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Cmd90622 spec mtg Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES APPROVED MINUTES September 6, 2022 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Mike Nelson, Mayor Vivian Olson, Council President Will Chen, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember Susan Paine, Councilmember Laura Johnson, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Scott Passey, City Clerk Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator 1. CALL TO ORDER The Edmonds City Council special meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. by Mayor Nelson in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. 2. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. APPOINTMENT TO FILL COUNCIL POSITION 1 VACANCY City Clerk Scott Passey read the procedures to be followed: Nominations Each councilmember may nominate one candidate from the list of applicants by placing an “X” beside the name of the applicant of their choice on the form supplied by the city clerk and initialing the form. The city clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of the nominations and the councilmember nominating each candidate. The Election Each councilmember may vote for one candidate by placing an “X” beside the name of the candidate of their choice on the ballot provided and numbering and initialing their ballots. The city clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of each ballot and who voted for each candidate. A Deadlock A deadlock occurs after each councilmember votes the same way on three consecutive ballots. In the event the council should deadlock, previous nominations are declared null and void and the council may begin a new round of nominations. Appointment A candidate is successfully appointed upon receiving four affirmative votes. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 2 Mr. Passey advised if councilmembers wish to speak regarding their nominations or the process, the appropriate time would be after the nomination ballots have been collected and he has indicated which councilmembers nominated which candidates. He thanked former Student Representative Brook Roberts for his assistance with collecting the forms. ROLL CALL Mr. Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present. Mr. Passey advised councilmembers have a stack of nomination forms and ballot forms. He requested councilmembers complete Nomination #1. Nomination 1 Candidate Councilmember Michelle Dotsch Buckshnis Maria Montalvo Chen, L. Johnson, & Paine Dave Teitzel Tibbott Jenna Nand Olson Councilmember L. Johnson relayed she received a number of emails in support of applicants, every single one was for Maria Montalvo. The emails listed things like ability to navigate hard conversations, chairing numerous groups, very involved in her community, consistently prioritizes the underrepresented population of Edmonds, deeply committed to the health and wellbeing of Edmonds, choices represent inclusion and balanced thinking, analytical, open minded, forward thinking, gets things done, prepared for meetings. Based on what constitutes have been saying as well as the council’s interviews, she nominated Maria Montalvo. Councilmember Tibbott relayed he nominated former Councilmember Dave Teitzel primarily because the council is about to enter into the budget season and he brings a great deal of experience with that process and will add a lot to the council’s deliberations. He also looked at 2023 as a fairly intense year due to comprehensive planning and anticipated Mr. Teitzel, having been on the council previously, could draw on his former experience during that intense season. Council President Olson added to the nomination of Dave Teitzel, he is very experienced and has served the City well. With regard to her nomination of Jenna Nand, similar to Councilmember Kristiana Johnson, she has spent most of life in Edmonds so has seen it through a child and young adult’s eyes as well as through her parents’ eyes. As a former council candidate and someone who has continued to be very involved in the City in the interim, her intellect, awareness, long term attendance, and law background would serve the council well. Councilmember Paine spoke to her nomination of Maria Montalvo, commenting she was impressed with her background and her work with groups in the community. She recalled Ms. Montalvo also spoke to how to reach a situation where everyone has some satisfaction with the outcome. She also talked about tradeoffs which equal compromise and she has done some very hard work on that. She was wowed by Ms. Montalvo’s interview as well as during a subsequent conversation. She understands the dynamics of how government works, watersheds, and big projects in the City. She would be a terrific addition to the council and knows how to make things happen and make them happen swiftly. Councilmember Buckshnis thanked everyone who applied, commenting all the candidates are equally qualified and have different and unique skills. She hoped all the candidates will choose to run in the next election; there will be five seats available on the council. If anyone needs help, she has done many campaigns. She received numerous emails and telephone calls. She was particularly interested in what the Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 3 late Councilmember K. Johnson brought to the table, her understanding of planning, zoning and the environmental which is why chose to nominate Michelle Dotsch who has been a watchdog on the zoning process for a very long time. She knows Dr. Dotsch personally and believed she would do a great job. She mirrored Councilmember Tibbott’s comments about Dave Teitzel; he was a very good friend of Kristiana Johnson and helped her a lot and would be very happy if he took on this short term commitment of 14-15 months to help bridge the gap until a councilmember is elected. Councilmember Chen thanked all the candidates who applied, relaying his respect for each of them and recognizing they each bring a unique skill set and qualifications to the table. He nominated Maria Montalvo because he received many emails and calls in support of her, but he also has personal experience working with her on projects that helped the Chamber through difficult times and saw her dedication and commitment to the community. He was looking for someone who can bring the community together and work through the issues facing the City. He acknowledged many of the candidates would do the same, but the community’s support was the reason he nominated Ms. Montalvo. Candidate Votes Councilmember Ballot 1 Maria Montalvo 4 Chen, Paine, L. Johnson Michelle Dotsch 1 Buckshnis Dave Teitzel 1 Tibbott & Olson Ballot 2 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 3 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 4 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested councilmembers complete Nomination #2. Nomination 2 Candidate Councilmember Dave Teitzel Olson & Buckshnis Maria Montalvo Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Michelle Dotsch Tibbott Candidate Votes Councilmember Ballot 5 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 6 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 7 Michelle Dotsch 1 Tibbott Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 8 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 4 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine, & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 9 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 10 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested councilmembers complete Nomination #3. Nomination 3 Candidate Councilmember Roger Pence Olson & Tibbott Jenna Nand Chen Dave Teitzel Buckshnis Maria Montalvo L. Johnson & Paine Councilmember Paine spoke regarding her nominee Maria Montalvo. This position was unfortunately vacated due to loss of friend and colleague Kristiana Johnson. Maria Montalvo has the exact same educational background as Kristiana Johnson, bachelor and master’s degrees; Kristiana Johnson’s degrees were in planning and Maria Montalvo’s are in economics and political science. They also share the same love of Edmonds. Nominating and balloting for Maria Montalvo will also support the memory of Kristiana Johnson and add a lot of the get up and go that Maria Montalvo brings which is why she continued her nomination of Maria Montalvo. Councilmember Tibbott spoke to his nomination of Roger Pence, explaining he brings a great deal of experience having been on the Planning Board and several other community involvements and could step into the council position ready to serve. He also appreciated his background in communication. He has expressed his willingness to run for office in 2023 but is also a veteran of running campaigns and will do a good job as a candidate running for office. Councilmember Buckshnis said former Councilmember Teitzel knows how to step into the big shoes left by Kristiana Johnson. She was an independent and so is he; they are both strong willed in terms of ethics and are independent thinkers. Dave Teitzel has proven himself; he served on the long range financial planning committee with Kristiana Johnson for 18 months which resulted in the development of the fund balance policy which was necessary for the City’s AAA rating. He is very conservative about maintaining downtown and has a proven track record. She expressed support for him as he will be great for the finance team, is a great policy wonk, and selecting him will respect who Kristiana Johnson might have picked had she retired. She concluded the best candidate for the late Councilmember K. Johnson’s seat is Dave Teitzel. Council President Olson agreed with Councilmember Buckshnis’ sentiments, relaying she knew firsthand that the late Councilmember K. Johnson respected Mr. Teitzel as a colleague when he was on council. She nominated Roger Pence who is at everything and has a passion for city government. She anticipated he could get up to speed quickly, almost as fast as someone who had already been on the council. Councilmember Chen spoke to his nomination of Jenna Nand; he has known her for the last 3-4 years, she is very dedicated, involved, has a heart for the City of Edmonds, ran for council, applied for appointment and has been at council meetings focusing her energy on City matters. She is an attorney and her skills sets will complement the council. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 5 Candidate Votes Councilmember Ballot 11 Jenna Nand 1 Chen Roger Pence 1 Tibbott Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 2 Paine & L. Johnson Ballot 12 Maria Montalvo 2 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 13 Roger Pence 1 Chen Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 2 Paine & L. Johnson Ballot 14 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 15 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Roger Pence 1 Tibbott Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 16 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis &Olson Ballot 17 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 18 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested councilmembers complete Nomination #4. Nomination 4 Candidate Councilmember Natalie Seitz Olson, Chen & Paine Dave Teitzel Buckshnis Maria Montalvo L. Johnson Erika Barnett Tibbott Councilmember Tibbott explained he nominated Erika Barnett and even though she did not have an interview, he interviewed her individually before she left on vacation. She is an independent thinker in Edmonds, gets along with a lot of people, professionally she works collaboratively with a variety of people in the business world, and is also very well connected in the community. He concluded those were the characteristics he was looking for in a councilmember. Councilmember L. Johnson spoke to her nomination of Maria Montalvo; in reviewing the comments she received from citizens, two stook out: constantly prioritizes the under-represented population of Edmonds and her choices represent inclusion and balanced thinking. Historically, the Edmonds City Council has not been very diverse; Maria Montalvo would not only prioritize, speak for and represent a more diverse Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 6 community, but she also comes from that community. She is proven and numerous citizens sent emails speaking to that which is she nominated Maria Montalvo. Councilmember Paine explained she nominated Natalie Seitz because she is a regular speaker at council meetings, understands how the comprehensive plan flows into work plans and other planning documents and technical details. She is also very familiar with watersheds and stormwater which is crucial in Edmonds as well as applying the policy and understanding the operations. She has a lot of confidence in Ms. Seitz’ ability to include other aspects of policy work the council does which includes adding equity across the City and across different groups and putting it together in a comprehensive manner. She will be a good fit for the City and helps address the imbalance of resources spread across the City. For those reasons, she was proud to nominate Natalie Seitz. Council President Olson said she has learned a lot from Natalie Seitz being part of the process during the last year. She is very smart, knowledgeable and her day job segues well into what the council does. She agreed with Councilmember Tibbott’s nomination and said she was also impressed talking with Erika Barnett and there was no doubt that Maria Montalvo was a great Edmonds citizen. If former Councilmember Teitzel had not been one of the candidates, this decision would have been devastatingly hard. She will continue to hope to get one of the best councilmembers back to participate in the very challenging year ahead. Councilmember Buckshnis said she also enjoyed her conversations with Natalie Seitz and Erika Barnett. Dave Teitzel has had four years of understanding of complex and detailed matters and previously brought forward Job Order Contracting for minorities in the council’s policy discussions. He will bring that diversity and knowledge of diversity. It is important to respect what the late Councilmember K. Johnson brought to the table. Last year’s budget process was a mess and needs to be fixed this year. It would be very advantageous for the financial individuals on the team to have Dave Teitzel as a councilmember. Councilmember Chen said he nominated Natalie Seitz because he learned a lot from her expertise in public works, an aspects that can help the council deal with massive undertakings that are ahead including many big projects as well as a new public works director. Having someone that is strong in that area would help the council which is why he nominated Natalie Seitz. Candidate Votes Councilmember Ballot 19 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & Paine Erika Barnett 1 Tibbott Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 L. Johnson Ballot 20 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Ballot 21 Erika Barnett 1 Chen Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Natalie Seitz 1 L. Johnson Ballot 22 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & Paine Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 L. Johnson Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 7 Ballot 23 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Ballot 24 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Ballot 25 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 2 Tibbott & Buckshnis Erika Barnett 1 Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Ballot 26 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & Paine Erika Barnett 1 Tibbott Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 L. Johnson Ballot 27 Natalie Seitz 2 Chen & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Maria Montalvo 1 Paine Ballot 28 Erika Barnett 1 Chen Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Natalie Seitz 1 Paine Maria Montalvo 1 L. Johnson Ballot 29 Erika Barnett 2 Chen & Tibbott Dave Teitzel 2 Buckshnis & Olson Natalie Seitz 1 Paine Maria Montalvo 1 L. Johnson Ballot 30 Maria Montalvo 2 Chen & Paine Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Natalie Seitz 1 L. Johnson Ballot 31 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 32 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson Ballot 33 Maria Montalvo 3 Chen, Paine & L. Johnson Dave Teitzel 3 Tibbott, Buckshnis & Olson The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey advised councilmembers could complete Nomination #5 or could adjourn this meeting and take this up at the regular meeting. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 8 Councilmember Paine expressed support for adjourning and take this up at the regular meeting when the council was done with its regular business. Council President Olson relayed it was the council’s consensus they were ready for a break. 2. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE FOR COUNCIL POSITION #1 3. ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 2.05 ECC; CITY ATTORNEY CODE UPDATE 3. ADJOURN COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO ADJOURN. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The council meeting was adjourned at 6:53 p.m.