2023-06-27 City Council PacketOp E D
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4. PRESENTATIONS
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2. Highway 99 Community Renewal Plan (30 min)
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
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8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Committee Minutes
2. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023
3. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023
4. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023
5. Approval of claim checks.
6. Supplemental Local Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP for Highway 99 Stage 2
7. Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for Highway 99 Stage 2
8. Resolution Establishing Expectations of Expenditures related to the Implementation of the MOU
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Highway 99 Landmark Site (30 min)
2. Clean Buildings Act - Frances Anderson Center Investment Grade Audit (10 min)
3. Award Construction Contract for Citywide Bicycle Improvements and Elm Way Walkway Projects
(15 min)
4. Resolution Increasing Vehicle License Fee - Transportation Benefit District (30 min)
5. Adopting Legislative Blake Fix (10 min)
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
June 27, 2023
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
2023 First Quarter Financial Update
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
First quarter financial update to Council.
Staff Recommendation
Presentation only, no recommendation.
Narrative
Tonight's presentation is intended to be a brief financial update to Council on the state of the city's
finances through the first quarter of 2023.
Attachments:
March 2023 Monthly Financial Report
Quarterly Report June
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MONTHLY BUDGETARY FINANCIAL REPORT
MARCH 2O23
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
City of Edmonds Investment Portfolio Detail
As of March 31, 2023
Years
Agency/
Investment
Purchase
to
Par
Market
Maturity
Coupon
Issuer
Type
Price
Maturity
Value
Value
Date
Rate
FHLMC
Bonds
988,678
0.05
1,000,000
997,364
04/20/23
0.38%
FHLB
Bonds
1,996,590
0.52
2,000,000
1,951,736
10/05/23
0.22%
Kent WA
Bonds
286,648
0.67
250,000
253,900
12/01/23
5.00%
First Financial - ECA
CD
2,803,516
0.75
2,803,516
2,803,516
12/28/23
2.08%
First Financial - Waterfront Center
CD
245,000
0.75
245,000
245,000
12/28/23
1.49%
FHLB
Bonds
2,004,464
0.80
2,000,000
2,001,640
01/16/24
4.81%
FHLB
Bonds
954,866
1.03
1,000,000
955,835
04/10/24
0.35%
FM
Bonds
996,082
1.22
1,000,000
977,695
06/17/24
2.80%
FNMA
Bonds
992,693
1.26
1,000,000
963,758
07/02/24
1.75%
FHLB
Bonds
950,774
1.64
1,000,000
941,687
11/18/24
0.90%
Spokane County WA
Bonds
207,260
1.67
200,000
191,724
12/01/24
2.10%
FHLMC
Bonds
974,798
1.95
1,000,000
985,593
03/13/25
3.75%
FHLB
Bonds
969,524
2.33
1,000,000
980,366
07/28/25
3.60%
US Treas u ry Note
Note
964,597
2.38
1,000,000
979,531
08/15/25
3.13%
TOTAL SECURITIES
15,335,490
1.21
15,498,516
15,229,345
Washington State Local Gov't Investment Pool
Snohomish County Local Gov't Investment Pool
TOTAL PORTFOLIO
Issuer Diversification
Kent WA,-
2%
FHLMC, First
13% Financial -
CD, 20% Spokane
County
WA, 1%
FHLB, 45%
7,862,576 7,862,576 Demand 4.74%
43,340,947 43,340,947 Demand 2.07%
$ 66,702,040 $ 66,432,869
Cash and Investment Balances Checki ng,
(in $ Millions) $5.1 , 7%
Note, 1.0 ,
2% Bonds,
11.5 , 16% State LGIP,
7.9 , 11%
CD's, 3.0 ,
4%
County
LGIP, 43.3
, 60%
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Annual Interest Income
$1,400, 000
$1 236 875
$1,200,000
1 091 709
$947,931 $950,684
$1,000,000
$882 556
$800,000
$600,000
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$400,000
$ 200,000
$ 206
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2018 2019 2020 2021
2022 YTD 2023
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GENERAL FUND SUMMARY
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April
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000, 000
6,000, 000
4,000, 000
2,000, 000
General Fund Revenues and Expenses (Rolling 24 months)
General Fund Revenues General Fund Expenses
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July October January April July October January
General Fund Tax Revenue (2017 through 2022
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
General Fund Tax Revenue (2023 YTD)
3,500,000
3,000, 000
2,500,000 $2,551,514
2,000,000A2 781 1 IWO
1,500,000 —
1,000, 000
500,000
$59,032
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -General Fund
2023
General Fund
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January
$ 2,716,321 $
2,716,321 $ 2,320,252-14.58%
February
5,384,133
2,667,812 4,920,100 -8.62%
March
8,106,922
2,722,789 8,150,445 0.54%
April
11,470,906
3,363,983
May
21,443,623
9,972,717
June
24,353,597
2,909,974
July
27,186,115
2,832,518
August
30,424,939
3,238,824
September
33,093,351
2,668,412
October
37,485,039
4,391,688
November
47,219,142
9,734,102
December
50,352,745
3,133,603
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Real Estate Excise Tax
2023
Real Estate Excise Tax 1 & 2
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 342,055
$ 342,055
$ 151,084
-55.83%
February
560,818
218,763
270,799
-51.71%
March
909,543
348,725
521,829
-42.63%
April
1,192,058
282,515
May
1,541,969
349,911
June
1,918,974
377,006
July
2,301,683
382,709
August
2,708,930
407,246
September
3,135,518
426,588
October
3,524,452
388,935
November
3,913,570
389,117
December
4,400,000
486,430
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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SALES TAX SUMMARY
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Construction Trade,
$416,594
Accommodation, $9,668 _
Clothing and
Accessories,
CornnVAic Ens,
$61,868
Wholesale Trade, —
$80,535
12,000,000
10,000, 000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0
Sales Tax Analysis By Category
Current Period: March 2023
Year -to -Date
Total $2,781,110
Automotive Repair,
(Zco iaQ Amusement &
Food Stores,
$92,443
Manufacturing, $31,661
Others, $60,496 Eating & Drinking,
$308,863
Annual Sales Tax Revenue
$10,302,518
$7,395,114 $8,406,296 $8,452,715 $8,317,046
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2,781,110
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2023
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Sales and Use Tax
2023
Sales and Use Tax
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
911,577 $
911,577 $ 879,231 -3.55%
February
1,999,408
1,087,831 1,908,832 -4.53%
March
2,854,859
855,451 2,781,110 -2.58%
April
3,643,225
788,366
May
4,624,484
981,259
June
5,567,972
943,488
July
6,580,085
1,012,114
August
7,669,335
1,089,249
September
8,683,583
1,014,248
October
9,768,647
1,085,064
November
10,864,900
1,096,253
December
11,900,000
1,035,100
Sales and Use Tax
12,000,000
11,000, 000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000 40
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
—0-- Current Year Budget — —Prior Year
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Real Personal/Property Tax
2023
Real Personal/Property Tax
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
49,915 $
49,915 $ 26,466-46.98%
February
78,108
28,192 147,332 88.63%
March
375,054
296,947 824,405 119.81%
April
912,236
537,182
May
5,909,096
4,996,860
June
6,029,957
120,861
July
6,148,773
118,816
August
6,198,768
49,995
September
6,260,415
61,647
October
6,466,132
205,717
November
11,227,156
4,761,024
December
11,327,000
99,844
Real PersonaMoperty Tax
12,000,000
11,000, 000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
�Cunrent Yeaz Budget Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Water Utility Tax
2023
Water Utility Tax
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January $
86,205 $
86,205 86,092 -0.13%
February
146,468
60,263 143,978 -1.70%
March
232,107
85,639 221,845 -4.42%
April
288,835
56,728
May
373,578
84,744
June
439,121
65,542
July
541,031
101,910
August
629,368
88,337
September
748,356
118,987
October
835,253
86,898
November
933,046
97,793
December
993,712
60,666
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Sewer Utility Tax
2023
Sewer Utility Tax
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January $
95,852 $
95,852 $ 89,935 -6.17%
February
174,661
78,808 166,439 -4.71%
March
269,654
94,993 256,368 -4.93%
April
348,626
78,972
May
444,771
96,145
June
523,850
79,080
July
620,193
96,343
August
699,682
79,489
September
799,189
99,507
October
879,620
80,432
November
976,901
97,281
December
1,055,821
78,920
Sewer Utility Tax
1,wu,vuu
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000 -
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
-0-- Current Year Budget � Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Meter Water Sales
2023
Meter Water Sales
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 898,592
$ 898,592
$ 860,924
-4.19%
February
1,526,893
628,301
1,439,675
-5.71%
March
2,419,579
892,685
2,218,275
-8.32%
April
3,010,919
591,341
May
3,894,276
883,356
June
4,577,455
683,180
July
5,644,291
1,066,835
August
6,565,058
920,767
September
7,805,695
1,240,637
October
8,711,524
905,829
November
9,730,927
1,019,403
December
10,363,937
633,010
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary -Storm Water Sales
2023
Storm Water Sales
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 484,003 $
484,003
$ 417,703
-13.70%
February
1,535,452
1,051,449
1,359,827
-11.44%
March
2,020,122
484,671
1,794,224
-11.18%
April
2,451,545
431,422
May
2,936,868
485,323
June
3,368,111
431,243
July
3,844,019
475,908
August
4,895,662
1,051,643
September
5,380,996
485,335
October
5,812,621
431,625
November
6,298,011
485,390
December
6,714,303
416,292
Storm Water Sales
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary-Unmeter Sewer Sales
2023
Unmeter Sewer Sales
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
958,430 $
958,430 $ 900,021 -6.09%
February
1,745,646
787,217 1,665,119 -4.61%
March
2,695,497
949,850 2,565,291 -4.83%
April
3,484,346
788,849
May
4,445,696
961,351
June
5,235,623
789,927
July
6,198,081
962,458
August
6,992,099
794,018
September
7,987,044
994,945
October
8,790,485
803,441
November
9,763,192
972,707
December
10,551,011
787,819
Unmeter Sewer Sales
11,000,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -General Fund
2023
General Fund
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD Variance
Actuals
January
$ 5,534,983 $
5,534,983
$ 4,868,760-12.04%
February
9,977,833
4,442,851
10,063,682 0.86%
March
14,357,831
4,379,998
14,793,075 3.03%
April
18,562,233
4,204,402
May
23,096,754
4,534,521
June
28,326,661
5,229,907
July
32,791,511
4,464,850
August
37,090,589
4,299,078
September
41,872,008
4,781,419
October
46,615,817
4,743,809
November
51,912,151
5,296,334
December
57,687,687
5,775,536
Non -Departmental
General Fund
60,000,000
55,000,000
50,000,000
45,000,000
40,000,000
35,000,000 0.
30,000,000
25,000,000
20,000,000
15,000,000
10,000,000
5,000,000
0
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Non -Departmental
2023
Cumulative
Budget Forecast
Monthly
Budget Forecast
YTD Variance
Actuals
January
$ 2,210,919
$ 2,210,919
$ 1,642,894-25.69%
February
3,370,075
1,159,155
3,380,586 0.31%
March
4,433,358
1,063,283
4,986,307 12.47%
April
5,352,010
918,652
May
6,502,926
1,150,916
June
8,207,872
1,704,946
July
9,220,727
1,012,855
August
10,088,588
867,861
September
11,260,570
1,171,982
October
12,343,718
1,083,149
November
13,681,280
1,337,562
December
15,120,425
1,439,145
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -City Council
2023
City Council
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
31,168 $
31,168 $ 33,649 7.96%
February
64,726
33,558 71,252 10.08%
March
102,768
38,042 108,460 5.54%
April
139,148
36,380
May
185,610
46,462
June
234,717
49,107
July
271,512
36,795
August
321,665
50,154
September
360,348
38,683
October
393,400
33,052
November
434,929
41,529
December
480,256
45,327
Office of Mayor
City Council
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
--0--Current Year Budget � Prior Year
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Office of Mayor
2023
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 40,530 $
40,530
$ 32,343
-20.20%
February
82,920
42,390
63,133
-23.86%
March
123,864
40,944
101,671
-17.92%
April
165,624
41,760
May
206,480
40,855
June
246,845
40,365
July
288,014
41,169
August
328,829
40,815
September
369,857
41,028
October
410,050
40,193
November
452,572
42,522
December
495,273
42,701
Office of Mayor
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
-"-Current Year Budget �PriorYear
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Human Resources
2023
Human Resources
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
111,879 $
111,879 $ 93,116-16.77%
February
212,590
100,710 164,590-22.58%
March
304,874
92,285 230,737-24.32%
April
402,099
97,225
May
499,035
96,936
June
630,337
131,302
July
716,800
86,464
August
811,438
94,638
September
913,015
101,577
October
1,008,222
95,207
November
1,118,413
110,191
December
1,254,947
136,534
Human Resources
1,SUU,000 .00
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
'000-
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
+Current Year Budget Prior Year
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Municipal Court
2023
Municipal Court
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
107,783 $
107,783 $ 114,975 6.67%
February
217,016
109,233 231,321 6.59%
March
329,502
112,486 352,625 7.02%
April
443,331
113,829
May
565,420
122,088
June
677,638
112,218
July
792,551
114,913
August
920,812
128,261
September
1,038,313
117,501
October
1,160,412
122,099
November
1,306,850
146,438
December
1,451,763
144,913
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Community Services/Economic Development
2023
Community Services/Economic Development
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
75,636 $
75,636 $ 84,200 11.32%
February
158,776
83,140 172,586 8.70%
March
244,264
85,488 263,059 7.69%
April
326,040
81,776
May
410,629
84,589
June
496,694
86,064
July
586,721
90,027
August
693,939
107,218
September
794,170
100,231
October
898,567
104,397
November
1,032,532
133,965
December
1,199,451
166,919
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report - Fund 512 - Technology Rental Fund
2023
Fund 512 - Technology Rental Fund
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January $
208,626 $
208,626 $ 355,645 70.47%
February
345,734
137,108 530,347 53.40%
March
533,426
187,692 683,467 28.13%
April
608,285
74,858
May
714,977
106,692
June
836,660
121,683
July
927,272
90,612
August
1,062,420
135,149
September
1,197,885
135,465
October
1,349,945
152,060
November
1,449,758
99,813
December
1,685,027
235,269
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Administrative Services
2023
Administrative Services
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
%
January
$ 235,621 $
235,621
$ 253,437
7.56%
February
400,584
164,963
571,249
42.60%
March
566,179
165,595
774,413
36.78%
April
735,689
169,510
May
904,213
168,524
June
1,133,897
229,684
July
1,324,708
190,811
August
1,494,358
169,650
September
1,664,937
170,579
October
1,843,073
178,136
November
2,043,094
200,022
December
2,217,666
174,572
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -City Attorney
2023
City Attorney
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
96,815 $
96,815 $ 24,570-74.62%
February
193,630
96,815 109,813-43.29%
March
290,445
96,815 186,270-35.87%
April
387,260
96,815
May
484,075
96,815
June
580,890
96,815
July
677,705
96,815
August
774,520
96,815
September
871,335
96,815
October
968,150
96,815
November
1,064,965
96,815
December
1,161,780
96,815
Police
City Attorney
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
--0-- Current Year Budget � Prior Year
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Police
2023
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
1,163,207 $
1,163,207 $ 1,041,369-10.47%
February
2,325,164
1,161,957 2,119,852 -8.83%
March
3,539,820
1,214,656 3,173,554-10.35%
April
4,711,460
1,171, 639
May
5,925,620
1,214,160
June
7,207,679
1,282,059
July
8,426,096
1,218,417
August
9,573,799
1,147,703
September
10,782,176
1,208,377
October
12,034,062
1,251,887
November
13,502,037
1,467,974
December
14,981,027
1,478,990
Police
15,000,000
14,000,000
13,000,000
12,000,000
11,000,000
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000,000
6,000,000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000,000
2,000,000
1,000,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
� Current Year Budget �Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Development Services
2023
Planning & Development
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
376,373 $
376,373 $ 286,492-23.88%
February
772,766
396,393 595,086-22.99%
March
1,153,437
380,671 913,919-20.77%
April
1,554,903
401,467
May
1,949,577
394,674
June
2,342,019
392,442
July
2,770,412
428,393
August
3,172,433
402,021
September
3,591,554
419,121
October
4,008,358
416,804
November
4,457,452
449,094
December
4,976,888
519,436
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Parks & Recreation
2023
Parks & Recreation
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 419,452 $
419,452
$ 589,720
40.59%
February
878,149
458,697
958,125
9.11%
March
1,336,929
458,780
1,386,849
3.73%
April
1,796,458
459,529
May
2,266,262
469,804
June
2,764,885
498,623
July
3,310,375
545,491
August
3,875,366
564,991
September
4,483,687
608,320
October
4,983,396
499,710
November
5,493,514
510,117
December
6,022,817
529,303
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report - Fund 016 - Building Maintenance Fund
2023
Fund 016 - Building Maintenance Fund
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
106,250 $
106,250 $ 81,158-23.62%
February
212,500
106,250 97,897-53.93%
March
318,750
106,250 100,936-68.33%
April
425,000
106,250
May
531,250
106,250
June
637,500
106,250
July
743,750
106,250
August
850,000
106,250
September
956,250
106,250
October
1,062,500
106,250
November
1,168,750
106,250
December
1,275,000
106,250
Fund 016 - Building Maintenance Fund
1,300,000
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
100,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
� Current Year Budget Prior Year
City ofEdmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Facilities Maintenance
2023
Facilities Maintenance
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
229,986 $
229,986 $ 335,018 45.67%
February
525,669
295,683 935,298 77.93%
March
832,538
306,869 1,264,752 51.92%
April
1,125,114
292,577
May
1,391,198
266,084
June
1,610,195
218,997
July
1,876,146
265,951
August
2,221,436
345,290
September
2,620,782
399,346
October
3,065,186
444,404
November
3,431,614
366,428
December
4,013,010
581,396
Facilities Maintenance
4,500,000
4,000,000
3,500,000
3,000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
� Current Year Budget � Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Engineering
2023
Engineering
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
252,507 $
252,507 $ 261,418 3.53%
February
506,039
253,532 531,670 5.07%
March
764,005
257,966 807,168 5.65%
April
1,025, 281
261,275
May
1,311,065
285,784
June
1,574,953
263,888
July
1,849,982
275,029
August
2,119,149
269,167
September
2,379,906
260,757
October
2,645,006
265,100
November
2,934,322
289,316
December
3,224,439
290,117
Engine a ring
3,500,000
31000,000
2,500,000
2,000,000
1,500,000
1,000,000
500,000
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY .TUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
--*--- Current Yeaz Budget Prior Yew
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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C r1Y OF EDMONDS
REVENUES BY FUND - SUMMARY
Fund
2023 Adopted
3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
No.
Title
Budget
Revenues Revenues Remaining
%Received
001
GENERAL FUND
$ 50,352,745
$ 7,290,787 $ 8,150,445 $ 42,202,300
160/c
009
LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE
225,000
- - 225,000
00/c
Ol l
RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND
-
-
00/c
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND - - - 00/c
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 17,480 15,259 23,820 (6,340) 1360/(
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND - - - - 00/c
018
EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND
-
-
-
00/, �+
104
DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND
167,650
578
59
167,591
00/, Q.
Ill
STREET FUND
1,815,410
321,969
328,654
1,486,756
180/( :)
c0
112
COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE
11,084,065
1,084,583
1,830,889
9,253,176
C
117
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND
98,098
77,198
9,261
88,837
90/( C
118
MEMORIAL STREET TREE
-
-
-
-
00/c LL
120
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND
84,400
19,965
22,971
61,429
L
270/, 4)
121
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
38,960
8,246
10,367
28,593
7
270/cOr
122
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
1,660
110
13
1,647
10/(
N
123
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS
30,440
7,199
7,731
22,709
250/c
LL
125
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
2,320,090
307,137
263,513
2,056,577
110/, M
N
126
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1
2,302,980
302,186
264,405
2,038,575
11% N
127
GIFT S CATALOG FUND
135,340
65,930
33,915
101,425
250/c r-
130
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT
150,960
51,737
50,994
99,966
340/( 0
d
136
PARKSTRUST FUND
5,460
1,294
(7,497)
12,957
-1370/c
137
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD
51,500
14,031
6,606
44,894
130/( .�
C�
138
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
10,430
119
17
10,413
00/,
140
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
88,645
37,412
38,089
50,556
430/c
LL
141
AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGFUND
65,000
23,034
21,312
43,688
330/, 2+
t
142
EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND
1,249,000
-
1,010
1,247,990
00/c
O
143
TREE FUND
215,100
157
198
214,902
00/, 2
231
2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND
309,800
-
-
309,800
M
00/( 04
0
332
PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
2,713,902
808,208
158,915
2,554,987
60/c N
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411
COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION
-
46,790
37,625
(37,625)
00/c i
421
WATER UTILITYFUND
11,950,114
2,553,715
2,586,131
9,363,983
220/, 2
422
STORM UTILITY FUND
9,020,452
1,984,530
2,278,818
6,741,634
250/,
423
SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND
15,898,844
5,144,772
4,869,903
11,028,941
310/c d
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424
BOND RESERVE FUND
1,991,860
3
3,093
1,988,767
00/c V
to
511
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
4,188,740
463,683
560,274
3,628,466
130/, Q
512
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND
1,481,194
291,812
352,483
1,128,711
240/(
$ 118,065,319
$ 20,922,442 $
21,904,016
$ 96,161,303
190/1
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CITY OF MMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - SUMMARY
Fund
2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
No. Title
Budget
Expenditures
Eipenditures
Remaining %Spent
001 GENERAL FUND
$ 57,687,687
$ 11,949,976
$ 14,793,075
$ 42,894,612 260/c
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE
367,140
88,086
102,272
264,868 280/c
O11 RISK MANANGEMENT RESERVE FUND 25,000 - 25,000 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 5,900 - - 5,900 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 1,275,000 16,522 100,936 1,174,064 80/c
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND - - - - 0%
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND - - - 0% .4;
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019
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-
-
-
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104
DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND
45,800
-
-
45,800
0% :)
111
STREET FUND
2,350,969
612,607
965,565
1,385,404
C
112
COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE
9,990,960
412,691
1,421,377
8,569,583
140/c C
117
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND
207,380
12,908
5,665
201,715
30/c IL
118
MEMORIAL STREET TREE
-
-
-
-
L
00/,
120
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND
95,400
8,555
670
94,730
7
1%Cy
121
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
26,880
-
-
26,880
00/c
N
122
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
3,000
-
-
3,000
00/c
LL
123
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS
28,500
-
780
27,720
30/c M
125
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
4,062,898
423,951
240,110
3,822,788
60/c N
126
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1
1,768,812
133,238
66,831
1,701,981
40/c r
127
GIFTS CATALOG FUND
497,598
2,462
27,197
470,401
50/c Q.
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130
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT
249,413
45,724
73,531
175,882
29%
136
PARKS TRUST FUND
43,842
-
-
43,842
00/c •V
137
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND
50,000
-
-
50,000
00/c cc
to
C
138
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
11,900
-
219
11,681
20/c LL
140
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
88,575
11,101
10,176
78,399
110/c
142
EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND
1,249,000
232,175
663,059
585,941
r�
530/c C
143
TREE FUND
239,800
-
-
239,800
00/c
231
2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND
309,800
-
-
309,800
M
0% c
332
PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
2,255,647
1,630,281
568,994
1,686,653
250/c t
421
WATER UTILITY FUND
11,635,050
1,422,285
1,896,223
9,738,827
160/c R
422
STORM UTILITY FUND
8,086,963
1,143,115
1,127,379
6,959,584
140/, 2
423
SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND
16,031,246
3,720,393
3,369,420
12,661,826
210/c C
d
424
BOND RESERVE FUND
1,989,820
-
-
1,989,820
0% E
z
511
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
4,367,218
346,163
829,288
3,537,930
190/c
512
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND
1,685,027
502,978
683,467
1,001,560
r�
410/, Q
617
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND
-
-
-
-
00/c
$ 126,732,225 $ 22,715,212 $ 26,946,235 $ 99,785,990 21 °%
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C ITY O F EDMO NDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Adopted 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
Title Budget Revenues Revenues Remaining %Received
TAXES:
1 REAL PERSONAL / PROPERTY TAX
2 EMSPROPERTY TAX
3 VOTED PROPERTY TAX
4 LOCAL RETAIL SALES/USE TAX 1
5 NATURAL GAS USE TAX
6 1/10 SALES TAX LOCAL CRIM JUST
7 ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX
8 GASUTILITY TAX
9 SOLID WASTE UTILITY TAX
10 WATERUTILITY TAX
11 SEWERUTILITYTAX
12 SI'ORMWATERUTILITY TAX
13 T.V. CABLE UTILITY TAX
14 TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX
15 PULLTABSTAX
16 AMUSEMENT GAMES
17 LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX
LIC INS ES AND PERM TS :
18 FIRE PERMITS -SPECIAL USE
19 POLICE - FINGERPRINTING
20 VENDING MACHINE/CONCESSION
21 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT -COMCAST
22 FRANCHISE FEE-EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT
23 FRANCHISE AGREEMENT-ZIPLY FIBER
24 OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT FRANCHISE
25 GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE
26 DEV SERV PERMIT SURCHARGE
27 RIGHT OF WAY FRANCHISE FEE
28 BUILDING PERMIT S
29 FIRE PERMIT
30 ENGINEERING PERMIT
31 ANIMAL LICENSES
32 STREET AND CURB PERMIT
33 STREET AND CURB PERMIT W/LEASEHOLD TAX
34 OTRNON-BUSLIC/PERMITS
35 SPECIAL EVENT REVIEW
INTERGOVERNMENTAL:
36 FEDERAL GRANTS - BUDGET ONLY
37 DOJ 15-0404-0-1-754 - BULLET PROOF VEST
38 HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT
39 CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
40 STATE GRANTS- BUDGET ONLY
41 PUD PRIVILEDGE TAX
42 TRIAL COURT IMPROVEMENT
43 CJ - POPULATION
44 CRIMINAL JUSTICE -SPECIAL PROGRAMS
45 MARIJUANA EXCISE TAX DISTRIBUTION
46 DUI - CITIES
47 LIQUOR EXCISE TAX
48 LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS
49 MISCELLANEOUS INTERLOCAL REVENUE
50 FIRST RESPONDERS FLEX FUND
51 DISCOVERY PROGRAMS TECHNOLOGY ACQ.
$ 11,327,000
$ 287,837
$ 824,405
$ 10,502,595
70/(
4,578,000
114,531
330,582
4,247,418
70/(
500
27
4
496
10/(
11,900,000
2,666,259
2,781,110
9,118,890
230/(
7,600
4,804
-
7,600
00/(
1,150,000
249,575
259,807
890,193
230/c
1,900,000
534,798
542,135
1,357,865
290/(
845,000
305,138
352,921
492,079
420/(
384,000
94,158
71,026
312,974
180/(
1,000,234
212,668
221,845
778,389
220/(
942,960
160,357
256,368
686,592
270/(
621,458
174,064
179,423
442,035
290/(
850,000
203,217
204,076
645,924
240/(
773,000
130,244
92,079
680,921
120/(
80,200
18,591
22,264
57,936
280/c
350
-
-
350
00/(
326,000
77,158.4
78,017.5
247,982
240/(
36,686,302
5,233,427
6,216,061
30,470,241
170%
250
50
50
200
200/(
700
20
225
475
320/(
94,500
14,725
22,189
72,311
230/(
702,700
179,444
171,516
531,184
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41,000
9,105
8,478
32,522
210/(
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12,550
9,373
91,227
90/(
450,000
84,298
101,463
348,537
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250,000
64,396
66,225
183,775
260/(
80,000
24,775
22,920
57,080
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30,173
13,962
16,038
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222,875
143,042
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7,135
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12,958
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15,806
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166,309
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5,237
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16,740
5,388
5,338
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13,070
3,571
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12,693
13,294
37,306
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125,000
24,665
26,513
98,487
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72,230
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CITY OF EDMO NDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Adopted 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
Title Budget Revenues Revenues Remaining %Received
CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES:
1 RECORD/LEGAL INSTRUMENTS
2 ATM SURCHARGE FEES
3 CREDIT CARD FEES
4 COURT RECORD SERVICES
5 D/M COURT REC SER
6 WARRANT PREPARATION FEE
7 IT TIME PAY FEE
8 MUNIC.-DIST. COURT CURR EXPEN
9 CLERKS TIME FOR SALE OF PARKING PERMITS
10 PHOTOCOPIES
11 POLICE DISCLOSURE REQUESTS
12 ENGINEERING FEES AND CHARGES
13 ELECTION CANDIDATE FILINGFEES
14 CUSTODIAL SERVICES(SNO-ISLE)
15 PASSPORTS AND NATURALIZATION FEES
16 POLICE SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS
17 CAMPUS SAFETY-EDM. SCH. DIST.
18 WOODWAY-LAW PROTECTION
19 MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SERVICES
20 FIRE DISTRICT #1 STATION BILLINGS
21 LEGAL SERVICES
22 ADULT PROBATION SERVICE CHARGE
23 BOOKING FEES
24 FIRE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES
25 EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES
26 EMS TRANSPORT USER FEE
27 FLEX FUEL PAYMENTS FROM STATIONS
28 ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE
29 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
30 FIRE PLAN REVIEW
31 PLANNING REVIEW AND INSPECTION
32 S.E.P.A. REVIEW
33 ENGINEERINGPLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
34 CRITICAL AREA STUDY
35 GYM AND WEI MTROOM FEES
36 PROGRAM FEES
37 HOLIDAY MARKET REGISTRATION FEES
38 UPTOWN EVENING MARKET FEES
39 WINTERMARKET FEES
40 BIRD FEST REGISTRATION FEES
41 INTERFUND REIMBURSEMENT -CONTRACT SVCS
$ 3,000 $
1,897 $
924
$ 2,076
310/(
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44
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555
80/(
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190,000
82,228
26,678
163,322
140/(
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2,885
-
1,400
00/(
100,000
24,410
12,805
87,195
130/(
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18,025
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14,000
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210,970
52,742
113,713
97,258
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67,000
15,373
19,794
47,206
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38,000
4,560
2,830
35,170
70/(
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7,963
5,793
4,207
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24,928
17,062
48,539
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425,000
57,962
140,295
284,705
330/(
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C ITY O F EDMO NDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Adopted 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
Title Budget Revenues Revenues Remaining %Received
FINES AND PENALTIES:
1 PROOF OF VEHICLE INS PENALTY
2 TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES
3 NC TRAFFIC INFRACTION
4 CRT COST FEE CODE LEG ASSESSMENT (LGA)
5 CURRENT TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS
6 NON -TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES
7 OTHERINFRACTIONS'04
8 PARKING INFRACTION PENALTIES
9 PARK/INDDISZONE
10 DWI PENALTIES
11 DUI - DP ACCT
12 CRIM CNV FEE DUI
13 DUI - DP FEE
14 CRIMINAL TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR 8/03
15 CRIMINAL CONVICTION FEE CT
16 CRIM CONV FEE CT
17 OTHER NON-T RAF MISDEMEANOR PEN
18 OTHER NON TRAFFIC MISD. 8/03
19 COURT DV PENALTY ASSESSMENT
20 CRIMINAL CONVICTION FEE CN
21 CRIM CONV FEE CN
22 PUBLIC DEFENSE RECOUPMENT
23 BANK CHARGE FOR CONY. DEFENDANT
24 COURT COST RECOUPMENT
25 BUS. LICENSE PERMIT PENALTY
26 MISC FINES AND PENALTIES
MISCELLANEOUS:
27 INVESTMENT INTEREST
28 INTEREST ON COUNTY TAXES
29 INTEREST - COURT COLLECTIONS
30 LOAN INTEREST
31 SPACE/FACILITIESRENTALS
32 BRACKET ROOM RENTAL
33 LEASESLONG-TERM
34 DONATION/CONTRIBUTION
35 PARKSDONATIONS
36 BIRD FEST CONTRIBUTIONS
37 POLICE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIV SOURCES
38 SALE OF JUNK/SALVAGE
39 SALES OF UNCLAIM PROPERTY
40 CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY
41 OTHER JUDGEMENT/SETTLEMENT
42 POLICE JUDGMENT SiRESTITUTION
43 CASHIER'S OVERAGESISHORT AGES
44 OTHER MISC REVENUES
45 SMALL OVERPAYMENT
46 NSF FEES - PARKS & REC
47 NSF FEES - MUNICIPAL COURT
48 L&I STAY AT WORK PROGRAM
49 US BANK REBATE
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE
$ 2,000 $
469 $
710 $
1,290
350/(
130,000
15,805
27,099
102,901
210/(
18,000
1,180
773
17,227
40/(
10,000
963
1,053
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11,244
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51,562
56,584
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CITY OF EDMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES (001)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 21,585,702
$ 4,326,088
$ 5,394,677
$ 16,191,025
250/
2 OVERTIME
649,080
302,420
194,698
454,382
300/
3 HOLIDAY BUY BACK
294,001
8,212
5,674
288,327
20/
4 BENEFITS
7,619,904
1,616,010
1,894,915
5,724,989
250/
5 UNIFORMS
130,851
13,344
36,300
94,551
280/
6 PENSION AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS
165,023
11,825
22,294
142,729
140/
7 SUPPLIES
759,025
80,236
95,049
663,976
130/
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
302,791
29,359
49,389
253,402
160/
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,093,206
3,942,748
4,707,739
13,385,467
260/
10 COMMUNICATIONS
241,295
30,315
41,904
199,391
170/
11 TRAVEL
74,795
4,397
14,869
59,926
200/
12 EXCISE TAXES
16,500
7,774
7,407
9,093
450/
13 RENTAL/LEASE
2,780,344
510,493
659,041
2,121,303
240/
14INSURANCE
597,722
503,160
625,650
(27,928)
1050/
15 UTILITIES
663,800
157,296
153,036
510,764
230/
16 REPAIRS& MAINTENANCE
593,900
179,938
336,715
257,185
570/
17 MISCELLANEOUS
652,593
176,364
214,994
437,599
330/
18 INTERGOVERNMENTAL PAYMENTS
50,000
50,000
50,000
-
1000/
19 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
863,000
-
-
863,000
00/
20 BUILDINGS
-
284,460
(284,460)
00/
21 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
430,000
4,264
425,736
10/
22 CONSTRUCT IONS PROJECTS
800,565
-
800,565
00/
23 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PRINCIPAL
191,620
191,620
00/
24 INTEREST ON LONG-TERM EXTERNAL DEBT
131,470
131,470
00/
25 OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
500
-
-
500
00/
77,687,687
11,949,976
14,793,075
42,894,612
260/
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26 BENEFITS
$
206,650
$
59,723
$
72,693
$
133,957
350/
27 PENSION AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS
152,990
21,363
29,579
123,411
190/
28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,000
7,000
-
7,000
00/
29 MISCELLANEOUS
500
-
-
500
00/
367,140
88,086
S
102,272
264,868
287/
RISK MANAG04ENT RESERVE FUND (011)
30 MISCELLANEOUS
$
25,000
$
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$
$
25,000
00/
25,000
25,000
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND (014)
31 SUPPLIES
$
100
$
$
$
100
00/
32 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
200
200
00/
33 MISCELLANEOUS
5,600
5,600
00/
5,900
5,900
00/
BUILDING MAINTENANCEFUND (016)
34 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
121,500
$
450
$
$
121,500
00/
35 REPAIR&MAINTENANCE
1,153,500
16,072
81,158
1,072,342
70/
36 BUILDINGS
-
-
19,778
(19,778)
00/
1,275,000
16,522
100,936
1,174,064
80/
DRUG INFO RCEMFNTFUND (104)
37 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
45,000
$
-
$
$
45,000
00/
38 REPAIR/MAINT
800
800
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45,800
45,800
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2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
% Spent
STREETFUND (111)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 828,313
$ 175,741
$ 366,360
$ 461,953
449
2 OVERTIME
38,400
8,784
10,514
27,886
279
3 BENEFITS
377,585
86,684
129,613
247,972
340
4 UNIFORMS
6,000
3,107
3,070
2,930
519
5 SUPPLIES
263,000
15,428
22,695
240,305
99
6 SMALL EQUIPMENT
20,000
587
552
19,448
39
7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
23,210
4,457
4,874
18,336
219
8 COMMUNICATIONS
4,500
1,284
1,710
2,790
389
9 TRAVEL
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
10 RENTAL/LEASE
304,730
72,120
75,724
229,006
259
11 INSURANCE
120,821
184,111
126,467
(5,646)
1059
12 UTILITIES
273,730
45,731
47,742
225,988
179
13 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
52,000
4,212
4,580
47,420
99
14 MISCELLANEOUS
8,000
10,360
6,310
1,690
799
15 BUILDINGS
25,000
-
-
25,000
09
16 OTHERIMPROVEMENTS
-
165,353
(165,353)
09
17 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PRINCIPAL
4,380
-
4,380
09
18 INTEREST
300
-
300
09
$
2,350,969
$
612,607
$
965,565
$
1,385,404
419
COMBINED STREETCONST[VvIPROVE(112)
19 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
3,674,780
$
109,042
$
178,619
$
3,496,161
59
20 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
172,650
-
-
172,650
09
21 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
-
122
-
-
09
22 LAND
270,000
32,660
-
270,000
09
23 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
5,818,580
270,868
1,242,758
4,575,822
210
24 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
54,070
-
-
54,070
09
25 INTEREST
880
-
-
880
09
$
9,990,960
$
412,691
$
1,421,377
$
8,569,583
149
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND (117)
26 SUPPLIES
$
4,700
$
-
$
493
$
4,207
109
27 SMALL EQUIPMENT
1,700
-
-
1,700
09
28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
191,000
11,883
3,855
187,145
29
29 TRAVEL
80
-
-
80
09
30 RENTAL/LEASE
3,000
-
3,000
09
31 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
300
-
-
300
09
32 MISCELLANEOUS
6,600
1,025
1,317
5,283
209
$
207,380
$
12,908
$
5,665
$
201,715
39
HO TEL/MO TEL TAX REVENUE FUND (120)
33 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
90,400
$
8,555
$
670
$
89,730
19
34 MISCELLANEOUS
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
35 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
4,000
-
-
4,000
09
$
95,400
$
8,555
$
670
$
94,730
19
EMPLO YEE PARKING PERMIT FUND (121)
36 SUPPLIES
$
1,790
$
-
$
-
$
1,790
09
37 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25,090
-
25,090
09
$
26,880
$
$
-
$
26,880
09
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND (122)
38 MISCELLANEOUS
$
3,000
$
$
-
$
3,000
09
$
3,000
$
$
-
$
3,000
09
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS (123)
39 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
28,500
$
$
780
$
27,720
39
$
28,500
8
$
780
$
27,720
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2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
REAL ESTATE EXC ISE TAX 2 (125)
1 SUPPLIES
$ -
$ 7,222
$ -
$ -
09
2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
586,957
59,372
24,938
562,019
49
3 REPAIRS&MAINTENANCE
926,300
56,168
25,013
901,287
39
4 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
5,684
-
-
5,684
09
5 LAND
200,000
-
-
200,000
09
6 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
2,343,957
301,189
190,159
2,153,798
89
$ 4,062,898
$ 423,951
$ 240,110
$ 3,822,788
69
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAXI (126)
7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
9 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
10 LAND
11 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
12 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
13 INTEREST
GIFTS CATALOG FUND (127)
14 SALARIES AND WAGES
15 OVERTIME
16 BENEFIT S
17 SUPPLIES
18 SMALL EQUIPMENT
19 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20 RENTAL/LEASE
21 MISCELLANEOUS
CEVIEIERY MAINTENANCBIMPRO VEMENT (130)
22 SALARIES AND WAGES
23 OVERTIME
24 BENEFIT S
25 UNIFORMS
26 SUPPLIES
27 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE
28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29 COMMUNICATIONS
30 TRAVEL
31 RENTAL/LEASE
32 UTILITIES
33 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
34 MISCELLANEOUS
PARKS TRUSTFUND (136)
35 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CUMEIERY MAINTENANCE TRUSTFUND (137)
36 SMALL EQUIPMENT
SISTER CITY COMMISSION (138)
37 SUPPLIES
38 TRAVEL
39 MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND (140)
40 SUPPLIES
41 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
42 MISCELLANEOUS
EDMONDS RESCUEPLAN FUND (142)
43 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TREE FUND (143)
44 SUPPLIES
45 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46 LAND
$ 256,260 $
22,499 $
16,831 $ 239,429 79
550,800
13,266
- 550,800 09
147,557
-
- 147,557 09
-
-
50,000 (50,000) 09
554,755
97,473
- 554,755 09
155,470
-
- 155,470 09
103,970
-
- 103,970 09
$ 1,768,812 $
133,238 $
66,831 $ 1,701,981 49
$ 196,455 $
$ 7,431 $
189,024
49
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437
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09
80,033
1,620
78,413
29
146,000
2,462 13,158
132,842
99
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- -
500
09
56,500
-
56,500
09
17,510
4,378
13,132
259
600
- 173
427
299
$ 497,598 $
2,462 $ 27,197 $
470,401
59
$ 137,541 $
21,898 $
41,189 $
96,352
309
3,500
210
707
2,793
209
54,487
9,412
13,400
41,087
259
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
7,000
45
2,241
4,759
329
20,000
5,253
5,898
14,102
299
4,200
800
1,438
2,762
349
1,700
428
432
1,268
259
500
-
-
500
09
9,420
2,923
2,387
7,033
259
5,565
888
1,383
4,182
259
500
-
-
500
09
4,000
3,868
4,455
(455)
1119
$ 249,413 $
45,724 $
73,531 $
175,882
299
$ 43,842 $ $ - $ 43,842 09
$ 43,842 $ $ - $ 43,842 09
$ 50,000 $ $ - $ 50,000 09
$ 50,000 $ $ - $ 50,000 09
$ 1,500 $ $ - $ 1,500 09
4,500 - 4,500 09
5,900 219 5,681 49
$ 11,900 $ $ 219 $ 11,681 29
$ 4,091 $
94 $
298 $
3,793 79
78,327
10,835
9,204
69,123 129
6,157
172
674
5,483 119
88,575
11,101
10,176
78,399 119
$ 1,249,000 $ 232,175 $ 663,059 $ 585,941 539
1,249,000 232,175 663,059 585,941 539
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EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DErAIL
2023 Adopted 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
Title Budget Expenditures Expenditures Remaining %Spent
2012 LTGO DEBT SERVIC FUND (231)
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND $ 235,000 $ $ - $ 235,000 09
INTEREST 74,800 - 74,800 09
$ 309,800 $ $ - $ 309,800 09
PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND (332)
3 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
4 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
6 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
7 INTEREST
WATER FUND (421)
8 SALARIES AND WAGES
9 OVERTIME
10 BENEFIT S
11 UNIFORMS
12 SUPPLIES
13 WATER PURCHASED FOR RESALE
14 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE
15 SMALL EQUIPMENT
16 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
17 COMMUNICATIONS
18 TRAVEL
19 EXCISE TAXES
20 RENTAL/LEASE
21INSURANCE
22 UTILITIES
23 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
24 MISCELLANEOUS
25 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
26 BUILDINGS
27 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
28 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
29 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
30 REVENUE BONDS
31 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
32 INTEREST
STORM FUND (422)
33 SALARIES AND WAGES
34 OVERTIME
35 BENEFIT S
36 UNIFORMS
37 SUPPLIES
38 SMALL EQUIPMENT
39 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
40 COMMUNICATIONS
41 TRAVEL
42 EXCISE TAXES
43 RENTAL/LEASE
44INSURANCE
45 UTILITES
46 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
47 MISCELLANEOUS
48 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
49 LAND
50 BUILDINGS
51 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
52 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
53 REVENUE BONDS
54 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
55 INTEREST
$ - $
62,656 $
- $ -
09
1,352,620
91,809
21,528 1,331,092
29
805,377
1,475,816
547,466 257,911
689
50,000
-
- 50,000
09
47,650
-
- 47,650
09
$ 2,255,647 $
1,630,281 $
568,994 $ 1,686,653
259
$ 963,268 $
190,522 $
301,339 $
661,929
319
24,000
4,561
3,434
20,566
149
393,439
79,936
98,914
294,525
259
4,000
1,221
2,129
1,871
539
150,000
44,060
37,820
112,180
259
2,398,000
262,019
292,333
2,105,667
129
180,000
57,613
49,808
130,192
289
13,500
670
1,838
11,662
149
2,256,928
127,633
361,364
1,895,564
169
35,000
6,709
7,968
27,032
239
200
-
-
200
09
1,696,934
318,512
333,368
1,363,566
209
187,952
37,987
46,612
141,340
259
215,319
122,359
225,379
(10,060)
1059
35,000
8,339
9,625
25,375
289
71,130
11,535
11,705
59,425
160
123,600
61,398
65,304
58,296
539
646,370
-
-
646,370
09
12,500
12,500
09
10,000
-
-
10,000
09
1,670,000
87,212
47,283
1,622,717
39
2,940
-
-
2,940
09
333,830
333,830
09
25,840
25,840
09
185,300
-
-
185,300
09
$ 11,635,050 $
1,422,285 $
1,896,223 $
9,738,827
169
$ 821,952 $
196,131 $
357,241 $
464,711
439
26,000
7,110
2,653
23,347
109
342,317
80,379
113,161
229,156
339
6,500
4,640
3,858
2,642
599
46,000
19,986
3,805
42,195
89
4,000
587
-
4,000
09
3,124,919
199,607
190,606
2,934,313
69
3,200
1,091
1,631
1,569
519
4,300
-
-
4,300
09
499,658
201,489
207,849
291,809
429
293,210
66,250
72,519
220,691
259
30,265
82,335
31,680
(1,415)
1050
10,500
4,748
4,302
6,198
410
189,130
11,040
11,065
178,065
69
232,300
73,657
51,240
181,060
229
283,237
-
-
283,237
09
680,000
-
680,000
09
25,000
-
-
25,000
09
1,031,645
194,065
75,768
955,877
79
107,290
-
-
107,290
09
160,870
-
160,870
09
61,600
-
61,600
09
103,070
-
-
103,070
09
$ 8,086,963 $
1,143,115 $
1,127,379 $
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EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
SEWER FUND (423)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 2,468,518
$ 467,317
$ 866,696
$ 1,601,822
359
2 OVERTIME
130,000
44,128
52,714
77,286
419
3 BENEFITS
867,257
184,029
290,355
576,902
339
4 UNIFORMS
11,500
4,794
5,689
5,811
490
5 SUPPLIES
453,000
67,115
100,721
352,279
229
6 FUEL CONSUMED
20,000
-
-
20,000
09
7 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INV OR RESALE
5,000
-
-
5,000
W
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
83,900
89,777
2,146
81,754
M
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,587,949
511,460
534,970
2,052,979
219
10 COMMUNICATIONS
48,000
10,851
12,203
35,797
259
11 TRAVEL
5,000
-
-
5,000
09
12 EXCISE TAXES
1,026,360
217,029
311,045
715,315
309
13 RENTAL/LEASE
312,006
81,329
77,630
234,376
259
14 INSURANCE
344,564
203,936
362,302
(17,738)
1059
15 UTILITIES
1,582,060
364,051
593,215
988,845
370
16 REPAIR& MAINTENANCE
728,630
317,205
57,197
671,433
89
17 MISCELLANEOUS
138,350
44,414
82,252
56,098
590
18 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
1,588,089
-
-
1,588,089
09
19 BUILDINGS
12,500
-
-
12,500
09
20 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
2,976,163
1,092,673
-
2,976,163
09
21 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
129,820
-
-
129,820
09
22 REVENUE BONDS
55,310
-
-
55,310
09
23 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
104,000
15,397
15,754
88,246
159
24 INTEREST
353,270
2,786
2,582
350,688
19
25 OTHER INT ERESr & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
-
2,102
1,948
(1,948)
09
$ 16,031,246
$ 3,720,393
$ 3,369,420
$ 12,661,826
219
BOND RESERVEFUND (424)
26 REVENUE BONDS $ 840,010 $ $ $ 840,010 09
27INTEREST 1,149,810 1,149,810 09
$ 1,989,820 $ $ - $ 1,989,820 09
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2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
EQ UIPMENT RENTAL FUND (511)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 279,652
$ 73,548
$ 130,524
$ 149,128
479
2 OVERTIME
2,000
222
-
2,000
09
3 BENEFITS
105,497
29,018
37,199
68,298
359
4 UNIFORMS
1,500
689
519
981
350
5 SUPPLIES
149,120
45,415
19,687
129,433
139
6 FUEL CONSUMED
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
7 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE
458,880
112,225
100,429
358,451
229
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
58,000
1,950
362
57,638
19
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46,750
349
418
46,332
19
10 COMMUNICATIONS
3,000
516
756
2,244
259
11 TRAVEL
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
12 RENTAL/LEASE
17,470
2,526
4,191
13,279
249
13 INSURANCE
47,938
51,903
52,373
(4,435)
1099
14 UTILITIES
14,000
5,850
7,458
6,542
530
15 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
60,000
9,606
11,621
48,379
199
16 MISCELLANEOUS
12,000
1,441
1,827
10,173
159
17 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
3,109,411
10,903
461,925
2,647,486
159
$ 4,367,218
$ 346,163
$ 829,288
$ 3,537,930
199
TEC HNO LO GY RENTAL FUND (512)
18 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 600,771 $
66,179
$ 131,533
$ 469,238
229
19 OVERTIME
2,000
-
-
2,000
09
20 BENEFITS
180,554
26,961
45,402
135,152
259
21 SUPPLIES
5,000
2,075
1,718
3,282
349
22 SMALL EQUIPMENT
181,800
15,261
51,415
130,385
2M
23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
61,860
3,349
10,026
51,834
169
24 COMMUNICATIONS
58,770
12,087
14,186
44,584
249
25 TRAVEL
1,500
-
-
1,500
09
26 RENTAL/LEASE
4,640
1,115
410
4,230
99
27 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
476,532
375,901
419,006
57,526
889
28 MISCELLANEOUS
55,600
50
9,770
45,830
180
29 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
56,000
-
-
56,000
09
$ 1,685,027 $
502,978
$ 683,467
$ 1,001,560
419
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ALL FUNDS
$ 126,732,225 $
22,715,212
$ 26,946,235
$ 99,785,990
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Title
CITY COUNCIL
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MUNICIPAL COURT
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CITY ATTORNEY
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
POLICE SERVICES
SATELLITE OFFICE
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECONOMIC DEV.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
PARKS& RECREATION
PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
Title
2023 Adopted 3/31/2022 3/31/2023 Amount
Budget Expenditures Expenditures Remaining %Spent
$ 480,256 $
71,408 $
108,460 $
371,796
23%
495,273
89,568
101,671
393,602
21%
1,254,947
203,581
230,737
1,024,210
18%
1,451,763
284,025
352,625
1,099,138
24%
2,217,666
547,460
774,413
1,443,253
35%
1,161,780
233,065
186,270
975,510
16%
15,120,425
4,072,745
4,986,307
10,134,118
33%
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14,981,027
3,008,075
3,173,554
11,807,473
21%
.O
145,681
21,922
26,541
119,140
18%
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1,199,451
122,479
263,059
936,392
22%
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4,976,888
909,669
913,919
4,062,969
18%
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25,870
56,209
268,441
17%
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6,022,817
1,040,803
1,386,849
4,635,968
23%
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3,842,053
757,219
967,711
2,874,342
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4,013,010
562,089
1,264,752
2,748,258
32%
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$ 57,687,687 $
11,949,976 $
14,793,075 $
42,894,612
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WATER UTILITY FUND
$ 11,635,050 $
1,422,285 $
1,896,223 $
9,738,827
0
16%
STORM UTILITY FUND
8,086,963
1,143,115
1,127,379
6,959,584
14%
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16,031,246
3,720,393
3,369,420
12,661,826
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1,989,820
-
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1,989,820
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6,285,793 $
6,393,021 $
31,350,058
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Title
2023 Adopted
Budget
3/31/2022
Expenditures
3/31/2023
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining
%Spent
CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
214,276
$
42,890
$
54,958
$
159,318
26%
BENEFITS
102,845
23,106
25,827
77,018
25%
SUPPLIES
11,000
236
433
10,567
4%
SERVICES
152,135
5,176
27,243
124,892
18%
$
480,256
$
71,408
$
108,460
$
371,796
23%
OFFICEOFMAYOR
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
274,988
$
61,694
$
64,189
$
210,799
23%
BENEFITS
88,487
21,658
22,420
66,067
25%
SUPPLIES
1,500
1,440
284
1,216
19%
SERVICES
130,298
4,777
14,779
115,519
11%
$
495,273
$
89,568
$
101,671
$
393,602
21%
Q.
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
747,258
$
116,150
$
127,367
$
619,891
17%
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BENEFITS
236,609
41,649
48,229
188,380
20%
SUPPLIES
13,600
246
460
13,140
3%
M
SERVICES
257,480
45,536
54,682
202,798
21%
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$
1,254,947
$
203,581
$
230,737
$
1,024,210
18%
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
937,770
$
192,338
$
235,460
$
702,310
25%
BENEFITS
302,672
54,922
75,145
227,527
25%
(J
SUPPLIES
11,600
2,507
4,851
6,749
42%
W
SERVICES
199,721
34,258
37,169
162,552
19%
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$
1,451,763
$
284,025
$
352,625
$
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
1,418,894
$
331,842
$
487,548
$
931,346
34%
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BENEFITS
429,103
110,163
129,844
299,259
30%
SUPPLIES
13,000
2,729
2,796
10,204
22%
O
SERVICES
356,669
102,725
154,225
202,444
43%
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$
2,217,666
$
547,460
$
774,413
$
1,443,253
35%
CITY ATPO RNEY
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$
1,161,780
$
233,065
$
186,270
$
975,510
16%
$
1,161,780
$
233,065
$
186,270
$
975,510
16%
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
101,750
$
-
$
-
$
101,750
0%
>,
BENEFITS
239,583
18,865
37,772
201,811
16%
SUPPLIES
5,000
-
-
5,000
0%
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SERVICES
13,537,502
4,003,880
4,898,535
8,638,967
36%
2
INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
913,000
50,000
50,000
863,000
5%
M
DEBT SERVICE - PRINCIPAL
191,620
-
-
191,620
0%
p
DEBT SERVICE - INTEREST
131,970
131,970
0%
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$
15,120,425
$
4,072,745
$
4,986,307
$
10,134,118
33%
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
9,556,760
$
2,001,754
$
1,975,849
$
7,580,911
21%
BENEFITS
3,303,628
692,447
720,278
2,583,350
22%
SUPPLIES
342,941
28,690
33,205
309,736
10%
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SERVICES
1,777,698
285,184
444,221
1,333,477
25%
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$
14,981,027
$
3,008,075
$
3,173,554
$
11,807,473
21%
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$
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$
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$
10,920
$
27,617
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5,223
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12,000
10,980
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87,846
10,941
13,545
74,301
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$
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$
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EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
2023 Adopted
3/31/2022
3/31/2023
Amount
Title
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Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
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COMMUNITY S ERVIC ES /EC O N DEV.
SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 550,413
$ 50,441
$ 159,276
$ 391,137
29%
BENEFITS
153,183
16,285
40,747
112,436
27%
SUPPLIES
4,075
184
391
3,684
10%
SERVICES
491,780
55,568
62,645
429,135
13%
$ 1,199,451
$ 122,479
$ 263,059
$ 936,392
22%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
2,176,581
$
542,158
$
558,228
$
1,618,353
26%
BENEFITS
736,473
183,402
209,013
527,460
28%
SUPPLIES
23,400
1,366
3,275
20,125
14%
SERVICES
2,040,434
182,744
143,403
1,897,031
7%
$
4,976,888
$
909,669
$
913,919
$
4,062,969
18%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
101,849
$
14,413
$
27,870
$
73,979
27%
BENEFITS
29,301
2,888
8,012
21,289
27%
SUPPLIES
15,000
59
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14,339
4%
SERVICES
178,500
8,510
19,666
158,834
11%
324,650
25,870
56,209
268,441
17%
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
2,859,976
$
571,618
$
824,595
$
2,035,381
29%
BENEFITS
968,480
202,033
266,030
702,450
27%
SUPPLIES
468,900
41,287
59,789
409,111
13%
SERVICES
1,635,461
225,866
236,436
1,399,025
14%
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$
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$
1,040,803
$
1,386,849
$
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PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
372,900
$
33,162
$
104,156
$
268,744
28%
BENEFITS
142,675
16,076
31,472
111,203
22%
SUPPLIES
9,600
1,211
3,618
5,982
38%
SERVICES
92,439
20,793
21,297
71,142
23%
$
617,614
$
71,242
$
160,542
$
457,072
26%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
SALARIES AND WAGES
981,868
216,781
408,807
573,061
42%
BENEFITS
402,717
84,651
136,778
265,939
34%
SUPPLIES
128,000
18,660
33,813.86
94,186
26%
SERVICES
1,359,860
241,997
396,629
963,231
29%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
1,140,565
288,725
851,840
25%
$
4,013,010
$
562,089
$
1,264,752
$
2,748,258
32%
ENGINEERING
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
2,194,963
$
461,480
$
555,827
$
1,639,136
25%
BENEFITS
772,724
173,033
199,868
572,856
26%
SUPPLIES
2,200
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1,338
39%
SERVICES
254,552
51,464
50,612
203,940
20%
$
3,224,439
$
685,977
$
807,168
$
2,417,271
25%
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$
57,687,687
$
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$
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$
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BALANCES
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3/31 /2023 3/31 /2023
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$
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$ (6,642,630) $
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114,591 130,544
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(102,272.
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25,000 25,000
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1,782,150 1,782,150
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11,701 11,701
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4,219,488 4,362,764
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$ (6,822,019) $
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15,758,161 23,077,486
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(592,673;
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BALANCES
CHANGE IN FUND
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3/31/2023
3/31/2023
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Fund Balance
Cash Balance
104 - Drug Enforcement Fund
$ 67,629
$ 70,882
$ 59 $
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111 - Street Fund
(228,227)
(169,267)
(636,911)
(636,911
112 - Combined Street Const/Im prove
2,849,017
361,011
409,512
409,512
117 - Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund
638,484
668,687
3,596
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117,165
106,639
22,301
22,301
121 - Employee Parking Permit Fund
85,399
88,879
10,367
10,367
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15,221
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3,315,960
3,403,440
23,403
23,403
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4,223,096
4,331,330
197,574
197,574
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3,070,510
3,212,613
6,718
6,718
130 - Cemetery Maintenance/Improvement
245,632
258,750
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153,942
161,439
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1,109,907
1,161,079
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19,692
20,615
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67,697
67,697
27,913
27,913
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255,878
248,240
21,312
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(597,461)
8,710,438
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226,497
236,993
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$ 15,758,161
$ 23,077,486
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19,223,209
6,085,763
1,151,439
1,151,439
423 - Sewer/WWTP Utility Fund
63,944,318
14,975,696
1,500,483
1,500,483
424 - Bond Reserve Fund
847,053
847,053
3,093
3,093
411 -Combined Utility Operation
37,625
88,007
37,625
37,625
Total Enterprise Funds
$ 116,630,738
$ 31,699,562
1 $ 3,382,549 $
3,382,549
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SUMMARY OVERVIEW
BALANCES
CHANGE IN FUND
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3/31 /2023 3/31 /2023
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YTD
Fund Balance Cash Balance
Governmental Funds
$ 27,759,496 $ 32,759,029
$ (7,824,770) $
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116,630,738 31,699,562
3,382,549
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9,758,332 5,419,001
(599,997)
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Tonight — first quarter (March 31) financial update
September — mid -year review, finances through June 30
October — required presentations reviewing 1) city revenue sources in general, 2) property taxes in particular
Spring 2024 — recap of 2023 and updating final results for the year
Some items to note this quarter are:
• Page 21— Sales Tax is up $114,851 from this point last year.
• Page 21— Gas Utility Tax is up $47,783.
• Page 22 —Building Plan Review and Inspection Fees are up $82,333 from this point last year, Building Permits
are down $(79,833), and Engineering Fees and Charges are down $(55,549). Development Services
revenues overall are down a total of $(65,121) from this point last year.
• Page 22 — Parks & Recreation Program Fees are up $44,598 from this point last year.
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788,366
981,259
943,488
1,012,114
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January
$ 342,055
$ 342,055
$ 151,084
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February
560,818
218,763
270,799
-51.71%
March
909,543
348,725
521,829
-42.63%
April
1,192,058
282,515
May
1,541,969
349,911
June
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2,301,683
382,109
August
2,108,930
407,246
September
3,135,518
426,588
October
3,524,452
388,935
November
3,913,570
389,117
December
4,400,000
486,430
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$20,000,000
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$10,000,000
$5,000,000
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Highway 99 Community Renewal Plan
Staff Lead: Susan McLaughlin, Planning & Development Director
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Susan McLaughlin
Background/History
The areas bordering Highway 99 are an important part of Edmonds, with many homes, diverse
businesses, and key transportation infrastructure. However, some areas along the corridor face
persistent challenges: vacant and deteriorating buildings, lack of access to public space, streets designed
for cars, and pockets of criminal activity. As development increases the number of residential uses near
the highway, the city is assessing opportunities to improve quality of life, address longstanding issues,
and accelerate desired changes. A community -supported vision for the area was developed through the
Highway 99 Subarea Plan that was adopted in 2017.
The vision outlined in the Subarea plan requires a significant amount of public and private investment
that often happens at a slow incremental pace. This can be frustrating to community members, staff,
and elected officials that would like to see more immediate change. A Community Renewal Plan is a
planning tactic intended to expedite positive investment.
Staff Recommendation
City staff, MAKERS and ECONorthwest have developed the draft of the attached draft Community
Renewal Plan that meets the criteria of RCW 35.81. Staff will use this initial meeting as an informative
overview of the Community Renewal Plan and the Community Renewal designation process. Staff
intends to return to Council to host a public hearing and request approval of a resolution that would
designate the City as the Community Renewal Agency and adopt the Community Renewal Plan.
The Plan was reviewed by the Planning Board on June 14 for preliminary comments and questions. The
Plan will return to the Planning Board in July to formalize recommendations to Council.
Narrative
Community Renewal is a tool to revitalize areas where aging infrastructure and buildings, technological
and social changes, obsolete planning, and/or other factors are inhibiting healthy growth and change.
Cities like Shoreline, Olympia, and Tukwila have used this tool to help revitalize areas challenged by
similar issues to those along Highway 99 in Edmonds.
The community renewal law (RCW 53.81) empowers cities with a variety of tools to remove the barriers
to positive change. For example, a city can acquire, transfer, and/or sell property for development that
meets community needs, supports local businesses, and/or catalyzes investment. A city can also assist
property owners, tenants, and residents affected by redevelopment, and/or provide incentives for job
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creation and retention. Staff is actively looking for acquisition opportunities on the corridor. The
The attached Community Renewal Plan includes the following components:
-Planning Context
-Implementation Tools
-Summary of Community Needs and issues
-Recommended Projects
This plan was developed over a period of two years. The pandemic, coupled with the termination of the
initial consultant contract, caused delays in community conversations. However, when the project was
re -launched in 2022, the consultant and staff held numerous stakeholder meetings, conducted a site
tour and held a virtual open house to share analysis and to obtain feedback. The draft findings and the
recommendations were developed as a direct result from these stakeholder meetings and broader
public outreach, in addition to the economic and urban design analysis.
To designate a community renewal area, City Council must:
1. Pass a resolution that identifies the specific area for community renewal, adopts findings of blight that
apply to that area, and designates the City as the Community Renewal Agency.
2. Propose a community renewal plan that outlines the goals and strategies for community renewal.
3. Host a public hearing of the proposed community renewal plan, per RCW 35.81.060 (3).
4. Adopt a community renewal plan for the area.
5. If needed, update the comprehensive plan for consistency with the adopted community renewal plan.
6. Propose and adopt specific projects in the community renewal area, consistent with the adopted
community renewal plan.
7. If necessary to implement an adopted project, pass an ordinance authorizing condemnation to
acquire property.
Attachments:
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Introduction
The area around Highway 99 is an important part of Edmonds, with many homes, unique and diverse
businesses, and key transportation infrastructure. However, some areas along the corridor face
persistent challenges: vacant and deteriorating buildings, lack of access to public space, streets designed
for cars, not people, and pockets of criminal activity. As development increases the number of residential
uses near the highway, the city is assessing opportunities to improve quality of life, address longstanding
issues, and accelerate desired changes. A community -supported vision for the area was developed
through the Highway 99 Subarea Plan that was adopted in 2017.
The Highway 99 Community Renewal Plan is an action plan designed to show evidence of blight that
inhibits positive development, identify tools to mitigate blight through community renewal, and
coordinate City -led projects to address longstanding problems particularly acute in the southern part of
the subarea. It includes the Summary of Community Needs and Blight, developed through conversations
with stakeholders and an urban design and economic analysis of the area. The plan also defines the study
area, summarizes the project approach, discusses tools available to implement renewal projects, and
describes project recommendations.
The plan includes the following components and appendices:
• Planning Context
• Implementation Tools
• Summary of Community Needs and Blight
• Description of Recommended Projects
Appendices
A. Economic Profile, prepared by ECONorthWest
B. Urban Design Analysis, prepared by MAKERS architecture & urban design, LLP
C. Recommended Updates to the Subarea Plan
D. Focus Group Notes
E. Summary of Community Renewal Area Powers
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Edmonds Highway 99 Community Renewal Plan
Community Renewal Area
Any projects pursued through community renewal must fall within the dotted boundary in the map
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Approach
Project Launch
Stakeholder interviews: MAKERS and City staff interviewed groups of Highway 99 area stakeholders
including local service providers, property and business owners, law enforcement, and community
leaders.
Site tour: MAKERS and City staff walked throughout the area to document existing conditions and
develop a richer understanding of the local fabric. The team focused on business fronts, building
conditions, streetscape design, traffic patterns, vacant areas, and opportunity sites.
Analvsis
Case study review: MAKERS reviewed comparable uses of the Community Renewal Law in other cities in
Washington state to understand its relevance for the Highway 99 area.
Economic Profile: ECONorthwest created an Economic Profile for the area to better understand the local
economic, market, employment, development, and community trends, feasibility for redevelopment, area
demographics. This helped contextualize the circumstances and existing conditions of the built
environment. The Economic Profile offered foundational information useful for exploring different
community revitalization planning tools and provided recommended potential policy tools to achieve
community goals.
Urban Design Analysis: MAKERS assessed the arrangement, condition, and function of buildings, the
transportation network, vacant land, and natural spaces in the study area. The analysis documented
conditions of blight as identified in RCW 35.81.015.
Open House: City staff, MAKERS, and ECONorthwest hosted an online open house to share Analysis
phase findings.
Plan and Recommendations
Draft projects: City staff, MAKERS, and ECONorthwest drafted a list of project actions for further review
Community Renewal Plan: MAKERS and City staff worked to draft the Community Renewal Plan, that
meets the criteria of RCW 35.81, and present this document for City Council consideration and potential
adoption.
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Planning Context
Background and History
The study area is in southeast Edmonds, in the
southern part of the Highway 99 Subarea. It is
composed of parcels adjacent to Highway 99 from
22811 St SW to the north and 244th St SW to the south.
Highway 99 is a seven -lane arterial that mostly serves
local transportation needs. There is a mix of
businesses and apartments along the highway. The
study area is surrounded by residential single-family
neighborhoods to the east and west.
The study area became part of the City of Edmonds in
two phases, in 1961 (south/east side), and 1990's
(north/west side). Other nearby parts of Highway 99
are under the jurisdiction of Shoreline, Mountlake
Terrace, Lynnwood, and unincorporated Snohomish
County. Fractured jurisdictional boundaries can
complicate efforts to improve conditions along the
corridor.
For much of the 20th century, Highway 99 was the
principal north -south route through western
Washington. It was the focus of early efforts to
develop road design features that separate through
traffic from intersecting roads, including the partial -
cloverleaf interchange constructed between Highway
99 and SR 104 at the southern end of the study area.
Buildings dating from mid-century are common
features along the Highway throughout the Puget
Sound region. However, after 1-5 was constructed,
some businesses along Highway 99 struggled and the
area saw reduced investment. Over time, new
businesses and residents found homes adjacent to
the highway, but persistent issues remain related to
the legacy of highway infrastructure overbuilt to serve
today's needs. There is ongoing tension between
Highway 99's designed function as a highway and its
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Implementation Tools
Community Renewal Law
Community Renewal is a tool to revitalize areas where aging infrastructure and buildings, technological
and social changes, obsolete planning, and/or other factors are inhibiting healthy growth and change.
Cities like Shoreline, Olympia, and Tukwila have used this tool to help revitalize areas challenged by
similar issues to those along Highway 99 in Edmonds.
The community renewal law (RCW 53.81) empowers cities with a variety of tools to remove the barriers to
positive change. For example, a city can acquire, transfer, and/or sell property for development that
meets community needs, supports local businesses, and/or catalyzes investment in a blighted area. A city
can also assist property owners, tenants, and residents affected by redevelopment, and/or provide
incentives for job creation and retention. For more about powers conveyed by the community renewal
law, see Appendix E: Summary of Community Renewal Area Powers.
The Community Renewal Law requires city council adoption of findings of blight and a Community
Renewal Plan. The City is not required to submit the resolution adopting the CRA findings or plan to the
state.
For more information about specific conditions in the study area that enable the use of the Community
Renewal Law, see the Summary of Community Needs and Blight and the findings of blight documented in
Appendix B: Urban Design Analysis.
Community Renewal Implementation
To designate a community renewal area, city council must:
1. Pass a resolution that identifies the specific area for community renewal, adopts findings of blight
that apply to that area, and designates the City as the Community Renewal Agency.
2. Propose a community renewal plan that outlines the goals and strategies for community renewal.
3. Host a public hearing of the proposed community renewal plan, per RCW 35.81.060 (3).
4. Adopt a community renewal plan for the area.
5. If needed, update the comprehensive plan for consistency with the adopted community renewal plan
6. Propose and adopt specific projects in the community renewal area, consistent with the adopted
community renewal plan.
7. If necessary to implement an adopted project, pass an ordinance authorizing condemnation to
acquire property.
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Tax Increment Financing
As of 2021, Washington state cities are empowered to designate up to two tax increment financing (TIF)
districts. The cities must designate specific infrastructure improvements to enable development in the
district or "increment area" and demonstrate that development is unlikely to occur without these
improvements.
Though property tax revenue increases are
typically limited to 1 % annually, a TIF allows a
city to collect revenue on the increased value
of properties at the normal tax rate, bond
against the expected future tax revenue, and
use those funds to construct the designated
infrastructure improvements. Tax rates in the
area do not rise, but the city will collect more
revenue due to the increased property values
created by the infrastructure improvements
and new development. Once the bonds are
repaid, the increment area is dissolved, and
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percentages to schools, ports, counties, and
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• Water, sewer, and stormwater systems
• Transit facilities
• Parks, recreation, and community facilities
Increment areas may not total more than $200 million in assessed valuation, or more than 20 percent of
the total assessed valuation of the sponsoring jurisdiction, whichever is less. They cannot add additional
public improvements or change the boundary of the increment area once adopted. TIF infrastructure
projects are not required to be included in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City will be
required to prepare a contingency funding plan to cover project costs in the event TIF revenues accrue
more slowly than expected.
TIF Implementation
1. Conduct additional analysis of TIF to help explore goals for the use of this tool, potential areas,
and different scenarios for how this tool could be used. This analysis should include a review TIF
eligibility requirements, development potential of target parcels, financial assessment, and
infrastructure needs and costs.
2. Detail the location of the district, public improvement costs, TIF revenues, and other elements
required under the law.' Demonstrate why development would occur at a significantly reduced
rate if the infrastructure were not constructed.
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description of the increment area, the public improvements proposed to be financed with the tax
allocation revenues, and a detailed estimate of tax revenues for the participating local
' Requirements for TIF, https://mrsc.org/Home/Stay-Informed/MRSC-Insight/September-2021 /Tax-Increment-Financing-Now-
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governments and taxing districts, including the amounts allocated to the increment public
improvements.
4. Analyze different tax revenue scenarios and create a detailed plan for implementation.
5. Submit the project analysis to the office of the treasurer for review and consider any comment
that the treasurer provides.
6. Pass an ordinance that designates an increment area (area expected to benefit from the
development), identifies the infrastructure improvements to be financed, identifies the funding
mechanisms, sets a sunset date for increment area, and sets a deadline for construction to begin.
7. Issue bonds or obtain other financing to fund infrastructure improvements.
8. Permit and construct infrastructure project.
9. Retire the increment area once bonds are repaid or by the sunset date, whichever occurs first.
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Public -Private Partnership
Public -private partnerships for economic development typically involve the use of public financial
assistance programs and other public levers or interventions in partnership with the private sector to
facilitate development outcomes. Typically, these partnerships are used to support projects that align
with public policy objectives, but that are not feasible without public participation or support (such as with
infrastructure investment). These partnerships can advance community development but should be
carried out with a partnership structured responsibly and with support from project stakeholders. These
partnerships can be more effective if the following is addressed:
1. Identify a compelling development strategy with demonstrable public benefit.
2. Generate support for development objectives from elected officials and stakeholders.
3. Identify priority sites and lay the groundwork for development through pre -development
activities (preparing the site for development).
4. Get to know the development community, find a capable development partner, and form a
public -private partnership team.
5. Identify public assistance tools and further understanding on the range of tools available.
6. Right size the amount of public assistance.
7. Structure a fair deal and monitor project performance.
If this partnership will help advance the construction of a community facility, there are other
considerations to address including an analysis of the site factors that will influence the facility use, such
as access, proximity to complementary uses, infrastructure, and utilities, etc. The ownership models of a
community facility vary and could include non-profit ownership or public ownership such as through a
Public Development Authority.
Reconnecting Communities Grant Program
The 2021 federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the Reconnecting Communities Pilot
(RCP) discretionary grant program, with $1 billion to disburse over five years.
This program is dedicated to reconnecting communities that were previously cut off from economic
opportunities by transportation infrastructure. Funding supports planning grants and/or capital
construction grants, as well as technical assistance, to restore community connectivity through the
removal, retrofit, mitigation, or replacement of eligible transportation infrastructure facilities.
Key criteria for the grant, weighted equally, are listed below. For more detail see the RFP.
• Equity, Environmental justice, and Community Engagement;
• Mobility and Community Connectivity;
• Community -based Stewardship, Management, and Partnerships; and
• Equitable Development and Shared Prosperity.
Applications for the program's second year will reopen in fall 2023.
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Highway 99 Subarea Plan EIS Mitigation
The Highway 99 Subarea Plan was part of a planned action EIS effort, which included environmental
analysis of potential impacts of plan outcomes and mitigation measures to address adverse impacts. EIS
mitigation measures are long-term strategies to support expected growth which will be gradually
implemented through 2035. As of January 2023, not all mitigation measures indicated in the EIS have
been implemented. Some of these measures would help remediate blight conditions in the study area.
Relevant EIS mitigation measures:
Parks and Open Space
• Regulations and Commitments:
o Acquire park land in the Highway 99/SR 104 areas to provide adequate park service in
redeveloping areas. Create new civic spaces to enhance investment and revitalization
while meeting recreation needs, especially where service gaps exist, or higher residential
impact is planned (PROS 2014 Goal 2.G).
• Other Mitigation measures:
Encourage and promote public open spaces through public/private partnerships where
possible.
Implement pedestrian and bicycle transportation improvements to provide greater
access to existing facilities within one-half mile of the study area, with a focus on
removing Highway 99 as a physical barrier.
Transportation
• Incorporated Plan Features:
o Recommendation L3 - Pedestrian Circulation Install new signal at 240th (with crosswalks
on all four legs) concurrent with new development at 240th node. Consolidate and
relocate driveways to 240th (helps meet signal warrants)
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Summary of Community Needs and Blight
The following summary of community needs and blight is based on conversations with community
members, local experts, and elected leaders, and findings of the consultant team documented in the
Economic Profile, and Urban Design Analysis. Findings of blight listed below are organized to align with
the categories listed in RCW 35.81.015. For more information see the Economic Profile (Appendix XX) and
Urban Design Analysis (Appendix XX).
Community Needs
• Recreation and open space (park and/or indoor)
• Safer and more comfortable pedestrian environment
• Better street connections and mobility within the area
• Better access to community services and service providers
• Restrooms available for public use
Findings of Blight
• Physical dilapidation, deterioration, or obsolescence.
Many buildings in the study area are more than 50 years old. The oldest buildings are generally
located near the interchange, where there is a cluster of parcels assessed to be in "below normal'
or worse condition by the county assessor.
• Unsafe conditions.
o Police incident reports show that a high proportion of crime in Edmonds happens in or
near the study area, especially reported theft, domestic violence, malicious mischief, and
other disturbances.
o Vehicle collisions with other vehicles or persons are high along all of Highway 99 in
Edmonds, including the study area.
o The area has the highest concentrations of code enforcement reports in the city.
o Areas with poor visibility around, between, and behind buildings, parcels and dead-end
streets in the study area attract frequent unsafe activities.
• Insufficient access to parks and open space.
Most of the study area is greater than 1/4 mile from the nearest park. The only nearby city park
offers limited amenities and open space. Community members lack access to nearby recreation
facilities. The gap in parks access has been noted in multiple city plans.
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• Excessive coverage.
Surface parking and driveway coverage is extensive along the corridor, prevalent in older
developments with inadequate or outdated stormwater treatment facilities.
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Recommended Projects
The following projects are recommended to improve blight conditions in the Highway 99 community
renewal area.
Each project relates to one or more tools, indicated in the chart below:
• Community Renewal Area (CRA)
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Public -Private Partnership (PPP)
• Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP)
• Highway 99 Subarea Plan Mitigation (SAP -EIS)
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1. Catalyst Public -Private Redevelopment
2. Access Improvements to parcels near interchange
3. Through -block Connections
4. Neighborhood Park
5. Green Streets
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1. Catalyst Public -Private Redevelopment
Goal
Partner with non-profit organizations and/or private developers to create a mixed -income housing
development with community amenities including a park.
Context
Properties along Highway 99 hold potential to provide more housing and amenities for local
communities. However, according to interviews with local developers, the local market has not matured
as an attractive area for development, in part due to blighted conditions.
A public -private partnership involving the city, private developers, and potential non-profit and agency
partners could:
Add to Edmonds' housing supply
Create space for community amenities such as public restrooms, recreation facilities, affordable
commercial spaces, or park space; and
Provide a catalyst for future development by sending a message that the city is investing in the
neighborhood.
Implementation
1. Establish a community renewal area (see Community Renewal Law, above). This step will give the city
greater flexibility in choosing development partners and site programming.
2. Identify potential sites in the study area for acquisition. Site selection criteria should include: 1) the
site demonstrates blight conditions as documented in Appendix B: Urban Design Analysis, 2) the site
is large enough to accommodate redevelopment that meets community needs, and 3) the future
potential use at that location is aligned with Highway 99 Subarea plan goals.
3. Assess available city resources for acquisition and enter conversations with the property owner to
purchase the parcel(s). If the property owner is uninterested in selling to the City at a reasonable
market value, consider whether pursuing eminent domain is necessary or desirable to acquire the
site.
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Case Study: Tukwila Village
A useful case study is the Tukwila Village redevelopment in Tukwila, WA. In 1998 the City of Tukwila
adopted the Pacific Highway Revitalization Plan, a subarea plan for the Highway 99 corridor. The plan
documented blight conditions like those in the Edmonds study area: aging dilapidated buildings, a
disproportionately high share of criminal incidents, unsafe road crossings, awkwardly shaped lots with
oblique angle intersections, and vacant properties, and recommended actions to improve conditions.
In 2000 the city adopted an urban renewal plan for the now -renamed Tukwila International Boulevard
that built upon the earlier subarea plan. The City of Tukwila designated an urban renewal area of
approximately 64 acres that included the most problematic sites.
The renewal area allowed the City greater latitude to buy and condemn property and conduct site
master planning. The City then acquired contiguous parcels totaling 5.76 acres and began working
with developers, non -profits, and agency partners on development proposals for the site. Economic
conditions and the 2008 recession caused several developers to withdraw their proposals, but
ultimately the City executed an agreement with Senior Housing Assistance Group (SHAG), a senior
housing non-profit, to develop the site. The City sold a key corner parcel to King County Library
System (KCLS) to build a new library branch and supported creation of Spice Bridge, a global food hall
by the non-profit Global to Local. Property acquisition, demolition, and site management cost the City
approximately $9 million, of which approximately $5 million was recouped through property sales to
KCLS and SHAG. The development delivered more than 400 units of mixed income housing and
improved the vitality, aesthetics, and feeling of safety in the area.
Figure 2. Aerial of Tukwila Village. Source: City of Tukwila
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2. Access Improvements to parcels near interchange
Goal
Improve vehicular access to parcels negatively impacted by access constraints of Highway 99 and the SR-
104 interchange to increase feasibility of redevelopment, implement subarea plan goals, and help
address blighted conditions.
Context
Stakeholder interviews along with the Economic Profile and Urban Design Analysis highlighted an
infrastructure -related barrier to redevelopment in the southern portion of the study area. Turning
movements to access properties along the corridor are either infeasible or result in dangerous driving
movements. The Highway 99 Subarea Plan
recommends access management improvements
throughout the corridor which are being implemented
in stages as part of the Highway 99 Revitalization
corridor improvements project. Access to the parcels
between 2401h St SW and 242nd St SW on the east side
of the highway is particularly challenging and was
called out for a new traffic signal and driveway
consolidation in the subarea plan (transportation
project 1-3). An interview conducted with the property
owner indicated the limited turning movements at
24011 inhibit redevelopment of that site. Finding
creative ways to improve access to parcels could also
be an important part of Action 1. Catalyst Public -
Private Redevelopment.
Implementation
1. Assess the eligibility to use the following for
Highway 99 access improvements near the SR
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o Tax -increment financing (See TIF Implementation).
o Explore using community renewal powers to rearrange streets and rights of way. For
example: consider reconnecting 242" St SW to adjacent commercial parcels to improve
access.
o Identify City resources available to support access improvements and achieve subarea
plan EIS mitigation obligations.
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3. Through -Block Connections
Goal
Selectively create new public rights -of -way to improve access to businesses and homes on and around
Highway 99 and promote walking within the study area.
Context
The Urban Design Analysis found that the wide and deep blocks in the study area contribute to blight by
causing needlessly long travel distances, especially for pedestrians, and make it difficult to access many
sites. Blocks in the study area vary in size, but a typical block is roughly 650 ft by 1000 ft, several times
larger than blocks in downtown Edmonds. New street or pedestrian pathway connections could improve
access from residences to businesses. Further, they could substantially improve pedestrian safety and
experience by reducing the need to walk long distances along Highway 99 or traverse side streets that
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1. Assess potential locations for new through -block connections (TBCs) (see map on following page).
Areas with existing clusters of retail businesses are good candidates. New connections could be
pedestrian -only pathways or narrow streets.
2. If increasing zoning capacity in an area identified for TBCs, update code to require these
connections when the property redevelops.
3. In areas where zoning capacity is not increasing, explore using community renewal powers to
require through -block connections when properties redevelop.
Considerations
This strategy should also be used in as part of any public -private partnership redevelopment project. See
Action 1. Catalyst Public -Private Redevelopment.
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4. Neighborhood Park
Goal
Address the gap in park access within the study area by creating a new public park.
Context
Limited access to parks and recreation spaces is a well-known issue for the study area. It was mentioned
often during interviews with stakeholders, noted in the 2022 Parks Recreation and Open Space (PROS)
plan, and has been often mentioned by the mayor and city councilmembers in public statements. The
only nearby park within the City of Edmonds is Mathay-Ballinger Park, a small park with limited amenities
and poor access. Parks are an important public amenity for residents and can help to encourage
investments in property redevelopment.
Figure 5. A neighborhood park with play equipment, trees, and bike parking in Boise, ID. Image source: MAKERS
Implementation
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Human Services is aware of this need and actively taking steps
to identify and, if possible, purchase a site to create a community park. Additional park space was noted
as a mitigation measure in the subarea plan EIS (see Highway 99 Subarea Plan EIS Mitigation)
1. Include a neighborhood park as an essential component of Action 1. Catalyst Public -Private
Redevelopment.
2. Explore financing the neighborhood park through TIF funds. City will need to make a well -
supported case that this improvement will significantly increase the likelihood and quantity of
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Goal
Improve walking and biking conditions on streets near Highway 99 and reduce stormwater runoff from
paved roads.
Context
Although sidewalks are continuous along Highway 99, they are missing on most other streets in the study
area (see Map 5. Gaps in pedestrian network on next page). These gaps were highlighted in stakeholder
interviews and in the Urban Design Analysis. Poor pedestrian connectivity on side streets exacerbates the
overall pedestrian experience, which also suffers from widely spaced streets and an uncomfortable
Highway 99 walking environment. With a relatively high and rising population density, and high -quality
frequent transit service, streets that are safe and comfortable for walking and cycling are essential in this
area.
Figure 6. Missing sidewalks on local streets Image source: MAKERS.
In addition to sidewalks and bike lanes, elements that improve walking/biking conditions include traffic
calming treatments like speed humps, traffic diverters, street narrowing, curb bulb -outs at intersections,
as well as wayfinding. Traffic calming infrastructure also can be installed in conjunction with green
stormwater treatment features, providing the dual benefit of reducing stormwater runoff and increasing
safety for road users. Green streets also serve as park -like spaces while full scale park investments are
being acquired, designed, and built.
Figure 7. Green streets treatments in Portland, Oregon. Image Source: Ryan Packer.
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1. Pursue the creation of a green streets program through the 2024 Comprehensive Plan and
Transportation plan updates. This includes community engagement and designation of a green
streets network that complements the City's roadway function classification, walkway plan, and
bicycle plan.
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and stormwater impacts of new development in the upcoming SEIS for the Highway 99 Subarea
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6. Business Revitalization
Goal
Help unique local businesses contribute to a safer, more
attractive, and resilient Highway 99 through grants, loans,
or other financial support.
Context
Highway 99 boasts many local businesses that serve
diverse communities in Edmonds and beyond. Relatively
affordable rents and transportation connections to nearby
cities have made Highway 99 an attractive place for many
immigrant communities and small, local, independent
businesses to get their start.
However, these businesses are at risk of displacement, with
some buildings in poor condition and the City's focus on
catalyzing redevelopment. Loss of cultural anchors like
Figure 8. Business signs in the study area. Image
source: MAKERS
minority -owned businesses would damage the resilience of language and nationality -based communities
and be a significant cultural loss of the area's rich diversity.
Business revitalization actions seek to leverage local businesses to contribute to community renewal,
rather than increase the threat of their displacement and replacement. Most business owners would
prefer a safer, more attractive, and economically vibrant neighborhood, but are understandably wary of
the higher rents this could bring. Grants that support building maintenance and aesthetic improvements
create jobs for vulnerable community members, build social capital among vulnerable communities, and
could help harness Highway 99's great strength in diverse businesses as leverage for renewal efforts.
Implementation
1. Create a Community Renewal Area to empower the City of Edmonds to provide financial
assistance to businesses negatively impacted by community renewal actions, or that create or
maintain jobs for working-class employees per RCW 35.81.070.
2. Work with community stakeholders to establish a program to provide loans or grants to small
businesses or property owners in the area. Eligible uses of the grant program should be clearly
defined and may include:
o Maintenance or repairs to dilapidated buildings or commercial spaces,
o Compensation for business disruptions from construction of public improvements, or
o Relocation assistance in the event of redevelopment.
Consider requiring inclusion of ground floor retail and prioritizing local businesses and businesses that
primarily serve vulnerable communities in public -private -partnership redevelopment projects in the
community renewal area. See Action 1. Catalyst Public -Private Redevelopment.
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7. Highway 99 Interchange Replacement
Goal
Improve safety, walkability, and increase land value by reconnecting the areas surrounding the Highway
99/SR 104 interchange.
Context
Two large freeway style interchanges at the southern end of the study area, at the intersection of
Highway 99 and SR 104, create a large gap between active land uses in the study area and impede
walkability. The interchange ramps offer no safe pedestrian crossing, and the journey on foot across the
interchange is uncomfortable and noisy. The interchange interrupts the street grid, making it more
difficult to access properties on either side of the interchange, leaves behind little -used dead-end streets
and fragments of unused right of way, which attracts undesirable activities including dumping of waste
and illegal camping.
Figure 9. The Highway 99/SR 104 interchange creates vast, pedestrian -hostile "dead zones" Image source: MAKERS
Despite this land -intensive highway infrastructure, the interchange sees only moderate traffic volumes,
similar to arterial intersections controlled by traffic signals (see table below).
Intersection Location
Hwy 99/SR 104 Edmonds, WA
Hwy 99/N 1451" St Shoreline, WA
Hwy 99/196t" St SW Lynnwood, WA
Type Arterial 1 volume
(AADT 2022)
Cloverleaf--30,000 (Hwy 99)
Signalized--30,000 (Hwy 99)
Signalized--33,000 (Hwy 99)
SR 527/208t" St SE North of Bothell, WA Signalized --40,000 (SR 527)
SR 522/NE 145 St Seattle, WA Signalized --33,000 (SR 522)
Source: WSDOT Traffic Count Database System link
Arterial 2 volume
(AADT 2022)
--25,000 (SR 104)
—21,000 (1451" St)
—26,000 (1961" St)
--19,000 (2081" St)
--27,000 (145t" St)
Transforming the Highway 99/SR 104 interchange into a signalized intersection offers the opportunity to
improve minimize the divide between residential neighborhoods on the east and west side of Hwy 99 and
connect them to retail, commercial, and community amenities along the corridor. It will also create land
for redevelopment and community open space.
Implementation
1. Work with elected official and local partners to apply for a planning grant through the federal
Reconnecting Communities Program to study revisions to the interchanges.
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Considerations
• This grant requires a minimum 20% local match (which can be met with CDBG funds), so it will be
important to proactively plan for funding.
• Eligible activities under a planning grant include community engagement, traffic and feasibility
studies, conceptual and preliminary engineering, planning for zoning adjustments and transit -
oriented development, and other related efforts.
• Census tracts 509 in Edmonds and 203 immediately to the south in Shoreline are classified as
Historically Disadvantaged Communities (HDC), which will bolster the application's score.
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Supporting Documents
Appendix A: Economic Profile
Appendix B: Urban Design Analysis
Appendix C: Updates to the Highway 99 Subarea Plan
Appendix D: Focus Group Notes
Appendix E: Summary of Community Renewal Area Powers
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ECONOMICS • FINANCE • PLANNING
TO: MAKERS and the City of Edmonds
FROM: Lorelei Juntunen, Jennifer Cannon, Ryan Knapp, ECONorthwest
SUBJECT: Economic Profile, Highway 99 Community Renewal/Revitalization Plan, City of Edmonds
Section 1. Introduction
In partnership with the City of Edmonds, a consultant project team, led by MAKERS and
supported by ECONorthwest is assisting the City of Edmonds with community planning for the
Highway 99 Neighborhood.
Edmonds is located north of the City of Seattle and south of the City of Everett in the southwest
corner of Snohomish County and along the Puget Sound waterfront. By 2022, the City of
Edmonds became the third most populated town in Snohomish County with an estimated
42,980 persons.'
Edmonds is composed of an array of distinct neighborhoods. The Highway 99 Corridor, located
along the southeastern edge of Edmonds, around an unincorporated portion of Snohomish
County (referred to as Esperance), supports a variety of commercial and residential uses.
This economic profile examination provides market, demographic, employment, business/land
use, and other data that help MAKERS and the city of Edmonds contextualize the study area and
understand the existing conditions of the built environment. It offers foundational information
useful for exploring different community revitalization planning tools and strategies.
This memorandum is split up into three sections including:
An Introduction (1), provided in this section, highlighting the purpose of this Economic
Profile,
2. The Economic Profile section (2) provides a summary of economic conditions of the
Highway 99 Neighborhood study area and describes the community characteristics,
existing land development and vacancies, existing businesses in the area, and market
considerations (vacancy rates, rent changes).
3. The last section (3) provides an overview of key Community Revitalization Tools.
Key findings and guidance on general strategies are bolded in the following sections.
' Washington Office of Financial Management, April 1, 2022, Population of Cities, Towns, and Counties. Data retrieved
and accessed at the following address: https://ofm.wa.gov/washington-data-research/population-
demographics/population-esti mates/historical-estimates-april-1-population-and-housing-state-counties-and-cities
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Section 2. Economic Profile
This section summarizes the community characteristics, existing land development and
vacancies, existing businesses in the area, and market considerations (vacancy rates, rent
changes). It includes a summary of economic conditions and opportunities.
To understand the broader demographic change in the Edmonds Highway 99 Study Area
(referred to as the "Study Area" throughout the report), we analyzed two Census tracts, 508 and
509, in Snohomish County. The defined geographic boundaries of these tracts have not changed
over the past twenty years, which makes it possible to determine how population characteristics,
such as age, race and ethnicity, and median household income, have shifted over time (such as
over the last decade or last two decades).
Where possible, we included additional demographic data for Census block groups and Census
block data. Block groups are sub -geographies of Census tracts, and blocks are sub -geographies
of block groups. While these two geographic specifications allow for analysis that more closely
align with the Edmonds Highway 99 study area boundary, their data is less precise than Census
tracts and their boundaries change with each Decennial Census survey, making it difficult to
compare demographic change over time. As such, we only included 2020 ACS 5-year estimates
for Census block group and block data for data elements that were readily made available by
the U.S. Census Bureau.Z
2 Note: At the Census tract, block group, and block specifications, only 2020 5-year American Community Survey
(ACS) data are available. These data estimates are comprised of single -year ACS data (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and
2020), which are averaged to produce more statistically robust estimates.
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Exhibit 1. Map of Edmonds Study Area Boundary, Census Block Groups, and Census Tracts Used in
the Economic Profile Analysis, 2022
Source: ECONorthwest.
Community Demographic Profile 3
The community demographic profile compares community characteristics of the project study
area residents in the neighborhood area (which will include some areas outside of the study
area, not an exact representation) with the whole area of the City of Edmonds and Snohomish
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in 2020. The average annual growth over this period has been around 0.4 percent which is less
than the 1.6 percent rate of growth in Snohomish County. Overall growth has been slower in the E
City of Edmonds and in the Highway 99 study area compared to the county. Housing has
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Exhibit 2. Change in Population Comparison, 2000-2020
Source: Washington Office of Financial Management.
Population Change, 2000-
Population Count
2020
Diff.
Pct Chg
AAGR
2000
2010
2020
1,053
12%
0.6%
Study Area (Census 9,052 9,330 10,105
tracts)
Census Tract 508
5,908
6,104
6,721
813
14%
0.6%
Census Tract 509
3,144
3,226
3,385
241
8%
0.4%
City of Edmonds
39,544
39,709
42,853
3,309
8%
0.4%
Snohomish County
606,024
713,335
827,957
221,933
37%
1.6%
Washington
5,894,143
6,724,540
7,707,047
1,812,904
31%
1.3%
Exhibit 3. Change in Housing Unit Comparison,
2000-2020
Source: Washington Office of
Financial Management.
Housing Unit Change,
2000-
Housing Unit Count
2020
2000
2010
2020
Diff.
Pct Chg
AAGR
Edmonds Highway 99
Study Area (Census
3,884
4,172
4,307
423
11%
0.5%
tracts)
Census Tract 508
2,483
2,624
2,750
267
11%
0.5%
Census Tract 509
1,401
1,548
1,557
157
11%
0.5%
City of Edmonds
17,519
18,378
19,305
1,786
10%
0.5%
Snohomish County
236,205
286,659
321,523
85,318
36%
1.6%
Washington
2,451,081
2,886,948
3,202,239
751,158
31%
1.3%
Change in Race and Ethnicity
Over the last decade, Edmonds has become more diverse as observed by increases in the share
of total Hispanic, multiracial, Black, and Asian persons over the last decade. By 2020, the
Highway 99 study area became much more diverse than the City of Edmonds (with a smaller
White population, for example) but has a similar race and ethnicity composition as the broader
County (see Exhibit 5).
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In the Study Area, the racial
and ethnic composition has
become more diverse over
the 2010 to 2020 period with
the share of White residents
decreasing by nine
percentage points, from 71
percent in 2010 down to 62
percent in 2020.
At the same time, the share
of the Hispanic population
increased by two percentage
points, the share of the
multiracial population
increased by three
percentage points, and the
share of Black and Asian
populations increased by one
percentage point each.
The Study Area is more
racially and ethnically diverse
than the City of Edmonds as
a whole. The Study Area is
roughly comparable to
Snohomish County's
distribution, with a slightly
higher share of Black and
Asian residents than the
County, and a lower share of
Hispanic residents than the
County.
Exhibit 4. Race and Ethnicity, Study Area, 2010-2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2006-10 and 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
Data note: All race categories shown are "non -Hispanic" persons. Persons who
identified as Hispanic could be of any race (one race, or multiple).
Hispanic
White
Other Race
Multiracial
Native
Hawaiian or Pacific
Islander
Black
Asian
American
Indian or Alaska Native
0% 20% 40% 60%
Percent Share of Total Population
Exhibit 5. Race and Ethnicity Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
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■ 2010
2020
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Hispanic =
62%
White
1%
Other Race
7%
Multiracial
1%
Native
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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Black
13%
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City of Edmonds
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Age Distribution
The City of Edmonds supports a large population of older adults and retired persons. The City
has a larger older adult population (aged 65 or older) than both Snohomish County and
Washington State. In contrast with the City, the Highway 99 study area supports a younger
population and as of 2020, the study area has a larger population aged 35-49 years than all the
other comparison areas (24 percent).
As shown in the exhibit below, nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of the Study Area population are
between the ages of 20 to 64 years old (as of 2020) which is a higher share than the City (58
percent), Snohomish County (62 percent), and the state (60 percent).
Exhibit 6. Age Distribution Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
Washington
Snohomish County
City of Edmonds
Edmonds Renewal Area
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The median age for Study
Exhibit 7. Median Age Comparison, 2000-2020
Area is lower than the City of
Source: U.S. Census
Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census
and 2016-2020 ACS 5-
year estimates.
Edmonds' median age of 45
Median Age
Change, 2000 -
years in 2020. Census Tract
2020
509 has a much lower
2000 2020
Diff. % Change
median age of 37.3 years
Census
39.5 42.0
2.5 6.3
than the City, indicating a
Tract 508
younger overall population
Census
36.0 37.3
1.3 3.6
residing in this area,
Tract 509
compared to the City.
City of
42.0 45.0
3.0 7.1
Edmonds
Snohomish
County
Washington
Household Tenure and Composition
34.7 38.0
35.3 37.8
3.3 9.5
2.5 7.1
In the Study Area, the share of renter -occupied households (36 percent) is consistent with the
statewide average (37 percent). However, other comparison geographies, like the City of
Edmonds and Esperance, have a lower share of renter -occupied households.
In the Study Area block groups (see Exhibit 8), the share of renter -occupied units is the highest
relative to all comparison geographies. This is partially due to the tighter geographic
specification around the Hwy 99 Corridor (which excludes the northwestern reaches of
Esperance), in addition to the inclusion of the block group in King County.
Exhibit 8. Tenure Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
Washington
Snohomish County
Esperance
City of Edmonds
Study Area (Block groups)
Study Area (Census tracts)
09/. 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Share of Total Occupied Housing Units
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Exhibit 9 (below) provides a comparison of the household composition between the Study Area,
the City of Edmonds, Esperance, Snohomish County, and the State of Washington. Non -family
households (including single person households or unrelated persons living together) constitute
a larger share in the study area (42 percent) even higher than the City of Edmonds and the
county. The share of married couple families is smaller in the study area than in the City, County,
and state. A married couple is a husband and wife enumerated as members of the same
household. The married couple may or may not have children living with them. Overall, this
indicates that there tend to be smaller sized households in the Study Area than in all the
comparison areas.
Exhibit 9. Household Composition Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
Washington
Snohomish County
Esperance
City of Edmonds
Study Area
(Census tracts)
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Percent Share of Total Households
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■ Female householder, no spouse Non -family household, living alone
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Household Income
The median household
income of households in
Census Tract 508 (the tract
associated with Esperance)
increased by about 21
percent over the 2000 to
2020 period, after adjusting
for inflation. However, the
median household income in
Census Tract 509 decreased
slightly, by about four
percent over the same time
frame. Census Tract 509 has
the lowest median household
income ($62,560) compared
to all geographies analyzed,
while Census Tract 508 has
the highest median
household income.
Educational Attainment
Educational attainment in the
Study Area has increased
over the past twenty years.
The share of residents
holding at least a Bachelor's
degree increased by nearly
eight percentage points,
from 29 percent in 2000 up
to 37 in the 2020 period.
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Exhibit 10. Change in Median Household Income (2020
Inflation -adjusted Dollars), 2000-2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census and 2016-2020 ACS 5-
year estimates.
Median Household
Income
2000 2020
Census
$83,537
$101,350
Tract 508
Census
$65,469
$62,560
Tract 509
City of
$83,146
$91,499
Edmonds
Snohomish
$82 428
$89,273
County
Washington
$71,112
$77,006
Change, 2000 -
2020
Diff. % Chan
17,813 21.3
(2,909) (4.4)
8,353
10.0
6,845
8.3
5,894
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Exhibit 11. Change in Educational Attainment in the Study Area
(Census tracts 508 and 509), 2000-2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census and 2016-2020 ACS 5-
year estimates.
2020 27%
2000
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Share of Population 25 Years and Older
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Area specifications (tract and
block group aggregations)
had a lower Bachelor's
degree (or higher) attainment
than the City as a whole (37
percent for tracts and 41
percent for block groups
relative to 49 percent for the
City). However, the Study
Area is on -par with the
statewide average, and
higher than the countywide
attainment rate of Bachelor's
degrees or higher.
Poverty Status
Exhibit 12. Educational Attainment Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
Washington
23%
Snohomish County M� 22%
1%
Esperance 29%
City of Edmonds 33%
Study Area (Block
groups) 29%
Study Area (Census 27%
tracts)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Share of Population 25 Year and Older
■ Less than High School High School or GED ■ Some college, no degree
• Associate's degree Bachelor's degree • Graduate or Professional degree
The poverty rate of persons living in the Study Area increased by two percentage points over the
2000 to 2020 period, from six percent up to eight percent. The Study Area's poverty rate is
comparable to Snohomish County's poverty rate (eight percent versus seven percent,
respectively), but higher than the City of Edmonds as a whole (eight percent versus five percent,
respectively).
Over the 2000 to 2020
period, the poverty rate in
the Study Area increased by
two percentage points, from
six percent in 2000 to eight
percent in 2020. This shows
that the prevalence of
poverty has increased in the
Study Area and could mean
that the area is increasingly
serving a very low-income
population.
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Exhibit 13. Change in Poverty Status in the Study Area (Census
Tracts 508 and 509), 2000-2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census and 2016-2020 ACS 5-
year estimates.
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2010
2000 M
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Share of Population for Whom Poverty Status is Determined
■ Below Poverty Level At or Above Poverty Level
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Relative to comparison
geographies, the poverty rate
of the Study Area was on -par
with Snohomish County, but
higher than the City of
Edmonds poverty rate during
the 2020 period.
Exhibit 14. Poverty Status Comparison, 2020
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2016-2020 ACS 5-year estimates.
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Snohomish
County
Esperance M
City
Edmonds
Study Area
(Census tracts)
0% 201% 40% 60% 80% 100%
■ Below Poverty Level At or Above Poverty Level
Existing Development and Business Trends
This section provides an overview and summary
of commercial property characteristics in the
Study Area. According to Snohomish County
Assessor data for tax year 2022, 277 parcels were
contained in the Study Area.
■ In the Study Area, 10 parcels were
designated as undeveloped/vacant land,
totaling about 349,900 square feet.
■ Of the 277 total parcels, 66 parcels (24
percent) were designated commercial, and
199 parcels were designated residential (72
percent).
■ One parcel was designated government
property (i.e., exempt), with a use code of
Freeways.
■ In the map shown on the right, the red area
(indicator 1) contains six vacant parcels with
a total assessed value of about $1.7 million
in tax year 2022 (3.02 acres).
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(indicator 2) had a total assessed value of about $1.07 million in tax year 2022. It's
approximately 39,160 square feet (0.9 acres).
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(which recently went out of business) and many other commercial retail outlets. This parcel
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(5.5 acres).
All commercial properties in the Study Area had a total assessed value of about $124.8 million in
tax year 2022 (Exhibit 15). About 42 percent of the total assessed value for commercial parcels
comes from the retail trade sector with a total assessed value equaling about $52.4 million. The
largest retail trade property is located at 23632 Hwy 99, which includes the Aurora Marketplace,
Safeway, T.J. Maxx, and many other retail outlets. In total, it's about 328,198 square feet (or, 7.5
acres). It comprises about 31 percent of all retail trade square feet in the Study Area, and it
accounts for about 37 percent of the total retail trade assessed value ($19.6 million).
The second largest share of assessed value comes from motor vehicles and automobile repair
shops at about $19.2 million (or roughly 15 percent of the Study Area's total assessed
commercial value). Just south of Edmonds Way, the Campbell Nissan of Edmonds and the
Campbell Volkswagen of Edmonds establishments comprise a total assessed value of about
$13.8 million (4.47 acres), the largest share among all motor vehicle and automobile repair shop
parcels in the Study Area. Other professional and business services made up approximately $9.4
million of the Study Area's commercial assessed value (7.5 percent of the total), and hotels made
up about $9.2 million (7.4 percent of the total).
Exhibit 15. Summary of Business Parcels in Study Area, Tax Year 2022
Source: Snohomish County Assessor Data, Tax Year 2022.
Count of
Commercial Use Code Parcels in
Study Area
Percent Share
of Total Parcels
Parcel
Square Feet
Total Assessed
Value of Parcels
Hotel / Motel 6
9%
167,563
$9,190,100
Commercial 2
3%
22,970
$637,000
Condominium Services
Motor Vehicles / 12
18%
346,283
$19,171,900
Automobile Repair
Restaurants 6
9%
203,278
$8,624,000
Banking 2
3%
75,721
$2,895,700
Warehousing 1
2%
182,124
$7,699,000
Medical and Other 2
3%
119,149
$11,123,000
Health Services
Nursery, Primary, and 1
2%
40,553
$2,240,000
Secondary Schools
Sports Activities 1
2%
44,422
$1,380,000
Other Professional and 10
15%
178,513
$9,373,200
Business Services
Retail Trade (Total) 23
35%
1,074,189
$52,442,200
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5%
70,803
$2,767,000
Food Retail 1
2%
22,284
$1,215,200
Apparel and 6
9%
304,209
$11,083,100
Accessories Retail
Other Retail 13
20%
676,892
$37,377,100
Total 66 100% 2,454,765 $124,776,100
Hotels and Motels in the Study Area
According to Costar, there are seven total hospitality establishments in the City of Edmonds,
four of which are in the Study Area.3 Most of the hotels in the Study Area were built in the
1950's. The Travelodge is the Study Area's most recently built hotel establishment, which
opened in 1990. Exhibit 16 shows the year built, number of rooms, and finish -level' of the hotels
located in the Study Area and the City of Edmonds. In total, Costar estimates 332 hotel rooms
are available in the City of Edmonds, 42 percent of which (140 rooms) are in the Study Area.
Exhibit 16. Summary of Hotel Establishments in the Study Area, as of August 2022
Source: Costar.
Hotel Name
Number of
Rooms
Year
Built
Finish -
Level
Edmonds Study Area Hotels
140
Golden West Motel
25
1952
2-star
K & E Motor Inn
32
1957
2-star
St Francis Motel
26
1950
2-star
Travelodge Seattle North Edmonds
57
1990
2-star
Other City of Edmonds Hotels
192
Andy's Motel
47
1948
2-star
3 This information could be supplemented by engagement findings on cultural business anchors and BIPOC
businesses. Costar data caveats: Hotel Occupancy, Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room
(RevPAR) for the properties you have selected are comprised of a Weighted Submarket Average. Each hotel in the set
is given the performance of the industry segment and weighted by its own rooms supply. This ensures a
representative view of the selected hotels' performance while protecting the confidentiality of individual hotel data,
while also allowing for grouping of any set of hotels without restriction. All other non -confidential measures are
reflective of the exact property set selected.
4 CoStar's Building Rating System "is a national rating for commercial buildings on a universally recognized 5 Star
Scale." A two -star commercial property is deemed as such by meeting the following criteria: low concentration of
retail tenants in its proximity, it's made of lower cost materials, the property is older, it has little to no landscaping, it
has a functional design, it has no certifications, and it has no apparent access strategy (i.e., it's difficult to access and
has sub -optimal signage). More information about CoStar's rating system can be reviewed at the following web
address: https://www.costar.com/docs/default-source/brs-lib/costar_buildingratingsystem-
definition.pdf?sfvrsn=12a507a4_2
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Best Western Plus 91 1983 3-star
Americas Best Value Inn 54 1997 2-star
Total Hotel Rooms in City of Edmonds 332
Total Hotel Rooms in Snohomish 6,950
Countv
Exhibit 17 (below) shows the changes in hotel occupancy from 2015 to mid 2022 for the four
hotels/motels in the study area. The hotel occupancy in the winter months (November through
February) tended to be the lowest occupancy rate each year. During the summer months (June
through September), hotel occupancy is often at its highest. Once the COVID-19 pandemic
emerged hotel occupancy hit a low of 38 percent in April 2020. Since then, occupancy has
remained lower than historical trends, but as of June 2022, occupancy reached about 80 percent,
which is on -par with peak seasonal occupancy in pre -pandemic years.
Exhibit 17. Change in Study Area Hotel/Motel Occupancy, January 2015-June 2022
Source: Costar.
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Longer term occupancy information describing weekly or monthly occupancy trends was not
available in the Costar data. This information could help detect whether hotels are being used as E
a source of housing. Hotel rooms can be a source of rental housing for some individuals and
families. Even though weekly motel rental rates may be more expensive than rental costs for a
apartments in some cases, some residents are forced to choose motels due to a lack of sufficient
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savings to pay for security deposits or poor credit history, while others may choose motel rooms
for lifestyle reasons or due to disabilities.'
The City should recognize the current role that the study area hotels/motels are playing in
emergency housing in their current form. The city could intervene to better support this current
function by working directly with hotel/motel owners, or they could prioritize acquiring the
properties to convert to long-term affordable housing or to maintain them more directly as
emergency short-term housing. The answers to this approach should depend on their overall
need for short-term emergency shelters, their ability to prioritize limited resources for
acquisition, and the degree to which the current operations are affecting the redevelopment
opportunities and neighbors in the area.
Market Dynamics
This section provides a summary of the market conditions relevant to the project area to help
describe the range of development projects in demand or needed by the existing community
Commercial Properties
Triple -net retail rents'
generally fluctuated in the
Study Area from 2010 to
2021, reaching a low of
$13.91 in 2014. During 2020
and 2021, triple -net rents
remained at a stable $26.51.
However, as of July 2022,
rents decreased to $20.00 in
the Study Area, a 25 percent
decline from the two years
prior.
Exhibit 18. Change in Triple -Net Retail Rents, 2010-July 2022
Source: Costar.
Data note: The triple -net retail rents are reported in nominal terms, and thus,
are not adjusted for inflation.
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6 (1) Rangel, Britt Kennerly, and Isadora. Invisible homelessness: How families end up living at hotels on the Space
Coast. Florida Today, April 23, 2020. httl2s://www.floridatoday.com/in-depth/news/2020/02/13/invisible-
homelessness-how-families-end-up-living-hotels-space-coast/2600594001/. (2) Turcato, Megan. "Vernon, B.C.
Families Living in Motels Due to Lack of Housing." Global News. Global News, February 21, 2022.
https:Hglobalnews.ca/news/8632397/vernon-b-c-families-motels-housing/.
6 Triple -Net (NNN) lease agreements are leases where a tenant is responsible for paying all expenses of the property
they lease, including building maintenance, building insurance, and real estate taxes.
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Retail vacancy rates steadily
declined in the Study Area
from 9.2 percent in 2012
down to 0.3 percent in 2018,
a decrease of nearly 9
percentage points! Since
then, vacancies have
increased and hovered
between two and three
percent. As of July 2022,
vacancies in the Highway 99
Study Area were about 1.8
percent.
Exhibit 19. Change in Retail Vacancies, 2010-July 2022
Source: CoStar.
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Discussion on the Economic Opportunities Associated with Commercial
Redevelopment
The data analysis shows a decline in Study Area retail rents which could indicate a decline in
demand for commercial space and signify a distressed market. This is not surprising considering
the changes in the neighborhood associated with the abandonment of businesses, vacant
buildings, and vacant underutilized parcels in the study area. Should economic development be
a priority for this area, the City should consider mixed -use development providing the
community with desired amenities. Each mixed -use redevelopment should tailor their retail mix
and amenities to meet the needs of their community and provide distinct localization. The ideal
mixture of uses should be studied further. If the mixture of uses includes a community facility,
there are considerations to address including an analysis of the site factors that will influence
the facility use (such as access, proximity to complementary uses, infrastructure, and utilities,
etc.).
The size, location, and retail mix of a commercial location matter. For consumers, time and
distance are the primary determinants of shoppers' willingness to patronize a particular center.
Households are not generally willing to travel past (or further than) a comparable or superior
center. The commercial/retail center must provide a competitive retail mix to attract a large
consumer base. In addition, they must now compete with the growing prevalence of the e-
commerce sector, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged. E-commerce has led to
additional impacts to traditional retail establishments particularly those unable to compete with
the prices and convenience offered from online shopping. Particularly since the COVID-19
7 Vacancy Rates: Represent how much space on a per sf basis is vacant in a submarket.
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pandemic, some car dealerships experienced changes with buyers moving away from traditional
dealerships in favor of the convenience of the internet, offering short transactions, easy
financing, vehicle delivery and even the ability to return cars if it doesn't work out. In some
cases, these changes can lead to downsizing dealership properties. However, online information
has limitations and a consumer buying a major investment might want to have someone
trustworthy to provide certainty regarding their purchase. Consequently, it is too soon to tell
how online car sales will change the car dealership space.' In addition, different dealerships
might own or lease properties and if a dealership leases a property, the term of the lease could
vary. The City should consider specific outreach focused on understanding the position of each
dealership in the Study Area.
Recent retail trends suggest dramatic shifts occurring in the suburbs — especially around
suburban shopping centers and malls. Demand for urban style living and experiential and
entertainment retail is increasing. This includes a growing food and beverage sector, as well as
museums and art. As big box stores continue to close, developers seek to transition these large
empty spaces into urban lifestyle hubs. As parking requirements are increasingly relaxed by
jurisdictions, outdated and struggling malls are increasingly transitioning into mixed -use
redevelopments and further encouraged and integrated into the surrounding suburban
residential communities.
According to CBRE, retail -only centers may no longer be the highest and best use for many
outdated or struggling malls.' Malls and oversized retail centers are well positioned to transform
into mixed -use town centers that provide a community with many opportunities and amenities
where people want to live, work, and play.
Successful mixed -use redevelopments integrate new uses beyond traditional multifamily
residential, office, and hotels. Uses such as co -living, coworking, recreational and entertainment,
public event space, and green space are complementing shopping and dining destinations,
creating dynamic suburban environments and integrated communities. There is no existing
prescribed mixed -use solution to apply to every mixed -use redevelopment.
Multifamily Rents and Vacancies
Rising rents coupled with a moderate vacancy rate and the limited new multifamily construction
in the past decade could signal a constrained market supply and possible future demand for
more multifamily housing in the study area community.
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s https://www.automotiveworld.com/articles/the-pandemic-changed-the-vehicle-business-but-dealers-are-here-to-stay/
9 CBRE. 2020. 2020 U.S. Real Estate Market Outlook. Retrieved from https://www.cbre.us/research-and-reports/2020-
US-Real-Estate-Market-Outlook-Retail
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Similar to other cities in the
Exhibit 20. Change in Multifamily Asking Rents, 2010-July
region, multifamily asking
2022
rents in the Study Area have
Source: Costar.
Data note: The multifamily unit rents are reported in nominal terms, and thus,
increased 112 percent over
are not adjusted for inflation.
the past thirteen years, from
$2,500
$770 in 2010 to about $1,636
in July of 2022 (an increase of
E $2,000
$866).
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At the same time, multifamily
asking rents in the City of
$1,000
Edmonds increased by $790,
or 86 percent, over the 2010
$500
to July 2022 period. County-
wide, asking rents increased
$0
by 91 percent (or, $911 ),
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in July of 2022
Multifamily vacancy rates
Exhibit 21. Change in Multifamily Vacancy Rates, 2010-July a
have generally trended
2022 +
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The City of Edmonds followed a similar trajectory but has generally had lower vacancies over the
analysis period (as of July 2022, around three percent). Vacancies across Snohomish County
have typically remained higher than both the Study Area and Edmonds, starting at 6.1 percent in a
2010 and falling to about 5.1 percent in July 2022.
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Single-family Home Sales Prices
In March of 2022, the median home sales price in the City of Edmonds reached its highest value
of $1.2 million. During the same month, the median home sales price in Esperance reached
$1.025 million, compared to $800,000 in Snohomish County and $648,000 statewide. Esperance
tended to have a lower median home sales price than the City of Edmonds, except for a handful
of months, during the February 2012 to June 2022 period. The largest difference in sales price
between Esperance and Edmonds occurred in May 2022 with a median price of $1.36 million in
Esperance compared to $1.20 million in Edmonds (a difference of $345,000, or about 34
percent). Increased home sale price is a trend that we are seeing throughout the Puget Sound
region, reflecting a tight housing market, housing underproduction, and increased construction
costs.
Exhibit 22. Change in Median Home Sales Price, February 2012 - June 2022
Source: Redfin.
Data note: Home sales price data are reported in nominal terms, and thus, are not adjusted for inflation.
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Visitation to Highway 99 Neighborhood Area
According to Placer.ai,10 foot -
traffic visit estimates in the
Study Area reached a low of
about 106,000 persons in
April of 2020. Since then, it
has rebounded but not fully
recovered relative to its
December 2019 peak of
291,500 persons. In
December 2021, foot -traffic
reached 98 percent of the
Study Area's pre -pandemic
levels (about 286,200 visits).
During 2022 (as of July), the
month of May had the
highest visit volume relative
to all other months at about
251,100 visits (about 96
percent of May 2019 visits).
Exhibit 23. Change in Monthly Visits to the Study Area Corridor,
January 2017-July 2022
Source: Placer.ai.
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cellular location data. The platform relies upon a panel dataset of over 30 million unique monthly users. Their panel
dataset of mobile devices is created exclusively from U.S.-based phone applications; it is unlikely that their panel
dataset represents international tourists.
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Within a 10-minute drive,
Lynnwood and Shoreline are
accessible from the
Travelodge in the Study Area.
Within a 20-minute drive, the
Puget Sound is accessible via
Everett, Edmonds, and
downtown Seattle. A 30-
minute drive can get visitors
as far as Marysville to the
north, Tukwila to the south,
and Cottage Lake to the east.
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Section 3. Key Community Revitalization Tools
The community demographic analysis showed that the study area is more diverse, younger, has
more renters, and has lower income and higher poverty than the City of Edmonds. The City
should consider investments for the study area, such as community place -making, accomplished
in a way that leads to more equitable outcomes, informed by the city's equitable engagement
framework (more details below). They should also seek tools helping to finance needed
community and streetscape improvements, infrastructure, and amenities (more details below).
The City's equitable engagement framework suggests a need to invest in areas beyond
Downtown in communities that have been historically left out. They emphasize the need to
connect with people in the community through welcoming engagement efforts, including a
community liaison, and allowing for the sharing of information about grant funding
opportunities with local businesses and organizations, particularly organizations serving racially
and economically diverse communities.
Community revitalization done without intentional focus on achieving more equitable outcomes
can lead to increases in inequities. Thus, strategies should be thoughtfully formulated to prevent
the displacement of current residents particularly those living in affordable housing and/or
rentals and existing local businesses particularly for those renting spaces. It is common for
residential displacement for a neighborhood experiencing redevelopment, though with the right
measures in place, it can be mitigated. "Direct displacement" is when current residents are
forced to move because of rising rents, lease non -renewals, evictions, or eminent domain
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(physical displacement). "Exclusionary displacement" is when housing choices for prospective
low-income residents become more limited. "Displacement pressures" and "cultural
displacement" are when culturally relevant supports and services that low-income, and families -
of -color rely on disappear from the neighborhood, thus making the neighborhood less
welcoming and inclusive.
Several strategies could be considered to prevent displacement of businesses and residents. A
few anti -displacement strategies to consider for businesses are to fund storefront improvement
grants, provide small business resources, offer tenant improvement assistance for existing
businesses, or support the development of vibrant mixed -use and mixed -income urban areas
with multimodal access. In addition, a selection of anti -displacement strategies to consider for
residences include efforts such as purchasing naturally occurring affordable housing at risk for
displacement to preserve them for affordable housing (such as motels serving as de -facto
affordable housing) or a "Right -to -Return Policy" that allows any resident physically displaced by
redevelopment to have a first -right -of -refusal in the newly developed property within a
reasonable timeframe.
The primary tools that the City of Edmonds has at its disposal to support community
development and revitalization are associated with the land use and regulatory environment,
partnerships, and community investment. The City has an opportunity to explore strategies that
support community goals and meet community needs. Beyond the typical local jurisdiction
capital and transportation improvement investment tools, the following section provides a menu
of options (not an exhaustive list) including a sample of potential tools, primarily focused on
financing improvements, that could be explored further.
Desired Outcomes
■ Create a Multi -cultural Community Center to showcase rich diversity of this area.
■ Improve overall environment for people given large amount of housing being
developed.
■ Improve access to family -friendly indoor recreation and high -quality public open space.
■ Improve access to public restrooms.
■ Create a safer and better -connected pedestrian environment.
■ Interface with on -going Edmonds signage project and neighborhood naming projects. ``
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Community Place -Making Focused Investment
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In general, the City could help increase economic activity by supporting place -making to help
establish the area as a pedestrian friendly destination for residents to connect with others and
spend their time and disposable income. Essentially, if done effectively, place -making can
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connect the community, catalyze economic development, support community health and safety,
establish places reflective of the community's uniqueness and diversity, and help create a sense
of place in a community. The City could prioritize adding multimodal transportation
improvements to the neighborhood such as sidewalk and bicycle/pedestrian path facilities, park
and public space improvements, and neighborhood branding and amenities to help make the
area more welcoming and distinct. Additionally, a business attraction campaign could be created
to aid recruitment efforts as well as identifying and addressing public realm improvements. The
City could support and build capacity for local businesses through partnerships and coalition
building focused on identifying physical improvements and providing a range of different
financing tools to achieve them.
Public Private Partnerships
Public -private partnerships for economic development typically involve the use of public
financial assistance programs and other public levers or interventions in partnership with the
private sector to facilitate development outcomes. Typically, these partnerships are used to
support projects that align with public policy objectives, but that are not feasible without public
participation or support (such as with infrastructure investment). These partnerships can advance
community development but should be carried out with a partnership structured responsibly
and with support from project stakeholders." These partnerships can be more effective if the
following is addressed:
■ Identifying a compelling development strategy with demonstrable public benefit.
■ Generating support for development objectives from elected officials and stakeholders.
■ Identifying priority sites and laying the groundwork for development through pre -
development activities (preparing the site for development).
■ Getting to know the development community, finding a capable development partner,
and forming a public -private partnership team.
■ Identifying public assistance tools and furthering understanding on the range of tools
available.
■ Right sizing the amount of public assistance.
■ Structuring a fair deal and monitoring project performance.
If this partnership will help advance the construction of a community facility, there are other v
considerations to address including an analysis of the site factors that will influence the facility w
use (such as access, proximity to complementary uses, infrastructure, and utilities, etc.). The
ownership models of a community facility vary and could include non-profit ownership or public E
ownership such as through a Public Development Authority.
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Private Partnerships.
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Local Improvement Districts
A Local Improvement Districts (LID) is a way to support benefiting properties in financing
needed capital improvements over time through the formation of special assessment districts.
All the property owners within the LID area must opt into the LID. LIDS can catalyze economic
growth by allowing private property owners the ability to obtain long-term financing for on -site
public infrastructure at relatively lower interest rates. Ultimately, LID will lead to the sale of
bonds to investors.12 A LID can help catalyze economic growth by enabling developers to obtain
long-term financing for on -site public infrastructure at relatively lower interest rates.
Tax Increment Financing
Tax Increment Financing (TIF) can be used to facilitate private investment in the area.13 The
newly updated Washington State tax increment finance (TIF) law has significantly improved local
area infrastructure funding for local governments.14 TIF captures property taxes generated from
the increased assessed valuation on a publicly owned site that results from private development
following infrastructure investment. The City could submit a Request for Proposal from private
developers to develop the TIF site. The City should identify a list of potential infrastructure
projects, and these should be screened for eligibility under the state TIF law. Additional work
should be completed to detail the location of the district, public improvement costs, TIF
revenues, proof development would not happen if the infrastructure was not constructed, and
other elements required under the law."
Given the newness of the TIF provisions, we recommend thorough research describing different
TIF options and eligibility requirements and analysis of future development potential, TIF
revenues, and potential mitigation needs. The local jurisdiction must pass an ordinance that
designates an increment area (area expected to benefit from the development), identifies the
infrastructure improvements to be financed, and states whether bonds will be issued.
Example eligible infrastructure improvements can include:
12 https:Hmrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Public-Works/Finance/Local-Improvement-Districts.aspx U
13 TIF financing has become more of viable tool to use in Washington cities due to new state legislation signed on Q
May 10, 2021. TIF enables local governments to promote private development in targeted areas by financing public W
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values due to improvements. TIF is widely used across the nation, but Washington had barriers preventing traditional +;
use of this tool. Now this tool can be used to capture all the additional local property tax revenue rather than previous
restrictions associated with the One Percent Rule. ESHB 1189 establishes that the earliest time for increment area to E
into effect would be June 1, 2022. Source: httl2s://www.mdsul2ra.com/legalnews/washington-state-s-expanded-tif- U
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14 ESHB 1189 establishes that the earliest time for increment area to into effect would be June 1, 2022. Source:
https://www.ldsu pra.com/legal news/washi ngton-state-s-expanded-tif-4871064/
15 Requirements for TIF, https://mrsc.org/Home/Stay-Informed/MRSC-Insight/September-2021/Tax-Increment-
Financing-Now-Available-in-WA.aspxx. Once an increment area is established, the boundaries cannot be modified.
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■ Street and road construction
■ Water and sewer system construction and improvements
■ Sidewalks and other non -motorized transportation improvements and streetlights
■ Transit facilities
■ Park and community facilities and recreational areas
■ Stormwater and drainage management systems
Community Renewal Act
The Community Renewal Planning (CRP) tool can help shape future urban renewal and urban
development activity. The City of Olympia gained approval of a Community Renewal Area
pursuant to Chapter 35.81 in 2016.16 The purpose of the Community Renewal Law is to eliminate
or prevent blighted conditions and improve and revive blighted areas within municipalities
through investment and economic development. The City of Olympia's implementation of a
downtown community renewal area supported revitalization, redevelopment, and affordable
housing production. Washington State's Community Renewal Law details the extensive
requirements for adopting a CRP. Legal expertise, stakeholder engagement, and extensive
analysis likely would be required as a part of the CRP process. Consequently, it is important to
assess whether the benefits of CRP would outweigh the costs for its establishment and whether
the CRP would truly be needed to achieve community goals.
The following table provides a list of possible actions to take on a property and compares what
would be possible with and without Community Renewal Act regulatory abilities.
16 Washington State Chapter 35.81 RCW, Community Renewal Law:
https:Happ.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=35.81 &full=true
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Property ownership by City
Without CR4
Additional abilities with CR4 in place
Allowed, but notwith i ntent to be resold to private
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party for economic development
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zoning
Private partnerships
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to develop all or some. City can also dictate to buyers how
bid without strings attached.
the property will be used.
Allowed after some Idnd of competitive processor any non-
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This presentation analyzes urban design in the Edmonds Hwy
99 CRA study area, including the types of buildings present,
quality of the pedestrian environment, and urban design
elements that create an environment that welcomes or
discourages crime. It assembles and reviews information
about current conditions including existing building stock
types, age, and current use/vacancy; zoning; street types,
connectivity, and safety; access to open space; past planning
efforts; and related factors. Presentation content has been
organized to align with the conditions of blight enumerated in
RCW 35.81.005.
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Community Renewal
• State law (RCW 35.81) allows cities to designate "community
renewal areas" (CRAB) where special interventions are needed to
arrest problematic and self -reinforcing trends.
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• This process involves studying the area, talking with stakeholders,
and identifying "blight" conditions that impedes the healthy growth
and well-being of the area, and developing a community renewal
plan to address problems.
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Community Renewal
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• Under community renewal rules, cities can play a more active role
than normal to remove barriers to positive change.
• Typically, cities must sell surplus properties to the highest bidder,
with little consideration of community goals.
• With a CRA, a City can:
• Acquire, transfer, and sell property for projects that meet community needs,
support local businesses, or catalyze investment
• Assist those affected by any renewal project
• Provide incentives for job creation and retention or for targeted businesses
that help fulfill plan goals
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Community Renewal
Community Renewal has been
Washington state, including or
jurisdictions:
• Olympia Downtown, 2017
• Shoreline Aurora Square, 2013
(on Hwy 99)
• Auburn, 2006
• Vancouver, 2005
used in cities around
Highway 99 in other
• Everett, 2004
• Walla Walla, 2004
• Bellingham, 2001
• Tukwila International Blvd
(Hwy 99), 2000
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Renewal: Tukwila
• In 2000 Tukwila adopted the
International Boulevard Urban
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• Aging buildings
• Disproportionate share of crime
• Unsafe crossings
• Awkward lots and intersections
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• Disproportionate share of crime
• Unsafe crossings
• Awkward lots and intersections
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Conditions of Blight
As defined in RCW 35.81.005 and summarized by Hugh Spitzer (2002),
the following conditions are indicative of blight. Blight related to health
and safety conditions gives the City potentially stronger legal authority.
Health and safety blight
Economic blight
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deterioration or obsolescence,
layout or lot layout, improper
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Study Area Context
• Study area is in southeast Edmonds along
Highway 99
• The area is bordered by:
• Shoreline to the south
• Mountlake Terrace to the east
• Esperance (unincorporated) to the
northwest
• Edmonds Way and interchange construction
circa 1960 at southern end of study area
• Highway 99, a WSDOT controlled state highway,
is a heavy traffic arterial connecting Seattle to
Everett
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apartments along Highway 99 surrounded by
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• Annexation to Edmonds:
• Area east of Hwy 99: 1961
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Sound Transit light rail service at
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Ballinger Park (in Mountlake Terrace)
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Mini -City Hall
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Minorincidents
Minor activity incident report hot spots
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Poor visibility areas
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design (CPTED) cautions against areas with
poorly defined spaces with no sense of
ownership and poor visibility.
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created by:
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buildings
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Noise
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• Existing code encourages new
housing development
immediately adjacent to highway
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Air pollution
• Relatively high exposure to high -traffic
roadways per Washington Health
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• Annual Average Daily Traffic on Highway 99
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• PROS plan identifies need for greater parks
access for areas near Highway 99
• Map shows quarter mile buffer from parks
• Best park access in west and north
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parks coverage for north study area
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• Seven -lane Hwy 99 bisects the study area
• Lack of parallel routes and large blocks
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previous code
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• High speed, heavy traffic Highway 99 difficult to
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• Few traffic signals on 99 make turning
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• Many properties lack alternate options
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0.3 mile gap between crosswalks from
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• WSDOT-owned parcel in roadway
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• Impermeable surfaces impact stormwater
• Asphalt increases heat island effect
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Appendix C: Updates to the Highway 99 Subarea Plan
Goal
Build on the successful subarea plan to address concerns raised by community members, elected
officials, and staff.
Context
The Edmonds Highway 99 Subarea Plan and planned -action environmental impact statement (EIS) was
adopted in 2017. The plan was the result of a multi -year effort to set goals and policy to pursue
improvements in the Highway 99 subarea and recommended zoning changes, upgrades to Highway 99,
and other changes to improve conditions in the subarea.
Several issues with plan outcomes have been noted by staff and community members:
2. Pedestrian -oriented design on Highway 99: The plan requires a pedestrian area and
pedestrian -oriented design along streets for all new development, including along Highway 99.
Building frontages along streets much be located within 20 feet of the property line, and surface
parking is not allowed in between buildings and streets. These requirements, which help create a
more pedestrian -friendly street environment on low -traffic streets, may not be appropriate for
buildings fronting a seven -lane surface highway. Strategies such as adding a protected bike lane
and expanded planting areas allow a greater buffer between the roadway and developments and
any associated outdoor seating or dining areas.
3. Uniform zoning: The updated General Commercial zone recommended in the plan was applied
to nearly all areas within the Highway 99 subarea, with no zoning changes adopted outside the
subarea. The uniformity of zoning throughout lacks sensitivity to characteristics of different
places within the subarea.
4. Transition zones: In addition, the lack of transition zones creates stark contrasts between
allowed development in boundary areas, where 75-foot development is allowed adjacent to or
across the street from detached single-family housing.
5. Design review: Development in the General Commercial zone of buildings 75 feet in height or
less undergoes administrative design review rather than to the Architectural Design Board. (Note, 3
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Plan updates could be completed in several ways.
• The vote to pursue a SEIS for the subarea presents the opportunity to update the subarea plan
and planned action. This would involve a public engagement effort and would likely require
issuing an RFP for a consultant to lead the plan and undertake the EIS.
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• If a SEIS is not pursued, the City could undertake an abbreviated plan update process, including
stakeholder engagement, to ensure other relevant issues with the subarea plan are captured and
corrected. This effort could be undertaken by staff with City Council approval. Recommended
changes would be reviewed and potentially adopted by City Council.
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May 6 Interview and Site Walk Results
Highway 99 issues and potential blight
• High police call volume and/or known crime hot spot at several sites
o All four motel sites (drugs, domestic violence, gang activity)
o Dead-end road northwest of interchange (drugs, gang activity)
o Vacant parcels behind Burlington (unhoused camping)
o Some businesses at EC Plaza - 23830 Hwy 99, Edmonds, WA 98026 (prostitution)
o Manufactured home park (drugs, domestic violence)
• Vacant and/or burned out buildings
0 Mick Finsters' Pub (24001 Hwy 99 Edmonds, WA 98026) - burned out likely not salvageable
0 7-11 (8101 238th St SW, Edmonds, WA 98026) - currently vacant following murder/robbery of clerk
in 2020
• Traffic safety/lack of crossings
o Few safe crossings of corridor, people observed jaywalking"
o No crossings south of 2381h St SW
0 0.7 mile gap between crosswalks at 2381h St and 2281h St
o On -going infrastructure improvements will help address this to an extent
o Highway 99 is controlled by WSDOT
• Similar issues are present in another area to the north that is not currently in the study area
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Desired Outcomes
• Create a Multi -cultural Community Center to showcase rich diversity of this area
• Improve overall environment for people given large amount of housing in pipeline
• Add a new park
• Interface with on -going Edmonds signage project and neighborhood naming project
• Leverage roadway + sidewalk improvement project underway
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Developers/Property Owners Group Interview
Meeting Objectives
• Explore the vision for the future of Highway 99 in Edmonds
• Identify specific opportunity areas, infrastructure needs, and problem spots along the corridor
• Better understand outcomes of the Highway 99 subarea plan
Attendees
Tim Dickerson, Goodman Real Estate
Matthew Armstrong, Matthew Robert Salon
Jae Him, Boo Han Market
Rachel Miller, MAKERS
Brad Shipley, City of Edmonds
Susan McLaughlin, City of Edmonds
Ian Crozier, MAKERS
Attendee Background
Tim: VP for Development at Goodman RE, primarily works in mixed -use and multifamily development.
Currently developing a multifamily project on Highway 99 at 230th. This is the 3rd or 411 project in Edmonds
he's worked on.
Matt: Owner of business and property at Matthew Robert Salon at Highway 99 and 228th. Interested in
potentially redeveloping lot in the future. Has operated salon business on Highway 99 for decades and
been very involved in community planning efforts.
Jae: Owner of business and property at Boo Han Market at Highway 99 and 228th also owns adjacent
properties at corner of 228th and 99. Interested in redeveloping and has looked into feasibility in the past
(but it didn't pencil yet). Involved in International District and Arts committees.
General Sense of Highway 99
Overall positive experience and perception of working with the City
Narrow sidewalks, high traffic speeds negatively impact desirability
All three participants report drug use and homelessness are persistent problems along the corridor, creating
negative interactions with customers and requiring extra security measures, and at times costly repairs
Traffic channelization impacts access for businesses and residences on Highway 99 - addition of a signal and
traffic calming barrier at 228th were positive developments, despite initial concerns
Desire to continue doing business on Highway 99, eventually redevelop property at higher intensity
In-between spaces with poor visibility, such as screening barriers and sides/backs of buildings, attract drug
use and bad behavior
Blight Issues
Emerald Best motel north of 224th is a problem area
Former 7-11 site was a problem area- it's actually helped now that it's closed
Potential site contamination at former gas station on corner of 228th (see image)
Many motel owners are immigrant families that may be in over their heads - don't have the ability to prevent
crime from taking place on site, just need to pay the bills
o City should engage with owners to understand issues
Recent SHAG development has increased 'eyes on the street" which has helped with safety nearby.
7th Ave channelization and traffic diverter was a positive step, but the landscaped area is not well maintained
and is overgrown (see image).
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Development environment
Burlington Coat Factory site is a good site, if developed could have a huge impact on the area.
o City should work with developer to address access issues.
The WSDOT ROW and parcel could make a developable site.
The office market is very hard to predict right now, given work -from -home post pandemic. Retail
development is very challenging. Mixed -use, some hospitality sector, and industrial development are all that
is being built currently.
Limited street parking leads to relatively high parking ratios: one per bedroom (Goodman RE).
- Good experience developing under current code.
Could screening requirements between commercial properties be made more flexible?
Is live/work allowed as an active ground floor option?
Active ground floors generally very important to attract customer attention when travelling through
the area.
o No parking allowed in front of building currently.
Impact fees can make it very hard to develop in some jurisdictions.
Highway 99 in Shoreline is a more desirable area, development is more feasible there. Edmonds Highway 99
market isn't there yet.
Commercial rents for new spaces are so much higher than for old spaces, it's almost a totally different
market. There may be enough existing retail space to meet demand for years.
MFTE is makes a huge positive difference for affordability.
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A consistent look and feel along the corridor would help strengthen the area's identity.
CEPTED and eyes on the street are critical to deterring back behavior and increasing sense of safety and
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Community Service Providers Group Interview
Meeting Objectives
• Better understand the built environment/physical space needs of vulnerable community members and
groups that support them
• Identify potential improvements or projects that would improve quality of life and/or access to opportunities
for vulnerable community members
• Explore the vision for the future of Highway 99 in Edmonds
Attendees
Joomi Kim, Korean Community Service Center Ian Crozier, MAKERS
Tim Oleson, Edmonds Lutheran Church Brad Shipley, City of Edmonds
Susan McLaughlin, City of Edmonds
Attendee Background
Joomi: Executive Director of KCSC for the past seven years, located on Highway 99.
Tim: Pastor for Edmonds Lutheran for the past 8 years.
Communities Served
Korean Community Services Center (KCSC)
• Serves Korean American and Asian American communities, including many undocumented,
linguistically challenged and/or elderly people. Many are having trouble finding housing or
navigating social services.
• KCSC provides some services directly: parenting classes, programs for kids, community safety
programs, other human services programs.
• KCSC also helps connect people with other services: International Community Health Services
(IHCS), Asian Counselling and Referral Service (ACRS), pro-bono legal help
• Works with Edmonds Food Bank to provide culturally appropriate food.
Edmonds Lutheran Church
• Church membership draws from a large area from Everett to Shoreline, about 40% are Edmonds
residents.
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Annie's kitchen and the Edmonds food bank
• Community Garden on church property now operated primarily by neighborhood community
members, about 20 plots, in high demand.
• Partnership with Housing Hope to develop 52-unit family -oriented subsidized housing building on
surplus lot. Realization of long-term goal of the church. Hoping to break ground in early 2023.
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Community Needs
• A community center with sports facilities would give families a safe, healthy place to go to be
together and recreate. Could have apartments above?
• Many visitors to Edmonds Lutheran request use of the restroom, which the church can't allow
with while there are children in class on site. Joomi agrees, there is need for a public restroom
in that area.
• Lots of people use the church property as a safe, comfortable place to walk, especially with
dogs.
• Families with children living near Edmonds Lutheran recently organized to try to work with the
church to create a playground on site in the future. This is also a community need.
• Sidewalks are needed on side streets. These are gradually get filled in with redevelopment, but
the process is slow and the results are inconsistent. Wheelchair users are seen rolling down the
street in the vehicle lane.
• There's a lack of crosswalks. Often see people running across the highway and getting stuck in
the center lane.
Challenges and Sites of Interest
• Participants mentioned the Burlington Coat Factory site without prompting as an eyesore and a
potential site for community amenities.
• The vacant lot across to the south from Edmond Lutheran is a site for occasional camping by
unhoused people and other "dangerous activity". Poor visibility, back side of Safeway. A 260-unit
senior housing project is potentially being developed there. (23625 84th Ave W)
• The hotels on Highway 99 are "awful, disgusting" but cheap. The church has occasionally paid
for rooms there for people who had nowhere else to go. But that funds for that are limited. The
hotels are a "hotspot" that "create unhealthy situations".
• There are issues with people camping and other unsanctioned activity in the area around 22720
Hwy 99 in the north of the study area. There are long-term plans to redevelop the former tire
shop near there.
• Homelessness and drug use have long been visible on the corridor. It does seem like there have
been fewer unhoused people visible lately. Where did they go? Are they okay?
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• Highway 99 has felt the same for years and years, with fast moving traffic and not safe for
families walking. There are many families here; this should be a family -friendly area.
• The corridor looks run down and would benefit from more coherent aesthetic: better
maintained buildings, and safe places for people to go. A better -looking place makes a
"warmer feeling" and makes people want to take better care of a place.
Engagement
• Many folks are "zoomed out". In -person engagement is important to reach people.
• KCSC and Edmonds Lutheran are trusted messengers that can be used to help get the word out
about events or other engagement.
It is helpful to have short bits - a few paragraphs at most - to share.
they're asked to read something that is too long.
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Suzy@edmondslutheran.org to coordinate.
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Powers
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Buy, lease, or condemn properties
Hold, demolish, or improve properties
Sell property to a private entity
Rezone property
Master plan private property
Enter into a developer agreement
Select a buyer who agrees to further
CRA goals
Close, vacate, and rearrange streets,
sidewalks, and rights of way
Borrow money and accept grants to
carry out community renewal
Aid property owners or tenants affected
by the community renewal process
Allowed only for public facilities
Competitive bidding process
Allowed as a Planned Area
Not allowed
Only though a competitive bidding
process
Not allowed
Allowed for city purposes
Not allowed
Allowed for those affected by
condemnation for public facilities
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GMA/Comprehensive Plan cycle
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Property ownership by City
Without CRA
Additional abilities with CRA in place
Buy, lease, condemn, acquire real property
Allowed, but not with intent to be resold to private
Allowed with preference to resale to private parties*
party for economic development
Hold, clear, or improve real property
Allowed, but only for public facilities
Allowed for both public or eventual private use
Dispose of real property
Allowed, but not with intent to be resold to private
Allowed with preference to resale to private parties*
party for economic development
* Condemnation only to be exercised to cure health and safety blight not
economic blight
Zoning changes
Without CRA
Additional abilities with CRA in place
Allowed as a spot zone regardless of GMA/Comprehensive
Rezone property
Allowed as a Planned Area
Plan cycle
Not allowed since it can be construed to benefit private
Use resources to master plan private property
Allowed
property
Create special districts with unique rules
Allowed in a limited way as part of the Planned Area
Allowed
zoning
Private partnerships
Without CRA
Additional abilities with CRA in place
Before purchasing property, the city can identify partners
Enter into a developer agreement
City can only sell property it owns through competitive
to develop all or some. City can also dictate to buyers how
bid without strings attached.
the property will be used.
Allowed after some kind of competitive process or any non-
Select buyer who agrees to further CRA goals
Not allowed
profit buyer without competitive process
Execute contracts and other instruments
Allowed to carry out City purposes only
Allowed to carry out CRA purposes as well
Provide incentives to tenants who help fulfill the community
renewal plan
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SEPTEMBER 4,
Building infrastructure
Without CRA
Additional abilities with CRA in place
Build and repair roads, parks, utilities
Allowed
Allowed
Close, vacate & rearrange streets and sidewalks
Allowed for city purposes
Allowed to promote economic development as well
Borrow money and accept grants to carry out community
Not allowed
Allowed
renewal
Form Local Improvement Districts to finance
Allowed
Allowed
Incentives and impacts
Without CRA
Additional abilities with CRA in place
Provide loans, grants, or other assistance to property
owners or tenants affected by the community renewal
Not allowed, except in aid of lower income persons
Allowed
process
Provide financial or technical incentives for job creation or
Not allowed
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retention
Not allowed except for persons affected by
Relocate persons affected by community renewal
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Claim for Damages for filing
Staff Lead: NA
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Marissa Cain
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of Claims for Damages for filing.
Narrative
Alexander Ferkingstad
18609 76th Ave W
($552.50)
Attachments:
Claim for Damages - Ferkingstad - for council
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CITY OF EDMONDS
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FORM
Date Claim Form
Received by City
Please take note that �/�X�e,t Aoct Id, fit L'n: ll, eJ, who currently resides at
mailing address
home phone # work phone # and who resided at
at the time of the occurrence and whose date of birth is _ is claiming damages
against G o-P Fo1MZ^,4 S in the sum of $ S—SZ �� arising out of the following circumstances listed below.
DATE OF OCCURRENCE:
TIME: 1 ' 00 AtA
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1 o tk dve, V3
DESCRIPTION:
Describe the conduct and circumstance that brought about the injury or damage. Also describe the injury or damage.
(attach an extra sheet for additional information, if needed)
2. Provide a list of witnesses, if applicable, to the occurrence including names, addresses, and phone numbers.
3. Attach copies of all documentation relating to expenses, injuries, losses, and/or estimates for repair.
4. Have you submitted a claim for damages to your insurance company?
If so, please provide the name of the insurance company:
and the policy #:
Form Revised 04/09/2021
Yes _>L No
* * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR AUTOMOBILE CLAIMS ONLY * *
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This Claim form must be signed by the Claimant, a person holding a written power of attorney from the Claimant, by the
attorney in fact for the Claimant, by an attorney admitted to practice in Washington State on the Claimant's behalf, or by a
court -approved guardian or guardian ad litem on behalf of the Claimant.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct.
attire o laimant Date and place (residential address, city and county)
Or
Signature of Representative
Date and place (residential address, city and county)
Print Name of Representative Bar Number (if applicable)
Please present the completed claim form to: City Clerk's Office
City of Edmonds
121 5t' Avenue North
Edmonds, WA, 98020
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Form Revised 04/09/2021
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Written Public Comments
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of written public comments.
Narrative
Public comments submitted to the web form for public comments
<https://www.edmondswa.gov/publiccomment>
between June 1, 2023 and June 21, 2023.
Attachments:
Public Comments June 27, 2023
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments —June 27, 2023
Online Form was submitted on 6/20/2023 10:17:29 AM
FirstName Ken
LastName Reidy
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Public Hearing on 2024 City Budget Priorities
Comments Short on time so will just remind Council of my public comments made for the 2023
Budget Public Hearing: Mayor Mike Nelson, a man whose Administration set up a hate portal, a man
who accused unnamed City Councilmembers of bullying City Staff, and a man who called actions of the
Washington State Supreme Court "barbaric", is proposing an in-house city prosecutor. One of Mayor
Mike Nelson's stated reasons for proposing such is challenges with oversight of work being performed.
Please do not consider this proposal under Mayor Mike Nelson's administration. Next, the November
20, 2012 City Council Meeting Minutes document the following public comments: Ken Reidy, Edmonds,
recalled during the October 25, 2005 City Council meeting, former Development Services Director Duane
Bowman said he had been describing the need to update the zoning code since he was hired in 2000.
The comment was also made that the City's code dated to the 1980s and piecemeal amendments make
it difficult to use and administer. Former City Attorney Scott Snyder stated in his November 2007 City
Attorney annual report that the biggest issue at the start of 2007 was the code rewrite. Mr. Snyder
stated the intent was to begin the rewrite last year (2006) and finish it this year (2007). Mr. Snyder
summarized that the code rewrite was approximately a year behind schedule as of November 2007. Mr.
Reidy pointed out five years have passed and he questioned why the code rewrite had not been
completed. He urged the Council to include the proper amount in the 2013 budget to complete the long
overdue code rewrite from start to finish. Code rewrite money has been budgeted multiple times, but
Edmonds Mayors have failed repeatedly to execute the budget. City Councils have refused to represent
their constituents by holding Mayors and staff accountable. To the 2022(now 2023) City Council, I urge
you to include the proper amount in the 2023 (now 2024) budget to complete the long overdue code
rewrite from start to finish. Also, the entire City Code needs to be updated. The Edmonds City Code
(ECC) - (sometimes called Edmonds Municipal Code - EMC) also requires a Code Rewrite. The ECC
consists of Titles 1 through 10 and addresses issues such as health, safety, finance, officials, boards and
commissions. Both parts of the CODE require Rewrite and that has been true for many, many years.
Please budget accordingly.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Outside Boards and Committee Reports
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Outside Boards and Committee Reports will be submitted to the Received for Filing portion of the
agenda for last meeting of the month.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Council is asked to review the attached committee reports/minutes from the following
organizations:
Port of Edmonds
SNO-COM911
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Attachments:
Port Of Edmonds _ Commission Meeting Minutes 4-24-23
Port Of Edmonds _ Commission Meeting Minutes 5-8-23
SNO911-Board-Agenda-20230615 (1)
SnoCounty Tom orrow_04262023-2082
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING 7.3.a
(Zoom and Hybrid Meeting) April 24, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Steve Johnston, President
Jim Orvis, Vice President
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STAFF PRESENT
Bob McChesney, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Director of Marina Operations m
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Tina Drennan, Manager of Finance and Accounting N
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Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Economic Development O
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Neil Tibbott, Edmonds City Council
CALL TO ORDER
President Johnston 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 PRESTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF APRIL 10, 2023 MEETING MINUTES, AS AMENDED
C. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,786,085.24
COMMISSIONER HARRIS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments.
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT NO. 2023-448 FOR REBRANDING SERVICES
Ms. Williams reviewed that, with support from the Communications Committee, she and Mr. Baker
proposed a Port rebranding project at the November 28, 2022 Commission Meeting. The purpose of
the rebranding will be to update the Port's logo, slogan and color scheme and refine the overall brand
identity. The rebranding work will guide major upcoming projects and investments, including a new
website and signage for the new Port Administration Building. Ms. Williams further reviewed that
following a presentation on the proposed scope and timeline, the Commission authorized staff to move
forward with the rebranding proposal. Staff formulated a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Rebranding
Services Contract 2023-448 and solicited proposals. The RFP was advertised in THE EVERETT
HERALD, posted on the Builder's Exchange and sent to 56 marketing firms. The distribution list was
comprised of companies found on the Municipal Research and Service Center (MRSC) Roster, a
directory on the Washington State Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprise's website, and
several local firms discovered through research.
Ms. Williams referred to the RFP timeline, as well as a list of the scope of work and deliverables, which
were both included in the Staff Report. She explained that, due to the nature of the contract, it was
determined that a grading rubric was used to score and select the proposals. This allowed staff to
make recommendations on a value proposition rather than strictly on cost. The criterion used were (A)
the portfolio and past work examples, (B) proposal quality, (C) interview, (D) cost effectiveness, and (E)
availability and proposed timeline.
Ms. Williams reported that 11 proposals were received, ranging in cost from $7,845 to $189,077. The
proposals were scored on Items A, B, D and E from the grading rubric, and interviews were then
conducted with the three highest scoring firms. Interview scores were added to the grading rubric to
determine the top candidate. People -People was the highest -scoring candidate and staff's
recommendation for leading the Port's rebranding effort. They have the experience, expertise and
personnel to spearhead all aspects of a rebrand, from brand strategizing to website development.
Ms. Williams advised that taking on this project now will help the Port improve its messaging in all areas
of business. It is important to determine the type of marketing relationship they want to have between
the Port, Marina and Harbor Square. They also want to continue to develop ways to educate residents
about who the Port is and how it differs from the City. In addition, they want to improve the website
experience and create a more cohesive look at the Port's physical properties. The contract wo Packet Pg. 168
only provide a refreshed logo and new taglines and slogans, but also the full brand kit to help the Port
internally. The timing of the project is crucial, as they want to get ahead of some major investments that
are already planned and get branding in place for the much -needed new website and signage at the
Administration/Maintenance Building and Portwalk.
Ms. Williams referred to the full list of deliverables for the contract, which was attached to the Staff
Report. She advised that all three firms that were interviewed were capable and impressive, but there
was a clear winner to staff.
Mr. Baker advised that People -People is a Seattle -based company that has been in business since
1998, and all of the consultants working on the project will be senior level. They have been doing this
work for a long time, are well versed, and are in a good position to yield the Port the best results. Their
areas of expertise are brand development, web design and development, print design, name and
messaging strategy, and research and insights. These are all of the things the Port is looking to
accomplish with the contract. He shared a number of examples of their work, noting things that
particularly stood out as applicable to the Port's project.
Mr. Baker briefly reviewed the timeline:
• Phase 1 — Research and Focus Groups (May through July). The intent is to work with the
Commission, staff, constituent and tenant groups so People -People can effectively identify a vision for
the Port. The vision will drive their work going forward.
• Phase 2 — Identity and Template (July through September). During this phase, they will consider
potential logos, fonts, etc. The consultant will be designing collateral templates for stationary, business
cards, brochures, etc.
• Phase 3 — Website Design and Development (October through November). Once the website has
been designed and developed, People -People will train Port staff on how it functions. They anticipate
an easy transition since the website will be built on the same platform the Port is currently using.
Mr. Baker advised that the three phases will end the scope of work for the currently -proposed contract
However, as discussed in earlier meetings, the work will carry on over quite a few years to include
signage, vehicles, uniforms, and anything else with a Port logo. The transition will be slow, with things
being replaced as they reach the end of their life.
Ms. Williams clarified that the proposal represents the consultant's standard contract and is not the
contract staff will ultimately bring forward. At this time, staff is asking for approval to start working on a
contract with People -People. The Port uses its own contracts, so some elements will need to be
discussed further and adjusted. She noted that the proposal included some optional pieces, which
won't all be included in the final contract.
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Mr. Baker advised that the Communications Committee will be the sounding board as they work
through the project, and staff will provide updates to the Commission at several milestones. People -
People will also provide a few presentations at Commission meetings. At this time, it is too early to
identify when the milestone presentations will be. Ms. Williams added that the focus groups will be an
important part of the project. The goal is to have focus groups that consist of Commissioners and
internal staff. It will also be important to solicit tenant and constituent feedback on certain aspects of the
project, especially the website. th
Commissioner Preston asked if staff expects the logo to be finished by September (Phase 2). Ms.
Williams said People -People wants to develop the slogan/motto/tagline first since that will drive the
messaging going forward. The art would be included as part of Phase 2. She noted that Commissioner
Harris has advised that the Communications Committee will be presenting its work on the Mission
Statement soon, and this will be a key piece to provide to the consultant.
Commissioner Orvis said he has been amazed at the number of websites for both large and small
organizations that are still not intuitive and are difficult to use. He stressed the importance of creating a
website that is easy for people to find what they are looking for. In particular, answers to frequently -
asked questions should be easily accessible. Ms. Williams agreed and commented that it will be a bit
tricky because people visit the Port's website for completely different reasons. For example, residents
might visit the site to find out about a particular event, and customers might be searching for specifics
on launching boats. The goal is to provide a good user experience for everyone who visits the site. Mr.
Baker added that the website is becoming more of a tool for marina customers to complete basic tasks,
and the consultant will help make it easy for high -use people to do business with the Port via the
website. Commissioner Orvis commented that Port Commission Minutes and Agendas, Operating
Budgets and other important information should be easy for people to find, as well. Mr. Baker agreed
and noted that the Port has legal requirements to provide this information to the public, and staff has
been and will continue to brainstorm ways to make it easier to find.
Commissioner Johnston stated that, given the high score staff gave to People -People, he suspects that
staff had discussions with them during the interview and are very comfortable with their proposed
approach and understanding of the Port's needs. Ms. Williams and Mr. Baker answered affirmatively.
Ms. Williams explained that some of the proposals were beautiful and impressive, but they didn't seem
to be a great fit for the Port. Staff felt that People -People proposed the perfect mix of interesting,
attractive designs and also understood that public agencies need to be somewhat cautious when it
comes to branding.
Ms. Williams said she anticipates the final contract will be about $90,000. She explained that, as staff
fine tunes the contract, some things will be eliminated to make the project more cost effective. For
example, the number of unique pages on the website will be reduced.
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Commissioner Preston asked if staff has reviewed websites from other ports and cities to identify thin
they like and don't like. Ms. Williams answered that staff did a lot of this type of research about a year
ago as part of an initial step towards refreshing the Port's website. Staff will provide this research to the
consultant
COMMISSIONER ORVIS MOVED THE COMMISSION AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR REBRANDING AND WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES WITH
PEOPLE -PEOPLE IN AN AMOUNT THAT WILL NOT EXCEED $95,000. COMMISSIONER PRESTON
SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2022 YEAR END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ms. Drennan recalled that the preliminary 2022 year-end financial statements were previously
presented to the Commission on February 13th. As required by the State of Washington, the final
annual report is being presented in the Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting (BARS) format and will be
submitted to the State Auditors Office and available on the Port's website later in the week. Finance
Committee members were provided the 2022 Annual Report for review on April 7th, and all have
acknowledged that they reviewed it.
Ms. Drennan reviewed that she presented the 2022 Balance Sheet and Income Statement at the
February 13th meeting. The attached Statement of Net Position shows the same information as the
Balance Sheet but may be presented a little differently. The Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Fund Net Position shows the same data as the Income Statement, but it is less detailed
than the previous presentation. There were no major changes to the financial statement numbers since
the February 13th meeting. The minor changes were 2022 invoices that came in after the February
13th meeting in the amount of $2,423, and net income was reduced by that amount.
Ms. Drennan announced that the Statement of Cash Flows (Page 13) is a report that wasn't presented
at the February 13th meeting and shows the sources and uses of cash in 2022. Operating activities
provided net cash of $4.1 million. It is important that organizations regularly produce positive cash flow
from operations, as this is the daily activity of the organization. She highlighted the following:
• Noncapital financing activities provided net cash of $633,000, and these activities include proceeds
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• Capital and related financing activities used net cash of $3.2 million. Cash flows include purchases
and construction of capital assets, capital grants and interest paid on leased assets, which are the
leased copy machines that are now subject to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB)
Statement No. 87.
• Investing Activities provided net cash of $650,000. Cash flows from investing activities include
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• Total cash increased by $2.2 million in 2022. As per the Cash Flow Model, excess funds over and
above the other reserves have been moved into the Capital Replacement Reserve to pay for future
capital projects.
The Commissioners congratulated Ms. Drennan for a very well-done report.
1ST QUARTER 2023 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Ms. Drennan presented the 1st Quarter 2023 Financial Statements, noting that revenues generally
trended up from $2.2 million to $2.8 million in 2022 and expenses ranged from $1.5 million to $1.8
million. As adjusted by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with 2018 as the base period, revenues ranged
between $2.1 and $2.3 million and expenses ranged between $1.5 and $1.7 million. Net income
generally trended up, ranging from $500,000 to $1 million. Adjusted by CPI, net income ranged from
$505,000 to $836,000. Actual to budget, revenues were $209,000 greater than budget and expenses
were $273,000 less than budget. This will not likely continue as the Port enters its busy season. Gross
profit for the 3-month period was $2,283,000, which is $43,000 greater than budget. Net income for the
same period was $1,002,000. She highlighted the following items:
Marina Operations Revenue Actual to Budget
• Net Guest Moorage revenue was $16,812, $10,188 (38%) less than budget. This is likely a timing
situation.
• Permanent Moorage revenue was $1,155,851, $12,600 (1%) greater than budget.
• Dry Storage revenue was $187,073, $15,000 or 7% less than budget. This is likely a timing issue, as
well.
• Financial occupancy for Permanent Moorage was 99%, and 98% was budgeted. Financial occupancy
for Dry Storage was 84%, and 92% was budgeted. This variance is anticipated due to the time of year.
Rental Properties Revenue Actual to Budget
• Total Rental Property revenue to date was $745,201, $40,451 or 6% greater than budget.
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• Employee Benefits were $195,245, about $10,000 or 5% less than budget. This is primarily a timing
situation.
• Payroll Taxes were $67,311, a variance of $15,000 or 18%, again because of a timing issue.
• Repair and Maintenance expenses were $56,835, a variance of $88,415 or 61%. This is primarily a
function of utility.
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• Utilities were $141,763, a negative variance of $18,013 or 15%, which is a function of cold weather.
Other Income and Expenses
• Interest income was $224,065, which is a positive variance of $159,315 or 246%.
• Overhead was negative in the 1st Quarter of 2023 as a result of some transactions associated with
bonds that were purchased at a discount in December of 2022 and January of 2023. Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles state that you amortize the bond premium or discount over the life of
the bond if the bond is noncallable. However, if it is callable, you amortize it over the noncallable
portion. Both bonds were callable shortly after the Port purchased them, so the discounts of $117,370
and $32,222 were amortized in the first quarter of 2023. Because the transaction increased interest
income, the Overhead Cost Center generated more revenues than expenses in the 1st quarter. There
will be a negative allocation in the Marina and Rental Properties Overhead line items. This is simply a
book transaction and no money was exchanged.
Net Income
• Net income after depreciation for the 3 months ending March 31st was $1,002,000, or $482,000
greater than budget.
Marina Actual to Budget
• Revenues and expenses trended upward to a high of $1.6 million in 2023 and expenses ranged
between $1 million and $1.1 million.
• Net income trended upwards to $603,000 in 2023.
• Operating revenues were $2,500 greater than budget and expenses were $280,000 less than
budget.
• Operating revenues were $1,628,000 or $2,250 greater than budget.
• Operating expenses before depreciation and overhead were $759,000, or $88,750 (10%) less than
budget.
• Net income was $603,000 or $283,000 (88%) greater than budget.
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• Rental property revenues ranged from $650,000 to $750,000 and expenses ranged from $350,000 to a
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$425,000. The Port subsidized the Harbor Square Property with property tax revenue in 2007 through
2019, and this subsidy was removed so that the numbers better represent what is actually happening.
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• Actual to budget revenues were $40,000 greater than budget and expenses were $159,000 less than
budget.
• Operating revenues were $745,000 or $40,250 (6%) greater than budget, and operating expenses
before depreciation and overhead were $201,000 or $55,250 (22%) less than budget.
• Net income was $399,000 or $198,785 (99%) greater than budget.
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Investing Summary
• As of March 31st, the Port had 18 long-term investments.
• Cash and investments increased by $1.9 million in 2022, and this was added to the Capital
Replacement Reserve in the 1st Quarter of 2023. The Capital Replacement Reserve is currently at
$18,763,000.
• The Environmental Remediation Reserve is currently $1,081,000 and the Public Amenities Reserve is
currently $552,000.
• As bonds are being called or maturing in 2023, the Port will continue to invest them using the
laddering method, increasing the ladder rungs from $500,000 to $1 million.
Commissioner Orvis observed that the Port has a good start (Capital Replacement Reserve) on its
share of a grant to replace the North Seawall. However, Ms. Drennan reminded them that about $5
million of the reserve would be used to fund the new Ad ministration/Maintenance Building.
1ST QUARTER 2023 PORT OPERATIONS REPORT
Mr. Baker presented the 1st Quarter 2023 Port Operations Report, highlighting the following:
• Water Moorage. They reached a 5-year low in terminations and turn -over ratio. There were 13
terminations in the quarter and a turnover ratio of 1.96, which is the same as in 2022. At the end of the
quarter, there were 352 members on the waitlist, which is just below the 355 at the end of 1st quarter
2022. Demand is holding strong.
• Guest Moorage. There were decreases across the board, with 321 total nights in 2023 compared to
420 in 2022. That's a decrease of 24%. The number of boats was also down 29%. This trend holds
true for the Fuel Dock and Public Launch, as well. There were only nine days of open fishing in the 1st
quarter of 2023.
• Document Compliance. At the end of 1st Quarter, insurance compliance was at 86% and registration
compliance was at 80%.
• Dry Storage. Dry Storage had an 81% occupancy rate at the end of 1st Quarter of 2021, with 53 total
trailers stored. Launch activity decreased by 35% due to less fishing. Total boat moves for the quarter
were 835, which is an 18% decrease compared to 2022.
• Boatyard and Travelift. Sling time with pressure wash increased, but all other categories were down.
There were 25 total treatments through the pressure wash system. Atenant special ran from early
February through early March, and 22 people claimed the offer of 25% off haul -out fees.
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• Fuel Dock. The number of gallons of gasoline pumped decreased by 33%. The price per gallon for
unleaded fuel was $4.96 at the end of the quarter, which is $.24 less than 2022 prices, and diesel
decreased by $1.14. Pricing surveys continue to show that the Port's fuel price for unleaded was $.15
lower than average and diesel was $.06 above average. Commissioner Orvis asked about the long-
term forecast. Mr. Baker responded that, as fishing opportunities dwindle, he expects fisherman to exit
boating or move to a different type of ownership that lowers their overhead and allows them to get on
the water when they want to. Boats designed for fishing don't convert well to cruising. However, there is o
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• Public Launch. Round-trip launches decreased by 41% or 73 fewer round-trip launches compared to
2022. One-way launches increased by 22% or 28 more trips.
• Staff Training. All applicable staff completed HAZWOPPER refresher training, and all staff completed
first -aid, AED, and CPR training. In addition, the Operations Staff and select Facilities Staff attended
training for the Public Launcher, and four staff members earned their train -the -trainer certification
• Project Hours. The operations team devoted hours to a number of projects.
• Water Samples. Water samples in 1st quarter were good, but this will likely change in 2nd quarter
New oyster shells were installed, and samples were collected in both March and April. They exceeded
one benchmark, per sampling month.
• Security — Police Activity. On -View Activity counts anytime that security notices suspicious activity. As
the weather gets warmer and the park is used more heavily, policing can become more of a task. The
team has done a good job of fostering a relationship with the Edmonds Police Department, and their
response times have been very quick. Commissioner Orvis asked if Security Staff have experienced
problems with people sleeping in vehicles and tents on Port property, and Mr. Baker answered that
they deal with two or three situations a week. Staff does a good job of identifying the situations before
the campers are settled in and become a problem.
1ST QUARTER 2023 HARBOR SQUARE REPORT
Ms. Williams presented the 1st Quarter 2022 Harbor Square Report, highlighting the following:
• Gross projected revenue was up 10.6% or roughly $55,000 over the same period in 2022. This was
due to a consistent occupancy rate and a high CPI rate, which is the basis for the majority of annual
adjustments.
• The occupancy rate at the end of the 1st Quarter was 91.92%, up 1.55% from the occupancy rate of
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• No leases ended in Quarter 1, and there were no new leases. There were five lease extensions and
an assignment of a tenant in Building 2.
• Major projects included paver repairs at the Harbor Square monument sign. The damage was likely
caused by the company that installed the fiber-optic cable. Other projects were Building 2 restroom fan
replacement and major sofit repair at Building 2 as a result of water damage. Commissioner Johnston
asked if the pavers were broken, and Mr. McChesney answered that none were broken. However, they
were sinking due to the wheel loads of the large trucks and needed to be reset.
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Commissioner Grant asked if any additional work has been done to address windows that were leaking
and causing damage. Mr. McChesney answered that the Port had to pause its plan to replace the
atrium windows. The design and engineering work has been done, but staff is currently bogged down
with bringing the new Administration/Maintenance Building on line. Once a Certificate of Occupancy
has been issued for the new building, there should be sufficient staff resources to move forward with
the atrium window replacement project. He recalled that they discussed a sequencing strategy, starting
with Building 4. His best guess is that the work would proceed in the 1st quarter of 2024. Commissioner
Johnston asked if there is a cost estimate for the window project, and Mr. McChesney answered that
they haven't perfected the plan to that level yet.
DARK FIBER DISCUSSION
Mr. McChesney briefly introduced the topic, noting that Commissioner Grant submitted a proposal to
be considered. He recalled that the dark fiber issue goes back about 12 years, with various
approaches being considered over that time period. From the Port's point of view, they have struggled
and continue to struggle to make a business case for it.
Commissioner Grant reviewed that, in 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) started
pushing for all critical infrastructure to have fiberoptic, primarily because it is fast, resilient and efficient.
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Steves' Europe Building and the 2nd Avenue Building, are connected and use the service for a fee. The
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most efficient way to extend fiberoptics between Harbor Square and the new building is to use radar
technology, which is highly -efficient and very secure. Many ports around the world use the Radwin
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System, and they offer programs as low as $2,000. The purpose of this discussion is to review history
and get feedback from the Commission and staff. Down the road, anyone that can will likely change
over to optic fiber for its resiliency, efficiency and speed.
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Commissioner Grant recalled that the City pitched fiberoptic to Maverick, but they felt it was too costly
at the time. Three or four years ago, the Second Avenue Building was charging each tenant $82.50 per
month to use the fiber. Commissioner Orvis asked if Building 2 is currently managing the fiber, and
Commissioner Grant answered no; it was installed but never lit up. If the Port were to activate the fiber
and charge tenants for its use, Commissioner Orvis asked what advantage it would be to the tenants
over what they have now. Commissioner Grant pointed out that the current carriers, Ziply and
Comcast, don't yet have fiber. As they look toward the future, he suggested that having faster and
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Mr. McChesney suggested they need to verify as to whether or not Ziply has fiber in the vicinity. Ms.
Drennan advised that she would be bringing a proposal to the Commission at their next meeting to
approve a fiber contract with Ziply. In addition, Ms. Williams stated that both Comcast and Ziply have
now installed fiber to Building 2 at Harbor Square, and two tenants are already on board as customers.
Mr. McChesney added that the dark fiber that terminates at Building 2 was installed by the City without
an interlocal agreement with the Port. At the time, the Port couldn't make a business case for it and
declined to participate.
Commissioner Orvis said he was under the impression that dark fiber had been run to the ferry
terminal, and Mr. McChesney said that is his belief, as well. Commissioner Grant said the City has a
contract with the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), and the Department of
Homeland Security required the fiber to be extended to the ferry terminal. He confirmed with WSDOT
that they would be willing to enter into an agreement with the Port. WSDOT recently added 12 new
fibers into the new Sewer Treatment Plant.
Commissioner Grant agreed that the Port must be able to make a business case in order to support
extending the fiber to Port property, and perhaps that is something to consider when doing strategic
planning. His question is whether it would cost more to put the necessary equipment on top of the new
building at a later time as opposed to now. Mr. McChesney said he believes the cost would be about
the same, whether now or later.
Darrol Haug, Edmonds, said he is currently a member of the Edmonds Economic Development
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stated that, in reality, the City wants to move forward with a more aggressive marketing campaign to
attract high-tech companies to Edmonds. They are part of the creative district and creative isn't just art;
it also includes high-tech, internet type industries. Members of the City Council have expressed their
intent to find a strategy to partner with the Port, if possible, or do its own thing to use fiberoptic to
attract businesses to Edmonds. In fact, he and former Commissioner Bruce Faires made som
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original sales calls to people throughout the City to generate the initial interest. He remains committed
to trying to advance the use of fiber to attract new high-tech businesses to Edmonds.
Commissioner Grant pointed out that because WSDOT is managing the fiber at the ferry terminal, it will
likely be fixed quickly if it goes down. Again, he is interested in looking towards the future by starting the
discussion. If they can build a business plan for it, fiberoptics would attract the types of businesses the
Port wants at Harbor Square. These businesses may generate sales tax, which would help the City, as
well.
Commissioner Orvis said he can understand the advantages of fiberoptics to attract high-tech
businesses to Edmonds, but the City has already installed dark fiber up to Building 2 at Harbor Square
They just need an interlocal agreement with the City to activate it. Because of permitting problems, he
doesn't foresee significant changes at Harbor Square. About the only reason he can see for extending
dark fiber to the west side of the tracks is if the Department of Homeland Security was going to put an
emergency management headquarters in the Port's new building or something else that would take
volumes of communication equipment that couldn't handle interruption and parallel systems are
needed.
Mr. Haug said one wildcard is how the City moves forward with the implementation of 5g and its
associated towers. They have some leverage to encourage providers to extend the service to include
others, depending on how the agreements are laid out. While there isn't a clearcut answer, there is
willingness on the part of the City to try and partner wherever possible with the Port to advance high
technology in the City of Edmonds.
Mr. McChesney said that, from the Port's point of view, they supported the initiative by Mr. Haug and
former Commissioner Faires to promote economic development, but they just couldn't make a
sufficient business case to move forward with fiberoptic installation. Conceptually, Commissioner
Grant's proposed approach seems good. The conundrum is figuring out what the demand side looks
like. He suggested remanding the discussion to the Strategic Planning Retreat. At that time, staff could
provide better information to help the Commission identify steps for moving forward.
Commissioner Preston asked if it would be appropriate to consider satellite opportunities as part of the
discussion. More and more people are going with satellite for internet. Ms. Drennan pointed out that
this wouldn't be a good choice for well -populated areas. From a security standpoint, the Port wouldn't
want to be on a Wi-Fi system. Resolving problems that come up could also be an issue.
Commissioner Grant summarized that, in today's world, radar technology is extremely secure. Other
ports use it. Again, he would like to continue the discussion at the retreat so that all opportunities can
be thoroughly considered. The Commission agreed to continue the discussion at the upcoming
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Mr. McChesney recognized and thanked Mr. Haug for his work upfront on the fiberoptic situation in
Edmonds. He has put in a lot of time and volunteer effort trying to perfect the concept. Although it didn't
go anywhere at the time, all of the particulars are well in play again.
CITY OF EDMONDS REPORT
Edmonds City Councilmember Teitzel advised that the legislature considered 19 bills related to
affordable housing this past session, and many were passed by both the House and Senate and are
now heading to Governor Inslee for signature. He provided a list of the bills for the Commission's
information. He commented that it will be very interesting to see how House Bill 1110, which allows
multiple dwellings on single-family lots, plays out in Edmonds. Over time, they expect to see a lot more
density in the single-family zones, which is concerning from an infrastructure standpoint. He suggested
that an unintended consequence will be an increase in the value of lots.
Councilmember Teitzel said there was a presentation at the last City Council Meeting on a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Edmonds and WSDOT regarding the
Unocal property. The purchase has been pending between Unocal and WSDOT for a number of years,
pending the cleanup. They are hoping that the Department of Ecology will sign off on the cleanup by
the end of the year, and the sale can then proceed to WSDOT. Once that happens, the City would like
to be first in line to purchase the property if it is put up for sale. The Transportation Budget that was just
passed by the legislature includes a clause that gives Edmonds first right of purchase through mid-
2025.
Commissioner Orvis asked if the City currently has funding to purchase the Unocal property, and
Councilmember Teitzel answered not at this time. He noted that the MOU states that the City would be
able to purchase the property at fair market value, as required by law. WSDOT's pending deal with
Unocal is for about $8.2 million, which was fair market value back in 2005. The current value is likely
greater, depending on zoning and the types of uses allowed. He said the fair market value will be
established based on current zoning, which allows commercial and residential uses. The City's intent is
to restore the site and use it for open space. The property cannot be rezoned at this point because it
would benefit the City, but they could rezone it once acquired.
Councilmember Teitzel reported that, prior to the presentation, the City Council received a large
number of written comments from citizens, both for and against signing the MOU. Commissioner Orvis
asked if an MOU is really necessary given that the Transportation Budget includes a clause that gives
the City first right of purchase. Councilmember Teitzel agreed that the clause removes some of the
urgency for an MOU. The City Council hasn't yet signed the document, and it will be brought back for
further discussion in May.
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Councilmember Teitzel further reported that there was also discussion about drafting a letter from bot 7.3.a
the City Council and Mayor Nelson to Governor Inslee indicating that the City's intent for the property is
open space, preservation and addressing ecological issues. Specifically, the letter would ask the State
to consider retaining ownership of the property in perpetuity in partnership with the City of Edmonds,
who would restore it. It is hoped the letter can be ready for City Council signature by early May. A copy
of the letter was forwarded to Port Commissioners for feedback.
Councilmember Teitzel said he met with Commissioner Grant at the Fishing Pier Parking Lot, which is
jointly owned by the Port and City. As previously discussed, there are quite severe problems with tree
roots raising the asphalt and concrete, particularly where the two Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
stalls are located. He is currently working with the City's Public Works Department to get the damage
fixed, and he notified the mayor of the situation, as well.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney noted that his last meeting as Executive Director of the Port will be May 8th.
Ms. Drennan announced that the Port received a $250,000 check today from the Snohomish County
Office of Recovery and Resilience for a COVID grant award.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Preston reported that he attended the Edmonds Economic Development Commission
meeting on April 19th. He appreciates how Commissioner Haug digs into issues and knows a lot about
what is going on in Edmonds.
Commissioner Preston announced that he would attend the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County's
(EASCs) annual meeting, forecasting and awards on April 26th. In addition, he plans to attend a
general meeting of the Edmonds Yacht Club on April 25th.
Commissioner Harris advised that she would attend the EASC Coffee Chat on April 25th, where
housing will be the topic of discussion.
Commissioner Grant reported that he has been following Edmonds City Council and Woodway Town
Council Meetings. As mentioned earlier by Councilmember Teitzel, they met to discuss the situation at
the Fishing Pier Parking Lot, and he is working on a resolution. He said he and Commissioner Preston
also were present during the recent dock cleanup. Ms. Crawley filmed the event, including interviews
with Commissioners and students.
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Commissioner Orvis announced that the legislative session ended on April 23rd, but bills on concurre 7.3.a
calendars require reconciling the difference between the two versions, and bills that were approved
have been passed on to the governor for signature or veto. They include:
• Apprenticeship program.
• Freight mobility.
• Vacancies in Special Purpose Districts. The rules were changed so that after a vacancy occurs, the
remaining members of a governing body must nominate at least once candidate at a meeting. They
must then post notice of the vacancy and the name of the nominated candidate(s). The public would
then be allowed make nominations. The qualified person who is selected, if it is within 120 days, would
serve the remainder of the term of the individual that is replaced. If it is more than 120 days, they will
have to run for election at the next election date. Port Attorney Stephens said she would have to double
check the timelines. The new process is backwards to how the Port of Edmonds and many other
special purpose districts typically do it. Usually, an opening is posted and the public is allowed to submit
nominations, and then the commission goes through a process of selecting a final candidate. She said
she is keeping a close eye on the legislation, and the effective date probably won't be until the end of
July. That means it won't impact how the Commission fills the upcoming vacancy.
• Budget. No one knows how the final budget will end up.
• Port Electrification. They are still working on this legislation, which will likely stay in committee.
• Snake River Dams Alternative. The Governor asked for $5 million for a study, but ports and others
have asked for an additional $5 million to look at the impact on freight mobility if the dams are
removed.
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• The design/build model is becoming much more popular for roads and infrastructure.
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successful search for Mr. McChesney's successor, and the outstanding result speaks for itself. He
thanked everyone who was involved. With the pending transition of Commissioner Harris to the
Executive Director position, the search for her replacement on the Commission has started. With the
help of Commissioner Orvis, he has crafted an announcement with an updated map of District 1, which
includes most of the north end and the east edge of the Port District. The Commission must appoint a
new Commissioner within 60 days of Commissioner Harris vacating her seat on May 21st. The plan is
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With a new Executive Director and new Commissioner in June, Commissioner Johnston suggested
they invite Frank Smelick from the Washington Public Port Association to make a special presentation
to the Commission and staff on the responsibilities of authorities. Prior to the presentation, the
Commission and staff could have a discussion to better understand what is and isn't working and to get
a feel for whether their current relationships are working well enough.
Commissioner Johnston reported that he also attended the EASCs Coffee Chat on regional
transportation. As Commissioner Orvis reported, the primary focus was on north central Snohomish
County. He announced his plan to attend the Washington Public Port Association's Spring Meeting on
May 16th through 18th.
Darrol Haug thanked all the past and current Commissioners, staff and Executive Directors for all of
their good work since 1949. They have been very helpful for the community.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Grant
Port Commission Secretary
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(Via Zoom, Hybrid Meeting)
May 8, 2023
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Steve Johnston, President
Jim Orvis, Vice President
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Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Neil Tibbott, Edmonds City Council
CALL TO ORDER
President Johnston 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 GRANT MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $255,052.01
C. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-02, BANK SIGNATORY AUTHORIZATION
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COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commissioner Grant referred to Resolution No. 23-02 and expressed his opinion that it would be
appropriate for a Commissioner, specifically the Chair of the Finance Committee to have bank
signatory authorization, as well. Ms. Drennan responded that it isn't typical to have a Commissioner on
the group of signators. She was recently chatted with other port finance managers and learned that
most only require one signature on checks, and the Port requires two. Most ports simply require a
signature from the finance director.
Commissioner Orvis pointed out that, currently, multiple people are authorized to sign checks. Even if
the motion is approved, it wouldn't require a Commissioner signature on checks. The Commissioner
would be just one of the people who could sign checks. Commissioner Grant said he would expect that,
under most conditions, a Commissioner would not have to get involved. However, the bank would not
even talk to a Commissioner unless he/she is listed as a signator. Commissioner Johnston pointed out
that a Commissioner could take an authorized signator with them to the bank to get access.
Commissioner McChesney said he understands the point, and in the past, a Commissioner has had
bank signatory authorization. However, it isn't mandatory and has never been mentioned as something
necessary by the auditor. Commissioner Orvis said he has had signatory authorization in the past and
has signed checks on at least a few occasions when other signators were unavailable.
The Commissioners agreed to remand the issue to the Finance Committee for further discussion and a
recommendation.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. McChesney entered the following letter from Charles Malmgren into the record:
"1 was disappointed to hear about the project to "Re -Brand" the Port of Edmonds. Since re -branding
came up in your Executive Director interviews, I assume you considered it important. With a motto like
"Hold what you Got and Grab More" floating around, 1 think it's more important to improve the Port's
ESG score first. Not once during the Executive Director candidate interviews 1 attended was mention
made of Taxpayers, Tenants or the Environment.
Numerous times 1 have been told that the Port of Edmonds is an autonomous, independent special
purpose corporation. I don't know how independent it is, considering it maxes out the taxes it takes
from the area, gets its retirement and medical from the State of Washington, pays no regulatory
property tax and grabs any grant, State, County or Federal it can get its hands on.
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About the Port Executive Director: From reading statutes it appears that the Washington State
Legislature has directed that each Port will have Commissioners who set policy and hire an Executive
Director to implement them. Recently, the Port's Executive Director in consultation with his design team
had plans drawn, submitted and approved for building the new Administration and Maintenance
Building. At no time were those plans hidden from you. Included was the size and location of the
Commission Meeting Room: Second Floor, building center. Since the Commission meets for
approximately 4 hours a month, includes generally less than 10 people and mostly during hours of
darkness, it was reasonable to center the meeting room in the building and keep the remaining exterior
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members. He advised that the firm represents everything from local governments to technology firms,
universities, etc. Current clients include the Port of Seattle, Northwest Seaport Alliance, and Chelan -
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support from the local community, elected officials and federal agencies. They are currently working
with Port staff to formulate an outreach plan, recognizing that the messaging will be somewhat different
for each of the groups. The Port can take the lead in reaching out to Port tenants and immediate
neighbors, and they plan to reach out to the Chamber, Rotary, etc., as well. They will work with
government stakeholders that that will have a regulatory or physical presence around the project,
including the City of Edmonds, Snohomish County, State Legislators, Washington State Department of
Transportation, etc. It will also be important to reach out to the State's Congressional Delegation
(Senators Murray and Cantwell and Representative Larsen), as well as a number of federal agencies.
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Mr. Marten briefly reviewed the four federal funding opportunities that their effort would focus on:
• Rebuilding America Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity Program (RAISE). This is an annual
United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) program that funds surface transportation
projects, generally smaller to mid -size, that have significant local and regional impact. The award
minimum is $5 million for projects in urban areas, and the maximum funding is $24 million or $45
million, depending on which sub -pot of funds is used. The maximum federal cost share is 80%.
Applications are due February 2024, but a lot of work will need to be done prior to that date. They
expect awards to be announced mid-2024.
• Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (BRIC). This is a Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) program that funds pre -disaster mitigation activities, such as flood
prevention. All applications are submitted by the State of Washington, so they will have to work closely
with the State. Maximum grant size was recently increased from $10 million to $50 million, and the
maximum federal cost share is 75%. Eligible projects must reduce or eliminate the risk and damage
from future hazards. In the Port's case, extreme hazards include winter storms, tsunamis, flooding, and
collapse of the seawall. All of these could have a significant impact on Edmonds. Applications are due
April 2024, and awards will be announced in 3rd Quarter 2024.
• Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost -Saving Transportation
(PROTECT). This is a new USDOT program to fund projects that make transportation infrastructure
more resilient to climate change and extreme weather. This program is focused around federal
highways and is under the Federal Highway Administration. For this application, they will need to
demonstrate via modeling the impacts a collapsed seawall and an extreme flood event would have on
the state highway and the larger community. There is no maximum award size, but it will be highly
competitive. The maximum cost share is 80%.
• Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program. This
program is administered through the United States Department of Interior (USDOI) at the federal level,
and they will make the final determination. However, the initial round of selection will be done by the
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in November 2023, and they will make a recommendation around April or May 2024. The USDOI will
make the final decision next October. Maximum award size is $9.8 million, and the maximum federal
cost share is 50%
Mr. Marten cautioned that, for some reason, seawalls have never been at the center of any of the
federal infrastructure programs. Most are focused on roads and highways, transit and ferries. They will
need to carefully define the impacts to the community, multimodal transportation and the Port, itself.
How they communicate the importance of the Portwalk will be critical. They must point out the flood -
protection benefits, pedestrian benefits, etc.
Mr. Marten reported that he and Ms. Roberson have had some introductory brainstorming meetings
with Ms. Williams, Mr. McChesney and Commissioners Harris and Grant, talking about outreach and
grant strategies. He will continue working on a communication plan and identifying potential impacts as
previously discussed. He will also prepare a timeline for outreach to the various stakeholders and
preparation of the grant application. They will subcontract out some of the elements that are required
for the grant application.
Mr. McChesney asked if the strategy is to get one large grant or several smaller grants. Mr. Marten
said a variety of grants could cover the costs when it comes to construction of the seawall. It would be
great to secure one large grant, but that may not be the end result. Money is tight and they try to
spread it around as much as possible. If they offer less than the requested amount, the Port should
probably accept. As long as the Port doesn't exceed the total federal cost share, they can accept
multiple grant offers.
Commissioner Preston asked if one grant program would need to know about the other grant
programs the Port submits applications for. Mr. Marten explained that, in the process of applying for a
grant, the Port will be asked to name its funding sources, but they don't typically ask if you are applying
for any other grants. In terms of the grant agreement, the Port will need to meet certain assurances,
one of which is demonstrating that your cost share is not in excess of what the grant requires.
Commissioner Johnston noted that a similar project is the City of Seattle's seawall. He asked if Mr.
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Marten knows what grants they got, if any. Mr. Marten said the City of Seattle's seawall was done with
Army Corps of Engineers funding. This funding is a years -long process requiring a whole host of
authorizations through congress, etc. In the timeline the Port is working with (5-year service life of the
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seawall) it doesn't make sense to apply for an Army corps of Engineers grant. Commissioner Preston
pointed out that the City of Olympia also replaced a seawall. He suggest Mr. Marten research their
funding sources.
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Commissioner Orvis asked Mr. Marten to explain why outreach to local stakeholders is important. Mr.
Marten said it is important to communicate the impacts and benefits of the projects, as well as the
timelines. The seawall and portwalk are key pieces of infrastructure for the community. Having letters of
support from these groups when applying for grants can help demonstrate the value to the community.
Letters of support from elected officials and government agencies will also be important.
Commissioner Grant explained that each stakeholder needs to communicate why the projects are
important to them. The people who review and approve grant applications don't have a lot of time, so
they look for things upfront. It is important to understand that the goal of the grant applications isn't to
sell a "pretty" portwalk. They need to sell the fact that they have a deteriorating seawall. Commissioner
Preston suggested that the element of having a better, safer portwalk to attract people to the waterfront
should also be part of it. Commissioner Grant responded that it would likely be the last 10%. When
reviewing grant applications, they focus on the critical issues identified for each of the grant programs.
The Port's application must emphasize these issues in order to be competitive. They must do a good
job of selling the project locally and educating state legislators and agencies. Mr. Marten agreed that, in
addition to community outreach, it is also important to provide rational from an economic perspective
on why the project would be a good federal investment. It will be important to describe the intrinsic
benefits of having more recreation and quality of life. However, the FEMA grant focuses on hazard
mitigation, showing the enormous economic impact of investing in seawall repairs will be imperative.
Commissioner Grant asked about the current rules for appropriation of federal funding. Mr. Marten said
appropriations is a real mess right now. There is a lot happening this month, including debt ceiling
negotiations that will impact what happens on appropriations. The appropriators in the House, unlike
the Senate, are being told to write their bills to significantly lower fiscal levels. House Republicans are
calling for some pretty significant cuts in programs, and there is a chance they will see less funding. A
lot of the transportation budget, which includes the Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD), is being taken up by housing dollars. Interest rates have risen, and the amount of money it
takes to build a project or provide a loan to a low-income tenant is reflective of the market conditions. If
legislators write a particular bill to a certain level, more of the money will be taken up by housing, and
transportation funding will be less.
Commissioner Preston asked if Port staff or the consultant have talked to the Edmonds Yacht Club
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(EYC). Commissioner Preston recalled that the EYC is concerned about potential disruptions that a
impact their ability to rent space. However, they understand that, once complete, the project will make
their facility more attractive. Ms. Williams said she has talked with the EYC on a number of occasions
and provided a tentative timeline for the project.
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Mr. Marten concurred with Commissioner Grant that federal grants are big programs, but there are
also big reasons why the Port's project should be a high priority. The firm's delegation is very good
about communicating to federal partners about the unique circumstances and challenges in the
Northwest. Commissioner Grant observed that it is helpful to have Senator Cantwell as Chair of the
Commerce Committee, Senator Murray as Chair of the Appropriations Committee and Representative
Larsen as Chair of the Transportation Commission. Mr. Marten agreed and added that the
Transportation Infrastructure Bill raised the amount of money the grant programs are able to offer.
Commissioner Preston asked Mr. Marten if he has a gut feeling as to the range of funding the Port
could expect. Mr. Marten suggested that the Port should ask for the full 80% maximum federal cost
share for the project, which is expected to cost around $18-$25 million. They can also look at state
programs to help fill the funding gap. He expects the Port will be able to obtain the maximum funding,
but it may come from a combination of grant programs.
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 23-03, AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT IN THE LOCAL
GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOL
Ms. Drennan explained that the Port is a member of the State's Local Government Investment Pool
(LGIP), which describes itself as a "voluntary investment vehicle operated by the State Treasurer."
Over 530 local governments have participated in the pool since it was started in 1986 to provide safe,
liquid and competitive investment options for local governments pursuance to Revised Code of
Washington (RCW) 43.250 The LGIP lets local governments use the State Treasurer's resources to
safely invest their funds while enjoying the economies of scale available from a $15-26 billion pool fund
investment portfolio.
Ms. Drennan further explained that the LGIP's investment objectives are, in priority order: 1) safety of
principal, 2) maintaining adequate liquidity to meet cash flows, and 3) providing a competitive interest
rate relative to other comparable investment alternatives. The LGIP offers 100% liquidity to its
participants. Its portfolio is managed in a manner generally consistent with Security Exchange
Commission (SEC) regulated Rule 2a-7 money market funds. LGIP investment guidelines are spelled
out in the LGIP Investment Policy (attached to the Staff Report). LGIP participants include all 39
counties in Washington State, all Washington cities with a population greater than 10,000, and 229
cities and towns total. It also includes 160 special taxing districts, 30 community colleges and
universities, 7 state agencies, and 24 other public bodies.
Ms. Drennan continued that the LGIP is a short-term investment option, and funds can be moved from
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days. Staff time to initiate the transaction is about 10 minutes. She said she reviews the interest rates
offered by the Port's bank and the LGIP on a quarterly basis. When interest rates were low, it didn't
make a lot of sense to move funds from the Port's bank account to the LGIP, as the fees to transfer the
funds would use up a lot of the possible interest gained. However, the current LGIP interest rate is
4.8294% and the Port's bank, WAFd Bank, is offering 3.03%. On a million dollars, that's about $1,500
difference in interest per month. She said she asked WAFd if they could meet the rate, but they
couldn't as they have to collateralize 100% of the government funds invested in their bank. She spoke
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Ms. Drennan outlined that, as part of the change in executive directors, the Commission needs to
change the Port staff authorized to make deposits and withdrawals. The previous resolution states that
Mr. McChesney is authorized to make all amendments, change and alterations to the designation form,
which states which Port staff are authorized to make contributions and withdrawals on behalf of the
Port. The LGIP Administrator recommended that the Port change the staff person authorized to a title
instead of an individual's name. She explained that when she transfers funds to the LGIP, she submits
the deposit receipts for the Executive Director's review and approval. She sends the Executive Director
the monthly statement for his/her review and approval. Quarterly, this information is reported to the
Commission in the Investment Report.
Ms. Drennan recommended the Commission approve Resolution No. 23-03 as presented.
COMMISSIONER PRESTON MOVED THE COMMISSION APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-03,
AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF PORT OF EDMONDS MONIES IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
INVESTMENT POOL (LGIP). COMMISSIONER GRANT SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF ADMINISTRATION/MAINTENANCE BUILDING CHANGE ORDER
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from the approved re -design of the Commission Meeting Room in the new Administration/Maintenance o
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This relook resulted in a revised change order amount of $152,540.
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"General Conditions" in the amount of $13,330. This cost tactor is a tudge against completion. That is
to say, if the additional work extends the contract completion date, there would be the potential for
extra cost relating to project management fees and site overhead. Depending on how much extra time
actually occurs, some of this may be recoverable by the contractor upon completion and subject to
good faith negotiation.
2. The City requires additional fire protection between the shop below and the Commission Meeting
Room above. Although no final decision has been approved by the City, the design team has proposed
a code -based work around that would void this necessity. In other words, no additional fire protection
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Mr. McChesney summarized that total change orders for the project to date are $222,252 (see
itemized list attached to Staff Report). In the aggregate, the contract changes reflect a 3.06% cost
escalation from the original contract, well within the range of what might otherwise be expected for this
type of construction project. The standard tolerance is usually 15% (+/-). The Port is right on track with
budget and schedule, anticipating completion sometime in August 2023. He recommended the
Commission accept the revised Change Order 16 and authorize him to sign the contract revision as
presented.
Commissioner Grant complimented Mr. McChesney for saving the Port over $100,000 for this change
order. Mr. McChesney credited the project team. Jackson Main reviewed the change order with a fine-
tooth comb and the entire team has done an excellent job.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ACCEPT CHANGE ORDER (COP-16) AS
PRESENTED AND FURTHER AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE REQUIRED
CONTRACT REVISION ACCORDINGLY. COMMISSIONER ORVIS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MISSION STATEMENT PROPOSAL
Commissioner Harris reviewed that the Port's Mission Statement was established as a preamble to the
Strategic Plan in 1992. Since that time, there have been significant changes to the Port's operating
environment and Commission policies. Consequently, various comments and discussions suggested it
might be time to review the document and make appropriate edits to update its overall applicability. Of
particularly concern is that the Mission Statement, as currently written, is too long. It sort of
represented a cross-section view of all the things the Port does instead of summarizing the basic
mission, vision and values it should express and more succinctly. The issue was remanded to a
Commission Subcommittee (Commissioners Harris and Grant), and their recommendation was
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Commissioner Harris explained that a mission statement should define what you do, how you do it, an
why you do it. It should be simple and straight forward. The proposed draft Mission Statement was
formed after reviewing the Port's current Mission Statement, as well as mission statements from other
ports. As proposed, the Mission Statement reads, "The mission of the Port of Edmonds is to provide
value to our community through economic development, marina and commercial operations, waterfront
public access and environmental stewardship." She noted that the Communications Committee has
reviewed the draft statement and provided feedback, too. She commented that "waterfront public c
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access" was used in place of just "public access" to emphasize the Port's location on the waterfront.
Commissioner Preston suggested that they add "exceptional" before "value." He also suggested the
term "economic opportunities" rather than "economic development." A lot of people equate
development to building, and that isn't always the case. Lastly, he suggested the term "public access to
the waterfront" instead of "public waterfront access.'
The Commission discussed the proposed changes, but the majority indicated support for the
subcommittee's original proposal.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ADOPT THE MISSION STATEMENT TO
READ, "THE MISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS IS TO PROVIDE VALUE TO OUR COMMUNITY
THROUGH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MARINAAND COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS, WATERFRONT
PUBLIC ACCESS AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP." COMMISSIONER ORVIS SECONDED THE
MOTION, WHICH CARRIED 4-1, WITH COMMISSIONER PRESTON VOTING IN OPPOSITION.
Commissioner Harris advised that the next step, following adoption of the Mission Statement, will be
the Strategic Action and Strategic Plan.
CITY OF EDMONDS REPORT
Dave Teitzel, Edmonds City Council, recalled that, at the last Commission meeting, he announced that
the legislature had passed nearly 20 bills that relate one way or another to affordable housing and
density. They apply to cities over 25,000, including the City of Edmonds. A number of those bills were
forwarded to Governor Inslee today for his signature, including House Bill 1110. The City is anxiously
waiting to see how the bills will all shake out.
Councilmember Teitzel reported that he and Councilmember Buckshnis have prepared a draft letter
from the City Council to Governor Inslee regarding the Unocal Property. The letter proposes that the
State consider retaining ownership of the property and work with the City to maintain it as open space
for the environment and salmon and for future generations to enjoy. The letter is now in the hands of
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the letter to the City Council for approval on May 23rd. Hopefully, all Councilmembers will sign it, as
well as Mayor Nelson, and then it can be sent off. They'd like to explore this option as opposed to just a
straight purchase of the property by the City from the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT). A copy of the draft letter was sent to each of the Commissioners, inviting their feedback.
Councilmember Teitzel said he has been working with Mayor Nelson and the Public Works Director to
address the situation at the Fishing Pier Parking Lot. He met with the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and
Access Commission, who is very concerned about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues with
the two parking spaces at the Fishing Pier. They have been in communication with Mayor Nelson, as
well. Commissioner Grant announced that some work was taking place there earlier in the day.
Councilmember Teitzel expressed his belief that the contract between the Port and City regarding the
Fishing Pier Parking Lot needs some work. He suggested the Port and City Attorneys should both
review the contract, which is very outdated. For example, the contract doesn't talk about splitting
parking infraction revenue with the Port. The City's Police Department issues infractions and the City
collects the revenue. If the lot is co -owned, they should probably be sharing the revenue. They should
also talk about the eventuality of repaving the lot entirely at some point, and the contract should
address how these costs would be shared.
Commissioner Preston asked how the draft letter that was drafted by Councilmembers Teitzel and
Buckshnis would work with the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Councilmember
Teitzel answered that the letter would suggest that the first option would be for the State to retain
ownership. If the State feels that isn't workable, the City would proceed with the MOU.
EDMONDS YACHT CLUB REPORT
Andor Boeck, Edmonds Yacht Club, announced that Bob Wise, President of the Recreational Boating
Association of Washington (RBAW) spoke at the club's last board meeting. RBAW is an advocacy and
conservancy group that protects the rights of boaters. It is important for the Port to know what
legislation has impacted boater insurance. Part of Mr. Wise's task was to significantly increase RBAWs
dues, so that the association can transform from a volunteer organization to also provide some key
positions to take on more lobbying work. The club has representatives who are very active in RBAW,
and he learned a lot from the presentation. He encouraged anyone interested to attend the next club
meeting, where the presentation will be presented again. For those who can't attend, he can provide a
copy of the presentation.
Mr. Boeck also announced that the club would be holding an open house on Friday, May 12th. There
will be a barbecue, as well as an opportunity to meet members of the club and have questions
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open house.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McChesney announced that this would be his last official meeting with the Commission as
Executive Director. He thanked the Commission for their support, guidance and confidence. The past
14 years have been absolutely wonderful. He also thanked the Port staff. They have a great team, and
without them, his success would be a moot point. He thanked the staff who service customers and
provide administrative support. He also thanked the maintenance staff, who are as good as you can
get. They do so much around the Port that goes unnoticed, and this saves the Port a lot of money by
doing quality work on their own initiative. The Marina Operations Staff is a large reason for the Port's
existence. The employees come to work everyday committed to making things better.
COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnston thanked Mr. McChesney for being the face of the Port with the public for the
past 14 years. He said it has been an absolute pleasure to work with him and his excellent staff. He
recalled that, a little more than 14 years ago, Mr. McChesney reached out to him, advising that he was
applying for the Port of Edmonds Executive Director position and asking him to write a letter of referral
He said Mr. McChesney would be missed, but he paved the way for a brighter Port and made them all
better.
Commissioner Harris also thanked Mr. McChesney and said she has enjoyed working with him from
the beginning of her time as a Commissioner. She has appreciated his straightforwardness and
willingness to listen. He's been a great mentor.
Commissioner Preston commented that Mr. McChesney has taught him so much about the industry
because of his experience at the Port and prior.
Commissioner Orvis said that, speaking as one of the Commissioners who hired Mr. McChesney, he
has never had a second thought or doubt that they hired the right guy at the right time. You had to
have been here prior to Mr. McChesney's time at the Port to really appreciate the difference. He
thanked him so much for what he has done.
Commissioner Grant said he has only known Mr. McChesney for a little more than two years, but he
has really appreciated how he kept him informed. He didn't know what to expect, as the Port of
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Commissioner Grant announced that a long-time Woodway Town Councilmember recently resigned a
few weeks ago, and they are currently in the process of choosing a new member. This Councilmember
had run the Architectural Committee for a number of years and was a valuable resource.
Commissioner Grant reported that he has been tracking the Edmonds City Council, and has been
working with Mr. McChesney, Councilmember Teitzel and Council President Tibbott to address the
situation at the Fishing Pier Parking Lot, and they were out paving it today. Rather than tearing up the
asphalt, they simply fixed the hump, as suggested by Mr. McChesney. They need to also consider
whether the signage is current and legal.
Commissioner Grant reported that the City has been working to update their various codes, most of
which are related to taller buildings along Highway 99. A lot of the proposed code changes appear to
be encroaching on what has always been a single-family community, and this is something the City
Council is struggling with.
Commissioner Grant pointed out that the Unocal Property is currently zoned commercial. He noted that
the Waterfront Plan is still moving forward, and it is important that the Port is included in the
discussions. He said he has appreciated Councilmember Teitzel's efforts to keep them informed
Commissioner Grant reported that he and Commissioner Preston were present for Annie Crawley's
recent cleanup dive. It rained nearly all the time, but she was able to film some of the event and both
Commissioners were interviewed. He was amazed at how much they were able to bring up off the
ocean floor.
Commissioner Grant advised that he would attend the Washington Public Port Association (WPPA)
Spring Meeting next week, as well as the WPPA Finance Meeting that is coming up shortly.
Commissioner Orvis reported that 3,302 bills were introduced in the legislature and 494 passed. They
are currently at Governor Inslee's desk for final signature. He specifically noted the following:
• A big problem is the Blake Decision, where the Supreme Court struck down Washington's criminal a
statute for possession of a controlled substance. The legislature couldn't come to agreement so
Governor Inslee has called for a special 30-day session in mid -July. The hook is that, once they are
brought back to special session, they can pass other legislation, as well.
• HB 1746, which would have mandated broadband deployment, didn't pass.
• A bill that would have required greater support for freight rail did not pass.
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The budget doesn't rely on any new taxes or fees. It covers education, family services, housing, public
health, etc.
• The Climate Commitment Act was allocated a lot of money for implementation.
• The construction budget includes investments to state and local agencies for building infrastructure
projects such as public schools, universities, parks and prisons, but it doesn't include anything
transportation related. The final bill was $9 billion in total funds, of which $4.7 billion is debt limit bonds.
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money to the Municipal Service and Resource Center (MSRC), primarily to help rural ports look for
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Board (CERB) funding. Now you don't have to have money to plan and develop a site before you can
receive a CERB grant.
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electrolytic hydrogen and renewable hydrogen was approved.
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• The bill incentivizing gas companies to develop and require renewable energy resources also did not
pass.
• The bill that provided a tax incentive for research, development, production and sales of hydrogen
failed to pass.
• A bill was approved to make recreational vessels subject to the same 1,000-yard distance from orcas
that are currently in place for commercial vessels.
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Commissioner Harris announced that she would attend the WPPA Spring meeting next week. She said
she also had a great discussion with Eric flitch, WPPA Executive Director. As she takes over as the
Port's Executive Director, she will need to quickly go deep on the grant side, and he has offered to
coach her. She said she met earlier in the day with the Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates. They have
a really good website that outlines their objectives, how they envision the marsh, and the studies they
would like to see done. She said she plans to meet with representatives from the City of Edmonds in an
effort to bring the conversations together. They are planning an art contest (Paint the Marsh) to
envision what the marsh could be.
Commissioner Preston asked how much money the legislature allocated to study the impacts of dam
removal. Commissioner Orvis answered that the legislature earlier allocated $5 million for a study of
the impacts of dam removal. They wanted an additional $5 million for a study showing the impacts on
transportation, particularly the movement of grain. Commissioner Preston reported that he recently
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Commissioner Preston reported that he attended the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County's
(EASCs) annual meeting and forecasting event. One of the speakers was a man who invented a device
to transform food waste into chicken feed. Upwards of 30% of food is wasted for a lot of different
reasons. The company is located in Mukilteo. He said he also attended an Edmonds City meeting last
Friday where the Economic Development Commission was asked to talk about ideas on where funding
opportunities (i.e., taxes or bonds) might come from to help with the City's need for more money. One
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Commissioner Johnston announced that the process for appointing a new Commissioner to fill
Commissioner Harris' position will start tomorrow, with notifications in My Edmonds News, The Everett
Herald and the Port's website outlining the process for applying. The candidate must be from District 1,
and a map will be attached. Applicants will be allowed two weeks to respond, and the Commission will
review the applications and decide whether to proceed with or without interviews. The Commission may
have a special meeting the first week of June to make a decision. The hope is that the person will be
able to serve until the end of Commissioner Harris' term, which will be December 31, 2025. At that
point, they may or may not run for reelection. He said he is confident they will receive some good
candidates.
ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:56 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Jay Grant
Port Commission Secretary
TAGS: 2023 Port of Edmonds Meeting Minutes a
(https://www.portofedmonds.org/tag/2023-port-of-edmonds-meeting-minutes/), City of
Edmonds Report (https://www.portofedmonds.org/tag/city-of-edmonds-report/), David
Marten from Elevate's Presentation (https://www.portofedmonds.org/tag/david-marten- a
from -elevates -presentation/), Edmonds Yacht Club Report
(https://www.portofedmonds.org/tag/edmonds-yacht-club-report/), Mission Statement
Proposal (https://www.portofedmonds.org/tag/mission-statement-proposal/), Resolution
23-3 Investment in local Govt Investment Pool
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91 BOARD MEETING AGENDA
June 15, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
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Meeting ID: 860 0046 6014, Passcode: 195881
or dial +1 253 215 8782
Physical location: 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett Police Department, South Precinct
Please note that most Board members and staff attend the meeting remotely. However,
pursuant to RCW 42.30, a physical location is also provided.
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Announcements
i. Assistant Chief Guptill's Retirement
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes from the May 18, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
B. May 2023 Blanket Voucher & Payroll Approval Form:
i. Checks 1008, and 17395 - 17539, for a total of $1,957,876.60;
ii. Payroll Direct Deposit, in the amount of $1,196,513.72.
C. Tower Site Lease Renewal: Authorize the Executive Director or his
designee to sign the Granite Falls Tower Site lease renewal with
Weyerhaeuser Timber Holdings, Inc., in a form substantially as presented,
pending final legal review
D. Future Facility Building Permit Funding: Approve the Executive Director
to authorize expenditures for permit fees for the future facility project not to
exceed $350,000
5. Executive Session - Board Briefing on Contract Negotiations
6. New Business
A. South Campus Lease Extension
7. Old Business
A. Capital Plan Funding Strategy
8. Reports
A. Agency Report
B. Future Facility Project Update
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D. Police TAC
E. Fire TAC
9. Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee
B. Personnel Committee
C. Future Facility Committee
D. County EESCS Committee (formerly County E911 Office)
E. County ECSF Program Advisory Board
10. Good of the Order
11. Adjourn - The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2023
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STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Via Zoom
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
Particioatina Jurisdictions/Members
Tulalip Arlington
Tribes
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Granite Falls
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Mukilteo Mill Creek
Lynnwood Snohomish
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Mayor Barbara Tolbert
City of Bothell
Councilmember Ben Mahnkey
Town of Darrington
Mayor Dan Rankin
City of Edmonds
Councilmember Vivian Olson
City of Gold Bar
Councilmember Chuck Lie
City of Granite Falls
Mayor Matt Hartman
City of Lynnwood
Councilmember Patrick Decker
City of Mill Creek
Mayor Stephanie Vingal
City of Monroe
Mayor Gregory Thomas
City of Mountlake Terrace
Councilmember Bryan Wahl
City of Mukilteo
Councilmember Louis Harris
City of Snohomish
Councilmember Karen Guzak
Snohomish County Council
Councilmember Jared Mead
Snohomish County
Josh Dugan
Community Representative
Peter Battuello
Community Representative
Melissa Blankenship
Community Representative
Linda Hoult
Other Attendees/Presenters:
Snohomish County PDS
David Killingstad
Snohomish County PDS
Taylor Twiford
Snohomish County PDS
Amber Piona
EASC
Garry Clark
PSRC
Ben Bakkenta
1. Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 6:51 p.m. by Co -Chair Barbara Tolbert.
2. Introductions/Roll Call
Roll call was taken (as listed above).
3. Citizen Comments
No comments.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes (3-23-23)
Linda Hoult asked the minutes to be amended to reflect her attendance at the meeting.
Bryan Wahl moved to approve the March 22, 2023 minutes as amended. Josh Dugan seconded,
and the motion passed unanimously.
5. Update Items
a. Summary of PSRC Board Actions and Activities
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Ben Bakkenta reported on upcoming PRSC events including the April 28t" joint board
session on racial equity, the May 18th webinar for elected officials on comprehensive
plans, and gave a reminder for the general assembly.
Mr. Bakkenta also reported on upcoming PRSC Executive Board meeting items including
outcomes of the 2023 legislative session and the recommended action on the 2024/25
biannual budget and work program.
The summary of PSRC Board Actions can be found here.
b. EASC Update
Garry Clark reported on EASC's upcoming activities including DC Fly -In effort, the board
trustees meeting to receive a presentation from Sound Transit, and a EASC Coffee Chat to
that will present on transportation issues.
6. Action Items
a. Agenda Bill: Citizen Representative to Steering Committee
1. Introduction, Allan Giffen
2. Introduction, Andrew Stevens
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Each applicant for Citizen Representative introduced themselves and discussed their
motivations to be a member of the Steering Committee and a roll call vote was held.
Immediate results indicated that Allan Giffen won by a vote of 7-6. However, upon review
of the meeting recording it was shown that a vote was left off and the result was a tie, 7-
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Briefings, Discussion Items
a. HO-5 Report Briefing
Amber Piona gave a briefing on the Housing Characteristics and Need Report (HO-5).
Ms. Piona opened the presentation with the goal of the GMA Planning Goal for Housing
which has changed since the last time the report was done and now includes stronger
language. She then gave an overview of the HO-5 report and how it was prepared. Ms. Piona
then went through each chapter of the report and all the appendices.
b. Coordinator's Report
David Killingstad gave the Coordinator's Report.
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8. Go -Round
a. Mayor Tolbert wanted to thank Megan Moore for all her help and work.
9. Next Meeting Date
Linda Hoult did note that the agenda incorrectly reflects the next meeting date as May 18th, which
is the CAB meeting, and the actual meeting date is May 24, 2023.
May 24, 2023; 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:08 p.m. by Co -Chair Barbara Tolbert
All presentations given, discussions held, and actions taken at this meeting are kept on file (via recording) in PDS until six years
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Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Approval of Council Committee Minutes
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
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Recommendation
Approval of the most recent Council Committee Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
The Council committee meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
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PUBLIC SAFETY, PLANNING, HUMAN SERVICES & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE MEETING
June 13, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Vivian Olson (Chair) Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Councilmember Jenna Nand Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Councilmember Will Chen Uneek Maylor, Court Administrator
Shane Hawley, Police Commander
Sharon Cates, City Attorney's Office
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council PSPHSP Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 212 — 51 Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:32 p.m. by Councilmember Olson.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Amending Fingerprinting Fees - Edmonds Municipal Code Update
Commander Hawley explained the fee not been increased for over 40 years. Fingerprinting for job
applications, background checks, etc. is a service the police department provides to citizens and is a
non -required function. The current processing fee is $5; the proposal is to increase the fee to $20. The
police department also does fingerprinting for firearms purchases and concealed pistol licenses, a
required function, for which the department receives a portion of the fee established by the state.
Commander Hawley responded to a question whether fingerprinting could be done for free or at a
reduced cost for someone who is indigent.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
3. Amending EMC 5.34.040-Adopting by Reference RCW 71.105 (Protection Orders)
Commander Hawley explained the extreme protection risk order was adopted into the EMC by reference
in 2022. As a result of sunset language in the RCW, the legislature adopted a massive 320-page bill
that incorporated all protection orders, harassment orders, extreme risk protection orders, etc. and
struck down all the other RCWs, thereby invalidating the EMC and making it impossible to charge any
misdemeanor order violation in municipal court. This amendment to EMC 5.34.040 deletes reference
to the RCWs that no longer exist and adopts by reference RCW 71.105.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
2. Amending EMC 5.34.030-Removal of Repealed RCW's and Strikinq
"Strangulation" as a Chargeable Offense
Commander Hawley advised EMC 5.34.030 included a lot of the specific RCWs related to domestic
violence protection orders, etc. This amendment deletes the RCWs from the EMC and deletes a portion
of the EMC created several years ago that created a separate crime of domestic violence strangulation.
The crime of strangulation counts as a felony level assault in the State of Washington, however, the
burden of proof to charge in court is very high because there is often not much evidence available. In
response, Edmonds and other cities passed a higher level misdemeanor assault. However, because it
is a municipal code, it carries none of penalties associated with a domestic violence offense. For
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example, someone convicted of this crime, is still eligible to possess a firearm, it does not go on their
criminal history as a domestic violence violation, etc., it only shows as a municipal code violation.
Therefore, this crime needs to remain a 4th degree domestic violence assault.
Questions and discussion followed regarding changing the language so strangulation can be a separate
charge to illustrate a pattern of abuse, charging strangulation as a felony offense, difficulty proving
strangulation in court, and a suggestion to add "and instead relying on a charge of assault in the 411
degree as set forth in ECC 5.34.010" in the ordinance title." Councilmember Olson offered to email the
suggested language to Commander Hawley.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda with amended ordinance title.
4. Court Grant Expenditures
Ms. Maylor explained the court received multiple grants for its Therapeutic Court. It was brought to the
court's attention that expenditure authority for the grants had not been requested. The deadline for
reporting is June 30 and receipts for reimbursement are due by July 15. The court also received a
contract for legal financial obligation reimbursement from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
regarding Blake affected cases. Reimbursements for Blake cases will be submitted once the State
completes an online tool for submittal. This year's application for Therapeutic Court requires a letter of
support from stakeholders (prosecutor, defender and city council).
Questions and discussion followed regarding support for providing a letter of support due to Edmonds'
very successful community court, which grants need a letter of support, information to include in the
council packet, and services provided at community court.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda as two separate items, 1) court grant expenditure
authority, and 2) draft letter of support for community court from city council
5. Accounting Manager Job Description
Mr. Turley explained in the current unusually tightjob market, it has been difficult to find good candidates
for the deputy director position. The proposal is to have the option to hire an accounting manager if the
deputy director position cannot be filled. The accounting manager job description and the salary have
been updated. The request of council is to approve the job description
Questions and discussion followed regarding commendation to staff for finding a creative solution,
change in the pay grade, whether an accounting manager could be promoted to deputy director,
whether both positions could be advertised and only one position filled, and a suggestion to add an
opportunity for job progression to the accounting manager job listing.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
6. DSHS Development Disabilities Administration Interlocal Agreement Renewal
Ms. Feser explained this is the annual renewal of interlocal agreement with DSHS as a provider of the
Respite Care Facility program. The program provides short term respite care and relief for primary
caregivers; an individual with a disability enrolls in a recreation program, providing the caregiver respite
during that time. The City is reimbursed for the program fee by DSHS after the participant completes
the program. This is the 11th year the City has participated in this program; there are typically less than
10 participants per year, but it is great program to offer.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
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7. Council Intern Proposal
Councilmember Chen explained a South California University student who is an Edmonds resident
expressed interest in interning. He suggested the council explore having a council intern program which
would benefit students as well as the council. Seattle and other cities have a council intern program.
Questions and discussion followed regarding benefits and potential responsibilities, concern with
councilmembers who are candidates for office having an intern, concern with an intern working from a
councilmember's home office, utilizing Edmonds College's intern program instead of the City
establishing its own program, volunteers versus interns, difference between campaign volunteers and
interns, creating an intern program for students attending various colleges, defining an educational
component, ensuring separation between campaign and council work, whether an intern would work
with one or all councilmembers, who would supervise/assign work to an intern, other cities with intern
programs, City departments that have used interns, pros and cons of establishing an intern program,
processes that would need to be established, the intern rotating between councilmembers, and
engaging youth via intern opportunities.
Committee recommendation: Councilmembers Chen and Olson work on details with person who
expressed interest in being an intern, possibly with input from Director Neill Hoyson. Return to PSPHSP
Committee for further discussion.
8. Prosecuting Attorney Services Professional Services Agreement
Ms. Cates explained when the City advertised an RFP for prosecuting attorney services in 2021, one
proposal was received from the current/long time prosecuting attorney, Zachor, Stock & Krepps, and
the City entered into an agreement though the end of 2023. In March 2023 Zachor, Stock & Krepps
notified the City of its intent to terminate the agreement effective July 8, 2023. At the time the City
received notice, alternatives such as an inhouse prosecuting attorney were explored and determined to
be significantly more expensive than a contracted firm. The City also discussed with Snohomish County
Prosecuting Attorney's office the possibility of taking over prosecuting services, but they are unable due
to insufficient staffing at this time. The City advertised an RFP in April and received one proposal from
Walls Law firm. They are highly recommended, have great experience, and offered good terms. The
proposal is for the Walls Law Firm to begin work on July 1, providing a week to transfer cases and
information from Zachor, Stock & Krepps.
Ms. Neill Hoyson commented on the limited response to the City's RFPs for prosecuting attorney
services since she joined the City in 2019 and the exploration of other options. She was glad to hear
the court and police department have confidence in the Walls Law Firm.
Questions and discussion followed regarding a suggestion to propose a 3-year rolling average for the
fee increase instead of 100% of CPI-U on July 1 of each year; discussing with Walls Law Firm
normalizing future fee increases at the time of renewal; the reason Zachor, Stock & Krepps terminated
the agreement; including in the narrative that the Walls Law Firm was the only respondent to the RFP,
the City's process for seeking prosecuting attorney services, and the process for conflict resolution.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
June 13, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Will Chen (Chair) Dave Turley, Administrative Services Director
Councilmember Susan Paine Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Council President Neil Tibbott (ex-officio) Scott Passey, City Clerk
Councilmember Vivian Olson Todd Tatum, Comm./Culture/Econ. Dev. Dir.
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 212 — 5t" Avenue North, Edmonds, at 5:31 p.m. by Councilmember Chen.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Edmonds School District Proposal for Classroom Support
Councilmember Paine explaining after attending ESD's April 28, 2023 meeting where ESD adopted
their 2023/24 budget which included significant cuts, she asked Mr. Tatum if support would be
available via grant support for arts programs or ARPA funds. School Board President Katim
expressed interest in asking the City for ARPA funds for student intervention coordinators (SInC).
Mr. Tatum described ARPA eligible use categories. Councilmember Paine suggested repurposing
approximately $210,000 allocated to job retraining. She described rational for using ARPA funds, use
of ARPA funds for other early learning support programs, and the need to approve the request now
before teachers' contracts end.
Board President Katims described the ESD's budget shortfall due to inadequate state funding, M
declining enrollment, and the end of federal ESSER funding. SInCs are of the key positions for M
supporting students' social and emotional wellbeing. Until this year, a full-time SInC was funded at
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eliminating SInCs in the four smallest schools. She described what a SInC does, appropriateness of
requesting support from Edmonds City Council for SInCs in three Edmonds schools, potential future
funding sources, and benefits of the City funding the SInCs in the three Edmonds schools. E
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reductions. Questions and discussion followed regarding ESD's priorities, future funding sources, the
state's funding model, SInC staffing in each school, justification for providing these funds to ESD to
assist students, this being a short term fix for an ongoing need, and the value, importance and
opportunity for the City to provide these funds.
Committee recommendation: Full council with resolution and ordinance to designate use of ARPA
funds to fund SInCs in three Edmonds Schools.
2. April 2023 Monthly Financial Report
Mr. Turley responded to committee questions regarding a change in reporting for real
property/property tax revenue, reallocating funds from the Snohomish County Local Government
Investment Pool to the Washington State LGIP, investment rates, investment policies, change in the
cumulative budget forecast in the Monthly Expenditure Report -General Fund, impact of carryforwards
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on the General Fund, building maintenance fund expenditures, job order contracts, and having staff
provide a quarterly report to council.
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing
3. Parks Maintenance Yard Lease
Ms. Feser thanked Councilmembers Chen and Paine for visiting the parks maintenance shop today to
better understand the challenges. The 2023 budget included new maintenance staff and related
vehicles, equipment, materials and supplies which require storage space. The existing parks
maintenance facility is 53 years old and is very small, created when the department had five
employees. There is no locker room, no showers, no meeting space, the building interior and the
maintenance shop are at maximum capacity, and a secure area is needed for equipment and vehicles
for overnight storage.
A parcel for lease was identified near Lake Ballinger (242nd St SW & 76t" Ave W) that was previously
used as a landscape maintenance company's headquarters. It is fully fenced, has 3 entry points, a
small building, 2 restrooms, a shower, and storage. A one year lease with 2 one-year extensions was
negotiated with the property owner, $7,000/month beginning in August with no accelerator during the
lease. There are funds in the existing budget for the remainder of 2023; funds for 2024 will be
included in the 2024 budget.
Ms. Feser described other alternatives, 1) existing City facilities being used by outside user groups
such as James Wade Theater or the old Public Works facility (would take time for them to find other
locations), 2) 1-2 gravel parking lots at City Park (impacts current park users and park employees), 3)
an underutilized area in a park (requires numerous short-term improvements).
Questions and discussion followed regarding appreciation for the tour, appreciation for staff bringing
this to council even though it is below the $100,000 contractual limit, unused/underutilized space in o
City buildings and/or parks, improvements required for a temporary facility in Mathay Ballinger Park, Q
purchasing versus leasing the proposed site, requirement for minimal tenant improvements,
comparison of SDOT's urban forestry office, percentage of the maintenance team that would move to N
the leased facility, ability to hold safety training for park maintenance staff in this space, proximity to
park facilities near Highway 99, timing of a new parks maintenance facility in City Park, exploring a CD
long term solution, consideration of City buildings in the comprehensive plan update, repurposing u_
some City facilities, and being more efficient in the use of City buildings.
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Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
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The meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
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PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
June 13, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dave Teitzel (Chair) Oscar Antillon, Public Works Director
Councilmember Diane Buckshnis Rob English, City Engineer
Council President Neil Tibbott (ex-officio) Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Councilmember Vivian Olson Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks, Rec. & Human Serv.
Councilmember Susan Paine Dir.
Todd Tatum, Comm./Culture/Econ. Dev. Dir.
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Mike De Lilla, Senior Utilities Engineer
Jerry Shuster, Stormwater Engineer
Scott Passey, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council PPW Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 212 — 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 7:30 p.m. by Councilmember Teitzel.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Car Show & Oktoberfest Event Agreements
Ms. Burley explained the Car Show is hosted by the Chamber on Sunday, September 10 on several
downtown streets. The Chamber employs one Edmonds Police officer to ensure pedestrian and vehicle
safety. The agreements have been approved by City departments including South County Fire and the
legal team. At Councilmember Teitzel's request, staff will add an additional requirement to both
contracts, "all cords in pedestrian pathways will be covered with ADA compliant cord covers."
Ms. Burley advised Oktoberfest, hosted by the Edmonds Rotary Club on Friday & Saturday, September
15-16, is free and open to public. There is an admission charge to the 21+ area. There will not be a 5k
race this year. Questions and discussion followed regarding whether an admission charge for a beer
garden would be allowed for events at Civic Center Playfield, encouraging free events to utilize Civic
Center Playfield Park, and encouraging events who want to utilize Civic Center Playfield to use a
suggested donation or sponsorship model instead of charging a fee.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
2. Athletic Field Use & Reservation Policy
Ms. Burley reviewed:
• Last updated in 2015
• Rental fee recommendation
o Evaluated multiple jurisdictions' fees
■ Edmonds fees are lowest, recommend slight increase
■ Resident fee increase $15 per hour; was $12 per hour
■ Non-resident fee increase to $20 per hour; was $16 per hour
o Approx $11,350 revenue increase based on 2022 rentals
■ No Civic Park in 2022
■ No light fees in 2022
o Light fee increase to $20 per hour
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■ MLT $15 per hour
■ Lynnwood $25 per hour
o 50% due upon allocation approval; 50% within 30 days of billing
Update to match current practices
o Scheduling priorities added two new non-league categories
■ City of Edmonds sponsored or co -sponsored events and programs
■ Edmonds Resident Youth Leagues
■ Edmonds Resident Adult Leagues
■ Non -Resident Youth Leagues
■ Non -Resident Adult Leagues
■ Non -Profit, non-league use (camps, clinics, events, etc.)
■ For -Profit, non-league use / commercial groups
o Refund language updated
Transparency & Clarity
o Introduction & purpose expanded
o Added sections for Definitions and Damages
o Expanded insurance requirement language
o General field policies in two sections
■ Field use policies
■ Rules of conduct
Efficiency & Customer Service
o Allocation process language revision
o NEW online application
o State & Federal law integration
o Accuracy update to field descriptions
Next Steps
o Feedback and recommendation Parks & Planning Board - complete
o Present to council committee June 13, 2020
o Request approval on consent June 20, 2023
o Policy in effect beginning July 1, 2023
Questions and discussion followed regarding questions staff answered via email, appreciation for the
new forms, and support for adjusting and streamlining the fee schedule.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
3. Letter To WSDOT Regarding Unocal Property
Councilmember Teitzel recalled on May 23, 2023 Councilmember Buckshnis and he presented the
council a letter to the Governor asking to meet to discuss the state retaining ownership of the Unocal
property. The council approved an MOU outlining the purchase path and the City retains the right of
first purchase. The Edmonds Marsh project is about salmon recovery, preserving and expanding open
space for birds and wildlife, carbon sequestration, etc., which are top priorities of the state and the
current Governor. Following discussion on May 23, the council tabled that letter until WSDOT was
notified. The packet contains a draft letter to WSDOT apprising them of the council's intent to request
a meeting with the Governor to further explore the state retaining ownership.
Councilmember Buckshnis advised WSDOT's long range plans include salmon recovery and the
environment. The letter also invites WSDOT and grant funding agencies such as WRIA 8 Salmon
Recovery Council and Puget Sound Salmon Recovery to join the meeting with the Governor. Questions
and discussion followed regarding volunteers working in partnership with WSDOT to improve water
flow, the letter's intent to open the door to discussion and not commit the City to anything, staff's
thoughts about the letter, whether the MOU has been sent to WSDOT, and including the updated MOU
in the council packet.
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Committee recommendation: Full council.
4. Boys & Girls Club New Facility Design
Ms. Feser explained in February 2023, the City and Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County signed a
ground lease related to park improvements and Boys & Girls Club building owned by the City and
confirming the BGC's allocation of 12,000 square feet for their facility. The agreement also requires
council review and approval of the schematic plan. The next steps include a public hearing at council
on June 20 and council decision on June 27. This is only review of the building design and how it
aesthetically fits into the park, not a formal permit application process.
Bill Toukalas, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County, reviewed:
• Map of Boys & Girls Club locations
• Incorporated in 1946
• Today have 25 locations, multi county and multi state, represent 30,000 kids
• Edmonds is third oldest club, opened in 1968, leased from City
• BGC originally requested 25,000 square feet, agreed to 12,000 square feet
• Looked at other possible locations to serve Edmonds youth including discussions with ECA
• Decision to retain BGC in Civic Park and possibly locate teen programs on ECA campus at
some point in future
40 year ground lease signed in February gives Boys & Girls Club option to renovate existing
building or demolish and build a new building.
o BGC made decision to demolish current building and build new state of art club
• $6 million project, have secured funds from the state capital budget, Snohomish County and
local private donors totaling $3.6M, confident can raise remaining funds
• BGC building is former fieldhouse for Edmonds High School, over 100 years old
Adam Clark, 2812 Architecture, described the study of the existing building, outdated structural integrity,
virtually non-existent ADA access, small gym, and limited potential. He reviewed:
• Overall site plan with the entire park
• Enlarged site plan
• Expanding into tennis courts
• Building square footage (Main 11,760, Upper 4,758, Total 16,498)
• Building elevations
• Building materials
• Renderings looking from southwest and northwest
• Funding sources require meet LEED Silver standards
• 25' height limit, need additional height for gym, will be seeking relief via CUP process
• Building requires 20' setback, will be seeking variance to build at edge of sidewalk
Questions and discussion followed regarding the Waterfront Center's receipt of a 3' variance due to sea
level rise, height of the existing building, adding architectural detail or graphics on the north elevation,
providing access to the sidewalk on the west side such as rollup doors, rooftop equipment, including
rooftop solar panels, fundraising for solar panels, view blockage with increased height, creating an
image showing the view from 7tn Avenue, the building's heat source, teen programs at ECA in the future,
and term of the agreement and option for extension.
Committee recommendation: Public hearing on June 20 and council decision on June 27.
5. Volunteer Project for Interim Emergency Realignment of Shell Creek in Yost Park
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Councilmember Teitzel reported a representative from the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
(WDFW) met with him, Ms. Feser, Councilmember Olson and others to look at the stream and the
erosion. Two old concrete weirs that were part of Edmonds old water system have filled with silt and
are forcing the stream against the south bank, undercutting it and causing erosion and downstream
silting and in one area, trees are at risk of falling. If the bank collapsed, it would cause downstream
sedimentation, choke out the spawning beds and kill the eggs. Volunteers could manually realign the
section of steam where it is undercutting the bank by digging a 50' long, 4' wide, 12" deep trench to
redirect the stream to its former location to flow over the weir. This would require an emergency permit
from WDFW which the WDFW representative said he would be willing to help expedite. This project
would provide interim relief while a longer term plan is developed. The packet contains a draft plan. The
volunteer group would draft the permit which would be sent out over Ms. Feser or other park staff's
signature. WDFW will not allow work in the creek during spawning season which begins in September,
so work needs to be done in July/August. The volunteer group estimates it would take two days.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented erosion is at critical stage and the work needs to be done now.
There are sufficient volunteers who understand what needs to be done and it is a relatively simple
project.
Ms. Feser explained the original intent was for discussions regarding a project in Shell Creek to begin
in July. There is a great deal to discuss related to proposed project; permitting is very challenging, this
is a critical area, a salmon bearing stream requires an HPA, and an emergency permit can only be
issued when an emergency is declared by the governor, county or WDFW. She anticipated the
permitting process would take much longer and a project would also need to go through a City permitting
process. Working in a critical area will require permits with engineered drawings. She recommended
this project be discussed further in July as originally planned and potentially hold a meeting with all the
stakeholders to discuss best steps moving forward. She recalled the WDFW representative saying the
habitat created by the erosion was good for salmon. She summarized she takes direction from the
mayor, and this is beginning to sound like council directing staff to do work.
Discussion followed regarding intent to ease the burden on staff by volunteers providing assistance, the
legislative intent when the council set aside funds in the 2023 budget was to address erosion this year,
concern if discussions did not begin until July no work would be done this year, volunteers meeting with
stakeholders, staff involvement to get a ruling from WDFW whether this is an emergency, concern with
volunteers setting up appointments with agencies on the City's behalf, who would prepare engineered
drawings, the need for a well thought out application when meeting with WDFW, erosion being part of
a natural process, concern work done by hand will not create a significant enough structure to withstand
a large event, digging a channel requires cutting through tree roots, volunteers assisting with other
projects, degrading or eliminating the salmon run, and how to get this done this year.
Committee recommendation: Councilmembers Buckshnis and Teitzel and Council President Tibbott
will discuss this further.
6. Authorization of 2024 Vehicle and Equipment Replacements
Mr. Antillon explained this authorization is to get ahead of the issue of sourcing vehicles. The City has
had challenges with filling orders; this would allow orders to be placed early. Questions and discussion
followed regarding funds already programmed for these vehicles in the B fund; whether the equipment
is needed; whether some equipment could be rented; replacing equipment that has reached its life
expectancy; difficulty using the same vactor truck for sewer, water and storm; concern with approving
funding authority prior to council approval of the budget; and a suggestion to request authorization via
a budget amendment.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
7. Clean Buildings Act - Frances Anderson Center Investment Grade Audit
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Mr. Sullivan introduced Novella Randall, Washington State Department of Energy Services (DES), and
Shelby Sawyers, McKinstry. He explained FAC, a Tier 1 building larger than 50,000 square feet, will be
required to be compliant with the 2019 Clean Buildings Act (CBA). Compliance is required to be
monitored beginning in 2026. The intent of the CBA is bringing older, non-residential buildings up to
new energy indexes and divest them from the use of fossil fuel. The FAC is a perfect candidate for this
because a lot of work has been done over the years, it is a naturally ventilated building with operable,
double pane windows, the roof is insulated, it has updated electric and plumbing, it has been seismically
retrofitted, but it has two large natural gas boilers from the 1990s that are at end of life.
Ms. Sawyers reviewed:
• Project goals
o Aging infrastructure
■ Inefficient and inadequate HVAC serving building
■ Equipment failures and costly emergency repairs
o Climate Action Plan
■ City goal to be carbon neutral by 2050
■ Study is the first step in planning process
o Clean Building Compliance
■ Legislation requiring compliance by 6/1/2028
- Frances Anderson Center is 55,000 ft2
• Study Scope
o Energy Audit
■ Evaluate existing building systems and operation
■ Propose initiatives addressing:
- Replacement & upgrades to aging systems
- Associated energy savings
- Guaranteed project cost and savings
- Support planning pathway to compliance
• Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
o Partnering with DES to utilize state program
o Provide energy project management, support customers to reduce operational costs
Ms. Randall reviewed
• What is the role of DES?
0 1986 RCW 39.35: Legislative Authority to DES
o Prequalified providers
o Project oversight
o Contractual framework & coordination
o Financial transparency
Ms. Sawyers summarized:
• Facility Updates
o Address facility HVAC needs
o Improved equipment efficiencies
o Avoid costly emergency repairs
• Community Support
o Added resiliency to HVAC system
o Supports needs for cooling center
o Improve shelter potential
• Funding resources
o Align with grant and rebate opportunity
o Avoid CBPS compliance issues and costs
o IRA funding reimbursement
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• Next Steps: approve and begin study of facility to kick off planning process
Questions and discussion followed regarding requirement for updates and year of monitoring to be
completed by 2028, cost of audit assessment, and whether the cost is budgeted in 2023.
Committee recommendation: Presentation to full council
8. Job Order Contraction - Fire Station #17 Apparatus Bay Ceiling Replacement
Mr. Antillon advised this is to address the backlog in facilities projects. As the amount is over the mayor's
limit, staff is seeing council authority to sign the JOC. He responded to a question regarding painting of
the fire station apparatus bay ceiling.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
9. Job Order Contracting - City Park Building Asphalt Overlay
Mr. Antillon advised similar to the previous agenda item, this project will address the backlog in facilities
projects. Council authority is required as the amount is over the mayor's limit. He responded to a council
question regarding whether this was included in the 2023 budget.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
10. Presentation of Professional Services Agreement for Design Engineering Services
for Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Improvements Project
Mr. English advised an RFQ was issued in April and one engineering firm, Herrera, responded. The
project is to design the stormwater treatment system for 14 catch basins, 7 on each side of SR-104.
Two funding sources have been secured including a $313,000 DOE grant which required a 25% local
match for the catch basins on the west side, $258,000 secured through a direct legislative appropriation,
and another $200,000 approved for the 2023-25 biennium for total funding of $458,000. The fee for this
design contract is $134,235 which includes a $13,000 design contingency. He responded to questions
regarding why the City is paying for this instead of the state, treatment that occurs in catch basins before
water flows into the marsh, and informing the volunteer group.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
11. Presentation of Professional Services Agreement for Design Services for Phase 4
Storm Utility Replacement/Rehab Protect
Mr. English advised this is part of the stormwater maintenance program which was put on hold last year
due to the vacant stormwater engineer position. Four firms responded to an RFQ in November 2021,
KPG was selected based on their qualifications and experience. The scope of work is to design cured
in place pipe rehabilitation for 6,400 feet of stormwater pipes that are in poor condition with construction
in 2024. The fee is $144,279 which includes a $13,000 management reserve. Mr. De Lilla responded
to a question regarding the cured in place process.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
12. Professional Services Agreement for Phase I of the Storm and Surface Water
Comprehensive Plan Update
Mr. English advised the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan was last updated in 2010. Mr. Shuster
explained this is the first phase of a multi -phase update to the storm and surface water comprehensive
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plan. The City's overall comprehensive plan is required to be updated by the end of 2024. The utilities
element of the comprehensive plan includes the mission and goals for the City's utilities including storm
and surface water. The first task is to update the goals in the existing plan and from those goals develop
policies that drive the direction of the storm and surface water plan. A robust public engagement process
will seek input on the current goals and policies, staff will provide input suggestions with the goal of
completing it by the end of 2023. The scope of work includes addressing recurring flooding issues. Once
this first phase is completed, phase 2 will include development of capital projects, programs and
maintenance practices to execute the goals and policies as well as a financial analysis regarding the
cost.
Mr. Shuster responded to questions regarding information from Phase 1 that will be incorporated into
the comprehensive plan and impact of storm and stormwater projects on stormwater rates.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda and follow-up presentation in July regarding the project
kickoff
13. Safety Action Plan Grant (Federal Safe Streets & Roads for All)
Mr. English explained as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), a Safe Streets and Roads for
All (SS4A) grant program has been established. SS4A requires an Safety Action Plan be in place that
meets federal requirements before the City can apply for grant funds. The purpose of the plan is to
develop a scope of work that is a comprehensive look at the City's safety components related to the
transportation network in order to apply for capital funds or implementation strategy. The City will submit
either an individual grant application or a joint application with Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC)
and other local jurisdictions by the July 10, 2023 deadline. The City's preliminary grant request will be
approximately $375,000; a 20% local match is required. Award announcements are expected in fall
2023. He responded to a question regarding the requirement to have a Safety Action Plan in place so
staff can apply for infrastructure funding.
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing
14. Report on Construction Bids for Citywide Bicycle Improvements and Elm Way
Walkway Projects
Mr. English advised this project was advertised earlier this year. In the first bid in late April, issues with
the contractor and bid documents required the bids be rejected and the project readvertised. The low
bid at that time, provided by Kamins Construction, was $2.5 million and the engineer's estimate was
$1.9 million. The first bid were rejected May 2, the project was readvertised May 5 and bids were opened
May 25. Five bids were received, the low bidder was Laser Underground at $2,675,267. He reviewed:
• Project Overview Map
o Alignment Al: 100' Ave W from 244th SW/205th St SW to Walnut
o Alignment A2: Bowdoin Way from 9m Ave to 84th Ave W
o Alignment A3: 2281h St SW from 8011 Ave W to 78th Ave W
o Alignment A4: Sharrows along 80th Ave W from 228th St SW to 220th St SW
• Initial project scope was just bike lanes, after public outreach, pedestrian improvements added
which increased scope of project at 5 locations
• Citywide Bicycle Improvements
o Bicycle lanes and sharrow pavement markings (-7.5 lane miles)
0 15 new ADA compliant pedestrian raps
0 3 RRFB systems
■ 911 Ave/Pine St
■ 100th Ave/224th St
■ Bowdoin Way/Pioneer Way
o Pedestrian safety modifications at
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■ Yost Park entrance
■ Woodway campus entrance
o Traffic signal modifications a5 100' Ave/220th St and 100' Ave/SR104
o Pavement widening on 228' St (80th Ave to 78th Ave)
Elm Way Walkway — 8th Ave to 9th Ave
0 700 feet of new curb, gutter and sidewalk (south side)
0 6 new ADA compliant pedestrian ramps
o Stormwater improvements (detention system, piping and catch basins)
o Pavement striping and signing
Bid results
Contractor Bid Results
Amount
Laser Underground & Earthworks
$2,675,267
Kamins Construction
$2,682,121
Road ConstructionNW
2,767,012
A-1 Landscaping
$3,135,894
Colarcurcio Brothers
$3,185,070
Eng Est
$1,997,231
• Construction budget
Item
Citywide
Bikelane
Elm Way
Walkway
Total
Contract Award
$1,925,350
$749,917
$2,675,267
Construction Mgmt, Inspection & Testing
15%
$288,803
$112,488
$401,291
M mt Reserve 10%
$192,535
$74,992
$267,527
1 % for Arts local funds
$5,452
$7498
$12,862
Total
$2,412,140
$944,895
$3,357,035
• Construction Funding
Funding Source
Citywide Bike Lane
Elm Way Walkway
Total
Sound Transit Grant
$1,365,000
$1,380,000
REET (125/126)
$496,655
$535,348
$1,074,394
Storm Utility 422
$338,384
$349,927
76th Overlay Savings (125/1260
$189,255
$189,254
2023 Overlay 125/1260
$62,000
$62,000
2023 Storm Projects 422
$43,522
$43,522
Added Funds 126 REET
$299,230
$27,641
$326,871
Total
$2,412,140
$944,895
$3,357,035
Questions and discussion followed regarding removal of parking on the east side, restriping 100th to
narrow travel lanes and create bike lanes on both sides, concern with how this went through council
and the vote, concern with bike lanes in Westgate, and adding technology to keep bicycles safe through
intersection.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 10:12 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2023
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Special Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
The Council Special meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL 2024 Budget Outreach Workshop
DRAFT MINUTES
June 12, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Councilmember Buckshnis in the
Public Works and Utilities Lunchroom 7110 210t' Street SW, Edmonds.
2. INTRODUCTIONS AND BUDGET PROCESS
Councilmember Buckshnis introduced the Councilmembers and gave an overview of the budget process
and how the CFP/CIP ties into the budget. She explained that this year council was attempting to get as
much input prior to the budget process so Council could send the Administration information as to what
citizens are wanting.
3. 2024 BUDGET DISCUSSION
Facilitated discussion followed on three questions: What to keep? What to Cut? How to Pay for it?
Summary of citizen input:
Darrol Haug
• Glad that the budget process being done in this manner.
• Interested in the use of ARPA money and what have we spent?
• Roof leak at the library — mold is forming, doesn't think it should be pushed off to 2028, ARPA
funding should be done now.
• Public safety levy has been brought up twice by Dave Turley, a community meeting and budget
retreat.
• City added 36 people and that is a lot of salaries.
James Ognowski
• His process and concerns: what can the city afford to spend and forecasting?
• What are the non -essential services versus the essential services?
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• Do we need to increase property taxes or a levy to afford expenses?
• What can we cut?
• Have we overextended ourselves?
• Can we consolidate the city footprint or do we need all our locations and infrastructure?
• What are risks in future such as lawsuits or using ARPA money for recurring expenses?
• The Code rewrite should be a dedicated effort as well as the completion of the comprehension plan.
• ERP — how well has the Council vetted this process, budgetary aspect could have huge issue with
the actual ERP
• Expenses are outpacing revenues so what is the city to do as 55% of general fund is salaries and
benefits.
Clint Wright:
• Basic needs like sidewalks and infrastructure.
• Public Safety like police support. Police are needed on Hwy 99 how can we fix that?
• Our watersheds we have not addressed, have been neglected for years.
• Stop putting money toward the "missing link".
• Accountability of the human services department.
Roger Pence
• Missing Link could be designed coordinated with Ebb Tide to correct seawall and add walkway.
• Improve transparency and functionality with the city website. How does the PIO work with the
webmaster?
Kevin Fagerstrom
• ARPA funds use for major projects in water and sewer.
• ARPA funds and the fiber that is not being utilized.
Joe Scordino
• Funding in Perrinville changed by administration, need Council to give direction that is followed.
• Shell Creek example of a councilmember amendment addressing weir, administration took the
track of a study.
• Accountability — someone needs to stipulate who is responsible. Suggests a budget report to go
along with budget to specify accountability.
• PIO — what does this person do?
• CFP should be more of a long range look rather than every year.
4. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:25p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2023
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Special Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
The Council Special meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES
June 14, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Neil Tibbott, Council President
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Lauren Golembiewski
Jeremy Mitchell
Judi Gladstone, Chair
Nick Maxwell
PLANNING BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Susanna Law Martini
Richard Kuehn
Mary Beth Tragus-Campbell, Vice Chair
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Susan McLaughlin, Planning & Dev. Dir.
David Levitan, Planning Manager
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The special Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Council President Tibbott
in the Brackett Room, 121 5t' Ave N, City Hall — 3' Floor, Edmonds, and virtually.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present.
3. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. JOINT CITY COUNCIL/PLANNING BOARD DISCUSSION ON RECENT HOUSING
LEGISLATION
Planning & Development Director Susan McLaughlin commented it has been long time since the council
and planning board engaged in a conversation around housing, a critically important element in the City.
Great work has been done in past including by the Citizens Housing Commission (CHC), however, there
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has not been a robust housing discussion since she has been with the City. She looked forward to dusting
off and revisiting the CHC's material. She recognized the difficult process with the numerous housing bills
considered by the legislature during the 2023 session. She looked forward to talking with the council and
planning board about the housing bills that were approved and how they can be applied in ways that respect
the local character and context and meet the housing needs of the community.
Planning Manager David Levitan reviewed:
• Meeting objectives
1. Provide general overview of recent state legislation that city will need to comply with by June
2025, most notably related to middle housing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and design
review
2. Discuss how legislation is related to the City's identified housing needs, which will be
addressed through Comp Plan Update
3. Review Housing Commission recommendations on these topics
4. Discuss public engagement and how to create a policy framework that both meets state law and
is supported by the Edmonds community
• HB 1110: Middle Housing
o Required city to allow 2 units per lot on most lots that allow for detached SFR (exemptions for
critical areas)
o Requires 4 units per lot within '/4 mile of BRT/Sounder or at least 1 affordable unit
o May not require design standards and review process different from SFR
o Limits or exempts parking requirements in certain situations
o ADUs can help meet density requirements
o Housing Commission Recommendations
■ Allow duplexes in RS zones via phased approach (25% every five years)
■ Explore new middle housing zone near neighborhood business districts, transit and high
employment areas
Questions and discussion followed regarding further guidance that will be needed from the state regarding
infrastructure and critical areas; whether there was opportunity for variance/waiver from requirements for
annexed areas that lack sidewalks and have narrow streets and open ditches; alternative density
requirements; concern affordable housing at 80% AMI does not create affordable units for people who are
low income; whether affordable housing could be defined as less than 80% AMI or income restricted;
maximum area that can be exempted from increased density; when initial guidance will be provided by
Commerce; when design standards can/cannot be required; whether covenants regarding single family
override state legislation; definition of the alternative density requirement; how areas with a higher risk of
displacement are identified; Esperance (and other urban unincorporated areas within the UGA) exempt
from HB 1110; SEPA requirements; cottage housing; and the requirement to allow 6 of 9 housing types in
HB 1110.
HB 1337: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
o Applies to incorporated cities as well as Esperance and other larger unincorporated areas
o Allows two ADUs per lot in any combination of attached/detached units
o Caps impact fees at 50% of SFR
o Prohibits owner occupancy and frontage improvement requirements
o ADUs can be sold as condo units
o Must allow at least 1,000 sf units up to 24 feet in height
o Housing Commission recommendation
■ Allow one attached or detached ADU per lot
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Questions and discussion followed regarding setbacks for ADUs, applicability of the building code to
ADUs/DADUs, sale of ADUs as condo units, interaction between HB 1110 and HB 1337, whether a
property owner could build a duplex and an ADU, the need for additional guidance from the state, sewer
capacity, whether ADUs are subject to stormwater regulations, infrastructure capacity, allowable ADU
square footage, lot coverage regulations, lack of regulations regarding the size of single family houses,
attached versus detached ADUs, and regulations cities are allowed to use.
HB 1293: Design Review and Standards
o City may only utilize clear and objective design standards
o Design review process must be conducted concurrently with other permit reviews and be
limited to one public meeting
■ Current 2-phase ADB public hearing process in the CG and downtown zones will need to
be consolidated into a single meeting
o Planning board factored this into their recommendation on CG ordinance
o Housing Commission Recommendation
■ Focused on MFR design standards
■ Guidance included somewhat subjective language that would need to be excluded from
clear and objective standards
Questions and discussion followed regarding how the ADB feels about HB 1293, what types of projects
the ADB will review, utilizing the ADB to establish clear and objective standards, minimum lot size to
allow an ADU, adding regulations for single family homes that could also apply to DADUs/ADUs,
evaluating single family zoning, importance of providing more housing, how additional units will affect
stormwater and sewer capacity, alternatives in the HO-5 Report for affordable housing, having a vision for
the community that makes it livable and equitable, requirement for local comprehensive plans to be
consistent with countywide planning policies, and growth assumptions per AMI percentage.
Ms. McLaughlin commented on the need to balance aesthetics with the issue of housing affordability and
historic exclusion.
Mr. Levitan offered to share the PowerPoint with the planning board and city council.
6. ADJOURN
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2023
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
The Council meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
June 20, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Neil Tibbott, Council President
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Rod Sniffen, Assistant Police Chief
Dave Turley, Administrative Services Director
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec., & Human Serv. Dir.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Sharon Cates, City Attorney's Office
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by Council President Tibbott in the
Council Chambers, 250 5' Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag
salute.
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Councilmember Olson read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge the original c
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 w
sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land
and water."
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City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of Mayor
Nelson.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Council President Pro Tern Olson requested the following changes to the agenda:
Move Agenda Item 9.2, Delegation Bond Ordinance, to 9.1
Move Agenda Item 9.2, Interagency Agreement for TAC Officer at WA State Criminal Justice
Training Academy, to Item 9.1
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• Move Consent Agenda Item 7.21, Prosecuting Attorney Services Professional Services Agreement,
to Council Business Item 9.3
• Move Consent Agenda Item 7.24, Edmonds School District Proposal for Classroom Support in
Three Elementary Schools, to Council Business Item 9.4
• Move Consent Agenda Item 7.11, Parks Maintenance Yard Lease, to Council Business Item 9.5
• Renumber Agenda Item 9.3, Resolution Establishing Expectations of Expenditures Related to the
Implementation of the MOU, to Item 9.6
• Renumber Agenda Item 9.4, Letter to WSDOT Regarding Unocal Property, to Item 9.7
Councilmember Nand requested the addition of a Motion to Direct the City Attorney to Draft Language
amending 2.05.010 and 2.05.035 as Council Business Item 9.8.
Councilmember Paine requested Edmonds School District Proposal for Classroom Support in Three
Elementary Schools be moved to Item 9.1 or 9.2 as the Edmonds School District Superintendent and School
Board President were present. Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott suggested moving it to Council Business Item 9.2.
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott suggested removing Council Business Item 9.3, Prosecuting Attorney Services
Professional Services Agreement, from the agenda. There was no consensus for that change.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott listed the agenda items under Council Business
9.1: Delegation Bond Ordinance
9.2 Edmonds School District Proposal for Classroom Support in Three Elementary Schools
9.3: Interagency Agreement For TAC Officer at WA State Criminal Justice Training Academy
9.4: Prosecuting Attorney Services Professional Services Agreement
9.5 Parks Maintenance Yard Lease
9.6: Resolution Establishing Expectations of Expenditures Related to the Implementation of the MOU
9.7: Letter to WSDOT Regarding Unocal Property
9.8: Motion to Direct the City Attorney to Draft Language Amending 2.05.010 and 2.05.035.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed Councilmember Teitzel and she were willing to move Item 9.7, Letter
to WSDOT Regarding Unocal Property, to next week.
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A 2023 BUDGET AMENDMENT WITHIN THE NEXT MONTH. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott described the procedures for audience comments.
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Nancy Katims, Edmonds, President of the Edmonds School Board, spoke in support of proposal from
ESD requesting for funds from the City's ARPA funds to provide social and emotion support for students
in three Edmonds elementary schools, Chase Lake, Seaview and Edmonds. This support would fund student
intervention coordinators (SInC) in each school for the upcoming school year. SInCs help with behavior
disruptions across the school, thereby allowing regular instruction to continue in classrooms. ESD and most
districts in the state have been dealing with budget deficits caused by a combination of factors including
inadequate state funding, lower student enrollment (which is partially what the state bases funding on) and
the ending of federal and state funding designed to mitigate impacts from the pandemic. The school board
and district leadership must ensure fiscal stability and a balanced budget. With a budget deficit like the
current one, tough decisions had to be made. As a result the district was not able to budget for a SInC in all
33 schools as has been done in the past. One criterion was the size of the school; three of the smallest
schools for which the district was unable to assign a SInC next year are located in the City of Edmonds.
The district is turning to local government for support to help fill this gap. The funds are available through
the City's federal ARPA funds which are explicitly designed to address impacts of the pandemic in the
local community. The City originally earmarked a fund to help retrain people in the community who lost
employment, but not all those funds have been used. The unused amount from that allocation is
approximately what the ESD is seeking and seems to be a perfect match, using money targeting toward
giving needy adults a leg up, now being used to give a leg up to the little ones to support their success in
school. Over 1,000 students will benefit from this funding; the $200,000 requested is about $200 per student
across the year which is about $1 per student per day in the 180 day school year. The need is there, the
money is there. The last day of school in the ESD is next Monday and staff needs to plan for next year. She
hoped the council would vote to support this request. There are over 1,000 kids and their families counting
on the council to be their heroes.
Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, expressed surprise that there had been public comment on something that was
originally on the consent agenda. Although he did not want to voice an opinion, he shared additional facts a
for citizens to consider as the council considered the matter. Edmonds taxpayers account for nearly 1/3 the a
Edmonds School District's (ESD) property tax revenue, yet 3 of the 4 schools identified are in Edmonds.
For the last three years, the ESD received $32 million in federal relief money, the City received c
approximately $11 million. ESD services about 20,000 students; Edmonds has about 40,000 residents. That
equates to about $1500 per student and $250 per resident. The small school criteria used to justify the cuts o
are for schools in Edmonds which will always disadvantage Edmonds. He wondered how many other small c
school scenarios have been used in the past. The current request is not consistent with the approach for City a
ARPA funds of not funding reoccurring costs. The ESD has known about their revenue shortfalls since at N
least 2020; per their own documentation, "The district would have needed to reduce the 2021 budget if not N
for the pandemic." He opined the draft ordinance is poorly written and does not reflect the federal statutes o
regarding transfer of ARPA funds from one agency to another; at a minimum the council should consider w
the ordinance wording. He recommended the council not vote on the ordinance until the public has more
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Carin Chase, Esperance, Edmonds School Board Member, said she could not articulate her position and a
the board's position better than the School Board President Nancy Katims had. She thanked the council for
their public service, recognizing everyone has a different call to public service. She reminded the council
as they make this decision of the things that really impact the constituents of the district, especially the
littlest ones, the children ESD serves. The goal of the ESD is to deliver the best educational opportunities
for its students. Everyone has been terribly impacted by COVID and some students are just now sharing
some of the difficulties they've experienced. The council has an opportunity to make a very strong and
positive impact to the youngest members of the community by approving these funds to help children who
are still suffering the effects of the pandemic as they move forward in their educational opportunities. She
urged the council to support the proposal.
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Dan T [no last name given], Esperance, explained he was interested in organizing a community gathering
on a street, inspired by the Queen's 70 Year Jubilee in the UK where each block was given a stipend to
throw a block party. He connected with so many people at the block party and when he returned, thought
that would be a neat thing to do. He also saw this happening in Seattle and Portland where people can apply
for a permit to host a gathering on their local street to connect with their neighbors. The plan was to do that
on 93' & 234t' and contacted the special events department. The special events department emailed other
departments such as police, fire, engineering, etc., and they all submitted a slew of comments which made
it very difficult to organize an event. Ultimately, he decided to relegate this event to residents' own yards.
From everything he has experienced, this is a great way to get people together and to interact. He recently
saw a block party in Portland where the street was blocked off and he was told Portland has a permit system
where residents can apply to the city and get everyone on the block to sign off on it. He suggested Edmonds
consider doing that, especially with Edmonds' interest in the arts and the community. He offered to help
coordinate/spearhead a proposal for what that permit system would look like.
6. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR FILING
2. APRIL 2023 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
3. SAFETY ACTION PLAN GRANT (FEDERAL SAFE STREETS & ROADS FOR ALL)
4. PUBLIC WORKS UPDATE 1ST QUARTER 2023
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
OLSON, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1.
APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2023
2.
APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2023
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APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE p
PAYMENTS
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APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT p
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PFD BOARD MEMBER REAPPOINTMENT APPROVAL a
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CONFIRMATION OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION & ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA) Q
COMMISSION APPOINTEE REBECCA PERRAULT `
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"STRANGULATION" AS A CHARGEABLE OFFENSE (RELYING ON A CHARGE OF j.:
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DSHS DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES ADMINISTRATION INTERLOCAL
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CAR SHOW & OKTOBERFEST EVENT AGREEMENTS
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ATHLETIC FIELD USE & RESERVATION POLICY
14.
ACCOUNTING MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
15.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR EDMONDS MARSH WATER QUALITY
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
16.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES
FOR PHASE 4 STORM UTILITY REPLACEMENT/REHAB PROJECT
17.
APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PHASE I OF THE
STORM AND SURFACE WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
19.
JOB ORDER CONTRACTING - CITY PARK BUILDING ASPHALT OVERLAY
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20. JOB ORDER CONTRACTION - FIRE STATION #17 APPARATUS BAY CEILING
REPLACEMENT
22. COURT GRANT EXPENDITURES
23. COUNCIL LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY COURTS
25. APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO ALLOW DAYCARE BUSINESSES AS A PRIMARY
PERMITTED USE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD BU
26. ORDINANCE AMENDING ECC 10.01/ ECC 1.05.030
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. BOYS & GIRLS CLUB NEW FACILITY DESIGN
Parks, Recreation and Human Services Director Angie Feser provided an introduction for the public hearing
on review of the new Boys & Girls Club (BGC) facility as it relates to Civic Center Park. The City and
BGC have a ground lease agreement that was reviewed and approved by the council in February 2023 that
allocated 12,000 square feet within the Civic Center Playfield for the BGC to either renovate their existing
facility or build a new one. The BGC is proceeding with building a new facility. The public hearing is
related to the council's review and eventual approval of the building's design, primarily on the building's
esthetics and how it fits within the park and the community. There will be a separate building permit
approval process. Council review and approval of the schematic design is one of the requirements and
conditions of the lease agreement.
Bill Toukalas, Executive Director, Boys & Girls Club of Snohomish County, referred to the ESD's
comments, noting the BGC works with those same kids before and after school. The BGC has been a partner
with the City since 1968 in the current building at Civic Field. He reviewed:
• Map of Boys & Girls Club 25 locations
o 15 in Snohomish County and 10 outside Snohomish County, primarily in partnership with tribal
communities
• Edmonds is third oldest club.
o Building originally part of Edmonds High School when the high school was in the Edmonds C
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• 12,000 square feet designated in new park for the BGC facility
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0 Considered retaining existing building, but age, condition, code requirements and instability led to
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• Proposal is a 16,000 square foot building, approximately 3 times larger than the current building
o Looked at other possible locations to serve Edmonds youth including discussions with ECA w
o Existing club serves approximately 1800 kids, 200 of which are teens. Daily average attendance
as high as 500.
o Plan to eventually partner with ECA to provide space for teens. In interim will be served in the
BGC facility
• $6 million project, have raised approximately $3.7 million from the state capital budget, Snohomish Q
County and local private donors. He was confident the remaining funds can be raised
Mr. Toukalas congratulated the City on the park improvements and the ribbon cutting planned for Friday.
He summarized the intent is for the BGC to be part of the park, to be open and inviting for kids and available
for public use when kids are not using the building.
Adam Clark, 2812 Architecture, reviewed:
• Overall site plan — entire park
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■ 11,760 SF footprint with 4,733 SF upper floor (16,493 SF total)
o Existing building planned for demolition due to:
■ Structural Integrity
■ Accessibility
■ Life safety
■ Limited flexibility
• West elevation drawing facing 6' Street — gym, canopy, garage doors, club space
o Contemporary design (Ground Face CMU, glass, wood structure)
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■ Efficient HVAC
■ Opportunity for solar c
• South elevation facing park, restrooms and play structure
o South facing entry for park connection c
o Abundance of natural light for interior c
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0 20' building setback from property line. Proposing to put building at back of sidewalk — interior
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Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott opened the public hearing.
Jerry Tays, Edmonds, a former Edmonds historic preservation commission (HPC) member, relayed he
was a national park ranger for 30 years and managed many historic resources. After retiring, he was hired
by Washington State Parks to develop a historic preservation program for the state. Buildings in general
and particularly historic buildings, have character defining features, features of the building that make it
what it is. For example the golden arches, everyone knows what they represent; the broad, sweeping curves
of the old Safeway markets, those are character defining features. It appears no one on the BGC team has
any connection with historic preservation. There is nothing in the design that carries forward the very old,
historic building, none of the character defining features are represented in the new design. It may be a very
functional, good looking building, but there is nothing historic about it. As important as that building has
been to the City's history for 100 years, it would seem appropriate to incorporate something in the new
building representing the old building. As a last resort, he suggested a display on the grounds depicting the
history of the old building, but he felt that was a cop-out. He suggested the team hire the services of a
historic preservation architect to discuss incorporating something from the old building into the new
building.
Roger Pence, Edmonds, relayed his full support for the concept of a replacement building for the BGC of
approximately this scale in this location; however, he had reservations about the design. He recommended
referring the building to the Architectural Design Board (ADB) for preliminary consideration which the
council is authorized to do by City ordinance. He assumed the ADB has a role in approval once building
permits have been applied for, but rather than the council giving a conditional approval of this design, he
recommended first referring it to the ADB.
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Councilmember Nand asked why there were no ground level windows on the north side of the building.
Mr. Clark answered that is the gym; the windows are located up high so there is natural light.
Councilmember Nand commented in Edmonds' downtown historic business district, she has seen new Q
buildings replacing old buildings; the style people in Edmonds enjoy is the charming red brick fagade like
the Carnegie Library. If the design is not completely tied to the brown brick, she suggested red brick may
be a way to incorporate design elements of the previous building in the new building. Edmonds does a good
job with historic, interpretive signs on buildings that have replaced historic building explaining to the public
what was there before. That could be done to provide a historical acknowledgement and design elements.
People are used to seeing a large red brick building here; using red brick on the new building could make
it look less brutalist and more vintage looking. Mr. Clark said they hope to utilize some of existing gym
floor in the new club on the first or second floor which will provide a nod to the history.
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Council President Pro Tem Olson passed on a comment emailed by a resident regarding whether retaining
the fagade would be an option and building beyond it. She recalled the fagade will not be in same plane it
was currently. Mr. Clark answered that was correct. Council President Pro Tem Olson recognized that
suggestion may be impractical, but there are people with comments about the historical reference. She noted
in the west facing rendering does not reflect the garage doors shown in the elevation drawings. She asked
if that was because the garage doors were the result of a recent suggestion. Mr. Clark agreed it was a matter
of timing.
Councilmember Olson recalled when that suggestion was made at a committee meeting, she loved the
indoor/outdoor feel and opportunity to have the doors open. Now she wondered if the garage doors created
a security issue with kids being able to run out onto the sidewalk. She asked if the doors were a good idea
since the doors do not face the park and the area is not fenced. Mr. Toukalas answered in the existing
building, kids are inside and outside but always supervised. If the doors were up, he assured there would
be adequate staffing to ensure kids were not wandering off and/or individuals did not wander in from the
street. With regard to efficiency for heating and cooling, Council President Pro Tem Olson recognized when
the doors are closed, they are not as efficient as a wall.
Councilmember Paine referred to the building exceeding the height limit and asked if the gym could be
countersunk into the ground so height was not an issue. She recognized the height of the current building
exceeds the height limit. Mr. Clark advised the building is currently 33 feet. He said countersinking the
building was a possibility, but there are serious ground water issues in the park which was why it was
proposed at the sidewalk level.
Councilmember Paine asked if the building was on the Edmonds historic registry or has it just existed for
100 years. Mr. Toukalas said he was not aware of any historic preservation designation. It is an iconic
building, but it is not on the registry. Councilmember Paine commented solar panels are essential, not so
much design but as an implementation feature; they are good for the environment and the community and
would set a good example.
Councilmember Paine asked when the facility would be completed. Mr. Toukalas answered construction
will take 10 -12 months. Construction will start after the permit process is completed. Mr. Clark anticipated o
a year for the permit process as the facility has to go through design review prior to permits. Councilmember c
Paine asked if the plan is to have the building at the edge of property line and how wide the sidewalk would a
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at designating the BGC building as historic, but it did not qualify because it has been extensively remodeled.
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Council President Pro Tem Olson asked via email, he asked if having the western wall of the building at
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the edge of the sidewalk would comply with the lot coverage restrictions. He recalled a certain amount of a
impervious surface was allowed and asked if allowing the west wall to be at the edge of the sidewalk within
the existing setback would still meet the lot coverage requirements. Ms. Feser answered it will still qualify.
The northwest corner is exempt from grant requirements related to imperious surface which is why the
tennis, petanque and basketball courts and the BGC are in that corner.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the public could also watch the June 13 PPW Committee meeting where
this was presented. As a member of the Waterfront Center's capital campaign, she noted fundraising for
solar is a great idea. In the Waterfront Center's campaign, a $1000 donation allowed solar champions to
purchase a panel. Many people purchased solar panels in the Waterfront Center's campaign, $1,000 is an
affordable amount. She liked the idea of utilizing the old fagade, recalling discussions about putting
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something on the north wall facing the park such as a living wall. Mr. Toukalas agreed that is a perfect
place to dress up the building; the five panels could include scenes, images of the original building, etc. He
suggested they leaving it to the artist to figure out the highest and best use of the panels, but they were open
to doing something. Councilmember Buckshnis recalled the height of the Edmonds Waterfront Center was
increased by three feet for sea level rise and suggested that could be used as an example.
Councilmember Chen commented this idea has been a long time coming and it was exciting to see
something happening. He agreed with Councilmembers Paine and Buckshnis that solar panels were a good
idea. He said friends who visited the Waterfront Center were disappointed they missed out on the
opportunity to be a solar champion. He suggested donations of $2000 to be a solar hero. He asked if the
building will have community meeting space for use by other nonprofits. Mr. Toukalas answered the space
will be available for use outside the BGC's hours; the ground floor is an open floor plan which could provide
opportunity for groups to hold meetings and there are restrooms and a kitchen on that floor. Councilmember
Chen commented there are other newly formed nonprofits that do not have the capability to raise funds that
could use the space.
Councilmember Chen observed the building appears to be a brick structure and asked if the design would
be earthquake resistant. Mr. Clark answered the building will be required to meet all seismic regulations.
The CMU block is a fagade on the outside of the structure; the main structure will be wood framing with
steel cross -bracing.
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott asked about next steps for approving the design. Ms. Feser advised it is on the June
27 agenda for council approval or it could be moved to July if the council wants more time.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON 2024 CITY BUDGET PRIORITIES
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott explained the council held a budget workshop on June 12 and plans to hold another a
on June 22. This public hearing is an opportunity for the public to comment in council chambers on the
2024 budget. A feedback form is available for the public to provide input to the council on priorities. The c
council will meet before the June 27 council meeting to deliberate on budget priorities which will be
forwarded to the mayor in the form of a resolution. He reviewed the six priorities the council identified at o
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• Developing community spaces, parks, facilities, etc.
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• Improve neighborhoods which includes walkability, beautification and business development
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Marjie Fields, Edmonds, thanked the council for providing opportunities for citizen input on the budget.
She expressed support for the following additions to the CFP: 1) construct a diversion structure on upper
Perrinville Creek to redirect excess stormwater that is destroying Perrinville Creek, 2) fix two bridges in
Yost Park to enhance outdoor recreation and public access. There are state recreation grants and park
maintenance grants that could fund this, and 3) modify the historic upper weir in Yost Park to preserve the
historic center structure and realign the creek channel away from the eroding bluff. She was sure the council
supported these environmental projects and hoped funding could be identified.
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With no further public comment, Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott closed the public hearing. He advised there would
be another opportunity to provide input at the budget workshop on Thursday, June 22 at 5 p.m. at the
Meadowdale Clubhouse.
Councilmember Paine asked when the survey closes. Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott answered the morning of
June 27. Councilmember Paine advised there are survey QR codes available, and the survey is available on
the council webpage. She encouraged the public to attend the June 22 workshop.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she did not see the form on the council website. It is available via the 2024
Budget section or the public can use the QR code. Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott advised it would be available
on the council webpage tomorrow.
Councilmember Nand advised the next budget workshop will be on June 22. Parks & Recreation has been
hard at work on a packet of budget amendments she proposed in 2023 regarding public cleanliness and
beautification for the business districts outside the bowl and will be presenting more information about the
incredible opportunities if council is willing to fund them to support business districts and small business
communities devastated by the pandemic, globalization, inflation, global supply chain issues, etc. These
are great ways to begin address the public cleanliness crisis with increased trash cans and recycling bins in
areas outside the Edmonds bowl and increase aesthetic appeal and hopefully pedestrian activity in other
business districts.
Councilmember Chen advised in addition to the June 22 outreach event at Meadowdale Clubhouse, the
Finance Committee, he and Councilmember Paine, are hosting a series of outreach events in various
locations in the City. The next one is 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 8 at Mathay Ballinger Park, to
specifically talk about the South County Fire contract. He encourage the public to join them.
Council President Pro Tem Olson advised the link to the feedback form is on the council page on the City's
website via the section on the 2024 budget.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. DELEGATION BOND ORDINANCE
Administrative Services Director Dave Turley explained there is an opportunity to refund bonds that have M
been outstanding for 10 years. Refunding bonds is similar to refinancing a house, but refunding can only N
occur at certain times and a lot more work is involved. Usually, staff and a consultant come to council to 0
talk about a project, such as the incinerator project, and get authorization to sell bonds. This is an w
opportunity to refund bonds and as long as the math works out and is favorable to the City, refunding will
proceed. Tonight, he was seeking authorization to begin the process which is earlier in the process than the E
council is used to when selling bonds. Staff s recommendation is a motion to approve the 30-page bond
ordinance included in the packet.
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Scott Bauer, NW Municipal Advisors, said as the City's municipal advisor, they regularly monitor the
City's outstanding debt for potential refinancing opportunities. Tonight the council has an opportunity and
a bond ordinance in the packet that would authorize the refinancing of the 2013 water and sewer revenue
bonds. He reviewed:
• Current Bond Market
o Long-term interest rates increased for much of 2022
■ Rates decreased at the end of 2022 and through January 2023, and are below the 2022 and
2023 peaks
o The charts below show an index of well -rated, 20-year, general obligation tax-exempt bonds
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Bond Buyer 20-Bond General Obligation Index
November 20,1986 to June 8, 2023
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Bond Buyer 20-Bond General Obligation Index
January 2, 2020 ro June 8, 2023
LTGD Bords
Par Outsta ndine
Callable Par
Final Maturity Coupon Ranee
Call Date
LTG0 Rd 1
$ 88D,D00 $
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12/1/2011 1.75% - 2.25%
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12/112026 1.67%
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2,230,000
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12/l/2041 2,00% - 5.00%
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1,480,000
12/1/2041 2.00% - 2.60%
12/1/2012
Total LTGO Bonds Debt
$ 29,250,399 $
8,823,918
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■ Currently Callable
■ No savings due to rates on outstanding debt versus current bond market rates
■ Bonds remain callable and outstanding
o 2016 Bond
■ Placed with JP Morgan
■ Callable 12/1/2023
■ No savings expected due to rates on outstanding debt versus current bond market rates
■ Continue to monitor
• Water and Sewer Revenue Debt
Water and Sewer Bonds Par Outstandin¢ Callable Par Final Mat, Coupon Ranee all Date
$ 13,2851000 $ 13,285,WC 12/1/2038 400% - 500% 5/112021
W5 Rev 2015 14,795,000 13,570,000 L21112040 3.00% 4.00% 5/L/2025
wS Rev 2020 13,875,000 13,875,000 L2/1/2045 2 0o% 225% 5/L/2030
Total Water 7—,7ebt��$ 41,955,000 $ 40, 730,000
LTGG 2021A(Rei 2011 WS B.,&) $ 6,070,000 $ - L2/1/2031 5M% None
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■ Callable starting on and after June 1, 2023
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■ Est. savings shown on next slide
o 2021A LTGO Bonds
■ Portion of the 2011 Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds refunded by the 2021A LTGO Bonds
■ Payable from utility revenues
2013 Water and Sewer Rev
City of Edmonds
Bond Refunding Analysis
6/12/2023
Bond - Est. Refunding Savings
Refunding Summary for Water & Sewer Revenue Bonds
2013
Final Maturity
12/1/2038
Par Amount of Bonds Currently Outstanding
$ 13,285,000
Callable Par Amount Outstanding
$ 13,285,000
Call Date
6/1/2023
Average Interest Rate
4.57%
Equal Annual Savings
All Savings at End
Public Market (2)
Bank Placement (3)
Refunding Analysis (1)
2013
2013
Issuance Date
9/1/2023
9/1/2023
Final Maturity
12/1/2038
12/1/2037
All -in TIC of Refunding Bonds
3,72%
3,70%
Net Present Value Savings
$ 1,071,366
$ 1,016,731
Net Present Value Savings %
8.1%
7.7%
(1) Estimates
(2) Interest rate comparable! City of Richland, WA Electric Utility Rev and Ref Bond less 15bps
(3) Indicative bank interest rate (3.63%)
o 2013 Bonds
■ The par amount of the refunding bonds can be reduced by $2,129,031 from reducing the
debt service reserve fund
■ Estimated net present value savings are slightly better for a public bond issuance
■ Savings are dependent on current interest rates
- Rates have been fluctuating
- Rates for private placement highly dependent on bank
- The bank that provided the indicative rate requires a structure that has a Weighted
Average Life of < 10 years and Final Maturity < 15 years from issuance date
• In this scenario, the final 2038 maturity is eliminated and annual payments from
2024-37 would be approx. $190k less than they are now
Differences of Bond Issues versus Bank Loan
Bond Ordinance III
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Bond Rating
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Request for Proposals
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no RFP necessary
Cost of Financing
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Time to Complete
6 weeks
12 weeks
Interest rate risk
Next Steps
o Tonight: Council considers the delegation Bond Ordinance
■ Allow for the refunding within parameters (found in Exhibit A) approved by the City
Council
■ Allow for refunding via public bond issuance or private placement
o Proceed with preparation and distribution of Bank RFP
■ Initiate a bank Request for Financing Proposal and distribute to multiple banks
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■ Review responses and select a bank providing the best proposal, only if savings meet or
exceed Designated Representative's (Finance Director) target
- Bond must exceed target in Bond Ordinance
o Close 2023 Bond, release funds from Debt Service Reserve Fund, and pay off 2013 Bonds
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the City had ever done a bank loan related to refunding. Mr. Bauer
answered yes, the 2016 is a bond that was privately placed.
Councilmember Nand asked if maneuvering the funds in this way would have positive impact on the City's
credit rating. Mr. Bauer answered reducing debt has a positive impact, but he doubted it would be enough
to shift the bond rating.
Councilmember Chen observed there are potential savings, but there are also associated costs. If the bonds
are refinanced, it requires retiring the 2013 existing bond and going through the process of acquiring new
bonds. He asked the approximate cost including Mr. Bauer's fees. Mr. Bauer relayed the costs are factored
into the savings. For the public issuance, he assumed all costs would be about 1.5% or $150,000; for the
private placement, he assumed costs of about $60,000. Bank placements are highly dependent on whether
the bank charges a fee or whether they have bank counsel. He will compare interest rates and costs in each
proposal to find the lowest cost.
Councilmember Chen observed the analysis shows an average interest rate of 4.57%. The April monthly
financial report shows there is $38 million in the Snohomish County investment pool earning 2.49%. He
summarized the City has money earning 2.5% while bonds are financed at 4.57%. He asked why the funds
in the investment pool were not used to retire the bond. Mr. Turley explained these are revenue bonds, so
annual payments on the bonds are paid from sewer revenue, not the General Fund. What Councilmember
Chen suggested would require imposing a surcharge on sewer customers to develop a balloon payment of
$10 million to pay off the bonds in one year, or somehow divert $10 million out of the General Fund to pay
the bonds off on behalf of the sewer fund which he was unsure was legal, but would not be wise. The
Finance Committee may want to discuss the investment policy, but he did not envision a way to immediately
pay off $10 million in the sewer revenue bonds in a way that would make financial sense for City.
Councilmember Chen asked City Attorney Jeff Taraday if there was legal issue with paying this off. Mr. La
Taraday answered he was unsure there was a law that prohibits cities from using General Fund dollars to a
subsidize their utilities, but it is almost never done because most would consider it fiscally imprudent. The N
General Fund is highly constrained and can only be grown by 1 % a year with property taxes so those dollars N
need to be protected because it is very hard to replace them. On the other hand, utility funds are much easier o
to replace; rates can be raised in an almost unlimited way if needed. It was probably not a legal issue to use w
General Fund to subsidize utilities, but most people would not consider it to be fiscally prudent due to
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Mr. Turley explained the bonds were originally sold to install sewer pipes in the ground and the cost is a
charged to sewer customers because they are paying for a product they use daily. The City is not allowed
to use utility funds to benefit the General Fund. The General Fund can be used to bail out the utility funds,
but the utilities actually support themselves very well so that was not an avenue that would generally be
pursued. Mr. Taraday commented because it can't be done the other way around, it is almost never done
the other way; it is illegal for the utilities to subsidize the General Fund and because of that, it is rare to see
the General Fund subsidizing utilities.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
OLSON, TO APPROVE THE DELEGATION BOND ORDINANCE THAT'S INCLUDED IN
TONIGHT'S PACKET.
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Councilmember Teitzel referred to next steps, specifically, allow for refunding via public bond issuance or
private placement, commenting in general the City is pretty risk intolerant, and he was concern with inherent
risks with private placement. He asked Mr. Bauer to address the risks with private placement. Mr. Bauer
answered he did not see a lot of risk in doing one or the other. They have worked with banks who are quite
well versed in municipal lending. They issue an RFP, get responses from the banks and select the bank that
provides the best terms. He did not see a great risk with private placement versus a public bond issuance.
Councilmember Teitzel asked if the bank fails as has occurred recently, was the bank backed by federal
funding and would the City be protected. Mr. Bauer answered the bank would be lending the City money,
the City does not have not money on deposit with bank. To the extent the bank failed, he assumed the loan
would transfer to the receiving bank and the City would continue making payments to the receiving bank.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the latest financial statement identifies a bond reserve of $847,000
in Fund 424. She asked if Mr. Bauer was referencing a different reserve fund that has a $2,193,031 balance.
Mr. Bauer said the fund he is referring to should have close to $3.2 million in it, $2.1 million of which
would be removed and approximately $1.1 would remain. He was unsure if Councilmember Buckshnis was
looking at the amount used to make debt service payments.
Councilmember Buckshnis inquired about Fund 424, the bond reserve fund. Mr. Turley said he did not
have that information in front of him, but envisioned Councilmember Buckshnis and Mr. Bauer were talking
about two different things. The City is required to make payments out of a specific fund so money is
transferred into bond reserve fund and transferred out to make the bond payment. He envisioned that was a
different fund than the one Mr. Bauer was referencing. Mr. Bauer agreed there were two separate funds,
one for bond payments and a reserve that does nothing other than make a payment if there is ever a shortfall
in the bond fund, which there never has been. Councilmember Buckshnis reiterated she was looking at Fund
424 which contains different numbers. She asked if staff was seeking a decision from council about using
the bond reserve funds. Mr. Turley answered there was no decision requested related to the bond reserve
fund; that was just information Mr. Bauer provided as background to show the City is stable and has the
funds to do it.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPOSAL FOR CLASSROOM SUPPORT IN THREE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
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community members as well as from ESD volunteers. ESD School Board President Katims and Finance c
Director Lydia Sellie have also provided information regarding the ESD's finances. The council packet w
includes Q&A requested during the Finance Committee and ESD's proposal to use the City's ARPA funds c
to fund student intervention coordinators (SInC) in three of the smallest elementary schools in the ESD E
located in Edmonds. The fourth school in ESD where the SInC was cut is located in Brier and a funding
option has been identified for that school. There are approximately 1,000 students in the three schools,
Seaview Elementary, Edmonds Elementary and Chase Lake Elementary. The proposal is to fund 2.0 FTE, Q
1 FTE and two 0.5 FTEs. She was happy to answer questions related to the ARPA and/or address questions
regarding the necessity.
Councilmember Paine continued, these are one time funds to provide stability for the coming year and allow
the ESD to work with the legislature on future funding. This will benefit families and future taxpayers.
Early education is the strongest predictor of economic and academic success. Edmonds has a high level of
academic attainment and this is important for future success and important for student to have the best
launch possible. The ARPA funds were intended to address impacts of the pandemic and this is part of that
recovery. This a chance for the council to provide the support that students and families need because the
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littlest students were not taught by teachers, they were taught by parents during pandemic. She was proud
to support this proposal.
Councilmember Nand said she comes from a union household and both her parents were public high school
teachers for 45 years, teaching in some of the toughest schools in the Seattle School District because they
were teachers of color in math and sciences. She was unsure if any other councilmembers have direct
teaching experience; she taught as an adjunct at Seattle University's business school, teaching 22-year olds.
She learned the importance of classroom control when she had to take three crying 22-year olds into the
hallway due to bullying accusations. When she was a college student, that was not a toolkit a professor
needed. The new generation of children growing up with phones, social media, and incredible pressures are
experiencing emotional processing and behavioral issues that previous generations never experienced. She
he was fascinated when this come before council because she did not know what a SInC was. She talked to
her mom who explained if a student was having a behavioral disruption, she would take them outside and
ask what's wrong. Often the high school student would start sobbing and tell her about a problem at home
that was driving their disruption.
Councilmember Nand continued, it's important to remember when discussing politics that behind politics
are people. The people affected by this $210,000 are at -risk youth, children who through no fault of their
own were not born into the "best families" and are not viewed as college bound. That playing field needs
to be equalized and the best place to do it is in elementary school. If Edmonds retained these ARPA funds,
human services does not have the penetration into the community and low income households to provide
direct services to children. She viewed this as a block grant of ARPA funds to people who have contact
with children who are falling through the cracks. This has an incredible capacity to lift students out of
poverty through education and divert children from mental and physical health detriments such as juvenile
drug use, identify children who may be experiencing abuse at home that is driving behavioral disruptions
and stop them from becoming the non -college bound kids, the kids that when she was a student, the school
had given up on and moved them through to focus on the bright future leaders. She was one of the bright
future leaders because she came from the right type of household, a paradigm that should be destroyed in
public education.
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"problem students" that can lead to students who instead of becoming a detriment to the taxpayers, become c
net tax contributors rather than consumers they cannot function in adult society. When the council looks at a
Congress' will in blocking out the ARPA funds to address the economic and health impacts of the pandemic, N
what better use is there for the money than assisting low income families and their children. She encouraged N
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COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
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Councilmember Chen said he wants to be practical, his wife is a high school teacher and they have regular Q
discussions about budget cuts and student needs. The $210,000 will not fix the problem; this is a societal
issue that ESD needs to prioritize. He understood classroom size was important, but as important as SInCs
are, ESD needs to come up with a long term solution. This 2.0 FTE is just band -aid for one year. Even
though the council's allocation of funds for retraining was not being well utilized in the short term, the need
is still there. He did not want councilmembers or the public to think there wasn't a need for reeducating or
job training. If people are worried about kids becoming a liability when they grow up, there is a current
liability with adults that needs to be fixed. There are various reason the job retaining fund has not been
utilized to its full potential, primarily because the City does not have the human resources to implement the
fund for its intended use. The need is still there and he did not want to eliminate funds for job training. He
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expressed appreciation for the data provided by Mr. Ogonowski. He summarized kids need help and the
City is in a position to help and at this moment, it is the right thing to do.
Councilmember Teitzel said he has thought about this over the past two weeks, and was convinced the
school board and ESD presented a solid case that there is a need, that it needs to be addressed this year and
that it is directly related to COVID. He was fully supportive of the proposal and wanted the City to help.
He was prepared tonight to suggest an alternative proposal, a short term bridge loan at zero interest for one
year to cover the amount to allow the SInC positions to continue; however, in discussions with Board
President Katims, he was informed ESD would not accept a short term bridge loan under any circumstances
because from their standpoint it is poor fiscal policy. Therefore he will not present that proposal even though
he still thinks it has merit. He expressed support for the motion.
Council President Pro Tem Olson explained the ARPA funds were given to the City specifically for
pandemic effects. ARPA funds explicitly for pandemic effects were also given to ESD. The City has many
options for spending ARPA funds and has made a lot of good decisions already. She believed this was
another good way to spend ARPA funds. She cautioned against getting hung up on the divide between the
City and School District, agreeing it was not the City's purview to finance school operations. However, the
City has more flexibility with these ARPA funds. She has chosen not to get hung up on the separate between
the City and School District and to instead think about this as a way to reach children via the schools where
they spend their days and to provide a staff member to assist them. The SInC seems to be an integral and
important job that needs to be funded. She had confidence in the superintendent and the school board; the
ESD has a lot of work to do with regard to budgeting as well as school performance. School performance
is on the radar of a lot of residents, with some feeling like the district is falling behind other cities. She
thanked ESD admin and staff and empathized with the challenges they and the teachers and counselors on
the front line have faced in recent years. She relayed her support for the motion.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked all the parents and teachers who wrote in, commenting Ms. Hernandez
must be a very special person, the comments from her second graders tugged at her heart. The ARPA funds
are a windfall and qualify for this use. She recognized ESD had many challenging years ahead and needs
to retain their staff. She summarized she had never received this many emails for any other projects in the
13 years she has been on council.
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TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE TO ALLOW A REDUCTION IN THE ALLOCATION OF ARPA N
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Mr. Taraday asked if staff should interpret that to be a motion on the ordinance or did the council want to
separately vote on the ordinance. The way the motion was originally phrased was to approve the ESD
proposal with no reference to the ordinance. Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott said when he restated the motion, it Q
was to approve the ordinance.
3. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT FOR TAC OFFICER AT WA STATE CRIMINAL
JUSTICE TRAINING ACADEMY
Assistant Police Chief Rod Sniffen explained this interagency agreement between the City and the
Washington State is related to an Edmonds Police Department staff member becoming a full-time instructor
at the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy. The State Training Commission refunds the
City for the cost of the officers full pay and benefit. There is often a 7-8 month wait to get new hires into
law enforcement training. For agencies that offer a staff to become an instructor at the academy, that wait
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is shortened and students receive priority placement. The department is challenged with getting officers
hired and trained and although taking a staff member away will hurt in the short term, in the long term it
will provide big benefits.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING
CENTER.
Councilmember Paine expressed appreciation for the police department putting this together so officers can
get into the criminal justice training academy earlier.
Council President Pro Tem Olson relayed an earlier conversation she had with Assistant Chief Sniffen that
the agreement does not reference the benefit of prioritizing Edmonds personnel going through training.
However, it is in writing as part of the advertisement for the job. She asked for confirmation that the City
could walk away from the agreement if those terms were not fulfilled. City Attorney Jeff Taraday advised
the agreement can be terminated without cause at any time by either party with 30 days' notice. Assuming
the City received that benefit, Council President Pro Tem Olson said it was a great deal. The City is not
paying the officer's salary while he is an instructor and the City receives prioritization for its recruits. She
concluded this was a winning proposal and she would support it.
Councilmember Chen observed Officer Bradley Hair would become a full-time trainer. He asked if Officer
Hair would still be an Edmonds officer or an employee of the Criminal Justice Training Commission.
Assistant Chief Sniffen answered he will remain a full employee of the City of Edmonds on contract for
services with the Criminal Justice Training Commission. Councilmember Chen commented the downside
is the Edmonds' police force is reduced by one officer. Assistant Chief Sniffen agreed, commenting
hopefully it would be temporary. Adjustments have been made to cover his absence, the same as when
officers are out for other reasons.
Councilmember Chen asked why the Criminal Justice Training Commission did not hire their own trainers
instead of going this route. Assistant Chief Sniffen said this has been the model for many years. There is a
bit of credibility when hiring people who are currently in the field and doing the job for a number of years.
There are strict criteria to quality to be an instructor at the academy. Councilmember Chen said his only
reservation is reducing the work force that is already short.
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Edmonds officer will be an instructor at the Criminal Justice Training Academy. According to Chief c
Bennett, Edmonds is known for being a very ethnically and gender diverse police force. As more people w
from historically underrepresented populations attend the police academy and the way criminal justice is c
being implemented in the community begins to move toward community policing, the influence of the E
Edmonds Police Department can be a great asset.
Councilmember Teitzel observed there was a plan developed that council approved to allocate additional Q
officers to Highway 99 where a spike in crime has occurred. He asked if the assignment of Officer Hair as
a TAC officer would affect the assignment of officers with a Highway 99 focus. Assistant Chief Sniffen
answered the current challenge is having enough staff to fill positions council approved last year. As
candidates are hired, they are not able to go through training for many months. Moving Officer Hair to the
academy results in a temporary reduction, but in return the City will receive faster turnaround to fill those
positions and make that program a reality.
MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER CHEN VOTING NO.
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott declared a brief recess.
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4. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY SERVICES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Sharon Cates, City Attorney's Office, explained in March 2023, the City received a letter from the current
prosecutor, Zachor, Stock & Krepps, advising of their intent to terminate the contract with 120 days' notice.
Their last day is July 8; they have offered to work with the incoming firm to transition services. At that time
the City looked into going inhouse or contracting with Snohomish County. Research regarding an in-house
prosecutor found it would be significant more expensive than contracting. At City staff s request,
Lighthouse reached out to Snohomish County regarding prosecuting attorney services, but they were unable
to help due to difficulty filling positions. An RFP for a prosecuting attorney services firm was issued at the
end of April with responses due by the end of May. One response was received from the Walls Law Firm;
the terms of their proposal were very similar to the Zachor Stocks and Krepps contract. Staff entered into
negotiations for a contract and the contract was presented to council committee last week. The contract
stated yearly increases to the flat fee would be based on 100% of CPI-U; council committee asked
Lighthouse to inquire about changing that to a rolling three year average of the CPI-U. The Walls Law Firm
was amenable to that change and it was included in the contract in tonight's packet.
Ms. Cates continued, Walls Law Firm's proposal showed they have decades of experience doing
prosecution work. As Lighthouse researched potential prosecuting firms, Walls Law Firm was recommend
as a very good prosecuting firm. HR Director Neill Hoyson reached out to the Police Department and they
were very pleased with this firm as the potential new prosecuting attorney firm. Staff recommends council
approve the contract as amended.
Council President Pro Tem Olson thanked staff for the change regarding the annual increase. She was one
of the committee members who supported placing this contract on consent, but due to new information
since the committee meeting, she requested it be placed on the agenda for discussion. The Walls Law Firm
was the sole respondent and staff verified their proposal was market price and similar to what the City paid
the former provider. The Walls Law Firm was a responsive and responsible bidder vetted as Ms. Cates
shared. She asked if it was correct that this was a one year contract with options to renew. Ms. Cates advised
it was a three year contract.
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Councilmember Nand asked to have an amendment to the code on tonight's agenda related to the process a
for selecting a prosecutor. She asked if council approving this contract tonight would be a violation of ECC N
2.05, the code related to the city attorney and prosecutor. Mr. Taraday answered no, explaining there is no N
requirement to do an RFP prior to the council approving a contract for legal services. If the council had c
concerns about how this RFP was initiated, the fact that it even happened at all was something that did not w
have to happen. The council could just become aware of the Walls Law Firm and decided to enter into a
contract with them. An RFP is not a legal prerequisite to entering into a contract with a law firm, so there E
would be no violation of code by the council entering into this contract.
Mr. Taraday reminded that he informed the city council on April 25 that this RFP was about to be published a
and the circumstances under which it would be published. While ECC 2.05 does not expressly state this
and the council may want to have it stated differently, the intent from his perspective was whenever the
council wants to test the market or look at other firms, it can but it is never obligated to do so. In this case
the City had already received notice of termination from the prosecutor; there was no other viable option
than doing a RFP. If the council had wanted to take over the RFP process in April and theoretically tinker
with the questions, it likely would not have resulted in another candidate responding to the RFP. The City
received one response and probably would have only received one response regardless of whether it was a
council -initiated RFP or a staff -initiated RFP. Going forward, there is potentially an opportunity to make
the code more clear; for example, if the council wants all RFPs to come to council before they are published.
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Council President Pro Tem Olson stated for the record that that explanation was the reason she removed
the contract from consent and her previous position as member of the committee that she was comfortable
with the outcome of the RFP process still stands.
Councilmember Paine recalled a 1%-2 years ago, the contract with Zachor, Stock & Krepps was for one
year rather than three years and they were informed the City planned to do an RFP; Zachor, Stock & Krepps
was the only respondent to that RFP. Ms. Cates explained the City has done three RFPs for prosecuting
attorney services, in 2019, 2021 and 2023. In 2021 the City received one response from Zachor, Stock &
Krepps and the City entered into a contract with them. She agreed at one point the agreement with Zachor,
Stock & Krepps was extended for a year and they were informed the City would be doing an RFP. She
recalled that was the 2021 RFP.
Councilmember Paine said in reviewing the contract language and scope, she did not see where the
prosecuting firm would provide an annual report to the city council or data collection. There have been
specific data collection requests for the prosecutor's office and other law enforcement agencies including
the courts related to DWLS 3 and relicensing. She asked if the scope of work could be amended to include
meaningful data collection and an annual report to city council. Ms. Cates answered the contract could be
amended to include those although she did not think an annual report needed to be in the contract,
anticipating the prosecutor would be happy to provide that. Data collection has not been addressed with the
Walls Law Firm and would need to be discussed with them. Councilmember Paine requested staff inquire
about data collection.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Council President Pro Tem Olson for the explanation regarding why
this was pulled from the consent. She expressed concern the council was not brought into this at all,
including not seeing the termination letter. She learned about it from a Herald reporter. It is a disservice
that the administration chose not to include the council at the beginning. The council did receive a letter
from Mr. Taraday which she appreciated and shared with the reporter. The code clearly states the council
should have been involved. It is unfortunate that the administration somehow made this firm unhappy so
they chose to terminate the contract for the reasons stated in the news article. She found that unfortunate
since they have been the City's prosecuting attorney for 20 years and she not have problem with them. She
hoped there would be better communication in the future because in her interpretation what happened was
not legal.
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attorney in the PSPHSP Committee and as Mr. Taraday stated, there was only one respondent to the RFP.
She favored the council moving forward in an expeditious fashion so the City can start building a E
relationship with the new city prosecutor, because in two weeks, the City will not have a city prosecutor.
Anything related to the scope of work can be worked out. She emphasized the need to get the contract
signed to ensure the City has coverage. Q
At Councilmember Teitzel's request, Mr. Taraday read the first two sentences of 2.05.010 for the record:
"Legal counsel services for the City of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington, pursuant to the
provisions of RCW 35A.12.020 may be provided through professional services contract. Any such
professional services contract shall be let on such basis as a majority of the Edmonds City Council shall
determine." Councilmember Teitzel said that language suggests council should take an active role in the
process, but Mr. Taraday's earlier explanation to Council President Pro Tem Olson was council can decide
to take an active role or allow the administration to run with it and council be a bystander. However, he did
not see that as the spirit or intent of the language in 2.05.010.
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Councilmember Teitzel asked if Mr. Taraday would agree the council should take an active role in the
process. Mr. Taraday answered he agreed the City cannot enter into a contract for prosecution services or
city attorney services without council approval; that is very clear in the code. However, the code also states,
"The city council may from time to time, with or without cause, on such basis as a majority of the Edmonds
City Council shall determine, undertake a request for proposal process for city attorney and/or city
prosecutor services provided that nothing in this code or other city policy shall be construed as requiring
the city council to undertake a request for proposal process prior to renewing or approving a contract for
legal services."
Mr. Taraday continued, that was the portion of the code he was speaking to previously when he said there
is nothing that requires an RFP process prior to approving this contract. He understood how someone could
read that and think only the council can issue an RFP, but it does not expressly prohibit the administration
from doing an RFP. That may be something the council wants to change. He recalled at the time the
language was drafted, his thought was the council would decide when and if they wanted to do an RFP.
That is the most important part of the language. In this case, there was no decision to make; the prosecuting
attorney firm terminated their contract with the City and a replacement needed to be found. He reiterated
the council was notified before the RFP was published; it is not like the council was kept in the dark about
the fact there would be an RFP. Councilmember Teitzel concluded the root of the issue is communication
between the administration and council and more work may be required to clarify how that communication
and approval process works.
Councilmember Paine asked if would be possible for Ms. Cates to inquire with the Walls Law Firm about
data collection and get back to council after the contract is approved. She agreed with Councilmember
Nand, the City needs to have prosecution services. Ms. Cates said in her communications Walls Law Firm,
they have been very prompt to respond and very willing to do whatever the City needs. It was her impression
they would be happy to do what the council's requested and she would be happy to reach out to them.
Council President Pro Tern Olson commented the domestic violence coordinator position was mentioned
in the letter as a reason the other firm did not want to continue. She asked that staff advise the council of
plans to fill that position after a year of it being vacant.
MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS ABSTAINING.
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expenditures to increase FTEs, equipment and supplies for the parks maintenance division. As a result, the w
existing parks maintenance shop is not capable of housing the equipment, vehicles and supplies in a secure
environment and the physical building they work out of is very challenging. There is no locker room, no E
showers, a very small breakroom, 14 employees share on computer, and their gathering area is a garage
where all the small equipment is worked on at the same time. Once staff learned the council approved the Q
budget allocation, research begin regarding expanding the parks maintenance building. Several options
were considered including an underutilized area of an existing park, a flat, open field right off the road. It
was discovered through the permitting process that significant improvements to the property would be
required including paving and 20-foot landscape buffers installed on the edge of the property which would
all be removed when the property was no longer needed in a couple year so that site was deemed infeasible.
Ms. Feser continued, another option would be to utilize existing City -owned facilities such as the old public
works building or the James Wade Theater. Those buildings currently house a number of community groups
and it would require time and effort to help them relocate as well as reconfigure the facilities and do tenant
improvements. Another alternative is to use the City Park parking lots by cordoning them off with leased
fencing as well as a job shack to provide shelter which would eliminate parking for park users, requiring
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them to park on side streets and walk into the park. The property mentioned in the lease is approximately
%2 acre, with a 1200 square foot building, previously used by a landscape company, with three
entrances/exits, and completely fenced. The building is suitable for parks maintenance and includes
shelving, space for breaks and meetings and would require very few tenant improvements. The property is
located in southeast Edmonds, close to improvements that will be maintained on Highway 99, Mathay
Ballinger and the Interurban Trail. The proposed property lease is for one year, renewable for two 1 year
terms, $7,000/month for the entire duration of the lease.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE THE LEASE.
Councilmember Nand disclosed her parents live across the street from the property; she has seen many
interesting tenants throughout the years. With the push to relocate some City services to southeast Edmonds
due to it being a densely populated area and traditionally underserved, this is a great way to show the City
is shifting awareness away from locating services in the bowl. It is a great property for park maintenance
and was most recently used by U-Haul.
Council President Pro Tem Olson asked staff to share why they felt the $7,000/month lease for a '/2 acre
property with a 1200 square foot building was market price. Ms. Feser said after 5 p.m. today she provided
council with a spreadsheet of comparable facilities prepared by the real estate consultant. It is difficult to
find a facility like this; in industrial commercial areas, properties are typically a large building and small
parking lot; Parks maintenance needs a large parking lot and a small building. The spreadsheet includes a
property on 70t' Ave with a 9,000 square foot building, Parks only need 1200 square feet and the property
is 14,000 square feet, smaller than the proposed property at a cost of $12,500/month. Another comparable
is an active warehouse with an 8,000 square foot lot and 4,000 square foot building for $5,000/month and
no fence, no yard, and it needs tenant improvements.
Councilmember Paine said in comparing the properties on the spreadsheet, the proposed property is ideal
and in the right location. She pointed out this property is the site where the code amendment was made to c
accommodate childcare centers. She asked staff to address benefits of the City leasing this property versus i
the property owner finding another tenant. Ms. Feser explained the property has been for lease off and on i
over the last 1'/2 years. When the City contacted the property owner, a number of individuals were interested
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have his own lease and asked the City to write the lease agreement which was drafted by Lighthouse and w
the real estate consultant. The lease was still in draft form when it was presented to committee because staff
was still tweaking some aspects. The property owner is a resident of the community, he owns a couple E
childcare facilities and eventually wants to turn this into a childcare facility but no sooner than three years.
She anticipated in three years, the City will have solved its space need issues. The comprehensive plan Q
update process includes a facilities component where the use of City -owned facilities is considered. This is
a short-term solution to a longer -term problem.
Councilmember Chen said the Finance Committee vetted this and agreed to forward it to council. He
emphasized this is a short term solution, and he looked forward to considering how the City can utilize
assets it already owns. Ms. Feser said staff has done an assessment and knows the square footage they need;
%2 acre is exactly what they were looking for and the property is a great match. Councilmember Chen
observed few tenant improvements are required. He expressed support for the lease.
Councilmember Teitzel observed the lease was a one year term. During that period if something else comes
up that is even better, staff could move. Ms. Feser answered yes. Councilmember Teitzel asked if the search
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for the appropriate parcel included southwest Lynnwood, west Mountlake Terrace and other areas outside
Edmonds. Ms. Feser answered the goal was to stay within city limits for several reasons. Esperance would
fall within that scope area and she anticipated there was some exploration in Shoreline and Mountlake
Terrace, but locations outside Edmonds require travel time and leasing property in another City when it
should probable be within the city limits.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott suggested in the interest of time, postponing Agenda Item 9.7, Motion to Direct
the City Attorney to Draft Language Amending 2.05.010 and 2.05.035.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND, COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON, MOVED TO
POSTPONE A MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT LANGUAGE
AMENDMENT 2.05.010 AND 2.05.035 TO NEXT WEEK OR THE FOLLOWING WEEK. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS OF EXPENDITURES RELATED TO
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MOU
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott recalled at a previous meeting the council asked to have a resolution outlining
expenditures. If the council is agreeable to the resolution, it will be placed on the consent agenda for
approval next week.
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Councilmember Nand commented she was satisfied with moving the resolution to the consent agenda,
commenting it is a very positive and respectful way to address council's concerns related to expenditures
related to implementation the MOU while still looping in the administration.
Councilmember Teitzel relayed his understanding this has been discussed by Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott and
Mayor Nelson and they are both comfortable with the language. He agreed this was a positive step forward
that outlines the council's expectations and intent. He was comfortable voting on the resolution.
Councilmember Paine envisioned this would also be over the mayor's $100,000 limit. She voiced her a
support for the resolution.
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having it on next week's consent agenda for approval. It was the consensus of the council to have this on a)
next week's consent agenda. City Attorney Jeff Mr. Taraday commented consensus is a legitimate way of z
making a decision, but is not one the Edmonds council usually uses but it is allowed by Roberts Rules.
7. MOTION TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT LANGUAGE AMENDMENT
2.05.010 AND 2.05.035.
This item was postponed to a future meeting.
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Councilmember Teitzel said he is looking forward to the grand opening of Civic Park Playfield on Friday
after many years and investment. He lives near the park and assured it was beautiful. Staff was out today
working hard, mowing and pulling weeds. The grand opening will include food trucks, music and games
and he encouraged everyone to attend.
Councilmember Teitzel said he has been hearing complaints from citizens about abandoned shopping carts
in many areas of the City. He and Council President Pro Tem Olson are considering preliminary voluntary
actions that could be undertaken that do not require City resources. He assured council was hearing citizens'
concerns and thinking of ways to address them.
Councilmember Chen reported he also looked forward to Friday's Civic Park Playfield ribbon cutting. He
commented although it was cold and wet this weekend, the Art Festival was a success. He enjoyed the art
community's hard work, finding it especially delightful to see the elementary school art work on display.
Council President Pro Tem Olson thanked the Arts Festival volunteers, a large group of people who do an
amazing job. People often comment they do not like the three minute limit for providing comment at council
meetings and the inability to have a Q&A with council. Comments at the budget outreach this Thursday at
5 p.m. at the Meadowdale Clubhouse, 6801 Meadowdale Drive, are not limited to three minutes and council
will answer questions. The mayoral debate is at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the Edmonds Waterfront Center. The
Rotary's WINGO fundraiser is Friday at the Edmonds Yacht Club. She welcomed the Walls Law Firm to
the City of Edmonds team.
Councilmember Nand relayed she was unable to attend this weekend's events as she is a caretaker for her c
father who has serious health issues. She acknowledged Edmonds' wonderful Juneteenth celebration which
she read about in My Edmonds News. Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day and Freedom Day, a
federal holiday, marks the day when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 18, 1865 and a
informed the last enslaved outpost of African Americans in the Confederate South that they were no longer a
under bondage. She thanked the organizations that participated including Verdant Health Commission,
Project Girl Mentoring Program, United Healthcare, City of Lynnwood, Edmonds School District and Lift c
Every Voice Legacy who provided a lot of the performers and step dancers to celebrate Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is a very special holiday that closely coincides with the 4t' of July which is how the nation o
celebrates its independence. As people look forward to the 4t' of July celebration in Edmonds which c
includes the wonderful parade, she recommended looking for organizations promoting social justice and a
inclusion such as Pride of Edmonds and the Asian Service Center. She plans to pass out Black Lives Matter N
stickers when she marches in the parade. Edmonds is still making strides in creating a more perfect union N
the way the founders instructed in the documents that created the nation and Juneteenth is definitely a big o
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Juneteenth event. She thanked the Rotarians who volunteered at the Arts Festival and everyone who
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volunteered for the Arts Festival and the patrons party. The Arts Festival was very successful and a lot of a
art was sold. Many spectacular artists live in Edmonds. She was excited for the opening of the Civic Park
Playfield and will be there in spirit as she will physically be in Happy Camp, Oregon, spreading her aunts
ashes.
Councilmember Paine thanked the Arts Festival organizers, noting that event is a hit across the region. She
welcomed new DEIA Commissioner Rebecca Perrault and thanked her for her service. She reminded of the
budget survey available via the QR code and the budget workshop to gather community feedback on
Thursday. She noted the ARPA funds designated for the ESD will be impactful for students' lives. Recovery
from the pandemic is important for everyone in the community and the littlest kids need to learn that people
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can have bad day, refocus, and get back to learning. She was proud the council had allocated those funds
to ESD.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott acknowledged this was the first time he facilitated a council meeting and thanked
the council for their support, for doing their homework, coming to the meeting prepared and working
through an ambitious agenda. Hearing about all the activities coming up made him thankful to be part of a
city that has so much going on, so much citizen involvement, so many volunteers and so many exciting
activities including the opening of the new park.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:57 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Approval of claim checks.
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Lori Palmer
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #257983 through #258074 dated June 22, 2023 for $2,480,389.70.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks.
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 payments.
Attachments:
positive pay 6-22-2023 Agenda
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Document group:
mmccreary
Vendor Code & Name
Check #
Check Date
Amount
076040
911 SUPPLY INC
257983
6/22/2023
8,274.23
065052
AARD PEST CONTROL
257984
6/22/2023
392.28
000135
ABSCO ALARMS INC
257985
6/22/2023
58,332.74
061029
ABSOLUTE GRAPHIX
257986
6/22/2023
2,351.26
064088
ADT COMMERCIAL
257987
6/22/2023
140.81
065568
ALLWATER INC
257988
6/22/2023
109.95
078796
AMETEK BROOKFIELD
257989
6/22/2023
2,290.67
069751
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
257990
6/22/2023
321.25
001801
AUTOMATIC W ILBERT VAULT CO
257991
6/22/2023
1,922.00
012005
BENDIKSEN & BALL POLYGRAPH
257992
6/22/2023
300.00
Y
071421
BIO CLEAN INC
257993
6/22/2023
469.63
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076741
BLOSSMAN SERVICES INC
257994
6/22/2023
113.11
074307
BLUE STAR GAS
257995
6/22/2023
1,146.15
E
073760
BLUELINE GROUP LLC
257996
6/22/2023
10,319.60
'Fa
065565
BUD CLARY FORD HYUNDAI
257997
6/22/2023
66,368.37
V
003001
BUILDERS SAND & GRAVEL
257998
6/22/2023
6,805.07
4"
0
018495
CALPORTLAND COMPANY
257999
6/22/2023
239.19
073029
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
258000
6/22/2023
280.06
0
077353
CAPITOL CONSULTING LLC
258001
6/22/2023
3,900.00
0.
003510
CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY
258002
6/22/2023
2,718.02
CL
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073249
CG ENGINEERING, PLLC
258003
6/22/2023
3,490.00
078902
COLEMAN OIL COMPANY LLC
258004
6/22/2023
44,636.06
076107
COMPASS HEALTH
258005
6/22/2023
9,741.70
076829
CRYE PRECISION LLC
258006
6/22/2023
1,015.67
Q
076172
DK SYSTEMS
258007
6/22/2023
372.94
m
068292
EDGE ANALYTICAL
258008
6/22/2023
1,406.00
N
076610
EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE
258009
6/22/2023
170.04
N
008705
EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
258010
6/22/2023
8,627.22
N
008812
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
258011
6/22/2023
686.89
009350
EVERETT DAILY HERALD
258012
6/22/2023
233.92
a
071572
EVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS
258013
6/22/2023
2,819.50
0
009815
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
258014
6/22/2023
1,564.59
079184
FORMA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
258015
6/22/2023
689.18
O
072138
FUELCARE INC
258016
6/22/2023
6,705.97
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078787
FW WA AURORA MARKETPLACE LLC
258017
6/22/2023
4,558.60
078226
GEIGLE SAFETY GROUP INC
258018
6/22/2023
179.92
012199
GRAINGER
258019
6/22/2023
1,660.42
t
076436
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION CO
258020
6/22/2023
1,107,066.32
U
074722
GUARDIAN SECURITY SYSTEMS
258021
6/22/2023
66.85
Q
012560
HACH COMPANY
258022
6/22/2023
278.47
074804
HARLES, JANINE
258023
6/22/2023
300.00
079271
HAROLD BECK & SONS INC
258024
6/22/2023
18,760.14
074966
HIATT CONSULTING LLC
258025
6/22/2023
200.00
061013
HONEY BUCKET
258026
6/22/2023
400.95
075966
HULBERT, CARRIE
258027
6/22/2023
3,092.85
072041
IBS INCORPORATED
258028
6/22/2023
1,087.06
069851
JACKYE'S JACKETS
258029
6/22/2023
126.72
076161
JIM DANDY SEWER & PLUMBING
258030
6/22/2023
1,639.93
078250
KAUFER DMC LLC
258031
6/22/2023
300.00
072650
KCDA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
258032
6/22/2023
267.95
075159
LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NO AMER
258033
6/22/2023
15,759.73
074263
LYNNWOOD WINSUPPLY CO
258034
6/22/2023
280.81
075716
MALLORY PAINT STORE INC
258035
6/22/2023
487.95
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Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
067235
MARYS TOWING INC
258036
6/22/2023
842.01
076177
MCKINSTRY LOCKBOX
258037
6/22/2023
39,531.21
061286
MI FLUID POWER SOLUTIONS
258038
6/22/2023
60.89
020900
MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC
258039
6/22/2023
54.07
020900
MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC
258040
6/22/2023
36.37
074556
MOORE, IACOFANO & GOLTSMAN INC
258041
6/22/2023
18,297.50
072833
MVP
258042
6/22/2023
884.00
067834
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
258043
6/22/2023
39.78
024302
NELSON PETROLEUM
258044
6/22/2023
37.04
064215
NORTHWEST PUMP & EQUIP CO
258045
6/22/2023
965.46
072507
PEACE OF MIND OFFICE SUPPORT
258046
6/22/2023
144.00
074793
PETDATA INC
258047
6/22/2023
446.40
078800
POPA & ASSOCIATES
258048
6/22/2023
600.00
076909
POWER DMS INC
258049
6/22/2023
3,530.21
030400
PUGET SOUND CLEAN AIR AGENCY
258050
6/22/2023
600.00
030695
PUMPTECH INC
258051
6/22/2023
10,447.55
071702
RAILROAD MGMT CO III LLC
258052
6/22/2023
344.67
079286
REFINED METAL WORKS LLC
258053
6/22/2023
30,969.90
036955
SKY NURSERY
258054
6/22/2023
24.27
037375
SNO CO PUD NO 1
258055
6/22/2023
3,552.55
038100
SNO-KING STAMP
258057
6/22/2023
131.50
006630
SNOHOMISH COUNTY
258056
6/22/2023
1,065.00
037303
SO SNOHOMISH CO FIRE & RESCUE
258058
6/22/2023
917,042.00
038300
SOUND DISPOSAL CO
258059
6/22/2023
3,396.02
009400
STELLAR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
258060
6/22/2023
775.57
074797
SUPER CHARGE MARKETING LLC
258061
6/22/2023
650.00
040916
TC SPAN AMERICA
258062
6/22/2023
396.42
075025
THE BRANDING IRON LLC
258063
6/22/2023
42.43
079136
THE GORDIAN GROUP INC
258064
6/22/2023
1,176.43
027269
THE PART WORKS INC
258065
6/22/2023
22,195.17
038315
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION
258066
6/22/2023
520.52
070774
ULINE INC
258067
6/22/2023
308.12
073310
UNISAFE INC
258068
6/22/2023
887.34
067917
WALLY'S TOWING INC
258069
6/22/2023
620.46
067195
WASHINGTON TREE EXPERTS
258070
6/22/2023
6,630.00
075635
WCP SOLUTIONS
258071
6/22/2023
4,249.14
071467
WEST COAST PET MEMORIAL
258072
6/22/2023
114.00
079243
YOUNG MARKETING
258073
6/22/2023
2,200.00
011900
ZIPLY FIBER
258074
6/22/2023
1,112.96
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2,480,389.70
Total count:
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Supplemental Local Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP for Highway 99 Stage 2
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On May 17, 2022 City Council approved the Local Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP for the Hwy
99 Revitalization & Gateway Project Stage 2.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Supplemental Agreement.
Narrative
The City contracted with WSP in May 2022 to provide construction management and material testing
services for the Highway 99 Revitalization & Gateway Project Stage 2. The services were needed to
support City staff during the construction phase. The majority of construction work is now complete
and staff will be working with WSP over the next several months to finalize project documents and
close-out the project.
Local agencies must use WSDOT's Local Agency Consultant Agreement when there are federal or state
transportation grant funds. This Agreement document includes a completion date. The original Local
Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP had a maximum payable amount of $606,578 and a completion
date of June 30, 2023. The proposed Supplemental Agreement will extend the completion date to
December 31, 2023 to provide ample time to complete the close-out phase. The Supplemental
Agreement is only necessary to extend the contract time and it is a no cost adjustment to the original
Agreement.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Supplemental Agreement
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Washington State
To Department of Transportation
Supplemental Agreement
Organization and Address
Number I
WSP USA Inc.
1001 4th Ave, Ste, 3100
Seattle, WA 98154
Original Agreement Number
Phone: 206-431-2300
Project Number
Execution Date
Completion Date
HLP-CNWA(013)
12/31/23
Project Title
New Maximum Amount Payable
Highway 99 Revitalization and Gateway Project (Stage 2)
$606,578
Description of Work
This supplement is for a contract extension only. The original scope of work is unchanged.
The Local Agency of City of Edmnonds
desires to supplement the agreement entered in to with WSP USA Inc.
and executed on 5/24/2022 and identified as Agreement No
All provisions in the basic agreement remain in effect except as expressly modified by this supplement.
The changes to the agreement are described as follows:
Section 1, SCOPE OF WORK, is hereby changed to read:
No change
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Section IV, TIME FOR BEGINNING AND COMPLETION, is amended to change the number of calendar days
for completion of the work to read: New Contract Completion Date 12/31/2023
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Section V, PAYMENT, shall be amended as follows:
No Change
If you concur with this supplement and agree to the changes as stated above, please sign in the Appropriate
spaces below and return to this office for final action.
By: WSP USA By: CIty of Edmonds
Consultant Signature Approving Authority Signature
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for Highway 99 Stage 2
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On September 9, 2017, City Council approved Local Agency Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
On December 13, 2018, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
On December 17, 2019, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
On July 21, 2020, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
On October 19, 2021, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
On April 19, 2022, City Council approved a Supplemental Agreement with SCJ for the Hwy 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project.
Staff Recommendation
Approve Supplemental Agreement.
Narrative
The City contracted with SCJ in September 2017 to provide design services for the Highway 99
Revitalization & Gateway Project Stage 2. In April 2022, the original agreement was amended to provide
engineering support during the construction phase. One remaining task to be completed is the as -built
drawings which document the field changes made during the construction phase. SCJ will complete the
final as -built drawings for archive purposes after the Contractor provides plans showing the field
changes made during construction.
Local agencies must use WSDOT's Local Agency Consultant Agreement when there are federal or state
transportation grant funds. This Agreement document includes a completion date. The current Local
Agency Consultant Agreement with SCJ has a maximum payable amount of $1,558,613 and a completion
date of June 30, 2023. The proposed Supplemental Agreement will extend the completion date to
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December 31, 2023 to provide ample time to complete the as -built drawings. The Supplemental
Agreement is only necessary to extend the contract time and it is a no cost adjustment to the current
Agreement.
Attachments:
Attachment 1- Supplemental Agreement
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Supplemental Agreement
Organization and Address
Number 6
Shea, Carr, & Jewell, Inc.
8730 Tallon Lane NE, Suite 200
Original Agreement Number
Lacey, WA 98516
LA-9146
Phone: 360-352-1465
Project Number
Execution Date
Completion Date
HLP-CNWA(13)
9/13/2017
12/31/2023
Project Title
New Maximum Amount Payable
Highway 99 Gateway/Revitalization Project
No Change ($1,588,613 Maximum Amount Payable)
Description of Work
No change in scope of work. Extend the completion date to 12/31/2023.
The Local Agency of
desires to supplement the agreement entered in to with Shea, Carr, & Jewell, Inc.
and executed on September 13, 2017 and identified as Agreement No. LA-9146
All provisions in the basic agreement remain in effect except as expressly modified by this supplement.
The changes to the agreement are described as follows:
Section 1, SCOPE OF WORK, is hereby changed to read:
No change in scope.
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Section IV, TIME FOR BEGINNING AND COMPLETION, is amended to change the number of calendar days
for completion of the work to read: Completion date to extend to December 31, 2023.
III
Section V, PAYMENT, shall be amended as follows:
No change - Maximum Amount Payable S1,588,613.00
If you concur with this supplement and agree to the changes as stated above, please sign in the Appropriate
spaces below and return to this office for final action.
In
sultant Signature Approving Authority Signature
Date
DOT Form 140-063
Revised 09/2005
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Resolution Establishing Expectations of Expenditures related to the Implementation of the MOU
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
During the May 23, 2023 Council meeting, an agenda item was added "Resolution Regarding Internal
Spending". A motion directed the City Attorney to draft a resolution based on discussion during the
deliberations of an earlier agenda item "WSDOT/ City of Edmonds Memorandum of Understanding".
This motion passed (4-3). Minutes attached.
City Attorney Jeff Taraday drafted a resolution that Council reviewed during the June 20, 2023 Council
Meeting. Brief discussion was followed, supportive of the resolution and its language with consensus to
place this item on consent at the next meeting with no changes or amendments suggested. Minutes for
the 6/20/23 meeting are in this agenda packet (consent).
Recommendation
Approve the resolution.
Narrative
This resolution expresses Council's desire to work collaboratively with administration to develop a
spending plan for expenditures related to furthering the city's interest with respect to the MOU and the
former Unocal Property.
Attachments:
Pages 13-20 and 23 from 2023-05-23 City Council - Full Minutes-3381-2
2023-06-15 resolution re expenditure toward acquisition of Unocal property
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Councilmember Teitzel observed some councilmember do not like the letter at all and prefer to just continue
with the MOU. He suggested if the council takes that approach, it completely eliminates the possibility of
the other option. The letter keeps that option open.
Councilmember Chen raised a point of order, stating council comments should be related to the amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel explained he was speaking to the amendment to strike the second to last paragraph
related to the state retaining ownership. If that paragraph is removed and the letter is subsequently
abandoned, that leaves only the path of purchase and completely negates the other option which he felt
should be explored further.
Councilmember Chen expressed support for the amendment. His first impression of the letter is it delivers
contradicting information; the City has been trying to acquire the property from WSDOT, but this paragraph
goes in a different direction.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with Councilmember Teitzel, some aspects need to be retained such as
that the Governor signed the budget providing the City "the right of first purchase." City representatives
have addressed the marsh with the Governor when talking about the connector in Washington DC in 2019
so he is very familiar with the marsh. The marsh is on the WRIA 8 priority list and Puget Sound Partnership,
all of whom are aware of the City's restoration efforts. She was unclear why the entire paragraph needed to
be removed; the marsh is a state priority and one of the Governor's priorities so she did not view it as
conflicting. The letter only asks for a meeting and a meeting is unlikely to occur until September/October.
She concluded she did not see any conflict with the MOU or with WSDOT and she did not think WSDOT
would get their feeling hurt as a result. She did not support the amendment.
Councilmember Nand commented this is putting the cart in front of horse. The council needs to properly
inform themselves about their bargaining position, vis-a-vis the environment impact if the City does or does
not takes title before making any representation to state government. She preferred tabling both the MOU
and the letter until after July when Ecology releases documentation and the City has an opportunity to digest
how that materially affects its bargaining position. The public is excited because the marsh is a huge priority
and a multidecade project that will affect Edmonds for generations. She questioned why the council needed
to rush forward with either the MOU or the letter instead of waiting until Ecology releases the
environmental documents and the City has an opportunity to properly digest how it affects its bargaining
position. This is a very momentous potential acquisition for the City and she wanted to ensure it was done
properly.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, OLSON,
PAINE AND NAND AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS
TEITZEL AND BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NAND, TO
TABLE THE LETTER UNTIL WE HAVE THE INFORMATION FROM ECOLOGY.
Mr. Passey advised a motion to table is not debatable.
UPON ROLL CALL, MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (4-3), COUNCIL PRESIDENT
TIBBOTT AND COUNCILMEMBERS BUCKSHNIS, OLSON AND NAND VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, CHEN AND PAINE VOTING NO.
Mayor Nelson declared a brief recess.
3. WSDOT/CITY OF EDMONDS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
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Community/Culture/Economic Development Director Todd Tatum reviewed:
• Recap
o Council approved resolution asking the legislature to require WSDOT to give the City first
right of purchase (in Transportation Budget)
o Council expressed desire to write letter
o Council expressed concerns about upcoming Ecology review
o Council expressed concerns about the impact on the City's bargaining position
o Council expressed questions about the timing of MOU
• First right of purchase in the transportation budget
o Does not guarantee the City's ownership
o Does not require that the City purchase
o Signals the City's intent
o Does not give the City a process or model to follow to get to its ow decisions about purchasing
decisions
o Does not talk about risk or post -purchase options
Ecology documents
o Governed by the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA)
o Interim Action Plans
o Upcoming documents:
■ Feasibility study
■ Cleanup action plan
■ Consent decree
■ SEPA determination of non -significance
o MANY preceding documents which have led to these
City studies
o Existing Conditions & Site Constraints
0 2019 Shannon & Wilson study produced multiple options for daylighting Willow Creek,
modeling and offered the option it was a feasible project
o Council concerns about details of the study and another study was undertaken which concurred
• Long term options discussed in previous meetings
o Purchase property
o Encourage transfer of property to another state agency
o Other partners/non-profits who might want to transform and manage the property
Mr. Tatum described his background as the development division manager with a natural resource agency
so he is familiar with natural resource agencies and a good understanding of partnerships. He reviewed two
from his history:
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Lake Sammamish State Park
o Complex restoration project that included Issaquah Creek
o Entered into MOU with Mountain to Sound Greenway
Nisqually State Park
o Former dump site
o Feasibility study with preferred options prepared
o Entered into MOU with the Nisqually Tribe about development of the property and
Weyerhauser cleaned up the site and a likely transfer of remediated site to Washington State
Parks
Mr. Tatum continued his presentation:
• Next Steps
o Sign the MOU
■ The City can withdraw from the MOU without penalty
o Use a portion of the dollars set aside for the property to hire a consultant/s to aid in the next
steps of due diligence
Recommendation
o Authorize Mayor Nelson to sign MOU
Councilmember Buckshnis commented Lake Sammamish State Park receives WRIA 8 funds every year.
She explained in 2019 a simple majority put the marsh into stormwater which affected stormwater rates
and used as mitigation for the Connector so it never went through a public process. The Shannon & Wilson
report is irrelevant because it never when through a public process. When then -Director Williams proposed
the project to RCO for grants, WRIA 8 said there needed to be a public process. She emphasized Design 6
was mitigation for the Connector which the council decided against. She did not think the City should spend
any money on consultants or real estate people to look at the marsh until the Ecology reports are received
and there are comments from Ecology.
Councilmember Buckshnis continued, one report that was left out was the Terrestrial Ecological Evaluation
Report which is part of the Model Toxic Control Act related to unseen chemicals that needs to come from
Unocal. She expressed concern that without the science, the City does not have enough information to make
decisions. The science is important before the City makes decisions about going down any path. The right
of first purchase is included in the last biennial and this biennial, a good sign that the state legislature
recognizes the City's intent to purchase it. She expressed support for tabling the MOU.
Councilmember Nand expressed appreciation for Mr. Tatum's responsiveness to questions and concerns
from the council and the public. She agreed the City needed to do its due diligence and proceed with caution
and speak in unison to the state with regard to this potential momentous real estate acquisition.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
TABLE CONSIDERATION OF THE MOU UNTIL JULY POSSIBLY IN TANDEM WITH THE
LETTER THAT THE COUNCIL JUST TABLED.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, BUCKSHNIS
AND NAND VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, OLSON, AND PAINE AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Councilmember Chen thanked Mr. Tatum for his analysis and addressing questions raised in prior meetings.
He referred to Sections 6.1 which states the MOU is non -binding, 6.2 which states amendments can be
made with the agreement of both parties and 6.3 which indicates either party can terminate the MOU with
written notice. City Attorney Jeff Taraday advised the MOU is a nonbinding agreement and easily
terminable by either party at any time for any reason.
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Main Motion
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
AUTHORIZE MAYOR NELSON TO SIGN THE MOU.
Amendment # 1
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
AMEND THAT EXPRESS COUNCIL APPROVAL IS NEEDED IN ADDITION TO BUDGET
AUTHORITY FOR ANY AND ALL SPENDING ON MARSH RELATED PROJECTS.
Councilmember Olson said the bottom line is not spending money on consultants until the City learns about
what comes out in the next report. This document signals the City's intent; whether it is binding or not, it
puts the City on a path which was what the authors of the letter objected to. Whether or not the path is
binding, that is a concern because the council is still questioning whether that is the right path. She
understood and agreed with what the authors of the letter were trying to do. The letter was tabled which
does not mean tabling it forever, it may be for a short while a new version is developed.
Councilmember Olson continued, she was in favor of going forward with the MOU, not because she thought
it was the perfect instrument or that she wanted to signal the City's intent, but because a lot of the work has
already done with this agency and she feared sending a mixed signal of thanks but no thanks did not bode
well for the City. She has read the MOU numerous times and felt confident it was not binding in any way,
but it did signal intent of going in a direction when the City should be worried about liability especially
without having all the results of study.
Councilmember Olson continued, with regard to her proposed amendment, the City can enter MOU but
should be very prudent about next steps. Council should be more involved in what is happening and should
discuss spending on consultants prior to getting the scientific reports from Ecology. She did not think the
council should support the MOU without having limits on the steps the administration can take to move in
this direction. The council should be in lockstep and participating in all those decisions; this would help
make that happen by requiring council approval of spending related to marsh vetting.
Regarding the motion to restrict spending, Councilmember Paine anticipated that would put sway on the
MOU that is the opposite of the needed support, available options and exit pathways with WSDOT. Because
of the way the MOU is structured, the City will have access to all the past Ecology decisions and data points
as well as access to information Ecology plans to publish in July/August. She was not necessarily against
the amendment, but wanted to ensure the council was not tying hands so when the information is provided
there will be more options and a longer timeline to conduct due diligence. This is terribly exciting and
fraught with risk and she wanted to ensure the council was not unnecessarily tying the administration's
hands by restricting the ability to do that due diligence by requiring council approval.
Council President Tibbott expressed support for the amendment, finding it puts the council on equal footing
with the administration. He understood the council would typically approve a consultant contract, but
making it explicit allows the council to evaluate the benefits of the strategies the City might use, including
funding for consultants.
Mayor Nelson said council should be aware if they are going down this path, then he will be evaluating the
time and staff allocation and availability to councilmembers.
Councilmember Nand observed the amendment was to the motion authorizing Mayor Nelson to sign the
MOU, but the amendment limits his authority to sign contracts under $100,000. Councilmember Olson
answered it would limit his authority to sign contracts related to the marsh. She did not change the original
motion to approve the MOU; the amendment was to require express council approval in addition to budget
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authority for marsh related projects. Councilmember Nand asked how that would affect ongoing consultant
contracts that the City is already engaged in related to the marsh. Mr. Tatum answered the langue is pretty
broad; if taken at face value, there are a lot of projects going on related to marsh. The MOU is asking for
something more specific, funding to further the purchase of the property, funding related to marsh
acquisition.
Councilmember Olson said if that was agreeable to the seconder, she was happy with that clarification.
Councilmember Nand observed if this amendment passed, it would reduce Mayor Nelson's contracting
authority related to acquisition of the marsh project to zero. Mr. Tatum said that was his understanding.
Councilmember Nand asked how administratively burdensome it would be to operate under this
amendment, to bring every expenditure to council. Mr. Tatum asked for clarification regarding what
expenditures this was related to, assuming it would not relate to anything that was currently ongoing,
construction or otherwise. It would be related to new money spent on appraisals, risk analysis, due diligence,
etc. He said it was hard to say how administrative burdensome this amendment would be. He assumed there
would be a quarterly budget amendment after the Ecology documents come out and the council would
authorize up to certain amount and bills up to that amount could be paid.
Mr. Taraday asked for clarification; if the amendment passes, he will inevitably be asked how to comply
with it so he wanted to ensure he understood the intent. As Mr. Tatum said, logically the motion would not
be retroactive with respect to contracts that have already been made or debts that have already been incurred,
because it obviously would be a problem if a debt had already been incurred and the council decided not to
approve the spending when it was previously within the mayor's spending authority. It sounds like the
intent of the maker of the motion would be that future contracts would need to go to council for approval
whether or not there was budget authority which is a significant change from the mayor's current spending
authority. The mayor's spending authority is set forth in purchasing policies adopted by resolution. It would
seem the proper place to make the change to that spending authority would be in that document so there are
no inconsistencies versus doing it via an amendment to a motion to approve an MOU. He summarized there
was a procedural piece to the motion that he was unclear about.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked where in the MOU this amendment would be added. She was in favor of
the council being apprised of spending on consultants, attorneys, etc. during this MOU process, but it did
not seem to fit in the MOU.
Councilmember Olson responded it was a more general thing to apply to the marsh acquisition so the
council can control going down this trajectory. There are different paths and the timing of those paths is
something other councilmembers have objected to. It seems prudent to take this opportunity to control
whether the council is moving forward prior to having the information that everyone is excited to consider.
She suggested bringing it back next week once the right place for the amendment is determined. She was
not looking for the dollar amount to be lowered or different which is the more general policy that Mr.
Taraday was referring to, her concern was whether the City is paying for consultants or attorneys related to
marsh acquisition prior to it being the right move for the City.
Councilmember Buckshnis agreed with Councilmember Olson's statement. She relayed her intent to
rescind her vote on Agenda Item 8.2.
Councilmember Olson suggested staff determine where the amendment would go and bring it back next
week.
Councilmember Paine commented this process seems to be internal to Edmonds and does not belong in the
MOU because it has nothing to do with the relationship/understanding in the MOU. Mr. Taraday agreed. If
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the council wants to direct him to draft a resolution to accomplish something along lines of Councilmember
Olson's amendment, that would be an appropriate way to accomplish that. He agreed a spending procedure
internal to the City did not belong in an agreement with WSDOT.
Councilmember Chen said he can appreciate Councilmember Olson's intent for the council to have more
control related to the marsh. However, this is an internal spending limit and not part of the MOU. Personally,
if the council gives the mayor the authority to sign the MOU, the City has qualified staff and experts in this
area, and he did not want to micromanage staff. He trusts staff as he does not have personal knowledge of
the marsh. The council has previously approved the mayor's spending limit of $100,000 and anything over
that has to come to council. He trusted the City's professional staff to make decisions they are authorized
to make.
Councilmember Nand commented if a majority of councilmembers are not comfortable with signing the
MOU tonight, she wished her motion to table had passed. This is a momentous document for the City and
a momentous process to potentially acquire the Unocal property, something people in Edmonds have been
working on for decades. She noted after offering her original amendment, Councilmember Olson said she
would like staff to work on incorporating the revision to the mayor's internal spending limits either within
the MOU or a separate document and bring it back next week. She asked if Councilmember Olson was
amending her original amendment.
Councilmember Olson said the MOU should be tabled until the resolution regarding the internal spending
limit on marsh acquisition related spending comes back to council so they would come back together.
Action on Amendment # 1
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON WITHDREW THE AMENDMENT WITH THE AGREEMENT OF
THE SECOND.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
TABLE THE MOU UNTIL THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SPENDING LIMITS ON
MARSH ACQUISITION EXPENSES COMES BACK TO COUNCIL.
Councilmember Chen raised a point of order, stating there was a motion on the floor.
Councilmember Olson explained that was why she proposed the spending limit as an amendment because
the motion to approve the MOU was already on the floor and she did not want to vote for the MOU until
the spending limit was in place.
Mayor Nelson assured no money would be spent regarding the marsh until after next week.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, asking for a parliamentary decision because during
Agenda Item 8.2, there was a motion on the floor, and the council voted to table instead. She reiterated her
intent to rescind her vote on the previous motion.
Mr. Taraday explained a motion to table is not debatable, but a motion to postpone something indefinitely
is debatable. The council frequently uses the word table; if the intent is to postpone indefinitely or to a
certain time, the motion should be phrased that way.
Councilmember Buckshnis said Councilmember Chen's point of order was related to there already being a
motion on the table, the motion to authorize Mayor Nelson to sign the MOU. During Agenda Item 8.2,
there was also a motion on the floor that the council did not vote on, but voted on a motion to table. Mr.
Taraday advised all three of these are in order when there is main motion pending. When there is a main
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motion pending, the council has the option to postpone indefinitely which is debatable, postpone to a certain
time which is also debatable, or table which is not debatable.
Councilmember Olson restated her motion:
TO TABLE THE MOU UNTIL THE RESOLUTION REGARDING THE INTERNAL SPENDING
LIMIT ON MARSH ACQUISITION EXPENSES COMES BACK.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, BUCKSHNIS
AND OLSON VOTING YES; COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT AND COUNCILMEMBERS
CHEN, PAINE AND NAND VOTING NO.
Amendment 42
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
AMEND SECTION 2.8 TO READ, "THE CITY HAS EXPRESSED INTEREST IN ACQUIRING
THE FORMER UNOCAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE ADJOINING
EDMONDS MARSH ESTUARY AND THE CLEANUP SHOULD BE COMMENSURATE WITH THE
CITY'S USE OF THE SITE FOR SALMON RESTORATION.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the City needs to ensure the cleanup covers salmon recovery. Her
amendment was to expand the language to be very clear that the cleanup needs to be commensurate with
salmon restoration. The current language only refers to expanding the adjoining Edmonds Marsh Estuary
which could mean a contaminated park which is not what the City wants. The amendment clarifies than the
cleanup should be commensurate with the City's use of the site for salmon recovery.
Councilmember Chen asked if that limited actions in the marsh to salmon recovery, noting the marsh is
more than salmon recovery. Councilmember Buckshnis responded the most important thing to salmon
restoration/salmon recovery is the water. Salmon restoration will benefit birds, bees, etc., the entire habitat.
The language could include habitat, but the WRIA 8 grant was related to salmon recovery. The state's key
goal is salmon recovery. Once salmon are restored, all the other critters come into place.
Councilmember Paine viewed the proposed language as the Department of Ecology's job. She asked how
that language would be put into action. Mr. Tatum said the language is not within the purview of
relationship, the level of cleanup is governed by MTCA and Ecology's determinations or the City's own
actions pre or post transfer of the land. He could not imagine WSDOT would accept that language because
it either is not in their purview or requires them to clean up the property at their expense. Mr. Taraday said
WSDOT has been pretty careful about making sure the language in the MOU does not interfere with their
contractual relationship with Unocal. The proposed language proports to dictate how the cleanup would be
done, something that has been heavily contracted between WSDOT and Unocal and he assumed they would
be concerned about doing anything that could be perceived as interfering with their contract with Unocal
especially when there is already pending litigation.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to Section 2.14 of the Transportation budget, the section that governs the
first right of purchase in the budget; the last part of the sentence says, "This would be for the City's intended
use of the property to rehabilitate nearshore habitat for salmon and related species." He concluded the
amendment proposed by Councilmember Buckshnis was consistent with the Transportation budget. Mr.
Taraday suggested WSDOT did not need to sign off on the Transportation budget, but the City would need
WSDOT to sign off on this MOU. Mr. Tatum said the language refers to the level of cleanup on the site
versus the purpose or intended use.
Amendment #3
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE WORDING TO, "FOR THE CITY'S INTENDED
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USE OF PROPERTY TO REHABILITATE NEARSHORE HABITAT FOR SALMON AND
RELATED SPECIES.
Councilmember Olson said she was very willing to support the amendment. The wording of the MOU was
floated by WSDOT and they were open to it. She wondered if it was important enough to add this language
and WSDOT was not open to it.
Councilmember Nand agreed the amendment and the amendment to the amendment had the potential to
trigger hesitation from the City's partners in the MOU. She was hesitant to make a statement about who is
responsible for cleanup and the level of cleanup at this stage. She asked how Councilmember Teitzel's
amendment to Councilmember Buckshnis' amendment would affect the City's bargaining position with
WSDOT.
Councilmember Teitzel read the entire revision to 2.8 in the MOU: "The City has expressed an interest in
acquiring the Former Unocal Property for the City's intended use of the property to rehabilitate nearshore
habitat for salmon and related species."
Councilmember Nand asked how the proposed amendment would affect the signaling of intent and
bargaining position with WSDOT and how this might potentially affect the stages for acquiring the marsh.
Mr. Tatum responded he was not sure it would have a material impact. Mr. Taraday agreed, advising
although he could not speak for WSDOT, he was hopeful the amended amendment would not be
objectionable to WSDOT.
Action on Amendment #2
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, CHEN,
BUCKSHNIS, OLSON AND NAND VOTING YES; COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT AND
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING NO.
Action on Amendment #3
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, CHEN,
BUCKSHNIS, OLSON AND NAND VOTING YES; COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT AND
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING NO.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, CHEN,
OLSON, PAINE AND NAND AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO.
4. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ADD COMPOST PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENT IN
COMPLIANCE WITH RCW 43.19A.150
Mayor Nelson advised this item was removed from the agenda due to staff absence. It is not time sensitive.
5. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2024 BUDGET PLANNING CALENDAR
Council President Tibbott explained the calendar was developed based on input at the budget retreat. Before
making amendments to calendar, he recommended a motion to adopt the resolution followed by
amendments. He reviewed:
• Proposed 2023 Budget Schedule for the 2024 Budget (for planning purposes, subject to change)
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UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, BUCKSHNIS,
OLSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN,
PAINE AND NAND VOTING NO.
6. RESOLUTION REGARDING INTERNAL SPENDING
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
HAVE THE CITY ATTORNEY DRAFT A RESOLUTION BASED ON THE CONVERSATION
EARLIER IN THE MEETING.
During the vote, Councilmember Chen raised a question about the dollar limit, stating if it was zero, he
would vote no. Mayor Nelson advised the motion does not specify that detail.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, BUCKSHNIS
AND OLSON AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS
CHEN, PAINE AND NAND VOTING NO.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked to reconsider her vote on Agenda Item 8.2 and add it to the agenda.
Councilmember Olson raised a point of order, asking if there was a provision that allowed this to be taken
up at the next meeting. Councilmember Buckshnis said she planned to do that once it was on the agenda.
Mr. Taraday advised Councilmember Buckshnis was not a prevailing party on the motion to table 8.2 and
therefore would not be able to move for reconsideration. Councilmember Buckshnis said she voted yes and
wanted to change her vote. Mr. Taraday said his notes reflect there was a motion to table the letter.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she voted yes and wanted to reconsider her vote. Mr. Taraday reiterated
his notes did not indicate she was on the prevailing side. City Clerk Scott Passey said if Councilmember
Buckshnis voted to table, the vote can only be reconsidered by someone who voted against it. If she voted
in favor of tabling, she could not move for reconsideration. Councilmember Buckshnis said she wanted to
change her vote. Mr. Passey said Councilmember Buckshnis voted to lay the motion on table. Mayor Nelson
explained Councilmember Buckshnis could not change her vote because the vote failed. Councilmember
Buckshnis said the prevailing party tabled the letter and she would like reconsider and change her vote.
Mr. Taraday suggested Councilmember Buckshnis make a motion to take the item from the table.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER OLSON, TO
REMOVE IT FROM THE TABLE.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, BUCKSHNIS
AND OLSON VOTING YES; COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT AND COUNCILMEMBERS
CHEN, PAINE AND NAND VOTING NO.
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson said he was looking forward to the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday at 11 a.m.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Nand relayed some marsh supporters who came to her office hours last week provided her
a flyer about contest in June for artwork inspired by the marsh. She invited anyone interested in participating
in the art contest to memorialize the marsh in artwork to reach out to her and she will connect them with
the art contest organizers.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING EXPECTATIONS FOR CITY
EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
EDMONDS AND WSDOT RELATED TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE
FORMER UNOCAL PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2023, the city council authorized the mayor to execute a memorandum of
understanding with WSDOT concerning the former Unocal bulk fuel terminal (the "MOU"); and
WHEREAS, the MOU places the city on a non -binding course to eventually acquire the property
that is the subject of the MOU (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the city's primary interest in the Property is to improve the environmental functions
and values of the Edmonds Marsh and to pursue associated long-term habitat restoration; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds recognizes that acquiring the property is one of two or more
ways to achieve the City's primary interest in the property as detailed above; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Ecology is preparing to hold a 45-day public comment period and
public meeting for the Property by the end of 2023 with a target of late summer; and
WHEREAS, the city may soon find it appropriate to engage consultants to advise the City on how
best to inform and/or influence the forthcoming Department of Ecology process and/or to
perform other due diligence and planning activities related to the Property; and
WHEREAS, the city is still in the early stages of evaluating the various risks and opportunities
related to possible acquisition of the Property; and
WHEREAS, the city council has expressed a desire to evaluate a spending plan for implementation
of these MOU-related activities; and
WHEREAS, the council president and mayor have discussed the mutual benefits of the council's
deliberation and action on a spending plan for implementation of these MOU-related activities; now
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The city council wants to establish a collaboration with the administration to develop a
budget before the administration spends additional resources related to the MOU or the Property
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Section 2. The city council requests that the administration provide the city council with an outline
of the types and approximate amounts of expenses that might be incurred in the 2023 fiscal year to
further the city's interests with respect to the MOU and the Property.
Section 3. The city council requests that the mayor's proposed budget for 2024 contain a section
that details the types and approximate amounts of expenses that might be incurred in 2024 to
further the city's interests with respect to the MOU and the Property.
RESOLVED this day of June, 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS
MAYOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Highway 99 Landmark Site
Staff Lead: Susan McLaughlin
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Susan McLaughlin
Background/History
Planning efforts over the last two decades in the Highway 99 area have resulted in infrastructure
investments, new multi -family developments and a satellite City Hall office. Whilst this is good progress,
some of the most critical needs for neighborhoods in the Highway 99 area are still not met, notably
open space and community gathering places (community center/recreation). City staff have been
actively looking for properties to purchase to meet these needs; we are pleased to bring forward an
exciting site with significant potential to meet a multitude of community needs.
The Highway 99 Landmark Site is unique because of its size at 10.55 acres under a single landowner. It is
comprised on 9 parcels with access from Highway 99 and 240th St SW with close proximity to the
interurban trail, Swift bus rapid transit service and the upcoming light rail station in Mountlake Terrace.
Staff Recommendation
Council authorize the Mayor to execute the Option Agreement between Eastern Investment
Corporation and Southeast 888 Investment LLC and the City of Edmonds for the 10.55 acres as described
in the attached agreement.
Narrative
The proposed Option Agreement provides the opportunity for the City of Edmonds to have the
landowner hold the property for up to 18 months before executing a Purchase and Sale Agreement
(PSA). This timeframe will enable the city to develop the community's vision for the property, to
investigate the possibility of funding options and partnerships, to complete the due diligence work and
finalize the PSA. The basic components of a PSA are included in the Option Agreement as an attachment.
There are two basic timing components of the Option agreement divided into the first six months and
the next twelve months. If the city decides not to proceed with the agreement within the first six
months, the $100,000 fee is refundable, after that, the funds stay with the landowner. During the first
six months of the agreement, the city and landowner refine the PSA. At the end of those six months, the
PSA is finalized with review and approval of the city council, but not required to be executed with the
landowner. The city then has the next 12 months to execute the PSA with the approval of the city
council, which then, and only then, commits the city to purchasing the property.
The funding of the $100,000 is available as allocated in the park land acquisition program.
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Attachments:
Burlington Property Option Agreement 2023.06.20
Landmark site graphic
Landmark Site Project Timeline V5
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OPTION AGREEMENT
between
Eastern Investment Corporation and Southeast 888 Investment LLC
and
CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON
dated as of
July 1, 2023
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OPTION AGREEMENT
This OPTION AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") dated as of the 1 st day of July, 2023
(the "Effective Date") is entered into between EASTERN INVESTMENT CORPORATION, a
Washington Corporation and SOUTHEAST 888 INVESTMENT LLC, a Washington Limited
Liability Company (collectively "Optionor"), and CITY OF EDMONDS, a Washington
municipal corporation ("Optionee").
WHEREAS, Optionor is the owner of that certain real property located at 24111 SR 99,
Edmonds, in SNOHOMISH COUNTY, WASHINGTON, which is more particularly described
in Exhibit A attached hereto (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, Optionor wishes to grant to Optionee, and Optionee wishes to obtain from
Optionor, an irrevocable and exclusive option to purchase the Property, subject to the terms and
conditions set forth below.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the Option Payment (defined in Section 3
below) and the other mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth and for other good
and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties hereto agree as follows:
1. Grant of Option. Subject to Optionee's timely payment of the Option Payment
(defined in Section 3 below), Optionor hereby grants to Optionee an exclusive and irrevocable
option to purchase the Property on the terms and conditions set out in this Agreement (the
"Option").
2. Option Term. The term of the Option (the "Option Term") shall commence on
the Effective Date and automatically expire at 11:59 pm PACIFIC TIME December 31, 2024
(the "Option Termination Date"), unless duly extended, exercised, or sooner terminated as
provided for in this Agreement.
3. Option Payment.
(a) The Option is granted in consideration of Optionee's payment to Optionor,
concurrently with the execution of this Agreement, in the amount of ONE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS $100,000 (the "Option Payment"), the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged.
(b) Optionee acknowledges and agrees that the Option Payment constitutes
consideration to Optionor for Optionor's agreement to: (i) enter into this Agreement with
Optionee; (ii) not advertise, market the Property for sale, and/or sell the Property to
another purchaser while this Agreement is in effect; and (iii) sell the Property to Optionee
on the terms and conditions and for the Purchase Price (as defined in the Purchase
Agreement (defined below in Section 4)), provided that Optionee has exercised the
Option in the manner provided in Section 4 below. The Option Payment shall be
nonrefundable to Optionee.
4. Exercise of Option. At any time during the Option Term, Optionee may exercise
the Option by timely sending Optionor a written notice of Optionee's intention to exercise the
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Option (the "Exercise Notice") accompanied by three (3) executed copies of the purchase and
sale agreement certain material terms of which are attached as Exhibit B (the "Purchase
Agreement"). Optionor shall promptly execute the Purchase Agreement and return two (2) fully
executed originals to Optionee. If Optionee does not timely exercise the Option in the manner
described herein on or before the Option Termination Date, the Option will automatically
terminate. Thereafter, neither party shall have any further obligations hereunder except for those
obligations that expressly survive termination of this Agreement.
(a) Within ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) days of the Effective Date,
Exhibit B hereto shall be converted into an approved Purchase Agreement consistent
with the material terms and subject to approval by both Optionor and Optionee in their
sole discretion. Once the parties agree upon the form of the complete Purchase
Agreement, that agreement shall be finalized by the parties executing an addendum to
this Agreement which will have the effect of replacing Exhibit B with the complete
Purchase Agreement. If the parties have not executed such an addendum, for any reason,
within ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) days of the Effective Date, Optionor shall return
the entire Option Payment to Optionee and this Agreement shall terminate. Failure of the
parties to execute the above addendum in a timely manner renders the Option Payment
refundable notwithstanding any other language to the contrary in this Agreement.
5. Default by Optionor. If Optionor fails to perform any of its obligations or is
otherwise in default hereunder, Optionee shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, obtain
a refund of the Option Payment paid by Optionee, and/or to seek such other relief Optionee may
have at law or in equity, including, without limitation, seeking injunctive relief to prevent a sale
of the Property to a party other than Optionee and the filing of an action for specific
performance. Default by Optionor renders the Option Payment refundable notwithstanding any
other language to the contrary in this Agreement.
6. Notices. Unless specifically stated otherwise in this Agreement, all notices,
waivers, and demands required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and delivered to the
addresses set forth below, by one of the following methods: (a) hand delivery, whereby delivery
is deemed to have occurred at the time of delivery; (b) a nationally recognized overnight courier
company, whereby delivery is deemed to have occurred the business day following deposit with
the courier; (c) registered United States mail, signature required and postage -prepaid, whereby
delivery is deemed to have occurred on the third business day following deposit with the United
States Postal Service; or (d) electronic transmission (email) provided that the transmission is
completed no later than 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on a business day and the original also is sent via
United States Mail, whereby delivery is deemed to have occurred at the end of the business day
on which electronic transmission is completed.
To Optionor: Name: Robert Siew
Address: 15310 SE 43rd Place,
Bellevue, WA 98006
Telephone: 425-643 -3 8 3 8
Email: Robsiew@comcast.net
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With a copy to: Name: Andrew Goodrich
Address:601 Union Street, Suite 2600
Seattle, WA 98101-4000
Telephone:
206.654.2428
Facsimile: 206.340.2563
Email: Goodrich@lasher.com
To Optionee: Name: Angie Feser
City of Edmonds
Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director
700 Main Street
Edmonds WA 98026
Telephone: 425-771-025 6
Email: angie.feser@edmondswa.gov
with a copy to: Name: Jeff Taraday
Lighthouse Law Group PLLC
Address: 600 Stewart Street, Suite 400
Seattle, WA 9101
Telephone: 206-273 -7440
Email: Jeff@lighthouselawgroup.com
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Any party to this Agreement may change its address for purposes of this Section 6 by giving
written notice as provided in this Section 6. All notices and demands delivered by a party's
attorney on a party's behalf shall be deemed to have been delivered by said parry. Notices shall
be valid only if served in the manner provided for in this Section 6.
7. Optionee's Right to Inspect.
(a) In conducting inspections related to due diligence or feasibility or
otherwise accessing the Property, Optionee shall at all times comply with all laws and
regulations of all applicable governmental authorities. In connection with such
inspections, neither Optionee nor any of Optionee's representatives shall: (i)
unreasonably interfere with or permit unreasonable interference with any person
occupying or providing service at the Property; or (ii) unreasonably interfere with the
business of Optionor (or any of its tenants) conducted at the Property or unreasonably
disturb the use or occupancy of any occupant of the Property.
(b) Optionee shall schedule and coordinate all inspections or other access
thereto with Optionor and shall give Optionor at least FIVE (5) business days' prior
notice thereof. Optionor shall be entitled to have a representative present at all times
during each such inspection or other access. Optionor shall allow the Optionee's
representatives unlimited access to the Property and to other information pertaining
thereto in the possession or within the control of Optionor for the purpose of the
inspections and any due diligence undertaken by the Optionee.
(c) In the event of termination of the Option, Optionee shall provide to
Optionor at no cost, electronic copies of any reports, studies or written conclusions made
by Optionee during the Option Period.
(d) Optionee shall not perform any invasive testing including environmental
inspections beyond a Phase 1 assessment or contact the tenants without obtaining
Optionor's prior written consent. Optionee shall restore the Property and all
improvements to substantially the same condition they were in prior to the inspection.
8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original and all of which when taken together shall constitute one and
the same document.
9. Time of Essence. Optionor and Optionee hereby acknowledge and agree that time
is strictly of the essence with respect to each and every term, condition, obligation, and provision
hereof and that failure to timely perform any of the terms, conditions, obligations, or provisions
hereof by either parry shall constitute a material breach of and a non -curable (but waivable)
default under this Agreement by the party so failing to perform.
10. Entire Agreement; No Representations. This Agreement constitutes the sole
and entire agreement of the parties to this Agreement with respect to the subject matter contained
herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings and agreements, both
written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. This Agreement is entered into after full
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investigation by each party and neither party is relying upon any statement or representation
made by the other parry not set forth in this Agreement.
11. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.
12. Attorney Fees. If either Optionor or Optionee institutes suit against the other
concerning this Agreement, the prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Optionor and Optionee hereto have executed this
Agreement as of the Effective Date.
OPTIONOR:
EASTERN INVESTMENT
CORPORATION, a washington corporation
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SOUTHEAST 888 INVESTMENT LLC, a
Washington Limited Liability Company
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Name:
Title:
OPTIONEE:
CITY OF EDMONDS, a Washington
municipal corporation
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Title: Mayor
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EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description
ForAPN/Parcel ID(s): 004911-000-003-02, 004911-000-003-03, 004911-000-003-04, 004911-000-003-05,
004911-000-001-05, 004911-000-001-06, 004911-000-001-07, 004911-000-001-10,
004911-000-003-06. 004911-000-003-07 and 004911-000-003-08
Parcel A:
A portion of Tracts 1, 2, and 3, Lake McAleer Five Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 5 of
Plats, page 48, records of Snohomish County, Washington, described as follows:
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Beginning at the Southeast corner of above said Tract 3;
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Thence North 0045'50" East along the East line of said Tract 3, 634.13 feet to a point 10 feet South of the Northeast corner
of lot 3;
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Thence North 88029'56" West parallel to the North line of said plat, 201.64 feet;
Thence South 0°43'57" West parallel to the West line of above said Tract 3, 176.96 feet to a point 135.00 feet North of the
South line of North one-half of said Tract 3;
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Thence North 88°28'07" West parallel to said South line 130.00 feet to the East line of above said Tract 2;
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Thence North 0043'57" East along said East line 176.89 feet to a point 10.00 feet South of the Northeast corner of said
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Tract 2;
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Thence North 88029'56" West parallel to the North line of above said Plat 130.00 feet;
Thence South 0°43'57" West parallel to the East line of said Tract 2, 125.00 feet;
Thence North 88029'56" West parallel to the North line of said Plat 218.43 feet to an intersection with a curve on the
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Easterly right of way line of Highway 99 (center point which bears South 64°1TOY East a distance of 2814.79 feet);
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Thence Southwesterly along the arc of said curve to the Left, consuming a central angle of 9056'56" a distance of 488.72
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feet;
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Thence South 74'13'56" East on a radial line of said curve, a distance of 10.00 feet to an intersection with a curve on the
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Easterly right of way line of Highway 99 (center point which bears South 74'13'56" East a distance of 2804.79 feet);
Thence Southwesterly along the arc of said curve to the left, consuming a central angle of 0056'39" a distance of 46.22
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Thence South 88'26'18" East along the South line of Tracts 1, 2, 3 in above said Plat, a distance of 848.72 feet to the true
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Except those portions acquired by or conveyed to the State of Washington for SR 104.
Situate in the County of Snohomish, State of Washington.
Parcel B:
That part of the North 135 feet of Tracts 1 and 2, Lake McAleer Five Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof, recorded in
Volume 5 of Plats, page 48, records of Snohomish County, Washington, lying Easterly of State Road No. 1 (U.S. Highway
99);
Except the East 130 feet;
And except the North 10 feet thereof conveyed to Snohomish County for road by deed recorded under Auditor's File
Number 693550;
And except that portion conveyed to the State of Washington for Primary State Highway No. 1 by deed recorded under
Auditor's File Number 1646398.
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EXHIBIT "A"
Legal Description
Situate in the County of Snohomish, State of Washington.
Parcel C:
That portion of Tracts 1 and 2, Lake McAleer Five Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 5 of
Plats, page 48, records of Snohomish County, Washington, described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the Southeasterly right of way line of State Highway Route 99, as said right of way line
existed prior to March 12, 1970, with the South line of the North 135 feet, as measured parallel with the East line of said a,
tract 1;
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Thence Westerly along said South line to a point which is 51 feet Southeasterly, when measured at right angles from the R L
line survey of State Highway Route 104;
Thence Northeasterly parallel with said R line survey to a point opposite Highway Engineer's station R 113+81.36;
Thence along a curve to the right having a radius of 40 feet to a point on the South line of 240th St. S.W. opposite Highway
Engineer's Station 240th 10+64.85 and 30 feet Southerly therefrom; rn
Thence Easterly along said South line to the Southeasterly right of way line of State Highway Route 99;
Thence Southwesterly along said right of way line to the point of beginning. 3
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That portion of Tract 1, Lake McAleer Five Acre Tracts, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 5 of Plats, page
48, records of Snohomish County, Washington, described as follows:
Beginning at a point opposite Highway Engineer's Station (hereinafter referred to as H.E.S.) 1 188+66 on the I line survey of
SR 104, 236th Street S.W. to Meridian Avenue, and 365 feet Northeasterly therefrom, said point also being on the
Southeasterly right of way line of SR 99, as said right of way existed prior to March 12, 1970;
Thence Northwesterly to a point opposite H.E.S. 109+65 on the R line survey of said highway and 42 feet Southeasterly
therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 109+82 and 42 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 110+00 and 42 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 110+50 and 41 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 111+00 and 41 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 111+50 and 41 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 112+00 and 41 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point opposite H.E.S. R 112+50 and 41 feet Southeasterly therefrom;
Thence Northeasterly in a straight line to a point on the South line of the North 135 feet, as measured parallel with the East
line, of said tract, which point is 41 feet Southeasterly, when measured at right angles, from the R line of said highway;
Thence Easterly, along said South line, to the Southeasterly right of way line of SR 99, as said right of way line existed
prior to March 12, 1970;
Thence Southwesterly, along said right of way line, to the point of beginning.
Situate in the County of Snohomish, State of Washington.
Parcel 004911-000-003-02; Parcel 004911-000-003-03; Parcel 004911-000-003-04; Parcel 004911-000-003-05; Parcel
004911-000-001-05; Parcel 004911-000-001-06; Parcel 004911-000-001-07; Parcel 004911-000-001-10; Parcel
004911-000-003-06; Parcel 004911-000-003-07; Parcel 004911-000-003-08
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PURCHASE AGREEMENT — CERTAIN MATERIAL TERMS
The following are certain material terms of the purchase and sale agreement ("Purchase
Agreement") as described in Section 4 of this Agreement:
1. Subject Property: The Property shall be the same Property that is the subject of this
Agreement.
2. Purchase Price: The Purchase Price shall be THIRTY-SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS
AND ZERO CENTS ($37,000,000.00) all cash at closing. The Option Payment shall not
count toward the Purchase Price.
3. Earnest Money Deposit: The Earnest Money Deposit shall be:
a. ONE MILLION DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($1,000,000.00);
b. credited toward the Purchase Price;
c. deposited with the escrow agent within FOURTEEN (14) days of mutual
execution of the Purchase Agreement;
d. non-refundable as to FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.)
upon release of title contingency (see 4.c, below);
e. non-refundable as to the remaining FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($500,000.) upon release of the due diligence / feasibility contingency (see 4.b,
below).
4. Contingencies: The Purchase Agreement shall be subject to the following contingencies:
a. A financing contingency, which shall be released no later than ONE HUNDRED
AND TWENTY(120) days after mutual execution of the Purchase Agreement;
b. A due diligence / feasibility contingency, which shall be released no later than
ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY (120) days after mutual execution of the
Purchase Agreement;
c. An acceptable title contingency, which shall be released no later than SIXTY
(60) days after mutual execution of the Purchase Agreement.
5. Closing: The closing of the transaction shall occur on or before June 30, 2025.
6. Title: Title shall be conveyed by statutory warranty deed, subject to any exceptions
shown on a survey provided by Optionee. The title company shall be Chicago Title
Insurance Company in Everett, WA.
7. Leases: Seller shall not renew or enter into any leases in a manner that would extend the
lease expiration past the closing date, provided, however, that Optionee understands that
there is a current lease which terminates on Jan. 31, 2029.
8. Brokers: Seller represents and warrants to Purchaser that it dealt with no broker in
connection with, nor has any broker had any part in bringing about, this transaction and
that no commissions are owed by either party. Purchaser represents and warrants to Seller
that the broker it used to facilitate this transaction was engaged by the Purchaser on a
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consulting basis and that no commission is owed to that broker in connection with this
transaction.
9. Excise Tax: Seller shall pay all excises taxes associated with the transaction.
10. Assignment: Purchaser may assign part or all of its interest in the Purchase Agreement
without the prior written consent of the Seller, provided: (a) Purchaser gives Seller
written notice of such assignment within THIRTY (30) days after such assignment; and
(b) Purchaser's assignee executes an instrument in form substantially the same as that
attached to the Purchase Agreement agreeing to be bound by all the terms and conditions
of the Purchase Agreement and agreeing that at least seventy-five percent (75%) of the
acreage of the Property will be used for public purposes.
11. AS IS. The sale shall be "as is".
12. 1031 Exchange. If Optionor intends for this transacton to be a part of a Section 1031
like -kind exchange, then Optionee agrees to cooperate in the completion of the exchange
so long as they incur no additional liability or expense.
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TIMELINE FOR HIGHWAY 99 LANDMARK SITE OPTION TO PURCHASE
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This timeline covers project tasks to get the City from approval of the option to purchase to the closing
of the purchase and sale agreement
Project Project Charter
Initiation Approve option to Purchase
Project Contracting plan
Management Communications plan
Te� am establishment
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Master Plan
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Title report
Geotech investigation
Environmental review
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Conceptual design
Schematic design
Prepare Tax Increment Financing
(TIF) strategy
Bonds
Public/private options
Implementation Ongoing project management
Planning (2024 Public/Private structure
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9.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Clean Buildings Act - Frances Anderson Center Investment Grade Audit
Staff Lead: Oscar Anti Ilon
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Preparer: Royce Napolitino
Background/History
The Frances Anderson Center built in 1928 and renovated in 1947 and 1952, the building was used as a
grade school until the city purchased the building. The building has been owned and operated by the city
since the 1980's. Currently the building is home to the Parks, Recreation, and Human Services offices, as
well as several community organizations, Main St. Kids Daycare, and Edmonds Montessori, annual
festivals and recreational programming.
In 2019 Washington State enacted the Clean Buildings Act which requires all buildings of a certain square
footage to increase energy efficiency, measure and verify performance moving forward. In 2022 the
Clean Building Act was updated to include buildings with 50,000 square feet and above. Verification is
required prior to forced compliance in 2028. Non -compliant facilities will be fined monthly until
verification of compliance is achieve.
Forwarded for Presentation to City Council by the PPW Committee Meeting June 13, 2023.
Staff Recommendation
Accept the proposal for an Investment Grade Audit to identify and analyze performance -based
contracting measures at Frances Anderson Center.
Narrative
The proposed Investment Grade Audit will be conducted to identify and propose HVAC updates to bring
the Frances Anderson Center in to measured compliance with the Washington State Clean Buildings Act.
The IGA will address the focus of the Clean Buildings Act which is to reduce pollution from burning of
fossil fuels. Our proposal will deliver cost-effective Facility Improvement Measures, equipment
recommendations, energy compliance strategy, projected energy/cost savings, maximum allowable
project expense and other data for creation of a project. This project would raise building resilience to
climate change, eliminate fossil fuel emissions, all while bringing the building into compliance with the
mandated standards in the Clean Buildings Act.
Attachments:
City of Edmonds - FAC HVAC IGA Proposal_03-29-23
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March 29, 2023
To: Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager, City of Edmonds
Cc: Novella Randall - Energy Engineer; Department of Enterprise Services
From: Andrew Williamson - Municipal Business Manager; McKinstry
Project: Frances Anderson Center (FAC) HVAC Upgrade
Subject: Investment Grade Audit Proposal
Dear Mr. Sullivan:
The Frances Anderson Center is a pivotal recreation and cultural facility in the City of Edmonds. It also has a
historical significance. The City is interested in upgrading the building's HVAC system to provide improved
occupant comfort and experience. The City would like this upgrade to enhance the energy efficiency and
operation of the City buildings through a performance -based contract with McKinstry. This proposal will provide
the guidelines for which McKinstry will provide the following tasks:
1. Conduct an Investment Grade Audit of the HVAC system at the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St,
Edmonds, WA 98020)
2. Develop a comprehensive Energy Services Proposal for upgrading the HVAC System.
INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT (IGA): The audit will be a collaborative effort with City of Edmonds and the Washington
State Department of Enterprise Services (DES). It will identify and analyze performance -based contracting
measures along with their associated savings, costs, and potential for utility rebates and grants. The final
deliverable of the IGA will be an Energy Services Proposal (ESP) for implementation of viable initiatives with
associated energy cost savings.
The following scope of work is included:
✓ Preliminary evaluation of the building's existing electrical infrastructure's available capacity.
✓ Identify and document existing HVAC system and its operation.
✓ Code review.
✓ Preliminary Load Analysis to establish new system's capacity and system alternatives.
✓ Preliminary system selection, zoning and sizing.
✓ Evaluation of Clean Building Performance Standard compliance for the proposed system.
✓ Preliminary Structural review to confirm installation of new system components.
✓ Review existing good faith surveys, identify and communicate any data gaps to the City
✓ Initiate discussion with local AHJ for clarifications etc as necessary.
REQUESTED INFORMATION: For effective execution of this proposal we ask that the City of Edmonds provide access
to the following:
✓ Good Faith Survey for the building in scope.
✓ Historical utility bills for the last 60 months.
✓ All mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural and building controls drawings.
✓ Access to Building Automation System (BAS).
✓ All operational and maintenance manuals, balancing records, & specifications.
✓ Operational records related to the cost of maintaining specific equipment.
✓ Information with regards to any on -going maintenance contracts.
✓ Access to individuals that have relevant information pertainingto the day-to-day operation of energy
using systems on site.
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TIMELINEAND MILESTONES: McKinstry will initiate this scope of work immediately upon acceptance of this proposal
and establishment of a professional services agreement based on McKinstry's existing master agreement with
the Department of Enterprise Services (DES). Formal progress review meetings will be conducted regularly
throughout the study phase. During these review meetings, McKinstry will recommend measures based on the
analysis, while the City of Edmonds and DES will provide final direction regarding recommended measures. The
goal of these review meetings is to focus engineering efforts, budgeting, and savings assessment on those
solutions that possess a high probability for implementation. McKinstry will target completion of the IGA within
105 calendar days of a notice to proceed.
CRITERIA FOR IMPLEMENTATION: It is the City of Edmonds's intent that McKinstry will implement all approved projects
that meet the following criteria.
✓ Facility Improvement Measures shall be life cycle cost effective as an aggregate using the Office of
Financial Management (OFM) life cycle cost model tool.
✓ Not more than 90% of the energy cost savings may be used to help repay a loan, if applicable.
✓ McKinstry will work with the clients' utilities and other entities to secure conservation grant funding or
low interest loans for applicable measures.
✓ Client may list favorable subs and equipment
Investment Grade Audit Fee: The City of Edmonds will reimburse McKinstry for a lump sum of $92,500 for this
scope of work. All fees assessed under this proposal will be included in the final project implementation costs.
In the event that McKinstry is unable to recommend projects that meet the criteria above, the City of Edmonds
has no financial obligation to McKinstry. However, if the recommendations meet or exceed the Criteria for
Implementation and the City of Edmonds chooses not to enter into an agreement with McKinstry to install the
projects, the City of Edmonds will reimburse McKinstry for the Investment Grade Audit fee. All associated
information, including deliverables, will become the property of the City of Edmonds upon final receipt of
payment. Deliverables are listed in attachment (A).
We look forward to working with the City of Edmonds and DES on a successful project. Please call should you
have any questions.
Shelby Sawyers,
McKinstry Energy Services
Account Executive
206.658.4389
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Attachment A
Investment Grade Audit Deliverables
The Investment Grade Audit for the City of Edmonds Frances Anderson Center will include the following
elements:
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1. A description of the systems which shall receive new Equipment and Services;
2. The cost-effective Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs) to be installed or caused to be installed
by McKinstry and a description of the FIMs analyzed but disqualified under the cost effectiveness
criteria;
3. A description of the services that McKinstry will perform or cause to be performed on or in the
infrastructure, including but not limited to engineering, construction management, the operations
and maintenance procedures for use on Equipment, training for personnel, warranty service
provided, and equipment maintenance provided;
4. The Maximum Allowable Project Cost, itemized in detail, which may be amended to represent
actual costs;
5. Recommendations for replacement of existing equipment, along with recommendations for
improvements to existing equipment and operating conditions;
6. The service standards appropriate for the infrastructure;
7. The baseline energy consumption, including the data, methodology and variables used to
compute the baseline, and the baseline calendar period which shall not be less than twelve (12)
months;
8. The estimated energy savings and energy cost savings that are expected to result from the
installation of the Equipment and from the Services, and an explanation of the method used to
make the estimate;
9. The method by which Energy Savings and Energy Cost Savings will be calculated during the term
of the Energy Services Agreement;
10. A description of how project financing (if allowed by the client) will be completed;
11. A description of how the Energy Savings will be guaranteed by McKinstry;
12. A description of how McKinstry proposes to be compensated;
13. The term of the Energy Services Authorization;
14. The Termination Value for each year during the term of the Energy Services Authorization;
15. The schedule for project completion;
16. The nature and extent of the Work and equipment that ESCO anticipates it will receive from other
firms under subcontract.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Award Construction Contract for Citywide Bicycle Improvements and Elm Way Walkway Projects
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On April 11, 2023, staff presented this item to the Parks and Public Works Committee and it was
forwarded to a future City Council meeting for possible approval.
On May 2, 2023, the City Council rejected all construction bids for the project.
On May 5, 2023, the City readvertised the project for construction bids.
On June 13, 2023, staff presented this item to the Parks and Public Works Committtee and it was
forwarded to the June 27, 2023 City Council meeting for possible approval.
Staff Recommendation
Award construction contract to Laser Underground & Earthworks, Inc. in the amount of $2,675,267 and
authorize a management reserve of $267,527 for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements and Elm Way
Walkway Projects.
Narrative
On May 25, 2023, the City received five construction bids for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements and Elm
Way Walkway Projects. The bids ranged from a low of $2,675,267 submitted by Laser Underground &
Earthworks, Inc. to a high of $3,185,070 submitted by Colacurcio Brothers Construction Company. The
Engineer's Estimate was $1,997,231.49. Attachment 1 is a summary of the bid results.
The Citywide Bicycle Improvements project will install bicycle facilities - including both separate bicycle
lanes and sharrow pavement markings - on approximately 7.5 lane -miles of City and County streets. The
project will also install associated improvements to pedestrian and signalization facilities.
The Elm Way Walkway project will install approximately 700 linear feet of sidewalk along the south side
of Elm Way from 8t" Ave to 91" Ave. The project will also install associated drainage and signalization
improvements.
The proposed construction budget is $3,357,035. The construction budget includes the contract award
amount of $2,675,267, construction management of $401,291, management reserve of $267,527 and a
1% arts fund contribution of $12,950. Refer to slide 7 of Attachment 2. Staff will review the proposed
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construction budget and funding, including the amount and source of additional funds needed to
complete the construction phase during the staff presentation. Refer to slide 8 of Attachment 2.
Attachments:
Attachment 1-
Bid Summary
Attachment 2
- Presentation
Attachment 3
- Area Map
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CITYWIDE BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS AND ELM WAY WALKWAY PROJECTS BID TABS
CITY OF EDMONDS 5/25/2023 2:15 PM
BIDDER
SCHEDULE
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Engineer
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1,034,747.75
$
342,570.00
$
412,690.53
$
207,223.21
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Laser Underground
$
1,389,045.00
$
536,305.00
$
446,817.00
$
303,100.00
$
2,675,267.0
Kamins Construction
$
1,463,863.73
$
542,399.50
$
365,727.64
$
310,130.55
$
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Road Construction NW
$
1,527,655.00
$
527,800.00
$
385,860.00
$
325,697.00
$
2,767,012.0
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1,532,500.50
$
674,303.00
$
442,383.45
$
486,708.00
$
3,135,894.9
Colacurcio Brothers
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1,736,248.00
$
680,180.00
$
489,394.00
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CITYWIDE BICYCLE IMPROVEMENT
• Bicycle Lanes and Sharrow Pavement Markings (-7.5 lane miles)
• 15 new ADA compliant pedestrian ramps
3 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Systems
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Pedestrian safety modifications at:
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81H Ave to 9th Ave
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Contractor Bid Results
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$189,;
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Staff Recommendation
• Award Construction Contract to Laser UndergrOL
& Earthworks, Inc. for $2,675,267.
• Authorize a 10% Management Reserve of
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Resolution Increasing Vehicle License Fee - Transportation Benefit District
Staff Lead: Oscar Anti Ilon
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Preparer: Royce Napolitino
Background/History
The Transportation Benefit District (TBD) was adopted in February of 2009. While the costs of maintenance
and preservation of the streets have gone up significantly, the fee has remained the same since 2009. In that
time, the Street Maintenance budget has increased by approximately 60%, directly impacting the general
fund. While the TBD fees remain the same, city infrastructure needs continue to increase with more traffic
control devices and more maintenance required to deteriorating infrastructure. This year, the recommended
investment for the pavement preservation program was $2.8M while the city was only able to fund $1M.
This shortfall will significantly increase the cost to repair or restore our roadway network in the future.
Transportation Benefit District revenue is one of few sources available to fund ongoing maintenance and
repair activities.
Per chapter 3.65.030 of the Edmonds Municipal Code the council may authorize a motor vehicle license fee
as follows:
1. A vehicle fee of up to $20.00 per vehicle as provided for by RCW 82.80.140;
2. A vehicle fee of up to $40.00 as provided in RCW 82.80.140 if a vehicle fee of $20.00 has been
imposed for at least 24 months; or
3. A vehicle fee of up to $50.00 as provided in RCW 82.80.140 if a vehicle fee of $40.00 has been
imposed for at least 24 months and the city has met all of the requirements of RCW 36.73.06(6).
Staff Recommendation
Approve resolution increasing transportation benefit district vehicle fees from $20 to $40.
Narrative
The demand for maintenance and operational funds has increased continually. The number of traffic
control devices has increased along with a deteriorating infrastructure due to less than
recommended investment in the pavement preservation program. Investment at the right time is
critical to maximize the effectiveness of limited funds. When timely investments are made, infrastructure
conditions stabilize and costs to maintain and preserve remain low.
With a higher demand to increase pedestrian and bicycle safety, those systems continue to grow. In
the last five years, two traffic lights and pedestrian signal improvements in thirty locations have been
added. These systems require maintenance, repair, and replacement in future years. Deferred
maintenance due to limited funding results in the deterioration of the infrastructure and higher
maintenance and repair needs. The current funding available will not be enough to properly maintain
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the infrastructure.
Attachments:
Ordinance TBD increase 4.11.23
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, INCREASING THE VEHICLE LICENSE FEE
AUTHORIZED BY RCW 82.80.140 FROM TWENTY DOLLARS TO FORTY
DOLLARS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 4053, the City of Edmonds assumed all the powers of the
transportation benefit district that it created in 2008; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 36.73.065, a transportation benefit district that includes all the
territory within the boundaries of the jurisdiction establishing the district may impose by a majority
vote of the governing board of the district up to $40 of the vehicle fee authorized in RCW 82.80.140
if a vehicle fee of $20 has been imposed for at least 24 months; and
WHEREAS, a city having assumed a district can do the same thing by a majority vote of its city
council; and
WHEREAS, the $20 vehicle license fee has been imposed since 2009; and
WHEREAS, the city council would now like to increase the vehicle license fee from $20 to $40; now
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The vehicile fee authorized in RCW 82.80.140 is hereby increased from twenty dollars
($20) to forty dollars ($40).
Section 2. The fee increase in Section 1, above, shall take effect as soon as it can be implemented by
the Department of Licensing.
RESOLVED this day of , 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS
MAYOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2023
Adopting Legislative Blake Fix
Staff Lead: Commander Shane Hawley and Chief Michelle Bennett
Department: Police Services
Preparer: Alexandra Ehlert
Background/History
The state legislature was called to special session earlier in May to work on legislation that would amend
the Blake Decision. Previous legislation expires July 1. This new legislation goes into effect by the
legislator in August.
Staff Recommendation
We are asking council to approve this unanimously as that is what is needed for an immediacy clause so
it can take effect as of July 1 and eliminate the gap between state legislation.
Narrative
This ordinance would fix the gap the state legislator created from July 1 to August by adopting the
legislative fix immediately in the City of Edmonds. This does not add anything to what the state legislator
has created, it only allows Edmonds to enforce that law without a delay. If it's not unanimously
approved, it cannot take effect right away which will cause a gap in the law thus not allowing for any
enforcement of the law for approximately one month.
The attached ordinance adopts the new state law so individuals can be charged and prosecuted in
Edmonds Municipal Court for the Misdemeanor and Gross Misdemeanor crimes as the state legislator
wrote.
Attachments:
2023-06-26 Ordinance adopting ESB 5536[1]
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.14 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ADOPT STATE STATUTES BY
REFERENCE RELATED TO COUNTERFIET SUBSTANCES
AND LEGEND DRUGS; DECLARING A STATEMENT OF
URGENCY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND
SETTING THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
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WHEREAS, in February 2021, the Washington State Supreme Court declared
unconstitutional Washington's felony drug possession laws which criminalized the unknowing N
possession of controlled substances; and
WHEREAS, in July 2021, the Legislature adopted temporary legislation expiring July 1, a
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enforcement to refer individuals for assessment and treatment for their first two arrest before the
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WHEREAS, the July 2021 legislation proved impossible for law enforcement to
implement; and
WHEREAS, to ensure state-wide consistency in drug possession and use laws, during a
special legislative session this May, the State Legislature passed legislation (SB 5536 the so-
called Blake -fix) effective July 1, 2023, that makes knowing possession and public use of
controlled substances and counterfeit substances gross misdemeanors; and
WHEREAS, the bill also makes knowing possession and public use of non-prescription
legend drugs misdemeanors; and
WHEREAS, the bill does not mandate but encourages pre-trial diversion; and
WHEREAS, the state fully occupies and preempts the entire filed of controlled
substances and drug paraphernalia and Edmonds ordinances must be consistent with state law;
and
WHEREAS, the SB 5536 was signed by the Governor on May 16, 2023; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of Edmonds adopts state criminal statutes by reference to
obtain jurisdiction to prosecute misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor offenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to amend Edmonds City Code Chapter 5.14,
entitled "Controlled Substances, Paraphernalia, Poisons And Toxic Fumes", to ensure
Edmonds's jurisdiction to arrest and prosecute misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors related to
the knowing possession and public use of counterfeit substances, controlled substances and non-
prescription legend drugs;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 5.14.010 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "State statutes adopted
by reference.", is hereby amended to read as follows (new text in underline; deleted text in
strikethrough):
5.14.010 State statutes adopted by reference.
A. Effect of Adopting State Statutes by Reference.
1. If any section, subsection, sentence, or provision of this title, or its application to any
person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this title, or the application of the
section, subsection, sentence or provision to other persons or circumstances is not
affected, and to this end, the sections, subsections, sentences and provisions of this title
are declared to be severable.
2. By adopting state statutes, the city intends to assume jurisdiction over and become the
jurisdictional authority for the enforcement and prosecution of misdemeanor and gross
misdemeanor crimes. Whenever the word "state" shall appear in any statute adopted by
reference in this title, the word "city" shall be substituted therefor; provided, however, the
term "city" shall not be substituted for the term "state" in those circumstances which set
forth administrative or licensing duties of the state and its subdivisions.
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3. Whenever a state statute specifically adopted in this title refers to another state statute
not specifically adopted in this title, the statute referred to shall be given the force and
effect necessary to enforce the statute specifically adopted in this title.
4. Any section of this title that is repealed or amended by ordinance shall remain in full
force and effect until the effective date of the ordinance repealing or amending the
section. Any state statute that is adopted by reference which is later amended, repealed,
or recodified shall remain in full force and effect until the effective date of the legislative
act that repeals, recodifies, or amends the state statute. The amendment or recodification
of any state statute adopted in this title shall be given its full force and effect upon the
effective date of its amendment or recodification.
5. When issuing a citation, information, or complaint for the violation of any section of
the RCW adopted by this title, it shall be sufficient for a commissioned officer or
prosecutor to cite to and refer to the RCW section number.
B. The following statutes of the state of Washington, including all future amendments, are
adopted by reference as if set forth in full herein:
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69.43.110 Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine — Sales restrictions —Electronic
sales tracking system — Penalty_
69.43.120 Ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylpropanolamine — Possession of more than
fifteen grams — Penalty — Exceptions.
69.43.130 Exemptions — Pediatric products Products exempted by the state boa-Fd
pharmacy Quality assurance commission.
69.50.101 Definitions.
69.50.102 Drug paraphernalia — Definitions_
69.50.201 Enforcement of chapter — Authority to change schedules of controlled substances_
69.50.202 Nomenclature_
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69.50.309 Containers.
69.50.360 Cannabis retailers, employees of retail outlets — Certain acts not criminal
or civil offenses.
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C. Notwithstanding the RCW sections that are specifically adopted by reference in subsection
(B) of this section, all RCW sections that constitute misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors and
the RCW sections necessary for the investigation, arrest, prosecution, sentencing, confinement,
and enforcement of misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors are hereby adopted by reference as
currently enacted or as hereafter amended or recodified from time to time, and shall be given the
same force and effect as if set forth herein in full.
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D. All class C felony crimes set forth in the RCW are hereby adopted by reference for the
purposes of charging a gross misdemeanor for a violation of any of the crimes set forth in
Chapter 9A.28 RCW. The adoption of class C felonies shall be subject to the provisions of
subsections (A) and I of this section.
Section 2. Section 5.14.015 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Possession of legend
drug without prescription or order prohibited.", is hereby amended to read as follows (new text
in underline; deleted text in strikethrough):
5.14.015 Possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited.
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by reference as if set forth in full herein:
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69.41.030 Sale, delivery, or possession of legend drug without prescription or order prohibited
— Exceptions — Penalty.
Section 3. Statement of Urgency. This ordinance is necessary for immediate preservation
of public peace, health, and safety or for the support of city government and its existing public
institutions.
Section 4. 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 5. Effective Date. Pursuant to RCW 35A.11.090(2), this ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon final passage, if passed by a unanimous vote of the council. If passed by
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a less than unanimous vote of the council, this ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take
effect thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MICHAEL 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 , 2023, 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 CHAPTER 5.14 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE TO ADOPT STATE
STATUTES BY REFERENCE RELATED TO
COUNTERFIET SUBSTANCES AND LEGEND
DRUGS; DECLARING A STATEMENT OF URGENCY;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING
THE EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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