae
Washington Department of Ecology
17)
Stewart Reinbold
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
18)
Joe Miles
Washington Department of Natural Resources
19)
Eli Tome
Forterra
20)
Larry Franks
Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH)
21)
Kirstin Haugen
King Conservation District
22)
Eric Adman
Sno-King Watershed Council
23)
John Sherman
The Boeing Company
24)
Gary Smith
Trout Unlimited
Alternates
Present
25)
CM Jeanne Zornes
City of Bothell
26)
CM Susan Paine
City of Edmonds
27)
Mike Mactutis
City of Kent
28)
CM Lorri Bodi
City of Lake Forest
29)
CM Valerie O'Halloran
City of Redmond
30)
Michele Koehler
City of Seattle
31)
Brandy Reed
King Conservation District
32)
Garrett Holbrook
King County
33)
Joshua Thompson
Snohomish County
34)
David Bain
Sno-King Watershed Council
Other
Attendees
35)
Jim Vanden Brook
Citizen
36)
Julia McDonald
Citizen
37)
Janet Geer
City of Bothell
38)
Allen Quynn
City of Issaquah
39)
Richard Sawyer
City of Kenmore
40)
Rachel Konrady
City of Kirkland
41)
Kim Jones
City of Newcastle
42)
Peter Holte
City of Redmond
43)
Tom Hardy
City of Redmond
44)
Kristina Lowthian
City of Renton
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Kathy Minsch
City of Seattle
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John Featherston
City of Shoreline
47)
Diana Hart
City Woodinville
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Larry Reymann
Environmental Science Center
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Joanna Stodden
Environmental Science Center
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Eli Tome
Forterra
51)
Robin Kelley
Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH)
52)
Perry Falcone
King County
53)
Lucas Hall
Long Live the Kings
54)
Megan Mueller
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
55)
Erin Ashe
Ocean's Initiative
56)
Rob Williams
Ocean's Initiative
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Alexandra Doty
Puget Sound Partnership
58)
Charlotte Spang
Seattle Aquarium
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Rob Plotnikoff
Snohomish County
60)
Whitney Neugebauer
Whale Scout
61)
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
WRIA 8
62)
Lauren Urgenson
WRIA 8
63)
Carla Nelson
WRIA 8
1) Call to Order / Introductions
Council Member (CM) John Stokes (Chair) called the meeting to order at 2:03 pm and welcomed
everyone.
II) Public Comment — Larry Franks asked if someone could mount an outdoor camera to capture jumping
fish at the Issaquah hatchery. Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, Salmon Recovery Manager (Jason MK) agreed to
provide Larry with a contact for those who coordinated the kokanee fish camera.
III) Consent Agenda - SRC Meeting Minutes from July 16, 2020 were discussed.
Action: The Council unanimously approved the July 16, 2020 meeting minutes.
IV) Updates & Announcements
Jason MK highlighted the following updates:
• Puget Sound Regional Update — The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PS SRC) met on July 30, and
discussed updates to the regional Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan; the 2021-2023 Puget Sound
Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) ranked list of large capital projects; 2021 legislative priorities and
developing policy framework to identify budget and policy priorities; proposed federal approval of
Washington state's Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program; status of 2020 Salmon Recovery Funding
Board 'projects of concern' and request for PS SRC support; the concept for developing the 2022-2026
Action Agenda for Puget Sound recovery; and Puget Sound Alternative Futures Scenario Analysis to help
consider uncertainty in Puget Sound recovery planning.
• The South -Central Action Area Caucus Local Integrating Organization (LIO) last met on August 11, to
review and finalize LIO operating principles and work plan and discuss priority focus area(s) for LIO work
plan.
• WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council leadership selection — Chair and Vice Chair selections will be held at the
November 17 meeting for the 2021-2023 term. Members of the SRC who are interested in serving in
either of these leadership roles should contact Jason MK by October 23.
• Updated legislative priorities and draft letter to Governor — In July, the SRC approved 2021 state and
federal legislative priorities. WRIA 8 staff are working to produce brief information sheets to help convey
the 2021 priorities. The SRC also approved drafting a letter to the Governor to share WRIA 8's state
priorities to inform development of the Governor's budget this fall.
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• Virtual tour for legislators of Cedar River floodplain restoration projects — On August 20, WRIA 8
coordinated with Puget Sound Partnership to host a virtual tour to update key legislators on conditions at
the Rainbow Bend and Riverbend project sites after significant flooding in early February. The tour offered
an opportunity to discuss how investment in these projects, and floodplain restoration in general,
supports multiple benefits for people, infrastructure, and the environment in lead -up to the 2021-2023
legislative session.
• WRIA 8 SRC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee meeting — At the July meeting, the SRC
approved convening a subcommittee to review and strengthen WRIA 8 language and actions focused on
DEI. The role of the subcommittee is to develop an initial roadmap and set of recommendations for
discussion and approval by the full WRIA 8 SRC. A tentative plan is to present recommendations to the full
SRC in November 2020 or January 2021.
• WRIA 8 comment letter on Army Corps of Engineers update to Lake Washington Ship Canal Master Plan
- The Army Corps of Engineers is updating the Lake Washington Ship Canal (LWSC) Master Plan. WRIA 8
staff drafted a comment letter prior to the 7/31/20 deadline to comment. The SRC's letter emphasizes the
importance of the Locks and Ship Canal for monitoring salmon populations and the need to improve fish
passage and salmon survival.
• Salmon SEEson program status —The 14th annual Salmon SEEson program launched in early September,
promoting salmon viewing opportunities and resources for the public throughout King County watersheds.
WRIA 8 manages the program with sponsorship from the Saving Water Partnership, Duwamish Alive!, King
County, the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed, and the Snoqualmie/Skykomish
Watershed.
• WRIA 8 E-News — The August edition of the WRIA 8 E-News included topics surrounding climate change,
Salmon SEEson, restoration projects and funding opportunities. The next edition will be released Friday,
October 23. Anyone with a topic to submit for the October edition should contact Carla Nelson on the
WRIA 8 team.
Updates Discussion:
• CM Mark Phillips noticed a typo in the letter to the Governor regarding the amount of funding for the
Lead Entity program, which was listed as $228,000 million instead of $228,000. Jason MK said the
error would be fixed before sending the letter.
• CM Pam Stuart asked if there were COVID-19 adjustments in the priorities based on budget
challenges. Jason MK said that the approach is acknowledged in the letter, but still emphasizes the
importance to fund and support funding levels state agencies have requested. The economy and
COVID-19 related challenges will certainly be a focus of the legislature this session; however, we need
to continue to advocate for salmon recovery funding needs. CM Stuart also asked, where can we
provide details related to the economic benefit to communities from salmon recovery? Jason MK
highlighted the section of the letter to the Governor that shows the economic impact of habitat
restoration, and CM Stuart asked if we could provide more information with additional bullets. Jason
MK agreed to provide additional information on specific funding programs or projects that partners
are interested in.
V) Status of 2020 Salmon — Lauren Urgenson, WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator
Lauren Urgenson, WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator, provided an update on the status of the Chinook,
sockeye, and coho salmon returns through the Ballard Locks, as well as issues like predation that may be
affecting their survival.
Fish -In Discussion:
• CM Pam Stuart asked if Chinook and sockeye counts were above forecast and where can she find
that information. Lauren explained that the relatively high Chinook count at the Locks is a positive
surprise. Lauren added that spawner surveys on the Cedar River and other streams will provide
additional understanding of this year's returns, including determining the number of hatchery fish
vs. natural origin fish. While there is not any direct evidence, the low female return may be related
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to pinniped predation. Pinnipeds seem to prefer the protein rich females, and this greatly
diminishes the number of eggs that are deposited at their spawning grounds.
• Larry Franks added that fish coming from the sea typically have a 50/50 sex ratio of males to
females until the salmon make it back to freshwater, or back to their origin hatchery, when males
seem to dominate at 60/40 ratio. This supports the idea that predators prefer females. Larry
recommended a Muckleshoot report that explains how the Locks counts are calculated.
• CM Ted Frantz asked, what is the return count comparison for the Columbia River vs. WRIA 8?
Lauren was not sure of the Columbia River Chinook returns but will follow-up. CM Frantz
commented that sockeye season is open on the Wenatchee, and with sockeye decline in WRIA 8 so
dramatic, he was curious about the health of Chinook elsewhere in Puget Sound.
• CM Carl Scandella asked, based on this current return count, what are we learning? Lauren
explained that WRIA 8 population goals are not based on the fish going through the Locks. Studies
are looking at abundance and birth productivity between hatchery vs. natural origin fish, as well as
where there might be survival bottlenecks. They can also answer what the productivity is for egg to
juvenile escapement, in addition to the return coming through the Locks. Also, they can determine
what phases should be targeted for the best recovery yield with ocean conditions being such a
uncertain variable. CM Scandella then asked, are we gaining or losing ground in recovery? Lauren
said WRIA 8 Chinook population levels are stable and not declining as rapidly as they would be
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VI) Cooperative Watershed Management (CWM) Grant Funding Guidance Options —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
Jason MK presented a list of six options for revising the Salmon Recovery Council's CWM funding guidance
for Council review and discussion. He explained that the King County Flood Control District's (FCD)
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and spending caps: monitoring and assessment/studies-$300K cap; outreach and education-$96K cap; and
habitat restoration and protection/acquisition receiving the balance of available funding. The funding
guidance is used by the WRIA 8 Project Subcommittee in reviewing proposals and recommending grant
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take into consideration how the FCD is funding projects.
• CM Ted Frantz asked, in the past, how were funding guidance percentages determined? He continued,
if we are changing the percentages, he would like to hear the rationale for changing the monitoring
cap. Which is the greater need, monitoring/assessment or outreach/education? Jason MK answered
that there is a need in the monitoring category to help fill in information gaps and address technical
priorities and related non -capital projects that focus on addressing limitations to survival. He used
elevated water temperature in the Ship Canal as an example. Lauren added that PIT tagging studies
have been done for 20 years at the Locks and data shows worsening survival in Lake Washington Ship
Canal. There is a need to support those kinds of proposals and the increase in CWN funding provides
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an opportunity to direct some funding to these efforts. CM Frantz agreed with this logic for increasing
those limits.
CM Carl Scandella commented that COVID-19 has hit education hard and Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math (i.e., STEM) programs are going forward but with limitations. He supports
opportunities to increase involvement with students in WRIA 8's work, perhaps through partnerships
with other agencies, organizations, or schools. The SRC should be alert to such opportunities. Jason
MK agreed and explained that the Subcommittee tries to proactively work with sponsors to ensure
programs seeking funding reflect WRIA 8's priorities.
CM Neal Black noted that City of Kirkland would have benefitted from research addressing
information gaps such as predation when they were doing their shoreline management plan update.
CM Black agreed that additional data is needed. He said he supports option #5, which provides a
higher percentage increase for research and monitoring. Jason MK also added that providing more
data and science to support and inform regulatory updates is an important focus for WRIA 8. Providing
additional resources in this category supports those efforts.
CM Diane Buckshnis said she supports option #6. She noted that WRIA 8 funds can serve as important
seed money. With more education/outreach funding, program sponsors can seek partnerships to
bring additional funding to match with WRIA 8 resources. She suggested that perhaps WRIA 8
becomes a conduit through which other funding can flow to support various program/project
priorities. She agreed that monitoring and assessment is needed to know what is going on in the
environment.
Megan Mueller said she supports options that increase education/outreach funding to 5% and added
that Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group's Community Action Training School benefitted greatly
from WRIA 8's support. Jason MK agreed said the WRIA 8 Technical Committee and Implementation
Committee would discuss the options further, to develop a recommendation to present to the SRC for
decision in November.
VII) Communications and Outreach Framework —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
Jason MK presented the draft WRIA 8 Communications and Outreach Framework (Framework)
recommended for approval by the Implementation Committee. The Framework provides the vision, goals,
and strategies to guide WRIA 8 communications and outreach through 2025. The Framework's purpose is
to direct investment of resources to highest communications and outreach priorities, coordinate salmon
recovery messaging, inform local partners' communications and outreach programs, and guide ongoing
WRIA 8 staff communications. Jason MK emphasized that the Framework is different from a
communication plan as it frames overall WRIA 8 communications and outreach priorities but doesn't
provide a plan with detailed actions. The Framework identifies key audiences including WRIA 8 partners;
people who live, work and play in the watershed; decision -makers; and, shoreline and waterfront property
owners. The Framework's goals include: 1) establish and maintain shared watershed salmon recovery
messaging and integrate messages into communications and outreach for related priority topics (e.g.,
stormwater management, Orca recovery, open space protection, etc.); 2) build and sustain decision -maker
support for salmon recovery funding and policy priorities; 3) raise awareness of people who live work, and
play in the watershed about salmon recovery needs and priorities; and 4) motivate people who live, work
and play in the watershed to take actions supporting salmon recovery needs and priorities. The SRC will
consider approval of the Framework in November.
Communication Framework Discussion:
CM Mark Phillips noted the overlap with the previous conversation about outreach/education funding.
Jason MK agreed that having the Framework inform outreach funding priorities is exactly the desired
outcome. CM Stokes agreed that this is something that will be helpful to the grant funding process. Jason
MK asked the Council to provide any additional feedback in advance of the November meeting.
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Vill) Success Story: Installing Acoustic Deterrence to Reduce Pinniped Predation at Ballard Locks — Rob
Williams and Erin Ashe, Ocean's Initiative
Lucas Hall, Senior Project Manager from Long Live the Kings, introduced Rob Williams, Chief Scientist
from Ocean's Initiative. University of St. Andrews in Scotland created Targeted Acoustic Startle
Technology (TAST), which has shown remarkable success in deterring harbor and grey seals from fish
farm operations in the United Kingdom. Ocean's Initiative, in partnership with Long Live the Kings,
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Puget Sound Partnership tested the TAST's
effectiveness in reducing harbor seal predation on returning salmon at Ballard Locks.
Rob described how pinniped predation on salmonids at the Ballard Locks has been a conservation issue
for decades. Previous acoustic deterrents have demonstrated to be relatively ineffective and some were
even harmful to pinnipeds, rendering them completely deaf. TAST is specifically designed to elicit a fear
response in a seal's brain, has fewer environmental side effects, and is less likely to lead to habituation
than traditional acoustic deterrent or harassment devices. The underwater test occurred in August to
collect effectiveness data during the Chinook run, and in September during the coho run. Preliminary
findings show that TAST is an effective tool against seal predation on salmon. There will be another test
cycle at the end of 2020, and full data analysis available in 2021.
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wildfires and inclement weather, there were no daily fish counts, but they plan to look at the fish
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Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek Watershed Forum
City of Mountlake Terrace
Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2020
Members Jurisdiction, Representatives
Councilmember and Vice Chair, Mark Phillips (City of Lake Forest Park), Councilmember Diane
Buckshnis (City of Edmonds), Councilmember Steve Woodard (City of Mountlake Terrace).
Staff Present
Patrick Johnson (Edmonds Stormwater Technician), Laura Reed (Mountlake Terrace Stormwater
Program Manager), Donnelle Dayao (Lake Forest Park Project Manager), Phillip Hill (Lake Forest
Park City Administrator), Jeff Betz (Parks & Recreation Director Mountlake Terrace) Derek Fada
(Lynnwood Stormwater Technician), John Featherstone (Surface Water Utility Manager, City of
Shoreline), Zack Richardson (Edmonds Stormwater Engineer), Public. Works Director Eric
LaFrance (City of Mountlake Terrace).
Other Attendees
Warren McAndrews, Julie Rose (Lake Residents).
Welcome and Introductions
Laura Reed (Mountlake Terrace Stormwater Program Manager) called the Forum's 11 Lake
Ballinger Virtual Zoom meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The Forum approved of minutes from the
February 4, 2020 meeting. The Forum held an election to appoint a new Chair and Vice Chair of
the Forum. Councilmember Steve Woodard (City of Mountlake Terrace) was elected Chair of the
Forum and Councilmember Mark Phillips, was elected as Interim Vice Chair.
II. Lake Ballinger Water Quality Monit_o_rinKfor Summer 2020
Julie Rose (lake resident) presented a slide show and gave an explanation of data she has
collected a Snohomish County volunteer. Julie records weather conditions, the presence of
waterfowl, recreational sage, water clarity, algae, water color, the dissolved oxygen profile, and
Julie takes water samples. Julie stated that fish in Lake Ballinger can survive in water at
approximately 200C and at a dissolved oxygen level of 7%. The concern with Lake Ballinger is the
vertical zone where both of these conditions exist is very small, making it difficult for fish to
thrive.
Diane Buckshnis (City of Edmonds) asked if there any suggestion to improve the oxygen level and
temperature in Lake Ballinger. Julie said that Lake Ballinger used to have an oxygenation system
but it no longer functions. Laura mentioned that increased shade resultant of the Hall Creek
restoration project may decrease the temperature slightly. Julie stated the restoration project
might decrease the amount of phosphorus and nitrogen reaching Lake Ballinger from Hall Creek,
and that additional vegetation along the lake shore might also decrease the temperature slightly.
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Mark Phillips (City of Lake Forest Park) asked if there were any dead fish present. Julie replied
that in 2019 there were some small fish found dead, however, in 2020 there have been no
sightings.
Cara Donovan (City of Mountlake Terrace) presented a slide show and gave a briefing of fecal
coliform sampling that took place at the Lake Ballinger swimming beach in June, July, August, and
September, 2020. No samples exceeded limits which would have triggered a beach closure.
III. Invasive Aquatic Weed Control Work Summer 2020
Warren McAndrews (lake resident) presented a slide show and described the effort to remove
invasive lilies from the outlet to McAleer creek the previous weekend. This effort was done
ahead of burlap installation along the lake bottom the week of 9/14-9/18 which hopefully will kill
lily pad rhizomes.
Laura Reed (Mountlake Terrace) presented a slide show and described the efforts to mitigate
aquatic invasive species in Lake Ballinger. Aquatic plant data collection is done to drive adaptive
management efforts, and to see whether treatment of the lake has been effective. Eurasian
milfoil was still present during the September survey. Many more native plants including big leaf
pondweed, eel -grass pondweed, coontail, elodea, yellow water lily, slender water nymph were
found during the survey.
IV. Update on Maintenance of McAleer Creek for Lake Flood Prevention
Laura Reed (City of Mountlake Terrace) spoke on behalf of Tim Nye (City of Mountlake Terrace)
and stated that McAleer Creek had been checked for beaver activity, and there was none this
year. The weir has been moved to fall levels. Crews check periodically for the build-up of debris
in the creek that might restrict flows, particularly during the wetter seasons of the year.
Mark Phillips (City of Lake Forest Park) asked if light rail construction affected McAleer Creek.
Laura replied that there is a plan for McAleer stream restoration.
V. Announcements
Zach Richardson (City of Edmonds) presented a slide show and described a new regional
stormwater infiltration facility that will be on located on the west side of Mathay Ballinger Park
in Edmonds. The goals of the project will be to decrease the water temperature and increase the
oxygen level for stormwater runoff from 140 acres of area along Highway 99, before the
stormwater runoff enters Lake Ballinger.
Mark Phillips (City of Lake Forest Park) asked how much of highway 99 is being captured with this
project. Zach responded that it will be approximately 6 blocks of highway 99.
Laura Reed (City of Mountlake Terrace) stated that the interlocal agreement for the Forum
expires at the end of 2020. The major changes from past Forum interlocal agreements are a
reduction in the operating costs for the Forum and an update to the capital improvement plan.
The future cost to each city will be approximately $533 per year, if Edmonds, Mountlake Terrace,
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and Lake Forest Park are the only Forum members. If other cities decide to join, the costs will be
lower as Forum costs are equally divided among participants.
Laura Reed (City of Mountlake Terrace) stated that Mountlake Terrace city council approved the
Ballinger Park Hall Creek Restoration project at a cost of $6 million, of which Mountlake Terrace
will pay $2 million and the US Army Corps of Engineers will pay $4 million. The benefits include
increased green space, diversification of the creek channel, removal of bank armor, restoration
of creek banks, removal of invasive species, a pedestrian bridge, educational signage, and a new
creek channel. This is a project designed to improve habitat for birds, reptiles, amphibians, and
fish in a highly urbanized area, while providing access to a wilder, more contemplative area for
park visitors.
Diane Buckshnis (City of Edmonds) requested presentations be posted on the forum website.
VI. Public Comment
Julie Rose (Lake Resident) asked if there is a possibility of variable leaf milfoil reaching Lake
Ballinger from Hall Lake during construction of the Lake Ballinger— Hall Creek restoration project.
Zach Richardson (City of Edmonds) replied that there will be a fishnet required for the project
which should screen out foliage like variable leaf milfoil.
VII. Next Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for November 17t", 2020 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm via Zoom call.
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Meeting Summary September 24, 2020 — 9:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
ATTENDEES
Representing
In Attendance
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE WA Policy Center
Todd Myers
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE WA Forest Protection Association
Jason Callahan
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE Skagit Dairy Farmer
Jason VanderKooy
ENVIRONMENT Long Live the Kings
Jacques White
ENVIRONMENT WA Environmental Council, Stewardship
Partners
Mindy Roberts, David Burger
ENVIRONMENT League of Women's Voters
Ann Aagaard
FEDERAL EPA
Peter Murchie, Lisa Chang
FEDERAL NOAA
Elizabeth Babcock
FEDERAL USACOE
Laura Boerner
TRIBAL Lummi Nation
Victor Johnson, GI James
TRIBAL Makah Tribe
Stephanie Martin
TRIBAL Nisqually Tribe
David Troutt
TRIBAL Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Randy Lumper
TRIBAL Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Paul McCollum
TRIBAL Skokomish Tribe
Dave Herrera
TRIBAL Swinomish & Sauk-Suiattle
Amy Trainer
STATE Department of Agriculture
Evan Sheffels
STATE WDNR
Kirsten Feifel
STATE Ecology
Tom Buroker, Colin Hume
STATE Puget Sound Conservation Districts
Bill Blake
STATE WDFW
Julie Watson, Jay Krienitz
STATE WSCC
Ron Shultz
STATE PSP
Laura Blackmore, Larry Epstein
WATERSHEDS Counties
Ken Dahlstedt
WATERSHEDS Cities
Chance Berthiaume
WATERSHEDS Hood Canal Coordinating Council WRIA 16 &17
Alicia Olivas
WATERSHEDS Island WRIA 6
Helen Price Johnson
WATERSHEDS Nisqually WRIA 11
Chris Ellings, Ashley Von Essen
WATERSHEDS Puyallup/Chambers WRIA 10 & 12
Tom Kantz
WATERSHEDS San Juan WRIA 2
Jamie Stephens, Sam Whitridge
WATERSHEDS Skagit WRIA 3 & 4
Richard Brocksmith
WATERSHEDS Snohomish WRIA 7
Rodney Pond
WATERSHEDS South Sound WRIA 13 & 14
Tye Menser, Amy Hatch-Winecka
WATERSHEDS West Sound WRIA 15
Tom Ostrom
WATERSHEDS Lake WA/Cedar/Sammamish WRIA 8
Diane Buckshnis, Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
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WATERSHEDS Green/Duwamish WRIA 9
Absent
FEDERAL USDA/NRCS
RECREATIONAL FISHING
TRIBAL Point No Point Treaty Council
TRIBALTulalip Tribe
TRIBAL Stillaguamish Tribe
TRIBAL Suquamish Tribe
WATERSHEDS Stillaguamish WRIA 5
WATERSHEDS NOPLE Dungeness & Elwha WRIA 18 & 19
MEETING SUMMARY
Doug Osterman
Nick Vira
Ryley Fee
Cynthia Rossi
Terry Williams
Pat Stevenson
Rob Purser
Jason Griffiths
Hansi Hals
• Mindy Roberts MOTIONED to approve the July 30, 2020 SRC meeting summary as presented. Ron
Shultz SECONDED the motion and the SRC members in attendance APPROVED the July 30, 2020
meeting summary.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Amber Moore announced that the Partnership is hiring an Adaptive Systems & Accountability
Program Manager to lead the Partnership's adaptive management processes and information
management systems that support the long-term recovery of the Puget Sound ecosystem.
• The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan regional chapter update Advisory Group met on September
16. The group is continuing to refine strategies around stormwater and human
infrastructure/population growth, as well as discuss the format for the chapter. We were also
approved to hire a contractor to help support us in researching and drafting content for the chapter
update, and hope to have that individual on board by later this year.
• The Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) had its annual funding meeting on September 16 and
approved the SRFB/PSAR project lists and the PSAR Large Capital Project list for funding. Those
funding requests will now be submitted to the Governor's Office via RCO.
CHAIR'S REPORT
David Troutt informed the SRC that the University of Washington is facilitating a conversation regarding
the Growth Management Act (GMA), per policy discussions that occurred during this year's state
legislative session. Currently, there is a push to establish metrics in GMA and more specifically, to
improve Critical Areas Ordinances to make sure habitat is protected.
CONVENE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
• Peter Murchie MOTIONED to reconvene the Nominating Committee, Diane Buckshnis SECONDED
the motion and the SRC members in attendance APPROVED the motion.
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• SRC members recognized Terry Williams for a lifetime of contributions to salmon recovery in Puget
Sound. He brought focus and passion to our collective work, and will be missed.
• Ahren Stroming gave a brief synopsis regarding the Pathways: Human Dimensions of Wildlife
Conference scheduled for September 19, 2021. The theme is "Life Without Salmon" and a call for
abstracts and paper submissions opens Oct 14. For more information go to:
https://sites.warnercnr.colostate.edu/pathways/
• Vice Chair Dave Herrera provided an update on the Governor's Riparian Work Group, whose
members have been working to develop statewide standards for riparian protection. To date, the
group has identified barriers and intends to develop a list of recommendations and a policy
statement to present to State and Tribal leaders.
• Chair David Troutt gave an update on the Electron Dam issue, the history of the SRC position, and
suggested reconsideration of the official SRC position at the SRC's next meeting in November.
Between now and November, David and other Executive Committee members will meet with
Elizabeth Babcock and others to determine the feasibility of a range of potential SRC actions.
o SRC members generally expressed support for revisiting the issue of the SRC's position on
Electron Dam.
o Outreach to additional Tribes — beyond just the Puyallup Tribe — was recommended.
o Chair David Troutt would like the Council to consider having a retreat in 2021 to continue
the conversation on our regional salmon recovery priorities. The model options for a virtual
retreat were briefly discussed, and members also suggested that a full -day retreat covering
barriers, funding, and the allocation formula would be useful.
o David asked that people give input, as the Executive Committee determines next steps and
timing of the retreat.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Jeff Parsons, PSP
Highlights:
• Jeff Parsons briefed the Council on what to expect in the upcoming legislative session, provided
updates on agency budget decision packages, and established context for the discussion. Jeff shared
that the state revenue forecast showed improvement from the June forecast.
• Jeff also provided a detailed overview of operating and capital budget requests from natural
resource agencies, and gave updates on key policy concepts that are likely to command attention
during the upcoming legislative session. These include:
o A Net Ecological Gain standard;
o Developing regulations for updating the Growth Management Act;
o Minimizing ecological impacts from marine shoreline armoring that protects residential
structures;
o Revising the Open Public Meetings Act to authorize virtual meetings in emergencies or
otherwise; and
o Potential new sources of revenue.
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• Regarding legislative priority setting, Partnership staff have facilitated a process for Partnership
boards to identify budget and policy priorities that will inform a Leadership Council decision in
December on the Partnership's 2021 legislative priorities. The SRC is asked whether it wishes to
identify a specific suite of policy and budget priorities that it will champion in 2021.
Discussion:
• Members discussed whether the better-than-expected revenue forecast could be an opportunity to
make sure that state natural resource agencies are not taking a greater share of the burden of
upcoming budget cuts. We are only now getting back to the place we were eight years ago, in terms
of natural resources investments in the Capital Budget.
• Additionally, the importance of not leaving federal money on the table due to a lack of state
matching funds was pointed out. This is especially true after Puget Sound Day on the Hill has worked
so hard to increase funding.
• Members also discussed the importance of aggressively supporting proposed policy changes that
benefit our collective salmon recovery work, while also fighting any attempts to weaken regulations
such as the Shoreline Management Act and Growth Management Act, which could send us
backwards.
• The SRC discussed key policy issues for which it could potentially advocate this year:
o Avoiding reductions to Lead Entity funding;
o Net Ecological Gain concepts, which risks running into Takings issues and must be advanced
carefully, likely through legislation rather than Executive Order;
o Chair Troutt suggested draft strategy on share letter for the November meeting
• Jeff Parsons noted that the more we can tie in with existing processes the better chances we have of
getting something done in the legislative session. The Growth Management Forum and the
Governor's Riparian Forum provide potential pathways for legislation.
Decision:
• Chair Troutt and Chris Ellings will develop a draft strategy or support letter to be shared at the
November meeting.
• Chair Troutt will reach out to Representative Lekanoff and speak to her regarding sponsorship.
SRC FUNDING SUBCOMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8
Highlights:
• Jason provided an update on work to -date on the SRC Funding Subcommittee's investigation of
county -level Conservation Futures Tax (CFT) levy programs, including connections to the
Partnership's accountability program.
• The Subcommittee has successfully completed 9 out of 11 county interviews. King and Snohomish
reported potential issues with the survey that may have led to some inaccurate responses.
• The following includes some highlights of the surveys:
o About 82% of total revenue generated came from King, Pierce, and Snohomish Counties.
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o Increase in revenue lags behind property value increases, which means that programs can't
collect full rates due to levy drift/lids. For King County, this means that as much as $23
million could be left on the table over the next four years.
o With regard to matching funds, several counties do not require match while Pierce, King,
Kitsap and Jefferson do require matching funds.
o All programs noted significant unmet need. Limited funds may limit or discourage applicants
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a specific allocation for salmon recovery projects. Only Snohomish and Pierce Counties
include salmon benefits in the scoring/ranking criteria.
• Proposed next steps are for the Subcommittee to continue reviewing responses to determine any
best practices to recommend. The Subcommittee will also continue to synthesize responses and
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• The potential to create a regional CFT program (Regional Funding Mechanism) without geopolitical
boundaries (like San Francisco) that would cover the whole Puget Sound was discussed. This could
be an additional mechanism to look at, but it's also doubtful that counties would be willing to give
up county -specific program funding in favor of a regional program.
• Members expressed support for this work, which has positive impacts on the community, and
salmon restoration. Members also spoke about the need for focus and prioritization, as we do not
have the funding to do everything and incentive -based programs alone will not get us to recovery.
We need to sharpen our other tools (e.g. regulatory reform), and think strategically about how we
are using existing funds.
MEADOWDALE BEACH RESORATION PROJECT Presentation
Presenters: Logan Daniels, Snohomish County
Highlights:
• Project Manager Logan Daniels gave a detailed overview of the Meadowdale Beach Restoration
Project. This update included the current status of the project, as well as barriers and obstacles that
have been addressed in the process.
• The project proposed to improve nearshore and estuary habitat by removing shoreline armor and
an undersized culvert, and replacing it with a railroad bridge.
• Permit applications have been submitted, grant applications for the $16 million overall budget are in
progress, and the goal is to seek bids late this fall with construction happening between February
2021 and June 2022.
• The following are insights on what helped make the project successful:
o Project will accomplish key recovery goals
o Getting included in the Action Agenda
o Focusing on process -based restoration
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o Addressing climate change —sea level rise protection with expanded estuary
o Addressing multiple issues spanning varied interests
o Public process to build public support
o Agency support (federal, state, tribal, etc)
o Federal rail grant ($3 million) that was a turning point for the project
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• Although working with BNSF has been challenging, some lessons learned for successful collaboration
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• Members expressed general support and gratitude for the project, and discussed the mix of funding
sources that made it possible. For these big projects, relationship building is key.
• It was also noted that since this project could help facilitate movement of sediments to "starved"
beaches, it could address limiting factors for Chinook outside of the project area itself, at least
locally along the shoreline near the mouth of the stream.
TOP BARRIERS TO SALMON RECOVERY Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Amber Moore
Highlights:
• The SRC sent a request to Lead Entities in July that asked for their top 3-5 obstacles/barriers to
salmon recovery and to identify specific projects that the SRC can potentially take on to help address
those barriers. 10 watersheds responded to this request.
• Amber reviewed the list of barriers resulting from this request:
o Lack of funding
o Land development pressure and permitting issues
o Lack of political and societal will
o Fish passage barriers & marine shoreline infrastructure
o Water quality and quantity
o Declining early salmonid marine survival
o Lack of H-integration
o NOAA Recovery Criteria
o Pinniped predation
o Invasive species
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• Amber noted that other forums are pursuing some of these goals already, and that many of the
barriers fit nicely within the Regional Chapter Update.
• Large-scale projects submitted are listed in the Briefing Memo.
Discussion:
There were two questions posed for discussion:
• Are there 1-2 projects that the SRC can agree on to tackle and/or champion?
• How would you like this list of barriers to inform the SRC's 2021 work plan priorities?
o It was noted that in at least one case, the Tribes had a different approach than what was
submitted by the Lead Entity.
o Members discussed the possibility that many of these barriers might be challenging to
address, if the laws we've created are insufficient and if we simply haven't done what we've
said we need to do to recover salmon. As an example, lack of Endangered Species Act
enforcement may be acting as an overriding barrier to recovery across the Sound.
o It was also noted that the lack of political will for funding and legislation is a barrier. By
highlighting a successful restoration project, we can demonstrate what is needed to achieve
recovery of runs in Puget Sound and build support for policy change and increased funding.
o We need serious, continued conversation on prioritizing watersheds, possibly at the 2021
retreat.
Next Steps:
• Survey responses will inform discussion at SRC's 2021 retreat.
LUNCH INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION: Water Quality Monitoring Goes Virtual
Presenter: Julia Fregonara, Nisqually River Education Project Coordinator
Highlights:
Julia gave a presentation on tools used to virtually get kids out into the watershed. The goal is to
preserve the highlights of water quality testing day, while also having a virtual experience. She designed
an online portal with hands on elements (kits that are sent to students). This tool is built as a story map
to make it easier to access the program.
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=cfe64a8O8O284aO6b8ada0cc4d927488
SALISH SEA NEARSHORE PROGRAM
Presenters: Elizabeth Babcock and Jennifer Quan, NOAA Fisheries
Highlights:
• Elizabeth and Jennifer gave a briefing on the approach, rationale, and status of the Salish Sea
Nearshore Program and related Biological Opinions.
• The briefing began with an explanation of the history and rationale for batched Biological Opinions.
NOAA has been working with the Army Corps to streamline opinions and in July — responding to a
major backlog — decided to draft a Biological Opinion that batched project -level biological opinions.
• The batched opinions resulted in "In Jeopardy" and "Adverse Modification" findings for various
infrastructure repair and replacement projects in Puget Sound. This means that if the proposed
projects go forward as proposed, ESA -listed species will continue on an extinction path.
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• Part of the response to these findings was to create a Nearshore Habitat Values Model and
Conservation Values Calculator, which assigns numerical value to designated habitat functions and
helps create a framework — and marketplace —for mitigating impacts of these various projects.
Discussion:
• Several Council members had questions regarding how the calculator accounts for proximity of
mitigation to impact site and the ability to account for impacts to special or critical areas.
Clarification was provided that the calculator is set up to incentivize shifting impacts away from
more critical areas, and that offsets need to occur at a minimum in the marine basin where the
repair/replacement work is proposed.
• It was noted that this could be a topic for consideration at the 2021 retreat. We may come to
agreement on 1-2 Chinook stocks we want to focus on.
• Council members posed additional questions regarding how the value of credits is established and
where they come from. Jennifer provided additional details on how impacts and credits are
calculated. Council members are also interested in moving beyond creosote piling removal, which is
merely a starting point to help determine how the program can and should evolve in the future.
• Elizabeth Babcock offered the opportunity for a future briefing to cover more details on how the
calculator works.
• Appreciation was expressed that NOAA is willing to issue some findings here, and to hold people
accountable —which is a paradigm shift.
ACTION AGENDA PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Don Gourlie, Stephanie Suter, and Beihua Page, PSP
Highlights:
Partnership staff updated the SRC on the 2022-2026 Action Agenda (AA) update process, including how
the vision for the AA adopted by the Leadership Council in June will be implemented. They also asked
for feedback on the values that will help us organize and identify priority outcomes that focus on multi -
benefit and high leverage approaches to Puget Sound recovery.
• Staff explained that we are currently in Phase 2 of work and that the ultimate goal is AA adoption in
June of 2022.
• One overriding goal of this update is to fill the gap in the logic why our top priorities are what they
are. One part of this process is cataloguing outcomes already identified in existing plans.
• Don went over the values for identifying priority outcomes (in briefing memo) and the feedback
received and asked SRC members for feedback on the list of values.
• Values and ideas are being grouped by pressures. Don went over the specific groupings in detail and
explained how they are intended to be used.
Discussion:
The first discussion item was regarding values:
• Appreciation was expressed for the shortened time frame (4 years vs 10 years), because we can
learn along the way, evaluate and make adjustments.
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• Some concerns were raised regarding the following value: "Pursue feasible, achievable, practical
recovery approaches". Don clarified the origin and intent of the value, while acknowledging issues
with it.
Discussion regarding groupings:
• In reference to the grouping of pressures, it was noted that we can't lose sight of maintaining the
good work we have already done, for example in relation to things like mitigation buffers.
• Members noted an opportunity for building stronger connections between salmon and ecosystem
recovery.
o Don explained that the 2018 AA had a list of Chinook priorities, many but not all of which
were covered elsewhere in the document. There has been a push since 2018 to limit
redundancy where there are substantial overlaps in content.
o From an SRC perspective, it's important to make sure we are not missing anything from a
Chinook perspective.
• With regard to Intermediate Outcomes, the consensus of Council members is that they want to see
working lands meet the needs of salmon (riparian) habitat. There needs to be a useful and honest
tool to tell the story. Don explained some of the thought process. Chair Troutt would like to see
working lands more explicitly addressed.
• With regard to predation, Council members questioned whether pinniped predation actually falls
under the category it is listed in.
SALMON STOCK STATUS
The SRC decided this will be discussed at the November meeting.
WRAP-UP AND ADJOURN
Chair David Troutt adjourned the meeting at 3:07 P.M.
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(Via Zoom)
October 12, 2020
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Jim Orvis, President Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Angela Harris, Vice President Brandon Baker, Marina Manager
David Preston, Secretary Tina Drennan, Finance Manager
Bruce Faires
Steve Johnston OTHERS PRESENT
Bradford Cattle, Port Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
President Orvis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
All those present participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER FAIILES MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 MEETING MINUTES
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,289,476.07
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council Member, reported that Mayor Nelson has announced his budget, which
includes funding for land acquisition, including the Edmonds Marsh. She noted that UNOCAL owns a significant
portion of the marsh. She said the intent is to ensure there is more open park space for the community. The budget
will be the topic of discussion at upcoming City Council Meetings.
Commissioner Faires asked if there is any part of the proposed budget that would be controversial with regard to the
Port's mission. Council Member Paine answered that is not clear at this time. The budget will include funding for
the Comprehensive Plan update, which will likely involve areas that might be included as open public space.
Commissioner Faires asked if any of the proposals for Comprehensive Plan changes would impact the ability to
develop residential units at Harbor Square. Council Member Paine said the current discussion will focus on funding
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the Comprehensive Plan update, and the intent is to hire a consultant to assist. Her understanding is that the update
will focus on race and social equity and the environment. She said the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan will
also be updated in the near future.
Dean Nichols, Woodway, asked what is included in the proposed 2021 budget for public amenities. Commissioner
Orvis answered that, as proposed, $170,000 would be allocated to public amenities in the 2021 Budget. Commissioner
Faires recalled that implementation of the Public Access Plan was discussed at the last Commission meeting. Specific
projects will start in 2020 and 2021, including additional study and planning for the seawall and boardwalk projects
that are anticipated in the future. Commissioner Orvis noted that the seawall and boardwalk projects will need to be
coordinated.
Mr. Nichols asked if the Port plans to move the trash and recycling facilities away from the gates. Commissioner
Johnston answered that this project would be done as part of Phase I and Phase II implementation. Mr. Nichols noted
that the trash receptacle near T Dock is in significant disrepair. It needs to be replaced and it should be moved away
from the boardwalk because it smells in the summer months. Commissioner Faires summarized that there are three
trash and recycling areas north of the administrative building. As planned, the first two are scheduled for renovation
and relocation in 2021, and the third would follow in a subsequent year. The intent is that all three facilities would
have the same design.
Darrol Haug, Edmonds, referred to a letter he submitted prior to the meeting. He said it is important for the Port to
begin to look at ways to help economic activity beyond its normal scope of business (west of the railroad tracks).
There is more to be done, and the Port has the opportunity to do that. Now that the debts are paid off and there is a
good revenue stream, the Port should consider how they can help the City from an economic development standpoint.
One thing that could be most beneficial is the notion of where residential zoning is allowed. The downtown, Harbor
Square and waterfront areas need residential zoning. The data the Port created during its Harbor Square study could
be very helpful for the various groups who are looking at these issues. Another project the Port could pursue is related
to parking. Downtown parking is not as much of a problem as it is made out to be by the public. He worked with two
Council Members to consider parking in greater detail, but more study work is needed. The City Council needed to
step up and fund the parking study, but that did not occur. The Port could investigate this opportunity, perhaps working
with the Economic Development Commission, to figure out how the Port could help the City deal with parking issues.
Mr. Haug said he is always surprised at how the Port characterizes property tax revenue. While he supports the use
of tax revenue to subsidize the public launch ($50,000) and pay for Commission costs ($150,000), he is concerned
about how the remaining $200,000 is allocated now that the Harbor Square debt has been paid off. It appears that the
money has been reallocated for "public access." He said he would support a tax increase that would allow the Port to
participate in economic development opportunities beyond the railroad tracks.
Mr. Haug's letter read as follows:
My hope is the Port would get back to one of your primary missions, economic development within the Port
District. While you have done a good job in the past it is now time to think "outside the docks" and your "waterfronl
world" and see how you can be a major driver of economic growth in the rest of the District. You formed years ago
as a defense move to prevent others from starting a marina in Edmonds. You did major development in the waterfront
area but seldom if at all beyond a block or two from the tracks. You have done a masterful job of Harbor Square,
first to develop it, then to sell it, and then to buy it back and sort out all its issues.
Yes, you had a great plan for redevelopment of HS but others elected officials did not buy into a great plan. You need
to get off defense and go on the offence for your taxpayers. Now that it is paid for it maybe time to move on.
Asa taxpayer in the district I am always amazed how you spend my tax dollars. We keep paying for the Launch, S50k
and we keep paying for Commissioners, $150k and the other $200k keeps getting a creative title. In the past it was
"Properties" now it is $10k of "training" and S190k of "Public Access"?
With your retreat cancelled and my request to meet with your Director and President on hold because of CV19 the
ideas I want to present have been on hold. Here are the 3 major ideas 1 wanted to advance that are needs within the
Port District. There are more details I can offer but time does not allow for this public comment session.
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We need more affordable housing in the district. You don't build stuff but you have the best data available
from your work on HS. What is needed to provide more housing is a change in the strategy for Edmonds in
the DT section and the waterfront and near waterfront areas. We need to help the public understand that
rezoning these areas for mixed use will not result in building over the current zoning limits. Two commission
are going to be looking at this issue and you can help.
Parking in DT. The EDC and then a Mayors team launched some really great starting points that added to
DT parking stall inventory. Two Council members who are now gone and 1 worked with city staff and first
did a survey and were prepared to do a more complete parking study that I can assure you would have
produced meaningful results. We know some of the answers but needed to get the data to support it. Council
blocked that study with some "mystery numbers" but you could help support that study and make it
happen. Think of the headline. "Port HELPS City Solve Parking Issues! "
Shuttle service. No not the dock to DT No not that rusty trolley in Florida that is not ADA compliant. There
is more cost effective and efficient, and "save the planet " ways to get folks from A to B. One of the answers
to DT parking is Employee parking. We currently have 700 who pay for permits and MANY more who just
park in the 3 hr zones. We could open up parking DT by using the shuttle service at key times for employees
and other time for visitors to DT. The Port could help with advancing and funding some of the cost for this
form of 'economic development" also fits with your newfound term for my taxes, "Public Access
I have a mask and would still like to meet with you to discuss in detail some of the above. Oh I forgot, how do you
fund all this.
1. Raise my taxes to the banked amount.
2. Sell HS to the highest bidder and use that as your bank role. That asset belongs to the district taxpayers and
even if HS is sold at a discount the new stuff you could do will have your taxpayer thanking you for doing so!
Eddy Norton, Edmonds, voiced support for relocating and replacing the trash/recycling facilities, particularly the
one near T Dock, which gets quite smelly. He said he enjoys walking through the Port, and he often finds jellyfish.
However, their numbers seem to be decreasing of late. He said he was saddened to learn of the lightning strike on the
ferry, as well. He questioned how local endeavors related not only to smelly garbage, but also to environmental
impact, are affecting the number of jellyfish and the prevalence of lightning strikes. He asked the Commission to
commune with nature to figure out a balance that could be struck between humans and the greater surrounding area.
There are many opinions regarding global warming, and he likes to call it heat or temperature regulation of the earth.
In addition to removing the smelly garbage areas away from the more pristine walking paths, they could also remove
some of the negative energies, as well.
Commissioner Orvis commented that the Port has been a recognized leader in reducing the amount of pollution that
goes into Puget Sound from Port properties. The environment is in the forefront of staff s planning.
APPROVAL OF UPDATED ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Mr. McChesney reviewed that the Administrative Authority of the Executive Director, which was most recently
approved in 2012, limits the Executive Director to approving public works, engineering, and professional service
contracts to $10,000. It also requires that contracts between $5,000 and $10,000 be placed on the next meeting's
consent agenda. Change orders are limited to $30,000 or 10% of the contract price, whichever is less. He explained
that, during major construction projects, like the Harbor Square Building 3 renovation, the restrictions may leave the
Executive Director in the awkward position of either putting the project on hold until the Commission reviews and
approves the change order or approving the change order and notifying the Commission at the next meeting, which
leaves the Executive Director in the vulnerable position of being out of compliance with the Administrative Authority.
Mr. McChesney recalled that the Commission previously expressed an interest in increasing the Executive Director's
purchasing limit, and the issue was remanded to the Finance Committee for a recommendation. At their August 2011
meeting, the Finance Committee recommended the Executive Director's purchasing authority be increased to $50,000
and the change order limit to $50,000 or 10% of the original contract price, whichever is greater. He referred to the
revised Administrative Authority of the Executive Director and recommended the Commission approve the changes
as proposed.
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Commissioner Preston said he wasn't clear about when the Commission would be notified of decisions that are made.
Ms. Drennan answered that, currently, the Administrative Authority requires the Executive Director to notify the
Commission of any action that is taken. As proposed, the Executive Director would notify the Commission as
appropriate. She commented that requiring the Executive Director to notify the Commission of every action taken
would be too onerous. Commissioner Preston voiced concern that the proposed change is significant yet there would
be no notification requirement. He felt it would be important for the Commissioners to be notified when significant
actions are taken.
Commissioner Faires said the Finance Committee discussed that the Port has an experienced staff and Executive
Director who has demonstrated he keeps the Commission well informed. They also noted that the recommended
change is applicable to the current Executive Director and staff and could be changed at any point in the future, if
necessary.
Mr. McChesney agreed with Commissioner Preston in principle. He commented that, from his point of view, he
would remain committed to informing the Commission of any major purchases or change orders that occur.
Commissioner Johnston said he supports the modification given the Port's current circumstances and the level of work
effort ahead.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS ATTACHED. COMMISSIONER FAIRES
SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF UPDATED POLICY NO 3.50,25 — ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND
EQUIPMENT
Mr. McChesney explained that, with the increase of projects completed inhouse, the Facilities Maintenance Manager
has been experiencing difficulties in obtaining the materials needed while complying with the Port's purchasing
policies. The environment has changed, and companies have consolidated and are focusing on specific industries.
Company salespeople may give the Port a quote once or twice, but if the Port doesn't follow up with a purchase, the
salespeople won't continue to provide quotes. Home improvement stores are only carrying inventory with quick
turnover, so many of the materials the Port needs aren't available there. The price of lumber has more than doubled,
and materials required for marina construction are 2-3 times higher. The Facilities Maintenance Manager is working
directly with suppliers to reduce costs. For example, Marine Lumber sells to many of the retailers in the area, and he
is working with them to purchase large amounts of lumber for the breakwater and boardwalk boards. Obtaining three
quotes to purchase $10,000 of lumber is no longer practical, and the Facilities Maintenance Manager has requested
that the Commission review the purchasing policy and increase the limits to enable him to effectively and efficiently
obtain materials.
Mr. McChesney referred to updated Policy 3.50.25 — Acquisition of Materials, Supplies and Equipment, which was
attached to the Staff Report and recommended the Commission approve it as presented.
COMMISSIONER FAIRES MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE UPDATED POLICY 3.50.25 —
ACQUISITION OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT AS PRESENTED.
Commissioner Orvis pointed out that the proposed update would basically address the Port's outdated policy. While
the number is significant, it is important to note that it hasn't been updated for eight years. If regular updates had been
made on a regular basis, the increase wouldn't have been so drastic. Commissioner Faires said he also supports the
proposed update as it would apply to the current experienced staff. The Commission has a high level of trust and
communication with staff. If that changes in the future, the policy could be changed as appropriate.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Ms. Drennan reported that the Finance Committee met on September 30' to review the draft 2021 Budget, and the
Commission has already spoken about the budget baseline conditions, property tax levy and economic development
and tourism budget. The draft 2021 Budget includes the Marina Budget, Rental Property Budget, Overhead Budget,
Capital Budget and Protected Cash Flow Schedule. It also includes all of the rates and recommended rate adjustments.
The changes made since the Finance Committee meeting have been incorporated (in red).
Ms. Drennan advised that this is the first time the draft 2021 Budget has been presented to the Commission and public,
and the documents have been available on the Port's website since Friday. A public hearing is scheduled for October
261n, and the updated budget packets will be available on the Port's website no later that the Friday prior to that
meeting. The final budget is scheduled for approval on November 9tn and must be submitted to Snohomish County
by November 30"n
Commissioner Orvis observed that, oftentimes, organizations see the draft budget for the first time after it has been
totally prepared by staff, and then they comment, make changes and give direction. In the Port's case, budget decisions
have been made incrementally over a period of time, starting as early as April. Staff incorporates the Commission's
direction into the draft proposal. Because the draft budget is put together following what has been authorized by the
Commission throughout the year, the does not come as a surprise to the Commissioners.
Ms. Drennan reviewed the draft 2021 Budget, highlighting the following:
Introductory Sections (Pages 3 through 8)
• The introductory sections explain the Port of Edmonds and outlines the budget process and its timeline.
■ The graphs on Page 5 illustrate the Total Revenues and Expenses for the 2021 Operating Budget. As
expected, approximately 66% of the revenue comes from the Marina and about 27% from Rental Properties.
Property Taxes contribute 4%, and 3% comes from Other Sources. Approximately 61% of the Total
Operating Expenses are attributed to the Marina, 22% to Overhead (items that cannot be attributed to one
specific cost center), and 17% to Rental Properties.
• Pages 6 and 7 describe the various elements of the budget and explain how to use each one, and Page 8
provides the budget summary for 2021. It identifies Total Operating Revenues of about $9.4 million and
Total Operating Expenses of about $7.6 million. The Net Income is about $2.3 million.
Marina Operating Budget and Notes (Pages 9 through 16)
■ Permanent Moorage (Note M8) is presented as a rate increase of Consumer Price Index (CPI) + 1%, with a 4%
vacancy. The Port has used CPI for quite some time, and it was recommended by the Commission for application
this year. The Port uses the CPI Index for All Items Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue for All Urban Consumers. CPI is
0.9%, and a table was attached to the packet. The Permanent Moorage Revenue increase is $78,000 over 2020
Projected Revenue, which is an average increase of $9.80 per slip per month.
■ Dry Storage Revenue (Note M 10) is presented as a rate increase of CPI + 1 %, with a 12% vacancy. This equates
to a $46,000 increase over 2020 Projected Revenue and an average increase of $6.67 per slip per month. Fishing
seasons greatly effect Dry Storage occupancy.
• Employee Benefits (Note M25) include both medical premiums and retirement premiums. The Public Employee
Retirement System (PERS) contributions increased from 12.86% to 12.97%, and Medical insurance premiums
increased by approximately 1.6%. Some medical premium changes also occur during the year due to changes in
staff turnover and/or dependent coverage.
■ Insurance (Note M27) runs from September to August. The Port experienced a 16% increase effective September
2020. The budget estimates from September 2020 through August 2021 numbers, plus 15% for the last 4 months
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of 2021. Employee benefits and insurance will be in all of the categories (Marina, Rental Properties, and
Overhead) and this comment applies to all.
Commissioner Faires advised that the Finance Committee considered alternatives and concluded that the current
situation is as good as they can expect over the next year.
• The Marketing Budget (Note M29), was adjusted to eliminate the Seattle Boat Show. Due to the pandemic, it is
not certain the event will occur, and even it does, the Port is not comfortable sending employees to the event.
• Payroll Taxes (Note M32) have increased due to two major claims that caused an increase in Labor and Industries
(L&I) rates. They also anticipate an increase in unemployment rates due to the pandemic. Although the Port
doesn't have any unusual claims, the State of Washington overall has.
• In the Repair and Maintenance Budget (Note M35), the Fuel Dock Expenses were adjusted to add annual pump
calibration. The Moorage Expenses included some electric tap feeder upgrades to the power pedestals on the
dock.
• Salaries and Wages (Note M36) includes a CPI increase of 0.9% and merit increase per policy. Salaries and
Wages have been allocated as follows: Marina (62%), Rental Properties (8%), Overhead (29%) and Capital
Projects (1%).
• Supplies (Note M37) include breakwater structure repairs (boards and steel), which will be done inhouse by
maintenance staff.
■ The Property Tax Carry (Note M42) allocates $50,000 to the public launch to cover launcher expenses that exceed
revenues. The Commission has decided this is a public amenity and should, therefore, be supported by property
taxes.
• Overhead (Note M43) is allocated based on the percentage of marina revenues less fuel costs to total revenues
less fuel costs. About 66% of overhead is allocated to the Marina.
Rental Properties (Pages 17 through 21)
• 2020 was the first year of implementing Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement 87
regarding leases. In the past, the Port recorded all lease revenue as current period revenue. Statement 87 requires
the Port to treat leases as if they are a long-term financing agreement. They will show in the Financial Statement
and 2021 Operating Budget in both "Rent" and "Interest" categories.
• The top of Page 18 shows the Rental Property Rent, as requested by the Commission to show how much rent is
expected in 2021. It shows Harbor Square Rent/Lease Income in one category and Interest Income in another
category. When combined, the two total the $2,001,000 shown on Page 18. Page 18 also shows a reconciliation
of how things are translated into the "West Side" category. For example, under the old 2019 system, there was
$1,905,000 at Harbor Square, and they are anticipating $1,906,000 in 2020. For the west side of the tracks, there
was $467,468 in 2019 and they are anticipating $471,000 in 2020.
The Port leases land directly to the Harbor Square Athletic Club, but the lease was held separately because it was
not subject to the loan. Once the Harbor Square loan was paid off in 2019, it was moved over so the property
manager now maintains all of the Harbor Square leases. There is now only one category for Harbor Square
Revenue.
• The Overhead Allocation (Note P32) for Harbor Square is 34%. Previously, there was a property tax allocation
that was used to pay off the Harbor Square loan. The loan was paid off at the end of 2019, so the property tax
allocation is no longer necessary. These funds will be applied to Public Access Plan Projects, instead.
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Commissioner Orvis clarified that Public Access Plan is the term used for the improvements to the boardwalk
and the public areas along the boardwalk. Commissioner Faires added that it also includes improvements at the
public plaza.
Overhead Budget (Pages 22 through 27)
• The Repair and Maintenance Budget (Note 027) includes painting the Administration Building when the stairs
and other maintenance activities are completed. In addition, the Port has brought in porta-potties during the
pandemic, and they are cleaned regularly each week. There is not enough room to socially distance at the Marina
Operations and Administration Building restroom facilities.
Combined Operating Budget (Pages 28 through 31).
• The total revenue for both Marina Operations and Rental Properties is about $2.3 million.
• Pages 30 and 31 shows the 2016 to 2019 actual, 2020 projected, and 2021 budget. The 2020 projected budget is
approximately $2.6 million and approximately $2.3 million in 2021. This does not include Capital Budget items.
Revenue and Expense Trends (Page 32)
• The graph shows that revenue and expense trends mirror each other. When there is more activity, there are
also more expenses.
Commissioner Faires noted that the Port's facilities are aging and maintenance costs, while under control and
very well managed, will continue to rise.
Capital Budget (Page 33)
■ The items in red were adjusted and moved to a different year, and the items in green are projects identified
in the Public Access Plan.
■ The proposed budget identifies $20,000 for trash/recycling projects in 2020, $50,000 in 2021, $50,000 in
2022 and $30,000 in 2023. Commissioner Faires commented that moving the facilities in the north marina
is a good thing, but he doesn't recall any part of that phase of the program that would change the odor
associated with it. It will be basically transferred from the dock to the parking lot. Ms. Drennan concurred
and said staff cleans the receptacles regularly as part of the maintenance program, but it isn't done every day.
■ $15,000 is allocated in 2021 for the ground scrubber machine to keep the workyard clean so the Port can
maintain its permit.
• In 2020, $30,000 has been earmarked for the plaza trellis.
■ In 2021, $100,000 has been allocated to replace the electrical feeders (main service feeders) between the
esplanade and docks. The HVAC replacement program will also continue in 2021 and 2022. Fifteen units
at Harbor Square still need to be replaced, and the plan is to do half in 2021 and the other half in 2022.
■ The Commission Room remodel was pushed out several times, and $75,000 was allocated for the project in
2021. In addition, $25,000 was allocated in 2021 for Accounts Payable Automation Software and the
associated data base program. The CAT Forklift is also scheduled for replacement in 2021 at a cost of
$60,000.
• In 2021, the Port will begin design, engineering and permitting for the north seawall and boardwalk rebuild.
They anticipate a four to five-year process, with actual construction starting in 2026. Also in 2021, funds
are budgeted for materials and supplies for the planter boxes ($102,000) and interpretive signage ($25,000).
An additional $25,000 is identified in 2022 to complete the interpretive signage project.
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■ The 2021 Capital Budget also includes $11,000 for server replacement, $50,000 for a storage shed by the
Pressure Wash Building, $9,000 for a trailer for maintenance, $30,000 for vehicle replacement, $125,000 for
Dry Storage concrete pad replacement, and $15,000 for a Dry Storage electronic gate.
• Design and permitting for the plaza remodel ($50,000) will start in 2021. It is anticipated that construction
will start in 2022.
Commissioner Preston raised the idea of purchasing skimmers that float in the water to pick up trash. A lot of trash
accumulates during the summer in areas where there is high foot traffic. A skimmer would be one way to clean the
marina up and make it look and smell better. He asked staff to research this option. Ms. Drennan advised that a
skimmer has been tested in the marina, and staff wasn't that impressed. Commissioner Preston noted that the Port of
Everett uses this equipment, and he suggested that the Port staff contact them for more information.
Public Access Plan (Page 34)
• This section details the Public Access Plan budget and funding information in one place. The budget allocates
$327,000 for projects in 2021.
Cash Flow Model (Page 35)
• The Commission will need to have some discussions about how to fund the boardwalk and north seawall
projects in the future.
Consumer Price Index Table (Page 36)
• This table was included for information purposes.
Moorage and Dry Storage (Pages 37 through 40)
• The charts in this section outline the proposed rate increases and the differences per month.
• The Moorage Rate Survey compares the Port's rates to those of other similar facilities. The Port's rates are
typically higher than Cap Sante, Everett and La Conner, but even with or lower than Elliott Bay and Shilshole.
Marina Operations Fees (Pages 41 through 48)
• Rate increases are proposed for the Travelift and Boatyard, Guest Moorage, Public Launch and parking.
The rates help cover costs associated with restroom facilities and electrical improvements.
• Increases are also proposed for the forklift and haul rates, workboat rates, dewatering pump out rates, and
labor fees. In addition, the liveaboard fee will be raised by a small amount, and the trailer storage fee will
be increased by CPI + 1%. Recreational vehicle parking fees will also be increased.
• A short-term moorage category was added, which will be 125% of the regular rate, plus all other fees. These
spaces will be for people who want a slip but don't want to sign up for a moorage agreement. The idea is to
generate additional revenue by filling up the vacant slips.
• The passenger fee for commercial vessels will increase by CPI +1%, but the dinghy storage fee will decrease
as it is ahead of market rate. The sublease fee was increased, too.
• Changes have been made to parking permits, as well. Previously, the first permit was free and tenants had
to pay for the second permit. A higher fee was charged for the third and fourth permits. For 2021, the Port
will offer two permits at no fee. To cover the cost, $1 was added to the monthly moorage rate. The Port
experienced situations where tenants have given their parking passes to friends and family as commuter
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parking, and this was nipped in the bud by emphasizing on the permits and programs that the parking passes
are to be used for marina activities only.
• The fuel mark up was increased from $0.83 to $0.86. The increase equates to CPI plus the increase in
calibration costs, and the monthly fee for the firewall protection.
■ The 2020 Travelift and Workyard Rate Survey is on Page 46 and the Boatyard Rate Comparisons are on
Pages 47 and 48. She noted that the Port is at the lower end compared to other marinas.
Staffing (Page 49)
■ This chart shows the pay -scale increases for each category based on a 0.9% increase (CPI + 1%).
Economic Development and Tourism Expense (Page 50)
■ Since the last time the Commission discussed this item, the Seattle Boat Show was removed as an expense.
Property Taxes (Pages 51 through 56)
• The Commission reviewed this information at previous meetings, and there have been no changes since the
last discussion.
Susan Paine, Edmonds City Council Member, asked what the Port Commission is planning for their meetings in
2021. Mr. McChesney said the Commission is planning to hold virtual meetings until such time as Governor Inslee
moves Snohomish County into Phase III. While they would like to meet in person, it is not appropriate at this time.
Council Member Paine responded that the City Council will likely do the same, but no decision has been made yet.
Commissioner Faires said he would prefer virtual meetings until a vaccine is available. Commissioner Orvis noted
that the Port Commission Meeting Room lacks the space for those in attendance to socially distance.
Commissioner Preston noted there are two different amounts for Facebook ads and marketing. He requested feedback
from Ms. Williams as to whether the allocations were adequate or if more is needed. Mr. McChesney responded that
the numbers reflect what was submitted by Ms. Williams.
Ms. Drennan summarized that a public hearing on the draft 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets is scheduled for
October 26t''. That will be the only public hearing prior to the Commission taking final action on November 9'. She
reminded the Commission of their earlier discussion that one public hearing meets the legal requirements and allows
sufficient time for the budget to be adjusted as directed by the Commission based on public comments before final
approval.
CONTINUATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-03 DECLARING LOCAL EMERGENCY AND
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Mr. McChesney reported that there has been no action taken by the Executive Director under the special emergency
authority to date.
LIFE JACKET LOANER PROGRAM UPDATE
Mr. Baker reviewed that, at the Commission's request, he conducted an audit of the current Life Jacket Loaner
Program that is currently located in the Guest Moorage area. He found that many of the jackets were unwearable and
in an inferior condition and needed to be replaced. He contacted the Washington State Boating Program, which is
part of Washington State Parks and Recreation, and they provided the Port with new jackets to replace the existing
inventory. Staff will inventory the jackets that were received and come up with a plan for storing and checking them
out moving forward. They will be kept inside the office instead of stored outside where they are exposed to the
weather. Since the amenity will be less visible, staff will also consider ways to promote the program to the public via
Facebook, the newsletter and perhaps signage at the top of Guest Moorage.
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Commissioner Faires asked who is legally responsible for the maintenance of the program. Mr. Baker said that there
is a plaque on the facility, noting that it was provided as an Eagle Scout Project, but there is no indication that the
Boys Scouts of America would offer continued support. There has been no maintenance or update since it was created,
but the Port intends to do so moving into the future. Commissioner Faires agreed that it would behoove the Port to
keep the program updated and safe.
Commissioner Preston asked how the public could access the life jackets after hours. Mr. Baker said that, in the past
when he has administered similar programs, they have operated on a check-out basis. This allows staff to provide
oversight to ensure that the jackets are properly sized, etc. Offering the jackets after hours would require that they be
stored outside, and they will deteriorate faster. Commissioner Preston agreed that having staff check out the life
jackets would be better from a liability standpoint. Mr. Baker commented that the program is not highly used in its
current state. The slight changes and improvements are not likely to impact a large number of people.
Port Attorney Cattle suggested there are things the Port can do to address the liability issue. It is a good program, but
certain aspects of it need to be addressed along the lines of the discussion the Commission has had. He agreed to
discuss this issue with staff.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney reported that the new Travelift ramp was installed last week. The project went forward without a
hitch, and staff is getting ready to install the new Dry Storage Office Trailer. Staff is also moving forward with winter
maintenance, including pressure washing, picking up leaves and cleaning gutters.
Mr. McChesney requested that the Public Access Committee meet again soon to further refine the process going
forward. Given the extended time it will take to do the design and permitting, he felt that the project needs to get
started as soon as possible.
Mr. McChesney referred to Ms. Drennan's earlier comment during the budget discussion about the increase to the
L&I insurance rates as a result of a few claims. He reported that L&I did an unannounced audit at the Port a few
weeks ago. A complete audit of the Port's facilities was done and no defects that needed correction were found. The
only thing they found to mention was a technical omission that the Port didn't properly document when scissor lift
operators were trained. As it pertains to the claims that have affected the Port's L&I insurance rates, it is worth
pointing out that there have been exactly two lost -time injuries over the last five years. The staff and Safety Committee
have done an excellent job, and safety remains the number one priority at the Port.
Commissioner Orvis commented that the audit is significant given that Port staff does some complicated work.
Commissioner Faires added that more work is being done inhouse, and Port staff is asked to do work that they haven't
had a lot of experience with. They are doing a good job. Mr. McChesney said he is very proud of staff and the work
they do.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Harris reported that she has participated in some Washington Public Port Association (WPPA)
meetings, including the Economic Committee meeting on October 711. She announced that she would participate in
the Small Port's Conference at the end of October, as well.
Commissioner Johnston said he has attended a number of WPPA Roundtables. The roundtable on September 29'
covered pandemic paradigm shifts and methods and strategies for dealing with COVID-19 at state agency levels. They
are doing everything the Port of Edmonds is doing. They are establishing and evaluating remote working methods
and effectiveness, doing a lot of internal Zoom meetings for safe social distancing, providing and enhancing remote
and online client service interfaces, maintaining organizational culture and sustainability, and safe reopening of offices
at the proper time. Lessons learned from the two agencies that participated (Office of Financial Management and
Washington State Department of Transportation) are that people are highly adaptable and can provide suggestions to
make things work better and many remote working techniques and technologies are likely to be retained in some form
post pandemic.
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Commissioner Johnston said he participated in the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County's (EASCs) Coffee with
Rick Larsen, the 2"d U.S. Congressional District Representative. Issues that were discussed at the meeting included
the Payroll Protection Program and CARES Act, which are both bogged down in Congress. They talked about the
impact of Boeing's recent decision to move the 787 line to South Carolina. It doesn't mean that Boeing is dead in
Washington, as the 747 will continue in Everett for a couple of years and the 737 Max and Tanker program will
continue in Renton. The discussion centered on how to fill the holes, and there was expressed interest for a variety of
aerospace businesses to take up that slack.
Commissioner Johnston reported that he participated in the WPPA Economic Committee meeting on October 71h. The
discussion items included:
• What ports are doing to operate smoothly and safely, considerations about reopening, communicating the
culture and maintaining morale. A number of different ports weighed in and provided good insight. For the
most part, the ports in the state are doing fine.
■ The Model Toxic Control Act (MTCA) Fund is strong enough that it could be swept again within the next
biennium. The WPPA will be in the forefront of efforts to protect this funding.
• The benefits of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) by ports, which nearly every other taxing authority can use.
It is a mechanism where you borrow against the future value of properties and assets. The trouble is that it
creates a ripple affect through other agencies, and that is the main reason why the state doesn't yet have an
effective program. Idaho got around this by setting up a TIF program that eliminated schools as one of the
impacted parties. A consortium has been formed to push the TIF concept as an additional funding mechanism
for ports. The consortium consists of representatives from the WPPA, cities, counties, Washington Economic
Development Agency (WEDA), commercial real estate interests and others.
• The Recreation and Conservation Office's (RCO) Grant Program is another funding source for Ports, and
more information on this opportunity will be provided at the next WPPA roundtable. This opportunity might
impact how the Port funds its public access improvements.
Commissioner Johnston announced that he would participate in the WPPA's virtual Small Ports Conference.
Commissioner Faires said he would attend the conference, as well.
Commissioner Faires reported that the Edmonds Economic Development Commission (EDC) held a virtual retreat
where the discussion focused on their long-range priorities and strategies. He recalled that he previously advised the
Commission that he would invite Tom Mesaros, the facilitator of the retreat, to provide a summary report to the
Commission. However, he was unable to make this connection. He said the EDC will meet again to review the retreat
discussion and establish its priorities and strategies going forward.
Commissioner Preston reminded the Commission of the event that happened recently outside the Port when a 22-foot
boat swamped, and people on the boat had to be plucked out of the water. It is important that people not only have
life jackets, but that they wear them.
Commissioner Preston shared an article that was published in THE EDMONDS ENTERPRISE in 2009 titled, "A New
Face at the Port of Edmonds. " It featured both Mr. McChesney and Commissioner Orvis.
Commissioner Preston presented information he received a few years ago from the Port of Skagit regarding what they
do inhouse for media and advertising.
Commissioner Preston said he also participated in the WPPA Roundtables, as well as the Economic Committee
meeting.
Commissioner Preston reported that he and Mr. Baker participated in the virtual Northwest Marine Trade Association
(NMTA) meeting. They were able to bring people in from across the country and Canada to speak at the event. Their
interest was piqued by a thermal imaging device that senses heat on electrical components. Mr. Baker added that it is
an inexpensive, hand-held device that can help the Port identify electrical problems before they turn into big problems.
Commissioner Preston said he recently came across information about less toxic alternative cleaning methods.
Perhaps the Port could post and make the information available to the public. He expressed his belief that things
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municipalities are doing to clean stormwater are a waste of time. If they can pour thousands of pounds of fertilizer
and zinc on roofs with no restrictions, it doesn't really matter what they are doing in other areas. Municipalities could
do a lot more to encourage citizens to use environmental -friendly approaches.
Commissioner Orvis said he would also attend the virtual WPPA Small Ports Conference. He reported that the WPPA
Legislative Committee cancelled its October meeting, but there isn't a lot going on right now. The next meeting will
be in November. He expressed his belief that the legislature would be preoccupied with money, and they will have to
make some tough decisions. No decision was made about whether or not to call another session, which is an expensive
procedure and difficult to do under the current pandemic restrictions.
Commissioner Orvis shared an article he recently read regarding stormwater in which he learned that the biggest
environmental issue is urban stormwater. It hasn't been addressed yet because it will be horribly expensive. Edmonds
has done a lot of work putting in drains and holding areas, and there are more stringent stormwater requirements for
new construction. However, the runoff that spills into Puget Sound is still dirty. Cities and counties will have to
address this issue in the near future.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Port Commission Secretary
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS
MINUTES OF MEETING
(Via Zoom)
October 26, 2020
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jim Orvis, President
Angela Harris, Vice President
David Preston, Secretary
Bruce Faires
Steve Johnston
CALL TO ORDER
President Orvis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
STAFF PRESENT
Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Marina Manager
Tina Drennan, Finance Manager
Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Marketing
OTHERS PRESENT
Bradford Cattle, Port Attorney
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER FAIRES MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 12, 2020 MEETING MINUTES, AS MODIFIED.
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $178,822.38
COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no general public comments.
PUBLIC HEARING ON 2021 PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Commissioner Orvis noted that the Port of Edmonds 2021 Preliminary Budget packets have been available on the
Port's website since Thursday October 22,d, and one change was made to the packet since the October 12" meeting.
On Page 22, Note 022, Membership Dues were reduced from $20,000 to $19,000 to reflect the actual Washington
Public Port Association (WPPA) dues. He advised that formal notice of the public hearing was made in the appropriate
publications and notification was also posted in the appropriate locations. Staff will be recommending the
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Commission approve the final budget on November 91h. As discussed previously, the Commission does not intend to
have another public hearing before final budget approval, and the budget will be delivered to the Snohomish County
Treasurer by November 301h. He reviewed the rules and procedures and then opened the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnston referred to a letter the Port received from the WPPA, advising that the Port's 2021 WPPA
dues would be $14,159. He noted that this number is different than the $19,000 discussed earlier. Ms. Drennan
clarified that $19,000 represents the total of all membership dues the Port will pay in 2021.
There were no public comments, and Commissioner Orvis closed the hearing.
APPROVAL OF GANGWAY PROJECT AS COMPLETE CONTRACT NO.2020-343
Mr. McChesney reviewed that, after a competitive bid process was completed on June 41h, the Commission authorized
staff to enter into a contract with Neptune Marine LLC on June 81" to replace the Travelift Area Gangway at a cost of
$47,000 plus sales tax. A change order of $3,735 was required to address the existing mounting plate, as it was
insufficient to attach the ramp. The budgeted amount was $150,000, which included engineering. The work was
completed on October 7" and approved by the Facilities Maintenance Manager. Retainage will be dispersed following
formal written approval by the three state agencies that govern retainage releases from completed public works
contracts over $35,000 (Labor and Industries, Department of Revenue, and Employment Security). He recommended
the Commission accept the contract as complete.
Commissioner Orvis asked about the engineering costs, and Mr. McChesney agreed to provide that number at a later
date. However, he noted that, even with the engineering costs, the total project costs were well below the $150,000
budget.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ACCEPT THE GANGWAY
REPLACEMENT CONTRACT NO. 2020-343 AS COMPLETE. COMMISSIONER HARRIS SECONDED
THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
CONTINUATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 20-03 DECLARING LOCAL EMERGENCY AND
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Mr. McChesney reported that there has been no action taken by the Executive Director under the special emergency
authority to date.
HARBOR SQUARE 3" QUARTER REPORT
Ms. Williams shared the Harbor Square 3`d Quarter Report, noting that Gross Projected Revenue was down 6.55% or
roughly $35,000 over the same period in 2019. The occupancy rate at the end of 3 d Quarter was 91.02%, which is
down 7.35% from the same period in 2019. Three leases ended in Quarter 3, and there were immediate tenants for
two of the spaces.
Ms. Williams reported that one new lease was in Building 4 for 62 months for a value of approximately $220,000.
Two months of rent abatement were granted to the new tenant to allow the tenant to make improvements such as
repairing the flooring and upgrading to both restrooms. When Gallagher's was sold, it made the most sense for the
Port to let the previous owners out of their lease early. The Port then set up a lease with the new owners with a higher
value and longer term. The business will still operate under the same name, but with a different owner. The upgrades
look great, and the business is open again. Commissioner Faires asked if the new owner of Gallagher's changed the
business permit. Ms. Williams said it was changed to a restaurant permit, and the new owner offers simple food items.
Ms. Williams said there were three lease extensions in Quarter 3. The major project was completing Building 3
Renovations. As soon as the project was finished, the maintenance crew completed relandscaping all the way around.
Parking lot striping was done at the end of summer, and most of the new tenants in Building 3 received new blinds,
which were installed in-house. There were no incidents to report in Quarter 3.
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Commissioner Faires asked if staff has any sense that the occupancy rate will recover in the next nine months. Ms.
Williams said a large part (about 4,000 square feet) of the unoccupied area is the Hart Crowser space that was kept
open for the duration of the Building 3 Project. Rather than marketing this space, the current Building 3 tenants were
allowed to use the space during the construction project. The intent is to market that space soon. Of the three leases
that ended, two were businesses that have converted to work from home. She anticipates that two additional tenants
will do the same in Quarter 4. Her forecast for the next year is that the occupancy rate will remain about the same.
PORT OPERATIONS 3" QUARTER ACTIVITY REPORT
Mr. Baker reviewed that the Port instituted a "no mask, no service" policy in the touchpoint areas (operations window,
fuel dock and dry storage). The policy aligns with the governor's mandate, and the Port believes it creates the safest
environment for both Port staff and customers. The policy will remain in place for the foreseeable future. In addition
to that measure, the Port increased signage along the boardwalk and promenade, which resulted in an increase in
compliance with the mask policy.
Mr. Baker reported that there was a 7% decrease in saltwater fishing boat purchases in Washington. However,
purchases in all other boat categories in Washington State were triple the national averages.
Mr. Baker announced that a new Port Utility Worker was hired and is being trained in Dry Storage and Marina
Operations.
Mr. Baker reported that there were 26 terminations and 24 assignments in Water Moorage, and the waitlist continues
to grow. At the end of Quarter 3 there were 234 total applications on file, compared to 134 at the same point in 2019.
At the end of Quarter 2 there were 223 total applications on file. Commissioner Faires asked about the rate of turn
down. Mr. Baker answered that there were 13 turn downs during Quarter 3. In the same quarter in 2019, there were
2 turn downs. He summarized that some of the people were expecting liveaboard status, and some had length -overall
issues. Lastly, he suggested that some people are a little uneasy and not ready to move or commit to new moorage
situations given the pandemic.
Mr. Baker said the total number of boats in Guest Moorage was up 34% from 2019, and total number of nights
increased by 29%. There were 10 more reservations in 2020 compared to the same time period in 2019. He reminded
them that Dry Storage was managed slightly different in 2020, and staff has been enforcing the in -the -water policies.
Part of the large jump can be attributed to dry storage tenants. These numbers are now being recorded separately,
allowing for better data going forward.
Mr. Baker said staff continues to work with tenants on document compliance. Registrations always expire on June
301h, and July through September is a busy time for staff as they work to collect documents. As fall approaches, staff
will continue its work to get compliance into the 90% range.
Mr. Baker reported that physical occupancy in Dry Storage was 94% in 2020 compared to 98% in 2019. However,
50 of the 51 trailer spaces are currently rented. Launch activity was down 2.5% compared to 2019, but call -ahead
service increased 99% due to the pandemic policy that requires launch appointments from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 3
p.m. to 5 p.m. the service is offered on a first -come -first -serve basis. Commissioner Orvis summarized that the call -
ahead policy did not have a significant impact on the number of launches. However, it required some forethought on
the part of tenants, and the boat launch operated in a more orderly fashion. Mr. Baker said Dry Storage staff liked the
call -ahead system, as it helped them delegate labor appropriately but still remain flexible at the end of the day.
Mr. Baker reported that Travelift roundtrips increased by 49%, and stall usage was up 63%. The sling times, both
with and without pressure washing, decreased but pressure wash treatments increased. Commissioner Faires
commented that the decrease in sling time implies that there were fewer boats being pressure washed. Mr. Baker
clarified that every roundtrip Travelift requires pressure washing. Sling time is where they are only scheduling the
boat to be hauled to the slings and then go back in. Examples of sling time without washing would be a prop change
or to examine the hull for damage.
Mr. Baker advised that there was a slight increase (1.1%) in total gallons of fuel sold. Gasoline increased by 23% but
diesel was down by 24%. Puget Sound Express did not operate on a full schedule due to the pandemic, and cruisers
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are staying closer to home because the border was closed. Pay -at -the pump usage accounted for 57% of the total
gallons pumped, which is down from 63% in 2019. As per the survey, the Port's fuel prices are very close to the
average for the area.
Mr. Baker reported there was a 10% increase for round trips at the public launch, for a total of 188 more in 2020.
One-way launches were up 5%, totaling 13 more trips.
Mr. Baker advised the Port did not sponsor any activities, due to the pandemic. However, the Edmonds Coho Derby
and Everett Coho Derby were hosted at the Port of Edmonds, and the both events went well.
Commissioner Preston noted that the water samples that were collected in July, August and September for the treated
pressure wash water indicate that the parameters for copper, zinc lead and PH levels were all below the threshold
requirements of the Boatyard General Permit. Commissioners Orvis and Faires commented that the numbers are
great considering the large number of boats that were served.
3Rn QUARTER 2020 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ms. Drennan presented the 3rd Quarter Financial Statements, noting that revenues trended up to 2019, with a high of
$8 million, and dropped to $7.6 million in 2020. Expenses trended up to $5.7 million in 2019 and dropped to $5.6
million in 2020. Net income has been trending between $1.6 million and $2.3 million. Actual -to -Budget Revenues
were $81,000 less than budget and expenses were $198,000 less than budget. Gross profit for the 9-month period was
$6.3 million, which was $21,000 less than budget. Net income for the same period was $1.9 million. Highlights
include:
Marina Qperations. Revenue Actual t[5 Budget
• Net Fuel Sales were about $194,000, which was about $8,000 or 4% greater than budget.
• Launcher revenue was $99,000, which was about $9,000 or 10% greater than budget.
• Net Guest Moorage revenue was $179,000, which was about $24,000 or 15% greater than budget.
• Permanent Moorage revenue was $2.9 million or about $58,000 or 2% greater than budget.
• Passenger Fee revenue was $6,500 or about $18,000 less than budget as Puget Sound Express ran on a limited
schedule.
• Dry Storage revenue was about $560,000, which was about $11,000 less than budget. This is primarily due
to the pandemic. The Port reduced rents to the pay -per -move rate when the launcher was closed and
continued the off-peak rate for an additional month.
• Workyard revenue was $93,000, which was $10,000 or 13% greater than budget.
• Financial occupancy for permanent moorage was 98%, which is greater than the budgeted 97%. Financial
occupancy for dry storage was 87%, compared to a budgeted amount of 89%. This is a result of the rate
reductions that were put in place early in the pandemic.
Rental Properties Revenue Actual to Budget
• Total Rental Property revenue was $1,978,000, which is about $91,000 or 4% less than budget. This is
primarily because tenants in Building 3 received construction credits while their spaces were disrupted.
Revenue from restaurant parking was also down, as the restaurants were closed and didn't need the space.
In addition, Anthony's percentage rent did not exceed the minimum annual guarantee for the first time in
years. In 2019, their percentage rent was approximately $56,000.
Operating Expenses Actual to Budget
• Operating expenses before depreciation for the 9-month period were about $3.4 million, which was
approximately $476,000 or 12% less than budget. Some of the projects that were budgeted for 2020 have
been postponed due to pandemic closures and delays in getting materials and supplies.
• Economic Development and Tourism expenses was significantly affected by the pandemic.
• The differences in Employee Benefit and Salaries and Wages are related to timing issues.
• Professional fees were about $59,000 or about $23,000 less than budget.
■ Repair and Maintenance expenses were about $170,000 or about $140,000 less than budget.
• Supplies were about $123,000, which is about $159,000 or 56% less than budget.
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• Travel expenses were impacted by the pandemic.
• The difference in Utilities expenses was related to a timing difference.
Commissioner Faires asked if it is fair to tell a constituent that, throughout the pandemic, the Port has maintained
productive employment at the Port without exception. Mr. McChesney agreed that is true.
Non -Operating Items
• There was a $496,000 loss on fixed assets, which is the undepreciated portion of Building 3 that was written
off while capitalizing the 2020 renovations. This was offset by a $15,000 gain on the sale of the Forklift and
a $19,000 error correction of an asset that was written off but still in use.
• Change in fair value of investments is $10,000 that was not budgeted.
• Interest income was $186,000 or about $16,000 greater than budget. Interest income is definitely dropping.
■ Net income for the 9-months ending September 30" was $1.9 million or approximately $116,000 greater than
budget.
Marina Actual to Budget
■ Revenues trended upward to $5.3 million in 2019 and dropped to $5.1 million in 2020 and expenses ranged
between $3.3 million and $4.1 million.
• Net income is trending upwards.
• Operating revenues were $7,000 less than budget and expenses were $527,000 less than budget.
• Operating revenues were $5,039,000 or approximately $22,000 less than budget.
• Operating expenses before depreciation and overhead were about $1,937,000 or about $177,000 less than
budget.
• Net income was about $1.5 million or about $519,000 greater than budget.
Commissioner Harris asked if the Communications, Economic Development and Tourism line items is where the cost
of some of the Port events would have been recorded. Ms. Williams responded that $15,000 was earmarked for a
spring mailer that the Port did not go forward with. A smaller portion of funding has been set aside for the holiday
mailer. In the Tourism line item, a few projects were cancelled due to the pandemic, one being SeaTac advertising.
Commissioner Faires requested more information about why expenses were significantly less than budget. Mr.
McChesney responded that most of the variance is related to the pandemic. Staff got behind on some projects due to
the hard shut down, and they are trying to catch up now. Commissioner Johnston asked if staff expects a surge in
expenses over the next quarter. Mr. McChesney said he expects a measurable increase.
Rental Property Actual to Budget
• Operating revenues have ranged between $1.9 million and $2.2 million, but are down in 2020 because the
property tax income of $42,500 is now coded to Public Amenities instead of Harbor Square. There were also
some construction credits and loss of parking revenue.
• Operating Expenses have ranged between $1.2 million and $1.5 million.
• Net income has ranged between $485,000 and $1 million. This is partially due to a nearly $500,000 loss in
disposal of assets.
• Actual to budget, revenues are $91,000 less than budget and total expenses are $312,000 greater budget.
• Operating revenues are about $2 million, or about $91,000 less than budget.
■ Operating expenses before depreciation and overhead were about $397,000, which is $66,000 less than
budget.
• Net income was $485,000, or about $403,000 greater than budget.
Commissioner Faires asked if it was reasonable to expect the decrease of net income to carry through to the end of the
year, or if they should be prepared for a bigger decrease. Ms. Drennan answered that she doesn't expect further large
decreases. There will be a decrease in revenues at the end of the year, as she has to review some of the rental deferrals
and determine how many will be unable to pay.
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Investing Summary
Ms. Drennan reported that as of the end of September, there were 27 long-term investments. Previously, the bond
ladder rungs consisted of $500,000 investments. However, the Port's investment portfolio is large enough to begin
investing in $1 million rungs. This will be achieved by combining two bonds that mature at similar times or adding
funds from the Port's bank account. Staff is maintaining a cash balance of $4 million, which is an increase of $1
million. Due to business tenant deferrals, she will review during 41' quarter to determine if it that level of still needed.
Details of the Port's bond maturity and bonds purchased was attached to the Staff Report. She summarized that the
Capital Replacement Reserve is currently about $13,700,000, the Environmental Reserve is just over $1,051,000, and
the Public Amenities Reserve is about $119,000. She referred to a list of the Port's bonds, noting that everything that
is callable has been called, and she anticipates that trend will continue. She anticipated that bond coupons would drop
in the second half of 2019, so she purchased more non -callable bonds. This equates to a slightly higher interest rate.
Currently, the Federal Reserve is not foreseeing an increase in interest rates until 2024, but even then, the rates will
not increase dramatically.
Commissioner Faires asked if staff has any indication as to what the cost of replacement of physical assets will be.
Ms. Drennan said the Facilities Maintenance Manager has indicated that the cost of construction and materials is going
up.
Commissioner Preston asked what the Capital Replacement Reserve Fund consists of. Ms. Drennan answered that
the Capital Reserve is $13.5 million in investments and $150,000 in the bank account. Commissioner Preston
requested more information about the investments, and Ms. Drennan referred to the list on Page 13 of the Staff Report.
She said she could provide more detailed information at the Commission's request.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney announced that the new Dry Storage Office Trailer was installed last week. It was challenging due
to the weather and because they had to hook up power, telephone, and fiberoptic cable. He commended the
maintenance staff who performed the work. He commented that the new trailer should serve the Port staff well for a
number of years. Maintenance staff will now move forward to complete the Public Plaza Awning and some of the
early projects for the Public Access Plan.
Mr. McChesney advised that the Public Access Committee is scheduled to meet on October 29'. The intent is to
develop some focus around the anticipated process, which will start with engineering. Once they get to 40%
engineering, they can bring in planners to help with the permitting process. While that is all going on, staff will be
seeking grant funding to help finance the project. As he mentioned in the past, it is important to get started now by
defining the process and selecting the consultant team.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Harris reported that she participated in the Washington Public Port Association's (WPPA's) Small
Ports Seminar, as well as the WPPA's weekly sessions. She has also participated in the Economic Alliance of
Snohomish County's (EASC's) Coffee Chats. At the Small Ports Seminar, there was some discussion about the
redistricting process. Ms. Drennan said the Port can't start this process until the documentation has been received,
which she expects next year. The Commissioners won't be highly involved in the process. Instead, she will work
with a consultant who will draw the lines based on population, and then she will bring it back to the Commission for
approval. Staff works to keep a Commissioner in his/her district.
Commissioner Harris advised that she would attend the Public Access Committee meeting on October 30".
Commissioner Johnston said he also attended the WPPA's Small Ports Seminar. In addition to redistricting, topics of
discussion included what the stimulus package might look and what the timing might be. He missed the grant -writing
session, but he enjoyed the presentation by Les Reardanz, Attorney at Chmelik Sitkin and Davis Law Firm and former
Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Everett, regarding the procedures and requirements for open public meetings.
Commissioner Harris noted that the Commissioners should receive a copy of Mr. Reardanz's presentation, which
reiterated the importance of equality and the reasons for holding remote meetings. Commissioner Orvis added that
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Mr. Reardanz emphasized the need for policies for virtual meetings, which is something the Commission should
consider doing. Commissioner Johnston summarized that, from the discussion, it appears that the Port is doing things
right. Commissioner Orvis encouraged Port staff to review the presentation when it is made available.
Commissioner Johnston said he has also been participating in the weekly WPPA workshops, which have been very
informative. He will also participate in the EASC's Coffee Chat on October 27" and the Public Access Committee
meeting on October 291"
Commissioner Faires said he also attended the WPPA's Small Ports Seminar where it was mentioned that only about
one third of the ports do long-range planning. He submitted that is not good at all. Financial planning for the major
assets at any port needs to be done on a time scale consistent with the lifespan of the assets. There needs to be a
scenario laid out that makes sense and is defensible. He felt the Port has done a good job in this regard, but a lot of
ports are not paying attention. The presentation on grant access primarily dealt with federal and state industrial grants,
but the content was applicable to the Port and the North Marina Walkway Project. The message was to start thinking
about projects three or four years before anticipated construction because it takes a long time to convince the public
of the need and to obtain grant funding.
Commissioner Preston said he also attended the WPPA's Small Ports Seminar, where he heard legislative concerns.
Questions were raised about what the general session, which starts in January, will look like if the pandemic continues.
For every legislator, there are dozens of support personnel.
Commissioner Preston thanked Commodore Dave Cheeney and John Stannard from the Edmonds Yacht Club for
joining the meeting via Zoom.
Commissioner Orvis thanked Ms. Ebel for sending out the list of meetings for the Small Ports Seminar. Receiving a
separate email for every meeting is difficult to go through. He felt a combined list of the meetings would be helpful
for every WPPA event. Ms. Drennan pointed out that Ms. Ebel had to register the Commissioners separately for each
of the sessions. She suggested they raise this issue with the WPPA, because the current format is difficult to manage.
Commissioner Orvis commented that it is imperative for the Port do whatever it can do to support the hatchery. They
don't want to see it fail, and offering support is consistent with the Port's environmental policy. He suggested the
Commission and staff consider how the Port might provide assistance so the hatchery can continue. Commissioner
Faires asked for direction from the Port Attorney as to whether or not the Port could contribute to the hatchery's
wellbeing on an emergency or ongoing basis, giving them funding under the auspice of a marine -related endeavor.
Commissioner Orvis noted that the Port already provides some financial support by hosting the pen where the smolt
grow. Mr. Cattle said it would be appropriate for the Port to provide a location for the hatchery's t-shirts to be
physically displayed and sold. He said he would work with Mr. McChesney to provide a more specific answer as to
how and to what extent the Port can offer financial assistance to the hatchery. The Commissioners agreed they should
have a discussion about what the Port can legally do to sustain the hatchery.
Commissioner Orvis reported that he attended the WPPA's Small Port's Seminar, which was good in general. The
only thing lost with the virtual format was the camaraderie and visiting amongst the Commissioners and staff present
at the meeting. The presentations were better in many respects due to the virtual format. He said he attended the
EASC's presentation by Boeing. Some of the things he learned address questions that haven't been covered well by
the press. Boeing Vice President Bill McSherry briefed the group for 45 minutes. He said there is no good news for
aerospace given the health restrictions and the 737 Max problems. He doesn't expect any recovery in the aviation
industry for the next two or three years. In April, passenger hauling was 94% lower than in 2019, and it is expected
the recovery will start with domestic flights, followed by flights to Canada and Mexico. It is anticipated that resuming
flights to Europe will be difficult because service is based on reciprocal arrangements rather than an overriding
agreement. All of the European countries will need to buy in, and they don't expect that particular market to recover
until 2023 or 2034. He said Boeing's decisions are based on survival. While production of the 787 will move to
Charleston, SC, Boeing is committed that every derivative of the 777 will be made in Everett, as will the 767, which
is doing better than expected because of freight hauling. The 747 will be gone by 2022. There is a distinct possibility
that Boeing's commercial airline division will move its headquarters to Everett. They expect to continue to use Boeing
Field to deliver, but they are moving offices out. More employees are working from home, and they are looking for
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opportunities to consolidate. Commissioner Harris noted that many companies are considering extending
opportunities for remote work from home. Commissioner Orvis noted that office space in Seattle is in jeopardy.
Commissioner Orvis said he also learned that, when it comes to climate change, the most important component of fuel
economy and reducing carbon emissions in commercial aviation is the Federal Aviation Administration. Planes
currently spend a lot of time flying circles in the sky because of air traffic control, and the Alaska Initiative, where
they cut the engines over Wenatchee and coast into Seatac, will save tremendous amounts of fuel.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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