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6. RECEIVED FOR FILING
Edmonds City Council Agenda
August 15, 2023
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1. Claim for Damages for filing (0 min)
2. Written Public Comments (0 min)
3. Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report (0 min)
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Special Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023
2. Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 2023
3. Approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes August 8, 2023
4. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
5. Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
6. City Attorney Contract 2024
7. Conflict Counsel and Public Defense Assessor Rates
8. Ordinance to amend ECC 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission
9. Ordinance for PFD Charter Amendment
10. Ordinance to close Parks Trust Fund 136
11. Fiber Customer Price Adjustment
12. Award Construction Contract for the 2023 Overlay Project.
13. Approval of Supplemental Agreement with WSP for construction management services on the
76th Ave Overlay project.
14. Approval of Supplemental Agreement with Atwell LLC for Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 2023 Second Quarter Financial Update (10 min)
2. Landmark 99 Project Update & Budget Request (30 min)
3. Ordinance to Amend ECC 2.05 Concerning City Attorney and City Prosecutor (25 min)
4. Proposed Code Amendment to ECC 5.05.060 (10 min)
5. Ordinance Allowing Six Hens (female chickens) per Single -Family Residence (20 min)
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
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
Eugene Hofineister
5th Ave & Walnut
($10,000.00)
Attachments:
Claim for Damages - Eugene Frank Hofineister - for council
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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
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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.
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Please present the completed claim form to: City Clerk's Office
City of Edmonds
11 Avenue North
Edmonds, WA, 98020
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Form Revised 04/09/2021
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07/18/2023
Eugene Frank Hofineister June 18, 2023 accident report Page I of 3
On June 18, 2023 at 5:15 P.M. while walking north in the sidewalk on the
east side of 51 Ave. south, approximately 120 feet south of Walnut St. in E
Edmonds WA, I tripped on upraised side walk joint and fell on my face
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my left hand. Bystanders called the Fire Department for aid. The Fire
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Fire Department offered to take me to the Hospital, I declined and my
daughter and her husband transported me to Swedish Hospital in Edmonds 0
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and the cut on my left hand were sutured up to close the wounds. I was
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to have the sutures removed. I return to the Hospital the following Sunday
evening and after waiting 3 hours plus left to return home. I had the sutures
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
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 July 27, 2023 and August 9, 2023.
Attachments:
Public Comment August 15, 2023
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments —August 15, 2023
Submitted on: 7/31/2023 11:23:01 AM
Name: Steve Peake
City of Residence: Edmonds
Agenda Topic: Expenditures/ new iniatives
Comments: I'm getting concerned about where the mayor is taking the city. It seems we have a lot of
new proposals and recent initiatives that would seem, in some cases to be somewhat questionable. It's
not just the merit (or lack of merit) of the programs themselves that are of concern, but also the long
term costs to maintain them. Highway 99 is being modified, that's a done deal but we also have a new
part time city hall and a proposed park in the same general area. The satellite city hall was tried in
Shoreline a few years ago and was a flop (limited hours, limited ability to act), I have no idea how the
Edmonds version is working out but it would seem to be a bit dubious given how close the main city hall
is. Then there is the preposed park is in an area where the homeless already congregate and panhandle
That just doesn't sound like a good idea, maintenance, potential crime and the required patrol costs
could be very high. Also, there was an idea, possibly a good one to buy the old oil terminal property.
That is rare land and preserving it may well be worth the cost, but there are lot of things going on here
and they all cost money. Next came the Greenways linking all the schools. Why? Who walks or bikes
between the schools? To me, it sounds like a prescription for traffic and parking issues and and
unneeded maintenance costs. Given how close the election is shouldn't decisions on important issues
like these be held off until people have a chance to express their interests and concerns through the
election process, as well as the usual procedures?
Submitted on: 7/31/2023 11:02:13 PM
Name: Barbara Steller
City of Residence: Edmonds
Agenda Topic: Comprehensive Plan Vision Statement
Comments: Edmonds city officials have taken great care and diligence to develop a COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN and their work must be applauded. However, it is essential that language about climate mitigation
and adaptation be included in the vision statement because although there is a separate plan to address
that, CLIMATE must be in the forefront of the Comprehensive Plan for a truly comprehensive VISION.
The city hired a consultant firm to identify gaps in the Comprehensive Plan and identified two key
takeaways - CLIMATE and EQUITY. It made recommendations to fill Comprehensive Plan gaps
associated with climate change planning and equity for the City of Edmonds to consider, prioritize, and
refine. It is well and good to state that the City "values" environmental stewardship, but it is crucially
important to acknowledge the VISION and WORK necessary to become carbon neutral by 2050. Let's
not lose sight of that. THANK YOU.
Submitted on: 8/1/2023 4:56:15 PM
Name: Joan Bloom
City of Residence: Edmonds
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments —August 15, 2023
Agenda Topic: 8.1 Public Hearing on Draft Community Vision Statement for the Comprehensive Plan
Comments: Council, Following are my public comments for agenda item 8.1 Public Hearing on Draft
Community Vision Statement for the Comprehensive Plan Staff presented draft Community Vision
Statement: "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a thriving
arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future." My proposed
Community Vision Statement: "Edmonds strives to be a welcoming city that offers our residents
opportunities to improve their quality of life. We value stewardship of our environmental assets, vibrant
and diverse neighborhoods, a thriving arts scene, and streets that are safe for all, including pedestrians,
bicyclists and those with mobility challenges. We are engaged residents who embrace our open access
to the natural resources of Puget Sound and take pride in shaping our climate resilient future." Rationale
First sentence: "Edmonds strives to be a welcoming city that offers our residents opportunities to E
improve their quality of life. Edmonds government does not, and CAN not provide "outstanding quality
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of life for all." The statement is both untrue and arrogant. The most any city's government can provide 2
are opportunities for residents to improve their quality of life, based on their own definition of "quality 3
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of life." Saying "Edmonds is a welcoming city" is aspirational, not actual. The addition of "strives to be"
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stewardship of our environmental assets, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, a thriving arts scene, and
streets that are safe for all, including pedestrians, bicyclists and those with mobility challenges. The
definition of healthy streets is vague, at best. Therefore, healthy should be eliminated. Safe o
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streets" can be easily clarified, as in my sentence above. Third sentence: We are engaged residents who
embrace our open access to the natural resources of Puget Sound and take pride in shaping our climate
resilient future." The natural resources of Puget Sound must be included in this Vision Statement, given
its demonstrated importance to our community. "Resilient future" has no discernible meaning. The
meaning of "Our climate resilient future" is clear. Thank you for your consideration of my input.
Respectfully, Joan Bloom Former Edmonds Councilmember
Submitted on: 8/2/2023 6:03:07 AM
Name: Ken Reidy
City of Residence: Edmonds
Agenda Topic: Public Hearing for Vision Statement
Comments: There were two possible outcomes during the April 25, 2023 City Council Meeting
(Meeting), neither of which involved simply continuing to contract with Lighthouse Law Group. At the
1:31:14 mark of the Meeting, CM Jenna Nand stated she was also in favor of bypassing an RFP and
retaining our contract with Lighthouse. Nobody requested a Point of Order and the Meeting Manager
failed to inform CM Nand that the motion on the floor was not a referendum on any particular attorney
firm. At the 1:33:45 mark of the Meeting, while CM Diane Buckshnis was discussing citizen trust in
Lighthouse, CM Dave Teitzel made a point of Order and stated: "The Motion on the floor tonight is not a
referendum on any particular attorney firm, it is simply does Council want to continue contracting "A" or
hiring in-house attorneys "B". Why do things like this happen during Council Meetings? Is it really that
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments — August 15, 2023
hard to do simple things, right? This specific agenda item was something City Council knew about and
had planned for, for over three months. CM Nand was allowed to speak positively about Lighthouse but
CM Buckshnis was quickly shut down when she brought up citizen trust in Lighthouse. After the 1:37:00
mark of the Meeting, CM Susan Paine amended the Main Motion: "I'd like to amend the Motion to go
ahead and continue with the contracting with Lighthouse effective tonight." Again, nobody requested a
Point of Order and the Meeting Manager failed to inform CM Paine that the Motion on the floor was not
a referendum on any particular attorney firm. The amendment was not germane to the Main Motion. It
was a brand-new Main Motion to do something that was not on the Council's Agenda. Just before the
1:44:00 mark of the Meeting, CM Nand started making comments about not falling prey to a very vocal
minority that has issues with our City Attorney and claimed that 99.99% of the people in Edmonds don't
have a problem with Lighthouse or the services they are providing. Nobody made a Point of Order about
her falling prey comments or her claim about 99.99% of the people in Edmonds. The proposed Vision
Statement claims Edmonds is a welcoming City. Council voting under the influence of the falling prey
comments show that to not be true. Please remove the false claim that Edmonds is a welcoming City
from the Vision Statement.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The Edmonds Underwater Park Stewards are volunteers who have made valued contributions to
maintenance and improvements to the park. The stewards support the City of Edmonds and dive
community's values: safety, security, maintenance, and improvements.
Recommendation
Report attached for information.
Narrative
Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report was emailed to councilmembers and city
staff in July. (attached) This report was discussed by the Parks and Public Works Committee on August
8, 2023.
Attachments:
Park Status Report 202307
EdmondsUWPark
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Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022/2023 Status Report Bruce Higgins
During our tenure as stewardship supporters we have strived to inspire the scuba community to
continue contributing with their efforts to leave the Edmonds Underwater Park in better shape
than they found it. Our effort has been dive after dive - year round - supporting the cause for a
safe place to recreate that has healthy and diverse marine life. We dive and keep diving to
support the Park and the City of Edmonds.
We are not after funding or stability but having a resilient Park that adapts to the times. Our
expectation has been to remain on the City's radar so that as a destination and regional park we
have value to the donors who contribute to our volunteer efforts.
Our tiered shared values approach for donating our cooperation with the City of Edmonds has
been: Safety — Security — Maintenance — Improvements
As a volunteer stewardship group that hosts about 100 routine work dives annually on every Sat
and Sun at 9 AM at the Edmonds Underwater Park. This effort amounts to over 1,500 hours
annually contributed volunteer time by about 15 different individuals. Some divers complete
dives during the week as conditions permit. Refer to a Park map (one of which is posted at the
Park or the one provided the Park's Director) for the detailed locations mentioned.
{appended to some forwarded copies with this report}
Safety
Trails
2022 - Added draft blocks and line to extend Shell Creek trail east in an effort to mark
the northeast end of the Cautionary Zone to keep Kayakers and Boaters out for the Park. The
Park has a rule about no watercraft in the Park but individuals coming from the north have a
difficult time understanding the scale of the Park. We then added a new buoy to mark the
location.
2023 - Repaired a number of trails east most extent as the wind storm in early
November had dislodged some loose ends specifically on DeLion Way and Enhancement Way.
The line was re -secured and trails cleaned up.
2023 - Repaired trail intersection of Happy Trails and Rocky Road where a second log
we moored there dragged the anchor for the marking buoy south due to a north wind event.
2023 - The steel piling south in the Park which was struck during Ferry Terminal Repairs
in February 2022 broke off a section after the damage. We removed this broken piece as the
remaining piling indicates DeLion Way's shore end. The broken piece was repurposed.
Having trails to assist diver navigation to and from Park features has been an important asset to
keep divers well north and away from the ferry terminal. The trails direct users to arrive close to
Park features not directly to the feature. Trails are concrete blocks connected by multiple ropes
in a nominal magnetic north -south and east -west grid system.
Edmonds Underwater Park 2021/2022 Status Report pg. 1
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Buoys
2022 - Placed new buoys along the center line of the DeLion Dry Dock to discourage
kayakers from boating into the Park from the south. This has had marginal success with
kayakers still wandering under the ferry terminal into the Underwater Park.
2023 - Replaced lost buoy from Cathedral / Glacier intersection due to storm loss.
2023 - Replaced lost buoy from Cathedral / Happy Trails intersection due to storm loss.
Lost buoys on the Cautionary zone and to the north along Shell Creek are pending nicer
weather due to the distance.
By having buoys to isolate divers from boaters as well as provide surface reference to the trail
system intersections aids in the diver experience. The buoys can provide a place to rest both
prior to submerging or on returning to the surface. Buoys also provide current direction
evidence so divers can plan for the surface current which could lead them toward the ferry. The
two surface current indicating buoys have a bright orange tail. A floating log along Happy Trails
also indicates the current direction. The near shore buoys let divers know where the trails begin
to minimize eel grass impact by focusing user impact into a smaller area.
The buoys help exclude poachers who wander into the Park. The Park is a no harvest marine
protected area in the State regulations but this is tempting to harvesters.
Signage.
2022 Nov - We meet with Jenn Leach about new signage for Brackett's Landing North for
updating the existing signs at the bath house area. The existing signs are over 20 years old and
need more than cleaning.
2022 - Posted example permits required to kayak in the Underwater Park to reinforce
the rules.
2023 - Posted the page of the No -Harvest rules for the Edmonds Shoreline from
WDFW's rules (page 122) to reinforce that there is no harvest in the Underwater Park. Assisted
Jenn Leach with relocating the Underwater Park Map to the bathhouse's north side as part of
the signage upgrades about dog and watercraft in the Underwater Park.
Having signage both on the surface and underwater including elevated intersection markers and
on -trail signs are passive guidance for divers. Visibility underwater can range from 3 feet to 30
feet which can make navigation challenge in the 27 acres. Some trails are distinctive but the
bottom can get covered by kelp and/or algae obscuring the trails. Since 2015 this has been a
bigger issue with extensive near shore sea lettuce growth.
Security
Poaching
Fishing in the Park is typically near the ferry slip with the relaxation for the Coast Guard ferry
boat escorts and along Caspers Way. Poaching from kayaks has been less frequent since
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there are fewer in the Park since we have been more vocal with kayak launches in the Park.
We often find pole fisherman on the Park Jetty as the directions to the fishing pier are not clear.
2023- Low tide in May some non-native speakers were attempting to harvest clams
north of the Jetty. They left but clearly had no idea of the health risks with consuming clams
from the Underwater Park. Signage about shellfish poisoning has vanished from near the Park
entry.
Having the security component limits poaching as well as boaters causing user conflict issues
with divers. The Park's protected nature allows the lingcod to mature to their 30 plus year life
span and the rockfish to aim for their 70 plus year life span. Kayaks still remain an issue.
Invasive Tunicates
2022/23 - We continued our nominally monthly efforts for Didemnum and Ciona remission
with dives at hot spots based on prior sightings.
Didemnum has been mostly in remission since 2006 but this tunicate has been evident on the
ferry terminal piles and also in the Port of Edmonds so expecting anything other than remission
is beyond our effort. Didemnum has been more obvious during late 2021 and 2022 than in prior
years.
Jan 2023 - Ciona which seems to be active in the late fall and over winter commonly. In the
Park this tunicate was very active on the Lopez Pontoon's NE corner and along the west side.
They seem to prefer the west most features which is the region we are paying the most
attention to.
We'll just keep monitoring invasive species and take action seasonally. Don't be fooled as this
is a constant issue but unlike salmon and orca they don't have a loud voice. (Consult the
State's invasive species web site for more background.)
Boating entry
Signage has not been forth coming about kayaks entering the Park from Olympic Beach. The
kayaks want to short cut through the Park since going around the ferry means being offshore.
This really is an education issue and outreach needs to extend to Kayak groups plus signage.
Maintenance
Feature Reaair
2022 — We have been cleaning / removing up some stray metal parts left behind from
the decomposition from the Fossil — a wooden hull placed in 1982. We also were cleaning and
removing stray metal from the Cupid — placed in 2004 near the Triumph — since it has decayed
away. The ballast rock and concrete was repurposed to a nearby hull and the feature's few
remaining parts are re -stacked. Also the Mesmerized placed in 2002 has had their ballast
repurposed near by as well
Our expectation is that the features are just subsiding into the sand over time after worm
decomposition. We service what we can or repurpose the material. The wooden hulls have
nominally vanished with only the Triumph having much wood left.
Edmonds Underwater Park 2021/2022 Status Report pg. 3
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Buoys
2023- We had issues with buoys on Bashful Way so reworked the buoys and plan on
upgrading them to be similar to those on Erratic Way with blue drum buoys.
Maintenance has changed over the years. We have also resorted to scant maintenance in the
southern Park (south of Jetty Way) as to not attract divers toward the Ferry terminal.
Trails
Small trail identification floats along Jetty Way which are attached to the trail near the bottom to
assist with finding the trail during limited visibility and algae overgrowth that has been more
common the past 5 years. This process took many dives and seems to be well received making
the trail unique. However this upgrade has required attention as the floats tend to overgrow with
barnacles.
2022 - Added an additional block and line trail east from the Rocky Road / Shell Creek
intersection to support an anchor for a buoy to define the Underwater Park's north east corner.
We also have placed a temporary anchor there to secure the trail as we prepare a suitable
anchor for a buoy.
Improvements
Continued Efforts
From 2011 to present - Progress on Rocky Road's `rock wall' grew by 25 feet with
cairns in 2022 and 2023 on foundation rocks. We have added cairns to the south on Rocky
Road to connect in to Centennial Way. This has been second string to efforts farther south.
2023- Progress was made on "Steel Valley" — our connection between Jetty and
Cathedral Way along Glacier Way's path. We created a large Cairn — "Tro's Seamount" in 2020
— about mid -way between the two trails for the rockfish and lingcod. This was expanded with
now over 200,000# and over 75 feet long (north -south) parallel to the trail's east side to connect
with Jetty Way. Damage during the November windstorm has been repaired.
2022 - Progress was made on the From -Shay Path's west end with a `trail head'
along Telegraph Way north of Centennial. This provides a landmark for diver to turn on. This
path will be cairns with no plans to provide a block and rope trail to guide divers. Temporary
blocks were placed at 10 foot spacing with a tiny line to keep the course for the trail.
2023- A cairn with over 150,000# of rocks to the mid -point along Glacier Way
between Cathedral and Centennial Ways - called Monster Island - has been getting attention
with additional rocks.
2023- Near an obstacle course NW of Monster Island for diver training in
buoyancy and navigation we added some fake kelp as marks for kick cycles to allow divers to
understand their pace through the water.
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* Observations: During the King Tide in January 2023 the parking lot for Brackett's
Landing was flooded completely. The attention was at the Dayton / SR 104 intersection but
there was significant water in the Bathhouse as well. This needs to be a reminder about
projects hosted for the shoreline as we had a high tide of 15 feet per the NOAA Seattle Tide
Station. The best news this was a calm day so no destructive waves to add to the damage.
Kirby Johnson has been continuing his lingcod nesting counts with a dip in nests for the 2022/3
season. The 2022/3 season seemed to be about 40 males on about 45 nests but his survey
volunteers has been reduced yet again this season due to Kirby's health issues and rougher
conditions. The decline is having more sea lions and harbor seals in the Park. The lingcod
nesting effort in the Park has been declining since about 2015 at a steady rate. Kirby had also
been reporting quarterly on the starfish recovery submitting the data to a national database.
This effort has been declining with fewer divers supporting these efforts.
Kirby has a comment:
I would like to plant a seed of an Audacious Idea for people to think about, a regional Marine Research
Facility located at Edmonds.
Before becoming a park and a protected area the east side of Puget Sound was sandy bottom; a long
way from reef like structure. Since becoming a park, all kinds of artificial habitat has been added creating
a variety of habitat that is being used by many species. The underwater park is a unique real world test
tube. The park has everything, stuff that is right, (long time Marine Protected Area), and stuff that is
wrong, (armored shoreline), three great interacting water basins that result in current interactions, and
one, the Straits, which hammers the armored shore when storms come from the west.
Many agencies come to mind that might be players in such a facility, some are already involved. The
park is truly a gem, nothing quite like it anywhere else. Thanks for reading this.
Respectfully, Kirby Johnson, (longtime volunteer)
Donations on going - Support from Edmonds Underwater Sports has continued and has
continued to be very generous.
Data from a late/2nd Kelp survey in 2022 by the Snohomish County MRC showed the bull kelp
bed was delayed in timing and close to the same size as the 2019 observations but very much
thinner density which are way down. DNR is working on a Kelp and Eel grass project still in
planning phases.
Outreach
The Emerald Seas Dive Club is hosting Seasonal Young of the Year rockfish surveys with the
data going to NOAA via Adam Obaza.
Reef Check — Washington has been hosting training dives again in 2023 at the Underwater Park
which includes focus on kelp bed and reef related fish. Not sure if data is being recorded.
Tro Ota has been organizing monthly `Dives Against Debris' in 2022-3 where we have
highlighted bottle fields and as well as wooden hulls placed over 15 years ago which have
decayed to just stray metal pieces. Litter amounting to over 2,500 pounds has been removed
since the effort started in 2021.
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The Seattle Aquarium has been conducting quarterly rockfish surveys along Rocky Road since
2018 and is striving to have ROVs do some future efforts — maybe in the Underwater Park —
time will tell.
Pendina Efforts
Buoy replacements for buoys stolen by the storms, tangling with logs, and old age (sinking).
We are just following our four tiered priority efforts. Complete some intersection markers for
the underwater trails which were unfinished due to a shortage in materials and donations.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of Special Meeting Minutes August 2, 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
DRAFT MINUTES
August 2, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Neil Tibbott, Mayor Pro Tern
Vivian Olson, Council President Pro Tem
Will Chen, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
David Levitan, Planning Manager
The special Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:20 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott in
the Council Chambers, 250 5' Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RCW
42.30.110(1)(I)
The Council then convened in executive session to discuss pending or potential litigation per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 30 minutes.
The executive session concluded at 6:50 p.m.
3. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened at 6:52 p.m.
4. ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of Regular Meeting Minutes August 2, 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
DRAFT MINUTES
August 2, 2023
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Neil Tibbott, Mayor Pro Tem
Vivian Olson, Council President Pro Tem
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
Susan McLaughlin, Planning & Dev. Dir.
Rose Haas, Planner
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Patricia Taraday, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott in the Council
Chambers, 250 5' Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Paine read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge the original
inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who
since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their
sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land
and water."
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of Mayor
Nelson.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott described the procedures for audience comments. There were no public comments.
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6. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. PARKS, RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - 2023 Q2
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2. SALARY COMMISSION TERM ASSIGNMENTS
3. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
Councilmember Buckshnis requested Consent Agenda Item 7, AMD2023-0005 Revised Minor Code
Amendment Package #2, be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the agenda as Council
Business Item 9.3.
Council President Pro Tern Olson requested Item 7.6, Approval of Marchis Property Settlement Agreement,
be removed from the Consent Agenda and scheduled on a future agenda.
Councilmember Teitzel requested AMD2023-0005 Revised Minor Code Amendment Package #2 be
Council Business Item 9.1 and renumber the remaining items in consideration of staff who are present for
that item. Council President Pro Tern Olson pointed out there are attorneys present for the other items who
are also being compensated.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JULY 18, 2023
2. APPROVAL OF FIN COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JULY 20, 2023
3. APPROVAL OF SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JULY 25, 2023
4. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JULY 25, 2023
5. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT
6. APPROVAL OF MARCHIS PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO MOVE THE MARCHIS PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT TO A
FUTURE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON DRAFT COMMUNITY VISION STATEMENT FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott commented this is a very important public hearing because the City is at a historic
point where a comprehensive plan is being developed that addresses many of the issues discussed when the
consultant contract was approved. The public hearing is an opportunity to hear from residents as well as
hear from staff regarding the process and next steps.
Planning & Development Director Susan McLaughlin commented she has been before council previously
regarding this topic. Tonight's public hearing will be a deeper dive discussion about the vision process and
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next steps as well as an opportunity to hear feedback from the public regarding the visioning process and
the resultant draft community vision statement. She reviewed:
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o Created using the results of the 6-week visioning process
o Encapsulates the approach and themes that were heard to formulate the draft community vision
statement
We developed branding - Summer 2022
o Comprehensive Plan Branding - Everyone's Edmonds
■ Inclusive engagement, broad engagement
■ Raise awareness about the plan
■ Branding everyone recognizes and feels approachable
■ Received a lot of positive feedback on the name and the branding
■ Branding translated into multiple languages
■ Created templates for flyers, posters, yard signs and PowerPoint presentations
- Will serve the City well for the next two years
We set an outreach goal - Summer 2022
o To receive 3,500 comments from the community
■ 8,500 comments were collected! (survey, in person, tabling and other events)
We developed an outreach approach
o Survey
■ Provided in Korean, simple Chinese, and Spanish
■ Qualitative (open-ended) and quantitative (multiple-choice) questions
We launched a 6-week vision process
o Talked to a lot of people in multiple formats and venues
o We talked, we listened, we documented
Yard signs
Coffee Chats RAISEAWARENESS
Panel discussion
THEMED NEIGHBORHOOD CONVERSATIONS
IN-DEPTH CONVERSATIONS ON KEY TOPICS
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Weekly articles . Walk & Talks
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Online surveys
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ALLOW INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION
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We asked for feedback in different ways
o For example, take a picture at your home and answer the question, "In 20 years, I envision an
Edmonds that... [fill in the blank]
■ "In 20 years, I envision an Edmonds that ... our kids can afford to live in."
The draft Community Vision
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o From the 8,500 comments, staff worked with the consultant team cataloging and identifying
common themes and commonly heard/written words and drafted a community vision statement
that they thought was in complete alignment with that collective feedback.
■ "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets,
and a thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient
future."
o Some people may have used different words or said something in a different way.
o The intent was to be true to people's direct comments at the meetings/gatherings, one-on-one
conversations or snapshot taken at home.
o Confident the draft community vision reflects the community as a whole.
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o Feedback from surveys was drawn from six weekly themes
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■ Quality of Life
■ Economic Growth
■ Environment
■ Culture
■ Livability & Land Use
o Statement was developed based directly on commonly used words — very little editorializing
to stay true to collective community feedback
o Draft vision statement was vetted to make sure the terms used translated positively in other
languages
Development of Visioning Statement
o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ Many commenters described Edmonds as friendly and inviting, placing high value on the
sense of community and neighborly relations.
■ Many stated need to be more inclusive and welcoming, recognizing Edmonds is becoming
more culturally diverse
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■ This phrase balances the lived experience of a welcoming city and aspirational goal to
become more inclusive
■ Commonly used words: community (259), diverse/diversity (205), culture (204, friendly
(92, represented (92), welcome (60), quality (40), different (33), multi -cultural (29), respect
(26), inclusive (25), opportunity (15), acceptance (12), acknowledge (8), kindness (7),
tolerance (7)
o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ During six weeks of conversations, clear environmental stewardship is strong in Edmonds
■ Statement addresses the value of open space, tree canopy, water protection and natural
beauty of Puget Sound
■ Commonly used words: Trees (408), environment (93), green (76), marsh (39), canopy
(39), open space (30), streams (22), habitat (16), stewardship (5), wetlands (5)
o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ Trickier to say in a condensed way. A lot of uniqueness addressed by neighborhood
including restaurants, local shops, walkability, access to waterfront, historic character,
vibrance of downtown Edmonds,
■ More needs to be done in other neighborhoods to highlight their uniqueness
■ Statement reflects vibrancy and diversity - Edmonds is not just downtown, there are unique
neighborhood centers with their own identities
■ Commonly used words: small town (211), walk/walkable/walkability (209), restaurants
(147), art (138), building (135), neighborhood (86), charm (68), shops (68), vibrant (20,
historic (18), commercial (16), village (11), entertainment (11)
o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ Key themes identified were issues with speeding, lack of sidewalks, disconnected bike
infrastructure, need for traffic calming, desire for better pedestrian lighting
■ "Safe" reflects the desire for better designed transportation in infrastructure for all users
which speaks to the Complete Streets policy, especially children
■ "Healthy" covers the desire to green the City's streets via landscaping and also healthy in
terms of physical activity - active living by design - walking, biking and transit access
■ Commonly used words: street/road (181), safe/safety (163), sidewalk (156), parking (125),
bike/bicycle/cycle (103), traffic (87), walkability (77), green (76), cars (54), transit (45),
speed (44), pedestrian (40), bike lane (39), kids (35), pollution (31), transportation (27),
slow (22), health (18), fast (15), lighting (14), crosswalk (13), traffic calming (8),
stormwater (7), litter (6), fossil fuel (3)
o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ Recognizes vibrant arts community
■ Expressed desire for more diversity in the arts in Edmonds, particularly youth, indigenous
people's involvement and access to art outside the bowl
■ Recognizes the value of Edmonds as a destination for arts, whether performance, culinary
or physical
■ Commonly used words: restaurants/eateries (156), art/artist (138), music (24), creative (9),
ECA (4), performance (4), art culture (4)
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o "Edmonds is a welcoming city offering outstanding quality of life for all. We value
environmental stewardship, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods, safe and healthy streets, and a
thriving arts scene. We are engaged residents who take pride in shaping our resilient future."
■ Acknowledges there are several threats to urban heritage, both natural and political
■ Speaks to ability to retain what is most important in the face of an uncertain future
■ Resilience of build environment most common, recovering from natural disasters, also in
relation to economy, recovering from macroeconomic disruptions
■ Self -resilience of Edmonds residents to meet challenges at various life stages
■ Resilience from a social, environmental and economic perspective
■ Commonly used words: nature/natural (141), affordable/affordability (101), environment
(93), climate (39), sea -level rise (33), expensive (26), sustainable (23), future (22), gas
(20), historic (18), economy/economics (14), housing options (10), resilient (3), disaster
(3), crisis (3)
Next Steps
o Tonight kicks off 30+ days of "Ask Us" Campaign to inform scoping of environmental impact
statement (EIS) which is a requirement of the GMA
o Scoping Outreach - Join Us
■ August 6 - Edmonds Community Fair
■ Wednesday Afternoons Popsicles in the Park
- 4-5:30 pm
- August 9 at Civic Park
- Additional dates/locations to be included on website and distributed via email list and
social media
■ Pop -Up Events throughout the City
- Focused on neighborhood commercial centers throughout city
- Starting August 17 at Five Corners
- Additional dates/locations TBD
■ September 9 - Porchfest
■ More information to be posted on project website
"Ask Us" Campaign may sound similar to last summer's efforts
o It is different
- Begins to drill into topics that will be studied in the EIS
- Looks at alternatives to meet growth targets
- How to meet growth targets
- Where to put the density
- If the City has to provide 9,000 housing units - how would you do it? Where should it go?
What are the implications? What should be studied?
- Answers will be documented and will inform EIS scoping of EIS
Near Term Next Steps
1. Launch formal 30-day scoping period
2. Host numerous events and offers a variety of ways to engage
3. Develop growth alternatives to study in EIS
4. Launch Community Champions Advisory Committee
5. Briefings at planning board and city council
Generalized Project Timeline
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Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott opened the public hearing.
Roger Pence, Edmonds, speaking as a former member and former chair of the planning board during the
period when this vision statement was first developed, said he attended and participated in several of the
outreach events that Ms. McLaughlin referenced. He anticipated a major event when the vision statement
was unveiled on November 5 and was taken aback when the music at Porchfest was interrupted to unveil
the 41 words with little substance. He had envisioned something less general and less vague and
characterized it as a value statement, not a vision statement. Values can drive a vision, but they are not a
substitute for a vision. The 41 word statement is too general and there is nothing that would prohibit an
urbanist consultant from Seattle proposing a 7-story tower downtown to accommodate growth and
development. There is nothing in the vision statement that states that is not the citizens' vision for the future.
The other problem with the statement is the absence of ability to refine or develop a vision. It was presented
as one and done with no ability or interest on the part of staff in incorporating additional input and criticism
into revisions because the model that was used would require redoing the entire process. He opined that
was not a good way to do community engagement; it should be a process of continual improvement, an
iterative process where feedback and new ideas are incorporated until a final product is developed, not a
one and done process.
Marji Fields, Edmonds, thanked Ms. McLaughlin for the explanation and analysis which she found very
helpful. She also thanked Ms. McLaughlin's staff for their hard work. The vision statement as presented
may not be perfect, but she thought it was pretty good. Her main concern was the lack of reference to
climate change, but she felt the residents have provided input and the City will fix that problem. A vision
statement can't do everything, it only sets the stage for an action plan. Action plans make the difference
and close attention needs to be paid to them. She recommended saving energy for those specifics rather
than wordsmithing the vision statement.
Mackey Guenther, Edmonds, founder and executive director of a new, emerging organization in
Edmonds, Coalition for an Accessible and Resilient Edmonds (CARE). CARE's mission is to build a more
sustainable, equitable and prosperous Edmonds, doing this from the ground up through grassroots
advocacy, empowering a diverse set of resident voices, particularly resident voices that sometimes don't
make it all the way to council chambers. This summer their email list has grown to over 150 residents and
is growing quickly. Some of these voices have contacted the council expressing their appreciation for the
working draft comprehensive plan vision statement. They know the council welcomes more resident voices
at meetings and they look forward to bringing more to the council. Informed participation is the bedrock of
democracy. To learn more about CARE's work, he invited the council to attend one of their upcoming
citywide presentations. The next one is August 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
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Joe Scordino, Edmonds, said the vision statement misses the mark. It is biased toward Edmonds looking
like Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace, not the community that actually exists. It needs to acknowledge
Edmonds is a waterfront town, that the City wants to help in the recovery of Puget Sound and salmon, and
that the City is a ferry town, something few entities in the U.S. can say and something that needs to be
cherished as part of Edmonds. Edmonds has a fabulous marina and fishing opportunities; that is not
acknowledged in the vision statement. Residents want Edmonds to have abundant trees and greenery and
parks where everyone can enjoy the outdoors whether under trees or on beaches. Residents don't want
traffic congestion from excessive housing or transients who trash the beautiful community. Residents want
to preserve Edmonds and an Edmonds kind of day for their grandchildren. That is missing from the draft
vision statement and it needs to be totally revamped.
Jeremy Mitchell, Edmonds, said a lot of work went into the draft vision statement by staff and community
input. Nothing is 100% correct all the time. In his prior work on vision statements, he recalled someone
saying the vision statement needed to be able to fit on a t-shirt; not all the details will fit in one paragraph.
Longer than that, those become subset values that can be expanded on and drive the comprehensive
framework. If council is unsure due to the 51 %/49% split on validating the vision statement, the data could
be run through a subcommittee to develop their own draft statements for validation.
Chris Eck, Edmonds, agreed with Ms. Fields, a vision statement is intended to be short, as encompassing
as possible, but that is difficult to do in something brief. The work will be in the details around the
comprehensive plan itself and it will be important to continue checking in with the community on the
detailed plan related to the vision statement. Spending too much time on the vision statement is not a good
use of resources or focus when the actual plan will be the most important.
Ron Eber relayed the staff report suggests limiting refinement of the vision statement because it might not
reflect all the previous public involvement. He expressed concern that the current draft does not accurately
or adequately addresses or capture that public sentiment. In looking at the raw data, the number one
response to the question, "what do you like about living in Edmonds? was waterfront access; other
responses include natural resources. Although this speaks to environmental stewardship, it is more than
that. He referred to an email he sent to council and staff that suggested adding to the last sentence of the
vision statement something like residents embrace open access and the natural resources of Puget Sound.
That is an important aspect of Edmonds; the beach was packed with people during Monday's low tide.
Access and ability to partake in the natural resources of Puget Sound is extremely important. The last
sentence should also say Edmonds takes pride in shaping its climate resilient future. He understood staff
sees resiliency as broader, but it will all come under responding to climate change and it needs to be
mentioned somewhere in the vision statement. If the vision statement is supposed to be the foundation to
guide the comprehensive plan update and the consultant has not yet developed a community engagement
plan as called for in the contract, this is already being used before it is approved and staff is already putting
out what they plan to do in the next 3-4 months and there is no community engagement plan. He urged the
council to roll up its sleeves, not tinker with the vision statement too much as it may take too much time,
but there needs to be something that everyone can embrace and feel comfortable with, either a vision
statement or a value statement. He urged the council to review the comments he submitted about getting
some mention and connection to Puget Sound and the waterfront.
With no further public comment, Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nand thanked Ms. McLaughlin, recognizing she and her department have been working
very hard on this project for over a year. The council has gotten very robust feedback from the community,
not 8,500 responses, but a couple dozen people with strong opinions either way about the vision statement
have reached out. One group that commented brought up the phrase, the gem of the Puget Sound. After
receiving emails, she goggled that phrase to see how it was associated with Edmonds. She asked staff to
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explain the providence and use of that statement in the City's history and how it relates to the visioning
statement. Ms. McLauglin, said the gem of the Puget Sound is not in the current draft vision statement so
she could not speak to the history of that statement.
Councilmember Nand said it has been used in publications related to Edmonds, but wondered it if had any
official providence. Ms. McLauglin said she has also heard it colloquially but was unable to speak to the
heritage use of the phrase. She did not disagree with the phrase and felt it was a great phrase but could not
speak to it.
Councilmember Nand thanked everyone who participate in public outreach and this public hearing. Some
of the criticism the council received was this was a waste of time and resources, but she felt asking the
community to weigh in on the draft vision statement is an important exercise in what we value and how we
see ourselves. She recognized the Alliance for Citizens of Edmonds and Coalition for an Accessible and
Resilient Edmonds for galvanizing their members to reach out to the City and provide feedback.
Councilmember Chen expressed appreciation for Ms. McLaughlin and her team's hard work during the
past year to develop this 41 word statement. The first sentence, Edmonds is a welcoming city, grabs his
attention. If Edmonds is not currently welcoming, that is something the City strives to be. He referred to
the phrase, safe and healthy streets, which establishes a framework of taking care of speeding problems and
other issues happening on the streets, but he wondered if streets was the only thing and whether parks, and
open spaces could be referenced. He suggested staff consider open spaces including streets and parks in
that sentence to be more inclusive. He asked if all the people who work, play and visit Edmonds were
residents or could other people be included. He suggested replacing resident with people to be more
inclusive. Ms. McLaughlin said limiting it only to residents was not something that came from the feedback
so that possibly could be changed.
Council President Pro Tern Olson said packet page 217 of the draft vision refers to the desire to green our
streets through landscaping and stormwater infiltration. She was open to the possibility that there might be
infrastructure improvements as part of environmental stewardship. There is nothing in the feedback that
talked about infiltration. Ms. McLaughlin said safe and health streets was under the theme of transportation.
Commonly used words include green; when green is used to describe streets, it means landscaping, street
trees, green factors within the streets. Stormwater is not explicitly mentioned in the safe and healthy streets
phrase in the vision statement, but the desire to green streets through landscaping and stormwater
improvements was a theme.
Council President Pro Tern Olson said just because it is a planning term, looking up healthy streets leads to
a website that talks about extensive infrastructure changes that go along with that. She did not want that to
be prioritized in the comprehensive plan. It will certainly be a balancing act issue, but she did not want that
to guide the comprehensive plan as a priority. She did not think that was in the input, she looked for it and
did not see it. Ms. McLaughlin said health streets is a broad and encompassing explanation of active streets;
healthy in the physical sense, providing bike and pedestrian opportunities as well as the green aspect of
streets. Green is also in the environmental health of streets; safe and healthy does not come from
stormwater, it was something that came up in the commonly used words.
Council President Pro Tern Olson commented the other repetitive feedback that the council is hearing about
is a vision statement versus a value statement, instead of using this as a vision statement, the council might
choose to use a vision statement like the gem of the Puget Sound with value statements to back it up. Ms.
McLauglin asked Council President Pro Tern Olson for clarification regarding gem of the Puget Sound.
Council President Pro Tern Olson said that could be the vision statement and the values identified through
the outreach process in the draft vision statement would be the more substantive values to back it up, to
answer the question of what do you mean, gem of Puget Sound? More qualitative things than just being a
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beach city. Ms. McLaughlin said she was dedicated to staying true to the feedback received through the
8,500 comments. There was a lot said about environment and specifically green, marsh, canopy, open space,
streams, habitat, stewardship, wetlands. She agreed with Council President Pro Tern Olson that Gem of the
Puget Sound was a cool phrase and one that she possibly could relate to. However, she was unsure that was
true for the residents on Highway 99. She can only take what was learned via these commonly used words;
Gem of the Puget Sound was not something people said during the outreach.
Council President Pro Tern Olson summarized it was inclusive of all the things in the vision statement,
especially when it is backed up with value statements consisting of the items in the draft vision statement
to explain what it means to be a Gem of the Puget Sound. Work is being done on all the business districts;
for example, the International District has the potential to be a total gem. It does not deviate from the inputs
to categorize them as value statements to back up Gem of the Puget Sound as a vision statement.
Council President Pro Tern Olson disagreed with staff s recommendation in the public hearing that there is
no need to get approval. The inputs from the public hearing and other public processes should inform staff
and staff could bring back the vision statement with whatever tweaks might be appropriate because
somebody saw things in the data that are better represented the way they saw it than was in the original.
That was the purpose of getting further feedback from the community. It could then go through the planning
board who could forward a recommendation to council and council could ultimately approve or tweak the
statement by the end of 2023. Depending on what other approaches are suggested, she may draft a resolution
to that effect.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott spoke to the public hearing process. The council will not take action on any part
of the vision statement tonight. Following a public hearing, the council typically waits to take action and
because this is a special meeting, the council is not allowed to take action unless it is on the agenda. The
council will not take action tonight but is discussing ideas for moving forward with the visioning process.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott asked staff to speak to what is unique about a vision statement that is a summary
for a comprehensive plan versus a vision statement on a bumper sticker, letterhead, flag, etc. and how the
vision statement would be used versus a statement on letterhead. Ms. McLaughlin answered the current
comprehensive plan does not have a vision statement; it is not required by GMA and not something all
cities do. She thought it would be a good kickoff exercise to gather feedback via a visioning process, to
begin envisioning what people want for the future of Edmonds and let that shape the scope of work for the
consultant contract which it ultimately did, followed by a more technical analysis. As many of the
commenters said during the public hearing, the content of the comprehensive plan is what will ultimately
matter and she needs to be mindful of the resources that go into the development of the content in order to
adopt a comprehensive plan update by the end of 2024. The difference between a draft vision statement for
the comprehensive plan is it is a starting point.
Ms. McLaughlin explained she studied the development of a vision statement last year; part of it is the
process, engaging people in the process so they feel ownership and stewardship over the statement and
development of the comprehensive plan. The purpose of this vision statement will be to launch the
comprehensive plan, to be a sounding board as more content on topics is developed. It doesn't mean if a
word is missing it won't be studied, it absolutely will. For example, the waterfront, there is a huge scope of
work for the Waterfront Plan and it is a key part of environmental stewardship. However, the feedback from
the community was much broader than just the waterfront. She agreed the draft vision statement will frame
the content of the comprehensive plan. The same work could be done without it, but without it, the 8,500
comments received through the 6-week process are not honored. If the vision statement is debated word by
word, the purpose may be lost.
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Ms. McLaughlin explained if the city council wanted to a create a vision statement for the City, it could
cover much broader aspects such as fiscal resilience in the budgeting process, police, etc. This vision
statement is part of the comprehensive plan that will take the City through the end of 2024. There will be
many opportunities for council to ensure the process is pointing toward the north star and that everyone is
moving in the same direction. The best place to do that is on individual topics.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked staff for answering many of her questions, commented Gem of the
Puget Sound is a book by Ray Cloud which is in the current comprehensive plan which she hoped was
being read to be updated rather than rewritten. She commented it sounded as though staff was trying to
create copy and rewrite something that already exists. There are already pretty good sections on
environmental sustainability, land use, etc. She wanted to ensure the intent was to update the comprehensive
plan. Looking at other websites, their comprehensive plans have been updated and have not used visions
statements. She expressed concern a lot of time and money had spent during the last year on visioning and
ensuring it was inclusive, yet when she reads the source data, she did not see anything about healthy streets
and did not see 8,500 140-word responses. She asked if all the source data had been provided, commenting
by her count it was less than 5,000. Ms. McLaughlin advised the raw data is from the surveys. The
handwritten comments at each of the community events have been tallied and they make up the rest of the
8,500. There are 7,900 in the survey tabulation and the remaining approximately 600 are handwritten
comments on a clipboard based on conversations at outreach events.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she hoped this same process would not continue with the comprehensive
plan update. The council needs to have statistical surveys to have a better understanding. She asked how
many surveys were submitted in different languages. Ms. McLaughlin offered to provide that information,
recalling there were a few. As explained at previous council meetings, all the tools were provided but the
City does not have an inclusive relationship with many populations that have previously not been engaged.
It is about relationship building and the intent is to do a similar, very inclusive process moving forward in
multiple languages and to encourage people to participate.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed her concern that it is very biased in some areas. For example, one person
wrote walkability, welcoming and affordability and all that was recorded was walkability. She did not
always equate what was said/written to what was recorded as the five areas. Ms. McLaughlin said she would
need to review the example that was referenced in more detail. Every comment was accounted for; it may
have been that it was cataloged in a different place that Councilmember Buckshnis did not see.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked what she meant by cataloged in a different place that she did not see. Ms.
McLaughlin answered there were themes such as livability, quality of life, etc. so it could have been
cataloged in a different place.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she continues to be concerned that the council, as policy makers, the
planning board, the economic development commission (EDC), the DEI commission and youth
commission are not part of the process. The City has many volunteers that help the council figure out what's
going on, yet this vision statement came to council saying it can't be changed. The vision statement does
not reflect what she read in the source data. She agreed it was a value statement, not a vision statement. She
wanted to start working on updating the comprehensive plan and not continue to belabor the vision
statement. Ms. McLaughlin said she completely agreed with Councilmember Buckshnis. Councilmember
Buckshnis reiterated she did not agree with the vision statement or how it was created using the source data.
Councilmember Teitzel observed staff s recommendation states the draft vision statement will not be
finalized until the comprehensive plan is adopted sometime before December 31, 2024. That indicates it is
still a draft and based on input received in the near future, it could potentially be modified. He asked if that
was a fair statement. Ms. McLaughlin answered recognizing the level of interest and the need to dive into
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the topics, adoption of the comprehensive plan is ultimately a council action so it wouldn't behoove to call
it a final vision statement at this time.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the term, north star, commenting he viewed the vision statement as a
north star to the comprehensive plan where the comprehensive plan components build up to this overarching
vision statement. He was unsure how to proceed based on a draft statement that may change in a significant
way. In terms of the vision statement itself, terminology matters. He has heard many terms in relation to
streets including walkability, safe, complete, green streets, etc., but healthy streets is a new term . He
referred to WSDOT's Complete Streets in a King County presentation in last week's packet, pointing out
the definition of Complete Streets talks about walkability, safe bicycle lanes, safe for vehicles, parking, etc.
In the 8,500 comments that were provided, there were numerous comments about a desire for those things
so he could see the link to complete streets. However, healthy streets is a broader, more vague term. He
suggested that adjective be changed to relate to complete streets which it appeared the respondents were
referencing.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the public comment that resilient was a broad, ill-defined term in this
context and suggested adding climate before resilient which he agreed would make it more direct and
understandable. He requested staff consider his suggestions related to the wording.
Councilmember Paine thanked Ms. McLaughlin for talking about the translations being culturally sensitive.
That is very important in outreach to more diverse communities where English may not be their first
language. She read from an email the council received related to what the City is striving for in 2044,
Edmonds is a welcoming City offering outstanding quality of life for all. This must actually include all no
matter their background, their income or their housing status. Valuing environmental stewardship, allowing
housing to prevent sprawling exurbs and the destruction of wild lands, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods
include people of all kinds and that are safe and healthy with more neighbors walking, rolling and playing
and imagine how thriving our art scene would be if we had abundant homes artists could actually afford.
The vision statement is aspirational and touches on a lot of things everyone values whether they were born
in Edmonds or moved to Edmonds. These are the values and qualities of Edmonds life. She recognized the
vision statement was a working draft until the comprehensive plan is approved at the end of 2024.
Councilmember Paine expressed interest in a nudge toward climate adaptation, climate mitigation resiliency
because that is the existential threat these days. Elements of the environment need to be recognized, for
example sea level rise is a climate impact. Active transportation such as walking to bus stops, parks, etc.;
ensure that is a good experience for everyone. It does not necessarily need to be a green street, but has a
sidewalk and there aren't speeding vehicles that increase the decibel level and make it uncomfortable and
oppressive to walk on such as on SR-104 or Highway 99. This comprehensive plan is looking 20 years out
and needs to address things like this. The comprehensive plan will get updated every 10 years in the future.
Planning & Development has been asked to add a lot to the comprehensive plan such as an economic
development element, and appendixes like the climate action plan, PROS Plan, stormwater plan, etc. There
is a lot of synchronizing that needs to happen and things that need to be included in the comprehensive plan
and ensure it melds together.
Councilmember Paine said she would be surprised if the draft vision statement changed much. She
recognized and honored the commitment to hearing 8,500 separate voices from the community. That is
small-d democracy, some people went to all the outreach events and their voices may have carried more
weight, but 8,500 comments is a lot of content and needs to be recognized. She thanked Ms. McLaughlin
for the explanations tonight and looked forward to what comes back to council.
Councilmember Nand commented two councilmembers are fluent in non-English languages that are
dominant in Edmonds; is she fluent in Spanish and Councilmember Chen is fluent in multiple dialects of
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Chinese. She asked if it would be possible the next time the draft vision statement is brought to council to
provide the translations in the packet as well. Ms. McLaughlin asked if her question was to have it translated
into those other languages. Councilmember Nand answered the three dominant non-English languages that
are identified. Word choice matters as does dialect. Ms. McLaughlin agreed which is why the consultant
did that. Councilmember Nand asked to see the translation of the vision statement in those languages.
Councilmember Nand suggested having clauses reworked with different options with the same substance
because wordsmithing is what is provoking a lot of emotional responses from certain people who have
commented quite passionately. Noting as a lawyer she wordsmiths for a living, she suggested an article
may be needed between "offering" and "outstanding." Ms. McLaughlin answered she did not think so.
Councilmember Nand suggested an alternative such as we value our natural environment or something like
that versus we value environmental stewardship. In regard to the controversy over healthy streets, she
suggested, a safe and healthy community in general to encompass open spaces, green spaces, shade equity
and the walkability of the streets. With regard to the reference to residents, there are community members
who work in Edmonds but do not live in Edmonds. She suggested, we are engaged community members
who take pride in shaping our resilient future, instead of we are engaged residents. She looked forward to
seeing the Spanish version of the vision statement.
Council President Pro Tern Olson agreed with replacing residents with community members. This is the
City of Edmonds' comprehensive plan and it should be shaped by the City of Edmonds people. Framing
that as community members is slightly more inclusive to include workers, etc. which she did not object to.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if council will be able to select community champions as she suggested
rather than having staff select them, recalling what happened with the PROS Plan. Ms. McLaughlin
responded she was not part of the PROS Plan so could not speak to that. She was not prepared to speak to
the community champions process at the moment and offered to speak to that at a later date. Councilmember
Buckshnis relayed her hope that the council was involved with the selection.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott summarized the council was interested in wordsmithing and adaptation could be
beneficial and could possibly come back to council. Another possibility is letting this draft vision statement
go the background and instead focus on values. He suggested the council may want to discuss that at a
future meeting; a draft vision statement that was moldable and value statements help backdrop the
community discussion. If the intent is to move forward with a vision statement, council is interested in what
that implies related to next steps.
Ms. McLaughlin said she preferred not to lose sight of the vision statement as the process progresses; there
was a lot of feedback during the public hearing. To the comments that so much time has been spent on the
vision statement this year, it has not been worked on since November 2022 because staff has been working
on hiring consultants, developing the scope of work, etc. As some time will have passed when the public is
reengaged, it will be valuable to have a bridge between the 6-weeks process, the resultant comments, the
draft vision statement, and values that will start shaping housing distribution, transportation, etc. What
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott said regarding going from vision to values makes a lot of sense as work begins on
the individual topics. She recommended keep sight of the vision statement and moving forward.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. AMD2023-0005 REVISED MINOR CODE AMENDMENT PACKAGE #2
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott requested councilmembers identify amendments that should be removed followed
by amendments that only needed minor tweaks.
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Councilmember Buckshnis observed "residents" had been changed back to "citizens" in the code. She
referred to an email she sent to City Attorney Jeff Taraday quoting RCW 35A.12.130 because last week
both she and Councilmember Teitzel indicated they felt staff should be handling sections of the code rather
than doing search and replace. RCW 35A.12.130 states no ordinance shall contain no more than one subject
and that must be clearly expressed in its title. There are over 145 different chapters included in this code
update which she assumed violated that RCW. Mr. Taraday disagreed, explaining the title of the ordinance
reads, An ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, Adopting Various Minor Updates to the
Edmonds Cit Code and the Edmonds Community Development Code, None of Which Constitute
Substantive Policy Changes. The subject of the ordinance is to adopt minor updates to the code that are
non -substantive. If any councilmember feels any of the updates are substantive, they would not fit within
that subject and there could be a possible conflict between subject and content. As long as everyone agrees
these are non -substantive policy changes, which they need to be to take advantage of the minor code
amendment process, the title of the ordinance conveys the subject of the ordinance.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented all the chapters are taken out of context so she did not know whether
the updates were substantive or not. Changing citizen to resident, that was a policy issue because for
example someone donating to the marsh had to be a resident and the council wanted it expanded beyond
resident. She felt that was a substantive issue because it defined how the City would receive money. Mr.
Taraday responded for every section being amended, the section in its entirety is included in the attachment
so there is context, not just a single sentence that is being revised. He clarified this is staff s best effort to
comply with the minor code amendment process that the council adopted to try to streamline the code
modernization process. If the council wants to do it differently or wants it handled via 20 different
ordinances, the council can take action to direct staff to do that. In staff s opinion, this is the most expedient
way to comply with the minor code amendment process and, in his opinion, it complies with the legal
requirement to have only one subject in the title of the ordinance due to the way the subject is framed and
the constitution and statute do allow the title of an ordinance to be framed in a way to encompass a broad
subject.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she may disagree on that because it does not always include every aspect
of the code and some of the changes actually change the authority from the community service director to
the planning and development director. The council needs to see the entire code, not just the section. For
example, it jumps from 6.20.042 to 6.20.050 so the council does not see sections of the code that need to
be updated. A change from the community service director to the planning and development director could
be a significant policy change depending on the topic. Mr. Taraday clarified staff was not trying to cram
anything down the council's throat; staff was trying to serve the council and the council's goal to modernize
the code. If the council wants to do it differently, it can direct staff to do it differently. Councilmember
Buckshnis summarized she was not pleased with how this came through.
Councilmember Teitzel thanked Planner Rose Haas and Planning & Development Director Susan
McLaughlin for their responses to him, commenting they were very helpful, helped clarify a lot of his
questions, and reduced the number of changes he would make. He referred to packet page 64, Section
3.17.010 Historic Preservation Gift Fund, where citizens was changed to residents. Staffs response was to
remove all those changes in their entirety, but this one remained.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
REVISE THE WORD "RESIDENTS" TO "CITIZENS" IN SECTION 3.17.010 AS IT READ
BEFORE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to packet page 72, Section 4.68.100 Construction in Right -of -Way, which
states Notification of City Community Services Department, relaying most other references to Community
Services Department had been changed in tonight's packet. He asked if staff planned to change that in the
future or should it be changed as part of these amendments. Ms. Haas answered Attachment 2 includes an
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explanation for the removal of community services director. Community services is a department and
director that no longer exists; it was established in 1984 and the community service director was the
administrative head of community services department which included the engineering division, public
works, planning, and parks. It was repealed in 1999 under Ordinance 3279. Ordinance 3959 from 2014
further clarified divisions. Any instance of community services director will be changed to public works
director. This is not assigning work to anyone, this is something that already occurred via ordinance and
adopted into the code.
Councilmember Teitzel commented Section 4.68.100 refers to an obsolete term, community services
department, which was changed in other sections to either public works department or planning &
development department. Ms. Haas answered community services department will be changed as part of
the next minor amendment package in October.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to packet page 140, Section 20.50.010(10) where citizens was changed to
residents which staff agreed would not be done as part of this amendment package.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
REVISE THE WORD "RESIDENTS" TO "CITIZENS" IN SECTION 20.50.010(10) AS IT READ
BEFORE.
Council President Pro Tem Olson asked why Councilmember Teitzel was proposing to have residents
changed to citizens. Councilmember Teitzel answered staff revised last week's packet to remove all the
changes from citizens to residents so they could be changed as part of a future amendment.
Councilmember Nand asked what term will be used in the future amendment to identify people in the
community. Ms. Haas answered it was clear at last week's meeting that council wanted something more
nuanced in those instances so staff will work toward that. In some instances it may be a more major code
amendment so staff will need to look at them more closely. Ms. McLaughlin commented where citizen only
applies to a resident, citizen would be replaced with resident. The issue last week was in some instances the
reference to citizens should have included other entities such as businesses, nonprofit organizations, etc. as
well. Staff will be evaluating every reference to determine how to change it as well as evaluate whether it
still qualifies as a minor code amendment. Councilmember Nand suggested community member could be
a good catchall for business entities, nonprofit entities, and actual humans.
Councilmember Paine did not support the motion as it related to a physical wireless community facility that
was abandoned and located within the City so it definitely applied to a resident. She appreciated the
discussion about resident versus citizens versus community member, agreeing that was a valid point of
study.
MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER PAINE VOTING NO.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to packet page 56, Section 81 which refers to a change in Section 20.50.010
and with the amendment that was just passed, there is no change to that section. He asked if the Section 81
reference should be removed. Mr. Taraday agreed it should be.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
OLSON, TO STRIKE THE REFERENCE TO SECTION 20.50.010 IN SECTION 81 ON PACKET
PAGE 56. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council President Pro Tem Olson referred to item 5 on packet page 39 where there is a code reference that
she confirmed with staff should actually be .040. She asked if that mattered. Mr. Taraday answered a typo
in Attachment 2 is not an issue because Attachment 2 is a cheat sheet for the council. The actual ordinance
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is Attachment 3; any errors in Attachment 3 should to be corrected. Staff confirmed the typo was not in
ordinance in Attachment 3. Council President Pro Tern Olson thanked staff for the cheat sheet, finding it
very helpful.
Council President Pro Tern Olson referred to packet page 39 and requested item 13 be removed and handled
in a different manner. The notes/context for that item state not consistent with outdoor dining code. She did
not support removing the example and preferred additional changes be made to this code section
(17.50.030.A) such as more specificity about the exclusions. Mr. Taraday advised that corresponds to
Section 58 in the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott asked if a motion was required for amendments the council wanted to have removed
from the package. Mr. Taraday answered it was cleaner if council takes action to remove the amendments
as it provides clear direction.
Ms. Haas answered the reason that amendment is included is because it is directly inconsistent with the
outdoor dining standards in ECDC 17.75.010.E which explicitly states no additional parking stalls shall be
required for outdoor dining usage. Council President Pro Tern Olson said it does not accomplish what is
intended by putting clarity in the code. Taking out the example that is in conflict, it is still something that
may come to mind. There needs to be more specificity about the exclusion of parking relative to outdoor
dining.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO REMOVE ITEM 13 FROM ATTACHMENT 2. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Council President Pro Tern Olson referred to page 39, item 5, commenting fees is a hyperlink in the
proposed code change. It would be more clear for those who are less tech savvy to add at the end, "and can
be accessed at the blue "fees" hyperlink."
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO ADD AT THE END OF THE PROPOSED CODE CHANGE FOR ITEM 5, "AND
CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE BLUE "FEES" HYPERLINK."
Councilmember Nand asked if the hyperlink is always blue when viewed with various browsers, recalling
she has seen it not be blue. Ms. McLaughlin said she was not certain. Ms. Haas suggested not using the
word blue. Councilmember Nand suggested referencing the hyperlink, commenting that was an important
issue for ADA accessibility such as someone with a vision impairment.
Council President Pro Tem Olson referred to packet page 86, Attachment 3, which references a hyperlink
to 2023 Fees Associated with Development which is just informing the council that that will be added, it is
not actual text that will be included. Ms. Haas agreed, explaining that was a note to council as she was
unable to include the hyperlink in the exhibit. Council President Pro Tem. Olson summarized the
amendment incorporates the note.
Council President Pro Tern Olson restated the motion:
MODIFY ITEM 5 IN MINOR CODE AMENDMENTS PACKAGE 2 BY ADDING THE WORDS,
"AND CAN BE ACCESSED AT THE "FEES" HYPERLINK."
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the amendment was necessary since page 86, the ordinance, states
[hyperlink to 2023 Fees Associated with Development]. Ms. Haas reiterated that was a note for council
because she was unable to provide a hyperlink in the exhibit. Councilmember Buckshnis pointed out the
language [hyperlink to 2023 Fees Associated with Development] had already been added to the ordinance.
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Ms. Haas explained the note was only to identify that "Fees" would be a hyperlink, but that the note
[hyperlink to 2023 Fees Associated with Development] would not be included in the ordinance. Council
President Pro Tem Olson said her intent was to have language similar to the note included in the ordinance.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE THE REVISED MINOR CODE AMENDMENT PACKAGE 2 AND THE ASSOCIATED
ORDINANCE NO.4314.
Council President Pro Tem Olson referred to item 30 on packet page 41 and the proposed amendment to
change community services director to either the public works director or planning and development
director. She questioned whether that was a minor code amendment because there would be a judgment call
whether it would be the public works director or the planning & development director. Ms. Haas explained
that is the result of an ordinance in 2014. Ms. McLaughlin explained the previous reference became obsolete
and the 2014 ordinance essentially delegated responsibilities to different departments that are now relevant.
Council President Pro Tem Olson reiterated it would be a judgment call related to which director would be
appropriate. She preferred to pull this proposed amendment as it was not minor. Ms. McLaughlin answered
there is no administrative judgment because the 2014 ordinance specified which department would doing
what, however, the changes to the code were not made in 2014 and the proposed amendment makes those
corrections to be consistent with the 2014 ordinance. Council President Pro Tem Olson asked if the 2014
ordinance was consulted as each amendment was made. Ms. Haas answered yes, she used the ordinance to
determine the appropriate director. She referred to Section 2.10.050 which was adopted by ordinance in
2014, wherever references are made in the Edmonds City Code, the Edmonds Community Development
Code or any ordinance of the city to the community development director; development services director
was changed to planning & development director in the last package of amendments. Said reference shall
hereafter be construed to mean planning & development director provided that those references are in
Edmonds City Code Title 7, 9, 18 and 4.68 and 17.95 shall be construed to mean the public works director.
That is what she used to make the amendments.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott declared a brief recess.
2. CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT 2024
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott recalled the council went through an extensive process evaluating attorney services
that included input from councilmembers, City staff and others. A proposed contract has been reviewed by
Lighthouse Law Group, the council and outside counsel.
Main Motion
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT.
Amendment #1
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM
OLSON, TO AMEND THE CONTRACT TO THREE YEARS RATHER THAN FIVE YEARS.
Councilmember Buckshnis recognized the contract is a month -by -month contract, but never during her 13
years on council has the council terminated the city attorney contract or taken a vote of no confidence for
any action an attorney has taken even though there may have been reason to. With a five-year contract,
newly elected councilmembers are totally left out. A five-year contract would set a new precedent as there
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had not been a five-year contract in the past. She preferred to stick with a three-year contract to avoid setting
a precedent.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to Section 8a which states the City may discharge Lighthouse at any time.
Should something egregious happen, he was confident the city council would take that action if
hypothetically it was necessary. He was not disturbed by the notion of a five-year contract, but could be
persuaded that three years would be reasonable. He was comfortable with the notion that the city council
could discharge Lighthouse at any time if anything warranted it.
Councilmember Paine spoke against the motion, recalling the council went through nearly a yearlong
review of the services provided by Lighthouse, a one-year contract and now this proposed five-year
contract. Not having a five-year contract in the past was not an issue and with regard to incoming
councilmembers, the contract allows for a mutual separation if necessary.
Regarding the fact that there had not previously been a five-year contract, Council President Pro Tern Olson
explained the previous contract also did not have a termination clause. City Attorney Jeff Taraday
responded the language in the termination clause may have varied over the term Lighthouse has been
retained by the City, but there has always been a way for the City to terminate the contract on relatively
short notice.
Council President Pro Tern Olson commented the city attorney is basically an employee of the City via a
contracted relationship because it changes the reporting dynamic and gives council a little more objectivity
to the city attorney position where they are not reliant on hire/fire by one person. In considering the reason
the City contracts, a longer period of time makes more sense. She asked the council executive assistant to
research what other cities do related to their city attorney terms; Lynnwood's contract is five years, Lake
Stevens term is until terminated (signed in 2018), Issaquah contracted with a new provider two years ago
and did a two-year contract term which makes sense since it is a new city attorney. Mukilteo's city attorney
contract term is until terminated (signed in 2002). With that as background, a five year term is a conservative
approach. She found the until terminated language very interesting. The council went through quite a
process and she preferred not to divert council attention to the issue more often than warranted.
Councilmember Nand spoke in favor of retaining the five year term because the hourly rates in the contract
are quite favorable and the council has an obligation to negotiate a good deal for the taxpayers. She
recognized the rates in five years, even with CPI increases, could be quite beneficial and if the City
renegotiates the contract every 2-3 years, the price might increase. A longer contract benefits Lighthouse
in that they have more stability in the relationship and knowledge of the hourly rate for legal services over
the next five years benefits the City. She summarized a five year term is mutually beneficial to the City and
Lighthouse. She was uncertain the City would ever get the incredible sweetheart deal of a flat rate but she
preferred not to renegotiate the contract with Lighthouse every 2-3 years and if something egregious
happened to the relationship, there was a termination clause in the contract. She reminded the council of
the prosecutor RFP, only one attorney responded. Fortunately, the City was able to negotiate a fair rate, but
the more often the rate is negotiated, the higher the likelihood that the rate will increase which is what
happened when the Lighthouse contract became an hourly rate. With inflation and the fluctuations in the
legal market, she supported the five-year contract.
Councilmember Chen said he looked at the city attorney like a department director. The institutional
knowledge is valuable to the City. The rates are favorable compared to the market for similar services. He
was comfortable with a five-year contract.
Councilmember Buckshnis said in the past the council held an executive session to discuss personnel issues.
The council has never had an executive session to discuss this contract or the past or present. There are
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three new councilmembers who have no idea what happened in 2020, 2021 and 2022. It is unfortunate the
contract is no longer a flat rate contract. She said an executive session is always needed for personnel issues
and it is unfortunate an executive session was not held so the council could talk freely.
Action on Amendment #1
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS WITHDREW THE AMENDMENT WITH THE AGREEMENT
OF THE SECOND.
Councilmember Nand asked if Mr. Taraday was the negotiator representing Lighthouse. City Attorney Jeff
Taraday answered he supposed he was. Councilmember Nand referred to Section 1.15, recalling she
requested at the PSPHSP meeting that that section be deleted. Conducting a self -initiated performance
review could be internally beneficial to Lighthouse, but she was unsure how candid the information would
be and preferred the city council conduct its own annual or period performance review independent of
Lighthouse's review. Mr. Taraday answered Lighthouse did not have strong feelings about whether Section
1.15 remained in the contract or not. It was not in the original draft; it was added to the contract at the
suggestion of a councilmember. He thought it was a good idea to include in the scope of work, but whether
it is included in the contract or not does not prevent Lighthouse from conducting a self -initiated performance
review.
Amendment #2
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO STRIKE
SECTION 1.15.
Councilmember Nand explained removing this section was not intended to prevent Lighthouse from
soliciting internal feedback but to make it clear it would not supplant any attempt by the city council to
review Lighthouse's performance.
Amendment #2A
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
AMEND THE MOTION TO REVISE THE WORDING IN SECTION 1.15 AS FOLLOWS: ANNUAL
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS LIGHTHOUSE SHALL PRESENT A
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL COVERING TOPICS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
Councilmember Teitzel explained Lighthouse has provided an annual report for many years; the contract
as written does not include an annual report.
Councilmember Buckshnis observed the amendment removed review by councilmembers in executive
session. Due to things that have happened over the past 13 years, she felt it was important to council to
discuss things that happen and that there should be an annual review. She did not support the amendment.
Councilmember Nand said she was amenable to Councilmember Teitzel's amendment to retain that part of
Section 1.15 as long as Lighthouse was amenable. Mr. Taraday said he had no problem with
Councilmember Teitzel's amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel restated the amendment:
TO REVISE THE WORDING IN SECTION 1.15 TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "ANNUAL REPORT
TO CITY COUNCIL. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS LIGHTHOUSE SHALL PRESENT A REPORT TO
CITY COUNCIL COVERING TOPICS REQUESTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL" AND STRIKE
THE REMAINDER OF THE SECTION.
To Councilmember Buckshnis' concern, Councilmember Teitzel clarified the amendment does not mean
the city council would not do an evaluation of Lighthouse on a regular basis. This only deletes the
requirement in the contract for Lighthouse to do a self -initiated performance review.
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Action on Amendment #2A
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Action on Amendment #2
AMENDMENT CARRIED (6-1).
Amendment #3
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
REVISE SECTION 3B TO READ, ...(BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS TABLE FOR JUNE 20 3
2024 AND ADJUSTED RATE CALCULATIONS FOR 2024 IS ARE ATTACHED HERETO AS
EXHIBIT A WHICH WILL BE UPDATED ANNUALLYINA UGUST FOR THE DURATION OF THIS
CONTRACT►.
Councilmember Teitzel commented it is important to attach the statistics that show the CPI data, but also
how the statistics relate to how the rates are calculated which should be shown in Exhibit A for ease of the
reader.
Mr. Taraday commented the 2024 table is not available to be attached and won't be until July 2024.
Councilmember Teitzel said the mid -year CPI data is typically not available from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics until July. The intent is for that data to be added to the contract in Exhibit A in August, the month
after the data is available, as well as calculations regarding how the rates were derived based on CPI
changes. Mr. Taraday asked for clarification, in August 2024, a new Bureau of Labor Statistics table would
be attached to the contract. Councilmember Teitzel answered yes, the table would show the CPI-U data for
mid -year 2024 and that would continue for each year of the contract, requiring Exhibit A be updated
annually because rates will change annually. Mayor Pro Tern Tibbott clarified the 2023 table has already
been completed and will be attached to this contract and the amendment addresses the following year.
Council President Pro Tern Olson said this discussion indicates the best approach might be to adopt the
contract in concept and have it approved on a future consent agenda.
Action on Amendment #3
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Teitzel observed the remainder of the information shown on packet page 231 shows the
base rates for 2023 and in 2024 and how the rates are calculated. He envisioned that data would be included
in Exhibit A to show how rates are calculated based on CPI-U changes. He agreed with Council President
Pro Tern Olson's suggestion to have the contract on a future consent agenda. He asked whether the data
could be included in Exhibit A. Mr. Taraday did not object to moving the tables out of the contract and into
Exhibit A. His concern was with blending one exhibit, printed from a government website, with another
exhibit which is something that will be created. He suggested having the tables in an Exhibit B.
Councilmember Teitzel agreed with having an Exhibit B to show what is in the table based on the CPI-U
data in Exhibit A.
Amendment #4
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO ASK
MR. TARADAY TO REMOVE ALL THE DATA SHOWN IN THE TABLE AT PAGE 231 OF THE
PACKET REGARDING THE ACTUAL RATES CHARGED BY HOUR AND HOW THOSE RATES
ARE DERIVED AND MOVE THAT INFORMATION TO AN EXHIBIT B.
Councilmember Paine observed the table is the starting point for Lighthouse's salary structure starting in
2024. She preferred to keep the data regarding the starting point in the contract and annual changes based
on the calculations would be attachments. She wanted to keep the starting point in the contract as a base
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reference point. She asked if that was why it was included in the contract. Mr. Taraday answered it was
included because it did not occur to him to put things in exhibits and he wanted it to be very clear how rates
would be calculated going forward. He did not have strong feelings whether the content was shown in the
body of the contract or in an exhibit as long as the content was clear. Councilmember Paine reiterated her
preference to keep it in the body of the contract.
Councilmember Nand said although she appreciated the point Councilmember Teitzel was making, she also
liked having the hourly rate in the contract itself. That information is an integral part of the contract and
information in exhibits tends to be overlooked. She could see attaching the CPI-U information as an exhibit,
but preferred the base rate to remain within the body of the contract.
Councilmember Teitzel said he believed it was confusing to have the 2023 rates on page 231 and then the
2024 CPI-U and the 2024 rates. What is relevant is the rates the City will pay in the years the contract is
applicable to. He preferred the contract include only the 2024 rates and how the rates are derived could be
included in Exhibit B.
Councilmember Nand asked if Councilmember Teitzel's concern could be addressed via an annual
amendment to the contract reflecting the updated rates. Councilmember Teitzel said he envisioned
Lighthouse providing a revised Exhibit A and B each year because the numbers will change annually and
council could either accept or reject them.
Councilmember Nand observed the rate that is negotiated is a material term. If that is reconfirmed annually,
the contract is basically being renegotiated with Lighthouse every year which negates the point of a five
year term.
Mr. Taraday said Councilmember Teitzel's most recent comments differ from the amendment. He
concurred with Councilmember Nand's point; the concept was to have a self -effectuating rate adjustment
tied to CPI so it is not renegotiated on an annual basis. If the council wants to renegotiate the rates on an
annual basis, that is a different motion and he would have to present that to his team. That is more like a
one-year contract than a five-year contract term if there is no agreement on the rate beyond one year.
Councilmember Teitzel explained the council has approved a CPI-U increase on a rolling three year
average; however, the rates in 2024 are known due to the CPI-U rates in the table, but the rates in 2025 are
unknown. Therefore Exhibit A and B would need to be updated annually. Council has already approved the
concept of the CPI-U increase so this may simply be a consent filing rather than a formal debate and
approval. He reiterated the 2025 rates are unknown and they will need to be adjusted in the exhibits when
the data is available. Mr. Taraday responded neither the City nor Lighthouse know what the rate will be in
2025 but both are agreeing to a formula that would establish the rate in 2025. It was never his thought that
they would have council action on an annual basis with respect to the rates, just that the parties agree to a
formula which is essentially saying they agree to keep their purchasing power tied to inflation.
Councilmember Teitzel said his concern is there needs to be a document showing what Lighthouse's rates
are. The only way to do that is by updating contract exhibits A and B something he foresaw as an
administrative task. The contract clearly states the metric that will be used to adjust the rates on an annual
basis, Lighthouse would confer with finance to provide the next year's rates based on CIP-U for budgeting
purposes. He had not envisioned any council action would be necessary, only that the rates would be
administratively adjusted pursuant to an agreed upon formula.
Councilmember Nand said she understood Councilmember Teitzel's point about having certainty regarding
the hourly rate because the council has an obligation to the taxpayers to understand how funds are spent
when consuming services from a vendor. She asked if Lighthouse would be comfortable with removing the
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CIP-based adjustment and applying a static formula that is more easily calculated over a five-year period.
Mr. Taraday said if the council had asked that two years ago when there had been several years of 2%
inflation, he would have said yes. Given the current economic turmoil, it would depend on the static formula
but he would be reluctant. Unless the city council wanted their purchasing power to erode over time, which
he did not think was what the city council wanted and he assumed the city council wanted to compensate
Lighthouse fairly. As the price of goods increases, if the money they earn via fees does not increase
proportionately, they are basically making less money. He did not think that was what the council was
asking Lighthouse to agree to and if the intent was not to erode their purchasing power over time, agreeing
to an increase based on CPI is the right and fair thing to do.
Mr. Taraday continued, it is not like the council would be in the dark regarding their rates; they will continue
to provide invoices to the council's legislative assistant as they do now and at any time that process changed,
the council could simply ask for the current Lighthouse rates. The council approves Lighthouses invoices
on the consent agenda and there are no secrets about what Lighthouse is being paid. If it becomes a problem
at some point, for example if CPI goes crazy and the council feels they cannot afford Lighthouse, they can
terminate the contract at any time for any reason.
Councilmember Nand said she was one of the councilmembers who spoke in favor of a five-year term as it
gives a measure of comfort to Lighthouse that the City will continue to purchase their services. The City is
also seeking a level of comfort and predictability related to legal costs. She did not think substituting a static
formula for the annual increase would be too much to ask in return for a five-year term. Mr. Taraday
responded it would depend on the static term. The reason for proposing the three-year rolling average was
to provide stability and predictability to avoid crazy year-to-year spikes in the CPI. He said Lighthouse
would probably be open to a four-year rolling average if that provided greater predictability for the City. If
the increase was 6% and inflation next year is 2%, the City will feel they are getting ripped off, if the
increase is 6% and inflation is 10%, he will feel like he's getting ripped off and he was sure neither wanted
to feel that way.
Councilmember Paine envisioned the information could be provided in Lighthouse's annual report
sometime in August which would be adequate for budget preparation. Mr. Taraday had no objection to that
although historically their annual report has been earlier in the year. Their annual report could be moved to
July or August so that information could be provided. Councilmember Paine liked the idea of a three-year
rolling average. She did not support the amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel said he feels strongly that information about what the City is paying for legal
services needs to be included in the contract as well as showing how the rates are derived. The issue may
be how that information is provided. The council has already approved the rolling three-year CPI
adjustment so that is not being renegotiated at this point. The rates in 2025 and future years are unknown
until the CPI-U data is available. It behooves the city council and citizens to have that data in the contract.
He suggested accepting that as an administrative change on a received for filing basis; council does not take
action, but the exhibits are updated to reflect the rates and how the numbers are derived.
Councilmember Teitzel restated the amendment
MOVE THE TABLE FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS SHOWING THE CPI DATA
FOR JUNE OF THE PRIOR YEAR INTO EXHIBIT A AND MOVE INTO EXHIBIT B ALL THE
DATA SHOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PAGE BEGINNING WITH "HENCE" AND ENDING
WITH THE TABLE SHOWING THE INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY RATES BASED ON THE CPI-U
ADJUSTMENTS.
Action on Amendment #4
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MOTION FAILED (2-4-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO
TEM OLSON VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, PAINE, AND NAND AND MAYOR
PRO TEM TIBBOTT VOTING NO; COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS ABSTAINING.
Amendment #5
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
TEITZEL, TO BRING THE CITY ATTORNEY CONTRACT TO THE CONSENT AGENDA
RATHER THAN FINAL APPROVAL TONIGHT SO THE COUNCIL CAN SEE ALL THE
REVISIONS MADE BY THE AMENDMENTS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment #6
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
CAP THE UPWARD ADJUSTMENT OVER A FIVE YEAR PERIOD BASED ON THE THREE-
YEAR ROLLING AVERAGE OF THE CPI-U AND TO NEGOTIATE THAT AS A TERM WITH
LIGHTHOUSE BEFORE FINALIZING THE CONTRACT.
Councilmember Nand understood Councilmember Teitzel's point that the adjustment based on CPI-U
injects a level of unpredictability that could otherwise be unfavorable to the City or to Lighthouse. If the
City agrees to a five-year term, she wanted to have a level of certainty regarding how much the City could
be charged in five years, assuming the relationship is successful, and the contract is renegotiated.
Councilmember Teitzel did not support the amendment because council previous approved the adjustment
based on a rolling three-year CPI-U average and this is basically renegotiating that.
Councilmember Buckshnis said instituting a cap is a really interesting concept. The reason the City did an
RFP in 2010 was because Ogden Murphy was charging the City a ridiculous amount per hour. The council
never held an executive session to discuss personnel issues and it is important to take care of taxpayers'
money.
Councilmember Chen referred to Mr. Taraday's point of being fair to both the City and the attorney who is
providing the services. Placing an arbitrary cap would either be favorable to the City and the attorney feels
they are getting the short end of the stick or the vice versa. He did not support the amendment.
Action on Amendment #6
MOTION FAILED (2-5), COUNCILMEMBERS BUCKSHNIS AND NAND VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL, CHEN, AND PAINE, MAYOR PRO TEM TIBBOTT AND
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM OLSON VOTING NO.
3. ORDINANCE ADOPTING NEW SHOPPING CART REGULATIONS
Patricia Taraday, Lighthouse Law Group, explained she was asked by Mayor Nelson to prepare this
ordinance for council input and deliberation. The draft ordinance contains several blanks and the whereas
clauses have not yet been drafted. She provided an overview of the ordinance: the goal of the ordinance is
to reduce the accumulation of shopping carts in the City in both public and private spaces. It does so by
requiring large retailers to implement one of two safety measures on their shopping carts, 1) an automatic
braking system where the shopping cart brakes if removed from the premises, or 2) installation of a pole so
the shopping cart cannot be taken out of the store. The ordinance also includes a provision that allows for
cost sharing. The cost of implementing these measures for large retailers will be borne by the retailer, but
there will be benefits to the City and City residents who will have an enhanced quality of life not seeing
shopping carts throughout the City as well as a reduction in City resources related to code enforcement if
there are fewer shopping carts on private and public property. The ordinance includes a cost -sharing
mechanism, but the percentage is left blank pending council input.
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Ms. Taraday advised the ordinance exempts small businesses from the regulations due to the large financial
burden to implement the safety measures as well as because they likely have fewer carts that impact the
community. The ordinance also addresses the collection, return and disposal of carts by allowing the City
to either on its own or by contracting with a third party, collect the abandoned shopping carts and return
them to the retailer if the shopping cart has the required signage and if not, to dispose of them. The ordinance
also contemplates the City would invoice the retailers for the service and the fee would be regulated by the
city council per a separate fee resolution. The ordinance also contemplates an annual inspection to coincide
with the business license annual renewal where large retailers would be required to contact the City for an
inspection of the continued signage on carts and continued implementation of the safety measures.
Council President Pro Tern Olson commented this subject is near and dear to her heart and to many
councilmembers and residents. She was glad to have this regulation moving forward. Council has been
asking for this for a long time and not getting a response; at a public meeting Councilmember Teitzel
announced he and she were working on this and have spent a lot of time on it. She thanked a resident
volunteer, Mary Dolan, Councilmember Teitzel, and Ms. Taraday for their hard work on this. She referred
to 5.75.040 Signage, and the language, Each retail establishment, not exempt from this Chapter...,
suggesting there did not need to be any exemptions from the signage requirement even if they are exempt
from other requirement. When a cart is founds somewhere, the signage will identify where to return it. She
asked how the penalty amounts were determined in 5.75.050.
Council President Pro Tern Olson referred to Section 5.75.020.F. Lost, Stolen or Abandoned Shopping
Cart, which includes four instances someone could be in possession of a shopping cart. She suggested that
section address a good Samaritan who found a cart and was in the process of returning it. She agreed with
the annual inspection provision. She recommended immediately passing an ordinance requiring signage on
shopping carts. She wanted to ensure business stakeholders were involved which she assumed had not been
done. Ms. Taraday agreed that had not happened. Council President Pro Tern Olson suggested getting input
from businesses regarding this proposed approach.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
EXTEND TO 10:15. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Paine agreed with outreach to the business community regarding the cost and the City's
share. She noted the City also has a very stale littering ordinance that requires large retailers to only tidy
the front of their building and needs to be updated. She was excited to see this ordinance and was interested
in more data. She suggested the economic development commission may be an appropriate venue to gather
input from the business community.
Councilmember Nand thanked Ms. Taraday and Councilmember Teitzel and Council President Pro Tern
Olson for their work on this. She emphasized businesses whose carts are stolen are the victim of a crime.
She was not aware of any other paradigm where someone whose property is stolen is penalized for not
taking back their property. She expressed concern about parts of ordinance that charge fees to businesses
who provide carts to their customers and have the carts taken off their property without their permission.
She will likely move to strike those provisions when this comes to the council in final form.
Councilmember Nand referred to Section 5.75.020.F Lost, Stolen or Abandoned Property, and asked if this
section would force law enforcement or public works into a conflict with removing carts from homeless
people. Ms. Taraday answered that section does not envision that and the administrator of this ordinance
would be proposed as public works, but there is no provision for regulating possession or theft of a shopping
cart. There is a state statute that if the City was inclined to adopt those provisions, they would need to be
included in this ordinance and then the City could implement regulations against a person who has stolen a
shopping cart.
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Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott observed Councilmember Nand had made two points, other councilmembers have
comments to make and time is limited. Councilmember Nand said she has multiple concerns. Mayor Pro
Tem Tibbott suggested she email her comments to the attorney. Councilmember Nand offered to wrap up
her points very quickly.
Councilmember Buckshnis raised a point of order, commenting there was no council procedure or rule
limiting councilmembers to only two comments/questions. She suggested if Councilmember Nand had a
lot of questions, she be allowed to ask them.
Councilmember Nand said she would try to be expeditious in light of questions other councilmembers have.
She suggested holding a public hearing where businesses impacted by this ordinance could provide input
regarding 5.75.050 Security Measures. During a time many jurisdictions are concerned about food deserts
and affordability of food, the City could be imposing a cost on bargain retailers such as WinCo who cannot
afford a lot of the bells and whistles that PCC or QFC can implement. She expressed concern 5.75.070
Annual Inspection was potentially overreach. She reiterated businesses are the victims, recalling it was
shocking when someone left a shopping cart in elderly parents' yard.
Councilmember Teitzel thanked Ms. Taraday for drafting the ordinance, commenting everyone wants to
see the City be presentable, clean and healthy. However, as Council President Pro Tem Olson said, he
agreed with working with key stakeholders to share the ordinance with them and invite their input. In his
research of this issue, he found Issaquah has a very similar ordinance, putting the burden almost exclusively
on stores. Bellevue has a person on staff who takes calls about abandoned shopping carts and a contracted
third party picks up the carts. That is a taxpayer funded program and the stores are not charged. Everett has
a program through the police department where they accept calls about abandoned shopping carts and a
volunteer crew picks up the carts. He suggested staff explore those and other approaches and meet with the
stakeholders to explain residents are demanding the issue of abandoned shopping carts be addressed, and
reach a mutual understanding regarding a solution.
Councilmember Teitzel agreed with Council President Pro Tem Olson about adopting an ordinance
requiring identification signs on each shopping cart. There is an RCW that makes shopping cart theft a
misdemeanor, but it is not enforceable without a sign on the cart stating ownership. That would be a
preliminary step toward a longer term plan. He suggested the ordinance be vetted by a council committee
via a more informal, free -flowing discussion.
Councilmember Chen thanked Ms. Taraday for drafting the ordinance, anticipating it will make the City a
more pleasant place to live and work for everyone involved. However, he did not want this to be a revenue
generating tool for the City and any fines or revenue generated should go toward increasing cost share
described in Section 5.75.060 or other ways to reimburse retailers who are subject to these requirements.
He agreed with the proposal to seek input from stakeholders, especially regarding Section 5.75.040 Signage.
Customers of some retailers such as Ranch 99 speak a different language and might need assistance with
signage and other requirements. He agreed with the requirement for an annual inspection; he did not see it
as overreach and viewed it as an incentive. He thanked Councilmember Teitzel and Council President Pro
Tem Olson for their work on this topic.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the ordinance mirrors Issaquah's ordinance. Ms. Taraday answered it
is similar, but Issaquah's ordinance requires retailers provide a plan to the city. Councilmember Buckshnis
asked if Mayor Nelson had conferred with public works regarding staffing or how this would be
implemented. Ms. Taraday said she was not certain that had happened. Councilmember Buckshnis agreed
with Councilmember Teitzel's suggestion to have this discussed by council committee as it will have costly
staffing and budgetary implications.
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Council President Pro Tem Olson referred to the exemption related to square footage, recalling an approach
that related to the number of shopping carts. Ms. Taraday answered the square footage approach was
selected over the number of shopping carts because square footage would be easier for staff to make a
determination regarding which businesses were exempt and the number of shopping carts per business
could fluctuate versus the square footage of the establishment. In terms of ease of implementation and
determining which businesses are exempt, she was looking at how staff would implement the regulations.
Council President Pro Tem Olson thanked Ms. Taraday for that information, commenting the number of
carts gets to the core of the issue better.
Mayor Pro Tem Tibbott said he will work on next steps. He agreed with having it reviewed by council
committee as well as engaging the EDC.
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Chen reported he enjoyed the great weather and said there are many City -sponsored events
coming up including the community fair at Edmonds-Woodway High School on August 6.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported she learned at Puget Sound Partnership Salmon Recovery Council
about a new law, Healthy Environment for All Act (HEAL), RCW 70A.02 that passed in 2021 to reduce
environmental and health disparities in Washington state. The act requires seven state agencies to
incorporate environmental justice into agency decisions with a focus on identifying and prioritizing over-
burdened communities and vulnerable populations in this work. She said this has been needed for a long
time and likely needs to be included in GMA and comprehensive plan.
Councilmember Paine reminded of the finance committee community forum on Saturday, August 5 at the
Asian Community Center on Highway 99.
Councilmember Teitzel commented the campaign season is an exciting time politically. The primary was
yesterday and election results are coming in. He complimented the four mayoral candidates for good,
professional, well done campaigns.
Councilmember Nand reported she introduced the summer Concert in the Park, Duende Libre Quartet, on
Sunday, a free concert presented by the Edmonds Arts Commission. St. John and the Revelations will be at
Hazel Miller Plaza tomorrow. Concerts are held every Sunday at City Park and every Tuesday and Thursday
at Hazel Miller Plaza.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:14 p.m.
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August 2, 2023
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7.3
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes August 8, 2023
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Committee Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
The Council Committee meeting minutes are attached.
Attachments:
20230808 PSPHSP Committee
20230808 Finance Committee
20230808 PPW Committee
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7.3.a
PUBLIC SAFETY, PLANNING, HUMAN SERVICES & PERSONNEL
COMMITTEE MEETING
August 8, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Vivian Olson (Chair) Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Councilmember Jenna Nand Dave Turley, Admin. Services Dir.
Council President Neil Tibbott (ex-officio) Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Councilmember Susan Paine Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
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 3:30 p.m. by Councilmember Olson.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
Committee Updates
• SR-104 & Highway 99 Cleanup
Councilmember Olson referred to an email in the packet from Shannon Burley explaining WSDOT has
contracted with a service provider to do cleanup. WSDOT does not have a social service division and
must use contracted services to uphold the law and offer individuals services prior to cleaning up
encampments. The cleanup process was expedited by an EPD/social worker team visiting the site in
advance of the cleanup. In addition to the cleanup, some trees will be limbed up to reduce use of the
site for shelter. The combination of federal laws and ownership of the site by a state agency creates a
multi -layer challenge that takes time to navigate; progress is being made and the City will continue to
collaborate with WSDOT. Councilmember Olson echoed Ms. Burley's thanks to the EPD and the social
worker for their ongoing efforts. To the extent that new solutions are identified, Councilmember Olson
relayed her belief that council would be supportive of making those efforts happen.
• Update on Opioid Settlement Funds
Councilmember Olson explained there was a settlement between the State of Washington and cities in
Washington. Funds have been received that are being moved into the Edmonds Opioid Response Fund
019. There are limitations on how those funds can be used for prevention and treatment. She suggested
forming a taskforce to discuss use of fund to ensure options for spending the money are well vetted.
Discussion followed regarding options for spending the money to best serve the community, the
PSPHSP committee discussing options instead of a task force, ensuring the funds are spent in
accordance with the settlement, and the process for vetting ideas.
Ms. Feser advised a senior leadership team comprised of the police department, mayor, human
services and finance has been formed to discuss options for distributing the funds in compliance with
regulations. She estimated the City will receive $50,000-$100,000 annually for up to 17 years. A
recommendation for distributing the funds will be presented to council. It was suggested a
councilmember participate on the work group.
2. Conflict Counsel and Public Defense Assessor Rates
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Ms. Neill Hoyson advised the City has a public defense contract with Snohomish County Public
Defender Association (SCPDA). When a conflict arises, the City has thee conflict attorneys who provide
public defense services. The City also contracts with Bob Boruchowitz to provide assessment and
advisement on public defense services. Mr. Boruchowitz has reviewed the current conflict counsel
compensation as well as his own contract and is recommending changes to the hourly rates.
Mr. Boruchowitz explained public defense is primarily provided by SCPDA; conflict panel lawyers
receive cases when the primary defender has a conflict of interest. The City is currently paying
$125/hour, far below what the prosecutor and city attorney are paid. He recommended increasing the
rate in January 2024 to $150 and to $175 in January 2025. The State of Maine recently increased their
public defense payment to $150/hour; the cost of living in most of Maine is less than Edmonds. Lawyers
in private practice in the region charge $300-$600/hour. This is a reasonable, modest increase and will
put Edmonds in a competitive position to retain and recruit conflict panel lawyers. He also recommended
an increase in his hourly rate.
Questions and discussion followed regarding paying conflict panel attorneys less than SCPDA, how the
3-person panel supports diversion at the community court level, budget for conflict counsel and public
defense assessor, support for increasing the rate to $150, rationale for the increase to $175 in 2025,
current prosecutor's hourly rate, difficulty attracting attorneys to the panel at the current rate, increase
in the rate as a percentage versus in comparison with public defenders, importance of resources for
public defense, conflict counsel's access to social workers, and services Mr. Boruchowitz provides.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda.
3. Update on City Recruitments
Ms. Neill Hoyson referred to the update on recruitment in the packet and offered to respond to questions.
Questions and discussion followed regarding whether ARPA funds designated for retraining could be
used for staff training, hiring for a lower level position and training the person for a higher level position,
difficulty HR had filling the planning position, the difficult recruiting environment, changes made to
wages and benefits last year to make Edmonds a competitive employer, how funds allocated for a
position are used if the position is not filled, a suggestion to budget for new positions for % of the year,
addition of numerous positions in the 2023 budget, domestic violence coordinator candidate is in
background check, and the REDI manager.
Committee recommendation: Update
4. Cultural Arts Specialist Reclassification
This item was removed from the agenda and will be rescheduled at the next meeting.
5. Ordinance Allowing Five Hens per Single -Family Residence
Mr. Taraday explained this ordinance originated from 1-2 councilmembers who received requests from
residents. The proposed ordinance increases the number of hens allowed from three to five. There is
no consensus in nearby cities on the appropriate number of hens, numbers range from 3-6 and higher.
This is a matter of legislative discretion.
Questions and discussion followed regarding reasons for increasing the number of chickens allowed,
aggression between hens when there are no roosters, incorporating an animal welfare aspect into the
ordinance, rooster abandonment, code enforcement regarding chickens, allowing seven hens and
visiting roosters, getting public input on the change in the number of allowed chickens, and animal
welfare standards related to coops.
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I Committee recommendation: Full council I
6. Ordinance Exempting Generators from Local Noise Regulations
Mr. Taraday relayed he was asked to draft a code amendment as a result of residents' requests to
councilmembers. A noise exemption for emergency generators would be in effect, 1) when an
emergency generator is operating during periods when no electrical service is available from the primary
supplier due to a natural disaster or a power outage, and 2) periodic testing (limited to 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Questions and discussion followed regarding hours a generator can be tested, how emergency
generators are tested, referencing the code section regarding construction hours, and definition of
emergency generator.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda
7. Ordinance to Amend ECC 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission
Mr. Taraday explained an ordinance to standardize processes related to boards and commissions was
adopted by council earlier this year. It came to staff's attention that language in the youth commission
code conflicts with the code the council adopted. The intent of this ordinance is to harmonize the youth
commission code with the more recently adopted general board and commission provisions.
Specifically, with respect to incumbents, the code currently contains language that probably requires
incumbents to submit an application to be considered for re -appointment. The proposed language limits
applicability of the subsection G, recruitment of new commissioners, to when an incumbent
commissioner is not being reappointed to their position. Similarly, subsection E is clarified to state the
mayor or council may either reappoint an incumbent or appoint a new member.
Ms. Burley expressed support for this change, commenting it would be very helpful to retain high
performing youth commission members.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda
8. Ordinance to Amend ECC 2.05 Concerning City Attorney and City Prosecutor
Councilmember Nand explained the ordinance would permanently constitute the legal assessment
subcommittee to initiate the request for proposal process and perform an annual assessment of the
performance of the city attorney and city prosecutor.
Questions and discussion followed regarding changing subcommittee to committee or working group,
how members are assigned, and the length of councilmembers' assignment to the subcommittee.
Committee recommendation: Full council
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 5:11 p.m.
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7.3.b
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
August 8, 2023
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Susan Paine Dave Turley, Administrative Services Director
Council President Neil Tibbott (ex-officio) Brian Tuley, Information Services Manager
Councilmember Vivian Olson Angie Feser, Parks, Rec. & Human Serv. Dir.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 212 — 5` Avenue North, Edmonds, at 5:30 p.m. by Councilmember Paine.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Ordinance for PFD Charter Amendment
Mr. Taraday explained a charter amendment was approved by city council in 2021 but no ordinance
was prepared. As the original charter was adopted by ordinance, charter amendments must also be
adopted by ordinance. While reviewing the updated 2021 charter, it was noticed an additional change
needed to be made to clarify that a board member would need to miss three "regular" meetings for
removal to be possible. That change has been made to the updated charter, and an ordinance has
been prepared.
Questions and discussion followed regarding whether the PFD Board approved the amendment to
include "regular." Mr. Turley will confirm the PFD board approved that change.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda after confirming PFD Board approved that change.
2. Ordinance to Close Parks Trust Fund 136
Mr. Turley explained this is an administrative cleanup. The fund has not been used for several years
and the purposes for which the fund was established are being carried out by other funds. He
responded to a question regarding transferring money in the fund to other funds.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda
3. Fiber Customer Price Adjustment
Mr. Tuley explained the City has two legacy fiber customers, one of the customers, the 110 James
Building, has requested an increase in the monthly contracted internet usage. This will result in
increased revenue to the City and a reduction in fluctuating overage charges for the customer.
Questions and discussion followed regarding capacity for other customers and the capital investment
to install fiber.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda
4. June 2023 Monthly Financial Report
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Mr. Turley responded to questions regarding annual interest income 2018 to 2023, monthly
expenditure report -General Fund, unusual expenditures in 2023, monthly expenditure report -
Community Services/Economic Development, investment portfolio, source of funds to vet the
purchase of the landmark property, and plans for an update on the landmark property at next week's
council meeting.
Committee recommendation: Second quarter financial report on council agenda next week.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 6:01 p.m.
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7.3.c
PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
August 8, 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 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. The
agenda was amended to move Item 2.5 to the first agenda item.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
5. Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report
Bruce Higgins explained volunteer efforts are focused on four tiers, 1) safety, 2) security, 3)
maintenance and 4) improvements. He described efforts under each tier including repairing and
replacing buoys and signage, preventing poaching and invasive species, repairing features, trails to
steer divers away from the ferry terminal and completing intersection markers to help divers navigate.
He reported on ling cod nesting and harbor seals that eat ling cod, donations, outreach talks at dive
clubs, and dives to clean up debris.
Questions and discussion followed regarding estimated hours volunteers have contributed, annual
budget and funding sources, how the volunteers formalize their work with the City, the City's
appreciation for the volunteers' efforts, the City looking into ways to reduce risk on the advice of legal
counsel, conferring with WCIA about formalizing the volunteer program, other organizations that
manage dive parks, how the four tiers of the volunteers efforts were established, materials the City has
provided for the park over the years, ways to prevent poaching, signage to identify the marine sanctuary,
national attraction of the underwater park, inclusion of the underwater park in the book 100 Places to
Dive Before You Die and in an AAA guide, ways to defuse liability, and uniqueness of the underwater
park. Annie Crawley, Annie Crawley Dive Team, and Terry Keffler, Underwater Sports, were also
present.
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing
6. Proposed Code Amendment to ECC 5.05.060
Councilmember Buckshnis explained in 2019 the council approved a pilot project to allow leashed dogs
in city parks and along the waterfront walkway. Councilmembers have heard concerns about allowing
dogs in Bracketts Landing North as it is a marine sanctuary. Dogs are often off leash at Brackett's
Landing North, a seal was attacked and killed by a dog, and diver volunteers should not be responsible
for calling the police or animal control about off leash dogs, etc. The proposed change would specifically
disallow dogs in Brackett's Landing Park including the parking lot, walkway, beach and water.
Questions and discussion followed regarding support for the proposed change, areas of Brackett's
Landing North where dogs would not be allowed, closing the entire Brackett's Landing Park to dogs,
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signage and enforcement, signage regarding the location of the off leash dog park, and plans for park
wayfinding signage in 2024.
Committee recommendation: Full council
1. Committee Updates
• Sewer Odor
Mr. Antillon reported the sewer odor is being monitored; some levels have been detected particularly
on 2"d Avenue. Five manholes are being monitored and approximately 60 samples have been taken.
Staff is waiting to see if King County makes the recommended changes to their flow before taking
samples again. The settings on the scrubber at City Park have been maximized and new
filters/scrubbers have been installed on manholes. Discussion followed regarding where the odors are
coming from and new filters/scrubbers installed on manholes.
• Pea Patches in Public Riaht-of-Wa
Councilmember Teitzel commented Seattle has a permit program for this. There have been requests
for this in areas without a lot of green space to grow vegetables and flowers until park/green space can
be identified. Residents would manage it; the City could identify areas where it might be appropriate
and possibly provide top soil. Ms. Feser said from a landscape architecture and edible landscape
perspective, she had concerns with runoff from the road into areas without curb and sidewalk. Those
areas are sometimes called death strips due to extreme heat and lack of water, sand used on icy streets
in the winter ends up there, and people use those area to relieve their animals.
Councilmember Teitzel asked how other cities have addressed streetside planting areas. Mr. Antillon
agree with Ms. Feser's comments. Residents are responsible for maintaining the landscaping in front
of their property. Community gardens in Seattle are not right next to the road, there is no runoff, and
they are safe to work in. There is more to it than just planting in the right-of-way. Questions and
discussion followed regarding identifying areas that are not adjacent to the street, community gardens
that are started by the community, concern with a community garden in the right-of-way, researching
whether a church had space for pea patch, access to water, and existing pea patches at churches.
• Potential lease or purchase of 7-Eleven on 236t" & Highway 99 for a Satellite Police
Station
Councilmember Teitzel relayed an inquiry by Councilmember Chen to purchase/lease the 7-Eleven
property for a satellite police station. Mr. Antillon said that site was added to the list of properties being
considered by the consultant doing the feasibility study. They are meeting Friday to do site visits.
Discussion followed regarding crime in that area.
2. Presentation to Award Construction Contract for the 2023 Overlay Project
Mr. English reported bids were opened today; five construction bids were received. The apparent low
bidder is Granite Construction with a bid of approximately $760,000, the high bid was $895,000 and the
engineer's estimate was $886,000. Staff will crunch the numbers and review documents and if there
are no issues with the bids, he recommended awarding the contract on next week's council agenda.
Questions and discussion followed regarding alley repair in the north central part of Edmonds, and the
City's policy regarding overlaying alleys.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda
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3. Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with The Blueline Group for Citywide
Bicycle Improvements Protect
Mr. English reported Blueline is the consultant designer of record on this project; the contract is being
extended to provide support services during construction including project management, construction
support as needed on an on -call basis, development of as -built drawings, and additional design
services. The project was originally slated for construction in 2022, but was pushed to 2023 and
combined with the Elm Way Walkway Project and included design issues related to traffic signals,
pavement repairs and redesign/reconfiguration of the intersection at 96th/Bowdoin. The overall
supplemental services will $20,000 for construction support and $15,000 for design services for a total
of $35,000.
Mr. English responded to questions regarding funding for the supplemental agreement, when the on -
call consultant would be used, concern with scope creep, and pervious sidewalk materials.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda.
4. Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with WSP for Construction Management
Services on the 76th Ave Overlay Project
Mr. English reported the City hired WSP to provide construction management and inspection services.
The project includes federal funds so there are additional requirements. The project was awarded late
last year and suspended due to weather. Paving was done in May 2023. Additional charges were
incurred to monitor during the suspension and additional work related to pavement repairs. The
additional amount is $10,990 although the entire amount may not be needed. He responded to
questions regarding funding provided by Lynnwood, and Edmonds' funding source.
Committee recommendation: Consent agenda.
7. Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Q2 Accomplishments
Councilmember Teitzel inquired about process for an ILA with Snohomish County for joint support of
Esperance Park. Ms. Feser answered formal direction from council to the mayor would be required; she
suggested having that as a discussion item on a council agenda. Discussion followed regarding
Esperance Park providing additional park and open space amenities for Highway 99 subarea residents,
ability for Edmonds residents to use Esperance park without an ILA, Edmonds having more control over
the park via an ILA, and Parks providing services such as mowing. Councilmember Teitzel said he
would confer with Council President Tibbott and Mayor Nelson before proceeding.
Committee recommendation: Information only
Meadowdale playfields
Ms. Feser advised the existing ILA expires in 2025. The original investment by the City was for the
Meadowdale Playfields via a use agreement. Lynnwood stopped their adult softball program, and
Edmonds picked it up. Lynnwood made other improvements in the park including a playground
renovation, and without including Edmonds in the process, requested Edmonds pay half of cost of the
playground. Edmonds does not agree that all improvements in the park are split 50/50 and believes it
is only the playfields. She and Lynnwood's park director are meeting on Friday. Questions and
discussion followed regarding the cost of the softball program, renting the fields from Lynnwood and
getting out of the shared expenditure operating agreement.
Outdoor Shower at Brackett's Landina North for Divers
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Ms. Feser reported the parts have been ordered and delivered but not installed. The project requires
deconstructing and rebuilding the shower. It is difficult to find a contractor who can do concrete and
plumbing who is interested in a small job with the City. The project was sent out to MSRC's small works
roster with no response.
Cooling Centers
Councilmember Teitzel observed there are cooling centers at Edmonds Waterfront Center, Hazel Miller
Spray Park and Edmonds Library all of which are in the bowl. He asked if Esperance Park would be a
possible location or somewhere on Highway 99. Ms. Feser said the link in the email identifies all the
Snohomish County cooling centers, some of which may be on Highway 99 or in Lynnwood.
Flower Baskets
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the flower basket program was breaking even. Ms. Feser advised
the adoption fee is $100/basket which covers the plants and materials (contracted out this year).
Baskets are watered 2-4 times/week for 4 months which requires 2 staff members. Questions and
discussion followed regarding reuse of the wooden baskets; intent of the adoption fee to self -fund the
baskets excluding labor; use of the Goffette donation for baskets, corner parks and maintenance;
balance in the Goffette fund; whether flower baskets are ever stolen; and backup baskets in case of
damage or disease.
3. ADJOURN
The meeting was adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
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7.4
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Lori Palmer
Background/History
Approval of payroll check #65763 dated August 1, 2023 for $371.04, payroll checks #65764 through
#65771 dated August 4, 2023 for $10,734.16, payroll direct deposit for $827,486.56, benefit checks
#65772 through #65776 and wire payments for $721,565.77, for the pay period of July 16, 2023 through
July 31, 2023.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non -approval of payments.
Attachments:
benefit checks summary 07-31-2023
payroll earnings summary 07-31-2023
payroll earnings summary 07-30-2023
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Benefit Checks Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,100 - 07/16/2023 to 07/31/2023
Bank: usbank - US Bank
Check #
Date
Payee #
Name
Check Amt
65772
08/04/2023
bpas
BPAS
5,390.93
65773
08/04/2023
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CHAPTER 13 TRUSTEE
175.00
65774
08/04/2023
icma
MISSIONSQUARE PLAN SERVICES
5,871.63
65775
08/04/2023
flex
NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
4,280.61
65776
08/04/2023
afscme
WSCCCE, AFSCME AFL-CIO
3,047.18
18,765.35
Bank: wire - US BANK
Check #
Date
Payee #
Name
Check Amt
3551
08/04/2023
pens
DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS
358,395.48
3554
08/04/2023
aflac
AFLAC
3,680.16
3556
08/04/2023
mebt
WTRISC FBO #N317761
145,073.21
3557
08/04/2023
us
US BANK
157,396.84
3559
08/04/2023
pb
NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION
6,473.00
3560
08/04/2023
wadc
WASHINGTON STATE TREASURER
31,076.73
3561
08/04/2023
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705.00
702,800.42
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
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Pay Period: 1,100 (07/16/2023 to 07/31/2023)
Hour Type Hour Class Description Hours Amount
111
ABSENT
NO PAY LEAVE
8.00
0.00
120
SICK
SICK LEAVE - L & 1
96.00
3,905.57
121
SICK
SICK LEAVE
582.75
26,936.03
122
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VACATION
2,096.25
113,050.38
123
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HOLIDAY HOURS
303.75
14,320.45
124
HOLIDAY
FLOATER HOLIDAY
27.00
1,271.19
125
COMP HOURS
COMPENSATORY TIME
243.25
12,412.33
128
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Holiday Bank WWTP
5.75
263.79
129
SICK
Police Sick Leave L & 1
96.00
4,602.50
135
SICK
WASHINGTON STATE SICK LEAVE
2.50
48.68
150
REGULAR HOURS
Kelly Day Used
99.00
4,546.05
155
COMP HOURS
COMPTIME AUTO PAY
107.63
6,571.40
160
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MANAGEMENT LEAVE
66.00
5,677.10
170
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COUNCIL BASE PAY
700.00
9,916.62
174
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0.00
300.00
175
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COUNCIL PAY FOR NO MEDICAL
0.00
4,866.36
190
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REGULAR HOURS
19,101.00
913,779.07
191
REGULAR HOURS
FIRE PENSION PAYMENTS
3.00
4,462.19
193
REGULAR HOURS
LIGHT DUTY
40.00
1,992.48
194
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Emergency Sick Leave
108.00
4,518.81
210
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OVERTIME -STRAIGHT
4.00
187.34
215
OVERTIME HOURS
WATER WATCH STANDBY
36.00
2,471.35
216
MISCELLANEOUS
STANDBY TREATMENT PLANT
16.00
1,839.50
220
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME 1.5
477.50
42,184.63
225
OVERTIME HOURS
OVERTIME -DOUBLE
10.00
845.98
410
MISCELLANEOUS
WORKING OUT OF CLASS
0.00
842.12
411
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL
0.00
2,080.90
600
RETROACTIVE PAY
RETROACTIVE PAY
0.00
-1,055.63
602
COMP HOURS
ACCRUED COMP 1.0
48.50
0.00
604
COMP HOURS
ACCRUED COMP TIME 1.5
198.75
0.00
606
COMP HOURS
ACCRUED COMP 2.0
4.00
0.00
902
MISCELLANEOUS
BOOT ALLOWANCE
0.00
211.00
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0.00
175.59
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238.28
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0.00
54.76
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,100 (07/16/2023 to 07/31/2023) },
Hour Type Hour Class Description Hours Amount
cpl
MISCELLANEOUS
TRAINING CORPORAL
0.00
201.58
crt
MISCELLANEOUS
CERTIFICATION III PAY
0.00
113.61
deftat
MISCELLANEOUS
DEFENSE TATICS INSTRUCTOR
0.00
94.36
det
MISCELLANEOUS
DETECTIVE PAY
0.00
138.08
det4
MISCELLANEOUS
Detective 4%
0.00
964.64
ed1
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 2%
0.00
837.60
ed2
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 4%
0.00
420.60
ed3
EDUCATION PAY
EDUCATION PAY 6%
0.00
10,104.58
firear
MISCELLANEOUS
FIREARMS INSTRUCTOR
0.00
348.87
hol
HOLIDAY
HOLIDAY
14.00
926.30
k9
MISCELLANEOUS
K-9 PAY
0.00
138.08
less
MISCELLANEOUS
LESS LETHAL INSTRUCTOR
0.00
98.73
Iq1
LONGEVITY
LONGEVITY PAY 2%
0.00
871.73
Ig11
LONGEVITY
LONGEVITY PAY 2.5%
0.00
1,477.09
Ig12
LONGEVITY
Lonqevity 9%
0.00
1,836.83
Ig13
LONGEVITY
Longevity 7%
0.00
1,349.83
Ig14
LONGEVITY
Longevity 5%
0.00
777.69
Iq2
LONGEVITY PAY
LONGEVITY PAY 4%
0.00
346.28
Iq4
LONGEVITY
Longevity 1%
0.00
1,101.32
Iq5
LONGEVITY
Lonqevity 3%
0.00
2,384.41
Iq7
LONGEVITY
Lonqevity 1.5%
0.00
562.08
Iq8
LONGEVITY
Lonqevity 8%
0.00
337.04
mtc
MISCELLANEOUS
MOTORCYCLE PAY
0.00
138.08
pfmp
ABSENT
Paid Family Medical Unpaid/Sup
28.00
0.00
pfmv
VACATION
Paid Family Medical Vacation
20.00
996.24
phy
MISCELLANEOUS
PHYSICAL FITNESS PAY
0.00
2,182.91
sqt
MISCELLANEOUS
ADMINISTRATIVE SERGEANT
0.00
219.02
st
REGULAR HOURS
Serqeant Pay
0.00
164.27
str
MISCELLANEOUS
STREET CRIMES
0.00
219.02
traf
MISCELLANEOUS
TRAFFIC
0.00
250.60
vap
VACATION
Vacation Premium
12.00
649.28
08/03/2023 Packet Pg. 61
Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,100 (07/16/2023 to 07/31/2023)
Hour Type Hour Class Description Hours
24,554.63
Total Net Pay:
Amount
$1,213,767.57
$838,220.72
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Packet Pg. 62
Hour Type Hour Class
903 MISCELLANEOUS
Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,164 (07/30/2023 to 07/30/2023)
Description
CLOTHING ALLOWANCE
Hours Amount
NUM
412.50
0.00 $412.50
Total Net Pay: $371.04
7.4.c
08/03/2023 Packet Pg. 63
7.5
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #258552 through #258664 dated August 3, 2023 for $411,507.24, checks
#258665 through #258760 dated August 10, 2023 for $998,173.77 and wire payments of $7,501.63,
$4,558.60, $5,361.00 and $272.99.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Narrative
The Council President shall be designated as the auditing committee for the city council. The council
president shall review the documentation supporting claims paid and review for approval by the city
council at its next regular public meeting all checks or warrants issued in payment of any claim, demand
or voucher. A list of each claim, demand or voucher approved and each check or warrant issued
indicating the check or warrant number, the amount paid and the vendor or payee shall be filed in the
city council office for review by individual councilmembers prior to each regularly scheduled public
meeting.
Attachments:
Claims 08-03-23 Agenda copy
Claims 08-10-23 Agenda copy
Packet Pg. 64
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apPosPay Positive Pay Listing Page: 1
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Document group: jacobson
Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
076040
911 SUPPLY INC
258552
8/3/2023
4,344.33
070322
A&A LANGUAGE SERVICES INC
258553
8/3/2023
360.00
065052
AARD PEST CONTROL
258554
8/3/2023
337.04
000135
ABSCO ALARMS INC
258555
8/3/2023
1,267.99
064088
ADT COMMERCIAL
258556
8/3/2023
619.26
078904
ALEX CHADSEY MUSIC
258557
8/3/2023
1,200.00
065568
ALLWATER INC
258558
8/3/2023
75.15
074718
AQUATIC SPECIALTY SERVICES INC
258559
8/3/2023
17,113.53
069751
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
258560
8/3/2023
168.99
069751
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
258561
8/3/2023
494.05
064341
AT&T MOBILITY
258562
8/3/2023
43.35
079352
AUDIO ENGINEERS NORTHWEST LLC
258563
8/3/2023
5,666.20
001801
AUTOMATIC W ILBERT VAULT CO
258564
8/3/2023
1,922.00
075217
BASLER, ANTHONY C
258565
8/3/2023
260.00
012005
BENDIKSEN & BALL POLYGRAPH
258566
8/3/2023
900.00
002258
BENS EVER READY
258567
8/3/2023
292.83
069226
BHC CONSULTANTS LLC
258568
8/3/2023
5,339.23
028050
BILL PIERRE FORD INC
258569
8/3/2023
47.78
073760
BLUELINE GROUP LLC
258570
8/3/2023
19,965.00
077181
BOYER ELECTRIC CO INC
258571
8/3/2023
2,722.72
079349
CAMPBELL, SHANNON
258572
8/3/2023
285.75
073029
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
258573
8/3/2023
894.68
078866
CENTERPOINT LANGUAGE SERVICES
258574
8/3/2023
130.00
079062
COMCAST
258575
8/3/2023
110.00
070323
COMCAST BUSINESS
258576
8/3/2023
398.81
079354
CYTRUS LLC
258577
8/3/2023
2,000.00
074444
DATAQUEST LLC
258578
8/3/2023
1,586.70
079013
DEALERSHIP GLASS AUTO GLASS
258579
8/3/2023
360.48
047450
DEPT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
258580
8/3/2023
285.00
078419
DIAMOND PARKING
258581
8/3/2023
3,000.00
064531
DINES, JEANNIE
258582
8/3/2023
856.00
076610
EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE
258583
8/3/2023
598.10
038500
EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER
258584
8/3/2023
50,000.00
008705
EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
258585
8/3/2023
1,068.79
008812
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
258586
8/3/2023
462.49
047407
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT
258587
8/3/2023
1,759.04
009350
EVERETT DAILY HERALD
258588
8/3/2023
141.04
076751
FALK, NICHOLAS
258589
8/3/2023
94.84
066378
FASTENAL COMPANY
258590
8/3/2023
89.66
075538
GAMEZ, OMAR
258591
8/3/2023
265.76
012199
GRAINGER
258592
8/3/2023
937.92
068015
GRICE INDUSTRIES INC
258593
8/3/2023
363.00
078272
HARRINGTON, SHEILAANNE
258594
8/3/2023
390.00
076240
HM PACIFIC NORTHWEST INC
258595
8/3/2023
206.39
061013
HONEY BUCKET
258596
8/3/2023
290.95
072528
INTERCOM LANGUAGE SERVICES
258597
8/3/2023
260.00
069349
INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC
258598
8/3/2023
160.00
075062
JAMESTOWN NETWORKS
258599
8/3/2023
651.95
079343
JC KILLIN GENERAL CONTRACTOR
258600
8/3/2023
4,420.00
070019
JUDICIAL CONF REGISTRAR
258601
8/3/2023
225.00
078239
KIM, YOUNGHEE
258602
8/3/2023
130.00
079069
KISHA POST
258603
8/3/2023
5,600.00
079350
KNIGGE, KATELYN
258604
8/3/2023
318.75
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Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
067568
KPG PSOMAS INC
258605
8/3/2023
6,652.50
062814
KUSTOM SIGNALS INC
258606
8/3/2023
4,508.38
079347
LAKESHIRTS ZEPHYR LLC
258607
8/3/2023
1,566.12
017135
LANDAU ASSOCIATES INC
258608
8/3/2023
632.50
074417
LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTIAN SMITH
258609
8/3/2023
1,437.50
075016
LEMAY MOBILE SHREDDING
258610
8/3/2023
79.05
073603
LIGHTHOUSE LAW GROUP PLLC
258611
8/3/2023
70,790.90
075149
LIM, VANNARA
258612
8/3/2023
130.00
076001
LUCIE R BERNHEIM, ATTY AT LAW
258613
8/3/2023
675.00
018980
LYNNWOOD HONDA
258614
8/3/2023
5,635.47
074263
LYNNWOOD WINSUPPLY CO
258615
8/3/2023
734.25
075716
MALLORY PAINT STORE INC
258616
8/3/2023
403.84
069043
MAYA SOLEIL LLC DBA GLOBALHEAT
258617
8/3/2023
1,200.00
077076
MAYLOR, UNEEK
258618
8/3/2023
2,152.56
079253
MENEDEZ, GIL H
258619
8/3/2023
200.00
020900
MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC
258620
8/3/2023
1,770.13
023850
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
258621
8/3/2023
3,613.00
024302
NELSON PETROLEUM
258622
8/3/2023
22.10
064215
NORTHWEST PUMP & EQUIP CO
258623
8/3/2023
549.12
072739
O'REILLYAUTO PARTS
258624
8/3/2023
56.26
064951
OTIS ELEVATOR CO
258625
8/3/2023
4,717.58
065051
PARAMETRIX INC
258626
8/3/2023
2,844.52
079342
PENROSE MARITAL TRUST
258627
8/3/2023
139.15
079335
PICKERING, CHRIS
258628
8/3/2023
2,970.00
071783
PIGSKIN UNIFORMS
258629
8/3/2023
1,498.68
064167
POLLARD WATER
258630
8/3/2023
127.02
046900
PUGET SOUND ENERGY
258631
8/3/2023
4,301.31
075769
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
258632
8/3/2023
2,193.70
062657
REGIONAL DISPOSAL COMPANY
258633
8/3/2023
5,784.66
078906
RIVERA, WHITNEY
258634
8/3/2023
1,625.40
068657
ROBERT HALF
258635
8/3/2023
4,158.00
068708
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INC
258636
8/3/2023
909.71
076328
SCJ ALLIANCE
258637
8/3/2023
17,484.72
079221
SEATOWN ELECTRIC PLUMBING
258638
8/3/2023
88.00
063306
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
258639
8/3/2023
3,418.76
071655
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
258640
8/3/2023
1,351.25
078920
SHOEMAKE, TABATHA
258641
8/3/2023
842.21
075543
SNO CO PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOC
258642
8/3/2023
1,625.48
037375
SNO CO PUD NO 1
258643
8/3/2023
6,836.97
063941
SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
258644
8/3/2023
8,395.00
070167
SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREASURER
258645
8/3/2023
98.23
075875
SOUND CLEANING RESOURCES INC
258646
8/3/2023
1,165.67
009400
STELLAR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC
258647
8/3/2023
717.10
074506
SUNBELT RENTALS
258648
8/3/2023
3,818.58
072319
SUNSET BAY RESORT
258649
8/3/2023
23,761.80
079134
SW ICKARD TOYOTA
258650
8/3/2023
425.65
027269
THE PART WORKS INC
258651
8/3/2023
93.07
078203
TOTAL TESTING
258652
8/3/2023
280.00
079309
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS INC
258653
8/3/2023
3,268.50
064423
USA BLUE BOOK
258654
8/3/2023
4,243.17
075496
VALERIE INC
258655
8/3/2023
2,500.00
067865
VERIZON WIRELESS
258656
8/3/2023
14,271.24
077785
WASHINGTON KIDS IN TRANSITION
258657
8/3/2023
26,616.15
075635
WCP SOLUTIONS
258658
8/3/2023
4,561.96
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Positive Pay Listing
City of Edmonds
Document group: jacobson
Vendor Code & Name
073552
WELCO SALES LLC
074609
WEST COAST ARMORY NORTH
075926
WESTERN EXTERMINATOR
064213
WSSUATREASURER
079243
YOUNG MARKETING
011900
ZIPLY FIBER
Check #
Check Date
Amount
258659
8/3/2023
655.88
258660
8/3/2023
863.50
258661
8/3/2023
140.28
258662
8/3/2023
5,040.00
258663
8/3/2023
2,100.00
258664
8/3/2023
1,285.11
GrandTotal :
411,507.24
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Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
079330
76 INVESTMENT LLC
258665
8/10/2023
7,000.00
076040
911 SUPPLY INC
258666
8/10/2023
3,609.42
065052
AARD PEST CONTROL
258667
8/10/2023
103.87
061029
ABSOLUTE GRAPHIX
258668
8/10/2023
249.19
079319
ADVANCED POWER LLC
258669
8/10/2023
5,143.78
077610
ALBA PAINTING & COATINGS
258670
8/10/2023
15,359.50
065568
ALLWATER INC
258671
8/10/2023
152.77
074488
ALPHA COURIER INC
258672
8/10/2023
217.04
001528
AM TEST INC
258673
8/10/2023
60.00
069751
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
258674
8/10/2023
292.90
069226
BHC CONSULTANTS LLC
258675
8/10/2023
18,148.02
028050
BILL PIERRE FORD INC
258676
8/10/2023
495.60
066673
BILLS BLUEPRINT INC
258677
8/10/2023
2,047.62
074307
BLUE STAR GAS
258678
8/10/2023
1,272.85
078083
BUYCE JR, RICHARD J
258679
8/10/2023
36.00
075280
BYRUM, RICHARD A
258680
8/10/2023
222.00
069813
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
258681
8/10/2023
1,233.16
003510
CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY
258682
8/10/2023
815.99
069457
CITY OF EDMONDS
258683
8/10/2023
171.00
074559
CLARK, PATRICK
258684
8/10/2023
416.00
073135
COGENT COMMUNICATIONS INC
258685
8/10/2023
661.59
070323
COMCAST BUSINESS
258686
8/10/2023
292.90
078329
COMPENSATION CONNECTIONS LLC
258687
8/10/2023
2,280.00
072746
CONSOR NORTH AMERICA INC
258688
8/10/2023
18,282.00
078912
DAWKINS, LOI
258689
8/10/2023
820.00
006626
DEPT OF ECOLOGY
258690
8/10/2023
75,758.97
047450
DEPT OF INFORMATION SERVICES
258691
8/10/2023
285.00
006635
DEPT OF LICENSING
258692
8/10/2023
26,450.35
078943
DIEL, ARNIE WAYNE
258693
8/10/2023
74.00
070244
DUANE HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES INC
258694
8/10/2023
1,696.31
007675
EDMONDS AUTO PARTS
258695
8/10/2023
76.78
076610
EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE
258696
8/10/2023
152.35
038500
EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER
258697
8/10/2023
8,334.00
008688
EDMONDS VETERINARY HOSPITAL
258698
8/10/2023
839.00
008812
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
258699
8/10/2023
1,073.84
079362
ENCO SYSTEMS INC
258700
8/10/2023
1,040.00
072136
EPTURA INC
258701
8/10/2023
5,635.50
009350
EVERETT DAILY HERALD
258702
8/10/2023
251.12
065427
FCS GROUP
258703
8/10/2023
10,688.75
012199
GRAINGER
258704
8/10/2023
587.41
079157
HARDWICK CONSULTING GROUP INC
258705
8/10/2023
8,000.00
072647
HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL
258706
8/10/2023
475.93
067862
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
258707
8/10/2023
1,908.53
061013
HONEY BUCKET
258708
8/10/2023
4,243.55
076614
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF SNO CO
258709
8/10/2023
5,610.00
078946
KITCHENS, KYLEE
258710
8/10/2023
496.20
067568
KPG PSOMAS INC
258711
8/10/2023
15,322.27
066522
LAKESIDE INDUSTRIES INC
258712
8/10/2023
1,682.69
078471
LEMM, KEVIN
258713
8/10/2023
501.80
074848
LONG BAY ENTERPRISES INC
258714
8/10/2023
5,523.75
079166
MADRONA LAW GROUP PLLC
258715
8/10/2023
206.50
067235
MARYS TOWING INC
258716
8/10/2023
561.34
075746
MCMURRAY, LAURA
258717
8/10/2023
127.87
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Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
078936
MORGISON, DUANE
258718
8/10/2023
74.00
074850
MYERS, DAVID
258719
8/10/2023
244.42
067834
NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION RENTALS
258720
8/10/2023
39.78
070855
NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS
258721
8/10/2023
353.25
064655
NEW RESTORATION & RECOVERY SVC
258722
8/10/2023
19,887.35
026200
OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT
258723
8/10/2023
5,443.24
075735
PACIFIC SECURITY
258724
8/10/2023
4,558.51
072507
PEACE OF MIND OFFICE SUPPORT
258725
8/10/2023
276.00
079337
PEORIA FORD
258726
8/10/2023
96,840.00
074793
PETDATA INC
258727
8/10/2023
200.70
028860
PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
258728
8/10/2023
647.38
072384
PLAY-WELLTEKNOLOGIES
258729
8/10/2023
3,969.00
079360
POWER SOLUTIONS LLC
258730
8/10/2023
5,245.21
079270
PRINTING PLUS
258731
8/10/2023
1,244.63
061540
REPUBLIC SERVICES #197
258732
8/10/2023
1,708.39
068657
ROBERT HALF
258733
8/10/2023
8,778.00
079323
ROOTED DESIGN, LLC
258734
8/10/2023
1,155.00
076328
SCJ ALLIANCE
258735
8/10/2023
3,163.83
063306
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
258736
8/10/2023
413.69
079346
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS DISTRIBUTING
258737
8/10/2023
1,375.42
075590
SMARSH INC
258738
8/10/2023
15.29
037375
SNO CO PUD NO 1
258740
8/10/2023
21,825.38
038300
SOUND DISPOSAL CO
258741
8/10/2023
3,763.81
076054
STRUM, KRAIG
258742
8/10/2023
126.50
068360
SUMMIT LAW GROUP
258743
8/10/2023
976.00
075025
THE BRANDING IRON LLC
258744
8/10/2023
103.01
079359
THE WALLS LAW FIRM INC
258745
8/10/2023
25,000.00
038315
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION
258746
8/10/2023
5,644.76
068141
TRANSPO GROUP
258747
8/10/2023
5,157.65
079309
TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS INC
258748
8/10/2023
1,369.75
076823
TYR TACTICAL LLC
258749
8/10/2023
3,724.32
073310
UNISAFE INC
258750
8/10/2023
579.56
064423
USA BLUE BOOK
258751
8/10/2023
740.66
067865
VERIZON WIRELESS
258752
8/10/2023
191.13
067917
WALLY'S TOWING INC
258753
8/10/2023
280.92
065035
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
258754
8/10/2023
233.00
078314
WASTE MGMT DISPOSAL SVC OF OR
258755
8/10/2023
187,526.45
065936
WESSPUR TREE EQUIPMENT INC
258756
8/10/2023
234.22
071467
WEST COAST PET MEMORIAL
258757
8/10/2023
57.00
079083
WESTWATER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
258758
8/10/2023
327,694.01
079358
ZAJACZKOWSKI, ELIZABETH
258759
8/10/2023
128.38
011900
ZIPLY FIBER
258760
8/10/2023
197.16
GrandTotal:
998,173.77
Total count:
95
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7.6
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
City Attorney Contract 2024
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
During the April 25, 2023 Council voted to continue contracting with Lighthouse Law Group for City
Attorney services.
A proposed contract was discussed during the July 11 Public Safety, Planning, Human Services and
Personnel Committee Meeting and was reviewed by Madrona Law. The contract was reviewed by full
council on August 2, 2023 with some motions for amendments. The minutes of this meeting may be in
this agenda packet for approval by consent; the video of this meeting is available for review on the city
website.
Recommendation
Approve proposed contract from Lighthouse Law Group.
Narrative
The current contract with Lighthouse Law Group for City Attorney services expires December 31, 2023.
Attachments:
2023-08-10 Lighthouse -Edmonds contract 2024-2028
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AGREEMENT FOR CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT entered into between the City of Edmonds ("the City") and Lighthouse Law
Group PLLC ("LIGHTHOUSE") effective January 1, 2024, is entered into in consideration of the terms and
conditions set forth below, the parties agree as follows:
1. Services to be Provided. LIGHTHOUSE will serve as attorneys for the City on all civil legal
matters assigned or referred to LIGHTHOUSE by the City during the term of this Agreement and will
perform all civil legal services for the City with the exception of litigation covered by the City's
insurance pool, litigation defended under an accepted tender arrangement, legal services related to the
issuance of any municipal bond or similar security, or legal services assigned by the City to other legal
counsel as described in the paragraph below.
This is a nonexclusive agreement and the City at its sole discretion may engage other legal counsel
regarding any service that is expected to be provided by LIGHTHOUSE. Examples of such services
expected to be provided by LIGHTHOUSE include, but are not limited to:
1.1 Preparing for and attending regular meetings of the City Council, and other meetings,
as necessary or requested;
1.2 Drafting ordinances, resolutions, and decisions;
1.3 Answering telephone calls from City elected officials and staff and providing general
consultation on civil legal matters;
1.4 Attending meetings with City staff, the Mayor, and/or Council Members on civil legal
matters;
1.5 Attending meetings of other City boards and commissions, such as the Planning Board
and Hearing Examiner, when requested to do so; and
1.6 Negotiating with third parties other than in a litigation context, e.g., negotiating
interlocal agreements.
1.7 Representing the City and its officials in litigation matters, when requested, provided,
that in cases where the City and its officials have insurance coverage through WCIA
or another insurer, LIGHTHOUSE will represent the City and its officials only until
WCIA retained attorneys are actively handling the case or to the extent necessary to
deal with non -covered claims or to provide consultation and coordination between the
City and the WCIA retained attorneys;
1.8 Labor negotiation or arbitration;
1.9 Services related to local improvement districts;
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1.10 Services related to taxation;
1.11 Services requiring expertise in CERCLA, MTCA, or other state or federal
environmental cleanup laws;
1.12 Representing the City in administrative proceedings before another governmental unit
(such as Boundary Review Board hearings, proceedings before the State Shorelines
Hearings Board, or proceedings before the State Growth Management Hearings
Board);
1.13 Telecommunications services, including franchise negotiation and leasing;
1.14 Office hours at City Hall will be provided by LIGHTHOUSE as requested; and
1.15 Annual report On basis,
LIGHTHOUSEpotopics requested by
the city council. 'LIGHTHOUSE shall initiate a feview of its
means f!easenably eendueive to obtaining feedbaek that would assist own peffafmanee by f!eaehing out to, at least, all eleeted offieials and departmen
LIGHTHOUSE
self initiated per-fafmanee review to the eity eettneil as part of its annual
fepeft. Nothing in this pafagfaph pr-events the City ffem initiating and peffefffling i
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2. Personnel Performing Services. Jeff Taraday will be the lead attorney and shall have the
primary responsibility for attending City Council meetings and delegating work to other
LIGHTHOUSE attorneys, as needed. Mr. Taraday may assign work to any attorney affiliated with
LIGHTHOUSE. Provision of service by any non -LIGHTHOUSE attorney shall require prior
approval by the Mayor with notification provided to the Council of such assignment and approval.
Payment for Services.
a. The City will pay LIGHTHOUSE for the legal services provided under this Agreement
pursuant to the hourly rates listed in subsection 3.b, below. LIGHTHOUSE attorneys will
charge for services in increments of one tenth of an hour with the minimum time charged
for any activity being one tenth of an hour and all fractions of tenths of an hour rounded
up to the next tenth of an hour. For example, a fifteen -minute telephone conversation
would be charged as 0.3 hours. LIGHTHOUSE will charge for all activities undertaken in
providing legal services to the City under this Agreement, including, but not limited to,
the following: attending and preparing for meetings, conferences, depositions, and court
appearances; reviewing and preparing correspondence and legal documents; performing
legal research and writing legal opinions; drafting of court papers, ordinances, and
resolutions and engaging in telephone conversations. When two of more LIGHTHOUSE
personnel are engaged in working on a matter at the same time, such as in conferences
between them, the time of each will be charged at his or her hourly rate. When our
services require travel to Edmonds, regardless of the actual travel time, a one -hour round
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trip will be charged at the attorney's applicable hourly rate, except the City shall be billed
for the actual travel time if actual travel time is less than one -hour round trip. When our
services require travel to other locations, the actual travel time will be charged at the
attorney's applicable hourly rate.
b. The hourly rates below shall apply to the legal services by the City described in Section
3.a, above. Beginning in 2024 and for each year of the contract thereafter, the hourly
rates during each year shall be calculated by taking the previous year's hourly rates (the
"Base") and adjusting those rates by the three-year rolling average of the Seattle -
Tacoma -Bellevue, WA, CPI-U 12-month percent changes from June -to -June (the "CPI -
based adjustment")(Bureau of Labor Statistics table for June 2023 is attached hereto as
Exhibit A, which table will be updated and attached annually in August of each year for
the duration of this Agreement). Adjusted hourly rate calculations for 2025 and each year
thereafter will be updated in August of each year for the duration of this Agreement and
attached hereto as Exhibit B.
Hence, in calculating the hourly rates to be charged in 2024, one would begin by using
the following Base rates:
• Jeff Taraday
$336
• Tom Brubaker
$336
• Mike Bradley
$336
• Sharon Cates
$253
• Patricia Taraday
$253
• Angela Tinker
$253
• Beth Ford
$253
• any other Lighthouse attorney
$253
One would then apply the CPI -based adjustment using a table like the one below:
CPI -based adjustment: three-year rolling average of the Seattle -Tacoma -
Bellevue, WA, CPI-U 12-month June -to -June percent
changes
2021
2022
2023
3-yr rolling
average
February
1.7
8.1
8.0
5.9
April
3.4
9.1
6.9
6.5
June
5.5
10.1
4.6
6.7
August
5.2
9.0
October
6.5
8.9
December
7.6
8.4
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This exercise would yield the hourly rates for 2024, which rates would also function as
the Base for the 2025 hourly rates.
Calculation of 2024 rates:
2023 rates (the
2024 Base)
2024 rates with 6.7% CPI -based
adjustment applied
Jeff
$336
$359
Tom
$336
$359
Patricia
$253
$270
Sharon
$253
$270
Beth
$253
$270
Angela
$253
$270
4. Payment by Third -Parties. In situations where the City charges a third -party (e.g. a land use
applicant or utility company) for work performed by LIGHTHOUSE, the third -party shall be charged,
and LIGHTHOUSE shall be paid, the hourly rates in Section 3.b plus ten percent, which would
approximate the undiscounted market value of the attorneys' time over the life of the contract.
5. Other charges and expenses. The City will not be charged separately for normal clerical or
secretarial work, the expense of which has been calculated into LIGHTHOUSE's fees.
Reimbursement shall be made by the City for expenditures related to fees paid to a mediator, expert
witness fees, court costs and fees, copying, postage, process service and courier costs. Other
expenses shall be reimbursed when authorized in advance by the City.
6. Billing. The City shall pay LIGHTHOUSE within thirty (30) days of receipt of an invoice,
except for any specific items on an invoice which the City contests or questions in writing within
fifteen (15) days of receipt of the invoice. The parties agree to use good faith in promptly resolving
any contests or questions of time entries and/or expense reimbursement requests on LIGHTHOUSE
invoices.
7. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2024 and shall remain in
effect through December 31, 2028 unless terminated earlier as provided in Section 8.
Termination _
a. The City may discharge LIGHTHOUSE at any time. LIGHTHOUSE may withdraw from
representation of the City at any time, to the extent permitted by law and the Rules of
Professional Conduct, upon sixty (60) days written notice. In the event of termination,
work in progress will be completed by LIGHTHOUSE if authorized by the City under
terms acceptable to both parties. If completion of work in progress is not authorized or
acceptable terms cannot be worked out, LIGHTHOUSE will submit all unfinished
documents, reports, or other material to City and LIGHTHOUSE will be entitled to
receive payment for any and all satisfactory work completed prior to the effective date of
termination. The City acknowledges that LIGHTHOUSE will not perform services
without a contract.
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b. In the event this Agreement is terminated, LIGHTHOUSE shall be entitled to payment of
all services performed and reimbursable expenses, incurred up to the date of termination.
c. The City may terminate this agreement immediately if LIGHTHOUSE's insurance
coverage is canceled for any reason or if LIGHTHOUSE is unable to perform the
services called for in this agreement.
d. This section shall not prevent the City from seeking any legal remedies it may otherwise
have for the violation of nonperformance of any provisions of this agreement.
9. General and professional liability insurance. The Consultant shall obtain and keep in
force during the term of this Agreement, or as otherwise required, the following insurance
with companies or through sources approved by the State Insurance Commissioner
pursuant to Title 48 RCW.
Insurance Coverage
A. Worker's compensation and employer's liability insurance as required by the State.
B. Commercial general liability and property damage insurance in an aggregate amount
not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) for bodily injury, including death and
property damage. The per occurrence amount shall be written with limits no less than two
million dollars ($2,000,000).
C. Vehicle liability insurance for any hired or non -owned automobile used in an amount
not less than a one million dollar ($1,000,000) combined single limit.
D. Professional liability insurance with limits no less than two million dollars
($2,000,000) per claim and two million dollars ($2,000,000) general aggregate.
Excepting the Worker's Compensation Insurance and Professional Liability Insurance
secured by the Consultant, the City will be named on all policies as an additional insured.
The Consultant shall furnish the City with verification of insurance and endorsements
required by the Agreement. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies at any time.
All insurance shall be obtained from an insurance company authorized to do business in
the State of Washington. The Consultant shall submit a verification of insurance as
outlined above within fourteen days of the execution of this Agreement to the City.
No cancellation of the foregoing policies shall be effective without thirty (30) days prior
notice to the City.
The Consultant's professional liability to the City shall be limited to the amount payable
under this Agreement or two million dollars ($2,000,000), whichever is the greater, unless
modified elsewhere in this Agreement. In no case shall the Consultant's professional
liability to third parties be limited in any way.
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10. Discrimination. LIGHTHOUSE agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment or any other person in the performance of this Agreement because of race, creed,
color, national origin, marital status, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory handicap, or other
protected status, except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists.
11. Independent Contractor. LIGHTHOUSE is an independent contractor with respect to the
services to be provided under this Agreement. The City shall not be liable for, nor obligated to pay
to LIGHTHOUSE, or any employee of LIGHTHOUSE, sick leave, vacation pay, overtime or any
other benefit applicable to employees of the City, nor to pay or deduct any social security, income
tax, or other tax from the payments made to LIGHTHOUSE which may arise as an incident of
LIGHTHOUSE performing services for the City. The City shall not be obligated to pay industrial
insurance for the services rendered by LIGHTHOUSE.
12. Ownership of Work Product. All opinions, data, materials, reports, memoranda, public records,
and other documents developed by LIGHTHOUSE under this Agreement specifically for the City
are the property of the City, shall be forwarded to the City at its request, and may be used by the
City as the City sees fit.
13. Hold Harmless. LIGHTHOUSE agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the City, its
elected and appointed officials, employees and agents from and against any and all claims,
judgments or awards of damages, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or omissions of
LIGHTHOUSE. The City agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend LIGHTHOUSE, its
members, employees, and approved sub -contractors (e.g. Special Counsel), from and against any
and all claims, judgments or awards of damages, arising out of or resulting from the acts, errors or
omissions of the City, its elected and appointed officials, employees and agents. To the extent
necessary to fully fulfill these promises of indemnity, the parties waive their immunity under Title
51 RCW.
14. Rules of Professional Conduct. All services provided by LIGHTHOUSE under this Agreement
will be performed in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct for attorneys established by
the Washington Supreme Court.
15. Work for Other Clients. LIGHTHOUSE may provide other services for clients other than the
City during the term of this Agreement, but will not do so where the same may constitute a conflict
of interest as defined by the Rules of Professional Conduct unless the City, after full disclosure of
the potential or actual conflict, consents in writing to the representation. Any potential conflicts shall
be handled in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct referred to above.
16. Subcontracting or Assignment. LIGHTHOUSE may not assign or subcontract any portion of the
services to be provided under this agreement without the express written consent of the City,
PROVIDED THAT such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, and FURTHER PROVIDED
THAT by this Agreement, the City hereby consents to LIGHTHOUSE's subcontracting with the
following Special Counsel: Mike Bradley, attorneys supervised by Mike Bradley, and/or the
respective legal entities through which they perform their legal services.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire integrated agreement between the City
and the LIGHTHOUSE, superseding all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, written
or oral. This Agreement may be modified, amended, or added to, only by written instrument
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properly signed by both parties hereto.
Date:
CITY OF EDMONDS
Mike Nelson
Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey
City Clerk
Date:
LIGHTHOUSE LAW GROUP PLLC
Patricia Taraday
Managing Member
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Chart 1. Over -the -gear percent change in CPI-U, Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue, DIVA.
June 00-June 2023
Percent change
11.0 1
10.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
6_0
5.0
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2.0
1.0
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Food
Food prices decreased 0.6 percent for the two months ending in June. (See table 1.) Prices for food at home increased 0.7
percent, with higher prices in five of the six subcategories. Prices for food away from home decreased 2.9 percent for the
same period.
Over the year, food prices advanced 5.7 percent. Prices for food at home advanced 2.7 percent since a year ago, led by
higher prices for cereals and bakery products (11.9 percent). Prices for food away from home rose 10.1 percent.
Energy
The energy index rose 4.8 percent for the two months ending in June. The increase was mainly due to higher prices for
gasoline (7.3 percent). Prices for natural gas service advanced 6.6 percent, but prices for electricity fell 0.2 percent for the
same period.
Energy prices decreased 4.8 percent over the year, largely due to lower prices for gasoline (-11.7 percent). Prices paid for
natural gas service increased 26.0 percent, and prices for electricity advanced 7.4 percent during the past year.
All items less food and energy
The index for all items less food and energy advanced 1.0 percent in the latest two -month period. Higher prices for shelter
(1.8 percent) and new and used motor vehicles (1.1 percent) were partially offset by lower prices for apparel (-1.2
percent), recreation (-0.7 percent), and medical care (-0.6 percent).
Over the year, the index for all items less food and energy increased 5.3 percent. Components contributing to the increase
included recreation (9.3 percent) and shelter (9.0 percent). Partly offsetting the increases were price decreases in used car
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and trucks (-5.7 percent) and medical care (-1.9 percent).
Table A. Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue, WA, CPI-U 2-month and 12-month percent changes, all items
index, not seasonally adjusted
2019
2- 12-
Month month month
2020 2021
2- 12- 2- 12-
month month month month
2022 2023
2-
month
12-
month
2-
month
12-
month
February
0.7
2.7
1.0
2.5
1.2
1.7
1.7
8.1
1.4
8.0
April
0.5
2.4
-0.6
1.3
1.1
3.4
2.1
9.1
1.0
6.9
June
0.7
2.3
0.2
0.91
5.5
3.2
10.1
1.0
4.6
August
0.6
3.2
1.4
1.6
1.1
5.2
0.0
9.0
October
-0.6
2.2
-0.1
2.1
1.1
6.5
1.0
8.9
I December
-0.3
2.2
-0.4
1.4
0.6
7.6
0.1
8.4
The August 2023 Consumer Price Index for the Seattle area is scheduled to be released on September 13,
2023.
Technical Note
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measures of the average change in prices over time in a fixed market basket of goods
and services. The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes CPIs for two population groups: (1) a CPI for All Urban Consumers
(CPI-U) which covers approximately 93 percent of the total U.S. population and (2) a CPI for Urban Wage Earners and
Clerical Workers (CPI-W) which covers approximately 29 percent of the total U.S. population. The CPI-U includes, in
addition to wage earners and clerical workers, groups such as professional, managerial, and technical workers, the self-
employed, short-term workers, the unemployed, and retirees and others not in the labor force.
The CPI is based on prices of food, clothing, shelter, and fuels, transportation fares, charges for doctors' and dentists'
services, drugs, and the other goods and services that people buy for day-to-day living. Each month, prices are collected in
75 urban areas across the country from about 6,000 housing units and approximately 22,000 retail establishments -
department stores, supermarkets, hospitals, filling stations, and other types of stores and service establishments. All taxes
directly associated with the purchase and use of items are included in the index.
The index measures price changes from a designated reference date; for most of the CPI-U the reference base is 1982-84
equals 100. An increase of 7 percent from the reference base, for example, is shown as 107.000. Alternatively, that
relationship can also be expressed as the price of a base period market basket of goods and services rising from $100 to
$107. For further details see the CPI home page on the internet at www.bls.gov/cpi and the CPI section of the BLS
Handbook of Methods available on the internet at www.bls.gov/opub/hom/cpi .
In calculating the index, price changes for the various items in each location are averaged together with weights that
represent their importance in the spending of the appropriate population group. Local data are then combined to obtain a
U.S. city average. Because the sample size of a local area is smaller, the local area index is subject to substantially more
sampling and other measurement error than the national index. In addition, local indexes are not adjusted for seasonal
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influences. As a result, local area indexes show greater volatility than the national index, although their long-term trends
are quite similar. NOTE: Area indexes do not measure differences in the level of prices between cities; they
only measure the average change in prices for each area since the base period.
The Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue, WA. metropolitan area covered in this release is comprised of King, Pierce, and Snohomish
Counties in the State of Washington.
Information in this release will be made available to individuals with sensory impairments upon request. Voice phone: 202-
691-5200; Telecommunications Relay Service: 7-1-1.
Table 1. Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): Indexes and percent changes
for selected periods
Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue, WA (1982-84=100 unless otherwise noted)
Percent change
Indexes from -
Item and Group Historical Apr. May Jun. Jun Apr. May
data 2023 2023 2023 2022 2023 2023
Expenditure category
All items .❑ 338.487 - 341.734 4.6 1.0 -
AII items (1967=100) 0 1,031.840 - 1,041.737 - - -
Food and beverages 0 356.206 - 354.681 5.9 -0.4 -
Food 0 359.856 - 357.611 5.7 -0.6 -
Food at home
0
317.957
317.109
320.164
2.7
0.7
1.0
Cereals and bakery products
0
369.443
368.866
381.218
11.9
3.2
3.3
Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs
0
281.785
281.414
283.915
-2.9
0.8
0.9
Dairy and related products
0
297.064
284.492
284.430
1.7
-4.3
0.0
Fruits and vegetables
0
487.291
481.277
490.926
2.3
0.7
2.0
Nonalcoholic beverages and beverage
0
414.397
409.817
416.516
7.0
0.5
1.6
materials(l)
Other food at home
0
248.733
253.995
252.448
2.3
1.5
-0.6
Food away from home
❑
428.296
-
415.872
10.1
-2.9
-
Alcoholic beverages
0
309.934
-
314.675
8.0
1.5
-
Housing
0
401.475
-
408.248
7.8
1.7
-
Shelter
.❑
459.731463.751
468.014
9.0
1.8
0.9
Rent of primary residencew
0
464.518
467.782
472.469
9.8
1.7
1.0
Owners' equiv. rent of residencesU(3)
0
480.733
483.942
487.953
9.5
1.5
0.8
Owners' equiv. rent of primary
0
480.733
483.942
487.953
9.5 1.5 0.8
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330.003
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294.691
298.969
299.043
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346.198
351.757
351.757
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363.653
363.093
363.093
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222.336
236.928
236.928
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6.6
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226.584
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228.904
0.8
1.0
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0
134.690
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133.053
2.0
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0
293.047
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300.377
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2.5
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0
304.925
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314.359
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126.648
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128.069
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0
224.345
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225.150
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0
442.808
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461.673
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4.3
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505.396
517.890
540.728
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4.4
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0
514.512
527.829
551.912
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7.3
4.6
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0
557.879
572.282
599.220
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0
407.643
417.822
434.728
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6.6
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0
475.343
487.810
507.440
-10.9
6.8
4.0
Medical care
0
430.594
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428.080
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Recreation(6)
0
122.865
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121.981
9.3
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147.538
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147.136
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338.487
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341.734
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244.760
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245.920
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192.276
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194.193
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231.536
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155.882
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157.164
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424.705
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(2) This index series was calculated using a Laspeyres estimator. All other item stratum index series were calculated
using a geometric means estimator.
(3) Indexes on a December 1982=100 base.
(4) Special index based on a substantially smaller sample.
(5) Indexes on a December 1993=100 base.
(6) Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
- Data not available
NOTE: Index applies to a month as a whole, not to any specific date.
Last Modified Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023
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7.7
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Conflict Counsel and Public Defense Assessor Rates
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Neill Hoyson
Background/History
The City contracts with attorney's to provide conflict counsel services with their is a conflict with the
Snohomish County Public Defenders. There are 3 conflict counsel on contract. Additionally the city also
contracts with Mr. Bob Boruchowitz to provide assessment and advisement on our public defense
services. Mr. Boruchowitz has reviewed the current compensation of the conflict counsel panel as well
as his own contract and is making recommendations for changes to the hourly rates in those contracts.
HR has reviewed his recommendations and find them to be appropriate based on both the inflation rate
as well as parity with the City's other contracts for legal services. This proposal was reviewed by
committee on 8/8/23 and moved to consent agenda for Council
Staff Recommendation
Approve on consent agena
Narrative
Please see attached memos from Mr. Boruchowitz
Attachments:
memo CITY to increase rate for conflict counsel
Memorandum to increase Assessor compensation
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Memorandum
To: Carly Derrick, Jessica N. Hoyson
From: Bob Boruchowitz
Re: Conflict Counsel Rates
July 24, 2023
I am writing to recommend that the City raise the assigned counsel rate to $150 per hour effective
January 1, 2024, and to $175 effective January 1, 2025.
It has been more than two years since the City agreed to raise the hourly rate for assigned counsel to
$125 per hour. With this proposed increase, the rate would remain far below what the City pays its
contract city attorney firm.
The conflict panel lawyers receive cases when the primary defender, the Snohomish County Public
Defender Association, has a conflict of interest, which can occur when there are co-defendants,
when the Defender represents a witness in the case, and when there is some other relationship that
poses a potential conflict of interest.
The three conflict panel attorneys were assigned 40 cases in Edmonds from June 2022 to June 2023.
They submit quarterly reports. I generally meet with each attorney by zoom or by phone at least
once per year. I have observed and/or listened to recordings of all of them in court appearances.
There has been approximately a 12 per cent increase in inflation in two years.' The Consumer Price
Index rose .4% in April 2023. 2 At that rate, the rise for the year is likely to be 4.8%, or a total of
approximately 17 % since the City agreed to raise the rate. My understanding is that the cost of
living in Edmonds has increased even more than the national average.3
Public defense counsel rates nationally are increasing. The state of Maine recently raised its assigned
counsel rate to $150 effective March 1, 2023.4 The Federal courts are paying $164 per hour for
1 US Inflation calculator at https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/.
2 News Release, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 10, 2023, available at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
3 According to Payscale.com, the cost of living in Edmonds is 35 per cent higher than the national average and 20.5 per
cent higher than in Everett. htWs://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/Washington-Edmonds
4 "Effective March 1, 2023: A rate of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per hour is authorized for time spent by
Counsel, and billed using MCILS electronic case management system, on an assigned case on or after March 1, 2023. "
94-649-301 Me. Code R. 5 2https://casetext.com/regulation/maine-administrative-code/department-94-
independentagencies /division-649-maine-commission-on-indigent-legal-services /chapter-301-fee-schedule-and-
administrativeprocedures-for-payment-of-court-or-commission-as signed -counsel / section-649-301-2-hourly-rate-of-
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Memo on Conflict Panel Compensation
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noncapital work.5 The Federal travel reimbursement rate is 62.5 cents per mile. The presumptive
misdemeanor maximum payment for Federal appointments is $3600.
According to the new contract with Lighthouse Law Firm, Edmonds is paying its city attorneys
hourly rates between $253 and $336. If the City prevails in a legal matter and the tribunal awards
reasonable attorney fees to the City, the rates used to calculate the fee award range between $266
and $354.
The City has hired a new prosecution law firm. The contract with the firm provides that the
monthly rate will be adjusted on a yearly basis "based on a three-year rolling average of One
Hundred Percent (100%) Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue CPI-U, averaging the current year with the
previous two years to determine the adjustment percentage".
In addition, for some services, the City agreed as follows to pay the prosecution firm hourly rates
ranging between $150 and $300 per hour:
a. Non -criminal services, including but not limited to Extreme Disk Protection Orders,
animal control matters, or other civil matters — $250.00 per hour
b. Civil forfeiture cases — flat fee of S300.00 per case unless removed from a hearing
before the chief law enforcement of cer, then billed at $150.00 per hour thereafter.
Defense conflict panel attorneys must pay their own overhead, including office rent, equipment,
insurance, utilities, electronic legal research costs, mandatory continuing legal education training,
compensation for any support staff they have, state bar dues and fees ($478 in 2023), transportation
costs, and provide for their own medical, dental, and life insurance and retirement benefits. We
encourage the attorneys to belong to the Washington Defender Association that provides training
and consultation advice. Dues for WDA are $200 per year. Unlike city employees who are paid for
vacation and sick leave, the conflict panel attorneys are only paid for hours they bill for work on
cases.
As you know, "The City offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through the Association of
WA Cities (AWC) to all regular full and part-time employees."' And eligible employees participate in
the State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension system.
The conflict panel includes a lawyer with more than 17 years of experience, one with approximately
29 years of experience, and one with 10 years of experience. The lead attorney at Lighthouse has 24
years of experience and one of the attorneys at the lowest hourly rate has 23 years of experience and
another has 11 years of experience.
It is common for lawyers in private practice in the Puget Sound area to charge at least $300 per
hour. One Seattle law firm advertises its rates as follows:
5 CJA Panel Attorney Hourly Rates, available at
https:/ /www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/CJA%20Rate%2OSchedule.pdf.
G Employee benefits web page, https://www.edmondswa.gov/cros/One.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650.
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Attorney Hourly Rates can range between $350 to $450 an hour.
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Hourly Rates can range between $150 and $280 an hour.
One -hour consultations are billed at a reduced hourly rate of $225 and are not subject
to the 3% card processing fee.7
My recommended rate of $150 per hour for conflict panel counsel in 2024 and $175 in 2025 would
still represent a considerable discount from what lawyers in the region can charge.
Despite some outreach to experienced defense attorneys this year, I have received no new
applications to be on the panel. I suspect that the relatively low hourly rate for Edmonds cases is a
deterrent to lawyers who can earn substantially more in private practice. It would be good to have
at least one more lawyer on the panel, and I hope that increasing the hourly rate would encourage
applicants.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
7 Knauf Santos Law, web page at https://www.knaufsantoslaw.com/about-our-family-law-practice/how-you-arebifled/.
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Memorandum
To: Carly Derrick, Jessica N. Hoyson
From: Bob Boruchowitz
Re: Compensation for 2024
July 3, 2023
As you requested, I am providing a memorandum outlining my work as the Edmonds Assessor for Public
Defense. I request an increase in the compensation for my work to $300 per hour in 2024.
Below is a summary of my work in the past 12 months.
In January 2023, I prepared and sent my annual report to you.
I observed on zoom part of court proceedings in June 2022 and December 2022.
I listened to recordings of court hearings from July, September, October, November, and December 2022,
and from January, February, and June 2023. I listened to one of the Defender attorneys' trials in January
2023. During this period, I have been able to listen to and/or observe at least one court appearance by all of
the Defender attorneys and all of the conflict counsel.
I had zoom meetings nearly every month with the Snohomish County Defender Director and the supervisor
for Edmonds defenders, and separately with the defender staff attorneys and occasionally their investigator.
Prior to the meetings with the Director, I reviewed the Defender's monthly reports and often sent the
Director and supervisor questions about the reports that we then discussed in our meetings. I reviewed the
Defenders' quarterly certifications.
I reviewed the invoices and quarterly certifications from the conflict panel counsel and periodically
exchanged emails with them about the work. In February 2023, I met by zoom with the longest -serving
conflict counsel. In June 2023, I talked by phone with the most recent member of the panel. I have sent an
application to a prospective new member of the conflict panel.
I met by zoom with Judge Rivera in October 2022 and April 2023. I have had email exchanges with the
Judge and her Clerk.
In September 2022 I attended by video a training on attorney -client relations that the Defenders presented
to their attorneys.
As you know, I have worked for the City since 2015, when I was paid $250 per hour. The City is paying me
$275 per hour now. According to the CPI calculator, $250 in May 2015 had the same buying power as
$319.72 now.
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I have 49 years of experience in public defense, as a staff attorney, a director of a large non-profit defender
office, as the founding president of the Washington Defender Association, as a clinical law teacher, and as a
volunteer member of a variety of state and national organizations and committees working on public
defense issues. I have continued to speak and write about public defense. I have been an expert witness on
public defense issues on cases in Washington, New York, Louisiana, and California. I have participated in
assessments of defender services in Utah, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois, New Hampshire,
Nevada, Oregon, and the District of Columbia.
For work on my most recent expert witness agreements, I am being paid $300 per hour. This remains
below what Edmonds is paying its most senior city attorneys. It also is lower than what many attorneys in
the region charge per hour.
According to the new contract with Lighthouse Law Firm, Edmonds is paying its city attorneys hourly rates
between $253 and $336. If the City prevails in a legal matter and the tribunal awards reasonable attorney fees
to the City, the rates used to calculate the fee award range between $266 and $354. Large law firms
nationally are charging more than $900 per hour for associate lawyer work.' Some of the most experienced
partners in large firms charge as much as $1750 per hour.2
One Seattle law firm advertises its rates as follows:
Attorney Hourly Rates can range between $350 to $450 an hour.
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Hourly Rates can range between $150 and $280 an hour. One -
hour consultations are billed at a reduced hourly rate of $225 and are not subject to the 3%
card processing fee.3
The managing attorney in that firm was admitted to the Bar in 2005.4
1 `BigLaw Firms Offer Second -Year Associates Nearly $1,000 Per Hour," JD Journal, April 4, 2023, available at
https: / /www.jdj ournal.com/2023/04/04/biglaw-firms-offer-second-year-associates-nearly-1000-per-hour/.
2 "This Biglaw Partner's Nearly $2,500 Hourly Rate Is Raising Some Brows", Above the Law, May 25, 22022, at
https: / /abovethelaw.com/2022/05/this-biglaw-partners-nearly-2500-hourly-rate-is-raising-some-brows/.
3 Knauf Santos Law, web page at https://www.knaufsantoslaw.com/about-our-family-law-practice/how-you-arebiBed/.
4 https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/LegalDirectory/LegalProfile.aspx?Usr_ID=000000036234.
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My requested $300 hour rate is reasonable.
Please let me know if you have questions and thank you for your consideration. I have enjoyed working
with Edmonds and I look forward to continuing the work.
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7.8
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Ordinance to amend ECC 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Earlier this year the Edmonds City Council adopted Ordinance 4308 to standardize certain processes
related to its boards and commissions. Ordinance 4308 created a new section that reads, "Incumbents
who are eligible and interested in serving another term need not submit an application to be considered
for re -appointment to another term." Chapter 10.55 ECC, entitled "Edmonds Youth Commission,"
currently contains language that probably requires incumbents to submit an application to be
considered for re -appointment. This issue is timely because a question has been posed recently as to
whether a current valued member of the Youth Commission could be reappointed without going
through the full application process that is used for open positions.
This topic was discussed during the August 8, 2023 PSPHSP committee, and the proposed change was
supported by both committee and staff. It was recommended to the consent agenda at the next
available meeting. Minutes for this meeting may not be prepared for attachment, but video is
reviewable on the city website.
Recommendation
Review and Adopt the ordinance amending ECC 10.55.
Narrative
The attached proposed ordinance would better align chapter 10.55 ECC with the council's recent
adoption of Ordinance 4308, allowing incumbent Youth Commission members to be reappointed
without submitting a new application.
Attachments:
2023-08-03 Youth Commission amendments ordinance
ECC 10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON RELATED TO THE EDMONDS YOUTH
COMMISSION AND THE APPOINTMENT OR
REAPPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS
WHEREAS, earlier this year the Edmonds City Council adopted Ordinance 4308 to
standardize certain processes related to its boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 4308 created a new section that reads, "Incumbents who are
eligible and interested in serving another term need not submit an application to be considered
for re -appointment to another term; and
WHEREAS, chapter 10.55 ECC, entitled "Edmonds Youth Commission," contains
language that probably requires incumbents to submit an application to be considered for re-
appointment; and
WHEREAS, this issue is timely because a question has been posed recently as to whether
a current valued member of the Youth Commission could be reappointed without going through
the full application process that is used for open positions; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council would like to better align chapter 10.55 ECC
with Ordinance 4308;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Edmonds City Code, section 10.55.020, entitled "Appointment, membership and
terms of appointment," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A hereto, which is
incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (deleted text shown in s4ikethr-eugh;
new text shown in underline).
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance
should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty
(30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
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 RELATED TO THE EDMONDS YOUTH
COMMISSION AND THE APPOINTMENT OR
REAPPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment.
The youth commission consists of nine voting members and two alternates.
The members of the commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
A. Each council member may appoint one commission member, to commission positions 2
through 8, respectively, according to the table below:
Appointing City
Council Position
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Edmonds Youth
Commission Position
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
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6
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B. The mayor may appoint four members, positions 1 and 9 and alternates 10 and 11.
C. Each member shall be appointed to a term of two years beginning October 1st and ending
September 30th. Graduating seniors will be appreciated as they leave the commission in June,
and new appointments will be made for those vacant positions the following October.
D. An alternative commissioner shall be appointed to serve in the event any regular
commissioner is absent or disqualified for any reason. In the event a regular commissioner is
absent or disqualified for any reason, such as lack of participation, multiple absences, or any
other reason, the alternate shall have all the powers of a regular commissioner. If two alternates
are present and only one is needed, position 10 shall be the one entitled to vote.
E. The city council and mayor s4A may either reappoint an incumbent or appoint a new
members to fill toe expiring terms on the youth commission. If, for any reason, such as
disqualification or inability to complete their term, a vacancy occurs during the term of a youth
commission member, that position may be deemed vacant by the holder of the office that
appointed the commissioner (e.g., mayor or council member) and such office holder may
appoint a replacement commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term for that position
F. Eligibility. Persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within, but need not
attend school within, the city of Edmonds city limits, and must be entering grades nine through
12, or be of equivalent age if not enrolled in a traditional school program.
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G. Recruitment of New Commissioners. This subsection applies only when an incumbent
commissioner is not being reappointed to their position. In such cases, n-dew commissioners
shall be recruited in September of each year for positions whose terms will be ending that year.
Recruiting efforts should be structured to encourage candidates to apply from a wide range of
backgrounds, perspectives, schools and neighborhoods. In October of each year, appointments
shall be made from the body of applicants to positions whose terms are expiring. Then -;hall-be
PA tprm limits as leRg as eligibility as met.
H. Term Limits. There shall be no term limits as long as eligibility is met.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Ordinance for PFD Charter Amendment
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
The creation of the Edmonds Public Facilities District was authorized and approved by the City of
Edmonds in 2001. A charter was created and approved by the City; subsequent amendments and
restatements to the Charter must be approved by city Ordinance. The updated charter and ordinance
(attached) were reviewed and discussed during Finance Committee meeting on August 8, 2023.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Amended and Restated PFD Charter and accompanying Ordinance be
approved tonight on Consent.
Narrative
The Edmonds Public Facilities District charter was amended in 2021 and that amendment was approved
by Council at that time. It recently came to our attention that the Amended and Restated Charter was
approved in 2021, but not by Ordinance. While reviewing the updated 2021 charter it was noticed that
one small change needed to be made, which was that charter section 5.02 be clarified to state that a
board member would need to miss three regular meetings for removal to be possible. (Added the word
regular.) This change has been made to the updated charter, approved by the PFD, and an
accompanying Ordinance has been prepared and is attached herein for Council approval.
Attachments:
2023-08 Amended and Restated PFD Charter
2023-08 ordinance for PFD charter amendment
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I NAME
Section 1.01 Name
ARTICLE II NATURE AND PURPOSES
Section 2.01 Nature of the District
Section 2.02 Purposes
Section 2.03 Limitations on Liability
Section 2.04 Mandatory Disclaimers
ARTICLE III PERPETUAL EXISTENCE
Section 3.01 Perpetual Existence
ARTICLEN POWERS; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 4.01 Power
Section 4.02 Indemnification
ARTICLEV BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR;
ATTORNEY A
Section 5.01 Board Powers
Section 5.02 Board Composition
Section 5.03 Board Officers
Section 5.04 Removal of Board Members
Section 5.05 Executive Director
Section 5.06 Conflict of Interest
Section 5.07 Attorney
ARTICLE VI MEETINGS
Section 6.01 Board Meetings
Section 6.02 Board Quorum and Concurrence
Section 6.03 Open Public Meetings
Section 6.04 Minutes
ARTICLE VII BYLAWS
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ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENT TO CHARTER 7
Section 8.01 Proposals to Amend Charter 7
Section 8.02 Board Consideration of Proposed Amendments 7
Section 8.03 Vote Required for Proposals to Amend the Charter 7
Section 8.04 City Council Approval of Proposed Charter Amendments 7
ARTICLE IX COMMENCEMENT 7
Section 9.01 Commencement 7
ARTICLEX DISSOLUTION 7
Section 10.01 Dissolution 8
ARTICLE XI MISCELLANEOUS 8
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AMENDED AND RESTATED CHARTER
of the
EDMONDS PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City Council (the "Council") of the City of Edmonds, Washington
(the "City") has determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its citizens to
create a public facilities district coextensive with the boundaries of the City and to explore
the possible acquisition, construction, operation, promotion and financing of a convention
center, conference center, special events center and/or related parking and other facilities
within the City (the "Regional Center"); and
WHEREAS, Laws of Washington, 1999, Chapter 165, codified as Chapter 35.57 of
the Revised Code of Washington (the "Act") authorizes the Council, as the legislative
authority of a city located in a county with a population of less than one million, to create a
public facilities district coextensive with the boundaries of the City for the purposes, inter
alia, of acquiring, constructing, operating, promoting and financing a Regional Center; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3358 of the City, passed on April 24, 2001,
the City authorized and approved the creation of a public facilities district, designated as
the Edmonds Public Facilities District (the "District"), coextensive with the boundaries of
the City, to assist in the possible acquisition, construction, operation, promotion and
financing_ of a Regional Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Charter is hereby granted to and approved by the
District.
ARTICLE I
NAME
Section 1.01 Name. The name of the public facilities district shall be the "Edmonds
Public Facilities District."
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ARTICLE II
NATURE AND PURPOSES
Section 2.01 Nature of the District. The District shall be a public facilities district
organized pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 3358. The boundaries of the District shall
be coextensive with the boundaries of the City. The District shall be a municipal
corporation, an independent taxing "authority" within the meaning of Article VII, Section I
of the Constitution of the State of Washington (the "Constitution"), and a "taxing district"
within the meaning of Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution. The District shall be an
entity independent of and separate from the City.
Section 2.02 Purposes. The purpose of the District shall be to provide a separate
Legal entity pursuant to the Act and Ordinance No. 3358 to acquire, construct, own,
remodel, maintain, equip, re -equip, repair, finance and operate a Regional Center (as
hereinafter defined) and to carry on any other related activities in connection with the
foregoing. "Regional Center" shall mean a convention, conference or special events center,
or any combination of facilities, and related parking facilities, serving South Snohomish
County, Washington, constructed, improved or rehabilitated after the effective date of
Chapter 165, Laws of 1999, at a cost of at least ten million dollars, including debt service.
These purposes are hereby declared to be public purposes. No part of the revenues of the
District shall inure to the benefit of its directors or officers, or to any private person.
Section 2.03 Limitations on Liability. All debts, liabilities and other obligations
incurred by the District ("Obligations") shall be satisfied: (a) in the case of Obligations
which, by their terms, are not payable from a special or limited source of funds,
exclusively from the revenues, assets and properties of the District, and (b) in the case of
Obligations which, by their terms, are payable from a special or limited source of funds,
exclusively from such revenues, assets and properties of the District as shall be specifically
pledged thereto or otherwise identified as being the source of payment thereof. No creditor,
claimant or other person shall have any right of action against or recourse to the City or its
revenues, assets or properties on account of or with respect to any such Obligations, or
otherwise on account of or with respect to any acts or omissions of the District or its
officers, employees or agents.
Section 2.04 Mandatory Disclaimers. A disclaimer in substantially the following
form shall be posted in a prominent place accessible to the public in the District's principal
office and any other administrative offices. It shall also be printed or stamped on all
contracts, bonds and other documents that evidence or create any Obligation which, by its
terms, is not payable from a special or limited source of funds.
The Edmonds Public Facilities District is a public facilities district
established pursuant to Ordinance No. 3358 of the City of Edmonds,
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington, including, but not
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limited to, Chapter 35.57 of the Revised Code of Washington. All debts,
liabilities and other obligations incurred by the District shall be satisfied
exclusively from the revenues, assets and properties of the District. No
creditor, claimant or other person shall have any right of action against or
recourse to the City of Edmonds, the State of Washington, or any other
political subdivision of the State of Washington on account of or with
respect to any debts, liabilities or other obligations of the District, or
otherwise on account of or with respect to any acts or omissions of the
District or its officers, employees or agents.
In addition, a disclaimer in substantially the following form shall be printed or
stamped on all contracts, bonds and other documents that evidence or create any
Obligation which, by its terms, is payable from a special or limited source of funds.
The Edmonds Public Facilities District is a public facilities district
established pursuant to Ordinance No. 3358 of the City of Edmonds,
Washington, and the laws of the State of Washington, including, but not
limited to, Chapter 35.57 of the Revised Code of Washington. The
obligations of the District with respect to
[describe the contract, bond or other document] shall be and remain
special, limited obligations of the District payable solely from [describe the
particular revenues, assets or properties of the District from which the
obligations are payable]. In no event shall such obligations be payable from
or secured by any revenues, assets or properties of the District other than
those described in the preceding sentence, or by any revenues, assets or
properties of the City of Edmonds, the State of Washington or any other
political subdivision of the State of Washington. No creditor, claimant or
other person shall have any right of action against or recourse to the City of
Edmonds, the State of Washington, or any other political subdivision of the
State of Washington on account of or with respect to any debts, liabilities
or other obligations of the District, or otherwise on account of or with
respect to any acts or omissions of the District or its officers, employees or
agents.
ARTICLE III
PERPETUAL EXISTENCE
Section 3.01 Perpetual Existence. The District shall have a perpetual existence
until dissolved in accordance with this Charter and the Act.
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ARTICLE IV
POWERS; INDEMNIFICATION
Section 4.01 Powers. Except as otherwise provided herein, the District shall have and may
exercise all lawful powers conferred upon public facilities districts as of the date hereof by
the laws of the State of Washington, including the Act, or as hereafter granted to the
District by statute. Such powers shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
(a) To hire employees, staff, and services, to enter into contracts, to direct
agents and services acquired pursuant to interlocal agreement, and to sue and be sued;
(b) To acquire and transfer real and personal property by lease, sublease,
purchase or sale;
(c) To acquire, construct, own, remodel, maintain, equip, re -equip, repair,
finance and operate a Regional Center, and to -develop, promote and advertise such
Regional Center, and to exercise all powers reasonably necessary to fulfill its charge as
defined by ordinance, charter and state statute;
(d) To impose fees and charges for the use of its facilities, and to accept and
expend or use gifts, grants and donations.
(e) To impose charges, fees and taxes authorized by the Act, provided;
however, that no such taxes shall be imposed without either a public vote or the prior
consent and approval of the City by ordinance;
(f) To contract with public or private entities for the operation or management
of its public facilities; and
(g) To issue its general obligation bonds and revenue bonds pursuant to the Act.
Section 4.02 Indemnification. To the extent permitted by law, the District shall
protect, defend, hold harmless and indemnify any director, officer, employee or agent of
the District who is a party or threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason
related to that person's conduct as a director, officer, employee or agent of the District,
against judgments, fines, penalties, settlements and reasonable expenses (including
attorneys' fees) incurred by him or her in connection with such proceeding, if such person
acted in good faith and reasonably believed his or her conduct to be in the District's best
interests and if, in the case of any criminal proceedings, he or she had no reasonable cause
to believe that his or her conduct was unlawful. The indemnification and protection
provided herein shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which a person may
be entitled as a matter of law or by contract or by vote of the Board of Directors. The
District may purchase and maintain appropriate insurance covering such risks.
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ARTICLE V
BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Section 5.01 Board Powers. All powers of the District shall be exercised by or in
the name of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). The powers of the Board shall include,
but are not limited to, the following:
(a) To establish and implement the policies and programs of the District, and
the procedures for the management and administration of the District's affairs;
(b) To appoint and remove, at the pleasure of the Board, the District's officers,
agents and employees, and to prescribe their respective powers and duties consistent with
the provisions hereof;
(c) To borrow money and incur indebtedness in accordance with the Act; and
(d) To provide for the investment of the District's funds.
Section 5.02 Board Composition. The Board shall be composed of five (5)
members appointed by the Council to four (4) year terms. However, of the initial members,
one shall be appointed for a one-year term, one shall be appointed for a two-year term, one
shall be appointed for a three-year term and the remainder shall be appointed for four-year
terms. Two of the members of the Board shall be appointed at the sole discretion of the
Council so long as neither appointee is a member of the Council. Three of the members of
the Board shall be appointed by the Council based upon the recommendations of local
organizations that may include, but are not limited to, the Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce, local economic development organizations and local labor councils. Following
appointment of initial members, members of the Board shall be appointed by the Council
based upon the recommendations of the Edmonds Center for the Arts or its successor
organization consistent with the requirements of RCW 35.57.010. Board members need
not be residents of the City of Edmonds. A vacancy or vacancies on the Board shall be
deemed to exist in case of the death, disability, resignation, or removal. A vacancy caused
by resignation shall be deemed to exist upon the effective date of the resignation, with no
formal acceptance thereof necessary. A Board member may be removed by the affirmative
vote of the Board when the member fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings of
the Board without approval from the Board. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by
appointment in accordance with the above provisions. Any person selected to fill a vacancy
on the Board shall serve the balance of the term of the person being replaced.
No member of the Board shall serve more than eight (8) consecutive years as a member of
the Board (the "Term Limit"); except when a member is appointed mid-term to fill a
vacant position the appointee may serve out this partial term and then be eligible to serve
two (2) additional four (4) year terms; and except that members of the Board serving four
(4) year terms at the time the District adopts the Term Limit shall be permitted to serve the
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remainder of their current terms unless they resign, or are removed, pursuant to this
Charter.
Section 5.03 Board Officers. The Board shall include three or more officers. The
same person shall not occupy both the office of President and any office responsible for the
custody of funds and maintenance of finances and accounts. The officers of the Board shall
be the President, the Vice-President/Secretary and the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be the
City of Edmonds Finance Director and shall serve as an ex officio member of the Board.
Additional officers may be provided for in the Bylaws of the District. The District may
contract with the City for the services of the City Administrative Services Director as
custodian of the District's funds.
Section 5.04 Removal of Board Members. The Council may by resolution
remove any or all Board members, with or without cause; provided, that on the date of or
prior to such removal the Council shall appoint a replacement for each member removed in
accordance with the provisions hereof. A copy of the resolution removing a Board member
and a letter signed by the Mayor of the City advising such member of his or her removal
shall be delivered to such Board member promptly following the adoption of any such
resolution.
Section 5.05 Executive Director. The Board may appoint an Executive Director.
The Executive Director shall be the chief administrative officer of the District and shall be
subject to supervision by the Board. The Executive Director shall have such powers and
perform such duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board, and shall be
entitled to notices of all meetings of the Board; provided, however, that the Executive
Director shall not be entitled to be present during any discussions relating to his or her
employment or performance unless permitted by the Board or as required by law. The
Executive Director shall be the agent of the District for purposes of receiving service of
process The Executive Director shall have primary responsibility for all matters involving
day-to-day operations of the District, and shall make recommendations to the Board on
practices, policies and programs of the District. The District may contract with the City for
the services of an Executive Director. In the absence of an Executive Director, all powers
otherwise delegated to the Executive Director may be exercised by the President of the
Board.
Section 5.06 Conflict of Interest. No member of the Board nor the Executive
Director shall be beneficially interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract, sale, lease or
purchase which may be made by, through or under supervision of such official, in whole or
in part, or which may be made for the benefit of his or her office, or accept, directly or
indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward in connection with such contract from any
other person beneficially interested therein. This section shall not apply to any remote
interest of any such official.
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Section 5.07 Attorney. The Board may be represented by the City Attorney of the
City of Edmonds or engage separate legal counsel of its choosing. Any potential conflicts
of interest involving the City Attorney shall be determined and resolved by reference to
Title 1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct, as that Title now exists or may be amended.
ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS
Section 6.01 Board Meetings. Regular Board meetings shall be held on the fourth
Thursday of each month or as set forth by separate Board Resolution. There shall be at
least one Regular Board meeting in each calendar quarter of the year Special Board
meetings shall be held from time to time as determined necessary by the Board. Board
Meetings shall be conducted pursuant to the Open Public Meetings Act.
Section 6.02 Board Quorum and Concurrence. A quorum to commence a Board
meeting shall be no fewer than three (3) members. The Bylaws of the District may
prescribe Board quorum restrictions that equal or exceed the quorum restrictions imposed
in this Section. Board members present either in person or virtually at a duly convened
meeting may continue to transact business notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough
members to leave less than a quorum; provided, any action shall be approved by at least
three (3) members. Board concurrence may be obtained at any regular or special meeting
by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Board members voting on the issue; provided,
that such majority shall include not less than three (3) votes. Voting by proxy shall not be
permitted.
Section 6.03 Open Public Meetings. Notice of meetings shall be given in a
manner consistent with the Open Public Meetings Act, Laws of Washington 1971,
Extraordinary Session, Chapter 250, codified as Chapter 42.30 of the Revised Code of
Washington, as supplemented and amended. In addition, the District shall provide
reasonable notice of meetings to any individual specifically requesting it in writing. The
District shall define in its Bylaws the opportunity for public comment to be granted at
Board meetings.
Section 6.04 Minutes. Copies of the minutes of all regular or special meetings of
the Board shall be available to any person or organization that requests them as required by
State law; provided, however, that minutes with respect to closed executive sessions need
not be made available. The minutes of all Board meetings shall include a record of
individual votes on all matters requiring Board concurrence.
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ARTICLE VII
BYLAWS
Section 7.01 Bylaws. The Board shall adopt Bylaws to provide additional rules,
that are not inconsistent with this Charter, governing the District and its activities.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENT TO CHARTER
Section 8.01 Proposals to Amend Charter. Any Board member may introduce a
proposal to amend the Charter at any regular meeting or special meeting of the Board.
Section 8.02 Board Consideration of Proposed Amendments. If notice of a
proposal to amend the Charter and information, including the text of the proposed
amendment and a statement of its purpose and effect, is provided to members of the Board
fifteen (15) days prior to any regular Board meeting or any special meeting of which thirty
(30) days advance notice has been given, then the Board may vote on the proposal at the
same meeting at which the proposal is introduced. If such notice and information is not so
provided, the Board may not vote on the proposal until the next regular meeting or a
special meeting of which thirty (30) days advance notice has been given, and in each case
at least fifteen (15) days prior to which meeting such notice and information is provided to
Board members. The Board may waive the notice time periods set forth in this Section
upon the affirmative vote of the Board. Amendments to the proposal within the scope of
the original proposal will be permitted at the meeting at which the vote is taken.
Section 8.03 Vote Required for Proposals to Amend the Charter. Resolutions of
the Board approving proposals to amend the Charter shall require an affirmative vote of a
majority of the Board members voting on the issue; provided, that the total number of
Board members voting on any such proposal shall equal at least four.
Section 8.04 City Council Approval of Proposed Charter Amendments.
Proposals to amend the Charter that are approved by the Board shall be submitted to the
Council for consideration. The Charter may be amended only by ordinance of the Council.
After the District has been created, no amendments shall be undertaken to this Charter
except pursuant to a proposal of the Board.
ARTICLE IX
COMMENCEMENT
Section 9.01 Commencement. The District shall commence its existence effective
upon the adoption of Ordinance No. 3358. This Charter shall be effective as of the
effective date of City of Edmonds Ordinance No. 3361.
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ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION
Section 10.01 Dissolution. The District may be dissolved pursuant to an ordinance
passed by the Council and in such manner as may be required by State law; provided,
however, that the District shall not be dissolved so long as it has any outstanding
Obligations. Upon dissolution of the District and the winding up of its affairs, title to all
remaining property and assets of the District shall vest in the City to be used for public
purposes consistent with the powers granted to the City under Title 35A RCW, and, in the
event of donated funds or property, consistent with the terms, if any, of such donation.
ARTICLE XI
MISCELLANEOUS
Section 11.01 Liberal Construction and Severability. This Charter shall be
liberally construed in order to affect its purposes. If any section or part of this Charter is
ultimately ruled invalid or illegal by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
illegality shall not affect the remaining sections or parts of this Charter.
THIS CHARTER IS EXECUTED AS OF THIS DAY OF , 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS
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MAYOR
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, GRANTING AN AMENDED AND RESTATED
CHARTER TO THE EDMONDS PUBLIC FACILITIES
DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 165, Laws of 1999, the city council of the City of
Edmonds passed Ordinance No. 3358 on April 24, 2001, creating the Edmonds Public Facilities
District (the "District"); and
WHEREAS, the city council granted the District a charter with Ordinance 3361 for the
purpose of establishing the District's organizational scheme, defining the District's powers and
regulating the mode of exercise thereof, and
WHEREAS, the District proposed certain amendments to that charter in 2021; and
WHEREAS, those charter amendments were approved by the city council on September
21, 2021, but not through an ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an amendment suggested by the city attorney on September 14, 2021 was not
included in the September 21, 2021 draft;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Charter Amendment. The charter of the Edmonds Public Facilities District,
attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full, is
hereby granted to the District. The mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute said charter
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
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Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the city legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
M.
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, GRANTING AN AMENDED AND
RESTATED CHARTER TO THE EDMONDS PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
4840-7251-8158,v. 1
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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7.10
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Ordinance to close Parks Trust Fund 136
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
The Finance Department periodically reviews the city's funds and other aspects of its financial structure
to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including reviewing city funds to identify unused or dormant
funds. This ordinance was discussed in the August 8, 2023 Finance Committee and the Committee's
recommendation was for it to be placed on consent for approval by full council.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommendation is for this Ordinance to be approved on Consent.
Narrative
Fund 136, Parks Trust Fund, was established in 2003 via Ordinance 3466 to improve the city's parks,
especially through the city's Flower Program, the Beach Ranger Program and Yost Pool. For several years
now while these functions have continued to be carried out by the Parks Department, the accounting for
those functions has been done in the Gifts Catalog Fund and the General Fund, rendering Fund 136
redundant and duplicative. It has seen no significant use or activity for several years and therefore
should be closed. The attached Ordinance accomplishes this.
Attachments:
August 8 2023 Ordinance to Close Fund 136 Parks Trust
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 3.16
PARKS TRUST FUND, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF THE PARKS
TRUST FUND, REPEALING ORDINANCE 3466 AND FIXING A TIME WHEN
THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, Ordinance 3466 created Chapter 3.16 Parks Trust Fund in the
Edmonds City Code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3.16 authorized the creation of the Parks Trust Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Parks Trust Fund has not been actively used for many years, and
WHEREAS, the original purposes for which the Parks Trust Fund was created are
being carried out by the Parks Department and accounted for in other City funds, and
WHEREAS, it is a best practice in fund accounting to not utilize more funds than
are necessary; and
WHEREAS, all of the assets, liabilities, and fund balances
previously existing in the Parks Trust Fund have been transferred to
other City funds,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
3.16.
Section 1. The Edmonds City Code is hereby amended by the repeal of Chapter
Section 2. The Administrative Services Director is authorized to close the PARKS
TRUST FUND.
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Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum, and shall take effect
five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of
the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
C
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 THE EDMONDS CITY CODE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 3.16 PARKS TRUST
FUND, AUTHORIZING THE CLOSURE OF THE PARKS TRUST FUND, REPEALING
ORDINANCE 3466 AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
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7.11
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Fiber Customer Price Adjustment
Staff Lead: Brian Tuley
Department: Information Services
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
This item was presented at the August 8 Finance Committee. The Committee recommended approval on
a future consent agenda.
Staff Recommendation
Approval on Council consent agenda.
Narrative
The City of Edmonds has 2 legacy fiber customers. One of the customers has requested an increase in
monthly contracted internet usage. The existing contract provides for 3Mb per month at a fixed cost.
Usage in excess of 3mb are billed at an overage rate. The customer wishes to even out monthly billing
by contracting for a higher usage amount of 100mb. The increase would reduce fluctuating overage
charges. This contract addendum modifies the existing contract to provide for higher usage rates and
fees. Approval of this item would increase contracted revenues to the City.
Attachments:
110_James_Addendum_No.2 7.13.2023
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Addendum No. 2 to
City of Edmonds
Fiber Optic Service Agreement
With
James Street Telephone
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds, Washington ("City"), and JAMES STREET TELEPHONE, LLC
("JAMES STREET TELEPHONE") (Collectively, the "Parties") entered into an underlying Fiber Optic Service
Agreement dated February 1, 2012 ("Underlying Agreement"), which was amended by Addendum No. 1 dated
December 19, 2014 ("Amendment No. 1"); and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to an update to the Pricing Matrix set forth in the Underlying
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, JAMES STREET TELEPHONE'S managing member and billing address have changed; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to further amend the Underlying Agreement to update the Pricing
Matrix information and contact information;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits accruing, it is agreed by and between the Parties
hereto as follows:
1. The Underlying Agreement of February 1, 2012, as amended by Addendum No. 1, both of which are
incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth, is further amended in, but only in, the
following respects:
1.1 Pricing Matrix. The Pricing Matrix, set forth at Section 3 of Exhibit A to the Underlying Agreement,
and which was amended by Addendum No. 1, is hereby further amended to the form set forth in the
attached Exhibit A, incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2 Notice. The contact information for JAMES STREET TELEPHONE, set forth at Section 7.3of the
Underlying Agreement is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.3 Notices to JAMES STREET TELEPHONE should be sent to the following:
Attn: Dave Ross, Managing Member
Street Address 11718 55t" AVE NE Marysville 98271
Phone (425) 422-1551
Email davidlross@live.com
2. In all other respects, the Underlying Agreement between the parties, as amended by Addendum No. 1,
including the remainder of the original Exhibit A to the Underlying Agreement, shall remain in full force
and effect, further amended as set forth herein, but only as set forth herein.
[Signatures on following page]
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DONE this day of 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS
Michael Nelson, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
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COUNTY OF )
JAMES STREET TELEPHONE
David L. Ross, Managing Member
On this day of 2023, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and
for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared David L. Ross, to me known to
be the person who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and
voluntary act and deed of said person, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she
was authorized to execute said instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
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Addendum No. 2 to Fiber Optic Service Agreement
EXHIBIT A
Revised Pricing Matrix
Edmonds Fiber Network - w/minimum BW Commitment
Monthly Charges
Bandwidth
Cost/Mb
95th %
Usage (mb)
Port
Charge
Capital
Amortization
Maint
Bandwidth
Total
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140
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$450
$725
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100
140
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$60
$600
$900
$9
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140
$0
$60
$700
$1,025
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140
$0
$60
$760
$1,110
$7
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140
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Award Construction Contract for the 2023 Overlay Project.
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On August 8, 2023, staff presented this item to the Parks and Public Works Committee and it was
forwarded to the consent agenda for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Award construction contract to Granite Construction in the amount of $759,599 and authorize a
management reserve of $75,960 for the 2023 Overlay Project.
Narrative
This project is a continuation of the City's efforts to rehabilitate and preserve its roadway
network by paving various area streets. This year's project will use both a combination of REET,
water, sewer, and stormwater utility funds to pave approximately 1.2 lane -miles of City streets.
On August 8, 2023, the City received five construction bids for the 2023 Overlay Program. The
bids ranged from a low of $759,599 to a high of $895,145. The bids have been tabulated and the
summary is attached as Attachment 2. Granite Construction Company submitted the low
responsive bid in the amount of $759,599. The engineer's estimate is $859,070. A review of the
bidder's record has been completed and responses are positive.
The project costs are being funded by REET (Funds 125 & 126), Water Utility Fund (Fund 421),
Stormwater Utility Fund (Fund 422), and Sewer Utility (Fund 423). A project construction
budget is attached as Attachment 3.
Construction is expected to begin in September and be completed in October.
Attachments:
Attachment 1
- Vicinity Map
Attachment 2
- Bid Summary
Attachment 3
- Construction Budget
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2023 Overlay Program
Bid Summary - August 8, 2023
Contractor
Schedule A
Schedule B
Total
Engineer's Estimate
$
734,450.00
$
124,620.00
$
859,070.00
Granite Construction
$
618,905.00
$
140,694.00
$
759,599.00
Tony Lind Paving
$
708,716.00
$
55,660.00
$
764,376.00
Lakeside Industries
$
662,837.00
$
204,555.00
$
867,392.00
Northshore Paving
$
761,200.25
$
129,367.00
$
890,567.25
JB Asphalt
$
725,210.00
$
169,935.00
$
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2023 Overlay Program
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION BUDGET
BUDGET
STREET
WATER
STORM
SEWER
TOTAL
Contract Award
$
491,718
$
7,614
$
165,829
$
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$
759,599
Construction Management,
Inspection, & Testing (15%)
$
73,760
$
1,140
$
24,870
$
14,170
$
113,940
Management Reserve (10%)
$
49,170
$
760
$
16,580
$
9,440
$
75,960
TOTALS
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614,648
$
9,514
$
207,279
$
118,048
$
949,489
CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
FUNDING
STREET
WATER
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SEWER
TOTAL
Fund 112 - Street
$ -
$ -
Fund 125 - REET 1
$ 307,324
$ 307,324
Fund 126 - REET 2
$ 307,324
$ 307,324
Fund 421 - WATER
$ 9,514
Fund 422 - STORM
$ 207,279
$ 207,279
Fund 423 - SEWER
$ 118,048
$ 118,048
TOTALS
$ 614,648
$ 207,279
$ 118,048
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of Supplemental Agreement with WSP for construction management services on the 76th Ave
Overlay project.
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On February 16, 2021, City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lynnwood for this
project.
On August 23, 2022, City Council approved a Local Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP for
construction management and inspection services on the 76th Ave Overlay project.
On August 8, 2023, staff presented this item to the Parks and Public Works Committee and it was placed
on the consent agenda for approval.
Staff Recommendation
Approve supplemental agreement.
A construction contract was awarded to Granite Construction on July 261h, 2022 and Granite was issued
Notice to Proceed on September 281h, 2022. The project was suspended on October 271h, 2022 due to
winter weather and work resumed on April 10th, 2023.
WSP has provided construction management services including but not limited to:
Monitor DBE goal and documentation
Ensure proper project documentation
Monitor contractor and subcontractor's employment documentation
Observe construction activities for adherence to contract documents and codes
Sample and test materials to ensure adherence to contract documents
WSP's fee in the original agreement is $127,622 (including a $10k management reserve). The following
changes occurred during construction that required additional time and services:
Additional work associated with the winter suspension including:
o additional working days for demobilization and remobilization
during the suspension
o monitoring of contractor paperwork requirements for five additional months during the
suspension
More -than -expected working days - the construction contract was developed assuming a 30-
working day contract but field changes required extra days to complete the project.
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The Supplemental Agreement will provide an additional $9,990 to cover the amount beyond the
previously approved management reserve. The additional services will be paid from the project funding
from the Cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood. Edmonds' share is a federal grant with a local match from
REET funding.
Background•
The project consists of a full -width grind and a 2-inch pavement overlay with a new bicycle lane along a
minor arterial (west side of 76th Ave. W centerline / southbound movement) from 196th St. SW/ SR-524
to Olympic View Dr. This project also includes upgrading all noncompliant ADA curb ramps within the
project limits. The east side of the street is within City of Lynnwood and will be incorporated into the
project.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 - Agreement
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To Department of Transportation
Supplemental Agreement
Organization and Address
Number 1
WSP USA Inc
1001 4th Ave, Ste 3100
Seattle, WA 98154
Original Agreement Number
Phone: 206-431-2269
Project Number
Execution Date
Completion Date
12/31 /2023
Project Title
New Maximum Amount Payable
City of Edmonds 76th Avenue W Overlay Project
$137 612
Description of Work
The duration of work has been extended
The Local Agency of City of Edmonds
desires to supplement the agreement entered in to with WSP USA Inc
and executed on 8/24/2022 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:
See Exhibit A
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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: See Exhibit A
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Section V, PAYMENT, shall be amended as follows:
See Exhibit B
as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and by this reference made a part of this supplement.
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.
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DOT Form 140-063
Revised 09/2005
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Exhibit "A"
Summary of Payments
Basic
Agreement
Supplement #1
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Direct Non -Salary Costs
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Supplement 1
Construction Management Services for the
76TH AVE W Overlay Project
WSP USA Inc (Consultant) will provide Construction Management (CM) services to the CITY of
Edmonds (CITY) for the 76T" AVE W Overlay Project. Services will be provided in accordance
with the WSDOT LAG Manual. These services will include Project Management, Construction
Management, Office Engineering, Public Communication, and Inspection services to oversee
the final construction tasks and closeout of this project as detailed below.
This project area is on 76th Ave West from 196th St. SW to Olympic View drive located in the
cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood. Project work performed by the CITY's selected contractor
includes pavement planing, pavement repair, hot mix asphalt, curb ramps, minor drainage
improvements, temporary and permanent striping, utility adjustments, temporary traffic
control, and restoration.
Consultant will provide Inspector to perform field observations and Office Engineer for contract
administration services.
Consultant shall furnish all services and labor necessary to complete the following tasks:
Task 1— Project Management and Administration of the CM Agreement
No change
Task 2 Preconstruction Phase
No change
Task 3 Construction -Phase
Task 3.1 Contract Administration
No change
Task 3.2 Field Inspector
No change
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Task 4 Post -Construction Services
No change
Task 5 Material Testing Services
No change
Task 6 Management Reserve
No change
ASSUMPTIONS
1. Budget:
The original contract is supplemented with the following:
A. 10 working days are added to the contract for a total of 40 working days including a
project suspension.
B. 4 unworkable days were added to the contract for a total of 7 unworkable days
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EXHIBIT D - CONSULTANT FEE DETERMINATION Edmonds 76th Fee Est.
EDMONDS 76th CM 8/2/2023
DIRECT SALARY COSTS (DSC)
Personnel Hours Rate Cost
1 Officer
0
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$
123.09
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2 Sr. Project Managers & PM's
6
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$
86.16
= $
517
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3 Construction Mgt.
16
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$
72.00
= $
1,152
Field
4 Inspector
0
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$
65.00
= $
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5 Construction Office Asst.
20
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$
36.88
= $
738
GSO
6 Project Accountant
4
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$
45.18
= $
181
GSO
Total GSO Hours 30
Tota Field Hours 16
Salary Escalation:
GSO Overhead 139.52%
Field Overhead 103.51 %
Fixed Fee (FF) 30.00%
DIRECT EXPENSES
Headlight (1 users x 6 months)
PlanGrid (1 users x 6 months)
Data
Mileage
Printing and reprographics
Other
SUBCONSULTANTS
HWA GeoSciences
Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $
Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $
0% of DSC = $
Subtotal (DSC + SE) = $
of (DSC + SE) = $
of (DSC + SE) = $
of (DSC + SE) = $
SUBTOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $
1,435
1,152
2,587
2,003
1,192
776
6,559
TOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 6,559
TOTAL WSP = $ 6,559
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Quantity
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TOTAL Direct Expenses = $ 1,410
$ 12,021
TOTAL Subconsultants = $ 12,021
Management Reserve = $ (10,000
TOTAL FEE = $ 9,990
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Project Management
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EXHIBIT E - SUBCONSULTANT FEE DETERMINATION HWA Fee Estimate
EDMONDS 76th CM 8/2/2023
DIRECT SALARY COSTS (DSC)
Personnel Hours Rate Cost
1 Principal
0
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$
90.18
= $ -
2 Project Manager
11
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$
86.76
= $ 954
3 Geologist VI
0
X
$
53.75
= $ -
4 Geologist III
0
X
$
40.83
= $ -
5 Geologist III
0
X
$
37.42
= $ -
6 Inspector (Isaac)
0
X
$
28.08
= $ -
7 Inspector (Vinnie)
72
X
$
36.06
= $ 2,596
8 Clerical
0
X
$
32.32
= $ -
Total Hours 83 Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $ 3,553
Salary Escalation: 0% of DSC = $ -
Subtotal (DSC + SE) = $ 3,553
Overhead (OH) 208.31% of (DSC + SE) = $ 7,402
Fixed Fee (FF) 30.00% of (DSC + SE) = $ 1,066
SUBTOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 12,021
TOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 12,021
TOTAL HWA = $ 12,021
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Total Cost
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Proctor tests on all materials to be compacted
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275.00
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Bitumen content by extraction with gradation of aggregate (1 mix design
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$ -
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$
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$ -
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$ 28.08
$ 36.06
$ 32.32
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Preconstruction
Inspection
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Post construction
Overtime
Aggregate/Soils Inspection and Testing
Preconstruction Meeting (Prior to job start)
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Aggregate Acceptance Sampling at Pits (2 materials sampled from a single source, at WSDOT testing
frequencey for estimated quantities)
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Full depth roadway repair inspection (2 3-hour visits)
Utility trench backfil (2 4-hour visits)
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Sidewalk, curb/gutter, etc., base materials (3 4-hour visits)
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Concrete/Pervious Concrete Testing and Inspection
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ADA ramps (4 pours, plus next -day cylinder pickup)
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Curb and gutter (3 pours, plus next -day cylinder pickup)
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Hot Mix Asphalt Testing and Inspection
HMA sampling at batch plant (3 samples)
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Inspection and testing during HMA overlay placement (3 full-time visits)
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Project Management
QA review, reporting, submittal reviews, and report distribution
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Approval of Supplemental Agreement with Atwell LLC for Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On October 20, 2020, City Council approved a professional services agreement with Blueline to design
the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
On September 14, 2021, staff presented a supplemental agreement to the Parks and Public Works
Committee and the Committee agreed to have the item placed on the consent agenda, after a decision
was made by the City Council regarding the additional improvements.
On December 14, 2021, City Council approved the supplemental agreement with Blueline.
On August 8, 2023, staff presented this item to the Parks and Public Works Committee and it was placed
on the consent agenda for approval. The Blueline Group is now Atwell LLC.
Staff Recommendation
Approve supplemental agreement with Atwell LLC.
Narrative
The Citywide Bike Lane Improvements project was combined with the Elm Way Walkway project in late
2021 and the combined project was awarded to Laser Underground on June 27, 2023.
A supplemental agreement with Blueline must be executed in order to secure their services for
engineering support during construction. The City has established an on -call consultant fee of $20,000
for these services. The key tasks within the scope include project management, construction support as
needed on an on -call basis, and development of record drawings.
Additionally, Blueline requested compensation for additional fees incurred during the design phase that
were not included in the original scope of work. The Supplemental Agreement will provide an additional
$15,000 to cover the added services beyond the available $10,000 management reserve.
The construction support services and added design services will be paid from the available project
funds (Sound Transit Grant and REET funding).
Construction is expected to begin in August, 2023 and continue thru fall. The construction work is
dependent on favorable weather and the schedule is subject to change.
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Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 - Supplemental Agreement
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SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds, Washington, hereinafter referred to as the "City," and
Atwell, LLC (formerly The Blueline Group, LLC), hereinafter referred to as the "Consultant,"
entered into an underlying agreement for design, engineering and consulting services with respect
to a project known as the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project, dated November 4, 2020
("Underlying Agreement"), as amended by Supplemental Agreement 1, dated December 15,
2021; and
WHEREAS, additional tasks to the Scope of Work have been identified with regard to
construction support services;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits accruing, it is agreed by and
between the parties thereto as follows:
1. The Underlying Agreement of November 4, 2020 between the parties, as amended
by Supplemental Agreement 1 of December 15, 2021, both of which are incorporated by this
reference as fully as if herein set forth, is further amended in, but only in, the following respects:
1.1 Scope of Work. The Scope of Work set forth in the Underlying Agreement,
as amended by Supplemental Agreement 1, shall be further amended to include the additional
services and material necessary to accomplish the stated objectives as outlined in the attached
Exhibit A incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
1.2 Payment. The $309,521 amount set forth in paragraph 2A of the Underlying
Agreement and stated as an amount which shall not be exceeded, and which was increased by
$123,965 by the Supplemental Agreement 1, is hereby amended to include an additional not to
exceed amount of $35,000 for the additional scope of work identified in Exhibit A to this
Supplemental Agreement 2. As a result of this Supplemental Agreement 2, the total contract
amount is increased to a new total not -to -exceed amount of $468,486 ($309,521, plus $123,965,
plus $35,000).
1.3 Fee Schedule. Exhibit B to the Underlying Agreement, as amended by
Supplemental Agreement 1, consisting of the rate and cost reimbursement schedule is hereby
further amended to include the form set forth on the attached Exhibit B to this Supplemental
Agreement 2, incorporated by this reference as fully as if herein set forth.
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2. In all other respects, the Underlying Agreement between the parties, as amended
by Supplemental Agreement 1, shall remain in full force and effect, further amended as set forth
in this Supplemental Agreement 2, but only as set forth herein.
DONE this day of 2023.
CITY OF EDMONDS ATWELL, LLC
FORMERLY THE BLUELINE GROUP, LLC
Michael Nelson, Mayor Robert Dahn, Director
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
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STATE OF WASHINGTON)
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COUNTY OF )
On this day of , 2023, before me, the under -signed, a Notary
Public in and for the State of Washington, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appeared
Robert Dahn, to me known to be the Director of the corporation that executed the foregoing
instrument, and acknowledged the said instrument to be the free and voluntary act and deed of said
corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned, and on oath stated that he/she was
authorized to execute said instrument and that the seal affixed is the corporate seal of said
corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year first above
written.
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
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EXHIBIT A — SCOPE & FEE ESTIMATE
7.14.b
Project Name: Citywide Bicycle Improvements — Construction Support
Job #: 20-074 Effective Date: August 3, 2023
Project Description
The Blueline Group, LLC ("Blueline") will provide construction support services during construction for
the City of Edmonds' Citywide Bicycle Improvement and Elm Way Improvement Project ("Project").
Task Summary
Task 101 Project Management
Task 102 Construction Phase Services
Task 103 Record Drawings
Task 104 Additional Design Phase Services
Project Schedule
Our Team shall begin work immediately upon receipt of Notice to Proceed and proceed according to the
attached Project Schedule. This schedule reflects the Client's desire to complete construction in 2023.
Key dates include:
Construction Begins........................................................................................ August 2023
As-Builts & Project Closeout............................................................................... April 2024
Scope of Work
Blueline's scope of work for the project is outlined on the following pages.
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7.14.b
Task 101 Project Management - $5,000 NTE
This task is for general coordination and meetings on the project, including:
• Management of all tasks.
• Communication with the City regarding construction issues, costs, and schedule.
Task 102 Construction Phase Services - $10,000 NTE
Blueline will provide construction support services for this Project as needed during the construction
period. Blueline will coordinate construction management activities with the City's staff and field
inspector on an on -call basis. Services under this task may include:
• Prepare for and attend the pre -construction conference.
• Review requests for information (RFIs) provided by the Contractor and coordinate responses to
RFIs with the City for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs for Elm Way Walkway Project with EOR.
• Provide changes to drawings or specifications as necessary to respond to field conditions or RFIs
for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
• Coordinate changes to drawings for Elm Way Improvement Project with EOR.
• General consultation and coordination on an as -needed basis. Address construction questions as
they arise.
• Coordination with Snohomish County during construction regarding the Right of Way permit
• Conduct site visits as requested by the City to check field conditions regarding RFIs.
Deliverables: RFI Responses (if necessary).
Assumptions: Construction inspection and administration services are not included.
Task 103 Record Drawings - $5,000 NTE
Blueline will prepare as-builts in AutoCAD using redline markups provided by the Construction Inspector
and the Contractor. This does not include any as -built survey work by Blueline's Surveyor.
• Prepare As-Builts in AutoCad from contractor redlines for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements
Project.
• Coordinate as-builts for Elm Way Walkway Project with EOR.
Deliverables: As-Builts provided electronically.
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7.14.b
Task 104 Additional Design Phase Services - $15,000 Fixed
Blueline provided additional services as requested by the City that related to:
• Schedule delays as needed to confirm design decisions.
• Additional alternative analysis related to channelization and signalization.
• Design revisions and modifications at final design stage.
Assumptions: Provided fee for this task assumes that Blueline will be approved to bill task 013
Management Reserves.
General Assumptions and Notes
• Scope and fees outlined above are based on the Project Understanding included with this
proposal as well as the following information (any changes to these documents may result in
changes to the fees):
o Correspondence, as well as enclosed drawings and reports, prior to the effective date of
this Agreement.
• The following items are not anticipated to be necessary and are not included in this proposal:
o Construction Administration, Staking, or Inspection Services (a separate fee proposal can
be provided upon request).
• Blueline will not pay any Agency fees on behalf of the Client. This includes any fees associated
with permits and easements.
• The fees stated above include reimbursable expenses such as large format copies (larger than
legal size), mileage, and plots. These will appear under the related task and be labeled
EXPENSES.
• Time and expense items are based on Blueline's current hourly rates.
• These fees stated above are valid if accepted within 30 days of the date of the proposal.
• Blueline reserves the right to adjust fees per current market conditions for tasks not started
within a year of contract execution.
• Tasks 101-103 are provided on a cumulative $20,000 not to exceed basis. Blueline reserves the
right to move funds between approved Tasks 101-103 as necessary based on requested services
provided the overall budget is not exceeded. Client Project Manager will be notified if funds are
shifted.
• Project stops/starts and significant changes to the Project Schedule may result in changes to the
fees provided above and a separate fee proposal will be provided.
• Client revisions requested after the work is completed will be billed at an hourly rate under a
new task called Client Requested Revisions. A fee estimate can be provided to the Client prior
to proceeding with the revisions.
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QBLUELINE
2023 HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE
Principal
$265/hr
Senior Project Manager
$240/hr
Project Manager
$225/hr
Senior Project Engineer
$220/hr
Project Engineer
$215/hr
Engineer II
$200/hr
Engineer I
$190/hr
Construction Administration
$200/hr
Construction Inspector
$155/hr
Senior Engineering Designer
$190/hr
Engineering Designer
$175/hr
Senior Engineering Drafter
$165/hr
Engineering Drafter
$155/hr
Director of Planning
$225/hr
Planning Project Manager
$205/hr
Senior Planner
$190/hr
Associate Planner
$180/hr
Planner II
$170/hr
Planner I
$150/hr
Director of Landscape Architecture $225/hr
Landscape Project Manager
$200/hr
Senior Landscape Architect
$180/hr
Project Landscape Architect
$165/hr
Landscape Designer
$140/hr
Landscape Technician
$120/hr
Project Coordinator
$145/hr
Permitting Technician
$120/hr
Project Administrator
$90/hr
EXH 7.14.b
Notes:
• Standard hourly rates include expenses for telephone, fax, photocopies (letter and legal size), and postage. Please
refer to The Blueline Group's standard contract regarding the firm's policy regarding other project expenses.
2023 PLOTTING RATE SCHEDULE
11" x 17" Bond $0.90/sheet
18" x 24" Bond $2.15/sheet
22" x 34" Bond $4.05/sheet
Notes:
• Plotting rates are reviewed annually and adjusted accordingly.
• Plotting rates include 10% Sales Tax.
24" x 36" Bond $4.35/sheet
30" x 42" Bond $5.20/sheet
36" x 48" Bond $5.80/sheet
2023 MILEAGE RATE SCHEDULE
Mileage $1.00/mile
NOTE: ALL RATES ARE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023, ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY, AND ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
2023 Second Quarter Financial Update
Staff Lead: Dave Turley
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Dave Turley
Background/History
Second 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 city's finances through
the second quarter of 2023.
Attachments:
June 2023 Monthly Financial Report
Quarterly Report August 15
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MONTHLY BUDGETARY FINANCIAL REPORT
JUNE 2023
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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City of Edmonds Investment Portfolio Detail
As of June 30, 2023
Years
Agency/ Investment Purchase to Par Market
Issuer Type Price Maturity Value Value
FHLB
Bonds
First Financial - ECA
CD
Kent WA
Bonds
First Financial - Waterfront Center
CD
FHLB
Bonds
FHLB
Bonds
FM
Bonds
FNMA
Bonds
FHLB
Bonds
Spokane County WA
Bonds
FHLMC
Bonds
Farmer Mac
Bonds
FHLB
Bonds
US Treasury Note
Note
FFCB
Bonds
Farmer Mac
Bonds
TOTAL SECURITIES
Washington State Local Gov't Investment
Pool
Snohomish County Local Gov't Investment
Pool
TOTAL PORTFOLIO
Maturity Coupon
Date Rate
1,996,590
0.27
2,000,000
1,972,051
10/05/23
0.22%
2,803,516
0.38
2,803,516
2,803,516
11/15/23
2.08%
286,648
0.42
250,000
251,875
12/01/23
5.00%
245,000
0.50
245,000
245,000
12/28/23
1.49%
2,004,464
0.55
2,000,000
1,993,869
01/16/24
4.81%
954,866
0.78
1,000,000
958,647
04/10/24
0.35%
996,082
0.97
1,000,000
974,364
06/17/24
2.80%
992,693
1.01
1,000,000
964,656
07/02/24
1.75%
950,774
1.39
1,000,000
936,154
11/18/24
0.90%
207,260
1.42
200,000
190,888
12/01/24
2.10%
974,798
1.70
1,000,000
974,837
03/13/25
3.75%
1,995,088
1.80
2,000,000
1,971,005
04/17/25
4.25%
969,524
2.08
1,000,000
967,968
07/28/25
3.60%
964,597
2.13
1,000,000
965,508
08/15/25
3.13%
1,982,692
2.44
2,000,000
1,969,736
12/08/25
4.13%
1,994,172
2.60
2,000,000
1,960,094
02/02/26
3.95%
20,318,764
1.28
20,498,516
20,100,168
14,062,978
14,062,978
Demand
5.20%
33,585,326
33,585,326
Demand
2.31%
Kent
Issuer Diversification First
WA,
Financial -
1%
CD, 15%
Spokane
Farmer County
Mac, 20% WA, 1%
FFCB, 10%
FHLMC, 5%
FHLB, 34%
$ 68,146,820 $ 67,748,472
Cash and Investment Balances
Checking,
(in $ Millions)
$6.38, 9%
Note,
Bonds,
$1.00, 1%^
$16.45, State LGIP,
\
22% $14.06,
CD's, $3.05�
19%
,4%
County
LGIP,
$33.59 ,
45%
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Annual Interest Income
$1,400, 000
$1,200,000 $1 236 875
$947,931 $950,684 1 091 709
$1,000,000 $882 556
$800,000
$600,000 $ 4
$400,000
$200,000
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 YTD 2023
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General Fund Revenues and Expenses (Rolling 24 months)
General Fund Revenues General Fund Expenses
10,000,000
9,000,000
8,000,000
7,000, 000 ;
6,000, 000
5,000, 000
4,000,000
3,000,000 .00 •�..�'� �.i �.'�
2,000, 000
1,000, 000
July October January April July October January April
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000, 000
6,000, 000
4,000, 000
2,000, 000
7,000,000
6,000, 000
5,000,000
4,000,000
3,000, 000
2,000,000
1,000, 000
2017
P-
General Fund Tax Revenue (2017 through 2022
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
2018 2019
2020 2021 2022
General Fund Tax Revenue (2023 YTD)
$5,794,100
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
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
January
$ 2,761,312
$ 2,761,312
$ 2,320,252
-15.97%
February
5,473,311
2,711,999
4,920,100
-10.11%
March
8,241,198
2,767,887
8,150,445
-1.10%
April
11,660,900
3,419,702
16,689,365
43.12%
May
21,798,797
10,137,897
21,615,550
-0.84%
June
24,756,969
2,958,172
23,772,230
-3.98%
July
27,636,403
2,879,434
August
30,928,872
3,292,469
September
33,641,482
2,712,609
October
38,105,910
4,464,428
November
48,001,239
9,895,330
December
51,186,745
3,185,506
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
745,931
-37.42%
May
1,541,969
349,911
1,053,507
-31.68%
June
1,918,974
377,006
1,272,041
-33.71%
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 Analysis By Category
Current Period: June 2023
Year -to -Date
Total $5,538,698
Amusement &
Health & Personal Recreation, $45,170
Care, $47,870
Construction Automotive epair, Business Services,
$122,56 Accommodation,$583,103 Trade, CiasnlinP In
$18,936 $883,507
Clothing and 0
Accessories, $178,271
Communications,
$123,096
Wholesale Trade,
$160,366
12,000,000
10,000, 000
$7,395,114 $8,406,296
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
0
Food Stores,
$183,982
Misc Retail,
$1,037,850
Manufacturing, $57,797
Others, $126,860 Eating & Drinking,
$632,568
Annual Sales Tax Revenue
$10,302,518
715 $8,317,046
2017 2018 2019
27
5,538.698
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
3,621,184
-0.60%
May
4,624,484
981,259
4,607,308
-0.37%
June
5,567,972
943,488
5,538,698
-0.53%
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
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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
4,885,632
435.57%
May
5,909,096
4,996,860
5,742,964
-2.81%
June
6,029,957
120,861
5,794,100
-3.91%
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
Current 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
279,282
-3.31%
May
373,578
84,744
363,282
-2.76%
June
439,121
65,542
431,287
-1.78%
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
333,172
-4.43%
May
444,771
96,145
424,703
-4.51%
June
523,850
79,080
501,909
-4.19%
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
Current Year Budget Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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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
2,792,540
-7.25%
May
3,894,276
883,356
3,632,474
-6.72%
June
4,577,455
683,180
4,312,420
-5.79%
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
2,181,313
-11.02%
May
2,936,868
485,323
2,616,433
-10.91%
June
3,368,111
431,243
3,004,165
-10.81%
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
� Current Year Budget ter— Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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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
3,333,389
-4.33%
May
4,445,696
961,351
4,249,590
-4.41%
June
5,235,623
789,927
5,021,702
-4.09%
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
0
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
� Current Yeaz Budget � Prior Year
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
9
Packet Pg. 157
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City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -General Fund
2023
General blind
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January
$ 5,927,706 $
5,927,706
$ 4,868,760-17.86%
February
10,685,790
4,758,084
10,063,682 -5.82%
March
15,376,562
4,690,772
14,793,075 -3.79%
April
19,879,278
4,502,716
18,985,494 -4.50%
May
24,735,536
4,856,258
23,497,459 -5.01%
June
30,336,520
5,600,984
28,704,022 -5.38%
July
35,118,165
4,781,645
August
39,722,275
4,604,110
September
44,842,950
5,120,675
October
49,923,345
5,080,396
November
55,595,470
5,672,124
December
61,780,797
6,185,327
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Non -Departmental
2023
Non -Departmental
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
2,285,040 $
2,285,040
$ 1,642,894
-28.10%
February
3,483,056
1,198,016
3,380,586
-2.94%
March
4,581,985
1,098,930
4,986,307
8.82%
April
5,531,435
949,450
6,091,521
10.13%
May
6,720,936
1,189,500
7,245,913
7.81%
June
8,483,040
1,762,104
9,392,113
10.72%
July
9,529,850
1,046,810
August
10,426,806
896,956
September
11,638,078
1,211,272
October
12,757,540
1,119,461
November
14,139,943
1,382,404
December
15,627,335
1,487,392
Non -Departmental
16,000,000
14,000,000
12,000,000
10,000,000
8,000,000
6,000,000
4,000,000
2,000,000
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.
10
Packet Pg. 158
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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 $
31,557 $
31,557 $
33,649
6.63%
February
65,534
33,977
71,252
8.72%
March
104,052
38,517
108,460
4.24%
April
140,886
36,835
142,437
1.10%
May
187,929
47,042
180,396
-4.01%
June
237,649
49,721
208,152
-12.41%
July
274,904
37,254
August
325,684
50,780
September
364,850
39,166
October
398,315
33,465
November
440,363
42,047
December
486,256
45,893
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
$ 41,315 $
41,315
$ 32,343
-21.72%
February
84,527
43,212
63,133
-25.31%
March
126,265
41,738
101,671
-19.48%
April
168,834
42,569
133,210
-21.10%
May
210,482
41,647
164,114
-22.03%
June
251,630
41,148
195,229
-22.41%
July
293,597
41,967
August
335,203
41,606
September
377,026
41,823
October
417,998
40,972
November
461,344
43,346
December
504,873
43,529
Office of Mayor
550,000
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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Packet Pg. 159
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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 $
115,623 $
115,623
$ 93,116
-19.47%
February
219,704
104,081
164,590
-25.09%
March
315,079
95,373
230,737
-26.77%
April
415,556
100,479
296,057
-28.76%
May
515,736
100,180
367,942
-28.66%
June
651,433
135,696
455,291
-30.11%
July
740,790
89,357
August
838,595
97,805
September
943,572
104,976
October
1,041,965
98,394
November
1,155,844
113,879
December
1,296,947
141,103
Human Resources
1,SUu,uuu
1,200,000
1,100,000
1,000,000
900,000
800,000
700,000
600,000 -1000,
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 $
166,316 $
166,316
$ 114,975
-30.87%
February
334,870
168,554
231,321
-30.92%
March
508,443
173,573
352,625
-30.65%
April
684,089
175,646
476,351
-30.37%
May
872,479
188,390
611,186
-29.95%
June
1,045,638
173,160
726,808
-30.49%
July
1,222,956
177,318
August
1,420,871
197,915
September
1,602,183
181,311
October
1,790,590
188,407
November
2,016,553
225,963
December
2,240,163
223,610
2,400,000
Municipal Court
2,200,000
2,000,000
1,800,000
1,600,000
1,400,000
1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
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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Packet Pg. 160
I 8.1.a I
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 $
82,547 $
82,547
$ 84,200
2.00%
February
173,284
90,737
172,586
-0.40%
March
266,584
93,300
263,059
-1.32%
April
355,832
89,248
362,832
1.97%
May
448,151
92,318
470,437
4.97%
June
542,079
93,928
599,614
10.61%
July
640,333
98,254
August
757,348
117,015
September
866,737
109,390
October
980,673
113,936
November
1,126,880
146,206
December
1,309,051
182,171
*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 $
217,095 $
217,095
$ 355,645
63.82%
February
359,768
142,674
530,347
47.41%
March
555,080
195,311
683,467
23.13%
April
632,977
77,897
798,011
26.07%
May
744,000
111,023
888,529
19.43%
June
870,622
126,623
982,174
12.81%
July
964,912
94,290
August
1,105,547
140,635
September
1,246,510
140,964
October
1,404,743
158,232
November
1,508,608
103,865
December
1,753,427
244,819
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Administrative Services
2023
Administrative Services
Cumulative Monthly
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
%
January
$ 265,328 $
265,328
$ 253,437
-4.48%
February
451,089
185,762
571,249
26.64%
March
637,562
186,473
774,413
21.46%
April
828,444
190,882
964,313
16.40%
May
1,018,215
189,771
1,156,484
13.58%
June
1,276,857
258,642
1,327,293
3.95%
July
1,491,726
214,869
August
1,682,764
191,039
September
1,874,849
192,085
October
2,075,444
200,595
November
2,300,685
225,240
December
2,497,266
196,581
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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Packet Pg. 162
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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
276,332
-28.64%
May
484,075
96,815
347,909
-28.13%
June
580,890
96,815
427,830
-26.35%
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 $
1,164,139 $
1,164,139
$ 1,041,369
-10.55%
February
2,327,027
1,162,888
2,119,852
-8.90%
March
3,542,656
1,215,629
3,173,554
-10.42%
April
4,715,234
1,172,578
4,326,784
-8.24%
May
5,930,366
1,215,132
5,521,298
-6.90%
June
7,213,453
1,283,086
6,661,514
-7.65%
July
8,432,845
1,219,393
August
9,581,468
1,148,623
September
10,790,812
1,209,344
October
12,043,702
1,252,889
November
13,512,852
1,469,150
December
14,993,027
1,480,175
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
7000,000
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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Packet Pg. 163
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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 $
395,975 $
395,975
$ 286,492
-27.65%
February
813,013
417,038
595,086
-26.80%
March
1,213,509
400,496
913,919
-24.69%
April
1,635,884
422,375
1,265,403
-22.65%
May
2,051,113
415,229
1,622,646
-20.89%
June
2,463,993
412,881
1,934,311
-21.50%
July
2,914,697
450,704
August
3,337,656
422,959
September
3,778,605
440,949
October
4,217,116
438,512
November
4,689,600
472,483
December
5,236,088
546,488
Parks & Recreation
Planning & Development
5,500,000
5,000,000
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
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Parks & Recreation
2023
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January $
457,812 $
457,812
$ 589,720
28.81%
February
958,458
500,646
958,125
-0.03%
March
1,459,194
500,736
1,386,849
-4.96%
April
1,960,748
501,554
1,788,118
-8.80%
May
2,473,516
512,768
2,229,794
-9.85%
June
3,017,740
544,223
2,623,359
-13.07%
July
3,613,117
595,377
August
4,229,777
616,661
September
4,893,730
663,953
October
5,439,139
545,409
November
5,995,908
556,769
December
6,573,617
577,709
Parks & Recreation
17,000,000
1,500 00000 1,000,0
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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Packet Pg. 164
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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
116,404
-72.61%
May
531,250
106,250
35,246
-93.37%
June
637,500
106,250
102,751
-83.88%
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 $
288,350 $
288,350
$ 335,018
16.18%
February
659,070
370,720
935,298
41.91%
March
1,043,814
384,744
1,264,752
21.17%
April
1,410,640
366,825
1,451,697
2.91%
May
1,744,249
333,609
1,803,967
3.42%
June
2,018,822
274,573
2,002,414
-0.81%
July
2,352,264
333,442
August
2,785,180
432,916
September
3,285,870
500,689
October
3,843,053
557,183
November
4,302,471
459,418
December
5,031,410
728,939
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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I 8.1.a I
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Expenditure Report -Engineering
2023
Engineering
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals
January $
282,359 $
282,359
$ 261,418
-7.42%
February
565,864
283,505
531,670
-6.04%
March
854,328
288,463
807,168
-5.52%
April
1,146,492
292,164
1,076,687
-6.09%
May
1,466,062
319,570
1,353,969
-7.65%
June
1,761,147
295,085
1,652,623
-6.16%
July
2,068,691
307,544
August
2,369,679
300,989
September
2,661,264
291,584
October
2,957,705
296,441
November
3,281,224
323,519
December
3,605,639
324,415
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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C TTY OF EDMONDS
REVENUES BY FUND - SUMMARY
Fund
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
No. Title
Budget
Revenues
Revenues
Remaining %Received
001 GENERAL FUND
$ 51,186,745
$ 21,853,448
$ 23,772,230
$ 27,414,515 460/c
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE
225,000
112,500
112,500
112,500 500/c
Ol l RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND
012 CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND
Ill STREET FUND
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1
127 GIFT S CATALOG FUND
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT
136 PARKSTRUST FUND
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
141 AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSINGFUND
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND
143 TREE FUND
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND
332 PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION
421 WAT ER UT ILIT Y FUND
422 STORM UTILITY FUND
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND
424 BOND RESERVE FUND
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
512 TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND
- - - 0%
447,522 446,522 1,000 1000/c
0%
17,480
17,627
51,475
(33,995)
2940/, .-.
d
-
-
-
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O
-
200,000
-
-
00/c
167,650
901
1,100
166,550
10/c
1,815,410
871,295
1,089,370
726,040
600/c
12,366,800
1,655,558
4,832,353
7,534,447
C
390/cLL
98,098
96,554
18,975
79,123
190/( i
d
0%
R
84,400
44,483
46,991
37,409
5601,
Cy
38,960
12,294
13,007
25,953
330/,
C
1,660
171
135
1,525
80/, v
30,440
15,705
16,385
14,055
540/c
2,320,090
900,578
663,101
1,656,990
290/c N
O
2,302,980
893,917
673,276
1,629,704
290/c V
135,340
2,964,266
62,295
73,045
460/c
O
150,960
111,976
99,501
51,459
660/,
5,460
2,012
(7,497)
12,957
-1370/c
51,500
23,165
20,693
30,807
C
10,430
2,687
2,678
7,752
260/( C
88,645
55,878
53,427
35,218
600/c IL
65,000
24,287
21,312
43,688
330/c s
1,669,000
708,645
960,355
r�
420/, C
215,100
245
2,014
213,086
1%
M
309,800
41,009
28,458
281,343
90/( C
2,713,902
829,172
525,655
2,188,247
19% 4)
82,560
68,190
(68,190)
00/(
11,950,114
4,802,340
4,984,288
6,965,826
420/c;
C
9,020,452
3,287,736
3,750,944
5,269,508
420/c
0)
15,898,844
8,985,295
9,676,320
6,222,524
610/, t
c�
1,991,860
591,150
583,341
1,408,519
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4,188,740
916,397
1,133,901
3,054,839
270/c
1,481,194
579,987
670,346
810,848
450/c
$ 121,049,576 $ 49,975,194 $ 54,121,929 $ 66,927,647 450%
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C PIY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - SUMMARY
Fund
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
No. Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining %Spent
001 GENERAL FUND
$ 61,780,797
$ 23,484,941
$ 28,704,022
$ 33,076,775 460
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE
367,140
143,526
162,840
204,300 440
O11 RISK MANANGEMENT RESERVE FUND 25,000 - 25,000 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 5,900 - - 5,900 0%
016 BUILDING MAINT ENANCE FUND 1,275,000 17,074 102,751 1,172,249 8%
017
MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND
-
-
-
00/, .-.
d
018
EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND
-
-
-
0%
019
EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND
-
-
-
0% 91
104
DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND
45,800
-
45,800
0%
111
STREET FUND
2,583,414
1,082,668
1,504,797
1,078,617
580/c
112
COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE
11,273,695
674,183
4,382,107
6,891,588
390/c
117
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND
207,380
26,630
35,949
171,431
170/c i
d
118
MEMORIAL STREET TREE
-
-
-
0%
R
120
HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND
95,400
26,566
7,387
88,013
80/,
Cy
121
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND
26,880
-
26,880
00/c
C
122
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
3,000
-
3,000
00/, v
123
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS
28,500
533
7,212
21,288
250/c f0
125
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2
4,315,418
921,189
1,219,644
3,095,774
280/c N
0
126
REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1
1,800,512
222,256
260,565
1,539,947
140/,
127
GIFTS CATALOG FUND
497,598
19,509
126,382
371,216
250/, G
130
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT
249,413
94,544
123,305
126,108
49% y
136
PARKS TRUST FUND
43,842
2,540
43,842
00/c
V
137
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND
50,000
-
50,000
00/c .�
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138
SISTER CITY COMMISSION
11,900
70
415
11,485
30/, _
140
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
88,575
31,164
30,669
57,906
350/c LL
142
EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND
1,669,000
433,332
712,100
956,900
430/c t
143
TREE FUND
239,800
-
239,800
00/c p
231
2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND
309,800
41,009
37,395
272,405
120/c
332
PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND
2,255,647
2,903,702
1,177,053
1,078,594
52% No
N
421
WATER UTILITY FUND
11,819,111
3,114,209
3,802,333
8,016,778
320/, 4)
C
422
STORM UTILITY FUND
8,292,377
2,167,378
2,534,959
5,757,418
310/,
423
SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND
16,488,945
8,121,701
7,251,742
9,237,203
440/,
424
BOND RESERVE FUND
1,989,820
589,342
574,892
1,414,928
290/c Cl)
511
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND
4,431,858
673,957
1,234,967
3,196,891
280/c V
512
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND
1,753,427
705,231
982,174
771,253
560/c Q
$ 134,024,949
$ 45,497,255
$ 54,975,662
$ 79,049,287
410%
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C ITY OF EDMO NDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Amended 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 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 STORMWATER UTILITY TAX
13 T.V. CABLE UTILITY TAX
14 TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX
15 PULLTABSTAX
16 AMUSEMENT GAMES
17 LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX
LIC ENS ES AND PERMITS:
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 WA SASSOC OF SHERIFFS TRAFFIC GRANT
39 HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT
40 CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND
41 STATE GRANTS- BUDGET ONLY
42 WA STATE TRAFFIC COMM GRANT
43 WASHINGTON STATE ARTS COMMISSION
44 PUD PRIVILEDGE TAX
45 TRIAL COURT IMPROVEMENT
46 CJ - POPULATION
47 CRIMINAL JUSTICE -SPECIAL PROGRAMS
48 MARIJUANA EXCISE TAX DISTRIBUTION
49 DUI - CITIES
50 FIRE INS PREMIUM TAX
51 LIQUOR EXCISE TAX
52 LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS
53 MISCELLANEOUS INT ERLOCAL REVENUE
54 FIRST RESPONDERS FLEX FUND
55 DISCOVERY PROGRAMS TECHNOLOGY ACQ.
$ 11,327,000
$ 5,722,494
$ 5,794,100
$ 5,532,900
510/c
4,578,000
2,279,288
2,323,911
2,254,089
5101(
500
27
4
496
10/(
11,900,000
5,402,133
5,538,698
6,361,302
470/(
7,600
8,932
9,594
(1,994)
1260/(
1,150,000
498,770
506,620
643,380
440/c
1,900,000
993,628
1,028,609
871,391
540/(
845,000
524,767
610,670
234,330
720/(
384,000
181,436
205,821
178,179
5401(
1,000,234
407,126
431,287
568,947
430/(
942,960
395,305
501,909
441,051
530/(
621,458
290,407
300,418
321,040
480/(
850,000
410,719
411,579
438,421
480/(
773,000
250,253
197,261
575,739
260/(
80,200
38,435
44,826
35,374
560/(
350
-
22
328
60/(
326,000
152,773
160,501
165,499
49%
36,686,302
17,556,491
18,065,830
18,620,472
490%
250
100
50
200
200/(
700
20
485
215
690/(
94,500
36,271
38,109
56,391
400/(
702,700
349,602
344,068
358,632
490/(
41,000
18,000
16,553
24,447
400/(
100,600
24,677
20,529
80,071
200/(
450,000
199,970
227,219
222,781
5001(
250,000
121,129
130,012
119,988
520/(
80,000
51,535
51,695
28,305
650/(
30,000
30,173
13,962
16,038
470/(
750,600
436,120
215,093
535,507
290/(
-
-
3,500
(3,500)
00/(
-
-
35,470
(35,470)
00/(
24,000
10,938
12,587
11,413
520/(
75,000
51,835
19,990
55,010
270/(
-
-
5,280
(5,280)
00/(
20,000
-
9,488
10,512
470/(
-
9,854
551
(551)
00/(
2,619,350
1,340,224
1,144,640
1,474,710
44%
166,309
-
-
166,309
00/(
9,000
5,237
-
9,000
00/(
-
992
-
-
00/(
11,100
718
9,479
1,621
850/(
1,494,875
-
64,474
1,430,401
40/(
244,645
-
-
244,645
00/(
-
307
-
-
00/(
34,000
2,000
-
34,000
00/(
210,500
-
219,274
(8,774)
1040/(
16,740
10,776
10,676
6,064
640/(
13,070
7,142
7,518
5,552
580/(
50,600
25,386
26,595
24,005
530/(
125,000
49,330
51,603
73,397
410/(
4,500
3,587
105
4,395
20/(
-
56,744
75,698
(75,698)
00/(
325,000
152,556
150,641
174,359
460/(
343,200
166,379
164,299
178,901
480/(
-
-
500
(500)
00/(
1,000
279
-
1,000
00/(
550
-
-
550
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3,050,089
481,432
780,861
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CITY OF EDMO NDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Amended 6/30/2022
Title Budget Revenues
6/30/2023 Amount
Revenues Remaining %Received
CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES:
1 RECORD/LEGAL INSTRUMENTS
$ 3,000 $
2,844 $
1,758
$ 1,242
2 ATM SURCHARGE FEES
600
109
113
487
3 CREDIT CARD FEES
6,000
441
-
6,000
4 COURT RECORD SERVICES
150
1
-
150
5 D/M COURT REC SER
300
-
-
300
6 WARRANT PREPARATION FEE
4,000
98
-
4,000
7 IT TIME PAY FEE
1,000
54
58
942
8 MUNIC.-DIST. COURT CURR EXPEN
50
103
88
(38)
9 CLERKS TIME FOR SALE OF PARKING PERMITS
25,000
-
-
25,000
10 PHOTOCOPIES
100
51
6
94
11 POLICE DISCLOSURE REQUESTS
1,000
-
-
1,000
12 ENGINEERING FEES AND CHARGES
190,000
118,548
35,031
154,969
13 ELECTION CANDIDATE FILING FEES
1,400
2,885
-
1,400
14 CUSTODIAL SERVICES(SNO-ISLE)
100,000
47,068
27,352
72,648
15 PASSPORTS AND NATURALIZATION FEES
5,000
2,628
30,205
(25,205)
16 POLICE SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS
30,000
-
-
30,000
17 CAMPUS SAFETY-EDM. SCH. DIST.
14,000
3,169
1,684
12,316
18 WOODWAY-LAW PROTECTION
210,970
105,485
170,569
40,401
19 MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SERVICES
-
25
20
(20)
20 FIRE DISTRICT #1 STATION BILLINGS
67,000
35,250
43,768
23,232
21 LEGAL SERVICES
1,050
702
-
1,050
22 ADULT PROBATION SERVICE CHARGE
38,000
10,225
4,209
33,791
23 BOOKING FEES
3,000
317
66
2,934
24 FIRE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES
10,000
14,335
10,802
(802)
25 EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES
3,500
451
323
3,177
26 EMS TRANSPORT USER FEE
1,077,500
486,524
611,546
465,954
27 FLEX FUEL PAYMENTS FROM STATIONS
5,000
2,356
2,992
2,008
28 ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE
65,600
55,959
17,064
48,536
29 BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
425,000
181,346
390,276
34,724
30 FIRE PLAN REVIEW
4,000
7,782
12,206
(8,206)
31 PLANNING REVIEW AND INSPECTION
500
110
41,665
(41,165)
32 S.E.P.A. REVIEW
3,000
3,700
2,430
570
33 ENGINEERING PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION
-
-
26,630
(26,630)
34 CRITICAL AREA STUDY
14,000
9,330
9,537
4,463
35 GYM AND WEIGHT ROOM FEES
13,000
1,202
4,681
8,319
36 PROGRAM FEES
990,959
377,080
479,763
511,196
37 HOLIDAY MARKET REGISTRATION FEES
5,000
-
455
4,545
38 UP TOWN EVENING MARKET FEES
5,000
1,295
-
5,000
39 WINTER MARKET FEES
5,000
7,310
9,005
(4,005)
40 EDMONDS COMMUNITY FAIR FEES
-
-
150
(150)
41 BIRD FEST REGISTRATION FEES
1,000
-
-
1,000
42 INTERFUND REIMBURSEMENT -CONTRACT SVCS
3,427,765
589,245
1,362,001
2,065,764
6,757,444
2,068,027
3,296,454
3,460,990
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REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
2023 Amended 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 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 OVERAGES/SHORTAGES
44 OTHER MISC REVENUES
45 SMALL OVERPAYMENT
46 NSF FEES - PARKS & REC
47 NSF FEES - MUNICIPAL COURT
48 NSF FEES - DEVEL SERV DEPT
49 L&I STAY AT WORK PROGRAM
50 US BANK REBATE
51 INSURANCE RECOVERIES
TRANSFER IN:
52 TRANSFER FROM FUND 127
$ 2,000 $
961 $
1,086
$ 914
540/(
130,000
31,310
37,182
92,818
290/(
18,000
2,104
881
17,119
501(
10,000
2,036
1,264
8,736
130/(
-
-
31,873
(31,873)
00/(
1,000
-
5,386
(4,386)
5390/(
1,500
298
1,222
278
810/(
125,000
8,152
2,570
122,430
20/(
2,000
114
239
1,761
120/(
7,000
1,840
1,345
5,655
190/(
300
47
1
299
00/(
100
14
-
100
00/(
1,500
718
622
878
410/(
25,000
5,209
3,192
21,808
130/(
2,000
759
560
1,440
280/(
700
74
3
697
00/(
100
-
100
0
1000/(
12,000
8,383
108
11,892
10/(
800
27
100
700
130/(
1,000
225
48
952
501(
200
-
-
200
00/(
6,000
1,931
935
5,065
160/(
4,000
1,464
2,446
1,554
610/(
1,000
147
393
607
390/(
1,000
50
-
1,000
00/(
150
-
-
150
00/(
352,350
65,865
91,556
260,794
26%
321,240
132,806
67,219
254,021
210/(
10,960
4,158
34,219
(23,259)
3120/(
12,180
2,845
1,010
11,170
80/(
12,080
-
-
12,080
00/(
175,000
70,576
70,947
104,053
410/(
2,100
-
-
2,100
00/(
210,000
103,112
113,156
96,844
540/(
1,500
239
105
1,395
70/(
3,500
4,800
16,500
(13,000)
4710/(
1,500
515
500
1,000
330/(
5,000
249
-
5,000
00/(
300
76
616
(316)
2050/(
3,800
1,761
2,403
1,397
630/(
2,000
-
-
2,000
00/(
146,000
-
49,007
96,993
340/(
200
100
66
134
330/(
-
30
10
(10)
00/(
5,000
911
20,932
(15,932)
4190/(
100
21
1
99
10/(
100
30
-
100
00/(
150
60
-
150
00/(
-
-
4
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00/(
-
-
8,702
(8,702)
00/(
8,500
5,970
7,494
1,006
880/(
800,000
-
-
800,000
00/(
1,721,210
328,258
392,889
1,328,321
230%
13,150 - - 00%
- 13,150 - - 00%
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EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES (001)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 23,641,702
$ 8,658,715
$ 10,729,219
$ 12,912,483
450/
2 OVERTIME
649,080
542,414
476,919
172,161
730/
3 HOLIDAY BUY BACK
294,001
10,798
5,674
288,327
20/
4 BENEFITS
8,031,104
3,219,831
3,840,028
4,191,076
480/
5 UNIFORMS
130,851
44,036
75,674
55,177
580/
6 PENSION AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS
165,023
41,550
46,340
118,683
280/
7 SUPPLIES
759,025
218,203
221,606
537,419
290/
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
307,791
78,358
113,688
194,103
370/
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,312,206
7,440,510
8,770,655
9,541,551
480/
10 COMMUNICATIONS
241,295
71,497
102,513
138,782
420/
11 TRAVEL
74,795
30,075
46,418
28,377
620/
12 EXCISE TAXES
16,500
14,225
13,090
3,410
790/
13 RENTAL/LEASE
2,780,344
1,013,259
1,119,683
1,660,661
400/
14INSURANCE
625,650
503,160
625,650
(0)
1000/
15 UTILITIES
663,800
272,347
293,317
370,483
440/
16 REPAIRS& MAINTENANCE
673,900
244,927
495,462
178,438
740/
17 MISCELLANEOUS
667,593
274,495
328,449
339,144
490/
18 INTERGOVERNMENTAL PAYMENTS
50,000
50,000
50,000
-
1000/
19 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
1,341,982
542,500
986,522
355,460
740/
20 BUILDINGS
800,000
45,195
285,637
514,363
360/
21 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
430,000
96,343
4,264
425,736
10/
22 CONSTRUCT IONS PROJECTS
800,565
-
7,480
793,085
10/
23 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PRINCIPAL
191,620
-
-
191,620
00/
24 INTEREST ON LONG-TERM EXTERNAL DEBT
131,470
72,294
65,733
65,737
500/
25 OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
500
212
-
500
00/
61,780,797
23,484,941
28,704,022
33,076,775
47
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26 BENEFITS
$
206,650
$
86,911
$
98,322
$
108,328
480/
27 PENSION AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS
152,990
42,426
64,518
88,472
420/
28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,000
13,704
-
7,000
00/
29 MISCELLANEOUS
500
485
500
00/
367,140
S
143,526
S
162,840
204,300
440
RISK MANAG04ENT RESERVE FUND (011)
30 MISCELLANEOUS
$
25,000
$
-
$
$
25,000
00/
25,000
25,000
05/
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
15,468
1,138,032
10/
36 BUILDINGS
-
-
87,284
(87,284)
00/
37 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
-
552
-
-
00/
1,275,000
17,074
S
102,751
1,172,249
80/
DRUG INFO RC EMENT FUND (104)
38 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$
45,000
$
-
S
-
$
45,000
00/
39 REPAIR/MAINT
800
800
00/
45,800
$
45,800
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CITY OF EDMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
% Spent
STREETFUND (111)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 1,017,313
$ 349,036
$ 573,447
$ 443,866
569
2 OVERTIME
38,400
18,101
16,904
21,496
449
3 BENEFITS
415,385
170,959
229,522
185,863
559
4 UNIFORMS
6,000
3,912
4,404
1,596
739
5 SUPPLIES
263,000
54,702
118,855
144,145
459
6 SMALL EQUIPMENT
20,000
985
1,657
18,343
89
7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
23,210
10,200
4,964
18,246
219
8 COMMUNICATIONS
4,500
3,097
2,938
1,562
650
9 TRAVEL
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
10 RENTAL/LEASE
304,730
144,207
126,515
178,215
429
11 INSURANCE
126,466
184,111
126,467
(1)
1009
12 UTILITIES
273,730
110,454
114,750
158,980
420
13 REPAIRS&MAINTENANCE
52,000
21,167
12,550
39,450
249
14 MISCELLANEOUS
8,000
11,552
6,322
1,678
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
185
149
151
509
COMBINED STREETCONST[IMPROVE(112)
19 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
21 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
22 LAND
23 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
24 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
25 INTEREST
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND (117)
26 SUPPLIES
27 SMALL EQUIPMENT
28 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29 TRAVEL
30 RENTAL/LEASE
31 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
32 MISCELLANEOUS
HO TEL/MO TEL TAX REVENUE FUND (120)
33 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
34 MISCELLANEOUS
35 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
EMPLO YEE PARKING PERMIT FUND (12 1)
36 SUPPLIES
37 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND (122)
38 MISCELLANEOUS
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS (123)
39 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
$ 2,583,414 $ 1,082,668 $ 1,504,797 $ 1,078,617 5M
$ 3,817,980 $
237,716 $
956,567 $
2,861,413
259
1,139,535
22,408
935,906
203,629
829
172,650
-
21,388
151,262
129
270,000
69,759
-
270,000
09
5,818,580
270,868
2,413,318
3,405,262
419
54,070
72,201
54,058
12
1009
880
1,230
869
11
999
$ 11,273,695 $
674,183 $
4,382,107 $
6,891,588
399
$ 4,700 $
892 $
529 $
4,171
119
1,700
-
-
1,700
09
191,000
24,529
32,877
158,123
179
80
-
-
80
09
3,000
-
3,000
09
300
-
-
300
09
6,600
1,209
2,542
4,058
399
$ 207,380 $
26,630 $
35,949 $
171,431
179
$ 90,400 $ 24,566 $ 5,387 $ 85,013 69
1,000 - - 1,000 09
4,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 509
$ 95,400 $ 26,566 $ 7,387 $ 88,013 89
$ 1,790 $ $ - $ 1,790 09
25,090 - 25,090 09
$ 26,880 $ $ - $ 26,880 09
$ 3,000 $ $ - $ 3,000 09
$ 3,000 $ $ - $ 3,000 09
$ 28,500 $ 533 $ 7,212 $ 21,288 259
$ 28,500 8 533 $ 7,212 $ 21,288 259
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EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
REAL ESTATE EXC ISE TAX 2 (125)
1 SUPPLIES
$ -
$ 11,221
$ -
$ -
09
2 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
616,867
211,627
186,768
430,099
309
3 REPAIRS& MAINT ENANCE
1,148,910
63,167
245,491
903,419
219
4 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
5,684
-
-
5,684
09
5 LAND
200,000
-
77,708
122,292
390
6 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
2,343,957
635,174
709,678
1,634,279
309
$ 4,315,418
$ 921,189
$ 1,219,644
$ 3,095,774
280
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
14 OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
GIFTS CATALOG FUND (127)
15 SALARIES AND WAGES
16 OVERTIME
17 BENEFIT S
18 SUPPLIES
19 SMALL EQUIPMENT
20 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
21 RENTALILEASE
22 MISCELLANEOUS
23 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
C EMEIERY MAINTENANC UIMPRO VEMENT (13 0)
24 SALARIES AND WAGES
25 OVERTIME
26 BENEFIT S
27 UNIFORMS
28 SUPPLIES
29 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE
30 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
31 COMMUNICATIONS
32 TRAVEL
33 RENTAL/LEASE
34 UTILITIES
35 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
36 MISCELLANEOUS
PARKS TRUSTFUND (136)
37 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND (137)
38 SMALL EQUIPMENT
SISTER CITY COMMISSION (138)
39 SUPPLIES
40 TRAVEL
41 MISCELLANEOUS
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND (140)
42 SUPPLIES
43 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
44 MISCELLANEOUS
EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND (142)
45 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
TREE FUND (143)
46 SUPPLIES
47 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
48 LAND
$ 260,420 $
43,869 $
185,020 $
75,400
719
578,340
15,081
23,563
554,777
49
147,557
10,138
-
147,557
09
-
-
-
-
00
554,755
97,473
-
554,755
09
155,470
-
-
155,470
09
103,970
55,314
51,982
51,988
509
-
380
-
-
09
$ 1,800,512 $
222,256 $
260,565 $
1,539,947
149
$ 196,455 $
$ 53,758 $
142,697
279
-
4,401
(4,401)
09
80,033
25,140
54,893
319
146,000
6,359 35,440
110,560
249
500
- -
500
09
56,500
-
56,500
09
17,510
7,296
10,214
429
600
- 348
252
589
-
13,150 -
-
09
$ 497,598 $
19,509 $ 126,382 $
371,216
259
$ 137,541 $
49,325 $
67,288 $
70,253
499
3,500
715
1,228
2,272
359
54,487
19,494
24,470
30,017
459
1,000
-
-
1,000
09
7,000
520
2,771
4,229
409
20,000
10,777
11,842
8,158
590
4,200
1,150
3,248
952
779
1,700
860
864
836
519
500
-
-
500
09
9,420
5,874
3,977
5,444
429
5,565
1,884
2,235
3,330
409
500
-
-
500
09
4,000
3,946
5,383
(1,383)
1359
$ 249,413 $
94,544 $
123,305 $
126,108
499
$ 43,842 $ 2,540 $ - $ 43,842 09
$ 43,842 $ 2,540 $ - $ 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 70 415 5,485 79
$ 11,900 $ 70 $ 415 $ 11,485 39
$ 4,091 $
5,335 $
6,339 $
(2,248) 1559
78,327
25,090
23,155
55,172 309
6,157
738
1,175
4,982 199
88,575
31,164
30,669
57,906 359
$ 1,669,000 $ 433,332 $ 712,100 $ 956,900 439
1,669,000 433,332 712,100 956,900 439
$ 1,000 $ $ - $ 1,000 09
39,800 - 39,800 09
199,000 - 199,000 09
239,800 $ 239,800 09-
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C ITY OF EDMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
2012 LTGO DEBT SERVIC FUND (231)
1 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND $ 235,000
$ -
$ -
$ 235,000
09
2 INTEREST 74,800
41,009
37,395
37,405
509
$ 309,800
$ 41,009
$ 37,395
$ 272,405
129
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
21 INSURANCE
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
33 OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
STORM FUND (422)
34 SALARIES AND WAGES
35 OVERTIME
36 BENEFIT S
37 UNIFORMS
38 SUPPLIES
39 SMALL EQUIPMENT
40 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
41 COMMUNICATIONS
42 TRAVEL
43 EXCISE TAXES
44 RENTALILEASE
45 INSURANCE
46 UTILITES
47 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
48 MISCELLANEOUS
49 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
50 LAND
51 BUILDINGS
52 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
53 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
54 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
55 REVENUE BONDS
56 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
57 INTEREST
58 OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
$
-
$
62,656
$
-
$
-
09
1,352,620
221,208
163,868
1,188,752
129
805,377
2,593,779
989,360
(183,983)
1239
50,000
-
-
50,000
09
47,650
26,059
23,825
23,825
509
$
2,255,647
$
2,903,702
$
1,177,053
$
1,078,594
524
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1,108,268
$
381,385
$
514,643
$
593,625
469 Q.
24,000
6,804
10,049
13,951
429
422,439
160,455
195,440
226,999
469
4,000
2,659
3,078
922
770 V
150,000
63,413
75,089
74,911
509 C
2,398,000
699,886
762,504
1,635,496
329
180,000
83,769
76,786
103,214
439 jZ
13,500
2,692
3,784
9,716
289 d
2,256,928
319,295
658,838
1,598,090
299 •-
35,000
15,324
16,609
18,391
479
200
-
462
(262)
2310 (+J
1,696,934
629,628
663,238
1,033,696
399
187,952
75,484
77,374
110,578
410 G
225,380
122,359
225,379
1
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35,000
17,087
17,704
17,296
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71,130
21,230
19,705
51,425
289 M
123,600
99,973
125,868
(2,268)
1029 c
646,370
194,533
189,888
456,482
299 N
12,500
-
-
12,500
09
10,000
-
-
10,000
09 O
1,670,000
87,212
47,283
1,622,717
39
2,940
-
-
2,940
09
333,830
-
-
333,830
09
25,840
25,839
25,839
1
1009 'v
185,300
104,805
92,769
92,531
509
-
378
-
-
09 =
$
11,819,111
$
3,114,209
$
3,802,333
$
8,016,778
329 M
21
$
991,952
$
384,271
$
583,718
$
408,234
599
26,000
9,824
6,242
19,758
240 C
376,317
159,458
204,750
171,567
549 0
6,500
5,543
4,928
1,572
769 M
46,000
28,774
8,825
37,175
190 C
4,000
985
1,713
2,287
439 N
3,124,919
412,052
647,516
2,477,403
219 C
3,200
2,660
2,921
279
919 7
4,300
1,982
-
4,300
09
499,658
337,572
349,361
150,297
709
293,210
131,662
120,844
172,366
419 O
31,679
82,335
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283,237
74,810
72,689
210,548
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680,000
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12,536
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1,031,645
281,617
238,696
792,949
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-
107,290
09
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160,870
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61,600
61,590
61,590
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61,859
55,231
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165
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8,292,377
$
2,167,378
$
2,534,959
$
5,757,418
319
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CITY OF EDMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
SEWER FUND (423)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 2,836,518
$ 897,697
$ 1,637,966
$ 1,198,552
580
2 OVERTIME
130,000
70,432
80,658
49,342
620
3 BENEFITS
940,857
359,571
563,752
377,106
609
4 UNIFORMS
11,500
7,399
7,499
4,001
659
5 SUPPLIES
453,000
155,544
213,066
239,934
479
6 FUEL CONSUMED
20,000
-
-
20,000
09
7 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INV OR RESALE
5,000
-
-
5,000
09
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
83,900
99,144
7,315
76,585
99
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,587,949
1,124,702
1,021,725
1,566,224
399
10 COMMUNICATIONS
48,000
22,230
23,324
24,676
499
11 TRAVEL
5,000
-
144
4,856
39
12 EXCISE TAXES
1,026,360
505,350
611,224
415,136
600
13 RENTAL/LEASE
312,006
160,257
130,040
181,966
420
14 INSURANCE
360,663
203,936
362,302
(1,639)
1000
15 UTILITIES
1,582,060
1,181,279
1,666,216
(84,156)
1059
16 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE
728,630
492,934
152,332
576,298
210
17 MISCELLANEOUS
138,350
122,258
182,051
(43,701)
1329
18 INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
1,588,089
319,999
326,829
1,261,260
219
19 BUILDINGS
12,500
-
-
12,500
09
20 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
-
68,126
-
-
09
21 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
2,976,163
1,989,039
-
2,976,163
09
22 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS
129,820
-
-
129,820
09
23 REVENUE BONDS
55,310
-
-
55,310
09
24 INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS
104,000
159,017
88,050
15,950
859
25 INTEREST
353,270
179,830
175,302
177,968
500
26 OTHER INTERESI' & DEBT SERVICE COSTS
-
2,959
1,948
(1,948)
09
$ 16,488,945 $ 8,121,701 $ 7,251,742 $ 9,237,203 449
BOND RESERVE FUND (424)
27 REVENUE BONDS $ 840,010 $ - $ - $ 840,010 09
28 INTEREST 1,149,810 589,342 574,892 574,918 509
$ 1,989,820 $ 589,342 $ 574,892 $ 1,414,928 299
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C ITY OF EDMO NDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
EQ UIPMENT RENTAL FUND (511)
1 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 331,652
$ 168,065
$ 209,252
$ 122,400
634
2 OVERTIME
2,000
222
878
1,122
444
3 BENEFITS
115,897
55,921
66,593
49,304
574
4 UNIFORMS
1,500
838
1,157
343
774
5 SUPPLIES
149,120
57,956
60,464
88,656
414
6 FUEL CONSUMED
1,000
-
-
1,000
04
7 SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE
458,880
181,762
159,576
299,304
354
8 SMALL EQUIPMENT
58,000
2,282
1,955
56,045
34
9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46,750
752
775
45,975
24
10 COMMUNICATIONS
3,000
1,088
1,419
1,581
474
11 TRAVEL
1,000
-
1,119
(119)
1124
12 RENTAL/LEASE
17,470
5,184
7,048
10,422
404
13 INSURANCE
50,178
51,903
52,373
(2,195)
1044
14 UTILITIES
14,000
10,912
12,091
1,909
864
15 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
60,000
14,224
27,959
32,041
474
16 MISCELLANEOUS
12,000
5,139
5,834
6,166
494
17 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
3,109,411
117,710
626,473
2,482,938
204
$ 4,431,858
$ 673,957
$ 1,234,967
$ 3,196,891
2M
TEC HNO LO GY RENTAL FUND (512)
18 SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 657,771 $
145,073
$ 277,429
$ 380,342
424
19 OVERTIME
2,000
169
225
1,775
114
20 BENEFITS
191,954
57,164
101,906
90,048
534
21 SUPPLIES
5,000
4,196
4,238
762
854
22 SMALL EQUIPMENT
181,800
22,268
58,937
122,863
324
23 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
61,860
11,138
29,132
32,728
474
24 COMMUNICATIONS
58,770
38,625
42,835
15,935
734
25 TRAVEL
1,500
-
-
1,500
04
26 RENTAL/LEASE
4,640
2,230
684
3,957
154
27 REPAIRS&MAINTENANCE
476,532
397,181
443,888
32,644
934
28 MISCELLANEOUS
55,600
841
9,841
45,759
184
29 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
56,000
26,346
13,060
42,940
2M
$ 1,753,427 $
705,231
$ 982,174
$ 771,253
564
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ALL FUNDS
$ 134,024,949 $
45,497,255
$ 54,975,662
$ 79,049,287
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EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN SUMMARY
Title
CITY COUNCIL
OFFICE OF MAYOR
HUMAN RESOURCES
MUNICIPAL COURT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
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 Amended 6/30/2022 6/30/2023 Amount
Budget Expenditures Expenditures Remaining %Spent
$ 486,256 $
157,419 $
208,152 $
278,104
43%
504,873
178,561
195,229
309,644
39%
1,296,947
458,397
455,291
841,656
35%
2,240,163
591,066
726,808
1,513,355
32%
2,497,266
1,088,001
1,327,293
1,169,973
53%
1,161,780
465,893
427,830
733,950
37%
Q.
15,627,335
7,606,046
9,392,113
6,235,222
60%
14,993,027
6,213,167
6,661,514
8,331,513
44%
V
C
230,681
37,314
56,650
174,031
25%
1,309,051
250,483
599,614
709,437
46%
i
5,236,088
1,678,976
1,934,311
3,301,777
37%
d
324,650
49,010
124,450
200,200
38%
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6,573,617
2,119,385
2,623,359
3,950,258
40%
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4,267,653
1,509,229
1,968,992
2,298,661
46%
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5,031,410
1,081,995
2,002,414
3,028,996
40%
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$ 61,780,797
$ 23,484,941
$ 28,704,022
$ 33,076,775
46%
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EXPENDITURES - UTILITY- BY FUND
IN SUMMARY
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6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
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Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
2+
WATER UTILITY FUND $ 11,819,111 $
3,114,209 $
3,802,333 $
8,016,778
32%
STORM UTILITY FUND 8,292,377
2,167,378
2,534,959
5,757,418
31%
2
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SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 16,488,945
8,121,701
7,251,742
9,237,203
44%
N
BOND RESERVE FUND 1,989,820
589,342
574,892
1,414,928
29%
$ 38,590,253 $
13,992,630 $
14,163,925 $
24,426,328
37%
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EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
Title
2023 Amended
Budget
6/30/2022
Expenditures
6/30/2023
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining
%Spent
CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
219,276
$
88,197
$
111,169
$
108,107
51%
BENEFITS
103,845
47,038
51,921
51,924
50%
SUPPLIES
11,000
1,069
968
10,032
9%
SERVICES
152,135
21,116
44,094
108,041
29%
$
486,256
$
157,419
$
208,152
$
278,104
43%
O FFIC E O F MAYO R
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
282,988
$
124,292
$
130,072
$
152,916
46%
BENEFITS
90,087
42,870
44,981
45,106
50%
SUPPLIES
1,500
1,643
1,042
458
69%
SERVICES
130,298
9,755
19,134
111,164
15%
$
504,873
$
178,561
$
195,229
$
309,644
39%
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
782,258
$
234,176
$
253,877
$
528,381
32%
BENEFITS
243,609
80,361
96,619
146,990
40%
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SUPPLIES
13,600
701
549
13,051
4%
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SERVICES
257,480
143,158
104,245
153,235
40%
LL
$
1,296,947
$
458,397
$
455,291
$
841,656
35%
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MUNICIPAL C O URT
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
1,594,770
$
379,034
$
489,473
$
1,105,297
31%
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BENEFITS
434,072
116,480
154,275
279,797
36%
0
SUPPLIES
11,600
4,829
7,904
3,696
68%
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SERVICES
199,721
90,724
75,155
124,566
38%
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$
2,240,163
$
591,066
$
726,808
$
1,513,355
32%
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ADMINISTRATIVESERVICES
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
1,601,894
$
665,439
$
861,913
$
739,981
54%
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BENEFITS
465,703
213,378
247,516
218,187
53%
V
SUPPLIES
13,000
6,253
3,434
9,566
26%
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SERVICES
416,669
202,930
214,431
202,238
51%
p
$
2,497,266
$
1,088,001
$
1,327,293
$
1,169,973
53%
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CITY ATTORNEY
SERVICES
$
1,161,780
$
465,893
$
427,830
$
733,950
37%
$
1,161,780
$
465,893
$
427,830
$
733,950
37%
C
NON -DEPARTMENTAL
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
101,750
$
-
$
-
$
101,750
0%
C
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BENEFITS
239,583
62,143
70,423
169,160
29%
>,
SUPPLIES
5,000
-
-
5,000
0%
SERVICES
13,565,430
6,878,898
8,219,435
5,345,995
61%
INTERFUND SUBSIDIES
1,391,982
592,500
1,036,522
355,460
74%
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DEBT SERVICE - PRINCIPAL
191,620
-
-
191,620
0%
M
DEBT SERVICE - INTEREST
131,970
72,505
65,733
66,237
50%
Np
$
15,627,335
$
7,606,046
$
9,392,113
$
6,235,222
60%
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PO LIC E SERVIC ES
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
9,566,760
$
3,983,715
$
4,249,828
$
5,316,932
44%
BENEFITS
3,305,628
1,402,791
1,515,805
1,789,823
46%
SUPPLIES
342,941
107,199
110,650
232,291
32%
SERVICES
1,777,698
623,118
785,231
992,467
44%
E
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
-
96,343
-
-
0%
V
$
14,993,027
$
6,213,167
$
6,661,514
$
8,331,513
44%
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SALARIES AND WAGES
$
38,537
$
-
$
21,840
$
16,697
57%
BENEFITS
7,298
-
11,154
(3,856)
153%
SUPPLIES
17,000
11,057
-
17,000
0%
SERVICES
167,846
26,257
23,656
144,190
14%
$
230,681
$
37,314
$
56,650
$
174,031
25%
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EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
2023 Amended
6/30/2022
6/30/2023
Amount
Title
Budget
Expenditures
Expenditures
Remaining
%Spent
COMMUNITY S ERVIC ES /EC O N DEV.
SALARIES AND WAGES
$ 613,413
$ 99,087
$ 332,395
$ 281,018
54%
BENEFITS
165,783
32,127
84,782
81,001
51%
SUPPLIES
4,075
269
442
3,633
11%
SERVICES
525,780
119,000
181,995
343,785
35%
$ 1,309,051
$ 250,483
$ 599,614
$ 709,437
46%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
2,392,581
$
1,017,598
$
1,175,265
$
1,217,316
49%
BENEFITS
779,673
351,886
429,701
349,972
55%
SUPPLIES
23,400
4,133
6,232
17,168
27%
SERVICES
2,040,434
305,360
323,113
1,717,321
16%
$
5,236,088
$
1,678,976
$
1,934,311
$
3,301,777
37%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
101,849
$
32,570
$
55,740
$
46,109
55%
BENEFITS
29,301
7,196
18,212
11,089
62%
SUPPLIES
15,000
442
1,084
13,916
7%
SERVICES
178,500
8,802
49,414
129,086
281/0
324,650
49,010
124,450
200,200
38%
PARKS & REC REATIO N
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
3,318,976
$
1,169,918
$
1,494,965
$
1,824,011
45%
BENEFITS
1,060,280
404,786
517,494
542,786
49%
SUPPLIES
468,900
115,179
138,891
330,009
30%
SERVICES
1,635,461
429,502
472,009
1,163,452
29%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
90,000
-
-
90,000
0%
$
6,573,617
$
2,119,385
$
2,623,359
$
3,950,258
40%
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
409,900
$
65,140
$
208,496
$
201,404
51%
BENEFITS
150,075
31,451
63,919
86,156
43%
SUPPLIES
9,600
2,519
7,347
2,253
77%
SERVICES
92,439
41,574
36,607
55,832
40%
$
662,014
$
140,684
$
316,369
$
345,645
48%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
SALARIES AND WAGES
1,163,868
429,253
685,034
478,834
59%
BENEFITS
439,117
172,048
255,294
183,823
58%
SUPPLIES
128,000
41,268
53,831.20
74,169
42%
SERVICES
1,359,860
394,231
710,874
648,986
52%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT
1,940,565
45,195
297,381
1,643,184
15%
$
5,031,410
$
1,081,995
$
2,002,414
$
3,028,996
40%
ENGINEERING
SALARIES AND WAGES
$
2,395,963
$
923,510
$
1,141,743
$
1,254,220
48%
BENEFITS
812,924
340,861
399,947
412,977
49%
SUPPLIES
2,200
-
2,921
(721)
133%
SERVICES
394,552
104,174
108,012
286,540
27%
$
3,605,639
$
1,368,545
$
1,652,623
$
1,953,016
46%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
$
61,780,797
$
23,484,941
$
28,704,022
$
33,076,775
46%
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BALANCES
CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
GENERAL FUND
---- ACTUAL ----
---- ACTUAL ----
& SUBFUNDS
6/30/2023 6/30/2023
Q2
YTD
Fund Balance Cash Balance
001-General Fund
$
6,971,162 $ 4,296,097
$ 2,173,753 $
(4,931,793.
009-Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve
166,523 182,476
51,932
(50,340:;
011-Risk Management Reserve Fund
25,000 25,000
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012-Contingency Reserve Fund
2,228,672 2,228,672
446,522
446,522
014-Historic Preservation Gift Fund
11,701 11,701
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-
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016-Building Maintenance
4,245,327 4,388,603
25,839
(51,276.
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849,766 849,766
-
-
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018 - Edmonds Homelessness Response Fd
200,000 200,000
-
-
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$
14,698,151 $ 12,182,315
$ 2,698,047 $
(4,586,887
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CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
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---- ACTUAL ----
---- ACTUAL ----
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GOVERNMENTAL
FUNDS
6/30/2023 6/30/2023
Q2
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YTD
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General Fund & Subfunds
$
14,698,151 $ 12,182,315
$ 2,698,047 $
(4,586,887:
Special Revenue
16,258,060 21,919,020
582,341
(92,773.
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Capital Projects - Fund 332
(443,716) (521,871)
(241,319)
(651,398
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Total Governmental Funds
$
30,512,496 $ 33,579,463
$ 3,039,069 $
(5,331,059
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This Interim Report is not
adjusted for accruals or those annual cycles.
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BALANCES
CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
GOVERNMENTAL
---- ACTUAL ----
---- ACTUAL ----
SPECIAL REVENUE
6/30/2023
6/30/2023
Q2
YTD
Fund Balance
Cash Balance
104- Drug Enforcement Fund
$ 68,670
$ 71,809
$ 1,041 $
1,100
111 - Street Fund
(6,744)
(6,152)
221,483
(415,428
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112- Combined Street Const/Improve
2,889,751
108,457
123,175
450,246
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117 - Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund
617,915
648,118
(20,569)
(16,973
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120 - Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund
134,468
123,942
17,303
39,604
121 - Employee Parkin Permit Fund
9
88,039
91,519
2,640
13,007
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122 - Youth Scholarship Fund
15,343
16,049
122
135
123 -Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts
124,343
124,317
2,222
9,173
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125 -Real Estate Tax 2
2,736,013
2,837,648
(579,947)
(556,544
126 - Real Estate Excise Tax 1 *
4,438,232
4,553,872
215,137
412,711
127 - Gifts Catalog Fund
2,999,706
3,141,809
(70,805)
(64,087
=
130- Cemetery Maintenance/Improvement
244,365
257,219
(1,267)
(23,804
136 - Parks Trust Fund
153,942
161,439
-
(7,497
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137 - CemeteryMaintenance Trust Fund
1,123,993
1,175,165
14,086
20,693
138 - Sister City Commission
22,157
23,080
2,465
2,263
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140 -Business Improvement Disrict
62,542
62,542
(5,156)
22,758
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141 -Affordable and Supportive Housing Fd
255,878
248,240
-
21,312
142 - Edmonds Rescue Plan Fund
61,133
8,041,139
658,594
(3,455
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143 - Tree Fund
228,313
238,809
1,816
2,014
0-
Total Special Revenue
$ 16,258,060
$ 21,919,020
$ 582,341 $
(92,773
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CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
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ENTERPRISE
---- ACTUAL ----
---- ACTUAL ----
FUNDS
6/30/2023
6/30/2023
Q2
YTD
Fund Balance
Cash Balance
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421 -Water Utility Fund
$ 33,070,579
$ 10,129,235
$ 1,293,400 $
1,181,955
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422-Storm Utility Fund*
19,287,718
6,401,031
2,832,824
1,215,985
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423 - Sewer/WWTP Utility Fund
65,423,912
15,613,753
7,527,964
2,424,578
424 - Bond Reserve Fund
852,410
852,410
5,357
8,449
411 -Combined Utility Operation
68,190
111,100
30,565
68,190
Total Enterprise Funds
$ 118,702,809
$ 33,107,529
$ 11,690,109 $
4,899,157
*$250,000 of the Storm Utility Fund Balance
has been reserved for Marsh Restoration Funding.
*Please note that these revenues and expenses
occur within annual cycles.
This Interim Report is not adjusted for accruals or those annual cycles.
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SUMMARY OVERVIEW
BALANCES
CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
---- ACTUAL ----
---- ACTUAL ----
CITY-WIDE
6/30/2023 6/30/2023
Q2
YTD
Fund Balance Cash Balance
Governmental Funds
$ 30,512,496 $ 33,579,463
$ 3,039,069 $
(5,331,059
Enterprise Funds
118,702,809 33,107,529
11,690,109
4,899,157
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Internal Services Fund
9,945,409 5,558,251
129,436
(412,895
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$ 159,160,714 $ 72,245,243
$ 14,858,613 $
(844,796
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CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
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FUNDS
6/30/2023 6/30/2023
Q2
YTD
Fund Balance Cash Balance
511 - Equipment Rental Fund
$ 9,294,735 $ 5,215,162
$ 152,945 $
(101,066
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512 -Technology Rental Fund
650,674 343,089
(23,509)
(311,828
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Total Internal Service Funds
$ 9,945,409 $ 5,558,251
$ 129,436 $
(412,895
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What to expect?
Tonight — second quarter (January — June) financial update, focusing on the first 6 months of the year
Next week — annual Fund Balance Status Report on the General Fund Operating Reserve balance and the
Contingency Reserve Fund balance, per the Fund Balance Reserve Policy
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 half -year are:
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Page 21— Sales Tax is up $136,564 from this point last year, which is a 2.5% increase over last year.
Page 21— Property Tax Revenues are up $116,207, which is a 1.5% increase over last year.
Sales Tax and Property Tax combined make up over 50% of General Fund Revenues. Note that inflation has
averaged 3.5% to 4% over the last year, causing out general fund revenues to significantly lag behind inflation.
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Year-to-date Sales Tax Revenues for the 6 months ended June 30
$136,564 ahead of last year, and $29,274 under budget
Sales and Use Tax
Cumulative
Budget Forecast
Monthly
Budget Forecast
YTD
Actuals
Variance
°f
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
-2.5816
April
3,643,225
788,366
3,621,184
-0.60%
May
4,624,484
981,259
4,607,309
-0.37%
June
5,567,972
943,489
5,538,698
-0,53%
July
6,580,085
1,012,114
August
7,569,335
1,D89,249
September
8,633,533
1,014,248
October
9,768,647
1,085,064
November
10,864,900
1,096,253
December
11,900,000
1,035,100
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half of 2023 compared to first half of 2022
Change in Sales Tax
Revenue:
June 2023 compared
to
June 2022
Total
5136 564
Eating & Drinking
$70013
Construction Trade
46 544
Retail Automotive S 2
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Retail Food Stores
$ 2.443
Amusement & Recreation
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Automotive Repair
g6,626
Business Services
54.368
Comnilmications
S 1,967
Gasoline ($1 Q
Acconvnodation ($156)
Manufacturing (52,833)
Others (S6,282)1
Misc Retail ($9,617
Clothing and Accessories (513,516)
Wholesale Trade ($18,844)
($250,000) $0
$2 50,000
Quarter -to -date Real Estate Excise Tax Revenues for the 6 months ended June 30
$458,118 behind last year, and $646,933 under budget
Real Estate Excise Tax 1 & 2
Cumulative Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals °1
January
342,055
342,055
$ 151,084
-55.93%
February
560,818
218,763
270,799
51,71%
March
909,543
348,725
521,829
-42.63%
April
1,192,058
282,515
745,931
-37,42%
May
1,541,969
349,911
1,053,507
-31.68%
June
1,918,974
377,006
1,272,041
33.71%
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
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Interest income is slowly improving. We should see our highest amount of interest income in 5 years.
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■ General Fund revenues are higher than last year in the categories of Taxes (+ $500K),
Intergovernmental Distributions (grants, liquor and marijuana taxes, etc. + $299K),
Charges for Goods and Services (+ $1.2 million), Fines and Penalties (+ $26K), and
Miscellaneous Revenues (+ $51K).
■ General Fund revenues are lower than last year in the category of Licenses and Permits
(-$195K).
■ Overall General Fund revenues are $1.9 million higher than last year. This is offset by
General Fund expenditures being higher than last year by $5.2 million.
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General Fund Budget Comparison
City Council
Mayor
Human Resources
Municipal Court
Administrative Services
City Attorney
Non -Departmental
Fire Contract
Police Department
Satellite Office
Community Services / Econ Dev
Planning & Development
Human Services
Parks & Recreation
Public Works
Facilities Maintenance
2022
Amended
(end of year)
$ 498,826
444,165
825,252
1,606,428
2,551,607
971,780
5,502,943
10, 071, 514
13,493, 696
172,416
829,589
4,201,739
467,009
5,413, 359
3,639,251
3,450, 275
2023
Amended (as
of June 30)
486,256
504,873
1,296,947
2,240,163
2,497,266
1,161, 780
5,555,821
10, 071, 514
14, 993, 027
230,681
1,309,051
5,236,088
324,650
6,573,617
4,267,653
5,031,410
Difference
(12, 570)
60,708
471,695
633,735
(54, 341)
190,000
52,878
1,499,331
58,265
479,462
1,034,349
(142, 359)
1,160, 258
628,402
1,581,135
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14%
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20%
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34%
58%
25%
-30%
21%
17%
46%
$ 54,139, 849 $ 61, 780, 797 $ 7,640,948 14%
Increases attributable largely to:
Increases to Salaries & Benefits
across the board to keep up with
inflation; new positions in HR,
Parks, Municipal Court and
Police Dept.; one-time purchase
of Patrol Cars in PD; reorg. of
Cultural Services into CS/ED;
and Professional Services in
Planning & Development and
Maintenance.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Landmark 99 Project Update & Budget Request
Staff Lead: Susan McLaughlin
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Susan McLaughlin
Background/History
On June 27th, 2023, the City Council approved an option agreement on the 10.06-acre site, frequently
referred to as the Burlington Coat Factory building. This option agreement puts the City on a two-
year timeline to make a decision on whether or not to close on the property.
Staff has been in an initiation and research phase of the project since the Council approval of the
Option Agreement in late June. We have developed the project organizational structure, researched
case studies and development options, launched a community outreach process, and mapped out
the near -term timeline- recognizing the importance of sequencing and co -dependencies. All of these
actions have helped to inform the near -term project needs as part of the vetting process, which will
ultimately aide in the decision on whether or not to pursue the purchase.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is not requesting action at this meeting. Staff recommends that Council review the project update
material, discuss any outstanding questions or concerns at this stage, and consider the proposed budget
request for action at the August 22nd, 2023 Council meeting.
Narrative
The Option to Purchase Agreement allows the City to negotiate the purchase and sale agreement (PSA)
between July 1 to December 31st 2023. At this point, there is no financial commitment for the City to
exercise the option to purchase.
Staff has identified the following project needs to properly vet the property:
-Complete due diligence
-Engage the public in a community vision for the site
-Develop a master plan and
-Identify financing and development strategies.
Staff has identified the type of consultant services needed to complete these tasks, along with estimated
costs, and we are requesting Council budget authorization to move forward.
To minimize expenditures from the general fund to vet the property, staff has identified an ARPA fund
source to cover the consultant costs. The Facade Improvement Program was allocated 250k of ARPA
funds in the 2023 adopted budget. This program was intended to stimulate revitalization through
incremental grants made available for storefront repairs. Staff has been challenged to lift this program
because of the incremental nature of the grants and the limited resources available to manage that
many simultaneous grants. This grant has not been advertised nor advanced in 2023.
Staff recommends that the Facade Improvement Program ARPA funds be transferred to the Landmark
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99 site in keeping with the City's interest to stimulate positive redevelopment on the Highway 99
corridor. This will not only meet the same objective but in a way that is more resourceful so that staff
can put adequate resources into managing the Landmark 99 community led vision and corresponding
master plan.
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8.3
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Ordinance to Amend ECC 2.05 Concerning City Attorney and City Prosecutor
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
On January 3, 2023, Council approved formation of the new City Attorney Assessment Subcommittee,
comprised of three council members. This Subcommittee is tasked with assessing the work of the City
Attorney and providing information to Council on management decisions related to the City's
relationship with its legal service providers.
During the August 8, 2023 PSPHSP Committee, there was an introduction of ordinance permanently
constituting the Legal Assessment Committee to initiate the request for proposal process and to
perform an annual assessment of the performance of the City Attorney and the City Prosecutor. The
minutes for this meeting may not be prepared for review in this packet, but the video of this committee
is available on the city website.
Recommendation
Consider the draft ordinance amending ECC 2.05.010 and ECC 2.05.035 and adopt the recommended
changes.
Narrative
The amendment to ECC 2.05.010 seeks to clarify that only Council may initiate the decision to publicize a
request for public process to replace the City Attorney or the City Prosecutor. The amendment to ECC
2.05.035 seeks to permanently constitute the Legal Assessment Committee to assess the City Attorney
and the City Prosecutor's performance and, as needed, make a recommendation to Council to seek to a
request for public process or otherwise transition either role towards an in-house position as city
employees.
Attachments:
2023.08.10 - Ordinance adopting 2.05 ECC
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 2.05
OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY PROSECUTOR.
WHEREAS, chapter 2.05 ECC was last updated in 2022 with Ordinance 4279; and
WHEREAS, the council would like to further amend chapter 2.05 to further clarify the
respective roles of the city council and administration; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Legal counsel —
Professional services contract.," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown
in underline; deleted text is shown in strike through).
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. The eity council ma�y, ffom time to time, with zthe
ea -use, on sueh basis as a majerity of the Edmonds eity eetmeil shall deteEmine, tmdei4ake
Only the city
council may, from time to time, with or without cause, by means of a majority vote, determine to
publicize a request for proposal process for city attorney and/or cityprosecutorservices.
[P]rovided, 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.
A. By its contract, the city council may appoint an individual or firm to be designated as city
attorney.
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B. By its contract, the city council may appoint an individual or firm to be designated as city
prosecutor. [Ord. 4279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3000 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2996 § 1, 1994; Ord. 926
§ 1, 1962].
Section 2. Section 2.05.035 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Performance review,"
is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown
in strike thr-ough).
The city council shall convene a permanent, standing Legal Assessment Committee,
comprised entirely of three council members or less, who undertake the responsibility of
assessing both the city attorney and the city_ prosecutor's performance on an annual basis. The
Legal Assessment Committee may make a recommendation, from time to time, as needed, to the
entire council to either continue with the present professional services contracts, publicize a
request for proposal process, or seek to transition towards making either the city attorney. o�X
prosecutor positions as employees of the city administration. may, rem time to time,
,
4om time to time, with or- without eause, in the mayor's sole diser-efien, and upon due nefiee to
The
mayor and city council may also conduct joint performance reviews as appropriate. [Ord. 4279
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2022].
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
:•
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 PORTIONS OF
CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
CONCERNING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
PROSECUTOR.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
4840-7251-8158,v. 1
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Proposed Code Amendment to ECC 5.05.060
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
ECC 5.05.060 Dogs on Public Grounds was amended by Council on consent 6/25/19, after discussion at
the 6/18/19 Council meeting (minutes attached). This code change made it lawful to have dogs in city
parks, and along the waterfront walkway, on a leash. It does not allow dogs to be on the beach, or off -
leash, except at the Marina Park dog beach.
When council amended ECC 5.05.060 Dogs on Public Grounds, the minutes document several
councilmember's comments that this was something they were willing to try or do on a trial basis. There
was no determination by Council of when or how the trial change would be evaluated.
This topic was discussed during the Parks and Public Works committee meeting on August 8, 2023.
Committee and staff were supportive of this change; minutes may not be prepared in time for this
agenda packet but the video can be reviewed on the city website.
Recommendation
Review proposed amendment to ECC 5.05.060 and consider a motion adopting the ordinance.
Narrative
The area at Brackett's Landing North is categorized by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
as a marine sanctuary, listed in the Washington State Marine Protected Area Inventory as Brackett's
Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area. Marine protected areas are intended to provide
protection to natural resources and/or their habitat. The City of Edmonds is considered the Managing
Public Agency to Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area. (attachment from
Department of Fish and Wildlife 2009 report Marine Protected Areas in Washington)
This proposed change to ECC 5.05.060 would specifically disallow dogs in Brackett's Landing Shoreline
Sanctuary Conservation Area, or in Brackett's Landing Park including parking lot, walkway, beach and
water. (attachment). Director Angie Feser reviewed and amended the proposed change to ECC 5.05.060
and is in full support of closing the whole park to dogs.
Attachments:
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6.18.2019 pg 16-17
Pages from wdfw00038 Wa State Marine Protected Area Inventory
2023-08-10 no dogs at BLN ordinance
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Exhibit A - ECC 5.05.060
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1. ECC 5.32 AND 5.05.060, PARK RULES AND DOG RULES
Parks & Recreation Carrie Hite said Jennifer Reed, Snohomish Health District, was here earlier to talk
about the proposal to prohibit smoking and vaping in parks, but she had to leave. The proposed changes
were discussed at the Parks & Public Works Committee and forwarded to full Council. The Edmonds City
Code includes chapters on parks rules and dog rules; the park rules have not been changed for a long time.
The City was approached by Snohomish County Health District to ban smoking vaping and marijuana in
public parks. Parks in Edmonds have no smoking signs but it is not codified so it is not enforceable. She
displayed a sign provided by Snohomish Health District, advising a reference to the ECC would be added
to allow enforcement.
With the change to park rules regarding smoking, staff was interested in making some other housekeeping
changes. Ms. Hite reviewed:
• Changes to Park Rules:
1. Add a chapter to prohibit smoking, vaping, marijuana in parks.
2. Add a chapter to prohibit feeding wildlife on waterfront beaches
3. Change park hours to read " closed from sunset to sunrise"
4. Clarify chapter 5.32.030 about the allowance motor vehicles in parks
5. Clarify 5.32.040 to be consistent with the City's practice
6. Small housekeeping items
a. ADA language
b. Drinking of intoxicants is prohibited in parks unless authorized by a special event permit.
The use of controlled substances was added.
With regard to dog rules, Ms. Hite explained dogs on public grounds is addressed in ECC 5.05.060. People
often call asking where they can walk their dog; staff refers them to the code which contains a list of very
specific locations which is confusing. The City's animal control is reactive to problems with animals and
does not patrol. Staff does "soft enforcement" such as beach rangers reminding people that dogs are not
allowed on the beach. Park Maintenance Manager Rich Lindsay, who has served the City for 48 years, said
the reason the dog rules were so explicit was because people did not pick up after dogs. Now people pick
up after their dogs and parks have dog waste bag dispensers. The proposal is to allow dogs in parks except
waterfront beaches, athletic fields, spray ground, playgrounds, and school grounds. If the change is
approved, Parks is prepared to add dog waste bags, to encourage people to pick up after their dogs, launch
an educational campaign, promote this as a pilot and to change the rules again if necessary. Most other
cities in the Puget Sound region allow dogs in parks on leash and under voice control.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she is also known as Dog Park Diane because she helped start Off Leash
Area Edmonds in 2005 and knows a lot about the dog community. The changes were not done at her request.
She will abstain from the vote due to her connections with the dog community and to avoid any conflict of
interest but will help with publication as she writes the dog park newsletter.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she was willing to try it and see if owners are responsible. People
are different than they were 20 years ago and most pets are leashed. She lives near a park that allows dogs,
Mathay Ballinger, and does not see much of a problem.
Councilmember Tibbott agreed with Council President Fraley-Monillas about trying it. He liked prohibiting
dogs on sports fields, playgrounds, spray park, etc., commenting those restrictions area were somewhat
obvious and he hoped they would be obvious to others. He asked if there was any language related to dogs
staying on paths in parks. Ms. Hite said the current code identifies specific park paths; the proposal is to
generally allow dogs in parks. One benefit of leashed dogs in parks, especially at Civic where there are a
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lot of geese, is the presence of dogs will disrupt their nesting. Councilmember Tibbott commented there is
a park in his neighborhood where it is difficult to tell where the sports fields end and the park begins. He
assumed that would be left to the owners discretion. He supported putting up signs in parks prohibiting
smoking, vaping, etc.
Councilmember Teitzel agreed with doing this on trial basis. He has two dogs so may be somewhat biased.
He agreed people are more responsible although it was not 100%. He inquire about the fine if someone did
not pick up after their dog. Ms. Hite said it was in a different chapter and she could provide it to Council.
Councilmember Teitzel asked who is authorized to ticket someone not picking up after their dog. Ms. Hite
answered the animal control officer and police officers. The Parks crews are the eyes in the park and can
encourage/discourage behaviors but cannot write tickets. Councilmember Teitzel asked the cost of
providing dog waste bags in additional locations. Ms. Hite estimated $5,000-$6,000.
Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to 5.23.020, motor vehicle prohibited in City Parks, and the
statement regarding battery operated vehicles, relaying when she thinks of a battery operated vehicle, she
thinks of a Tesla. Ms. Hite recalled the Planning Board discussed battery operated uniwheels, scooters, etc.
and their interest in keeping them on designated roadways not paths. Council President Fraley-Monillas
suggested "battery operated devices."
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed horses are not allowed in parks. Ms. Hite said the current
language in the code does not allow horses and "unless used for ADA purposes" was added. Council
President Fraley-Monillas recalled riding her horse from Woodway to City Park as a kid. She noted pigs
had been added to the list of animals not allowed in parks unless utilized for ADA purposes. Ms. Hite said
someone had pig in a park recently.
Councilmember Nelson said these are common sense updates. Park hours sunrise to sunset is very common,
he was surprised the City did not have something in the code prohibiting smoking, it will prohibit feeding
wildlife on beaches and will alleviate confusion about where dogs are allowed. He supported making the
change on a trial basis.
Councilmember Mesaros relayed there are now battery powered bicycles. Ms. Hite said they are allowed
everywhere bicycles are allowed.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MESAROS TO APPROVE THE CHANGES AND PLACE AN ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS
ABSTAINING.
7. ACTION ITEMS
1. LAND USE PERMIT DECISION -MAKING AND QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCESS
Environmental Program Manager Kernen Lien advised he will provide an overview of the proposed code
amendments. A packet includes a draft ordinance; he recommended approval on Consent following
Department of Commerce's review. He reviewed:
• ECDC
20.01.003 —
Permit Type and
Decision Framework
Type I
I Type II
I Type II-B
I TYPE III -A
Type III-B
Zoning
Accessory
Contingent
Outdoor
Essential
Compliance
dwelling unit
critical area
dining
public
Letter
review
facilities
Lot line
Formal
Shoreline
Technical
Design
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adjustment
interpretation of
I substantial
impracticality
Type W A I Type IV I Type V
Final feFffla4 Site specific Development
plat rezone agreements
Final I Development I Zoning text
area
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Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary/Salt Creek Recreation Area
STRAIT
24.71
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1989
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SCPS
46.90
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1970
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NCOAST
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1994
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NCOAST
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1909
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SANJI
1,752.00
36,976
1961
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WDFW
Carkeek Park
SCPS
24.65
1,883
2005
ZNL
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WDFW
* Discovery Park
SCPS
40.98
2,950
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Emma Schmitz Memorial Marine Preserve
SCPS
6.34
717
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Golden Gardens Marine Preserve Park
SCPS
13.87
1,431
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Lincoln Park Marine Preserve
SCPS
10.16
2,466
1922
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
* Richey Viewpoint Marine Preserve
SCPS
11.58
1,686
2005
ZNL
ResAll
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WDNR
Middle Waterway
SCPS
1.85
200
1997
UML
NoRstr C+O
WDNR
Olympic View Resource Area
SCPS
10.90
857
1997
UML
NoRstr C+O
United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (U
Copalis National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
179,030
1907
NAL
ResAll
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! Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
STRAIT 1,004.05
74,546
1915
ZML
ResAll
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* Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
84,465
1907
NAL
ResAll
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* Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
SCOAST
26,500
1990
NIL
ProAll
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* Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
SPS
58,161
1974
XML
ResAll
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* Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge
STRAIT 527.15
25,284
1982
NAL
ResAll
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* Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
357,996
1907
NAL
ResAll
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San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge
SANJI
78,092
1960
NAL
ResAll
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Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
SCOAST
331,012
1936
ZML
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SANJI 292,413.87
2,251,339
1923
UML
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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDF
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WHIB
88.40
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2002
UML
ResAll
UW
Argyle Lagoon Marine Preserve
SANJI
13.00
3,252
1990
UML
ProRec/ResCom
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Edmonds, City of
Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area
SCPS
46.90
2,185
1970
NTL
ProAll
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Des Moines, City of
City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area
SCPS
9.20
1,077
1998
NTL
ProAll
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* Colvos Passage Marine Preserve
NCPS
3.30
502
2000
UML
ResRec
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UW FHL
* False Bay San Juan Islands Marine Preserve
SANJI
94.70
14,560
1990
UML
ResAll
UW / FHL
Friday Harbor San Juan Islands Marine Preserve
SANJI
427.20
13,861
1990
UML
ResAll
Keystone Harbor Conservation Area
WHIB
11.40
673
2002
NTL
ProAll
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McNeil Island Wildlife Area (Includes Gertrude and Pitt Islands)
SPS
0.00
56,341
1984
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING SECTION 5.05.060 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATING TO DOGS ON PUBLIC
GROUNDS
WHEREAS, ECC 5.05.060, entitled "Dogs on Public Grounds," was amended by the city
council on June 25, 2019, making it lawful to have dogs in city parks, and along the waterfront
walkway, on a leash; and
WHEREAS, this new permission was adopted on a trial basis; and
WHEREAS, the area at Brackett's Landing North is categorized by the Washington
Department of Fish and Wildlife as a marine sanctuary, listed in the Washington State Marine
Protected Area Inventory as Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area; and
WHEREAS, marine protected areas are intended to provide protection to natural
resources and/or their habitat; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds is considered the Managing Public Agency to
Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area; and
WHEREAS, councilmembers have received concerns from citizens about allowing dogs
in this area; and
WHEREAS, this proposed change to ECC 5.05.060 would specifically disallow dogs in
Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area, or in Brackett's Landing Park
including parking lot, walkway, beach and water; and
WHEREAS, Director Angie Feser reviewed and amended the proposed change to ECC
5.05.060 and is in full support of closing the whole park to dogs; and
WHEREAS, the city council is also is support of this change; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Section 5.05.060 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Dogs on Public
Grounds," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text is shown in underline;
deleted text is shown in strike thr-eugk).
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
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JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 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 SECTION 5.05.060 OF
THE EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATING TO DOGS
ON PUBLIC GROUNDS
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of 12023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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1 5.05.060 Dogs on public grounds.
A. It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow any dog to stray and/or enter with or without a leash or
other means of restraint upon any playfield, playground, sprayground, or any public beach.
B. Dogs are permitted in city parks, on the waterfront walkway and on other public property not listed
in subsection (A) of this section, and shall be on a leash and in the owner's control at all times. Dogs
are not allowed in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area or in Brackett's
Landing park including parking lot, walkway, beach and water. Dogs are permitted on school
grounds, subject to the Edmonds School District policy. Dogs are permitted off leash, and under the
owner's control, in the off leash area south of Marina Beach Park.
C. Nothing herein shall be determined to require the posting of notices to exclude animals; provided,
however, that such postings may be undertaken at the discretion of the director of parks and
recreation.
D. The regulations under ECC 5.05.070 relating to animal waste and the removal and proper
disposal of said waste will be strictly enforced. [Ord. 4153 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2019; Ord. 3816 § 1, 2010;
Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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8.5
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/15/2023
Ordinance Allowing Six Hens (female chickens) per Single -Family Residence
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The current ordinance allows up to three hens per single-family residence within city limits. This
regulation was presumably enacted to balance the community's interest in local food production with
potential concerns over noise, sanitation, and neighborhood aesthetics.
Some community members have expressed interest in increasing the allowable number of hens per
single-family residence, stating that it is hard to have enough eggs over time as one cannot bring in just
one new chick when the flock loses a member. Councilmember Olson did research on the codes in other
local jurisdictions, and the City Attorney then wrote up the code and
ordinance for the PSPHSP Committee. The PSPHSP committee deliberated on this at the meeting on
August 8th and decided on changes to the wording of the whereas clauses and the number of chickens
that is being recommended to full council. The minutes from this committee meeting may not be
prepared in time for this agenda packet, but the video is available for review on the city website.
This proposed change in the code is arguably supported by several considerations, including the
promotion of improved social dynamics within the flock, enhanced food security, and alignment with
broader sustainability goals.
Recommendation
Discuss the draft ordinance and consider taking action
Narrative
This proposed change in the code is arguably supported by several considerations, including the
promotion of improved social dynamics within the flock, enhanced food security, and alignment with
broader sustainability goals.
Food Security and Self -Sufficiency: Six hens would allow households to produce a greater number of
eggs, fostering increased self-sufficiency and potentially reducing reliance on commercial eggs.
Social Dynamics within the Flock: Animal husbandry principles suggest that a slightly larger flock might
lead to a more stable social hierarchy among hens, potentially reducing aggressive pecking behavior.
Community and Environmental Considerations: The proposed change may align with broader
community values related to sustainability, the carbon benefit of local food production, and education.
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Potential Concerns: The increase in the number of hens could also raise concerns related to noise, waste
management, and potential impacts on neighboring properties.
Attachments:
8.10.2023 Ordinance Keeping of Poultry final
8.10.2023 ECC 5.05.130.1 Keeping of poultry
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF POULTRY IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
WHEREAS, Edmonds residents raising backyard chickens have expressed difficulty with
the three chicken limit because it isn't safe to add one chicken to an existing flock; and
WHEREAS, all surrounding communities allow for larger numbers of chickens in their
codes than Edmonds does; and
WHEREAS, staff and/or councilmembers in our surrounding community were consulted
to see if there were problems in their communities with the larger numbers allowed in their codes
(from 4-8); and
WHEREAS, a limit of six female chickens balances the community climate goals of
improving sustainability with more local food production, with potential concerns about noise,
waste, and space, thus ensuring that raising chickens remains manageable for individual
households; and
WHEREAS, our residents are entrusted to responsibly care for their female chicken flock
and prevent nuisance to their neighbors, and to responsibly and expediently re -home any male
chicks that inadvertently made it into their possession; and
WHEREAS, allowing up to six female chickens encourages responsible animal keeping,
fosters compassion, and complements community values of self-sufficiency, collaboration,
and ecological awareness;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 5.05.130.1 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Keeping of poultry
and covered animals in residential zones," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text
is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike -through).
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Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
IM
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 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 THE EDMONDS CITY
CODE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF POULTRY IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of 12023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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5.05.130.1 Keeping of poultry and covered animals in residential zones.
A. The keeping of poultry or covered animals within a residential dwelling unit, or upon the
premises connected therewith, shall be prohibited except as provided in this chapter.
B. Up to thFee six domestic female chickens may be kept on a lot(s) or premises associated with
a single-family residential dwelling unit. A chicken coop or other pen or enclosure is an
accessory structure and subject to all requirements of the applicable zone. An accessory
dwelling unit shall not be considered as a separate dwelling unit when determining the number
of chickens that may be kept on a single-family lot or lots (when a single-family residence is
located on more than one lot).
C. Covered animals are permitted to be kept on residential property zoned for single-family use
(R zones) so long as they meet the requirements of ECC 5.05.130.
See also:
5.05.115 Nuisances defined.
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