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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. WRIA-8 Presentation (20 min)
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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AGENDA AS CLOSED RECORD REVIEW OR AS A PUBLIC HEARING. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO
THREE MINUTES. PLEASE STATE CLEARLY YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE.
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7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022
2. Approval of Minutes of Special/Retreat Meeting of February 25, 2022
3. Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 22, 2022
4. Approval of claim checks and wire payment.
5. Ordinance Adoption - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Interim Design Standards for Multifamily -only Buildings in the BD2 zone (60 min)
2. Salary Commission Reinstatement (30 min)
3. Ordinance amending chapter 20.03 ECDC related to addresses for use in mailed notice (10 min)
4. Submission of Written Public Comments (15 min)
9. REPORTS ON OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
1. Outside Boards and Committee Reports (0 min)
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURN
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
WRIA-8 Presentation
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
In 1999, Puget Sound Chinook salmon were listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act.
Since then, the Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed (WRIA 8) Salmon Recovery Council, a
partnership between 29 local governments and community groups, state and federal agencies,
businesses, and residents, has worked to recover our watershed's native iconic Chinook salmon
populations.
WRIA 8 is a model for how communities can effectively coordinate and rally around a shared natural
resource value. The city of Edmonds has been a member of the WRIA-8 partnership from its inception.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Presentation by Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA-8
Attachments:
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of February 22, 2022
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
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Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
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Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
February 22, 2022
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Vivian Olson, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Brook Roberts, Student Representative
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Michelle Bennett, Police Chief
Dave Turley, Administrative Services Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec., Cultural Arts & Human
Services Director
Susan McLaughlin, Dev. Serv. Director
Rob English, Acting Public Works Director
Pamela Randolph, WWTP Manager
Emily Wagener, Human Resources Analyst
Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Program Mgr.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Sharon Cates, City Attorney's Office
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Dave Rohde, GIS Analyst
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 Chen 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. PRESENTATIONS
1. ANNUAL REPORT - SOUTH COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE
The following South County Fire (SCF) staff was present:
• Thad Hovis, Fire Chief
• Michael Fitzgerald, Assistant Chief
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• Jason Isotalo, Assistant Chief
• Bob Eastman, Deputy Chief
• David Wells, Deputy Chief
• Leslie Hynes, PIO
• Mike Vermeulen, IT
Fire Chief Thad Hovis introduced the above staff. He explained tonight's presentation would be an
overview of the annual report, the 2021 City of Edmonds Annual Compliance Report, and an update on
SCF's work during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically focused on the work within the City of
Edmonds since last year's meetings. SCF remains fully engaged in the work created by the pandemic
which for SCF started January 21, 2020 when they transported the first patient to Providence Medical
Center. Since then, SCF has transported another 982 COVID patients to Swedish Edmonds and
Providence combined. Staff at SCF are tired but are working just as hard now as they did 25 months ago
at the start of the pandemic. They are committed to getting through the pandemic and responding to all
the local communities. He thanked the council for their support since the beginning of the pandemic, for
working with them and allowing them to serve the residents of the City.
Chief Hovis reviewed:
• Started as five different agencies, FD1 and FD11, Edmonds Fire, Lynnwood Fire and Mountlake
Terrace Fire
• Map of SCF boundaries and service areas and contract cities
• Fire stations and staffing in 2021 and in 2022 (Effective March 1, 2022, two persons will be
added to Edmonds stations)
• South County Regional Fire Authority
o Established as a regional fire authority by voters in 2017, South County Fire is dedicated to
protecting life, property and the environment
o We serve nearly 270,000 residents in southwest Snohomish County, including unincorporated
communities and the cities of Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace
0 14 neighborhood fire stations are staff 24/7 by professional firefighters to provide fire and
emergency medical services
0 319 uniformed personnel and 32 administrative support staff members are employed by SCF
o With additional 2 in Edmonds March V, 64 firefighters are on duty during the day and 58
overnight across our 53-square-mile service area
o All fire stations have at least 3 persons on duty 24/hours/day including the three Edmonds fire
stations in 2021.
Assistant Chief Jason Isotalo explained SCF is a full service, all hazards fire department with skills and
abilities to respond to specialized emergencies as well as lesser, non -emergency incidents such as to help
resolve a beeping smoke alarm in the middle to the night, a leaking water heater on a weekend and
helping the mobility impaired get up from a slip in their home. He reviewed:
• Serving our residents
o Fires
o Medical emergencies
o Motor vehicle collisions
o Hazardous materials
o Rescues
o Marine / Water
o Other hazards and emergency situations
o Community health, safety and risk reduction
Emergency Medical Services
o Led by Deputy Chief Shaughn Maxwell
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o This is our most requested service across the RFA
o All firefighters are emergency medical technicians or paramedics
0 86% of incidents in the City of Edmonds were dispatched as EMS in 2021
o Cardiac arrest saves
■ South County Fire's cardiac arrest save rate across the RFA is consistently greater than 50%,
well above state and national averages
■ Early CPR saves lives
- ACT First Aid provides free online training in hands -only CPR for the public
- 49 Edmonds residents were trained in 2021
- Over 1900 have been trained since 2018
- In 2021 SCF was excited to work with Sno9l l to introduce the PulsePoint app which
alerts CPR -trained residents when someone nearby needs help and provides all the
locations of registered public defibrillators in the community.
Deputy Chief David Wells explained in 2018 Snohomish County formed a fire training consortium. The
main goal of the consortium was twofold, 1) run the fire training academy, and 2) build training content
delivered countywide to all participating departments. He reviewed:
o Benefits of regional training
■ Sharing instructors and expertise
■ Reducing duplicated efforts
■ Breaking down borders with neighboring fire agencies allows us to work together more
effectively on mutual aid incidents
o County Fire Training Consortium
■ South County Fire, Everett Fire, Marysville Fire, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue,
Snohomish Fire District 4 (new in 2021), and North County Fire & EMS (new in 2022)
o Snohomish County Fire Training Academy (FTA)
■ Hosted at South County Fire with two academies in 2021:
- Academy 2021-1: 35 recruits from 9 departments - including 13 South County Fire
recruits
- Academy 2021-2: 35 recruits from 7 departments - including 12 South County Fire
recruits
- Academy class 2022-1 is comprised of 20 recruits
- SCF anticipates hiring up to 60 recruits this year
Deputy Chief Wells recalled a question by a councilmember during last year's' presentation about the
percentage of female firefighters at SCF. He reported in the last 34 hires, 10 are females, representing
29% of new hires.
Assistant Chief Michael Fitzgerald reviewed:
• Edmonds Fire Prevention
o Development Review & Construction Inspections 2021:
■ 850+ maintenance/follow up inspections*
■ 216 business license inspections
■ 421 construction inspections
■ 144 compliance inspections. These include public reports of non-compliance
■ 3 special event inspections
■ 66 COVID-19 related business inspections
■ 654 plan review hours (including PRE, DRC and PLN)
■ 89% of single-family homes constructed had sprinkler systems installed
*Station crew inspections were temporarily suspended at times due to the pandemic
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■ Slide does not represent the hundreds of hours fire marshals spend working within City
on questions from developers and contractors, working with City staff to address
development, code enforcement issues, questions that arise and fire watches and fire
protection system impairments
■ It is a pleasure to work with the talented team of City staff, from building, planning, and
engineering. A good example is the City's unique streatery program
o Major projects
■ 6 Streatery ongoing restaurant areas
■ Graphite Arts Studio
■ Graphite Apartments
■ GRE Apartments (192 units)
■ 234th Apartments (241 units)
■ Community Health Expansion
■ Port of Edmonds Administrative Building
■ Pine Park 614
■ Anthology Senior Living
■ Sunde Townhomes
■ WWTP Carbon Recovery Project
■ Woodway Station
■ 627 Apartments
■ Apollo Apartments (255 units)
Major incidents
o September 11, 2021, Plum Tree Plaza
■ A three -alarm fire heavily damaged 14 businesses in the Plum Tree Plaza building in the
22300 block of Highway 99. No injuries. 20 businesses displaced. Investigators
determined the fire was intentionally set.
o December 8, 2021, Bethany Community Church North (former Family Fun Center)
■ A fire caused more than $200,000 damage to a commercial building at 220th Street SW
and Highway 99 in Edmonds. Investigators determined the fire was accidental, most
likely started by spontaneous combustion of oil -soaked rags that had been used in
staining cabinets.
o Amazing community support provided following both fires including the Edmonds Chamber
Foundation and SCF Firefighters Foundation.
Chief Hovis displayed a photograph of Engine 17 from the downtown fire station at the 4t' of July parade,
commenting it was a pleasure to participate and they appreciated the invite. He recognized the hard work
done by many to make the parade happen.
Assistant Chief Fitzgerald reviewed:
• Community Outreach
o Virtual Outreach & Education
■ Community outreach and education continues during the pandemic with online and
virtual offerings.
■ 721 Edmonds residents participated in online classes and presentations
- Classes
• ACT First Aid & CPR
• Disaster Preparedness
• Child Car Seat Safety
Virtual Car Seat Checks
• Home Fire Safety
• Aging in Place
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• Child Safety & CPR
- For kids and families
• Online Kids Fire Camp
Online Kids Fire Academy
Virtual Classroom Visits
■ March Class Schedule -Free 1-hour classes
- Car Seat Safety: Wednesday, March 2 at 6 pm and Wednesday, March 16 at 1 pm
- Disaster Preparedness: Wednesday, March 9 at 6 pm
- ACT First Aid & CPR: Wednesday, March 16 at 10 am or 6 pm
- Aging in Place: Wednesday, March 23 at 10 am
■ Offered through Zoom
■ Registration Required
- Register at southsnofire.org/classes
o Follow us:
■ Twitter: @SouthSnoFire
■ Facebook & Instagram: @SouthCountyFire
Outreach Programs & Services
o Distribution of lifesaving devices
■ Child car seats
■ Smoke alarms
■ CO alarms
■ Sleep sacks (infant safe sleep)
■ Bike helmets
■ File of Life
o Connect Calls
■ Weekly check -in phone calls for older adults and others dealing with isolation during the
pandemic
o Community partnerships
■ Edmonds Senior Center, Homage, Verdant Health Commission and others
■ Lead agency for Safe Kids Snohomish County, a not -for -profit organization whose
mission is to prevent accidental injury and death in children
Chief Hovis reviewed:
Community Resource Paramedics (started in 2013 in partnership with Verdant)
o Non -emergency service to help reduce 911 calls and hospital use
o Serves older adults, mental health patients, disabled people, homeless and veterans
o Breaks down barriers and creates access to care
o Edmonds by the numbers:
■ Enrollments:119
■ Visits:36
■ Phone contacts: 348
■ Email or text contacts: 27
o For Edmonds clients enrolled in the program:
■ 48% reduction in 911 calls
■ 59% reduction in emergency department visits
COVID-19 Vaccinations
o Our team played a major role in countywide vaccination efforts in 2021
o To date, South County Fire staff had given more than 8,000 doses to combat COVID-19
o Our efforts included working with other county fire agencies to stand-up drive-thru
vaccination operations as well as mobile vaccination teams to reach our most vulnerable
residents.
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o Mobile team activities in Edmonds:
■ 125 adult family home residents and employees vaccinated
■ 34 homebound residents vaccinated
■ Clinics at two HASCO sites, Edmonds Waterfront Center, Edmonds United Methodist
Church, Ballinger Court (senior living community), Aldercrest Health and Rehabilitation
Center, Cedar Creek Memory Care and Prestige Care
■ School partnership to vaccinate children
Deputy Chief Eastman reviewed:
• Emergency Responses: 2021 by the numbers and contract -required metrics
o How many calls?
■ Total incidents in the City of Edmonds in 2021: 5,461
■ Annual Comparison
Year
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Calls
5,204
5,215
5,555
5,486
4,977
5,461
■ Anticipate increased number of calls in 2022
o What type of calls?
■ 86% of calls are dispatched as emergency medical aid
■ Basic Life Support: 54%
■ Advance Life Support: 32%
■ Fire: 9%
■ Other: 5%
o Response times
■ Looks at 8-minute response time in four categories
■ This measures Sno911's call receipt to arrival
■ Comparisons of data for 2016-2021
■ Response times have varied
o Percentage of calls within 8 minutes or less
■ 2016: 82.14%
■ 2017: 79.99%
■ 2018: 75.72%
■ 2019: 73.45%
■ 2020: 56.19%
■ 2021: 68.41%
Chief Eastman explained described the change to use rapid dispatch which immediately sends the closest
unit to the call prior to the dispatcher going through the rest of the questions to determine if it is a BLS or
ALS call. Due to unknowns about how fast COVID would spread and ensuring providers were protected,
Protocol 36 was instituted and rapid dispatch was ceased which allowed the dispatcher to ask more
questions to determine if it was a COVID-type patient before sending the first unit so responding crews
could wear the appropriate protective equipment. Without rapid dispatch, it took longer for the dispatcher
to get information and to inform crews to ensure they were protected when they responded. That
continued into part of 2021, but rapid dispatch has been resumed, Protocol 36 is no longer being used and
alternate ways were used to track that information from CAD. SCF anticipates response time percentages
will return to 2018 and 2019 levels as a result. The additional resources Edmonds approved that take
effect March V are also anticipated to positively impact total response times. He continued his review:
o Response time on 90% of calls in this category
■ 2016: 08:53
■ 2017: 09:13
■ 2018: 09:29
■ 2019: 09:42
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■ 2020: 10:40
■ 2021: 09:59
o Turnout Time
■ Measures the time from when 911 call is dispatched to the time the apparatus leaves the
station
■ The reporting standard in the contract is different from the city's adopted standard in the
1756 compliance report: 2:15 (contract) vs. 2:45 (compliance report)
■ South County Fire meets and exceeds the city adopted standard of 2:45 (90.97%)
■ Turnout time percentage at 2:15
- 2018: 75.445
- 2019: 82.34%
- 2020: 81.28%
- 2021: 77.66%
■ 90% turnout time
- 2018: 2:49
- 2019: 2:34
- 2020: 2:34
- 2021: 2:42
Neighboring Unit Utilization Factor (NUUF)
o What it evaluates:
■ Response of units across jurisdictional boundaries
o What the numbers mean:
■ 100% = an equal balance of cross jurisdictional response
■ Contract considers 90%-110% to be within balance range
■ Over 100% = units from neighboring jurisdictions are responding into Edmonds more
than Edmonds units are responding outside the city
o Why does this matter?
■ We have a regional emergency delivery system
■ This evaluates if level of service decisions in one jurisdiction negatively impact a
neighboring jurisdiction
Neighboring Unit Utilization
2018
2019
2020
2021
Mountlake Terrace
133%
130%
157%
111%
Lynnwood
202%
210%
280%
253%
RFA
148%
162%
197%
178%
o Neighboring fire units respond into Edmonds more than Edmonds units respond into
neighboring jurisdictions
■ Mountlake Terrace units: 11.4% more into Edmonds
■ Lynnwood units: 152.9% more into Edmonds
■ RFA units: 77.8% more into Edmonds
Unit Hour Utilization Factor (UHUF)
o What it evaluates: Percentage of time a fire unit is on a call
o What the numbers mean: The higher the number, the busier the unit is
■ Unit Hour Utilization Factor is up for Edmonds stations, but within compliance with
contract standards
■ This number is up at all Edmonds fire station
■ 20% is the trigger to start looking at deployment options and additional resources
o Unit Hour Utilization
2018
12019
2020
2021
Station 16
15.06%
14.72%
13.79%
14.96%
Station 17
13.11%
11.75%
10.79%
11.72%
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Station 20 1 17.36% 1 17.40% 1 15.94% 17.45%
Transport Balancing Factor (TBF)
o Looks at the balance between:
■ Edmonds 4 Outside City
- The number of times Edmonds -based units are doing transports outside the city
■ Outside City Edmonds
- The number of times South County Fire units based outside the city are doing
transports in Edmonds
- A factor of 1.0 means = in balance
o In 2020, the factor was over 1.0
■ Outside City units transporting in Edmonds more than Edmonds units transporting
Outside City
■ Transports
Jan -Jun
Jul -Dec
2021
RFA transports in the City
270
305
575
Edmonds transports not in the City
215
245
460
TBF
1.256
1.245
1.25
Other required metrics
o Transport fees billed and collected in Edmonds and Esperance
Edmonds Billed
Edmonds Collected
Es erance Billed
Es erance Collected
2018
$2,374,490
$1,013,928
$135,776
$53,080
2019
$2,310,729
$973,880
$118,595
$48,838
2020
$2,164,260
$896,643
$85,807
$34,927
2021
$2,314,119
1 $870,562
1 $68,059
$27,601
o Shoreline units into Edmonds (measured in incident responses)
■ 2018: 103
■ 2019: 119
■ 2020: 56
■ 2021:
97
o Edmonds unit into Woodway (measured in seconds)
■ 2018:
164
■ 2019:
5,288
■ 2020:
5,544
■ 2021:
4,713
o SCF takes insurance as payment in full and does not balance bill residents within the RFA.
Several contractual write-offs with Medicare/Medicaid.
o About 99% collection rate on claims when take into account contractual write-offs and policy
not to balance bill residents and taking insurance as payment in full.
Standards of Cover Compliance
Standard
2018
2019
2020
2021
Turnout Time in Standard of Cover
2:45
2:49
2:34
2:34
2:42
Turnout time in contract
2:15
2:49
2:34
2:34
2:34
First arriving engine company to a fire
6:30
7:32
7:13
6:50
6:38
Full first alarm assignment at residential fire
(15 firefighters on scene)
2 in Edmonds in 2021
7:45
8:32
11:36
8:39
8:15
Full first alarm assignment at commercial fire
(18 firefighters on scene)
7 in Edmonds in 2021
9:00
10:57
11:49
12:00
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o Works starts with first arriving units, do not wait for all firefighters to arrive. More work is
completed as more units arrive.
o Additional standards measured in compliance report include (information in packet):
■ Hazmat responses (operational and technical)
■ Rescue technical response (operational and technical)
■ Marine response
Chief Hovis displayed a photograph of the ferry and the marine unit, recognizing the strong 11 year
partnership between SCF and Edmonds. On behalf of SCF and commissioners, he thanked the City for
contracting with the RFA for fire and EMS services. He relayed the City of Mill Creek is placing
annexation to SCF on the April 26' special election ballot for Mill Creek voters' consideration. The RFA
looks forward to another city within southwest Snohomish County joining the RFA in 2023. He thanked
the council for hosting them virtually tonight, advising staff was available to respond to council questions.
Councilmember Tibbott thanked SCF for the detailed presentation, commenting it was great to get a
perspective on how SCF was doing year to year. Observing the Shoreline Fire Department was not a
participant in the consortium training, he asked about compatibility with their training and whether there
were any difficulties or concerns when Shoreline Fire participates on an emergency call with Edmonds.
Deputy Chief Wells answered Shoreline Fire is not part of the training consortium because they are in
King County. SCF trains with them frequently, the units that interact with them spent the most time
training together. They have all of SCF's training documents and hose manual and are familiar with how
SCF operates so it is seamless when they participate. As much as SCF would like to have Shoreline Fire
in the training consortium, it will not happen because they are in King County.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed his understanding from that explanation that there were no concerns
about working together on a fire if necessary. Deputy Chief Wells answered absolutely not, they are very
intentional about how they train together and the relationship has been built over many years working
with the Shoreline Fire Department. SCF and Shoreline Fire get along well and are familiar with each
other's tactics and equipment so it is very seamless.
Councilmember L. Johnson thanked SCF for the excellent and thorough presentation. She was impressed
with the numbers from the community resource paramedic program, a 48% reduction for those 119
enrolled is a notable reduction. The 721 Edmonds residents who participated in the community outreach
and education means 721 Edmonds residents are now safer, more prepared and more educated. With
regard to the two person increase in staffing starting March 1 St, she assumed hiring had occurred and the
individuals were in place and ready to go. She asked what could be expected from that increase in
personnel. Chief Hovis commented he has a very strong team that make the presentations. The additional
two staff members will start at Station 20 in Esperance and an increase in transport capability could be
expected and hopeful in the next year, a decrease in the NUUF and TBS; more capacity is important in
the metrics they report. The City of Edmonds is very engaged in community outreach and in community
resource paramedics but 911 calls are steadily increasing. Since 86% of those calls are EMS, having
another unit to transport will provide real value in the availability of those units in Edmonds. He looked
forward to reporting on that data next year as well as the commission meeting with the council next
month.
On behalf of the City and the council, Councilmember Chen thanked the team for their hard work keeping
the community safe. He referred to numbers in the report (packet page 58) the goal for 90% response time
is 8 minutes and the explanation that the 2021 response time exceeding 8 minutes was due to COVID and
implementation of Protocol 36. He referred to the full first alarm assignment at commercial file (packet
page 66) which was over the 9 minute goal, and noting the Plumtree Plaza fire, he asked whether different
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locations of the fire stations would impact response times. Deputy Chief Eastman answered a
comprehensive look at the facilities has been done along with consultants looking at standards of cover
and where there are holes in response and where additional resources are needed in the future. That report
identified three gaps in the near future where consideration needs to be given to building three new fire
stations, 1) around 216th/215th/Highway 99 area, 2) Alderwood Mall Parkway, and 3) Lake Stickney area.
They tend to measure everything with a six minute time from current station locations, they have the
ability to do a drive time analysis based on time of day using street data tuned to what is happening in the
street. Obviously drive time varies from 1 a.m. to peak times 3-6 p.m. as a result of traffic challenges. The
gap in Edmonds in the 212th/215th and Highway 99 area illustrates the need for a fire station.
Deputy Chief Eastman explained when 18 firefighters are coming to an event in Edmonds, Edmonds
currently has 9 people on duty if they were all available and in service so getting to 15 requires relying on
3-4 additional stations outside Edmonds and their travel time into Edmonds. One of the challenges with
Station 17 is it has very little penetration to the west due to proximity to the water. Moving the existing
stations would require moving almost all 14 stations in SCF which is probably not practical. The need for
infill fire stations has been identified and that will provide better a weight of response to have the right
number of people at events within the time standards. He emphasize just because a unit takes longer to get
there doesn't mean firefighting efforts do not start when the first unit arrives; work starts immediately
prior to all 15 firefighters arriving. Councilmember Chen looked forward to potentially new additions on
Highway 99, imagining there could have been a huge difference in the Plumtree Plaza fire if fire trucks
arrived 1-1'/z minutes earlier.
Councilmember Paine thanked SCF for the awesome information and commended them for the never-
ending types of work they provide to the community which is absolutely critical. She asked when there
would be an improvement in fire inspections. Older buildings need to have fire inspections for fire
prevention and the presentation noted a decreased ability to do inspections. Assistant Chief Fitzgerald
answered countywide SCF participates in a Force Protection Program where they continually evaluate the
state of health and wellness in the community and make assessment of the status of the pandemic in a
manner that keeps firefighters safe. That is the primary mission; when firefighters are safe they can keep
the community safe. He anticipated the Force Protection group would soon recommend SCF can fully
engage in pre -pandemic activities but the state of healthcare in the community is still being monitored to
determine how to protect firefighters. The recommendation is still N95 and KN95 masks. They look
forward to that moment but are reluctant to say they are there. They also balance what is occurring in the
business community and statistical data from emergency responses, whether there is an increase in loss or
anything that indicates that pace needs to be accelerated; they currently do not see that which is good
news for the community.
Councilmember Paine commented it seemed like seven commercial fires in a year was a lot, noting she
understood some were in older buildings which was why she asked the question. She recognized it had
been a long two years for the SCF team always being on call and doing the most hazardous work.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked SCF staff for the wonderful presentation. She echoed the sentiments
of other councilmembers, thanking first responders for their service. She acknowledged everyone was
tired and she imagined they were even more tired. She said citizens have asked her about the numbers and
she suggested footnoting some of numbers such as how transport fees are billed and collected. With
regard to NUUF and TBS, she noted Edmonds is at one end of the RFA so obviously anyone in the
middle, due to rapid dispatch, will be the "cream of the crop." She suggested an analysis that accounted
for Edmonds being on one end of the RFA, noting it will never be 1:1 with Mountlake Terrace or
Lynnwood so she questioned why there was a 1:1 balancing factor.
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Chief Hovis answered the renegotiated internal local agreement done in 2017 predated him as the chief so
he did not the answer why the NUUF and TBF were inserted. The thought from the FD1 administration,
commissioners and city council at the time was since an adjustment was made to the daily staffing levels
in Edmonds, that was inserted as a metric to determine if what was chosen had an impact on surrounding
communities. At that time, Lynnwood was not part of the RFA so their chief was providing input as well
as FD1 who was providing service to Mountlake Terrace. Those metrics helped reach the conclusion to
increase personnel effective March Pt to return staffing levels to what they were when the first contract
between FD 1 and Edmonds was signed in 2010.
Chief Hovis continued, having grown up in Edmonds, one of the things that makes it great is the
topography. Having the Town of Woodway to the south is nice but there's no fire department there and
there is certainly no service from the west to assist with the drive time penetration. Locating Station 17 in
the area of 9t' & Main would help the City of Edmonds long term. The location of Station 20 was chosen
by FD 1 a long time ago before the Esperance annexations and the relocation of Station 16 from Five
Corners to the current location on 196t' had value because of its location on a travel path and good access
to north Edmonds. Unfortunately as a contract city, SCF does not own the fire stations. Making decisions
for the next 5, 10, 20, 50 years regarding how the community can be best served needs to be done with the
understanding that communities are interconnected and help one another. Having something in Grid 157
around the hospital where the three cities meet would be beneficial. That is the future and he would love
to see it happen while he was the chief because it brings value and equity across all the response areas in
southwest Snohomish County. He invited Councilmember Buckshnis to email other questions about the
numbers.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to Section 4, council adopted standards not met, noting those were
adopted in 2006 before the 2010 contract began. She agreed with looking at the entire community because
it is all connected. Although some of the standards were not being met, but she questioned whether the
standards were up-to-date. She hoped there could be a working group that would attempt to work out the
5-10 year pattern because she wondered whether a station was needed in downtown Edmonds. She loves
that fire station but wondered whether it provides the best service now that fire service is more regional.
Councilmember K. Johnson thanked Chief Hovis, his staff and the firefighters for all the hard work first
responders have done during COVID. It has been an extraordinary time and they have been asked to do
extraordinary things. She asked if SCF staff received any hazard pay or additional vacation leave as
hazard pay during COVID. Chief Hovis answered they have not. He was proud to report SCF settled the
collective bargaining agreement, both for the rank and file firefighters plus the deputy chiefs and fire
marshals. Neither of the bargaining units asked for any special hazard pay or increased additional time
off. Because people weren't able to take vacations and have accumulated time, they have been allowed to
carry it over for future use.
Chief Hovis agreed they were all tired and he definitely appreciated the council's kind words. Some staff
have retired as they reached the end of their careers and younger people are being hired. He
acknowledged it had been a long road for all of us. Councilmember K. Johnson thanked SCF for their
dedication.
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER.
COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
ADD UNDER COUNCIL BUSINESS AS ITEM 8.2, A FULL TIME SENIOR PLANNER
POSITION.
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Councilmember L. Johnson explained the council learned last Tuesday that the City is without a senior
planner who is focused on the code rewrite.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, asking if this should be under Item 8.2, 2022 Budget
Amendments. Mayor Nelson said he preferred that the council make that decision.
Councilmember L. Johnson explained she wanted to ensure this was approved before the budget was
finalized. Given the urgency, since there was no longer a senior planner focused on the code rewrite, she
wanted to move forward with a full -tine position as soon as possible.
Council President Olson commented there had been the opportunity to include this in the existing agenda
item so it would have been available for the public's review prior to the meeting. She pointed out first
quarter amendments will be presented on March 8'. She would have preferred having the addition of this
position handled one of those two ways.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she was not part of the original four who put together the PowerPoint
regarding the 2022 Budget Amendments so in her opinion it was appropriate to do this separately for
transparency sake regarding who was bringing it forward. She was happy to include it in the budget
discussion, but wanted to ensure it was done in the proper order so it was part of those discussions and a
final vote is not taken on the budget prior having an opportunity to consider this.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she asked all seven councilmembers whether they wanted to provide
budget amendments. This item can easily be added to Agenda Item 8.2, 2022 Budget Amendments.
Councilmember Paine raised a point of order, stating the motion was to add this to the agenda, not to
discuss the merits of it. Mayor Nelson ruled he would allow Councilmember Buckshnis' comments as she
was trying to explain her reasoning.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the intent was to add this as Item 8.3 or a topic in 8.2. Mayor Nelson
clarified the motion was to add it as Item 8.2 which would move the 2022 Budget Amendments to Item
8.3 and renumber the remaining items. Councilmember Buckshnis preferred Councilmember L. Johnson
add this from the floor as part of Item 8.2 and not as a separate item because no information was provided
for the public.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED 2-4-1, COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE AND L.
JOHNSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, TIBBOTT, AND BUCKSHNIS
AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING NO; COUNCILMEMBER CHEN ABSTAINING.
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6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson invited participants and described the procedures for audience comments.
Linda Ferkingstad, Edmonds, thanked the fire department for responding quickly and saving her life a
year ago yesterday. Second, for nearly a year she has pleaded with the council to restore property rights to
the owners of vacant, single family zoned properties without requiring a payoff. However, the council has
no intention of opening the laws of the land. The tree ordinance continues to hold their land use hostage
for payment for the worth of their trees capped at $2/square foot of their property. They have to pay the
City $107,000 before they are allowed to remove trees and build homes for their family unless they can
retain 50% which limits the use of their land. It is not about the trees if property owners can pay the City
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and get rid of them. It is a money grab disguised as an environmental cause and an obvious violation of
the takings clause of the U.S. Constitution. It forces property owners to pay twice for their property, once
to purchase it and again to bribe the City so they can use it. The City's overpriced perception of the worth
of trees has devalued properties and deterred the building of much needed single family homes. It is a sad
example of governmental overreach and takings. If it wasn't, it would be applied to all homeowners. The
City has received $225,000 in extortion bribes into the tree fund, which she thought was dirty money. She
requested the council restore property rights and allow owners to use their property as is legally their right
by rescinding the tree ordinance.
Third, Ms. Ferkingstad continued, all councilmembers are voted for and supported by citizens of
Edmonds. During the February 8' meeting, it was stated the public information officer's statements need
to be fact based and not used as a weapon against city council which is counterproductive and offensive.
Mayor Nelson clarified that anything the PIO has said about councilmembers was at his direction,
admitting his part in the disparagement which she found sad. Fourth, there are 980 electric vehicles and
532 public charging stations within a 30 mile radius of Edmonds. She questioned why existing
homeowners must install EV charging stations in their homes during a remodel or repair whether they
need it or not. The estimated expense of $2500 will be much more when a higher amperage electrical
service upgrade is needed and an undue hardship for those who neither want nor need one. Finally, she
urged the council to remember that even when an ordinance is for the public's good, it is illegal if it
monetarily harms a citizen unless a means of just compensation has been made. The tree ordinance not
only devalues and takes their property rights, it also charges them for their own property, their trees. She
reported there were only 11 COVID cases last week in Edmonds.
Carl Zapora, Edmonds, spoke in favor of reinstating the salary commission and encouraged the council
to support reinstating a commission of volunteers who did great work. He served with four other really
good Edmonds citizens and professionals on the last salary commission including an international
executive, a local business owner, a CPA, a senior manager, and he was the founder and CEO of the
Verdant Health Commission. Everyone is familiar with the challenges of salary administration of a
complex organization. The 2017 and 2019 salary commissions worked on a very balance approach to
compensation for the city council, council president and mayor. The work they did in 2017 and 2019
included comparing salaries and benefits (benefits are a big part of the compensation) to 21 comparable
jurisdictions. They asked for and received input from city councilmembers such as whether they thought
their current salary was appropriate based on hours worked, etc. The salary commission provided salary
increases in 2017 and 2019 that were fairly sizeable for the next two years. He encouraged the council to
continue working with an independent salary commission that determines the salaries based on research
and comparable data. The choices are, a) the city council determines what salaries should be, or b)
qualified, unpaid, volunteer citizens determine compensation based on council input, comparable cities
and community input. He summarized the salary commission should have been interviewed before it was
disbanded to understand their thoughts in their entirety.
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Edmonds, commented the council had been in The Herald during the last
week and a half including one day on the front page regarding the redo of the budget. She stressed when
the budget was done last year, it was done very thoroughly including receiving input from citizens, public
hearings, and continually meeting and asking questions. On a number of the topics that are being
addressed, the council had already asked questions in the fall. Unfortunately, a couple councilmembers
chose not to attend meetings so they did not have the information that other councilmembers did to make
decisions on the budget. She found it worrisome that it was being said it was unknown who was making
amendments to the budget, pointing out there was good documentation about these amendments at the
December finance committee meeting. She suggested people could look at what Councilmembers
Buckshnis and Councilmember K. Johnson did at that time. She commended the council for considering
the amendments without supporting most of them, finding that very intelligent. She suggested there
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needed to be further discussion about why the amendments were being done at this point, taking up
council time, delaying consideration of other issues and more importantly, taking up staff s time. She
wondered how much it cost the City in staff time and council time to relook at these issues. Staff work
very hard and she found it a travesty for them to be battered by some councilmembers regarding items in
their budgets. She understood staff had quit over this. She encouraged councilmembers to use their
intelligence and move forward in a pragmatic manner.
Natalie Seitz, Edmonds, spoke regarding open space in the draft PROS Plan. The downtown area
currently has 26.26 acres of open space which exceeds both the current and proposed service level for that
area's population. There are zero acres of open space in the SR-99/south Edmonds. When buying large
property toward Woodway was ranked with other park investments, it was identified as the lowest and
second lowest priority by online and mailed surveys respectful. Buying additional parks for conservation
and open space was ranked above expanding the marsh in both surveys, surveys that had just shy of 2,000
participants. At the second community meeting which included approximately 40 public attendees, people
were asked what three areas should be prioritized for open space investments; 81 % of response prioritized
Highway 99 and southeast Edmonds beach and downtown was prioritized last by responses of 15%.
There is no line item for open space investment in SR-99 or southeast Edmonds where there are health
disparities that open space could address, identified service gaps and to be consistent with the goals of the
draft PROS Plan and public feedback. Instead, there is another City investment downtown with the marsh
line item. It is contended by some that the marsh project should be prioritized in the goals and objectives
because people do not understand the environmental value of the marsh. That is likely true; people don't
understand the environmental value of the marsh.
Ms. Seitz continued, however, it is also likely true that people do not understand that the Unocal property
proposed for acquisition in association with the marsh is not undeveloped or natural. It is a contaminated
brown field site that will have significant constraints toward restoration. Nor is it commonly known that if
restored, the marsh would not be the first or second, but third park estuary within the City limits. It is also
possible if not likely that people do not understand the environmental value of other resources; 120 acres
of habitat in Southwest County Park, the designated marine preserve sanctuary that is the Underwater
Park or that Lake Ballinger is the only waterbody in the City that is identified by WDFW as gradient
assessable chinook habitat. She suggested projects in these areas would yield significant environmental
value. Setting environmental priorities should be done through a transparent and inclusive public process
where issues and values that represent the diversity of viewpoints and geography of the City can be
discussed. This process should be associated with the comprehensive plan and open space should be
prioritized in southwest Edmonds and Highway 99 on the service gaps alone. She requested a line item
for open space acquisition be included in these areas.
Deborah Arthur, Edmonds, relayed her understanding that there would be ADUs in the City of
Edmonds and asked if that was something that could still be decided. She had no problem with ADUs but
thought they were supposed to be places where someone's mom and dad lived, but she did not care if they
were put in Five Corners. When she moved to Five Corners, the code allowed a story and a half on her
side of the street. She pointed out each ADU would add 2-4 more cars so it was important that the streets
were able to accommodate parking and traffic. She pointed out 212' and 220' were the biggest and
busiest streets in the City. She expressed concern with installing more EV charging stations as she did not
think there would be very many EVs for a long time. She recommended the charging stations be put in
locations where there is space for them and where they allow people to get in and out.
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
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Councilmember Chen pointed out a correction on the bottom of page 80, the number should be $419,000,
not $419,000k. City Clerk Scott Passey said that would be treated as scrivener's error.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 15, 2022
4. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS
5. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM GLENNA
WATSON, PARAGEN PROPERTIES II, LLC, FOUNDATION FOR INTERNATIONAL
SERVICES INC & MICHAEL FREDRICK
6. COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT HIRE
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. ASSISTANT CHIEF SALARY ADJUSTMENT
Police Chief Michelle Bennett advised conditional offers have been accepted by the two external assistant
chief applicants; both would take a pay cut if they accepted the existing offer. She referred to previous
discussions about the current salary compression of less than 1% between the sergeant and assistant chief.
This is a request to adjust salaries to be competitive in the current market.
Councilmember Paine expressed appreciation for the breakout of the pay ranges from commander to
assistant chief and from sergeant to commander for different municipalities. She asked if this was in line
with how other comparable positions in the City across the seven steps and salary grades within the same
band. Chief Bennett said the charts represent research she did speaking to other chief, assistant chiefs and
commanders at other departments and asking about their contracts and set differentials. The percentages
were the result of a matrix she prepared after speaking with comparable, nearby agencies regarding the
salary differentials between ranks. The suggested pay range for assistant chief does not come close to the
highest salaries.
Human Resources Analyst Emily Wagener explained for other positions in the City, a differential is not
set between positions; that is specific to police at least in Edmonds due to how the positions fall and the
different premium rates they receive. With regard to other positions, the placement looks at the market
median compared to the pay schedule and takes into account internal equity which does not consider a
differential or a percentage between two positions, but looks at similar positions in the City and ensuring
the salary is equitable among those positions. Councilmember Paine commented the compression is
clearly laid out with the less than 1% difference. Ms. Wagener said compression has definitely been a
long standing issue in the Edmonds Police Department.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed residents' questions why it is going from NR-19 to NR-44. Ms.
Wagener explained everything is restructured. The old salary schedule went from NR-1 to NR-23 and the
new one starts at NR-25. She understood how that could be confusing. The new schedule has been
completed and it should be posted tomorrow so the public can review it.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON,
TO APPROVE THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION.
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Councilmember Tibbott asked what step an assistant chief entered on; he understood it was the new NR-
44 but asked what step. Chief Bennett said she and Ms. Wagener had not discussed that specifically, but
she believed Step 5 or 6 based on their previous experience. Ms. Wagener explained the way the steps
work is the department director or in this case the police chief is able to hire up to a Step 3 and the mayor
can approve up to Step 7 as long as there is budget authority which she believed there likely was in this
case due to salary savings. It depends on each candidates' qualifications but a determination has not yet
been made regarding what each candidate will be offered; the conditional offers did list any wages.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed his understanding that that determination would be made based on
experience as well as where they enter the City's pay structure before determining the step. Chief Bennett
agreed she, Mayor Nelson and Ms. Wagener will have that discussion, both candidates have over 20 years
of experience, one with over 30 years.
Councilmember K. Johnson asked if there was a policy about the differentiation between supervisory and
non -supervisory personnel, either a percentage or number of steps. Ms. Wagener asked if she was
inquiring about a general City policy regarding supervisors and their starting wages. Councilmember K.
Johnson said she was asking if there was a differentiation between supervisors and the people they
supervise. Ms. Wagener said there was not a set percentage between supervisory and non -supervisory
positions. Typically supervisory positions would be at a higher grade than non -supervisory positions but
there is no specific percentage. That decision is made by looking at the market and other positions within
the department.
Councilmember K. Johnson asked if the market was considered for these two positions. Ms. Wagener
answered the assistant chief was not included in the market study because the larger issue at the City is
internal equity. Councilmember K. Johnson understood that 1 % was not acceptable, but asked if it was
24% or 10%. Chief Bennett said there were 3-4 comparables including Bothell, Lynnwood and LFP to
illustrate the differential. For example in Bothell, the differential between sergeant and commander is
30% and in King County the differential between captain and major is 23%. Many agencies have set
differentials for pay to be competitive. The packet contains the percentage. Councilmember K. Johnson
said she read the packet, but Edmonds uses several comparable cities and they do not include King
County or Bothell. She suggested looking at the seven comparable cities and doing an actual analysis
rather than just pulling the numbers out of a hat.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, TIBBOTT,
BUCKSHNIS, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON ABSTAINING.
2. 2022 BUDGET AMENDMENTS
Councilmember Buckshnis advised Councilmember L. Johnson's request could easily be added to the
amendments if she would like. She explained the request for amendments was sent to all councilmembers,
so to avoid a rolling quorum, she was unable to inquire who submitted the amendments which is why they
are proposed without identifying a councilmember. She reviewed the remaining proposed 2022 budget
amendments:
Motion to add $34K for the match for the Fourth Avenue Corridor which is part of the Creative District's
capital project need.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER K.
JOHNSON, TO ADD $34,000 FOR THE MATCH FOR THE FOURTH AVENUE CORRIDOR
WHICH IS PART OF THE CREATIVE DISTRICT'S CAPITAL PROJECT NEED.
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Councilmember Paine recalled a week ago there was a motion to move $10,000 from the Council
Contingency Fund so she proposed amending the motion to $24,000. She asked if last week's motion had
been approved. Mr. Turley recalled the council approved $10,000 from the Council Contingency Fund,
but questioned whether this was the same thing. Councilmember Paine asked if it would make more sense
to lower the motion to $24,000 to reach a total of $34,000. Mr. Turley was unclear how the $34,000
would be used. Councilmember Paine said the ECA provided $20,000 and the economic development
group came up with $4,000 which leaves a gap of $10,000.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON, TO
AMEND TO HAVE THE REQUEST GO TO MEET THE UNFINISHED BALANCE AS NEEDED
TO MEET THE MATCH REQUIRED FOR THE 4TH AVENUE CORRIDOR AS A PART OF THE
CREATIVE DISTRICT GRANT REQUEST.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she would not support the amendment. Councilmember Chen previously
suggested not using the Council Contingency and did not feel the Edmonds Center for the Arts should be
putting out $20,000. If the motion is approved by a super majority, Mr. Turley could be directed to return
the funds to the Council Contingency Fund and not accept the funds from the ECA or other entity to
fulfill this request .
Council President Olson said she remembered it the same way Councilmember Buckshnis did. Due to the
time -critical nature, the grant match information had to be submitted that day so the Council Contingency
Fund was used to provide the funds as doing it via the budget process would be too late. The intent was if
there was a super majority on this item, that the $10,000 used that day would be put back.
Councilmember Paine said that was not the motion, to reinstate fund balance back to the Council
Contingency Fund. She was at the Edmonds Public Facilities District's special meeting where they
approved $10,000 for the Creative District grant request. It appears councilmembers are trying to unspool
things that have already been put in place and the grant has already been submitted. She requested the
amount be reduced to what is absolutely needed for the purposes of this project because otherwise the
motion is not reflective of what is being stated.
Councilmember Chen confirmed Councilmember Buckshnis and Council President Olson's earlier
statements, that was discussed a week ago and he urged the council to replenish the Council Contingency
Fund which is established for a reason.
Councilmember K. Johnson said she would not support the amendment. The amount of the grant was
$34,000; the City needed to provide a $34,000 match. Arts & Culture Program Manager Frances Chapin
cobbled together enough money to come up with the $34,000. The original ask was $100,000; the City's
$34,000 and the State grant totaled $68,000. The EPFD promised $20,000 because their frontage was not
included in the original analysis of the 4' Avenue Corridor. The $20,000 the EPFD is contributing is to
extend the preliminary design across their property. If the City only provided $68,000 ($34,000 grant plus
$34,000 match), it would not include the property in front of the ECA. All the funding totals $88,000
which is sufficient to do the total design for the 4'1i Avenue Corridor. For those reasons and due to what
has been previously stated, she did not support the motion.
Councilmember L. Johnson said it appeared that not only did a super majority approve an amount last
week, now the intent is to double that amount with this amendment. She suggested City Clerk Passey
clarify what the council was doing. Mr. Passey said the money was to reduce the $34,000 to some
indeterminate amount but he could not say for certain what that was. Mayor Nelson said Doug Merriman
and Frances Chapin had prepared the grant application.
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Councilmember L. Johnson expressed concern that the council was not totally clear what would happen if
the motion were passed tonight. She just heard a councilmember mention $88,000 and others have said
the fund would be replenished. She was unclear what would occur with this vote.
Councilmember Paine observed neither Mr. Merriman nor Ms. Chapin were here tonight. If the grant has
been submitted, she suggested waiting until the first quarter amendment if this was just a budget fix. She
sought the council's support of her amendment.
Council President Olson suggested voting on the amendment first and then getting clarification on the big
picture.
Councilmember Buckshnis clarified there was $10,000 from the Council Contingency Fund. At that time,
Councilmember Chen indicated his preference to do a $34,000 budget amendment; that passed by a super
majority. However, that vote would not have taken effect that day, on February 15'. She said the
amendment came back this week because Councilmember Chen recommended replenishing the $10,000
to the Council Contingency Fund. The grant application has been submitted. This is additional money; if
the Council feels it is reasonable, the council could ask to have the $10,000 reinstated to the Council
Contingency Fund. She summarized it is confusing because it was brought up as part of the budget
amendment, but the budget amendments will not be adopted until an ordinance is adopted.
Councilmember Paine said it is a mischaracterization of the $10,000; it wasn't part of the budget
amendment process, it was a request to access funds in the Council Contingency Fund. She sought the
council's support for her motion.
Council President Olson said she could offer further clarification after the vote on the amendment.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she did not have enough information and councilmembers are saying
different and competing things. She preferred the council take the time to know what they were voting on
instead of voting based on opinions. The narrative that council can chose at a later date does not indicate
that the council will choose to do that. This doubles what is going toward a project that has many
concerned about inequities.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED (1-5-1) COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN, TIBBOTT, AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING NO; AND COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON ABSTAINING.
Councilmember Chen offered the following substitute motion:
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON, TO
APPROVE $34,000 AND HAVE MR. TURLEY REPLENISH THE COUNCIL EMERGENCY
FUND CONTINGENCY WITH $10,000 AND REIMBURSE THE ECA $20,000 AND THE OTHER
$4,000 TO WHOEVER CONTRIBUTED IT.
Councilmember Chen said the other entities provided funding due to the time sensitivity of the grant
request and he requested their contributions be refunded.
Council President Olson suggested simplifying Councilmember Chen's motion, to make a motion for the
$34,000 and if it was passed with a super majority, use the $34,000 to replenish $10,000 to the Council
Contingency Fund and make the $24,000 an additional contribution to the grant effort and leave the other
parts alone because evidently other things went on behind the scenes with regard to the design. She asked
if Councilmember Chen was open to that change.
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Councilmember Chen said his intent was to provide enough for the $34,000 grant match which leaves
only $10,000. He modified his motion as follows:
TO APPROVE $34,000 AND REPLENISH $10,000 FOR THE COUNCIL CONTINGENCY FUND
AND CONTRIBUTE THE OTHER $24,000 TO THE ECA BECAUSE THEY REALLY NEED
MONEY.
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Director Angie Feser explained the grant application
required a $34,000 match, the ECA committed to provide $20,000, and the remaining $14,000 was
committed City funds before last week's meeting, $10,000 from economic development and $4,000 from
the arts budget. The City had enough resources to cover the $34,000 match to create a budget of $68,000
for the work. The council supported the $10,000 contribution from the Council Contingency Fund which
eliminated the need for $10,000 from the City's budget. She summarized the other half of the grant was
covered as is.
MOTION FAILED (1-6), COUNCILMEMBER CHEN VOTING YES.
Councilmember Tibbott said it was his understanding with the $34,000 grant, all those who contributed
would be reimbursed. However, he learned tonight from Councilmember K. Johnson that the ECA
intended to add $20,000 to the grant to continue the design study in front of the ECA. He asked Ms. Feser
if that was accurate and if so, was the reimbursement needed or not. Ms. Feser said the ECA committed to
contribute $20.000; Councilmember Paine attended that meeting and is aware of that discussion and the
commitment the EPFD made. The grant application project is actually advancement of the design from
Dayton to 4th Street, the section of the street in front of the ECA. Part of the ECA's interest in the grant is
to advance the design of the 411i Avenue Cultural Corridor in front of their building to Dayton. That was
not included in last design advancement project so it was lagging in the overall conceptual design of the
4th Avenue Cultural Corridor.
Councilmember Tibbott observed the extra amount is to conduct additional design work from 3rd Avenue
and past the ECA and the $34,000 is not to reimburse the ECA but to complete the study. Ms. Feser said
she may be confused about the reimbursement component. Without approving the $34,000 tonight, the
grant application is whole; the $34,000 was gathered on behalf of the City as the match. If the council
wants to approve an additional $34,000 and tell ECA their $20,000 isn't needed, that is an option. She
summarized for now the grant match has been covered by various sources.
Councilmember Tibbott observed the grant, a total of $68,000, covers the full section of the 4t' Avenue
Cultural Corridor, from 3' Avenue to 4m Avenue and south to Dayton. Ms. Feser said her understanding
of the grant application was it covered that section, bringing it up to 30% design which the rest of 4t1i
Avenue is already at that level plus designing the pocket park.
Council President Olson clarified there are two streets in downtown Edmonds close to each other that
start with D, Daley and Dayton; Daley would be closer to the ECA. She wondered if the section was to
Daley, not Dayton. Ms. Feser said that was correct. Council President Olson said that part is by the ECA
and they wanted to ensure it was included in this design.
Councilmember K. Johnson she had a detailed discussion about this with Arts & Culture Program
Manager Frances Chapin who told her that the intent was to complete conceptual design for the 4'
Avenue Corridor. The work done two years ago stopped short of the area in front of the ECA and did not
include the small segment south of Main Street. This is not 30% design, it is conceptual design. The
estimate for that in the last CIP was $100,000; this year there was an opportunity for a $34,000 grant
which required a 100% match. The City seemed unable to come up with the money so there was a very
gracious offer from the ECA who had been hoping to partner with the City on the 4t' Avenue Corridor
because they were a large tenant at one end of the project and the earlier conceptual design did not
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include the area in front of the ECA. The intent was to obtain the grant and see what can be done for
$68,000.
Councilmember K. Johnson continued, however, when the ECA stepped forward with a contribution, the
idea was if the City was able to come up with $34,000, the ECA's $20,000 could be used to complete the
design in front of their property. She acknowledged it sounded a little confusing, but she did not believe
anything but the Council Contingency Fund needed to be replenished as everything else was a
contribution that would be used to complete the design for the 4' Avenue Corridor which could be
accomplished with these funds from one end to the other. If any funds were left over, they could be used
to help design the pocket park. Once the conceptual design is complete, 30% design process can begin in
later years, but that will not be accomplished with this grant or the contribution from the ECA.
Councilmember Paine said for the most part what Councilmember K. Johnson said was correct; the
purpose of the money was to extend the conceptual design from Main Street to 3rd Avenue including in
front of the ECA. She agreed with Councilmember K. Johnson's assertion that if the council wished, they
could reimburse the Council Contingency Fund, which hasn't been used in over three years. She
summarized the council probably didn't need to do anything; the $34,000 match has been covered in
partnership with the ECA and the City. For simplification, the council could chose to reimburse the
Council Contingency Fund.
Councilmember L. Johnson observed the original project was to be done in two phases with a $6M phase
and another $2M phase. Now she is hearing it may also include another portion going closer to Main. She
asked if this was potentially adding to the original $8M proposal for another downtown project. Ms. Feser
said she has asked Frances Chapin to join the meeting. She explained the $8M Councilmember L.
Johnson is referring to is a line item in the Parks capital program; $2M is earmarked for continuing design
and another $6M for construction, based on an $8M estimate provided by public works department last
year for the 4" Avenue Cultural. She requested Ms. Chapin explain the background of the existing
funding, noting she had described the $20,000 from the ECA and $14,000 from the City's budget to
provide the $34,000 grant match that was submitted last Tuesday. There is some confusion about what the
grant application was for; she had explained that it was increase the design from Daley to 3' to a higher
level.
Ms. Chapin explained the grant application that was submitted was to complete the conceptual design for
the whole corridor. In the work that was done in the past, the corridor was identified as %2 block south of
Main Street up to 3' Avenue so the portion in front of the ECA where 4th connects to 3rd. In the previous
work completed and presented to council last summer, due to the limited budget, the conceptual design
was taken up to Daley Street but did not include the final portion between Daley and 3' Avenue. The
thinking behind that was partially that it would be very important to include the ECA in that conceptual
design work for that last portion because their property adjoins the public right-of-way and over the years
they have expressed interest in making that part of the design for space to be used by the public. The
original work done in 2009 shows an idea of the interface between ECA property and the public right-of-
way.
Ms. Chapin continued, at this point the ECA had expressed interest in being part of that design process
and were able to come up with a portion of grant match which made it possible to apply for the grant to
complete that part of the conceptual design. The main focus with the grant would be to complete that
piece but also ensure the entire stretch from Edmonds Street was looked at again because very minimal
design work had been done on the last block between Edmonds and Daley. The corner is a key
component of the corridor design from the beginning, a small pocket park area that connects 41h up
Sprague and over to Civic Park. The thought was this is the time to get the design for that in place; it has
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been identified but nothing more than that has been done in past work. She summarized that scope was
included in the grant application.
Councilmember L. Johnson clarified when this was presented to council last year, it was in two phases
and now the intent was combine the phases into one for a project that would be built in the downtown
area. Ms. Chapin answered it was one project but due to funding, it was phased to have the final portion
completed next; it is all part of the first phase of conceptual design. The intent is not to move forward
with finalizing design specifics that would lead to construction documents until the entire corridor design
concept is in place.
Councilmember L. Johnson agreed that made sense. She expressed concern with expanding yet another
project in the downtown area and was she was having a hard time with this focus. Although there is merit,
she preferred to put the brakes on this and show the commitment to moving forward with providing a
more equitable distribution of resources throughout the City. She was very uncomfortable with continuing
with this project.
Council President Olson commented the council has meandered so much around the subject that they
have lost the main question, that the Creative District designation is truly precious and of great value to
the City. She was not in favor of going full speed ahead on the construction, art or pocket parks, but she
was on board with doing the design because that's how the City retains its designation which has a lot of
value such access to signage on the highway and grants which include affordable housing for creatives.
She suggested calling the question on the motion on the floor which is to add $34,000 for the match for
the Fourth Avenue Corridor, with $10,000 of that replenishing the Council Contingency Fund and the
other $24,000 going to the Creative District design project.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON CALLED THE QUESTION. VOTE TO CALL THE QUESTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN,
TIBBOTT, AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
Mr. Turley requested before moving forward, the council indicate where the money will come from so
that can be included in the draft ordinance. In the past the funds have come from Economic Development
& Community Services.
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested it come from ending fund balance as it was $2.25M underbudget.
Mr. Turley said it had to be budgeted in an expense account so the council needed to identify a
department like Community Services or Non -Departmental, the Mayor's budget, Council's budget. etc.
Council President Olson suggested delegating that decision to the finance committee to discuss with Mr.
Turley offline or did that need to be made in a public meeting. Mr. Taraday said the finance committee
would need to hold a special meeting to do that. Council President Olson asked if the two
councilmembers that comprise the finance committee could decide that in a phone call with Mr. Turley.
Mr. Taraday said if it will be built into the ordinance that the council votes on next week, he
recommended it be done as part of a special finance committee meeting. Another option would be for Mr.
Turley to propose a source in the ordinance and the Council could amend it.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled ending fund balance has been used as a source many times in the
past. She suggested ending fund balance or the Parks Department. It is not a great deal of money and it is
becoming a complicated issue from a simple concept.
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Councilmember K. Johnson agreed it should come out of Ms. Feser's budget as it is a cultural component
and a major project that Ms. Chapin has been working on. Ms. Feser clarified the ECA contributed
$20,000, not $24,000. The motion stated reimbursing the ECA $24,000. She will discuss with Ms. Chapin
where they will find $34,000 in the budget; they had originally allocated $4,000 from the arts budget. Mr.
Turley clarified this is new money. He said if the council was okay with the Parks Department, he was
also okay with that.
Councilmember Paine asked if there needed to be a vote on the source. Mr. Turley said based on what Mr.
Taraday said previously, the council's direction would be included in the ordinance and the vote on the
final ordinance would solidify it. The council must vote on the exact dollar amount, but there can be a
head nod on the source.
Motion to add $60K for study of a Police Station and/or City Hall relocation.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON,
TO ADD $60,000 FOR A STUDY OF A POLICE STATION AND/OR CITY HALL RELOCATION.
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO AMEND THE MOTION TO STUDY A POLICE SUBSTATION ON HIGHWAY
99.
Councilmember K. Johnson commented the majority of police calls, especially in the evening, are in the
Highway 99 corridor. It would be prudent to study the value of a substation, where it would be located,
and whether that should be pursued. If $60,000 could be used for that purpose, she would support it.
Councilmember L. Johnson commented the council spent the last month plus on a budget redo with
requests from four councilmembers, and many of the items included in the PowerPoint included the
explanation of not enough info, no justification given and should go through committee first even though
the decision package had been previously presented, vetted, debated and approved. This proposal is
literally one short sentence and truly not enough information is given and there is no justification. This is
an example of something that should go through committee to ensure it is clearly defined.
Councilmember K. Johnson raised a point of order, stating the councilmember was not speaking to the
amendment. Mayor Nelson ruled she was speaking to the amendment.
Councilmember L. Johnson continued, not enough information was given, there was no justification, and
this and the next amendment should go through committee to make sure it is the best use of the money
and the rationale is clearly defined. During last week's discussion about solar at the public safety
complex, it was mentioned that building could come down in 8-10 years to use the space for parking. She
questioned whether the study was needed because the council truly thought moving public safety was in
the public's best interest or was it because others have a goal of having a parking facility downtown. She
reiterated this needed to go through committee so the what and the why could be clearly defined.
Council President Olson said this has probably been vetted better than anything else the council has
discussed. Not by the council and not today, but by the economic development commission years ago
who looked at this very extensively and thought it was a good idea then and it may be an even better idea
today. One piece of information Councilmember Chen sent around was regarding the commute from the
downtown station to Highway 99.
Councilmember K. Johnson raised a point of order, stating the amendment was to study a police
substation on Highway 99 and so far no one is talking about that. Mayor Nelson said the amendment was
in response to the main motion which was moving the entire police station. All the discussion is relevant
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to that motion. Councilmember K. Johnson recalled the council was to discuss the amendment and then
the main motion. Mr. Passey said councilmembers can speak to both motions, they are separate and
distinct motions and the discussion has been germane to the motions. Councilmember K. Johnson asked if
there was any order implied. Mr. Passey responded he did not think so.
Council President Olson referred to the remaining agenda items, one of which was very time critical, and
asked the maker of the motion and the author of the next motion if they would be willing to consider
having them as part of the first quarter budget amendment and possibly have a 2-3 member council task
force work on them to ensure they are included in the budget amendment process.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she had no problem with that suggestion. The next amendment is related
to the CFP/CIP process and should go through committee, one in the PPW committee and the other in the
finance committee. She suggested Councilmember Chen provide input as he proposed these amendments.
Council President Olson asked Councilmember Chen if he was okay with that. Councilmember Chen
answered these two items were offered by him. To Councilmember L. Johnson, he was unsure how much
evidence she needed to see; the majority of police activity happens on Highway 99. For example, the 7-
Eleven murder case on Highway 99 is still unsolved.
Councilmember Paine raised a point of order, stating her preference that councilmembers speak to the
motion and not identify specific councilmembers. Mayor Nelson suggested councilmember refrain from
identifying specific councilmembers in their comments.
Councilmember Chen said for those councilmembers who need evidence about relocating the police
station to Highway 99 or a central part of the City, he cited the 2019 7-Eleven murder, many instances of
car theft, shoplifting, arson fires such as the Plumtree Plaza that is still under investigation, a list that goes
on and on. Every week the police blotter cites crimes on Highway 99. This afternoon he sent out a rough
estimate of the cost savings from not driving the 3.4 miles from downtown to Highway 99; the potential
annual savings is $2.6M annually. He was interested in more concrete numbers, a more detailed study
which is why he proposed $60,000 for a study. He asked the council to support this motion, fearing if it
went to committee, it could be delayed another 2-3 years.
Council President Olson asked Councilmember Chen if he felt same about the next amendment related to
street lighting or could that go to committee. Councilmember Chen preferred to do it now so he could
provide information about why it was needed. Council President Olson summarized the council would
continue with the agenda and suggested councilmembers stay focused and not repeat themselves.
Councilmember Paine preferred to have this item go to committee because there is not enough
information. She recalled there were a lot of questions about the previous amendment because there
wasn't adequate information or staff input. With regard to this amendment, she would like the opinion of
the police chief and the assistant chiefs regarding whether this was needed. She also wanted to ensure
there was a defined project scope such as whether it was the police station, the full complex including
courts, who would run the project, where the money would come from, defining the need, etc. Getting
those questions answered was better done via the committee process, likely in 1-2 cycles.
Councilmember Tibbott agreed with Councilmembers L. Johnson and Paine that this needed to go
through a committee clarification process. The motion has been changed from police station and city hall
to a police substation. He believed having it go through committee would result in a clear motion that
could be added to the first quarter budget amendment. He summarized it would be better to follow that
format so he would not support this motion, but would support a motion for it to go to committee.
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Councilmember L. Johnson said there is clearly evidence of need, but this proposal has not been clearly
defined. She did not disagree that the council should consider if change was needed, but this proposal was
not clearly defined and therefore she would not support it.
Council President Olson commented this is a priority to her and she agreed it should go through
committee. She will prioritize it moving through committee and getting the attention it needs so it gets
back to the council within a month.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED (1-5-1), COUNCILMEMBER CHEN VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS TIBBOTT, BUCKSHNIS, PAINE, L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING NO; COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON ABSTAINING.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (1-6), COUNCILMEMBER CHEN VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, TIBBOTT, BUCKSHNIS, PAINE, L. JOHNSON AND
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING NO.
Motion to add $150K for Streetlights in the Lake Ballinger Area — move through Council Committee and
the CIP/CFP impact based on review of all areas of Edmonds (Seaview, Firdale, 5-Corners, Westgate,
etc.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHEN, TO
ADD $150,000 FOR STREETLIGHTS IN THE LAKE BALLINGER AREA — MOVE THROUGH
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND THE CIP/CFP IMPACT BASED ON REVIEW OF ALL AREAS
OF EDMONDS (SEAVIEW, FIRDALE, 5-CORNERS, WESTGATE, ETC.)
Councilmember Chen said he understood the value of going through committee, but for this project and
the other project, the City can hire a consultant and move forward with studies, budget, etc. He walked
around, took notes and pictures to identify the streets where are lights needed, 74' Avenue W, 75'
Avenue West, 76' Avenue West, 77 h, 78t1i, 238the, 239', 2291h and he even identified the house numbers.
During Halloween, his children did not want to trick or treat and his house hardly had any trick or treaters
because it was too dark. Councilmembers who doorbelled in this neighborhood saw how dark it is. He
questioned how much evidence was needed. According to Google, the lights cost about $2,50043,000
each; with $150,000 the neighborhood could be lit up, otherwise they will just continue to live in the dark.
Councilmember Paine recalled when doorbelling in that neighborhood and on the Lake Ballinger side of
Highway 99, people she spoke to asked for sidewalks. She agreed with having this go through the
committee process and wanted a comprehensive review of the neighborhood's needs. She agreed there
was a need, but the neighborhood needed to help define that need.
Council President Olson recalled when doorbelling in that neighborhood, she noticed how crazy dark it
was, where you literally had to leave the second the sun went down because there was no light. During
discussion of the TIP and CIP, she talked about the need for lights in Lake Ballinger. During a
conversation on this year's budget cycle with then -Public Works Director Williams about lights in Lake
Ballinger, he told her that lights can be installed for no charge on any existing electric pole by calling
PUD and the City pays for the electricity. That is a good potion and should be pursued in areas where
there are poles. When she communicated with people who live in that area who wanted lights, they said
there are a lot of places without electric poles so there is a need for additional infrastructure. She
suggested to Councilmember Chen that staff could figure out where that needed to be. This not a big sum
of money and starting a program could have a huge positive impact for that community who has already
been waiting three years (since she was doorbelling there). This was not something that needed more
information and she supported this proposal.
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Councilmember L. Johnson commended Councilmember Chen for bringing attention to this and for his
dedication to fixing this issue. However, there is a reason things go through committee. A number has
been thrown out, but she did not know what it was based on or if it was enough to do this project. It's not
that there isn't justification for the lighting, but if it went through committee, the appropriate amount
could be determined in order to do this and to do it right which is the purpose of committee. Committees
meet once a month so it would not delay it for years.
Mayor Nelson reminded councilmembers to refrain from identifying specific councilmembers.
Councilmember Chen said he did not mind. Mayor Nelson said he was trying to be consistent.
Councilmember Tibbott said the way the motion is written on the slide is to add $150,000 in the Lake
Ballinger area and move through council committee and CIP/CFP review. He was unclear whether the
maker of the motion intended to eliminate it going through council committee first.
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
EXTEND TO 10:20. MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
Councilmember Buckshnis offered to withdraw the motion as she believed it should go through
committee. Councilmember Chen did not agree to remove his second.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (2-5), COUNCILMEMBER CHEN AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, TIBBOTT,
BUCKSHNIS, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO ADD A FULL-TIME SENIOR PLANNER TO THE BUDGET.
Councilmember L. Johnson commented the City is without a senior planner now, but there are numerous
reasons to have that person in place including an urgent need for a code rewrite. In the past having a
temporary or a consultant may have been enough to recruit and retain, but in the current job market,
without the security that comes with a full-time position, that may be difficult to find. Furthermore, the
code rewrite is not a onetime thing, it is ongoing. The way the proposal is put together, that person can do
other necessary and needed duties as well.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L.
JOHNSON, TO AMEND TO ADD $20,000, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE CURRENT
SALARY OF THE TEMPORARY/CONTRACT POSITION AND A PERMANENT POSITION
PER DIRECTOR MCLAUGHLIN.
Councilmember Paine relayed her understanding that this was moving the position from a long term
temporary position to a permanent position and she was unaware that there was a cost associated with
that. HR Analyst Emily Wagener explained this position is currently a limited term position approved for
3 years and expires in 2024. The request is to make it a permanent position instead of a limited term
position. What Councilmember Buckshnis is referring to is the difference in salary from the employee
who left the position and gives budget authority if a new person needed to be hired at the top step. As she
previously stated, anything above Step 3 must be approved by the mayor.
Council President Olson commented this came up pretty suddenly. It has been a priority of council to get
the code rewritten. She found it frustrating that new and interesting regulations were coming out of that
positions when it was her understanding this person would be assisting with rewriting the basic code.
With regard to this being a full-time forever position, she questioned whether an overall look had been
done of the department and whether this was the department where a new full-time forever employee was
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needed. She did not have enough information to feel comfortable committing to a full-time forever FTE
and she was not confident that it could not be filled as a temporary or contract position. She hoped if the
council did not this pass tonight, that staff would immediately start advertising for the same job status and
could possibly hire a great person again, commenting there may be factors that led the person hired for
the position to go elsewhere.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked whether it would be most appropriate go forward with this as a new
proposal with a budget attached because it is going from temporary to a permanent FTE. It was her
understanding the senior planner position would initially focus on the code rewrite, but there was a lot
more that this position could and needed to do, justification for this being a full-time position beyond
simply a greater ability to hire and retain. Ms. McLaughlin answered development services had a record
number of permits last year so they are under resourced simply to do permitting. When there are council
priorities to rewrite the code, do amendments and evaluate policies that require code to effectuate those
new policies, a dedicated position is needed. The position that was recently vacated was overloaded, his
work plan was full. There are a multitude of things this position could do, particularly with the upcoming
comprehensive plan update and with the current permit loads. She had no concern that a new position
would have any excess capacity.
Director Turley answered any time an FTE was contemplated, three things needed to be considered for
approval, 1) the dollars in the budget to pay for it, 2) a council -approved job description, and 3) the
position has to be approved. It was his understanding that the job description was already approved. If the
intent was to go from a three-year, term limited temporary position to an FTE, the council would need to
approve the additional position which could be written into the budget ordinance. That is a simple thing
but it needs to be clear that that is what the council is approving. With regard to having adequate funds in
the budget, he agreed with adding some money due to recent changes to the non -rep salaries that
increased the salary for that position. He anticipated there were likely salary savings to cover it but agreed
it would be best to add $20,000 so staff can recruit for the position properly.
Mayor Nelson advised the Council must vote on Item 8.3 tonight.
Councilmember K. Johnson said she supported the code rewrite, noting the council has been talking about
it for the decade she has been on council. She was under the impression that when the person who just left
was hired he would be doing code rewrite, but instead he presented new code. She was not interested in
this position working on the comprehensive plan, permit review or new code. The problem as stated and
maybe needs to be stated more strongly in the job description or what council expects of this position, is
to go through the code and correct it because there are areas where staff has said the code is in conflict
and a systematic approach to reviewing it is needed. There have been three efforts to do a code rewrite,
whether it was an attorney, a land use planner, or an architect. She would only support the addition of a
senior planner 100% dedicated to the code rewrite. It would be very helpful for this to come through the
committee process where it could be vetted to ensure the council knows exactly what they want in the
position even if it means taking a second look at the job description. She summarized her expectations of
this position were not met in the last six months as she was unaware of any code that was rewritten.
Councilmember Paine pointed out it was the senior planner who left who pointed out inconsistencies in
the code which promoted the most recent moratorium. If an active code writer has been needed for 10
years, the position is still needed and she did not support further delays. There are gaps in the code that
needed to be addressed and hiring a non -permanent or part-time position has not been successful. The fact
is the community has talked about this for years and it is time to have a permanent position. When she
proposed a 3-year long term temporary position two years ago, she thought that would be a good patch
solution and could get through a lot of code. The current permit load was not expected and things have
gotten complicated and a lot of work needs to be done. She supported this being a permanent position
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with the additional $20,000. Saying there is no evidence that work has been done is not true as evidenced
by the moratorium that the council approved based on what the code writer found. She expressed support
for a permanent position because the need is there.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with Councilmember Paine. Two years ago she thought a permanent
position was needed and not a temporary position and then -Director Shane Hope agreed with her. The
City needs a code writer, but the council cannot tell the administration how to run the departments or
what their work plan should be. She recommended approving this as a permanent position tonight because
the code is messed up and the council has been receiving emails about the inconsistencies for years.
Councilmember Tibbott referred to the description emailed to council today and although he had not had
a chance to review it, from what he is hearing tonight, this job description mirrors the previously
approved job description according to Director Turley. Therefore, the council is not really looking at
anything new, it is just changing it from a temporary position to a full-time position. Ms. McLaughlin
agreed. Councilmember Tibbott expressed his support for the motion.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
EXTEND TO 10:45 AND THEN TAKE A VOTE. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1)
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON ABSTAINING.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-0-2), COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, TIBBOTT,
BUCKSHNIS, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON
AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON ABSTAINING.
Councilmember K. Johnson said her abstention was because she had not received the email.
Councilmember K. Johnson asked if main motion was for a senior planner or a senior planner code writer.
Ms. McLaughlin answered the advertisement includes the job description for a senior planner and the
brochure speaks to the specialization of code writing with the ability to be a generalist as well to fill in as
needed which includes helping to staff the Planning Board as needed and other planning tasks that a
senior planner would be skilled in.
Councilmember L. Johnson clarified this was put together and sent out last Thursday including the
complete job description and resent today shortly before tonight's meeting so it was at the top of the
councilmembers' inbox, it was not sprung on council.
Councilmember Chen agreed the City needed a code rewriter but the senior planner job description
expanded the scope of the need. Therefore he did not think it fulfilled the original intent.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked Director McLaughlin to speak to that comment, the position is senior
planner who specializes in code rewrite. Ms. McLaughlin read the job description from the brochure
which will be part of the advertisement, "The City of Edmonds is seeking a senior planner with
significant code drafting expertise to assist with a major code rewrite/update. Applicants must have
experience and expertise in drafting codes and understanding regulatory issues."
Councilmember Chen thanked Director McLaughlin for the clarification. He observed the intent was for
this position to emphasize code writing, but have the ability to take on other duties as a planner. Ms.
McLaughlin clarified code writers have a specific skill; it is not as if this senior planner would do things
like permitting, their duties would be code related activities. One example is the multifamily design
standards which were on the previous employee's work plan along with the major code rewrite. That was
an example of something that would not be consider a code rewrite but was a code amendment and there
was a whole list of those.
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Councilmember Chen recalled when he on the Citizens Housing Commission, developing multifamily
design standards was one of their recommendations so that would fit into that need. As many citizens
have said, and the council's adoption of an emergency two -month moratorium illustrated the need for a
code rewrite. He asked about how long the position would focus on the code rewrite, whether it was 3-5
years. Ms. McLaughlin answered because she is new to her position, to understand her staff s work plans,
she asked each one to write it out. The employee who was previously in this position indicated the code
rewrite as one of his work plan items. He has since vacated the position and a new work plan has not been
developed. She suggested there needed to be the same vocabulary around the code rewrite or a complete
reformat. There are currently a lot of inconsistencies in the code and because codes continually become
antiquated, as soon as one section is updated, the next one needs to be updated. She agreed the rewrite
deals with inconsistencies and codes that are in conflict with one another as well as a complete reformat
so the code makes sense, people can read it, it is legible and it's modern and up to best practice standards.
She summarized a work plan can be developed with this new position.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1); COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN,
TIBBOTT, BUCKSHNIS, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING YES; COUNCIL PRESIDENT
OLSON ABSTAINING.
Councilmember Buckshnis observed that concluded the 2022 budget amendments. She expressed
appreciation for inordinate amount of time the council and staff had spent on this. She did not believe this
would ever happen again. She will work with City Attorney Jeff Taraday on developing an ordinance.
3. RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
Acting Public Works Director Rob English introduced the item.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Pamela Randolph explained this is a resolution to certify an
emergency and to waive bid requirements for repairs at the WWTP. She reviewed:
• Background
o February 8, 2022 Acting Public Works Director notified city council of the mayor's decision
to waive bid requirements for the replacement of the switchgear for the emergency generator
o Purchasing requirements state, "...Mayor can waive bid requirements to purchase supplies,
materials, or services to stabilize the emergency condition. Within two weeks of confirming
the emergency existed, the city council will adopt a resolution certifying the emergency
situation existed.
o It is essential for WWTP to have reliable backup power during a power outage. The
emergency generator may be used during high wind, ice, show and peak flow events or any
impact to the electrical distribution grid.
• What Happened
o In preparation for the carbon recovery project, the sewage sludge incinerator was taken out of
service on July 1, 2021
o During the week of December 26-31, 2021, the Puget Sound region experienced a significant
snow event.
o Due to inability for trucks transporting solids to the landfill to reach the WWTP, staff stored
waste activated solids in an offline aeration basin
o On the evening of January 2, 2022, the plant experienced a peak flow event. High flows were
sustained for several hours through the morning of the 3'
o Most of the equipment that was damaged has been either repaired, replaced or is on order
following the purchasing the purchasing policies
o The switchgear for the emergency generator was inspected. And the City was advised to
replace it.
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Photo of equipment gallery before and description of its operation
Photo during flooding showing equipment underwater which resulted in damage
Other damaged equipment
o RAS pumping — motors, actuators, VFD's
o Waste activated sludge (WAS) pumping — motors, actuators, VFD's, flow reading
o Building sump pumps and dewatering pump — motor and VFD
o Instrumentation — flow meters, transmitters, level indicators
o Dewatering, vactoring services and final clean up
o Genie lift, non -pot motor and strainer
Restoring functionality of the WWTP
o The treatment plant is currently operating well and meeting our permit limits
o However, it is not currently operating as designed in that we do not have the required
redundancy of equipment nor are we operating all systems in automatic modes
o The estimated cost to replace and/or repair all associated equipment (not including the
switchgear) is estimated to be in the $200,000 - $300,000 range at present
o We are researching the ability to file an insurance claim
o When all costs associated with the event are known, staff may approach city council for a
budget amendment
Switchgear Replacement Plan
o We have researched individual component costs and located the lowest prices and
availability. Equipment will range between $227,000 and $300,000
o We have requested quotes from several independent electrical equipment installers. The
installation will range between $30,000 ad $65,000
o There are still some unknowns at this point which could impact our estimate
o We intend to use a single point of contact to purchase and install the equipment based on the
2013 design. The system will need to be fully commissioned and tested.
o Currently we are preparing a contract for the work and hope to be moving forward within the
next 1-2 weeks. We anticipate restoring power redundancy within 12 weeks.
Staff recommendation
o Adopt a resolution certifying that an emergency situation existed and to waive bid
requirements for repairs at the WWTP
o Staff will proceed with the replacement of the switchgear for the emergency generator in the
most cost effective ad expedient manner possible
Council President Olson said she was sorry Ms. Randolph and the team went through that and was glad
the City has financial reserves. She recognized that Director English was working on the snow removal
plan and as those things are all tied together, she was glad staff was looking at that.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE THE RESOLUTION IN THE PACKET.
Councilmember Chen said he was sorry Ms. Randolph, her team and the City went through that. He was
unclear how the water got in and whether there were systems to prevent that from happening. Ms.
Randolph explained there is a hydrologic pinch point in the plant, and it could not pass some gates that
were open and the level got too high so water goes through drains on the deck. The Edmonds treatment
plant tanks are covered which is not typical, there are usually open tanks. When the water gets high, it has
to come out somewhere so it comes out of drain values, hatches, and tank access doorways. The water
came out of the tank, into the building and downstairs. Typically in that situation, the plant would be
bypassed to prevent damage from occurring.
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Councilmember Chen said he was not an engineer and did not know about all the technical piping, but
assumed a highly sophisticated plant would have a way to prevent that from happening. Ms. Randolph
answered there are measures in place but they are not automated. There are a lot of decision points in a
high flow situation which is why the WWTP has trained and experienced operators. In a difficult
situation, it is necessary to move very quickly.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON, TO
EXTEND UNTIL 11:05. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON
ABSTAINING.
Ms. Randolph answered there are safety measures, but it depends on what other options are available at
the moment. She summarized it was a difficult challenge to explain.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. SALARY COMMISSION REINSTATEMENT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
POSTPONE THIS TO ANOTHER DAY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES
2. OUTSIDE BOARDS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Due to the late hour, Mayor Nelson had no report.
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Council President Olson said the long term civic beautification effort by Floretum volunteers has inspired
her to look at a similar private/public partnership focused on another civic beautification efforts, broken
windows, trash and graffiti. She invited everyone listening, members of the community, the mayor and
staff, to contact her with ideas on how to make this successful and their commitment to help. She wanted
every street in the City to reflect the community's pr. City -supported ongoing volunteer efforts like those
that have made the Floretum so successful will show our love to all our Edmonds neighbors.
Councilmember Paine thanked South County Fire for their annual presentation. As always it is very
informative, they do a staggering amount of work for the community, and have gone through a long
COVID season for the last 2+ years. She pointed out it was cold outside and the cold weather center
needs volunteers and supplies such as hand warmers which people use all winter long.
Councilmember Paine expressed her relief at getting through the budget process and thanked the directors
and staff for their continued dedication to the City and ensuring their work is properly funded. The
directors and staff have gone above and beyond the call of duty and have acted very professionally and
everyone has learned a lot.
Councilmember K. Johnson said due to the late hour, she would save most of her comments for another
day. She looked forward to seeing the council at the retreat on Friday.
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Councilmember Buckshnis relayed the retreat starts at 9 a.m. on Friday. Council President Olson and she
have been working diligently to prepare for the retreat which includes some exciting speakers regarding
communication and leadership and unheard voices in the community. There will be an opportunity for
audience comments at about 9:30 a.m. She thanked those who continue to contacts her and assured the
council is moving forward and getting things done which takes time. She expressed her appreciation for
the help and support of the community.
Councilmember Tibbott acknowledged the budget process has been long and has added work to City staff
and taken extra time to hear the explanation behind the decision package. However, he found it extremely
beneficial to hear the details behind staff's requests and learned some very valuable insights regarding
how the City spends money. For him it had been an extremely valuable process and he was glad the
council had taken the time for it even though he recognized it had been quite an investment. He looked
forward to moving on to other priorities.
Councilmember Chen relayed February 2022 was by no means an ordinary month; in fact it is an
extraordinary month due to Lunar New Year on February 1st (City celebration on January 29'). The
Edmonds community embraced the beautiful, ancient Chinese traditions with open arms and hearts. The
lion dancing was spectacular and the Chinese lanterns in city hall look great. Coincidentally, February is
also the month when Chinese Americans in the greater Seattle area were forced to leave their homes and
businesses following the Chinese Exclusion Act that was signed into law by President Chester Arthur on
May 6, 1882. In 1886, 136 years ago, Chinese Americans were ordered to abandon their homes and
businesses in many cities in Washington State; the very brave men who risked their lives to build
railroads and connect the great nation to lead the U.S. economy and put U.S. on the world map. Part of
this railroad went through the Edmonds waterfront. For years Chinese Americans fought in WWII,
discovered medicine that saved lives, toiled at universities, served the government and even competed in
the Olympics and won gold medals for U.S.
Councilmember Chen continued, February 1911i also marks the Days of Remembrance of Chinese
Americans incarceration during WWII. Eighty years ago on February 19, 1942, President Franklin
Roosevelt signed Executive Order 1966 stripping people of Japanese descent of their civil rights.
February is also Black History Month. He urged the community to remember the good, the bad and the
ugly so the community can continue to remain united, and supporting one another. He was thankful
Edmonds continues to be a welcoming and open city for all people despite people who send him hate
emails like the one he received during the campaign season that stated "no way in hell you are voted into
office. You are walking coronavirus and will sell every single thing about our city, state and country back
to your homeland. Get the F out of our city, country, peace of China man." To the author of this email, he
knew a REDI manager would not change their heart, not even in another 100 years, but he was proud to
say this is his home and his country. Ending his comments with a lighter remark, he said he was ready to
celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17', save me a green beer.
Councilmember L. Johnson recognized the City's dedicated staff who prepared for and attended not one
but two budget seasons within a few months which entailed many long nights of waiting and repeating,
sometimes getting cut off mid -presentation and on at least one occasion having the questioning turn
personal. She apologized for the times the council did not show them the level of respect they deserved.
She expressed her appreciation for staff maintaining their professionalism throughout this long, drawn out
process.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the council meeting was adjourned at 10:56 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Approval of Minutes of Special/Retreat Meeting of February 25, 2022
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
SPECIAL VIRTUAL ONLINE MEETING
COUNCIL RETREAT
DRAFT MINUTES
February 25, 2022
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
Vivian Olson, Council President
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec., Cultural Arts & Human
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Services Director
Will Chen, Councilmember
Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Program Mgr.
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Tom Brubaker, City Attorney's Office
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
Dave Rohde, GIS Analyst
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council special virtual online meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Council
President Olson. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Chen 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/SELF INTRODUCTIONS
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present, participating remotely.
At Council President Olson's invitation, councilmembers described what they liked about somewhere they
had lived besides Edmonds.
Councilmember Buckshnis introduced Susan Babcock and Beckie Peterson, the new council executive
assistants and they described their backgrounds. Council President Olson said she will inform
councilmembers about the executive assistants' schedules.
Council President Olson thanked the staff who were present.
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4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Council President Olson invited participants and described the procedures for audience comments.
Deborah Arthur, Edmonds, thanked the council for holding a retreat, recognizing they work hard and do
not get paid enough. She pointed out having public comments at the beginning of meetings is difficult
because the public does not know what topics they should be responding to. She suggested having public
comments later in the meeting. Many people do not see council meetings on Zoom because they do not
have a computer or know how to operate a computer. She suggested having a list of meetings on Channel
21 might result in more response from the community as the community could see what's going on. She
wondered how wise it was for councilmembers to be on TikTok, Twitter, etc. She only went on to defend
herself, but she learned some things, including that it is a dirty place where remarks are made in the deep
dark. TikTok is something parents tell their children not to watch due to disgusting things on there. She felt
the council should not be on TikTok or podcasts. She summarized the council does a great job and she
appreciates them.
5. COUNCIL CONVERSATION TO DETERMINE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT ON AN ARRAY OF
TOPICS
It was the consensus of council to have minutes similar to regular council meetings for this agenda item
and summary minutes for the remaining items.
Council President Olson said she sent councilmembers some different approaches for conducting
committee nights.
Councilmember Paine said it appeared Council President Olson would be asking the council to make a
decision when this was intended as a retreat and discussion and not decision making. She suggested
checking with City Attorney Tom Brubaker whether it was appropriate for council to make decisions at a
retreat. Mr. Brubaker responded this is a special meeting of the city council; the agenda topic states direction
and support on an array of topics and although it was not exceptionally clear regarding what would be
covered, that was understandable for a retreat. He suggested the best approach would be to discuss options,
state preferences, get a sense of where the council stands and take action at the next regular meeting. Council
President Olson pointed out whatever the council agreed to would require amending the code so it would
come before council in the form of an ordinance.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the intent is just to discuss topics and get councilmembers' opinions and
then it will come back to full council as an agenda item for discussion. The only decision was to have full
minutes for this section.
Council President Olson said the email to council provided different options on the approach to committee
night. There has been some fluctuation over the years trying to find the right balance regarding the amount
of time dedicated to committees as well as whether committees support the work of the administration well.
The opportunity for a consent agenda is helpful to the administration; that was one of three options, having
a short meeting on committee nights along with different start times for the committees.
0 Option 1
o PSPP Committee: 4:30 - 5:30
o Finance Committee: 5:30 -7:30
o PPW Committee: 7:30 -9:30
Option 2
o PSPP Committee: 5 - 6
o Finance Committee: 6 - 8 (adds 1/2 hour)
o PPW Committee: 8 - 10
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Option 3
o PSPP Committee: 4 - 5
o Finance Committee: 5 - 7
o Short regular meeting with consent agenda and urgent or time critical items:7 - 7:45
o PPW Committee: 7:45
Councilmember K. Johnson said her preference in ranked order is 1, 2, 3. She would be satisfied with either
option 1 or 2 but did not support option 3. Based on all her years on council, committee nights generally
did not include a council meeting and that worked well. She did not think there was anything so urgent that
a regular meeting needed to be scheduled for the consent agenda. She acknowledged there are new directors,
but the old system worked and the directors understood it. In the past when meetings were in person,
committees met simultaneously.
Councilmember Chen preferred option 2; his main reason was the times worked out better.
Councilmember Tibbott agreed with Councilmember K. Johnson, options 1, 2 and 3 in that order. He
questioned whether it made sense to have all the committee meetings on the same night or was that a
logistical issue that worked better for City staff and public notice. He was interested in City Clerk Scott
Passey's or other's thoughts on that. He has noticed at times staff makes the same presentation at two
committee meetings. He suggested if the same presentation needed to be made to two committees, the
presentation could be made to the full council instead. That would save staff time and allow committees to
discuss topics that are unique to each. He acknowledged there may be a need for a different presentations
on the same topic so he would leave how to handle that up to staff.
Councilmember Tibbott was not opposed to the idea of a short consent agenda meeting, but questioned
whether there needed to be public comment at every meeting. For example, if there was public comment
for 10-15 minutes on a hot topic on the consent agenda, there may be little time for the meeting. He agreed
with Councilmember K. Johnson that there has not been a problem with bringing consent items forward
even if there is a two week delay. A delay sometimes allows time for discussion with community members
or others to inform what is on the consent. He summarized his preference was option 1 or 2.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with the preference for 1, 2, and 3. Since Councilmember Chen is
employed, which some councilmembers are not, and he expressed a preference for option 2, she stated her
order of preference as 2, 1, 3. She noted Zoom has changed how committee night are done. Zoom requires
staff prepare something visual; in the past documents were shared across the table. With regard to topics
that come to more than one committee, even though there may be different aspects it is easier for staff to
put it in one PowerPoint. It is important for issues to go through the committee function even if the
presentations are the same.
Regarding option 3, Councilmember Buckshnis said she would need examples as she could only think of
2-3 examples in the 12 years she has been on council when an immediate decision was necessary and a
special meeting was needed. In her opinion special meetings have been "overly special" during the past
year. If there is an emergent need, a special meeting could be held. Although she preferred to have
committee meetings held simultaneously in person across the table, people are now used to videoed
committee meetings versus just audio so consideration will need to be given to what is the most acceptable
even though few citizens attend virtual committee meetings.
Councilmember Paine expressed her order of preference as 1, 2, 3. She was not a fan of having a special
meeting on committee night, pointing out if it is held regularly, it is not a special meeting and could contain
a full agenda. She questioned how this would be done using a hybrid model, noting it appeared from the
email that hybrid regular meetings would start March 23. How executive session would be held using a
hybrid model still needs to be determined and she wanted that on someone's list so it was not forgotten. As
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Councilmember Tibbott pointed out, there is a risk of pulling a hot topic from the consent agenda and not
having adequate time to discuss it before the last committee meeting. She agreed with having topics that
needed to be presented to multiple committees going straight to a full council although she recognized
sometimes topics are introduced to committee to get council feedback before it goes to full council.
Committee meetings mean a long day for the administration, but that is balanced by getting better
community feedback and access via Zoom. The December agenda item regarding hybrid only versus virtual
only included a year's worth of data regarding community access via Zoom.
Councilmember L. Johnson agreed with a number of the points given, specifically regarding hybrid and
access via Zoom as well as not having staff repeat presentations to committees. There may be times where
presentations need to be made to committees on the same topic, but typically it could be streamlined by
coming to full council. Her order of preference was option 1, 2, 3.
Councilmember Buckshnis declared a brief recess due to Council President Olson's technical issues.
Due to connectivity issues, Council President Olson asked Councilmembers Paine and L. Johnson to repeat
their comments.
Councilmember Paine said she preferred options 1 and 2, primarily because it would be easier to manage.
She also wanted to figure out when the council begins meeting in person again, whether committees will
be virtual or hybrid and how that will come together. She did not support having a break between committee
meetings for a consent agenda as there would be too many opportunities for interruptions.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she agreed with a number of the concerns and questions regarding hybrid
as well as instead of having topics repeated at multiple committees, commenting it could save time and
energy if those items went straight to full council. There are times that it make sense for a topic to go to
multiple committees, but often that could be avoided, saving time for staff and council. She stated her order
of preference as options 1, 2, 3.
Councilmember Tibbott said he was surprised how well Zoom has worked for committee meetings and
sharing digital documents gives committee members and opportunity to see what will be presented prior to
the meetings as well as gives citizens better access to committee meetings as well as having them recorded.
He has not minded having committee meetings held via Zoom although he missed being together around a
table.
Council President Olson said she liked the idea of a short regular meeting with a consent agenda because it
provides continuity and keeps City business flowing. She acknowledged she was only councilmember who
supported that option. She planned to discuss virtual versus hybrid once the discussion regarding timing
and format was concluded. She agreed with Councilmember Tibbott that Zoom is a good format for
committee meetings. Having reviewed the participant list at all the committee meetings since they began
via Zoom, there is very little public attendance. For that reason, she did not think committee meetings
needed to be held in person for the sake of the public. Her recommendation and preference would be to
have virtual only for committee nights.
Council President Olson agreed with other councilmembers about not having the exact same presentation
at multiple council meetings. She recognized there may be times that there are major financial implications
so a presentation needs to be made to the Finance Committee and if there were job descriptions involved,
the PSPP committee would need to consider that aspect. If it is handled that way, she saw merit in a topic
going to two committees. She agreed a presentation could be made to one committee and materials only
provided to another committee if there was value in having it vetting in advance of a presentation to full
council, but going to full council was another option. The council has definitely given staff direction to use
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the committee process for vetting before it comes to council; if the council wants to change that policy, it
should be communicated to staff to avoid confusion.
Councilmember Paine commented on the need to ensure technology can support the webinar structure if
the plan is to do hybrid regular meetings and separate committees. She suggested leaving that up to staff.
She pointed out the council is scheduled to discuss hybrid meetings at the March 15 council meeting.
Council President Olson said since the council had begun discussing whether committee nights would be
virtual or hybrid, she would allow the discussion to continue.
Councilmember K. Johnson commented there have been times when she logged in early and heard the end
of a presentation at the Finance Committee that was also a subject for the PPW Committee. She suggested
as a compromise, if there was a subject that needed to be evaluated by both committees, it would be
beneficial for it to be the last item on the Finance Committee agenda and PPW Committee members could
join the meeting early and listen to the presentation.
Citing the police as an example which included a financial impact and the job description, Councilmember
Buckshnis said even though the PowerPoint was the same, each committee looks at different aspects. For
example, she relies on the PSPP Committee to vet the job description, salary level, etc. and then the Finance
Committee vets it from a financial standpoint. Visual presentations are a necessity when meetings are on
Zoom, and she did not have a problem with duplicate PowerPoints although she recognized it may be
tedious for staff to present to two committees. She cited the Marina Beach grant as an example of
committees looking at a topic through difference lenses, the PPW Committee recommended approving the
grants, but the Finance Committee, who considered the financial aspects, did not. She commended staff for
their hard work and did not want to require they change their PowerPoints for different committees.
Councilmember Paine pointed out by ordinance if a councilmember wants to comments or ask questions
about a committee's agenda item, they must be present at the start of the meeting. Having an overlap of the
committee meetings could be confusing. Like Councilmember Buckshnis said, committees look at topics
through different lenses. She recalled discussions last year and the previous year about which items go to
full council and which go to committee and that may require further council discussion.
Council President Olson pointed out the council could change the code to require a councilmember be
present for the entire topic, rather than the entire meeting, in order to ask questions/make comments.
Council President Olson introduced Edmonds resident Jay Grant who has been the Secretary General of the
International Organization of Airport and Seaport Police for the last 12 years, chaired the most recent salary
commission and is currently a Port commissioner. His time with the council today is to engage on issues
demonstrating the value of mastering Robert's Rules of Order and sharing insights from a career with
extensive legislative and role making components.
Mr. Grant said he has done these types of things several times but never virtually. In one of his jobs, they
hold consultative status to United Nations International Maritime organization and aviation groups where
there are 175 nations represented on Zoom. Typically they meet in a room that holds 1,000 people. One of
the things he learned in over nearly four decades of regulatory and legislative work at the state, federal and
international levels was civility, equitability, responsibility and respect to which he added relationships.
Another thing he learned was not everything is fair but processes are supposed to be equitable. He has been
in many situations where there is a collaborative group that ranges from friendly to civil to principled to
difficult, but everyone followed the rules. He referred to a relationship he saw in Congress when he was
counsel to the State of Arkansas, the House and Senate were democrats and the governor was a republican
and it was interesting watching everyone be civil to each other. He referenced Ted Kennedy, a democrat
and reasonably progressive, and Warren Hatch, a far right republican, who were good friends and their
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families vacationed with each other. That demonstrates electeds can have totally different ideas, and
although he may not like how someone votes, he usually leaves that on the table.
Mr. Grant explained his goal today was to go through some issues that were brought up to him and other
issues he has observed which he attempted to categorize. He suggested using a quality management
technique, circles, to call on councilmembers and that councilmember limit their comments to three
minutes. He suggested not being repetitive, pointing out the intent was a discussion and not make any
decisions. The intent today is to discuss ideas and learn different approaches so the council can be more
productive. As elected officials, councilmembers work for the over 40,000 citizens and he understood that
can be difficult and everyone has their own agenda.
Mr. Grant said he looked at the council itself, vision, parliamentary procedures, process, resources and
projects which seemed to include everything that councilmembers had brought up. All the bodies he has
worked with are extremely structured, usually because there are a lot of people and a lot of details. One of
the things he has seen is that committees are often used to vet the details so when it reaches the governing
body and the council votes on it, it is more structured. He was used to having motions written out that the
clerk reads due to limited time. He recalled some councilmembers had brought up questions about time
management.
Mr. Grant suggested looking at the structure of committees. In watching all of the 2022 council meetings,
he noticed the council sometimes gets into a lot of minutia because all facts may not in front of them. He
asked how time could be managed better, how the process could be improved using committees and
eventually bringing items to council, recognizing the council considers complicated projects,
appropriations, grants, etc. and it is about managing each of those individually. He invited councilmembers
to comment on process, time management and getting the details so the process can be more efficient when
items come to council.
Councilmember K. Johnson commented the committee structure works well. It gives councilmembers an
opportunity to talk frankly with staff and ask questions and gain a better understanding in a limited arena.
She did not agree with making a presentation to full council instead of two committees. She recalled over
the years when things went to full council and bypassed the committee, there was a more laborious,
nitpicking discussion among the seven councilmembers. She agreed with the observation that the council
needs to be more efficient and streamlined. One of her concerns, which may be for later discussion, she did
not think council meetings were managed as efficiently as they could be. For example, some
councilmembers speak more than twice and/or repeat things for emphasis. The time allotted for agenda
items is not enforced; that is the mayor's job in consultation with the council president and if a subject is
exceeding the time limit, an adjustment needs to be made during the break to determine how the remaining
agenda items will be handled. That was the way former Mayor Earling managed the meeting and it was
efficient and effective. In the past, meetings were usually concluded by 10 p.m., and now meeting are lasting
later and later with extensions every few minutes including a meeting last week that ended at 11 p.m. That
illustrates the inefficient management of regular meetings. She concluded the committee structure works
and she likes it.
Councilmember Chen commented he was new to the council and has been observing and learning. He
understood public service is different than private business, but a lot of decisions the council makes are
very inefficient. If a decision can be made at the council level, it would save staff and committee time to
go to full council. Decisions that need further investigation or study should go to committee or hire a
consultant to do more study or investigation. He was interested in a hybrid version where some items can
come straight to council if it is a decision the council can make which would save a lot of time and resources.
He valued the committee structure, noting a lot of committee members are volunteers like the Planning
Board and at times may not be appreciated.
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Councilmember Tibbott agreed with the statements about committee meetings being a useful way to dive
into the details which hopefully gives staff a way to tailor their comments when items come council. For
example, during a committee meeting, members will point out an aspect to highlight or additional
information to provide when an item comes to full council. It is important not to have surprise agenda items
at council meetings that councilmembers have not had an opportunity to consider. He referred to last week's
proposal for a senior planner which even though he had seen earlier versions of the job description, he was
surprised when it was added to the agenda and it was not part of the council packet. He realized the urgency
of item so he participated, but his preference would have been for that to be on the agenda so it could have
been studied and evaluated in advance of the meeting. Councilmembers could also be more efficient with
their comments during meetings such as agreeing with previous comments made by a councilmember and
adding their perspective. He has seen better use of that in the last couple meetings and finds it a good way
to save time as well as benefit from more perspectives in a shorter amount of time.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented committees have changed many times over the years including a
committee of the whole for a long time, committees in person and committees via Zoom. Zoom has
definitely changed the dynamic of committees. In the past, councilmembers liked having a 2-3 touch rule
and felt it was important that items go through committee. She hoped councilmembers trusted her financial
acumen and understanding of municipal finance just like she trusted Councilmembers Tibbott and K.
Johnson's knowledge of public works. The committee structure streamlines vetting of topics. She suggested
considering whether some Planning Board decisions should go to committee first instead of going straight
to council. Some councilmembers need more time to learn and figure things out; she is still learning because
things change every year.
Councilmember Buckshnis continued, stating her preference to utilize the committee structure more,
because the council is responsible for the oversight of the City's finances including utilities. It is important
to retain the committee function and attempt to streamline it. She agreed some meetings have gone astray
because items were not on the agenda. Zoom has been difficult for some councilmembers and
councilmembers should be supporting each other. If she wants to put something on an agenda, she should
be able to do that, but that has not been how things were managed. She was hopeful the council will return
to hybrid and then to totally in -person. She did not recommend returning to committee of the whole although
it was a good learning experience for newer councilmembers.
Council President Olson said using subcommittees, not just council committees but also topic and agenda
item subcommittees can be a good idea for complicated or controversial items. Having a couple
councilmembers who see things differently working together on a topic helps develop a policy that works
for everyone before it comes to council. She recognized it was hard to manage meetings, and agreed the
council needs to master rules and techniques that make processes or review of items more efficient. That is
a worthy pursuit because it is everyone's time, the public, staff, media, and councilmembers. She was glad
Councilmember Chen's raised the topic of commissions which are an opportunity for council. The council
sees a lot of the Planning Board's work, but very little of what is considered by other boards/commissions.
Council President Olson continued, for example, the Economic Development Commission is an amazing
opportunity to have items better vetted and more facts and information gathered so when things come to
council, those great minds have already vetted it. She agreed with having motions provided in writing in
advance of meetings, a practice that Councilmember L. Johnson has followed since the beginning. That is
a good practice and gives councilmembers more time to process and it improves efficiency at meetings.
With regard to the council getting into minutia during council meetings, Councilmember Paine said that
was more appropriate during the committee structure rather than full council meetings where staff can
answer questions. She also suggested councilmembers get their questions asked/answered in advance of
council meetings which can also be accomplished during committee meetings. Committees are useful for
vetting items that then can go straight to the consent agenda. In looking over agendas for the last five years,
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in the past there were more items on the consent agenda, possibly due to more effective use of committees'
time. Lately there have been fewer things on the consent agenda and meetings have gone until 11 p.m. some
nights. That is a very long days for directors, staff and councilmembers and everyone has busy lives. It is
difficult to have detailed discussions after 10 p.m. other than conveying information to the community via
council comments. She suggested finding ways to raise things to the 10,000 foot level.
Councilmember Paine agreed with the idea of sending out motions in advance so councilmembers have
time to consider it. She favored more effective use of committees. Zoom slows things down due to the need
for a roll call votes; that is not intended to waste time, but ensure the minute taker can accurately record the
vote. She recalled whenever items on a council agenda exceeded 2%2 hours, it would be problematic due to
audience comments and council discussion during the meeting.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to comments about not having surprises, having an opportunity to vet
items, placing items on the agenda so there is time to consider it, she said processing on the spot like this
was challenging for her. If she had received this discussion topic ahead of time, she could have better
formulated her thoughts and was surprised it had not been on the agenda to provide councilmembers that
opportunity. She sees the benefit of the committee structure but recalled there have been a few times where
the repetition was not beneficial. Although she would love to be able to provide examples, she wasn't able
to do so without advance notice. She summarized there was great benefit in the committee structure and
she understood why items go through committee, but some of the repetition could be avoided.
Mr. Grant said everyone is talking about structure and the council needs to decide what that structure should
be. In the Senate, there is structured time to talk; in the House, committee meetings only have five minutes
because there are so many. Every organization needs to develop a structure and once that structure is
developed and it is respected, it helps with planning. He provided three examples from the last committee
meeting, the senior planner, the streetlights and the emergency issue. Obviously all of those were really
important and from listening to the discussion, everyone thought they were important, but maybe not all
the facts were provided to make a decision such as with regard to the streetlights. With regard to the senior
planner, the council had all the facts, but it was not on the agenda. With regard to the emergency, things
happen and obviously the council needs to have a way to bring things up quickly. In some of the
organizations he is part of, the meeting is over when it reaches 10 p.m.
Mr. Grant invited councilmember to talk about things from a structure point of view.
Councilmember L. Johnson commented this requires is a lot of processing on the spot. She is someone who
like to choose her words carefully so she opted to pass. Mr. Grant said this is only a discussion; the intent
is to bring up issues for discussion and at some point make decisions. Councilmembers talked about the
structure and poked holes in the structure; the goal is to discuss how to get there.
Councilmember Paine said she was unsure councilmembers have been poking holes. With regard to the
example about the planner, Councilmember L. Johnson sent the proposal out the prior week so all
councilmembers knew about it in advance. If councilmembers have been watching the Planning Board and
understood the work the prior planner had done, people were surprised at how much work this planner had
done already for the City in updating code as part of the code rewrite.
Mr. Grant suggested focusing on the structure and the way it was brought up. Councilmember Paine said it
is an interesting dilemma, what goes on behind the scenes and what occurs in front of the cameras and
through the agenda process. For example, the extended agenda is a helpful tool. She agreed it was best to
have agenda as visible and transparent as possible, but emergencies do arise. For example, a moratorium
won't be announced and included on the extended agenda. She was unsure what this topic was grasping at,
noting there wasn't transparency in today's agenda, a lot of the agenda items were not provided until this
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morning. She summarized planning was very helpful and she liked to have information in advance so she
could gather her thoughts.
Mr. Grant clarified his focus was on the structure of how things happen and the items he mentioned were
only examples. Councilmember Paine said the structure is well codified through both Robert's Rules and
council practices. It is up to council to comply, be mindful of the time and do thoughtful agenda planning.
It is as much an art as a raw numbers game and spider sense about how long things will take.
With regard to transparency and behind the scenes on the planner agenda item, Council President Olson
said she suggested including that item in the quarterly budget amendment so it would be in the packet. That
would have been better process -wise as councilmembers and the public would have had more time to weigh
in. Conversely, Robert's Rules gives councilmembers the right to make motions from the floor so each
councilmember has the opportunity to decide whether to support it when it happens. She recalled she did
not support it, but thought it was an important issue. What the council can do process -wise is a worthwhile
use of time because it may lead to spending less time forever after. The topics being discussed today,
working on structure and having more efficient meetings, are things that councilmembers identified.
Councilmember Buckshnis reiterated things have gone haywire due to Zoom. Being the council president
is a science, there needs to be a lot of cooperation with the administration. The examples Mr. Grant provided
are extremely unique. What happened with the budget process was very unique and likely will never
happened again. Councilmember Chen could have added the streetlight proposal to the amendment process
when he was sworn in on November 23". The examples Mr. Grant provided are not good examples, every
councilmember has the right to bring up issues from the floor. During the last year, councilmembers who
attempted to bring up items from the floor have been unsuccessful. She emphasized the role of the council
president serving councilmembers. It is important that all councilmembers are informed and know what is
going on, that is part of the council president's role. It is no fun being council president and she did not
want to do it again.
Councilmember Buckshnis continued, the worst thing is group think where things are passed without any
vetting. It is important that the process works and councilmembers are able to put items on the agenda. A
good example is relocating the police station, something that needs to go through the committee structure.
Agenda planning should be a joint effort involving all councilmembers and the council president and
interaction with the administration. She recalled an example a couple years ago where the council allocated
$200,000 for the opioid crisis and for the homeless from the floor, but the administration had to determine
how to act on it which didn't happen. With regard to the streetlighting, the CIP/CFP is part of that decision.
Councilmember Tibbott said one of things that occurs is new councilmembers getting up to speed on
information they need to make decisions as well as how much staff involvement is required to prepare the
packet or prepare council for discussion. Some items require a lot of information such as Planning Board
minutes so councilmembers need to read those to be familiar with the topic. Staff depends on
councilmembers having that background information before meetings. It took him years to get a broader
scope of what is happening in Edmonds. Like Councilmember Buckshnis said, even after 12 years on the
council, she is still learning new things. There is a steep learning curve at the beginning.
With regard to structure of meetings, Councilmember Tibbott agreed councilmembers should be able to
propose agenda items from the floor for inclusion on the agenda. However, if background information is
required, the council can table items or refer it to committee before making a final decision. Council
meetings could be facilitated better, acknowledging Zoom makes that difficult. When the council was on
the dais, they pushed a button to speak which provided an orderly way for each councilmember to provide
comments. In the past, until everyone made a comment, a councilmember was not permitted to make a
second comment. It may be beneficial for councilmembers to use Zoom's raise hand function as it helps
the moderator keep track of who is in the queue, who wants to speak and in what order.
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Councilmember Chen said the examples provided regarding the streetlighting and the planner decisions
were perfect and led to his question about councilmembers' access to staff and City resources. Although
the motion to include the planner on the agenda was a motion from the floor, that had been underway for
weeks by staff and was well written and well managed and the advertisement, read by Director McLaughlin,
had already been prepared. All that background work had been done to get to that point, but it was brought
up for council discussion from the floor for different reasons. With regard to the streetlights, that is a need
in the community, but he does not have access to resources or staff to provide background on the issue. He
requested councilmembers, new or old, left or right, have equal access to City resources.
Councilmember K. Johnson said in hindsight it was not necessary to bring the senior planner position into
the budget discussions as the change was from a temporary to a permanent position which could have been
handled via committee or similar process. She objected to its being a surprise and in the past two years, a
councilmember could not bring anything to the agenda from the floor unless four votes were pre -arranged
which she thought was wrong and showed that different processes were used at different times. Apparently
there was an email sent Thursday, but it should have been in the packet. She was experiencing email
difficulties so she was unable to read email until Wednesday. She did not know about this, but someone
alerted her to the concept. She summarized it did not need to be included in the budget amendment and
waiting would have allowed he public an opportunity to consider it.
Mr. Grant clarified he was not highlighting the issue, but the structure of the issue.
Councilmember L. Johnson expressed her discomfort with this discussion. Very specific examples were
used that personalized it and put certain councilmembers in a position of defending or rehashing. This is
not her personal experience with the intent of retreats, commenting this seems to be a rehashing of issues
and it is getting rather personal.
Mr. Grant said that was not his intent, his intent was to look at the structure. Councilmember L. Johnson
said he used some issues that the council had had heated discussion on following five weeks spent on a very
emotional redo of the budget. She summarized this was not helpful. Mr. Grant apologized, stating that
wasn't his intent.
Councilmember L. Johnson said councilmembers needed a heads up on the topics so they could have
formulated their thoughts. Councilmembers mentioned the ability to prepare and no surprises, but that is
exactly what is happening here,
Mr. Grant said the next topic is resources and access. He invited councilmembers to comment on their
access and what they would like as far as access and whether they have the right kinds of communication
to be effective and to get the facts they need. He suggested councilmembers limit their comment to one
minute.
Councilmember K. Johnson said councilmembers do not have access to any resources in the administration
unless they go through a director. In the past, former Mayor Earling gave councilmembers permission to
go directly to staff if it was under four hours of work. Now there is no communication from the mayor
except through his PIO and resources are very limited. The council just hired two new employees, one to
help with administrative tasks and the other to do research, but it remains to be seen how that will be divided
up amongst the seven councilmembers. Mr. Grant invited councilmembers to indicate what they need in
the way of resources versus who would provide it.
Councilmember Chen said he is new to council and doesn't not know the appropriate way to obtain
resources. It was his sense that the council did not have direct access to directors or staff and sometimes
were not supposed to talk to directors. With regard to the streetlights, it was pull versus push. If the
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administration decided they need a planner, they have HR and other resources to formulate it versus the
streetlighting, it was just him mentioning it because a community member expressed concern and he
included it as a budget amendment when Councilmember Buckshnis invited councilmembers to add budget
amendments. However, he did not have the resources to obtain information.
Councilmember Tibbott said in past there have been problems with getting items onto the working agenda.
For something like the streetlighting, it could be scheduled on a committee agenda and then staff could
prepare background information which gives the committee an opportunity to ask questions and prepare
for discussion. He found working with the council president to get things on the agenda in such a way that
questions are answered through the usual framework to be successful in the past.
Councilmember Buckshnis said this is the fourth administration she has worked with; councilmembers
cannot require different administrations to do things the way they were done in the past. She has accepted
how the current administration announces things to council, but has never had an issue with getting answers
from directors. She reiterated the uniqueness of the budget amendment process will probably never happen
again and is a bad example.
Council President Olson agreed with Councilmember Tibbott's suggestion to bring topics to committee as
it is an opportunity to have a conversation with staff and learn what additional information is needed. She
will confer with the administration about how councilmembers should get information from staff. There
may need to be specific asks of directors rather than simply communicating with staff on a topic,
Councilmember Paine encouraged councilmembers to talk to directors about ideas they have because they
are experts in their fields and highly respected professionals. She understood there being a barrier between
directors and line staff so the directors know what going on with their staff. The directors are terrific
resources and have more resources with their staff. She respected the knowledge the directors bring to the
community and administration. She suggested councilmembers set up a time to talk with them about their
ideas.
Councilmember L. Johnson said councilmembers have direct access to directors and they have been very
forthcoming with information and help her define what it is she is asking/looking for. The council's
legislative assistant is also a great resource for research. She was thankful new legislative assistants had
been hired as they are a very valuable resource.
With regard to parliamentary procedures, Mr. Grant asked if councilmembers needed more information or
education regarding Robert's Rules.
Councilmember L. Johnson commented training and retraining is always beneficial. Sometimes people get
set in their ways and need a refresher because they have adopted habits that may not be beneficial and need
a reminder about how things should be done.
Councilmember Paine commented the council gets weekly reminders from the city clerk who is a
parliamentarian. She agreed with Councilmember L. Johnson that there are practices the council needs to
improve upon. Robert's Rules are a great way to do things but sometime the group does not follow it.
Having a parliamentarian is always helpful.
Council President Olson said one of the options, and she reserved funds from the training budget for it, is
to have Ann Macfarlane, Jurassic Parliament, do a session for up to 20 people on Friday, May 20 at a cost
of $1600 for 2 hours or $1900 for 3 hours. Alternatively, there is an online special where councilmembers
can take 3 classes for $100. She suggested it may be more beneficial to do a session together.
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Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with the comments by Councilmembers L. Johnson and Paine. She
enjoys the presentations by Ann Macfarlane, but Scott Passey is also extremely talented. She agreed training
and retraining is key because people often forget and she just learned that point of clarification was not part
of Robert's Rules.
Councilmember Tibbott said training regarding how to manage parliamentary procedure in a Zoom world
would be valuable. He appreciated the feedback from the city clerk about issues that have occurred at
council meetings.
Councilmember K. Johnson said she has studied under Ms. Macfarlane for many years; she is the best and
has a lot to offer. She has learned enough to know the council is getting lazy and needs the mayor to keep
the council in line. Often councilmembers are not speaking to the motion, are speaking before a motion,
repeating themselves for emphasis, etc. Councilmembers are also supposed to speak to the mayor as the
chair and not identify each other by name. She summarized the council needed to tighten the ship and Ms.
Macfarlane can help with that.
Mr. Grant said he tried to structure this discussion based on the questions councilmembers submitted. When
the pubic watches on the TV, it is live. He did not intend to make anything personal, only provide structure
based on those three items. When everyone knows the rules and follows the rules, things usually go more
smoothly and do not become personal; making things personal gets in the way of doing the job. He
concluded it appears more work could be done on a few issues.
7. LUNCH/DISCUSSION WITH COUNTY LEADERSHIP
(Councilmember L. Johnson did not return to the meeting following the break.)
Council President Olson introduced Snohomish County Councilmember Nate Nehring, District 1
(Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, Marysville, Stanwood) and described his background. She explained
one of reasons she invited a county councilmember is the great example they set for professionalism, civility
and friendship across the aisle as well as so he could share his experience as a county councilmember and
topics of mutual interest with the City of Edmonds. She also introduced Snohomish County Special Projects
Director Alessandra Durham. Councilmember Nehring and Ms. Durham responded to council questions
regarding:
• How does the Snohomish County Council deal with partisanship and work together on common
goals.
• Snohomish County differs from one side of the county to the other. What are some of the
similarities and differences the communities face?
• How does the county council deal with social media? Are there rules that prohibit members from
speaking about each other on social media?
• You are able to reach across the aisle and debate and discuss, and after the discussion and vote,
county councilmembers are able to get along. Hopefully the Edmonds city council can follow that
example.
• What are some of projects coming up in the Edmonds area? The south and north ends of the county
are very different but there are shared aspects and communities.
• Snohomish County is one of the largest counties in the state and has an enormous forest resource
in terms of environmental benefits.
• Concern with single family zoning bills that mandate housing at the local level.
• Using ARPA funds for a program where gas blowers could be exchanged for electric blowers, an
opportunity for an incentive rather than a mandate.
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• Whether there is interest in annexing Esperance. Some Esperance residents have been opposed in
the past, believing their taxes would increase.
• Progress on Meadowdale Beach Park and whether there was interest in transferring it to Edmonds.
• The county council's decision to increase sales tax to assist with homelessness and whether that
should have been a public vote.
• Opportunity to use property owned by state near Highway 99 for a pocket forest.
• Whether there are any county projects planned in Edmonds.
• Thanks to Executive Somers for his pandemic videos. Will county council begin hybrid meetings?
• Some citizens are interested in having more attention given to Southwest County Park such as trails.
8. WORKSHOP
1. POSITIVE COMMUNICATION
Council President Olson introduced Debra Rich Gettleman, a senior career coach and communications
specialist and described her background. Today's workshop, Improv-ing Communication, designed for the
council, focuses on exploring commonality, attentive listening, creative trust -building and formulating
deliberate intentions.
Ms. Gettleman explained today's workshop is intended to be fun and using the tools of improvisation
usually helps people bypass some of their intellectual limits and try new things. She reviewed the rules for
today's workshop: have fun, don't judge and keep in the house. Council President Olson pointed out this is
public meeting so anything that is said is shared with the world.
Ms. Gettleman reviewed:
• How to make a high functioning team
o Rules for success
■ What every high functioning team needs
■ Finding common ground
■ Supporting other people's (outrageous) visions
■ Trust
■ Listening
■ Clarity of intention
She invited councilmembers to share on a scale of 1-5 (low to high) how well councilmembers
communicate. Comments included:
• 1-2, more collaboration in committees
• 3-4, other years have been more troublesome, attempting to do the best we can this year, Zoom has
changed communication
• 2, stay positive so can work together and put differences aside. Councilmembers represent people
who supported them which may be driving some decisions
• Each councilmember communicating with other councilmembers would add value,. Working
cooperatively leads to good outcomes. There is a large gap in communication and what it would
take to get to a 5
• 1-2, last couple years have been very oppressive and non -communicative. Goal for this year is 4-5
• Councilmembers are not always respectful. Look to future, emotional things happened in past that
got in the way of productive conversations. Assume good intentions, there are healthy ways to
speak to each other, interruptions are rude and unproductive.
Ms. Gettleman lead an exercise regarding finding common ground (councilmembers raised their hands in
response to several questions).
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• Prefer coffee over tea
• Like ice cream
• Ever gone on diet
• Afraid to fly
• Enjoy camping
• Like to cook
• Speak foreign language
• Ever bullied
• Ever felt like outsider
• Ever felt like voice not heard
She explained a technique used in improvisation, "yes, and" where someone makes a statement and the
next person agrees and builds on their idea. When that is not done in improv, it kills the scene; when
someone in life doesn't "yes, and" it kills the conversation and stops the flow of creative expression and
creates limits that shut people down and make problems even harder to solve. Conversations bloom when
we accept other people's reality. The council participated in a "yes, and" exercise, where one person made
a statement and the next person built on it.
Next, Ms. Gettleman focused on trust/listening.
• Trust is built when someone is vulnerable and not taken advantage of." — Bob Vanourek, Triple
Crown Leadership
Without trust, you:
o Question other people's motives
o Withhold critical information
o Go behind people's backs to get done whatever you think is right
o You fill in the blanks to assign motives to other people
o Circumvent people because you don't trust them to make good decisions
o If a project isn't getting done, assumptions: you might not have all the information
Ms. Gettleman divided council into two teams and conducted a creative problem solving game, "this beats
that" where councilmembers were given four random objects and asked to rank their usefulness and reach
an agreement on their use in an extraterrestrial invasion. Following the game, Ms. Gettleman explained this
assists with listening, trusting, and working together.
Next, Ms. Gettleman focused on intention: your deliberate goal, purpose or objective
• "The words you use are so much less important than the intention behind the words."
• Clarity is key
o We never speak to another person without an intention.
o Ask yourself: what is my intention" before you speak or react is the smartest political, personal
and professional question you can ask in order to be successful.
■ And guess what? Most people never even bother to think about it.
Ms. Gettleman conducted another exercise where councilmembers made a statement and their intent varied
based on the way they said it. She summarized asking yourself what is your intention is a key question in
furthering open, civil communication.
Ms. Gettleman lead another exercise about potential responses (and their intent) when a councilmember
posts an inflammatory comment on social media. She reviewed:
• Which intentions do you think are the most helpful?
• Which intentions do you use more frequently?
• Which intentions lead to positive results, team cooperation, civility?
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• Why then do we all so often allow negative intentions to guide our communications?
• Do not react with emotion
• Take five seconds to breathe before reacting
• Ask yourself what is my intention?
• Ask yourself what do you hope to accomplish with this?
• The real work
o Consciously ask yourself what is my intention and then use the best tactics to accomplish your
goal
o Our intention as a city council is to:
■ Represent the people of Edmonds
■ Make solid fiscal and socially just decisions
■ Spend funds wisely
■ Create a harmonious front
■ Build support for the council
■ Show civility
Discussion included recognizing someone may have more than one intention, activities the council can do
going forward that do not violate OPMA to build team spirit, the affect Zoom has had on communications,
not taking things personally, and difficulty getting past obstructive or negative actions comments made
entirely for personal reasons.
9. PRESENTATIONS
1. OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT (OPMA)
City Attorney Jeff Taraday explained he may not get through everything he planned to present. He preferred
to review the material in depth and get questions answered and schedule follow-up training rather than
rushing through the materials. He reviewed:
Basics
• Why do we have the OPMA?
o "All political power is inherent in the people, and governments derive their just powers from
the consent of the governed." Const. art. 1, §. 1.
o The legislature... declares that all... councils,... exist to aid in the conduct of the people's
business... It is the intent of this chapter that their actions be taken openly and that their
deliberations be conducted openly. RCW 42.30.010
• The basic OPMA requirement
o All meetings of the governing body of a public agency shall be open and public...,except as
otherwise provided in this chapter. RCW 42.30.030
o Exceptions are executive session and closed bargaining sessions
• What is a meeting? (RCW 42.30.020(4): "meeting" means meetings at which action is taken.
• What is action? (RCW 42.30.020(3): "Action" means the transaction of the official business of a
public agency by a governing body including but not limited to receipt of public testimony,
deliberations, discussions, considerations, reviews, evaluations, and final actions.
• Transitive property of the OPMA
o Meeting = Action
o Action = Discussion of official business
o Meeting = Discussion of official business
• Who is subject to OPMA (RCW 42.30.020)
(1) "Public agency" means:
(a) Any state board, commission, committee, department, educational institution, or other state
agency which is created by or pursuant to statute, other than courts and the legislature;
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(b) Any county, city, school district, special purpose district, or other municipal corporation or
political subdivision of the state of Washington;
(c) Any subagency of a public agency which is created by or pursuant to statute, ordinance, or
other legislative act, including but not limited to planning commissions, library or park
boards, commissions, and agencies;
Does the OPMA address quorum?
o All meetings of the governing body of a public agency shall be open and public..., except as
otherwise provided in this chapter. RCW 42.30.030
Can the OPMA apply to < quorum?
(2)"Governing body" means the multimember board, commission, committee, council, or other
policy or rule -making body of a public agency, or any committee thereof when the committee acts
on behalf of the governing body, conducts hearings, or takes testimony or public comment. RCW
42.30.020
Committees
0 Can OPMA apply to <quorum?
o RCW 42.30.020
...any committee thereof when the committee:
1. Acts on behalf of the governing body
2. Conducts hearings, or
3. Takes testimony or public comment
Mr. Taraday explained out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of transparency and providing
information to the public, he has advised that council committees be treated as if they were subject to
OPMA. The code expressly allows other councilmembers to attend committee meetings and ask questions
so there is the possibility of a quorum.
Mr. Taraday described how the courts have interpreted the OPMA related to when is a committee a
committee of the governing body and when does a committee act on behalf of the governing body using
Citizens Alliance v. San Juan County.
The above portion of the presentation included council questions and discussion regarding four
councilmembers attending a committee meeting, difference between a task force created by the mayor
versus the council, tension in OPMA between efficiency and transparency, mayoral committees exempt
from OPMA because committee reports to mayor not council, whether the administration rather than the
council should create task forces so they have more freedom and flexibility, whether there was anything in
code about mayoral task forces, whether OPMA applies to a council taskforce/subcommittee, use of public
funds to provide refreshments to a mayoral taskforce, when a committees is subject to OPMA, and a past
council working group regarding the marsh that directed work to be performed by the consultant.
Serial Meetings
Mr. Taraday described how the court interpreted serial meetings using the Citizens Alliance v. San Juan
County and Egan v. City of Seattle.
• Graphical depiction of how communications occurred between four San Juan County
councilmembers
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Questions and discussion followed regarding past administration's efforts to garner council support, legal
and illegal vote counting, ability for a mayor to count votes, individual intent versus collective decision,
collective intent to meet, accidental violation via email, use of email outside council meetings potentially
depriving the public of access to information, caution about councilmembers cc'ing or bcc'ing other
councilmembers, and passive receipt of emails.
Conditions on Attendance
• Can conditions be placed on attendance at council meetings?
o RCW 42.30.040 states: A member of the public shall not be required as a condition to
attendance at a meeting of a governing body, to register his or her name and other information,
to complete a questionnaire, or otherwise to fulfill any condition precedent to his or her
attendance.
Mr. Taraday described how the court interpreted conditions on attendance using Zink v. City of Mesa.
Governor's Proclamation
• OPMA changes due to pandemic
o Gubernatorial proclamation 20-28
0 15 versions, most recent January 19, 2021
o In effect until termination of state of emergency
o Prohibition: Any public agency subject to RCW 42.30 is prohibited from conducting a public
meeting subject to RCW 42.30 unless (a) the meeting is not conducted in person and instead
provides an option(s) for the public to attend the proceeds through, at a minimum, telephonic
access, and may also include other electronic, internet or other means of remote access, and (b)
provides the ability for all persons attending the meeting to hear each other at the same time.
o Exemption from prohibition: As an exception of the above prohibition, public agencies holding
public meetings may, at their option and in addition to hosting the remote meeting elements
described above, include an in -person component to a public meeting if all of the following
requirements are met:
1. The public meeting complies with the guidelines for "business meetings," and
2. Any person wishing to attend in person a public meeting with an in -person component
must be able to do so at a physical location meeting the requirements herein, either at a
primary meeting location or an overflow physical location that provides the ability for all
persons attending the meeting to hear each other at the same time; and
3. If at any time during a public meeting the in -person component cannot comply with each
of the requirements herein, the public meeting (to include the telephonic/remote access
portions) must be recessed until compliance is restored or if compliance cannot be restored
then adjourned, continued, or otherwise terminated; and
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4. The public agency holding an in -person public meeting shall accommodate, to the extent
practicable, those wishing to participate in and/or attend the public meeting (to include the
press) by allowing persons to attend the meeting by listening and speaking through
operable telecommunications devices.
Mr. Taraday offered to continue with the Miscellaneous section of his presentation at a future meeting.
Council President Olson expressed her appreciation for the training, and said she will prioritize training at
a meeting very soon.
(Councilmember Paine left the meeting at 4:16 p.m.)
2. REPRESENTATION OF THE UNHEARD VOICES
Council President Olson explained this agenda item was in response to a topic raised regarding how to
represent all voices especially the quiet ones. She recalled a video in the Diversity Commission's film series
on civil rights leader Dolores Huerta whose example of representing unheard voices was to live among
them. She was unable to book Ms. Huerta for the retreat, and thought of another person she met through
Councilmember Chen a few years ago, Ileona Ponce -Gonzalez, who started a non-profit after seeing
firsthand how members of primarily the Latino community were using harsh chemicals that affected their
health, but were unaware because the precautions were in English. One of the things the non-profit has done
is to change the labeling to pictures so it is transferable and crossed all language barriers.
Council President Olson shared a video that Ileona Ponce -Gonzalez, founder and executive director of
Community Health Worker Coalition for Migrants and Refugees, created for the retreat because she was
unable to attend in person.
Council comments included:
• Latino is largest minority in City, need to recognize and have special events for them in the future.
Something for the Diversity Commission to take on.
• Important to celebrate various cultures. Chinese New Year was a good example, need to do more
cultural things, reach out to various communities and translate City information.
• It is sometimes difficult for people to participate and be involved due to language differences.
Sometimes work schedules do not allow participation in council meetings, school projects and
student events. The City could benefit from more involvement with the Latino community.
• When people immigrate to the United States, sometime they work multiple jobs to survive. The
City needs to find ways to let them know they are part of the community and are celebrated. Lunar
New Year was a great example of a cultural celebration. Make extra effort and create events so
they feel a sense of belonging.
• Lunar New Year meant a great deal to the Latino community, the idea of the City recognizing and
acknowledging a minority community. It got them excited and hopeful about an event featuring
what they bring to the community. The City may want to have an event to recognize and celebrate
Juneteenth. Possibly there could be Edmonds Community Days that starts with Juneteenth and
extends through July 4', an opportunity to celebrate all cultures.
• The Latino community has the same concerns as the rest of the community including homelessness,
graffiti, prostitution, shelter and protection for day workers, and wanting to come together as
Edmonds residents.
• Asking ourselves what we don't know is important in representing unheard voices. There are many
unheard voices including the Latino population.
• Find ways to celebrate and engage different ethnic groups. Could have an international day which
would be very educational and would help people realize they are all part of the community.
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Councilmembers shared their favorite quotes or quotes by Maya Angelou provided by Council President
Olson:
• Chinese character for peace. Chinese proverb: "If there is light in the soul there will be beauty in
the person. If there's beauty in the person there will be harmony in the house. If there's harmony
in the house there'll be order in the nation, if there is order in the nation, there will be peace in the
world. May we all have light in the soul so we can have peace in the world."
• "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget
how you made them feel."
• "You did the best that you know how, now that you know, you'll do better."
• "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of
neutrality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly."
— Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Quotes by Maya Angelou
o Rules for Success
1. Just do right
2. Be courageous
3. Love
4. Laugh
5. Be a blessing to somebody
6. Turn struggles into triumphs
7. You are talented
8. Learn to say no
9. Always do your best
10. Keep rising
o "If we lose love and self-respect for each other, this is how we finally die. The lack of respect
and love for other human beings only causes pain and chaos. There have been ancient
civilizations that perished because of anger and selfishness. We will kill off the human race
and poison our planet if we do not change. How can you connect to someone today with more
love and respect?"
o "The ache for home lives in all of us. The safe place where we can go as we are and not be
questioned."
o "Hate has caused a lot of problem in the world, but has not solved one yet."
o "Politicians must set their aims for the high ground and according to our various leanings.
Democratic, republican, we will follow. Politicians must be told if they continue to sink into
the mud of obscenity, they will precede alone."
o "You have to develop ways so that you can take up for yourself and then you take up for
someone else and so sooner or later you have enough courage to really stand up for the human
race and say I am a representative."
Council President Olson thanked councilmembers for attending, noting it was a long day and she hoped
they had gotten something out of it.
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, the council meeting was adjourned at 4:57 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting of March 22, 2022
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
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
March 22, 2022
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Vivian Olson, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Brook Roberts, Student Representative
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Dave Turley, Administrative Services Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec., Cultural Arts & Human
Services Director
Susan McLaughlin, Dev. Serv. Director
Kernen Lien, Environmental Programs Mgr.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Dave Rohde, GIS Analyst
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
The Edmonds City Council hybrid meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Nelson in the
Council Chambers, 250 5t1i Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag
salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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Councilmember Paine read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge the N
original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip io
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
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Mayor Nelson advised Items 9, 10, and 13 were erroneously included on the original agenda and had been
removed.
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. JOINT MEETING
1. ANNUAL JOINT MEETING - SOUTH COUNTY FIRE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Thad Hovis, Fire Chief, South County Fire, thank the council for the opportunity to present again
following their presentation last month on the RFA's 2021 annual report and compliance report. This
second annual meeting is required by the interlocal agreement between SCF and the City and provides an
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opportunity for the RFA's seven member elected board of commissioners to meet with the mayor and city
council. He introduced SCF staff. Assistant Chiefs Jason Isotalo and Michael Fitzgerald, Deputy Chiefs
Bob Eastman and David Wells, and Public information Officer Leslie Hynes. He introduced the SCF
governance board members: Chair Greg Urban, Vice Chair Chris Teofilak, and Commissioners Jim
Kenny, Mark Laurence, Derek Daniels and Micah Rowland, and Executive Assistant to the Board
Melissa Blankenship. (Commissioner David Chan arrived during the presentation.)
Chief Hovis advised the presentation would highlight updates that have occurred since their presentation
last month. Further information is available in the council packet. He reviewed:
• Additional 24-hour EMS Transport unit, located at fire station, went into service on March 1, 22
o The addition of RFA firefighters to serve the City was approved by council and increased
daily staffing within the City from 9 to 11 firefighters 24 hours/day
• The board of fire commissioners accepted a generous Community Resource Paramedic Grant
from the Verdant Health Commission for quarters 2-4, 2022.
o Grant is renewable by mutual agreement of SCF board and Verdant commission for years
2023 and 2024
o Increases staffing from 3 to 5 employees in the innovative Community Resource Paramedic
Program which started in 2013 via a partnership with Verdant, three years after Fire District 1
and the City entered into a contract for service
o Program has proven to be a valuable resource to assist many of the most vulnerable members
of the community and reduce repeated calls to 911 from residents across the RFA
City of Mill Creek will place on the April 26, 2022 special election ballot a measure for voter
consideration within the city to annex to SCF so the RFA would provide fire and EMS services to
the city beginning in 2023
The RFA has begun initial exploratory discussion with staff from Brier and Mountlake Terrace as
both cities' contracts for service will reach their initial 20 year benchmark in January 2025
o The RFA's desire is for both cities to annex into the RFA by January 2025 or earlier
o Although Edmonds' initial contract term ends in 2030, the RFA is certainly interested in
having similar discussions with the City of Edmonds about annexing to the RFA before or at
the initial 20 years of the contract for service.
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dedication to helping the community. He was happy to see the additional SCF team that went into service E
on March I't at station 20, commenting that was good news for the community to provide adequate
coverage for residents and businesses. He referred to packet page 44, Council -Adopted Standards Not a
Met, commenting there were a few metrics that were not met, for example the established response time
was 6:30 and the actual was 6:38. In reviewing the list, he noted most of the actuals are not meeting the
established standards. He asked whether any analysis had been done and what steps could be taken to
meet those standards. Chief Hovis recalled the previous presentation touched on this; the City of
Edmonds has never been able to meet those standards adopted in the RCW and by the city council. It is
difficult to do, especially with the City's demographics, Woodway to the south that does not have a fire
department, and Puget Sound to the west. He recalled Councilmember Buckshnis has had questions about
this in the past. He anticipated the actuals can get closer to the standards but it will require additional
staffing beyond the 2-person unit that was added on March 15t
Councilmember Chen relayed his understanding that it was a historical problem that had never been
solved. Chief Hovis answered yes, all the way back to Chiefs Springer and Tomberg who was the chief
before Edmonds merged with Fire District 1. It is a reporting standard or goal to meet; getting closer to
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meeting those standards will take personnel. The majority of calls are EMS and when stations go out of
service to transport and a subsequent call comes in, it is difficult to respond using remedial measures and
assistance from Mountlake Terrace or Lynnwood. It is a long term pictures and is related to placement of
fire stations as well as additional personnel. He was pleased council approved the additional two
personnel to return to the 2010 staffing levels and anticipated conversations will continue regarding the
needs of the City and response times. He looked forward to seeing in the annual report in 2023 what
impact the additional 2-person unit had within the City.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented she owes Chief Hovis a couple emailed questions from the last
presentation. She suggested revisiting the performance standards that were done in 2006 as well as the
NUUF. She recognized that took time and a joint effort between SCF, the City, and SCF commission. She
recalled Chief Tomberg looking at this back then and it was approved in 2009, commenting she was
unsure why it said 2006 when the contract with Fire District 1 was approved in 2009. She supported
looking at the standards again to get a better understanding and to have a joint relationship that is less
formal and more roll up our sleeves and go through items together. Chief Hovis said although he does not
want to speak on behalf of the board, he knew they are as interested as Councilmember Buckshnis and
other members of the council in making sure the community is well served. The City adopted the
standards in 2006, the City's contract for service with FD1 started in 2010. FD1 changed their standards
in 2011 to add the marine unit to its reportable standards. It is always a good time to think about how to
better serve the community. Now that the governor has lowered the restrictions, he offered to have coffee
with Councilmember Buckshnis instead of communicating by email.
Councilmember Paine thanked Assistant Chief Fitzgerald for his emailed response to her questions from
the previous presentation. For the audience, she relayed her question was related to when building
inspections would return and the response was those were anticipated to return at some point but that had
not had any impact on the fires that occurred in Edmonds over the past year. She was excited to see the
Verdant grant and asked what could be expected regarding the metrics from those additional resources as
well as the new staff at fire station 20. She expressed appreciation for SCF's service and everything they
have done.
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anticipated that unit will be very busy and they are trying their best to keep that unit as busy as possible to
transport people efficiently and effectively to local area hospitals.
With regard to Councilmember Paine's first question, Chief Hovis said the Community Resource
Paramedic is a great program and will reduce 911 calls across the RFA. The ILA between the RFA and a
Verdant still has to be signed and that program implemented. Verdant requested SCF try covering nights,
weekends and holidays, the times outside of business hours where people have needs. Data analysis
showed two-thirds of the referrals to the Community Resource Paramedic Program came in the nighttime
hours, the inverse of call volume, generally two-thirds of calls happen between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and one
third at night. SCF will try that and see how it works and pivot if necessary. He anticipated it would be a
great asset to the entire RFA, all 53 square miles. To have five people working on that plus two embedded
social workers from Compass Health and an admin assistant across 270,00 people may sound light, but
this program is doing something that other agencies are now trying to catch up with. For example, the
City of Seattle is just starting this program now; SCF has been doing it since 2013 and will be the first
department in the State of Washington to offer this 24 hours/day. He thanked the commission for
approving it and thanked Verdant Health Commission for their support.
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Councilmember K. Johnson congratulated SCF on the Community Resource Paramedic program, finding
it an excellent program that the grant from Verdant will help make more comprehensive. Chief Hovis
recognized Councilmember K. Johnson for valuing this additional resource. He noted with
Councilmember K. Johnson's participation in the Sno911 board, she understood there are emergency and
non -emergency needs in the community.
Commissioner Chan said hello to all his friends on the city council, commenting he was enjoying the
meeting and looked forward to continuing the SCF's relationship with the City.
Commissioner Kenny said one of the long term issues at SCF is renovating and building fire stations.
They likely will be kicking off a construction program in the coming years as a result of a large capital
facilities plan study. This includes the stations owned by the City of Edmonds; station 20 in Esperance
and station 17 downtown have a combined $16 million in needed renovations and reconstruction. That is
something the City should put on their longer term agenda because those capital facilities will not
improve over time. SCF is looking at their facilities, many of which are old and need updates. It is a large
challenge due to SCF's numerous facilities, but it needs to be done and planned for and the City needs to
do the same for its fire stations.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson invited participants and described the procedures for audience comments, reminding this
item is for any topic other than the public hearings later on the agenda.
Jay Grant, Port of Edmonds Commissioner, relayed the Port was formed in 1948; there are five n
commissioners and the Port is served day-to-day by an executive director. The Port has several
interagency agreements with the City and have responsibility for the waterfront and the environment. a
Upcoming issues include the additional railroad tracks. He has been appointed the liaison to the city N
council and he expressed his appreciation to Councilmember Tibbott for attending Port of Edmonds M
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Joe Scordino, Edmonds, reported he walks 3-6 miles/day throughout Edmonds. A lot of people were out m
today and he was getting hoarse communicating with everyone. Communication is very important,
showing respecting, nodding, smiling, etc. On the topic of communication, he pointed out tonight's
agenda said nothing about the ability to providing oral comments in council chambers. Communication a
means letting the public know how they can access the council and how to submit comments. The agenda
only included instructions for participating via Zoom, and nothing about speaking in person. He pointed
out a lot of people in council chambers were not wearing masks, but there is a sign outside the door
stating masks required. He asked whether masks were actually required, emphasizing the need to
communicate so people know what is going on. It would also be helpful if the council provided direction
regarding what happens to written comments; sometimes they are attached to the meeting minutes,
sometimes they are not. A lot of people say they just go into a black hole which he felt was very
unfortunate. He urged the council to put something in the agenda memo about how the public can provide
written comments, where they should be emailed, where they will go, whether the council reads them, etc.
Lindsey Kuntz, Edmonds, referred to her experience with the police department today, reporting she felt
very judged and dismissed by the dispatcher when asking for context regarding her call. Ms. Kuntz
described her background as context for her concern: she grew up in poverty, but due to the safety net
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provided by extended family, she was not homeless but could have been because her father routinely lost
his job. She moved out when she was 17 and worked in apartment management so she could afford the
rent while going to college from 2001-2003. It was a privately owned building and in spite of the owner's
resistance to rent assistance vouchers, she advocated for them and had a significant number of tenants
using rent assistance vouchers. She has also worked with Centerstone, Use Care and Stolen Youth in
Seattle. She is compassionate and is passionate about helping marginalized and needy people. She called
the police today after seeing a tent under the Highway 99 overpass on Edmonds Way and inquiring about
the City's laws about camping on public land. For her, it was not so much the tent but the amount of trash
around the tent. There is another encampment in a nearby ravine close to a water source with a lot of
trash. She was told all that can be done is to approach them, do a wellness check and offer them housing
and if they do not want it, they do not have to leave. She acknowledged it was a complicated thing due to
inflation but she wanted to know how the City would deal with the trash and the environmental impact.
Ken Reidy, Edmonds, said chapter 20.70 of the city code allows city council to adopt a resolution stating
the city council will grant a street vacation if specific conditions are met within 90 days. The council may
require the following as conditions to a street vacation, either compensation or a grant of an easement to
the city in exchange for the easement vacated. Edmonds is a home rule broad power code city. Long ago
the city council voted that was a good thing to add the either or law to the code for street vacations. He
pointed out the word "or" is in all caps in the code. The words "to the city" are plain language and simple
to understand. Incredibly Resolution 1375 required the fee owner of the property to provide easements to
Olympic View Water & Sewer District and other dry utilities. He questioned what happened to the word,
"to the city" as Olympic View and other dry utilities are certainly not the City. He read from page 564 of
the November 15, 2016 city council agenda packet, "The city may require monetary compensation or
require a grant of an easement to the city. While Olympic View has requested easements for utilities
within 92' Avenue West, the city is not requiring an easement, thus the city should be monetarily
compensated for the vacation." He requested the council address this conduct at once and referred to an
email he sent council this morning and stated trust should be rebuilt.
Mr. Reidy continued, sometime prior to May 3, 2018, an effort was initiated to change the street vacation a
laws; this massive, time consuming effort which included multiple planning board meetings failed. When a
the massive effort finally reached council, the council voted on October 15, 2019 that staff come back at a N
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future unscheduled item on city council extended agenda for well over two years. He asked whether staff c
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Several of the current councilmembers were on that 2019 council. He urged the council to ensure their
votes matter.
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David Johnston, Edmonds, said Southwest County Park is a remarkable park with 120 acres of beautiful
open space and wild space right in the middle of a densely populated area. A passionate group of a
community volunteers, in particular the Edmonds Ivy League, tirelessly battle invasive species every
Saturday morning. However, the park is essentially unmanaged by the county. As mentioned last week,
most of the park improvements are Eagle Scout projects. There is a map of maintained trails for the
portion of the park south of Olympic View Drive, only about 1/7ti' of the park. The much larger northern
part of the park has no trail map. That matters because, 1) casual hikers don't use the park much because
it is intimidating and easy to get very lost, and 2) without a trail map, there is no distinction between
authorized and unauthorized trails. Some of the unauthorized trails are exceedingly steep which is
dangerous and leads to excessive erosion in the wet season. The county has an unpublished 30-year old
map that does not reflect the current trail system, but that doesn't matter because no one can see it. From
his conversations with the county, his impression is they plan to transfer the park to Edmonds free of
charge and given that plan, have moved on to other priorities and disengaged from active management.
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He believed Edmonds could do a much better job managing the park; however, if Edmonds has no intent
in accepting the transfer, the City needs to send a clear signal to the county.
Mr. Johnston continued, he said he was not an expert in the role of the PROS Plan, but his impression was
that it was far more focused on managing existing assets rather than acquiring assets and that may be
entirely appropriate. However, given the current inflection point on the 120 acres of beautiful wild space
in the middle of Edmonds, the only discussion in the PROS Plan is a couple of sentences on page 454,
language inserted only after passionate commentary. He summarized, 1) Southwest County Park is a
beautiful, huge park with a passionate group of volunteers, 2) the community deserves better management
of the park, 3) Edmonds would do a much better job than the county, and 4) Edmonds should actively
pursue acquisition of the park in the very near future because the county has moved on.
Linda Ferkingstad, Edmonds, asked whether commentors could continue to watch the council meeting
via Zoom, recalling comments that people would be removed from Zoom after their comments. She was
removed last week and was not able to get back on to comment during the public hearing. She noted the
sound is much better on Zoom and it is easier to hear. Regarding the tree canopy, she asked if anyone had
looked into the 100 acre discrepancy in the SaveATree's March 1st report. She pleaded for the council to
rescind the illegal tree ordinance that charges property owners for their own trees. The ordinance will
have the opposite effect on the tree canopy as owners will cut trees before the City takes ownership and
charges them $3,000-$12,000 for each tree on their property that need to be removed before allowing to
do as they wish. She questioned what emergency was used to pass this ordinance, what authority the City
was given to take possession of private property, breaking the laws of the takings clause of the U.S.
Constitution. They gave away the portion of their property that Edmonds planning department told them was critical area, leaving 1.2 acres free to divide and build three homes. Now, they've received a drawing
from Edmonds showing that 50% of their property is critical area and a note saying critical area is not G
included in open space so they would need to find an additional 30% open space on their property, c
leaving only 20% of their property to put three homes on. She asked the council to please rescind the tree
ordinance that is making it difficult for them to have a home for themselves and her parents. If the council c
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Natalie Seitz, Edmonds, said she had not planned to comment at the public hearing regarding the gardencm
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reasons cited for why art could not be sited in an underserved area was that the garden club had c
specifically requested downtown as the area they had worked in for many years. The council and city w
should critically think about the reasons when it considers the $20,000 spent annually on the
beautification program and the role tax dollars play in fostering community organizations downtown that
then result in further investments in that well served area. Next, she commented environmental quality
goals are set forward in the comprehensive plan to protect environmental quality within the Edmonds
community through the enforcement of community based environmental regulations that reinforce and are a
integrated with relevant regional, state and national environmental standards, promote the improvement of
environmental quality within the Edmonds community by designing and implementing programs based a
system of incentives and public education, develop, monitor and enforce critical area regulations designed
to enhance and protect environmentally sensitive areas within the city consistent with best available
science and develop, and implement and monitor a shoreline master program consistent with state law to
enhance and protect quality of shoreline environment consistent with best available science.
Ms. Seitz continued, while she would love to get her hands on these from both an environmental and
equity perspective, these goals and associated policies as well as those in the climate action plan and
urban forest management plan are the measuring sticks that have been adopted by public process to
measure environmental priorities. The question of environmental priorities is one of the comprehensive
plan. Whatever anybody else establishes for the relative environmental quality, this is what has been
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adopted. With regard to her experience moving to Edmonds, when her family purchased the house they
live in today, they were excited to have a larger yard, be near Lake Ballinger and the interurban trail as
well as near the international district where they had previously frequented many great restaurants. The
listing for the house they purchased said it was in Shoreline; the real estate market preferred to consider
her home being in Shoreline versus being in Edmonds. She assured she lives in Edmonds, but brings this
up to show that her family and likely many others did not purchase their homes due to any association
with downtown Edmonds. She wanted the council and all those listening to understand that for her there
is no reason her tax dollars and the tax dollars from the SR-99 commercial center of the city that are so
frequently diverted downtown should not be invested in this area to address pollution, urban flooding,
restore environmental degradation, build sidewalks and benefit their children.
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Edmonds, agreed with Ms. Seitz, commenting what she says is right on and
residents in the area are starting to stand up because they need things like sidewalks, lighting, stop signs
and other things that happen in the downtown core. She anticipated Highway 99 residents would be
gathering as a large group soon. She agreed with Mr. Scordino, communication between council and
citizens is horrible and the fact that there is nothing on the agenda about where or what the council was
doing was the fault of the council leadership. She hoped instead of hurrying to make decisions that are
perhaps rash, a better way was to look at the items and wait a week if necessary. In this case he who gets
there the quickest is not the winner. She recalled citizens demanding that the council return to in -person
meetings, the most important thing to them was to see the council in person and for councilmembers to
see citizens face-to-face. Tonight, six councilmembers are present; she thanked them for attending to
show they were unanimous in moving forward. However, one councilmember, Councilmember K.
Johnson is not at the meeting [Councilmember K. Johnson participated virtually]. Citizens have —
demanded that councilmembers attend in person; Ms. Fraley-Monillas suggested Councilmember K. 3
Johnson resign if she was unwilling to come to the meeting. She questioned whether it was appropriate G
for her to participate in a council meeting when she was unwilling to come or was in a nursing home or c
hospital and unable to take care of herself. If Councilmember K. Johnson cannot show up at a council 0
meeting, a simple thing a mile down the road from her house, she questioned her ability to govern the c
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there are no sidewalks. Cars are parked on easements, there are ditches and there is little area to walk by c
the church. She was surprised Edmonds was concerned with bike paths or bike parking before ensuring w
that citizens have sidewalks. She anticipated there were many more walkers than bicyclist in Edmonds.
She acknowledged there may be a time to worry about bicycle parking and asked if there was a committee
for the areas of Edmonds without sidewalks. She referred to the amount of graffiti in Edmonds and asked
if there was a committee related to taking care of graffiti or a way to report it so it could be removed in a
timely manner. She expressed concern with the disparaging remarks about wonderful Councilmember K. a
Johnson, commenting she was sorry Councilmember K. Johnson had to put up with that from citizens as
she is a wonderful person, does not deserve those comments, and the citizens appreciate her. She thanked
councilmembers for representing the citizens.
Deborah Arthur, Edmonds, agreed she did not like Councilmember K. Johnson being spoken to like
that, stating it has bothered her from the time of her injury. She could see Councilmember K. Johnson
great but could not see the rest of the council well and if she did not know who they were, would have no
idea, but she was okay with however the council wanted to hold their meetings. She expressed concern
with tents in the city, recalling that would not be allowed and that there would be places where homeless
people could park in vehicles. She said everyone knows what is going on in tent cities and why people
won't come out or accept help and that they needed money to support it. She commented on thefts that
occurred yesterday and people looking for a red truck that was involved. She was unsure how to fix the
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problem of homelessness but was very concerned about it for citizens and children as well as the problem
with discarded needles. She referred to an assault of a hospital employee which is evidence of the crime
in that area. She feels sorry for people who are experiencing homelessness but a way will need to be
figured out to move them somewhere where a better eye can be kept on them. She hoped Edmonds would
not become Ballard or Seattle.
(Written comments submitted to PublicComment@Edmondswa.gov are attached.)
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON,
TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda
items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 15, 2022
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS
3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE
PAYMENTS
4. DEDICATION OF 15 FEET FOR 203RD ST SW RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT TO 20323
81ST AVE W
5. CIVIC PARK PUBLIC ART PROJECT
6. PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX PUBLIC ART PROJECT
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2022 PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE (PROS) PLAN
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continuation of last week's public hearing. She suggested reopening the public hearing and allowing N
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Mayor Nelson resumed the public hearing for the PROS Plan, noting this was a continuation of the public
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Scot Simpson, Edmonds, said Shell Creek runs through Yost Park and there is the potential to have a
salmon in Shell Creek. Currently fingerling coho are released in Shell Creek and they make it to Puget
Sound but are unable to make it back because of a manmade waterfall downstream on private property.
The owner has been told it could be replaced with step ponds at no expense to him through grants but he
has been uncooperative. Former Councilmember Dave Teitzel tried to speak to him but he would not
entertain a conversation. The only way possible for this situation to be resolved is for a group of citizens
interested in having salmon as their neighbors to approach this person. He requested the council and the
city support this effort by adding the following in addition to #11 in the PROS Plan revision table, "Assist
citizens in their efforts to have the dam blocking salmon in Shell Creek removed." He invited anyone
interested in supporting SOS (Save Our Salmon) to contact him at Simpson.scot@gmail.com.
Joe Scordino, Edmonds, referred to numerous written comments he and others have submitted regarding
the PROS Plan; the clear bottom line in all the comments is that the draft plan is not ready for council
approval. The citizens of Edmonds deserve better planning, management and accountability on the
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preservation and enhancement of parks, city properties and the environment. The parks belong to the
citizens of the City and the City needs to get and incorporate public input into the PROS Plan so citizens
have a voice in how City public property is managed. Although the council has heard how supposedly
extensive the public engagement process was, it begs the question why there has been such a public
uproar regarding the structure and content of the new PROS Plan. It was supposed to be an update of the
2016 plan; it is not. Not only were the action items in the 2016 PROS Plan deleted, but some of the
publicly -accepted concepts were also removed. The entire structure of the plan, the concept for having a
plan, disappeared. The goals in the plan changed, he questioned what happened to the old goals. This all
happened with no explanation to the public, no accounting of what actions in the 2016 plan were
completed and which of them needed to continue into the next plan. Accountability is a critical
component in all levels of government and it is certainly not seen here. He expected to see the PROS Plan
be accountable to the 2019 Urban Forest Management Plan which states on page 60, the city would
develop and implement a tree planting plan on city property. The draft PROS Plan does not contain that
plan, only a sentence that there is an Urban Forest Management Plan. The City is not accountable to
citizens to put trees where they are supposed to in accordance with a plan adopted by the City. He
summarized the council knows his opinion and have seen his written comments and he hoped they would
do something about it.
Ken Reidy, Edmonds, referred to Mayor Nelson's comment that this was a continuation of the public
hearing and if someone had spoken before they were not supposed to speak tonight. He could not
remember if he spoke before and asked if he was allowed to speak or if Mayor Nelson had requested a list
of people who spoke before that would not be allowed to speak tonight or could anyone speak. Mayor
Nelson said Mr. Reidy could speak. Mr. Reidy said Mr. Scordino is an incredible asset to the community and he fully supported everything he stated. He should be respected and listened to and should be very 3
involved in the process. The PROS Plan was in front of the planning board at multiple meetings and a G
great deal of time and effort went into it, but he was unsure the city council was ready to vote on it. He c
has talked to a lot of people who feel more time is needed. He has been told concerns raised by the public 0
that need further discussion include Pilchuck Audubon Society members, Underwater Park users, requests c
that Edmonds take over management of Southwest County Park, poor conditions of the portion of the a
interurban trail in Edmonds' and access to Lake Ballinger Park, improvements and access to Mathay a
Ballinger Park, detailed recommendations by Save Our Marsh members, etc. He urged the council to N
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Linda Ferkingstad, Edmonds, commented Southwest County Park is a beautiful park, 120 acres of open w
space surrounded by Edmonds encompassing a series of forested ravines and Perrinville Creek flowing
through the eastern portion of the park to Brown's Bay on Puget Sound. The City can acquire it as a gift E
from Snohomish County. It would greatly increase the canopy cover within the city limits, provide
beautiful trails down to the water and safe places for salmon.
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Natalie Seitz, Edmonds, said Lake Ballinger is the largest water body with the most WDFW identified
salmon resources within the City of Edmonds. It is also a shoreline of the state within Edmonds which has
experienced the least investment by the City. While other significant recreation areas identified by
comprehensive plan policy B2 have experienced investment, Lake Ballinger has not. It was her
understanding there was no restored shoreline on Lake Ballinger within the city limits. She questioned
why people's concern for the environment seemed to end at trees, the marsh or Southwest County Park
and why wouldn't those seeking to prioritize the environment want to meet the goals in SR-99 where
there is a service gap and priority identified by the PROS planning process. Other shorelines in the City
receive investment regardless if they are identified as open space. If the City plans to pursue open space
designations for the lake, she hoped it would be done through appropriate agreements with Snohomish
County and likely DNR. She acknowledged she talks about SR-99 a lot, it is where she lives and she does
not hide the fact that investment will benefit her and her neighbors. She felt the City had an underlying
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moral obligation to address pollution from SR-99 outside of any other argument she makes because it
directly affects the health and environment of the community and is also the direct source of commercial
tax revenue. Many of the downtown resources would not exist without the reappropriation of commercial
wealth from SR-99 to downtown.
Ms. Seitz continued, SR-99 is not her singular focus; she has commented heavily about south Edmonds, it
has a greater population than SR-99 and is definitely deserving of both the resources identified and many
more parks and open space investments. The investments identified in the draft PROS Plan will not come
close to raising the park per capita standard in south Edmonds to be comparable to Five Corners or north
Edmonds. She has advocated for all neighborhood parks to be expanded to three acres so that children
from across the City can have access to sports field type recreation opportunities which benefit everyone.
She has also advocated for the area northeast of Five Corners as the most densely populated area in the
City with zero park resources. Across the board resources in the City are more closely aligned with race
than population density. Future investments identified by the PROS Plan are also more closely aligned
with race than with where the population is and where pending land use applications are. Although the
marsh and Southwest County Park are great opportunities, she believed all the projects identified in the
CFP should be evaluated on the following questions in alignment with the GMA, is the resource located
in the area of need and is the resource located in the area where density has been or will be sited.
Although race is not identified in either of these metrics, asking these two questions will lead to equitable
investments regardless of the color of people's skin.
Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, suggested expanding the thought process regarding the PROS Plan related to
interlocal agreements. The City has interlocal agreements with Lynnwood for Meadowdale Park and —
Lyndale Skate Park and he suggested expanding that thought process to the county park in Esperance, the
school district for school playgrounds within the city's boundaries, neighborhood assets that are G
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would be prime for a collaborative effort between stormwater management and parks. He did not see c
enough collaboration between departments or disciplines on these issues. Another idea was related to a
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Councilmember Tibbott observed staff has listened to citizen comment and included it in the plan,
including Goal 6 regarding climate objectives. One of the questions that is consistently raised is about a
action planning and he asked how those action plans are generated, scheduled and vetted through a
community process. Ms. Feser answered the terminology used is a department work plan which happens
in two ways. Based on council and community priorities in consultation with the mayor, the department
develops an annual work plan. A report on the plan is presented quarterly to the planning board, mostly
recently at the planning board's retreat. The work plan is always available to the public and
councilmembers. Another way actionable items happen is through the budget process; the distribution of
resources to support the council's and the community's priorities. The annual budget process is way for
the public to be involved, review and see the projects in the capital program, what programs are being
offered in recreation and cultural arts services, etc., a way to vet the process and test priorities. She
recognized the capital list is quite extensive and there are more projects than can be done; projects are
prioritized and included in the capital plan using the priorities in PROS Plan as well as looking at
available opportunity such as grants, internal and external partnerships, land acquisition opportunities, etc.
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Councilmember Tibbott asked how a community member would submit an idea or suggestion that was in
line with the goals and objectives in the PROS Plan. Ms. Feser answered there are a number of ways
including directly contacting the department, expressing that desire to the city council or planning board
or any of the other boards and commissions that parks supports including the arts commission, youth
commission, cemetery board, and planning board. Ideas or suggestions can also be expressed through the
budget process. There are limitations related to staff and resources and not everything on the list can be
accomplished; the priorities established in the PROS Plan and opportunities that become available help
guide those efforts. Councilmember Tibbott observed a councilmember could also submit request. Ms.
Feser answered absolutely.
Councilmember Tibbott observed environmental goals are also a strong interest in the public, noting those
are also supported by other commissions and departments. He asked how parks worked with the
development services department on environmental goals. For example, the tree board is under
development services, how does parks cooperate or support the work done by other departments. Ms.
Feser answered the comprehensive plan has several chapters that address environmental issues including
community sustainability, land use and transportation. Public works, through their work with utilities,
transportation, and capital facilities planning, address environmental issues. Development services
addresses them via housing, land use, transportation and implementation of the comprehensive plan.
Other citizen representative advisory boards and commissions such as the tree board, the mayor's climate
protection committee, the citizens housing commission, the architectural design board and the mayor's
conservation advisory committee also address environmental issues. For example, one of the parks
maintenance staff, the field arborist, is the staff liaison for the tree board, attending their meetings and
working on implementation of the street tree plan. That person is working directly with the tree board,
does the boots on the ground work as well as works with other departments to implement the tree plan.
The phrase "environmental sustainability" is mentioned more than 300 times in the comprehensive plan
which illustrates addressing environmental issues is spread through the city's operations.
Councilmember Tibbott commented there are eight different elements in the comprehensive plan, but the a
PROS Plan is only one of the eight. Ms. Feser answered the PROs Plan is not a chapter in the a
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recommendation from those outreach efforts. Steve Duh, Conservation Techniques, answered the
public process included a number of different steps to get information from the community and include it
in the PROS Plan. There was a community survey, a statistically random mailed survey that had over 500
responses (a 20% response rate) and an identical online survey for the broader community. In total there
were approximately 1,960 responses to the survey. There were also two virtual public meetings at a
different points during the planning process, tabling events at the uptown market, ongoing social media
and web content provided and posted in four languages to engage and inform the community throughout
the process. In addition, there were eight sessions with the planning board. He summarized there was a lot
of engagement in the process. Some of the big takeaways were strong interest in trails and trail
connectivity, strong interest in upgrading and improving existing parks and park amenities, buying
additional conservation or open space land, renovating Yost Pool and providing for additional community
events such as movies in the park and summer concerts.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked for a map showing the distribution of parks and open space in the City.
Mr. Duh displayed a map that identified City open space, active use parks, and non -city parks.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if it would be fair to say that the public outreach was extensive,
equitable and inclusive. Mr. Duh answered yes. The survey responses were representative of the entire
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community in terms of the various demographic subgroups both in terms of geographic distribution as
well as age and households with and without kids. Councilmember L. Johnson asked whether the surveys
were statistically significant. Mr. Duh answered yes, the mailed survey was a statistically significant
random sample and aligned well with the broader online -only version, a good overall sample of data in
total. Councilmember L. Johnson asked if the results identified that the overwhelming majority prioritized
open space, parks and specifically identified the SR-99/Lake Ballinger as a top priority. Mr. Duh said it
was noted in the survey that south and southeast Edmonds were priority areas, gap areas.
Councilmember L. Johnson said this map illustrates the glaring inequity, an inequity she was surprised to
find when she toured the city's parks and inventoried park amenities including trash cans and park
benches. She referred to an article in American Progress, The Nature Gap, regarding confronting racial
and economic disparities that states people of color, families with children in low income communities
are most likely to be deprived of the benefits that nature provides. The map illustrates that is happening in
the Edmonds community. The article also states, the inequitable distribution of nature's benefits in the
U.S. is not the result of consenting choices of communities of color or low income communities to live
near less nature, allow more nature destruction nearby or to give up their right to clean air and clean
water. Nature deprivation is instead a consequence of a long history of systemic racism. Listening to the
comments, she was left asking, where was the outrage that there was only one small park in the SR-99
Lake Ballinger neighborhood and what was that lack of outrage called. She was struck by where the focus
was and hoped people would take a close look at the map and in addition to the call for environmental
protection add equitable distribution. She hoped more would be outraged by the inequitable distribution.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she was trying to figure out an end game and how the council should —
proceed. She recommended the PROS Plan be remanded back to the administration and a citizen 3
committee be created like was done for the urban forest management plan. She has never seen this many G
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done. She questioned how the revisions would be incorporated into the plan for review. Ms. Feser 0
answered the table Councilmember Buckshnis was referencing contains all the revisions that were made c
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realistic, Edmonds is a coastal town. During recent grant reviews, the DEI issue is the marsh and
nearshore estuary because the white man and the industrialist ruined tribal lands. She agreed
consideration needed to be given to Highway 99, but the marsh and nearshore restoration and all the piped a
streams in the City need to be part of the environmental consideration. She said the tribes like to look out
seven generations; and the same concept could occur with Highway 99. If property is available on
Highway 99, the City should pursue it. She suggested an ILA with Mountlake Terrace so Edmonds could
construct a playground on the west side of Lake Ballinger Park.
Councilmember Buckshnis continued, the PROS Plan needs action items or strategies which were also
lacking in the urban forest management plan. It is important for the council and citizens to understand
what staff intends to do. She summarized the plan needs some finetuning to allow scientists to weigh in
on environmental issues such as watersheds, the marsh and the nearshore estuary and all the properties on
the waterfront. She pointed out a creosote pier at Brown's Bay fell into the water. A city employee
obtained a grant to remove it, but that was never done because the employee passed away. Grants are
available for salmon recovery which frees up money for other neighborhoods, but to do that there needs to
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be a well -written PROS Plan document for salmon recovery, nearshore estuary, etc. The infrastructure bill
will help with pipes and culverts. She was happy to be part of the team to finetune the document, but
offered to defer if another councilmember was interested. The focus needs to be on providing
comprehensive material so grant funding will be very simple.
Council President Olson said like many Edmonds residents, she took the survey and she prioritized land
acquisitions and park improvements outside the bowl. It is obviously from the map and tours that there is
work to be done to bring those parks up to the standards that are enjoyed in other parts of the City. She
felt good that it was a community value and everybody she talks to agrees with that. Where there is a bit
of division is where the environmental piece of the pie fits in; the point she is making on behalf of the
community is that is the whole pie. Nothing else happens when those things are let go and the salmon
recovery piece is specific to this region as it is part of the food chain. Edmonds has an opportunity to do
something about that that few other cities do. It is a responsibility and honor to be given that stewardship
role and there needs to be a way to do both things.
Council President Olson continued, the struggle is figuring out the citizen involvement and the
accountability pieces which are tied together. Rather than continually adding more citizen groups and
taskforces, she suggested thinking about the groups that are already in place. Staff presents to the
planning board quarterly; is there a way to inform citizens of that quarterly or annual meeting and invite
them to participate in a planning board taskforce to facilitate more citizen involvement in evaluating the
action items on parks' annual work plan. That would be a great opportunity to learn from many
knowledgeable citizens, and develop a good action plan as well as provide accountability. She agreed the
City does not always have control over what properties become available or what grants are available but
having things fleshed out will allow focus on grants and finding opportunities. She agreed with another
councilmember that the later version of the plan reflects the public feedback. With regard to priorities, she
emphasized the library book drop.
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and planning board meetings which she attends. No one will say that Edmonds is not a group that does a
not have environmental desires. In the last two years, there has been an increased recognition of the need a
for equitable distribution of resources across Edmonds. She appreciated the key recommendations andcm
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every six years. Their criteria includes a capital program, a list of projects and their associated costs.
Public engagement in the PROS Plan to establish community priorities is important to RCO as well as a
community support for projects when applying for grants. The PROS Plan is a good way to show that the
public had an opportunity to look at the park system as a whole and determine priorities. One way to
show that is identifying projects in the CIP and having funds allocated for those projects such as
acquisition, planning, development or renovation. There are two ways to demonstrate the capital program
in the PROS Plan, 1) a list of projects and associated costs, or 2) projects sequenced over six years
showing when work would begin; both versions are included in the draft PROS Plan. Having the projects
separated into six years provides more detail and carries more weight with the granting agencies when a
project has a start date and the timing of funding identified.
Ms. Feser continued, RCO primarily does a grant cycle every two years and are adding more grant
programs. RCO is a one -stop stop for park and environmental grant opportunities. There is typically a
deadline of February 28' to submit the PROS Plan and be eligible for the next grant funding cycle. The
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City's PROS Plan was done in 2016 so she believed it needed to be updated by 2022. However, the 2016
PROS Plan was submitted in December 2016 which is different than the typical February 28t' deadline so
Edmonds' existing plan makes the City eligible for grants until the end of the year. She obtained an
extension in February, but she was informed by RCO today that the City's existing plan is in place until
the end of the year so work can continue on the plan until everyone is satisfied.
Ms. Feser pointed out the work plan identifies the PROS Plan will be completed by the end of February
and it is now nearing the end of March and that work continues which prevents her from working on other
projects. The longer work on the PROS Plan continues, it pushes out other projects; land acquisition has
been shelved for a little bit as have ADA compliance issues and she has been unable to work on the
marsh. The marsh came into the parks department last year, with a staff of one, her, working on it. She
has not be able to spend much time on it. A lot of public feedback and comment is exactly what is wanted
in the PROS Plan process and the public involvement is considered a success. With that being said, there
is a tradeoff with continuing to work on the PROS Plan.
Councilmember Paine was surprised not to hear much about recreation in public comments. She hoped
recreation programs would address inclusivity related to abilities, languages and cultures and events that
include all citizens. She recalled when Ms. Feser was hired, she spoke of festivals in Sammamish such a
Diwali event. If Ms. Feser is the one person working on the PROS Plan and those other things, she was
concerned about the opportunity costs if the PROS Plan process lasted much longer such as land
acquisition. Ms. Feser said approval of the park planner position was delayed until the budget amendment
process. It will be mid -summer before that person is in place so she is covering until that person is in
place.
With regard to Councilmember Paine's comment about recreation, a new goal and set of objectives was
included in the PROS Plan related to equity and inclusion and recreation programming is specifically
listed. The City's recreation programs are moving into Mathay Ballinger and consideration is being given
to holding concerts in the parks throughout the city; staff resources have been shifted to looking at those
opportunities even before the PROS Plan is adopted.
Councilmember Chen recognized the hard work that Ms. Feser and Mr. Duh have put into the PROS
Plan. This is the most comprehensive plan he has seen, although it is the first plan he has seen. The PROS
Plan needs to first prioritize people; the environment is super important and he supported first focusing on
land acquisitions in places where they are needed and he recognized staff was working with consultants
and realtors to identify those opportunities. When those opportunities arise, they need to be seized in this
real estate market. He thanked Mr. Scordino for taking him on a tour and he encouraged the council and
the public to tour areas like Shell Creek, the marsh, and Lake Ballinger where there is a small access on
the Edmonds side with a bench that is falling apart. Without an action plan, the plan could just sit on a
shelf. He recommended analyzing what had been accomplished from the 2016 plan and how it could be
improved. He recognized time was essential and at some point the council needs to move on.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to her earlier comment where she asked if the outreach was
extensive, equitable, inclusive and statistically significant and both confirmed that it was. She referred to
a comment about forming a citizen committee to revise the plan and incorporate comments and asked if
that could be done in a way that kept it extensive, equitable, inclusive and statistically significant. Ms.
Feser answered if council gave direction to appoint a citizen committee to do specific tasks, that could be
done with consideration to ensure the group was representative of the community. The results should be
brought forward in the same manner as the entire PROS Plan was, through the planning board for public
review and feedback. That could be done through planning board meetings or a specific PROS Plan email
to ensure it was publicly and extensively vetted. She recommended any significant revisions to the PROS
Plan be vetted with the public in the same manner that the earlier versions were vetted.
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Councilmember L. Johnson observed undertaking such a process would be a pretty significant redo and
time effort that holds up other projects. Ms. Feser answered it depended on the scope of what the citizen
group did, whether they were writing action items for all the goals and objectives. She estimated it would
take 4-8 weeks to recruit, hold meetings, provide staff support, involve the consultant, work through the
planning board, give the give public an opportunity to comment, compile the comments, work through the
process and bring a planning commission recommendation to council.
Councilmember L. Johnson referred to the Statement from the Director, the first time in the city's history
a community based planning project has had an emphasis on diversity and equity in its outreach and
efforts to more inclusively capture the community's ever evolving priorities related to parks, open space,
trails, recreation facilities and programing. She commended Ms. Feser for what has been done,
commenting it was something new for the community and sometimes growth and adjustment comes with
some pains. She could read the weight that the PROS Plan has been on Ms. Feser and was aware that a lot
of things were being held up by this process that was supposed to have been completed in February. She
recognized the work that has gone into the PROS Plan, something new and exciting for the City and
something to celebrate.
COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE THE 2022 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN.
Council President Olson commented as tonight was the public hearing and this was a big issue with a lot
of feedback and conversation still ongoing, it was not appropriate to vote tonight. She did not support the
motion to vote today.
Councilmember Paine expressed support for the motion in recognition of all the work that has been done. 4-
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provides a check and balance and review. In addition people can always speak to the city council. She c
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councilmember saying people are important and there needs to be equity so it is important to adopt this a
plan. She anticipated further review would be gilding the lily; the PROS Plan is beautiful work and N
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Councilmember K. Johnson concurred with Council President Olson, tonight was the public hearing and
she had not anticipated the council would be discussing the plan. It has been the council's custom to wait
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action. For those reasons, she did not support moving forward with the plan tonight.
Councilmember Buckshnis did not support the motion. She did not understand the interest in opening the
plan for further public comment. A committee of three citizens, four staff members and one director did a
similar review of the UFMP. She felt there was a huge gap related to the environment such as watersheds,
environment and the comprehensiveness of the waterfront, the piping and things of that nature. She
recognized the environment is addressed in Item 6, but felt it needed to be done more completely. Action
items can easily be pulled from various plans and included in the PROS Plan.
Councilmember Chen said this plan had a lot of effort, knowledge and hard work put into it including
public hearings where the public offered their expertise, comments, and knowledge and that needed to be
taken into consideration. He did not think it would take 6-8 weeks; if the citizens who were involved were
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utilized, it could be done in 2-3 weeks. He asked if that was a reasonable assessment. He wanted to
respect the public who devoted their time, energy and knowledge to provide feedback.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (2-5), COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE AND L. JOHNSON
VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN, TIBBOTT AND BUCKSHNIS AND
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING NO.
Councilmember Paine asked Ms. Feser if additional funds would be needed to support the consultant. Ms.
Feser answered at this point, the consultant has completed their contract. Moving forward, further
revisions to the PROS Plan, research and additional work will have a cost.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON, TO
ALLOW FOR AN ADDITIONAL UP TO $20,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXTENDING THE
PROS PLAN DISCUSSION TO INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY.
Councilmember Paine said Mr. Duh has done a beautiful job on the PROS Plan and it is important to keep
the team together. To do the plan justice, it needs to be done professionally.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with keeping consultant. She reiterated a lot of information could be
pulled from other plans and added as action items as well as adding information regarding the watershed.
Council President Olson said the amount seemed like more than the job will take, especially if staff is
efficient about when the consultant is brought into the process. She requested staff be thoughtful about
that.
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available and has had preliminary conversations with Ms. Feser about it. Councilmember L. Johnson o
expressed support for this step, but she preferred to keep it completely community based and was hesitant
about narrowing it to a select handful which would risk undoing the inclusive nature of everything that
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Councilmember K. Johnson suggested providing Ms. Feser 1-2 weeks to think about how to move
forward with the PROS Plan instead of motions and direction from council. She asked Ms. Feser if she
would like time to come back with proposal for incorporating the over 100 comments from the public
about the PROS Plan. Ms. Feser requested she have the opportunity to take what she heard tonight and
put together a proposal to do this last step of PROS Plan and it bring back to council for approval along
with a cost estimate from the consultant, who would be part of the committee and the timeline. She
proposed returning to council with a proposal at the April 5th or 12' meeting.
Council President Olson advised the council was meeting on March 29"'; and asked if Ms. Feser prefer to
present a proposal then. Ms. Feser said she would prefer April 5t' because the March 29t' would require
submitting information for the packet in two days.
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COUNCILMEMBER PAINE WITHDREW THE MOTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OF
SECOND.
2. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE CODE AMENDMENT
Development Services Director Susan McLaughlin introduced this item.
Interim Planning Manager Kernen Lien reviewed:
• EV Ties to Major Sustainability Goals
o Comprehensive Plan
■ Transportation Element Policy 6.22: Encourage and promote the use of EV charging
stations ... including standards for new developments that provide parking facilities
■ Transportation Element Policy 6.23: Position Edmonds to respond to technical
innovation, such as EVs
■ Community Sustainability Element: Explore and support the use of alternative fuels and
transportation Policy B.3options that reduce GHG emissions
o Climate Action Plan
■ Goal: Carbon Neutral by 2050
■ TR-5: Promote Electric Vehicles and other low -carbon vehicles
o New Energy Cities Action Plan
■ Policy Initiative Action 3C: Electrification of the Transportation System. Shifting the
transportation fuel source from fossil to clean electricity (including) charging stations ...
for multifamily construction
• Sources of Edmonds Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions
o Local Sector Based Emissions
■ Transportation 40%
- Passenger Travel 80%
- Truck Freight 9%
- Commercial Services 6%
- Port 3%
- Rail1%
- Transit 1%
- Offroad <1%
■ Buildings (residential) 35%
■ Buildings (commercial) 15%
■ Buildings (industrial) 2%
■ Refrigerant Loss 6%
■ Waste 2%
• Growth in EV Demand
o Electric Vehicles registered in Edmonds
■ 2017: 367
■ 2021: 838
Growth in EV Options
o Number of options and models are increasing
o Battery technology continues to improve
o Manv auto companies moving to all -electric vehicles
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Pledge
Year
Jaguar
All Electric
2025
Toyota
All Electric or Hybrid
2025
Volvo
All Electric
2030
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Three main components of Code
o Which staging levels should be required by use type? (Capable, Ready, Installed)
o Which Charging Level is Appropriate? (Levels I,11, or III)
o Identifying an appropriate ratio of EV charging stations, by use type. (Single -Family,
Multifamily, Non -Residential, etc.)
Stages or types of EV charging infrastructure
o EV Capable
■ Electrical Panel capacity and conduit for future use
o EV Ready
■ Electrical Panel capacity conduit and circuit for charging
o EV Installed
■ Electrical Panel capacity, conduit, circuit and specialized equipment for charging
Charging Levels - The infrastructure is categorized by the "Charging Levels" or voltage produced
o Level
■ 120-volt circuit (like a household outlet)
■ 8-20 hours to fully charge
o Level 11(code proposal)
■ 240-volt circuit (like an oven or dryer)
■ 4-8 hours to fully charge
■ Most common level for residential uses
o Level III (Rapid Charging)
■ 480+ volt circuit (too much for home usage
■ Less than one hour to fully charge
■ At commercial sites or near highways
Applicability
o EV Charging Infrastructure would be required when...
■ A new development or new off-street parking facility;
■ Existing development — substantial damage or substantial improvement (50% rule) occurs
within a one-year period, as determined by the Building Official; or
■ 50% increase in parking capacity (based on total parking spaces)
Proposed Edmonds Standards
Type of Use
Number of EV Capable
Number of EV Ready
Number of EV Installed
Parking Spaces
Parking Spaces
Parking Spaces
Single family
N/A
1/dwelling unit
N/A
dwelling units'
Multiple dwelling
40% of parking spaces
40% of parking spaces
10% of parking spaces
units'
Non-residential
40% of parking spaces
N/A
10% of parking spaces
uses
Footnote 1: Multiple dwelling units with individual garages shall follow the requirements for
single family dwelling units
o All EV installed, EV ready, and EV capable spaces are to be included in the calculation for
the number of parking spaces, as provided by the applicable chapter of the Edmonds
Community Development Code.
o A portion or all of a lesser requirement for EV charging infrastructure can be substituted with
one of a higher requirement
Other Sections
o 17.115.040.0 Calculations for Station Requirements -
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■ Covers: Multiple Uses, Fractions, Adjusting Percentages, etc.
0 17.115.050 General Station Standards
■ Covers: Parking Size, Installation, Station Location, Time limits, etc.
0 17.115.060 Signage
■ Covers: Basic signage requirements
Other code provisions
o References in other code sections for consistency:
■ 16.60.3030 (CG)
■ 16.110.020 (WMU)
■ 17.50.010 (Off street parking)
■ 17.50.020 (parking space requirements
■ 21.90.012 Service station definition
■ 22.110.090 (WMU Height bonus)
West Mixed -use Height Bonus — ECDC 22.110.090
o Remove Credit 2 from Miscellaneous section of Height Bonus Score Sheet— Charging facility
for electric cars, provide minimum 4 spaces
Councilmember K. Johnson referred to the proposed Edmonds standards for multi -family, 40%, 40% and
10%, and asked if that was additive so 90% of stalls would be required to have charging. Mr. Lien agreed
90% of the stalls would need to be ready for charging. In the multifamily standards, 10% would be
required to be installed and 80% would need to be capable or ready so as more EV were in use, those
could be upgraded, a total of 90%. For non-residential 50% would need to be installed or capable and of
that 10% would need to be installed at the time of development. Councilmember K. Johnson said that
seemed excessive to her.
Councilmember Chen asked the estimated additional cost for a builder. Mr. Lien provided the following:
0 Costs of Retrofitting
o Bottom Line: It is much cheaper and cost effective to include EV charging infrastructure
during new construction or major renovation
o Cost Estimates for EV Parking Spaces in Denver
EV Infrastructure
Requirement
During New
Construction
During
Retrofit
Savings w/ New
Construction
Electrical Panel & Wiring
$300/space
$2,500/space
$2,200/space
Full Circuit
$1,300/space
$6,300/space
$5,000/space
Councilmember Tibbott referred to EV Ready (Level I) and asked if it would be typical in home
construction to wire for a 120 or 220 circuit and would it be better not to prewire it but have the conduit in
place which is the $300 expense versus doing the full circuit. Mr. Lien answered the standard for single
family is one EV Ready space per dwelling unit. EV Ready includes electrical panel capacity, conduit and
circuit for charging, basically the plug in for charging. It is the same type of wiring provided for ovens
and dryers. Councilmember Tibbott commented with EV Ready, the homeowner would have the option
of installing 120 or 220. Mr. Lien said the code requires 220.
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing.
Ken Reidy, Edmonds, commented the narrative for this agenda item states the City of Edmonds is
proposing a new chapter to title 17 of the Edmonds Community Development Code related to EV
charging infrastructure, new code rather than a rewrite. The background/history of the agenda item states,
This code amendment was initiated to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by supporting
the growing demand for electric vehicle usage. The planning board reviewed the EV charging
infrastructure code amendment at the June 9, June 23, July 14, and August 25, 2021 meetings. They held
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a public hearing and recommended city council consider approval of this item at the September 8, 2021
planning board meeting. A SEPA Determination of Non -Significance on the proposed amendments was
issued on September 17, 2021. There was a multi -month gap before it was introduced to city council in
February 2022. He asked why new code was worked on so intensively, involving many planning board
meetings. He recalled in September 2020 city council made a budget amendment for three year temporary
position for the code rewrite, and $140,000 was budgeted. At that time, Councilmember Paine explained
this was a long term plan for the council for probably a decade. The proposal is a three year temporary
code writer housed in development services. The first year's cost would be $140,000 for a full-time
person to work with existing staff. It would get the code rewrite underway and progress can be
reevaluated next year and the next year. He asked what the money that was budgeted accomplished in
terms of code rewrite in addition to the hundreds of thousands of dollars budgeted since 2006. He
requested a complete report on the status of the code rewrite including what all the money budgeted over
many years, going back to at least 2006, has accomplished.
Linda Ferkingstad, Edmonds, commented her church has several charging stations in the parking lot for
neighbors to use. She suggested there were quite a few parking lots in Edmonds that could be used
similarly. With regard to areas without parks or nature, she suggested a weekly transport that took people
from the Highway 99 area to and from parks.
Doug Lane, Edmonds, an EV owner, spoke in support of the proposed code, commenting the key to EV
use is the ability to charge your vehicle at home. Public stations are necessary when one exceeds the
range of their vehicle or while traveling, but the real enabler and anxiety reducer is being able to charge at
home so adopting this regulation would facilitate greater use of EV. While there is a cost for including
EV charging, it also creates value; single family homes, condominiums, apartments or commercial
facilities that have that capacity will be more desirable and more sought after in the future.
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L. JOHNSON, TO
APPROVE THE ORDINANCE AS PROPOSED.
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vote. Typically the council does not vote on the public hearing night, so she will not support it if a
councilmember needs more time.°
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Councilmember Tibbott preferred to have it on the consent agenda although he was supportive of the
ordinance.
Councilmember K. Johnson also preferred to have it approved at a subsequent council meeting as
typically the council does not take action directly following a public hearing.
Council President Olson said a councilmember could pull it from the consent agenda if more discussion
was desired.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE AND THE SECONDER AGREED TO CHANGE THE MOTION TO
PLACE THE ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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3. PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CODE AMENDMENT TO ECDC ENTITLED
BICYCLE PARKING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Services Director Susan McLaughlin provided an introduction, explaining the former
Senior Planner Eric Engmann previously presented this material. This is public hearing for bicycle
parking requirements.
Interim Planning Manager Kernen Lien presented:
• Bike Parking Ties to Major Sustainability Goals
o Comprehensive Plan
■ Transportation Element Policy 4. 1: Encourage active transportation by providing safe
facilities for bicycle and pedestrians
■ Transportation Element Policy 4.13: Place highest priority for improvements to bicycle
facilities and installation of bike racks and lockers near schools, commercial districts,
multifamily residents, recreation areas, and transit facilities
■ Community Sustainability Element Policy B.3: Explore and support the use
of...transportation options that reduce Greenhouse gas emissions
o Climate Action Plan
■ Goal: Carbon Neutral by 2050
■ TR-3: Reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by promoting active transportation
• Proposing new chapter in Title 17 for bicycle parking and storage
o Four main components
1. Creates bike parking standards for multifamily and non-residential development
2. Separated into short term and long term parking requirements
3. Includes locational, installation and maintenance requirements (how to operate)
4. Provides definitions, calculations, and applicability standards to support new chapter
• Difference between short-term and long term bicycle parking
o Short term parking
■ Less than 4 hour parking
■ Parked at bike rack near primary entrance
■ Higher need with non-residential use
o Long term parking
■ More than 4 hour parking (overnight)
■ Parked in secure on -premise space
■ Higher need with multifamily residential use
• Short term bicycle parking requirement
Type of use
Minimum Number of Spaces Required
Multiple dwelling unit
1 per 10 dwelling units
Non-residential
1 per 12 vehicle parking spaces; not less than 2 spaces
• Long term bicycle parking requirement
Type of use
I Minimum Number of Spaces Required
Multiple dwelling units'
0.75 per unit
Non-residential
4- 2 per 25,000 square feet of floor area; not less than g 3 spaces
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o Edmonds bicycle advocacy group proposed increasing the non-residential to 2 per 25,000
square feet and not less than 3
• Standards — Multifamily examples
Development Type
Short Term
Long Term
Spaces
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o Visibility and illumination
o Proximity to entrances
o Accessibility
o Minimum area requirements (18" by 60")
o Secure structures
o Electrical outlets (long-term)
o Accommodations for wall mountings (long-term)
Changes from January to Tonight's Proposal
o Location: Short Term
B. Installation of Short -Term Bicycle Parking. Short-term bicycle parking shall comply with
all of the following:
1. Required to be visible from and within 30 feet of building's public entrance; �s
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2. Must be located within the landscape/furnishing zone (defied as that area between
the roadway curb face and the front edge of the sidewalk); except where the
landscape/furnishing zone is more than 30 feet from the public entrance or the
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iacent to an arterial without on -street parking, the
short-term bicycle parking may be provided at the building frontage;
o Location: Long Term
B. Installation of Long -Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall comply with
all of the following:
1. Required to be located on the same site as the building;
2. Required to be located inside the building, such as vehicle parking garage or other
secure common area, except it can be located outside the building if located within a
secure area up to 3W 150 feet of the building's main or employee entrance and
provides pefmaneat oever- ineluding, but not limited to, r-eef over -hand,
bicycle storage lockers;
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Development for each of the land uses identified in this Chapter 17.20 ECDC shall be
required to provide bicycle parking facilities when one of the following occurs:
A. A new development;
B. Substantial damage or substantial improvement is made to an existing development
within a one-year period, as determined by the Building Official; or
C. Increased parking capacity. Increased parking capacity to an existing development that do
not meet the other applicability standards in this subsection shall meet the following
standard:
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1. Parking space increased between 1% and 49% of existing capacity shall meet the
short-term bicycle parking standards in section 17.120.030
2. Parking space increases above 49% of existing capacity shall meet both the short-
term and long-term bicycle parking standards in subsections 17.120.030 and
17.120.040
o West Mixed -use Height Bonus — ECDC 22.110.090
■ Remove Credit 3 from Miscellaneous section of Height Bonus Score Sheet — Indoor
Covered Bicycle Storage and Indoor Charging Facilities
Mayor Nelson opened the public hearing.
Brock Howell, Director, Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (Snotrac) and principal of Bicycle
Security Advisors, which has provided consulting to the City of Seattle, other cities and transit agencies
on bike parking, said Snotrac advocates for connecting people and communities in Snohomish County
and beyond with safe, equitable and accessible transportation. He expressed strong support for the bike
parking ordinance and the changes proposed tonight. Increasing the convenience and safety of biking is
an important strategy for making communities affordable for low income households with affordable
transportation, for addressing climate change and for improving public health. There can only be as many
people biking as there are safe places for them to park their bikes at home, work and other destinations.
Bike theft substantially increased during the pandemic so providing secure spaces is an important strategy
for addressing that issue. This ordinance is unequivocally a great first step and the addition changes are a
positive step in the right direction.
Mr. Howell said a few things that could be adopted in future ordinances or through implementation
include being clear on the standards for what is acceptable design of the bike racks or bike parking. He G
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penalty in that those attempting to achieve a LEED standard will have to do more in the other efforts to 0
get height bonuses. Allowing bike parking 150 feet offsite was intended for unique circumstances in c
Seattle such as college campus and large employer sites and he suggested limiting that provision to those a
circumstances. Most other cities have higher standards for non-residential uses and the requirement is a
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support these updates. This ordinance is a first step in providing secure parking and taking it to the next
step of providing an all ages, all abilities bicycle network in the City to induce demand for the type of a
transportation we want to see in the future. One of the slides missing from the presentation on EV
chargers is that e-bikes are far outpacing sales of electric vehicles in the U.S. and there needs to be
adequate facilities and parking to ride e-bikes to school, work, and local stores and for recreation. He
encouraged councilmembers to reach out to him or other EBAG members with any questions. The
proposal represents good code updates and he looked forward to council adopting them tonight or next
week on the consent agenda.
Margaret Elwood, co-chair of the Edmonds Bicycle Advocacy Group and owner of an e-bike, explained
she is able to park her e-bike in her single family home, but if she lived in a condo or apartment
downtown that did not have secure bike parking, she would not be able to own an e-bike because if it was
stolen, a replacement would cost $5,000-$7,000. She rides her bike recreationally and for health reasons
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to leave it outside a grocery store. She commented it was very important for families living in a condo or
apartment to have space for bike parking. She hoped the council would adopt the proposed bike parking
standards.
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Nelson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Chen referred to the change from 300 feet to 150 feet from a building entrance and asked
if that would impact ADA vehicle parking. Ms. McLaughlin answered typically bike parking is in racks
which would be at the store entrance on private property and would not compete for spaces in the parking
lot.
Council President Olson expressed concern about visual clutter, commenting beauty and charm is core to
the City's identity and she struggles with the balance. She has not been a huge bike rider but embraces it
and plans to become a bike rider. She wanted to be thoughtful about that element and was interested in
hearing from other councilmembers and the public how to achieve the objectives, but maintains and
enhances the beauty of the City. She thanked the commenters who mentioned e-bikes. With the various
demographic and hills in Edmonds, e-bikes are a huge consideration and she wanted the design standards
for bike racks to accommodate them. E-bikes are expensive, but like big screen TVs, she anticipated they
would come down in price and would be a good, affordable option in the future.
Ms. McLaughlin responded two factors people consider when making transportation choices are
affordability and convenience. The availability of a safe place to park a bike and because of the cost,
having them within eyesight is important for safety. The reason bike parking is in the furnishing zone is
because that is where in an urban environment one expects to see things like pedestrian lighting,
newspaper boxes, and other things that support the pedestrian and non -motorized environment.
Council President Olson commented the wording was originally different and was not identified as one of
the changes, 17.120.030.B.1.
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things less cluttered and more beautiful, she preferred not to have bike parking on the frontage of building
because it is the more visible, less utilitarian part of the building. She recognized others would have
different opinions.
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function and aesthetics considered. He liked the bike racks installed by the downtown association. Ms.
McLaughlin said she was not the director when the ordinance was first drafted. She has inquired about
establishing a bike rack standard for the City which does not currently exist, but that would have delayed
the ordinance. She felt it was important to establish a bike rack standard which could have a
neighborhood character or a standard rack in accordance with best practices design standards. She agreed
about e-bikes, they have not been factored into the existing manufacturers yet in terms of giving those
riders the confidence to park an e-bike due to their cost. The design standards for a bike rack do not need
to be in an ordinance, but should be part of the standard plans and specs for public works.
Councilmember Paine referred to the commenter who said 150 feet was too far, commenting if someone
was riding their bike to do shopping and it is no longer there when you come out, it would be a terrible
experience especially if it was someone's only transportation. She asked about best practices for a city
Edmonds' size, whether it was 75 feet or 150 feet. Ms. McLaughlin said the ordinance language was
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trying to account for different land use typologies. On a Highway 99 parcel with a sea of surface parking,
if bike racks were required in the furnishing zone, the front door would be 300 feet from the entrance.
That is the reason for revising the language to at the storefront and within 30 feet. The intent was to
ensure bike parking is as closely proximate to the front door as possible, recognizing sometimes it cannot
be in the furnishing zone because it is too far.
Councilmember Paine recalled a comment during the public hearing that 75 feet was a better standard.
Mr. Lien said the comment was in regard to long term parking; Ms. McLaughlin was referring to short
term parking. The original proposal for long term parking was 300 feet from the building's main or
employee entrance and the proposal would change that to 150 feet when not within the building; the
preference is for long term parking to be within building and when it is not, it must be within 150 feet and
in bicycle storage lockers. Councilmember Paine relayed her understanding short term parking would be
within the furnishing zone. Ms. McLaughlin advised it would be within 30 feet.
Councilmember L. Johnson observed the requirements for long term bicycle parking states at least one
outlet. The council just finished discussing the cost of installing EV charging before versus after; she
asked how many bikes could be charged in one outlet and assumed there would be a limit. She suggested
being more forward thinking and requiring more outlets for larger buildings. Mr. Lien referred to
17.120.040.13.5 which states at least one electrical outlet shall be available for the use of electric assisted
bicycle charging within 8 feet of an area where a group of long term bicycle parking spaces is located. He
could image in a larger multifamily development, the long term spaces could be spread around. He said
the number of outlets could be increased.
Councilmember L. Johnson said that would make sense if there were multiple long term storage locations
but for example in her daughter's dorm, all the bike parking is in one location. She suggested
consideration be given to increasing the number of outlets. She expressed support for design standards,
not to address clutter versus beauty that was mentioned because for her if a bike could replace car, it was
an improvement. Her interest in design standards was related to function, noting people often post
regarding bike racks that work well and racks that do not. Ms. McLaughlin agreed, expressing interest in
looking at best practices for the number of outlets in long term parking and said that would be possible by
the time this was on the consent agenda.
Council President Olson observed there were enough comments made for staff to consider before
bringing this back to full council for action.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER CHEN, TO
EXTEND TO 10:25.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED FOR LACK OF A SUPER MAJORITY (4-3),
COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT
OLSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS TIBBOTT, PAINE AND L. JOHNSON VOTING
NO.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson thanked City staff, administrative services, IT, and the clerk for the seamlessness of this
meeting and going from in -person to virtual and back again after not having been in -person for a
ridiculous long time.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Chen thanked staff for making the hybrid meeting work, noting he had some concerns
before the meeting, but it worked great. Even though the governor lifted the mandate for masks, he
suggested being mindful that the virus was not over; cases are increasing rapidly in Hong Kong and other
places so people should still be carefully.
Councilmember Buckshnis echoed Councilmember Chen's comments, advising her coughing was due to
pollen allergies.
Council President Olson thanked everyone for making choices that were right for them and making good
choices for their own health. It is important to be supportive of everyone making choices that are right for
them, either objectively or because it made them feel more comfortable. She suggested not being a jerk
and being supportive. She advised the administration that there are a lot of volunteers who are willing and
able help with graffiti and trash and suggested getting a plan together so they know who to call. She
wanted to get Edmonds cleaned up and pretty again.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed the Health Board came out with a report this week related to youth health
issues. One of the data points he found disturbing was that the average TV use among teens has gone up
during COVID which emphasizes the need for outdoor recreation which he was thankful was part of the
City's plans.
Councilmember Paine wished everyone a good spring.
Councilmember L. Johnson urged everyone to be safe.
Councilmember K. Johnson recognized Sunday, the first day of spring, was also the international Nowruz
celebration, a 3,000 year old event celebrated in the Middle East, Balkans, and Central Asia, celebrating
the first day of spring and a new day. She offered to work with the diversity commission on a Nowruz
celebration for next year. It is an event her family celebrates that could be extend to others in Edmonds.
Student Representative Roberts said it was great to be back and wished everyone a happy spring.
11. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:15 p.m.
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Public Comment for City Council Meeting 3/22/22
From: joe scordino
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 2:22 PM
To: Council; Public Comment (Council)
Cc: Feser, Angie; Nelson, Michael
Subject: Please DO NOT Approve the draft PROS Plan without Action Items and
Revisions
Council Members;
Please DO NOT approve the current draft of the 6-year Parks, Recreation and Open
Space (PROS) Plan.
Citizens of Edmonds have identified numerous deficiencies that have been ignored or
dismissed by the contractor hired by the City to `update' the 2016 PROS Plan. Instead
of updating the prior 'publicly -approved' PROS Plan and its' Action Items for the 6-year
period up to now, the contractor instead deleted the Action Items and changed the
Goals and structure of PROS Plan - - and in so doing, deleted much of what the citizens
of this City were expecting to see in the Plan.
The 2016 PROS Plan had important concepts that are absent in this revised draft:
• Capitalize on the unique identity of Edmonds
• Look forward to the future of Edmonds
• Steward and activate key community assets
These concepts need to be 'reinstalled' in the current draft of the PROS Plan.
I'm pleased that the draft Plan included the 'equity' issue on locations of neighborhood
parks, but it should not have taken an outcry by the public (as evidenced by the huge
number of written comments) to realize the deficiencies in this restructured draft PROS
Plan.
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I ask that the Council hold -off approving the current draft until a Council appointed
Citizen Committee is convened to recommend Action Items and revisions to the PROS
Plan for Council consideration in approving the final 2022-2027 PROS Plan.
Thank You
Joe Scordino; 40+ year resident and father of four kids I was proud to raise in this town.
From: Stephen Lacy
Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2022 7:13 PM
To: Public Comment (Council)
Subject: PROS Plan
I'd like reinforce the points made by Joe Scordino in this letter to the council (copied below). It
appears that the current draft of the plan is lacking in some critical information. I'm especially
concerned about the lack of updates on the actions items from the previous plan and a lack of
concrete actions to be included in the current plan. I'd also like to communicate my personal
priorities of protecting the remaining natural areas in the city --especially the marsh (including
the remediation area owned by WSDOT) and Southwest County park and Perrinville Creek
watershed. I like Joe's request to create a citizen committee to review the past plan and propose
changes to the current plan.
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Councilmembers;
Please DO NOT approve the current draft of the six -year Parks, Recreation and Open
Space (PROS) Plan. Citizens of Edmonds have identified numerous deficiencies that
have been ignored or dismissed by the contractor hired by the city to "update" the 2016
PROS Plan. Instead of updating the prior "publicly -approved" PROS Plan and its' action
items for the six -year period up to now, the contractor instead deleted the action items
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and changed the goals and structure of PROS Plan — — and in so doing, deleted much
of what the citizens of this city were expecting to see in the plan.
The 2016 PROS Plan had important concepts that are absent in this revised draft:
• Capitalize on the unique identity of Edmonds
• Look forward to the future of Edmonds
• Steward and activate key community assets
These concepts need to be "reinstalled" in the new PROS Plan.
I'm pleased that the draft plan included the "equity" issue on locations of neighborhood
parks, but it should not have taken an outcry by the public (as evidenced by the huge
number of written comments) to realize the deficiencies in this restructured draft PROS
Plan.
I ask that the council hold off approving the current draft until a council -appointed citizen
committee is convened to recommend action items and revisions to the PROS Plan for
council consideration in approving the final 2022-2027 PROS Plan.
Thank You
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Several related points:
greg ferguson
Monday, March 21, 2022 7:16 AM
Council; Public Comment (Council); Feser, Angie; Nelson, Michael
PROS Plan comments
1. Including an action item list as was done for the 2016 PROS plan would be an important
addition to the current draft plan. Recommendations and objectives convey intention but actions
are the means to accomplish goals and should be at the heart of a plan.
2. Each council meeting is begun with a statement acknowledging the original inhabitants of
Edmonds. This statement should have real world meaning. For example, federal courts have
forced very reluctant state and local governments to honor tribal treaty fishing rights. The courts
have also upheld the concept that those rights without fish are meaningless, that half of nothing
is still nothing.
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Three of our four streams that should be accessible to salmon in Edmonds are blocked.
Perrinville, Willow, and Shellabarger creeks have their entire flows diverted into pipes. One way
to live up to our legal and moral obligations to original occupants is to bring salmon back to
these streams, also to restore our watersheds, and to convert the Edmonds marsh back into a
saltwater estuary. Parks can play an important role in doing all these things.
3. Next, if we lose the Unocal property to development, it will be a tragedy for our kids,
grandkids, and generations beyond. Mayor Nelson, many city council members, and the Parks
Department agree with this. But, we have no idea when site clean-up will be completed and the
land transferred to WDOT. If this happens tomorrow are we ready? Do we have a plan for the
property, do we have funding sources identified? The recent Save Our Sound bill allocates
$50,000,000 a year for Puget Sound recovery. Can Edmonds get any of this or the other wide
array of funding available without a plan for what will happen to the property?
Let's not lose this land because of a lack of preparation. We need a comprehensive Edmonds
Marsh restoration plan that includes Unocal.
4. Finally, the original PROS plan did not address multiple environmental issues. Greenhouse
gas reduction, halting park streambank failures, complete marsh restoration, and tree planting
were among the things not included. To the credit of our Parks Director, Angie Feser, many have
now been referenced in PROS Plan goal statements.
However, this should not happen again. There needs to be mechanisms in place that ensure that
city government planning documents and city operations themselves include the environment as
one of their important goals.
Cheers
Greg Ferguson
From: greg ferguson <gghhff@me.com>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 7:30 AM
To: Council; Public Comment (Council); eac
Subject: Civic Park Art Project
The shade structure should be covered in solar cells, making it a solar canopy. This would help
demonstrate that the City of Edmonds is taking climate change seriously.
Cheers
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From: joe scordino
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 11:29 AM
To: Council; Public Comment (Council)
Cc: Ron Eber
Subject: Numerous DEFICIENCIES in the draft PROS PLAN
Besides the structural problem with no Action items for the Goals, the draft has
significant deficiencies that the public has been trying to get addressed in the HUGE
number of public comments that the contractor has ignored.
The Council would not have to waste time later dealing with individual 'City -property'
problems if the PROS PLAN were to be done correctly and comprehensibly (that's what
Plans are for).
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Yost Park — What's the PLAN for curtailing the SERIOUS ongoing erosion of
stream banks in the Park?
Trees are falling and bridge footings are being undercut due to erosion from
high stormwater flows. Are we going to wait until the trails have to be closed for safety
reasons before developing plans to address the problem?? The deteriorating upper
creek is occupied by juvenile salmon and cutthroat trout and the downstream sediment
deposition is impacting spawning adult salmon. is there NO CONCERN in this City for
safety of people using the Park trails and recovery of salmon?
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Sunset Avenue Overlook — What's the PLAN for making this City -owned open
view of Puget Sound and the Olympics more accessible to EVERYONE in
Edmonds.
We can't `move' this outstanding view point to Highway 99, so what is the PLAN
to provide more equity in use by citizens outside the Bowl? Why doesn't the PLAN
address the need for more parking spaces, more benches, elimination of the curb and
tripping hazards, lower vegetation, and other improvements for senior citizens so MORE
citizens can enjoy this unique City property? Shouldn't the PLAN address how
important this site is to senior citizens and the huge number of people of all ages that
appreciate the `walkability' of Edmonds (including those with dogs on leash)?
Edmonds Marsh -Estuary Wildlife Sanctuary — What's the PLAN for creating a
Regional Park with the acquisition of the old Unocal Property to provide recreational
opportunity as well as wildlife habitat and salmon recovery.
What's the PLAN for merging Marina Beach into this Regional Marsh -Estuary -
Beach Park so that beach renovations will be fully funded by grants and not be in
competition for local funds needed for neighborhood parks in the Highway 99 area.
Dogs — what's the PLAN for dogs on leash in Parks and `legally' on beaches?
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Why are dogs prohibited, but not enforced, on the beach? If it is not important
enough to be enforced, the PLAN should assess whether the prohibition should be
removed on all public beaches (if dogs are on -leash). A possible exception could be a
retaining the prohibition for all dogs (including leashed) in the migratory bird area at
north Brackett's Landing where dogs can impact migratory geese that feed
there. Otherwise, current management is just encouraging flagrant violation of a law
that maybe shouldn't be a law for dogs on -leash.
Fishing Pier — What's the PLAN for this very unique recreational amenity in
Edmonds?
The recent City improvements to the shelters and bulletin board have been
damaged and left unusable for quite a while now. Shouldn't the PLAN recognize the
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importance of the Fishing Pier to the Region as well as the City, and the need for
maintaining taxpayer investments in the Fishing Pier?
Willow Creek Hatchery Area — What's the PLAN for maintaining and improving
this City -owned property?
If the PLAN is to rely on volunteers to carry the entire burden of operations,
maintenance and improvements, shouldn't the PLAN clearly state that so there are no
false expectations by the public? This not only includes the one -of -a -kind community
Salmon Hatchery, but the City's Educational Center, the Demo Garden, and a wildlife
area and trails along the creek.
Shouldn't the PLAN acknowledge that this area will be the ONLY publicly
accessible place in Edmonds to see spawning salmon in the future (when Marsh tidal
channel is in place)? Shouldn't the PLAN identify the restoration needs for the
deteriorating stream channel so it will be available for salmon spawning in the near
future?
Maplewood Park — What's the PLAN for restoring the trails and excess erosion in the
natural areas of the Park? Is City just going to close the back area of the Park since
much of the trials are becoming safety and further erosion hazards?
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PLAN. All the Council has to do is appoint a Citizen Committee to revise the Plan and
THEN bring it back for Council approval.
Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes
March 22, 2022
Page 33
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Approval of claim checks and wire payment.
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #251719 through #251831 dated March 24, 2022 for $1,431,141.99 and wire
payment of $13,220.71.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks and wire payment.
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 03-24-22
wire 03-24-22
FrequentlyUsedProjNumbers 3-24-22
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
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001.000.41.521.22.24.00
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251719 3/24/2022 076040 911 SUPPLY INC
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
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Voucher Date Vendor
251719 3/24/2022 076040 911 SUPPLY INC
251720 3/24/2022 065052 AARD PEST CONTROL
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
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001.000.41.521.22.24.00
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94.0(
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001.000.64.576.80.41.00
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 4
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
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421.000.74.534.80.24.00
2.81 O
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423.000.75.535.80.24.00
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3/24/2022 064088 ADT COMMERCIAL
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251722 3/24/2022 064088 ADT COMMERCIAL
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 5
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
251722 3/24/2022 064088 ADT COMMERCIAL (Continued)
144519271
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144519866
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ALARM MONITORING FOR WWTP -
001.000.66.518.30.42.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.42.00
ALARM MONITORING - PARKS MAIL
ALARM MONITORING FOR PUBLIC
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FIRE INSPECTION FOR FIRE STATI,
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FIRE INSPECTION - PUBLIC SAFET
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251723 3/24/2022 071634 ALLSTREAM 18228816 C/A 768328
PR1-1 & 2 City Phone Service
512.000.31.518.88.42.00
Tourism Toll free lines 877.775.6929;
001.000.61.558.70.42.00
Econ Devlpmnt Toll free lines
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 7
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251723
3/24/2022
071634 071634 ALLSTREAM
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Total :
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251724
3/24/2022
001528 AM TEST INC
126122
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3/24/2022
074306 AMWINS GROUP BENEFITS INC
7181471
FEBRUARY RETIREE PREMIUMS
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7,976.1- Q
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7,976.1- N
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001.000.39.517.20.23.10
1,259.7( .2
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3/24/2022
069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
656000203141
PARKS MAINT UNIFORM SERVICE
m
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PARKS MAINT UNIFORM SERVICE
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6.5�
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PARKS MAINT UNIFORM SERVICE
001.000.64.576.80.24.00
63.4,
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 8
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
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FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
Page: 8
Packet Pg. 111
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251726 3/24/2022 069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
251727 3/24/2022 070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 9
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amoun
(Continued)
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c
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10.4% Sales Tax
L
511.000.77.548.68.24.00
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00
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1.4' 1
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237.6E Y
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123311 OUT SOURCING OF UTILITY BILLS
UB Outsourcing area Printing 448
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422.000.72.531.90.49.00
32.8,
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32.8, O
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423.000.75.535.80.49.00
33.8, o
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421.000.74.534.80.42.00
118.7, Q
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118.7, N
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 10
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251727
3/24/2022
070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
(Continued)
421.000.74.534.80.42.00
155.2,
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423.000.75.535.80.42.00
155.2,
10.25% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.49.00
5.4E
10.25% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.49.00
5.4E
10.25% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.49.00
5.6,
Total :
835.2:
251728
3/24/2022
028050 BILL PIERRE FORD INC
813879
UNIT 24 - PARTS/ VALVE
UNIT 24 - PARTS/ VALVE
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
229.7E
10.25% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
23.5E
814157
UNIT 526 - PARTS/ SWITCH
UNIT 526 - PARTS/ SWITCH
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
38.9E
10.25% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
4.0(
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296.3'
251729
3/24/2022
074307 BLUE STAR GAS
1319902
FLEET - AUTO PROPANE 623.90 GF
FLEET - AUTO PROPANE 623.90 GF
511.000.77.548.68.34.12
1,718.3 ,
Total :
1,718.31,
251730
3/24/2022
075342 BORUCHOW ITZ, ROBERT
030122
PUBLIC DEFENSE - FEB
FEBRUARY SERVICES
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
1,020.8<
Total :
1,020.81
251731
3/24/2022
078841 BRAUN CONSULTING GROUP
2271
CONSULTING RETAINER
CONSULTANT
Page: 10
Packet Pg. 113
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 11
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251731
3/24/2022
078841 BRAUN CONSULTING GROUP
(Continued)
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
4,000.0(
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4,000.0( E,
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251732
3/24/2022
069295 BROWN, CANDY
10211 BIRD CLASS
10211 BIRD CLASS INSTRUCTION
a�
10211 BIRD CLASS INSTRUCTION
3
001.000.64.571.27.41.00
10.4E
Total:
10.4E
251733
3/24/2022
074294 BROWN, TODD
10212 BEES CLASS
10212 BEES CLASS INSTRUCTION
10212 BEES CLASS INSTRUCTION
m
t
001.000.64.571.27.41.00
31.3E U
Total:
31.3E •E
251734
3/24/2022
076240 CADMAN MATERIALS INC
5820408
ROADWAY - 1/2" HMA, LIQUID ASPF
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ROADWAY - 1/2" HMA, LIQUID ASPF
111.000.68.542.31.31.00
R
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a
ROADWAY - 1/2" HMA, LIQUID ASPF
Q-
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111.000.68.542.31.31.00
394.5(
5821285
ROADWAY -ASPHALT, LIQUID ASP
N
ROADWAY -ASPHALT, LIQUID ASP
111.000.68.542.31.31.00
280.7' M
Total :
1,049.91
251735
3/24/2022
073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
28227258
IMAGE RUNNER 14351F CONTRAC-
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Contract Charge ImageRUNNER 143
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
13.3,
10.4% Sales Tax
m
001.000.31.514.23.45.00
1.3� t
28227259
WATER SEWER COPIER
Water Sewer Copier
Q
421.000.74.534.80.45.00
54.7z
Water Sewer Copier
423.000.75.535.80.45.00
54.7<
10.4% Sales Tax
Page: 11
Packet Pg. 114
vchlist
03/24/2022 7:46:45AM
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251735 3/24/2022 073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 12
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
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217.4;
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Page: 12
Packet Pg. 115
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251735 3/24/2022 073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 13
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amoun
(Continued)
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001.000.31.514.23.45.00
227.01
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35.0,
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
3.6E
Page: 13
Packet Pg. 116
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #
251735 3/24/2022 073029 073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES (Continued)
251736 3/24/2022 077353 CAPITOL CONSULTING LLC 3
251737
251738
251739
251740
251741
3/24/2022 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY
3/24/2022 063902 CITY OF EVERETT
CG109626
122001718
3/24/2022 078498 COMMUNITIES OF COLOR COALITION 1022
3/24/2022 078329 COMPENSATION CONNECTIONS LLC 2050
3/24/2022 065891 CONLEY, LISA M
CONLEY SUB
CONLEY SUB
CONLEY SUB
7.4.a
Page: 14
Description/Account Amoun
Total : 1,602.91
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STATE LOBBYIST MARCH 2O22
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001.000.61.511.70.41.00
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3,750.0( m
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001.000.64.576.80.31.00
213.0,
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
22.1 E U
Total :
235.1f •�
WATER QUALITY LAB ANALYSIS
WATER QUALITY LAB ANALYSIS
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421.000.74.534.80.41.00
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1,564.2( o
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1,564.2( a
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PMT 5 ERPF HOUSEHOLD SUPPOF
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PMT 5 ERPF HOUSEHOLD SUPPOF
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142.000.39.518.63.41.00
64,126.7E
Total :
64,126.75 M
0
COMPENSATION STUDY FEES
2/3-2/8 FEES
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001.000.22.518.10.41.00
2
275.0( U
Total :
275.0( +:
m
MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS
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MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS
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001.000.64.571.29.49.00
640.0(
MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS Q
MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS
001.000.64.571.29.49.00 640.0(
MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS
MEADOWDALE PRESCHOOL SUBS
Page: 14
Packet Pg. 117
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 15
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251741
3/24/2022
065891 CONLEY, LISA M
(Continued)
001.000.64.571.29.49.00
400.0(
Total:
1,680.0(
251742
3/24/2022
075384 CONOM, DEREK
3794
PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES - C(
9/3/21 - 3/4/22
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
1,250.0(
Total :
1,250.0(
251743
3/24/2022
075648 COVICH-WILLIAMS CO INC
0347107-IN
FLEET - SUPPLIES RETURNED
FLEET - SUPPLIES RETURNED
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-70.2(
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-7.3"
0347343-IN
FLEET - SUPPLIES
FLEET - SUPPLIES
511.000.77.548.68.31.20
652.9,
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.20
67.9(
Tota I :
643.2'
251744
3/24/2022
076829 CRYE PRECISION LLC
IN00291930
IN00291930 - CUST EP9802 - EDMC
COMBAT SHIRT - GAGNER SWAT
001.000.41.521.23.24.00
173.4(
FIELD PANT - GAGNER SWAT
001.000.41.521.23.24.00
214.1(
COMPAT PANT - GAGNER SWAT
001.000.41.521.23.24.00
273.9(
Freight
001.000.41.521.23.24.00
31.0(
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.23.24.00
72.0"
Total :
764.41
251745
3/24/2022
006200 DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
3376412
E21 FC.RFQ AD
E21 FC.RFQ AD
Page: 15
Packet Pg. 118
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 16
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251745
3/24/2022
006200
DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE
(Continued)
422.000.72.531.90.41.20
524.4(
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524.4(
251746
3/24/2022
074444
DATAQUEST LLC
17573
BACKGROUND CHECKS - FEBRUA
FEBRUARY BACKGROUND CHECK
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
260.0(
Total :
260.0(
251747
3/24/2022
073823
DAVID EVANS & ASSOC INC
506447
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E21 DA.SERVICES THRU 2/26/22
126.000.68.595.61.41.00
4,787.3(
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422.000.72.594.31.41.00
2,811.5�
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7,598.W
251748
3/24/2022
064531
DINES, JEANNIE
22-4150
PSPP, FINANCE AND PPW 3/8 CITY
PSPP, Finance and PPW minutes 3/f
001.000.31.514.31.41.00
900.0(
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900.0(
251749
3/24/2022
078869
DIVERSE FILMS, LLC
03092022
DIVERSITY FILM SERIES - AMERIC,
DIVERSITY FILM SERIES - AMERIC,
001.000.61.557.20.49.00
300.0(
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300.0(
251750
3/24/2022
076172
DK SYSTEMS
29738
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CITY HALL - MAINTENANCE TO HV)
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
5,866.5'
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
610.1-
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6,476.6'
251751
3/24/2022
007253
DUNN LUMBER
8558269
BOY'S & GIRLS CLUB - SUPPLIES/
10.3% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
66.9<
BOY'S & GIRLS CLUB - SUPPLIES/
Page: 16
Packet Pg. 119
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
251751 3/24/2022 007253 DUNN LUMBER (Continued)
251752 3/24/2022 007287 ECONOMIC ALLIANCE SNOHOMISH CO 2022-136
PO # Description/Account
001.000.66.518.30.31.00
Total :
2022 EASC MEMBERSHIP DUES
2022 Economic Alliance Snohomish
001.000.39.513.10.49.00
Total
251753 3/24/2022 076610 EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE 2660
WATER - SUPPLIES
WATER - SUPPLIES
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
2895
PM: PAINT BRUSH, NUTS, BOLTS
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001.000.64.576.80.31.00
2896
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PM: RAT TRAPS
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2899
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10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
2900
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PM: SPRAY PAINT, PRIMER
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
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001.000.64.576.80.31.00
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Packet Pg. 120
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 18
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
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Page: 18
Packet Pg. 121
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251754 3/24/2022 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 19
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
6-00025
MARINA BEACH PARK SPRINKLER
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
212.2
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521.6,
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6-00410
BRACKETT'S LANDING SOUTH SPF
BRACKETT'S LANDING SOUTH SPF
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
454.0,
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6-00475
ANWAY PARK RESTROOMS
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1,020.3-
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CITY PARK SPRAY PARK
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336.2(
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PINE STREET PLAYFIELD SPRINKL
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
373.1 £
N
6-02727
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB SPRINKLER
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323.5 ,
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323.5 ,
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6-02735
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX 250 5TF
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2,766.1 ,
6-02736
FIRE STATION #17 FIRE 275 6TH A�
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001.000.66.518.30.47.00
13.5 ,
Page: 19
Packet Pg. 122
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251754 3/24/2022 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 20
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amoun
(Continued)
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6-02737
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6-02738
PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX IRRIGA
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001.000.66.518.30.47.00
323.5
6-02745
VETERANS PLAZA
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493.9E uw
6-02825
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323.5, N
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654.41 Q
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FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST
Page: 20
Packet Pg. 123
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 21
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251754 3/24/2022 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION (Continued)
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
1,089.9'
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PUBLIC WORKS OMC FIRE 7110 21
Page: 21
Packet Pg. 124
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 22
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251754 3/24/2022 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
(Continued)
421.000.74.534.80.47.00
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56.3E Y
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6-08500
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1,699.2E _0
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
336.2( a
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001.000.31.514.23.48.00
32.4.E u
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.48.00
4.7, Q
AR215303
P&R COPIER USAGE: C5750I
P&R COPIER USAGE: C5750I: accot
001.000.64.571.22.45.00
107.2,
10.4% Sales Tax
Page: 22
Packet Pg. 125
vchlist
03/24/2022 7:46:45AM
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 23
Bank code :
usbank
Voucher
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251755
3/24/2022
008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
(Continued)
001.000.64.571.22.45.00
11.1 E
AR215549
ACCT#MK5648 CONTRACT 2600-02
Maintenance 03/21/22 - 04/20/22 Car
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
307.2(
10.4% Sales Tax
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
31.9E
Total :
601.5:
251756
3/24/2022
065789 ESTES, KEN
20
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
1,782.0(
Total:
1,782.0(
251757
3/24/2022
009350 EVERETT DAILY HERALD
EDH949772
E21 FC.RFQ AD
E21 FC.RFQ AD
422.000.72.531.90.41.20
192.6z
EDH950363
RFQ AD
E20CB.RFQ Ad
112.000.68.542.30.48.00
122.1 ,
E20CE.RFQ Ad
112.000.68.595.33.41.00
122.1 ,
Tota I :
436.8f
251758
3/24/2022
011210 GC SYSTEMS
41915
WATER - REPAIR KITS
WATER - REPAIR KITS
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
1,520.0(
Freight
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
19.3"
10.4% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
160.0�
41928
WATER - RUBBER KIT
WATER - RUBBER KIT
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
632.0(
Freight
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
19.9E
Page: 23
Packet Pg. 126
vchlist
03/24/2022 7:46:45AM
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 24
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251758
3/24/2022
011210
GC SYSTEMS
(Continued)
10.4% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
67.8(
Total:
2,419.1
251759
3/24/2022
012199
GRAINGER
9245852695
WWTP: PO 771 TUBE,CASTACRYL(
PO 771 TUBE,CASTACRYLC,6FT,3"I
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
682.1(
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
70.9,
Total :
753.1(
251760
3/24/2022
074804
HARLES, JANINE
284609
PHOTOGRAPHY & INSTAGRAM SEI
PHOTOGRAPHY & INSTAGRAM SEI
001.000.61.558.70.41.00
300.0(
Total :
300.0(
251761
3/24/2022
076333
HASA INC
801473
WWTP: SOD. HYPOCHLORITE
SOD. HYPOCHLORITE
423.000.76.535.80.31.53
6,207.4E
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.53
645.5E
Total :
6,853.0E
251762
3/24/2022
065764
HASNER, THOMAS W
22
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
2,241.1
Total :
2,241.1-
251763
3/24/2022
013140
HENDERSON, BRIAN
23
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
255.1
Total :
255.1 <,
251764
3/24/2022
074966
HIATT CONSULTING LLC
2019-310
TOURISM PROMOTION & MARKETI
TOURISM PROMOTION & MARKETI
120.000.31.575.42.41.00
2.851.E
Page: 24
Packet Pg. 127
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03/24/2022 7:46:45AM
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251764 3/24/2022 074966 074966 HIATT CONSULTING LLC
251765 3/24/2022 013500 HINGSON, ROBERT
251766 3/24/2022 061013 HONEY BUCKET
251767 3/24/2022 076488 HULBERT, MATTHEW STIEG
251768 3/24/2022 069733 ICONIX WATERWORKS INC
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 25
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
(Continued)
Total:
2,851.61,
m
18
REIMBURSEMENT
E,
REIMBURSEMENT
sa
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
a
27.5" m
REIMBURSEMENT
3
009.000.39.517.20.29.00
3,021.0(
Total:
3,048.51
0552479548
FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER HC
k
FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER HC
t
001.000.64.576.80.45.00
352.0( U
0552620804
FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER HC
FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER HC
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2
001.000.64.576.80.45.00
240.3E o
Total:
592.3: @
CD21-12
HULBERT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVIC
p
a
HULBERT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVIC
Q-
Q
001.000.61.558.70.41.00
500.0(
Total :
500.0( N
Iq
U2216006159
WATER - SUPPLIES
N
WATER - SUPPLIES
o
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
1,676.1( E
10.4% Sales Tax
M
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
174.3" Z
U2216010856
WATER - INVENTORY -
WATER - INVENTORY-
m
421.000.74.534.80.34.20
482.9 1 t
10.4% Sales Tax
m
421.000.74.534.80.34.20
r
50.2' Q
U2216010861
WATER - SUPPLIES
WATER - SUPPLIES
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
28.2(
10.4% Sales Tax
Page: 25
Packet Pg. 128
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03/24/2022 7:46:45AM
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251768 3/24/2022 069733 ICONIX WATERWORKS INC
251769 3/24/2022 073548 INDOFF INCORPORATED
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
(Continued)
421.000.74.534.80.31.00
Tota I :
3549660
DEV SVCS SUPPLIES
Indoff
001.000.62.524.10.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.62.524.10.31.00
3551239
HEAVY DUTY HOLE PUNCH
Heavy duty hole punch - city 2
001.000.31.514.23.35.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.35.00
3552464
WWTP: PO 756 COPY PAPER
PO 756 COPY PAPER
423.000.76.535.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.00
251770 3/24/2022 076161 JIM DANDY SEWER & PLUMBING 17621
251771 3/24/2022 017050 KW ICK'N KLEEN CAR WASH 02112022-01
03112022-02
Total :
NEIGHBORHOOD CITY OFFICE - SE
NEIGHBORHOOD CITY OFFICE - SE
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.48.00
Total
INV 02112022-01 - JANUARY 2022 -
CAR WASH CHARGES JAN 2022
001.000.41.521.22.48.00
FEBRUARY 2022 CAR WASH CHAR
FEBRUARY 2022 CAR WASH CHAR
511.000.77.548.68.49.00
Total
7.4.a
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Page: 26
Packet Pg. 129
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251772 3/24/2022 075016 LEMAY MOBILE SHREDDING
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
4733374S185
4737214S185
251773 3/24/2022 075159 LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NO AMER April Cigna
251774 3/24/2022 073603 LIGHTHOUSE LAW GROUP PLLC Mar-2022
251775 3/24/2022 076401 LILLY, ALISON L
251776 3/24/2022 069862 MAKERS ARCHITECTURE AND
251777 3/24/2022 078428 MANU GROUP LLC
POETS
2117-4
10251 SPANISH
PO # Description/Account
SHREDDING SERVICES
Shredding Services
001.000.31.514.23.41.00
Shredding Services
001.000.31.514.31.41.00
SHREDDING SERVICES
Shredding Services
001.000.31.514.23.41.00
Shredding Services
001.000.31.514.31.41.00
Total
APRIL CIGNA PREMIUMS
April CIGNA Premiums
811.000.231.550
Total
03-2022 LEGALS FEES
03-2022 Legal fees
001.000.36.515.41.41.00
Total
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
117.100.64.573.20.41.00
Total
DEV SVCS PROF SERVICES
Makers Architecture & Urban Design-
001.000.62.524.10.41.00
Total
10251 SPANISH CLASS INSTRUCTI,
10251 SPANISH CLASS INSTRUCTI,
001.000.64.571.22.41.00
Total
7.4.a
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Page: 27
Packet Pg. 130
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251778 3/24/2022 078871 MAYER, ROLAND W
251779
251780
251781
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
POETS
3/24/2022 078848 MERRIMAN MUNICIPAL CONSULTING 2022-02
3/24/2022 075266 MORGAN MECHANICAL INC
3/24/2022 021983 MOTOR TRUCKS INC
S22-6122
11031`3700
1103P3799
1103P4332
1103P4520
PO # Description/Account
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
117.100.64.573.20.41.00
Total
CSED DIRECTOR FEES
JANUARY 11 -FEB 25
001.000.61.557.20.41.00
Total ;
WWTP: PO 800 100 BLDG - FIX GA,'
PO 800 100 BLDG - FIX GAS LEAK
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.48.00
Total
FLEET - CREDITED PARTS THAT W
FLEET - CREDITED PARTS THAT W
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 14 - PARTS (RETURNED)
UNIT 14 - PARTS (RETURNED)
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 14 - PARTS MUFFLER & CLAN
UNIT 14 - PARTS MUFFLER & CLAN
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 14 - PARTS RETURNED
UNIT 14 - PARTS RETURNED
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
7.4.a
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 29
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251781
3/24/2022
021983 MOTOR TRUCKS INC
(Continued)
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-30.6,
1103P4884
FLEET - CREDIT FOR PARTS THAT
FLEET - CREDIT FOR PARTS THAT
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-601.9�
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-62.6
1103P5799
UNIT 14 - PARTS/ SHEILD RETURN[
UNIT 14 - PARTS/ SHEILD RETURN[
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-574.4�
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
-59.7'.
Tota I :
724.3'
251782
3/24/2022
064570 NATIONAL SAFETY INC
0647327-IN
SEWER - PARTS
SEWER - PARTS
423.000.75.535.80.31.00
134.2(
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.31.00
13.9!
Total :
148.1;
251783
3/24/2022
070855 NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
10442552
FSA - FEBRUARY
GO COMMUTER - FEB
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
25.0(
10442553
FSA-FEBRUARY
FEB - FSA
001.000.22.518.10.41.00
199.2(
Total :
224.2(
251784
3/24/2022
077254 NEILL HOYSON, JESSICA
2021_1
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
FLIGHT AND CONFERENCE REIMB
001.000.22.518.10.49.00
1,200.4
Total :
1,200.41,
251785
3/24/2022
067868 NW TANK & ENVIRONMENTAL
96893
WWTP: TANK MONITOR CERTIFICF
TANK MONITOR CERTIFICATION
Page: 29
Packet Pg. 132
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice
251785 3/24/2022 067868 NW TANK & ENVIRONMENTAL (Continued)
251786 3/24/2022 065720 OFFICE DEPOT
251787 3/24/2022 063750 ORCA PACIFIC INC
251788 3/24/2022 072739 O'REILLYAUTO PARTS
PO # Description/Account
423.000.76.535.80.41.00
Total
232375463001 INV 232375463001 ACCT 90520437
PUBLIC WORKS - SUPPLIES/ WHIT
001.000.65.518.20.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.31.00
Total
054562
3685-191432
3685-192420
3685-192455
3685-192456
YOST POOL SUPPLIES
YOST POOL SUPPLIES: chemicals
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
Total
UNIT 139 - PARTS/ RAIN CAP (RETI
UNIT 139 - PARTS/ RAIN CAP (RETI
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 139 - PARTS/ RAIN CAP
UNIT 139 - PARTS/ RAIN CAP
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 139 - RAIN CAP RETURNED
UNIT 139 - RAIN CAP RETURNED
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
UNIT 959 - PARTS/ TAILLIGHT
UNIT 959 - PARTS/ TAILLIGHT
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
7.4.a
Page: 30
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 31
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251788
3/24/2022
072739 O'REILLYAUTO PARTS
(Continued)
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
0.4�
3685-192648
UNIT 310 - PARTS/ BELT
UNIT 310 - PARTS/ BELT
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
17.1 E
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
1.7E
Total :
49.6 ,
251789
3/24/2022
077808 OSBORN CONSULTING INC
6976
E21 FD.SERVICES THRU 2/28/22
E21 FD.SERVICES THRU 2/28/22
422.000.72.594.31.41.00
22,953.5<
Total:
22,953.5:
251790
3/24/2022
072507 PEACE OF MIND OFFICE SUPPORT
3 ADB03022022
PLANNING - PROF SVCS
3/2/22 Arch Design Board meeting mi
001.000.62.558.60.41.00
176.0(
Total :
176.0(
251791
3/24/2022
074793 PETDATA INC
10582
INV 10582 - FEB 2022 - EDMONDS I
FEB 2022 1 YEAR PET LICENSES
001.000.41.521.70.41.00
369.6(
1 LATE FEE
001.000.41.521.70.41.00
2.5(
Total :
372.1(
251792
3/24/2022
071559 PUBLIC SAFETY PSYCHOLOGICAL SV
2151
ACOP EVALS
ACOP EVALUATIONS
001.000.22.521.10.41.00
820.0(
Total :
820.0(
251793
3/24/2022
068697 PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING INC
PSTI22-43
ACOP BACKGROUNDS
ACOP BACKGROUNDS
001.000.22.521.10.41.00
3,902.2E
Total :
3,902.2E
Page: 31
Packet Pg. 134
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 32
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251794
3/24/2022
075770 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC
7900 0440 8030 3286
QUADIENT POSTAGE
Postage
001.000.31.514.31.42.00
3,486.6F
7900 0440 8030 3286
QUADIENT POSTAGE
Postage
001.000.31.514.31.42.00
87.1
Total:
3,573.8,
251795
3/24/2022
078733 QUIET THYME WELLNESS
10219 YOGA
10219 YOGA INSTRUCTION
10219 YOGA INSTRUCTION
001.000.64.571.27.41.00
91.2(
Total:
91.2(
251796
3/24/2022
030780 QUIRING MONUMENTS INC
39819
CCS GRAY PLASTIC
CCS GRAY PLASTIC
130.000.64.536.20.34.00
600.0(
Total :
600.0(
251797
3/24/2022
067266 RODDA PAINTS
20886226
PM: PAINT SUPPLIES
PM: PAINT SUPPLIES:
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
38.2(
10.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
4.0,
Total :
42.21
251798
3/24/2022
064769 ROMAINE ELECTRIC
5-035499
UNIT 51 - BATTERY
UNIT 51 - BATTERY
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
159.9,1
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
16.6<
5-035567
UNITS 51 & 526 - BATTERIES
UNITS 51 & 526 - BATTERIES
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
249.6,
10.4% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
25.9(
Tota I :
452.1 f
Page: 32
Packet Pg. 135
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251799 3/24/2022 067802 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIP CO
251800 3/24/2022 066918 SEDOR, NORMAN
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
651204
W
251801 3/24/2022 071847 SHELDON'S CUSTOM CABINETS MARCH 2O22
251802 3/24/2022 071655 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
251803 3/24/2022 073690 SMILEY-FAIRBANKS, MONA
B14887089
OTF FAIRBANKS
251804 3/24/2022 075543 SNO CO PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOC 3618
3634
PO # Description/Account
651204 - ACCT 1733 - EDMONDS PI
223 REM 62 GR SOFT POINT AMMC
001.000.41.521.23.31.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.23.31.00
Total
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.29.00
Total
UNIT 628 - LABOR & MATERIALS FC
UNIT 628 - LABOR & MATERIALS FC
511.000.77.548.68.48.00
10.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.48.00
Total
FEB-2022 CLOUD SERVICE CHARC
Feb-2022 Cloud Service Charges
512.000.31.518.88.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
512.000.31.518.88.41.00
Total
ON THE FENCE: CONTRACT FOR A
ON THE FENCE: CONTRACT FOR A
117.100.64.573.20.41.00
Total
PUBLIC DEFENSE-JANUARY
JANUARY
001.000.39.515.93.41.00
PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT- FI
FEBRUARY
7.4.a
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Packet Pg. 136
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
251804 3/24/2022 075543 SNO CO PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOC
(Continued)
001.000.39.515.93.41.00
Tota I :
251805 3/24/2022 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1
200398956
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST ;
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
200496834
LIFT STATION #10 17526 TALBOT R
LIFT STATION #10 17526 TALBOT R
423.000.75.535.80.47.10
200611317
LIFT STATION #9 19300 80TH AVE V
LIFT STATION #9 19300 80TH AVE V
423.000.75.535.80.47.10
200650851
CITY PARK RESTROOMS
CITY PARK RESTROOMS
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
200650851
CITY PARK RESTROOMS
CITY PARK RESTROOMS
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
200651644
PARK MAINTENANCE SHOP
PARK MAINTENANCE SHOP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
200723021
TRAFFIC LIGHT 961 PUGET DR / MI
TRAFFIC LIGHT 961 PUGET DR / MI
111.000.68.542.64.47.00
201184538
HICKMAN PARK
HICKMAN PARK
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
201383270
CITY PARK GAZEBO
CITY PARK GAZEBO
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
201431236
PEDEST CAUTION LIGHT 9110 OLY
PEDEST CAUTION LIGHT 9110 OLY
111.000.68.542.64.47.00
201431244
PEDEST CAUTION LIGHT 9301 PUC
PEDEST CAUTION LIGHT 9301 PUC
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 35
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251805 3/24/2022 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1
(Continued)
111.000.68.542.64.47.00
20.7(
202114484
CITY PARK S RESTROOMS & SHEL
CITY PARK S RESTROOMS & SHEL
f°
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
201.0, L
202540647
SIERRA PARK IRRIGATION 8100 191
3
SIERRA PARK IRRIGATION 8100 191
001.000.64.576.80.47.00
19.3 1
203652151
FIVE CORNERS RESERVOIR 85191
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FIVE CORNERS RESERVOIR 85191
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421.000.74.534.80.47.00
350.4( u
205184385
LIFT STATION #5 432 3RD AVE S / fV
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423.000.75.535.80.47.10
29.2-
220216386
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111.000.68.542.64.47.00
90.91 o
220547574
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76.2 , N
221732084
VETERANS PLAZA METER 1000597
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001.000.64.576.80.47.00
103.1 £ c
223283185
UPTOWN CITY HALL - 23632 HIGHV
Uptown City Hall - 23632 Highway 99
E
001.000.66.518.30.47.00
57.9z
Total :
3,168.91
251806 3/24/2022 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
2022-7232
2022-7232 - FEB 2022 - EDMONDS I
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107.5 BASE RT HOUSING @ $187.4
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001.000.39.523.60.41.50
20,151.9E
31 BOOKINGS @ $134.70 EA
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001.000.39.523.60.41.50
4,175.7(
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001.000.39.523.60.41.50
1,561.8,
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #
251806 3/24/2022 063941 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE (Continued)
251807 3/24/2022 037303 SO SNOHOMISH CO FIRE & RESCUE Apr-21
251808 3/24/2022 038410 SOUND SAFETY PRODUCTS
251809 3/24/2022 071585 STERICYCLE INC
454610/1
3005923330
251810
3/24/2022
074797 SUPER CHARGE MARKETING LLC
10752
251811
3/24/2022
078872 TAYLOR, SEAN P
POETS
251812 3/24/2022 072649 THE WIDE FORMAT COMPANY
Description/Account
Total :
APR-2022 FIRE SERVICES CONTRi
Apr-2022 Fire Services Contract Payr
001.000.39.522.20.41.50
Mar-2022 Retro for additional daily
001.000.39.522.20.41.50
Total
STORM - WORK WEAR M. JOHNSC
STORM - WORK WEAR M. JOHNSC
422.000.72.531.90.24.00
9.8% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00
Total
INV 3005923330 - EDMONDS PD
MONTHLY DISPOSAL
001.000.41.521.80.41.00
Total
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES FOR MAI
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES FOR MAI
001.000.61.557.20.41.00
Total
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
117.100.64.573.20.41.00
Total
135002 DEV SVCS COPIER LEASE
Monthly plotter contract-
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
10.4% Sales Tax
001.000.62.524.10.45.00
7.4.a
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Packet Pg. 139
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 37
Bank code :
usbank
Voucher
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251812
3/24/2022
072649 072649 THE WIDE FORMAT COMPANY (Continued)
Total :
212.5:
251813
3/24/2022
073310 UNISAFE INC
713783
WWTP: PO 781 GLOVES
PO 781 GLOVES
423.000.76.535.80.31.00
979.2<
Total :
979Z
251814
3/24/2022
077070 UNITED RECYCLING & CONTAINER
264200
ROADWAY - 3 WAY TOP SOIL MIX
ROADWAY - 3 WAY TOP SOIL MIX
111.000.68.542.31.31.00
203.4�
264541
STORM - DUMP FEES
STORM - DUMP FEES
422.000.72.531.10.49.00
93.6(
Total :
297.05
251815
3/24/2022
064423 USA BLUE BOOK
904232
WWTP: PO 795 CORE SAMPLER
PO 795 CORE SAMPLER
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
1,127.6(
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
145.8E
10.4% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.35.00
132.4z
Total :
1,405.9:
251816
3/24/2022
078860 VALENTINE ROOFING INC
BLD2022-0093
DEV SVCS - PERMIT FEE REFUND
Permit Fee Refund-
001.000.257.620
80.0(
Tota I :
80.0(
251817
3/24/2022
067865 VERIZON WIRELESS
9901724087
C/A 671247844-00001
Cell Service Fac-Maint
001.000.66.518.30.42.00
111.3E
Cell Service-PD
001.000.41.521.10.42.00
40.5E
Cell Service-PW Sewer
423.000.75.535.80.42.00
40.5E
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 38
Bank code :
Voucher
usbank
Date
Vendor
Invoice PO #
Description/Account
Amoun
251817
3/24/2022
067865 067865 VERIZON WIRELESS
(Continued)
Total :
192.4<
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251818
3/24/2022
075138 VIPRE SECURITY
574084
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VIPRE Antivirus Maintenance Renew
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512.000.31.518.88.48.00
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6,060.0( m
10.4% Sales Tax
3
512.000.31.518.88.48.00
630.2z
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6,690.2z
251819
3/24/2022
075155 WALKER MACY LLC
P3282.04-46
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332.000.64.594.76.41.00
13,561.2( U
EOMA.SERVICES THRU 2/25/22
125.000.64.594.76.41.00
4,050.7E U
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17,611.9E o
251820
3/24/2022
073472 WAPRO
4966
2022 SPRING CONFERENCE REGI:
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001.000.31.514.23.49.00
65.0( Q
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65.0(
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251821
3/24/2022
071424 WASHINGTON ENERGY SERVICES
BLD2021-1699
DEV SVCS - PERMIT FEE REFUND
N
Permit BLD2021-1699-
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001.000.257.620
104.0( c
Total:
104.0( E
251822
3/24/2022
067195 WASHINGTON TREE EXPERTS
I22-221
TREE REMOVAL - N MEADOWDALE
fd
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TREE REMOVAL - N MEADOWDALE
111.000.68.542.71.48.00
875.0( (D
10.4% Sales Tax
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111.000.68.542.71.48.00
91.0- m
122-222
TREE REMOVAL - 10502 231 ST ST,(
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TREE REMOVAL - 10502 231 ST ST
111.000.68.542.71.48.00
840.0(
10.4% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.71.48.00
87.3E
122-223
PM: TREE REMOVAL: YOST PARK
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Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251822 3/24/2022 067195 WASHINGTON TREE EXPERTS
251823 3/24/2022 075635 WCP SOLUTIONS
251824 3/24/2022 047960 WEAN, GREG
251825 3/24/2022 078302 WEBER, CAROL
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
(Continued)
PM: TREE SERVICE: YOST PARK
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
122-224
PM: TREE SERVICE: YOST PARK
PM: TREE SERVICE: YOST PARK
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
122-225
PM: TREE REMOVAL: YOST PARK
PM: TREE REMOVAL: YOST PARK
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
122-226
PM: TREE REMOVAL: PINE RIDGE I
PM: TREE REMOVAL: PINE RIDGE I
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
10.4% Sales Tax
125.000.64.576.80.41.00
Total
12688137 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
21 REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
Total
14 VISIT EDMONDS WEBSITE SUPPOI
VISIT EDMONDS WEBSITE SUPPOI
7.4.a
Page: 39
Page: 39
Packet Pg. 142
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Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 40
Bank code :
usbank
Voucher
Date
Vendor
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
251825
3/24/2022
078302 WEBER, CAROL
(Continued)
001.000.61.558.70.41.00
500.0(
Tota I :
500.0(
251826
3/24/2022
048100 WEINZ, JACK D
24
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
001.000.39.517.20.23.00
1,662.0(
Total :
1,662.0(
251827
3/24/2022
064008 WETLANDS & WOODLANDS
35123
PM: TREES
PM:TREES
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
350.0(
7.8% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00
27.3(
Total :
377.3(
251828
3/24/2022
072484 WRIGHT, CAROLYNE
POETS
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
POET'S PERSPECTIVE: CONTRACT
117.100.64.573.20.41.00
100.0(
Tota I :
100.0(
251829
3/24/2022
051050 WYATT, ARTHUR D
25
REIMBURSEMENT
REIMBURSEMENT
009.000.39.517.20.23.00
1,970.7E
Tota I :
1,970.7E
251830
3/24/2022
078807 ZACHOR STOCK & KREPPS INC PS
22-EDM-0003
MAR-2022 RETAINER
Monthly Retainer
001.000.36.515.41.41.20
23,625.0(
Total :
23,625.0(
251831
3/24/2022
011900 ZIPLY FIBER
425-697-6502
MUSEUM ALARM LINES - 118 5TH A
Museum Alarm Lines - 118 5th Ave N
001.000.66.518.30.42.00
105.7,
425-775-1344
425-775-1344 RANGER STATION
425-775-1344 RANGER STATION
001.000.64.571.23.42.00
110.6E
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Bank code: usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
251831 3/24/2022 011900 ZIPLY FIBER
113 Vouchers for bank code : usbank
113 Vouchers in this report
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.a
Page: 41
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
(Continued)
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CIVIC CENTER ALARM LINES 250 5
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420.71 M
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7.4.b
vchlist
03/24/2022 12 : 25 : 39 P M
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
3242022 3/24/2022 062693 US BANK
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
Page
0
Invoice
PO # Description/Account
Amoun
1937
FLEET CC - 03/07/2022
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511.000.77.548.68.49.00
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511.100.77.594.48.64.00
217.4E
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511.000.77.548.68.31.10
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511.000.77.548.68.31.20
85.9�
AMAZON - FLEET EAR MUFFS
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511.000.77.548.68.35.00
26.2( U
FISHERIES SUPPLY- M-16 SUPPLII
511.000.77.548.68.31.10
33.9E
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511.100.77.594.48.64.00
2,096.0
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MS SURFACE PRO KEYBOARD
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Amazon - Microsoft Surface Pro
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512.100.31.518.88.35.00
596.0z N
2686
COSTCO - SANUS SIMPLICITY 37" 1
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Costco - SANUS Simplicity 37" full
c
512.100.31.518.88.35.00
342.2,
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001.000.31.514.31.49.00
206.5( y
Snohomish Co Parking Garage - park
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001.000.31.514.31.43.00
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206.5( Q
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001.000.31.514.31.49.00
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001.000.31.514.31.31.00
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Packet Pg. 145
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03/24/2022 12 :25 :39 P M
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
3242022 3/24/2022 062693 US BANK
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.b
Page: 2
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amoun
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001.000.62.524.20.49.00
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154.4E Q
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001.000.41.521.10.35.00 309.1-
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001.000.41.521.22.31.00 167.2E
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Packet Pg. 146
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03/24/2022 12 :25 :39 P M
Bank code : usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
3242022 3/24/2022 062693 US BANK
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.b
Page: 3
Invoice PO # Description/Account Amoun
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001.000.41.521.22.31.00
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001.000.41.521.22.31.00
543.3z
PART OF AMAZON ORDER 2/21
001.000.41.521.70.31.00
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001.000.41.521.10.31.00
130.6E t
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107.6z -Fa
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001.000.41.521.10.35.00
107.3E o
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001.000.41.521.10.31.00
59.2, Q
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512.000.31.518.88.48.00 270.0(
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Packet Pg. 147
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Bank code: usbank
Voucher Date Vendor
3242022 3/24/2022 062693 062693 US BANK
1 Vouchers for bank code : usbank
1 Vouchers in this report
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
7.4.b
Page: 4
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
Project Title
Number
Number
STM
174th St. & 71 st Ave Storm Improvements
c521
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STM
175th St. SW Slope Stabilization
c560
E21 FB
STM
2018 Lorian Woods Study qMi
s018
EBFA
SWR
2019 Sewerline Replacement Project
c516
EBGA
STM
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
c525
EBFC
WTR
2019 Swedish Waterline Replacement
c523
EBJA
STIR
2019 Traffic Calming
i038
E9AA
STIR
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
i045
E9AD
UTILITIES
2019 Utility Rate & GFC Update
s020
EBJB
WTR
2019 Waterline Overlay
i043
E9CB
2019 Waterline Replacement
c498
E7JA
STIR
2020 Guardrail Installations
i046
EOAA
20 Overlay Progranla
i042
STIR
2020 Pedestrian Safety Program
i049
EODB
STIR
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
02
STIR
2020 Traffic Calming _
i048
EOAC
STIR
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
i047
EOAB
STIR
2020 Waterline Overlay
i053
EOCC
STIR
2021 Guardrail Installations
i057
E21AB
STIR
2021 Overlay Program
051
E21 CA
STIR
2021 Pedestrian Task Force
i062
E21DB
SWR
2021 Sewer Overlay Program
i060
E21CC
STM
2021 Stormwater Overlay Program
i061
E21 CD
STIR
2021 Traffic Calming
i056
E21 AA
WTR
2021 Waterline Overlay Program
i059
E21CB
STIR
2022 Guardrail Program
i073
E22AC
STIR
2022 Overlay Program
i063
E22CA
STIR
2022 Pedestrian Safety program
i072
E22DA
2022 Sewerline Overlay Program
i065
E22CC _
STIR
2022 Signal Upgrades
i070
E22AA
STIR
2022 Stormwater Overlay Program
i066
E22CD
STIR
2022 Traffic Calming Program
071
E22AB
UTILITIES
2022 Utility Rate and GFC Study
s030
E22NB
STIR
2022 Waterline Overlay Program
i064
E22CB
220th Adapti
i028
EBAB
STIR
228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
i005
E7AC
11111110&
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i037
EBDC
STIR
238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
c423
E3DB
238th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Hwy 99)
c485
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
ElCA
STIR
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212th
i031
EBCC
STIR
89th PI W Retaining Wall
i025
E7CD
urb Ram
i033
EBDB
STIR
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
i040
E91DA
STD
Audible Pedestrian Signals
i024
E7AB
STM
Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
s022
E9FA
STIR
Bikelink Project
c474
ESDA
STIR
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
i050
EODC
SWR Citvwide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase I
c488
E6GB
STIR
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
i026
E7DC
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
i015
E6AB
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
c551
EOMA
PRK
Civic Center Playfield (Design)
c536
EOMA
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7.4.c
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
Project Title
Number
Number
WTR
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
c482
E5JB
MENfilfiiii
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
c455
Jim
FAC
Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
c443
E4MB
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Project
c564
E21 FE
STR
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
c478
E5DB
WTR
Elm St. Waterline Replacement 6
c561
E21JB
STR
Elm Way Walkway from 8th Ave to 9th Ave
iO58
E21 DA
WTR
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coati
c473
E51KA
PM
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
STR
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
STR
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 3 (224th-238th)
STR
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 4 (224th-220th)
STM
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
SWR
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
SWR
Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
STR
Minor Sidewalk Program
STM
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
GF
Official Street Map & SidewalkIan Update
STM OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
STM Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
c282 E8MA
s014 E6AA
i067 E22CE
i068 E22CF
c436 E4FD
s011 E5GB
c461 E4GC
017 E6DD
m013
s025
m105
c552
STM
Perrinville Creek Recovery Study
s028
SWR
Phase 10 Sewerline Replacement Project
c566
WTR
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
c549
WTR
Phase 12 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
c558
WTR
Phase 13 Waterline Replacement Project
c565
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
c547
STM
Phase 3 Storm Utility Replacement Project
c563
L STM
Phase 4 Storm Utility Replacement Project
c567'
SWR
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
c548
SWR
Phase 9 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
c559
FAC
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
c502
SWR
Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Pipe Rating Services
c562
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
c479
STM
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
c546
WWTP
Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
c446
STR
SR 104 Adaptive Systems (136th-226th_
9
STR
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
i055
UTILITIES
Standard Details Updates
solo
STM
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
c495
STM
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
s017
STR
Sunset Walkway Improvements
c354
STR
Trackside Warning System
c470
UTILITIES
Utility Funds reserve Policies Study
s029
STR
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
i044
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
c544
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
c496
PRK
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
m103
STM
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
c435
WWTP
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
c481
WTR
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
s026
WTR
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Repairs and Upgrades
m160
PRK
Yost Park Infiltration Facili
c556
E7FG
EONA
E7FA
E20FC
E21FC
E22GA
EOJA
E21JA
E22JA
EOFB
E21FD
E22FA
EOGA
E21 GA
E9MA
E21 GB
E5FD
EOFA
E4HA
E22CG
E20CE
E5NA
E7FB
E6FD
E1 DA
E5AA
E22NA
E9DC
E7MA
E7MA
E7MA
E4FC
E5HA
EOJB
E22JB
E21 FA
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Engineering Project
Project Accounting
Funding Number Number
i046
STR EOAB i047
o STR EOAC i048
STR EOCA i042
STR EOCC i053
STR EODA s024
STR i049
STR EODC i050
STM EO
STM EOFB c547
SWR EOGA JL48
WTR EOJA c549
Project Title
2020 Guardrail Installations
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
2020 Traffic Calming
2020 Overlay Program
2020 Waterline Overlay
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
2020 Pedestrian Safety Prog
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility Phase 2
Phase 2 Annual Storm Utility Replacement Project
Phase 8 Annual Sewer Replacement Projec
Phase 11 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
WTR
EOJB
26
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Assessment
PRK
EOMA
c551
Civic Center Playfield (Construction)
PRK
EOMA
c536
Civic Center Playfield (Design) MEOPME" -
GF
EONA
s025
Official Street Map & Sidewalk Plan Update
STR
E1CA
76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
STR
E1 DA
c354
Sunset Walkway Improvements
STR
E20CB
M
76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD1
STR
E20CE
i055
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
STM
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvem
STR
E21AA
i056
2021 Traffic Calming
STR
E21AB
i057
2021 Guardrail Installations
STR
E21 CA
051
2021 Overlay Program
WTR
E21 CB
i059
2021 Waterline Overlay Program
SWR
E21 CC
i060
2021 Sewer Overlay Program
STM
E21
2021 Stormwater Overlay Program
STR
E21 DA
i058
Elm Way Walkway from 8th Ave to 9th Ave
STR r
E21 DB
M
2021 Pedestrian Task Force
PRK
E21 FA
c556
Yost Park Infiltration Facility
E21 FB
�
AMSW Slope Stabilization
STM
E21 FC
s028
Perrinville Creek Recovery Study
STM
E21 FD
e 3 Storm Utility Replacement Project
STM
E21 FE
c564
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Project
MLSWR
E21 GA
JL59
Phase 9 Annual Sewer Replacement Proje
SWR
E21GB
c562
Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Pipe Rating Services
WTR
E21JA
8
Phase 12 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
WTR
E21JB
c561
Elm St. Waterline Replacement
STR
F99AA
i070
2022 Signal Upgrades
STR
E22AB
i071
2022 Traffic Calming Program
STR
i073
2022 Guardrail Program
STR
E22CA
i063
2022 Overlay Program
STR
i064
2022 Waterline Overlay Program
STR
E22CC
i065
2022 Sewerline Overlay Program
STR
i066
2022 Stormwater Overlay Progra
STIR
E22CE
i067
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 3 (224th-238th)
STR
E2
i068
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 4 (224th-220th)
STR
E22CG
i069
SR-104 Adaptive Systems (136th-226th)
STR
E22DA
i072
2022 Pedestrian Safety program
STM
E22FA
c567
Phase 4 Storm Utility Replacement Project
SW
c566
Phase 10 Sewerline Replacement Project
WTR
E22JA
c565
Phase 13 Waterline Replacement Project
WTR
m160
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Repairs and Upgrades
UTILITIES
E22NA
s029
Utility Funds reserve Policies Study
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Engineering
Project
Project Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
Project Title
UTILITIES
E22NB
s030
2022 Utility Rate and GFC Study
STR
E3DB
c423
238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
STM c435
Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
STM
E4FD
c436
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
STM
E4FE
c455
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
SWR
E4GC
c461
Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
WWTP
E4HA JS
c446
J�tfall Groundwater Monitoring
FAC
E4MB
c443
Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
STR E57
c470
cside Warning System
STR
E5DA
c474
Bikelink Project
STR
E5DB
c478
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
STM
E5FD
c479
Seaview Park Infiltration Facility
SWR
E5GB
11
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
WWTP
E5HA
c481
WWTP Outfall Pipe Modifications
WTR
E5JB
c482
Dayton St. Utility Replacement Project (3rd Ave to 9th Ave)
WTR
E5KA
c473
Five Corners Reservoir Re -coating
UTILITIES
E5NA
solo
Standard Details Updates
STR
E6AA
s014
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
STR
E6AB
i015
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
STR
E6DA
c485
238th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Hwy 99)
ST
Minor Sidewalk Program
STM
E6FD
s017
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
SWR
E6GB
88
Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase III
STR
E7AB
i024
Audible Pedestrian Signals
STR
E7AC
i005
228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
STR
E7CD
i025
89th PI W Retaining Wall
STR
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
STM
E7FA
m105
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
IV
STM
E7FB
Storm Drain Improvements @ 9510 232nd St. SW
STM
E7FG
m013
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
WT
c498
2019 Waterline Replacert,
PRK
E7MA
c544
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Construction)
PRK E7Mq2WW
c496
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Design)
PRK
E7MA
m103
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
STR
E8AB
i028
220th Adaptive
STR
E8CA
i029
76th Ave W & 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements
STR
i031
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 21
STR
E8DB
i033
ADA Curb Ramps
STR
E8DIff
i037
238th St. Island & Misc. Ramps
STM
E8FA
s018
2018 Lorian Woods Study
STM
E8FB
St. & 71st Ave Storm Improvements
STM
E8FC
c525
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
SWJ&
E8GJW
c516
2019 Sewerline Replacement Proj4h
WTR
E8JA
c523
2019 Swedish Waterline Replacement
UTILITIES
s020 Zulu utlilre & GFC Update
PM
E8MA
c282
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
IV
STR
E9AA
i038
2019 Traffic Calming
STR
E9AD
i045
2019 Traffic Signal Upgrades
WTR
E9CB
i043
2019 Waterline Overla
STR
E9DA
i040
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
STR
E9DC
i044
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
STM
E9FA
s022
Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
FAC
E9MA
c502
PW Concrete Regrade & Drainage South
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Engineering
Project
Project
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
Project Title
PM
EBMA
c282
Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
STIR
E1 DA
c354
Sunset Walkway Improvements
STIR
E1CA
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 Ouffall 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 III
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. & 71st 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
PRK
E21 FA
c556
Yost Park Infiltration Facility
WTR
E21JA
c558
Phase 12 Annual Water Utility Replacement Project
SWR
E21 GA
c559
Phase 9 Annual Sewer Replacement Project
STM
E21 FB
c560
175th St. SW Slope Stabilization
WTR
E21JB
c561
Elm St. Waterline Replacement
SWR
E21 GB
c562
Sanitary Sewer and Stormwater Pipe Rating Services
STM
E21 FD
c563
Phase 3 Storm Utility Replacement Project
STM
E21 FE
c564
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Project
WTR
E22JA
c565
Phase 13 Waterline Replacement Project
SWR
E22GA
c566
Phase 10 Sewerline Replacement Project
STM
E22FA
c567
Phase 4 Storm Utility Replacement Project
STIR
E7AC
i005
228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
STIR
E6AB
i015
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
STIR
E6DD
i017
Minor Sidewalk Program
STIR
E7AB
i024
Audible Pedestrian Signals
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
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Engineering
Project
Project
Accounting
Funding
Number
Number
Project Title
STIR
EBCC
031
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212th
STIR
EBDB
i033
ADA Curb Ramps
STIR
EBDC
i037
238th St. Island & Misc. Ramps
STIR
E9AA
i038
2019 Traffic Calming
STIR
E9DA
i040
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
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
i049
2020 Pedestrian Safety Program
STIR
EODC
i050
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
STIR
E21 CA
i051
2021 Overlay Program
STIR
E20CB
i052
76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD)
STIR
EOCC
i053
2020 Waterline Overlay
STIR
E20CE
i055
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
STIR
E21 AA
i056
2021 Traffic Calming
STIR
E21AB
i057
2021 Guardrail Installations
STIR
E21 DA
i058
Elm Way Walkway from 8th Ave to 9th Ave
WTR
E21 CB
i059
2021 Waterline Overlay Program
SWR
E21 CC
i060
2021 Sewer Overlay Program
STM
E21CD
i061
2021 Stormwater Overlay Program
STIR
E21DB
i062
2021 Pedestrian Task Force
STIR
E22CA
i063
2022 Overlay Program
STIR
E22CB
i064
2022 Waterline Overlay Program
STIR
E22CC
i065
2022 Sewerline Overlay Program
STIR
E22CD
i066
2022 Stormwater Overlay Program
STIR
E22CE
i067
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 3 (224th-238th)
STIR
E22CF
i068
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 4 (224th-220th)
STIR
E22CG
i069
SR-104 Adaptive Systems (136th-226th)
STIR
E22AA
i07O
2022 Signal Upgrades
STIR
E22AB
i071
2022 Traffic Calming Program
STIR
E22DA
i072
2022 Pedestrian Safety program
STIR
E22AC
i073
2022 Guardrail Program
STM
E7FG
m013
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
PRK
E7MA
m103
Waterfront Development & Restoration (Pre - Design)
STM
E7FA
m105
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
WTR
E22JB
m160
Yost & Seaview Reservoir Repairs and Upgrades
UTILITIES
ESNA
solo
Standard Details Updates
SWR
ESGB
s0l l
Lake Ballinger Trunk Sewer Study
STIR
E6AA
s014
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
STM
E6FD
s017
Stormwater Comp Plan Update
STM
EBFA
s018
2018 Lorian Woods Study
UTILITIES
EBJB
s020
2019 Utility Rate & GFC Update
STM
E9FA
s022
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
STM
E21 FC
s028
Perrinville Creek Recovery Study
UTILITIES
E22NA
s029
Utility Funds reserve Policies Study
UTILITIES
E22NB
s03O
2022 Utility Rate and GFC Study
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Funding)
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
ProiectTitle
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
EONA
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
PRK
Yost Park Infiltration Facility
c556
E21 FA
STM
174th St. & 71 st Ave Storm Improvements
c521
EBFB
STM
175th St. SW Slope Stabilization
c560
E21 FB
STM
Phase 4 Storm Utility Replacement Project
c567
E22FA
STM
2018 Lorian Woods Study
s018
EBFA
STM
2019 Storm Maintenance Project
c525
EBFC
STM
2021 Stormwater Overlay Program
i061
E21 CD
STM
Ballinger Regional Facility Pre -Design
s022
E9FA
STM
Phase 3 Storm Utility Replacement Project
c563
E21 FD
STM
Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
c455
E4FE
STM
Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
c436
E4FD
STM
NPDES (Students Saving Salmon)
m013
E7FG
STM
OVD Slope Repair & Stabilization
m105
E7FA
STM
Perrinville Creek Flow Reduction Improvements
c552
E20FC
STM
Perrinville Creek Recovery Study
s028
E21 FC
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
STM
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Project
c564
E21 FE
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
E0D13
STR
2020 Pedestrian Task Force
s024
EODA
STR
2020 Traffic Calming
i048
EOAC
STR
2020 Traffic Signal Upgrades
i047
EOAB
STR
2021 Guardrail Installations
i057
E21 AB
STR
2021 Overlay Program
i051
E21 CA
STR
2021 Traffic Calming
i056
E21AA
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
STR
76th Ave Overlay (196th St. to OVD)
i052
E20CB
STR
76th Ave W & 220th St. SW Intersection Improvements
i029
EBCA
STR
76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
c368
ElCA
STR
84th Ave W Overlay from 220th to 212th
i031
EBCC
STR
89th PI W Retaining Wall
i025
E7CD
STR
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 3 (224th-238th)
i067
E22CE
STR
Hwy 99 Revitalization Stage 4 (224th-220th)
i068
E22CF
STR
SR-104 Adaptive Systems (136th-226th)
i069
E22CG
STR
ADA Curb Ramps
i033
EBDB
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Funding)
Project
Engineering
Accounting
Project
Funding
ProiectTitle
Number
Number
STIR
Admiral Way Pedestrian Crossing
040
E9DA
STIR
Audible Pedestrian Signals
i024
E7AB
STIR
Bikelink Project
c474
ESDA
STIR
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
i050
EODC
STIR
Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements
026
E7DC
STIR
Citywide Protected/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion
i015
E6AB
STIR
Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector
c478
ESDB
STIR
Elm Way Walkway from 8th Ave to 9th Ave
i058
E21 DA
STIR
Hwy 99 Gateway Revitalization
s014
E6AA
STIR
Minor Sidewalk Program
i017
E6DD
STIR
SR Revitalization Stage 2 (Medians, Gateway Signage & Hawk Signal)
055
E20CE
STIR
Sunset Walkway Improvements
c354
E1 DA
STIR
Trackside Warning System
c470
ESAA
STIR
Walnut St. Walkway (3rd-4th)
i044
E9DC
STIR
2021 Pedestrian Task Force
061
E21 DB
STIR
2022 Overlay Program
i063
E22CA
STIR
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Ordinance Adoption - Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Kernen Lien
Background/History
This code amendment was initiated to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
supporting the growing demand for electric vehicle (EV) usage. The Planning Board reviewed the EV
charging infrastructure code amendment (AMD2021-0002) at the June 9, June 23, July 14, and August
25, 2021 meetings. They held a public hearing and recommended City Council consider approval of this
item at the September 8, 2021 Planning Board meeting. A SEPA Determination of Non -Significance (DNS)
on the proposed amendments was issued on September 17, 2021.
The City Council heard an introduction the EV charging code on February 15, 2022. Following the March
22, 2022 public hearing on the EV charging code, the City Council voted to move adoption of the
ordinance to the next consent agenda.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the proposed EV charging infrastructure standards with ordinance provided in Exhibit 1.
Narrative
The City of Edmonds is proposing a new Chapter to Title 17 of the Edmonds Community Development
Code (ECDC) related to EV charging infrastructure. These standards cover a variety of topics important
to regulating this infrastructure for new and significantly updated development.
As electric vehicles continue to increase in number and market share, it is important to plan for future
growth of this technology. Electric Vehicle usage has tripled in Edmonds over the last five years and this
growth is expected to increase as more automobile companies are either increasing or switching entirely
to EV production. This amendment directly supports specific city, state, and national goals to reduce
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050.
From a user level, these regulations are important to promote EVs and help reduce the added cost of
retrofitting to accommodate this technology. Installing these EV components at the time of new
construction can be about five times cheaper than adding them during a retrofit. Furthermore, one of
the main concerns listed for people with switching to EVs, is the concern about finding places to charge
their EVs (Deloitte Insights, Global Auto Consumer Study, 2020).
The key elements of this amendment are: 1) differentiating between the three EV charging staging types
and, 2) the percentages of parking spaces that must accommodate each of these types. Requiring a
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variety of these stages for parking allows a development to accommodate existing EV charging needs
and be prepared for future usage levels. The three staging types are listed below.
EV Capable- Contains electrical panel capacity and conduit for future EV usage.
EV Ready - Contains EV Capable elements plus circuits to allow plug-in EV charging.
EV Installed- Contains EV Ready elements plus specialized equipment for efficient EV charging.
These standards would apply to all new and significantly altered development. When these thresholds
for improvements occur, Table 17.115.040 would determine the percentage of parking spaces that
would require EV capable, EV ready, and EV installed charging infrastructure by the development use
type.
Research for the draft recommendations come from review of other municipality regulations (local and
national), best practices from industry and non-profit organizations, and review of state regulations.
Many components of the draft, such as definitions and installation requirements, come from industry
standards and are similar to many codes and best practices observed across the country. However, the
regulations are tailored specifically to Edmonds.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1: EV Charging Ordinance with EV Regulations
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS AND A
NEW CHAPTER 17.115 ECDC, ENTITLED "ELECTRIC
VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE" AND
AMENDING OTHER ECDC SECTIONS TO BE CONSISTENT
WITH THE NEW REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS
16.60.030 ENTITLED "COMMUNITY GENERAL DISTRICT
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 16.110.020 ENTITLED
"WESTGATE MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 17.50.010 ENTITLED "OFF-
STREET PARKING REQUIRED," 17.50.020 ENTITLED
"PARKING SPACE REQUIRED," 21.90.012 ENTITLED
"AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION", AND 22.110.090
ENTITLED "HEIGHT BONUS."
WHEREAS, electric vehicles are an important step towards achieving the City's climate
goals due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use compared to gasoline
powered vehicles; and
WHEREAS, a lack of widely -accessible charging, especially in multifamily housing, is
still a significant barrier to greater EV adoption; and
WHEREAS, the speed of EV adoption is expected to grow in the coming years due to
increased affordability, driving range, and popularity. Further, EV sales are expected to grow due
to the passage of Senate Bill 5811 in 2020, which authorizes the Department of Ecology to require
automakers to sell a certain percentage of Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) each year; and
WHEREAS, increased EV ownership has benefits outside of greenhouse gas reductions;
namely, a drastic reduction in particulate matter pollution, leading to numerous health benefits,
and lower maintenance costs over the vehicle's lifetime when compared to a gasoline -powered
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, the planning board recommended adoption of the proposed EV charging
regulations that are attached to this ordinance on September 11, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the city council held a public hearing on those regulations on March 22, 2022;
NOW, THEREFORE,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new chapter 17.115 of the Edmonds Community Development Code, entitled
"Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," is hereby adopted to read as set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full.
Section 2. To create consistency between the Edmonds Community Development Code
and the new EV charging regulations adopted in Section 1, above, the following sections and
subsections of the ECDC are hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein as if set forth in full (new text is shown in underline; deleted text
is shown in strike through): ECDC 16.60.030.B entitled, "Parking, Access, and Bicycle Storage
Standards," ECDC 16.110.020 entitled "Westgate Mixed -Use Zoning District Site Development
Standards," ECDC 17.50.010 entitled "Off -Street Parking Required," ECDC 17.50.020 entitled
"Parking Space Required," Subsection A of ECDC 21.90.012. entitled "Automobile Service
Station", and ECDC 22.110.090 entitled "Height Bonus."
Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. 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.
APPROVED:
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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:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2022, 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, ADOPTING NEW REGULATIONS
AND A NEW CHAPTER 17.115 ECDC, ENTITLED
"ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE" AND AMENDING OTHER ECDC
SECTIONS TO BE CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW
REGULATIONS, SPECIFICALLY, SECTIONS 16.60.30
ENTITLED "COMMUNITY GENERAL DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 16.110.020 ENTITLED
"WESTGATE MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICT SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS," 17.50.010 ENTITLED
"OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED," 17.50.020
ENTITLED "PARKING SPACE REQUIRED," 21.90.012
ENTITLED "AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION",
22.110.090 ENTITLED "HEIGHT BONUS."
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2022.
4840-7251-8158, v. 1
al
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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Exhibit A
Chapter 17.115
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
17.115.010 Intent and purpose.
17.115.020 Definitions.
17.115.030 Permitted locations.
17.115.040 Required facilities.
17.115.050 General station requirements.
17.115.060 Signage.
17.115.010 Intent and purpose.
It is the intent of these development regulations to encourage the use and viability of electric vehicles as
they have been identified as a solution to energy independence, cleaner air, and significantly lower
greenhouse gas emissions.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure the effective installation of electric vehicle charging stations and
to expedite the establishment of a convenient, cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure that
such a transition necessitates.
17.115.020 Definitions.
A. Battery charging station- means an electrical component assembly or cluster of component
assemblies designed specifically to charge batteries within electric vehicles, which meet or exceed
any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.28 RCW and RCW 19.27.540.
B. Battery exchange station- means a facility that will enable an electric vehicle with a swappable
battery to enter a drive lane and exchange the depleted battery with a fully charged battery, which
meets or exceeds any standards, codes, and regulations set forth by Chapter 19.27 RCW and
RCW 19.27.540.
C. Charging level- means the standardized indicators of electrical force, or voltage, at which an electric
vehicle's battery is recharged. Levels I, II, and III are defined by the electrical output, per the
following specifications:
1. Level I- considered slow charging and operates on a fifteen to twenty amp breaker on a one
hundred twenty volt AC circuit.
2. Level II- considered medium charging and operates on a forty to one hundred amp breaker on
a two hundred eight or two hundred forty volt AC circuit.
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3. Level III- considered fast or rapid charging and operates on a sixty amp or higher breaker on a
four hundred eighty volt or higher three phase circuit with special grounding equipment.
D. Designated accessible parking space- means an accessible parking space required by WAC 51-50-
005 and designated for the exclusive use of parking vehicles with a State Disabled Parking Permit.
E. Electric vehicle or "EV"- means any vehicle that operates, either partially or exclusively, on electrical
energy from the grid, or an off -board source, that is stored on board for motive purpose.
F. Electric vehicle capable or "EV capable"- means a parking space that has listed an install panel
capacity and conduit (raceway) and electrical capacity (breaker space) allocated to accommodate
the future build -out of an electric vehicle charging station with Level II or Level III charging circuits
G. Electric vehicle charging station- means a public or private parking space that is served by EV ready
or EV installed forms of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure that has as its primary purpose the
transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage
device in an electric vehicle.
H. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure- means structures, machinery, and equipment necessary and
integral to support an electric vehicle, including but not limited to battery charging stations, rapid
charging stations, and battery exchange stations.
I. Electric vehicle installed or "EV installed"- means a fully installed electric vehicle charging station for
Level II or Level III charging levels.
J. Electric vehicle parking space- means any marked parking space that identifies the use to be
exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle.
K. Electric vehicle ready or "EV ready"- means a parking space that is designed and constructed to
include a fully -wired circuit with a Level II or Level III electric vehicle charging receptacle outlet or
termination point, including conduit and wiring and the electrical service capacity necessary to serve
the receptable, that allows for future installation of an electrical vehicle charging station.
L. Electric vehicle supply equipment or "EVSE"- see electric vehicle charging station.
M. Non-residential use- for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, a non-residential use means any
primary use that is not a residential use such as, but not limited to, business uses, commercial uses,
industrial uses, or public facility uses.
N. Rapid charging station- means a Level III electric vehicle charging station that allows for faster
recharging of electric vehicle batteries through higher power levels.
O. Substantial damage — for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, substantial damage means
damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its
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before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the replacement cost of the
structure before the damage occurred.
P. Substantial improvement- for the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, substantial improvement
means any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a primary structure,
the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the primary structure before
the "start of construction" of the improvement.
17.115.030 Permitted locations.
Electric vehicle charging stations and battery exchange stations are permitted as listed below:
A. Level I, Level II, and Level III electric vehicle charging stations. An electric vehicle charging station
equipped with Level I, Level II, or Level III charging equipment is allowed as an accessory use in all
zoning districts.
B. Battery exchange stations. Battery exchange stations are considered a primary or accessory use as
part of an automobile service station as defined in ECDC 21.90.012 and an accessory use to an
automotive sales use. Battery exchange stations are allowed in all zoning districts where automotive
sales and automobile service stations are permitted and according to the regulations for those uses
set forth in the specific zoning district.
17.115.040 Required facilities.
A. Applicability. Development for each of the land uses identified in Table 17.115.040 shall be required
to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure when one of the following occurs.
1. A new development or new off-street parking facility;
2. Substantial damage or substantial improvements to an existing development is made within a
one-year period as determined by the Building Official; or
3. The parking capacity of an existing development or parking facility is increased by 50 percent or
more of the total parking spaces provided.
B. Standards.
Table 17.115.040 lists the minimum number or percentage of electric vehicle charging infrastructure
required by type of use.
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Exhibit A
Table 17.115.040: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Requirements
Type of Use
Number of EV Capable
Parking Spaces
Number of EV Ready
Parking Spaces
Number of EV Installed
Parking Spaces
Single family dwelling units'
N/A
1 per dwelling unit
N/A
Multiple dwelling units'
40% of parking spaces
40% of parking spaces
10% of parking spaces
Non-residential uses
40% of parking spaces
0% of parking spaces
10% of parking spaces
Footnote 1: For the purposes of this section, those multiple dwelling units with individual garages will follow the requirements for single family
dwelling units.
C. Calculations.
1. Fractions. For the purposes of this chapter 17.115 ECDC, calculations will be rounded up to the
nearest whole number.
2. Inclusion in Parking Calculations. All EV installed, EV ready, and EV capable spaces are to be
included in the calculation for the number of parking spaces, as provided by the applicable
chapter of the Edmonds Community Development Code.
3. Uses Not Specified. Any use not listed in Table 17.115.040 must meet the requirements of the
most similar listed use, as determined by the Development Services Director.
4. Different Uses on the Same Development Site. The requirement for different uses on the same
development site is calculated as the sum of all requirements for the individual uses. For cases
where a building on a larger development site requires EV charging infrastructure per this
Chapter 17.115 ECDC but the remainder of the development site does not, only the parking for
that specific building or improved area will require compliance with this Chapter 17.115 ECDC.
5. For the purposes of Table 17.115.040, a portion or all of a lesser requirement for EV charging
infrastructure can be substituted with one of a higher requirement (e.g. EV capable replaced
with EV ready, EV ready replaced with EV installed, or EV capable replaced with EV installed) so
long at the total minimum number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 remains
the same. For example, a non-residential use could increase the amount of EV ready parking
spaces from 40% to 50%, reduce the amount of EV capable parking spaces from 40% to 30%,
and keep the same amount of EV installed spaces (10%). This example would be permitted
because a portion of the lower requirement (EV capable) was substituted for a higher
requirement (EV ready), and the overall minimum number of EV parking spaces (90%) would
remain the same.
D. Load Management. Electric -vehicle load management system technology is permitted to be used to
support EV charging infrastructure.
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Exhibit A
E. Reductions. The Director may reduce the requirements of Table 17.115.040 when there is
substantial evidence that the added electrical load, that results from meeting these requirements,
will significantly alter the local utility infrastructure design requirement. However, in no case shall
the overall number of EV parking spaces required in Table 17.115.040 be reduced.
In reducing the requirements, the Director may:
1. Reduce the type of EV charging infrastructure required (EV ready or EV installed to EV capable);
or
2. Reduce the EV charging level required (Level II or Level III to Level 1).
17.115.050 General station requirements.
A. Size. A standard size parking space or reduced width, "compact," parking space as permitted in
Chapter 18.95 ECDC will be used for an electric vehicle charging station where such a station is
required or planned.
B. Installation and Equipment. The charging station installation and equipment will be consistent with
rules and regulations adopted pursuant to RCW 19.27.540 and electric vehicle charging
infrastructure requirements, and with applicable regulations under the City's building code and fire
code, Title 19.
C. Location, Design, and Maintenance. Where provided, parking for electric vehicle charging purposes
will meet the following standards:
1. Clearance. Charging station equipment mounted on pedestals, light posts, bollards or other
devices shall be a minimum of 24 inches clear from the face of curb.
2. Charging Station Equipment. Charging station outlets and connector devices will be no less than
36 inches or no higher than 48 inches from the top of surface where mounted, and will contain a
retraction device or a place to hang permanent cords and connectors sufficiently above the
ground or paved surface.
3. Charging Station Equipment Protection. When the electric vehicle charging station space is
perpendicular or at an angle to curb face and charging equipment, adequate equipment
protection such as wheel stops or bollards can be used.
4. Maintenance. Charging station equipment will be maintained, including the functioning of the
charging equipment. A phone number or other contact information will be provided on the
charging station equipment for reporting when the equipment is not functioning, or other
problems are encountered.
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D. Data to be available. To allow for maintenance and notification, the owners of any private new
electric vehicle infrastructure station that will be publicly available shall provide information on the
station's geographic location, date of installation, equipment type and model, and owner contact
information.
E. Time limits. Time limits may be placed on the number of hours that an electric vehicle is allowed to
charge, prohibiting indefinite charging or parking. If applicable, warnings will be posted to alert
charging station users about hours of use and possible actions affecting electric vehicle charging
stations that are not being used according to posted rules.
F. Location. Placement of a single electric vehicle charging station is preferred at the beginning or end
parking space on a row of parking.
G. Reserved EV Parking Spaces. Electric vehicle charging stations, where provided for public use, are
reserved for parking and charging of electric vehicles only, except as otherwise provided by this
chapter.
17.115.060 Signage.
Signage for each EV installed charging station space will comply with the following:
A. Electric vehicle signage must be posted in a clear and conspicuous manner, pursuant to RCW
46.08.185; and
B. Signage must be posted that indicates the space is only to be used for electric vehicle charging
purposes. Days and hours of operation must be included if time limits or tow -away provisions are to
be enforced.
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Site development standards — Design. (CG Zoning District)
B. Parking, Access, and Bicycle Storage Standards.
1. Parking Requirements. Vehicle parking shall be provided as follows:
a. Nonresidential uses, one space per 500 square feet of leasable building space; and
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b. Residential uses, an average of 0.75 space per unit that is less than 700 square feet, an average of
1.25 parking spaces per unit that is between 700 and 1,100 square feet, and otherwise 1.75 spaces per
unit.
c. In addition, guest parking for residential uses at a minimum ratio of one guest space for every 20
required parking spaces.
d. For mixed -use development, a portion of the parking spaces may be shared between residential and
commercial uses provided the director finds that the proposal is supported by a parking study and/or
nationally recognized parking standards and that the site plan assures access for all shared parking
uses.
e. Parking meeting the nonresidential parking requirements shall be open to the public throughout
business operating hours.
2. The first 3,000 square feet of commercial space in a mixed -use development with a shared parking
plan is exempt from off-street parking requirements.
3. The development services director may approve a different ratio for the vehicle parking required by
standards of subsection (B)(1) of this section when an applicant submits parking data illustrating that
the standards do not accurately apply to a specific development. The data submitted for an alternative
parking ratio shall include, at a minimum, the size and type of the proposed development, and the
anticipated peak and average parking loads of all uses. The director may approve a parking ratio that is
based on the specific type of development and its primary users in relationship to:
a. An analysis conducted using nationally recognized standards or methodology, such as is contained in
the Urban Land Institute's most recent version of the publication "Shared Parking" or the latest
version of the Institute of Transportation Engineers publication "Parking Generation"; or
b. A site -specific parking study that includes data and analysis for one or more of the following:
i. One -quarter -mile proximity to a bus rapid transit station and methodology that takes into account
transit -oriented development;
ii. Use of transportation demand management policies, including but not limited to free or subsidized
transit passes for residents and workers;
iii. On -site car -share and bike -share facilities;
iv. Uses that serve patients, clients, or tenants who do not have the same vehicle parking needs as the
general population; or
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v. Other methods that reduce the need for vehicle parking.
4. All off-street surface parking shall be located to the side or rear of the primary building, except as
otherwise allowed by this chapter, and shall be screened from the sidewalk by a wall or plantings
between two to four feet in height. Outdoor parking areas shall comprise 40 percent or less of the
public street frontage area within 100 feet of the primary street for the lot or tract and, on corner lots,
may not be located at the corner. The requirements of this subsection do not apply to permitted auto
sales uses.
5. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relating to electric
vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. One ^FneFe ^1^4ric, , ^hiele ehaFging Stab.,s w, ist he ^ ided
fe.r aall new develepment that heusing. ReqUiFed ehaFg*Rg Stati9RS shall -hp- installed te serve at
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6. Bicycle Storage Spaces. Bicycle storage spaces for multifamily housing, excluding housing for assisted
living or other specialized facilities where the development services director finds that the targeted
population is not likely to use bicycles, shall be provided for residents at a ratio of one bicycle storage
space for each residential unit under 700 square feet and two bicycle storage spaces for each
residential unit greater than 700 square feet. Bicycle storage spaces shall consist of storage racks,
lockers, or other secure space to accommodate sheltered, safe, and convenient bicycle storage for
building residents. Such space may be in a vehicle parking garage or another appropriate location but
shall not be provided as open storage on a deck or balcony. Where sheltered bicycle storage is being
provided within a dedicated common space of the building, the total number of required bicycle
storage spaces may be reduced by up to 50 percent from that which is otherwise required; provided,
that one or more secure bicycle racks, useable by visitors, for at least four bicycles is provided within
the front setback of the property.
7. Driveways Accessing Highway 99. All driveway connections to Highway 99 must meet the applicable
requirements of the Washington State Department of Transportation, including minimum
requirements for distance between driveway access connections, which may be up to 250 feet to help
promote traffic safety and minimize pedestrian -vehicle conflicts.
8. Paths within Parking Lots.
a. Pedestrian paths in parking lots shall be delineated by separate paved routes that meet federal
accessibility requirements and that use a variation in textures and/or colors and may include
landscape barriers and landscape islands.
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b. Pedestrian paths shall be provided at least every 180 feet within parking lots. These shall be designed
to provide access to on -site buildings as well as to pedestrian walkways that border the development.
c. Pedestrian paths shall be a minimum of six feet in width and shall be separated from the parking area
either horizontally or vertically (e.g., with curbs). Where paths cross vehicular lanes, raised traffic
tables should be considered if feasible.
d. Parking lots shall have pedestrian connections to the main sidewalk at a minimum of every 100 feet.
9. Bonus for Parking Below or Above Ground Floor.
a. For projects where at least 50 percent of the parking is below or above the ground floor of the
building, the following standards may be applied regardless of any ECDC standards that otherwise
conflict:
i. The minimum drive aisle width may be reduced to 22 feet.
ii. The maximum ramp slope may be increased to 20 percent.
iii. A mixture of full and reduced width parking stalls may be provided without demonstrating the stalls
could also be provided at full width dimensions.
10. Drive -Through Facilities. Drive -through facilities such as, but not limited to, banks, cleaners, fast
food, drug stores, and espresso stands, shall comply with the following:
a. Drive -through windows and stacking lanes shall not be located along the facades of the building that
face a street.
b. No more than one direct entrance or exit from the drive -through shall be allowed as a separate curb
cut onto an adjoining street.
11. Pedestrian and Transit Access.
a. Pedestrian building entries must connect directly to the public sidewalk and to adjacent
developments if feasible.
b. Internal pedestrian routes shall extend to the property line and connect to existing pedestrian routes
where applicable. Potential future connections shall also be identified such that pedestrian access
between developments can occur without walking in the parking or access areas.
c. Where a transit station or bus stop is located in front of or adjacent to a parcel, pedestrian
connections linking the station or stop directly to the development are required.
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d. Pedestrian routes shall connect buildings on the same site to each other.
16.110.020
Site development standards. (Westgate Mixed -Use Zone District)
A. Building and site development standards are further specified in Chapter 22.110 ECDC.
B. Building Setback along External Streets. A building setback is required as follows:
1. Sixteen feet from 100th Avenue W;
2. Sixteen feet from SR 104.
C. Setbacks and Screening from P- or R-Zoned Property. All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 15
feet from adjacent P- or R-zoned properties. The required setback from P- or R-zoned property shall be
permanently landscaped with trees and ground cover and permanently maintained by the owner of the
WMU lot. A six-foot minimum height fence, wall or solid hedge running the length of the setback shall
be provided within the setback area.
D. Parking. Parking space requirements stated here prevail over parking space standards contained in
Chapter 17.50 ECDC. The specific parking requirements for the Westgate mixed -use zone are:
1. One space for every 400 square feet of leasable commercial space.
2. One and one -fifth spaces for every dwelling unit not exceeding 900 square feet in livable area.
3. One and three -fourths spaces for every dwelling unit over 900 square feet in livable area.
Parking meeting the commercial parking requirements shall be open to the public throughout business
operating hours. Shared parking may be provided per Chapter 20.30 ECDC.
E. Satellite television antennas shall be regulated as set forth in ECDC 16.20.050.
F. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards.
See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relating to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
17.50.010
Off-street parking required.
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A. New Uses or Structures Not Including the Downtown Business Area.
1. Off-street parking facilities which comply with this chapter shall be provided before any new use is
begun, or any new structure is approved for occupancy. A detailed plan and provisions specifically
setting forth the method and location by which the off-street parking required for the proposed use
will be met, whether by construction, a joint use agreement, or any other method provided by this
code, shall be filed and approved in conformance with the applicable provisions of this code before
any building permit is issued.
2. If any change of use occurs, or any addition is built, additional parking spaces to meet the
requirements of this chapter shall be provided.
B. Existing Uses or Structures Not Including the Downtown Business Area.
1. Existing uses or structures shall not be required to comply with the requirements of this chapter
except under subsection (B)(2) or (13)(3) of this section, if they have off-street parking which
complied with applicable regulations at the time the use began or the structure was occupied.
2. If a change of use takes place, or an addition is built, which increases the number of off-street parking
spaces normally required by this chapter by more than 10 percent but less than 100 percent, the
number of additional off-street parking spaces required by this chapter for the new use or addition
shall be required to be provided in addition to the number of spaces previously existing. In no case
shall the total requirement exceed that required by this chapter.
3. If a change of use takes place, or an addition is built, which increases the number of off-street parking
spaces normally required by this chapter by 100 percent or more, the full number of spaces required
by this chapter for the new use or the entire altered building shall be provided.
C. The Downtown Business Area.
1. All new buildings or additions in the downtown business area shall provide parking at a flat rate of
one parking stall for every 500 sq. ft. of gross floor area of building. If it is a mixed use or residential
building, the portions of the building used exclusively for residential uses shall only be required to
provide parking at one stall per dwelling unit. For purposes of this chapter, "residential uses" shall
refer to lobbies, stairwells, elevators, storage areas and other similar features.
2. All existing and new uses in existing buildings are considered to comply with the parking requirements
set forth in this chapter of the code.
D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards.
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Exhibit A
See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relating to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
17.50.020
Parking space requirements.
[Refer to ECDC 17.50.010(C) and 17.50.070 for standards relating to the downtown business area.]
A. Residential.
1. Single-family and multifamily.
a. Single-family dwellings: two spaces per dwelling unit, except:
b. Multiple residential according to the following table:
Type of multiple dwelling unit
Required parking spaces per dwelling unit
Studio
1.2
1 bedroom
1.5
2 bedrooms
1.8
3 or more bedrooms
2.0
2. Boarding house: one space per bed.
3. Rest home, nursing home, convalescent home, residential social welfare facilities: one space per three
beds.
4. Single-family dwellings with accessory dwelling unit: three spaces total.
B. Business.
1. Retail stores, including art galleries, convenience stores, department stores, discount stores, drug
stores, grocery stores, supermarkets: one space per 300 square feet;
2. Furniture, appliances, and hardware stores: one space per 600 square feet;
3. Services uses, including barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaners, laundries, repair shops: one space
per 600 square feet;
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4. Medical, dental and veterinarian offices, banks and clinics: one space per 200 square feet;
5. Business and professional offices with on -site customer service: one space per 400 square feet;
6. Offices not providing on -site customer service: one space per 800 square feet;
7. Bowling alley: four spaces per bowling lane;
8. Commercial recreation: one space per 500 square feet, or one space for each customer allowed by
the maximum permitted occupant load;
9. Car repair, commercial garage: one space per 200 square feet;
10. Drive-in restaurants, automobile service station, car dealer, used car lot: one space per 500 square
feet of lot area;
11. Restaurant, tavern, cocktail lounge: if less than 4,000 square feet floor area, one per 200 square feet
gross floor area; if over 4,000 square feet floor area, 20 plus one per 100 square feet gross floor area
in excess of 4,000 square feet;
12. Plant nurseries (outdoor retail area): one space per five square feet of outdoor retail area;
13. Motels and hotels: one space per room or unit;
14. Retail warehouse, building materials yard: one space per 1,000 square feet of lot area or one per
three employees;
15. Manufacturing, laboratories, printing, research, automobile wrecking yards, kennels: one space per
two employees on largest shift;
16. Mortuary: one space per four fixed seats or per 400 square feet of assembly area, whichever is
greater;
17. Marina: to be determined by the hearing examiner, using information provided by the applicant, and
the following criteria:
a. The type of storage facility (moorage, dry storage, trailer parking) and intended use (sailboats, fishing
boats, leisure boats),
b. The need to accommodate overflow peak parking demand from other uses accessory to the marina,
c. The availability and use of public transit;
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18. Storage warehouse: one space per employee;
19. Wholesale warehouse: one space per employee;
20. Adult retail store: one space per 300 square feet;
21. Sexually oriented business (except adult retail store): one space for each customer allowed by the
maximum permitted occupant load.
C. Community Facilities.
1. Outdoor places of public assembly, including stadiums and arenas: one space per eight fixed seats, or
per 100 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
2. Theaters: one space per five seats;
3. Indoor places of public assembly, including churches, auditoriums: one space per four seats or one
space per 40 square feet of assembly area, whichever is greater;
4. Elementary schools, junior high schools, boarding schools (elementary through senior high),
residential colleges and universities: six spaces per classroom, or one space per daytime employee,
whichever is greater;
5. Nonresidential colleges and universities: one space per daytime employee;
6. High schools (senior): one space per daytime employee;
7. Museums, libraries, art galleries: one space per 250 square feet;
8. Day-care centers and preschools: one space per 300 square feet, or one per employee, plus one per
five students, whichever is larger;
9. Hospitals: three spaces per bed;
10. Maintenance yard (public or public utility): one space per two employees.
D. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Parking Standards.
See Chapter 17.115 ECDC for parking standards relating to electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Exhibit A
7.5.a
21.90.012
Service Station, Automobiles.
A. The sale of gasoline, diesel or other fuels used for the propulsion of motor vehicles, when such
products are delivered directly into the fuel tanks of automobiles. Battery exchange stations that
enable electric vehicles to swap batteries as defined in ECDC 17.115.020 are also considered an
automobile service station.
22.110.090
West Gate Mixed Use Zone — Height Bonus
22.110.090 Height bonus.
Areas eligible for a fourth -story height bonus are shown in the diagram contained in ECDC 22.110.010(B). Areas
within the Westgate mixed -use district that are not shown in Figure 22.110.010.13 may not contain four-story
buildings regardless of how many points such a development could achieve on the height bonus score sheet, below
In order to obtain the height bonus for projects in eligible areas, the proposal must obtain eight points from the
height bonus score sheet, with at least one point in each of at least four different scoring categories.
When a fourth story is proposed in a building, the fourth story must be stepped back at least 10 feet from a building
facade facing SR 104 or 100th Avenue W. In addition, no third or fourth story may be located within 30 feet of the
intersection of SR 100 and 100th Avenue W, measured from the corner points of the right-of-way intersection.
For proposals seeking to earn points in the green building program category, the applicant shall be required to
submit a deposit sufficient for the city to retain an independent green building consultant who is qualified to
evaluate the construction of the building at key milestones in order to determine that the building is being
constructed in a manner that is consistent with the points proposed on the height bonus score sheet.
Height Bonus Score Sheet
Height bonus to obtain 4 stories requires A points with points in at least 4 categories
Green Building Program (points are not additive)
Points
❑
Required'
Built Green/LEED Certified Rating or Equivalent
Required
❑
Credit 1
LEED Silver/Built Green 4-5 Rating
1
❑
Credit 2
LEED Gold or Evergreen Sustainable Development Rating
2
❑
Credit 3
Passive House Standard/LEED Platinum Rating
4
❑
Credit 4
Living Building
6
Green Factor (points are not additive)
Points
❑
Required
Green Factor Score 0.3
Required
❑
Credit 1
Green Factor Score 0.4
2
❑
Credit 2
Green Factor Score 0.5
3
❑
Credit 3
Green Factor Score 0.6
4
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Exhibit A
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Height Bonus Score Sheet
Height bonus to obtain 4 stories requires 8 points with points in at least 4 categories'
❑
Credit 4
Green Factor Score >0.7
5
Amenity Space (points are not additive)
Points
❑
Required
Percentage of Amenity Space 15%
Required
❑
Credit 1
Percentage of Amenity Space 20%
2
❑
Credit 2
Percentage of Amenity Space 25%
3
❑
ANVk__
❑
Credit 3
Required
Percentage of Amenity Space >30%
Miscellaneous (points are additive)
Meet Street Standards Incl. Bikeway and Pedestrian Networks
4
Required
❑
Credit 1
Car -Share Parking,' Provide Minimum 2 Spaces
1
❑
Credit 3
Indoor/Covered Bicycle Storage and Indoor Changing Facilities
1
❑
Credit 4
Public Art Integrated into Provided Amenity Space
1
Large Format Retail Space
❑
Credit 1
Development Contains One or More Retail Spaces >15,000 sf
3
' See locational requirements for extra floor bonus in ECDC 22.110.090.
2 "Required" means required for all development, whether seeking a height bonus or not.
' "Car -share" parking refers to parking for vehicles that are rented by the hour or portion of a day.
[Ord. 3993 § 2 (Exh. 2), 2015].
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Interim Design Standards for Multifamily -only Buildings in the BD2 zone
Staff Lead: Mike Clugston
Department: Development Services
Preparer: Michael Clugston
Background/History
On February 15, 2022, Council adopted Ordinance 4247, which declared a two -month emergency
moratorium on the acceptance of building permit applications for certain projects in the Downtown
Business (BD2) zone. The moratorium applies to projects that require a SEPA threshold determination
on sites that are not subject to the Designated Street Front standards in Chapters 16.43 and 22.43 of the
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The moratorium was intended to give staff time to
create interim design standards to address gaps in the code that apply to those sites. The moratorium is
included as Exhibit 1.
The proposed interim design standards are included as Exhibit 2. A new section would be added to the
existing design standards for the Downtown Business zones in Chapter 22.43 ECDC. These new
standards would only apply to projects in the BD2 zone that do not have the Designated Street Front
requirement and are stand-alone multifamily buildings. The intent of the section is to ensure that this
type of project is compatible within the downtown area.
This interim code change is very narrowly focused given the time and resources available and did not
involve comprehensive analysis of multifamily design standards throughout the City. The multifamily
design standard project anticipated for 2022 will take a broad look at multifamily areas throughout
Edmonds and will revisit these interim standards as well.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the three proposed interim design standards, as attached in
Exhibit 2 and 3.
Background
On February 15, 2022, Council adopted Ordinance 4247, which declared a two -month emergency
moratorium on the acceptance of building permit applications for certain projects in the Downtown
Business (BD2) zone. The moratorium applies to projects that require a SEPA threshold determination
on sites that are not subject to the Designated Street Front standards in Chapters 16.43 and 22.43 of the
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC). The moratorium was intended to give staff time to
create interim design standards to address gaps in the code that apply to those sites. The moratorium is
included as Exhibit 1.
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The proposed interim design standards are included as Exhibit 2. A new section would be added to the
existing design standards for the Downtown Business zones in Chapter 22.43 ECDC. These new
standards would only apply to projects in the BD2 zone that do not have the Designated Street Front
requirement and are stand-alone multifamily buildings. The intent of the section is to ensure that this
type of project is compatible within the downtown area.
This interim code change is very narrowly focused given the time and resources available and did not
involve comprehensive analysis of multifamily design standards throughout the City. The multifamily
design standard project anticipated for 2022 will take a broad look at multifamily areas throughout
Edmonds and will revisit these interim standards as well.
Narrative
Nearly all parcels zoned Downtown Business are subject to the Designated Street Front requirements in
Chapters 16.43 and 22.43 ECDC that were adopted in 2007. These standards are meant to address
commercial and mixed -use buildings and require a 45-foot depth of ground floor commercial space in
buildings measured from the street property line, minimum floor -to -floor heights within that
commercial space, windows and transparency at the street, and a variety of architectural details at
ground level. However, there are several small areas near the edges of the Downtown Business (BD2 -
Mixed Commercial) zone that are not subject to these requirements. In these locations, other types of
buildings could be constructed, including multifamily -only buildings.
At the same time, BD -zoned parcels do not have required setbacks except in certain circumstances. This
reflects historical development patterns and creates a consistent pedestrian experience at the street.
The only Downtown Business sites that have required setbacks are those that are immediately adjacent
to residentially -zoned properties and sites in the BD4 - Mixed Residential zone when a project is
multifamily -only. In the first case, a 15-foot setback is required on the BD parcel to provide separation
between the somewhat more intense uses in a commercial or mixed -use building on the BD parcel and
the less intense adjacent residential site. In the second case, RM-1.5 setbacks are applied (15-foot
street and rear setbacks, 10-foot side setbacks).
It is uncertain why RM-1.5 setbacks are applied to multifamily -only buildings in BD4 but it is likely that
was the most convenient way at the time of differentiating a commercial or mixed -use project from a
multifamily -only building. In BD4, where multiple residential was anticipated to be a greater share of
development, it makes some sense that a commercial or mixed -use building would have different
setbacks than a multifamily -only building. However, in the BD2 zone, where commercial development is
the intended to be the primary use, applying the RM-1.5 setbacks to stand-alone multifamily doesn't
make sense. The uses are very similar, particularly if a mixed -use building with multiple dwelling units
above ground -floor commercial is adjacent to a building that has only two or three floors of multifamily
units. A more measured approach would be appropriate for these transitional BD2 - Mixed Commercial
properties.
Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Guidance
The proposed design standards are intended to address the following design guidance for projects in the
Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center:
Vehicular Access and Parking. Driveways and curb cuts should be minimized to
assure a consistent and safe streetscape for pedestrians. When alleys are present,
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these should be the preferred method of providing vehicular access to a property
and should be used unless there is no reasonable alternative available.
Configuration of parking should support a "park and walk" policy that provides
adequate parking while minimizing impacts on the pedestrian streetscape.
Pedestrian Access and Connections. Improve pedestrian access from the street by locating
buildings close to the street and sidewalks, and defining the street edge.
Building Setbacks. Create a common street frontage view with enough repetition to tie each site
to its neighbor. Encourage the creation of public spaces to enhance the visual attributes of the
development and encourage outdoor interaction.
Building/Site Identity. In the downtown area, retain a connection with the scale and character of
downtown through the use of similar materials, proportions, forms, masses or building elements.
Encourage new construction to use designs that reference, but do not replicate historic forms or
patterns.
Massing. Large building masses should be subdivided or softened using design elements that
emphasize the human scale of the streetscape. Building fagades should respect and echo historic
patterns along downtown pedestrian streets.
Proposed Design Standards
Rather than simply applying RM-1.5 setbacks to BD2 parcels that don't have the Designated Street Front
requirement, there are other tools available to help multifamily -only buildings fit within the downtown
context and provide a transition into the commercial core. The following design standards are proposed
for BD2 sites where multifamily -only buildings can be located.
1) Materials
There is currently no preference stated in the code for the types of materials that can be used on the
exterior of a building. This allows flexibility but can result in use of materials that do not reflect the
historic patterns in the downtown area as the Building/Site Identity guidance in the Comprehensive Plan
indicates. To that end, this standard would require the use of preferred materials including natural
stone, wood, architectural metal, brick, and glass. Man-made products like fiber cement could be used
if it is made to look like the preferred materials. While contributing to a more historic look, using a
variety of preferred materials can be used to break up a building's massing.
2) Private amenity space
Multifamily -only projects in the BD2 zone would be required to provide 10% of gross lot area in some
form of private amenity space on the project site. This could take the form of balconies, decks, patios,
or yards for individual dwelling units or applied to the site. These spaces would improve livability for the
residents and serve to modulate building facades and reduce building massing.
There are different options proposed to meet this standard because each site and building are unique so
that what makes sense on a BD2-zoned parcel that has no required side setback might not work as well
on a parcel that has a 15-foot required setback from an adjacent R-zoned property.
3) Street -side amenity space or pedestrian area
Multifamily -only projects in the BD2 zone would be required to provide 5% of gross lot area in some
form of street -side amenity space or pedestrian area on the project site. This space would have to be
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arranged along the street front between the building and the sidewalk. This standard is consistent with
the Pedestrian Access and Building Setback language in the Comprehensive Plan in that it would serve to
move the building back somewhat from the sidewalk similar to a setback but still allow for pedestrian
connection with the street.
Next Steps
Staff recommends that the Council adopt the three proposed interim design standards. In concert with
the existing design guidance in the Comprehensive Plan and development code, these standards will
help multifamily -only buildings fit into the downtown context.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - Ordinance 4247
Exhibit 2 - BD2 Interim Design Standards
Exhibit 3 - 2022-03-29 interim BD2 design regs ordinance
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CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.4247
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON
THE ACCEPTANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
BD2 ZONED LOTS THAT DO NOT FRONT ON A DESIGNATED
STREET FRONT, TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL THE CITY OF EDMONDS
ADOPTS INTERIM DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR SUCH
BD2 ZONED LOTS, SETTING TWO MONTHS AS THE EFFECTIVE
PERIOD OF THE MORATORIUM, AND DECLARING AN
EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Edmonds Community Development Code identifies certain portions of
certain streets in the Downtown Business (BD) zones as designated street fronts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to ECDC 16.43.030.B.2, Map 16.43-1 shows the streets that define
the designated street front for all properties lying within the BD zones; and
WHEREAS, the development regulations in the Downtown Business (BD) zones can
vary depending upon whether the subject property fronts on a designed street front; and
WHEREAS, there is concern that the existing development regulations in the BD2 zone
may not regulate proposed development in a manner that would produce development projects
that reflect community values; and
WHEREAS, this concern can be addressed, initially, through the adoption of interim
zoning regulations; and
WHEREAS, city staff should be able to draft interim zoning regulations to address this
concern within about a month; and
WHEREAS, those interim zoning regulations would then be presented to the city council
for consideration and adoption; and
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.390 authorizes the city council to adopt an immediate
moratorium for a period of up to six months without holding a public hearing on the proposal
provided that a public hearing is held within at least sixty days of its adoption; and
WHEREAS, the city council desires to impose a two -month moratorium on the
acceptance of building permit applications for any property in the BD2 zone that does not front
on a designated street front; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this moratorium is to allow the City adequate
time to draft interim zoning regulations for the BD2 zone that would change the required setback
for properties that do not front on a designated street front. For the purposes of this ordinance,
the phrase "designated street front' shall be the portions of the downtown streets defined in
ECDC 16.43.030.B.2 and shown on Map 16.43-1.
Section 2. Moratorium Imposed. The city council hereby imposes a two -month
moratorium on the acceptance of building permit applications for any property in the BD2 zone
that does not front on a designated street front, PROVIDED THAT the moratorium shall not
apply to building permit applications for projects that are categorically exempt from SEPA
review.
Section 3. Duration of Moratorium. The moratorium imposed by this ordinance shall
commence on the effective date of this ordinance. As long as the city holds a public hearing on
the moratorium and adopts findings and conclusions in support of the moratorium (as
contemplated by Section 4 herein), the moratorium shall not terminate until two (2) months after
the effective date, unless it is repealed sooner.
Section 4. Public Hearing on Moratorium. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390 and RCW
35A.63.220, the city council shall hold a public hearing on a moratorium within sixty (60) days
of its adoption. In this case, the hearing shall be held on April 5, 2022 unless the city council, by
subsequently adopted resolution, provides for a different hearing date. No later than the next
regular city council meeting immediately following the hearing, the city council shall adopt
findings of fact on the subject of this moratorium and either justify its continued imposition or
cancel the moratorium.
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Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Declaration of Emergency. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power
specifically delegated to the city council, is not subject to referendum. Because it is not subject to
referendum, RCW 35A.12.130 applies. Pursuant to RCW 35A.12.130, this ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon passage by a majority vote plus one of the whole membership of the
city council. The city council hereby declares that an emergency exists necessitating that this
ordinance take immediate effect. Without an immediate moratorium on the city's acceptance of
the building permit applications described herein, such applications could become vested,
leading to the development of property that is not consistent with the city's values and vision for
the BD2 zone. Therefore, the moratorium must be imposed as an emergency measure to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare, and to prevent the submission of building permit
applications to the city in an attempt to vest rights. This ordinance does not affect any existing
vested rights.
Section 7. Publication. This ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
Section 8. Effective Date. This ordinance is not subject to referendum and shall take
effect and be in full force and effect immediately upon passage, as set forth herein, 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 only approved by a majority of the Council, it will take effect five days after
passage and publication.
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APPROVED:
MAyok MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADANN
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: February 15, 2022
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: February 15, 2022
PUBLISHED: February 18, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: February 15, 2022
ORDINANCE NO. 4247
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.4247
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 15t' day of February, 2022, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance
No. 4247. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN IMMEDIATE
EMERGENCY MORATORIUM ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF
ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION ASSOCIATED WITH
A BD2 LOT THAT DOES NOT FRONT ON A DESIGNATED
STREET FRONT TO BE IN EFFECT UNTIL THE CITY OF
EDMONDS ADOPTS INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FOR SUCH BD2 ZONED LOTS, SETTING
TWO MONTHS AS THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE
MORATORIUM, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 15t' day of February, 2022.
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Everett Daily Herald
Affidavit of Publication
State of Washington }
County of Snohomish } ss
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oath deposes and says: that he/she is the legal
representative of the Everett Daily Herald a
daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal
newspaper by order of the superior court in the
county in which it is published and is now and
has been for more than six months prior to the
date of the first publication of the Notice
hereinafter referred to, published in the English
language continually as a daily newspaper in
Snohomish County, Washington and is and
always has been printed in whole or part in the
Everett Daily Herald and is of general
circulation in said County, and is a legal
newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99
of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter
213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal
newspaper by order of the Superior Court of
Snohomish County, State of Washington, by
order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed
is a true copy of EDH948914 ORDINANCE
SUMMARY as it was published in the regular
and entire issue of said paper and not as a
supplement form thereof for a period of 1
issue(s), such publication commencing on
02/18/2022 and ending on 02/18/2022 and that
said newspaper was regularly distributed to its
subscribers during all of said period.
The amount ' the fee for s h publication is
$65.36.
Subscribed and sworn iaefo me on this
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Classified Proof
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
of 1he CIty IN Edrnn . N'aSNlrglon
On the 15Lh day of February, 2a22. the C'AY Ccurlcll of the Cky Of
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AN ORDINANCE pF�l3€O EDMONOS. WASHINGTON,
AMEN03NO CHAPTER 1.20 ECC, ENTITLED 'PUBLIC
RECORDS REOUESTS; TO AUGN WITH T14E
REORGANIZATION OF TKE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
DEPARTMENT
ORDINO 42-0fi
AN ORDINANCE OF TH NANCE O EDM SNDS, WASHINGTON.
AUTHORIZING ALLOCATION OF AMEWCAN RESCUE PLAN
ACT PREMIUM PA To THE PURPOSE CIOF EMPLOYEESDING OVID
AND
AND
AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL VACATION DAYS FOR SUCH
EMPLOYEES
OR DINANr E NO. 4 47
AN ORDINANCE OESTABLISHINGNF IMMEDIATE EMERHE CITY OF GENC1f MORA1TORAUM
ON THE ACCEPTANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT APPLICA-IONS
FOR 802 ZONED LOTS THAT DO NOT FRONT ON A
0ESMNA17EO STREET FRONT, TO BE IN EFFBCT UNTIL THE
CM OF EDMONDS ADOPTS INTERIM DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS FOR SUCH B02 ZONED LOTS, SETTING TWO
MONTHS AS THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE MORATORIUM,
AND DECLARING EMERGENCY N - 4248
AN ORDINANCE OF O DS: WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CHAPTER 5.a4 ECC (PERSONS. CRIMES
RELATING TO)TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE RCW 7.94.120 AND
RCW 7.105A61)'. PROVIDING FOR SEVE113ABILITY; DECLARING
AN EMERGELNCY AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
The 1uO tall of Ihesa Ordrkancaa will b9 sent upon [&quasi.
DATED INs 151h Day of FebrUa ry, 2022.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
PubLshod: FulOMMY 1 % 2=2 EDH948914
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22.43.080 Additional Design Standards Stand -Alone Multiple Dwelling
Buildings in the BD2 zone.
A. Intent. To ensure that buildings entirely comprised of multiple dwelling residential units are
compatible with the downtown area.
B. Materials. Building facades must be clad with preferred building materials which include
natural stone, wood, architectural metal, brick and glass. Concrete, laminates, veneers, fiber
cement products and the like may be permitted by the Director or Architectural Design Board if
they replicate the appearance of the preferred materials.
C. Private Amenity Space. An exterior area equivalent to at least 10% of the project's gross lot
area must be provided as private amenity space for residents of the development. This
standard can be met through a combination of balconies (cantilevered, recessed or semi -
recessed), decks, patios or yards for individual dwelling units or the site as a whole.
1. Not all dwelling units are required to have private amenity space. When it is provided,
it must be immediately accessible from the dwelling unit and be a minimum of 40 sq. ft.
2. If the space is at ground level facing a street, no fence may be over three feet in height.
3. Balconies may encroach into a required setback adjacent to R-zoned property up to a
maximum of 5 feet. Patios and decks may encroach into a required setback adjacent to
R-zoned property up to a maximum of 10 feet.
4. A maximum of 50% of the required private amenity space may be provided as a roof top
deck. Deck railings may extend a maximum of 42 inches above the height limit provided
the railing and guard system has the appearance of being transparent, such as a
frameless glass railing system. No permanent structures are allowed within the roof
deck area.
D. Street -side amenity space or Pedestrian Area. An exterior area equivalent to at least 5% of
the project's gross lot area must be provided as street -side amenity space or pedestrian area.
This space must be arranged along the street front between the building and the sidewalk and
must be open to the sky, unless otherwise excepted. The space must be pedestrian -oriented
and may include the following elements:
1. Landscaping
2. Seating area
3. A similar feature as approved by the Director or Architectural Design Board
4. Areas allocated to private amenity space cannot be used toward the street -side amenity
space or pedestrian area requirement.
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CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
ESTABLISHING INTERIM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STAND-
ALONE MULTIPLE DWELLING BUILDINGS IN THE BD2 ZONE,
SETTING SIX MONTHS AS THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE
INTERIM STANDARDS, AND LIFTING THE MORATORIUM THAT
WAS ESTABLISHED THROUGH ORDINANCE 4247.
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022, the city council adopted Ordinance 4247, which
established a moratorium on the acceptance of building permit applications for BD2 zoned lots
that do not front on a designated street front; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 4247 took effect on immediately on February 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the moratorium adopted by Ordinance 4247 will terminate on April 15,
2022, unless it is repealed sooner; and
WHEREAS, the moratorium was intended to allow planning staff sufficient time to draft
interim regulations for the BD2 zone; and
WHEREAS, planning staff have now completed a proposed set of interim design
standards for the BD2 zone; and
WHEREAS, planning staff continue to work on a permanent set of multi -family design
standards, which could be ready for adoption in the next six -months; and
WHEREAS, while the work referenced above continues, the city council desires to adopt
the following interim standards to bring the BD2 regulation into closer harmony with the city's
values and policy statements; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Interim Design Standards. A new section 22.43.080, entitled "Additional
Design Standards Stand -Alone Multiple Dwelling Buildings in the BD2 zone," is hereby added
to the Edmonds Community Development Code to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth.
Section 2. Repeal of Moratorium. Ordinance 4247, which had established a
moratorium on certain development in the BD2 zone, is hereby repealed.
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Section 3. Duration of Interim Design Standards. The interim design standards
adopted by this ordinance shall commence on the effective date of this ordinance. As long as the
city holds a public hearing on this ordinance and adopts findings and conclusions in support of
its continued effectiveness (as contemplated by Section 4 herein), this ordinance shall not
terminate until six (6) months after the effective date, unless it is repealed sooner.
Section 4. Public Hearing on Interim Standards. Pursuant to RCW 36.70A.390 and
RCW 35A.63.220, the city council shall hold a public hearing on this interim ordinance within
sixty (60) days of its adoption. In this case, the hearing shall be held on May , 2022 unless
the city council, by subsequently adopted resolution, provides for a different hearing date. No
later than the next regular council meeting immediately following the hearing, the city council
shall adopt findings of fact on the subject of this interim ordinance and either justify its
continued effectiveness or repeal the interim ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. 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.
APPROVED:
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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:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2022, 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,
ESTABLISHING INTERIM DESIGN STANDARDS FOR STAND-
ALONE MULTIPLE DWELLING BUILDINGS IN THE BD2 ZONE,
SETTING SIX MONTHS AS THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE
INTERIM STANDARDS, AND LIFTING THE MORATORIUM THAT
WAS ESTABLISHED THROUGH ORDINANCE 4247.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2022.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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8.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Salary Commission Reinstatement
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The Salary Commission was disbanded effective July 15, 2021 (see exhibit 1 - page 9-12) by a repeal of
the ordinance for chapter 10.80. The narrative for that meeting was as follows:
RCW 35.21.015 authorizes the creation of a salary commission for compensation of elected officials but
does not require that such a commission exist. The City of Edmonds previously established a Citizens'
Commission on Compensation of Elected Officials (Citizens' Commission), ECC 10.80, in Ordinance
Numbers 3508 and 3967 and that commission was repealed in 2014 with Ordinance 3975. Another
salary commission was created in 2017 with Ordinance 4057, later amended by Ordinance 4062.
The city council would like to analyze the compensation of its future members with an eye toward
making service on the city council more accessible to people who need to work full time to support their
families. The work of past salary commissions suggests that a compensation shift of that magnitude
would not likely be accomplished through continued use of a salary commission.
A salary commission is most useful in establishing the compensation of current council members, not
future council members. It also has been determined that a significant amount of staff time is needed to
support the salary commission.
The city council determined at the 6/8/2021 meeting that it is in the best interest of the City to
terminate the salary commission.
The city council then determined at the 3/1/2022 meeting to reinstate the salary commission (motion
passed 6-0). Council requested that city attorney Jeff Taraday draft an ordinance establishing a salary
commission. (see exhibit 7)
Recommendation
Consider re-establishing salary commission by new ordinance for chapter 10.80. Exhibit #6 is Draft
Ordinance Establishing Salary Commission.
Narrative
The City Council has not performed any analysis of and a former salary commission provided a history
and/or analysis of the salary commission (see exhibit #2). Exhibit #3 provides the repealed ordinance
4223.
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Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - 2021-06-01 City Council Minutes - Salary Commission
Exhibit 2 - 2021-06-08 City Council Minutes - Salary Commission
Exhibit 3 - 2021-06-15 City Council Minutes - Salary Commission
Exhibit 5 - Ordinance 4223 Repealing the Salary Commission
Exhibit 6 Draft Ordinance Establishing Salary Commission
Exhibit 7 E030122 Minutes Council Meeting
Exhibit 4 - Salary Commission Reviewed FEB 22_Redacted
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alternative. Having decided on a whim to do this with an emergency ordinance, she questioned why the
Council could not decide it is a flawed idea and presented that as an option. She suggested including more
options that target un-treed properties as they are clearly the source of the tree canopy coverage. Generally
environmental stewardship laws try to target the polluters and not those involved in beneficial stewardship
which is why these types of regulations backfire. She referred to the paragraph regarding equity issues that
only scratches the surface on the effects of requiring tree retention in less developed, poorer properties and
spending more than a page discussing view corridors.
(Written comments submitted to PublicComment@Edmondswa.gov are attached.)
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PAINE, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
agenda items approved are as follows:
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING/BUDGET RETREAT MINUTES OF
MAY 8, 2021
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 25, 2021
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. AMENDING ECC 10.80 SALARY COMMISSION
HR Director Jessica Neill Hoyson explained there are two primary amendments, 1) changing the regular
cycle of the Salary Commission from every two years to every four years, and 2) selecting Salary
Commission members in the year in which the Commission meets. The Commission has had fairly
consistent recommendations with regard to changes in compensation for the Mayor and City Council, but
a significant amount of staff hours are needed to support the commission. That seemed to indicate a four-
year cycle would utilize the City's resources more effectively.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked why these changes were being proposed now, relaying that a lot of people
are wondering why the Council is the topic of many procedures. The last Salary Commission recommended
creating a job description and said the salaries were not commensurate with the amount of work. The Salary
Commission did not interview all Councilmembers and did not interview her when she was Council
President in 2014. She questioned the estimate of 150 staff hours, noting although that was a lot, it was
spread over two or four years. When she inquired about the estimate, she was told the City did not dedicate
that much time to the commission. She reiterated her question of why now. Ms. Neill Hoyson answered it
seem appropriate to do it now coming out of COVID and possibly holding Council and Mayor salaries flat
while the City's financial resources are determined. She was uncertain who Councilmember Buckshnis
spoke with regarding the time allocated to the commission; she spoke with those who actually did the work,
staff that supported it and the consultant as well as the former HR Director and all confirmed the amount
of staff time required to support the commission. She acknowledged it was an estimation as staff did not
keep track of the exact hours; the estimate was 5-10 hours/week beginning in March.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked why the commission's recommendation to develop a job description was
not followed. Ms. Neill Hoyson responded it would be very odd to have a job description for Council; she
was unaware of any other cities that have a Council job description as Councilmembers are not employees.
If the intent of a job description is to more accurately compare the work the Edmonds' Council does to
other comparable cities, a job description is unlikely to achieve that. Councilmembers' duties are outlined
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in the RCW; every City and Council does that differently and every Councilmember does that work
differently and may devote different amounts of time. A job description would just restate what the Council
is authorized to do per the RCW and would not address compensation issues versus an employee where the
job description identifies level of authority, years of experience, education requirements, independence, etc.
While she understood the commission said a job description would be helpful, she disagreed.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented there were four new Councilmembers last year and she recalled a
Councilmember saying it would have been beneficial to have an understanding of the roles of Council
President. Many things could be included in a job description, not just related to compensation. The
commission spent a lot of time and provided some examples and she was concerned the City was not
pursuing their recommendations.
Council President Paine raised a point of order, requesting Councilmember Buckshnis speak to the content
and not the experience of other Councilmembers. Councilmember Buckshnis said she was speaking about
the legacy of why a job description would be helpful.
Council President Paine expressed concerned about equity and whether this has gone through an equity
analysis with regard to the pay and the salary structure. She was not opposed to the proposed changes, but
felt there needed to be an equity analysis. Compensation changes have been consistent over the years, but
it does not provide information about who is able to be part of the City Council. She recalled comments in
the commission's past reports that the pay is fairly low so the result is hobbyists rather than valuing the
time. She supported doing an equity analysis as part of the next Salary Commission's work.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas observed the Salary Commission meets every two years. Ms. Neill
Hoyson advised the current code requires the commission met every two years in odd numbered years.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas relayed the Council does not have to accept the commission's findings.
Ms. Neill Hoyson answered once they are submitted to the City Clerk, the Council has no authority to
accept or reject their proposals. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas recalled at one point the Council
disbanded the Salary Commission due to an unwillingness to accept their recommendation for an increase.
The ability for Councilmembers to do the job is for the voters to decide; there is no measurement tool
because Councilmembers are not City employees. She agreed the salary was low, recalling $0.19-0.20/hour
was suggested, but it is not necessarily something that people do for the money. However, unless a
Councilmember has another source of income, they cannot afford to be on Council. Someone working full-
time may not be unable to participate in everything the Council does.
Councilmember Distelhorst expressed support for an equity analysis, noting a lot of work is occurring in
the City related to evaluating departments, and it would be appropriate to apply this to that work. He asked
how four years was determined rather than three, noting four years seemed like a long time. With regard to
continuity of membership and not having to reinvent that process, commissioners can serve two terms but
as proposed essentially everyone would be up for reappointment. Ms. Neill Hoyson answered the term
would only be during the time the commission meets because there is no work for them to do outside of
when they meet to establish salaries of elected officials. Having commissioners in their position only during
the time the commission is meeting is administratively more manageable. With regard to four years, that
seemed like a reasonable amount of time given the history of consistent changes, often no changes.
Reappointment to two terms is established per RCW.
Councilmember L. Johnson commented while serving and prior to serving it was hard to ignore that a
certain level of privilege was required to serve on Council which results in at least to some degree a
consolidation of power among a somewhat similar subset of the community, leaving out a large subset of
the community. The City is working on using an equity lens across the board in the City While she
appreciated that the administration was additionally burdened right now especially with COVID and that
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resources were stretched, she was concerned with pushing this off without a clear picture of how to apply
an equity lens so who is represented on Council can be expanded. She hoped to continue this discussion
and come back with a broader picture of what this might look like.
Councilmember Olson questioned the urgence of this action. It seemed that the Salary Commission
members learned of this by Councilmembers asking them questions versus staff consulting them. She
recalled Ms. Neill Hoyson mentioning she spoke with the consultant and staff and suggested input from the
commission may be of value. Ms. Neill Hoyson said staff did not speak to any current commissioners
regarding the proposed change. The urgency is if the commission convenes this year, it needs to happen in
July which will require notifying people about appointment to the commission; several commissioners'
terms expired at the end of last year.
Councilmember Olson asked if former salary Commission members were contacted. Ms. Neill Hoyson said
no Salary Commissioners were contacted. Councilmember Olson appreciated staff considering a three or
four year meeting cycle, agreeing a two-year cycle may be a bigger use of resources. She referred to
language she provided to staff and bcc'd to Council regarding continuity.
City Attorney Jeff Taraday observed a majority of Councilmembers have raised concerns about equity and
making the City Council positions more accessible to a broader array of community members by making it
more of a living wage. It is unlikely a Salary Commission would get the Council to that place based on
previous Salary Commissions' results. If that is the direction the Council wants to go, the path would be to
disband the Salary Commission, have the Council set salaries for future Councilmembers, not their own,
and they can be set as high or as low to accomplish those policy aims. That is allowed under state law
because the Council will not be setting its own salaries. If the Council wants to undertake an equity approach
to the Council salary, that is the way to accomplish it.
Ms. Neill Hoyson agreed if the Council's intent was a full-time living wage for Councilmembers, convening
the Salary Commission this year would not achieve that.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled the Salary Commission was disbanded in 2014. If the Salary
Commission is disbanded and the Council sets its own salary, she asked what happens to the Mayor's salary
and does a Salary Commission need to be established to set the Mayor's salary. Mr. Taraday recalled the
Council set the Mayor's salary. Ms. Neill Hoyson said that year that the Council disbanded the Salary
Commission, the Council did not receive an increase and the Mayor was given a COLA.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the Salary Commission meets in off years when there are no elections.
Ms. Neill Hoyson answered the Salary Commission meets every two years in odd years; moving to every
four years would still have it occur in odd years. If that was the intent, a three year cycle may not meet that
intent.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled former Councilmember Joan Bloom was also interested in the issue of
equity. She relayed Councilmembers do not do full-time work, but the salary should be more than
$1000/month.
Councilmember K. Johnson supported the way the Salary Commission was established. There were
staggered three-year terms and they provided information between July 15t and September 30t''. She
preferred to continue with that process and found no compelling reason to change it at this time. Because it
is a five member commission with staggered terms over three years, it is possible to have two vacancies.
She urged the Council to continue with the existing Salary Commission process and not make any changes
at this time.
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Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked when the Mayor's salary was last increased. Ms. Neill Hoyson
answered the Mayor has received a COLA each year; the last one was in 2021. Councilmember Fraley-
Monillas asked when it was last increased besides COLA. Ms. Neill Hoyson said she researched back to
2012 and it has only been a COLA since then. She offered to research that further.
Councilmember Olson asked whether information from the commissioners could be included in the
narrative next week. There has been a lot of information from several parties for consideration today, but
the commissioners seems to be a missing element. That would also give Council time to think about what
they have heard. Ms. Neill Hoyson asked what information she was looking for from commissioners,
whether it was input on the proposed changes. Councilmember Olson answered she was interested in their
perspective on sunsetting, whether continuity was of value, and the change from a two year cycle to a four
year cycle.
2. PROCESS FOR REVIEWING HOUSING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
Development Services Director Shane Hope recalled at the May I I' meeting the Council was close to
approving a process for reviewing the Housing Commission's recommendation. At the conclusion of the
May 11', meeting it was agreed it would only take a few minutes to decide which policy ideas to consider
first. She explained reviewing recommendations from the Housing Commission does not mean the Council
is approving them, just that they are trying to get a fuller sense of them and determine the need for more
details and other work to be done. For example, after the Council's initial review of idea, they could decide
to have the Planning Board work on it further, provide the Planning Board direction or comments, variations
on the idea, more details, etc. For the policy recommendation that do not require Planning Board review,
the Council could direct staff to return with more detailed information.
Ms. Hope explained at the May 1 Ph meeting, Councilmembers were split on Option 1, divide the work first,
or Option 2, start simple. A hybrid of the approaches was possible and Council could even have a study
session later this month to review a short list of items. In a hybrid approach, Council could divide up the
work and refer some things to the Planning Board this year, knowing that all Planning Board
recommendations will come to the Council for further work and final decision, and address a couple things
that do not need Planning Board input. The remaining items, especially the more complex ones, could get
started later, probably in 2022. In that approach, the Council could begin with 2-3 items of low to moderate
complexity for the Planning Board to start working on this year and maybe one item the Planning Board
could work on after a budget allocation. For the Planning Board this year, the Council could do an initial
review of a short list of recommendations.
Ms. Hope displayed the Housing Commission Policy Aspects Table:
Housing Commission
Subject to PB
Level of
Need for
Est. Min. Time
Policy
Review
Complexity
Outside
For PB
Consultant
consideration
Missing middle housing
Yes
I. JL161J.
Probably not
4-6 mo.
in single family
neighborhoods
Equity housing incentives
Yes
High
Probably not
4-6 mo.
Medium -density SF
Yes
High
Probably not
4-5 mo.
housing
Neighborhood village
Yes
High
Yes
8-9 mo.
subarea planning
Cluster/cottage housing
Yes
Moderate
Probably not
4 mo.
Detached accessory
Yes
Low
No
3 mo.
dwelling units
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Councilmember Buckshnis requested a copy of the NEPA for the FCC. She said a map is great but there is
nothing that ties the map to the master permit. She suggested providing the entire packets from 2019 so she
could compare and contrast the master permits. She recalled the master permit in 2019 included maps. Mr.
Taraday said his hesitation in including all the 2019 packet materials in next week's packet was
overwhelming the Council with hundreds of pages of materials that might make it difficult to separate the
wheat from the chaff. He wanted to provide the Council what they needed to cast their vote, but was unsure
it would be helpful to provide that much information.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas requested any information on City of Portland v. FCC such as the
arguments.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented if Councilmembers did not want to read historical materials, they
did not have to. She felt the more information that was available the better. This is a serious issue for the
City and will change the look of the City for years to come. She recognized everyone likes cell phones, but
it is a very important issue for a historically beautiful city.
Mayor Nelson declared a brief recess.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. WAIVING RENT PAYMENTS FOR THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR JULY-
SEPTEMBER 2021
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented the Chamber is still operating with less staff. There is light at
the end of tunnel with the Taste of Edmonds in August and if that occurs, the Chamber should be self-
sufficient from then on.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO PROVIDE THE CHAMBER WITH COST FREE RENT FOR THE NEXT
THREE MONTHS FOR A TOTAL OF $2136.57 FOR THE THREE MONTH PERIOD.
Councilmember Buckshnis expressed support for waiving the Chamber's rent through the end of the year,
although through September was also fine. She commented the Chamber is invaluable to the City.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said the proposed waiver is for July, August September. If the Chamber
is not able to hold the Taste for whatever reason, she may request a waiver for another few months.
Councilmember K. Johnson voiced her support, relaying she has been a member of the Chamber of
Commerce since 2012. They do wonderful work for the City although their role during COVID changed.
She supported the rent waiver and hoped the Chamber would be back in business by October.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. AMENDING ECC 10.80 SALARY COMMISSION
HR Director Jessica Neill Hoyson explained this item was discussed at last week's Council meeting. There
are no changes to the original proposal as there was no clear direction at last week's meeting. She recapped
the options which include adopting the proposed code changes to move the Salary Commission cycle to
every four years. There was some discussion about amendments to address continuity of commission
members. Another option is to retain the current two-year cycle in the code for the Salary Commission. The
Council also discussed the issue of equity, particularly as it relates to compensation of Councilmembers
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and whether it is at a level that allows a diverse group of people to participate as Councilmembers. Mr.
Taraday had explained to the Council if that was their interest, it would not be effected through the Salary
Commission, that the Council would need to take that action which would likely include disbanding the
Salary Commission for some period to allow Council to enact compensation changes.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she talked to the Salary Commission members and there seems to be a
difference of opinion about time spent. She felt the last commission was the best one the City has had; they
did investigative work and interviewed everybody. She referred to an email she sent last week that included
a recap from one commissioners and did not recall receiving an answer to the need for further work to be
done by the Salary Commission. She did not understand the proposal to go to a four-year cycle and asked
if Ms. Neill Hoyson was waiting for this decision before appointing Salary Commission members as the
Salary Commission would begin in July. Ms. Neill Hoyson said there is some time sensitivity related to
this decision; if the Council chose to move forward with the Salary Commission in the current code, those
vacancies would need to be posted very quickly. She reiterated the three decisions for Council, 1) whether
to change the code to a four-year cycle, 2) remain as it currently is, or 3) the Council look at establishing
compensation. If the Council wants the Salary Commission to remain as is, that decision needs to be made
tonight so that process can begin and the commission can begin meeting. If the Council chooses to disband
the commission, that decision could occur tonight, but the Council process can occur at a later time.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she was not in favor of disbanding the Salary Commission or changing to
a four-year cycle.
Councilmember Olson said she was interested in the possibility of a four-year cycle, recognizing it takes a
lot of time for commissioners to do this work and their work had not resulted in a huge changes. The original
code with staggered four-year commission terms was a good way to provide continuity. She did not see
how that was provided with commissioners appointed only for a three month period every four years. In
her opinion, the proposed four-year cycle caused more problems than it solved. Although she initially liked
the possibility, in the end, unless she heard something that changed her mind, she was not in favor of four-
year cycle and preferred to retain the Salary Commission as it currently exists.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented there is an equity issue on Council related to the salary
because it makes it difficult for people who are working or who have children to participate. She retired as
she was sworn in for that reason. She agreed with having a four-year cycle, but she would rather disband
the Salary Commission and look at districting as districts would provide more fairness for people running
for office. She was not interviewed by the last Salary Commission and did not see that they did anything
more spectacular than any of the other Salary Commissions over the last 12 years. She summarized equity
was the most important piece with regard to the Salary Commission.
Council President Paine recalled from last week that if the Council wanted to address the equity issue which
many Councilmembers felt was a good idea, that could not be done via the Salary Commission. Therefore,
if the Salary Commission continues, the Council is subject to their recommendations. The Salary
Commission did a lot of work, but there were no real changes in their decisions, a $1000 increase/year
which is an average of about 8%/year, the Council's salary is $17,000/year and the Council President
receives an additional $300 a month. She agreed it probably would not allow someone to give up their side
gig or be able to work part time. Being a Councilmember requires a lot of flexibility and the cost of living
is steep and getting steeper. Two years is too short for a Salary Commission cycle, three years may be the
right number if the Council wants to continue with a Salary Commission. She asked if the Council was
interested in pursuing the issue of equity.
Councilmember Distelhorst agreed with Council President Paine that the issue of equity in pay is much
larger and would take much longer and a more comprehensive review. As a full-time employee serving on
Council, he can attest to the demands it makes on those serving and their family members. That barrier to
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participation and serving on the Council is not something the Council should take lightly and it needs to be
considered outside the Council and over a much longer period of time. He questioned whether that issue
could be considered in a 3-4 year cycle or if it was better to disband the Salary Commission and reinstate it
in the future after that work is done. There needs to be a more comprehensive process than the Council can
consider in a near time frame. Ms. Neill Hoyson commented if the Council wants to undertake that work,
the decision about how to address equity did not to be made tonight and could be done over a longer period.
There are many options for accomplishing that, options that include having a Salary Commission as well
disbanding the Salary Commission.
Councilmember K. Johnson spoke to the Council culture of no surprises. This was a new item and was a
big surprise to her at the last Council meeting. The Council has consistently used the Salary Commission
to establish salaries. It was not presented to Public Safety, Parks and Personnel Committee and she did not
receive any emails or phone calls about it. She concluded it was in the City Council's best interest to have
the Salary Commission at this time.
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
CONTINUE MOVING FORWARD WITH THE SALARY COMMISSION AS WRITTEN IN THE
CODE.
Councilmember K. Johnson explained the City Council has received annual increases of either $1500 or
$1000 since 2017. If the Council deferred the Salary Commission for four years, it would create a projected
deficit of at least $4000 which is about 24% of the salary. She saw no benefit in postponing to four-year
cycle or only seating the commission for 3-4 months at a time. The Salary Commission has done
independent work, they make a recommendation so the finances can be included in the budget, and as stated
previously, the last Salary Commission did an excellent job and can build on what they learned.
Councilmember L. Johnson said her comments were not a reflection on whether the Salary Commission
had done an excellent job or not, it was more about the fact that numerous Councilmembers have expressed
interest in the equity issue and barriers to serving.
Councilmember K. Johnson raised a point of order, suggesting Councilmember L. Johnson speak to the
motion which does not relate to equity issues. Mayor Nelson ruled Councilmember L. Johnson's comments
were related to whether or not to continue the Salary Commission.
Councilmember L. Johnson said if Council's intent is to address the equity issue, convening the Salary
Commission need to be delayed until at least year three or four. Consideration of the equity issue and
reconvening the Salary Commission should not happen at the same time, and if it the Council was interested
in addressing equity, that should be done first and then decide whether the Salary Commission should meet
on a three or four year cycle. She did not support a two year cycle, and favored either three or four years.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented the problem is the difficulty working and serving on the
Council at the same time and having the Salary Commission would not allow the Council to address the
issue of equity any time soon. She viewed the salary as a barrier to participation in the governmental
process. The Salary Commission works on salaries, not what the pay should be. She clarified if the Council
votes on salaries, Councilmembers are not eligible to receive the increase until they are re-elected. It was
not intended to benefit the existing Council but to create equity in the ability to run for Council. If
Councilmembers were interested in equity, she encouraged them to stop the Salary Commission and
consider addressing issues associated with serving on the Council during the next year.
Councilmember Buckshnis disagreed there had to be one or the other. She suggested allowing the Salary
Commission to continue on a two-year cycle and at same time create a separate structure to consider
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districting. Citizens are concerned that the Council is addressing Council business instead of City business.
She suggested doing both in tandem as addressing equity and/or districting will take 1-2 years.
Councilmember Olson commented the Salary Commission's recommendation is in affect for two years. If
the Council continued with a two-year cycle for Salary Commission, which she recommended, a voting
system task force is looking at options for the way Councilmembers are elected and districting and they
could also consider equity. By the time the task force does its research and makes a recommendation, it will
probably be 2-3 years and would be the perfect time to disband the Salary Commission and consider another
compensation approach for the reasons that the task force would have considered.
Speaking against reconvening the Salary Commission this year and in favor of waiting until year three or
four, Councilmember L. Johnson clarified when she focuses on equity issues and barriers, it was not to
create equity and less barriers to the job for herself. She chose to run and participate with her available time;
she wants to make it available for others to do and to have more diverse representation on Council. Based
on that, she was not in favor of convening the Salary Commission this year. She favored Council, or by
whatever means the Council agrees on, addressing the equity issue and seeing what can be done to remove
some of the barriers. Following that effort, the Salary Commission could meet if necessary. She did not
want to waste anyone's time, commissioners or City staff. This is an opportunity to conserve time that can
be put toward other things and revisit this next year or the following year.
Council President Paine supported having a group of Councilmembers to look at equity issues this year.
She supported developing an equity plan, but did not support the motion to convene the Salary Commission
this year, commenting that would be the reverse order of what needs to be done.
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
AMEND HER MOTION, TO HAVE THE SALARY COMMISSION CONVENE THIS YEAR AND
BEFORE THE NEXT CYCLE, PUT TOGETHER A GROUP TO LOOK AT THE EQUITY ISSUES.
Mayor Nelson restated the amendment:
TO SIMULTANEOUSLY HAVE THE SALARY COMMISSION MOVE FORWARD AND FORM
AN EQUITY GROUP.
COUNCILMEMBER DISTELHORST CALLED THE QUESTION. VOTE ON THE CALL FOR
THE QUESTION CARRIED (5-2) COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON AND OLSON VOTING NO.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON,
BUCKSHNIS AND OLSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST,
FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING NO.
UPON ROLL CALL, MAIN MOTION FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON,
BUCKSHNIS AND OLSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST,
FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING NO.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER L.
JOHNSON, TO NOT REINSTITUTE THE SALARY COMMISSION FOR THE REST OF THIS
YEAR AND DURING THIS TIME WORK WITH HR TO DEVELOP WHAT COULD APPEAR TO
BE AN EQUITY PIECE TO IT.
Councilmember Distelhorst asked if that would require changing the City code. Ms. Neill Hoyson answered
yes, it would require repealing the code section regarding the Salary Commission. City Attorney Jeff
Taraday advised if the motion passes, he would bring back an ordinance next week to repeal the chapter on
the Salary Commission.
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Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said this will provide an opportunity to consider the issue. The Council
has started and stopped the Salary Commission in the past. She encouraged Councilmembers to support the
motion, commenting the Salary Commission can be reconvened next year if it becomes too difficult to
create equity. She summarized that to her, it was not about the money.
Council President Paine supported forming an equity subgroup or bringing in someone.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas raised a point of order, requesting Council speak to the motion. Mayor
Nelson agreed.
Councilmember Buckshnis questioned how much time this would take HR and assumed it would take much
more than the 150 hours the Salary Commission took. She asked whether the intent was to discuss districting
or diversity and equity for Council pay. Districting is already a law that needs to take place. She questioned
why HR would be involved in districting. She agreed with having diversity, recalling former
Councilmember Bloom raised this issue years ago. She was confused with the intent of the motion.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas responded it is illegal for the City to proceed with redistricting. Her
proposal was for HR to determine how this would be done, noting it had been done all over the west coast
and perhaps a group could be formed with Ms. Neill Hoyson at the forefront rather than Council. This is
not really Council business as much as it is HR business. She suggested the process take no more time than
working with the Salary Commission.
Councilmember Olson commented some of the comments are supporting earlier conversations about
proceeding with the Salary Commission while this other process occurs. Establishing an equitable pay range
for a closer to full-time job or establishing it as a living wage so someone could serve on Council and not
work another job would have a significant impact on the budget. and was not discussed in the Council
budget retreat. In her opinion, proceeding with the Salary Commission for two years was appropriate and
these other issues could move forward simultaneously so the impacts to the budget could be considered in
the two-year period.
Ms. Neill Hoyson pointed out if the Council took on this issue and chose to set compensation themselves,
it would not go into effect next year; the earliest it would impact the budget would be 2024. Mr. Taraday
agreed 2024 would be the earliest and if the Council wanted all seven positions to be the paid same amount
at the same time, the earliest that could be accomplished would be 2026.
Councilmember L. Johnson was in favor of disbanding/delaying the Salary Commission for 3-4 years.
However, with respect to the equity component, she preferred that start with Council with assistance from
HR as needed. One of the reasons for not having a Salary Commission was limited staff time. Once the
Council has done its work, the Salary Commission would be reconvened.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas agreed with Councilmember L. Johnson, but said the Council does not
have the expertise and this work is very difficult and time consuming. She preferred to start with the HR
Director and then pull Councilmembers into the conversation.
Councilmember K. Johnson commented this will have the reverse effect; not making any salary changes
until 2026 will depreciate the value of the Council salary as it will remain at $17,000/year until 2026. She
cautioned Councilmembers to consider what they were trying to achieve. She anticipated it will require
much more work than convening the Salary Commission for three months and may take over a year to
accomplish. For those reasons, she did not support the motion.
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Council President Paine observed if the Council developed an equity piece with a monetary aspect, the
Council could impose its own salary raise, but it would take effect following the state guidelines, taking
effect after the position is up for election. Mr. Taraday agreed, explaining because the filing date of the next
election had passed, the salary of Positions 4, 5, 6 and 7 could theoretically be increased in 2024, but it is
too late to do that for Positions 1, 2 and 3. If the intent is to have all seven seats paid at the same rate in any
given year and if the Council wants to set the rate themselves, the earliest that could be done is 2026.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas restated the motion:
TO NOT RECONVENE THE SALARY COMMISSION AND LEAVE THE NEXT 6-7 MONTHS TO
WORK ON WHAT EQUITY WOULD LOOK LIKE WITH THE HR DIRECTOR LEADING AND
COUNCIL PARTICIPATING.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked Ms. Neill Hoyson to comment on her ability to support that effort. Ms.
Neill Hoyson agreed having a basic understanding of how compensation analysis occurs would be a good
place to start and that would not take much time. For example, if Council positions were to be considered
a 50% FTE, how that compared to pay in other organizations. If the intent was for her to do all the research,
that would take a more significant amount of time, but providing a basic introduction to compensation
analysis was potentially a couple days of work and being available to answer questions.
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if that aligned with what Councilmember Fraley-Monillas recommended.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas answered yes.
Councilmember K. Johnson commented if the Council is averaging an 8%/year increase and no salary
changes occur until 2026, that is 5 years of 8% or 40%. While the Council is trying to make the pay more
equitable, this action will have an inverse effect of depreciating the value of the salary for the intervening
five years.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said $17,000/year is more than someone earning minimum wage since the
Council does not work full-time. The Council could consider this again in 2022 and if it looks like it will
take too long, the Salary Commission can be convened.
Councilmember Distelhorst observed Council would have the ability to reinstate a Salary Commission in
2022. Mr. Taraday agreed. Councilmember Distelhorst observed the adjustments to the Council salaries
could occur next year independent of the larger structural changes regarding positions in 2026.
Councilmember L. Johnson said the Council would address the equity component and then have the Salary
Commission meet 1-2 years later.
Councilmember Olson commented on timing and efficiency, repealing and reinstating the code and
reconvening a new Salary Commission when there is already a commission up and running with some
members still serving. She encouraged Councilmembers to think this through as she did not believe this
was in the Council's best interest. She preferred to stay the course, defeat the motion and convene the Salary
Commission at the same time the other work is being done and then disband the Salary Commission if
necessary. Mr. Taraday said in the interest of efficiency, if the Council is leaning toward disbanding and
readopting the Salary Commission later, that is not much different than the administration's original
proposal because it moves the Salary Commission to every four years instead of every two years. With one
ordinance, the Council could potentially accomplish both instead of repealing and readopting.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3); COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST,
FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING YES;
AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS AND OLSON VOTING NO.
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Councilmember Olson pointed out this wasn't changing what was in the minutes; this was inserting
something that was completely omitted. She was fine with either a summary or the verbatim.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON CALLED THE QUESTION. VOTE TO CALL THE QUESTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4) COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS
AND OLSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, FRALEY-MONILLAS,
AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING NO.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL MINUTES AS PRESENTED IN THE PACKET FOR
JUNE 8, 2021. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS
DISTELHORST, FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE
VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS AND OLSON VOTING
NO.
2. URBAN FOREST PLANNER JOB DESCRIPTION (previously Consent Agenda Item 5)
Councilmember Olson said she wanted to take a second look at the job description and to consider Natalie
Seitz's comments as there may be some relevance.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
POSTPONE TO A FUTURE MEETING.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the intent was to postpone to a date certain. Councilmember Olson said
she wanted to postpone to another meeting, with the Council President scheduling it whenever she wanted
but providing her at least a week to review it. Council President Paine suggested June 22" d
Councilmember L. Johnson asked if it would be on the June 22nd Consent Agenda. Council President Paine
answered yes.
Councilmember Distelhorst asked if this had been reviewed by a Council committee and had the committee
recommended consent. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas answered yes.
Mayor Nelson restated the motion.
POSTPONE TO THE JUNE 22ND CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SALARY COMMISSION (previously Consent Agenda Item 8)
Councilmember Olson said she pulled the ordinance to repeal the Salary Commission due to the substance
of yesterday's letter to the editor from resident Jay Grant who chaired the Salary Commission, specifically
the assertion that the Salary Commission had looked at equity which was confirmed by other commissioners
in the comment section. Because the reason the Council was disbanding the Salary Commission was to look
at the issue of equity, this new information from participants and stakeholders warranted further discussion
and another vote.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON, TO
DISCUSS IT TONIGHT IF THERE'S TIME OR AT A TIME THAT THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CAN PUT IT BACK ON THE AGENDA TO RECONSIDER THIS WITH CONVERSATION BASED
ON THIS NEW INFORMATION.
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Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said the Salary Commission does not look at equity. It is important to
understand that money is not the only equity issue; other equity issues include benefits for a family, for
example a working couple or a working single parent that needs medical benefits.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, the Council was attempting to put this item on the
agenda, not to discuss the merits of repealing the Salary Commission. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas
explained she was speaking against the motion. Mayor Nelson suggested Councilmember Fraley-Monillas
tighten up her comments to speak to the motion.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she was speaking to the issue of equity. The issue is not just financial,
equity includes districts so Councilmembers are elected from different areas, providing medical benefits,
changing the meeting time, etc. Money was probably one of the last issues she wanted to look at. It is not
the Salary Commission's job to look at districts and/or benefits as their focus is salaries. She encouraged
the Council not to convene the Salary Commission and to create a group that can look at the equity issues.
She encouraged Councilmembers not to support the motion.
Council President Paine raised a point of order, stating the motion was out of order as the Council already
voted and it was not a motion for reconsideration. Unless someone from the prevailing side wanted to
change their vote, the motion was not proper. City Attorney Jeff Mr. Taraday said the prevailing party rule
only applies to motions made during the same meeting. The Council directed the City Attorney to the
prepare an ordinance at the last meeting. That ordinance is in the packet; it was pulled from Consent and
there either needs to be a motion to approve it or to do something else. Mayor Nelson ruled the discussion
was appropriate.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the Council received a lot of information today. She observed there
was no announcement to convene the Salary Commission which should have been done 1-2 months ago; it
was almost like the administration knew the commission would be disbanded. She asked whether there had
been an ordinance to repeal the Salary Commission. Mr. Taraday said the repealing ordinance was the item
that was pulled from the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Buckshnis asked if it was a new ordinance that
came out today. Mr. Taraday said the ordinance was not included in an earlier draft of the packet and was
added to the packet today.
Councilmember K. Johnson asked if the motion suggested this could be discussed at a future meeting.
Mayor Nelson said the motion stated it could be discussed tonight or at a future meeting. Councilmember
K. Johnson preferred it be postponed to a future meeting so the Council could take into account the
comments from citizens regarding the abolition of the Salary Commission.
Council President Paine expressed support for approving the repealing ordinance tonight. The past Salary
Commission could not address equity because they do not have that authority; that is the authority of the
City Council. There were also no changes in the salary, the Salary Commission's 2019 recommendation
stayed the same. Council can work with staff and HR Director Neill Hoyson agreed she could provide
Council a "Compensation 101." The Council needs to have that conversation and she can work with Ms.
Neill Hoyson to put that together. She expressed support for approving the ordinance to repeal the Salary
Commission.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas agreed with Council President Paine regarding having the Council look at
equity. She was uncertain one email from a one person who served on the committee and their interpretation
should reverse the work the Council has done. She supported considering equity, noting any changes to the
salary would not affect current Councilmembers. Retaining the Salary Commission would likely result in
an increase in Council's salary and the Council cannot to do anything about it. For example, if the Salary
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Commission recommends the Council gets a raise, that is what happens. She suggested repealing the
ordinance would save taxpayers money and allow the Council to look at issues that may keep people from
running for office.
Councilmember K. Johnson said repealing the Salary Commission was a big mistake. The Salary
Commission removes elected officials from setting their own salaries, they look at benefits and can consider
other issues. The issue of equity is very muddy; the Council could go to a ward system without affecting
the Salary Commission. The Salary Commission conducts independent investigation, works with the HR
Director, looks at what other cities are doing, and considers compensation related to salary and benefits. If
the Salary Commission was eliminated, the Council salary would be flatlined until 2026 which does not
increase the salary or opportunities for people to be on the Council. If anyone believes the salary for the
City Council is inadequate, the Salary Commission is the best chance for making incremental
improvements. If the Salary Commission is disbanded, with an average 8% increase per year, a 40%
increase would be required in 2026 to keep up with inflation and other factors. She did not support the
motion.
Councilmember K. Johnson objected to this coming to Council as a surprise; this is essentially the Council's
second touch. An issue has not been discussed is the difference between legislative and administrative
authority; the Mayor is suggesting a change to the Salary Commission, but in fact that is the Council's
legislative authority and she was confused why Councilmembers were agreeing to it. She preferred to have
a larger discussion regarding equity, what was wrong with the Salary Commission and what equity meant
to the four Councilmembers who support this, whether they want more salary or benefits. She was unclear
what the objectives and reasons were for abandoning the Salary Commission.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4) COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS
AND OLSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, FRALEY-MONILLAS,
AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING NO.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she had not had an opportunity to weigh in on the discussion and felt left
out. She asked if Councilmember who did not get called on would have an opportunity to provide input.
Mayor Nelson suggested a Councilmember make a motion regarding action on the ordinance which could
be followed by discussion.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
PAINE, TO APPROVE THE ORDINANCE IN THE PACKET DISBANDING THE SALARY
COMMISSION.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, asking if it was the ordinance in Friday's packet or the
packet that was updated today. Mayor Nelson clarified the motion pertains to the ordinance that was sent
out today. Mr. Taraday explained there was no change to the ordinance; the earlier draft of the packet did
not contain the ordinance. There is only one version of the ordinance.
Councilmember L. Johnson said out of curiosity, she looked at the minutes from August 19, 2014 when the
Salary Commission was disbanded in the past and found Councilmembers Buckshnis and K. Johnson voted
in favor of disbanding.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, commenting the Councilmember had no idea what
happened in 2014 or whether it was germane to this decision. The topic under consideration is repealing
the proposed ordinance and Councilmember L. Johnson was referring to disbanding the Salary Commission
in 2014. Mayor Nelson clarified the discussion is regarding repealing the Salary Commission so a
Councilmember bringing up past repeals was relevant. He ruled point not taken.
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Councilmember L. Johnson said she was speaking to repealing the Salary Commission in 2014 and the
voting record. Statements are being made that this is without precedence; she found it interesting that two
Councilmembers who are now in opposition were in favor in the past. This is not without precedence,
specifically for existing Councilmembers. If time permits, she will look at the votes in 2017. This
information is relevant because the administration brought this forward showing all the time that goes into
the Salary Commission. She recognized staff was under tremendous pressure coming out of a pandemic
and are pointing out the time the Salary Commission takes and the minimal change between Salary
Commissions. That information as well as her desire to leave a legacy of increasing the ability for
individuals to serve on Council led her to support having Council look at the equity issue and whether to
reconvene a Salary Commission in the future. She resented the implication that there was a coordinated
effort, assuring there was no coordinated effort; it was each Councilmember speaking to their desire for
future Councils.
Councilmember Distelhorst commented he would keep his comments brief as it is already 8:37 p.m. and
the Council still has a number agenda items. He supported repealing the ordinance because there needed to
be a more inclusive, holistic look at the process which would not be achieved by the Salary Commission.
It may require working with the HR Director and/or an outside professional and will require a broader view
and more holistic approach. This not personal for the existing Council, it is setting up a long term structure
for the future, for the benefit of residents, the City and public officials. He recalled people saying they did
not do it for the money, commenting that was a fantastic place to be because it meant they have the money
to take care of themselves. Not everyone in the community can do something not for the money because
they have rent, mortgage and bills to pay. That needs to be taken into consideration with a holistic approach
to provide a better structure that allows more people in the community to participate in public service. He
supported repealing the ordinance and having a specific group effort looking at this without a narrow
COLA, inflation, dollars and cents look. There is an opportunity to have a Salary Commission in the future
to conduct a periodic review once these issues are addressed. For those reasons, he supported the motion.
Councilmember K. Johnson said she did not understand what it meant to have a holistic view of the Council
or better opportunities for people to participate in public service. In a democracy anyone who wants to run
for public office may do so. The compensation for public office is minimal; she doubted the Council even
made minimum wage if 25 hours a week was considered. The Salary Commission is supposed to look at
salary and benefits. There could be a separate discussion about equity, holistic treatment, or wards, etc., but
she did not understand how that would be structured. When talking about equity in this context, there needed
to be more specifics because she did not understand and the public may not either.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she was also on the Council when the Salary Commission was
disbanded and assumed she voted in favor. She recalled after some time, the Council agreed to restart the
Salary Commission. The fact that three existing Councilmembers were involved in disbanding and
reinstituting the Salary Commission illustrated that there was more to it and that it was not commonly done.
She expressed interest in residents being able to run for office, noting five of the seven current
Councilmembers live in the bowl or the view corridor of Edmonds. That results in a certain types of people,
and other people who do not live in those areas need to be encouraged to run for office. Unfortunately, if
someone works to support their family, they cannot run for office and be successful because they cannot
attend daytime meetings. That precludes nurses, daycare staff, baristas, construction workers, the working
class of Edmonds who cannot leave work for daytime meetings. For democracy purposes, she
recommended taking a look at it to see if anything could be done to encourage other people to run for office,
not just people who have the financial ability to do it. She noted other cities are also looking at this issue.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE CALLED THE QUESTION. UPON ROLL CALL, VOTE TO CALL
THE QUESTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, FRALEY-MONILLAS,
BUCKSHNIS, OLSON AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING YES;
AND COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON VOTING NO.
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UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS DISTELHORST, FRALEY-
MONILLAS, AND L. JOHNSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PAINE VOTING YES; AND
COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS AND OLSON VOTING NO.
Councilmember L. Johnson corrected the record: in the August 19, 2014 minutes, Councilmembers
Buckshnis and Fraley-Monillas voted in favor of disbanding the Salary Commission and Councilmember
K. Johnson voted against.
9.
1. COUNCIL DELIBERATION AND ACTION ON MASTER PERMIT WITH NEW
CINGULAR WIRELESS, PCS, LLC, OBTAINING TERMS THAT PROTECT THE CITY
IN RELATION TO THE FORTHCOMING PLACEMENT OF SMALL WIRELESS
(SMALL CELL) FACILITIES IN THE CITY'S RIGHTS -OF -WAY, SUBJECT TO
OBTAINING SITE SPECIFIC PERMITS
City Attorney Jeff Taraday advised additional changes to Section 25 of the master permit were emailed to
Council. Ms. Tinker will briefly review the substance of the changes. If a motion is made to approve the
master permit, he requested the Council clarify that the recommended version of the master permit was the
one emailed to Council with changes to Section 25. It was his understanding that AT&T had also agreed to
that language.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order regarding when that that information was emailed.
Councilmember Distelhorst advised it was emailed at 8:04 am today.
Angela Tinker, Lighthouse Law Group, reviewed:
• Master Permit Approval (or Denial)
o What does a "No" Vote (not approving the Master Permit) mean for the City?
■ City will still get Small Wireless in its streets
■ Site specific applications will still be made
■ Shot clock periods apply
■ City cannot prohibit the provision of personal wireless services
■ City will risk not having the financial protections the Master Permit Offers
• Master Permit Financial Protection
o Financial protections provided with this Master Permit:
■ Comprehensive indemnity
■ Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy $ 5,000,000 / $10,000,000
■ City named as an additional insured
■ AT&T assumes risk of damage to its facilities
■ Indemnity and insurance survive any expiration or termination
■ AT&T must remove its facilities upon expiration or termination
■ City can impose monetary penalties $500/day
■ City can require AT&T to maintain $50,000 security fund in favor of City
■ AT&T's agreement City is not bound if FCC's restrictions are lifted
• Master Permit Approval (or Denial)
o If the first wireless provider places its facilities in City's rights -of -way without a master permit,
City risks being able to get a master permit with any other wireless provider and the financial
protections that come with it.
■ Federal Law requires the City be competitively neutral
o What does a "Yes" Vote mean for the City?
■ City will get the financial protections of the Master Permit
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ORDINANCE NO. 4223
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING EDMONDS CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10.80 REGARDING THE SALARY COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.015 authorizes the creation of a salary commission for
compensation of elected officials, but does not require that such a commission exist; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds previously established a Citizens' Commission on
Compensation of Elected Officials (Citizens' Commission), ECC 10.80, in Ordinance Nos. 3508
and 3967; and
WHEREAS, that commission was repealed in 2014 with Ordinance 3975; and
WHEREAS, another salary commission was created in 2017 with Ordinance 4057, later
amended by Ordinance 4062; and
WHEREAS, the city council would like to analyze the compensation of its future members
with an eye toward making service on the city council more accessible to people who need to work
full time to support their families; and
WHEREAS, the work of past salary commissions suggests that a compensation shift of
that magnitude would not likely be accomplished through continued use of a salary commission;
and
WHEREAS, a salary commission is most useful in establishing the compensation of
current councilmembers, not future councilmembers; and
and
WHEREAS, it takes a significant amount of staff time to support the salary commission;
WHEREAS, the city council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
terminate the salary commission; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Repealer. The entirety of chapter 10.80 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled
"Salary Commission," is hereby repealed.
Section 2. 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 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after passage.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADA
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: June 11, 2021
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: June 15, 2021
PUBLISHED: June 18, 2021
EFFECTIVE DATE: July 15, 2021
ORDINANCE NO. 4223
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4223
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 15th day of June, 2021, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance
No. 4223. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as
follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, REPEALING EDMONDS CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10.80 REGARDING THE SALARY
COMMISSION.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 15th day of June, 2021.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS.
WASHINGTON, REPEALING EDMONDS CITY CODE
CHAPTER 10.60 RECARD[NG THE SALARY COMMISSION.
ORDINANCE NO 4224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING TO NEW CINGULAR
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 10.80
ENTITLED "SALARY COMMISSION"; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, as a means of preventing the use of public office for self -enrichment, the
Washington State Constitution, Article 11, Section 8, initially prohibited any changes in the pay
applicable to an office having a fixed term, either after the election of that official or during his or
her term; and
WHEREAS, by Article 30 (Amendment 54), adopted in 1967, and an amendment to Article
11, Section 8 (Amendment 57) in 1972, the rule was modified to permit pay increases for officials
who do not fix their own compensation; and
WHEREAS, the State Legislature adopted RCW 35.21.015 to provide the ability for city
councilmembers and commissioners to receive mid-term compensation increases, provided that a
local salary commission was established and that the commission set compensation at a higher
level; and
WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.015 authorizes the creation of a salary commission of city
residents that may increase the salary of elected officials effective mid-term, and decrease the
salary of elected officials effective upon subsequent terms of office, by filing a change in salary to
the city clerk without further action of the city council; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council wishes to establish a salary commission in
accordance with RCW 35.21.015;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A new chapter 10.80, entitled "Salary Commission," is hereby added to the
Edmonds City Code to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 10.80
SALARY COMMISSION
10.80.010
Created — Membership.
10.80.020
Qualifications.
10.80.030
Duties.
10.80.040
Open meetings.
10.80.050
Referendum.
10.80.010 Created — Membership.
A. There is created a salary commission for the city. The commission shall consist of five
members, to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.
B. The salary commission will serve without compensation.
C. Each member of the commission shall serve a term of three years, except that the
initial members shall be appointed for staggered terms of one, two or three years.
D. No member of the commission shall be appointed to more than two terms.
E. In the event of a vacancy in office of commissioner, the mayor shall appoint, subject to
approval of the city council, a person to serve the unexpired portion of the term of the expired
position.
F. A member of the commission shall only be removed from office for cause of
incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, or for a disqualifying change
of residence.
10.80.020 Qualifications.
A. Each member of the commission shall be a resident of the city.
B. No member of the commission shall be an officer, official, or employee of the city or
an immediate family member of an officer, official, or employee of the city. For purposes of this
section, "immediate family member" means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or dependent
relatives of an officer, official, or employee of the city, whether or not living in the household of
the officer, official, or employee.
10.80.030 Duties.
A. The commission shall have the duty to meet between July 1st and September 30th of
each odd -numbered year commencing the year 2023, to review the salaries paid by the city to
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each elected city official, except that the salary of the municipal court judge shall be determined
in accordance with Edmonds City Code Section 2.15.040. If after such review the commission
determines that the salary paid to an elected city official should be increased or decreased, the
commission shall file a written salary schedule with the city clerk indicating the increase or
decrease in salary and the effective date. Prior to filing the salary schedule with the city clerk, the
city attorney shall review the salary schedule for ambiguity and legality and shall approve the
salary schedule as to form if the schedule is unambiguous and legal.
B. Any increase or decrease in salary established by the commission shall become
effective and incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or salary
commission.
C. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city elected
officials, regardless of their terms of office. Salary increases established by the commission shall
be effective on the next payday for City employees, or under the conditions established in the
salary schedule.
D. Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to
incumbent city elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office.
E. For purposes of this chapter, "salary" means any fixed compensation paid or provided
periodically for work or services and includes, but is not limited to, wages and medical or other
benefits. This definition expressly excludes any expenses paid or reimbursed on behalf of the
mayor or council member for training and travel expenses.
10.80.040 Open meetings.
All meetings, actions, hearings, and business of the commission shall be subject to the
Open Public Meetings Act as set forth in Chapter 42.30 RCW. Prior to the filing of any salary
schedule, the commission shall hold no fewer than two public hearings thereon within the two
months immediately preceding the filing of its salary schedule.
10.80.050 Referendum.
A. Any salary increase or decrease established by the commission pursuant to this chapter
shall be subject to referendum petition by the voters of the city, in the same manner as a city
ordinance, upon filing of a referendum petition with the city clerk within 30 days after filing of a
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salary schedule by the commission. In the event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the
salary increase or decrease shall not go into effect until approved by a vote of the people.
B. Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city at
the next following general or municipal election occurring 30 days or more after the petition is
filed, and shall otherwise be governed by the provisions of the state constitution and the laws
generally applicable to referendum measures.
Section 2. 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 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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JEFF 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 , 2022, 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, ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 10.80
ENTITLED "SALARY COMMISSION"; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2022.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO PASS THE BUDGET ORDINANCE.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBERS K. JOHNSON, CHEN,
TIBBOTT, AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING NO.
3. SALARY COMMISSION REINSTATEMENT
Council President Olson said philosophically, she liked the idea of a volunteer commission setting the
council's salary instead of the council. She was not in favor of disbanding the salary commission and
recalled it came on very suddenly and was not fully vetted. As mentioned earlier, the council did not hear
from salary commission members as stakeholders in that decision. The council did themselves a
disservice by not doing the work that those who were in favor of disbanding cited as the reason. To the
extent that something else needs to be looked at or pursued, it could have happen concurrently. She
summarized it was either not a good idea or it was premature to have disbanded the salary commission
and she would like to consider reinstating it and have it move forward as it has in the past.
COUNCILMEMBER K. JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON,
TO REINSTITUTE THE SALARY COMMISSION.
Councilmember K. Johnson explained the legislature authorizes two ways a city can increase salaries for
the city council, 1) the sitting council can make adjustments as long as they do not impact the currently
seated councilmembers, or 2) put together a salary commission. Edmonds has utilized a salary
commission for many years and it was abruptly disbanded with the idea it could be done better. However,
no action was taken by the council that decided to disband the salary commission. The abrupt decision did
not serve the City or councilmembers well and for those reasons she would like to see it reestablished.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled there was a salary commission in 2010 and it was disbanded in 2014
due to a lawsuit and then reestablished. She did not know what happened last year, and was still confused
even after reading the minutes. She believed having a salary commission was a good method; they did a
great job the last time and the complaint was from council president who said they were too busy to get
data, but she felt the data was very well done and statistically they did a great job. She saw no reason not
to reinstate them because she still did not know why it was disbanded last year. She was sorry there
wasn't an effort to reach out to the volunteers about disbanding the commission.
Councilmember Paine said she would like to look at this again if we have to. The minutes from last year
state it would be important to have a four year review cycle. She also wanted to ensure the salary
commission in which ever form was used, included an equity analysis for how councilmembers are paid.
The RCW outlines how salaries are established either via an outside salary commission or by council and
instituted following the next election of a councilmember. She suggest the draft ordinance come to the
PSPP committee for review. The recommendation in the agenda memo is a bit convoluted, "Consider re-
establishing salary commission via repealing repeal ordinance that repealed city code chapter 10.80
regarding the salary commission." She said if chapter 10.80 has been repealed, it needs to be rebuilt. She
suggested when this comes back, that the commission be asked to look at equity as part of their analysis.
Last year's discussion included whether the best councilmembers could be retained and recruited with the
existing salaries.
Councilmember Tibbott expressed support for the motion. Reviewing salaries and keeping them up-to-
date with other salaries paid in the city is a good government practice, realizing that elected officials have
different pay scales than city employees or private enterprise. The salaries are compared to other cities
and a specialized commission to do that work is desirable. Another thing that happens during the salary
commission every 2 years is a review of council activities. There was some attempt to understand how
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time is spent, what activities are prioritized and to compensate councilmember for the work they put in.
He anticipated in some cases that review may identify activities that no longer need to be prioritized or
new responsibilities may be added. The salary commission is a very positive way for the city council to
be compensated as well as guided by a citizen group.
Councilmember Chen said he was not on the city council when the salary commission was disbanded so
he had no opinion regarding that. In general, the council's compensation should be determined by an
independent body so he supported having a salary commission. Whether the original members should
reinstated, he suggested the entire council discuss that, noting some of members might not be interested in
returning.
Councilmember Paine asked City Attorney Jeff Taraday if the salary commission considered
compensation per the RCW or was it also a forum for the salary commission to look at job duties. Mr.
Taraday answered it was compensation only. It was not intended that the salary commissions tell elected
officials how to do their jobs.
To the point about staffing the salary commission if it is reinstated, Council President Olson suggested
there would be value to having at least one person who was on the prior salary commission involved if
any of them were still willing and able. She pointed out chapter 10.80 as written was in accordance with
state law. Another councilmember mentioned an earlier version of the salary commission was disbanded
because it was not in accordance with state law. She recommended staying true to the RCW and
following chapter 10.80 as it previous existed. To the extent councilmembers wanted to pursue something
different regarding equity, that have may been the reason for disbanding it. That is totally different work
that happens outside the salary commission and other issues should not be conflated or integrated into the
other.
Councilmember K. Johnson said her intent in making the motion was to look at the will of the council and
once that will is established, the council can look at the details because the ordinance may need to be
changed. She asked Mr. Taraday to begin that process, noting the timing of the reinstatement as it relates
to electeds' terms may need to be considered. She recalled the salary commission convened in off years
so it did not conflict with election cycles. It may end up being a four year cycle this time and then return
to a two year cycle. Her intent was to reinstate the salary commission and work on the details at a later
time.
Mr. Taraday asked for clarification, whether he was being asked to draft an ordinance, and if so, was it a
recommendation to council regarding how he thinks it should be or to bring back exactly what chapter
10.80 used to say.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED TO AMEND TO REPEAL ORDINANCE 4223 AND
REPLACE IT WITH THE REINSTATEMENT OF CHAPTER 10.80.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with getting on course first and then deciding how the commission
should operate.
Mr. Taraday offered to bring back an ordinance that readopts what chapter 10.80 used to say. He had
never heard of repealing a repeal.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS WITHDREW THE MOTION.
Councilmember Chen raised a point of clarification. Councilmember K. Johnson clarified her motion was
to reinstate the salary commission and work out the details at a later time.
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MOTION CARRIED (6-0).
4. CIVIC CENTER PLAYFIELD PARK UPDATE AND CHANGE ORDER APPROVAL
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Director Angie Feser said she was providing an
update on the Civic Center project at the request of council. She acknowledged and thanked Acting Public
Works Director Rob English and Capital Project Manager Henry Schroder who have worked on this
project. Mr. Schroder is the project manager and spends the vast majority of his time tracking this project
and does a phenomenal job. Tonight's presentation will include a project update as well as council
consideration of a change order. She reviewed:
• Project background
o Approximately 8 acre site acquired from the Edmonds School District in early 2016 after
leasing the property for 40 years
o City has been maintaining and operating the site as park since 1975
o In 2017, a community -based master plan was adopted by council with the work of the
consulting firm Walker Macy. Walker Macy was later approved by council to complete
design development, help with permitting, do bidding and to support construction
o In 2018, the City began applying for grants
o In November 2018, the council adopted this project in the Parks Capital Plan and it has been
in the plan every year since
o In 2018, the 50-year old grandstand was demolished
o In 2019, council issued a $3.7 million bond to begin construction
o In 2021, council issued a $1.6 million bond
o The project was bid three times in the last two years, contract was awarded and construction
began August 2021
• Project design
o Hazel Miller Meadow — a mix of flowers to attract pollinators and support habitat
o Sprague Promenade — runs east/west through the site and connects Sprague to the east.
Provides hardscape for maintenance access, booths, food trucks and a connection to the
surrounding area
o Multiuse lawn area and large lawn area/lighted athletic fields
0 1/3 mile rubber -surfaced track for running and walking
o Multiuse sports court (tennis, pickleball and basketball)
o Project retains the field house/Boys & Girls Club and surrounding footprint. Allows for any
remodel or new construction on behalf of the Club.
o Aboveground skatepark due to the high water table approximately 2 feet under the surface
o Formal entrance on the west side includes a shade pavilion, permanent restrooms and storge
building (water feature in the illustration was not included in the project)
o Petanque grove designed to provide up to 16 courts for tournament play with a heavily
planted area and abundant seating
o Mika's Playground, an inclusive play area providing a variety of experiences for children and
families of all abilities, designed to intentionally support child development, health and
emotional well-being. The upgrade to truly an inclusive amenity is supported by the Rotary
Club of Edmonds who secured a State of Washington Department of Commerce
appropriation of more than $250,000.
• Construction update
o Construction highlights
Start: Aug 2021
Estimate completion: Dec 2022
Construction completion: 28%
(As of 1/31/22)
Construction expenditures: 43%
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Edmond's Council and Mayor's
Compensation — Understanding
Laws, Facts, and Perspective
By Jay Grant, former Salary Commission Chair
Both the State of Washington and Snohomish
County have citizen salary commissions to
evaluate and determine the amount of
compensation, including any benefits of elected
leaders on a two-year cycle. For the most part,
over the last 20 plus years, so has the City of
Edmonds. The objective of a Commission is to
take the politics out of the salary determination,
allowing the citizens to set the compensation
rather than the elected Council members.
In 2014 the Salary Commission Ordinance was
eliminated by Council for several stated reasons.
There was concern about the number of cities
used in the analysis, if the Commission had a
proper quorum to vote based on the Ordinance;
according to the City Attorney there was, and
likely the fact the Mayor received a substantial
increase whereas the Council members received
no increase. The Council later abolished the
Commission stating they would review the
Ordinance and reauthorize it after careful study.
Also, the old Ordinance did not comply with the
State's Statute.
There are only two methods to make changes to
elected officials' compensation, by Ordinance
with direction from the Council or have a salary
commission.' If the City does establish a Salary
Commission, unless the City charter includes
appropriate appointment language within the
Charter, which Edmonds does not, then the
Statue dictates the requirements, including the
nomination, confirmation, and independent
determination authority.
1 RCW 35A.12.070 — Compensation of Elected Officers — Expenses and
RCW 35.21.015 Salary Commissions
2 Edmonds City Code 10.80
3 The Council did not affirm all the Mayor's original nominations
4 Comparable cities, board, and boards used in 2017/2019
Having a city council determine their
compensation is often considered highly political,
and councils who choose this method often lag
behind the financial curve. Even when a raise is
enacted, it does not become effective until the
next election affecting the individual elected
member(s) as required by Statute. Whereas the
Commission has latitude in the effective date, but
most have elected the following January 15T. What
is most significant about a city with a salary
commission, like the State and County, is
independence of the commission in their
salary/benefit determination, as it must be
adhered to by the city. If proper procedures are
followed, the determination is subject only to a
citizen's referendum.
The Edmonds City Council again authorized
through Ordinance a new Salary Commission in
20162 that met the Salary Commission Statute
requirements. The changes from the 2014
Ordinance included five rather than seven
Commissioners and was closely written to follow
the State Statue. This included a process where
the Mayor nominated the individuals, and the
Council confirmed the nominations3.
The selected five Commissioners met as required
in 2017 and 2019. In both cases, the
Commissioners evaluated many cities and used
over 214 comparable jurisdictions representing
similar demographics to Edmonds. It included
data and conversations with the Cities of
Lynnwood and Shoreline plus non -city
jurisdictions, to include the Port of Edmonds,
District 15 Education Board, and Hospital District
Board. The outcomes from both Commission
sessions offered reasonable raises and kept the
health benefits6 in place for the Council
members. The Mayor received a cost of living
raise and continued benefits' mirroring
permanent Staff.
5 Most recent Salary Commission determination, September 11, 2019,
Council packet page 10, document 5.4a
6 Benefit for the member alone with the option of cash equivalent
7 Vacation, sick and disability benefits were not addressed
The information in the summary outlines elected officers' compensation and the Edmonds Salary Commission. Prepared by Jay Grant, Salary 1
Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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Because the determination of any increase or
decrease is absolute under the State's Salary
Commission Statue and therefore a requirement
of the Edmond's Ordinance, the Commissioners
were mindful of their responsibility to the Council
and Mayor positions. Also taken into
consideration how any increase might affect the
City budget and public perception'. However, at
no time were the individuals who hold those
position ever considered.
In review of the Washington State and the
Snohomish County Salary Commissions, each
have a commission that meets every two years.
Their criteria define who nominates a member to
their salary commission and provides for random
voter involvement, demographic locality, and
specific professional expertise. One of the issues
of the 2014 Commission was an issue of not
having all seven -commissioners position filled,
only five of seven. It was found vacancies often
occur at the State and County level, even
currently. Noteworthy it could not be found
where the State or County have ever abolished
their commissions.
Apart from the current Administration in the
many years of Edmonds having a Salary
Commission, the Administration's Human
Resource Department (HR) has consistently
performed its task on time offering statistical
data and other information requested by the
Commission. In addition, the HR Director or
another member of the HR staff as attended the
Commission meetings, taken the minutes and
offered insight.'
The 2017— 2019 sessions included the same five -
person volunteer Commissioners10, they spent
hours at several official meetings and worked on
individual assignments to gather data, speak to
citizens, and plan the Council Meeting
presentation. The abilities of the individuals
8 Other City Commissions members and public polls were used
9 2017 the HR director coordinated, in 2019 the HR position was
vacant, the City had an expert consultant, Marilynne Beard, performed
this task as well as review and analysis of the responses to the city's
RFP for attorney services. Her time spent is documented
ranged from a CEO of major nonprofits, an
academic, a CPA, a local business owner and one
with decades of federal and state legislative and
regulatory experience.
Throughout the 2017 and 2019 public meetings,
each decision was made on a consensus basis,
and the actual agreements and votes were
unanimous. In 2019, the Commissioners took a
hard look at quantifying how much time City
Council members worked on City issues and
meetings. They also reviewed equity in the form
of fair compensation for the work performed.
The findings discovered that the number of hours
could vary significantly for each Council member.
It could include as little as attending City Council
weekly meetings and their official meeting
assignments to many additional hours attending
optional meetings, to be better informed, to
exhaustive hours interaction with constituents.
However, a common number of hours could not
be determined. In the end, the Commissioners
suggested a clear job description and duties
could assist Commissions with their evaluation of
the part-time position. It should be noted the
Port of Edmonds Commissioner document their
meeting and the hours related to those meetings.
One could conclude that having the
Administration offer nonprejudicial guidelines"
offering consistent direction in data formula
might be helpful. An example of this, the 2014
Commission used city population demographics
of the five cities above and five below Edmonds.
The 2017 and 2019 used a much greater spread
of 21 cities looking at the highs and lows of salary.
The 2014 Commission included the cost of health
care benefits for the member and included the
allocated cost, whereas in 2017 and 2019
healthcare benefits were maintained but did not
monetize the cost in the overall compensation
number. Health care costs typically increase over
the years and can vary by region. Although all
10 Two of the Commissioners were renominated and approved for the
2019 Commission session due to staggered appointments
11 Guideline to clarify evaluation direction and data, but not to
prejudice compensation outcomes.
The information in the summary outlines elected officers' compensation and the Edmonds Salary Commission. Prepared by Jay Grant, Salary 2
Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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cities, like Edmonds, consider the cost in the
budget and may alter the coverage available, the
overwhelming factor is making the coverage
available. Another item that might be helpful is
to conclude with a summary report providing an
analysis outlining the cities' demographics used,
any methodologies factored, and other specifics
used by the Commission in the evaluation and
decision beyond Commission minutes and the
Council presentation material. This too may be
helpful to subsequent Commissions, the Council
and the public.
In this most recent round of dissatisfaction,
several Council members brought up an equity
issue, which seems to have motivated abolishing
the Salary Commission Ordinance. Although the
exact messaging was unclear, it appears they
want to make it easier for individuals to consider
running for the City Council by having higher
compensation than currently available. Inferring
only those who are of a higher income bracket
can avail themselves to running. It appears that
what those Council members are looking for
cannot be achieved alone by their actions unless
the Council itself provides an Ordinance with
specific formula or percentages that cause a
considerable increase for the part-time
position. There are likely multiple factors why a
person runs for office.
The 2019 Salary Commission reviewed
compensation parity for Council members based
on a percentage of the Mayor's compensation
and adjusted it for part-time work. That
estimate12 equated to $2,833 a month, more
than $1,000 a month than currently provided.
This number would bring compensation well
beyond any other comparable city, the highest
being University Place13 near Tacoma at $1,408 a
month and even surpassed Everett, the 7th
largest City in Washington, with a population
12 Basis used $136,000 @70% for 25 hours a week, 52 weeks a year
13 Available data in 2019 at time the Commission was meeting
14 2020 Census report
15 2021 and 2019 respectively
16 Determination based on two election cycles and stated by City
attorney during the June 15, 2021 Council meeting
over 112,00014 at $2,292 monthly, plus benefits.
The Commission found it could not justify that
type of increase and would likely not be politically
feasible. At the time of August 2019
determination for calendar years 2020 and 2021,
the increases given to the City Council members
placed Edmonds at the highest level of
compensation using the 21 comparable cities.
As to the Mayor's compensation, the
Commissions of 2014, 2017 and 2019 used the
strong mayor data and ignored appointed city
manager/administrator position, mainly because
of the steep compensation differences between
the two categories. To illustrate this fact,
Edmonds Mayor compensation is now just over
$136,000 a year and the City Manager of
Shoreline is at $190,00011, some cities have much
greater percentages; and where you have a city
manager, like Shoreline, their Mayor, who is part
of the City Council, makes $16,248 a year ($1,354
a month, slightly more than a council member).
If the Council itself sets its increases by
Ordinance, any raise or decrease will take effect
only after the next election. If the Council wants
to enact an amount available to all the Council
members equally, as it should, then it will take
two elections cycles to increase the
compensation, the earliest being 202616.
Trying to understand what the Council is looking
to achieve in equality17 may fall into two
categories, financial and locality. However, it
cannot be done alone with Salary Commission
requirements, which are limited, addressing only
salary and benefits. The Statute seems to provide
some criteria flexibility of the individuals
appointed, but the appointments must be made
by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council. If the
two parties are in sync, some values addressing
diversity and regional representation can be
17 June 15, 2021 Council meeting: Council President Susan Paine,
Council members Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Laura Johnson, and Luke
Distalmost
The information in the summary outlines elected officers' compensation and the Edmonds Salary Commission. Prepared by Jay Grant, Salary 3
Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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achieved. However, it is the propagative of both
parties to work independently.
Twice in recent history, the Council has abolished
the Salary Commission because they did not like
something. In this most current process, what
seems to be missing were upfront facts. It
appears, unlike the past staff administrative
support, planning and implementation did not
occur timely. The Commission start date was to
begin July 1, 2021. The solution provided by the
Administration was to amend the Ordinance to
change the Commission sessions from a two-year
to four-year process, this seemed very last
minute. The Administration's request did target
workload. The number of hours offered bythe HR
Director of 150 hours for staff support appears
excessive. At the time an expert consultant1' was
used by the City in 2019 who was assigned to two
separate projects, the Salary Commission and a
City Attorney hiring RFP19. The Administration's
request was due to workload, the majority of the
Council were concentrating on inequality and
prevailed in abolishing the Ordinance.
The current Salary Commission Ordinance was
enacted 2017 and addressed the challenges with
the previous Commission Ordinance. The 2017
and 2019 Commission sessions work extremely
well based on comments from Counci120. It seems
it would have been appropriate for the
Administration to have discussions with
knowledgeable parties and even propose
solutions that could have included delaying the
required schedule or even suspended it for this
cycle if in fact current workload was a factor.
Several accommodations have been made due to
the pandemic, but at this point the City business
continues and has accommodated this challenge.
The change to a four-year cycle is not an
unreasonable solution but waiting four years to
adjust compensation could cause challenges if
18 Summation of Salary Commissioners; documentation of Consultant
Marilynne Beard, former staff Deputy Mayor of Kirkland, performed
the task. During this period the HR Director position was vacant, HR
Staff managed the work during the vacancy period in addition to
support the Salary Commission
19 Request for proposal
considerable adjustments are needed for COLA21
considering the City just gave non -represented
employees a six percent raise. Also, there should
be a consideration to the fact the State and
County use a two-year cycle seems to be a
reasonable standardized practice.
Last year, some Council members in their Council
deliberationS22 seemed unaware of the specifics
and hard facts, including those of the related
State Statutes'. It's difficult for Council members
to make educated judgement, on any issue,
without detailed information and well thought
out solutions. Otherwise, facts that are not
relevant and may not even be true can be
expounded.
Based on the last Salary Commission's work,
there appeared public support for reasonable
compensation for the Council with proper
accountability23. The reality, if one is using
comparative data, they are at the top of the list.
There was discussion about some definition of
who could be on the Salary Commission in a
Salary Commission Ordinance based on being a
registered voter, qualifications, and resident
location of Commissioners. However, this is
achieved in the nomination and confirmation
process required the Mayor to nominate the
individuals and the City Council Members confirm
the nominations. We must assume any Mayor
and Council are considering multiple factors in an
appointment that affects the City Budget and
compensation of our elected leaders.
One item is apparent; the Council cannot
incorporate any mandate addressing how much
they should be compensated within the Salary
Commission structure. The only alternative is to
vote their own compensation through an
Ordinance, and if not done prudently, could likely
provoke ire in the community.
20 Council President Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, in addition to other
members
21 Cost of living allowance, current data show this is on the horizon
22 June 15, 2021 regular council meeting
23 Citizen input using all City Commission member and publishing a
poll in local news organizations
The information in the summary outlines elected officers' compensation and the Edmonds Salary Commission. Prepared by Jay Grant, Salary 4
Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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Related Washington State Statues:
RCW 35.21.015
Salary commissions.
(1) Salaries for elected officials of towns and cities
may be set by salary commissions established in accordance
with city charter or by ordinance and in conformity with this
section.
(2) The members of such commissions shall be
appointed in accordance with the provisions of a city
charter, or as specified in this subsection:
(a) Shall be appointed by the mayor with approval
of the city council;
(b) May not be appointed to more than two terms;
(c) May only be removed during their terms of
office for cause of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of
duty, or malfeasance in office or for a disqualifying change
of residence; and
(d) May not include any officer, official, or
employee of the city or town or any of their immediate
family members. "Immediate family member" as used in this
subsection means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or
dependent relatives of the officer, official, or employee,
whether or not living in the household of the officer, official,
or employee.
(3) Any change in salary shall be filed by the
commission with the city clerk and shall become effective
and incorporated into the city or town budget without
further action of the city council or salary commission.
(4) Salary increases established bythe commission
shall be effective as to all city or town elected officials,
regardless of their terms of office.
(5) Salary decreases established by the
commission shall become effective as to incumbent city or
town elected officials at the commencement of their next
subsequent terms of office.
(6) Salary increases and decreases shall be subject
to referendum petition by the people of the town or city in
the same manner as a city ordinance upon filing of such
petition with the city clerk within thirty days after filing of
the salary schedule. In the event of the filing of a valid
referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease shall
not go into effect until approved by vote of the people.
RCW 35A.12.070
Compensation of elective officers —Expenses.
The salaries of the mayor and the councilmembers
shall be fixed by ordinance and may be revised from time to
time by ordinance, but any increase in the compensation
attaching to an office shall not be applicable to the term
then being served by the incumbent if such incumbent is a
member of the city legislative body fixing his or her own
compensation or as mayor in a mayor -council code city casts
a tie -breaking vote relating to such ordinance: PROVIDED,
(7) Referendum measures under this section shall
be submitted to the voters of the city or town at the next
following general or municipal election occurring thirty days
or more after the petition is filed and shall be otherwise
governed by the provisions of the state Constitution, or city
charter, or laws generally applicable to referendum
measures.
(8) The action fixing the salary by a commission
established in conformity with this section shall supersede
any other provision of state statute or city ortown ordinance
related to municipal budgets or to the fixing of salaries.
(9) Salaries for mayors and councilmembers
established under an ordinance or charter provision in
existence on July 22, 2001, that substantially complies with
this section shall remain in effect unless and until changed
in accordance with such charter provision or ordinance.
[2001c73§4.]
NOTES:
Findings—Intent-2001 c 73: "The
legislature hereby finds and declares that:
(1) Article XXX, section 1 of the state
Constitution permits midterm salary increases for
municipal officers who do not fix their own compensation;
(2) The Washington citizens' commission on
salaries for elected officials established pursuant to Article
XXVIII, section 1 of the state Constitution with voter
approval has assured that the compensation for state and
county elected officials will be fair and certain, while
minimizing the dangers of midterm salary increases being
used to influence those officers in the performance of their
duties;
(3) The same public benefits of independent
salary commissions should be extended to the setting of
compensation of municipal elected officers; and
(4) This act is intended to clarify the intent
of the legislature that existing state law authorizes:
(a) The establishment of independent salary
commissions to set the salaries of city or town elected
officials, county commissioners, and county
councilmembers; and
(b) The authority of the voters of such cities,
towns, and counties to review commission decisions to
increase or decrease such salaries by means of
referendum." [ 2001 c 73 § 1.]
That if the mayor of such a city does not cast such a vote, his
or her salary may be increased during his or her term of
office.
Until the first elective officers under this mayor -
council plan of government may lawfully be paid the
compensation provided by such salary ordinance, such
officers shall be entitled to be compensated in the same
manner and in the same amount as the compensation paid
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Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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to officers of such city performing comparable services
immediately prior to adoption of this mayor -council plan.
Until a salary ordinance can be passed and
become effective as to elective officers of a newly
incorporated code city, such first officers shall be entitled to
compensation as follows: In cities having less than five
thousand inhabitants, the mayor shall be entitled to a salary
of one hundred and fifty dollars per calendar month and a
councilmember shall be entitled to twenty dollars per
meeting for not more than two meetings per month; in cities
having more than five thousand but less than fifteen
thousand inhabitants, the mayor shall be entitled to a salary
of three hundred and fifty dollars per calendar month and a
councilmember shall be entitled to one hundred and fifty
dollars per calendar month; in cities having more than
fifteen thousand inhabitants, the mayor shall be entitled to
a salary of twelve hundred and fifty dollars per calendar
Limitations on salaries: State Constitution Art. 11 § 8.
month and a councilmember shall be entitled to four
hundred dollars per calendar month: PROVIDED, That such
interim compensation shall remain in effect only until a
salary ordinance is passed and becomes effective as to such
officers, and the amounts herein provided shall not be
construed as fixing the usual salary of such officers. The
mayor and councilmembers shall receive reimbursement for
their actual and necessary expenses incurred in the
performance of the duties of their office, or the council by
ordinance may provide for a per diem allowance. Procedure
for approval of claims for expenses shall be as provided by
ordinance.
[ 2009 c 549 § 3008; 1971 ex.s. c 251 § 5; 1967 ex.s. c 119 §
35A.12.070.1
NOTES:
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Commissioner 2000— 2004 and Chair 2017— 2020; offers a personal perspective, and is written to be factually based, and is not legal a
document.
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City of Edmonds
2019 Salary Commission Member List
POSITION NUMBER
NAME
DATE OF APP7.
TERM EXPIRATION
1
616/2017
Ava ❑ubno
5131)2020
Vice -Chair
Edmonds, WA 98020
6/6/2617 T
5/31/2020
2
Jay Grant
Chair
Edmonds, WA 98020
3
Don Hall
517119
4/30/2022
Edmonds, WA 98020
4
Jeff Hodson
517119
4/2012022
Edmonds, WA 98020
5
Carl Zapora
6/6/2017
5/31/2020
Edmonds, WA 98020
aliff Li is : Marilynne Beard, Consultant
Authority, Edmonds City Code, Chapter 10.80 (attached). The Commission shall consist of
five members wh❑ are appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. Terms
are one to three years, staggered as directed by the Mayor. Committee members
are limited to two terms. The Commission shall review the salaries of the city's
elected officials and make recommendations on appropriate increases or
decreases. All meetings are subject to the Open Public Meetings Act per RCW
42.30.
City of Edmonds • Human Resources Department
121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020 • 425-775-2525 (P) • 425-275-4806 (P)
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Chapter 10.80
SALARY COMMISSION
Sections:
10,80.010
Created — Membership.
10,80.020
Qualifications.
10.80-030
Duties.
10,80.040
Open meetings.
10.80.050
Referendum.
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A. There is created a salary commission for the city. The commission shall consist of five members, to
be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council.
B. The salary commission will serve without compensation.
C. Each member of the commission shall serve a term of three years, except that the initial members
shall be appointed for staggered terms of one, two or three years.
D. No member of the commission shall be appointed to more than two terms.
E. In the event of a vacancy in office of commissioner, the mayor shall appoint, subject to approval of
the city council, a person to serve the unexpired portion of the term of the expired position-
F. A member of the commission shall only be removed from office for cause of incapacity,
incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, or for a disqualitying change of residence -
[Ord. 4057 § 1, 2017j.
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A. Each member of the commission shall be a resident of the city-
B. No member of the commission shall be an officer, official, or employee of the city or an immediate
family member of an officer, official, or employee of the city. For purposes of this section, "immediate
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official, or employee of the city, whether or not living in the household of the officer, official, or
employee. [Ord. 4057 § 1, 2017].
10.80.030 Duties. SHARE
A. The commission shall have the duty to meet between July I st and September 30th of each odd -
numbered year commencing the year 2017, to review the salaries paid by the city to each elected city
official, except that the salary of the municipal courtjudge shall be determined in accordance with
ECC 2-15-040. If after such review the commission determines that the salary paid to an elected city
official should be increased or decreased, the commission shall file a written salary schedule with the
city clerk indicating the increase or decrease in salary and the effective date. Prior to filing the salary
schedule with the city clerk, the city attorney shall review the salary schedule for ambiguity and legality
and shall approve the salary schedule as to form if the schedule is unambiguous and legal.
B. Any increase or decrease in salary established by the commission shall become effective and
incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or salary commission.
C. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city elected officials,
regardless of their terms of office. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective
on the next payday for city employees, or under the conditions established in the salary schedule.
C- Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to incumbent city
elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office.
E. For purposes of this chapter, "salary" means any fixed compensation paid or provided periodically
for work cr services and includes, but is not limited to, wages and medical or other benefits. This
definition expressly excludes any expenses paid or reimbursed on behalf of the mayor or council
member for training and travel expenses. [Orel. 4062 § 1 2017; Ord. 4057 § 1, 2017].
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preceding the filing of its salary schedule. [Ord. 4057 § 1, 2017].
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A. Any salary increase or decrease established by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be
subject to referendum petition by the voters of the city, in the same manner as a city ordinance, upon
filing of a referendum petition with the city clerk within 30 days after filing of a salary schedule by the
commission. In the event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease
shall not go into effect until approved by a vote of the people.
S. Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city at the next
following general or municipal election occurring 30 days or more after the petition is filed, and shall
otherwise be governed by the provisions of the State Constitution and the laws generally applicable to
referendum measures. [Ord. 4057 § 1, 2017].
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8.3
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Ordinance amending chapter 20.03 ECDC related to addresses for use in mailed notice
Staff Lead: Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Nicholas Falk
Background/History
County assessor records sometimes contain different addresses for the property owner and taxpayer of
the same property. These county records are often used as the basis for providing public notices
required by city code. The council president has requested that this ordinance be prepared to ensure
that notices provided under chapter 20.03 ECDC are provided to both the property owner and the
taxpayer of a given property. This is intended to ensure that all people with interest are notified of
forthcoming projects. City code currently does not require that notice be sent to both the owner and
taxpayer addresses when the addresses are different.
Staff Recommendation
Consider and give direction on proposed ordinance.
Narrative
The attached proposed ordinance would amend two sections of chapter 20.03 ECDC to require that
notices be sent to both the property owner and the taxpayer when county records show these as two
different addresses.
Attachments:
2022-03-24 ordinance re mailed notice
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR
NOTICES OF APPLICATION AND NOTICES OF PUBLIC
HEARINGS TO ENSURE THAT NOTICE IS SENT TO BOTH
THE OWNER OF RECORD AND THE TAXPAYER OF
RECORD WHERE THOSE ARE DIFFERENT ADDRESSES
WHEREAS, county assessor records sometimes contain different addresses for the
property owner and taxpayer of the same property; and
WHEREAS, these records are often used as the basis for providing public notices required
by city code; and
WHEREAS, whereas the city council wants to ensure that notices provided under chapter
20.03 ECDC are provided to both the property owner and the taxpayer of a given property to ensure
that all people with interest are notified of forthcoming projects; and
WHEREAS, city code currently does not require that notice be sent to both the owner and
taxpayer addresses when they are different;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection D of ECDC 20.03.002, entitled "Mailed Notice," is hereby amended
to read as follows (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in st-ike thfoug ):
D. Mailed Notice. Notice of application shall be mailed to:
1. The owners of the property involved if different from applicant; and
2. The owners and taxpayers of real property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the
property(ies) involved in the application. Addresses for a mailed notice required by this code shall
be obtained from the applicable county's real property tax records. Where county records show
the owner address and taxaaver address as different addresses. notice shall be sent to both
addresses. Where the addresses for taxpayer and owner are the same, notice need only be sent
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once. The adjacent property owners list must be current to within six months of the date of initial
application.
3. Type III Preliminary Plat Actions. In addition to the above, requirements for mailed
notice of filing for preliminary plats and proposed subdivisions shall also include the following
a. Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat adjacent to or within one mile of the municipal
boundaries of any city or town, or which contemplates the use of any city or town utilities shall be
given to the appropriate city or town authorities;
b. Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision adjoining the
boundaries of Snohomish County shall be given to the appropriate county officials;
c. Notice of the filing of a preliminary plat of a proposed subdivision located adjacent to
the right-of-way of a state highway shall be given to the Secretary of Transportation;
4. For a plat alteration or a plat vacation, notice shall be as provided in RCW 58.17.080
and 58.17.090.
All mailed public notices shall be deemed to have been received on the next business day
following the day that the notice is deposited in the mail.
Section 2. Subsection C of ECDC 20.03.003, entitled "Mailed Notice," is hereby amended
to read as folows (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strip):
C. Mailed Notice. Mailed notice of the public hearing shall be provided as follows:
1. The notice of the public hearing shall be mailed to:
a. The applicant;
b. The owner of the subject property, if different from applicant;
c. All owners and taxpayers of real property, as shown by the records of the county
assessor, within 300 feet of the boundaries of the property(ies) involved in the application; and
d. Any person who submits public comments on an application;
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2. Type III Preliminary Plat Actions. In addition to the above, requirements for mailed
notice of public hearing for preliminary plats and proposed subdivisions shall also include the
following:
a. If the owner of the real property which is proposed to be subdivided owns another parcel
or parcels of real property which lie adjacent to the real property proposed to be subdivided, notice
under RCW 58.17.090(1)(b) shall be given to owners of real property located with 300 feet from
any portion of the boundaries of the adjacent parcels owned by the owner of the real property to
be subdivided.
3. For a plat alteration or a plat vacation, notice shall be as provided in RCW 58.17.080
and 58.17.090.
4. Procedure for Mailed Notice of Public Hearing.
a. The records of the Snohomish County assessor's office shall be used for determining the
property owner of record. Addresses for a mailed notice required by this code shall be obtained
from the applicable county's real property tax records. Where county records show the owner
address and taxpayer address as different addresses, notice shall be sent to both addresses. Where
the addresses for taxpayer and owner are the same, notice need only be sent once.
b. All mailed public notices shall be deemed to have been received on the next business
day following the day that the notice is deposited in the mail.
Section 3. 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 4. Effective Date. 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.
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APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED :
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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JEFF 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 , 2022, 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,
AMENDING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOTICES OF
APPLICATION AND NOTICES OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TO ENSURE
THAT NOTICE IS SENT TO BOTH THE OWNER OF RECORD AND
THE TAXPAYER OF RECORD WHERE THOSE ARE DIFFERENT
ADDRESSES.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2022.
4840-7251-8158,v. 1
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Submission of Written Public Comments
Staff Lead: Council and City Clerk
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
With the onset of the COVID pandemic in March of 2020, the City of Edmonds responded by conducting
virtual public meetings using the Zoom meeting platform. Thinking this new format might have a chilling
effect on public participation, the Council went the extra step of having staff create a unique email
account to allow for the submission of written comments to the Council. Council voted to append these
written comments to the meeting minutes as a way of acknowledging the comments on a weekly basis.
Recommendation
Discuss the merit and options associated with receiving and acknowledging written public comments
and council vote on how to conduct the written public comment process going forward.
Narrative
Since Council has resumed in -person meetings as of March 22, 2022, staff is requesting a decision as to
whether the Council wishes to continue the practice of including written comments in its weekly agenda
packets.
If the Council wishes to continue this practice, staff recommends a couple changes in the format and
method of submission:
1. Eliminate the email address and create a web form on the Council homepage to submit
comments. The form would be limited to a character -count equivalent to a 3-minute speech.
Public comment thus received will be forwarded to the council email account in real time as well
as be compiled into a written report for inclusion in the next available consent agenda.
2. Include comments as a separate agenda memo on the consent agenda, and acknowledge them
by consent agenda approval rather than appending them to the official minutes.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/29/2022
Outside Boards and Committee Reports
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Outside Boards and Committee Reports will be added to the end of the Council meeting packet for the
last meeting of the month.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Council is asked to review the attached committee reports/minutes from Councilmembers
Olson, Buckshnis and Tibbott.
Attachments:
W8_SRC_MeetingPacket_03-17-22
Port of Edmonds Commission MINUTES-2-28-22
Port of Edmonds Commission Minutes-2-14-22
LB Meeting Minutes 12.14.2021
BOH HO REPORT 20220308
Age nda_2022_2_8_Meeting(260) (7)
2021_11_18SRC_Summary_AwaitingApproval
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Lake Wash ington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
Thursday, March 17, 2022, 2:00-4:15PM
Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
*See bottom of agenda for meeting link and other connection
information
1. 1 Welcome and Review Participants
2. Public Comment
3. Consent Agenda:
• Approval of Meeting Notes for January 20, 2022
Updates & Announcements
• WRIA 8 Four-year Work Plan
• WRIA 8 2022 Legislative priority update
5. Integrating Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion into Salmon Recovery
(Information/Discussion)
Hear an annual update on the WRIA 8 DEI Subcommittee's
activities, review WRIA 8 DEI accomplishments, discuss
overlap and connections between WRIA 8 DEI efforts and
local jurisdictional partner efforts, and discuss next steps.
6. WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
Governance Review and 2022 Meeting
Themes and Priorities (Information/Discussion))
Review key aspects of WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
operating guidelines regarding decision -making, Council
member roles and responsibilities, and commenting on
various topics on behalf of the Council.
Review and provide feedback on themes and topics for
WRIA 8 to focus on this year, including issues to develop
and bring forward for the Salmon Recovery Council.
Consider:
• What topics are timely?
• Are there topics on which WRIA 8 can act?
Meeting
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John Stokes, Chair 2:00-2:10
Councilmember, City of Bellevue
John Stokes
John Stokes
2:10-2:15
2:15-2:20
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, 12:20-2:30
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager
Lauren Urgenson & Carla Nelson,
WRIA 8 staff & DEI Subcommittee
co -leads
WRIA 8 DEI Subcommittee
members:
• Alexandra Doty,
Puget Sound Partnership
• David Bain,
Sno-King Watershed Council
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
Vanessa Kritzer,
WRIA 8 Vice Chair & City of
Redmond Councilmember
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7. Meadowdale Beach and Estuary
Restoration Project (Information)
Hear an update from Snohomish County on implementation
of the Meadowdale Beach and Estuary Restoration project,
which WRIA 8 supported with grant funding. The project
involves restoring a coastal creek mouth where it enters
Puget Sound under the BNSF Railway track.
Logan Daniels,
Snohomish County
3:45-4:15
Next Meeting: May 19, 2022, 2:00-4:15PM (currently being planned as virtual via Zoom)
Link to join Zoom meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/i/82320100803
• Meeting ID: 823 2010 0803 - One tap mobile +12532158782„82320100803#
TIPS FOR CONNECTING TO ZOOM
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with the Zoom audio. Otherwise, you will have an option to call in using your phone after you enter the meeting.
Even if your computer has a microphone, have a phone handy and be prepared to use the call -by -phone
prompts in case the computer audio doesn't work. USE ONLY ONE AUDIO CONNECTION AT A TIME — otherwise,
feedback may result.
• To enter the meeting, click on the meeting links you received in the meeting invite (and on the agenda). Your
browser should prompt you to "Open Zoom." Chrome and Firefox are preferred browsers for Zoom.
• Please remember to mute yourself when you are not talking (but remember to unmute yourself when you do
want to talk!)
• We encourage you to use your webcam and enable video so that we can see you and connect with you as much
as possible using this format.
• The chat function may be used to take questions during the meeting. Feel free to type questions into the chat
box.
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference II January 20, 2022 2:00 — 4:15p.m.
Members
Present
#
Name
Affiliation
1)
Councilmember (CM) John Stokes, Chair
City of Bellevue
2)
CM Jeanne Zornes
City of Bothell
3)
CM Diane Buckshnis
City of Edmonds
4)
CM Victoria Hunt
City of Issaquah
5)
CM Melanie O'Cain
City of Kenmore
6)
CM Neal Black
City of Kirkland
7)
CM Connie Allison
City of Mill Creek
8)
CM Vanessa Kritzer
City of Redmond
9)
CM Ryan Mclrvin
City of Renton
10)
Mayor Christie Malchow
City of Sammamish
11)
CM Alex Pedersen
City of Seattle
12)
CM Keith Scully
City of Shoreline
13)
Mayor Mike Millman
City of Woodinville
14)
CM Ted Frantz
Town of Hunts Point
15)
CM Carl Scandella
Town of Yarrow Point
16)
Corinne Helmer
Cedar River Council
17)
Larry Franks
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (F.I.S.H)
18)
Kirstin Haugen
King Conservation District
19)
Noel Gilbrough
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
20)
Tor Bell
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
21)
Eric Adman
Sno-King Watershed Council
22)
Gary Smith
Trout Unlimited
23)
Cleo Neculae
Washington State Department of Ecology
24)
Stewart Reinbold
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
25)
Jordanna Warneck
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
26)
Hank Myers
Washington Policy Center
Alternates
Present
27)
CM Jenne Alderks
City of Bothell
28)
Mike Mactutis
City of Kent
29)
CM Tracy Furutani
City of Lake Forest Park
30)
Angela Bolton
City of Mill Creek
31)
Michele Koehler
City of Seattle
32)
CM Valerie O'Halloran
City of Renton
33)
Diana Hart
City of Woodinville
34)
Sarah Heerhartz
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
35)
Josh Thompson
Snohomish County
36)
David Bain
Sno-King Watershed Council
Other
Attendees
37)
Cheryl Paston
City of Bellevue
38)
Janet Geer
City of Bothell
39)
Paul Crane
City of Everett
40)
Allen Quynn
City of Issaquah
41)
Richard Sawyer
City of Kenmore
42)
Christian Geitz
City of Kirkland
43)
Rachel Konrady
City of Kirkland
44)
Tom Hardy
City of Redmond
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45)
Peter Holte
City of Redmond
46)
Kristina Lowthian
City of Renton
47)
Diana Hart
City of Woodinville
48)
Larry Reymann
Environmental Science Center
49)
Jim Loring
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (F.I.S.H)
50)
Robin Kelley
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (F.I.S.H)
51)
Denise Di Santo
King County
52)
Perry Falcone
King County
53)
Janne Kaje
King County
54)
David St. John
King County
55)
Joe Hoekstra
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust
56)
Becca Kedenburg
Mountains to Sounds Greenway Trust
57)
Mike Burger
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe
58)
Emma Strevey
Participant
59)
Angela Harris
Port of Edmonds
60)
Roger Urbaniak
Puget Sound Anglers
61)
Alexandra Doty
Puget Sound Partnership
62)
Don Gourlie
Puget Sound Partnership
63)
David Kyle
Trout Unlimited
64)
Forest Wood
Trout Unlimited
65)
Aaron Bosworth
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
66)
Joe Short
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
67)
Michael MacDonald
Washington State Department of Transportation
68)
Eliza McGovern
Washington State Department of Transportation
69)
Whitney Neugebauer
Whale Scout
70)
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager
71)
Carrie Byron
WRIA 8 Projects Funding Coordinator
72)
Lauren Urgenson
WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator
73)
Carla Nelson
WRIA 8 Administrative Coordinator
1) Call to Order / Introductions
Councilmember (CM) John Stokes (Chair) called the September Salmon Recovery Council ("SRC' or
"Council") meeting to order at 2:02 pm. Chair Stokes welcomed everyone and conducted introductions.
11) Public Comment — No public comments.
III) Consent Agenda — SRC meeting minutes from November 16, 2021 were discussed.
Action: The Council unanimously approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes.
IV) Updates & Announcements
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz (Jason M-K), WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager, highlighted the following updates:
• Puget Sound regional update; WRIA 8 staffing; Lake Washington Ship Canal temperature and dissolved
oxygen roundtable process; Status of fish returns; Salmon SEEson; Tours of Cedar River floodplain
restoration projects; and WRIA 8 committee reports.
Updates Discussion:
• CM Diane Buckshnis asked if a decision has been made to replace former Salmon Recovery Vice Chair CM
Mark Phillips. Jason affirmed that a replacement has been made and will be announced later in the meeting.
• CM Ted Frantz asked if a target number can be added to the salmon returns table in the "Updates and
Committee Report". WRIA 8 does not have targets for salmon returns through the Locks. State and tribal co-
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managers set a goal of 350,000 sockeye to open sport and tribal fishing seasons in Lake Washington. WRIA 8
does have escapement goals for spawning Cedar and Sammamish Chinook. The Cedar escapement goal is
1,680 Chinook, based on the state and tribal co -manager target. WRIA 8 also targets 80% natural origin
spawners (NOS) on the Cedar. WRIA 8 goals for the Sammamish population are 1,083 naturally spawning
adults, and to maintain or increase the percentage of NOS to 350. The target for the Sammamish population
is based on WDFW surveys of specific index reaches on Bear/Cottage Lake Creek, Lower Issaquah Creek, and
East Fork Issaquah Creek. WRIA 8 does not have a goal for Cedar sockeye escapement. Below is the
escapement table, including set targets.
Toral Escapement
Percent of 10-Year
Average
WRIA 8 Target
Cedar Chinook
963 (73% NOS)
84%
1,680 (80% NOS)
Sammamish Chinook
> 2000
—200%
1,083
Cedar Sockeye
21,500
—SO%
Additional information on WRIA 8 salmon populations targets and trends over time are located in the 2020
WRIA 8 Progress Report. Please do not hesitate to contact the WRIA 8 staff team anytime with questions
about recovery goals and salmon population status.
• Noel Gilbrough asked for details on information he's heard that 80% of adults are lost to pre -spawn
mortality (PSM). Lauren responded that recorded PSM for Chinook is very low in WRIA 8. PSM is a much
larger documented issue for sockeye. The Cedar sockeye hatchery has recorded >40% PSM and carcass
surveys on the Cedar have indicated sockeye PSM levels of up to 50%. There are ongoing questions about
inconsistent counts of salmon entering the Locks and counts from spawning surveys. State and tribal co -
managers are assessing the Locks count method to try and better understand these differences. Noel added
how some data support the theory of low dissolved oxygen.
• Larry Reymann commented on sockeye pre -spawn mortality from the Weir to the Issaquah hatchery was
45%; however, that rate dropped to 23% for sockeye transported by truck.
• Larry Franks asked Aaron Bosworth, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), if the
Sammamish Chinook return numbers included Chinook from the Issaquah Hatchery. Aaron explained that
the count is naturally spawning fish, not salmon returning to the Issaquah hatchery. Jason M-K asked the
Council to send in any additional questions members may have on the data, or how it is captured.
• CM Jeanne Zornes asked for any information on the impact of flooding on Cedar redds laid last fall. Jason M-
K answered that information regarding impacts of high flows on salmon redds is not yet available. Lauren
explained that the scour threshold on the Cedar is based on 2200 cubic feet per second (cfs) measured at
the Renton gage. Data on the abundance of juvenile outmigrants on the Cedar are also collected by WDFW
at the screw trap in Renton and we will know more about the egg -to -migrant survivorship once those
numbers are available.
• Michele Koehler added that scour at Renton's Accelerometer captured flows at 2,200 cfs, and that has been
exceeded during this important incubation period up to 2,700 cfs.
V) WRIA 8 Vice -Chair and Project Subcommittee Representative Selection —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8 Salmon
Recovery Manager
Jason M-K explained that the Council needed to fill two WRIA 8 leadership positions: 1) Vice -Chair and 2)
Representative to the Project Subcommittee. The call for those interested in both positions was sent out to all
partners. CM Vanessa Kritzer expressed interest in both positions. No one else expressed interest.
• CM Kritzer announced that she is excited to serve on the SRC as Vice Chair and admires how all entities
come together to advance salmon conservation.
Action: The Council unanimously approved CM Vanessa Kritzer as the Salmon Recovery Council Vice
Chair and one of the Council's representatives to the WRIA 8 Project Subcommittee.
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Zoom Video Conference II January 20, 2022 2:00 — 4:15p.m.
VI) Legislative Priorities update and draft letter to state legislators update —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz and Don
Gourlie, Puget Sound Partnership (PSP)
Jason M-K provided an update on the Governor's salmon recovery package and a detailed overview of
important state legislation currently under review. Jason reminded the Council of the short "supplemental"
legislative session (i.e., a short 60-day session) scheduled to be complete on March 10. Jason noted that a
larger operating budget is expected this session due to a positive state revenue projection. Jason then provided
a high-level update on legislative priorities important to WRIA 8.
Governor Inslee has proposed investments amounting to $187 million in salmon recovery and out of the 49
state agencies requesting funding, 45 have been fully or partially funded. Jason explained the Lorraine Loomis
Act (HB-1838) which is no longer moving through legislation.
Jason presented the draft WRIA 8 letter to share salmon recovery priorities with state legislators. The letter
outlines the key priorities for WRIA 8, including: Support for the Governor's salmon recovery package; support
WDFW monitoring of salmon populations; support legislation that improves riparian area and marine
shorelines protection and restoration; support improving existing funding for restoration priorities and multi -
benefit projects; and support passage of SJR-8219 / HJR-4209 to amend the state's constitution to add
conservation and protection of natural resources.
Discussion:
CM Victoria Hunt asked for the details on HB-1672 regarding Conservation Futures Levy (CFL) () as a
priority legislation for WRIA 8 and to provide additional information to provide to her Council. Jason M-K
stated that WRIA 8 staff will assist with providing more information to distribute to Council partners.
Janne Kaje, King County, provided this link for additional information. Chair Stokes added that the
legislation seeks to clarify existing state law on the current CFL as it is written, and noted this this
legislation would not add a new funding source or directly raise the levy rate, he stated that this
legislation is only clarifying what has already been approved. Jason M-K noted that Janne Kaje was
available to answer questions Council may have surrounding this legislation.
Chair Stokes believes there are other ways to improve riparian buffers and establish criteria for riparian
management zones. He would like to see WRIA 8 support this priority and work directly with legislators
to develop alternatives. As for the CFL legislation, he valued allowing counties the authority to increase
levy rates to the maximum allowed in state law of 6.25 cents per $1,000 assessed value, to support
conservation efforts. He suggested the Council's support will add to the strong unified message from the
conservation community and the letter will need to be delivered quickly before the session ends in early
March.
CM Vanessa Kritzer suggested it would be helpful to have additional time to review the proposed bills to
assess the impacts to cities. CM Kritzer was supportive of sending a letter similar to the letter WRIA 8
sent to Governor Inslee. She noted that staff inquired what the levy would be should this legislation pass
and asked for an update. Janne explained that the proposed legislation is meant to be a technical fix and
not a policy change, to clarify inconsistencies in state law to affirm CFL does not fall under the 1% limit
on annual levy growth and enable counties the authority to propose raising the levy rate to the
maximum allowed under state law. CM Kritzer noted her appreciation for legislation that supports land
conservation.
• CM Neal Black supported the request for additional time for city staff to review the specific bills,
including the Lorraine Loomis Act (HB-1838) which requires a deeper level of research than other bills.
• CM Victoria Hunt appreciated the clarification of HB-1672 and asked to receive any additional
information to share with staff. Her primary concern was overall tax burden, and its impact on rate
payers.
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• Mayor Christine Malchow explained that she will abstain from voting due to need for additional time to
review the letter with her city council and staff but finds value in the list of priority legislation discussed.
• Jason M-K reminded Council the window to support legislation currently under discussion and review
ends in early February. Jason then asked if Council would approve revised language that removes
support for specific riparian legislation (HB 1838) but states general support for the need to protect and
restore riparian areas. Chair Stokes asked if we could offer functions that affects survivability other than
the size of trees, and this could be easily added.
• CM Ted Frantz supported removing support for the specific riparian legislation (HB 1838) in the interest
of time and would like to understand if there are other options available for riparian buffers besides the
one size fits all approach in the bill.
• CM Neal Black also agreed with striking HB 1838 from the letter and keep the statement that broadly
supports the regulatory protection for riparian areas.
• CM Jeanne Zornes said she sees value in the proposed riparian legislation, but she would support
softening the language or removing support if Council agreed to do so.
• CM Vanessa Kritzer supported removing HB 1838 to achieve consensus. She agrees that cities require
time to review and develop messages to share the nuances with legislators. She also suggested, where
possible, adding specific funding amounts to the specific salmon recovery requests.
• CM Keith Scully said he supports the proposed salmon recovery package but would like a consensus
Council decision. Therefore, he agreed with removing support for HB 1838 from the letter. Based on the
Council's feedback, Jason M-K suggested removing support for HB 1838, leave in support for protection
and restoration of riparian areas and the funding necessary to implement this effort, and add dollar
values for the specific requests. He also said WRIA 8 staff would continue to track legislation pertaining
to WRIA 8's priorities and communicate with Council and staff.
CM Victoria Hunt announced that State Representative Bill Ramos reached out to the City of Issaquah
and is interested in developing a budget request to support addressing artificial light pollution and its
impact to salmon, with the goal of producing model ordinance language to update local municipal
codes. Larry Franks added that FISH also attended this meeting and is supportive of this effort. He noted
Rep. Ramos is interested in helping to take action on the lighting issue to reduce impacts to salmon,
including Lake Sammamish Kokanee. CM Victoria Hunt asked for those interested in participating in this
effort to reach out to her directly.
Action: The Council approved the draft letter to state legislators, including revisions to remove support
for HB 1838, include general support for riparian area protection and restoration, and add funding
amounts for specific requests listed in the letter. Mayor Christine Malchow and Mayor Mike Millman
abstained.
VII) Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area Management Plan —Joe Hoekstra, Mountains to Sound
Greenway Trust
Chair Stokes introduced Joe Hoekstra and his team to discuss the Mountains to Sound Greenway National
Heritage Area Management Plan (Plan). Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust (MTSG) is a non-profit
organization that leveraged federal funding support for development and implementation of a locally led
cooperative management plan. In developing the Plan, they are considering interests of stakeholders; held two
public meetings, and are responsible for submitting annual reports and financial documents to Washington D.C.
Their goals include: Amplifying the region's rich history and natural heritage through interpretive and
educational programming for the public; Uplifting tribal heritage and providing a platform for native voices to
tell stories; Increasing visibility for communities across the Greenway NHA through an enhanced sense of place
and opportunities to engage; Encouraging ecological restoration across multiple jurisdictions and watersheds;
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Growing funding opportunities through private -public partnerships and interagency coordination; and,
Promoting regional tourism and attract new economic opportunities.
He provided an in-depth overview their Management Plan outline and thematic framework that shapes the
relationships and narratives between the First peoples, resilience, relationships, corridors, landscape around
the integrated narratives of: forests, salmon, Snoqualmie Pass, origins/arrivals that tell the story and raise
awareness of the Greenway's resources. Next steps include continuing to gather and incorporate input from
tribes, circulate their draft plan for review, and submit the final in early March. He invited WRIA 8 partners to
write a letter of support on this effort and provided this link to view their color -coded map that support the
integrated narratives mentioned in his presentation.
Discussion:
• No discussion or questions.
Vill) Kokanee Salmon Recovery Progress Update — Perry Falcone, King County
Chair Stokes introduced Perry Falcone, King County, to provide an update on Lake Sammamish Kokanee
recovery efforts. He reminded the Council of the Kokanee Work Group and the Kokanee ILA Committee which
includes several WRIA 8 partners, and the status of priority implementation projects. Perry provided a list of
the 14 completed restoration projects, with 18 in the design/feasibility phase and 18 in conceptual design,
specifically highlighting the following projects:
o Ebright Creek Middle Reach Restoration: (Snoqualmie Tribe/Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group)
o Ebright Creek Fish Passage Project: (Sammamish - with WRIA 8 CWM funding)
o Lewis Creek Spawning Reach Restoration: (Issaquah - with WRIA 8 CWM funding)
o Zackuse Creek Culvert Replacements: (Sammamish/King County)
o Zackuse Creek Restoration: (Trout Unlimited/Snoqualmie Tribe)
This fall, there were 2,071 kokanee counted which is the highest return in five -years. To help bolster the
population, which had experienced extremely low returns in prior years, Perry presented the kokanee
recovery strategy and series of emergency actions. He noted the issues most limited kokanee include
disease, invasive fish predators, invasive aquatic weeds, artificial lighting at night (ALAN), and climate
change, among others. He highlighted that there are now three generations of kokanee in rearing tanks in
the San Juan Islands. This year's large return may be an indication that the current kokanee recovery
strategy appears to be working. In 2022, the group will update the kokanee ecological survey; conduct
outreach and develop policy changes to address ALAN and conduct pilot studies and expand on current
aquatic weed control. The group's next steps involve finishing their final report, expanding project scopes,
and developing and implementing methods of invasive aquatic weed control.
Discussion:
• No discussion or questions.
IX) Next Meeting: Chair Stokes noted the next SRC meeting is March 17, 2022, 2:00 — 4:15 pm, via Zoom
Meeting Adjourned at 4:16 pm.
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WRIA 8 Updates and Committee Reports
March 17, 2022
• Puget Sound Regional Update —The Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PS SRC) last
met on January 27. The meeting focused on:
o Presentation of the draft 2022-2026 Puget Sound Action Agenda, which guides
Puget Sound recovery.
o Legislative update, including status of priorities and relevant policy proposals.
o Presentation on Chinook Salmon "Bold Actions," progress in implementation, and
opportunities for engagement in 2022.
o Presentation from Public Lands Commissioner, Hillary Franz, on State Department
of Natural Resources' Watershed Resilience Action Plan in the Snohomish
Watershed (WRIA 7).
o Chinook salmon recovery target setting and recommendations.
0 2022 work plan review and decision.
The PS SRC is scheduled to meet next on March 24. Diane Buckshnis, Edmonds City
Councilmember, and Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz represent WRIA 8.
The South Central Action Area Caucus (Local Integrating Organization (LIO)) last met on
March 3. The LIO is reviewing the draft strategies for the 2022-2026 Action Agenda,
planning to convene a meeting to present priority content from the draft Action Agenda for
community partner feedback, and discussing how to plan for allocating federal funding to
advance LIO priorities. Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz represents WRIA 8 on the LIO.
• City of Everett approved as newest WRIA 8 Interlocal Agreement (ILA) partner — The City
of Everett is seeking to join the WRIA 8 ILA as a cost share partner, which requires approval
of an ILA addendum from all existing ILA partners. WRIA 8 staff have worked with partners
since November to secure approval and signature. As of March 3, all WRIA 8 ILA partner
signatures were received and the fully executed ILA addendum was distributed to partners.
City of Everett is officially the 291" local government ILA cost share partner!
2022 WRIA 8 Grant Round — The 2022 WRIA 8 grant round is now underway. In the 2022
funding cycle, WRIA 8 will consider proposals for Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB),
Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR), and King County Flood Control District
Cooperative Watershed Management (CWM) grants. Approximately $5.3 million will be
available across the three programs. More information is available on the WRIA 8 funding
webpage: https://www.govlink.org/watersheds/8/funding/default.aspx.
On March 17t", WRIA 8 will host virtual site visits with the WRIA 8 Project Subcommittee
and SRFB Technical Review Panel members to hear more about the four projects applying
for funding. On March 18t", WRIA 8 will host our ranking and scoring meeting to determine
how to recommend distributing our SRFB and PSAR allocations for WRIA 8 Council approval.
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On March 23rd, applications are due for CWM grants. We received a record number of
Notices of Intent to apply including:
• 15 projects (restoration, riparian -specific restoration, acquisition)
• 12 Education and Outreach
• 17 Monitoring and Assessment
Site visits will be held in late April/early May and scoring meetings will occur in early May.
Four -Year Work Plan update — The WRIA 8 Four -Year Work Plan outlines the habitat
projects and programs anticipated to begin or be implemented in the near -term. To be
listed on the Work Plan, an action must have a connection to one or more of the recovery
strategies outlined in the 2017 WRIA 8 Plan Update. Being on the Work Plan is also a
prerequisite for receiving a WRIA 8 grant award. A call for updates and additions to the
Four -Year Work Plan was issued earlier this year, and for projects proposed as additions,
staff confirmed the connection between those activities and WRIA 8 recovery strategies.
Additions and updates to the Four -Year Work Plan are shown in an attachment in the
meeting packet.
Legislative update —The 2022 legislative session ended on March 10. It was a very active
session for a "short" 60-day session, including numerous policy bills and significant
proposed funding for salmon recovery. Please see the memo in the meeting packet
summarizing the status of WRIA 8 legislative and budget priorities in the state compromise
budget. Note the budget is not final until it is signed by the Governor.
Lake Washington Ship Canal temperature and dissolved oxygen roundtable process —
WRIA 8 and Long Live the Kings (LLTK) continue to convene partners in the Lake Washington
Ship Canal Salmon Roundtable process. The goal of the Roundtable is to act urgently to
improve juvenile and adult salmon health and survival in the Lake Washington Ship Canal by
lowering water temperatures, increasing dissolved oxygen, and reducing abrupt transitions
in those conditions. In March, we convened the Technical Workgroup to finalize
prioritization of alternatives identified during the January workshop and identify near -term
needs to advance solutions or fill -data gaps.
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council meetings survey — WRIA 8 is taking every precaution to
ensure the health and safety of our partners as restrictions on in -person gatherings are
lifting. We invite you to share your feedback through a brief survey as we consider the
possibility of the Salmon Recovery Council meeting in -person in 2022. We would like to
make an informed decision that includes your direct input. The survey is fully confidential.
Thank you for your participation!
WRIA 8 E-News — The February edition of the WRIA 8 E-news included the following topics
and updates: A video history of Bear Creek, an update on the Upper Royal Arch Reach
project on the Cedar River, kokanee recovery efforts featured on King 5 News, the
community led Beer Sheva park and shoreline restoration project, various volunteer
restoration efforts, Trout Unlimited project updates, and Whale Scout's work with the City
of Bothell and the Sky Valley Education Center's teens at the former Wayne Golf Course
project site. The next edition is scheduled for April. Please submit proposed topics to Carla
Nelson (carnelson@kingcounty.gov).
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WRIA 8 SRC Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee meeting — The Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee continues to focus on implementation of actions
outlined in the Strategic Plan Action Framework. Strategies include revising grant round
materials based on our strengthened DEI emphasis last year, incorporating DEI principals into
WRIA 8 communications and outreach, and strengthening connections with community -based
organizations with a focus on environmental equity. In February, the WRIA 8 Team presented
on this work to the Puget Sound Watershed Leads and engaged in discussion of ongoing actions
at the intersection between salmon recovery and DEI throughout Puget Sound. We are also
interested in meeting with community partners working on DEI to learn and collaborate to
advance this work. To suggest a point of contact for an organization or individual for WRIA 8
staff to reach out to, please complete this short form. Anyone interested in learning more or
joining the WRIA 8 DEI Subcommittee should contact Carla Nelson (carnelson@kingcounty.gov).
WRIA 8 Technical Committee —The WRIA 8 Technical Committee met in February and March.
The February meeting included updates from Roger Tabor (USFWS) and Aaron Bosworth
(WDFW) on WRIA 8 and CWM supported piscivore monitoring studies in the Lake Washington
Ship Canal and Lake Sammamish. The February meeting also included updates on juvenile
outmigrant monitoring in WRIA 8 and throughout Puget Sound from Peter Lisi (WDFW). The
March meeting spotlighted work of King County, Trout Unlimited, and the Kokanee Workgroup
to recover kokanee populations and improve Lake Sammamish habitat for both kokanee and
Chinook. Jim Bower (King County) and Dave Kyle (Trout Unlimited) shared the latest science
underpinning kokanee supplementation efforts and ongoing studies to identify key limiting
factors and develop targeted actions to recover Lake Sammamish salmon habitats.
WRIA 8 Implementation Committee — The Implementation Committee met on March 1.
Meeting topics included updates on the 2022 WRIA 8 grant round, legislative priorities, Ship
Canal Roundtable effort, status of the WRIA 8 ILA Addendum to add the City of Everett as a cost
share partner, and timing for public review of the draft 2022-2026 Puget Sound Action Agenda.
The Committee also heard a presentation from King County and NOAA/National Marine
Fisheries Service about the Restoration and Permitting Program for Lake Washington and Lake
Sammamish, which promotes shoreline habitat restoration, environmentally friendly pier and
shoreline designs, and streamlined environmental permitting. The Committee also discussed
priority 2022 themes and topics for WRIA 8 and reviewed the March 17 Salmon Recovery
Council meeting topics.
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Added to Work Plan — Tier 1 Locations
Project Name (Location and Sponsor)
Description
Acquire land parcels in the headwaters of Bear
Bear Creek Paradise Lake Acquisitions (Bear Creek
Creek near Paradise Lake to protect streamflow
— King County)
and water quality onsite and for downstream
habitat.
Cottage Lake Creek Weir Removal and Restoration
Remove privately owned weir (67% passable) on
(Cottage Lake Creek — Mid Sound Fisheries
Cottage Lake Creek. Remove bank armoring and
Enhancement Group)
floodplain, add LWD, and restore adjacent
riparian habitat.
Issaquah Creek Restoration Acquisition (Issaquah
Acquire a conservation easement on a high value
Creek — King County)
habitat parcel with 2,365 linear feet (.45 miles) of
shoreline along the left bank of Issaquah Creek.
Added to Work Plan — Tier 2 Locations
Project Name (Location and Sponsor)
Description
Install 16 pile assisted logjams (PALS) and/or
beaver dam analogs (BDAs) at three locations in
the headwaters of North Creek to reduce peak
North Creek Streamkeepers (North Creek —Adopt
winter flows, increase summer flows, and improve
A Stream Foundation)
salmon spawning and rearing habitat. This work
will be paired with outreach and education to
riparian landowners and community members on
ways they can improve watershed health.
Other Four -Year Work Plan Updates
• Royal Arch Reach Floodplain Reconnection and Restoration — Phase 1 (Tier 1 — Cedar River —
Seattle Public Utilities)
o Updated cost information and corrected table to indicate this is a Tier 1 area.
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Summary table of 2022 WRIA 8 State Legislative Priorities
WRIA 8 2020 Legislative Priority Status (as of 3/10/22)
Legislation / Policies
Support legislation that seeks to improve
regulatory protections for areas that are
important for salmon habitat, including
proposals to define and implement "net
ecological gain," and regulatory improvements
that enhance protection of riparian areas and
lake and marine shorelines.
HB 1117 — Promoting salmon recovery through
revisions to the state's comprehensive planning
framework. (Did not move forward in session)
HB 1099 - Improving the state's climate response
through updates to the state's comprehensive
planning framework. (Senate Ways and Means
Committee passed significant amendment, striking
climate change goal and inserting environmental
resiliency goal)
HB 1838 — Loraine Loomis Act did not move forward
in session
Support efforts to improve existing funding HB 1672 did not move forward in session
authorities to support salmon recovery and
Puget Sound restoration priorities and to
develop new watershed -based and/or regional
funding authorities to support multiple -benefit
projects:
• Support passage of HB 1672 — Clarify
County Authority Over Conservation
Futures Levy (CFL) to clarify that the CFL is
not subject to the levy limit of 1% annual
growth and thereby restore the authority
of elected county boards and commissions
to establish the local CFL rate for the
program up to the existing legislative cap of
6.25 cents/$1,000 of assessed value
Support passage of SJR 8219 / HJR 4209 to
amend the Washington state Constitution by
adding a new section regarding the
conservation and protection of the state's
natural resources.
SJR 8219 / HJR 4209 did not move forward in
session
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Budget Priorities
Support increased riparian area protection and
Funding for riparian protection and restoration:
restoration, including creating and funding the
• $7M for Washington State Conservation
proposed new Riparian Habitat Conservation
Commission (WSCC) - Conservation Reserve
Grant program at $100M.
Enhancement Program (CREP)
• $10M for WSCC riparian grants to landowners
• $3M for WSCC voluntary stewardship program
• $1.3M for WSCC riparian plant propagation
• $5M for Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Forestry Riparian Easement Program
• $5M for salmon habitat improvements on DNR
lands, including riparian work
• $1M for Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife (WDFW) assessment of riparian lands
• $300,000 for Governor's Office to convene a
stakeholder group to further discuss riparian work
• $226,000 for evaluation of riparian incentive and
regulatory programs
Major investments in salmon habitat
$75M for salmon restoration projects through
restoration projects
Salmon Recovery Funding Board ($50M for large
scale projects over $5M; $25M for smaller projects)
Support $5M for community -based, public-
$4M for Department of Ecology (Ecology) to award
private stormwater partnerships to develop
local grants for stormwater management
local capacity and secure private investment
for stormwater retrofits.
$1M for Ecology to develop Community Based
Public -Private Stormwater Partnership
Support $2.7 million to address toxic tire dust
$1.38M for Ecology to lead monitoring and
chemical 6PPD-quinone.
treatment
$1.32M for Ecology to conduct safer alternatives
assessment
$4.85M for Ecology to support 2022 stormwater
projects to reduce 6PPD-quinone
Support $654,000 for statewide prioritization
$294,000 for fish passage rulemaking
of fish passage barriers and fish passage
rulemaking.
$360,000 in House and Senate budgets for fish
passage barrier prioritization
Strengthening investments in science and
—$11M for WDFW to conduct various salmon
monitoring, in particular fish in/fish out
abundance and harvest monitoring, and compliance
monitoring and salmon recovery plan updates.
and enforcement work, including:
• $2.39M for Fish In/Fish Out monitoring program
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$2.57M for Puget Sound Partnership to adaptively
manage implementation of the Puget Sound Salmon
Recovery Plan and coordinate monitoring and
assessment activities
Support the Washington Department of Fish
$3.8M for WDFW Freshwater Monitoring request.
and Wildlife's (WDFW) Freshwater Monitoring
request ($2.617M) to monitor salmon
populations in targeted watersheds, including
Lake Washington, to inform management
actions and track the status and trends of
populations towards meeting recovery goals.
Support requests for studies and management of
$125,000 for WSCC to support a pilot effort
predation, disease, and other issues that affect
administered by the King Conservation District on
WRIA 8 salmon populations.
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2022 WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council — Focus Themes and Topics
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council meetings include routine meeting topics (e.g., annual budget/work plan,
legislative priorities, grant funding recommendations, etc.), as well as topics that address timely and
emerging priorities for Council discussion and/or action. Below are proposed themes for non -routine
meeting topics in 2022, including example meeting topics.
• Supporting existing priorities — status updates and opportunities for action
o Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee recommendations
o Ballard Locks repairs to improve fish passage
o King County Flood Control District implementation of Cedar River and Sammamish River
Capital Investment Strategies and advancing multiple benefit projects
o WRIA 8 Communications and Outreach Framework goals and priority strategies/activities
• Accelerating recovery plan implementation
o Highlight, support, and celebrate project implementation
o Seek to increase and/or leverage resources/support for implementation locally
o Advance multi -benefit projects
• Addressing priority knowledge gaps
o Clarify, prioritize, and address bottlenecks in juvenile salmon survival during outmigration
through the lakes and Ship Canal
o Continue leading process to address elevated temperature and low dissolved oxygen in the
Ship Canal
o Assess impacts of predation on juvenile salmon survival and support management
interventions to reduce predation impacts including impacts of invasive, non-native
predatory fish in the Ship Canal
o Identify and support actions to reduce effects of artificial light on salmon
o Understand effects of toxics and contaminants in water on salmon behavior and survival
(e.g., tire rubber chemical in runoff causing pre -spawn mortality in coho salmon, etc.) and
support efforts to reduce known priority toxic substances
o Climate change effects — What does it mean for salmon recovery in WRIA 8?
o Work with local government and community partners to integrate findings into local codes,
regulations, and outreach and incentive programs
• Influencing regional and statewide priorities and decisions
o State and federal funding and legislative priorities
o Better integrating and coordinating salmon recovery and stormwater management
o Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan update
o Orca recovery
• Telling the story
o Identify opportunities to raise public and decision -maker awareness and be a leading voice
for salmon recovery in the watershed and beyond
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PORT
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(Via Zoom)
February 28, 2022
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
David Preston, President Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Steve Johnston, Vice President Brandon Baker, Director of Marina Operations
Jim Orvis, Secretary Tina Drennan, Manager of Finance and Accounting
Jay Grant
Angela Harris OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Neil Tibbott, Edmonds City Council
CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item B (Approval of February 14, 2022 Minutes) was pulled from the Consent Agenda.
COMMISSIONER ORVIS MOVED THAT THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA BE
APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $243,086.24
D. HARBOR SQUARE BUILDING 4 HVAC REPLACEMENT CONTRACT
COMMISSIONER HARRIS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 14.2022 MEETING MINUTES. AS SUBMITTED (Item B on the Consent
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Commissioner Orvis reauested a chance to the February 14. 2022 meeting minutes on nape 8. 4th bullet. Real
Estate Excise Tax (BEET) should be replaced with Watercraft Excise Tax.
COMMISSIONER ORVIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 14, 2022 MEETING MINUTES AS
AMENDED. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
PROJECT CONSULTANTS SUMMARY
Mr. McChesney reviewed that the Commission has been briefed and approved each of the capital projects. However,
in anticipation of further discussion at the March 22nd Port Retreat, he wanted to review the various teams and
consultants currently working on each of them. He commented that, from the beginning, it was difficult to exactly
specify the scope of work or to know the full extent of the technical consultants required to bring the projects forward,
as every project is different in scope and complexity. The report is intended to illustrate the layering effect of adding
more consultants to the original team. For example, the Port didn't know in advance that a Cultural Resources
Analysis would be required to support the Joint Aquatic Resources Permit Application (JARPA) for the North
Portwalk/Seawall Project. In addition, the Port didn't have a complete understanding of the need to do a supplemental
energy model for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification for the new
Administration/Maintenance Building or a flood plain elevation certificate for the new building. Other issues and
conditions have also been addressed, such as a site Geotech analysis, surveys and State Environmental Policy Act
(SEPA) support. All of these costs have added up to $1,126,365.72 in consulting fees to support projects that are
currently underway. He reviewed the roster of consultants for each of the projects as follows:
• Consultant costs for the North Portwalk/Seawall Project add up to $630,323 for just the planning and
permitting phase.
• Consultant costs for the Administration/Maintenance Building Project add up to $447,601. He briefly
reviewed that the Port initially worked with Jackson Main Architecture to come up with a basic design for
the exterior of a building and took it through the Shoreline Permit process, but the project never came to
fruition. Later, when the Port started the North Portwalk/Seawall Project, it was determined that the best
way to move forward was to demolish the administration building and repurpose the planned building for
Port use. Because Jackson Main Architecture had designed the prior building, the Port contracted with the
firm to update the design. He noted that Jackson Main Architecture would be at the Port Retreat to talk about
the design, particularly issues related to LEED Certification. Commissioner Grant will also share research
he has done on LEED Certification at the retreat.
• Consultant costs for the Harbor Square Building 1 Elevator Pit Repair are currently at about $5,000, but
they don't know what the final cost will be since the project requires that a certified elevator technician put
together the scope of work, which must follow Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Guidelines. He
anticipates that the cost of the repair work will be more than $50,000.
• Consultant Costs for the Harbor Square Atrium Window Replacement (Buildings 1,3 and 4) are currently
at $43,440.
Commissioner Grant recalled the extensive work done to repair Harbor Square Building 3 and asked if the other
Harbor Square Buildings might have the same issues. Mr. McChesney responded that the other buildings are concrete
tilt up, so they won't have the same problem with water intrusion.
The Commissioners commented that it was helpful to see the list of consultant costs, and Commissioner Johnston
observed that, typically, soft costs before construction, run 10% to 15% of the total cost of a project.
Commissioner Johnston said he recently had a discussion with Gary Haakenson, Capital Campaign Co-chair and Past
Board President of the Waterfront Center, which achieved LEED Gold Certification. He indicated that the architects
agreed to do all of the LEED permitting, reviews and checks pro bono, which saved them $60,000 to $70,000. Mr.
McChesney noted that hasn't been the Port's experience. Commissioner Grant commented that it is important to
quantify the outcome of anything you do. The Port wants to be environmentally safe and do the right thing, but they
need to clearly understand the benefits and costs associated with certification. Mr. McChesney noted that this will be
a topic of discussion at the Port Retreat.
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LEASEHOLD TAX SUMMARY REPORT
Ms. Drennan explained that the leasehold excise tax is a tax paid by individuals or businesses who lease publicly -
owned property. Real estate and personal property owned by a government entity is not subject to any property tax.
When private parties use government property, they are provided with the same services as all other taxpayers, and
the leasehold excise tax compensates governments for these services. She further explained that the leasehold excise
tax rate is fixed at 12.84% of the rent paid for property. At the Port of Edmonds, it is charged on permanent moorage,
guest moorage and workyard stays of more than 30 days, and rental property. Due to an Excise Tax Advisory issued
by the Department of Revenue (DOR) in February 2011, dry storage is not subject to leasehold excise tax because
tenants do not have dominion and control, which is required of rentals of real estate. Instead, the Port pays a
warehousing business and occupation tax of 0.484% of gross receipts on dry storage revenue.
Ms. Drennan advised that leasehold excise taxes are collected from the tenants and the Port remits quarterly to the
DOR. From January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2021, the Port collected and remitted leasehold excise taxes of between
$735,226 and $831,806 each year for a total of almost $4 million. She shared that leasehold excise taxes are distributed
between the state (54%), city (31%) and county (15%). The county's portion is distributed to local governments, and
the Port receives approximately $5,000 per year.
Port Attorney Jordan Stephens asked how often the leasehold excise tax rate has changed, and Ms. Drennan answered
that it hasn't changed in the 24 years she has been at the Port. However, she noted that the total amount of the taxes
collected increases as rental rates increase.
CITY OF EDMONDS REPORT
Council Member Tibbott announced that the City Council approved acceptance of a grant from the State of
Washington for $190,000 to do some runoff mitigation on SR-104. The intent is to filter the runoff from the highway
before it goes into the marsh. He noted that the Port has been filtering runoff for quite some time, and now the City
has received some funding from the state to do the same thing off the highway, which is a major source of pollution
into the marsh. Council Member Tibbott also reported that the chain link fence that was blocking the water flow has
been removed, and some invasive species have been removed, as well.
Council Member Tibbott reported that the City Council approved approximately $300,000 to install solar panels on
the Public Safety Building. The cost will be paid off over a 20-year period, and the grid will provide about 20 to 30
years of electricity. He asked if the Port has considered opportunities for solar installations on Port facilities. Mr.
McChesney said solar installation has been a recurring discussion at the Port, and the intent is to put solar panels on
the new Administration/Maintenance Building. However, the Port has been hesitant to put solar panels on the marina
roofs due to buoyancy and structural issues. Even though there is a lot of solar exposure, the roofs were not designed
to carry the additional load.
Commissioner Preston asked if the City Council discussed the "cradle to grave" costs of the solar panels from getting
the rare earth minerals and disposition of them once they are no longer good. Council Member Tibbott answered no,
but agreed it is an important part of the sustainability of that particular resource. Starting small will provide the City
with a better idea of what these implications are. Commissioner Preston commented that this issue will be part of the
Port's discussion at the Retreat.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney reported that he participated in a great meeting and tour of the Port with Congressman Larsen on
February 16', which was arranged by Commissioner Grant. He expressed gratitude to the congressman for taking the
time to visit the Port and discuss the North Portwalk/Seawall Project. The project is now on his radar, but there is
much work to be done in terms of grant opportunities.
Mr. McChesney also reported he and Mr. Baker met with the franchise owner of the Freedom Boat Club. The boat
club has operated out of the marina for three years, and they lease space from the Edmonds Yacht Club. They started
with four slips, but they now have 16. They would like to locate three additional boats in the marina, but there aren't
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been a great company to work with, and they have done very well at the marina. He pointed out that the Port has
traditionally had seasonal vacancies in the 30-foot-and-under categories. The Freedom Boat Club has been able to
utilize these vacant slips, helping the Port maintain optimal occupancy year-round.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnston reported that he attended the last two Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC)
Coffee Chats. One was related to the County's rebound from the pandemic and the reestablishment of near full
capacity of hospital capabilities. Dr. Spitters told a bright story about moving forward, suggesting that the worst of
the pandemic is over and they can start to get back to normal. At the other coffee chat, Snohomish County Public
Utility District (PUD) talked about expanding solar power, recognizing that the area isn't the greatest for solar power
efficiency and other alternative types of power will have to be explored moving forward. They were very pleased to
recognize that the state has a renewable resource in hydropower. They also announced that they were able to retain a
full staff, which has enabled them to respond to emergencies in an effective manner.
Commissioner Harris said she also attended an EASC Coffee Chat. In addition, she attended a commissioner's chat
sponsored by the Port of Everett, which offered an opportunity for casual discussion amongst the participants
following a short presentation. She suggested that the Port could use a similar format as their large projects move
forward. Mr. McChesney suggested the Port could conduct an open house after the new Administration/Maintenance
Building is finished.
Commissioner Harris reported that the Washington Public Port Association (WPPA) is working on its membership
portal and website, and she volunteered to be part of the team that is working on the project. She expressed her belief
that there is a lot of opportunity to share templates, ideas, etc.
Commissioner Orvis reported that he attended the EASC Coffee Chat where the Snohomish County PUD presented.
Not only is the state fortunate to have hydroelectricity, but they also have nuclear power, which is now being included
in discussions about clean energy. The PUD has a high customer -satisfaction rate, and the presentation was very
professional.
Commissioner Orvis said he also attended an EASC Coffee Chat regarding the impacts and elements of economic
development. From the discussion, it was apparent that no one knows exactly what economic development means.
The term is tossed around, but no two people have the same definition.
Commissioner Orvis shared the following items from the February 251 Legislative Report:
• Both the House and Senate have proposed Operating Supplemental Capital and Transportation Budgets, which
have been fast tracked to pass. They are currently in committee.
• The State has received a lot of money from the Federal Government, and the economy did a lot better than
anticipated.
• The House's proposed Supplemental Capital Budget allocates $2.5 million to the core Community Economic
Revitalization Board (CERB), $25 million to broadband and $7.5 million to manufacturing. The Senate's budget
proposal doesn't include any funding for core CERB.
• Broadband is a big deal. A number of legislators are following this issue, and it will be interesting to see what
results. There is legislation to create a digital equity planning grant program.
• There are concerns about the proposed gas tax that is included in the transportation package, Move Ahead
Washington. Alaska has already introduced a bill to impose a tax on crude coming to Washington, and Oregon
is looking at things that may hold up funding for the Interstate 5 bridge.
• The WPPA is concerned that Move Ahead Washington was negotiated by the chairs of the respective house and
senate committees, with little regard to anything outside the three counties (Snohomish, King and Pierce). The
equity of the grant funding is questionable. Ports receive little state funding for their projects or projects they are
interested in.
• Climate issues are big this year, as well.
• Twenty-five percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax will go to derelict vessel removal.
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A net ecological gain bill is moving forward and could affect water and shoreline permits. A committee is being
formed to figure out how to evaluate ecological gain. Mr. McChesney asked if this would be folded into the
Environmental Impact Statement or the State Environmental Policy Act. Commissioner Johnston answered
affirmatively and said the history of past measures of this type has been total confusion and large project stoppages
because it is very hard to define and quantify the various impacts. Mr. McChesney observed that every agency
has its own method and criteria for determining ecological function and gain, and the requirements can become
unwieldy.
Commissioner Orvis said he also participated in the visit from Congressman Larsen. He was impressed that the
Congressman appeared to listen and take away something rather than being there to preach. He felt the visit went
very well.
Commissioner Grant commented that the visit from Congressman Larsen went well. While the Port isn't within his
district at the moment, it will be under the new redistricting. He is on the legislative committee that oversees
infrastructure, and that is one of the reasons he was invited. He listened and subsequently contacted Congresswoman
Jayapal's staff so that the Port could quickly submit an application for potential Water Resource Development Act
(WRDA) grant funding. He said he has also initiated outreach to Senator Cantwell. He noted that other ports are
having similar challenges when it comes to permitting. Senator Cantwell chairs the Commerce Committee where all
of the port information goes.
Commissioner Grant said he watches the virtual Edmonds City Council meetings each week. At their March Pt
meeting, they intend to pass an ordinance adopting the final budget, which includes the marine scuba diving unit. At
their February 22nd meeting, the South Sound Fire District announced that the average response time was 8.5 minutes,
and 8 minutes is considered best practice. It was noted that one area where there isn't a station is down by the Port of
Edmonds.
Mr. McChesney noted that Commissioner Grant previously requested that the Port Retreat include a discussion about
the regulatory regime and permitting. Commissioner Grant suggested they consider the challenges that the Port of
Edmonds and others have experienced. It might be good to quantify the bureaucracy and identify specific concerns
to communicate to Senator Cantwell. Commissioner Harris asked if the WPPA has done any of this work, and Mr.
McChesney answered that a consortium of ports in the WPPA have banded together to make an appeal. He agreed to
learn more about this group's efforts and report back.
Commissioner Preston said he also attended some of the EASC Coffee Chats. He noted that the next Commission
meeting is March 141, after the State's indoor mask mandate has been lifted. The Port Retreat will be March 22nd
from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
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PORT
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS
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(Via Zoom)
February 14, 2022
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT STAFF PRESENT
David Preston, President Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Steve Johnston, Vice President Brandon Baker, Director of Marina Operations
Jim Orvis, Secretary Tina Drennan, Finance Manager
Jay Grant
Angela Harris OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER ORVIS MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 31, 2022 MEETING MINUTES, AS SUBMITTED
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $448,010.19
D. HVAC QUARTERLY INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE AND SMALL REPAIRS CONTRACT
E. AUTHORIZATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO WRITE OFF $6,042.43 AND SEND ACCOUNT
TO COLLECTIONS
COMMISSIONER GRANT SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
NORTH PARKING LOT RECONFIGURATION
Mr. McChesney explained that in order to prepare for site work and construction of the new
Administration/Maintenance Building, the parking area across from Anthony's will need to be vacated. It has been
used by Anthony's employees for many years at no cost, and Port Maintenance staff uses it for material storage, as
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well. Staff is proposing that the North Parking Lot, which is located across Admiral Way adjacent to Jacobson's, be
reconfigured. The lot currently serves as a multi -use gravel parking area with capacity for 113 vehicles. Users include
Arnie's employees (20 stalls), Edmonds Yacht Club (25 stalls), paid commuter parking (26 stalls) and the remainder
is open for general use and serves as a surge lot during the busy season. He pointed out that the North Parking Lot is
the logical and best place to consolidate restaurant employee parking for both Arnie's and Anthony's. However, it
will be necessary to reconfigure the lot with the goal of making it more efficient for ingress/egress and to increase the
number of available parking stalls.
Mr. McChesney explained that building permits for the new building are now pending and should be released before
the end of February, which means the site needs to be cleared out and Anthony's employee parking must be relocated.
He provided a conceptual illustration of what the reconfiguration could look like, noting that it would increase parking
capacity by creating 40 to 50 additional parking stalls with improved signage, delineation and internal circulation.
Upon completion, the expected capacity would increase from 113 stalls to 150-160 stalls.
Mr. McChesney advised that the proposed reconfiguration works well conceptually, but there is one problem. Arnie's
doesn't lease directly from the Port. They are a subtenant to the primary tenant (Catspaw, LLC). As such, since 1996
the Port has been charging Arnie's for employee parking. In 2018, the parking fee increased to $88.62 per vehicle,
but the fee was suspended during the March to June 2020 and December 2020 to January 2021 COVID closures and
reduced to 40% from July 2020 to November 2020 and February to June 2021. Meanwhile, Anthony's is a primary
tenant of the Port and has never been charged for employee parking. This results in an obvious inequity. Why should
one restaurant pay for employees parking and the other not? Reconfiguring and consolidating parking into one
specified area and discontinuing the fee for employee parking offers a solution to the problem. The parking fee for
Arnie's could be waived and parking could be free for both. The commuter parking fee will continue as before at
$160/month plus leasehold excise tax.
Mr. McChesney expressed his belief that the proposed change would be a fair and reasonable solution. The external
reality for the restaurant industry has been extremely challenging as a result of the pandemic restrictions, and both
Arnie's and Anthony's have been seriously impacted to the point of closures or limited operations. The Port has
provided some relief in the way of rent deferrals. In this early stage of economic recovery, he suggested that imposing
an additional cost for employee parking would seem quite problematic. He reported that Port staff has met with
Arnie's and Anthony's management to discuss the situation and the proposed changes.
Mr. McChesney summarized that reconfiguring the lot will cost about $50,000, and the work will be done in-house.
The lost revenue is estimated to be about $21,000 per year. He recommended the Commission approve the suggested
changes, including the parking fee waiver as discussed.
Commissioner Orvis asked who would benefit from the savings on Arnie's employee parking fees, and Ms. Drennan
said Arnie's would get the benefit of the proposed change, and not the primary tenant Catspaw.
Commissioner Johnston asked if the management of both restaurants are fully in support of the proposed change. Mr.
McChesney answered affirmatively. The only issue that hasn't yet been determined is the number of stalls that each
restaurant will get. Arnie's is happy with 20 stalls, which is what they currently have. Anthony's would like to have
a lot more stalls to address their parking overlap problems. It is likely that 35 spaces will be allocated to Anthony's.
If they need more on a day-to-day basis, they could work out a day -pass system that allows their employees to park in
designated areas elsewhere.
Commissioner Grant asked if the parking agreement would become part of the restaurants' leases, and Mr. McChesney
answered no. Commissioner Grant said he supports the proposal but is concerned that it would result in $21,000 in
lost revenue every year. Mr. McChesney suggested that much of the loss could be made up from other sources.
Commissioner Grant suggested that they revisit the decision in a year or two. Commissioner Grant noted that the
parking would not be allocated equally amongst the two restaurants. Mr. McChesney explained that while Arnie's is
happy with 20 spaces, Anthony's will need more because it is a larger restaurant. He also agreed that it would be
reasonable to put a time limit on the parking fee waiver so that the decision could be revisited periodically.
Commissioner Grant suggested that the parking fee could be addressed when the leases come up for negotiation again.
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is still an open question. If Catspaw, LLC decides not to renew the lease, the building will revert to the Port. The Port
will then have to decide how it wants to repurpose the building. Commissioner Grant noted that the building needs
some work. Mr. McChesney explained that the leasehold interest diminishes every year for buildings on leased land,
and owners are less likely to invest money in the buildings as they get closer to the end point of the lease. He said he
previously invited the principals at Catspaw, LLC to a meeting to explain the North Portwalk and Seawall Project, but
they didn't express an interest.
The Commissioners agreed it would be appropriate to revisit the parking fee waiver every year or two. Mr.
McChesney commented that it is likely that the Port's parking management program will likely go to paid parking for
everyone except marina tenants within the next five to ten years. Commissioner Orvis suggested that there needs to
be some uniformity in how they manage parking now and in the future. Commissioner Grant agreed that parking
needs to be looked at wholistically at some point. Mr. McChesney agreed and suggested they could revisit the issue
after the two major projects on the north end of the marina have been completed.
Commissioner Preston asked how many of the existing commuter parking spaces are occupied, and Ms. Drennan
answered that all 26 of the spaces are leased out. Mr. McChesney said the number of commuter parking spaces was
capped at 26 because the Port needs to maintain space for surge parking.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE PARKING LOT
RECONFIGURATION CONCEPT AND AUTHORIZE PORT STAFF TO DISCONTINUE BILLING
PARKING FEES FOR ARNIE'S EMPLOYEE PARKING. HE FURTHER MOVED THAT THE
COMMISSION REVISIT THE PARKING WAIVER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. COMMISSIONER HARRIS
SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
PRELIMINARY 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Ms. Drennan presented the Preliminary 2021 Annual Report, noting that all major transactions that staff is aware of
have been recorded. She explained that, in the process of preparing the final annual report in the Budgeting,
Accounting and Reporting (BARS) format in the next couple of months, other transactions that need to be adjusted or
recorded occasionally come up. If there are any changes, staff will notify the Commission when the 2021 Annual
Report is presented.
Ms. Drennan advised that revenues generally trended upward to a high of $10.5 million in 2021. Expenses trended
upwards to $7.3 million in 2019 and dropped to $6.5 million in 2021. She noted that this is a bit misleading as in
2020, the Port recorded a negative pension expense of $233,000, and in 2021, it recorded a negative pension expense
of $638,000 and a negative other post -employment benefits expense of $309.000. These negative expenses are book -
only transactions and do not really reflect the Port's revenues, expenses or net income for 2021.
Ms. Drennan reported that without the negative expenses mentioned earlier, the Port's net income for 2020 and 2021
was $2.6 million and $3 million respectively. She further reported that actual revenues were $523,000 greater than
budget and expenses (without the pension expenses factored in) were $170,000 less than budget. Gross profit for the
12-month period ending December 31, 2021 was $8.8 million or $451,000 greater than budget. Without the negative
expense, net income for the same period was $3 million. She highlighted the following:
Marina Operations Revenue
• Net Fuel Sales was $326,000 or about 57% o 118,000 greater than budget.
• Net Guest Moorage was $264,000 or $87,000 or 49% greater than budget.
• Permanent Moorage was $3,907,000 or $112,000 greater than budget.
• Passenger Fees were $49,545 or about 230% greater than budget.
• Dry Storage was $804,000 or $49,000 (49%) greater than budget.
• Parking was $127,000 or $28,000 (29%) greater than budget. This will decrease in 2022 due to the
Commission's action to waive the parking fee for Arnie's.
• The Travelift was $147,000 or $20,000 greater than budget
• The Workyard was $156,000 or $51,000 greater than budget.
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• Permanent Moorage financial occupancy was budgeted at 96% and they actually achieved 99%. Dry Storage
financial occupancy was 94% compared to a budgeted amount of 88%.
Rental Properties Revenue Actual to Budget
• Total Rental Property revenue was $2.6 million or about $85,000 less than budget.
Operating Expenses Actual to Budget
• Operating expenses before depreciation for the 12-month period were about $3.7 million, which was
approximately $1.4 million or 27% less than budget. Without the negative expenses, operating expenses were
$4.7 million or $413,000 (8%) less than budget.
• Employee Benefits were about $683,000 or $72,000 less than budget.
• GASB 68 Pension Expenses were negative $638,000 and Other Post -Employment Benefit expenses were
negative $309,000. These are the negative expenses she mentioned earlier.
• Repair and Maintenance expenses were about $298,000 or about $81,000 less than budget.
• Salaries and Wages were about $2,157,000 or $65,000 less than budget.
• Supplies were $213,000 or about $123,000 less than budget.
Non-OperatingItems
tems
• Election Expenses were $24,000, and the budgeted amount was $8,000.
• There was a loss in fair market value of investments of $289,000.
• Net income for the 12-months ending December 31, 2021 was $4 million, which was $1.6 million greater
than budget. The primary reasons for this difference are: revenues less cost of goods sold were $451,000
greater than budget, operating expenses were about $1.5 million less than budget and net other expenses were
about $294,000 greater than budget.
Marina Actual to Budget
Ms. Drennan advised that marina revenues generally trended upwards to $7.5 million in 2021. Expenses trended
upwards to $5.1 million in 2019 and dropped to $4.5 million in 2020. Without the negative expenses, 2020 and 2021
expenses were $4.6 million and $5.5 million, respectively. Net income was about $2.6 million. Without the negative
expense, it would be about $2 million.
• Operating revenues were $7.4 million.
• Operating expenses before depreciation and overhead were $2.6 million.
• Net income was $2.6 million.
Rental Property Actual to Budget
Ms. Drennan advised that revenues trended upwards to 2019, to a high of $2.9 million, dropping to $2.5 million in
2020 and $2.6 million in 2021. There are a few large spaces at Harbor Square that are vacant. These had been held
open while the building construction took place. Mr. McChesney added that it is okay to have some flex space now
because the upcoming project to replace the atrium windows may require some tenants to be temporarily relocated.
Ms. Drennan further advised that net income trended upwards to 1.5 million in 2019, dropping to $173,000 in 2020
and increasing to $1.3 million in 2021. The primary cause of the decrease in 2020 was lower rental property income
combined with a loss on fixed assets during capitalization of Building 3 and associated write off of replaced fixed
assets.
• Operating revenues were $2.6 million compared to a budget of $2.7 million
• Operating expenses before depreciation and overhead were $649,000 compared to a budget of $639,000
• Net income was $1.3 million compared to a budget of $1.1 million.
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Statement of Net Position (Balance Sheet)
Ms. Drennan reviewed that Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Statement No. 87 requires the
recognition for certain lease assets and liabilities for leases that previously were classified as operating leases and
recognized as inflows of resources (revenue) or outflows of resources (expenses) based on the payment provisions of
the contract. Under GASB 87, the lessee is required to recognize a lease liability and an intangible right -to -use asset,
and a lessor is required to recognize a lease receivable and a deferred inflow of resources. The Statement of Net
Position shows: Current Lease Receivable for lease payments due within one-year, Non -Current Lease Receivable
for lease payments due more than one year from the date of the financial statement, and a Deferred Lease Inflow for
revenue that will be recognized in a future period.
Capital Budget to Actual
Ms. Drennan reported that the Port's 2021 Capital Budget was $987,000 and actual expenditures were a little more
than $1 million. Details are on Page 16 of the report.
Investing Summary
Ms. Drennan reviewed that Investing Summary, highlighting the following:
• The Port had 22 long-term investments at the end of 2021. The goal is to move from $500,000 ladder rungs
to $1 million ladder rungs.
• The details of the Port's bond maturity and bonds purchased were attached to the report. Only one bond
matured in November 2021.
• The Capital Replacement Reserve is currently at $15.8 million, with part of the reserve in cash and part
invested long term.
• The Environmental Reserve is approximately $1 million, with part in cash and part invested long term.
• As bonds were called and matured in 2021, the Port retained the funds in reserve as cash to pay for the new
Administration/Maintenance Building. That goal has now been reached, so the Port will continue the
investment ladder program, whereby a portion of the Port's investments matures quarterly.
• As the new building is constructed, the Port will draw down the Capital Replacement Reserve.
Commissioner Grant commented on the low interest rate the Port is receiving on its cash. Mr. McChesney explained
that, prior to implementation of the laddering plan, the Port used the Government Investment Pool and the rate was
even lower. The laddering approach is intended to maximize the return within the investing constraints placed upon
ports. Ms. Drennan reminded the Commission that banks have to ensure government deposits at 100%. Because they
can't loan the money out, the rate they are willing to pay on the Port's investments is lower.
RETREAT PLANNING
Mr. McChesney reviewed that the Commission and staff are in the planning stages of a retreat to be held in March.
Staff has assessed the technical workability of both the Edmonds Waterfront Center and the Edmonds Yacht Club,
and they don't believe either will be suitable locations. Because all of the Port's equipment is connected, staff would
strongly prefer holding the retreat in the Commission Meeting Room.
The Commissioners discussed possible dates for the retreats and decided upon March 22°d from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m
in the Commission Meeting Room. They discussed the following potential topics:
• They could begin discussing a financing plan for the North Portwalk and Seawall Project.
• The Administration/Maintenance Building Project should be ready to go out for bid by that time. The
Commission could review a detailed cost estimate and a schedule of values based on the divisions.
• The Commission still hasn't received enough information to quantify the benefits of Leadership in Energy
and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification. Commissioner Grant noted that the Edmonds
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Waterfront Center achieved LEED Gold Certification, and it would be interesting to hear their opinion
regarding return on investment, maintenance costs, etc. Commissioner Orvis said he would like more
information about the hard costs of LEED Certification and its benefits than what was previously provided
by the consultant. Commissioner Preston agreed that the real costs and benefits need to be quantified.
Commissioner Johnston pointed out that a lot of the provisions that were formerly only in LEED are now
encompassed in the building permit process, which means that LEED has evolved into more of a branding
exercise. Commissioner Orvis voiced concern that, while the Commission is committed to LEED
Certification, he isn't convinced that they have a clear understanding of its value. Mr. McChesney said he
has already asked the consultant to prepare this information, and the intent is to have a professional cost
estimator go through a schedule of values.
Mr. McChesney said he has also had conversations with Salmon Safe. The Port engaged them to do an initial
assessment as to whether the project would qualify for certification. While they liked the proposal, they
weren't able to answer the question. His response to them was that the Port wants to comply with the Salmon
Safe Program, but it is too late in the design to incorporate any major changes. Commissioner Grant asked
if the Port is required be Salmon Safe certified and to hire a contractor that is Salmon Safe certified, and Mr.
McChesney answered no. He said the Port's site is quite small, and it is not legal for the Port to limit the
bidding pool to only those contractors that are Salmon Safe certified. He has advised them that the Port
couldn't incorporate the Salmon Safe requirements into the bid package without knowing what the cost
implications will be. A lot of the requirements have to do with stormwater management, and he advised
them that the Port already has a comprehensive stormwater management plan. He said he anticipates that
Salmon Safe certification will be achievable without going through any costly design changes.
• The Commission could review the Mission Statement. Commissioner Preston agreed to share some ideas
with Mr. McChesney.
• The Commission could discuss what the Port could do related to economic development and tourism if
money were not an issue. The Port has some big projects in process and on the radar for the future, but they
could discuss what they want to do in five, ten and even twenty years.
• The Commission should review and refine the Cash Flow Model as they start to frame a financing plan for
the North Portwalk and Seawall Project. The discussion should also include grant opportunities.
CITY OF EDMONDS REPORT
Council Member Tibbott was not present to provide a report.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney announced that the Port would host Congressman Rick Larsen for a tour on February 16t' at 2:30
p.m. The intent is to introduce him to the Port, share the North Portwalk and Seawall Project with him, and advise
him that the Port would be looking for grant support as the project develops. Commissioners are invited to join Port
staff for the tour and a meeting to follow. He thanked Commissioner Grant for setting the event up. Commissioner
Grant pointed out that the Port would fall within Congressman Larsen's district after the election, and he serves on
the Infrastructure Committee. There is the possibility of appropriations, and the Port needs to actively pursue grant
opportunities. Commissioner Harris said she will see Congressman Larsen at an event in a few weeks, and she was
planning to find time to speak with him, as well. Commissioner Grant observed that Congressman Larsen is a
moderate, very thoughtful and knowledgeable congressman, and it is important to provide pertinent information and
documentation to both him and his staff. Commissioner Johnston said he had an opportunity to meet with
Congressman Larsen several years ago with the American Council of Engineering Companies who were lobbying
him. To his great credit, he was the only congressman that showed up personally to talk with the group because he
was fascinated by engineering projects and infrastructure. He agreed it would be good for the Port to partner with
him. Mr. McChesney advised that the February 16' event would be advertised as a special meeting so that all available
Commissioners could attend. He noted that the event would need to be open to the public, as well.
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Mr. McChesney reported that he visited the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Center at Paine Field as part of the Work
Force Development Initiative he was invited to help with. The pre -apprentice and apprentice programs are intended
to provide workers for the future, which is currently a daunting task. He said the center offers a variety of training
programs.
Ms. Drennan advised that the Corinthian Yacht Club stores a container at the Port, and they have been paying about
$25 per month since 2004. The container will be moved to the parking lot next to the Administration Building. As
their space is about the same size as a parking stall, the Port has given notice that the rate would be updated to match
the commuter parking rate, which is $160 per month. Mr. McChesney said he expects the club will have some
concerns about the new rate. The Corinthian Yacht Club puts on the Foul Weather Bluff event each year. However,
they recently moved the event to the Kingston Marina and no longer have a significant presence at the Port. Perhaps
they will choose to move their container to Kingston.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnston said he spoke with James Thompson, the president of the Washington Public Port Association
(WPPA), who was excited about some of the provisions of the proposed new transportation act, but not all. His
overview was that it disproportionately favors democratic party regions over other regions. Most of the projects that
are being funded are on the west side of the state. He was very pleased with the Model Toxic Control Act (MTCA)
provisions. As per a proposed bill, it will no longer be necessary to have all of the permits before receiving MTCA
cleanup funds.
Commissioner Johnston announced he would attend the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County (EASC) Coffee
Chat on February 151 regarding the state of health care with Dr. Spitters and other medical leaders in the community.
Commissioner Harris advised that she would also attend the EASC Coffee Chat on February 15', as well as the
Edmonds Economic Development Commission Meeting on February 16'. In addition, she would attend a Zoom
meeting of the Everett Port Commission February 15t' where members of the public will be invited to call in.
Commissioner Orvis reported that he attended the WPPA Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting. He shared the
following:
• The legislation that would have increased the Small Works Roster limit to $500,000 for Ports did not move
forward.
• The effort to make it legal to take public input in a remote meeting when not in an emergency situation did
not move forward.
• Prevailing wage legislation stalled.
• There is a lot going on related to broadband, but not in the way the WPPA would like.
• There is legislation to set up a pre -application process for shovel -ready projects so they can move forward
quickly.
• The legislature is still considering a bill that would allow everyone to be elected at the same time.
Commissioner Grant noted this is an authorizing bill, which means each entity could make the choice.
• The WPPA's spring meeting will be in Skamania and will be in -person.
• With the exception of some very contentious issues (police use of force, wildfire liability, limitations on
automatic weapons), the Democratic caucus is basically telling the Republican caucus to sit down and shut
up. It appears that the legislature is elected by people that neither know nor care about anything east of the
mountains.
• Moving Ahead Washington provided a graph showing where transportation money comes from and how it
is being allocated. Funding will include a budget transfer of $2 billion and a $2 billion charge on exported
fuel, which they are concerned may be unconstitutional because they are essentially imposing a tax on the
residents of Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. They money is allocated as $1.2 billion for active transportation,
$488 million for electrification, $162 million for passenger rail, $2.6 billion for the I-5 bridge and US-2
trestle over the Hood River, $3 billion for maintenance, $1.4 billion to finish the Puget Sound Gateway, and
$350 million for ferries. Projects that did not get funding include the County Administration Board, freight
mobility, the Strategic Board, the Freight Rail Assistance Program, and the Freight Rail Investment Bank.
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The transportation budget was negotiated between the chairs of the majority party only, and the regions of
the state that weren't involved have few or no funding measures. The port and local government programs
suffered.
• Broadband assistance was funded, but they are still fighting over who will have control of the money. The
goal is to provide broadband to low-income households, and a digital equity planning program will be
implemented.
• MTCA House Bill 5895 seeks to reverse the 2019 requirement that local governments have all the permits
in hand before receiving remedial action grant funding.
• Legislation is proposed that would modify the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).
• Twenty-five percent of the Watercraft Excise Tax will now go to derelict vessels. Even with that amount of
funding, it will take ten years to clean up the approximately 300 derelict vessels that exist now.
• The voting rights act would require ports to get pre -clearance approval from the Attorney General or Superior
Court when they make changes. This won't affect the Port of Edmonds. It will primarily affect ports that
institute an at -large voting process or go from three to five commissioners.
• Legislation would create a shovel -ready certification program for the purposes of pre -determining shovel -
ready status, administered by the Department of Commerce.
Commissioner Preston noted that there are a lot of bridges that need to be fixed on both the east and the west sides of
the State, and he questioned how much longer they will last. Commissioner Orvis said the state is considering funding
for the bridge on Highway 2 in Everett, but he acknowledged that Highway 2 across the state is a disaster. Some
funding has been allocated for continued work on I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass, and the Hood River Bridge over the
Columbia River will be a maintenance project rather than replacement.
Commissioner Orvis commented that Sound Transit has recently advised that they won't have enough money to finish
what they planned to do because people are avoiding paying fares. The honor system isn't working, and they are now
being sued because they asked someone to confirm he had paid. It is estimated that only about 40% of riders actually
pay the fare.
Commissioner Grant advised that Edmonds Mayor Nelson is trying to initiate a low-income, homeless program. It
was reported that about 500 residents in the City are vulnerable. It was noted that, based on State law, you can't
remove encampments unless you are in a position to offer services. At a recent briefing, the Edmonds Police Chief
reviewed some of the situations the police have experienced. He suggested it would behoove the Port and the City to
have a better understanding of the issue and what the law requires.
Commissioner Grant reported that the Edmonds City Council is still working towards revisiting some of the
controversial budget items that were passed at the end of 2021, and their next meeting will be February 15'. The City
Council changed the Racial Equity Manager to a hired consultant.
Commissioner Grant said he participated in the virtual Maritime Disaster Resilience Workshop, which is a joint grant
program in Snohomish and King County. He has previously been involved in disaster and security reliance and has
agreed to serve on their Communications Committee. The tsunami buildouts that were shared at the meeting were
very interesting. One would think they would be more protected because of the channel, but that is not true. The last
tsunami that was declared as a result of the Tongan earthquake resulted in $1 to $3 million damage situations in
California, but Puget Sound wasn't significantly impacted. He commented that a magnitude 7 earthquake or greater
could result in a tsunami in Puget Sound causing significant damage. Everyone will need resources, but they won't
likely be available for quite some time. People will have to rely on their own resources.
Commissioner Preston reported that he attended the Edmonds Downtown Alliance (ED)/Downtown Edmonds
Merchant Association (DEMA) meeting, where there was a lot of discussion about assessments. Some merchants in
downtown Edmonds do not want to pay their membership fees because they don't believe there is sufficient value.
Because it is a state -based program, they will be required to pay the fee.
Commissioner Preston said he may attend the Edmonds Economic Development Committee meeting along with
Commissioner Harris.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Preston announced that the Commission would recess into an Executive Session at 8:48 p.m. pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) to consider the minimum price at which real estate will be offered for sale or lease, as public
knowledge would cause a likelihood of decreased price. However, final action selling or leasing public property shall
be taken in a meeting open to the public. He advised that the Executive Session would last approximately 20 minutes,
and the Commission would resume the public portion of the meeting after the Executive Session. He further advised
that no action would be taken after the Executive Session, and the regular meeting would be subsequently adjourned.
The Executive Session was adjourned at 9:10 p.m., and the business portion of the meeting was reconvened and
subsequently adjourned.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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LAKE BALLINGER/MCALEER CREEK WATERSHED FORUM MINUTES
Remote meeting via videoconference (Zoom)
December 14, 2021 2PM to 3:00 PM
Call to Order
Chair, Steve Woodard called the Lake Ballinger Forum Meeting to order at 2:03pm
I. Roll Call - Welcome and Introductions
a. Approval/updates today's agenda
b. Approval of minutes from September 21, 2021 meeting
Attendee-,-
• Steve Woodard — Councilmember, Forum Chair, Mountlake Terrace
• Mark Phillips — Councilmember, Forum Vice -chair, Lake Forest Park
• Diane Buckshnis — Councilmember, Edmonds
• Tom French — Councilmember, Lake Forest Park
• Laura Reed — Stormwater Program Manager, Mountlake Terrace
• Derek Fada— Environmental & Surface Water Supervisor, Lynnwood
• Kari Quaas — Community Engagement Project Manager, Snohomish Conservation
District
• Zack Richardson — Stormwater Engineer, Edmonds
• Rikki Fruchantie — Community Relations Specialist, Mountlake Terrace
• Stefan Grozev — Surface Water Program Specialist, Shoreline
• Warren McAndrews —Edmonds Resident
• Rich Chung — Resident
• Andrew Silvia — Project Manager, Lake Forrest Park
IL Lake Ballinger level monitoringback ack up and running
Zack Richardson, Stormwater Engineer, updated the Forum pertaining to the lake level
monitor located on the City of Edmond's website. The monitor measures lake level. It
malfunctioned because of an upgrade issue and has been restored. If anyone notices it being
down again, please contact the City of Edmonds.
Mark Phillips — Councilmember, asked how high the level got during heavy precipitations at
McAleer Creek.
Zack Richardson, responded that there was a lot of rain, but the difference of this year rain in
comparison to last year's rain is intensity, last year the rain was stretched out for a longer
period of time, this year the rain fell in a shorter period of time. When lots of rain falls during
a short amount of time, this can cause flooding.
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III. Updates McAleer Creek maintenance -flood prevention
Laura Reed, Stormwater Program Manager, checked with Tim Nye, Storm and Street
Supervisor at MLT, and confirmed that no beaver activity has been detected in McAleer Creek
at the outlet of Lake Ballinger. The McAleer corridor through the Nile golf course is checked
multiple times throughout the year (particularly frequently during the winter), to determine if
it is clear. One tree has fallen across the creek in the golf course, but it isn't blocking the flow,
and the crews will be deal with it when the weather is drier. The creek was also checked
downstream of I-5, and appeared to be flowing strongly (not backed up) during the maximum
flow period. From KOMO News reporting, since October 17.73 inches of rain have fallen.
The average is usually 12.65 inches. No significant flooding has been noted in Mountlake
Terrace.
IV. Algae bloom update
Laura Reed, Stormwater Program Manager, exhibited photos of past algae blooms that
exhibited characteristics of toxic algae, also known as blue-green algae or cyanobacteria.
Typically, this type of material looks like paint in the water. One picture was from the north
end of Lake Ballinger, and one picture was from the new fishing dock. She asked that if lake
residents or lake users see anything like this, to please inform her if the potential toxic algae is
in Mountlake Terrace, or if it is in City of Edmonds, to let Patrick Johnson know. A quick
response is necessary for potential toxic algae blooms, to reduce risk of harm to public health.
She displayed a flow chart of the potential toxic algae response protocol, part of which
includes signs posted at the edge of lake as an advisory that the lake may be unsafe for people
or pets.
Mark Phillips, Councilmember, suggested modifying the signage to — "Disregard fish guts
elsewhere or "off site".
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember, asked if there has been communication with other agencies
regarding this situation, particularly the Snohomish County noxious weed people.
Laura Reed replied that she is in contact with the Snohomish County lake specialists, and that
they manage the water quality lake monitoring program for Lake Ballinger. There is a grant
program from Ecology for algae treatment, but it requires an extensive treatment plan, the
development of the plan can frequently cost 2-3 times as much as the treatment itself.
V. Scope of new Ecology grant application for invasive aquatic weed control
Laura Reed displayed a summary of the 2022-2023 Invasive Aquatic plan control grant:
Grant focus —public outreach on lilies, herbicide treatment of milfoil
• Public outreach - 4 permanent signs in parks to, flyers to lake residents and a
training/volunteering 2022 summer event ($6,000)
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Monitoring - annual and as -needed plant surveys of the lake ($1,500)
Herbicide —1 ProcellaCOR application in 2023 to control Eurasian watermilfoil,
whole lake edge ($15,500)
• Administration — quarterly financial and progress reporting; herbicide permit;
contract procurement and management; schedule/budget/scope control; and final
report to Ecology ($3,000)
Total grant ask: $26,000 of which 25% will be in -kind contribution of city staff time.
Warren McAndrews —Edmonds Resident asked if the Hall Creek inlet to Lake Ballinger
was included in the scope of the grant application. Laura Reed responded by thanking
Warren for making her aware of milfoil presence in this shallow area of the lake that's not
frequently accessed, and replied that the estimate includes herbicide treatment of the lake area
downstream of the weir on Hall Creek where it flows into Lake Ballinger.
VI. Ballinger Park Hall Creek Restoration Project
Laura Reed communicated that big changes to Ballinger Park are coming in the next 2 years.
The scope of the project is to remove invasive plant native species, build a new creek channel,
and increase habitat diversity in the creek channel and in the wetlands and ponds. Being
discussed is a design that allows people to see from the community center to the boardwalk.
Herbicide will need to be used to suppress invasive plants in the park so that native plantings
can survive, because there is an extremely well -entrenched invasive population.
Mark Philips, Councilmember, asked if re -channeling of the stream would be helpful for
the functioning of the creek. Laura Reed replied that more variety in habitat areas for fish,
diverse plant life, and more area for amphibians will restore more natural function to the creek
area.
VIL Announcements & Updates
• Mark Philips, Councilmember, Forum Vice -chair, Lake Forest Park is retiring from the
Forum. He advocates that the Forum continue to work on a strategy going forward on
how to leverage Jake Johnson's understanding of the federal funding landscape.
• Kari Quaas — Community Engagement Project Manager, Snohomish Conservation
District expressed a "thank you" to the City of Mountlake Terrace for their participation
and support during Orca Recovery Day.
• Diane Buckshnis — Councilmember, Edmonds recommended that the Forum collaborate
on efforts to find funding for improving infrastructure.
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VIII. Public Comment
Warren McAndrews —Edmonds Resident, expressed concern about the fishing pier
polished aluminum reflecting and causing glare for the lake resident. He asked if there's a
way to have it painted a different color.
Rikki Fruchantie — Community Relations Specialist, MLT commented that there has been
discussion concerning this matter, and this issue will be followed up with council.
IX. Determine Topics for next meeting
• How did we fare during the winter storms
• Have Jake Johnson come to discuss federal funding landscape
X. Determine date and location of next meeting
The next meeting will take place on February 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm on Zoom.
XI. Adjournment — 3:01 p.m.
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February 8, 2022
3:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: 253-215-8782; 1 D: 922-5868-2166
1. Call to Order
2. Special Business
a. Oaths of Office
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2022
5. Public Comment
a. Public comment will not be taken at the meeting. However, the public is
encouraged to submit written comments prior to the meeting by emailing the
Board Clerk at sdejong@snohd.org. Please email your comments no later than
1 p.m. on February 8 so staff can prepare them for submission into the record.
Comments received will be read aloud as part of the "Public Comment" section
on the agenda.
6. Special Recognition
a. Adopt Res. 22-02 recognizing Adrienne Fraley-Monillas for her service on the
Board of Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
b. Adopt Res. 22-03 recognizing John Joplin for his service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
c. Adopt Res. 22-04 recognizing Scott Bader for his service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
d. Adopt Res. 22-05 recognizing Jeff Vaughan for his service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
e. Adopt Res. 22-07 recognizing Linda Redmon for her service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
f. Adopt Res. 22-08 recognizing Christine Frizzell for her service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
g. Adopt Res. 22-09 recognizing Dan Rankin for his service on the Board of
Health (no staff report; S. Frederick)
7. Action
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a. Approve vouchers and Res. 22-10 authorizing Health District expenditures
from December 16, 2021, to January 15, 2022 (no staff report; S. Centanni)
b. Approve policy POL 130.003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets
(SR 22-005; N. Thomsen, S. Centanni)
8. Administrative Officer's Report
9. Health Officer's Report
10. Executive Session
a. The Snohomish Health District Board of Health will recess and convene into
Executive Session for the purposes of personnel matter pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(g) to evaluate qualifications of an applicant for public employment.
Executive Sessions is expected to last up to 15 minutes. Unless extended to a
later time, the Board will reconvene into regular session at p.m. and is not
expected to take action.
11. Written Reports
a. Program Policy Committee draft minutes - Jan. 20
b. Executive Committee draft minutes - Jan. 31
C. Public Health Advisory Council draft minutes - Jan. 26
12. Information Items
a. Upcoming meetings
13. Adjournment
Board of Health members:
Stephanie Wright (Chair), Anji Jorstad (Vice Chair), Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Elisabeth Crawford,
Megan Dunn, Mark James, Heather Logan, Sam Low, Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, Jared Mead, Nate
Nehring, Stephanie Vignal, Ben Zarlingo
The public is invited to attend. Parking and meeting rooms are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Questions or additional information about the board meeting may be obtained by contacting Sarah de
Jong at 425.339.5210; Relay: 711; Email SHDInfo@snohd.org. To request reasonable
accommodations, please contact Ms. de Jong by the Friday prior to the board meeting. It's customary
at each regular meeting of the full Board to include an assigned period for public comment from
individuals present at the meeting. Generally, the public comment occurs near the beginning of the
meeting and comments are limited to no more than three minutes per person. The Chair of the board
may, as circumstances require at each meeting, reduce the time allotted to individuals or reduce the
overall time assigned for public comments.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approval of minutes of the regular meeting of January 18, 2022
Division:
Administration / Sarah de Jong, Executive Assistant
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Board of Health Minutes
January 18, 2022
The meeting was held via Zoom conference call/video.
Members Present
Julieta Alta mirano-Crosby, Councilmember, Lynnwood
Elisabeth Crawford, Councilmember, Mukilteo
Megan Dunn, County Councilmember
Mark James, Councilmember, Marysville
Anji Jorstad, Councilmember, Lake Stevens
Heather Logan, Councilmember, Arlington
Sam Low, County Councilmember
Kyoko Matsumoto Wright, Mayor, Mountlake Terrace
Jared Mead, County Councilmember
Nate Nehring, County Councilmember
Linda Redmon, Councilmember, Snohomish
Stephanie Vignal, Councilmember, Mill Creek
Stephanie Wright, County Councilmember — BOH Chair
Ben Zarlingo, Councilmember, Everett
Comings and Goings
Mr. Sam Low arrived at 3:08 p.m.
Administration Division
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Board of Health was called to order at 3:03 p.m. via Zoom conference call by Board
Chair Stephanie Wright.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by Ms. Sarah de Jong who reported there was a quorum present.
Special Business
Swearing in of new Board members:
New Board members Julieta Altamirano-Crosby, Mark James, Heather Logan, Stephanie Vignal, and
Ben Zarlingo were sworn in by legal counsel Grant Weed.
Election of Chair and Vice Chair:
Chair Wright opened the floor for nominations for the chair of the Board. Mr. Nate Nehring nominated
Stephanie Wright. There were no other nominations, and Ms. Wright becomes the Chair of the Board
for 2022.
Chair Wright opened the floor for nominations for the vice chair of the Board. Ms. Megan Dunn
nominated Anji Jorstad. There were no other nominations, and Ms. Jorstad becomes the Vice Chair
of the Board for 2022.
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Committee assignments:
Chair Wright requested all Board members email the Clerk of the Board, Sarah de Jong, with preference of
committee assignments.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ms. Jorstad and seconded by Ms. Meaan Dunn to agDrove the minutes of the reaular meetin
of December 14, 2021. The motion passed with 13 yes votes, 0 no votes, 1 abstention (Zarlingo), and 0It
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has been reviewed by SHD legal counsel, who found no concerns with the agreement as written. Future
amendments will include the statements of work that the Health District must perform.
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period of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2024. The motion passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no votes, and
0 absent.
Authorize the Administrative Officer to sign an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County for fleet
maintenance services (SR 21-113; S. Frederick)
This agreement is a continuation of ongoing business between the Health District and the County the past
thirty years. Typically, the Health District spends approximately $30-35k per year in vehicle maintenance. In a
single year, this would not normally be a contract that would be flagged for Board approval because of the
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annual amount. However, because it's a five-year contract, the total expected contract amount warrants the
need to be considered and approved by the Board before moving forward.
It was moved by Ms. Elisabeth Crawford and seconded by Mr. Mark James to authorize the Administrative
Officer to sian an interlocal aareement with Snohomish Countv for fleet maintenance services. The motion
passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 absent.
Authorize the Administrative Officer to extend an existing agreement with Universal Language Service
to provide translation and interpreter services. The one-year extension would be from Feb. 1, 2022,
through Jan. 3, 2023 (SR 21-119; K. Curtis)
The Health district submitted a formal request for proposal previously for this service. Universal Language
Service (ULS) was one of the vendors selected at that time. Staff are requesting to extend that contract for an
additional year before undergoing the formal bid process again, as ULS has adequately met the needs of the
District.
It was moved by Ms. Jorstad and seconded by Ms. Redmon to authorize the Administrative Officer to extend
an existing agreement with Universal Language Service to provide translation and interpreter services. The
motion passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 absent.
Authorize the Administrative Officer to extend an existing agreement with Refugee and Immigrant
Services Northwest to provide translation and interpreter services. The one-year extension would be
from Feb. 1, 2022, through Jan. 31, 2023 (SR 21-120; K. Curtis)
This is the second company chosen from the formal request for proposal. The Health District wanted to ensure
that it would have a provider that could adequately meet the language needs of Snohomish County, which is
why it ended up with two vendors, each of them had a language that the other one at that time didn't carry.
Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest has been a great partner for the Health District and staff would like
to request extending the contract one additional year.
It was moved by Ms. Redmon and seconded by Ms. Stephanie Vignal to authorize the Administrative Officer to
extend an existing agreement with Refugee and Immigrant Services Northwest to provide translation and
interpreter services. The motion passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 absent.
Authorize the Administrative Officer to sign the memorandum of understanding to extend the current
contract with AFSCME one additional year through December 31, 2022 (SR 22-003; P. Aguilar)
AFSCME represents the Health District's administrative support staff. It is one of five collective bargaining unit
agreements (CBA) in place at the District. AFSCME requested to extend the current contract through 2022. In
alignment with the other CBAs, the extension includes a 2% COLA, which was already included in the
approved 2022 budget.
It was moved by Ms. Crawford and seconded by Ms. Jorstad to authorize the Administrative Officer to sign the
memorandum of understanding to extend the current contract with AFSCME one additional year through
December 31. 2022. The motion gassed with 14 ves votes. 0 no votes. and 0 absent.
Reappointment of four Public Health Advisory Council members through June 30, 2024 (SR 22-001; N.
Thomsen)
Ms. Nicole Thomsen gave a brief overview of the history of the Public Health Advisory Council (PHAC) and
also shared that last year the legislature passed a bill that requires some restructuring of the PHAC. The PHAC
is able to maintain a three-year staggered appointment cycle and there are four PHAC members that would
need to be approved for appointment on the PHAC through the end of June 2024.
It was moved by Ms. Heather Logan and seconded by Ms. Crawford to reappoint four previously appointed
Public Health Advisory Council members through June 2024. The motion passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no
votes, and 0 absent.
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Executive Session
Ms. Wright announced that due to time constraints, staff are requesting to amend the agenda to make the
executive session item 8 and the Administrative Officer's Report item 9, and the Health Officer's Report item
10.
It was moved by Mr. Nate Nehring and seconded by Mr. Sam Low to amend the agenda as noted. The motion
passed with 14 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 0 absent.
Ms. Wright announced that the Snohomish Health District Board of Health will convene into executive session
for the purposes of potential litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Executive Session is expected to last
up to 10 minutes. Unless extended to a later time, the Board will reconvene into regular session at 3:54 p.m
and is not expected to take any action. The Board reconvened at 3:54 p.m.
Briefings
Administrative Officer's Report
Mr. Shawn Frederick provided a brief overview of some of the work the Health District has done the past few
weeks and listed the interlocal agreements signed within the past month.
January 15 marked the two-year anniversary of patient number one returning to the United States and January
20 will be the two-year anniversary of continuous emergency operations at the Health District, which is the
longest emergency activation period in the history of the Health District. There are more COVID-confirmed
hospitalizations right now in Snohomish County than any other time in the entire pandemic. Regarding PCR-
related testing - The Health District continues to operate its existing testing sites at Ash Way and Longfellow.
Ash way currently fills approximately 456 appointments per day and Longfellow is around 325. Between those
two sites, the Health District is able to offer testing seven days per week. We're also looking at outside
resources coming in to provide an increase in availability. One of those is a testing site in partnership with DOH
and FEMA. This site should be running as early as this week and will have up to 1,000 tests per day with a
plan to operate during workdays, Monday through Friday. The Health District's primary role with this site would
be communication, messaging, and any ancillary support that may be needed.
There is also high demand for rapid non-PCR testing. The Health District recently submitted an order for
400,000 rapid tests at the Health District and this was matched by a similar order for 150,000 submitted by
Snohomish County. These kits are expected approximately in about three to four weeks.
Prioritization focuses on the county's long-term care facilities, schools, and communities of color to ensure we
have equitable distribution and that the products are dispersed as broadly as possible. There are also efforts to
do the same in terms of PPE and masks of various types coming into the county. We will be working in close
partnership with DEM to make sure we have a well -coordinated distribution plan for all these materials going
out into the community. One of the biggest challenges we've seen continually for several months has been
staffing. It's incredibly challenging to retain staff to keep these large mass -testing and vaccine sites operating
on a regular basis. The Health District is looking forward to moving some of those resources into additional
mobile clinics in 2022 with an ultimate goal of getting to five mobile clinics per week with a focus on community
equity.
In July 2021, the Health District took over isolation and quarantine services for Snohomish County. Since
August, we've housed 94 people in I&Q sites. This has evolved in the Health District renting out an entire hotel
location with 28 total rooms. This site has had 34 guests in the past two weeks for these services. One of the
benefits of working in collaboration with the county is it allowed for the migration of people who were otherwise
isolated or quarantined in congregant settings that would otherwise be cold weather shelters, to be relocated to
that I&Q facility, thereby allowing the cold weather shelter to remain open during cold days.
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COVID cases for last week ending on January 15 are at about 12,000. This is down compared to the 13,000
cases experienced the previous week but the number is still so high that it dwarfs all prior peaks throughout the
entire pandemic. The number of current cases translates into a case rate of 3,000 per 100,000 Snohomish
County residents. This means in the last two weeks, 3% of Snohomish County residents became reported
cases. This doesn't account for people that were asymptomatic or those that were unable to secure testing
appointments, making the probable percent of the population affected more likely around 10-12%. Snohomish
Health District and other community -based healthcare providers are seeing a rapid rise in positivity rates from
5-10%, up to 30% almost overnight as this new variant moves through the county. Currently, school -aged
children and adolescents are the main group predominantly affected. While omicron cases are generally less
severe, the sheer number of cases has created additional stress on the healthcare system and hospital
capacity. Compounding the problem is that the hospitals also have about 120 people who are placement
problems, meaning they don't really need acute hospital care but aren't suitable for homecare either. Typically,
these patients would transition to a type of long-term care facility but many of them are experiencing outbreaks
and so these patients are still in the hospital. Reporting from the University of Washington's Institute for Health
Metrics and Evaluation shows that COVID infection has peaked in Washington and forecasts that cases will
begin to fall. However, hospitalizations traditionally trends a week or two behind illness and so hospitalizations
are expected to get worse in the next couple of weeks.
The main priority for public health is to protect the acute care system and so helping hospitals to resolve these
placement problems is a top priority and the Health District continues to advocate with the state for measures
to facilitate that work.
The National Guard has deployed about a dozen non -clinical personnel to Providence to help in the
emergency department with non -clinical work.
Until cases begin to drop, demand will continue to exceed supply and so we are encouraging the community to
utilize healthcare and testing judiciously, meaning to not go to the emergency room if you don't have an
emergency or to just seek a COVID test. Likewise, those that are young and healthy that are not
immunosuppressed and have no close contacts are encouraged to skip testing and stay home for the next five
to ten days. This is a temporary emergency measure and won't be relied on indefinitely but for the time being
it's important to be realistic about what expectations can be achieved. Those that have COVID should also
contact their close contacts as there are too many cases for contact investigators to reach them all right now.
Information Items
Chair Wright announced upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:37 p.m.
Stephanie Wright, Chair Shawn Frederick, Administrative Officer / Secretary
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-02 recognizing Adrienne Fraley-Monillas for her service on the Board of Health (no
staff report; S. Frederick)
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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 22-02
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WHEREAS, Edmonds City Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas has served faithfully as a
member of the Board of Health since 2011; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Fraley-Monillas has been an active member of the
Board, serving as its chair and vice chair, and representing the residents of Edmonds with
distinction and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fraley-Monillas regularly met with staff to coordinate agency matters, and
through the years she attended countless meetings, including Executive Committee, Rucker
Building task force, budget ad hoc, Charter review, and governance ad hoc meetings; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Ms. Fraley-Monillas has helped guide a response to this pandemic as both
a Board member and as vice chair of the Board in 2021; and
WHEREAS, thanks to her leadership and involvement, the Health District passed several public
health policies, including being one of the first local health jurisdictions in Washington to adopt
vaping in public places and pharmaceutical stewardship policies; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Fraley-Monillas is a strong proponent of public health in Snohomish County,
and through her vision and guidance, Ms. Fraley-Monillas helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County.
WHEREAS, Ms. Fraley-Monillas also successfully advocated for sustainable foundational public
health funding in the state, helping to significantly improve the Health District's financial outlook.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Ms. Fraley-Monillas for her service and
dedication to the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends her for her
commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 811 day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF JOHN JOPLIN
WHEREAS, Brier City Councilmember John Joplin has served faithfully as a member of the
Board of Health since his first term on the Board in 2013; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Joplin has been an active member of the Board,
representing the residents of Bothell, Brier, and Mill Creek with dedication and distinction; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Mr. Joplin has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member of
the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Joplin also served on the Administration Committee, Program Policy
Committee, and the foundation ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, during his time on the committees, the Program Policy Committee addressed
significant issues, such as supporting equity and inclusion in public health, and the Health
District passed several public health policies, including being one of the first local health
jurisdictions in Washington to adopt vaping in public places and pharmaceutical stewardship
policies; and
WHEREAS, through his vision and guidance, Mr. Joplin helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Mr. Joplin for his service and dedication to
the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends him for his commitment
to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 81h day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-04 recognizing Scott Bader for his service on the Board of Health (no staff report;
S. Frederick)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res.22-04
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF SCOTT BADER
WHEREAS, Everett City Councilmember Scott Bader has served faithfully as a member of the
Board of Health since 2018; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Bader has been an active member of the Board,
representing the residents of Everett with dedication and distinction; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Mr. Bader has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member of
the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bader also served on the Administration Committee, as the chair and vice chair
of that Committee, and also served on the budget ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, during his time, the Administration Committee addressed significant and pressing
issues, such as policy, financial, budget, and human resources matters; and
WHEREAS, through his vision and guidance, Mr. Bader helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Mr. Bader for his service and dedication to
the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends him for his commitment
to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-05 recognizing Jeff Vaughan for his service on the Board of Health (no staff
report; S. Frederick)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res.22-05
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RESOLUTION NUMBER: 22-05
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF JEFF VAUGHAN
WHEREAS, Marysville City Councilmember Jeff Vaughan has served faithfully as a member of
the Board of Health since 2018; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Vaughan has been an active member of the
Board, representing the residents of Marysville with dedication and distinction; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Mr. Vaughan has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member
of the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Vaughan also served on the Administration Committee and the Program Policy
Committee; and
WHEREAS, during his time, the Program Policy Committee addressed important and pressing
issues such as supporting equity and inclusion in public health,
WHEREAS, through his vision and guidance, Mr. Vaughan helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Mr. Vaughan for his service and
dedication to the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends him for his
commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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FEBRUARY8, 2022
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-07 recognizing Linda Redmon for her service on the Board of Health (no staff
report; S. Frederick)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res.22-07
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 22-07
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF LINDA REDMON
WHEREAS, Snohomish City Councilmember Linda Redmon has served faithfully as a member
of the Board of Health since 2018; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Redmon has been an active member of the
Board, representing the residents of Snohomish, Gold Bar, Index, Monroe, and Sultan with
distinction and dedication; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Ms. Redmon has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member of
the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Redmon also served on the Program Policy Committee as both a member and
the Committee Chair, as well as serving on the budget ad hoc committee, and the public health
foundation ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, during her time on the Board, the Program Policy Committee addressed significant
issues, such supporting equity and inclusion in public health and evaluating climate change with
a public health lens; and
WHEREAS, through her vision and guidance, Ms. Redmon helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Ms. Redmon for her service and
dedication to the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends her for her
commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-08 recognizing Christine Frizzell for her service on the Board of Health (no staff
report; S. Frederick)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res.22-08
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF CHRISTINE FRIZZELL
WHEREAS, Lynnwood City Councilmember Christine Frizzell has served faithfully as a member
of the Board of Health since 2020; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Councilmember Frizzell has been an active member of the Board,
representing the residents of Lynnwood and Woodway with distinction and dedication; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Ms. Frizzell has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member of
the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Frizzell also served on the Administration Committee; and the public health
foundation ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, during her time on the committees, the Administration Committee addressed
significant and pressing issues such as policy, financial, budget, and human resources matters;
and
WHEREAS, through her vision and guidance, Ms. Frizzell helped advance the Health District's
mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Ms. Frizzell for her service and dedication
to the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends her for her
commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 81h day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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FEBRUARY8, 2022
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
Adopt Res. 22-09 recognizing Dan Rankin for his service on the Board of Health (no staff report;
S. Frederick)
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res.22-09
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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
RESOLUTION NUMBER: 22-09
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RESOLUTION SUBJECT: RECOGNITION OF SERVICE OF DAN RANKIN
WHEREAS, Mayor Dan Rankin has served faithfully as a member of the Board of Health since
2016; and
WHEREAS, during this time, Mayor Rankin has been an active member of the Board,
representing the residents of Arlington, Darrington, Granite Falls, and Stanwood with dedication
and distinction; and
WHEREAS, in January 2020, Snohomish County saw the first case of COVID-19 in the nation
and since that time, Mayor Rankin has helped guide a response to this pandemic as a member
of the Snohomish County Board of Health; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Rankin also served on the Program Policy Committee, as the vice chair of
that Committee, and also served on the budget ad hoc committee, and the division of
responsibilities ad hoc committee; and
WHEREAS, during his time, the Program Policy Committee addressed significant issues, such
as supporting equity and inclusion in public health, and the Health District passed several public
health policies, including being one of the first local health jurisdictions in Washington to adopt
vaping in public places and pharmaceutical stewardship policies; and
WHEREAS, through his vision and guidance, Mayor Rankin helped advance the Health
District's mission to improve the health of individuals, families, and communities in Snohomish
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of Health recognizes Mayor Rankin for his service and
dedication to the Snohomish Health District and the Board of Health, and commends him for his
commitment to the promotion of the health and well-being of all Snohomish County residents.
ADOPTED this 8th day of February 2022.
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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FEBRUARY8, 2022
ACTION
Approve vouchers and Res. 22-10 authorizing Health District expenditures from December 16,
2021, to January 15, 2022 (no staff report; S. Centanni)
Division:
Administration / Sara Centanni, CPA, Finance Manager
Board Authority
Consistent with Resolution 19-20 and the revised Division of Responsibilities (10/8/19), the Board
of Health has authority over the Health District budget.
Recommended Motion
MOVE TO approve vouchers and Res. 22-10 authorizing Health District expenditures
from December 16, 2021, to January 15, 2022.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Res. 22-10 Vouchers
❑ Vouchers - November 16 through December 15
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ADOPTED this 8th day of February.
Sara Centanni, CPA, Finance Manager
Stephanie Wright, Chair
Board of Health
ATTEST:
Shawn Frederick, MBA
Administrative Officer
3020 Rucker Avenue, Suite 306 ■ Everett, WA 98201-3900 ■ ph: 425.339.5210 ■ fax: 425.339.5263
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Approve policy POL 130.003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets (SR 22-005; N.
Thomsen, S. Centanni)
Division:
Administration / Nicole Thomsen, Health Policy Analyst
Prior Board Review:
P PC, 6/17/21, 9/16/21, 1 /20/22; Admin, 6/23/21, 9/22/21; Exec, 9/23/21, 1 /31 /22
Background
This policy is revised to provide guidelines to ensure adequate stewardship over Health District
resources through control and accountability of assets, and to collect and maintain complete and
accurate asset information required for preparation of financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles.
This policy complies with, and responds to, parts of the 2019 Office of the Washington State
Auditor Financial and Federal Single -Audit Management Letter relating to asset management to,
"Develop a capital asset policy that establishes procedures for maintaining, tracking, and
recording capital assets, including an inventory of these items." And the 2020 Office of the
Washington State Auditor Financial and Federal Single -Audit Management Letter relating to asset
management, "We continue to recommend the District formalizes a capital asset policy that
establishes procedures for maintaining, tracking and recording capital assets, including
performing an annual inventory of these items."
POL 130.003 — Capital & Small and Attractive Assets (ExhibitA ) is a substantial overhaul of POL
130.003 - Surplus (Exhibit B). This revised policy establishes internal controls and sets a
foundation for establishment of asset management procedures. Content includes:
• Establishment of definitions
• Citation and linkages to related governmental accounting standards
• Establishment of depreciation and life -span standards
• Establishment of alignment with current practices
Since the previous committee meeting in June 2021, updates have been made based on
feedback from staff and legal counsel. These updates include:
• Added reference to superseded POL 130.003 - Surplus Property
• Added and clarified definitions
• Added reference to disposition of assets purchased with federal and state grant dollars
• Added Board of Health notification for disposition of certain assets
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Board Authority
Consistent with Resolution 19-20 and the revised Division of Responsibilities (10/8/19), the Board
of Health is responsible for setting District budget and policy.
Recommended Motion
MOVE TO approve policy POL 130.003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
DRAFT POL 130.003 - Capital & Small and Attractive Assets (1/21/22 Draft)
POL 130.003 - Surplus Property (2018)
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Title: Policy Number:
Capital & Small and Attractive Assets POL 130.003
Reference(s): Effective Date:
RCW 70.46 — Health Districts
Washington State Auditor's Office, Budgeting and Reporting Supersedes:Res. 13-11: Financial Policy (2013-08-13)
System (BARS) Part 3, Chapter 3
POL 130.003 - Surplus Property (2018)
Snohomish Health District Division of Responsibilities
Approved By: Revised Date:
Stephanie Wright, Chair, Board of Health
PURPOSE:
To ensure the responsible use, management, and disposition of capital and small and attractive assets by
Snohomish Health District in alignment with the Washington State Auditor's Office.
The District has an inherent responsibility to safeguard its assets and to develop a system of asset
management that considers oversight and control in addition to the short-term and long-term maintenance,
repair, and replacement of these assets for continued performance and reduced life cycle costs.
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Accountability: The obligation to demonstrate good management of or control over assets for which the o
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43.09.200.
Capital Assets: Assets that that have a useful life of over one year and a cost of $5,000 or greater including
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installation, shipping and/or sales tax. Examples include land, buildings, vehicles, artwork, improvements,
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Capitalize: To report an expenditure for real and personal property or intangible assets as a capital outlay on a
the balance sheet. These expenditure transactions are coded to 594 and 595 BARS account codes
Depreciation: Depreciation is an accounting method of allocating the cost of a tangible or physical asset over
its useful life or life expectancy. Depreciation represents how much of an asset's value has been used up over
time.
Infrastructure: The system of essential physical structures and associated components that allow the District
to function including the building, land, and improvements to those systems.
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Non -infrastructure: Assets that support and contribute to the District such as artwork, furniture, equipment,
and vehicles.
Non -Depreciable Assets: Land and artwork values do not typically depreciate over time and are not
depreciated.
Physical inventory: The physical function of verifying and documenting the existence and location of assets.
Salvage value: The estimated book value of an asset after depreciation is complete, based on what a
company expects to receive in exchange for the asset at the end of its useful life.
Small and Attractive Assets: Items that fall below the capitalization threshold of $5,000 but more than $250
that often have a heightened risk of theft. This includes, but is not limited to, laptops, tablet computers, cell
phones/smartphones, video and sound equipment, tools and equipment.
Straight Line Method of Depreciation: Depreciation is calculated by dividing the difference between an
asset's cost and its expected salvage value by the number of years it is expected to be used.
Useful life: An estimate of how long an item of property can be expected to be usable for the District
POLICY:
Goals of this policy are to:
• Monitor and safeguard Health District assets.
• Comply with state regulatory requirements.
• Provide accurate information for financial reports.
• Provide information for insurance coverage.
• Articulate practices to account for assets owned by the Heath District, in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles.
A. INVENTORY TRACKING & MAINTENANCE
1. An inventory of capital and small and attractive assets will be maintained by the District's Finance
Program.
2. All inventories after January 1, 2022 will contain:
a. the physical location of the asset,
b. funding source (i.e. Federal, State, other grant and/or flexible funding),
c. program charged,
d. location and,
e. where applicable, the asset tag number.
3. Inventories for purchases prior to January 1, 2022 will contain information in A(2) to the best of our
ability.
4. The capital asset inventory will include calculations of annual depreciation and accumulated
depreciation and net book value of the assets.
5. All non -infrastructure and small and attractive assets will be tagged with numeric tags containing the
District's name and unique identifier upon purchase with one exception.
.a. Computers, laptops and similar small and attractive assets purchased, managed and
maintained by Snohomish County Department of Information Technology will be inventoried and
tracked in accordance with the Snohomish County Code, Chapter 4.46, Procedures for
Management and Disposition of County -Owned Personal and Real Property
B. PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF INVENTORY
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2. A physical inventory will be completed of all capital & small and attractive assets on the following
schedule:
a. Capital assets — once every three years
b. Small and Attractive assets — annually
c. If assets were purchased with federal funds an inventory will be conducted on those assets
every two years in compliance with 2 CFR 200.313.
3. Physical inventory checks will be conducted by the Accounting Supervisor or designee
4. If there are noted changes to the condition of the asset that may impair its use, notation should be
made in the asset inventory.
5. Any loss of assets must be reported to the Finance Manager and Human Resources.
6. Revised Code of Washington (RCW 43.09.185) requires that the District immediately notify the State
Auditor's Office in the event of a known or suspected loss of public funds or assets or other illegal
activity.
C. DEPRECIATION METHOD AND EXPECTED USEFUL LIFE OF ASSETS:
1. Depreciable capital assets are depreciated using the straight-line method of depreciation.
2. Depreciation is calculated using a half -year convention on the year it is purchased:
a. assets acquired between January and June receive are depreciated for a full year
b. assets acquired between July and December are depreciated for'/2 a year.
3. Depreciation is only reported in the GAAP annual financial report prepared for the Washington State
Auditor. It is not recorded in the general fund for internal reporting.
4. Improvements to capital assets should be capitalized if the useful life of the asset is substantially
extended, and/or the cost results in a substantial increase in the capacity or efficiency of the assets.
Otherwise, the cost should be expensed as repair and maintenance.
5. Salvage values of computer software, furniture, equipment, and vehicles are estimated to be zero at the
end of the asset's life.
6. The estimated life of acquired assets are assigned in the following manner for purchases prior to
January 1, 2022:
Asset Cateory
Estimated Useful Life
Building
5 - 50 Years
Computer Software
3 Years
Furniture & Equipment
7 - 20 Years
Leasehold Improvements
7 - 20 Years
Vehicles
6 Years
7. For purchases after January 1, 2022, The District shall the following estimated lives:
Asset Category
Estimated Useful Life
Building
50 Years
Building Improvements
7-20 Years
Computer Software (on premise)
3 Years
Office Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment
7 Years
Vehicles
5 Years
D. DISPOSITION
1. Authority for the disposal of Capital Assets will follow the approval thresholds in POL 130.002 —
Purchasing, Table 1 and be based on the net book value of the asset with the following exceptions:
a. Approval by the Board of Health shall be required for:
i. surplus or disposal of automobiles not fully depreciated or less than ten years old.
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ii. item acquisitions over $10,000 when the item was purchased within the last ten years
and not fully depreciated.
b. Item acquisitions below $10,000 or items having fully depreciated will receive an email
notification.
Final disposal of Small and Attractive Assets can be approved by either the Finance Manager or
Human Resources with the following criteria:
a. If the item is needed in another District department, then the item will be transferred to that
department, including in the inventory log.
b. If the item is currently not needed but may be of use to District at a later date, the item will be
moved to a storage area and held.
c. If the item is purchased with federal or state grant funds, assets must be returned to the grantor
or disposed of with the written approval of the grantor in compliance with 2 CFR 200.313 and/or
applicable contract language.
d. If the item does not fall into any of the above categories, then the item(s) may be recycled or
sold at public auction.
The Finance Manager or Administrative Officer (or designee) will determine the means that will
maximize the District the greatest return.
Any asset tags of disposed assets should be removed and returned to Finance prior to disposal.
For assets assigned to individual employees, the asset tag numbers will be recorded in the employee's
Human Resources record and amended by transfer or retirement of the asset as necessary when
terminations occur.
Public sale of surplus items:
a. The District will set a minimum value and publicly advertise the sale information for not less than
two weeks prior to the due date of bids.
b. Award will be made to the highest bidder.
c. Employees and relatives of District employees will not be allowed to bid on surplus items.
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Title:
Surplus Propel
Reference(s):
RCW 70.46.100
Approved By:
Adrienne, Fraley o illas, Chair
Board of Health
Policy/Procedures:
Administrative Services
Policy Number:
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May 8, 2018
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When an item is determined to be unusable, then the department where the item is located shall
complete an Asset Transfer/Disposal Form and forward it to the Finance Office. The Purchasing
Coordinator will evaluate the item's usability and determine if the item may be of benefit to another
SHD department. If the item is needed in another SHD department, then the item will be
transferred to that department. If the item is currently not needed, but may be of use to SHD at a
later date, then the item will be moved to a storage area and held.
If the item is determined to be unusable by any SHD department, either currently or at a future
date, then the Purchasing Coordinator will recommend surplus or disposal. The Finance Manager
and Administrative Services Director will review all items prior to surplus or disposal, and give final
approval.
Exceptions:
Approval by the Board of Health shall be required for: 1) surplus or disposal of automobiles not
fully depreciated or less than ten years old; and 2) for item acquisitions over $10,000 when the
item was purchased within the last ten years.
Items that are determined to be of no use to SHD, either currently or at a future date, but that may
have some resale value, will be placed in a surplus area. The Finance Manager or Administrative
Services Director will determine the means that will net the District the greatest return. When it is
deemed necessary to hold a public sale of surplus items, SHD will advertise the sale information
for not less than two weeks prior to the due date of bids. Award will be made to the highest
bidder.
Employees and relatives of SHD employees will not be allowed to bid on surplus items.
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Program Policy Committee draft minutes - Jan. 20
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Draft Minutes
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Meeting Minutes
January 20, 2022
Regular Meeting
The meeting was held via Zoom conference call/video.
Committee members present via Zoom
Elisabeth Crawford
Heather Logan
Jared Mead
Ben Zarlingo
Committee members absent
Linda Redmon
Staff present
Ragina Gray, Nicole Thomsen, Katie Curtis, Carrie Parker, Pam Aguilar, Heather Thomas,
Sara Centanni, Sarah de Jong
Call to Order
The regular meeting of the Program Policy Committee was called to order by Ms. Elisabeth Crawford at
3:32 p.m. via Zoom video conference.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by Ms. Sarah de Jong who reported there was a quorum present.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Ms. Heather Logan and seconded by Ms. Elisabeth Crawford to approve the minutes
of the reaular meetina of December 16. 2021. The motion passed unanimouslv.
Public Comment
Ms. Crawford noted that no public comment was received.
Action Items
Approve policy POL 130-003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets and forward to the full
Board on consent (SR 22-005; N. Thomsen, S. Centanni)
Ms. Nicole Thomsen presented the policy to Committee members. Feedback from Committee members
was to request a distinction in the policy that makes it clear that any equipment that falls under the Health
District's contract with Snohomish County DoIT would also fall under Snohomish County DoIT's asset
management policy.
It was moved by Ms. Logan and seconded by Mr. Ben Zarlingo to approve policy POL 130-003
concerning capital & small and attractive assets as amended and forward to the full board on consent.
The motion passed unanimously.
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Briefings
Request for proposal (RFP) for electronic health record (EHR) system (SR 22-004; K. Curtis)
The Health District has been using the same EHR system called "Insight" since 2008 and it is very
outdated and doesn't meet the needs of a public health agency. Health District staff have prepared an
RFP to look for a new EHR that will offer a cloud -based solution and is catered for public health, as
opposed to a healthcare provider. The Health District will work closely with the County to ensure all
technological requirements can be met, as the County manages the Health District's IT systems. Once
the RFP is submitted, staff will bring the final candidates to the Board for final decision in moving
forward.
Health Officer's Update
Dr. Chris Spitters was unable to attend this meeting and had previously communicated there have been
no substantial updates since his update at the Board of Health meeting two days prior.
Informational Items
Ms. Crawford reviewed the upcoming meetings. Committee members discussed possibly moving the
Committee meeting date and/or time due to conflicting meetings. Ms. Sarah de Jong will poll
Committee members to see if another date/time would work better.
Next Meeting Date
Full Board of Health: Tuesday, February 8, at 3:00 p.m.
Program Policy Committee: Thursday, February 17, at 3:30 p.m.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 4:01 p.m.
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Special Meeting
The meeting was held via Zoom conference call.
Committee members present
Megan Dunn
Anji Jorstad
Kyoko Matsumoto Wright
Stephanie Vignal
Stephanie Wright - Chair
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Staff present
Shawn Frederick, Pam Aguilar, Katie Curtis, Ragina Gray, Sarah de Jong, Grant Weed (legal counsel)
Call to Order
The special meeting of the Executive Committee was called to order by Chair Wright at 1:02 p.m. via
Zoom video conference.
Comings and Goings
Anji Jorstad arrived at 1:07 p.m. via phone
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by Ms. Sarah de Jong who reported there was a quorum present.
Public Comment
Chair Stephanie Wright reported no public comment was received.
Action
Authorize the Administrative Officer to approve out-of-state travel for Samara Heydon and Therese
Quinn to attend the 2022 Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA April 4-7, 2022 (SR 22-007, K. Curtis)
The National Preparedness Summit is returning to an onsite format this year and the Health District
would like to send two of its staff to attend. One staff member, Therese Quinn, is the recipient of a full
scholarship that will cover all registration and travel expenses. The cost for Samara Heydon to attend
would be about $2,400. This is a premier national conference and has a lot of important lessons
because of how preparedness and planning is changing. The detailed agenda hasn't been released yet
but the theme this year is reimagining preparedness in an era of COVID-19. Committee members
discussed the possibility of removing the need for approval for out-of-state travel for staff and instead
making it a briefing item in the future.
It was moved by Ms. Megan Dunn and seconded by Ms. Stephanie Vignal to authorize the
Administrative Officer to approve out-of-state travel for Samara Heydon and Therese Quinn to attend
the 2022 Preparedness Summit in Atlanta, GA April 4-7, 2022. The motion passed unanimously.
Authorize the Administrative Officer to approve out-of-state travel for Abby Jernberg and Juliet
D'Alessandro to attend the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA April 18-21, 2022 (SR 21-
123; K. Curtis)
This conference also takes place in Atlanta, GA but is regarding heroin and opioid abuse. Two staff
members would attend and focus on different tracks the conference offers. Expenses could be covered
mostly by grant funds.
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It was moved by Ms. Dunn and seconded by Ms. Vignal to approve out-of-state travel for Abby
Jernberg and Juliet D'Alessandro to attend the Rx Drug Abuse & Heroin Summit in Atlanta, GA April
18-21, 2022. The motioned passed unanimously.
Approve policy POL 130.003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets and forward to the full
Board for action (SR 22-005; N. Thomsen, S. Centanni)
Work on this policy began mid-2021 and has been in development and in response to previous
requests by auditors. Ms. Nicole Thomsen gave a brief overview of the policy. This item was also
presented to the Program Policy Committee, who requested one change — additional language that
clearly states assets that are maintained under the contract with Snohomish County for IT services fall
under the Snohomish County Department of Information Technology's policy and not this one.
It was moved by Ms. Megan Dunn and seconded by Ms. Stephanie Vignal to approve policy POL
130.003 concerning capital & small and attractive assets and forward to the full Board for action. The
motion passed unanimously.
Briefings
Request for proposal (RFP) for electronic health record (EHR) system (SR 22-004; K. Curtis)
The Health District will be releasing a request for proposal soon for a new electronic health record
(EHR) system. Currently, the Health District is using Insight for this work and the program is outdated
and doesn't meet the needs of the Health District. Criteria includes an EHR that is cloud based, HIPAA
compliant, and secure. Because the Health District is on Snohomish County's infrastructure, the
Snohomish County Department of IT would play a key role in helping to pick the right vendor or vendors
to bring back to the Board for consideration on which one to move forward with.
Health Officer's update (no staff report; C. Spitters)
This current wave of COVID had a peak of 16,000 cases per week for the week ending January 22
which has since come down to around 9,000 cases for the week ending January 29. The trend line
hasn't changed and has appeared to have peaked in the middle of the month of January and is now
showing a steep decline, a trend being experienced throughout Western Washington. University of
Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations project sustained declines in the coming
weeks and then a very minimal level of transmission through the spring. Prior to this wave, positive
cases have been around 5-10%. With the Omicron variant, that number has jumped to around 30%.
More recent rates show a drop in number of positive cases and is expected to continue to even lower
levels.
January also had around 350-400 hospitalizations due to COVID which has had a bad impact on the
health care systems. Although Omicron is less severe, because of the sheer number of cases, it has
increased the number of hospitalizations much higher than anything previously experienced since the
start of the pandemic. Long-term care has also experienced a surge in cases but now appears to be
recovering.
A total of 560,000 Snohomish County residents have completed at least two doses of an mRNA
vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. There's another
50,000 that have gotten started but haven't gotten their second dose. This means that around 90% who
have started their series have also completed it. 270,000 residents, or about half of the 560,000 have
also received their booster dose, which is more potent for protecting against infection, hospitalization,
and severe disease.
The Health District is continuing testing operations at its Ash Way and Longfellow sites. We are also
partnering with state, federal, and local resources with a testing site at the Monroe Fairgrounds and are
also beginning to get more involved in mobile testing akin to what we were doing with some of the
mobile vaccination to reach underserved communities. The Health District is also procuring and
distributing home testing kits and acts as a local hub for delivery, storage, and secondary distribution
for vaccines.
Upcoming Meetings
Chair Wright announced upcoming meetings
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Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 1:37 p.m.
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Public Health Advisory Council of Snohomish County
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Members present:
Jason Biermann, Snohomish County DEM
Jeff Clarke, Commissioner, Mukilteo Water & Wastewater District (Chair -Elect)
Jean Doerge, Community Member
Lisa George, PRMCE (Chair)
Robert Goetz, Everett Police Department
Kurt Hilt, International Association of Fire Fighters 1828
Shaughn Maxwell, South County Fire and Rescue
Naisha Williams, Community Member
Members not present:
Patricia Love, City of Stanwood; Korey MacKenzie, Diamond Knot Alehouse;
Karri Matau, Community Foundation of Snohomish County
Staff Present:
Shawn Frederick
Dr. Chris Spitters
Nicole Thomsen
Heather Thomas
Sarah de Jong
Recording Secretary: Sarah de Jong, Executive Assistant
The meeting was called to order at 7:46 a.m. via Zoom video conference.
Roll Call
Roll call was taken by Ms. Sarah de Jong who reported there was a quorum present.
Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Mr. Jeff Clarke and seconded by Ms. Jean Doerge to approve the minutes of November 17,
2021. The motion passed unanimously.
Special Business
Officer transition & election of vice -chair
Ms. Lisa George turned the rest of the meeting over to Mr. Jeff Clarke who is now the Chair after being the
Chair -Elect for 2021. Mr. Clarke noted that effective with this meeting the PHAC is also changing into new
roles and responsibilities due to actions by the legislature.
Chair Clarke opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair/Chair Elect. Ms. Lisa George nominated Jean
Doerge. There were no other nominations, and Ms. Doerge becomes the Vice Chair for 2022.
Public Comment
Mr. Clarke noted that no public comment was received.
Briefings and Discussion
PHAC Bylaws Implementation (N. Thomsen, L. George, J. Clarke, P. Love, J. Doerge, and J. Biermann)
The PHAC bylaws were adopted by the Board of Health at its December meeting. Ms. Nicole Thomsen and
PHAC members discussed the following topics:
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• Two members have stepped down from their roles which leaves the current number of active
membership to 11. In order to recruit new members to fill the number of required sector
representatives, PHAC members will need to create an application process.
• One new requirement is an increase in the number of meetings. Previously the PHAC met every
other month and the new requirement is for the PHAC to meet monthly. PHAC members discussed
the meeting time and decided that moving the meeting to a slightly earlier time, 7:30-9:00 instead
of the current 7:45-9:15 works better for PHAC members present.
• The PHAC is now subject to the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) which means there are some
other requirements that members need to be aware of.
• The PHAC bylaw ad hoc committee met in November but the December meeting was postponed
due to the holidays. That committee worked on drafting sector definitions. Ms. Nicole Thomsen
presented the sector definition draft document and invited PHAC members to share any feedback
they may have regarding the sector definitions. Feedback received included:
o The definitions do include wording that implies some role -specific expertise needed.
o Whether the healthcare practitioner definition should be broader or more specific, as there
are healthcare practitioners not only in the healthcare system, but also industrial or school
settings as well.
o The water district sector is classified as a business sector. While there is a business piece to
it, it could also fall under government as it is technically a government operation.
o Suggestion to clear up the language regarding non-profit organizations more to include
501(c)(3) status as without that clarification there are many organizations that could fit the
description but may not be properly assigned.
o The "Members with lived experiences" section is very vague.
o Create a connection between SHD definitions to the definitions in the legislation
• The PHAC bylaw ad hoc committee also created a draft of an application that could be used for
potential new members. Committee members discussed the application and process. This draft was
created after researching other similar advisory boards for public health. The process should also
be defined for how a person applies and whether there's an interview or not.
2022 WA Legislative Session (N. Thomsen, H. Thomas)
Legislative session is in its third week. COVID is still a main topic of conversation amongst legislators. This is
a short session at only 60 days. There are three bills that have been classified as high priority:
House Bill 1074. As of Friday afternoon, it was voted out of the House and is now on its way to the Senate.
This is a high priority bill for the Health District that essentially creates an analogous process to the child
death review process but for adults and specifically focuses on substance abuse and suicide.
House Bill 1893. This is sponsored by local delegate Brandy Donaghy in regards to allowing emergency
medical technicians.
Restructuring cannabis revenue appropriations. This includes additional funds to local health jurisdictions to
perform prevention outreach and education on the topic.
On the State side, the Health District is tracking:
Additional COVID funding. This legislature will be making appropriations of the ARPA dollars.
Employment and child care protection for isolated or quarantined individuals. This bill could be expanded
to include childcare protection if a child needs to isolate or quarantine and this could affect parents or
caregivers that need to take time off work and still pay for that spot in childcare.
The Washington State Public Health Association is having its annual legislative advocacy day coming up on
February 8. All are welcome to participate. The event will be virtual again this year and Ms. Thomsen will
email the invitation to all PHAC members.
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Administrative Officer Report
Mr. Shawn Frederick reported that the 2022 budget that was adopted at the December Board of Health
meeting represents a significant shift in more than a decade of previous budgets, where the Health District
repeatedly saw cut after cut. The budget contains significant improvements and investments in the
Snohomish Health District over the course of the next year. Mr. Frederick briefed on the changes in the
2022 budget, including:
• 33 new FTE: 15 new FTE in Prevention Services, 14 in Environmental Health, and 3 in
Administration.
• Addition of Permit Technician positions to help expedite the land use application process.
• Replacement of vehicles in the fleet with interest in hybrid or electric vehicles moving forward
• Addition of an executive leadership position for the Sound Foundation for Public Health. They
would be a staff member of the Health district but perform work for the Sound Foundation.
• $100,000 allocation for a study to determine health access needs in Snohomish County.
• Continued COVID operations, such as testing and vaccination.
This expansion of services is funded in part by incoming COVID funds but also by foundational public health
funds that were approved by state legislation in its last legislative session.
Health Officer Report
Case Counts and Testing. The Omicron variant has created a huge peak in cases that has dwarfed the peaks
in all prior waves since the beginning of the pandemic. University of Washington's Institute for Health
Metrics and Evaluation projects that Western Washington cases peaked the second or third week of the
month of January and are now roughly halfway back down that curve. Historically, SHD testing operations
have a 5-10% positivity rate. These numbers have recently jumped up to 30-35% and similar increases in
test -positive proportions are being seen throughout the healthcare community. Positive cases are still
predominantly young adults with the majority of cases in adults 20-59 years of age. Young children,
especially those that are school age also have a high number of cases as well. Looking at cases by areas in
the county, south Everett seems to have a higher concentration of cases, with the spread moving along the
1-5 corridor.
Hospitalizations. Hospitals are under heavy duress and experiencing a large increase in hospital admissions,
with Providence admitting 20 to 25 new COVID patients per day. Limited -staffing issues are also creating
additional stress on the hospital systems.
Vaccinations. Of the 850,000 total Snohomish County residents, 555,000 have completed their initial
vaccination schedule and almost half of that number have received their booster dose as well. Around 20-
25,000 doses are being administered to Snohomish County residents with the vast majority of those being
booster doses and very few people initiating or completing their initial series. The cumulative proportion of
residents that have initiated vaccination has now reached almost 80%. Non -Hispanic whites and Latinos
have the lowest vaccination rates, at 62% and 63%, respectively. Pacific Islanders have the highest
vaccination coverage at 100% but that is probably an underestimate of their true population. Looking at
vaccination coverage by location generally shows better coverage in the 1-5 corridor and closer to King
County.
Health District Operations. In addition to testing sites, The Health District is also procuring and distributing
home testing kits as well as masks and increasing public access to vaccination sites with mobile outreach
efforts targeting underserved populations and helping to coordinate and guide long-term care facilities,
schools, and other special populations in achieving vaccination in their populations. The Health District also
acts as a local hub for delivery, storage, and secondary distribution of vaccine. Our disease control and
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containment efforts are now largely focused on outbreak investigations and we de-emphasize individual
case contact investigations because the sheer number of cases being reported and the speed at which the
virus is moving through the community is not amenable to traditional contact investigation efforts being
helpful.
Information Items
Upcoming Meetings
Mr. Clarke announced upcoming meetings.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 a.m.
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Background
All meetings held via Zoom video conference unless otherwise noted.
Program Policy Committee — February 17, 3:30 p.m.
Administration Committee — February 23, 3:30 p.m.
Executive Committee — February 24, 12:00 p.m.
Next Board of Health meeting — March 8, 3 p.m.
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Meeting Summary November 18, 2021— 9:30 a.m. — 3:00 p.m.
Virtual Zoom Meeting
ATTENDEES
Representing
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE Skagit Dairy Farmer
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE WA Policy Center
CITIES
COUNTIES
ENVIRONMENT League of Women's Voters
ENVIRONMENT Long Live the Kings
ENVIRONMENT WA Environmental Council,
Stewardship Partners
FEDERALEPA
FEDERAL NOAA
RECREATIONAL FISHING
TRIBAL Lummi Nation
TRIBAL Makah Tribe
TRIBAL Nisqually Tribe
TRIBAL Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
TRIBAL Point No Point Treaty Council
TRIBAL Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
TRIBAL Skokomish Tribe
TRIBAL Stillaguamish Tribe
TRIBAL Swinomish & Sauk-Suiattle
TRIBAL Tulalip Tribe
STATE Department of Agriculture
STATE Ecology
STATE Puget Sound Conservation Districts
STATE WDFW
STATE WDNR
STATE WSCC
STATE PSP
WATERSHEDS Puyallup/Chambers WRIA 10 & 12
WATERSHEDS Nooksack
WATERSHEDS Nisqually WRIA 11
WATERSHEDS South Sound WRIA 13 & 14
WATERSHEDS West Sound WRIA 1S
WATERSHEDS Hood Canal Coordinating Council WRIA 16 &17
WATERSHEDS NOPLE Dungeness & Elwha WRIA 18 & 19
WATERSHEDS San Juan WRIA 2
In Attendance
Jason VanderKooy
Todd Myers
Chance Berthiaume
Megan Dunn,
Ann Aagaard
Jacques White
David Burger
Peter Murchie
Dave Price
Ryley Fee
Victor Johnson,
Stephanie Martin
David Troutt
Randy Lumper
Cynthia Rossi
Paul McCollum
Dave Herrera
Jason Griffith
Amy Trainer
Patti Gobin
Evan Sheffels
Tom Buroker,
Linda Lyshell
Julie Watson,
Cynthia Catton, Alex Smith
Ron Shultz, Alison Halpern
Laura Blackmore, Larry Epstein
Lisa Spurrier
John Thompson
Chris Ellings,
Amy Hatch-Winecka
Tom Ostrom
Alicia Olivas
Hansi Hals
Sam Whitridge
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WATERSHEDS Skagit WRIA 3 & 4
WATERSHEDS Stillaguamish WRIA S
WATERSHEDS Snohomish WRIA 7
WATERSHEDS Island WRIA 6
WATERSHEDS Lake WA/Cedar/Sammamish WRIA 8
WATERSHEDS Green/Duwamish WRIA 9
Absent
BUSINESS & AGRICULTURE WA Forest Protection Association
FEDERAL USDA/NRCS
FEDERAL USACE
TRIBAL Suquamish Tribe
WELCOME AND COUNCIL BUSINESS
MEETING SUMMARY
Richard Brocksmith
Kit Crump, Bill Blake
Keith Brinkley, Gretchen Glaub, Elissa
Ostergaard
Dawn Spilsbury Pucci
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
Matt Goehring,
Jason Callahan
Nick Vira, Joe Williams
Laura Boerner
Rob Purser
• Todd Myers MOTIONED to approve the September 23, 2021, SRC meeting summary as presented.
Peter Murchie SECONDED the motion and the SRC members in attendance APPROVED the meeting
summary.
MEETING CALENDAR AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
• Anna Petersen presented the proposed SRC 2022 meeting calendar for approval. Peter Murchie
MOTIONED to approve the calendar as presented. Kit Crump SECONDED the motion and all SRC
members present APPROVED the 2022 SRC meeting calendar.
• Per SRC Operating Procedures, the SRC is required to elect a Chair and Vice -Chair at the last meeting
of odd -numbered years. This year's process included convening a nominating committee, presenting
recommendations for discussion, and asking for additional nominations. Based on the established
process David Troutt was nominated for the position of Chair and Mindy Roberts and Dave Herrera
as Co Vice -Chairs.
o Tom Ostrom MOTIONED to appoint David Troutt as Chair of the SRC and Dave Herrera and
Mindy Roberts as Co -Vice Chairs of the SRC. Jamie Stephens SECONDED the motion and the
SRC members in attendance APPROVED the Appointments with one abstention.
• SRC Members took the time to recognize and thank Bill Blake, outgoing Co -SRC Vice -Chair for his
service as co -vice Chair. It was also noted that Bill will remain on the SRC.
RCO UPDATE
Presenters: Megan Duffy, RCO and Jeannie Abbott, GSRO
Highlights:
• Megan Duffy, Director of RCO introduced herself to the Council and provided details on her
background which led her to her current position.
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• A brief update on the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office was provided, including the recent request
for an additional FTE to support salmon recovery
• Federal money availability will impact which projects get funded and how. The potential for a
targeted grant round, the movement of funds, and recent policy adoptions was noted.
• RCO is looking at how they can use federal funds and the Governor's desire to move salmon
recovery forward. Megan noted that the mechanisms and structures are in place, but coordination
will be important to take advantage of additional funding.
• Jeannie Abbott from the Governor's Salmon Recovery Office noted that the final version of the
statewide salmon strategy is expected to be released in December.
• GSRO recently hired Tara Galuska as the new Orca Recovery Coordinator. There is currently an
opening for a statewide salmon policy position.
Discussion:
• Members discussed and asked about potential federal funding from the Build Back Better Act. At the
time of the meeting, there were many unknowns and presenters did not have any numbers to
share.
• Council members discussed the need to be more competitive in grant applications.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
• Amber Moore provided an update on staffing at the Partnership, including the hiring of Lea Anne
Burke as the new Tribal Liaison.
• The Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) approved the process for targeted investment. Each
salmon recovery region is allowed to submit one project for funds. The Plan is to align the timeline
with the Large Cap grant round timeline. They are working with lead entities.
• There is almost 4 million in PSAR Large Capital Return Funds, and the SRC Executive committee will
weigh in on requests next month. Amber also noted the large cost increases grantees are dealing
with.
• Dave Herrera commented on the importance of education and getting our message out.
REGIONAL CHAPTER UPDATE Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Amber Moore, PSP
Highlights:
• Amber reviewed the process and timeline for the regional chapter update, including what will and
will not be in the update.
• She also reviewed the process through which priority strategies and actions are being developed
and vetted for each area of content.
• Partnership staff then separated SRC members into breakout groups to discuss the list of draft
strategies and actions related to water quantity and instream flows.
Discussion:
• Members continued the discussion on the Regional Chapter Update in focused breakout groups.
Questions the groups were asked to discuss and notes from the breakout groups can be found here.
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WRIA 8 DEI/EJ ACTION PLAN Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz and Lauren Urgenson & Carla Nelson, WRIA 8
Highlights:
• Jason explained the relationship of Salmon recovery to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) work
especially as it related to WIRA 8.
• WRIA 8 members were inspired to take action after the murder of George Floyd, WRIA 8
representatives asked how they could advance environmental protection/recovery and diversity.
• WRIA 8 used this opportunity to create a paradigm shift in how they were thinking about salmon
recovery. As a first step, the Council decided to form a DEI Subcommittee.
• WRIA 8 determined work needed to be intentional, embedded, and accountable. Presenters noted
that change is hard, but the shift benefits many people.
• Presenters provided examples of how community engagement worked, and how the grant process
was revised. The Beer Sheva Park Shoreline Restoration Project was used as an example.
• This presentation was intended to be an opportunity to learn both for the SRC and for WRIA 8. The
hope is in the future others will present on this topic and share lessons learned.
Discussion:
• Council members expressed appreciation for the presentation, and some expressed interest in using
this as an example or model for DEI & EJ work in their communities and areas of focus.
• Members discussed potential impacts to grant funding evaluations when evaluations consider
elements of DEI. They noted this is an opportunity to do things differently.
• Salmon recovery is about people, getting people engaged is critical
• Members discussed examples of changes to state funding decisions prompted by engaging and
evaluating communities with Environmental Justice in mind. The Department of Natural Resources
has made changes in how they engage with communities.
• The relationship to the HEAL Act, the Health Impact Assessment tool, education, and training (career
pathways) were also discussed.
2021 WORKPLAN REVIEW + 2022 BOARDS SHARED PRIORITIES Briefing Memo, Presentation (2:03:00)
Presenters: Ahren Stroming, PSP
Highlights:
• Ahren provided a brief review of progress on the 2021 Shared Priorities which are the guiding
principles that shaped the 2021 workplan (approved January 2021). Details of work plan topics,
desired outcomes, and progress to date can be found in the linked presentation.
• Ahren noted that a lot of work is still in progress on all actions. At the January meeting, more status
information will be available and a deep dive on bold actions is expected.
• The proposed 2022 Draft Shared Priorities were introduced. The goal is to make them more durable
(not revise yearly). Ahren explained the differences between the 2022 Priorities and the 2021
Priorities. The list of Shared Priorities can be found in the linked memo and presentation.
• Ahren posed some questions for SRC members to ponder till the next meeting to prepare for the
January discussion.
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Discussion:
• Members discussed the format of the January discussion. It was suggested to split in to two
sections —Things the Salmon Recovery Council can do on their own and opportunities to take
advantage of (funding, lobbying, etc.).
• The potential impacts of the Governor's Salmon Recovery Plan on the SRC work plan were also
briefly noted.
• There will be a broader report out in January on Bold Actions. The recovery council should learn
about various actions working toward recovery in the area. The efforts of the Riparian Work Group
were noted as an example.
• The Governor's Salmon Package is expected to be one part of habitat protection and restoration
efforts.
LEGACY PROJECTS PORTFOLIO Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Carrie Byron & Ahren Stroming, PSP
Highlights:
• Carrie and Ahren provided Council with an update on submissions to the Legacy Project Portfolio,
next steps, and the funding plan.
• The intent is to cover projects that exceed typical PSAR project size and were identified as a high
priority.
• The intent is that it will be a rotating portfolio of needed projects. For more details on the purpose
of the program and a list of projects see the linked presentation or memo.
• Next steps include reconvening the subgroup, collating the projects, exporting funding and financing
opportunities.
Discussion:
• Council members discussed different approaches to funding for big projects.
• The need to refine the recovery strategy and address true barriers to salmon recovery was noted
Council members suggested:
o Developing a political strategy and providing leadership around some of the topics.
o Taking on a barrier or two to champion (e.g., dam removal).
o Unify around a few projects
• This could be an opportunity for positive public relations for railroads. It was noted that the
Leadership Council is working on a forum with BNSF for next year
• Some things are projects and others are ideas. Pierce County's approach was to submit actual
projects not necessarily ideas. Things that are ready to go.
• Concerns were expressed about inconsistencies in approach (for projects submitted) —need to
address this in next steps.
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES AND STRATEGY Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Don Gourlie, PSP and David Troutt & Bill Blake
Highlights:
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• As a continuation of the Legislative Subcommittee proposal, Bill walked the group through the
proposed principles and roles of the Legislative Subcommittee.
• Kit Crump MOTIONED to establish a Legislative Subcommittee subject to the roles and principles
presented. Jacque White SECONDED the motion and Salmon Recovery Council Members approved
the motion with three abstentions.
• Don Gourlie provided an update on the State legislative session, Puget Sound budget priorities,
proposed Legislative priorities, and Federal infrastructure investments.
• Most testimony will occur remotely during this session.
• Additional detailed information on budget priorities can be found in the linked presentation
Discussion:
• Members discussed how the subcommittee would keep the full SRC informed of activities
• Members asked questions regarding funding and Project Olga Recommendations.
• Members noted a need to keep our eye on funding that works against recovery too. For example,
GMA funding can be undermined with the influx of highway funding. Laura noted that state natural
resource agencies have begun discussing how to influence spending.
• Discussion on House Bill 1117 and riparian protection/restoration was discussed.
o It was suggested that Staff and the executive committee work together on a statement
regarding HB 1117.
o It was also noted that the linking of salmon recovery and land use planning is a shared area
of interest with ECB.
2023-2025 PSAR LARGE CAPITAL PROJECT RFP Briefing Memo, Presentation
Presenters: Carrie Byron, PSP
Highlights:
• David shared thoughts on the decision -making process and doing what is best for the fish. He also
provided some context on the program, process, and mission.
• Carrie briefly discussed the history and timeline of the RFP policy changes. For more details see the
linked presentation.
• Alternatives to be considered and edits for each option were explained. Carrie highlighted how SRC
priorities are addressed in the proposed options. More details can be found in the linked
presentation.
• Todd Myers provided a detailed review of the ranking analysis for option 2 and his proposal.
Discussion:
• Members discussed the three options.
• It was noted that Option 3 was in response to comments from watershed leads who expressed
concerns over the priority scoring system.
• Some expressed the feeling that the assumption of a consensus is overstated, no "status quo" or
"no action" option has been presented. Additional discussion was had on the use of "consensus"
and Chair David Troutt clarified that consensus refers to a lack of strong and active opposition within
the Recovery Council, not unanimous approval watershed leads. Per the SRC Operating Procedures,
voting is a tool available to the group when consensus is not reached.
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• Members expressed concerns and insights on the scoring criteria. It was noted that there is a need
to encourage some things (while discouraging others), even if they are not included as scored
criteria. Carrie noted that unscored criteria may still be considered requirements but would not be
used to differentiate between qualified projects.
• Carrie clarified if a criterion is not scored it is not used in decision making. It is just used for
reporting.
• Some prefer to not have required elements but understand the need for the information.
• The importance of climate change was discussed.
Decision:
• Todd Meyers MOTIONED to approve Option 2. Dawn Spilsbury Pucci SECONDED the motion. SRC
members APPROVED the motion with two no votes and four abstentions.
WRAP-UP AND ADJOURN
Chair David Troutt adjourned the meeting.
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