2015.01.20 CC Agenda Packet
AGENDA
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers ~ Public Safety Complex
250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds
SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2015
6:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER
1. (60 Minutes) Convene in executive session to
discuss collective bargaining
per RCW 42.30.140(1)(a).
BUSINESS MEETING
JANUARY 20, 2015
7:00 P.M. - CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
1.(5 Minutes)Roll Call
2.(5 Minutes)Approval of Agenda
3.(5 Minutes)Approval of Consent Agenda Items
A.AM-7427 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2015.
B.AM-7421 Approval of claim check #212411 dated January 13, 2015 for $1,776,042.50 and claim
checks #212412 through #212552 dated January 15, 2015 for $2,212,452.10.
Approval of clothing allowance checks #61447 through #61459 dated January 12, 2015
for Law Enforcement Commissioned Employees in the amount of $4,178.06 per union
contract.
C.AM-7412 Acknowledge receipt of a Claim for Damages from Dennis Thornberry (amount
undetermined), and Barry and Bernadette Somers ($4,455.16)
D.AM-7415 Approval of ordinance adopting revisions to Edmonds City Code, Chapter 10.16
Cemetery Board
E.AM-7424 November 2014 Budgetary Financial Report
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4.Audience Comments (3 minute limit per person)*
*Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Closed Record Review or as Public
Hearings
5.(30 Minutes)
AM-7426
Veterans' Plaza Public Hearing and approval of concept.
6.(25 Minutes)
AM-7422
Public Hearing on Draft Land Use Element for the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update
7.(15 Minutes)
AM-7420
City Hall Exterior ATM Concession Agreement Public Hearing
8.(45 Minutes)
AM-7414
Approval of Shaw Lane final plat at 8620 218th St. (File # PLN20120043)
9.(5 Minutes)Mayor's Comments
10.(15 Minutes)Council comments
11.Convene in executive session regarding pending or potential litigation per RCW
42.30.110(1)(i).
12.Reconvene in open session. Potential action as a result of meeting in executive session.
ADJOURN
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AM-7427 3. A.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:Consent
Submitted By:Linda Hynd
Department:City Clerk's Office
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of January 13, 2015.
Recommendation
Review and approve meeting minutes.
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
The draft minutes are attached.
Attachments
20150113 Draft Council Meeting Minutes
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Mayor Dave Earling 01/16/2015 12:23 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 12:37 PM
Form Started By: Linda Hynd Started On: 01/16/2015 09:43 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/16/2015
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES
January 13, 2015
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Diane Buckshnis, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Lora Petso, Councilmember
Joan Bloom, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Carrie Hite, Parks & Recreation Director
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Linda Coburn, Municipal Court Judge
Mike Clugston, Planner
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Linda Hynd, Deputy City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PER RCW
42.30.140(1)(a)
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Earling announced that the City Council would meet in executive session to discuss
collective bargaining per RCW 42.30.140(1)(a). He stated that the executive session was scheduled to last
approximately 30 minutes and would be held in the Jury Meeting Room, located in the Public Safety
Complex. No action was anticipated to occur as a result of meeting in executive session. Elected officials
present at the executive session were: Mayor Earling, and Councilmembers Johnson, Fraley-Monillas,
Buckshnis, Petso, Bloom and Mesaros. Others present were Sharon Cates, City Attorney’s Office, City
Attorney Jeff Taraday, MaryAnn Hardie, Public Works Director Phil Williams and Deputy City Clerk
Linda Hynd. The executive session concluded at 6:59 p.m.
Mayor Earling reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 7:03 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Deputy Clerk Linda Hynd called the roll. All elected officials were present.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER, MOVING ITEM 11
TO 7A. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Johnson requested Item A be removed from the Consent Agenda.
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COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO APPROVE THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
B. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #212286 THROUGH #212410 DATED JANUARY 8,
2015 FOR $541,643.82
C. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM PHILIP
CHRISTENSEN ($158.68)
D. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LYNNWOOD AND THE CITY OF EDMONDS FOR JOINT
FUNDING OF THE RECYCLING COORDINATOR
E. CONFIRMATION OF MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE LINDA COBURN
Item A: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 6, 2015
Councilmember Johnson requested the following correction be made to the minutes:
• Page 4, second paragraph from the bottom, “Mr. Taraday offered to review the statute; he did not
believe it would be appropriate because although the Council can adjourn to executive session to
discuss the qualification of a candidate for appointment to a vacancy, but did not think it was
appropriate in this circumstance.”
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE ITEM A AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY CONFIRMED MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE LINDA W. Y.
COBURN
The Honorable Judge Stephen Dwyer, Court of Appeals, administered the Oath of Office to Municipal
Court Judge Linda W. Y. Coburn.
Mayor Earling led the flag salute.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Bruce Barstow spoke regarding Item 9, City Hall Exterior ATM Concession Agreement. If approved by
the Council, the agreement requires payment for use of the property be made to the City at the first of
month. As the payment is based on revenue from the prior month, he requested the agreement be changed
to require payment the following month for the previous month. He referred to an existing agreement with
Parks for another ATM that states the concessionaire shall pay the City on or before the 15th of each
month during the term of this agreement the amount of 10% of the receipts for the previous month.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, relayed his concern with the dimensions of the pathway or as he calls it,
large sidewalk, on Sunset Avenue. He relayed his understanding that the dimensions for a combined
pathway are 10 to 15 feet. Special features are required for an 8-foot pathway such as proper signage
which has not been installed on Sunset. He recommended eliminating the trial program on Sunset Avenue
and starting over and replacing the bike lane on the east side which worked well in the past. He
acknowledged bicyclists leaving the ferry traveling north cannot make a left turn on Sunset and will use
3rd Avenue instead. Next, he expressed concern with the as yet unsettled $1.6 million bill from Fire
District 1. He requested the Council consider reestablishing its own fire department which would provide
authority over the budget and management of the department. Fire District 1 operates on its own similar
to the SnoIsle Library District and the City has no oversight.
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Ron Wambolt, Edmonds, explained the $1.6 million Fire District 1 bill represents a 3.47% increase per
year since the contract began in 2010. Cost increases in the prior 4 years were well over that amount,
approximately 5.5%. He summarized there is no question the City saves money with the Fire District 1
contract and anyone who says otherwise does not have the facts.
7. GROWING TRANSIT COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
Sara Maxanna, Principal Planner, Growth Management Department, Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC), explained Growing Transit Communities (GTC) Program was born out of a desire to
address key challenges to implementing Vision 2040, and the desire to accommodate the tremendous
amount of population growth that the region is expecting in the next 30 years in designated centers and
particularly in areas that have regional investments in high capacity transit.
She described the GTC Program that was funded via a HUD Sustainable Communities Grant:
• $5 Million, 3 Year effort
• Corridor Action strategies
o Growth near transit
o Housing affordability
o Access to opportunity
• Regional Equity Network
o Regional consortium, local grants
• Affordable housing
o Regulatory and financial tools
• Demonstration Projects
She reviewed components of the Implementation Framework
• The Pledge: Regional Compact
o Problem statement
o Vision statement
o Goals: desired outcomes
o Ongoing regional collaboration
o Consider toolkit of strategies
o Regional Goals
Attract more of the region’s residential and employment growth to high capacity transit
communities
Provide housing choices affordable to a full range of income near high capacity transit
Increase access to opportunity for existing and future residents of transit communities
o The 40 compact signatories (as of January 2015) include:
15 local jurisdictions
9 other public agencies/institutions
16 non-governmental organizations
• The Playbook: Toolkit and Typology
o Toolkit of Strategies and Actions
Foundation strategies
Attract growth
Housing choices
Access to opportunity
o People + Place Implementation Typology
74 study areas
8 implementation approaches
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- Protect and Grow
- Expand Housing Choices
- Improve Access
- Transform and Diversify
- Stimulate Demand
- Build Urban Places
- Enhance Community
- Preserve and Connect
• The Plans: Partner Status Reports
o Local approaches to implementation
o Regional TOD Advisory Committee
Committee purpose: Advance the GTC Strategy
- Provide guidance to PSRC and other partners
- Build coalitions across the region
- Generate support at regional, state and federal levels
Committee Work Program
- 2014: Guidance for local comprehensive planning
- 2014: Recommended state legislative priorities
- 2015: Guidance on PSRC policy framework for the transportation funding
- 2015: Guidance on designation of subregional/countywide centers
- 2015: Guidance on outreach events and technical assistance
Councilmember Petso asked whether there were any designated centers in Edmonds. Ms. Maxanna
answered no, Edmonds is designated in the regional geography of vision 2040 as a larger city so there are
some growth targets but Edmonds does not have a regionally designated growth center or
manufacturing/industrial center. Councilmember Petso asked if there were any areas in Edmonds that are
served by high capacity transit. Ms. Maxanna responded Edmonds has the Swift BRT on the Highway 99
corridor with at least one station in Edmond, the Sounder station and the ferry terminal. Whether those are
considered high capacity transit depends on the definition of high capacity transit. PSRC is considering
how to define high capacity transit, whether it is frequency, number of people transported. The GTC
process recognized although the focus was primarily on the future light rail corridors in the region, light
rail is not the only meaningful mode of public transportation in the region; there are streetcars, commuter
rail, ferry terminals, BRT in two counties, and they are all meaningful at the local and regional level.
Councilmember Petso supported making that distinction with the ferry terminal; if it is viewed as an
appendage to the state highway system, it is not transit, but a way to move cars. She expressed interest in
learning the numbers of people using the ferry as a means of transit prior to declaring it a high capacity
transit system. Development Services Director Shane Hope answered regardless of the ferry’s status,
Edmonds has high capacity transit such as BRT and the Sounder station. She clarified this advisory
committee provides a means of coordinating with other jurisdictions and transit agencies about the needs
for access, what can be done to make communities more walkable, make connections, and make
coordination between the transit modes work better. There are no requirements for cities and counties to
participate in the process but it is a way to share ideas, look at different opportunities and to think
holistically about equity so it is not just about a certain group of riders such as commuters but also people
who need to use transit in their everyday lives.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to strategies for affordable housing, commenting the majority of
Edmonds is built out. She inquired about language regarding implementing a TOD property acquisition
fund. Ms. Maxanna answered many peer regions have developed TOD or property acquisition funds. The
intent is a revolving loan program that can be used to help secure properties before transit is built and
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prices increase. A subcommittee looked at capital in peer programs in Denver, San Francisco,
Minneapolis and other jurisdictions and has a suite of recommendations for creating a similar program in
this region. Via A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH), King County, Seattle and several eastside
cities pledge commitments to such a fund and there is discussion at the State level regarding possible
revenue sources for matching funds as well as Snohomish and Pierce County participating in that fund.
Such a program would be managed by an equity manager. There would need to be a threshold
commitment first.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented Portland has a small business lending program that helps
stimulate business. Ms. Maxanna advised offered to forward the business management plan as well as
other materials that have been developed.
Councilmember Bloom referred to the two areas identified for affordable housing in Edmonds,
commenting Highway 99 seems appropriate but near the Sounder station does not due to the cost of
property in that area. She asked whether the goal was to focus on areas that are more reasonable to
develop cooperative relationships with funding partners to create affordable housing. Ms. Maxanna
answered the goal at the regional level is to help facilitate what the local level wants. In jurisdictions that
have multiple station areas, the vision for some may be for more growth, opportunity to leverage the
investment and partner with affordable housing providers and the vision for other station areas may be to
remain singe family. There is nothing in this effort that designates station areas; this is only partnering
and supporting the local jurisdiction’s vision for the community. For example, if Edmonds envisions the
Highway 99 corridor as an opportunity to provide affordable housing, this program could assist by
identifying what other jurisdictions are doing to achieve that as well as provide meaningful tools and
ways to partner and promote more tools at the State level.
Councilmember Bloom referred to pedestrian/emergency vehicle access over the railroad tracks to the
waterfront and asked whether there would be opportunity to partnering on that to provide increased
walkability at the Sounder station. Ms. Maxanna answered GTC partners primarily at a higher policy
development level or tool implementation to support broader goals within a subarea or jurisdiction. Ms.
Hope responded it depends, the idea is more walkability in options, but the focus is the community vision
so there could be different ways to partner. PSRC is also instrumental in providing funds; PSRC
distributes federal funds in accordance with a process. She summarized Councilmember Bloom’s
potential project would not be a specific GTC agenda item but possibly could fit in the bigger picture.
Councilmember Johnson asked Ms. Maxanna to comment on coordination between the local
Comprehensive Plan and the work being doing at PSRC. Ms. Maxanna answered PSRC has a standing
plan review program that reviews all Comprehensive Plans pursuant to State statute and certifies the
Transportation Element and transportation-related components of Comprehensive Plans. GTC staff is
working closely with plan review staff including reviewing Comprehensive Plans of jurisdictions with
high capacity transit. GTC has not created new mandates or requirements in the plans but as draft plans
are reviewed, jurisdictions with high capacity transit and/or jurisdictions that have signed onto the GTC
compact are asked to identify station areas in their communities. PSRC is also encouraging those cities to
establish goals for the station areas or a process for establishing goals. The third component is to identify
actions to achieve those goals. She emphasized this is all advisory; many jurisdictions have accomplished
the first steps.
Councilmember Petso inquired about the link with the Comprehensive Plan, assuming Highway 99 will
always support transit in some form. The question of whether the waterfront area will support high
capacity transit is often in debate because of the situation with Sounder such as landslides as well as the
economics that do not work. Ms. Maxanna agreed there may be different visions for those areas of the
City. It is completely up to the local jurisdiction to identify what they envision in each area.
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Councilmember Bloom asked the next step. Ms. Hope answered it would be providing information to the
Council to decide whether to participate via signing the compact. The compact is good faith agreement.
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed joining the compact would give Edmonds a voice at the table
which Edmonds currently does not have. Ms. Maxanna agreed, noting the committee meets quarterly and
provides advice and recommendations to the Growth Management Policy Board that influence regional
policy.
Mayor Earling commented Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Everett, Snohomish County and Shoreline are
parties to the compact. He was hopeful the Council would be interested in signing the compact.
11. REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES TO EDMONDS CITY CODE, CHAPTER 10.16
CEMETERY BOARD
Melissa Johnson, past Cemetery Board Chair and Vice Chair this year, and Jerry Janacek, incoming
Cemetery Board Chair, introduced themselves.
Parks & Recreation Director Hite explained the Parks Department has been working with the Cemetery
Board on revisions to the Edmonds City Code related to the Cemetery Board. The Board has experienced
difficulty maintaining seven members and two alternates. There are currently six members and efforts
will continue to recruit a seventh member. Without seven members and two alternates, the Board is not in
compliance with the code. The Cemetery Board does not see a need for the alternate positions.
She reviewed the proposed revisions:
• Change the board to up to seven member and eliminate the two alternates
• Eliminate reference to alternates
• Add language regarding officers, meeting and quorum that mirrors other boards/commissions
• Powers of board – revised to reflect current function of the board
• Annual report
Ms. Hite advised the 2014 and 2015 budgets included a subsidy for the cemetery; the year ended
positively with the subsidy. The cemetery has 8,000 grave sites and 2,000 yet to be sold; 250 of the 680
niches have been sold, leaving 430. Parks works with the Cemetery Board on price comparisons and
adjusts prices as needed; a major overall of the pricing structure was implemented last year. The City’s
capital project budget includes $100,000 in 2016 for mapping. She noted the cemetery is currently not
mapped at all; it is all in Sexton Cliff Edwards’ head. Mapping will make it easy to identify plots.
Board Member Janacek said people often ask why anyone would want to be on Cemetery Board. His
great grandfather, Thomas White, donated the property where the Edmonds Cemetery is located and he
has many relatives buried there. The issue during the past year has been having a quorum. Two new
members have been recruited to bring the board to six. The proposed changes will bring the board’s
practices in compliance with the City’s code.
Councilmember Mesaros observed the code requires a majority for a quorum. Ms. Hite advised with six
or seven members, a majority is four.
Councilmember Petso observed the code states in 10.16.020 members of the Cemetery Board may be
removed by the Mayor with approval of City Council after a public hearing before the City Council for
inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, etc. Ms. Hite advised that language mirrors most other boards
and commissions. Councilmember Petso referred to 10.16.060, Funds for improvement and maintenance
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of the cemetery, relaying concern with a possibly inconsistency between the code, the budget and the
resolutions that started the two funds related to the cemetery. She suggested Ms. Hite review that to
ensure practices are consistent. Mr. Hite agreed.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled the Hubbard Family Trust provided funds that are used for
maintenance. Ms. Hite said those funds have not been depleted. Councilmember Buckshnis was satisfied
with scheduling the proposed changes on a future Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Johnson thanked Ms. Johnson and Mr. Janacek for their service and Mr. Janacek’s family
for donating the land. She expressed appreciation for the Walk Back in Time and the Memorial Day
Service.
It was the consensus for the Council to schedule approval on next week’s Consent Agenda week. Ms.
Hite will do the requested research and if there are any inconsistencies that need to be addressed in
10.16.060, she will email the Council the changes that will be reflected in the document.
8. REVIEW OF SHAW LANE FINAL PLAT AT 8620 218TH ST. SW. (FILE # PLN20120043)
Planner Mike Clugston explained Echelbarger Investments has applied for final approval of the Shaw
Lane Plat. He provided the following information:
• Review of Final Plants ECDC 20.85.155.D
o Type IV -A decision by City Council
o If the City Council finds that the public use and interest will be served by the proposed
subdivision and that all requirement of the preliminary approval in this chapter have been
met, the final plat shall be approved and the mayor and city clerk shall sign the statement of
the city council approval on the final plat
o City Council approval of the final plat constitutes acceptance of the dedications shown on the
final plat
Mr. Clugston reviewed the seven exhibits in the packet:
• Exhibit 1: Hearing Examiner’s preliminary plat decision
• Exhibit 2: Preliminary plat staff report and attachments
• Exhibit 3: Shaw Lane civils
• Exhibit 4: Shaw Lane final plat
• Exhibit 5: Shaw lane CCRs
• Exhibit 6: Final cover letter by applicant
• Exhibit 7: Engineering memo describing completion
Mr. Clugston identified the location of Shaw Lane on an aerial photograph, approximately ½ mile south
of Five Corners and ¼ mile west of Chave Lake Elementary School. He provided the following
information regarding the plat:
• Zoned RS-8
• 1.45 acres
• 6 lots
• Private road, utilities
• City maintains stormwater easement
• 10-foot right-of-way dedication to widen 218th and install curb, gutter and sidewalks
• Plat improvements are private and maintenance described in CCRs
Mr. Clugston summarized:
• Staff recommends approval
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• All conditions of preliminary approval met
• All civil improve ments installed and inspected
• Performance bond in place, maintenance bond will be retained
• Directors of Public Works and Development Services will sign final plat
• Acceptance resolution and homeowners association CCRs reviewed by City Attorney
• Recommend forward to Consent Agenda on January 20 for final approval
Councilmember Bloom asked about trees on the property. She referred to reference in Exhibit 1 regarding
4 criteria that must be met, the first is whether the proposed subdivision retains environmental resources.
She inquired about the other three criteria to be met. Mr. Clugston referred to page 7 of Exhibit 1, Hearing
Examiner’s preliminary plat decision, where he addresses environmental factors to be addressed with
preliminary plat approval. Preliminary plat approval is a decision made by the Hearing Examiner, not by
staff. The Hearing Examiner analyzed the environmental factors and found the criterion was satisfied
(line 23, page 7, Exhibit 1).
Councilmember Bloom again asked about the four criteria. Mr. Clugston identified the 4 criteria on page
7 of Exhibit 1 related to environment, street and lot layout, dedication and improvements. Councilmember
Bloom relayed her understanding of Mr. Clugston’s explanation that the 4 criteria he cites on page 2 are
the criteria the Hearing Examiner addresses in his Conclusions of Law on page 7. Mr. Clugston agreed.
Councilmember Bloom said trees are environmental resources. She questioned how the decision was
made related to the trees as there was no reason to remove two trees other than a request by nearby
property owners She asked if the trees had already been removed. Mr. Clugston was not sure which trees
Councilmember Bloom was referring to; there were a number of trees shown to be removed as part of the
plat improvements. He referenced Exhibit 2, Attachment 4. At the hearing neighbors to the east discussed
removing additional property line trees that they felt would be negatively impacted by the development.
The Hearing Examiner took that under consideration and allowed removal during plat improvements. Mr.
Clugston referenced Condition 2 in the Hearing Examiner’s decision, the applicant is authorized to
remove trees along its shared boundary with the Connelly and Hepler properties.
Councilmember Bloom relayed her understand that Mr. Connelly stated at the hearing that the trees had
been topped recently and branches were falling. She asked whether those trees were determined to be
hazardous. Mr. Clugston advised Mr. Connelly submitted photographic evidence that they were.
With regard to the trees along the property line, Councilmember Bloom referenced a statement by Mr.
Clugston at the hearing that normally the City would retain trees along the property line and roots would
be protected during development. She asked whether those trees were subsequently removed even though
they would normally would be retained and protected. Mr. Clugston answered yes, the trees along the
property line were removed; normally those would have been proposed to be retained but the Hearing
Examiner allowed them to be removed because the neighbors indicated they were hazardous.
Councilmember Bloom said those were not identified as hazardous, they were trees along the property
line that were not determined to be hazardous but the Heplers who live across street requested they be
removed. There was nothing in the report about the trees being hazardous. She asked whether the trees
were removed and if so, why they were removed if they were not hazardous. Mr. Clugston referred to
Sheet C3, Exhibit 3, approved civil plan, which shows the extent of clearing and grading proposed with
development of plat and identifies trees to be removed and retained as part of plat development.
Councilmember Bloom suggested using information from this decision to inform the proposed new tree
code. It was her understanding two trees that were not hazardous along the property that could have been
protected during development were removed. Although trees along the property line are normally retained
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and roots protected during development, the Hearing Examiner gave permission to remove the trees at the
request of neighbors. Mr. Clugston agreed. Councilmember Bloom quoted from Exhibit 1, page 5
paragraph 4, “The City cannot mandate the removal of the trees. However to the extent that the City’s tree
retention requirements are red to encourage the retention of the trees, this decision will authorize their
removal.” She asked what the City’s tree retention requirements are and why the Hearing Examiner
authorized removal. Mr. Taraday responded right or wrong, it is too late to challenge that decision; the
Hearing Examiner essentially authorized removal of the trees in his decision.
Councilmember Bloom asked for an explanation of the sentence she quoted. Mr. Taraday explained the
Hearing Examiner was saying if the City’s code would ordinarily encourage retention, the people who
spoke at the hearing provided him a rational basis for making an exception to the general rule of retention
and he was authorizing the trees to be removed. Councilmember Bloom suggested this be used to inform
the new tree code and suggested Development Services Director Shane Hope research whether there is
stronger tree retention in the new tree code. Councilmember Bloom observed an environmental asset was
lost with the removal of those two trees and there was no reason for them to be removed. She commented
the City’s tree canopy is fast disappearing which is concerning to the Tree Board.
Councilmember Petso doubted any stronger language could be adopted. She referred to packet page 293,
a letter from Mr. Clugston that cites ECDC 18.45.050.b, “trees shall be retained to the maximum extent
feasible” and “the preliminary clearing plan shows nearly every tree on the site is proposed to be
removed.” At the same time the few trees shown to be retained on the clearing plan appear to be located
near a proposed rockery. Mr. Clugston’s letter asked for clarification regarding how the requirement that
trees shall be retained to the maximum extent feasible is being met. She was uncertain how stronger
legislation could be adopted other than stating the Hearing Examiner shall not contravene the code.
Councilmember Petso said she drove by the site today and there are no trees left. Mr. Clugston answered
there are a few along the southern boundary. He referenced Exhibit 3, Sheet C3, the clearing and grading
portion of the civil plans, that shows approximately a dozen trees along the south property line were
retained.
Councilmember Petso referred to the Hearing Examiner’s conditions of approval that states all retained
trees must be protected in accordance with 18.45.050. She asked whether the retained trees have been
protected. Mr. Clugston answered yes, they were protected during plat improvements.
Councilmember Buckshnis expressed concern someone said the trees were bad but no arborist report was
required. She asked whether that it was normal for a citizen to say a tree is bad and it can be removed. Mr.
Clugston responded the City’s tree code isn’t the best and needs to be updated. No permit is required to
remove trees on a single family parcel with no critical areas. With a subdivision usually only the trees
located in the footprint of development are removed; the drawing shows the trees to be removed. The
trees along the east property line would not have been removed without the request of the adjoining
property owner. Councilmember Buckshnis observed there is nothing in the code that requires replanting.
Mr. Clugston no, although replanting could have been required. Typically the developer or new
homeowners landscape the lots.
Councilmember Petso asked whether replanting could have been required. Mr. Clugston answered the
code allows replanting of up to three trees per tree removed. That is commonly not required with plats
and short plats and individual property owners are allowed to landscape the property. The code currently
does not have an in lieu of fund.
Councilmember Bloom relayed although she understood nothing can be done at this point, she requested
continued discussion be scheduled for full Council on January 20 to allow her an opportunity to formulate
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questions. Ms. Hope requested Councilmember Bloom submit questions to staff before the packet is
prepared.
It was the consensus of the Council to schedule this for full Council on January 20.
9. CITY HALL EXTERIOR ATM CONCESSION AGREEMENT
Public Works Director Phil Williams relayed the City was approached by Bruce Barstow about placing an
ATM in front of City Hall. The 6-year agreement through 2020 includes sharing of revenues from the
machine. The primary reason for the agreement is not a revenue generator but to provide access to cash
for people downtown during celebrations, the Summer Market, etc. The agreement involves up to 20
square feet in the alcove south of the building entrance. He advised a public hearing is required; if the
ATM were located in a park, a public hearing would not be required.
Council President Fraley-Monillas inquired about Mr. Barstow’s questions about payment. City Attorney
Jeff Taraday did not see a need to make a change. The payment is calculated on gross receipts; even in the
first month no payment would owed because there would not be any receipts from the previous month. He
offered to incorporate language to make that more clear.
Councilmember Bloom commented during the Summer Market there is a booth in that location which
would prevent easy access. Mr. Williams advised he will research and respond at the public hearing. Staff
will work with the vendor and Facilities Maintenance Manager Jim Stevens on a precise location.
Councilmember Bloom relayed the only open area during the Summer Market is in front of the door to
City Hall.
Councilmember Bloom asked who will decide the color of the enclosure (orange, blue or gray). Mr.
Williams asked if there was a preference. Councilmember Bloom answered gray. After a brief conference
with the vendor, Mr. Williams relayed Mr. Barstow said gray was acceptable to him.
Councilmember Johnson suggested staff contact the Edmonds Museum regarding the layout of the
Summer Market.
Council President Fraley-Monillas anticipated the Museum would be happy to work out an accessible
location. She found the ATM a great idea and that it would encourage people to spend more money at the
market. She often does not have enough cash when visiting the Summer Market.
Councilmember Petso asked for confirmation that the City has the right to terminate the agreement on 48
hours’ notice without cause. Mr. Williams advised that is stated in the agreement.
It was the consensus of the Council to schedule this for a public hearing next week.
10. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT FOR THE 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
UPDATE
Development Services Director Shane Hope recalled the Council held a public hearing on the draft
Housing Element on December 2. Prior to the public hearing the Planning Board discussed and reviewed
the Housing Element and options for updating it. The packet includes the draft element with tracked
changes, a clean version with edits included as well as background materials. Staff has been working with
the Alliance for Housing Affordability (AHA) who has provided current data regarding housing needs,
housing issues, housing affordability for a range of income levels, etc. A good portion of that material is
included in the draft Housing Element. Other revisions to the element include updated census data,
projections, etc. She identified new items in the element:
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• Addition of a performance measure: Measuring the number of housing units permitted per year.
• Addition of an action item: Work on a housing strategy over the next several years. By 2019
develop ideas about what else could be done to encourage affordability
The next steps are to make any technical corrections, continue working on the other elements and bring
them to the Council individually and hold a public hearing this summer on all elements. An open house
will be held on February 25 as well as other public opportunity for review of the elements.
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed additional staff would be necessary to do this on a long term
basis and there was not currently enough staff capacity to develop affordable housing. Ms. Hope
responded the proposal is only to develop a strategy, not to fund or build housing. The strategy would be
related to things the City could partner on and to identify options and things that could be done related to
the code, lobbying the legislature, obtaining grants, offering incentives, etc. While additional
funding/staffing would be nice, Ms. Hope said by working with AHA additional budget would not be
necessary to develop a strategy.
Councilmember Petso asked the basis for the target of 112 new units per year. Ms. Hope answered it was
based on the population projection out to 2035; the average is 112 units/year. She clarified that number
was not required but would be used to measure performance. Councilmember Petso asked about the
assumed number of occupants per household. Ms. Hope answered it is slightly more than two.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she liked how the Housing Element had been revised. With regard to the
action item, she asked whether a halfway point should be identified. She observed there were a number of
things that could be done such as changing zoning, incentives such as Seattle is using, etc. Ms. Hope
answered the intent was not to be too detailed in the Comprehensive Plan. A housing strategy could look
at options in conjunction with AHA who has indicated their willingness to work with Edmonds and other
jurisdictions on developing a strategy.
Councilmember Bloom observed a great deal of text was eliminated on pages 204 and 205 related to
supporting the disabled in their homes, weatherization, etc. Ms. Hope advised much of that was removed
because it was not practical for the City to do and it is preferable to partner with other agencies and to
encourage more partnerships.
Councilmember Bloom referred to page 209, Density Bonus. A targeted density bonus is offered for the
provision of low income senior housing in the City. Ms. Hope advised that was existing language. She
offered to research the density bonus.
Councilmember Bloom referred to page 209, Planned Residential Development (PRD) and the statement
that PRDs can still be used to encourage the protection of environmentally sensitive lands. She suggested
that has not happening with PRD development. For example, the Burnstead property used a wildlife
preserve to meet open space requirements. She suggested the PRD codes need to be updated and asked
whether the Comprehensive Plan should state what is occurring not what is hoped to happen. Ms. Hope
relayed the challenge for this update was not to rewrite the entire Comprehensive Plan; the goal was to
fine-tune language. She viewed Councilmember Bloom’s comments as guidance for the code update.
For Councilmember Bloom, Ms. Hope advised accessory dwellings units (ADU) are currently allowed as
an attached unit with strict standards. Councilmember Bloom asked whether a home could be constructed
with an ADU and an ADU could be added to an existing home. Ms. Hope agreed an ADU could be
constructed under both scenarios as long as it was attached.
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Councilmember Bloom referred to Conversion/Adaptive Reuse on page 209, and asked whether anything
could be done to increase the number of structures on the Edmonds Registry of Historic Places. Ms. Hope
suggested continuing to work with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).
Councilmember Johnson relayed the HPC has begun to track demolitions as demolitions are often historic
homes.
Councilmember Petso relayed she met with a citizen today who provided information regarding a method
of demolition that recycles and reuses materials. Ms. Hope anticipated the code update will consider what
can be done to encourage and in some cases require recycling of materials.
Mayor Earling declared a brief recess. 8:45
12. DISCUSSION ON POTENTIAL UPDATE OF COUNCIL VACANCY INTERVIEWS AND
APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Council President Fraley-Monillas advised the application was made available today; applicants have
until February 2 to return applications. She suggested interviews be held February 17 and 18 and, to
provide time for Councilmembers to call applicants, Council deliberations be held on Tuesday, March 3.
Councilmember Petso advised she would be unable to attend the Economic Development Commission
meeting on February 18. Council President Fraley-Monillas observed there were numerous conflicts;
Councilmembers will need to prioritize the interviews as appointing a seventh Councilmember is the most
important.
It was agreed to start interviews at 5:00 p.m. on February 17 and at 6:00 p.m. on February 18 with 40
minutes per interview.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked whether the intent was to also conduct a business meeting on March 3.
Council President Fraley-Monillas answered she hoped the meeting would primarily be deliberations. It
was agreed to begin deliberations at 6:00 p.m. on March 3.
Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to the interview/voting process. Councilmember Buckshnis
relayed her understanding last year that the equipment does not allow the meeting to be taped but not live
streamed. Council President Fraley-Monillas relayed IT is able to tape the meeting and air it later.
Councilmember Buckshnis questioned whether applicants actually watched the live stream and said she
preferred to live steam the interviews. Councilmember Mesaros relayed when he appointed, there were 14
interviews. The first six applicants were waiting for their turn; the later applicants had watched the
interviews and knew the questions.
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed the interviews will be conducted over two days; both she and
Councilmember Peterson felt it was better not to live stream the interviews but tape and air them after the
interviews are concluded. She offered to double-check with IT regarding taping but not live streaming.
Council President Fraley-Monillas reviewed the proposed Edmonds City Council Interview and Voting
Process:
• Prior to the Interview Meeting:
o Staff will provide either a paper or electronic copy of all application materials for each
candidate, along with a list of candidates and their interview times, and a Composite Scoring
Sheet.
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o At least two business days prior to the scheduled interview meeting, Councilmembers will
submit one question each to the Council President, who may also submit a question for a total
of seven questions.
o Council may call applicants with independent questions prior to interview
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested there may need to be more questions or less time. She suggested
each Councilmember provide two questions. Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to Item 4 below.
Council President Fraley-Monillas continued her review of the proposed Edmonds City Council Interview
and Voting Process:
• Open Public Interview Meeting
o For fair and open process the interviews will not be live streamed but will be played after
interviews are completed. Interviews for a vacant City Council position will be conducted in
an open public meeting. Each interview of an applicant/candidate will be no longer than 40
minutes in length as follows:
1. The applicants’ order of appearance is determined by the order in which their
applications were received.
2. Only the applicant being interviewed will be allowed in Council Chambers; the other
applicants will be waiting in an area to be determined by the City Clerk. After completing
their interview, each applicant may remain in Council chambers.
3. The applicant will have an opening statement to the City Council. ( 2 minutes )
4. The City Council will ask a predetermined set of questions which must be responded to
by the applicant. Each applicant will be asked and will answer the same set of questions,
and will have 2 minutes to answer each question. (15 minutes )
5. Councilmembers may engage in an informal question and answer period in which they
may ask and receive answers to miscellaneous questions. (each councilmember will have
1 minute for a question and applicant will have 2 minutes for response)
6. Applicant will have the opportunity for a 2 minute closing statement
7. Councilmembers should score each applicant during the interview.
8. The City Council may reduce the 40 minute interview time if the number of applicants
exceeds six (6) candidates, or alternatively, the Council may elect not to interview all of
the applicants if the number exceeds six (6) candidates.
9. At the conclusion of the interviews, the City Council may adjourn into an Executive
Session to discuss the qualifications of the applicants. However, all interviews,
deliberations, nominations and votes taken by the City Council shall be in an open public
session.
Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to the section regarding Reconvening the Public Meeting for
Voting, under #1 each Councilmember shall submit a signed written ballot nominating their top three
candidates to the City Clerk. Once all ballots are submitted, the Clerk will read aloud the
Councilmember’s name and their selections. The Council will, by consensus, agree to eliminate 5
candidates receiving the fewest votes, was taken from another cities’ process in an effort to narrow the
field of applicants.
Councilmember Bloom referred to #8 above and asked when a determination would be made whether to
interview all applicants. Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to #1 on the second page under
Reconvening the Public Meeting for Voting. Councilmember Mesaros suggested this would occur before
interviews were conducted.
Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to alternatives for determining the interview order of
candidates and voting. Councilmember Mesaros said he liked the process described under #1 on the
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second page (Each Councilmember shall submit a signed written ballot nominating their top three
candidates to the City Clerk. Once all ballots are submitted, the Clerk will read aloud the
Councilmember’s name and their selections. The Council will, by consensus, agree to eliminate 5
candidates receiving the fewest votes.), envisioning it would provide an idea of Councilmembers’ top
candidates prior to interviews. Council President Fraley-Monillas agreed that was her and
Councilmember Peterson’s intent; somehow narrowing the field of applicants to be interviewed and
narrow the field further after interviews which may allow the process to proceed more smoothly than it
has in the past.
Councilmember Petso said #1 on the second page is in regard to voting, not limiting the pool of applicants
for interview. She did not mind limiting the pool of applicants for interview as much although she did not
understand why that would be done and she will personally talk to all the applicants regardless of whether
the pool of applicants is narrowed. She was not comfortable with limiting candidates during voting. She
recalled instances when a compromise emerged during deliberations. She anticipated it would be more
difficult to reach a compromise when a Councilmember had to vote for their first choice throughout
voting. She recalled during the process of selecting a City Attorney, the Council made the mistake of
reducing to two candidates. She did not support reducing candidates during nominations, anticipating it
would make it harder to reach a compromise.
Councilmember Johnson commented the goal is to improve the process, be more efficient, and yet be fair.
She objected to there being an opportunity through this process for a coalition that influenced the process
via the elimination. She supported the idea of keeping it to a small number but it requires four votes to
select a Councilmember. She suggested each Councilmember vote for their top ten to ensure a broader
process. She suggested only interviewing candidates who could get four votes.
Council President Fraley-Monillas recalled she and Councilmember Peterson discussed the number
because it could vary. She anticipated 20 applicants could be reduced to 10-14.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if this was Mukilteo’s process. Council President Fraley-Monillas said
most of it is Mukilteo’s, part of it is Shoreline’s. Councilmember Buckshnis pointed out some people do
not plan to apply because they plan to run for the open seat. She suggested expanding the list to 10. She
summarized this will be a different selection process because the person will need to run a campaign to
retain their seat.
Councilmember Petso said rather than reducing then number of ballots by reducing the number of
candidates, she preferred to change the deadlock provision. Under the current process, nominations are
made and voting continues until the vote is the same three times. She recalled sometimes the vote will be
the same twice and then a Councilmember changes their vote followed by several rounds of unproductive
voting. She suggested the Council be allowed to declare a deadlock by motion and reopen nominations
and even precede that with a break if necessary rather than repeated votes to reach three identical votes.
Council President Fraley-Monillas commented it may be difficult to reach a consensus on a deadlock.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked for input regarding the number of candidates to interview.
Councilmember Bloom did not want to limit the number of candidate interviews, feeling it would not be
fair not to give applicants an interview. For some it is an opportunity to share concerns and talk about
issues that matter to them. If they take the time to complete the application, they should be interviewed.
Councilmember Mesaros commented if the City receives 25 applications, that is a lot of interviews. Every
Council meeting provides citizens an opportunity to share their thoughts. This effort is to select a new
Councilmember, not to provide a forum for sharing thoughts. Most interview processes provide an
opportunity to select applicants to be interviewed. The Council needs to be smart enough to make that
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determination. He suggested making this decision on February 3 based on the number of applicants. This
was the consensus of the Council.
Councilmember Johnson suggested only interviewing applicants that can be selected which honors
everyone who applies and results in a more efficient process. During the last selection process, the
Council interviewed 14 applicants and the 30 minute time limit did not include the time to provide the
introduction or asking questions.
Council President Fraley-Monillas pointed out one of the reason for changing the questions on the
application was to gather more/better information from applicants.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked for input regarding the proposed interview process such as the
two minute opening statement, predetermined questions, and an opportunity to submit a question.
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested not limiting the time for an opening statement. Councilmember
Mesaros agreed with not limiting the time for an opening statement but suggested applicants be informed
of the 40 timeframe, that there will be 6 questions and 1 from each Councilmember and allow the
applicant to manage their time. This was the consensus of the Council.
Councilmember Johnson commented the time limits will depend on the number of people that are
interviewed.
Councilmember Bloom commented some people do not know how long they are talking. She suggested
provide a cue when they have reached two minutes.
Councilmember Petso referred to #7 above regarding scoring applicants and said applicants are scored,
she will provide her score sheet later to allow her time to re-watch portions of the interviews, etc.
Council President Fraley-Monillas asked for input regarding the process of voting, whether
Councilmembers wanted to continue with the existing method or change it. Councilmember Buckshnis
preferred to retain the way it has been done in the past. Last time was an anomaly; it had not been that
time consuming in the past.
Councilmember Johnson did not like the existing process and did not want to go through 59 votes. She
suggested some way of identifying people that can be selected. One way would be for Councilmembers to
indicate who they would consider. Another would be to only consider people who can receive four votes.
She recalled there was a voting block last time that resulted in a great deal of inefficiency.
Councilmember Petso asked what Councilmember Johnson meant by only vote on those people that can
be selected. If a person can get 4 votes, they can be selected. She was unsure why people who could get
four votes would be identified first and then select among them. Councilmember Johnson replied many
people could get four votes and many would not. She wanted to avoid the 58 votes that did not result in 1
person receiving 4 votes. Councilmember Mesaros suggested if ten people applied, the Council could
interview them all. Or, to narrow the field, each Councilmember could vote for their top 4 out of the 10,
and the Council would interview the 6 applicants that get the most votes or further narrow the field by
voting on the top 3. Council President Fraley-Monillas said that was Mukilteo’s process.
Councilmember Bloom asked how the individuals who would get four votes would be identified in
advance. Councilmember Johnson explained if the Council interviewed all applicants, rather than
selecting the top 5, Councilmembers could vote for a predetermined number of candidates and voting
would only progress on the applicants that received 4 votes. Councilmember Bloom did not agree a lot of
candidates would receive four votes. She also did not agree with Councilmember Johnson about the
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voting block; she voted for the candidate she felt was best and she made a very reasoned choice. She
preferred Councilmember Mesaros’ suggestion but starting with a large number of applicants.
Councilmember Petso said the process Councilmember Mesaros described is exactly what she is trying to
avoid as it reminded her of the City Attorney process where a compromise choice was eliminated with
only two candidates. She encouraged the Council not to do that, finding it very manipulative.
Councilmember Bloom suggested the Council may want to go into executive session more frequently to
discuss the candidates if there are deadlocks.
Council President Fraley-Monillas summarized:
• Consensus reached to make a decision on February 3 regarding whether all candidates will be
interviewed
• Consensus reached regarding the 40 minute interview length and informing applicants about the
length of time
• No consensus reached regarding the voting process (discuss at future Council meeting)
13. DISCUSSION REGARDING CODE OF ETHICS
Councilmember Bloom said the code of ethics proposed by Council President Fraley-Monillas and
Councilmember Peterson was essentially the major bullet points in Shoreline’s Code of Ethics but not the
sub-points. Her research found a lot of confusion between what ethics are and what conduct is. Code of
ethic is a field of study; many professions are required to take code of ethic classes to maintain their
licenses. Not including the sub-points expects the public to know what is meant by the bullet points.
Shoreline’s policy is succinct and gives examples under each bullet. She did not want to eliminate the
specific examples, finding that watered the code down to where it was not understandable. A citizen
reading the code needs those details to determine whether someone has committed a breach of ethics.
Councilmember Bloom referred to Shoreline’s policy, specifically seek no favor; believe that personal
benefit or profit secured by confidential information or by misuse of public time is dishonest. She asked
Mr. Taraday to explain the last bullet point regarding reference checking: reference checking and
responding to agency requests are a normal function of municipal business and is not prohibited if it does
not adversely affect the operation of the City. Mr. Taraday suggested asking Shoreline. Councilmember
Bloom summarized that was the only thing in Shoreline’s policy that may need to be removed.
Council President Fraley-Monillas read from the proposed code of ethics, The purpose of the Edmonds
Code of Ethics is to strengthen the quality of government through ethical principles which shall govern
the conducted of elected and appointed officials and employees. She pointed out appointed officials and
employees are covered under the code of ethics that exists for staff including department directors. The
proposed code of ethics addresses only Councilmembers.
Councilmember Bloom said all other codes of ethics include elected and appointed officials which would
include all the directors who are nominated by the Mayor and approved by Council. Council President
Fraley-Monillas reiterated there is a separate code of ethics for staff. Councilmember Bloom asked to see
staff’s code of ethics. Mr. Taraday explained all employees are subject to the personnel policies which
include obligations that could be considered ethical obligations. To the extent Council feels there is a gap
in the obligations already placed on employees in the personnel policies, he recommended fixing that gap
by supplementing the personnel policies so that anything that applies to an employee is contained in the
personnel policies. He cautioned against having 2-3 different documents that outline staff’s obligations.
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Councilmember Bloom said she was not talking about all the employees; she was talking about appointed
officials or officers, the directors who make decisions related to the code. Every ethical policy she has
reviewed includes the officers. Mr. Taraday commented it is difficult to discuss in the abstract without
knowing exactly what ethical obligation she was interested in imposing on a particular officer; it may
already be in the personnel policies. Councilmember Bloom said what she has seen does not include what
is in the code of ethics. She asked that the ethics policy in the personnel policy to be presented to the
Council. Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to Attachment 3, Employee Responsibilities and
Code of Ethics. She read from Attachment 3,
• All persons, representing the City of Edmonds, shall conduct business in a professional manner,
respecting all citizens’ rights, and showing courtesy to all.
• Their actions shall be conducted within compliance of the laws and regulations governing the
City’s actions, including but not limited to RCW Title 42.
• City representatives are expected to conduct business in an open manner
• They shall not engage in any conduct which would reflect unfavorably upon City government or
any of the services it provides.
• They must avoid any action which might result in or create the impression of using their position
for private gain, giving preferential treatment or privileged information to any person, or losing
impartiality in conducting the City’s business
Council President Fraley-Monillas said Attachment 3 also includes a section on outside employment and
conflicts of interest and how to report improper government action. She was uncertain what else needed
to be addressed in a code of ethics. The department directors are City staff and should adhere to the
employee responsibilities and code of ethics in the personnel policies, not the proposed code of ethics.
Councilmember Petso shared her concern with the code of ethics concept: there are questions regarding
who it applies to, whether it only applies to Councilmembers, where it applies to appointed officers which
she was told also includes members of boards and commissions. She referred to one of the vouchers the
Council approved where the payee is a member of a board or commission and the service purchased from
that person was related to the commission on which that person serves. She questioned whether that was
somewhere the City wanted to go and what was the motivation. She discovered for each ethical conflict
there are a variety of responses including, 1) do nothing and approve the voucher, or 2) investigate. She
summarized possibly complying with the law is good enough.
Councilmember Buckshnis recalled two instances of commissioners acting inappropriately in the last two
years. She preferred the code of ethics not apply to staff as there are already personnel policies in place.
She suggested starting small and expanding as necessary. Some people believe a code of ethics is very
important; she believed in treating others like you want to be treated, be professional, be an adult, make
decisions and move forward. She suggested minor changes could be made to the proposed code of ethics.
Council President Fraley-Monillas commented ethics mean different things to different people which is
why the code was shortened and bulleted. She and Councilmember Peterson began with Shoreline’s
language but eliminated portions because it can be so subjective.
Councilmember Mesaros suggested the Council consider the code of ethics presented by Council
President Fraley-Monillas, correcting the opening paragraph to remove employees. He felt the code of
ethics should apply to boards and commissions and elected officials. He liked the brevity, simplicity and
clarity of the proposed code.
Mayor Earling advised the directors are employees of the City and he would reject any other
interpretation. If the Council included boards and commissions, he suggested the Council consider how
they would present it to each board and commission to ensure they understood their responsibilities.
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If this comes back to the Council again, Councilmember Johnson requested including the code of conduct
that was adopted at the end of 2013.
For Councilmember Petso, Council President Fraley-Monillas advised the proposed code of ethics is
contained in Attachment 10.
Councilmember Bloom did not agree with including the code of conduct, relaying it is different than a
code of ethic and the City needs to have both. A code of ethics addresses conflict of interest; a code of
conduct addresses contact and how people treat each other. She disagreed with watering down the code of
ethics as people do not understand what ethics are. The bullet points in Shoreline’s code offer clarity and
help people understand. She recommended having an ethic officer which could be a contract position.
Councilmember Buckshnis was strongly opposed to an ethics commission because she feared it would
turn into a political issue. She suggested starting small and expanding as necessary. She did not support
including staff as they are already covered by the personnel policies.
Council President Fraley-Monillas suggested moving this to another study session. She agreed the code of
conduct was far different than a code of ethics.
14. CONTINUED DISCUSSIONS ON THE STUDY SESSIONS
Due to the late hour, this item was postponed to a future meeting.
15. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Earling reminded of the Snohomish County Cities meeting this Thursday. The meeting will
include Congresswoman DelBene and election of AWC and other positions.
To Councilmember Buckshnis, Mayor Earling said Go Seahawks.
16. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Buckshnis said Go Pack Go. She will be not be in town for Sunday’s game but will be
watching game with her husband. She thanked everyone who called her; she received numerous
compliments about the last year and about various Councilmembers. She looked forward to this being a
wonderful year.
Councilmember Johnson also said Go Hawks.
Councilmember Petso said Go Hawks. She relayed the Historic Preservation Commission is reviewing a
certificate of appropriateness for work to the exterior and grounds of the museum property. She will make
information available at the Council office.
Councilmember Bloom concurred it will be good year.
Councilmember Mesaros said he will be in Phoenix on February 1 and offered to be the City’s official
representative at the Super Bowl.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said Seahawks.
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17. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 9:59 p.m., Mayor Earling announced that the City Council would meet in executive session regarding
potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). He stated that the executive session was scheduled to last
approximately 15 minutes and would be held in the Jury Meeting Room, located in the Public Safety
Complex. Action may occur as a result of meeting in executive session. At 10:20 p.m., Mayor Earling
announced to the members present in the jury room that an additional 10 minutes would be required in
executive session. Elected officials present at the executive session were: Mayor Earling, and
Councilmembers Johnson, Fraley-Monillas, Buckshnis, Petso, Bloom and Mesaros. Others present were
City Attorney Jeff Taraday Cates, Carrie Hite, Maryann Hardie, and Deputy City Clerk Linda Hynd. The
executive session concluded at 10:29 p.m.
18. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Earling reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 10:30 p.m. There was no action taken as a
result of meeting in executive session.
19. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:31 p.m.
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AM-7421 3. B.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:Consent
Submitted For:Scott James Submitted By:Nori Jacobson
Department:Finance
Review Committee: Committee Action:
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of claim check #212411 dated January 13, 2015 for $1,776,042.50 and claim checks #212412
through #212552 dated January 15, 2015 for $2,212,452.10.
Approval of clothing allowance checks #61447 through #61459 dated January 12, 2015 for Law
Enforcement Commissioned Employees in the amount of $4,178.06 per union contract.
Recommendation
Approval of claim and payroll checks.
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non-approval of expenditures.
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year:2015
Revenue:
Expenditure:3,992,672.66
Fiscal Impact:
Claims $3,988,494.60
Payroll Clothing Allowance $4,178.06
Attachments
Claim ck 01-15-15
Claim cks 01-15-15
Project Numbers 01-15-15
Payroll clothing allowance
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Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Scott James 01/15/2015 12:56 PM
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 02:21 PM
Mayor Dave Earling 01/15/2015 02:50 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 03:56 PM
Form Started By: Nori Jacobson Started On: 01/15/2015 08:43 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/15/2015
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01/15/2015
Voucher List
City of Edmonds
1
9:43:32AM
Page:vchlist
Bank code :usbank
Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212411 1/13/2015 037303 SNO CO FIRE DIST # 1 Q1-2015 Q1-2015 FIRE SERVICES CONTRACT PAYMENT
Q1-2015 Fire Services Contract Payment
001.000.39.522.20.51.00 1,776,042.50
Total :1,776,042.50
Bank total : 1,776,042.501 Vouchers for bank code :usbank
1,776,042.50Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report1
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212412 1/15/2015 070322 A&A LANGUAGE SERVICES INC 14-18010 INTERPRETER FEE
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 494.56
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.23.512.50.41.01 2,245.34
INTERPRETER FEE14-18011
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 720.48
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.23.523.30.41.01 977.84
INTERPRETER FEE14-18012
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.23.523.30.41.01 2,418.00
INTERPRETER FEE
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 478.36
Total :7,334.58
212413 1/15/2015 061029 ABSOLUTE GRAPHIX 115215 P&R SHIRT BLUE, LADIES
P&R SHIRT BLUE, LADIES
001.000.64.571.25.31.00 7.77
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.571.25.31.00 0.74
Total :8.51
212414 1/15/2015 072189 ACCESS 0853875 Standard storage
Standard storage
001.000.25.514.30.41.00 65.00
Total :65.00
212415 1/15/2015 074246 ADDICOTT ROOFING INC BLD2014-1348 REFUND- DUPLICATE PERMIT APPLICATION
Refund-duplicate permit applied for
001.000.257.620 115.00
Total :115.00
212416 1/15/2015 065568 ALLWATER INC 010815043 WWTP - DRINKING WATER
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212416 1/15/2015 (Continued)065568 ALLWATER INC
water
423.000.76.535.80.31.00 51.05
cooler rental
423.000.76.535.80.31.00 16.00
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.00 1.52
Total :68.57
212417 1/15/2015 074488 ALPHA COURIER INC L024EX131 WWTP - PROF. SERVICE, LABORATORY
courier service to Rainier Enviro Fife
423.000.76.535.80.41.31 64.17
Total :64.17
212418 1/15/2015 069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES 1987699197 PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1.09
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 4.15
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 0.10
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.38
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS1987699198
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 5.00
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 5.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 0.48
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 0.47
FLEET DIVISION MATS1987699199
FLEET DIVISION MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 7.59
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 15.35
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.72
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 1.46
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS1987752081
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 16.20
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 1.54
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS1987756375
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1.09
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 4.15
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 0.10
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.38
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 4.16
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS1987756376
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 5.00
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 5.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 0.48
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 0.47
FLEET DIVISION MATS1987756377
FLEET DIVISION MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 7.59
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 5.28
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.72
9.5% Sales Tax
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 0.50
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS1987763668
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 16.20
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 1.54
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS1987767969
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1.09
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 4.15
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 0.10
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.38
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS1987767970
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 5.00
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 5.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 0.48
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 0.47
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS1987767971
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 5.28
FLEET DIVISION MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 7.59
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 0.50
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.72
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS1987775033
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 16.20
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 1.54
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS1987779365
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1.09
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 4.15
9.5% Sales Tax
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 0.10
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.38
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS1987779366
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 5.00
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 5.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 0.48
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 0.47
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS1987779367
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 15.35
FLEET DIVISION MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 7.59
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 1.46
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.72
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS1987786478
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 16.20
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 1.54
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS1987790740
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1.09
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 4.16
PUBLIC WORKS OMC LOBBY MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 4.15
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 0.10
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 0.40
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.38
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS1987790741
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 5.00
STREET/STORM DIVISION UNIFORMS
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 5.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.90.24.00 0.48
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.24.00 0.47
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212418 1/15/2015 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES
FLEET DIVISION MATS1987790742
FLEET DIVISION MATS
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 7.64
FLEET DIVISION UNIFORMS
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 15.35
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.41.00 0.73
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.24.00 1.45
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS1987797771
FACILITIES DIVISION UNIFORMS
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 16.20
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.24.00 1.54
WWTP - UNIFORMS, MATS & TOWELS1987809228
uniforms
423.000.76.535.80.24.00 3.80
mats & towels
423.000.76.535.80.41.11 74.16
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.24.00 0.36
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.41.11 7.05
PARKS MAINT UNIFORM SERVICE1987809229
PARKS MAINT UNIFORM SERVICE
001.000.64.576.80.24.00 37.74
Total :489.95
212419 1/15/2015 001699 ASSOC OF WA CITIES 1/9/2015 2015 MEMBERSHIP FEE
2015 AWC Membership Fee
001.000.39.513.10.49.00 27,428.00
Total :27,428.00
212420 1/15/2015 070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER 78489 UB Outsourcing area 100 Printing
UB Outsourcing area 100 Printing
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212420 1/15/2015 (Continued)070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 92.59
UB Outsourcing area 100 Printing
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 92.58
Postage
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 222.95
Postage
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 222.95
Postage
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 222.91
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 8.80
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 8.80
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 8.79
UB Outsourcing area 100 Printing
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 92.59
UB Outsourcing area 400 Printing78632
UB Outsourcing area 400 Printing
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 125.56
UB Outsourcing area 400 Printing
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 125.56
UB Outsourcing area 400 Printing
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 125.55
Postage
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 302.59
Postage
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 302.59
Postage
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 302.55
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 11.93
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 11.93
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212420 1/15/2015 (Continued)070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 11.92
UB Outsourcing area 200 Printing78728
UB Outsourcing area 200 Printing
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 90.48
UB Outsourcing area 200 Printing
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 90.48
UB Outsourcing area 200 Printing
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 90.48
Postage
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 217.37
Postage
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 217.37
Postage
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 217.33
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 8.60
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 8.60
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 8.59
UB Outsourcing area 700 Sewer/Storm78807
UB Outsourcing area 700 Sewer/Storm
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 34.92
UB Outsourcing area 700 Sewer/Storm
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 34.92
Postage
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 106.08
Postage
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 106.08
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.90.49.00 3.32
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 3.31
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(Continued)Total :3,531.072124201/15/2015 070305 070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
212421 1/15/2015 001801 AUTOMATIC WILBERT VAULT CO 36085 BOX - MJONES
BOX-MJONES
130.000.64.536.20.34.00 417.00
BOX "BURILL"36086
BOX "BURILL"
130.000.64.536.20.34.00 417.00
Total :834.00
212422 1/15/2015 012005 BALL AND GILLESPIE POLYGRAPH 14-1247 INV 14-1247 EDMONDS PD
PRE-EMPLOY EXAM 1/10/15
001.000.41.521.10.41.00 225.00
SHIPPING
001.000.41.521.10.41.00 7.00
Total :232.00
212423 1/15/2015 066787 BLACKPOINT IT SERVICES 80440SEA BARRACUDA MESSAGE ARCHIVER 350 1 YR EU
Barracuda Message Archiver 350 1 yr EU
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 1,266.74
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 120.34
Total :1,387.08
212424 1/15/2015 073760 BLUELINE GROUP LLC 9587 E3GA/E4JA.SERVICES THRU DECEMBER 2014
E3GA/E4JA.Services thru December 2014
423.000.75.594.35.41.30 506.25
E3GA/E4JA.Services thru December 2014
421.000.74.594.34.41.10 11,098.00
Total :11,604.25
212425 1/15/2015 002500 BLUMENTHAL UNIFORMS & EQUIP 105794 INV#105794 - EDMONDS PD - BORST/HAUGHIAN
METAL NAME TAG - BORST
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 10.95
METAL NAME TAG - HAUGHIAN
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 21.90
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212425 1/15/2015 (Continued)002500 BLUMENTHAL UNIFORMS & EQUIP
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 3.12
INV#105794-80 CREDIT FOR HAUGHIAN105794-80
CR FOR EXTRA NAME TAG
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 -10.95
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 -1.04
INV#112544 - EDMONDS PD - HWANG112544
TDU NAVY RIP STOP PANTS
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 107.97
SHORT JERSEY TOP - ACADEMY
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 21.90
SWEATPANTS - ACADEMY
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 10.91
BLACK BELT
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 19.95
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 15.27
INV#112544-02 - EDMONDS PD - HWANG112544-02
ACADEMY SHIRTS
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 35.90
T-SHIRTS FOR ACADEMY
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 18.24
APPLY LETTERS TO SHIRTS
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 30.00
SWEATSHIRT
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 12.47
APPLY LETTERS TO SWEATSHIRT
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 10.00
DUTY BELT ELITE
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 64.95
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.22.24.00 16.30
Total :387.84
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212426 1/15/2015 073250 BMI GENERAL LICENSING 25951997 2015 MUSIC LICENSING FEE
2015 MUSIC LICENSING FEE
001.000.64.571.22.49.00 335.00
Total :335.00
212427 1/15/2015 070334 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STORES 2523-240426 Unit 129 - Air Filter
Unit 129 - Air Filter
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 15.48
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 1.47
Unit PS16- Tank HTR2523-240763
Unit PS16- Tank HTR
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 84.50
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 8.03
Unit 6 - Coil2523-241310
Unit 6 - Coil
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 39.15
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 3.72
Unit 57 - Air Filter2523-241347
Unit 57 - Air Filter
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 36.00
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 3.42
Unit 57 - Oil Filter2523-241391
Unit 57 - Oil Filter
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 5.18
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 0.49
Unit 14 - Oil Filter2523-242007
Unit 14 - Oil Filter
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 25.02
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 2.38
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
(Continued)Total :224.842124271/15/2015 070334 070334 CARQUEST AUTO PARTS STORES
212428 1/15/2015 065171 CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC R-0904514 CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
111.000.68.542.90.41.00 3,904.20
CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 3,904.20
CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 3,904.20
CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 3,904.20
CARTEFLEX ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION RENEWALS
423.000.76.535.80.41.00 3,904.20
Total :19,521.00
212429 1/15/2015 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY RN12141013 RENTAL OF HELIUM TANK FOR GYMNASTICS
RENTAL OF HELIUM TANK FOR GYMNASTICS
001.000.64.575.55.45.00 12.25
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.575.55.45.00 1.16
WWTP - SUPPLIES, CARBON MONOXIDEXC19118
80ppm carbon monoxide
423.000.76.535.80.31.00 1,044.79
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.00 99.26
Total :1,157.46
212430 1/15/2015 064291 CENTURY LINK 206-Z02-0478 WWTP TELEMETRY CIRCUIT LINE
wwtp telemetry circuit line
423.000.76.535.80.42.00 147.60
Total :147.60
212431 1/15/2015 074166 CHILD ADVOCACY CTR OF SNO CO 0000000703 INV#0000000703 CUST#391 - EDMONDS PD
CHILD INTERVIEW SPEC 4TH QTR '14
001.000.41.521.21.41.00 977.65
Total :977.65
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212432 1/15/2015 019215 CITY OF LYNNWOOD 11247 WWTP - MONTHLY MAINT/OPERATIONS SEWER CO
monthly maint/operations sewer costs
423.000.75.535.80.47.20 27,602.00
Total :27,602.00
212433 1/15/2015 074334 COLOR TECH 211592 Traffic - Powder Coat Poles
Traffic - Powder Coat Poles
111.000.68.542.31.41.00 240.00
Total :240.00
212434 1/15/2015 074680 COMBINED CONSTRUCTION INC E1FD.Pmt 2 & RET RE E1FD.PMT 2 THRU 10/31/14 & RETAINAGE REL
E1FD.Pmt 2 thru 10/31/14
422.000.72.594.31.65.20 3,504.00
E1FD.Retainage Release
422.000.223.400 13,632.75
Total :17,136.75
212435 1/15/2015 075089 COMPUCOM SYSTEMS 62589894 MICROSOFT OFFICE PROFESSIONAL, CORE USER
Microsoft Core User CAL SA, Office
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 39,531.82
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 3,755.52
Total :43,287.34
212436 1/15/2015 072848 COPIERS NW INV1142878 INV#1142878 ACCT#HMH636 - EDMONDS PD
IRC5045 LEASE 12/05/14-01/04/15
001.000.41.521.10.45.00 226.77
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.10.45.00 21.54
INV#1142879 ACCT#HMH636 - EDMONDS PDINV1142879
B/W METER CHARGE IRC5045
001.000.41.521.10.45.00 86.72
COLOR METER CHARGE IRC5045
001.000.41.521.10.45.00 101.99
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.10.45.00 17.93
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(Continued)Total :454.952124361/15/2015 072848 072848 COPIERS NW
212437 1/15/2015 063519 CUZ CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC 226598 Storm - 24" Concrete Catch Basin
Storm - 24" Concrete Catch Basin
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 97.63
8.8% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 91.55
Concrete Catch Basin Base
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 139.47
2" Concrete Catch Basins
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 401.64
4" Concrete Catch Basins
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 401.64
Storm - 24" Concrete Catch Basins226616
Storm - 24" Concrete Catch Basins
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 292.89
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 27.82
Total :1,452.64
212438 1/15/2015 069529 D & G BACKHOE INC E3JA.Ret Release E3JA.RETAINAGE RELEASE
E3JA.Retainage Release
421.000.223.400 58,868.00
E4FA/E2FB.PMT 3 THRU 12/25/14E4FA/E2FB.Pmt 3
E4FA/E2FB.Pmt 3 thru 12/25/14
422.000.72.594.31.65.20 2,731.82
Total :61,599.82
212439 1/15/2015 006200 DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE 3294662 E4JA FOR E4JC.RFQ FOR CONSULTANT SERVICE
E4JA for E4JC.RFQ for consultant
421.000.74.594.34.41.10 391.40
E3GA FOR E4GC.RFQ FOR CONSULTANT SERVICE3295160
E3GA for E4GC.RFQ for consultant
423.000.75.594.35.41.30 391.40
Total :782.80
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212440 1/15/2015 073823 DAVID EVANS & ASSOC INC 350936 E1CA.SERVICES THRU 11/15/14
E1CA.Services thru 11/15/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 9,518.33
E1CA.Services thru 11/15/14
112.200.68.595.20.61.00 26,644.01
E1AA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14352135
E1AA.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 885.67
E1CA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14352155
E1CA.Servicse thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 13,449.23
E1CA.Servicse thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.20.61.00 10,360.70
Total :60,857.94
212441 1/15/2015 047450 DEPT OF INFORMATION SERVICES 2014120059 CUSTOMER ID# D200-0
Scan Services for December 2014
001.000.31.518.88.42.00 940.00
Total :940.00
212442 1/15/2015 070121 DESTINATION MARKETING 17323 ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION FOR VIDEO DECEMBER
Additional production services for
001.000.61.558.70.41.00 780.00
Total :780.00
212443 1/15/2015 064531 DINES, JEANNIE 15-3518 MINUTE TAKING
Council 1/6/15 minutes
001.000.25.514.30.41.00 372.90
Total :372.90
212444 1/15/2015 070790 DISTINCTIVE GLASS INC 19231 FAC - Glass for a Light Fixture
FAC - Glass for a Light Fixture
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 56.37
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 5.36
Total :61.73
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212445 1/15/2015 007253 DUNN LUMBER 2967175 8TH & ALDER PATHWAY LANDSCAPE TIMBERS
8TH & ALDER PATHWAY LANDSCAPE TIMBERS
125.000.64.576.80.31.00 235.09
9.5% Sales Tax
125.000.64.576.80.31.00 22.33
Total :257.42
212446 1/15/2015 070884 EARTHWORK ENTERPRISES INC E4JA.Pmt 5 E4JA.PMT 5 THRU 12/31/14
E4JA.Pmt 5 thru 12/31/14
421.000.74.594.34.65.10 152,412.92
Total :152,412.92
212447 1/15/2015 068292 EDGE ANALYTICAL 14-22323 Water Quality - Water Samples
Water Quality - Water Samples
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 1,068.00
Total :1,068.00
212448 1/15/2015 007675 EDMONDS AUTO PARTS 37109 Unit 473 - Carb Kit
Unit 473 - Carb Kit
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 46.75
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 4.44
Unit 473 - Choke Conv Kit37144
Unit 473 - Choke Conv Kit
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 14.54
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 1.38
Unit 473 - Switch37229
Unit 473 - Switch
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 19.99
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 1.90
Unit M16 - End Cap Gasket39036
Unit M16 - End Cap Gasket
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 12.30
9.5% Sales Tax
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212448 1/15/2015 (Continued)007675 EDMONDS AUTO PARTS
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 1.17
CEMETERY WAX WASH, SPONGE, WASH MIT43725
CEMETERY WAX WASH, SPONGE, WASH MIT
130.000.64.536.50.31.00 21.11
9.5% Sales Tax
130.000.64.536.50.31.00 2.01
Total :125.59
212449 1/15/2015 007775 EDMONDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1283 YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES 2015
2015 Yearly membership dues
001.000.39.513.10.49.00 695.00
Total :695.00
212450 1/15/2015 069523 EDMONDS P&R YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP 19474 KISHPAUGH 19474 KISHPAUGH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
19474 KISHPAUGH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
122.000.64.571.20.49.00 51.00
19588 WUBNEH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP19588 WUBNEH
19588 WUBNEH YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
122.000.64.571.20.49.00 61.00
19766 MAKAI ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP19766 MAKAI ROBERTSO
19766 MAKAI ROBERTSON SCHOLARSHIP
122.000.64.571.20.49.00 75.00
Total :187.00
212451 1/15/2015 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION 5-10351 INTERURBAN TRAIL
INTERURBAN TRAIL
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 41.02
Total :41.02
212452 1/15/2015 069878 EDMONDS-WESTGATE VET HOSPITAL 205982 INV#205982 CLIENT#5118 - EDMONDS PD
NEUTER CAT IMPOUND #9145
001.000.41.521.70.49.01 44.75
Total :44.75
212453 1/15/2015 008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES 107398 COPIER MAINT
COPIER MAINT
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212453 1/15/2015 (Continued)008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
001.000.23.523.30.45.00 61.05
CUST# MK5533 C5051 GQM52286 COPIER107415
Meter charges 10/30/14 - 11/30/14 B&W,
001.000.31.514.23.48.00 102.54
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.48.00 9.74
ZSYST MK0315 PRINTER MAINTENANCE107431
Maintenance for printers 10/21/14 -
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 329.41
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 31.29
COPIER MAINT108445
COPIER MAINT
001.000.23.512.50.45.00 111.88
ZSYST MK0315 PRINTER MAINTENANCE108471
Maintenance excess for printers
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 10.82
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 1.03
PM PRINTER C1030 #A7078108607 1
PM PRINTER C1030 #A7078
001.000.64.576.80.45.00 28.11
Additional images Planning Div.108608 1
Additional images Planning Div.
001.000.62.524.10.45.00 19.35
Additional images Bld Div copier/printer108609-1
Additional images Bld Div copier/printer
001.000.62.524.10.45.00 14.24
Additional images - Council Office108610 1
Additional images - Council Office
001.000.11.511.60.45.00 23.86
WWTP - OFFICE MACHINE USE108864
12/08 to 01/08/15
423.000.76.535.80.45.41 63.58
9.5% Sales Tax
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212453 1/15/2015 (Continued)008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
423.000.76.535.80.45.41 6.04
Total :812.94
212454 1/15/2015 064013 EMERGENCY SERVICES 848-48-015-002 2015 MEMBER ASSESSMENT ESCA
2015 Emergency Services Coordinating
001.000.39.525.60.51.00 94,517.00
Total :94,517.00
212455 1/15/2015 075136 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ASSOC 111974 Professional Services CA Update
Professional Services CA Update
001.000.62.558.60.41.00 21,790.00
Total :21,790.00
212456 1/15/2015 066004 ESRI 92886024 ARGIS, ARCPAD MAINTENANCE
ArcGIS & ArcPad Maintenace 1/1/15 -
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 15,400.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 1,463.00
Total :16,863.00
212457 1/15/2015 009350 EVERETT DAILY HERALD EDH600960 E4JA FOR E4JC.RFQ FOR CONSULTANT SERVICE
E4JA for E4JC.RFQ for consultant
421.000.74.594.34.41.10 178.88
E3GA FOR E4GC RFQ FOR CONSULTANT SERVICEEDH603841
E3GA for E4GC.RFQ for consultant
423.000.75.594.35.41.30 175.44
NEWSPAPER ADSEDH608673
2015 Comp Plan Hearing
001.000.25.514.30.41.40 37.84
Total :392.16
212458 1/15/2015 075129 FEHR & PEERS 97865 E2AA.SERVICES THRU 12/26/14
E2AA.Services thru 12/26/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 18,840.09
E3AB.SERVICES THRU 12/26/1497866
E3AB.Services thru 12/26/14
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212458 1/15/2015 (Continued)075129 FEHR & PEERS
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 17,315.34
Total :36,155.43
212459 1/15/2015 009895 FELDMAN, JAMES A 123114 PUBLIC DEFENDER
PUBLIC DEFENDER
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 20,000.00
Total :20,000.00
212460 1/15/2015 063387 FEREBEE, JOAN 123114 TRAVEL REFUND FOR PJ-CONFERENCE AND
TRAVEL REFUND FOR PJ-CONFERENCE AND
001.000.23.512.50.43.00 295.75
Total :295.75
212461 1/15/2015 069469 FLINT TRADING INC 177655 Traffic - Bike Lane, Number, Letters
Traffic - Bike Lane, Number, Letters
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 656.96
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 62.42
Traffic - 12" White Lines178315
Traffic - 12" White Lines
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 2,007.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 190.67
Traffic - Only, Letters, Turn Arrows178316
Traffic - Only, Letters, Turn Arrows
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 6,570.98
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 624.23
Total :10,112.26
212462 1/15/2015 073265 FREESE LAW OFFICES INC PS ED117 PUBLIC DEFENDER
PUBLIC DEFENDER
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 1,340.00
PUBLIC DEFENDERED119
PUBLIC DEFENDER
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212462 1/15/2015 (Continued)073265 FREESE LAW OFFICES INC PS
001.000.39.512.52.41.00 200.00
Total :1,540.00
212463 1/15/2015 011900 FRONTIER 425-712-0423 WWTP AFTER HOUR BUSINESS LINE
wwtp after hours business line
423.000.76.535.80.42.00 68.50
425-775-1344 RANGER STATION425-775-1344
425-775-1344 RANGER STATION
001.000.64.571.23.42.00 64.60
425-776-5316 CITY PARK425-776-5316
425-776-5316 CITY PARK
001.000.64.576.80.42.00 95.18
Total :228.28
212464 1/15/2015 067615 GTS INTERIOR SUPPLY 4376518-00 GREEN RESOURCE CENTER - CEILING MATERIAL
Green Resource Center - Ceiling
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 8,037.37
Total :8,037.37
212465 1/15/2015 073533 H2NATION PUBLISHING INC 1460 WEBSITE REBUILD 100% COMPLETE
Website rebuild 100% complete.~
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 2,037.00
Website rebuild 100% complete~
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 1,426.00
Total :3,463.00
212466 1/15/2015 070515 HARLEY DAVIDSON OF SEATTLE 130516 Unit 405- Parts
Unit 405- Parts
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 269.99
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 25.65
Unit 405 - Parts131509
Unit 405 - Parts
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 207.98
9.5% Sales Tax
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212466 1/15/2015 (Continued)070515 HARLEY DAVIDSON OF SEATTLE
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 19.75
Total :523.37
212467 1/15/2015 010900 HD FOWLER CO INC I3812816 Water - Repair of Tapmate too Drilling
Water - Repair of Tapmate too Drilling
421.000.74.534.80.48.00 615.00
8.8% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.48.00 54.13
Total :669.13
212468 1/15/2015 067862 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 1075114 Fac Maint - Replacement Tools
Fac Maint - Replacement Tools
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 36.82
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 3.50
Fac Maint - Supplies1075183
Fac Maint - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 32.95
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 3.13
Fac Maint Shop - Supplies2025630
Fac Maint Shop - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 129.90
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 12.34
Fac Maint - Supplies25817
Fac Maint - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 61.62
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 5.85
PS - Shelving3021254
PS - Shelving
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 15.12
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 1.44
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212468 1/15/2015 (Continued)067862 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
Sewer LS1 - Supplies3083358
Sewer LS1 - Supplies
423.000.75.535.80.31.00 25.95
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.31.00 2.47
PS - Drawer Cam Lock and Supplies4013092
PS - Drawer Cam Lock and Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 10.39
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 0.99
Sr Center - Parks - Bulkhead Repair4025369
Sr Center - Parks - Bulkhead Repair
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 265.76
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 25.25
Fac Maint - City Park - Supplies4025370
Fac Maint - City Park - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 74.88
Fac Maint - Tool Chest
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 564.36
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 7.11
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 53.62
City Hall - HVYDTY Ceiling Fan4025388
City Hall - HVYDTY Ceiling Fan
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 79.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 7.51
Water - Supplies4093072
Water - Supplies
421.000.74.534.80.31.00 107.38
9.5% Sales Tax
421.000.74.534.80.31.00 10.20
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212468 1/15/2015 (Continued)067862 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
Traffic - Supplies5593320
Traffic - Supplies
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 15.92
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 1.51
Sewer - Drum Auger6074596
Sewer - Drum Auger
423.000.75.535.80.31.00 24.98
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.31.00 2.37
PW - Supplies84891
PW - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 10.58
PS - Supplies
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 7.98
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.31.00 1.76
Total :1,602.64
212469 1/15/2015 074331 HOVICK, JAMES 88 LEOFF 1 Medical reimbursement
LEOFF 1 Medical reimbursement
009.000.39.517.20.23.00 183.79
Total :183.79
212470 1/15/2015 073548 INDOFF INCORPORATED 2565104 WWTP - SUPPLIES, OFFICE
paper supplies
423.000.76.535.80.31.41 28.00
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.41 2.66
OFFICE SUPPLIES2565866
Office supplies
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 200.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 19.00
WWTP - SUPPLIES, OFFICE2566204
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212470 1/15/2015 (Continued)073548 INDOFF INCORPORATED
paper supplies
423.000.76.535.80.31.41 13.12
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.41 1.25
CLEARTEX GENERAL OFFICE CHAIR MAT2567801
Cleartex General Office Chair Mat - Qty
001.000.31.514.23.31.00 260.72
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.514.23.31.00 24.77
Total :549.52
212471 1/15/2015 014940 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS 518246 Unit 139 - Battery
Unit 139 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 97.32
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.25
Unit 83 - Battery518821
Unit 83 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 103.47
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.83
Unit 449 - Battery522814
Unit 449 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 209.05
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 19.86
Unit 124 - Battery61229709
Unit 124 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 104.50
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.93
Unit 3 - Invertor750036
Unit 3 - Invertor
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 179.95
Shop Supplies
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212471 1/15/2015 (Continued)014940 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS
511.000.77.548.68.31.20 40.30
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 17.09
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.20 3.83
Total :804.38
212472 1/15/2015 070250 IRON MOUNTAIN 200512688 DATA STORAGE MONTHLY FEE
Data Storage Monthly Administrative Fee
001.000.31.518.87.41.00 150.00
Total :150.00
212473 1/15/2015 075101 JIMENEZ, MIGUEL 120514 JUROR FEE
JUROR FEE
001.000.23.523.30.49.20 15.60
Total :15.60
212474 1/15/2015 073780 KAMINS, CHAD E3DC.Pmt 5 E3DC.PMT 5 THRU 12/31/14
E3DC.Pmt 5 thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.65.00 40,429.70
E3DC.Ret 5 thru 12/31/14
112.200.223.400 -2,021.49
Total :38,408.21
212475 1/15/2015 070902 KAREN ULVESTAD 19663 DIGITAL PHOTO 19663 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR FEE
19663 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY INSTRUCTOR FEE
001.000.64.571.22.41.00 176.00
Total :176.00
212476 1/15/2015 072650 KCDA PURCHASING COOPERATIVE 3870925 INV#3870925 CUST#100828 - EDMONDS PD
HON 4 DRAWER FILE CABINET
001.000.41.521.11.35.00 535.05
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.11.35.00 50.83
Total :585.88
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212477 1/15/2015 075137 KELAYE CONCRETE LLC E3DE.Pmt 1 E3DE.PMT 1 THRU 12/31/14
E3DE.Pmt 1 thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.65.00 9,691.40
E3DE.Ret 1 thru 12/31/14
112.200.223.400 -484.57
Total :9,206.83
212478 1/15/2015 067568 KPG INC 114714 E2AD.SERVICES THRU 11/25/14
E2AD,Services thru 11/25/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 6,265.33
E3DB.SERVICES THRU 12/31/141211815
E3DB.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 2,586.62
E3DD.SERVICES THRU 12/31/141211817
E3DD.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 15,766.54
E2AD.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14124514
E2AD.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 613.00
E3DC.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14128214
E3DC.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 461.99
Total :25,693.48
212479 1/15/2015 069343 KRAZAN & ASSOCIATES INC 0926528-1283 E4CA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14
E4CA.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 20,250.00
Total :20,250.00
212480 1/15/2015 017050 KWICK'N KLEEN CAR WASH 01052015-01 INV#01052015-01 - EDMONDS PD
18 CAR WASHES $5.03(INC TX) 12/14
001.000.41.521.22.48.00 90.54
PM CAR WASH CHARGE01052015-03
PM CAR WASH CHARGE
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 5.03
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(Continued)Total :95.572124801/15/2015 017050 017050 KWICK'N KLEEN CAR WASH
212481 1/15/2015 017135 LANDAU ASSOCIATES INC 34430 E3FH.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14
E3FH.Services thru 12/31/14
422.000.72.594.31.41.20 847.25
Total :847.25
212482 1/15/2015 074662 LATITUDE GEOGRAPHICS GROUP 201400903 GEOCORTEX ESSENTIALS MAINTENANCE
GEOCORTEX ESSENTIALS MAINTENANCE
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 1,850.00
GEOCORTEX ESSENTIALS MAINTENANCE
001.000.62.558.60.41.00 1,850.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.41.00 175.75
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.62.558.60.41.00 175.75
Total :4,051.50
212483 1/15/2015 073603 LIGHTHOUSE LAW GROUP PLLC 20190 expenses 11-14 EXPENSES
11-14 reimbursement for expenses -
001.000.36.515.31.41.00 75.00
11-14 reimbursement for expenses - Debi
001.000.36.515.31.41.00 35.00
01-15 LEGAL FEESJan-15
01-15 Legal fees
001.000.36.515.31.41.00 41,000.00
Total :41,110.00
212484 1/15/2015 018980 LYNNWOOD HONDA 894169 Traffic - 4 Generators for HWY 99
Traffic - 4 Generators for HWY 99
111.000.68.542.64.35.00 3,927.94
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.35.00 373.15
Total :4,301.09
212485 1/15/2015 069862 MAKERS ARCHITECTURE AND 1438-1 Makers Professional Services ECDC
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212485 1/15/2015 (Continued)069862 MAKERS ARCHITECTURE AND
Makers Professional Services ECDC
001.000.62.524.10.41.00 5,522.50
Total :5,522.50
212486 1/15/2015 020039 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 20143275 WWTP - SUPPLIES, MECHANICAL
wing nut expansion plug
423.000.76.535.80.31.21 29.52
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.31.21 7.49
Total :37.01
212487 1/15/2015 069053 MICRO COM SYSTEMS LTD 16372 Archiving Planning Documents
Archiving Planning Documents
001.000.62.558.60.49.00 997.52
Total :997.52
212488 1/15/2015 063773 MICROFLEX 00022235 12-14 TAX AUDIT PROGRAM
TAX AUDIT PROGRAM
001.000.31.514.23.41.00 400.12
Total :400.12
212489 1/15/2015 020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 202846 Street - Supplies
Street - Supplies
111.000.68.542.31.31.00 18.50
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.31.31.00 1.76
Street - Supplies203343
Street - Supplies
111.000.68.542.31.31.00 401.98
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.31.31.00 38.19
Total :460.43
212490 1/15/2015 072151 MLA ENGINEERING PLLC 2506 FAC Playfield Roof - Task 1 Evaluation
FAC Playfield Roof - Task 1 Evaluation
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212490 1/15/2015 (Continued)072151 MLA ENGINEERING PLLC
001.000.66.518.30.41.00 492.77
Total :492.77
212491 1/15/2015 074720 MUELLER, SUSAN 19658 A NEW YOU 19658 A NEW YOU INSTRUCTOR FEE
19658 A NEW YOU INSTRUCTOR FEE
001.000.64.571.22.41.00 232.00
Total :232.00
212492 1/15/2015 024600 NEUERT, L L 1/12/15 LEOFF 1 Medical reimbursement
LEOFF 1 Medical reimbursement
009.000.39.517.20.23.00 632.23
Total :632.23
212493 1/15/2015 064006 NORTH WEST INSTRUMENT SERVICES 12716 WWTP - ANALYTICAL & PRECISION BALANCE
wwtp analytical & precision balance
423.000.76.535.80.41.31 220.00
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.41.31 20.90
Total :240.90
212494 1/15/2015 066391 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL INC 58092 WWTP - SODIUM BISULFITE
sodium bisulfite
423.000.76.535.80.31.54 1,193.40
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.31.54 113.37
Total :1,306.77
212495 1/15/2015 061013 NORTHWEST CASCADE INC 2-1105539 EDMONDS ELEMENTARY HONEY BUCKET
EDMONDS ELEMENTARY HONEY
001.000.64.576.80.45.00 100.00
CIVIC FIELD HONEY BUCKET2-1107301
CIVIC FIELD HONEY BUCKET
001.000.64.576.80.45.00 115.65
Total :215.65
212496 1/15/2015 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 859004 PW - Admin - Calendars, Clocks
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
212496 1/15/2015 (Continued)063511 OFFICE MAX INC
PW - Admin - Calendars, Clocks
001.000.65.518.20.31.00 167.70
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.65.518.20.31.00 15.93
PM: PAPER, SECURE TOP FOLDER, LEGAL PD978904
PM: PAPER, SECURE TOP FOLDER, LEGAL PD
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 62.18
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 5.91
Total :251.72
212497 1/15/2015 070166 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER December 2014 COURT, BLDG CODE & JIS TRANSMITTAL
Emergency Medical Services & Trauma
001.000.237.120 1,040.24
PSEA 1, 2 & 3 Account
001.000.237.130 21,638.90
Building Code Fee Account
001.000.237.150 176.50
State Patrol Death Investigation
001.000.237.330 68.79
Judicial Information Systems Account
001.000.237.180 3,627.54
School Zone Safety Account
001.000.237.200 233.89
Washington Auto Theft Prevention
001.000.237.250 2,069.75
Traumatic Brain Injury
001.000.237.260 397.63
Accessible Communities Acct
001.000.237.290 73.32
Multi-Model Transportation
001.000.237.300 73.34
Hwy Safety Acct
001.000.237.320 109.19
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212497 1/15/2015 (Continued)070166 OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
Crime Lab Blood Breath Analysis
001.000.237.170 20.60
WSP Hwy Acct
001.000.237.340 390.54
Total :29,920.23
212498 1/15/2015 073714 OLBRECHTS & ASSOC PLLC 2014 HE Serv Hearing examiner services Dec. 2014
Hearing examiner services Dec. 2014
001.000.62.558.60.41.00 414.75
Total :414.75
212499 1/15/2015 060945 PACIFIC POWER BATTERIES 19001162 Unit 53 - Battery
Unit 53 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 223.75
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 21.26
Unit 133 - Battery19001199
Unit 133 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 103.03
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.79
Unit 49 - Battery19001211
Unit 49 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 111.95
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 10.64
Total :480.42
212500 1/15/2015 027060 PACIFIC TOPSOILS 186131 PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 83.30
PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130186133
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 83.30
PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130186137
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212500 1/15/2015 (Continued)027060 PACIFIC TOPSOILS
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 83.30
PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130186189
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 83.30
PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130186198
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 95.20
PM YARD WASTE DUMP CUST # 5130186204
PM YARD WASTE DUMP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 83.30
Total :511.70
212501 1/15/2015 065051 PARAMETRIX INC 18-82221 WWTP - PLC & SCADA SYSTEM UPGRADE
phase 3, task 01: PLC-501
423.100.76.594.39.41.10 33,932.26
Total :33,932.26
212502 1/15/2015 074931 PEAK CMS LLC 12530 ANNUAL MAINTENACE - P&L WARRANTY 3 CONTR
Annual Maintenance (Parts & Labor
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 5,814.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.48.00 552.33
Total :6,366.33
212503 1/15/2015 063951 PERTEET ENGINEERING INC 20110010.000--39 E7AC.SERVICES THRU 11/30/14
E7AC.Services thru 11/30/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 10,295.64
E7AC.Services thru 11/30/14
112.200.68.595.20.61.00 1,625.00
Total :11,920.64
212504 1/15/2015 074793 PETDATA INC 4027 INV#4027 - EDMONDS PD
1,124 ONE YR PET LICENSES - 12/14
001.000.41.521.70.41.00 4,383.60
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212504 1/15/2015 (Continued)074793 PETDATA INC
2 REPLACEMENT TAGS - 12/14
001.000.41.521.70.41.00 7.80
Total :4,391.40
212505 1/15/2015 008475 PETTY CASH 12/15-12/31/14 Fac Maint - Dec 14 - Mileage Supply
Fac Maint - Dec 14 - Mileage Supply
001.000.66.518.30.49.00 7.95
Total :7.95
212506 1/15/2015 028400 PITNEY BOWES INC 371231 POSTAGE METER SUPPLIES
Ink for Postage Meter
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 131.91
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 12.53
Total :144.44
212507 1/15/2015 073546 PITNEY BOWES RESERVE ACCOUNT 07082015 REPLENISH POSTAGE METER
Replenish Postage meter250-00326
001.000.25.514.30.42.00 8,000.00
Total :8,000.00
212508 1/15/2015 028860 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC F876212 WWTP - OFFSITE FLOW TELEMETRY
solar and cellular supplies
423.100.76.594.39.65.10 5,403.66
9.5% Sales Tax
423.100.76.594.39.65.10 513.35
WWTP - INFRARED CAMERA & WALL MOUNTSF877445
Infrared thermal imaging camera FLR
423.000.76.594.35.64.00 10,022.21
Hoff wall mounts - Qty 4
423.000.76.535.80.35.00 1,631.74
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.594.35.64.00 952.11
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.35.00 155.02
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212508 1/15/2015 (Continued)028860 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC
WWTP - REPAIR/MAINTENANCEF908124
conduit
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 13.73
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 1.30
Total :18,693.12
212509 1/15/2015 071811 PONY MAIL BOX & BUSINESS CTR 214351 WWTP - POSTAGE
To: Onyx Valve Co., ~
423.000.76.535.80.42.00 53.16
Total :53.16
212510 1/15/2015 073988 PRECISION CONCRETE CUTTING W14265 Street - Sidewalk trip hazard grinding
Street - Sidewalk trip hazard grinding
111.000.68.542.61.48.00 8,037.00
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.61.48.00 763.52
Total :8,800.52
212511 1/15/2015 061540 REPUBLIC SERVICES #197 3-0197-0800478 FIRE STATION #20 23009 88TH AVE W
FIRE STATION #20 23009 88TH AVE W
001.000.66.518.30.47.00 147.28
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW3-0197-0800897
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
001.000.65.518.20.47.00 29.68
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
111.000.68.542.90.47.00 112.78
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
421.000.74.534.80.47.00 112.78
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
423.000.75.535.80.47.10 112.78
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
511.000.77.548.68.47.00 112.78
PUBLIC WORKS OMC 7110 210TH ST SW
422.000.72.531.90.47.00 112.79
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212511 1/15/2015 (Continued)061540 REPUBLIC SERVICES #197
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST SW3-0197-0801132
FIRE STATION #16 8429 196TH ST SW
001.000.66.518.30.47.00 157.67
CLUBHOUSE 6801 N MEADOWDALE RD3-0197-0829729
CLUBHOUSE 6801 N MEADOWDALE RD
001.000.66.518.30.47.00 69.50
Total :968.04
212512 1/15/2015 006841 RICOH USA INC 5033970414 Additional Images - Eng copier/printer
Additional Images - Eng copier/printer
001.000.62.524.10.45.00 283.11
Additional Images Ricoh 907 EX big DSD5033972112
Additional Images Ricoh 907 EX big DSD
001.000.62.524.10.45.00 50.07
Total :333.18
212513 1/15/2015 071467 S MORRIS COMPANY DEC 2014 INVOICE 12/31/14 ACCT#70014 - EDMONDS PD
#156862 9 NPC - 12/4/2014
001.000.41.521.70.41.00 103.32
#158712 1 NPC - 12/24/2014
001.000.41.521.70.41.00 11.48
Total :114.80
212514 1/15/2015 066964 SEATTLE AUTOMOTIVE DIST INC S3-479783 Unit 449 - Cooling Fan
Unit 449 - Cooling Fan
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 204.98
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 19.47
Unit 651 - Spark PlugsS3-487395
Unit 651 - Spark Plugs
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 52.96
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 5.03
Unit 86 - StarterS3-491651
Unit 86 - Starter
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212514 1/15/2015 (Continued)066964 SEATTLE AUTOMOTIVE DIST INC
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 147.22
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 13.99
Unit 86 - BatteryS3-494097
Unit 86 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 96.24
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.15
Unit 651 - PartsS3-497686
Unit 651 - Parts
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 49.31
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 4.69
Unit 5 - BatteryS3-497751
Unit 5 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 98.74
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 9.38
Unit 50 - BatteryS3-503955
Unit 50 - Battery
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 85.80
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 8.15
Unit 102 - Resistor, ConnectorS5-487251
Unit 102 - Resistor, Connector
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 37.99
9.5% Sales Tax
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 3.61
Total :846.71
212515 1/15/2015 067076 SEATTLE PUMP AND EQUIPMENT CO 14-4887 Street - Beach Place-Replacement Pump
Street - Beach Place-Replacement Pump
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 3,500.00
Freight
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 138.93
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212515 1/15/2015 (Continued)067076 SEATTLE PUMP AND EQUIPMENT CO
9.5% Sales Tax
422.000.72.531.40.31.00 345.70
Total :3,984.63
212516 1/15/2015 072553 SEFAC INC 91573 Sales Tax for same invoice number
Sales Tax for same invoice number
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 154.15
Total :154.15
212517 1/15/2015 074997 SEITEL SYSTEMS, LLC 25354 14108-SUPPORT DEC 2014 WORK COMPLETED
14108-Support December 2014 work
001.000.31.518.88.41.00 3,292.50
Total :3,292.50
212518 1/15/2015 070115 SHANNON & WILSON INC 91601 E4FC.SERVICES THRU 12/27/14
E4FC.Services thru 12/27/14
422.000.72.594.31.41.20 49,996.21
Total :49,996.21
212519 1/15/2015 063306 SHERWIN-WILLIAMS OE0001429A8594 PM GARBAGE CAN PAINT
PM GARBAGE CAN PAINT
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 83.16
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 7.90
Total :91.06
212520 1/15/2015 074906 SITE WORKSHOP LLC 3582 CITY PARK SPRAY & PLAY LANDSCAPE ARCHITE
CITY PARK SPRAY & PLAY LANDSCAPE
132.000.64.594.76.41.00 1,823.40
Total :1,823.40
212521 1/15/2015 066754 SNO CO PUBLIC WORKS I000377995 E4CA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14
E4CA.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 1,538.53
E4CA.Services thru 12/31/14
112.200.68.595.33.65.00 1,250.00
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(Continued)Total :2,788.532125211/15/2015 066754 066754 SNO CO PUBLIC WORKS
212522 1/15/2015 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 2006-5085-1 CITY PARK RESTROOMS
CITY PARK RESTROOMS
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 40.80
PARK MAINTENANCE SHOP2006-5164-4
PARK MAINTENANCE SHOP
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 1,054.92
CIVIC CENTER2008-6924-6
CIVIC CENTER
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 172.53
HICKMAN PARK2011-8453-8
HICKMAN PARK
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 266.42
CITY PARK GAZEBO2013-8327-0
CITY PARK GAZEBO
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 33.92
CIVIC CENTER LIGHTS2014-5305-7
CIVIC CENTER LIGHTS
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 582.01
CITY PARK S RESTROOMS & SHELTER2021-1448-4
CITY PARK S RESTROOMS & SHELTER
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 376.82
Total :2,527.42
212523 1/15/2015 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE 2014-2349 INV#2014-2349 - EDMONDS PD
46.08 BOOKINGS @ $95.94 - 12/14
001.000.39.523.60.51.00 4,420.91
1 BOOKING @ $95.94 ( EVANS-10/14)
001.000.39.523.60.51.00 95.94
299.33 HOUSING @ $66.63 - 12/14
001.000.39.523.60.51.00 19,944.36
10 HOUSING (EVANS FROM 10/14)
001.000.39.523.60.51.00 666.30
Total :25,127.51
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212524 1/15/2015 063941 SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE I000368955 INV#I000368955 CUST#SSH00010 EDMONDS PD
TASK FORCE JAN-JUNE 2015
001.000.41.521.10.51.00 5,272.00
Total :5,272.00
212525 1/15/2015 065910 SNOCOM 911 COMMUNICATIONS 14-1229-2 Q1-15 COMMUNICATIONS
Q1-15 COMMUNICATIONS
001.000.39.528.00.51.00 204,857.76
Q1-15 COMMUNICATIONS
421.000.74.534.80.51.00 5,390.99
Q1-15 COMMUNICATIONS
423.000.75.535.80.51.00 5,391.00
Q1-15 NEW WORLD ASSESSMENT14-1229-2A
Q1-15 New World Assessment
001.000.39.528.00.51.00 17,881.50
Total :233,521.25
212526 1/15/2015 072776 SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION DIST 1703 DOE GRANT G1400160 WATERSHED STM EDUCATI
DOE Grant G14000160 Watershed
422.000.72.594.31.41.20 375.00
Total :375.00
212527 1/15/2015 006630 SNOHOMISH COUNTY 65619 PARKS MAINT 5005 DUMP FEES DEC 2014
PARKS MAINT 5005 DUMP FEES DEC 2014
001.000.64.576.80.47.00 496.00
Total :496.00
212528 1/15/2015 070167 SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREASURER December 2014 Crime Victims Court Remittance
Crime Victims Court Remittance
001.000.237.140 584.11
Total :584.11
212529 1/15/2015 074990 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES 859153 E4JB.SERVICES THRU 11/28/14
E4JB.Services thru 11/28/14
421.000.74.594.34.41.10 30,552.07
E4JB.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14865728
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212529 1/15/2015 (Continued)074990 STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES
E4JB.Services thru 12/31/14
421.000.74.594.34.41.10 36,855.75
Total :67,407.82
212530 1/15/2015 046200 STATE OF WASHINGTON Q4-14 Leasehold Tax Q4-14 LEASEHOLD TAX LIABILITY
Q4-14 LEASEHOLD TAX LIABILITY
001.000.237.220 5,666.45
Total :5,666.45
212531 1/15/2015 071585 STERICYCLE INC 3002880808 INV#3002880808 CUST#6076358 - EDMONDS PD
MINIMUM MONTHLY CHARGE
001.000.41.521.80.41.00 10.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.41.521.80.41.00 0.36
Total :10.36
212532 1/15/2015 040250 STEUBER DISTRIBUTING 2788214 PM FLOWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES
PM FLOWER PROGRAM SUPPLIES: SUNSHINE
125.000.64.576.80.31.00 1,545.08
Total :1,545.08
212533 1/15/2015 074797 SUPER CHARGE MARKETING LLC 1036 SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES FOR JULY 2014
Social media services for July 2014
001.000.61.558.70.41.00 400.00
SOCIAL MEDIA SERVICES FOR JANUARY 2014786
Social media services for January 2014
001.000.61.558.70.41.00 400.00
Total :800.00
212534 1/15/2015 065578 SYSTEMS INTERFACE INC 17058 Lift Station Service
Lift Station Service
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 1,322.28
9.5% Sales Tax
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 125.62
Total :1,447.90
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212535 1/15/2015 040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 11426360 Traffic - Supplies
Traffic - Supplies
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 120.02
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 11.40
Total :131.42
212536 1/15/2015 074921 TERRA FIRMA CONSULTING 15-01 Tree Ordinance - Planning
Tree Ordinance - Planning
001.000.62.524.10.41.00 1,300.00
Total :1,300.00
212537 1/15/2015 071666 TETRA TECH INC 5083089 WWTP - C411: FACILITY, TASK 10.14
C411-task order 10.14
423.100.76.594.39.41.10 1,158.18
Total :1,158.18
212538 1/15/2015 075139 THE LOUIS BERGER GROUP INC 66395 E4FE.SERVICES THRU 12/31/14
E4FE.Services thru 12/31/14
422.000.72.594.31.41.20 15,922.63
E4FA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/1466492
E4FA.Services thru 12/31/14
422.000.72.594.31.41.20 7,782.65
Total :23,705.28
212539 1/15/2015 075138 THREAT TRACK SECURITY INV00117982 VIPRE BUSINESS PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION RENE
VIPRE Business Premium Subscription
001.000.31.518.88.49.00 3,660.00
Total :3,660.00
212540 1/15/2015 038315 THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR 5000252912 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CITY HALL 121 5TH
ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CITY HALL 121 5TH
001.000.66.518.30.48.00 343.90
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.66.518.30.48.00 32.67
Total :376.57
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212541 1/15/2015 074669 TIGER DIRECT INC L67723910101 WWTP - REPAIR/MAINTENANCE, ELECTRIC
HP 840 G1 CI7-4600,
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 1,699.99
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 30.65
WWTP - REPAIR/MAINTENANCEL67870330102
transceivers and modules
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 983.88
Freight
423.000.76.535.80.48.22 53.40
Total :2,767.92
212542 1/15/2015 062693 US BANK 0108 INV#0108 01/06/15 - THOMPSON - EDMONDS P
TRAINING SUPPLIES
001.000.41.521.40.31.00 10.96
35 YR PLATE/ENGRAVING
001.000.41.521.10.31.00 28.20
REG. COMMUNICATOR - PLOEGER
001.000.41.521.40.49.00 149.00
REG. COMMUNICATOR - RAMSEUR
001.000.41.521.40.49.00 149.00
SHOES - COLLINS
001.000.41.521.11.24.00 109.45
CORE VALUES WALL BANNER
001.000.41.521.10.31.00 76.54
ENGRAVING ON SWAT KIT
001.000.41.521.23.35.00 12.59
CRS ON #0108 01/06/15 US BANK CARD0108
REFUND REG. COMM - PLOEGER
001.000.41.521.40.49.00 -50.00
REFUND REG. COMM - RAMSEUR
001.000.41.521.40.49.00 -50.00
Food for Holiday Brunch0378
Food for Holiday Brunch
001.000.22.518.10.49.00 140.56
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
Food/Meat for Holiday Brunch
001.000.22.518.10.49.00 282.08
Food for Holiday Brunch
001.000.22.518.10.49.00 16.75
Food/Supplies for Holiday Brunch
001.000.22.518.10.49.00 11.94
Advertising- PT Admin Assistant
001.000.22.518.10.44.00 50.00
Advertising-PT Court Clerk
001.000.22.518.10.44.00 50.00
INV#2519 01/06/15 - EDMONDS PD - TRAININ2519
MEAL/HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 50.92
BAG CHECK-HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 25.00
MEAL/HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 246.31
LODGING/HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 330.15
MEAL/HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 20.89
PARKING/HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 94.39
MEAL/HOSTAGE NEG0-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 25.92
BAG CHECK-HOSTAGE NEG-FROLAND
001.000.41.521.40.43.00 25.00
E-COURT CONFERENCE ROOM COST FOR FEREBEE3249
E-COURT CONFERENCE ROOM COST FOR FEREBEE
001.000.23.512.50.43.00 266.56
E-COURT CONFERENCE ROOM COST FOR CLIFTON
001.000.23.512.50.43.00 133.28
POSTAGE FOR PASSPORTS
001.000.23.512.50.42.00 121.20
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
ICM CLASS REGISTRATION FOR BOMAR
001.000.23.512.50.49.00 595.00
ICM CLASS REGISTRATION FOR CLIFTON
001.000.23.512.50.49.00 595.00
INV#3314 01/06/15 - EDMONDS PD - LAWLES3314
SMART LOGO-MORRISON JACKET
001.000.41.521.21.24.00 49.14
MULTIPLE TARGETS FOR SWAT
628.000.41.521.23.31.00 976.27
Plaques for Councilmembers Buckshnis3389
Plaques for Councilmembers Buckshnis
001.000.11.511.60.49.00 147.83
DOMAIN NAME REGISTRATION, IPAD MINI P&R3470
BulkRegister.com - domain name
001.000.31.518.88.49.00 13.95
Verizon Wireless - iPad mini for C Hite
001.000.64.571.21.35.00 799.34
INV#3520 01/06/15 - EDMONDS PD - TRAININ3520
FEDEX CHGS #14-5173,4952,4054
001.000.41.521.10.42.00 14.29
FEDEX CHGS #14-5239,4845,4737,5006
001.000.41.521.10.42.00 14.93
Rockler - City Hall Remodel - Small3546
Rockler - City Hall Remodel - Small
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 350.39
Amazon - PW - Supplies
001.000.65.518.20.31.00 10.50
Harbor Freight - Sewer - Load Leveler
423.000.75.535.80.31.00 47.07
APPLE - CABLE FOR IPAD3546
Apple - Cable for IPad
421.000.74.534.80.31.00 20.81
ECO PRODUCTS: WOTS CUPS4675
ECO PRODUCTS: WOTS CUPS
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
117.100.64.573.20.31.00 49.11
THOMPSON & MORGAN: FLOWER PROGRAM SEEDS
001.000.64.576.81.31.00 8.94
JOHNNY'S SELECTED SEEDS: FLOWER PROGRAM
001.000.64.576.81.31.00 99.80
SELECT SEEDS: FLOWER PROGRAM SEEDS
001.000.64.576.81.31.00 26.43
PLAQUEMAKER: ART 5C PLAQUE
117.200.64.575.50.49.00 100.00
AMAZON.COM: BROWN TISSUE PAPER FOR
001.000.64.575.56.31.00 7.99
AMAZON.COM: WATERCOLOR PAPER FOR
001.000.64.575.56.31.00 27.42
OFFICE MAX: CHAIR PM
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 164.24
OFFICE MAX: PLANNER & REFILL PM
001.000.64.576.80.31.00 72.24
IR SPECIALTY FOAM: FOAM PATTY
001.000.64.575.55.31.00 510.87
2015 AWC City Action Days Registration4697
2015 AWC City Action Days Registration
001.000.21.513.10.49.00 150.00
Utility table
001.000.21.513.10.31.00 214.81
UPS NETWORK MGMT CARDS, SVR CONV KIT, C5179
Newegg.com - APC model AC2-3 3 ft PDU
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 71.94
Newegg.com - APC power extension cord -
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 51.44
Newegg.com - Innovation 2 post
001.000.31.518.88.35.00 142.99
Snohomish County Garage for B Tuley
001.000.31.518.88.43.00 3.00
Newegg.com - APC AP9630 UPS Network
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
001.000.31.518.88.35.00 899.96
Nextendweb.com - accordian menu
001.000.31.518.88.49.00 99.00
Edmonds Hardware & Paint - silicone
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 6.56
AUTOCAD , UPS NETWORK CARD, POWER MODULE5179
DLT Solutions - Autodesk AutoCAD 2015
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 912.48
DLT Solutions - Autodesk AutoCAD 2015
422.000.72.531.40.49.00 912.48
DLT Solutions - Autodesk AutoCAD 2015
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 912.50
ExpertsExchange.com - IT Solutions
001.000.31.518.88.49.00 19.95
Newegg.com - APC AP9630 UPS Network
001.000.31.518.88.35.00 689.97
Newegg.com - APC AP7911A switched 2U
001.000.31.518.88.35.00 669.99
Refurbups.com - APC Symmetra LX Power
001.000.31.518.88.35.00 593.10
High-Tech Battery Solutions - APC
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 119.36
FACEBOOK ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN DECEMBER 25923
Facebook advertising campaign December
001.000.61.558.70.44.00 3,301.99
ECONOMIC FORECAST CONFERENCE, WEDA WINTE5923
Registration for Economic Forecast
001.000.61.558.70.49.00 484.12
Bldg code books for Bldg official6045
Bldg code books for Bldg official
001.000.62.524.20.49.00 637.91
Plumbing Training Unit for Bld Official
001.000.62.524.20.49.00 194.29
2 Microsoft Wireless Comfort - Chave
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
001.000.62.558.60.49.00 76.62
EST Edge Monitor Arm
001.000.66.518.30.35.00 595.80
2015 APA Conf - Chave6045
2015 APA Conf - Chave
001.000.62.558.60.49.00 730.00
2015 APA Conference - Clugston
001.000.62.558.60.49.00 730.00
2015 APA Conference - Lien
001.000.62.558.60.49.00 730.00
2015 WABO membership - Bld Official
001.000.62.524.20.49.00 95.00
US Bank Credit Memo for UPS services6045
US Bank Credit Memo for UPS services
001.000.62.524.10.49.00 -14.34
6254 PARKS CR CARD6254
AMAZON.COM KEYBOARD FOR CARRIE IPAD
001.000.64.571.21.31.00 53.99
Planetizen-Urban Insight7209
Planetizen-Urban Insight
001.000.62.524.10.49.00 144.00
Beacon Online Subscription - Hope
001.000.62.524.10.49.00 10.00
Parking fee - Hope
001.000.62.524.10.49.00 18.00
Late fee
001.000.62.524.10.49.00 2.00
INV#7476 01/06/15 - EDMONDS PD - BARD7476
SCHEDULING CHARGE NEW WORLD
001.000.41.521.40.49.00 23.00
TLO SEARCHES 12/2014
001.000.41.521.21.41.00 12.75
Fleet - Best Auto - Unit 450 - Parts7492
Fleet - Best Auto - Unit 450 - Parts
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212542 1/15/2015 (Continued)062693 US BANK
511.000.77.548.68.31.10 93.08
Home Depot- Shop Tool - Ceramic Heater
511.000.77.548.68.35.00 32.82
ENG CREDIT CARD DECEMBER 20148313
New Printerhead for Plotter
001.000.67.532.20.48.00 144.99
New refrigerator for Engineering kitchen
001.000.67.532.20.49.00 847.53
Total :22,441.33
212543 1/15/2015 044960 UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOC CTR 4120120 UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATION CENTER
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATION CENTER
421.000.74.534.80.41.00 74.93
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATION CENTER
422.000.72.531.90.41.00 74.92
UTILITIES UNDERGROUND LOCATION CENTER
423.000.75.535.80.41.00 77.19
Total :227.04
212544 1/15/2015 065035 WASHINGTON STATE PATROL I15004733 INV#I15004733 EDM301 - EDMONDS PD
BACKGROUND CHECKS - DEC 2014
001.000.237.100 198.00
Total :198.00
212545 1/15/2015 026510 WCIA 30042 2015 LIABILITY/PROGRAM ASSESSMENT
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
001.000.39.518.90.46.00 418,367.48
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
111.000.68.542.90.46.00 81,386.43
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
421.000.74.534.80.46.00 70,903.86
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
422.000.72.531.90.46.00 39,269.22
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
423.000.75.535.80.46.00 75,412.92
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212545 1/15/2015 (Continued)026510 WCIA
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
423.000.76.535.80.46.00 64,234.64
2015 Liability/Program Assessment
511.000.77.548.68.46.00 39,122.45
2015 TBD LIABILITY ASSESSMENT30043
2015 TBD Liability and Program
139.000.68.542.31.46.00 2,500.00
Total :791,197.00
212546 1/15/2015 071633 WDH BLACK ROCK 32856 IRU STRAND MAINT FEE-7100 210TH ST SW
IRU Maintenance Fee - 1 strand from
001.000.31.518.87.45.00 276.00
Franchise Fee on Fiber Lease
001.000.31.518.87.45.00 13.80
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.87.45.00 27.53
Total :317.33
212547 1/15/2015 073552 WELCO SALES LLC 6553 OFFICE SUPPLIES
Letter Head
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 180.00
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.25.514.30.31.00 17.10
#10 WINDOW ENVELOPES6557
#10 Window Envelopes, Finance dept -
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 356.60
9.5% Sales Tax
001.000.31.518.88.31.00 33.88
Total :587.58
212548 1/15/2015 069691 WESTERN SYSTEMS 0000026632 Traffic- Flashers
Traffic- Flashers
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 101.32
9.5% Sales Tax
111.000.68.542.64.31.00 9.63
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(Continued)Total :110.952125481/15/2015 069691 069691 WESTERN SYSTEMS
212549 1/15/2015 073739 WH PACIFIC INC 1897W-05REV E1AA.SERVICES THRU 12/31/15
E1AA.Services thru 12/31/15
112.200.68.595.33.41.00 7,479.83
Total :7,479.83
212550 1/15/2015 073624 WILLIAMS FORM ENGINERRING CORP 231270 WWTP - SUPPLIES, MECHANICAL
chockfast gray
423.000.76.535.80.31.21 241.20
Total :241.20
212551 1/15/2015 061047 WWCPA 2015 Renewals Water - Annual Certification Renewals -
Water - Annual Certification Renewals -
421.000.74.534.80.49.00 105.00
Sewer - Annual Certification Renewals -
423.000.75.535.80.49.00 90.00
Total :195.00
212552 1/15/2015 075122 YAKIMA CO DEPT OF CORR JAN 2015 INMATE BILLING DEC 2014 - EDMONDS PD
55 HOUSING DAYS @ $54.75 12/14
001.000.39.523.60.51.00 3,011.25
Total :3,011.25
Bank total : 2,212,452.10141 Vouchers for bank code :usbank
2,212,452.10Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report141
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
STR 100th Ave W/Firdale Ave/238th St. SW/Traffic Signal Upgrade c329 E0AA
STR 15th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to 8th Ave)c424 E3DC
STM 190th Pl SW Wall Construction c428 E3FF
STR 2009 Street Overlay Program c294 E9CA
WTR 2010 Waterline Replacement Program c363 E0JA
STR 2011 Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming c343 E1AB
WTR 2011 Waterline Replacement Program c333 E1JA
STM 2012 Citywide Storm Drainage Improvements c382 E2FE
SWR 2012 Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan Update c369 E2GA
SWR 2012 Sewermain-Alder/Dellwood/Beach Pl/224th St. Sewer Replacement c347 E1GA
WTR 2012 Waterline Overlay Program c388 E2CA
WTR 2012 Waterline Replacement Program c340 E1JE
STM 2013 Citywide Drainage Replacement c406 E3FA
STM 2013 Lake Ballinger Basin Study & Associated Projects c407 E3FB
SWR 2013 Sewerline Replacement Project c398 E3GA
WTR 2013 Waterline Replacement Program c397 E3JA
STR 2014 Chip Seals c451 E4CB
STM 2014 Drainage Improvements c433 E4FA
STM 2014 Lake Ballinger Associated Projects c436 E4FD
STR 2014 Overlay Program c438 E4CA
STR 2014 Waterline Overlays c452 E4CC
WTR 2014 Waterline Replacement Program c422 E4JA
STM 2014 Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration c435 E4FC
SWR 2015 Sewerline Replacement Project c441 E4GA
WTR 2015 Waterline Replacement Program c440 E4JB
WTR 2016 Water Comp Plan Update c460 E4JC
STR 220 7th Ave N Sidewalk c421 E3DA
STR 220th Street Overlay Project c462 E4CD
WTR 224th Waterline Relocation (2013)c418 E3JB
STR 226th Street Walkway Project c312 E9DA
STR 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements i005 E7AC
STR 236th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Madrona School)c425 E3DD
STR 238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)c423 E3DB
STR 5th Ave Overlay Project c399 E2CC
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
STR 76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements c368 E1CA
WTR 76th Ave W Waterline Extension with Lynnwood c344 E1JB
STR 76th Avenue West/75th Place West Walkway Project c245 E6DA
STR 9th Avenue Improvement Project c392 E2AB
STR ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades along 3rd Ave S c426 E3DE
SWR Alder Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation (2013 Sewer Pipe Rehab CIPP)c390 E2GB
WTR AWD Intertie and Reservoir Improvements c324 E0IA
STR Caspers/Ninth Avenue/Puget Drive (SR524) Walkway Project c256 E6DB
PRK City Spray Park c417 E4MA
SWR Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase I c456 E4GB
STR Citywide Safety Improvements c404 E2AC
SWR City-Wide Sewer Improvements c301 E8GD
STM Dayton Street & SR104 Storm Drainage Alternatives c374 E1FM
PM Dayton Street Plaza c276 E7MA
STM Dayton Street Storm Improvements (6th Ave - 8th Ave)c409 E3FD
STM Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station c455 E4FE
FAC Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab c443 E4MB
WTR Edmonds General Facilities Charge Study c345 E1JC
STM Edmonds Marsh Feasibility Study c380 E2FC
FAC Edmonds Museum Exterior Repairs Project c327 E0LA
FAC ESCO III Project c419 E3LB
STR Five Corners Roundabout (212th Street SW @ 84th Avenue W)c342 E1AA
PM Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor c282 E8MA
FAC Frances Anderson Center Accessibility Upgrades c393 E3LA
STR Hwy 99 Enhancements (Phase III)c405 E2AD
PM Interurban Trail c146 E2DB
STM Lake Ballinger Associated Projects 2012 c381 E2FD
STM LID Retrofits Perrinville Creek Basin c434 E4FB
SWR Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study c461 E4GC
SWR Lift Station 2 Improvements (Separated from L/s 13 - 09/01/08)c298 E8GA
STR Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Enhancements c265 E7AA
WTR Main Street Watermain c375 E1JK
PM Marina Beach Additional Parking c290 E8MB
STM North Talbot Road Drainage Improvements c378 E2FA
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
STM Northstream Pipe Abandonment on Puget Drive c410 E3FE
STM NPDES m013 E7FG
SWR OVD Sewer Lateral Improvements c142 E3GB
WTR OVD Watermain Improvements (2003)c141 E3JB
STM Perrinville Creek Culvert Replacement c376 E1FN
STM Perrinville Creek Stormwater Flow Reduction Retrofit Study c408 E3FC
WTR Pioneer Way Road Repair c389 E2CB
WTR PRV Station 11 and 12 Abandonment c346 E1JD
STM Public Facilities Water Quality Upgrades c339 E1FD
FAC Public Safety Controls System Upgrades c444 E4LA
STR School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Grant c420 E3AA
PM Senior Center Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements c321 E9MA
FAC Senior Center Roof Repairs c332 E0LB
SWR Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Design c304 E9GA
WWTP Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring c446 E4HA
WTR Sewer, Water, Stormwater Revenue Requirements Update c370 E1GB
STR Shell Valley Emergency Access Road c268 E7CB
STR SR104 Corridor Transportation Study c427 E3AB
General SR104 Telecommunications Conduit Crossing c372 E1EA
STR SR104/City Park Mid-Block Crossing c454 E4DB
General SR99 Enhancement Program c238 E6MA
STM Storm Contribution to Transportation Projects c341 E1FF
STM Storm Drainage Improvements - 88th & 194th c429 E3FG
STM Stormwater Development Review Support (NPDES Capacity)c349 E1FH
STM Stormwater GIS Support c326 E0FC
STR Sunset Walkway Improvements c354 E1DA
STM SW Edmonds Basin #3-238th St. SW to Hickman Park Infiltration System c379 E2FB
STM SW Edmonds-105th/106th Ave W Storm Improvements c430 E3FH
STM Talbot Rd. Storm Drain Project/Perrinville Creek Mitigation c307 E9FB
ENG Train Trench - Concept c453 E4DA
STR Transportation Plan Update c391 E2AA
STM Video Assessment of Stormwater Lines c459 E4FF
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Funding
Engineering
Project
Number
Project
Accounting
Number Project Title
STR E0AA c329 100th Ave W/Firdale Ave/238th St. SW/Traffic Signal Upgrade
STM E0FC c326 Stormwater GIS Support
WTR E0IA c324 AWD Intertie and Reservoir Improvements
WTR E0JA c363 2010 Waterline Replacement Program
FAC E0LA c327 Edmonds Museum Exterior Repairs Project
FAC E0LB c332 Senior Center Roof Repairs
STR E1AA c342 Five Corners Roundabout (212th Street SW @ 84th Avenue W)
STR E1AB c343 2011 Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming
STR E1CA c368 76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
STR E1DA c354 Sunset Walkway Improvements
General E1EA c372 SR104 Telecommunications Conduit Crossing
STM E1FD c339 Public Facilities Water Quality Upgrades
STM E1FF c341 Storm Contribution to Transportation Projects
STM E1FH c349 Stormwater Development Review Support (NPDES Capacity)
STM E1FM c374 Dayton Street & SR104 Storm Drainage Alternatives
STM E1FN c376 Perrinville Creek Culvert Replacement
SWR E1GA c347 2012 Sewermain-Alder/Dellwood/Beach Pl/224th St. Sewer Replacement
WTR E1GB c370 Sewer, Water, Stormwater Revenue Requirements Update
WTR E1JA c333 2011 Waterline Replacement Program
WTR E1JB c344 76th Ave W Waterline Extension with Lynnwood
WTR E1JC c345 Edmonds General Facilities Charge Study
WTR E1JD c346 PRV Station 11 and 12 Abandonment
WTR E1JE c340 2012 Waterline Replacement Program
WTR E1JK c375 Main Street Watermain
STR E2AA c391 Transportation Plan Update
STR E2AB c392 9th Avenue Improvement Project
STR E2AC c404 Citywide Safety Improvements
STR E2AD c405 Hwy 99 Enhancements (Phase III)
WTR E2CA c388 2012 Waterline Overlay Program
WTR E2CB c389 Pioneer Way Road Repair
STR E2CC c399 5th Ave Overlay Project
PM E2DB c146 Interurban Trail
STM E2FA c378 North Talbot Road Drainage Improvements
STM E2FB c379 SW Edmonds Basin #3-238th St. SW to Hickman Park Infiltration System
STM E2FC c380 Edmonds Marsh Feasibility Study
STM E2FD c381 Lake Ballinger Associated Projects 2012
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Funding
Engineering
Project
Number
Project
Accounting
Number Project Title
STM E2FE c382 2012 Citywide Storm Drainage Improvements
SWR E2GA c369 2012 Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan Update
SWR E2GB c390 Alder Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation (2013 Sewer Pipe Rehab CIPP)
STR E3AA c420 School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Grant
STR E3AB c427 SR104 Corridor Transportation Study
STR E3DA c421 220 7th Ave N Sidewalk
STR E3DB c423 238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
STR E3DC c424 15th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to 8th Ave)
STR E3DD c425 236th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Madrona School)
STR E3DE c426 ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades along 3rd Ave S
STM E3FA c406 2013 Citywide Drainage Replacement
STM E3FB c407 2013 Lake Ballinger Basin Study & Associated Projects
STM E3FC c408 Perrinville Creek Stormwater Flow Reduction Retrofit Study
STM E3FD c409 Dayton Street Storm Improvements (6th Ave - 8th Ave)
STM E3FE c410 Northstream Pipe Abandonment on Puget Drive
STM E3FF c428 190th Pl SW Wall Construction
STM E3FG c429 Storm Drainage Improvements - 88th & 194th
STM E3FH c430 SW Edmonds-105th/106th Ave W Storm Improvements
SWR E3GA c398 2013 Sewerline Replacement Project
SWR E3GB c142 OVD Sewer Lateral Improvements
WTR E3JA c397 2013 Waterline Replacement Program
WTR E3JB c418 224th Waterline Relocation (2013)
WTR E3JB c141 OVD Watermain Improvements (2003)
FAC E3LA c393 Frances Anderson Center Accessibility Upgrades
FAC E3LB c419 ESCO III Project
STR E4CA c438 2014 Overlay Program
STR E4CB c451 2014 Chip Seals
STR E4CC c452 2014 Waterline Overlays
STR E4CD c462 220th Street Overlay Project
ENG E4DA c453 Train Trench - Concept
STR E4DB c454 SR104/City Park Mid-Block Crossing
STM E4FA c433 2014 Drainage Improvements
STM E4FB c434 LID Retrofits Perrinville Creek Basin
STM E4FC c435 2014 Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
STM E4FD c436 2014 Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
STM E4FE c455 Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Engineering Number)
Funding
Engineering
Project
Number
Project
Accounting
Number Project Title
STM E4FF c459 Video Assessment of Stormwater Lines
SWR E4GA c441 2015 Sewerline Replacement Project
SWR E4GB c456 Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase I
SWR E4GC c461 Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
WWTP E4HA c446 Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
WTR E4JA c422 2014 Waterline Replacement Program
WTR E4JB c440 2015 Waterline Replacement Program
WTR E4JC c460 2016 Water Comp Plan Update
FAC E4LA c444 Public Safety Controls System Upgrades
PRK E4MA c417 City Spray Park
FAC E4MB c443 Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
STR E6DA c245 76th Avenue West/75th Place West Walkway Project
STR E6DB c256 Caspers/Ninth Avenue/Puget Drive (SR524) Walkway Project
General E6MA c238 SR99 Enhancement Program
STR E7AA c265 Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Enhancements
STR E7AC i005 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
STR E7CB c268 Shell Valley Emergency Access Road
STM E7FG m013 NPDES
PM E7MA c276 Dayton Street Plaza
SWR E8GA c298 Lift Station 2 Improvements (Separated from L/s 13 - 09/01/08)
SWR E8GD c301 City-Wide Sewer Improvements
PM E8MA c282 Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
PM E8MB c290 Marina Beach Additional Parking
STR E9CA c294 2009 Street Overlay Program
STR E9DA c312 226th Street Walkway Project
STM E9FB c307 Talbot Rd. Storm Drain Project/Perrinville Creek Mitigation
SWR E9GA c304 Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Design
PM E9MA c321 Senior Center Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Funding
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number Project Title
WTR c141 E3JB OVD Watermain Improvements (2003)
SWR c142 E3GB OVD Sewer Lateral Improvements
PM c146 E2DB Interurban Trail
General c238 E6MA SR99 Enhancement Program
STR c245 E6DA 76th Avenue West/75th Place West Walkway Project
STR c256 E6DB Caspers/Ninth Avenue/Puget Drive (SR524) Walkway Project
STR c265 E7AA Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Enhancements
STR c268 E7CB Shell Valley Emergency Access Road
PM c276 E7MA Dayton Street Plaza
PM c282 E8MA Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor
PM c290 E8MB Marina Beach Additional Parking
STR c294 E9CA 2009 Street Overlay Program
SWR c298 E8GA Lift Station 2 Improvements (Separated from L/s 13 - 09/01/08)
SWR c301 E8GD City-Wide Sewer Improvements
SWR c304 E9GA Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Design
STM c307 E9FB Talbot Rd. Storm Drain Project/Perrinville Creek Mitigation
STR c312 E9DA 226th Street Walkway Project
PM c321 E9MA Senior Center Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements
WTR c324 E0IA AWD Intertie and Reservoir Improvements
STM c326 E0FC Stormwater GIS Support
FAC c327 E0LA Edmonds Museum Exterior Repairs Project
STR c329 E0AA 100th Ave W/Firdale Ave/238th St. SW/Traffic Signal Upgrade
FAC c332 E0LB Senior Center Roof Repairs
WTR c333 E1JA 2011 Waterline Replacement Program
STM c339 E1FD Public Facilities Water Quality Upgrades
WTR c340 E1JE 2012 Waterline Replacement Program
STM c341 E1FF Storm Contribution to Transportation Projects
STR c342 E1AA Five Corners Roundabout (212th Street SW @ 84th Avenue W)
STR c343 E1AB 2011 Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming
WTR c344 E1JB 76th Ave W Waterline Extension with Lynnwood
WTR c345 E1JC Edmonds General Facilities Charge Study
WTR c346 E1JD PRV Station 11 and 12 Abandonment
SWR c347 E1GA 2012 Sewermain-Alder/Dellwood/Beach Pl/224th St. Sewer Replacement
STM c349 E1FH Stormwater Development Review Support (NPDES Capacity)
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Funding
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number Project Title
STR c354 E1DA Sunset Walkway Improvements
WTR c363 E0JA 2010 Waterline Replacement Program
STR c368 E1CA 76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements
SWR c369 E2GA 2012 Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan Update
WTR c370 E1GB Sewer, Water, Stormwater Revenue Requirements Update
General c372 E1EA SR104 Telecommunications Conduit Crossing
STM c374 E1FM Dayton Street & SR104 Storm Drainage Alternatives
WTR c375 E1JK Main Street Watermain
STM c376 E1FN Perrinville Creek Culvert Replacement
STM c378 E2FA North Talbot Road Drainage Improvements
STM c379 E2FB SW Edmonds Basin #3-238th St. SW to Hickman Park Infiltration System
STM c380 E2FC Edmonds Marsh Feasibility Study
STM c381 E2FD Lake Ballinger Associated Projects 2012
STM c382 E2FE 2012 Citywide Storm Drainage Improvements
WTR c388 E2CA 2012 Waterline Overlay Program
WTR c389 E2CB Pioneer Way Road Repair
SWR c390 E2GB Alder Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation (2013 Sewer Pipe Rehab CIPP)
STR c391 E2AA Transportation Plan Update
STR c392 E2AB 9th Avenue Improvement Project
FAC c393 E3LA Frances Anderson Center Accessibility Upgrades
WTR c397 E3JA 2013 Waterline Replacement Program
SWR c398 E3GA 2013 Sewerline Replacement Project
STR c399 E2CC 5th Ave Overlay Project
STR c404 E2AC Citywide Safety Improvements
STR c405 E2AD Hwy 99 Enhancements (Phase III)
STM c406 E3FA 2013 Citywide Drainage Replacement
STM c407 E3FB 2013 Lake Ballinger Basin Study & Associated Projects
STM c408 E3FC Perrinville Creek Stormwater Flow Reduction Retrofit Study
STM c409 E3FD Dayton Street Storm Improvements (6th Ave - 8th Ave)
STM c410 E3FE Northstream Pipe Abandonment on Puget Drive
PRK c417 E4MA City Spray Park
WTR c418 E3JB 224th Waterline Relocation (2013)
FAC c419 E3LB ESCO III Project
STR c420 E3AA School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Grant
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By New Project Accounting Number)
Funding
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number Project Title
STR c421 E3DA 220 7th Ave N Sidewalk
WTR c422 E4JA 2014 Waterline Replacement Program
STR c423 E3DB 238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)
STR c424 E3DC 15th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to 8th Ave)
STR c425 E3DD 236th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Madrona School)
STR c426 E3DE ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades along 3rd Ave S
STR c427 E3AB SR104 Corridor Transportation Study
STM c428 E3FF 190th Pl SW Wall Construction
STM c429 E3FG Storm Drainage Improvements - 88th & 194th
STM c430 E3FH SW Edmonds-105th/106th Ave W Storm Improvements
STM c433 E4FA 2014 Drainage Improvements
STM c434 E4FB LID Retrofits Perrinville Creek Basin
STM c435 E4FC 2014 Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration
STM c436 E4FD 2014 Lake Ballinger Associated Projects
STR c438 E4CA 2014 Overlay Program
WTR c440 E4JB 2015 Waterline Replacement Program
SWR c441 E4GA 2015 Sewerline Replacement Project
FAC c443 E4MB Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab
FAC c444 E4LA Public Safety Controls System Upgrades
WWTP c446 E4HA Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring
STR c451 E4CB 2014 Chip Seals
STR c452 E4CC 2014 Waterline Overlays
ENG c453 E4DA Train Trench - Concept
STR c454 E4DB SR104/City Park Mid-Block Crossing
STM c455 E4FE Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station
SWR c456 E4GB Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase I
STM c459 E4FF Video Assessment of Stormwater Lines
WTR c460 E4JC 2016 Water Comp Plan Update
SWR c461 E4GC Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study
STR c462 E4CD 220th Street Overlay Project
STR i005 E7AC 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements
STM m013 E7FG NPDES
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
ENG Train Trench - Concept c453 E4DA
FAC Edmonds Museum Exterior Repairs Project c327 E0LA
FAC Senior Center Roof Repairs c332 E0LB
FAC Frances Anderson Center Accessibility Upgrades c393 E3LA
FAC ESCO III Project c419 E3LB
FAC Edmonds Fishing Pier Rehab c443 E4MB
FAC Public Safety Controls System Upgrades c444 E4LA
General SR99 Enhancement Program c238 E6MA
General SR104 Telecommunications Conduit Crossing c372 E1EA
PM Interurban Trail c146 E2DB
PM Dayton Street Plaza c276 E7MA
PM Fourth Avenue Cultural Corridor c282 E8MA
PM Marina Beach Additional Parking c290 E8MB
PM Senior Center Parking Lot & Landscaping Improvements c321 E9MA
PRK City Spray Park c417 E4MA
STM Talbot Rd. Storm Drain Project/Perrinville Creek Mitigation c307 E9FB
STM Stormwater GIS Support c326 E0FC
STM Public Facilities Water Quality Upgrades c339 E1FD
STM Storm Contribution to Transportation Projects c341 E1FF
STM Stormwater Development Review Support (NPDES Capacity)c349 E1FH
STM Dayton Street & SR104 Storm Drainage Alternatives c374 E1FM
STM Perrinville Creek Culvert Replacement c376 E1FN
STM Edmonds Marsh Feasibility Study c380 E2FC
STM 2012 Citywide Storm Drainage Improvements c382 E2FE
STM 2013 Citywide Drainage Replacement c406 E3FA
STM 2013 Lake Ballinger Basin Study & Associated Projects c407 E3FB
STM Perrinville Creek Stormwater Flow Reduction Retrofit Study c408 E3FC
STM Dayton Street Storm Improvements (6th Ave - 8th Ave)c409 E3FD
STM Northstream Pipe Abandonment on Puget Drive c410 E3FE
STM 190th Pl SW Wall Construction c428 E3FF
STM Storm Drainage Improvements - 88th & 194th c429 E3FG
STM SW Edmonds-105th/106th Ave W Storm Improvements c430 E3FH
STM 2014 Drainage Improvements c433 E4FA
STM LID Retrofits Perrinville Creek Basin c434 E4FB
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
STM 2014 Willow Creek Daylighting/Edmonds Marsh Restoration c435 E4FC
STM 2014 Lake Ballinger Associated Projects c436 E4FD
STM Dayton Street Stormwater Pump Station c455 E4FE
STM Video Assessment of Stormwater Lines c459 E4FF
STM NPDES m013 E7FG
STM North Talbot Road Drainage Improvements c378 E2FA
STM SW Edmonds Basin #3-238th St. SW to Hickman Park Infiltration System c379 E2FB
STM Lake Ballinger Associated Projects 2012 c381 E2FD
STR 76th Avenue West/75th Place West Walkway Project c245 E6DA
STR Caspers/Ninth Avenue/Puget Drive (SR524) Walkway Project c256 E6DB
STR Main Street Lighting and Sidewalk Enhancements c265 E7AA
STR Shell Valley Emergency Access Road c268 E7CB
STR 2009 Street Overlay Program c294 E9CA
STR 226th Street Walkway Project c312 E9DA
STR 100th Ave W/Firdale Ave/238th St. SW/Traffic Signal Upgrade c329 E0AA
STR Five Corners Roundabout (212th Street SW @ 84th Avenue W)c342 E1AA
STR 2011 Residential Neighborhood Traffic Calming c343 E1AB
STR Sunset Walkway Improvements c354 E1DA
STR 76th Ave W at 212th St SW Intersection Improvements c368 E1CA
STR Transportation Plan Update c391 E2AA
STR 9th Avenue Improvement Project c392 E2AB
STR 5th Ave Overlay Project c399 E2CC
STR Citywide Safety Improvements c404 E2AC
STR Hwy 99 Enhancements (Phase III)c405 E2AD
STR School Zone Flashing Beacon/Lighting Grant c420 E3AA
STR 220 7th Ave N Sidewalk c421 E3DA
STR 238th St. SW Walkway (100th Ave to 104th Ave)c423 E3DB
STR 15th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to 8th Ave)c424 E3DC
STR 236th St. SW Walkway (Edmonds Way to Madrona School)c425 E3DD
STR ADA Curb Ramp Upgrades along 3rd Ave S c426 E3DE
STR SR104 Corridor Transportation Study c427 E3AB
STR 2014 Overlay Program c438 E4CA
STR 2014 Chip Seals c451 E4CB
STR 2014 Waterline Overlays c452 E4CC
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PROJECT NUMBERS (By Project Title)
Funding Project Title
Project
Accounting
Number
Engineering
Project
Number
STR SR104/City Park Mid-Block Crossing c454 E4DB
STR 220th Street Overlay Project c462 E4CD
STR 228th St. SW Corridor Improvements i005 E7AC
SWR OVD Sewer Lateral Improvements c142 E3GB
SWR Lift Station 2 Improvements (Separated from L/s 13 - 09/01/08)c298 E8GA
SWR City-Wide Sewer Improvements c301 E8GD
SWR Sewer Lift Station Rehabilitation Design c304 E9GA
SWR 2012 Sewermain-Alder/Dellwood/Beach Pl/224th St. Sewer Replacement c347 E1GA
SWR 2012 Sanitary Sewer Comp Plan Update c369 E2GA
SWR Alder Sanitary Sewer Pipe Rehabilitation (2013 Sewer Pipe Rehab CIPP)c390 E2GB
SWR 2013 Sewerline Replacement Project c398 E3GA
SWR 2015 Sewerline Replacement Project c441 E4GA
SWR Citywide CIPP Sewer Rehab Phase I c456 E4GB
SWR Lift Station #1 Basin & Flow Study c461 E4GC
WTR OVD Watermain Improvements (2003)c141 E3JB
WTR AWD Intertie and Reservoir Improvements c324 E0IA
WTR 2011 Waterline Replacement Program c333 E1JA
WTR 2012 Waterline Replacement Program c340 E1JE
WTR 76th Ave W Waterline Extension with Lynnwood c344 E1JB
WTR Edmonds General Facilities Charge Study c345 E1JC
WTR PRV Station 11 and 12 Abandonment c346 E1JD
WTR 2010 Waterline Replacement Program c363 E0JA
WTR Sewer, Water, Stormwater Revenue Requirements Update c370 E1GB
WTR Main Street Watermain c375 E1JK
WTR 2012 Waterline Overlay Program c388 E2CA
WTR Pioneer Way Road Repair c389 E2CB
WTR 2013 Waterline Replacement Program c397 E3JA
WTR 224th Waterline Relocation (2013)c418 E3JB
WTR 2014 Waterline Replacement Program c422 E4JA
WTR 2015 Waterline Replacement Program c440 E4JB
WTR 2016 Water Comp Plan Update c460 E4JC
WWTP Sewer Outfall Groundwater Monitoring c446 E4HA
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 765 (01/12/2015 to 01/12/2015)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
CLOTHING ALLOWANCEMISCELLANEOUS903 0.00 4,637.49
Total Net Pay:$4,178.06
$4,637.49 0.00
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City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:Consent
Submitted By:Linda Hynd
Department:City Clerk's Office
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
Acknowledge receipt of a Claim for Damages from Dennis Thornberry (amount undetermined), and
Barry and Bernadette Somers ($4,455.16)
Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of the Claims for Damages by minute entry.
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
Dennis Thornberry
8725 222nd Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
(amount undetermined)
Barry and Bernadette Somers
744 Elm Place
Edmonds, WA 98020
($4,455.16)
Attachments
Somers Claim for Damages
Thornberry Claim for Damages
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Mayor Dave Earling 01/12/2015 10:02 AM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/14/2015 12:51 PM
Form Started By: Linda Hynd Started On: 01/12/2015 09:41 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/14/2015
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AM-7415 3. D.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:Consent
Submitted For:Carrie Hite Submitted By:Renee McRae
Department:Parks and Recreation
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of ordinance adopting revisions to Edmonds City Code, Chapter 10.16 Cemetery Board
Recommendation
Approve the ordinance adopting revisions to Edmonds City Code, Chapter 10.16 Cemetery Board.
Previous Council Action
The proposed changes were reviewed at the January 13 Council meeting and forwarded to the January 20
City Council meeting for approval on the consent calendar.
Narrative
Based on questions from City Council at the January 13 meeting, staff reviewed 10.16.020 and
10.16.060. 10.16.020 is consistent with a few other boards/commissions. Minor revisions were made to
10.16.060.
Attachments
10.16 redlined
Cemetery Board 10.16
Ordinance
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 02:21 PM
Mayor Dave Earling 01/15/2015 02:48 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 03:56 PM
Form Started By: Renee McRae Started On: 01/14/2015 11:18 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/15/2015
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Chapter 10.16 CEMETERY BOARD
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The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 3979, passed October 7, 2014.
Chapter 10.16
CEMETERY BOARD
Sections:
10.16.010 Cemetery board – Members and their terms.
10.16.020 Vacancy – Removal.
10.16.030 Officers, Meetings, Quorum
10.16.030 040 Powers of board.
10.16.040 050 Meetings – Annual report.
10.16.050 060 Funds for improvement and maintenance of the cemetery.
10.16.060 070 Board subordinate to council.
10.16.070 Cemetery board alternates.
10.16.200 Severability.
10.16.010 Cemetery board – Members and their terms.
The cemetery board shall be composed of up to seven community members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
the city council. , plus two additional persons to serve as alternates, as provided under ECC 10.16.070. Board
members Members and the alternates shall be appointed for four-year terms terminating on December 31st. [Ord.
3095 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2570, 1986; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.020 Vacancy – Removal.
Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms may be filled for the unexpired terms. , and the persons
serving as the cemetery board alternates shall be given priority in filling a vacancy. Members may be removed by the
mayor, with approval of the city council, after a public hearing before the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty
or malfeasance in office. Members shall also be removed for failure to maintain attendance as required by provisions
of the Edmonds City Code. The persons serving as the cemetery board alternates shall be subject to the same
provisions for removal as for members. [Ord. 3095 § 2, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 2, 1991; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.030 Officers, Meeting, Quorum.
Members of the board shall meet and organize by electing officers from the members of the board, including a chair
and a vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the board. It shall be the duty of the chair to preside
at all meetings. The vice-chair shall perform this duty in the absence of the chair. A majority of the board shall
constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall set its own meeting dates and shall give notice of
such meetings in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of Washington, as it now exists and as it
may be amended from time to time. Staff assistance will be provided at the discretion of the mayor.
10.16.030040 Powers of board.
The cemetery board shall have full power to manage the operation of the municipal cemetery and to that end shall have
powerswork with the Parks Department to:
A. To eEstablish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
B. To regulate the sale and location of burial lots and/or to contract with persons to provide such services.
CB. To provide Make recommendations for the improvement and maintenance of the cemetery. To that end the board
shall submit proposed maintenance and capital improvement budgets to the city council in conjunction with the budget
process for the city.
D. To determine the types of plantings, monuments and markers that will be permitted for the proper and most
attractive development of the cemetery.
EC. To aAccept any gift of money or property on behalf of the cemetery.
F. In carrying out duties and responsibilities, the board shall have such staff assistance as authorized by the mayor.
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The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 3979, passed October 7, 2014.
Provided that, the person serving as a cemetery board alternate shall not possess any of the preceding powers until
such person becomes a cemetery board member. [Ord. 3095 § 3, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 3, 1991; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.040050 Meetings – Annual report.
The board shall hold such meetings as are necessary to perform the functions set forth herein and as set forth in its rules
and regulations. The board shall report at least quarterlyannually to the council concerning the operations of the
cemetery, the short and long term goals of the board concerning the cemetery and a report on the activities of the
board. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.050060 Funds for improvement and maintenance of the cemetery .
A. There are hereby created two special funds of the city to be known as the cemetery improvement fund and the
cemetery maintenance trust fund. Pursuant to RCW 68.52.040, tThe city council shall, each year as a part of the budget
process, allocate revenue from lot sales, burial fees, and all bequests, gifts and donations received with respect to the
cemetery on a percentage basis to said funds.
1. The cemetery improvement fund was established to provide for the day-to-day operations of the cemetery,
including special events. and annual maintenance fund shall be used for special projects, special events, capital
improvements and other recurring and nonrecurring needs of the cemetery. Expenditures of this fund may be
made both from principal and income and the entire amount of such fund may be expended in any year when such
expenditures are within the annual budget approved by the city council.
2. The cemetery maintenance trust fund shall be held in trust for future expenditure solely for the purpose of
maintaining the cemetery and any capital improvements or facilities located therein in the foreseeable future.
Expenditures from this fund shall be limited to the income earned by said funds along with any additional funds
appropriated to this fund by the council or donated by any party for the purpose of annual maintenance. To the
extent permitted by law, the city council hereby impresses the current fund balance of this fund, as well as any
private donations made in trust in favor of the estate of any person buried therein by the descendants of such
persons, the Hubbard Family Foundation and any other persons or entities donating funds to the cemetery
maintenance trust fund for the sole purpose of maintenance of the cemetery and its capital improvements.
3. The city council shall consider the number of unsold lots, the future market value of unsold lots, and the
probable earnings of the trust fund when fully funded by the sale of all lots when allocating revenue. The goal
shall be to actuarially fund the cemetery and maintenance fund with sufficient monies so that it may become and
remain a self-sufficient source of funding for all recurring maintenance of the cemetery.
B. Any monies in said funds, surplus and available for investment, shall be managed in accordance with RCW
68.1252.060. This section shall be considered approval of investments in accordance with RCW 68.1252.065 subject
to the annual review of the city council in the budget process. All investments shall be reviewed and approved by the
finance director.
C. Monies shall be paid out of said funds only upon warrants drawn by the cemetery boardcity and approved in the
manner set forth in Chapter 2.25 ECC. All warrants shall be endorsed by the mayor and attested by the city finance
director. In no event shall any monies be expended from the cemetery maintenance trust fund in excess of the annual
income earned nor shall any money be diverted from such trust fund to any purpose other than provided in this chapter.
To the extent permitted by law, the council hereby prohibits itself and future councils from diverting funds for the
cemetery maintenance trust fund, while reserving its right to budget monies to or approve expenditures from the
cemetery maintenance trust funding future budget years as it, in its sole discretion, shall deem appropriate in order to
actuarially provide for the establishment of a fund which will generate sufficient income to meet the future foreseeable
maintenance needs of the cemetery. Expenditures of monies from the cemetery improvement fund and the cemetery
maintenance trust fund shall be provided for in the annual budget by the council subject to the recommendation of the
cemetery board. [Ord. 3797 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2827 § 3, 1991; Ord. 2596, § 1, 1986].
10.16.060070 Board subordinate to council.
The cemetery board shall, at all times, be deemed subordinate to the city council and the city council shall have power
to settle all disputes and regulate, modify and supervise the exercise of the powers herein granted. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
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10.16.070 Cemetery board alternates.
In addition to the seven board members, two alternate persons shall be appointed to the cemetery board and shall serve
subject to the following provisions:
A. In the absence of a regularly appointed board member, an alternate shall exercise the powers attributed to board
members in ECC 10.16.030 and shall be subject to the same requirements regarding attendance and other attributes of
the position. Between the two alternate members, the alternate member who has served upon the cemetery board for
the longest period of time shall be the first to serve in a vacant regularly appointed board member position.
B. When a vacancy upon the cemetery board arises, the replacement member shall be appointed to the open position,
and in the event that an alternate is appointed to the board as a board member, a new person shall be appointed to serve
as the board alternate. [Ord. 3095 § 4, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 4, 1991].
10.16.200 Severability.
If any word, clause, phrase or other portion of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining words, clauses, phrases and other portions of this chapter shall not be affected.
[Ord. 2306, 1982].
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The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 3979, passed October 7, 2014.
Chapter 10.16
CEMETERY BOARD
Sections:
10.16.010 Cemetery board – Members and their terms
10.16.020 Vacancy – Removal
10.16.030 Officers, Meetings, Quorum
10.16.040 Powers of board
10.16.050 Meetings – Annual report
10.16.060 Funds for improvement and maintenance of the cemetery
10.16.070 Board subordinate to council
10.16.200 Severability
10.16.010 Cemetery board – Members and their terms.
The cemetery board shall be composed of up to seven community members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
the city council. . Members shall be appointed for four-year terms terminating on December 31st. [Ord. 3095 § 1,
1996; Ord. 2839 § 1, 1991; Ord. 2570, 1986; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.020 Vacancy – Removal.
Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms may be filled for the unexpired terms. Members may
be removed by the mayor, with approval of the city council, after a public hearing before the city council for
inefficiency, neglect of duty or malfeasance in office. Members shall also be removed for failure to maintain
attendance as required by provisions of the Edmonds City Code. [Ord. 3095 § 2, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 2, 1991; Ord. 2306,
1982].
10.16.030 Officers, Meeting, Quorum.
Members of the board shall meet and organize by electing officers from the members of the board a chair and a
vice-chair, and such other officers as may be determined by the board. It shall be the duty of the chair to preside at all
meetings. The vice-chair shall perform this duty in the absence of the chair. A majority of the board shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall set its own meeting dates and shall give notice of such
meeting in compliance with the Open Public Meeting Act of the State of Washington, as it now exists and as it may be
amended from time to time. Staff assistance will be provided at the discretion of the mayor.
10.16.040 Powers of board.
The cemetery board shall work with the Parks Department to:
A. Establish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
B. Make recommendations for the improvement and maintenance of the cemetery. C. Accept any gift of money or
property on behalf of the cemetery.
C. Accept any gift of money or property on behalf of the cemetery.
10.16.050 Annual report.
The board shall report annually to the council concerning the operations of the cemetery, the short and long term goals
of the board concerning the cemetery and a report on the activities of the board. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.060 Funds for improvement and maintenance of the cemetery.
A. There are hereby created two special funds of the city to be known as the cemetery improvement fund and the
cemetery maintenance trust fund. Pursuant to RCW 68.52.040, the city council shall, each year as a part of the budget
process, allocate revenue from lot sales, burial fees, and all bequests, gifts and donations received with respect to the
cemetery on a percentage basis to said funds.
1. The cemetery improvement fund was established to provide for the day-to-day operations of the cemetery,
including special events. Expenditures of this fund may be made both from principal and income and the entire
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The Edmonds City Code and Community Development Code are current through Ordinance 3979, passed October 7, 2014.
amount of such fund may be expended in any year when such expenditures are within the annual budget approved
by the city council.
2. The cemetery maintenance trust fund shall be held in trust for future expenditure solely for the purpose of
maintaining the cemetery and any capital improvements or facilities located therein in the foreseeable future.
Expenditures from this fund shall be limited to the income earned by said funds along with any additional funds
appropriated to this fund by the council or donated by any party for the purpose of annual maintenance. To the
extent permitted by law, the city council hereby impresses the current fund balance of this fund, as well as any
private donations made in trust in favor of the estate of any person buried therein by the descendants of such
persons, the Hubbard Family Foundation and any other persons or entities donating funds to the cemetery
maintenance trust fund for the sole purpose of maintenance of the cemetery and its capital improvements.
3. The city council shall consider the number of unsold lots, the future market value of unsold lots, and the
probable earnings of the trust fund when fully funded by the sale of all lots when allocating revenue. The goal
shall be to actuarially fund the cemetery and maintenance fund with sufficient monies so that it may become and
remain a self-sufficient source of funding for all recurring maintenance of the cemetery.
B. Any monies in said funds, surplus and available for investment, shall be managed in accordance with RCW
68.52.060. This section shall be considered approval of investments in accordance with RCW 68.52.065 subject to the
annual review of the city council in the budget process. All investments shall be reviewed and approved by the finance
director.
C. Monies shall be paid out of said funds only upon warrants drawn by the city and approved in the manner set forth in
Chapter 2.25 ECC. All warrants shall be endorsed by the mayor and attested by the city finance director. In no event
shall any monies be expended from the cemetery maintenance trust fund in excess of the annual income earned nor
shall any money be diverted from such trust fund to any purpose other than provided in this chapter. To the extent
permitted by law, the council hereby prohibits itself and future councils from diverting funds for the cemetery
maintenance trust fund, while reserving its right to budget monies to or approve expenditures from the cemetery
maintenance trust funding future budget years as it, in its sole discretion, shall deem appropriate in order to actuarially
provide for the establishment of a fund which will generate sufficient income to meet the future foreseeable
maintenance needs of the cemetery. Expenditures of monies from the cemetery improvement fund and the cemetery
maintenance trust fund shall be provided for in the annual budget by the council subject to the recommendation of the
cemetery board. [Ord. 3797 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2827 § 3, 1991; Ord. 2596, § 1, 1986].
10.16.070 Board subordinate to council.
The cemetery board shall, at all times, be deemed subordinate to the city council and the city council shall have power
to settle all disputes and regulate, modify and supervise the exercise of the powers herein granted. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.200 Severability.
If any word, clause, phrase or other portion of this chapter is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, the remaining words, clauses, phrases and other portions of this chapter shall not be affected.
[Ord. 2306, 1982].
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ECC 10.16 (“CEMETERY
BOARD”); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds has determined that certain provisions of the City’s
Cemetery Board code section, ECC 10.16, are in need of updating in order to be consistent with other
boards and commissions, and to allow the Cemetery Board to operate more effectively; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds wishes to revise ECC 10.16 to update the appropriate
provisions and to clarify the intended make-up, authority and responsibilities of the Cemetery Board;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 10.16 of the ECC Cemetery Board is hereby amended to read as
follows:
10.16.010 Cemetery board – Members and their terms.
The cemetery board shall be composed of up to seven community members appointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council. Members shall be appointed for four-year
terms terminating on December 31st. [Ord. 3095 § 1, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 1, 1991; Ord.
2570, 1986; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.020 Vacancy – Removal.
Vacancies occurring other than through the expiration of terms may be filled for the
unexpired terms. Members may be removed by the mayor, with approval of the city
council, after a public hearing before the city council for inefficiency, neglect of duty or
malfeasance in office. Members shall also be removed for failure to maintain attendance
as required by provisions of the Edmonds City Code. [Ord. 3095 § 2, 1996; Ord. 2839 §
2, 1991; Ord. 2306, 1982].
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10.16.030 Officers, Meeting, Quorum.
Members of the board shall meet and organize by electing officers from the members of
the board, including a chair and a vice-chair, and such other officers as may be
determined by the board. It shall be the duty of the chair to preside at all meetings. The
vice-chair shall perform this duty in the absence of the chair. A majority of the board
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The board shall set its own
meeting dates and shall give notice of such meetings in compliance with the Open Public
Meetings Act of the State of Washington, as it now exists and as it may be amended from
time to time. Staff assistance will be provided at the discretion of the mayor.
10.16.040 Powers of board.
The cemetery board shall work with the Parks Department to:
A. Establish rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
B. Make recommendations for the improvement and maintenance of the cemetery.
C. Accept any gift of money or property on behalf of the cemetery.
[Ord. 3095 § 3, 1996; Ord. 2839 § 3, 1991; Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.050 Annual report.
The board shall report annually to the council concerning the operations of the cemetery,
the short and long term goals of the board concerning the cemetery and a report on the
activities of the board. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.060 Funds for improvement and maintenance of the cemetery.
A. There are hereby created two special funds of the city to be known as the cemetery
improvement fund and the cemetery maintenance trust fund. Pursuant to RCW 68.52.040,
the city council shall, each year as a part of the budget process, allocate revenue from lot
sales, burial fees, and all bequests, gifts and donations received with respect to the
cemetery on a percentage basis to said funds.
1. The cemetery improvement fund was established to provide for the
day-to-day operations of the cemetery, including special events.
Expenditures of this fund may be made both from principal and income
and the entire amount of such fund may be expended in any year when
such expenditures are within the annual budget approved by the city
council.
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2. The cemetery maintenance trust fund shall be held in trust for future
expenditure solely for the purpose of maintaining the cemetery and any
capital improvements or facilities located therein in the foreseeable future.
Expenditures from this fund shall be limited to the income earned by said
funds along with any additional funds appropriated to this fund by the
council or donated by any party for the purpose of annual maintenance.
To the extent permitted by law, the city council hereby impresses the
current fund balance of this fund, as well as any private donations made in
trust in favor of the estate of any person buried therein by the descendants
of such persons, the Hubbard Family Foundation and any other persons or
entities donating funds to the cemetery maintenance trust fund for the sole
purpose of maintenance of the cemetery and its capital improvements.
3. The city council shall consider the number of unsold lots, the future
market value of unsold lots, and the probable earnings of the trust fund
when fully funded by the sale of all lots when allocating revenue. The
goal shall be to actuarially fund the cemetery and maintenance fund with
sufficient monies so that it may become and remain a self-sufficient
source of funding for all recurring maintenance of the cemetery.
B. Any monies in said funds, surplus and available for investment, shall be managed in
accordance with RCW 68.52.060. This section shall be considered approval of
investments in accordance with RCW 68.52.065 subject to the annual review of the city
council in the budget process. All investments shall be reviewed and approved by the
finance director.
C. Monies shall be paid out of said funds only upon warrants drawn by the city and
approved in the manner set forth in Chapter 2.25 ECC. All warrants shall be endorsed by
the mayor and attested by the city finance director. In no event shall any monies be
expended from the cemetery maintenance trust fund in excess of the annual income
earned nor shall any money be diverted from such trust fund to any purpose other than
provided in this chapter. To the extent permitted by law, the council hereby prohibits
itself and future councils from diverting funds for the cemetery maintenance trust fund,
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while reserving its right to budget monies to or approve expenditures from the cemetery
maintenance trust funding future budget years as it, in its sole discretion, shall deem
appropriate in order to actuarially provide for the establishment of a fund which will
generate sufficient income to meet the future foreseeable maintenance needs of the
cemetery. Expenditures of monies from the cemetery improvement fund and the cemetery
maintenance trust fund shall be provided for in the annual budget by the council subject
to the recommendation of the cemetery board. [Ord. 3797 § 1, 2010; Ord. 2827 § 3, 1991;
Ord. 2596, § 1, 1986].
10.16.070 Board subordinate to council.
The cemetery board shall, at all times, be deemed subordinate to the city council and the
city council shall have power to settle all disputes and regulate, modify and supervise the
exercise of the powers herein granted. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
10.16.200 Severability.
If any word, clause, phrase or other portion of this chapter is held to be invalid or
unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining words, clauses,
phrases and other portions of this chapter shall not be affected. [Ord. 2306, 1982].
Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance
should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance.
Section 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 DAVE EARLING
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFFREY B. 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 _____________, 201_, 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 CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF ECC 10.16 (“CEMETERY
BOARD”); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of _____________, 201_.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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AM-7424 3. E.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:Consent
Submitted For:Scott James Submitted By:Scott James
Department:Finance
Review Committee: Committee Action:
Type: Information
Information
Subject Title
November 2014 Budgetary Financial Report
Recommendation
Previous Council Action
Narrative
Attachments
December 2014 Budgetary Financial Report
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Finance Scott James 01/15/2015 12:53 PM
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 02:21 PM
Mayor Dave Earling 01/15/2015 02:51 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 03:56 PM
Form Started By: Scott James Started On: 01/15/2015 12:51 PM
Final Approval Date: 01/15/2015
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CITY OF EDMONDS
MONTHLY BUDGETARY FINANCIAL REPORT
November 2014
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City of Edmonds Quarterly Financial Review: November 2014
The Budgetary Financial Report includes a brief review of key financial information included within the report or
affecting the City’s finances.
This report includes a series of cash-basis reports, graphic General Fund trends for individual department monthly
expenditures and key General Fund and enterprise revenues, and also current year-to-date changes in fund
balances.
General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
Year to date, General Fund revenues are equal to 95% of budgeted revenues for the year. Revenues year to date
are 14.5% greater than 2013’s year to date revenues, however, 2014 revenues include $2.7 million in bond
refunding revenues. Without the bond refunding revenues, 2014 General Fund revenues are $1,958,035 or 6%
greater than 2013 revenues. Year-to-date Sales Tax revenues are $431,679 ahead of sales tax in 2013 and
utility tax revenues are $182,034 above 2013 receipts. Development related revenues are $476,312 ahead of
2013 revenues. Overall general fund revenues for the first half of 2014, show are on track to surpass anticipated
budget amounts.
All General Fund department expenditures are on track to meet or come under budget expectations.
Non-General Fund Revenues and Expenditures
With the exception of the City’s Utility Funds, 2014 Non-General Fund revenues are ahead of 2013 levels. In
2013, the Utility Funds received twelve million in bond proceeds.
Non-General Fund expenditures are on track with budgeted expectations.
REET Revenues
Real Estate Excise tax revenues continue to come in strong and are 6% higher than a year ago. Projected year
end revenues should exceed the 2014 budget.
Economic Outlook
The regional economy continues to show strength. As of November, the Greater Seattle area unemployment rate
decreased to 4.5% from a rate of 5.2% a year earlier. This compares to the State unemployment rate of 6.2%
and the national unemployment rate 5.6%.
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Fund
No.Title
2014 Amended
Budget
11/30/2013
Revenues
11/30/2014
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
001 GENERAL FUND 39,027,697$ 32,470,837$ 37,192,186$ 1,835,511$ 95%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 594,946 175,379 376,321 218,625 63%
011 RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 903,858 482,029 636,878 266,980 70%
012 CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND 527,115 67,842 18,341 508,774 3%
013 MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION FUND - - 123 (123) 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 8,000 714 3 7,997 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 679,800 28,537 575,683 104,117 85%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 20,075 17,325 20,976 (901) 104%
111 STREET FUND 1,712,100 1,304,887 1,682,712 29,388 98%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 9,231,407 1,386,078 2,918,415 6,312,992 32%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 102,823 62,542 89,684 13,139 87%
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE 25 21 56 (31) 226%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 54,140 58,505 65,369 (11,229) 121%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 20,308 7,148 11,953 8,355 59%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 1,623 1,255 1,935 (312) 119%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 18,200 26,647 22,129 (3,929) 122%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 904,343 839,192 895,709 8,634 99%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1, PARKS ACQ FUND 904,243 837,805 893,787 10,456 99%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 43,708 35,668 25,911 17,797 59%
129 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 4,000 308,748 48,625 (44,625) 1216%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 160,136 139,964 171,181 (11,045) 107%
132 PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND 1,552,517 187,655 335,099 1,217,418 22%
136 PARKS TRUST FUND 186 354 554 (368) 298%
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 12,970 16,060 18,859 (5,889) 145%
138 SIST ER CIT Y COMMISSION 4,519 9,366 4,127 392 91%
139 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT 645,000 609,989 629,211 15,789 98%
211 L.I.D. FUND CONTROL 28,600 30,874 29,699 (1,099) 104%
213 L.I.D. GUARANTY FUND 28,626 31 28,647 (21) 100%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,022,689 367,610 377,107 645,582 37%
232 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND 966,286 - 946,226 20,060 98%
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION - 214,510 241,304 (241,304) 0%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 6,249,596 16,109,262 6,753,739 (504,143) 108%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 3,630,158 4,876,207 3,376,511 253,647 93%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 8,406,515 25,626,061 9,069,478 (662,963) 108%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 840,816 926,054 340,409 500,407 40%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,478,108 1,313,618 1,393,480 84,628 94%
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 45,379 49,731 50,434 (5,055) 111%
627 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - 57,282 81,794 (81,794) 0%
79,830,512$ 88,645,790$ 69,324,656$ 10,505,856$ 87%
CITY OF EDMONDS
REVENUES BY FUND - SUMMARY
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Fund
No.Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
001 GENERAL FUND 41,207,514$ 28,568,606$ 34,810,143$ 6,397,371$ 84%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 503,361 279,440 259,152 244,209 51%
011 RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND 300,000 558,835 - 300,000 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 8,000 5,280 - 8,000 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 720,200 127,828 262,484 457,716 36%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 81,033 48,748 43,237 37,796 53%
111 STREET FUND 1,658,810 1,218,519 1,407,727 251,083 85%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 9,634,666 1,705,439 3,710,266 5,924,400 39%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 149,349 59,390 84,267 65,082 56%
118 MEMORIAL STREET TREE - - - - 0%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 54,000 54,133 37,626 16,374 70%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 26,786 14,740 - 26,786 0%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 3,600 3,293 1,658 1,942 46%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 19,000 12,240 11,846 7,154 62%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 1,582,712 191,213 249,064 1,333,648 16%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1, PARKS ACQ FUND 1,199,841 32,108 40,893 1,158,948 3%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 18,200 28,453 3,850 14,350 21%
129 SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND 13,653 169,556 17,469 (3,816) 128%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 175,435 121,326 133,007 42,428 76%
132 PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND 2,270,517 110,645 203,671 2,066,846 9%
136 PARKS TRUST FUND - - - - 0%
138 SIST ER CIT Y COMMISSION *4,500 13,274 5,214 (714) 116%
139 TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT 645,000 609,989 629,211 15,789 98%
211 L.I.D. FUND CONTROL 28,600 - 28,600 - 100%
213 L.I.D. GUARANTY FUND - - - - 0%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 1,022,690 92,264 84,614 938,076 8%
232 2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND 966,286 - 946,226 20,060 98%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 10,145,476 11,481,190 6,602,272 3,543,204 65%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 7,233,213 3,541,692 3,577,475 3,655,738 49%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 14,835,838 20,796,140 10,240,515 4,595,323 69%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 840,816 82,095 340,408 500,409 40%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 1,093,279 774,191 833,234 260,045 76%
617 FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND 89,615 72,500 49,138 40,477 55%
627 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRCIT - 1,280 70,727 (70,727) 0%
96,531,990$ 70,774,407$ 64,683,992$ 31,918,725$ 67%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - SUMMARY
*A budget amendment will be completed for this expense
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Budget
11/30/2013
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11/30/2014
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
TAXES :
REAL PERSONAL / PROPERTY TAX 1 9,857,161$ 9,487,917$ 9,700,245$ 156,916$ 98%
EMS PROPERTY TAX 2 3,105,938 2,939,918 3,012,307 93,632 97%
VOTED PROPERTY TAX 946,303 935,428 934,749 11,554 99%
LOCAL RETAIL SALES/USE TAX 3 5,525,609 4,867,444 5,343,751 181,858 97%
NATURAL GAS USE TAX 8,793 8,852 9,516 (723) 108%
1/10 SALES TAX LOCAL CRIM JUST 590,174 526,935 556,062 34,112 94%
ELECTRIC UTILITY TAX 1,490,394 1,409,600 1,464,952 25,442 98%
GAS UTILITY TAX 819,286 625,606 608,409 210,877 74%
SOLID WASTE UTILITY TAX 297,972 277,326 277,213 20,759 93%
WATER UTILITY TAX 920,882 882,082 968,030 (47,148) 105%
SEWER UTILITY TAX 479,750 438,796 482,644 (2,894) 101%
STORMWATER UTILITY TAX 295,972 268,115 280,174 15,798 95%
T.V. CABLE UTILITY TAX 738,219 736,280 760,611 (22,392) 103%
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX 1,544,793 1,272,346 1,220,609 324,184 79%
PULLTABS TAX 62,613 54,229 45,580 17,033 73%
AMUSEMENT GAMES 746 136 37 709 5%
LEASEHOLD EXCISE TAX 232,528 168,515 175,128 57,400 75%
26,917,133 24,899,526 25,840,016 1,077,117 96%
LICENSES AND PERMITS:
FIRE PERMITS-SPECIAL USE 5,666 5,070 260 5,406 5%
PROF AND OCC LICENSE-TAXI 700 630 630 70 90%
AMUSEMENTS 4,500 4,350 4,675 (175) 104%
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT-COMCAST 659,488 668,920 689,382 (29,894) 105%
FRANCHISE FEE-EDUCATION/GOVERNMENT - 29,531 40,204 (40,204) 0%
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT-VERIZON/FRONTIER 115,219 86,889 93,795 21,424 81%
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT-BLACKROCK 14,299 11,451 17,064 (2,765) 119%
FRANCHISE AGREMENT-ZAYO - 5,000 - - 0%
OLYMPIC VIEW WATER DISTRICT FRANCHISE 233,162 261,933 274,689 (41,527) 118%
GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE 107,360 107,931 108,309 (949) 101%
DEV SERV PERMIT SURCHARGE 38,500 24,840 40,895 (2,395) 106%
NON-RESIDENT BUS LICENSE 53,963 41,950 43,650 10,313 81%
RIGHT OF WAY FRANCHISE FEE 9,000 9,773 - 9,000 0%
BUILDING STRUCTURE PERMITS 4 503,000 398,511 635,899 (132,899) 126%
ANIMAL LICENSES 53,040 6,966 9,325 43,715 18%
STREET AND CURB PERMIT 151,045 43,664 78,995 72,050 52%
OTR NON-BUS LIC/PERMITS 18,467 9,258 13,982 4,485 76%
1,967,409 1,716,665 2,051,754 (84,345) 104%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL:
DOJ 15-0404-0-1-754 - BULLET PROOF VEST 3,176 5,119 794 2,382 25%
ROOFTOP SOLAR CHALLENGE GRANT - 34,000 - - 0%
WA ASSOC OF SHERIFFS TRAFFIC GRANT - 799 - - 0%
WTSC X-52 DUI AND SPEEDING - 583 - - 0%
TARGET ZERO TEAMS GRANT 7,500 8,571 4,216 3,284 56%
HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT 3,000 5,291 3,560 (560) 119%
DOCKSIDE DRILLS GRANT REIMBURSE - 486 1,834 (1,834) 0%
WA STATE ADMIN OFFICE COURTS GRANT - 4,228 - - 0%
2014 COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT - - 9,000 (9,000) 0%
WA STATE TRAFFIC COMM GRANT - 1,106 - - 0%
NORTHWEST SOLAR COMMUNITIES GRANT 22,000 - 18,500 3,500 84%
SMART COMMUTER PROJECT GRANT - 600 - - 0%
PUD PRIVILEDGE TAX 187,033 188,570 193,768 (6,735) 104%
MVET/SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION 8,916 9,572 10,287 (1,371) 115%
JUDICIAL SALARY CONTRIBUTION-STATE 12,600 12,536 12,376 224 98%
CRIMINAL JUSTICE-SPECIAL PROGRAMS 34,300 35,628 38,062 (3,762) 111%
DUI - CITIES 7,900 7,231 7,193 707 91%
LIQUOR EXCISE TAX 64,675 26,662 75,069 (10,394) 116%
LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS 360,879 268,323 266,319 94,560 74%
VERDANT INTERLOCAL GRANTS 39,513 - 41,513 (2,000) 105%
751,492 609,304 682,491 69,001 91%
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
CITY OF EDMONDS
2 EMS Property Tax is up $72,389 from 2013
3 2014 Local Retail Sales/Use Tax revenues are $476,000 higher than 2013 revenues
4 Building Structure Permits are up $237,388 from 2013
1 Real Personal/Property Tax is up $212,328 from 2013
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Budget
11/30/2013
Revenues
11/30/2014
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
CHARGES FOR GOODS AND SERVICES:
RECORD/LEGAL INSTRUMTS 1,200 1,283 1,128 73 94%
CIVIL PROBATE FILINGS - 16 - - 0%
COURT RECORD SERVICES 50 - - 50 0%
D/M COURT REC SER 50 67 27 23 53%
SHARED COURT COSTS 3,700 - - 3,700 0%
MUNIC.-DIST. COURT CURR EXPEN 200 246 527 (327) 263%
SALE MAPS & BOOKS 73 169 43 30 59%
CLERKS TIME FOR SALE OF PARKING PERMITS 25,086 - - 25,086 0%
PHOTOCOPIES 4,618 1,881 1,757 2,861 38%
POLICE DISCLOSURE REQUESTS 4,000 4,024 3,658 342 91%
ENGINEERING FEES AND CHARGES 5 267,630 164,099 316,039 (48,409) 118%
ELECTION CANDIDATE FILING FEES 1,036 1,460 - 1,036 0%
SNO-ISLE 58,667 81,668 57,369 1,298 98%
PASSPORTS AND NATURALIZATION FEES 11,000 10,950 17,325 (6,325) 158%
POLICE SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS 26,000 27,797 30,223 (4,223) 116%
OCDETF OVERTIME - 5,494 11,784 (11,784) 0%
CAMPUS SAFETY-EDM. SCH. DIST.12,300 11,620 3,011 9,289 24%
WOODWAY-LAW PROTECTION 36,000 32,579 41,175 (5,175) 114%
DRE REIMBURSEABLE - 709 - - 0%
MISCELLANEOUS POLICE SERVICES 1,500 - 6,157 (4,657) 410%
POLICE - FINGERPRINTING 275 - 580 (305) 211%
DUI EMERGENCY FIRE SERVICES 700 556 176 524 25%
FIRE DISTRICT #1 STATION BILLINGS 28,503 50,770 52,730 (24,227) 185%
ADULT PROBATION SERVICE CHARGE 64,000 66,824 62,572 1,428 98%
ELECTRONIC MONITOR DUI 590 - - 0%
BOOKING FEES 6,300 6,079 5,898 402 94%
FIRE CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION FEES 5,716 6,590 17,747 (12,031) 310%
EMERGENCY SERVICE FEES 24,575 16,304 14,542 10,033 59%
EMS TRANSPORT USER FEE 6 800,000 818,033 863,361 (63,361) 108%
POLICE FINGERPRINTING - 290 - - 0%
CRIM CNV FEE DUI - 576 - - 0%
CRIM CONV FEE CT 5,700 4,044 2,627 3,073 46%
CRIM CONV FEE CN 2,000 1,630 900 1,100 45%
FIBER SERVICES 37,349 22,640 8,250 29,099 22%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL FIBER SERVICES 7,454 6,600 6,600 854 89%
FLEX FUEL PAYMENTS FROM STATIONS 218 1,083 1,265 (1,047) 580%
ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER 6,616 5,580 4,460 2,157 67%
ZONING/SUBDIVISION FEE5 95,950 71,286 70,341 25,609 73%
PLAN CHECKING FEES5 310,000 261,333 454,283 (144,283) 147%
FIRE PLAN CHECK FEES5 2,984 2,325 7,835 (4,851) 263%
PLANNING 1% INSPECTION FEE5 1,630 966 1,381 249 85%
S.E.P.A. REVIEW 5 6,980 4,850 3,535 3,445 51%
CRITICAL AREA STUDY 16,530 18,910 21,840 (5,310) 132%
DV COORDINATOR SERVICES 8,600 10,149 7,960 640 93%
SWIM POOL ENTRANCE FEES 61,000 63,760 59,372 1,628 97%
GYM AND WEIGHTROOM FEES 5,500 4,131 5,377 123 98%
LOCKER FEES 350 439 424 (74) 121%
SWIM CLASS FEES 32,000 30,132 31,009 991 97%
PROGRAM FEES 757,000 660,186 722,677 34,323 95%
TAXABLE RECREATION ACTIVITIES 120,000 110,984 108,037 11,963 90%
SWIM TEAM/DIVE TEAM 32,500 30,365 34,266 (1,766) 105%
BIRD FEST REGISTRATION FEES 825 695 930 (105) 113%
INTERFUND REIMBURSEMENT-CONTRACT SVCS7 1,902,614 1,611,958 1,897,124 5,490 100%
4,796,979 4,234,720 4,958,320 (161,341) 103%
CITY OF EDMONDS
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
7 Engineering has provided a larger amount of services to other departments from 2013 to 2014
6 Development Services has collected a larger amount of fees in 2014 versus 2013
6 EMS Trasport User Fees are up $45,237 from 2013
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Budget
11/30/2013
Revenues
11/30/2014
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
FINES AND FORFEITURES:
PROOF OF VEHICLE INS PENALTY 11,000 12,350 7,328 3,672 67%
TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 38,000 32,059 24,228 13,772 64%
NC TRAFFIC INFRACTION 310,000 282,634 238,494 71,506 77%
CRT COST FEE CODE LEG ASSESSMENT (LGA)25,000 24,665 19,282 5,718 77%
SPEEDING DOUBLE 330 297 77 253 23%
NON-TRAFFIC INFRACTION PENALTIES 2,085 298 25,704 (23,619) 1233%
OTHER INFRACTIONS '04 2,300 1,478 732 1,568 32%
PARKING INFRACTION PENALTIES 52,000 46,639 47,057 4,943 90%
PR - HANDICAPPED - - 200 (200) 0%
PARK/INDDISZONE - 2,845 972 (972) 0%
DWI PENALTIES 3,000 3,896 6,422 (3,422) 214%
DUI - DP ACCT 3,700 2,623 2,395 1,305 65%
CRIM CNV FEE DUI 700 - 597 103 85%
OTHER CRIMINAL TRAF MISDEM PEN - - 70 (70) 0%
CRIMINAL TRAFFIC MISDEMEANOR 8/03 38,000 36,629 30,812 7,188 81%
CRIMINAL CONVICTION FEE CT - 928 1,927 (1,927) 0%
OTHER NON-TRAF MISDEMEANOR PEN 100 83 40 60 40%
OTHER NON TRAFFIC MISD. 8/03 - 2,219 6,164 (6,164) 0%
COURT DV PENALTY ASSESSMENT 1,900 1,826 1,226 674 65%
CRIMINAL CONVICTION FEE CN - 453 1,074 (1,074) 0%
CRIMINAL COSTS-RECOUPMENTS 120,000 106,336 75,542 44,458 63%
PUBLIC DEFENSE RECOUPMENT 35,000 27,688 27,576 7,424 79%
COURT INTERPRETER COSTS 50 56 227 (177) 453%
BUS. LICENSE PERMIT PENALTY 4,000 4,360 4,840 (840) 121%
MISC FINES AND PENALTIES 3,600 2,270 250 3,350 7%
650,765 592,631 523,237 127,528 80%
MISCELLANEOUS:
INVESTMENT INTEREST 88,200 2,720 15,591 72,609 18%
INTEREST ON COUNTY TAXES 1,281 1,502 769 512 60%
INTEREST - COURT COLLECTIONS 4,000 5,016 6,161 (2,161) 154%
PARKING 12,804 9,366 11,459 1,345 89%
SPACE/FACILITIES RENTALS 153,200 159,475 129,764 23,436 85%
BRACKET ROOM RENTAL 4,817 7,025 6,760 (1,943) 140%
LEASES LONG-TERM 159,335 151,527 155,361 3,974 98%
VENDING MACHINE/CONCESSION 5,500 7,103 10,918 (5,418) 199%
OTHER RENTS & USE CHARGES 8,400 8,906 8,168 232 97%
PARKS DONATIONS 9,100 9,700 15,041 (5,941) 165%
BIRD FEST CONTRIBUTIONS 1,300 1,448 1,652 (352) 127%
POLICE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIV SOURCES - 9,231 - - 0%
PARKS GRANTS - PRIVATE SOURCES - 1,235 - - 0%
SALE OF JUNK/SALVAGE 1,200 1 110 1,090 9%
SALES OF UNCLAIM PROPERTY 4,000 2,621 2,927 1,073 73%
CONFISCATED AND FORFEITED PROPERTY - 6,296 - - 0%
OTHER JUDGEMENT/SETTLEMENT - 6,367 2,867 (2,867) 0%
POLICE JUDGMENTS/RESTITUTION 477 160 984 (507) 206%
CASHIER'S OVERAGES/SHORTAGES 45 58 (1) 46 -1%
OTHER MISC REVENUES 725,427 822 2,331 723,096 0%
SMALL OVERPAYMENT 68 53 29 39 43%
NSF FEES - PARKS & REC 150 210 120 30 80%
NSF FEES - MUNICIPAL COURT 1,300 791 484 816 37%
NSF FEES - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPT - 150 - - -
FLEX-PLAN SERVICES FORFEITURES - 1,368 - - -
US BANK REBATE - - 1,557 (1,557) 0%
1,180,604 393,151 373,054 807,550 32%
TRANSFERS-IN:
PROCEEDS OF REFUNDING DEBT 2,763,315 - 2,763,314 1 100%
TRANSFER FROM FUND 121 - 12,543 - - 0%
TRANSFER FROM FUND 127 - 12,297 - - 0%
2,763,315 24,840 2,763,314 1 0%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND REVENUE 39,027,697$ 32,470,837$ 37,192,187$ 1,835,510$ 95%
REVENUES - GENERAL FUND
CITY OF EDMONDS
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Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES (001)
SALARIES AND WAGES 12,968,852$ 10,941,581$ 11,232,173$ 1,736,679$ 87%
OVERT IME 425,123 392,211 393,550 31,573 93%
HOLIDAY BUY BACK 201,026 175,302 173,507 27,519 86%
BENEFITS 4,697,707 3,815,777 4,216,911 480,796 90%
UNIFORMS 65,210 42,677 46,867 18,343 72%
SUPPLIES 370,948 259,195 348,492 22,456 94%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 157,583 94,269 283,710 (126,127) 180%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,424,874 1,522,830 1,816,891 607,983 75%
COMMUNICATIONS 203,230 156,357 140,246 62,984 69%
T RAVEL 33,685 16,295 23,245 10,440 69%
ADVERTISING 57,375 23,716 25,899 31,476 45%
RENTAL/LEASE 933,815 758,162 851,259 82,556 91%
INSURANCE 379,784 399,287 385,627 (5,843) 102%
UTILITIES 457,800 408,564 408,755 49,045 89%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 348,835 187,589 271,611 77,224 78%
MISCELLANEOUS 354,066 261,055 237,172 116,894 67%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 8,316,935 7,800,360 7,804,534 512,401 94%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL PAYMENTS 180,000 180,000 180,000 - 100%
EXCISE TAXES 6,452 5,022 5,450 1,002 84%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 5,137,373 762,056 2,810,819 2,326,554 55%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 262,721 22,735 131,140 131,581 50%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PRINCIPAL 2,874,066 107,580 2,833,317 40,749 99%
CAPITAL LEASES AND INSTALLMENT PURCHASES 64,654 64,014 64,654 0 100%
OTHER DEBT - 478 479 (479) 0%
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM EXTERNAL DEBT 85,400 114,141 72,692 12,708 85%
DEBT ISSUE COST S - - 16,481 (16,481) 0%
INTERFUND SERVICES 200,000 13,353 34,663 165,337 17%
INTERFUND RENTAL - 44,000 - - 0%
41,207,514$ 28,568,606$ 34,810,143$ 6,397,371$ 84%
LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE (009)
BENEFITS 312,774$ 178,982$ 179,033$ 133,741$ 57%
IN HOME LTC CLAIMS 183,337 94,127 79,844 103,493 44%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,000 6,081 - 7,000 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 250 250 275 (25) 110%
503,361$ 279,440$ 259,152$ 244,209$ 51%
RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND (011)
MISCELLANEOUS 300,000$ 558,835$ -$ 300,000$ 0%
300,000$ 558,835$ -$ 300,000$ 0%
HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND (014)
SUPPLIES 100$ -$ -$ 100$ 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 100 - - 100 0%
ADVERTISING 100 - - 100 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 7,700 5,280 - 7,700 0%
8,000$ 5,280$ -$ 8,000$ 0%
BUILDING MAINTENANCE SUBFUND (016)
SUPPLIES -$ 919$ 914$ (914)$ 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,000 19,354 79,529 (59,529) 398%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANENCE 668,200 105,690 181,645 486,555 27%
MISCELLANEOUS - 1,865 395 (395) 0%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 32,000 - - 32,000 0%
720,200$ 127,828$ 262,484$ 457,716$ 36%
DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND (104)
FUEL CONSUMED 3,000$ 4,702$ 5,247$ (2,247)$ 175%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 5,000 6,182 800 4,200 16%
COMMUNICATIONS 2,233 3,099 2,513 (280) 113%
REPAIR/MAINT 800 20 - 800 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 20,000 5,000 5,000 15,000 25%
INT ERGOVT L SVC 50,000 29,745 29,676 20,324 59%
81,033$ 48,748$ 43,237$ 37,796$ 53%
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
CITY OF EDMONDS
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11/30/2013
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Amount
Remaining % Spent
S TREET FUND (111)
SALARIES AND WAGES 481,344$ 403,431$ 499,039$ (17,695)$ 104%
OVERT IME 21,400 16,501 23,127 (1,727) 108%
BENEFITS 239,311 177,399 240,879 (1,568) 101%
UNIFORMS 6,000 4,097 4,069 1,931 68%
SUPPLIES 240,000 138,052 147,937 92,063 62%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 26,000 779 8,332 17,668 32%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13,700 4,272 5,759 7,941 42%
COMMUNICATIONS 2,500 2,667 3,786 (1,286) 151%
T RAVEL 1,000 693 110 890 11%
ADVERTISING 350 - - 350 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 180,104 146,065 167,555 12,549 93%
INSURANCE 82,400 87,201 74,683 7,717 91%
UTILITIES 275,783 207,908 212,173 63,610 77%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 45,000 24,780 14,024 30,976 31%
MISCELLANEOUS 8,000 1,400 3,031 4,969 38%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 2,000 1,680 1,956 44 98%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 28,805 558 282 28,523 1%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PRINCIPAL 3,149 - - 3,149 0%
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM EXTERNAL DEBT 1,964 1,037 982 982 50%
1,658,810$ 1,218,519$ 1,407,727$ 251,083$ 85%
C O MBINED S TREET C O NS T/IMPRO VE (112)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,022,300$ 784,270$ 575,493$ 1,446,807$ 28%
MISCELLANEOUS - 26,427 - - 0%
INTERFUND TRANSFER OUT 387,043 41,498 41,301 345,742 11%
LAND 373,000 - 388,555 (15,555) 104%
CONST SURFACE CONST PROJECTS 6,274,297 644,793 2,318,865 3,955,432 37%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS 72,203 72,201 72,201 2 100%
INTEREST ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS 4,120 4,479 4,118 2 100%
INTERFUND SERVICES 501,703 131,770 309,732 191,971 62%
9,634,666$ 1,705,439$ 3,710,266$ 5,924,400$ 39%
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND (117)
SUPPLIES 4,200$ 5,779$ 2,831$ 1,369$ 67%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 1,000 723 676 324 68%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 130,950 39,458 72,123 58,827 55%
T RAVEL 75 64 11 65 14%
ADVERTISING 4,000 2,250 2,555 1,445 64%
RENTAL/LEASE 2,000 4,281 1,599 401 80%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 300 - - 300 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 6,000 6,835 4,472 1,528 75%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 824 - - 824 0%
149,349$ 59,390$ 84,267$ 65,082$ 56%
HO TEL/MO TEL TAX REVENUE FUND (120)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16,000$ 16,123$ 7,912$ 8,088$ 49%
ADVERTISING 33,500 25,853 25,714 7,786 77%
MISCELLANEOUS 500 157 - 500 0%
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 4,000 12,000 4,000 - 100%
54,000$ 54,133$ 37,626$ 16,374$ 70%
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND (121)
SUPPLIES 1,700$ 1,642$ -$ 1,700$ 0%
SMALL EQUIPMENT - 555 - - 0%
INTERFUND TRANSFERS - 12,543 - - 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 25,086 - - 25,086 0%
26,786$ 14,740$ -$ 26,786$ 0%
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND (122)
MISCELLANEOUS 3,600$ 3,293$ 1,658$ 1,942$ 46%
3,600$ 3,293$ 1,658$ 1,942$ 46%
TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS (123)
PROFESSIONAL SVC 10,500$ 5,347$ 5,800$ 4,700$ 55%
ADVERTISING 4,500 3,905 2,475 2,025 55%
MISCELLANEOUS 4,000 2,989 3,571 429 89%
19,000$ 12,240$ 11,846$ 7,154$ 62%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
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11/30/2013
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11/30/2014
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Amount
Remaining % Spent
REAL ES TATE EXC IS E TAX 2 (125)
SUPPLIES 30,000$ 136,991$ 53,453$ (23,453)$ 178%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 400,000 20,214 145,210 254,790 36%
ADVERTISING - 379 - - 0%
RENTAL/LEASE - 3,399 11,492 (11,492) 0%
UTILITIES - - 2,358 (2,358) 0%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 152,712 30,229 36,271 116,441 24%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 800,000 - - 800,000 0%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 200,000 - 279 199,721 0%
1,582,712$ 191,213$ 249,064$ 1,333,648$ 16%
REAL ES TATE EXC IS E TAX 1, PARKS AC Q (126)
MISCELLANEOUS 200,000$ -$ 2,500$ 197,500$ 1%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 959,528 26,071 22,204 937,324 2%
LAND 10,550 - 10,473 77 99%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 18,330 - - 18,330 0%
INTEREST 11,433 6,037 5,717 5,716 50%
1,199,841$ 32,108$ 40,893$ 1,158,948$ 3%
GIFTS CATALOG FUND (127)
SUPPLIES 11,700$ 9,603$ 1,350$ 10,350$ 12%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,000 6,553 - 4,000 0%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 2,500 12,297 2,500 - 100%
18,200$ 28,453$ 3,850$ 14,350$ 21%
SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND (129)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,000$ 26,608 -$ 2,000$ 0%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS - 114,251 17,469 (17,469) 0%
INTERFUND SERVICES 11,653 28,696 - 11,653 0%
13,653$ 169,556$ 17,469$ (3,816)$ 128%
C EMETERY MAINTENANC E/IMPRO VEMENT (130)
SALARIES AND WAGES 81,251$ 63,077$ 63,956$ 17,295$ 79%
OVERT IME 3,500 2,540 3,704 (204) 106%
BENEFITS 39,056 29,081 29,153 9,903 75%
UNIFORMS 1,000 - - 1,000 0%
SUPPLIES 7,000 2,335 2,835 4,165 41%
SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE 20,000 12,404 18,052 1,948 90%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000 200 200 800 20%
COMMUNICATIONS 1,412 1,300 1,380 32 98%
T RAVEL 500 - - 500 0%
ADVERTISING 3,200 3,214 1,780 1,420 56%
RENTAL/LEASE 9,216 4,818 8,448 768 92%
UTILITIES 3,800 - 554 3,246 15%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 - - 500 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 4,000 2,357 2,945 1,055 74%
175,435$ 121,326$ 133,007$ 42,428$ 76%
PARKS CONSTRUCTION FUND (132)
SUPPLIES -$ -$ 427$ (427)$ 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (188,483) 109,531 114,181 (302,664) 0%
LAND 700,000 - - 700,000 0%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1,759,000 - 89,064 1,669,936 5%
INTERFUND SERVICES - 1,114 - - 0%
2,270,517$ 110,645$ 203,671$ 2,066,846$ 9%
SISTER CITY COMMISSION (138) *
SUPPLIES 500$ 222$ 99$ 401$ 20%
T RAVEL 3,000 - 3,256 (256) 109%
MISCELLANEOUS 1,000 13,052 1,859 (859) 186%
4,500$ 13,274$ 5,214$ (714)$ 116%
TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT (139)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -$ 1,756$ -$ -$ 0%
INSURANCE 5,000 5,000 2,500 2,500 50%
INTERFUND TRANSFER - 603,234 - - 0%
INTERGOVTL SERVICES 640,000 - 626,711 13,289 98%
645,000$ 609,989$ 629,211$ 15,789$ 98%
*A budget amendment will be completed for this expense
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
LID FUND CONTROL (211)
INTERFUND TRANSFER 28,600$ -$ 28,600$ -$ 100%
28,600$ -$ 28,600$ -$ 100%
2012 LTGO DEBT SERVIC FUND (231)
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND 854,667$ -$ -$ 854,667$ 0%
INTEREST 168,023 92,264 84,010 84,013 50%
OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS - - 604 (604) 0%
1,022,690$ 92,264$ 84,614$ 938,076$ 8%
2014 DEBT SERVICE FUND (232)
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND 923,199$ -$ 923,198$ 1$ 100%
INTEREST 23,105 - 23,028 77 100%
DEBT ISSUE COST S 19,982 - - 19,982 0%
966,286$ -$ 946,226$ 20,060$ 98%
WATER FUND (421)
SALARIES AND WAGES 677,172$ 659,789$ 670,463$ 6,709$ 99%
OVERT IME 24,180 21,408 14,779 9,401 61%
BENEFITS 326,137 278,525 304,184 21,953 93%
UNIFORMS 6,800 3,859 3,060 3,740 45%
SUPPLIES 151,838 111,647 114,240 37,598 75%
FUEL CONSUMED - - - - 0%
WATER PURCHASED FOR RESALE 1,600,000 1,298,983 1,292,872 307,128 81%
SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE 130,816 99,126 110,445 20,371 84%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 25,161 6,669 20,193 4,968 80%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 575,468 298,593 264,662 310,806 46%
COMMUNICATIONS 35,000 27,270 25,083 9,917 72%
T RAVEL 2,600 54 65 2,535 3%
ADVERTISING 500 - - 500 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 104,820 84,549 97,977 6,843 93%
INSURANCE 66,869 67,607 74,689 (7,820) 112%
UTILITIES 40,000 25,958 24,942 15,058 62%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 17,600 3,345 16,384 1,216 93%
MISCELLANEOUS 307,880 317,488 355,031 (47,151) 115%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 30,000 25,163 26,306 3,694 88%
INTERFUND TAXES 920,881 882,082 968,030 (47,149) 105%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 292,830 5,330,279 120,415 172,415 41%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 49,849 49,849 23,575 26,274 47%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 3,614,973 1,279,394 1,456,666 2,158,307 40%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 2,115 - - 2,115 0%
REVENUE BONDS 306,140 - - 306,140 0%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS 45,839 45,839 45,839 0 100%
INTEREST 275,912 140,928 138,667 137,245 50%
DEBT ISSUE COST S - 22,384 - - 0%
OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS - 175 327 (327) 0%
INTERFUND SERVICES 514,096 400,181 433,380 80,716 84%
INTERFUND REPAIR/MAINT - 48 - - 0%
10,145,476$ 11,481,190$ 6,602,272$ 3,543,204$ 65%
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
CITY OF EDMONDS
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
STORM FUND (422)
SALARIES AND WAGES 594,775$ 476,643$ 438,809$ 155,966$ 74%
OVERT IME 6,000 14,452 11,707 (5,707) 195%
BENEFITS 258,745 202,839 202,445 56,300 78%
UNIFORMS 6,500 5,562 4,901 1,599 75%
SUPPLIES 58,333 26,726 24,843 33,490 43%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 4,000 2,266 2,060 1,940 51%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,548,909 653,435 629,301 919,608 41%
COMMUNICATIONS 3,200 1,832 2,974 226 93%
T RAVEL 4,300 864 - 4,300 0%
ADVERTISING 500 - - 500 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 213,612 197,423 191,358 22,254 90%
INSURANCE 8,089 8,407 36,035 (27,946) 445%
UTILITES 10,500 7,907 8,088 2,412 77%
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 13,000 6,129 11,947 1,053 92%
MISCELLANEOUS 112,100 92,128 87,222 24,878 78%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 75,000 29,564 106,682 (31,682) 142%
INTERFUND TAXES AND OPERATING ASSESSMENT 295,973 268,115 280,174 15,799 95%
INTERFUND TRANSFER 54,291 900,328 22,304 31,987 41%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 2,881,712 - 830,110 2,051,602 29%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 105,461 - - 105,461 0%
REVENUE BONDS 149,691 - - 149,691 0%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS 32,063 32,063 32,063 1 100%
INTEREST 182,178 94,584 91,970 90,208 50%
DEBT ISSUE COST S - 3,773 - - 0%
OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS - 83 165 (165) 0%
INTERFUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 614,281 516,570 562,319 51,962 92%
7,233,213$ 3,541,692$ 3,577,475$ 3,655,738$ 49%
SEWER FUND (423)
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,650,330$ 1,395,382$ 1,492,713$ 157,617$ 90%
OVERT IME 73,000 83,838 76,944 (3,944) 105%
BENEFITS 760,694 589,146 680,232 80,462 89%
UNIFORMS 11,400 7,893 7,077 4,323 62%
SUPPLIES 399,333 243,738 227,778 171,555 57%
FUEL CONSUMED 90,000 117,409 75,687 14,313 84%
SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INV OR RESALE - - 3,600 (3,600) 0%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 26,000 14,237 48,039 (22,039) 185%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,120,739 885,482 893,403 227,336 80%
COMMUNICATIONS 40,000 33,431 34,449 5,551 86%
T RAVEL 7,400 380 893 6,507 12%
ADVERTISING 2,500 (20) - 2,500 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 149,968 120,625 134,531 15,437 90%
INSURANCE 155,006 156,092 128,938 26,068 83%
UTILITIES 1,170,600 819,453 897,530 273,070 77%
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 175,000 139,623 174,835 165 100%
MISCELLANEOUS 217,935 184,452 202,012 15,923 93%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 408,889 106,389 97,902 310,987 24%
INTERFUND TAXES AND OPERATING ASSESSMENT 479,750 438,796 482,644 (2,894) 101%
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 1,198,470 9,595,262 631,868 566,602 53%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 449,500 - 21,270 428,230 5%
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 4,837,535 5,076,931 3,100,668 1,736,867 64%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS 120,529 - - 120,529 0%
REVENUE BONDS 69,169 - - 69,169 0%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL LOANS 203,621 143,620 161,186 42,435 79%
INTEREST 149,971 69,705 67,677 82,294 45%
DEBT ISSUE COST S - 37,117 - - 0%
OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS - 41 111 (111) 0%
INTERFUND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 868,499 537,115 598,527 269,973 69%
14,835,838$ 20,796,140$ 10,240,515$ 4,595,323$ 69%
BOND RESERVE FUND (424)
REVENUE BONDS 160,000$ -$ -$ 160,000$ 0%
DEBT ISSUE COST S - 24,760 - - 0%
INTEREST 680,816 - 340,408 340,409 50%
OTHER INTEREST & DEBT SERVICE COSTS - 57,335 - - 0%
840,816$ 82,095$ 340,408$ 500,409$ 40%
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
CITY OF EDMONDS
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (511)
SALARIES AND WAGES 203,962$ 162,996$ 177,667$ 26,295$ 87%
OVERT IME 1,000 886 2,309 (1,309) 231%
BENEFITS 89,965 73,252 82,601 7,364 92%
UNIFORMS 1,000 654 960 40 96%
SUPPLIES 96,500 92,645 79,670 16,830 83%
FUEL CONSUMED 1,000 387 708 292 71%
SUPPLIES PURCHASED FOR INVENTORY/RESALE 361,700 191,599 185,093 176,607 51%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 8,000 20,277 13,650 (5,650) 171%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,000 1,923 766 234 77%
COMMUNICATIONS 3,000 1,363 1,854 1,146 62%
RENTAL/LEASE 14,484 8,516 12,564 1,920 87%
INSURANCE 32,701 34,153 37,376 (4,675) 114%
UTILITIES 14,000 10,086 10,085 3,915 72%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 60,000 39,422 50,938 9,062 85%
MISCELLANEOUS 6,000 5,004 4,468 1,532 74%
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES 2,500 2,239 2,408 92 96%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 186,467 128,787 164,028 22,439 88%
INTERFUND RENTAL 10,000 - 6,089 3,911 61%
1,093,279$ 774,191$ 833,234$ 260,045$ 76%
FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND (617)
BENEFITS 49,619$ 22,041$ 23,171$ 26,448$ 47%
PENSION AND DISABILITY PAYMENTS 38,796 49,290 25,967 12,829 67%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,200 1,169 - 1,200 0%
89,615$ 72,500$ 49,138$ 40,477$ 55%
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FUND (627)
SUPPLIES -$ 65$ 9,793$ (9,793)$ 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 225 58,377 (58,377) 0%
ADVERTISING 88
MISCELLANEOUS - 901 2,558 (2,558) 0%
-$ 1,280$ 70,727$ (70,727)$ 0%
TOTAL EXPENDITURE ALL FUNDS 96,531,990$ 70,774,407$ 64,683,992$ 31,847,998$ 67%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - DETAIL
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL 238,644$ 252,727$ 198,374$ 40,270$ 83%
OFFICE OF MAYOR 251,085 215,716 223,683 27,402 89%
HUMAN RESOURCES 349,938 236,301 302,661 47,277 86%
MUNICIPAL COURT 801,872 664,592 722,840 79,032 90%
CITY CLERK 537,273 542,017 464,901 72,372 87%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 1,781,070 1,202,598 1,516,794 264,276 85%
CITY ATTORNEY 557,900 448,185 500,002 57,898 90%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 1 17,816,558 9,283,156 14,551,604 3,264,954 82%
POLICE SERVICES 8,824,364 8,181,471 7,978,925 845,439 90%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECONOMIC DEV.508,024 325,900 402,674 105,350 79%
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 2,219,366 1,418,595 1,679,632 539,734 76%
PARKS & RECREATION 3,826,916 3,062,541 3,150,702 676,214 82%
PUBLIC WORKS 2,088,677 1,539,011 1,823,317 265,360 87%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 1,405,827 1,195,797 1,294,033 111,794 92%
41,207,514$ 28,568,606$ 34,810,143$ 6,397,371$ 84%
Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
WATER UTILITY FUND 10,145,476$ 11,481,190$ 6,602,272$ 3,543,204$ 65%
STORM UTILITY FUND 7,233,213 3,541,692 3,577,475 3,655,738 49%
SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 14,835,838 20,796,140 10,240,515 4,595,323 69%
BOND RESERVE FUND 840,816 82,095 340,408 500,409 40%
33,055,343$ 35,901,117$ 20,760,669$ 12,294,674$ 63%
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN SUMMARY
EXPENDITURES - UTILITY- BY FUND IN SUMMARY
CITY OF EDMONDS
CITY OF EDMONDS
1 Bond payment of $2.7 million was made in April of 2014
No Department is over budget and General Fund Expenses are tracking at 73% when 83% of the year is completed
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES 117,615$ 107,888$ 113,151$ 4,464$ 96%
OVERT IME 2,000 688 124 1,876 6%
BENEFITS 72,271 64,671 68,956 3,315 95%
SUPPLIES 2,000 308 583 1,417 29%
SMALL EQUIPMENT - - 1,005 (1,005) 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,000 57,112 855 9,145 9%
COMMUNICATIONS 3,000 2,601 2,698 302 90%
T RAVEL 2,500 626 1,431 1,069 57%
RENTAL/LEASE 490 427 469 21 96%
REPAIRS/MAINTENANCE 1,500 55 - 1,500 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 27,268 18,351 9,101 18,167 33%
238,644$ 252,727$ 198,374$ 40,270$ 83%
OFFICE OF MAYOR
SALARIES 192,115$ 170,487$ 175,391$ 16,724$ 91%
BENEFITS 46,170 38,923 41,076 5,094 89%
SUPPLIES 2,000 1,112 647 1,353 32%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,500 109 1,154 346 77%
COMMUNICATION 1,400 850 605 795 43%
T RAVEL 2,000 664 502 1,498 25%
RENTAL/LEASE 2,400 1,865 2,205 195 92%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 500 - - 500 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 3,000 1,704 2,104 896 70%
251,085$ 215,716$ 223,683$ 27,402$ 89%
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES 194,389$ 150,626$ 176,945$ 17,444$ 91%
BENEFITS 59,339 45,179 60,080 (741) 101%
SUPPLIES 2,300 3,461 3,396 (1,096) 148%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 100 - 337 (237) 337%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 71,000 22,111 46,111 24,889 65%
COMMUNICATIONS 700 426 859 (159) 123%
T RAVEL 500 572 - 500 0%
ADVERTISING 5,000 3,007 3,813 1,188 76%
RENTAL/LEASE 2,200 1,867 2,207 (7) 100%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 6,000 5,349 6,119 (119) 102%
MISCELLANEOUS 8,410 3,704 2,796 5,614 33%
349,938$ 236,301$ 302,661$ 47,277$ 86%
MUNICIPAL COURT
SALARIES 500,048$ 432,068$ 472,930$ 27,118$ 95%
OVERT IME - 16 2,590 (2,590) 0%
BENEFITS 177,004 143,586 156,526 20,478 88%
SUPPLIES 9,400 13,264 10,726 (1,326) 114%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,500 1,653 3,744 (1,244) 150%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 69,000 59,745 56,215 12,785 81%
COMMUNICATIONS 2,600 2,051 2,595 5 100%
T RAVEL 2,390 2,088 2,723 (333) 114%
RENTAL/LEASE 1,070 1,095 1,228 (158) 115%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 610 409 3,242 (2,632) 531%
MISCELLANEOUS 37,250 8,618 10,322 26,928 28%
801,872$ 664,592$ 722,840$ 79,032$ 90%
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
CITY OF EDMONDS
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
C ITY C LERK
SALARIES AND WAGES 307,596$ 329,468$ 277,515$ 30,081$ 90%
OVERT IME - - 1,676 (1,676) 0%
BENEFITS 101,833 93,509 93,179 8,654 92%
SUPPLIES 10,237 8,344 6,390 3,847 62%
SMALL EQUIPMENT - 1,560 270 (270) 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,107 42,375 19,826 4,281 82%
COMMUNICATIONS 50,000 37,232 33,256 16,744 67%
T RAVEL 1,000 57 373 627 37%
ADVERTISING 4,200 3,185 1,545 2,655 37%
RENTAL/LEASE 20,000 14,125 16,997 3,003 85%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 14,300 8,599 10,426 3,874 73%
MISCELLANEOUS 4,000 3,562 3,448 552 86%
537,273$ 542,017$ 464,901$ 72,372$ 87%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SALARIES 754,909$ 628,039$ 675,395$ 79,514$ 89%
OVERT IME 6,667 6,470 6,808 (141) 102%
BENEFITS 251,163 200,125 234,368 16,795 93%
SUPPLIES 30,371 13,624 64,635 (34,264) 213%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 80,504 68,587 180,732 (100,228) 225%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150,356 95,814 48,555 101,801 32%
COMMUNICATIONS 58,960 46,520 34,734 24,226 59%
T RAVEL 1,750 1,017 960 790 55%
RENTAL/LEASE 8,904 7,717 7,367 1,537 83%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 179,986 83,266 120,614 59,372 67%
MISCELLANEOUS 10,500 28,684 27,206 (16,706) 259%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 247,000 22,735 115,419 131,581 47%
1,781,070$ 1,202,598$ 1,516,794$ 264,276$ 85%
C ITY ATTO RNEY
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 557,900$ 448,185$ 499,952$ 57,948$ 90%
MISC PROSECUTOR - - 50 (50) 0%
557,900$ 448,185$ 500,002$ 57,898$ 90%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
SALARIES 278,171$ -$ -$ 278,171$ 0%
BENEFITS - UNEMPLOYMENT 25,000 24,754 12,410 12,590 50%
SUPPLIES 3,000 - 1,429 1,571 48%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 287,347 206,726 294,633 (7,286) 103%
RENTAL/LEASE 3,600 3,600 3,600 - 100%
INSURANCE 379,784 399,287 385,627 (5,843) 102%
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE - - 13,910 (13,910) 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 55,708 54,993 57,960 (2,252) 104%
INT ERGOVT SERVICES 8,236,003 7,347,152 7,763,481 472,522 94%
ECA LOAN PAYMENT 180,000 180,000 180,000 - 100%
EXCISE TAXES 6,452 5,022 5,450 1,002 84%
INTERFUND TRANSFERS 5,137,373 762,056 2,810,819 2,326,554 55%
GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND 2,874,066 107,580 2,833,317 40,749 99%
INSTALLMENT PURCHASES 64,654 64,014 64,654 0 100%
INTEREST ON LONG-TERM DEBT 85,400 114,141 72,692 12,708 85%
DEBT ISSUANCE COSTS - - 16,481 (16,481) 0%
FISCAL AGENT FEES - 478 479 (479) 0%
INTERFUND SERVICES 200,000 13,353 34,663 165,337 17%
17,816,558$ 9,283,156$ 14,551,604$ 3,264,954$ 82%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
POLICE SERVICES
SALARIES 5,263,948$ 4,702,573$ 4,748,372$ 515,576$ 90%
OVERTIME 402,456 375,007 357,503 44,953 89%
HOLIDAY BUYBACK 201,026 175,302 173,507 27,519 86%
BENEFITS 1,962,070 1,670,197 1,847,122 114,948 94%
UNIFORMS 56,910 37,310 38,527 18,383 68%
SUPPLIES 87,500 56,377 60,472 27,028 69%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 15,900 13,717 31,111 (15,211) 196%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 114,287 140,680 91,200 23,087 80%
COMMUNICATIONS 25,592 21,031 22,006 3,586 86%
TRAVEL 14,300 8,847 12,518 1,782 88%
ADVERTISING 375 73 40 335 11%
RENTAL/LEASE 608,688 490,734 556,092 52,596 91%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 16,115 6,519 5,803 10,312 36%
MISCELLANEOUS 44,960 27,851 29,534 15,426 66%
INTERGOVTL SERVICES 10,237 411,254 5,119 5,119 50%
INTERFUND RENTAL - 44,000 - - 0%
8,824,364$ 8,181,471$ 7,978,925$ 845,439$ 90%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECON DEV.
SALARIES 216,742$ 195,791$ 207,259$ 9,483$ 96%
BENEFITS 68,668 57,858 53,623 15,045 78%
SUPPLIES 1,500 682 6,276 (4,776) 418%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 800 - 504 296 63%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 145,824 53,147 116,319 29,505 80%
COMMUNICATIONS 1,490 1,312 713 777 48%
TRAVEL 2,000 198 6 1,994 0%
ADVERTISING 39,500 11,273 12,275 27,225 31%
RENTAL/LEASE 2,000 2,197 2,207 (207) 110%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 500 - - 500 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 29,000 3,442 3,493 25,507 12%
508,024$ 325,900$ 402,674$ 105,350$ 79%
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/PLANNING
SALARIES 1,273,306$ 953,668$ 1,047,362$ 225,944$ 82%
OVERTIME 1,300 1,218 5,044 (3,744) 388%
BENEFITS 465,402 336,066 382,732 82,670 82%
UNIFORMS 100 - 120 (20) 120%
SUPPLIES 13,100 10,018 14,485 (1,385) 111%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 8,650 359 11,649 (2,999) 135%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 383,256 62,468 151,263 231,993 39%
COMMUNICATIONS 4,600 3,724 3,961 639 86%
TRAVEL 1,600 554 2,415 (815) 151%
ADVERTISING 4,000 3,496 5,055 (1,055) 126%
RENTAL/LEASE 38,152 30,244 35,129 3,023 92%
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 500 112 620 (120) 124%
MISCELLANEOUS 25,400 16,668 19,796 5,604 78%
2,219,366$ 1,418,595$ 1,679,632$ 539,734$ 76%
ENGINEERING
SALARIES 1,203,904$ 885,465$ 1,013,105$ 190,799$ 84%
OVERTIME 5,000 1,199 1,365 3,635 27%
BENEFITS 423,053 325,995 400,524 22,529 95%
UNIFORMS 360 - 109 251 30%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 2,200 1,002 2,422 (222) 110%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 52,950 840 57,187 (4,237) 108%
COMMUNICATIONS 11,220 5,209 6,137 5,083 55%
TRAVEL 600 52 285 315 47%
ADVERTISING - 264 - - 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 18,492 12,287 16,951 1,541 92%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 1,800 38 811 989 45%
MISCELLANEOUS 15,000 8,092 12,747 2,253 85%
1,734,579$ 1,240,443$ 1,511,643$ 222,936$ 87%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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Title
2014 Adopted
Budget
11/30/2013
Expenditures
11/30/2014
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
PARKS & RECREATION
SALARIES 1,823,252$ 1,588,996$ 1,522,440$ 300,812$ 84%
OVERTIME 5,000 7,468 14,387 (9,387) 288%
BENEFITS 668,116 533,514 552,280 115,836 83%
UNIFORMS 5,340 4,098 5,175 165 97%
SUPPLIES 114,940 90,303 105,048 9,892 91%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 43,929 2,408 42,658 1,271 97%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 557,147 333,414 425,912 131,235 76%
COMMUNICATIONS 28,818 22,269 18,933 9,885 66%
TRAVEL 4,545 1,621 2,005 2,540 44%
ADVERTISING 4,300 2,418 3,172 1,128 74%
RENTAL/LEASE 170,019 146,564 155,288 14,731 91%
PUBLIC UTILITY 175,000 169,824 154,736 20,264 88%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 52,524 34,846 45,055 7,469 86%
MISCELLANEOUS 87,570 82,845 51,959 35,611 59%
MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 15,721 - 15,721 0 100%
INTERGOVTL SERVICES 70,695 41,953 35,934 34,761 51%
3,826,916$ 3,062,541$ 3,150,702$ 676,214$ 82%
PUBLIC WORKS
SALARIES 250,358$ 224,443$ 229,263$ 21,095$ 92%
OVERTIME 200 - - 200 0%
BENEFITS 78,450 61,052 67,350 11,100 86%
SUPPLIES 7,600 4,329 4,220 3,380 56%
SMALL EQUIPMENT - 201 583 (583) 0%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 200 50 159 41 80%
COMMUNICATIONS 1,350 1,236 675 675 50%
TRAVEL 500 - - 500 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 7,740 3,970 5,646 2,094 73%
PUBLIC UTILITY 2,800 2,081 2,128 672 76%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 1,000 - - 1,000 0%
MISCELLANEOUS 3,900 1,206 1,651 2,249 42%
354,098$ 298,568$ 311,675$ 42,423$ 88%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
SALARIES 624,999 572,069 573,044 51,955 92%
OVERTIME 2,500 145 4,054 (1,554) 162%
BENEFITS 266,668 220,348 246,687 19,981 93%
UNIFORMS 2,500 1,270 2,936 (436) 117%
SUPPLIES 87,000 57,372 70,185 16,815 81%
SMALL EQUIPMENT 3,000 4,783 8,696 (5,696) 290%
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 53 7,549 (7,549) 0%
COMMUNICATIONS 13,500 11,896 13,074 426 97%
TRAVEL - - 27 (27) 0%
RENTAL/LEASE 50,060 41,470 45,874 4,186 92%
PUBLIC UTILITY 280,000 236,660 251,891 28,109 90%
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 73,500 48,397 65,012 8,488 88%
MISCELLANEOUS 2,100.00 1,335.98 5,004.87 (2,904.87) 2.38
1,405,827$ 1,195,797$ 1,294,033$ 111,794$ 92%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 41,207,514$ 28,568,606 34,810,143 6,397,371 84%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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General Fund
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 1,923,425$ 1,923,425$ 1,704,062$ -11.40%
February 4,016,229 2,092,803 6,617,557 64.77%
aarch 6,287,135 2,270,906 8,899,880 41.56%
April 9,630,968 3,343,834 12,575,092 30.57%
aay 18,195,151 8,564,183 19,617,376 7.82%
June 20,107,912 1,912,761 21,270,138 5.78%
July 22,334,628 2,226,716 23,438,395 4.94%
August 24,282,814 1,948,186 25,327,825 4.30%
September 26,192,139 1,909,324 27,168,450 3.73%
October 29,332,410 3,140,271 30,075,497 2.53%
November 37,045,071 7,712,661 37,192,186 0.40%
December 39,027,697 1,982,626 39,182,686 0.40%
*The difference between budget and actual shown is due to proceeds from refunding the 2003 UTGO Bonds. Proceeds were $2.8 million.
Real Estate Excise Tax
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 74,651$ 74,651$ 92,868$ 24.40%
February 120,737 46,087 149,163 23.54%
aarch 181,397 60,660 204,533 12.75%
April 256,711 75,314 261,931 2.03%
aay 323,837 67,125 326,172 0.72%
June 398,387 74,550 410,270 2.98%
July 483,191 84,805 559,760 15.85%
August 578,011 94,819 666,423 15.30%
September 666,060 88,049 746,012 12.00%
October 768,001 101,941 809,086 5.35%
November 837,495 69,494 891,128 6.40%
December 902,243 64,748 960,022 6.40%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
Monthly Revenue Summary-General Fund
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Real Estate Excise Tax
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Retail Eating &
Drinking 676,252
Contractors 800,472
Wholesale Trade
214,255
Communications
193,815
Misc Retail Trade
629,209
Accommodation
37,589
Business Services
364,192
Health & Personal Care
86,403
Automotive Repair
144,446
Amusement &
Recreation 63,557
Retail Food Stores
230,834 Others 277,590
Retail Automotive/Gas
1,437,294
Clothing and
Accessories 187,844
Sales Tax Analysis By Category
Current Period: November 2014
Year-to-Date
Total $5,343,751
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Sales and Use Tax
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 428,831$ 428,831$ 444,169$ 3.58%
February 963,323 534,493 998,510 3.65%
aarch 1,363,952 400,629 1,477,603 8.33%
April 1,763,418 399,466 1,870,619 6.08%
aay 2,251,403 487,985 2,371,435 5.33%
June 2,687,897 436,495 2,812,288 4.63%
July 3,127,170 439,272 3,276,565 4.78%
August 3,623,461 496,291 3,769,832 4.04%
September 4,086,398 462,937 4,267,681 4.44%
October 4,563,331 476,933 4,803,894 5.27%
November 5,078,747 515,416 5,343,751 5.22%
December 5,525,609 446,862 5,813,930 5.22%
Gas Utility Tax
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 113,876$ 113,876$ 103,199$ -9.38%
February 239,319 125,442 198,165 -17.20%
aarch 342,980 103,661 298,299 -13.03%
April 436,459 93,479 376,839 -13.66%
aay 512,262 75,803 435,966 -14.89%
June 565,759 53,498 474,528 -16.13%
July 607,696 41,937 504,520 -16.98%
August 638,725 31,029 528,960 -17.19%
September 666,716 27,990 551,417 -17.29%
October 696,005 29,289 577,044 -17.09%
November 746,459 50,453 608,409 -18.49%
December 819,286 72,827 667,768 -18.49%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Sales and Use Tax
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Gas Utility Tax
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Telephone Utility Tax
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 126,925$ 126,925$ 120,158$ -5.33%
February 249,682 122,757 248,366 -0.53%
aarch 386,065 136,384 359,490 -6.88%
April 499,602 113,536 470,135 -5.90%
aay 645,057 145,456 581,203 -9.90%
June 768,223 123,165 692,449 -9.86%
July 895,235 127,013 803,786 -10.22%
August 1,037,189 141,953 912,478 -12.02%
September 1,143,101 105,912 1,022,001 -10.59%
October 1,286,698 143,597 1,127,973 -12.34%
November 1,381,314 94,616 1,220,609 -11.63%
December 1,544,793 163,479 1,365,069 -11.63%
Electric Utility Tax
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 158,918$ 158,918$ 175,072$ 10.16%
February 320,172 161,254 352,390 10.06%
aarch 475,954 155,782 534,485 12.30%
April 631,990 156,035 690,245 9.22%
aay 774,898 142,908 839,998 8.40%
June 885,438 110,541 948,700 7.14%
July 991,385 105,947 1,055,702 6.49%
August 1,087,004 95,619 1,156,363 6.38%
September 1,187,503 100,499 1,255,624 5.74%
October 1,274,792 87,289 1,353,054 6.14%
November 1,383,012 108,220 1,464,952 5.92%
December 1,490,394 107,382 1,578,697 5.92%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Telephone Utility Tax
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Electric Utility Tax
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Meter Water Sales
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 429,754$ 429,754$ 489,005$ 13.79%
February 729,586 299,832 828,145 13.51%
aarch 1,147,622 418,036 1,294,140 12.77%
April 1,435,683 288,061 1,607,107 11.94%
aay 1,858,183 422,500 2,073,689 11.60%
June 2,169,885 311,702 2,434,321 12.19%
July 2,657,881 487,996 3,003,419 13.00%
August 3,086,188 428,307 3,496,156 13.28%
September 3,680,575 594,387 4,176,682 13.48%
October 4,108,457 427,882 4,640,322 12.95%
November 4,610,786 502,330 5,176,437 12.27%
December 4,924,500 313,714 5,528,637 12.27%
Storm Water Sales
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 210,362$ 210,362$ 216,037$ 10.16%
February 663,443 453,081 680,744 10.06%
aarch 874,097 210,654 896,910 12.30%
April 1,061,161 187,064 1,089,565 9.22%
aay 1,272,188 211,026 1,305,756 8.40%
June 1,459,452 187,265 1,498,017 7.14%
July 1,671,872 212,419 1,716,475 2.67%
August 2,138,683 466,812 2,180,039 1.93%
September 2,356,833 218,149 2,395,835 1.65%
October 2,549,604 192,771 2,587,716 1.49%
November 2,766,495 216,890 2,804,087 1.36%
December 2,959,725 193,230 2,999,943 1.36%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-aeter Water Sales
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Storm Water Sales
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Unmeter Sewer Sales
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 434,795$ 434,795$ 479,087$ 10.19%
February 786,497 351,702 860,724 9.44%
aarch 1,218,216 431,719 1,335,216 9.60%
April 1,568,380 350,165 1,717,700 9.52%
aay 2,004,398 436,018 2,195,896 9.55%
June 2,358,600 354,202 2,584,030 9.56%
July 2,803,274 444,674 3,069,159 9.48%
August 3,161,173 357,899 3,458,097 9.39%
September 3,614,263 453,090 3,950,493 9.30%
October 3,973,096 358,833 4,346,368 9.40%
November 4,416,998 443,903 4,826,676 9.28%
December 4,773,750 356,752 5,216,517 9.28%
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Revenue Summary-Unmeter Sewer Sales
2014
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
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General Fund
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 4,343,460$ 4,343,460$ 4,116,199$ -5.23%
February 7,274,523 2,931,063 5,980,774 -17.78%
aarch 10,375,435 3,100,912 9,514,450 -8.30%
April 14,048,683 3,673,248 14,163,986 0.82%
aay 16,397,414 2,348,731 16,009,991 -2.36%
June 20,183,777 3,786,363 18,147,195 -10.09%
July 23,901,612 3,717,835 20,853,841 -12.75%
August 26,841,897 2,940,285 24,534,694 -8.60%
September 30,680,267 3,838,371 28,291,461 -7.79%
October 33,412,751 2,732,484 30,161,609 -9.73%
November 36,453,396 3,040,644 34,810,144 -4.51%
December 41,207,514 4,754,118 39,349,955 -4.51%
Non-Departmental
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 3,046,994$ 3,046,994$ 2,396,214$ -21.36%
February 3,819,399 772,406 2,563,640 -32.88%
aarch 4,915,567 1,096,167 4,388,210 -10.73%
April 6,635,958 1,720,391 7,277,792 9.67%
aay 6,858,732 222,774 7,363,650 7.36%
June 8,994,349 2,135,617 7,709,624 -14.28%
July 10,657,021 1,662,672 8,424,155 -20.95%
August 11,282,941 625,920 10,027,805 -11.12%
September 13,215,690 1,932,750 11,863,833 -10.23%
October 13,781,945 566,255 11,971,534 -13.14%
November 14,383,939 601,995 14,551,604 1.17%
December 17,692,258 3,308,319 17,898,486 1.17%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-General Fund
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Non-Departmental
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City Council
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 17,436$ 17,436$ 14,710$ -15.64%
February 37,196 19,760 29,242 -21.38%
aarch 56,930 19,734 46,539 -18.25%
April 74,661 17,731 65,481 -12.29%
aay 91,717 17,056 85,284 -7.01%
June 111,368 19,651 110,659 -0.64%
July 133,849 22,481 129,296 -3.40%
August 154,203 20,355 145,411 -5.70%
September 171,728 17,524 164,792 -4.04%
October 193,996 22,268 181,581 -6.40%
November 214,250 20,254 198,374 -7.41%
December 238,644 24,394 220,960 -7.41%
Office of Mayor
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 21,493$ 21,493$ 19,866$ -7.57%
February 42,845$ 21,353$ 40,990 -4.33%
aarch 63,933$ 21,088$ 61,132 -4.38%
April 84,211$ 20,278$ 82,041 -2.58%
aay 104,565$ 20,354$ 102,277 -2.19%
June 125,279$ 20,714$ 122,235 -2.43%
July 146,686$ 21,408$ 143,210 -2.37%
August 167,273$ 20,586$ 163,382 -2.33%
September 187,312$ 20,039$ 183,379 -2.10%
October 209,955$ 22,643$ 203,635 -3.01%
November 231,093$ 21,138$ 223,679 -3.21%
December 251,085$ 19,992$ 243,029 -3.21%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-City Council
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Office of aayor
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Human Resources
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 25,798$ 25,798$ 27,275$ 5.72%
February 52,555 26,756 60,853 15.79%
aarch 84,843 32,288 88,106 3.85%
April 114,019 29,176 112,767 -1.10%
aay 143,795 29,775 142,206 -1.10%
June 171,136 27,342 172,043 0.53%
July 199,812 28,676 199,033 -0.39%
August 225,905 26,093 228,816 1.29%
September 257,927 32,022 251,736 -2.40%
October 285,341 27,413 274,401 -3.83%
November 310,098 24,757 302,661 -2.40%
December 349,938 39,840 341,546 -2.40%
Municipal Court
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 59,240$ 59,240$ 58,367$ -1.47%
February 125,452 66,212 116,841 -6.86%
aarch 193,525 68,074 198,204 2.42%
April 262,436 68,911 257,767 -1.78%
aay 327,513 65,077 320,047 -2.28%
June 396,410 68,897 384,624 -2.97%
July 459,812 63,402 451,412 -1.83%
August 527,281 67,468 516,393 -2.06%
September 590,660 63,379 584,516 -1.04%
October 658,527 67,868 652,008 -0.99%
November 725,443 66,915 722,840 -0.36%
December 801,872 76,429 798,995 -0.36%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Human Resources
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-aunicipal Court
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Community Services/Economic Development
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 31,471$ 31,471$ 24,299$ -22.79%
February 80,480 49,009 54,146 -32.72%
aarch 121,436 40,956 83,578 -31.18%
April 161,422 39,986 160,955 -0.29%
aay 203,742 42,320 177,081 -13.09%
June 240,317 36,574 200,183 -16.70%
July 291,509 51,193 227,071 -22.11%
August 327,786 36,277 262,287 -19.98%
September 366,394 38,607 302,425 -17.46%
October 408,391 41,998 348,588 -14.64%
November 444,482 36,090 402,674 -9.41%
December 508,024 63,542 460,240 -9.41%
City Clerk
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 39,751$ 39,751$ 40,227$ 1.20%
February 81,417 41,666 85,455 4.96%
aarch 128,867 47,450 127,044 -1.41%
April 170,636 41,769 164,667 -3.50%
aay 217,171 46,535 209,795 -3.40%
June 257,997 40,826 246,693 -4.38%
July 303,101 45,105 290,408 -4.19%
August 347,896 44,795 334,638 -3.81%
September 395,264 47,368 380,235 -3.80%
October 442,040 46,776 428,531 -3.06%
November 489,440 47,400 464,901 -5.01%
December 537,273 47,833 510,336 -5.01%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Community Services/Economic Development
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-City Clerk
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Information Services
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 74,773$ 74,773$ 58,589$ -21.64%
February 168,007 93,233 139,016 -17.26%
aarch 244,125 76,118 181,347 -25.72%
April 314,480 70,355 227,941 -27.52%
aay 385,147 70,667 256,132 -33.50%
June 448,960 63,813 291,238 -35.13%
July 505,646 56,687 443,744 -12.24%
August 557,803 52,157 623,612 11.80%
September 619,290 61,486 704,331 13.73%
October 692,914 73,625 741,922 7.07%
November 784,298 91,383 809,959 3.27%
December 972,641 188,343 1,004,464 3.27%
Finance
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 76,488$ 76,488$ 130,464$ 70.57%
February 146,752 70,263 153,899 4.87%
aarch 212,713 65,961 209,473 -1.52%
April 274,608 61,895 271,170 -1.25%
aay 335,512 60,905 332,822 -0.80%
June 406,136 70,624 392,246 -3.42%
July 470,869 64,733 452,362 -3.93%
August 528,622 57,753 511,477 -3.24%
September 592,790 64,168 574,577 -3.07%
October 665,109 72,319 642,314 -3.43%
November 735,415 70,306 706,835 -3.89%
December 808,429 73,014 777,011 -3.89%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Information Services
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-Finance
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City Attorney
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 46,492$ 46,492$ 32,000$ -31.17%
February 92,983 46,492 91,366 -1.74%
aarch 139,475 46,492 123,381 -11.54%
April 185,967 46,492 186,128 0.09%
aay 232,458 46,492 231,890 -0.24%
June 278,950 46,492 279,764 0.29%
July 325,442 46,492 325,422 -0.01%
August 371,933 46,492 330,595 -11.11%
September 418,425 46,492 421,910 0.83%
October 464,916 46,492 453,910 -2.37%
November 511,408 46,492 500,002 -2.23%
December 557,900 46,492 545,457 -2.23%
Police
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 704,723$ 704,723$ 681,573$ -3.29%
February 1,416,401 711,678 1,369,842 -3.29%
aarch 2,138,252 721,851 2,062,997 -3.52%
April 2,843,861 705,610 2,754,778 -3.13%
aay 3,532,734 688,873 3,458,116 -2.11%
June 4,283,279 750,544 4,215,558 -1.58%
July 5,002,199 718,920 4,897,465 -2.09%
August 5,720,518 718,319 5,599,938 -2.11%
September 6,474,000 753,482 6,303,649 -2.63%
October 7,187,001 713,001 7,019,012 -2.34%
November 8,158,607 971,606 7,978,925 -2.20%
December 8,948,664 790,057 8,751,582 -2.20%
*The monthly budget forecast columns are based on a five-year average.
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-City Attorney
2014
City of Edmonds, WA
aonthly Expenditure Report-tolice
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Development Services
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 182,478$ 182,478$ 126,887$ -30.46%
February 364,463 181,986 257,352 -29.39%
aarch 569,107 204,643 387,354 -31.94%
April 747,348 178,241 523,426 -29.96%
aay 923,916 176,568 678,695 -26.54%
June 1,094,697 170,781 826,994 -24.45%
July 1,273,462 178,765 997,833 -21.64%
August 1,462,616 189,154 1,193,410 -18.41%
September 1,646,105 183,489 1,347,782 -18.12%
October 1,844,010 197,905 1,505,679 -18.35%
November 2,028,039 184,029 1,679,632 -17.18%
December 2,219,366 191,327 1,838,090 -17.18%
Parks & Recre ation
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 244,774$ 244,774$ 237,608$ -2.93%
February 514,038 269,264 486,587 -5.34%
aarch 801,588 287,550 732,519 -8.62%
April 1,080,098 278,510 977,642 -9.49%
aay 1,372,430 292,332 1,271,826 -7.33%
June 1,717,333 344,903 1,534,299 -10.66%
July 2,157,762 440,430 1,921,487 -10.95%
August 2,594,645 436,883 2,368,651 -8.71%
September 2,924,625 329,980 2,688,571 -8.07%
October 3,213,467 288,842 2,931,567 -8.77%
November 3,478,070 264,603 3,150,702 -9.41%
December 3,826,916 348,846 3,466,713 -9.41%
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Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 29,205$ 29,205$ 27,811$ -4.77%
February 57,374 28,169 55,607 -3.08%
aarch 85,998 28,624 84,738 -1.47%
April 113,676 27,678 114,745 0.94%
aay 142,297 28,621 142,879 0.41%
June 171,373 29,077 171,032 -0.20%
July 210,538 39,164 199,315 -5.33%
August 238,755 28,217 227,438 -4.74%
September 266,891 28,136 256,321 -3.96%
October 296,178 29,287 284,363 -3.99%
November 322,670 26,492 311,675 -3.41%
December 354,098 31,428 342,032 -3.41%
Facilities Maintenance
Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 109,761$ 109,761$ 118,162$ 7.65%
February 228,319 118,558 229,255 0.41%
aarch 356,501 128,182 363,708 2.02%
April 468,975 112,475 481,545 2.68%
aay 583,345 114,370 588,147 0.82%
June 696,280 112,934 696,472 0.03%
July 809,237 112,957 825,520 2.01%
August 918,038 108,802 940,041 2.40%
September 1,038,936 120,897 1,060,716 2.10%
October 1,145,093 106,158 1,172,625 2.40%
November 1,265,760 120,666 1,294,033 2.23%
December 1,405,827 140,067 1,437,229 2.23%
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Cumulative aonthly YTD Variance
Budget Forecast Budget Forecast Actuals %
January 145,346$ 145,346$ 122,149$ -15.96%
February 292,949 147,603 246,682 -15.79%
aarch 437,616 144,667 376,122 -14.05%
April 582,646 145,030 505,140 -13.30%
aay 725,109 142,463 649,144 -10.48%
June 866,319 141,210 793,532 -8.40%
July 1,007,948 141,630 926,107 -8.12%
August 1,150,544 142,595 1,060,795 -7.80%
September 1,298,303 147,759 1,202,684 -7.36%
October 1,452,811 154,508 1,349,933 -7.08%
November 1,596,130 143,319 1,511,643 -5.29%
December 1,734,579 138,449 1,642,763 -5.29%
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
(a)
Term Purchase Purchase Maturity Yield to Weighted
Agency / Issuer Investment Type (months)Date Price Date Maturity Average
Washington State Local
Government Investment Pool
Investment Pool Various 22,924,121$ Various 0.093% 0.046%
Snohomish County
Investment Pool
Investment Pool Various 15,061,787$ Various 0.70% 0.230%
FHLMC Bonds 60 12/28/2012 1,000,000 12/28/2017 0.90% 0.020%
FHLMC Bonds 54 12/27/2012 1,000,000 6/27/2017 0.75% 0.016%
FFCB Bonds 45 12/19/2012 1,000,000 9/19/2016 0.54% 0.012%
FNMA Bonds 60 9/19/2014 1,000,000 9/19/2019 1.92% 0.042%
FFCB Bonds 60 9/23/2014 1,000,000 9/23/2019 2.03% 0.044%
FHLMC Bonds 51 9/26/2014 1,000,000 12/26/2018 1.76% 0.038%
FHLMC Bonds 42 9/19/2014 1,000,000 3/26/2018 1.41% 0.031%
FICO Bonds 33 9/19/2014 1,027,000 6/6/2017 0.96% 0.021%
TOTAL 46,012,908$ 0.50%0.500%
Investment Mix % of Total
State Investment Pool 49.8%Current 6-month treasury rate 0.05%
Bonds 17.4%Current State Pool rate 0.093%
Snohomish County
Investment Pool 32.7%Blended Edmonds rate 0.50%
100.0%
(a) To maturity.
Rate Comparison
City of Edmonds
Investment Portfolio Summary
As of November 30, 2014
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Term Purchase Purchase Maturity Yield to Weighted
Agency / Issuer Investment Type (months)Date Price Date Maturity Average
Washington State Local
Government Investment Pool
Investment Pool Various 21,305,657$ Various 0.099% 0.047%
Snohomish County
Investment Pool
Investment Pool Various 15,055,263$ Various 0.71% 0.242%
FHLMC Bonds 60 12/28/2012 1,000,000 12/28/2017 0.90% 0.020%
FHLMC Bonds 54 12/27/2012 1,000,000 6/27/2017 0.75% 0.017%
FFCB Bonds 45 12/19/2012 1,000,000 9/19/2016 0.54% 0.012%
FNMA Bonds 60 9/19/2014 1,000,000 9/19/2019 1.92% 0.043%
FFCB Bonds 60 9/23/2014 1,000,000 9/23/2019 2.03% 0.046%
FHLMC Bonds 51 9/26/2014 1,000,000 12/26/2018 1.76% 0.040%
FHLMC Bonds 42 9/19/2014 1,000,000 3/26/2018 1.41% 0.032%
FICO Bonds 33 9/19/2014 1,027,000 6/6/2017 0.96% 0.022%
TOTAL 44,387,920$ 0.52%0.522%
Investment Mix % of Total
State Investment Pool 48.0%Current 6-month treasury rate 0.05%
Bonds 18.1%Current State Pool rate 0.099%
Snohomish County
Investment Pool 33.9%Blended Edmonds rate 0.52%
100.0%
(a) To maturity.
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As of October 31, 2014
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GENERAL FUND OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
001-General Fund 6,834,380$ 5,711,368$ 9,216,423$ (3,505,055)$ 2,382,043$
009-Leoff-Medical Ins. Reserve 440,744 519,824 557,913 (38,088) 117,169
011-Risk Management Fund 387,195 387,877 1,024,073 (636,196) 636,878
012-Contingency Reserve Fund 5,376,796 5,392,709 5,395,137 (2,428) 18,341
013-Mulitmodal Transportation FD 55,859 55,957 55,982 (25) 123
014-Historic Preservation Gift Fund 1,062 1,065 1,065 (0) 3
016-Building Maintenance 64,762 178,124 377,961 (199,837) 313,199
Total General Fund 13,160,798$ 12,246,925$ 16,628,554$ (4,381,629)$ 3,467,756$
GENERAL
FUND
FUND BALANCES CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
---- ACTUAL -------- ACTUAL ----
$13.16 $12.25
$16.63
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GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
General Fund 13,160,798$ 12,246,925$ 16,628,554$ (4,381,629)$ 3,467,756$
Special Revenue 5,373,323 6,763,486 6,630,611 132,876$ 1,257,287
Debt Service 57,161 86,304 379,400 (293,096)$ 322,239
Total Governmental Funds 18,591,283$ 19,096,715$ 23,638,565$ (4,541,850)$ 5,047,282$
CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCESGOVERNMENTAL
FUNDS
FUND BALANCES
---- ACTUAL -------- ACTUAL ----
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$13.16
$12.25
$16.63
$5.37
$6.76 $6.63
$0.06 $0.09 $0.38 -
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SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
104 - Drug Enforcement Fund 91,432$ 78,906$ 69,171$ 9,735$ (22,260)$
111 - Street Fund 215,200 380,056 490,185 (110,129)$ 274,985
112 - Combined Street Const/Improve 481,154 121,221 (310,697) 431,918$ (791,851)
117 - Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund 431,932 434,671 437,348 (2,677)$ 5,417
118 - Memorial Street Tree 17,703 17,751 17,759 (8)$ 56
120 - Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund 106,735 122,099 134,478 (12,379)$ 27,743
121 - Employee Parking Permit Fund 61,719 73,489 73,672 (183)$ 11,953
122 - Youth Scholarship Fund 13,858 12,509 14,135 (1,626)$ 277
123 - Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts 70,429 80,747 80,712 34$ 10,283
125 - Real Estate Tax 2 1,101,453 1,732,803 1,748,098 (15,295)$ 646,645
126 - Real Estate Excise Tax 1 760,453 1,467,586 1,613,347 (145,761)$ 852,894
127 - Gifts Catalog Fund 225,677 247,999 247,738 261$ 22,061
129 - Special Projects Fund 15,289 46,428 46,445 (17)$ 31,156
130 - Cemetery Maintenance/Improvement 70,203 93,951 108,377 (14,426)$ 38,174
132 - Parks Construction Fund 718,446 845,649 849,873 (4,224)$ 131,428
136 - Parks Trust Fund 150,334 150,821 150,889 (67)$ 554
137 - Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fund 839,292 855,651 858,151 (2,499)$ 18,859
138 - Sister City Commission 2,014 1,149 928 221$ (1,086)
Total Special Revenue 5,373,323$ 6,763,486$ 6,630,611$ 132,876$ 1,257,287$
GOVERNMENTAL
Special Revenue
FUND BALANCES CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES
---- ACTUAL -------- ACTUAL ----
$5.37
$6.76 $6.63
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
421 - Water Utility Fund 15,244,015$ 16,104,314$ 15,395,482$ 708,832$ 151,467$
422 - Storm Utility Fund 9,184,099 9,923,669 8,983,135 940,533 (200,964)
423 - Sewer/WWTP Utility Fund 43,359,087 43,364,105 42,188,050 1,176,055 (1,171,037)
424 - Bond Reserve Fund 787,224 787,225 787,225 (1) 1
411 - Combined Utility Operation - 217,029 241,304 (24,275) 241,304
Total Enterprise Funds 68,574,425$ 70,396,342$ 67,595,197$ 2,801,145$ (979,228)$
ENTERPRISE
FUNDS
FUND BALANCES CHANGE IN FUND
---- ACTUAL -------- ACTUAL ----
$241,304
$15,395,482
$8,983,135
$42,188,050
$787,225
$-
$10,000,000
$20,000,000
$30,000,000
$40,000,000
$50,000,000
Combined Utility Water Utility Storm Utility Sewer/WWTP Utility Bond Reserve
Enterprise Fund Balances as of November 30, 2014
*Please note that these revenues and expenses occur within annual cycles.
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SUMMARY OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
Governmental Funds 18,591,283$ 19,096,715$ 23,638,565$ (4,541,850)$ 5,047,282$
Enterprise Funds 68,574,425 70,396,342 67,595,197 2,801,145 (979,228)
Internal Services Fund 6,847,165 7,224,359 7,407,411 (183,052) 560,246
Agency Funds 247,179 281,876 259,542 22,334 12,363
Total City-wide Total 94,260,051$ 96,999,293$ 98,900,715$ (1,901,422)$ 4,640,664$
CITY-WIDE
FUND BALANCES
---- ACTUAL ----
CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
---- ACTUAL ----
$67,231
$192,311
$7,407,411
$292,989
$76,568
$9,843
$928
$858,151
$150,889
$849,873
$108,377
$46,445
$247,738
$1,613,347
$1,748,098
$80,712
$14,135
$73,672
$134,478
$17,759
$437,348
$490,185
$69,171
$16,628,554
$1 $20,000,000
Business Improvement District
Firemen's Pension Fund
Equipment Rental Fund
2012 LTGO Debt Service Fund
L.I.D. Guaranty Fund
L.I.D. Fund Control
Sister City Commission
Cemetery Maintenance Trust Fund
Parks Trust Fund
Parks Construction Fund
Cemetery Maintenance/Improvement
Special Projects Fund
Gifts Catalog Fund
Real Estate Excise Tax 1, Parks Acq
Real Estate Excise Tax 2
Tourism Promotional Fund/Arts
Youth Scholarship Fund
Employee Parking Permit Fund
Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue Fund
Memorial Street Fund
Municipal Arts Acquis. Fund
Combined Street Const/Improve Fund $(310,697)
Street Fund
Drug Enforcement Fund
General Fund
Governmental Fund Balances as of November 30, 2014
*Please note that these revenues and expenses occur within annual cycles.
This Interim Report is not adjusted for accruals or those annual cycles.
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INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS OVERVIEW
12/31/2013 9/30/2014 11/30/2014 Q3 YTD
511 - Equipment Rental Fund 6,847,165$ 7,110,620$ 7,407,411$ 2,827$ 560,246$
Total Internal Service Funds 6,847,165$ 7,110,620$ 7,407,411$ 2,827$ 560,246$
INTERNAL SERVICE
FUNDS
FUND BALANCES CHANGE IN FUND
BALANCES
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AM-7426 5.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:30 Minutes
Submitted By:Linda Hynd
Department:City Clerk's Office
Type: Potential Action
Information
Subject Title
Veterans' Plaza Public Hearing and approval of concept.
Recommendation
Council receive a presentation on community group's work thus far, view the preferred concept, hold a
public hearing and approve the concept for the Veteran's Plaza.
Previous Council Action
Planning Board and Council requested staff work with Veteran's group, Planning Board member Neil
Tibbot to find a location for a Veteran's Park.
Councilmember Strom Peterson volunteered for the committee to work on this.
The site selection was presented to the Planning Board on October 23rd, 2014 and the PPP Council
Committee on November 12th, 2013 and supported by full Council on November 26, 2013.
On May 5, 2014, Council adopted a resolution naming the Veteran's Plaza.
Narrative
Councilmember Strom Peterson, Planning Board member Neil Tibbot, community member Ron Clyborn
and several veterans in the community have identified a site for the Veteran's Plaza and discussed this
with the Planning Board, the Parks Committee and the full Council. They received unanimous support
from both the Planning Board and Council to go forward with the Plaza.
Council adopted a resolution establishing this legacy, and invited the public to attend the naming
ceremony on May 26th, 2013, at 1:00 PM outside the Public Safety complex.
The community group charged with establishing the Veteran's Plaza embarked on a design contest this
past year. They received 12 submittals for designs of the Veteran's Plaza. After reviewing, scoring, and
discussing, they invited interviews for three submittals ( representing two different firms). After the
interviews and deliberation, the community group unanimously selected this preferred design to move
forward. They are requesting approval from the Council, so they can begin a fundraising campaign and
30% design with the landscape architect.
If approved, the City would enter into a Professional Services Contract with Site Workshop for $10,000
that was adopted as part of the budget for 2015, and continue to work with the community group.
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Resolution
Concept Design
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
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Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 09:58 AM
Form Started By: Linda Hynd Started On: 01/16/2015 09:23 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/16/2015
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AM-7422 6.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:25 Minutes
Submitted For:Shane Hope, Director Submitted By:Shane Hope
Department:Development Services
Type: Information
Information
Subject Title
Public Hearing on Draft Land Use Element for the 2015 Comprehensive Plan Update
Recommendation
Consider the presented information and any public comments at the public hearing
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
Updating the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan will be the subject of a presentation
(Attachment 1) and a public hearing at the January 20 City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND ON 2015 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE
A major review and update of the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan is due to the state by mid-2015.
Previously, the City conducted an analysis, based on state guidance, and found that the City’s existing
Comprehensive Plan was mostly in compliance with Growth Management requirements. The biggest
need is to substitute current data for the old data (some of which is 10-15 years old). Because of the short
timeline, the Planning Board and City Council have concurred that the update can be basic in nature,
focusing primarily on: (a) refreshing the data and supporting materials; (b) considering modest changes to
reflect new information and expectations through the year 2035, as well as state guidance; and (c) adding
performance measures and, as appropriate, action steps--generally one of each for each major Plan
element.
Each major element is being considered for updating on a schedule previously reviewed by the Planning
Board and City Council. While preliminary direction can be provided by the Board and Council after
reviewing each draft element, a final decision on the entire Comprehensive Plan update is expected in
mid-2015. Public hearings and other public information will be part of the process.
PLAN'S "GENERAL BACKGROUND" SECTION
The City's existing Comprehensive Plan has a "General Background section"--not required under the
GMA, but still helpful in summarizing key background information about the City. This section was kept
largely as is, except to be updated with new data and the provision of a goal and policies for public
process. See Attachment 2 for the draft General Background section that shows tracked changes and
Attachment 3 for a "clean" version of the same draft.
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LAND USE ELEMENT BACKGROUND
The Growth Management Act (GMA) has broad goals about planning to accommodate urban growth
and reduce sprawl, as well as to protect environmentally critical areas and meet other needs.
Also, the GMA identifies certain things each land use element of a Comprehensive Plan must contain.
More state guidance is provided in the Washington Administrative Code. Furthermore, the Snohomish
County Countywide Planning Policies provide direction for city and county approaches to land use. In
addition, Puget Sound Regional Council (our regional planning organization) addresses land use and
growth in VISION 2040 (our regional plan). Note: The GMA requires city and county comprehensive
plans to be consistent with countywide and regional plans.
DRAFT UPDATED LAND USE ELEMENT
“Land use” comprises a major element of the Comprehensive Plan. The city's existing Land Use Element
covers a timeframe to 2025 and features data from the 2000 Census, with some comparisons to 1990. It
also includes goals and policies. Based on 2010 Census data and other newer information, a new draft
updated Land Use Element has been prepared. (See Exhibit 4 for the draft updated Land Use Element,
showing tracked changes from the existing version. See Exhibit 5 for the same draft updated Land
Use Element--but as a "clean" document, not showing the proposed changes.)
The draft Land Use Element extends the timeframe out another ten years (to 2035), incorporates new
data, and updates or simplifies some language in the goals and policies, without changing the general
policy direction. For 2035, the City's population target is 45,550 persons (based on population
allocations under the Snohomish County Tomorrow and countywide planning policies process). This
would mean planning for growth at the average rate of just under 0.06% per year, close to the 0.05%
average growth rate between 2000 and 2010.
A performance measure has not been added to the current draft. That is because it has been challenging
to identify a land use performance measure that is: (a) important to the Land Use Element: (b)
meaningful in implementing the Comprehensive Plan; and (c) easy to obtain data for and report on each
year. However, more thought will go into this and a draft measure could be added for consideration in a
later stage of the public process.
The Planning Board had three public meetings--November 12, December 10, and January 14--related to
updating the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element. At the January 14 meeting, the Planning Board
recommended going forward to the City Council with the draft General Background section and the
draft updated Land Use Element (attached). As part of its ongoing work, the Planning Board may
consider recommending other edits.
NEXT STEPS
The next process step, per previous Council direction, is to hold a January 20 public hearing on the draft
Land Use Element so that interested parties may formally comment. A slide presentation has been
prepared. (See Attachment 1.)
After the public hearing, steps will include:
--City Council discussion at a Study Session (scheduled January 27, 2014) and any additional direction
on the Land Use Element;
--Continuing preparation and refinement of draft 2015 updates to the Comprehensive Plan (including for
other topics, such as economic development and transportation);
--More opportunities for public information and input, for example, an open house on the entire 2015
Comprehensive Plan Update process to be held February 25, 2015;
--A Planning Board public hearing and a City Council public hearing on the full draft Comprehensive
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Plan update, proposed for June of 2015;
--A recommendation by the Planning Board and a final decision by the City Council on adopting the full
draft Comprehensive Plan update by mid-2015.
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Attachments
Attachment 1: Presentation
Attachment 2: General Section showing edits
Attachment 3: General Section clean version
Attachment 4: Land Use showing edits
Attachment 5: Land Use clean version
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 03:56 PM
Mayor Dave Earling 01/15/2015 04:03 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 04:15 PM
Form Started By: Shane Hope Started On: 01/15/2015 10:27 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/15/2015
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Background & Process
Key Changes
Demographics
Growth Targets
Current Land Use
Activity Centers
Land Use Goals and Policies
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Comprehensive
Plans are key local
policy documents
◦Guided by GMA
Under GMA, local
governments must
implement & be
consistent with their
Comp Plans
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A.Under GMA, Comp Plans are subject to
major review and update every 8 years
B.Next Comp Plan major update for
Edmonds—due to state by mid-2015
C.New planning horizon—2035 instead of
2025
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Updated Census, housing, and population targets data
Added text to explain regional planning policies
Moved design standards for the Downtown/Waterfront to Urban Design section
Reformatted goals and policies
Updated outdated text in Open Space and Noise Pollution Sections
Removed Water Resources and Drain Management section (information covered in Utilities Element)
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In 2011, the first Baby Boomers turned 65.
In 2035, Baby Boomers will be 71 to 89 years of age.
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Annual growth rate between 2000-2010 was 0.05%
Annual growth rate between 2010-2013 was 0.85%
The projected annual growth rate from 2010 to 2035 is 0.6%
Year
Edmonds
Population
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
Snohomish
County
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
1940 1,288 88,754
1950 2,057 59.7% 4.8% 111,580 25.7% 2.3%
1960 8,016 289.7% 14.6% 172,199 54.3% 4.4%
1970 23,684 195.5% 11.4% 265,236 54.0% 4.4%
1980 27,679 16.9% 1.6% 337,720 27.3% 2.4%
1990 30,744 11.1% 1.1% 465,642 37.9% 3.3%
2000 39,515 28.5% 2.5% 606,024 30.1% 2.7%
2010 39,709 0.5% 0.05% 713,335 17.7% 1.6%
2013 40,727 2.6% 0.85% 745,913 4.6% 1.5%
2035 (proj.) 45,550 14.7% 0.6% 955,280 33.9% 3.0%
Source: US Census; American Community Survey; Puget Sound Regional Council
City of Edmonds
Historical and Projected Growth, 1940 to 2035
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General Land Use Categories by Percentage of City Land Area
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Activity Centers address the following goals:
Build on existing
community character
Pedestrian-oriented
Multimodal
Mixed use
Urban Design
Balanced
(re)development
Adaptive reuse
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Existing & draft goals/policies address:
◦Several types of land use
◦Soils & topography
◦Vegetation & wildlife
◦Air & noise pollution
◦Urban growth areas
Draft Element:
◦Updates wording of goals & policies
◦Continues general policy direction
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General Background
Planning Area
The City of Edmonds is located in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound
approximately 14 miles north of Seattle (Figure 1). Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region,
the city encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including 5 lineal linear
miles (26,240 feet) of marine shoreline. Roughly triangular in shape, the city is bounded by Puget
Sound on the west; Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east; unincorporated Snohomish County
on the north; and the town of Woodway, unincorporated Snohomish County (the Esperance area), and
King County on the souththe City of Shoreline on the south.
Land Use Pattern
Single-family residential uses are relatively evenly dispersed throughout the city and occupy the
majority of the city's land use base. Approximately 3,1003,272 acres, or 55 56.3 percent of the City's
city's area is developed for single-family residential uses. Higher density residential development
(including apartments and condominiums) is primarily located south and north of the downtown; in
the vicinity of the Edmonds-Woodway High School site and Stevens Swedish Hospital; and adjacent
to 196th Street, 76th Avenue and Highway 99. Together, single-family and multi-family residential
units comprise approximately 3,400 453 acres (nearly 60 59.4 percent of the total land in the city).
Commercial activity is concentrated in two principal areas -- the Downtown/Waterfront and the
Highway 99 corridor (which includes the retail and medical development in the vicinity of Stevens
Swedish Hospital). There are several Smaller smaller commercial nodes of varying sizes that help to
primarily serve adjacent neighborhoods, such as are located at the intersection of Edmonds Way
(SR104) and 100th Avenue/9th Avenue (Westgate) and at 212th Street/84th Avenue (5
Corners)Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, Perrinville, and Puget Drive.
The Port of Edmonds is located in the southern portion of the city's waterfront. The Port owns and
manages 33 upland acres as well as a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats
(approximately 11 acres). A variety of services and marine-related businesses are located on The the
Port's propertiesy is occupied by approximately 80 businesses including office uses located in Harbor
Square.
Approximately 258 acres of parks and open space lands are owned or operated by the City, while
there are another 229 acres of County-owned parks and open space land in the Edmonds area.
Regional parks and beaches figure prominently in the Citycity, including Brackett’s Landing North
and South, the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park,
Marina Beach Park, Olympic Beach Park, local tidelands, and the South County Senior Center. The
Edmonds Marsh is a significant City-owned open space (23 acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the
largest community park owned by the City (48 acres). The largest County resources are Southwest
County Park (120 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (95 acres). All together, parks,
recreation, and open space lands account for 6.5 percent of City land.
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Overall, approximately 96 percent of the city is developed. Table Figure 1 and the accompanying
Figure Table 1 summarize existing land uses in the city.
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Single Family, 54.8%
Multi Family, 4.8%
Commercial, 4.6%
Community Facilities,
5.0%
Open Space,
Recreation, 4.4%
Public, Utility, 0.6%
ROW, 19.2%
Vacant, Unclassified,
6.6%
Figure 1: Existing Land Use
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Table 1: Existing Land Use
Table 1
Existing Land Use
Land Use Type Acres % of City
Single Family 3,142 54.8%
Multi Family 274 4.8%
Commercial 261 4.6%
Community Facilities 286 5.0%
Open Space, Recreation 250 4.4%
Public, Utility 36 0.6%
ROW 1,102 19.2%
Vacant, Unclassified 378 6.6%
Source: Edmonds Planning Division.
% of Total Acres
Single-Family 56.3%3272.3
Streets/Parking/Driveways 18.8%1093.9
Parks/Recreation/Open Space 6.5%375.4
Vacant 4.0%230.3
Commercial 3.6%209.7
Multi-Family 3.1%181.0
Schools 3.0%171.5
Tidelands/Bays/Lagoons/Water Retention 1.4%80.1
Religious 0.7%41.6
Medical 0.7%40.8
Mixed Use 0.7%39.3
Industrial 0.6%32.2
Retirement/Special Needs 0.3%16.9
Government 0.2%14.0
Utilities 0.2%13.8
Total 100.0%5812.8
Source: City of Edmonds GIS, Nov-2014
Total Acres by Use
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Table 2: City of Edmonds
Historical and Projected Growth 1940 to 2025
Year
Edmonds
Population
Percent
Increase
Avg Annual
Increase
Snohomish
County
Percent
Increase
Avg Annual
Increase
1940 1,288 11%88,754
1950 2,057 60% 4.8% 111,580 26% 2.3%
1960 8,016 290% 14.6% 172,199 54% 4.4%
1970 23,684 195% 11.4% 265,236 54% 4.4%
1980 27,679 17% 1.6% 337,720 27% 2.4%
1990 30,744 11% 1.1% 465,642 38% 3.3%
2000 39,515 29% 2.5% 606,024 30% 2.7%
2025 44,880 14% 0.5%
Historical Development
The earliest documented inhabitants of the area were semi -sedentary likely nomadic bands of Native
American tribess. As European exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest increased, settlers
began homesteading and logging activities in the general area of the present-day city. The community
that became the City of Edmonds grew out of a homestead and logging operation started by George
Brackett in 1876. Logging and shingle-splitting were the dominant economic activities in the
community during the 1880's and 1890's. The town continued to grow as other industries including
box making, pulp mill, a cigar factory, and increased waterfront activities developed.
The Great North Railroad reached the town in 1891 and for many years provided access for goods
and passenger travel to Everett and Seattle as well as to the eastern part of the state. Although fires
destroyed many of the waterfront mills, shingle production continued to be the primary industry in the
city into the 1940s. Ferry service to Kingston began in 1923 when a ferry terminal was built near the
location of the existing ferry dock. The present ferry terminal was built in the early 1950's after
acquisition of the ferry system by the State of Washington.
The city continued to grow during the 1940's and 50's, resulting in a more active role of the
municipality in providing water, sewer and streets for the residential and commercial expansion. The
Port District was formed in 1948 and began waterfront improvements. Commercial and retail
businesses within the downtown provided a wide range of services to the community. Completion of
Interstate 5 and increased growth in the Puget Sound region led to a gradual change in the character
of city with more emphasis on residential development and a decline in the retail importance of the
downtown. The Although the city is now primarily a residential community; , it also provides many
amenities for residents and visitors, including restaurants, and specialized shopping as well as a long
list of festivals and cultural events such as the annual art festival.
The City of Edmonds was incorporated in 1890 with the original town site encompassing
approximately 550 acres. The original town site is now occupied primarily by the downtown and
adjacent residential areas. The city has expanded in area through annexations to approximately 8.99.1
square miles.
Population
The rate of population growth has been relatively stable over the years with major increases occurring
primarily as a result of
annexations in during
the 1950s, and 1960s,
and 1990s. The
population growth
during these decades
was 289.7%, 195.5%,
and 28.5% respectively.
Maps detailing the
annexation timeline for
Edmonds are shown
below. The growth rate
was marginal between
2000-2010 at 0.5%..
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Population growth since 1980 has occurred at a relatively slow rate. Between 1980 and 1990, the
population increased 11.1 percent (approximately 1 percent per year) to 30,744. Since 1990, this slow
growth trend has continued, with the city reaching a population of 39,515 in 2000 (an annual increase
of 2.5% per year during the 1990s). Even this relatively modest increase during the 1990s was largely
due to annexations in the southern portion of the city’s urban growth area (Esperance).
Figure 2: Edmonds Population
Year
Edmonds
Population
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
Snohomish
County
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
1940 1,288 88,754
1950 2,057 59.7% 4.8% 111,580 25.7% 2.3%
1960 8,016 289.7% 14.6% 172,199 54.3% 4.4%
1970 23,684 195.5% 11.4% 265,236 54.0% 4.4%
1980 27,679 16.9% 1.6% 337,720 27.3% 2.4%
1990 30,744 11.1% 1.1% 465,642 37.9% 3.3%
2000 39,515 28.5% 2.5% 606,024 30.1% 2.7%
2010 39,709 0.5% 0.05% 713,335 17.7% 1.6%
2035 (proj.)45,550 14.7% 0.6% 955,280 33.9% 3.0%
Souce: US Census
Table 2: City of Edmonds
Historical and Projected Growth, 1940 to 2035
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Source: US Census
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Figures 2 and 3 on the previous page summarize tThe phe recent population trends in Edmonds and
the surrounding areaare summarized in Table 2 and Figure 2 above. Figure 3 makes it clear that while
the city’s population showed a relatively higher degree of growth in the 1990s due to annexations,
population growth in the overall Edmonds area has remained at a low level. As of 20042014,
Edmonds is the 2nd 3rd largest most populous city in Snohomish County, and the 22nd 27th largest
most populous city in the state. The city ranks 8th 7th in overall population density state-wide, with a
2004 2014 estimated population density of 4,3824,418 people per square mile (Office of Financial
Management, 2014).
The city has a higher percentage of retired persons and senior citizens than its neighboring cities and
Snohomish County as a whole (see Figure 3 on next page). The median age of the population in 2000
2010 was 42.046.3 years, up from 38.342.0 years in 1990 2000 and 33.538.3 years in 19801990. The
In the 2010 Census, the population is was predominantly 83.4% Caucasian, with approximately 4
7.4% percent Asian or/ Pacific Islander, and 3 percent combined2.6% African American, 0.7% Native
American, Eskimo, Aleut, and other/Alaskan Native, and 4.1% mixed race.
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Figure 3: Age Distribution of Edmonds Residents
Source: US Census,2010Figure 4
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Economic Factors
During the first decade of the 21st century, covered employment in Edmonds grew at a modest
average annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.56% (compared to Snohomish County at 1.53% AGR and
King County -0.32% AGR). These figures are based on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s
Covered Employment estimates and consist of all employment covered by the Washington
Unemployment Insurance Act except jobs in the resource, mining, and construction fields which
were excluded to remain consistent with Snohomish County Tomorrow’s (SCT) long-term
employment targets that do not consider resource, mining, and construction fields into their
projections.
From 2010 to 2013, Edmonds experienced significant growth in employment as the economy
recovered from the global recession. During this period, overall employment grew at 2.46% AGR
with the most notable rise in service fields (professional services, waste management, private sector
educational services, healthcare and social services, arts and entertainment, accommodation and food
services) at 18.5% AGR. Figure 4 shows how the employment mix in Edmonds changed over time.
Figure 5 shows the percent change of specific industries from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, the Edmonds’
total Covered Employment was 12,638. The SCT’s 2035 employment projection for Edmonds is
13,948, representing an AGR of 0.47%.
Figure 4: Covered Employment Estimate for Edmonds
2000, 2006, and 2013
Over the last decade, employment within the city has grown somewhat faster than population.
Between 1980 and 1990, employment increased approximately 2.7 percent per year. In 1990, the city
had an estimated 9,263 jobs with the largest portion of those (38 percent) in finance, insurance, real
estate and services. Retail trade and government accounted for 27 percent and 23 percent
respectively. The remaining 12 percent of the jobs were in manufacturing (5 percent); wholesale
trade, transportation, communication and utilities (4 percent); and education (3 percent). By the 2000
census, employment growth had slowed to just under one percent per year, reaching a total
employment of 10,154. As in 1990, the largest sector of employment (39.5 percent) was in finance,
insurance, real estate and services. Retail trade and government accounted for 26 percent and 14
percent respectively. The remaining 20.5 percent of the jobs were in construction (7.6 percent),
manufacturing (1.6 percent); wholesale trade, transportation, communication and utilities (5.5
percent); and education (5.8 percent).
Table 3
Edmonds Employment by Sector – 2000 Census
Const/Res FIRES Manufacturing Retail WTCU Government Education Total
774 4,010 162 2,667 561 1,396 584 10,154
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Source: U.S. Census, 2000Puget Sound Regional Council.
Figure 5: Percent Change in Covered Employment Estimates,
Post-Recession 2010 to 2013
Source: Puget Sound Regional Council.
Note: WTU refers to Wholesale Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. FIRE refers to Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate.
According to the 2000 Census, the median household income in Edmonds in 1999 was $53,522,
which is equivalent to the median income for King and Snohomish Counties ($53,157 and $53,060,
respectively). Median income in 1990 was $40,515.
Retail trade is a significant employer in the city. However, on a per capita basis, taxable retail sales in
the City of Edmonds are relatively lower than Edmonds’ neighbors and other cities of similar size, as
shown in Figure 65, and roughly the same as Snohomish County as a whole. The City’s location
amidst densely populated areas suggests that Edmonds has the potential to attract higher retail sales
comparable to other cities its size.
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Figure 6: Taxable Retail Sales per Capita (all NAICS) in 2010
Source: Department of Revenue
Housing
The city is primarily residential with single-family residences as the predominant land use. Of the
17,51918,378 dwelling units in 20002010, 11,39111,685 were single-family (65.5 percent63.6% of
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the total) and 6,0386,664 were multi-family (34.5 percent36.3% of the total). As shown in Table 34,
multi family is continuing to increase its share of total housing stock. In 19902000, 65.3 percent68%
of all housing units were owner-occupied; this increased to just over 69%8 percent by 20002010.
Average household size continues to decrease over time, from 2.59 persons per household in 1980 to
2.322.26 persons in 20002010..
Table 3: Selected Housing Statistics
Table 4
Selected Housing Statistics
1980 1990 2000
SF Housing Units 7,529 8,550 11,391
MF Housing Units 3,072 4,165 6,038
Mobile Homes 101 230 90
Total Housing Units 10,702 12,945 17,519
% Single Family 71.3% 67.8% 65.5%
% Multi Family 28.7% 32.2% 34.5%
Avg Household Size 2.59 2.41 2.32
Avg Persons/Unit 2.59 2.37 2.26
Source: U.S. Census, 2000.
Transportation
The existing transportation system consists of a network of principal arterials, minor arterials,
collectors and local streets. Three major arterials link together state routes or connect the state route
system to major centers and to the ferry system; - SR-104, SR-524/196th Street SW and SR-99. SR-
104 serves east-west travel on the south end of the city and provides access to the Edmonds-Kingston
ferry and Interstate 5; SR; SR-524/196th Street SW extends bordering through the east side of the
city. SR-99 carries the highest volume of traffic in Edmonds.
1980 1990 2000 2010
SF Housing Units 7,529 8,550 11,391 11,685
MF Housing Units 3,072 4,165 6,038 6,664
Mobile Homes 101 230 90 29
Total Housing Units 10,702 12,945 17,519 18,378
% Single Family 71.3% 67.8% 65.5%63.6%
% Multi Family 28.7% 32.2% 34.5%36.3%
Avg Household Size 2.59 2.41 2.32 2.26
Avg Persons/Unit 2.59 2.37 2.26 2.16
Selected Housing Statistics
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The Burlington Northern Railroad runs adjacent to the city's shoreline and links Edmonds with
Everett to the north and Seattle to the south. The rail line is currently used for freight and AMTRAK
and Sound Transit commuter rail passenger rail service; approximately; approximately 37 trains a
day pass through the city. Bus service is provided by Community Transit with 3 regular bus routes
(with service to Mill Creek, Lynnwood, and Alderwood) and 4 peak period only commute bus routes
(with service to the University of Washington and downtown Seattle). In 2009, the Swift bus rapid
transit was launched, servicing a 17-mile stretch from Shoreline to Everett.
The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry connects south Snohomish County and north King County with the
northern Kitsap Peninsula and points west on the Olympic Peninsula via the Hood Canal Bridge. The
Edmonds-Kingston ferry route is the fastest-growingremains on of the busiest routes in the state’s
ferry system. Figure 76 shows historical growth in passenger and vehicle demand from 1980 to 2000.
Ridership more than doubled during the 1980s, increasing from nearly 1,950 vehicles and more than
4,250 persons daily in 1980 to over 4,500 vehicles and 9,200 persons daily in 1990. Ridership also
increased appreciably in the 1990s, growing by more than 40 percent% to over 6,750 vehicles and
13,000 persons daily during 2000. The 1992 Cross Sound Transportation Study (Booz-Allen and
Hamilton Study Team, 1992) concluded that there was no reasonable alternative to the ferry service
to meet the projected increases in travel demand. The PSRC based its Transportation Element of
Vision 2020 on the Edmonds- Kingston ferry service growing to support the allocation of population
within the region. PSRC Destination 2030 identifies the Edmonds Crossing project as a ferry project
on the Metropolitan Transportation System and thus a crucial element to the mobility needs and
economic vitality of the region.
Figure 7: Historical Edmonds Daily Ferry Ridership
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Figure 6
Historical Edmonds Daily Ferry Ridership
Source: Source: Washington State Ferries, Ferry Traffic Statistics Rider Segment ReportEdmonds Crossing Final EIS,
November, 2004.
In response to this need, the Edmonds Crossing project is being developedhas been proposed to
provide a long-term solution to current operations and safety conflicts between ferry, rail, automobile,
bus, and pedestrian traffic in downtown Edmonds. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA),
the Federal Transit Administration [FTA]), the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) (including Washington State Ferries [WSF]), and the City of Edmonds, in cooperation
with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers [Corps], the U.S. Coast Guard, the Suquamish Tribe, the
Tulalip Tribe, the Lummi Nation, the Swinomish Tribe, and the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe
propose to relocate the existing state ferry terminal from Main Street in downtown Edmonds to
another site farther from the downtown core at Point Edwards. In the process, a multimodal center
would be established that would integrate the ferry, rail, and transit services into a single complex.
Access would be provided by a realigned State Route (SR) 104 from its current intersection with Pine
Street. The new complex would provide an upgraded ferry terminal designed to meet the operational
requirements for accommodating forecast ferry ridership demand; a new rail station designed to meet
intercity (Amtrak) passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements; a transit center that
would meet local bus system and regional transit system loading requirements; facilities for
accommodating both vehicular commuters and walk-on passengers of the available transportation
modes (parking, drop-off areas, retail and concessionaire space, and waiting areas); and a system
linking these facilities to allow for the safe movement of users
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Attributes of the CommunityNeighborhoods
The City of Edmonds was a well-established community by the turn of the twentieth century and the
present urban form preserves many characteristics of its historic origins. The community’s location
on the west facing slopes of Puget Sound provides many amenities including extensive views of the
water and Olympic Mountains, access to beaches and waterfront parks, and a compact downtown
area. The city provides a wide variety of parks and recreational facilities. An active arts and cultural
community contributes to the strong sense of civic pride widely shared in the community. There are
numerous well-kept residential neighborhoods, a viable economic base, and an active, involved
citizenry.Edmonds has a variety of neighborhoods, big and small, named and unnamed. Some
neighborhoods, such as in the Highway 99 area, in the “Bowl,” Firdale, and Perrinville, include
commercial activities. (Note: The Bowl refers to the downtown area and vicinity; it comprises about
17% of the City’s population.) Many neighborhood areas include parks, trails, and other amenities
that help identify them or add to their unique character.
Each neighborhood is valuable and contributes to the community as a whole. Recognizing this
character and value, while still allowing for positive changes in neighborhoods over time, is an
important concept.
Public Process
Public Participation Goal A. It is the goal of the City of Edmonds to provide early and continuous
public notice for the proposed comprehensive plan amendments in advance of all opportunities to
comment on the proposals, and to allow those who express an interest in any of the amendments to be
able to track their progress through the legislative decision process.
A.1. Use a variety of methods to provide early and ongoing public notice of the
proposed amendments, including such things as publication in news outlets,
advertising on local public access television, placing notices in a City newsletter,
compiling a list of interested parties, and/or providing information on the City’s
website.
A.2. Information provided by the City of Edmonds as part of this public participation
process will be designed to:
A.1.a. Use plain understandable language.
A.1.b.2. Provide broad dissemination of information regarding the proposals.
A.1.c.3. Provide early and continuous notification.
A.1.d.4. Provide opportunities for commenting in a variety of ways – verbally, in
writing, and via email.
A.3. In addition to providing early and continuous information on the plan amendment
proposals, the City of Edmonds will provide a formal adoption process with public
hearing(s) and opportunities for public comment and input.
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The public process for the 2004 comprehensive plan update included numerous public workshops,
open houses, and televised work sessions both at the Planning Board and City Council. Three public
hearings were held at the Planning Board and two public hearings were held at the City Council.
Interested parties were provided the option to be informed of upcoming events and hearings via U.S.
mail or email, and could track the process online at a special section of the City’s website.
An initial public open house was held on May 26, 2004 to inform the public about the process and
issues related to updates of the comprehensive plan and critical areas regulations. Initial work
sessions were conducted with the City Planning Board and City Council on June 22 and 23, 2004,
respectively, to familiarize each entity with the update process and the primary issues involved. All
Planning Board and City Council meetings were publicized and open to the public, with City Council
sessions recorded and broadcast on the local public access television channel.
Throughout the process, the City continually updated its website regarding Comprehensive Plan and
critical areas revisions, including posting of background materials and draft and final documents. In
addition, over 600 letters of notification were sent to property owners who had streams on or adjacent
to their property, these being the residents most likely to be impacted by new critical areas
regulations. Over 800 letters were sent to property owners in areas of existing “large lot” zoning
where it had been determined that the plan and zoning designations could be changed to higher
density urban designations. These mailings were in addition to the newspaper ads, news releases, and
other forms of public notice employed during the process.
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General Background
Planning Area
The City of Edmonds is located in south Snohomish County on the western shores of Puget Sound
approximately 14 miles north of Seattle. Situated within the urbanized Puget Sound region, the city
encompasses approximately 8.9 square miles (5,700 acres) in area, including 5 linear miles (26,240
feet) of marine shoreline. Roughly triangular in shape, the city is bounded by Puget Sound on the
west; Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace on the east; unincorporated Snohomish County on the north;
and the town of Woodway and the City of Shoreline on the south.
Land Use Pattern
Single-family residential uses are relatively evenly dispersed throughout the city and occupy the
majority of the city's land use base. Approximately 3,272 acres, or 56.3 percent of the city's area is
developed for single-family residential uses. Higher density residential development (including
apartments and condominiums) is primarily located south and north of the downtown; in the vicinity
of the Edmonds-Woodway High School site and Swedish Hospital; and adjacent to 196th Street, 76th
Avenue and Highway 99. Together, single-family and multi-family residential units comprise
approximately 3,453 acres (nearly 59.4 percent of the total land in the city).
Commercial activity is concentrated in two principal areas -- the Downtown/Waterfront and the
Highway 99 corridor (which includes the retail and medical development in the vicinity of Swedish
Hospital). There are several smaller commercial nodes of varying sizes that help to serve adjacent
neighborhoods, such as Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, Perrinville, and Puget Drive.
The Port of Edmonds is located in the southern portion of the city's waterfront. The Port owns and
manages 33 upland acres as well as a small boat harbor and marina, with space for 1,000 boats
(approximately 11 acres). A variety of services and marine-related businesses are located on the Port's
properties.
Regional parks and beaches figure prominently in the city, including Brackett’s Landing North and
South, the Edmonds Fishing Pier, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery, Edmonds Underwater Park, Marina
Beach Park, Olympic Beach Park, local tidelands, and the South County Senior Center. The Edmonds
Marsh is a significant City-owned open space (23 acres), while Yost Memorial Park is the largest
community park owned by the City (48 acres). The largest County resources are Southwest County
Park (120 acres) and Meadowdale Beach County Park (95 acres). All together, parks, recreation, and
open space lands account for 6.5 percent of City land.
Overall, approximately 96 percent of the city is developed. Figure 1 and the accompanying Table 1
summarize existing land uses in the city.
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Table 1: Existing Land Use
% of Total Acres
Single-Family 56.3%3272.3
Streets/Parking/Driveways 18.8%1093.9
Parks/Recreation/Open Space 6.5%375.4
Vacant 4.0%230.3
Commercial 3.6%209.7
Multi-Family 3.1%181.0
Schools 3.0%171.5
Tidelands/Bays/Lagoons/Water Retention 1.4%80.1
Religious 0.7%41.6
Medical 0.7%40.8
Mixed Use 0.7%39.3
Industrial 0.6%32.2
Retirement/Special Needs 0.3%16.9
Government 0.2%14.0
Utilities 0.2%13.8
Total 100.0%5812.8
Source: City of Edmonds GIS, Nov-2014
Total Acres by Use
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Historical Development
The earliest documented inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes. As European
exploration and settlement in the Pacific Northwest increased, settlers began homesteading and
logging activities in the general area of the present-day city. The community that became the City of
Edmonds grew out of a homestead and logging operation started by George Brackett in 1876.
Logging and shingle-splitting were the dominant economic activities in the community during the
1880's and 1890's. The town continued to grow as other industries including box making, pulp mill, a
cigar factory, and increased waterfront activities developed.
The Great North Railroad reached the town in 1891 and for many years provided access for goods
and passenger travel to Everett and Seattle as well as to the eastern part of the state. Although fires
destroyed many of the waterfront mills, shingle production continued to be the primary industry in the
city into the 1940s. Ferry service to Kingston began in 1923 when a ferry terminal was built near the
location of the existing ferry dock. The present ferry terminal was built in the early 1950's after
acquisition of the ferry system by the State of Washington.
The city continued to grow during the 1940's and 50's, resulting in a more active role of the
municipality in providing water, sewer and streets for the residential and commercial expansion. The
Port District was formed in 1948 and began waterfront improvements. Commercial and retail
businesses within the downtown provided a wide range of services to the community. Completion of
Interstate 5 and increased growth in the Puget Sound region led to a gradual change in the character
of city with more emphasis on residential development and a decline in the retail importance of the
downtown. Although the city is now primarily a residential community, it also provides many
amenities for residents and visitors, including restaurants and specialized shopping as well as a long
list of festivals and cultural events.
The City of Edmonds was incorporated in 1890 with the original town site encompassing
approximately 550 acres. The original town site is now occupied primarily by the downtown and
adjacent residential areas. The city has expanded in area through annexations to approximately 9.1
square miles.
Population
The rate of population growth has been relatively stable over the years with major increases occurring
primarily as a result of annexations during the 1950s, 1960s, and 1990s. The population growth
during these decades was 289.7%, 195.5%, and 28.5% respectively. Maps detailing the annexation
timeline for Edmonds are shown below. The growth rate was marginal between 2000-2010 at 0.5%.
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Figure 2: Edmonds Population
Source: US Census
The population trends in Edmonds are summarized in Table 2 and Figure 2 above. As of 2014,
Edmonds is the 3rd most populous city in Snohomish County, and the 27th most populous city in the
state. The city ranks 7th in overall population density state-wide, with a 2014 estimated population
density of 4,418 people per square mile (Office of Financial Management, 2014).
The city has a higher percentage of retired persons and senior citizens than its neighboring cities and
Snohomish County as a whole (see Figure 3 on next page). The median age of the population in 2010
was 46.3 years, up from 42.0 years in 2000 and 38.3 years in 1990. In the 2010 Census, the
population was 83.4% Caucasian, approximately 7.4% Asian/Pacific Islander, 2.6% African
American, 0.7% Native American/Alaskan Native, and 4.1% mixed race.
Year
Edmonds
Population
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
Snohomish
County
Percent
Increase
Avg. Annual
Increase
1940 1,288 88,754
1950 2,057 59.7% 4.8% 111,580 25.7% 2.3%
1960 8,016 289.7% 14.6% 172,199 54.3% 4.4%
1970 23,684 195.5% 11.4% 265,236 54.0% 4.4%
1980 27,679 16.9% 1.6% 337,720 27.3% 2.4%
1990 30,744 11.1% 1.1% 465,642 37.9% 3.3%
2000 39,515 28.5% 2.5% 606,024 30.1% 2.7%
2010 39,709 0.5% 0.05% 713,335 17.7% 1.6%
2035 (proj.)45,550 14.7% 0.6% 955,280 33.9% 3.0%
Souce: US Census
Table 2: City of Edmonds
Historical and Projected Growth, 1940 to 2035
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Figure 3: Age Distribution of Edmonds Residents
Source: US Census,2010
Economic Factors
During the first decade of the 21st century, covered employment in Edmonds grew at a modest
average annual growth rate (AGR) of 0.56% (compared to Snohomish County at 1.53% AGR and
King County -0.32% AGR). These figures are based on the Puget Sound Regional Council’s
Covered Employment estimates and consist of all employment covered by the Washington
Unemployment Insurance Act except jobs in the resource, mining, and construction fields which
were excluded to remain consistent with Snohomish County Tomorrow’s (SCT) long-term
employment targets that do not consider resource, mining, and construction fields into their
projections.
From 2010 to 2013, Edmonds experienced significant growth in employment as the economy
recovered from the recession. During this period, overall employment grew at 2.46% AGR with the
most notable rise in service fields (professional services, waste management, private sector
educational services, healthcare and social services, arts and entertainment, accommodation and food
services) at 18.5% AGR. Figure 4 shows how the employment mix in Edmonds changed over time.
Figure 5 shows the percent change of specific industries from 2010 to 2013. In 2013, the Edmonds’
total Covered Employment was 12,638. The SCT’s 2035 employment projection for Edmonds is
13,948, representing an AGR of 0.47%.
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Figure 4: Covered Employment Estimate for Edmonds
2000, 2006, and 2013
Source: Puget Sound Regional Council.
Figure 5: Percent Change in Covered Employment Estimates,
Post-Recession 2010 to 2013
Source: Puget Sound Regional Council.
Note: WTU refers to Wholesale Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. FIRE refers to Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate.
According to the 2000 Census, the median household income in Edmonds in 1999 was $53,522,
which is equivalent to the median income for King and Snohomish Counties ($53,157 and $53,060,
respectively). Median income in 1990 was $40,515.
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Retail trade is a significant employer in the city. However, on a per capita basis, taxable retail sales in
the City of Edmonds are relatively lower than Edmonds’ neighbors and other cities of similar size, as
shown in Figure 6, and roughly the same as Snohomish County as a whole. The City’s location
amidst densely populated areas suggests that Edmonds has the potential to attract higher retail sales
comparable to other cities its size.
Figure 6: Taxable Retail Sales per Capita (all NAICS) in 2010
Source: Department of Revenue
Housing
The city is primarily residential with single-family residences as the predominant land use. Of the
18,378 dwelling units in 2010, 11,685 were single-family (63.6% of the total) and 6,664 were multi-
family (36.3% of the total). As shown in Table 3, multi family is continuing to increase its share of
total housing stock. In 2000, 68% of all housing units were owner-occupied; this increased to just
over 69% by 2010. Average household size continues to decrease over time, from 2.59 persons per
household in 1980 to 2.26 persons in 2010.
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Table 3: Selected Housing Statistics
Source: U.S. Census
Transportation
The existing transportation system consists of a network of principal arterials, minor arterials,
collectors and local streets. Three major arterials link together state routes or connect the state route
system to major centers and to the ferry system; - SR-104, SR-524/196th Street SW and SR-99. SR-
104 serves east-west travel on the south end of the city and provides access to the Edmonds-Kingston
ferry and Interstate 5; SR-524/196th Street SW extends bordering through the east side of the city.
SR-99 carries the highest volume of traffic in Edmonds.
The Burlington Northern Railroad runs adjacent to the city's shoreline and links Edmonds with
Everett to the north and Seattle to the south. The rail line is currently used for freight and AMTRAK
and Sound Transit commuter rail passenger rail service; approximately 37 trains a day pass through
the city. Bus service is provided by Community Transit with 3 regular bus routes (with service to Mill
Creek, Lynnwood, and Alderwood) and 4 peak period only commute bus routes (with service to the
University of Washington and downtown Seattle). In 2009, the Swift bus rapid transit was launched,
servicing a 17-mile stretch from Shoreline to Everett.
The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry connects south Snohomish County and north King County with the
northern Kitsap Peninsula and points west on the Olympic Peninsula via the Hood Canal Bridge. The
Edmonds-Kingston ferry route remains on of the busiest routes in the state’s ferry system. Figure 7
shows historical growth in passenger and vehicle demand from 1980 to 2000. Ridership more than
doubled during the 1980s, increasing from nearly 1,950 vehicles and more than 4,250 persons daily in
1980 to over 4,500 vehicles and 9,200 persons daily in 1990. Ridership also increased appreciably in
the 1990s, growing by more than 40% to over 6,750 vehicles and 13,000 persons daily during 2000.
The 1992 Cross Sound Transportation Study (Booz-Allen and Hamilton Study Team, 1992)
concluded that there was no reasonable alternative to the ferry service to meet the projected increases
in travel demand. The PSRC based its Transportation Element of Vision 2020 on the Edmonds-
Kingston ferry service growing to support the allocation of population within the region. PSRC
Destination 2030 identifies the Edmonds Crossing project as a ferry project on the Metropolitan
Transportation System and thus a crucial element to the mobility needs and economic vitality of the
region.
1980 1990 2000 2010
SF Housing Units 7,529 8,550 11,391 11,685
MF Housing Units 3,072 4,165 6,038 6,664
Mobile Homes 101 230 90 29
Total Housing Units 10,702 12,945 17,519 18,378
% Single Family 71.3% 67.8% 65.5%63.6%
% Multi Family 28.7% 32.2% 34.5%36.3%
Avg Household Size 2.59 2.41 2.32 2.26
Avg Persons/Unit 2.59 2.37 2.26 2.16
Selected Housing Statistics
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Figure 7: Historical Edmonds Daily Ferry Ridership
Source: Washington State Ferries, Ferry Traffic Statistics Rider Segment Report
In response to this need, the Edmonds Crossing project has been proposed to provide a long-term
solution to current operations and safety conflicts between ferry, rail, automobile, bus, and pedestrian
traffic in downtown Edmonds. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Federal Transit
Administration [FTA]), the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) (including
Washington State Ferries [WSF]), and the City of Edmonds, in cooperation with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers [Corps], the U.S. Coast Guard, the Suquamish Tribe, the Tulalip Tribe, the
Lummi Nation, the Swinomish Tribe, and the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe propose to relocate the
existing state ferry terminal from Main Street in downtown Edmonds to another site farther from the
downtown core at Point Edwards. In the process, a multimodal center would be established that
would integrate the ferry, rail, and transit services into a single complex. Access would be provided
by a realigned State Route (SR) 104 from its current intersection with Pine Street. The new complex
would provide an upgraded ferry terminal designed to meet the operational requirements for
accommodating forecast ferry ridership demand; a new rail station designed to meet intercity
(Amtrak) passenger service and commuter rail loading requirements; a transit center that would meet
local bus system and regional transit system loading requirements; facilities for accommodating both
vehicular commuters and walk-on passengers of the available transportation modes (parking, drop-off
areas, retail and concessionaire space, and waiting areas); and a system linking these facilities to
allow for the safe movement of users
Neighborhoods
Edmonds has a variety of neighborhoods, big and small, named and unnamed. Some neighborhoods,
such as in the Highway 99 area, in the “Bowl,” Firdale, and Perrinville, include commercial activities.
(Note: The Bowl refers to the downtown area and vicinity; it comprises about 17% of the City’s
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population.) Many neighborhood areas include parks, trails, and other amenities that help identify
them or add to their unique character.
Each neighborhood is valuable and contributes to the community as a whole. Recognizing this
character and value, while still allowing for positive changes in neighborhoods over time, is an
important concept.
Public Process
Public Participation Goal A. It is the goal of the City of Edmonds to provide early and continuous
public notice for the proposed comprehensive plan amendments in advance of all opportunities to
comment on the proposals, and to allow those who express an interest in any of the amendments to be
able to track their progress through the legislative decision process.
A.1. Use a variety of methods to provide early and ongoing public notice of the
proposed amendments, including such things as publication in news outlets,
advertising on local public access television, placing notices in a City newsletter,
compiling a list of interested parties, and/or providing information on the City’s
website.
A.2. Information provided by the City of Edmonds as part of this public participation
process will be designed to:
A.1.a. Use plain understandable language.
A.1.b. Provide broad dissemination of information regarding the proposals.
A.1.c. Provide early and continuous notification.
A.1.d. Provide opportunities for commenting in a variety of ways – verbally, in
writing, and via email.
A.3. In addition to providing early and continuous information on the plan amendment
proposals, the City of Edmonds will provide a formal adoption process with public
hearing(s) and opportunities for public comment and input.
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Land Capacity
Background
The Growth Mangement Act (GMA) provides the framework for planning at all levels in Washington
State. Under the mandate of the GMA (RCW 36.70A.215), local governements are required to
evaluate the density and capacity for Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Edmonds has been allocated
population, housing, and employment growth targets through County Planning Policies. Population
projections are based on the official 20-year population projections for Snohomish County from the
Office of Financial Management and distributed as represented in Puget Sound Regional Council’s
Vision 2040 Regional Growth Strategy.
Edmonds is considered a Larger City for regional growth strategy purposes. The Larger City
designation is applied to cities that have a combined population and employment total over 22,500.
Currently, eighteen cities are grouped in the Larger City designation. As a group, these cities are
expected to accommodate 14% of the region’s projected population growth and 12% of the regional
projected employment growth. The 2035 population target for Edmonds is 45,550 persons, up 14.4%
from the 2011 population estimate of 39,800. To accommodate the targeted growth, Edmonds will
require approximately 2,772 new housing units and 2,269 new jobs by 2035. The City was required to
estimate the ability of land within the City of Edmonds to accommodate targeted population and
employment growth under each of the land use alternatives considered at the time the Comprehensive
Plan was adopted in 1995.
Table 5
City of Edmonds Land Supply – 1994
(Gross Acres)
Land Use
Total
Acres
Developed
Acres
Vacant
Acres
Residential
Single-Family 2,773.7 2,608.8 164.9
Multi-Family 202.0 193.5 8.5
Business
Commercial 296.9 284.7 12.2
Industrial 58.4 11.6 46.8
Public Facilities
Government 35.3 35.3 —
Schools 131.8 131.8 —
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Parks & Open Space 349.2 349.2 —
Religious 29.0 29.0 —
Streets 867.0 867.0 —
Total 4,743.3 4,510.9 232.4
Source: City of Edmonds Planning Department, 1994
Table 45 summarizes available GIS data on land supply in Edmonds as it existed in 19942014.
Developed acres include the entire parcel boundaries that contained development, not just the
building footprint. The Edmonds Marsh accounted for all vacant acres listed under Parks & Open
Space. Data on residential and commercial development in 1994 are shown in Table 6.
Overall, approximately nearly 95 4%percent of the City’s landcity was vacantdeveloped in 19942014.
Approximately 75 79.3%percent of the remaining undevelopedvacant lands (approximately 173
226.4 acres) was were designated for residential uses: 71 percent69.2% for single-family residences
and 4 percent10.1% for multi-family residences. Of the remaining vacant lands, 25 percent10.4% of
Table 4 City of Edmonds Land Supply (Gross Acres), 2014
Acres % of Total
Acres Acres % of Total
Acres
Residential
Single-Family 3428.9 3272.3 56.9% 156.6 2.7%
Multi-Family 203.9 181.0 3.1% 22.9 0.4%
Retirement/Special Needs 16.9 16.9 0.3%
Business
Commercial 209.7 209.7 3.6%
Industrial 32.2 32.2 0.6%
Medical 40.8 40.8 0.7%
Mixed Use 62.8 39.3 0.7% 23.5 0.4%
Public Facilities
Government 14.0 14.0 0.2%
Schools 171.5 171.5 3.0%
Parks & Open Space 416.7 393.3 6.8% 23.4 0.4%
Religious 41.6 41.6 0.7%
Streets/Parking/Driveways 1093.9 1093.9 19.0%
Utilities 13.8 13.8 0.2%
Total 5746.7 5520.3 96.1% 226.4 3.9%
Source: City of Edmonds GIS data, Nov-2014
Developed Lands Vacant Lands
Land Use Total Acres
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undeveloped land waswas designated for commercial and industrial usesmixed use and 10.3%
represented the Edmonds Marsh.
For a more in-depth study, the 2012 Buildable Lands Report (BLR) developed Capacity build-out
capacity estimates were developed for vacant and under-developed parcels. Using a process
developed by Snohomish County Tomorrow, the BLR was prepared in 2012 and adopted by the
Snohomish County Council in June 2013. This report provided the city with the necessary
information to complete a development capacity analysis.In general, vacant land included parcels that
currently have no structures; residential parcels were considered under-developed if they contained
less than 50 percent of the allowable density under existing zoning (for example, a single-family
house on a five-acre parcel that is zoned for four units per acre). The analysis measured the build-out
capacity of vacant and under-developed parcels.
As indicated in Table 6, when the city’s first GMA-mandated comprehensive plan was adopted in
1995, development of currently vacant parcels was expected to provide capacity for approximately
762 additional residential units and an additional 1.35 million square feet of commercial space.
Table 6
Development and Capacity of Vacant Land – 1994
Existing Development Vacant/Development Capacity
Residential
Units
Commercial
Square Feet
Residential
Units
Commercial
Square Feet
Downtown 1,571 943,206 17 506,996
HS Activity
Center
1,914 1,158,633 232 656,407
Highway 99
South
337 558,912 48 187,930
76th and 196th 545 39
RS-6 1,615 65
RS-8 3,659 73
RS-12 2,719 224
RSW -12 51 —
RS-20 362 64
Total 12,773 2,660,751 762 1,351,333
Source: City of Edmonds Planning Department, 1994.
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Given the limited supply of vacant land within the city, capacity estimates were not calculated strictly
on the amount of vacant buildable land, but also on increased densities and intensity of
redevelopment within various areas of the city. Two Different methods of development were targeted
to provide additional residential capacity.: For example, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were one
method of attempting to supplement capacity in single family neighborhoods, while encouraging and
mixed use development in commercial areas provided for additional capacity in areas already
experiencing a higher level of activity. Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) were also targeted
as a way of assuring maximum buildout of single-family-zoned areas while maintaining the character
of the city.[A1]
Following adoption of the 1995 comprehensive plan, the city embarked on an implementation
program to achieve the goals identified in the plan. Many of these implementation measures are
described in the Housing Element under the discussion of “reasonable measuresstrategies to promote
affordable housing.” These measures were taken by the city to address issues related to both capacity
and affordable housing.
A key feature of Edmonds’ ccomprehensive plan is its emphasis on mixed use development, which
includes both commercial and residential uses on a single lot or combination of lots. For example, a
mixed use development could include a two-story development with residential dwelling units on the
second floor and offices, shops or other commercial uses on the ground floor, or it could consist of a
mixture of uses arranged in proximity to each other. Edmonds is unique in relying to a significant
degree on mixed use development as a land use pattern designed to address potential capacity. Mixed
use development is allowed in both of the city’s Activity Centers, and in the Corridor development
areas. In the 1995 comprehensive plan, mixed use development was to be allowed under all the
alternatives considered, but would only be encouraged under the adopted “Designed Infill”
alternative. The encouragement of mixed use development continues as a basic assumption
underlying the current comprehensive plan. This basic approach is embodied in much of the
development that has occurred in recent years. The importance of mixed use in the city’s land use
pattern can be seen in Figure 97.
Table 5: Summary of Buildable Lands Report
SF MF Sr. Apts Total SF MF Sr. Apts Total SF MF Sr. Apts Total
Buildable Lands Report 561 2,381 482 3,424 444 1,868 334 2,646 1,236 3,437 393 5,065 2,820
Source: Buildable Lands Report, 2012
Additional Housing Unit
Capacity (before reductions)
Additional Housing Unit
Capacity (after reductions)
Additional Population
Capacity (after reductions)
Additional
Employment
Capacity (after
reductions)
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Source: City of Edmonds GIS, Nov-14
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Current Population and Employment Capacity
An updated county-wide capacity analysis was completed as part of the Buildable Lands Report for
Snohomish County, completed in November 2002. This analysis showed a population capacity for
Edmonds of 45,337 and an employment capacity of 12,041. These capacity figures
indicate that with an estimated 2004 population of 39,460, Edmonds can accommodate an additional
5,877 people and 1,887 jobs. The 2012 Buildable Lands Report (BLR) showed an Edmonds housing
capacity of an additional 2,646 units through the year 2035, which would accommodate a total
population of 45,550 residents. Since the BLR was finalized in 2012, some of the assumptions
regarding buildable lands have changed. During the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, city staff
considered how these changes affected capacity projections.
For example, recent plans by the City to encourage mixed-use development in the Neighborhood
Business areas of Westgate and Five Corners, plus the removal of restrictions on first and second
floor residential development in CG and CG2 zones along the Highway 99 corridor, should provide
the city with buildable lands capacity not considered in the 2012 BLR. In total, the City
conservatively estimates these actions can increase the buildable lands capacity by approximately 850
net housing units applying the same methodology used in the Buildable Lands Report.
With these adjustments, the City estimates a total capacity of 2,810 additional housing units by the
year 2035. The projected need to accommodate the targeted population growth was 2,772 housing
Figure 8
General Use Categories by % of City Land Area
Neighborhood Commercial
0.4%
Planned-Neighborhood
0.2%
Downtown Districts
1.2%
Community Commercial
0.4%
Edmonds Way Corridor
0.6%
Corridor Development
3.6%
Mixed Use Commercial
2.4%
Single Family Urban
40.5%
Master Plan
Development
1.2%
Multi Family
3.3%
Open Space
5.0%Public
1.0%
ROW
19.2%
Other
8.8%
Single Family Resource
21.1%
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units as determined by the Countywide Planning Policies. The land capacity analysis, combined with
the goals and policies in the comprehensive plan, indicate that the 2035 targets for population and
employment can be accommodated by the City. However, the jobs capacity does not take into account
any new implementation actions proposed in the Highway 99 area.
Discussions of land capacity methodology generally acknowledge that an oversupply of land is
needed in growth management systems using urban/rural growth boundaries (DCD, 1992). Reasons
are generally related to operation of urban land markets, changes in availability over time, and a need
to avoid constraining land supply and causing increases in land cost. The amount of the oversupply
needed is not known with certainty. Too little urban land relative to targeted needs could increase
land cost and housing prices and shift growth pressure to adjacent areas or jurisdictions.
In order to ensure adequate availability of urban land at all times, some growth management planning
systems have provided for a “safety factor” of land in addition to projected urban area land
requirements. Factors of 1.25 to 2.5 have been used in some growth management systems (Whatcom
County/Bellingham Planning Departments, 1993; Beaton, 1982; Department of Community
Development (DCD), 1992). For the 2002 capacity analysis, reduction factors were applied to provide
a “safety factor” for estimated future capacity. A 15% market availability reduction factor was
applied to vacant land, and at a 30% market availability reduction factor was used for partially-used
and redevelopable land. In addition, an additional 5% reduction was made for uncertainty related to
future infrastructure needs (roads, drainage facilities, etc.).
One adjustment to the capacity analysis completed in 2002 is necessary. Development plans for the
large master-planned multi family development (developed by Triad) at Point Edwards indicate that
nearly 300 dwelling units will be built there, adding approximately 80 dwelling units to the capacity
estimate at that location (the initial capacity estimate was for 220 units).
The specific studies undertaken by the city to update the plans for the Downtown Waterfront Activity
Center and the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and related Highway 99 Corridor have been
targeted at clarifying and improving implementation rather than increasing capacity in those areas.
Relationship to 2025 Population and Employment Targets
The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires that jurisdictions plan to accommodate housing and
employment forecasts for the next 20 years within the Urban Growth Area. Snohomish County and
its cities have worked together with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to arrive at forecasts
that each city will use to accommodate its fair share of regional growth. The City of Edmonds’ share
of regional growth by the year 2025 is 5,420 additional residents (approximately 3,079 residential
units). By 2025, total population is expected to reach 44,880 residents. A comparison summary of
additional population capacityhistorical growth and the 2025 2035 population and housing targets is
presented in Figure 108 and Table 66. The city is able to consider a planning target within a range
(shown as the “high” vs. “low” growth lines in Figure 8). Based on historical trends, the “low” target
appears to be the most reasonable for Edmonds – particularly in light of the relatively high land
values in the city. The land capacity analysis, combined with the goals and policies in the
comprehensive plan, indicates that both the projected targets for population and employment can be
accommodated by the city through 2025.
The adopted 2035 employment target for Edmonds is 13,948 jobs which represents an increase of
2,269 above the 11,679 people employed in the City in 2011. The 2012 Buildable Lands analysis
showed a potential increased capacity of 2,820 employees by 2035, which has been increased to
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3,522 using the same analysis employed in reviewing the housing and population capacity discussed
above.
The City should consider using incentives to achieve redevelopment and infill goals and zoning
incentives or other measures to ensure that land adjacent to infrastructure facilities is utilized to
maximize the economic and environmental benefits of that infrastructure.
The land capacity analysis indicates that there is sufficient capacity to accommodate forecasted
residential and employment growth under the Proposed Action and each of the land use alternatives.
Given the extent to which future land use policies, regulations, demographics and market forces could
affect land capacity estimates, however, it is important that development trends and remaining land
supply within the city is regularly monitored in order to ensure the continued supply of adequate
urban land throughout the 20-year GMA planning horizon. Implementation strategies should include
development of a long-term program to monitor the city's progress towards goals contained in the
Comprehensive Plan. As part of the monitoring process, the city should work with the public,
environmental and business leaders, interest groups, cities and other agencies to develop detailed
monitoring criteria or "benchmarks" that could be used to measure progress and identify the need for
corrective action.
Specific implementation measures should seek to reduce barriers or impediments to development.
For example, measures that reduce the regulatory compliance burden of the private sector, if
successful, would reduce the cost imposed by such regulations. Similarly, implementation measures
that are designed to encourage flexibility could also help reduce compliance costs – at least on a case-
by-case basis. Specific measures could include: provision of flexible development standards; density
bonuses for site designs that provide public benefits; and fee waivers or expedited review that lower
financial development risks.
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Figure 9
Edmonds Growth Targets vs. Historical Growth
0
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010* 2020* 2025*
Po
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a
t
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Buildable Lands Capacity Low Growth Target Historical Growth High Growth Target
Buildable Lands Capacity (45,207)
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2000 2010 2035 (Plan Target)
Population 39,515 39,709 45,550
Nominal Change -194 5,841
% Change -0.49%14.71%
Annual % Change -0.16%0.55%
Housing Units 17,508 18,378 21,168
Nominal Change -870 2,790
% Change -4.97%15.18%
Avg HH Size 2.32 2.26 2.2
Avg Persons/Unit 2.26 2.16 2.15
Gross Density 1 3.1 3.16 3.64
Source: Census 2010, Buildable Lands Report 2012
Table 6
City of Edmonds Existing and Projected Growth
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Table 7
City of
Edmonds
Existing
and
Projected
Growth
1990 2000 2025 (Plan Target)
Population 30,744 39,515 44,880
Nominal
Change
3,065 8,771 5,365
% Change 11.1% 28.5% 13.6%
Annual %
Change
1.1% 2.5% 0.5%
Housing
Units
12,945 17,508 20,587
Nominal
Change
2,243 4,563 3,079
% Change 21.0% 35.2% 17.6%
Avg HH
Size
2.41 2.32 2.26
Avg
Persons/Unit
2.37 2.26 2.18
Gross
Density 1
2.7 3.1 3.6
Net Density 2 4.9 5.4 6.3
1 Gross Density = number of households per gross acre of land, city-wide. Note that this includes non-residential
land, so the density per gross residential acre is significantly higher.
2 Net Density = number of households per net acre of land, after critical areas and rights-of-
way are deducted. Note that this is includes non-residential land, so the density per net
residential acre is significantly higher.
Source: U.S. Census, 2000, and Edmonds Planning Division, 2004.
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Land Use Concepts
The VISION 2020 regional plan establishes a
Activity Centers
Introduction. The VISION 2040 regional plan establishes a growth management, transportation,
environmental, and economic strategy for the Puget Sound region of central placesurban growth areas
(UGAs) framed by open space and linked by efficient, high capacity transit. While the history and
character of development in Edmonds does not support its designation as one of these regional
centers, Tthe concepts developed in VISION 2020 2040 are supported in the Edmonds
Comprehensive Plan. The approach proposed in Edmonds is to strategically plan for future
development in two activity centers located within the community, the Medical/Highway 99 Activity
Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center. based on the “Activity Clusters” described in
VISION 2020:
“These central places are smaller than the subregional and metropolitan centers and are not
necessarily located on, or directly served by, the regional rapid transit system. They are not
designated to receive a major share of the region’s employment growth, although they will certainly
continue to see some new employment and residential development. Transit service will focus on
connecting these places to the regional rapid transit system and to the adjacent metropolitan or
subregional centers. In contrast with the subregional centers, the growth in employment in an activity
cluster is for services oriented to serving the local residential community. In contrast with the small
towns, activity clusters are part of the urban/suburban landscape; they are not separated from other
areas by open space, agricultural lands or water.” [Vision 2020, October 1990, page 24]
Activity Centers in Edmonds are intended to address the following framework goals:
A.· Pedestrian-oriented - Provide a pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment for residential
and commercial activity.
B.· Mixed-use - Encourage mixed-use development patterns that provide a variety of commercial
and residential opportunities, including both multi-family and small-lot single family
development.
C.· Community character - Build on historical character and natural relationships, such as
historic buildings, slopes with views, and the waterfront.
D.· Multimodal -Encourage transit service and access.
E.· Balanced (re)development - Strategically plan for development and redevelopment that
achieves a balanced and coordinated approach to economic development, housing, and
cultural goals.
F.· Concurrency -Coordinate the plans and actions of both the public and private sectors.
G.· Urban design - Provide a context for urban design guidelines that maximize predictability
while assuring a consistent and coherent character of development.
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· Adaptive reuse - Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to
redevelopment of historic structures in order to preserve these resources.
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Downtown/ Waterfront Activity Center
A. Plan Context. A number of public plans and projects have been taking shape in recent years, and
these will have a profound impact on the future of the city’s downtown/ waterfront area. Some of
these ongoing activities include:
· Increased concern about conflicts and safety issues related to the interaction of rail, ferry,
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
· Transportation planning and the Edmonds Crossing multimodal project which will move
the existing ferry terminal at the base of Main Street to a new multimodal transportation
center at Pt. Edwards.
· Continued development of the city’s waterfront parks and walkways into an
interconnected necklace of public spaces.
· The South County Senior Center is undertaking strategic planning to look at its facilities,
programs, and services.
· Public access to the water and the natural beauty of the waterfront figures prominently in
the Port of Edmonds’ plans, including new plazas, improved walkways and public art.
Public pedestrian/bicycle access across the railroad tracks to the waterfront, in the
vicinity of the south end of the marina, near Marina Beach Park, should remain a high
priority.
· Arts plans continue to be implemented throughout the downtown, including such projects
as the Edmonds Center for the Arts, the Artworks facility, and the continued expansion of
downtown festivals and events.
· Edmonds Community College has expanded its downtown presence through new
initiatives with the Edmonds Conference Center (formerly the Edmonds Floral
Conference Center) and is working with the Edmonds Center for the Arts to enhance
overall operations.
B. Downtown/Waterfront Vision. Taken together, the goals and policies for the Downtown/
Waterfront Activity Center present a vision for Edmonds downtown/ waterfront. By actively pursuing
the ferry terminal’s relocation, the City has set upon an ambitious and exciting course. It is a course
that holds promise for the downtown/ waterfront, but it is one that will require concerted action by the
entire community, including local, state and federal public officials, business groups and citizens.
While the challenges presented in this effort are substantial, the possible rewards are even greater, for
with its existing physical assets, future opportunities and the energy of its citizens, Edmonds has the
potential to create one of the region’s most attractive and vital city centers.
Components of the overall vision for the downtown/ waterfront area include:
· The Edmonds Crossing multimodal transportation center provides convenient
transportation connections for bus, ferry, rail, auto and bicycle riders and makes
Edmonds an integrated node in the regional transportation system. The new terminal
reduces negative impacts to downtown Edmonds while still providing a link between the
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terminal and downtown Edmonds. The project provides the community with varied
transportation resources and an economic stimulus to the larger community.
· Downtown is extended westward and connected to the shoreline by positive mixed-use
development as well as by convenient pedestrian routes. Redevelopment of the holding
lanes and SR-104 is pursued after the ferry terminal relocates to Point Edwards.
· The shoreline features a full spectrum of recreational activities, park settings, marina
facilities, and supporting uses.
· There is a more efficient transportation system featuring commuter and passenger trains,
increased bus service, pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and parking
areas. Transportation conflicts and safety issues involving the interaction of rail, ferry,
vehicular and pedestrian traffic are resolved.
· There is a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, entertainment and
associated businesses supported by both nearby residents and the larger Edmonds
community, and that attracts visitors from throughout the region.
· The downtown supports a mix of uses, including traditional commercial and multi family
development with new mixed-use development types. Single family neighborhoods are a
part of this mix of uses, and contribute to the choice of housing and character of
downtown.
· Opportunities for new development and redevelopment reinforce Edmonds’ attractive,
small town pedestrian-oriented character. Pedestrian-scale building height limits are an
important part of this quality of life, and remain in effect.
· Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of
historic structures in order to preserve these resources.
· Auto traffic is rerouted to minimize impact to residential neighborhoods.
· The City takes advantage of emerging technology and service innovations, such as
electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle sharing, and WiFi or fiber communications
systems.
Downtown/Waterfront Goals and Plan Policies. The following goals and policies are intended to
achieve the framework goals for the downtown/waterfront area:
·
C. Goals for the Downtown/ Waterfront Area Goal A. To achieve this vision, goals for the
Downtown Waterfront Activity Center include:
Promote downtown Edmonds as a setting for retail, office, entertainment and associated
businesses supported by nearby residents and the larger Edmonds community, and as a destination for
visitors from throughout the region.
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A.1 Ensure that the downtown/waterfront area continues – and builds on – its
function as a key identity element for the Edmonds community.
A.2 Enhance Edmonds’ visual identity by continuing its pedestrian-scale of
downtown development, enhancing its shoreline character, and protecting and
building on the strong visual quality of the “5th and Main” core.
A.3 Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office,
entertainment and associated businesses supported by nearby residents and the
larger Edmonds community, downtown commercial activity and visitors from
throughout the region.
A.4 Enhance shoreline features to include a full spectrum of recreational
activities, park settings, natural features (such as the Edmonds Marsh), and marina
facilities. Improve public access to the shoreline and link waterfront features by
establishing a continuous esplanade along the shoreline. The esplanade will be
constructed over time through public improvements and Shoreline Master Program
requirements placed on private development.
A.5 Support the development and retention of significant public investments
in the downtown/waterfront area, including government and cultural facilities that
help draw residents and visitors to downtown.
· A.6 Provide greater residential opportunities and personal services within the
downtown, especially to accommodate the needs of a changing population.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal B. Continue to plan for and implement improvements in the
downtown/waterfront area that resolve safety conflicts while encouraging multi-modal transportation
and access to the waterfront.
B.1. Future development along the waterfront should support the continuation and
compatible design of three regional facilities: Edmonds Crossing at Pt. Edwards;
the Port of Edmonds and its master plan; and the regional parks, beaches and
walkways making up the public shoreline.
B.2. Plan for improvements to resolve transportation and safety conflicts in the
downtown/waterfront area.
B.63. Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring improved bus service,
pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and parking areas.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal BC. Continue to plan for and implement the Edmonds Crossing
multimodal transportation center at Pt. Edwards – pursuing the design, permitting, land acquisition
and development of the project. The completion of Edmonds Crossing will help address the
competing needs of three regional facilities (transportation, parks and open space – including the
Edmonds Marsh, and the Port of Edmonds) while providing opportunities for redevelopment and
linkage between downtown Edmonds and its waterfront.B.1. Future development along the
waterfront should support the continuation and compatible design of three regional facilities:
Edmonds Crossing at Pt. Edwards; the Port of Edmonds and its master plan; and the regional parks,
beaches and walkways making up the public shoreline.
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B.2C.1 Utilize the Point Edwards site to its best community and regional potential by
developing a multimodal transit center with compatible development in the
surrounding area. In addition to the regional benefits arising from its multi modal
transportation function, an essential community benefit is in removing intrusive
ferry traffic from the core area which serves to visually and physically separate
downtown from the waterfront.
B.3.C.2. Establish a Point Edwards multimodal transportation center which
provides convenient transportation connections for bus, ferry, rail, auto, pedestrians
and bicycle riders and makes Edmonds an integrated node in the regional
transportation system. The new terminal should be planned to reduce negative
impacts to downtown Edmonds – such as grade separation/safety concerns and
conflicts with other regional facilities – while providing the community with
unique transportation resources and an economic stimulus to the larger community.
B.4.C.3. Extend Downtown westward and connect it to the shoreline by
encouraging mixed-use development and pedestrian-oriented amenities and
streetscape improvements, particularly along Dayton and Main Streets.
Development in this area should draw on historical design elements found in the
historic center of Edmonds to ensure an architectural tie throughout the Downtown
Area. Pursue redevelopment of SR-104 and the existing holding lanes once the
ferry terminal moves to Point Edwards.
B.5.C.4. Improve traffic conditions by removing ferry traffic impacts from the
downtown core.B.6. Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring
improved bus service, pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and
parking areas.
·
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal D. Define the downtown commercial and retail core along
streets having the strongest pedestrian links and pedestrian-oriented design elements, while protecting
downtown’s identity.
D.1 Encourage opportunities for new development and redevelopment which reinforce
Edmonds’ attractive, small town pedestrian oriented character. Provide incentives
to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of historic
structures in order to preserve these resources. These historic structures are a key
component of the small town character of Edmonds and it’s economic viability.
Height limits that reinforce and require pedestrian-scale development are an
important part of this quality of life, and should be implemented through zoning
regulations and design guidelines.
D.2 Provide for the gradual elimination of large and inadequately landscaped paved
areas.
D.3 Provide pedestrian-oriented amenities for citizens and visitors throughout the
downtown/waterfront area, including such things as:
• Weather protection,
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• Street trees and flower baskets,
• Street furniture,
• Public art and art integrated into private developments,
• Pocket parks,
• Signage and other way-finding devices,
• Restrooms.
D.4 Strive for the elimination of overhead wires and poles whenever possible.
D.5 Coordinate new building design with old structure restoration and renovation.
D.6 Develop sign regulations that support the pedestrian character of downtown,
encouraging signage to assist in locating businesses and public and cultural
facilities while discouraging obtrusive and garish signage which detracts from
downtown pedestrian and cultural amenities.
D.7 Provide lighting for streets and public areas that is designed to promote comfort,
security, and aesthetic beauty.
· D.8 Building design should discourage automobile access and curb cuts that
interfere with pedestrian activity and break up the streetscape. Encourage the use of
alley entrances and courtyards to beautify the back alleys in the commercial and
mixed use areas in the downtown area.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal E. Identify supporting arts and mixed use residential and
office areas which support and complement downtown retail use areas. Provide for a strong central
retail core at downtown’s focal center while providing for a mixture of supporting commercial and
residential uses in the area surrounding this retail core area. Emphasize and plan for links between the
retail core and these supporting areas.
· E.1 Support a mix of uses downtown which includes a variety of housing,
commercial, and cultural activities.
· Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal F. Focus development between the commercial and retail
core and the Edmonds Center for the Arts on small-scale retail, service, and multi-family residential
uses.
· Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal G. Develop gateway/entrance areas into downtown which
serve complementary purposes (e.g. convenience shopping, community activities).
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal H. Explore alternative development opportunities in the
waterfront area, such as specifically encouraging arts-related and arts-complementing uses.
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H.1 Improve and encourage economic development opportunities by providing space
for local businesses and cottage industries and undertaking supporting public
improvement projects. Of particular significance is the enhancement of economic
development opportunities resulting from the Edmonds Crossing project and the
enhancement of Edmonds as an arts and water-oriented destination.
Multi-modal D. Transportation. Primary goals of the City’s Downtown Waterfront Plan include
integrating the downtown core with the waterfront, improving pedestrian access and traffic
circulation, and encouraging mixed-use development. Current conditions limit the city's ability to
achieve these plan goals by making it difficult to move between the two areas, thereby minimizing the
value of the shoreline as a public resource and amenity while adversely affecting the potential for
redevelopment.
A number of studies and public involvement projects have been completed to determine how to meet
the variety of transportation needs that converge within Downtown Edmonds. Following an initial
1992 Ferry Relocation Feasibility Study and a visioning focus group convened by Edmonds’ Mayor
in April 1992, the importance of the conflicting transportation needs culminated in the City of
Edmonds, Washington State Ferries, and Community Transit signing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) in November 1993. The MOU called for the cooperative development of
solutions to the conflicts between the City’s growth plans and ferry traffic in particular. In response
to that agreement, preliminary engineering and environmental analysis of alternatives began in late
1993.
In 1994, the Edmonds City Council held public hearings on the possibility of relocating the existing
ferry terminal and incorporating a new terminal within a larger multimodal project. As a result of the
hearings, the Council expressed support for a regional multimodal facility. The Council also
approved the 1994 Edmonds Downtown Waterfront Plan which specifically supported the facility’s
location at Pt. Edwards.
Further environmental review and facility definition resulted in a recommendation that an alternative
site (other than the existing Main Street location) should be developed as a multimodal facility
serving ferry, rail, bus, pedestrian, and bicycle travel needs.
Several alternative sites for the relocated ferry terminal and the proposed multimodal center were
evaluated as part of the early environmental screening process. During this screening process, federal,
state, regional, and local regulatory agencies—including affected Tribes— provided input regarding
issues that could impact selecting reasonable alternatives.
Based on this extensive screening process, two alternatives were recommended for further analysis in
the Environmental Impact Statement process. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was
issued on February 25, 1998, and the Final EIS was issued on November 10, 2004. Pt. Edwards is the
preferred alternative for a multimodal terminal site.
In addition to the transportation benefits of moving the existing ferry terminal, a number of
redevelopment opportunities will result within the downtown waterfront area. These range from park
and public access improvements to opportunities for significant redevelopment and connections
between the waterfront and downtown.
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Figure 110.
Integration of the
remaining ferry pier
structure into
surrounding parks will
be a key public benefit
and opportunity.
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Edmonds Crossing. Edmonds Crossing is a multimodal transportation center proposed to be
constructed at Point Edwards, the former UNOCAL oil storage facility south of the Edmonds Marina.
This multimodal transportation center will provide the capacity to respond to growth while providing
improved opportunities for connecting various forms of travel, including rail, ferry, bus, bicycle,
walking and ridesharing.
The project is supported by local, regional, and state plans, including the Puget Sound Regional
Council’s Destination 2030 Metropolitan Transportation and VISION 2020 2040 plan; Washington
State Ferries’ (WSF) System Plan for 1999-2018; Snohomish County’s countywide Transportation
Plan; the City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan; and the Port of Edmonds Strategic Plan and Master
Plan.
Edmonds Crossing will provide:
· Intersection improvements at Pine Street and SR-104;
· Interconnection of Amtrak service to Chicago and Vancouver, B.C., Sounder commuter
rail service between Everett and Seattle, and other regional transportation modes;
· Connections to the regional transit system with direct bus service to communities
throughout the urban growth area;
· Enhanced ability for people to rideshare, bicycle and walk to connect with travel
opportunities at the multimodal center;
· Improved safety and travel on Edmonds local streets and along SR-104 between the ferry
terminal and I-5.
· Linkage between Navy facilities at Everett and on the Kitsap peninsula.
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· Linkage between Navy facilities at Everett and on the Kitsap peninsula.
Figure 121.
Edmonds
Crossing
“preferred
alternative”
from the
2004 FEIS.
·
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The project includes:
· A ferry terminal;
· A train station;
· A transit center for bus and regional transit, as well as the opportunity for riders to
connect to downtown businesses via a local circulator service;
· The flexibility to operate the facility to respond to changing travel demands;
· Safety features including grade separation of train traffic from other modes of travel,
designated vehicle parking and holding areas, and improved passenger waiting areas.
While the Edmonds Crossing project will directly benefit the transportation system, the project will
also provide significant benefits to downtown Edmonds. Completion of the project provides an
opportunity to redevelop the existing ferry terminal facilities and the related holding lanes in the
downtown area. Providing a connection from the new multimodal terminal to downtown Edmonds
will potentially bring more visibility and visitors to the downtown area.
E. Plan Policies and Implementation Strategy. The vision and goals for Downtown Waterfront
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Activity Center are designed to present a coherent vision for future development in the area. To
implement this vision, a series of policies and an implementation strategy are intended to guide future
public and private actions.
Implementation Strategy. Key issues tied to the viability and health of the downtown waterfront
area include using the Edmonds Crossing project to help resolve transportation issues, linking
downtown with the waterfront, and taking advantage of redevelopment opportunities arising from
emerging trends and public investments.
The largest single factor affecting the downtown waterfront area is the timing and construction of the
Edmonds Crossing project. Because of this, a two-phased downtown waterfront redevelopment
strategy is envisioned. The first phase includes actions taken before the existing ferry terminal is
relocated to the Pt. Edwards site, and is intended to include actions taken to support ongoing
redevelopment and arts-related improvements downtown. This phase will also set the framework for
subsequent redevelopment after the terminal’s relocation. The second phase is aimed at
comprehensive redevelopment to link the downtown with the waterfront, better utilize shoreline
resources, increase economic viability and provide the setting for a broad range of community
functions.
Short Term Actions. Short term actions are those actions that can take place prior to construction of
the Edmonds Crossing project, generally in the next 5-7 years.
1. Develop a short term plan and strategy to address transportation conflicts and safety issues
involving the interaction of rail, ferry, vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the waterfront area.
12. Plan for the Edmonds Crossing project at Pt. Edwards which includes relocation of the existing
ferry terminal. Planning should also include reuse of the current ferry terminal and related holding
area.
23. Improve the existing downtown rail station between Dayton and Main Streets in order to better
accommodate inter-city passenger and commuter rail service, including provisions for bus and
commuter traffic as well as pedestrian connections to the waterfront and downtown. During the short
term planning period, evaluate the feasibility and benefits of retaining a commuter rail and transit
presence downtown after the construction of Edmonds Crossing.
34. Plan for future joint public/private development of the area between SR-104 and the railroad
tracks. Planning activities could potentially include infrastructure planning, property acquisition,
parking management, development incentives and guidelines or modifications to land use regulations
(such as zoning or master planning). Although Amtrak and commuter rail service will be included as
a part of the Edmonds Crossing project, the City and transit service providers should examine
whether a commuter rail stop can be retained between Dayton and Main Streets in order to provide
improved service and stimulate potential redevelopment of the surrounding area.
45. Upgrade secondary downtown streets for pedestrians. Implement the city’s public urban design
plan and street tree plan while expanding public amenities and streetscape improvements in areas
where these do not already exist. These improvements are particularly needed along Main and Dayton
Streets in the area between downtown and the waterfront in order to improve pedestrian connections
between downtown and the waterfront area. Pedestrian improvements should be combined with
traffic improvement projects where applicable.
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56. Continue to promote shoreline management and public access to the city’s beaches, parks, and
walkways.
67. Continue implementing a continuous shoreline walkway (boardwalk/esplanade) from Brackett’s
Landing North to Point Edwards. Work with the Port of Edmonds to integrate recreation and marina
functions into the long term plan.
78. Work with the Senior Center to plan for long term needs for the senior center facilities and
programs.
89. Encourage a variety of housing to be developed as part of new development and redevelopment
of downtown properties. Housing should be provided to serve a diverse community, including single
family homes, multi family apartments and condominiums, housing as part of mixed use
developments, and housing connected with live/work developments that could also encourage an arts-
oriented community in the downtown area. A special focus for arts-supporting live/work
arrangements could be in the corridor and nearby residential areas linking downtown with the
Edmonds Center for the Arts.
910. Begin improvements to mitigate ferry terminal traffic (and other traffic) increases, as
envisioned in the Edmonds Crossing project and the transportation element of the comprehensive
plan.
1011. Develop “gateways” at key entrances to the downtown area which enhance the identity
and sense of place for downtown. Gateways should signal that visitors are entering downtown
Edmonds, and should include elements such as public art, landscaping, signage and directional
(“way-finding”) aids.
Long Term Actions. Long term actions are those actions that can take place during or after
construction of the Edmonds Crossing project, generally in the next 7-20 years.
1. Complete a multi modal transportation center at Point Edwards for:
· Rail (inter-city and commuter)
· Ferry
· Park & Ride/Auto
· Bus
· Pedestrian and shuttle connections to other features and amenities.
2. Complete redevelopment of the Point Edwards site consistent with an overall master plan that
provides for commercial or mixed use development compatible with the Edmonds Crossing project.
3. Coordinate circulation and public parking with Port development.
4. Continue to protect and enhance existing wetlands and continue to develop supporting non-
intrusive interpretive trails and exhibits.
5. Continue development of a “necklace” of shoreline parks with improvements, focusing on
missing links in the park and walkway system. Retain and expand existing parks, providing linkages
whenever property acquisitions or easements become available for public use.
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6. Encourage the development of centralized parking facilities as part of redevelopment projects.
Under the right circumstances, these types of facilities can provide an efficient mechanism for
consolidating expensive parking improvements while freeing up land for more intensive and desirable
uses that support local housing, commercial, and pedestrian activities. Public/private partnerships
should be explored when the opportunity arises, both in private and public projects (e.g. the
commuter rail station downtown). Centralized parking facilities could be built as part of a master-
planned mixed-use development.
7. Redevelop the existing ferry terminal site at the base of Main Street according to a master plan
after the existing ferry terminal has been relocated to Point Edwards. This is a unique location,
situated in the midst of a continuous park and beach setting, and provides opportunities for
public/private partnerships. Ideas to be pursued include public “festival” entertainment or activity
space, visitor moorage, park and public walkways, and other uses that would encourage this as to
become a destination drawing people from south along the waterfront and eastward up into
downtown. Redevelopment of this area should be done in a manner that is sensitive to and enhances
the views down Main Street and from the adjoining parks and public areas.
8. Redevelop the area from the east side of SR-104 to the railroad tracks, from Harbor Square to
Main Street, according to a mixed use master plan. This area could provide a significant opportunity
for public/private partnerships. Under the right circumstances, consolidated parking or a pedestrian
crossing to the waterfront could be possible as part of a redevelopment project. Every opportunity
should be taken to improve the pedestrian streetscape in this area in order to encourage pedestrian
activity and linkages between downtown and the waterfront. Uses developed along public streets
should support pedestrian activity and include amenities such as street trees, street furniture, flowers
and mini parks. Main and Dayton Streets should receive special attention for public art or art
integrated into private developments to reinforce the visual arts theme for downtown. Redevelopment
of this area should also take advantage of the ability to reconfigure and remove the ferry holding lanes
paralleling SR-104 once the Edmonds Crossing project is developed.
9. Support redevelopment efforts that arise out of planning for the long term needs of the senior
center. These plans should reinforce the center’s place in the public waterfront, linking the facility to
the walkways and parks along the shoreline.
10. New development and redevelopment in the downtown waterfront area should be designed to
meet overall design objectives and the intent of the various “districts” described for the downtown
area.
Downtown Waterfront Plan Policies. The following policies are intended to achieve the goals for
the downtown waterfront area:
E.1. Ensure that the downtown waterfront area continues – and builds on – its function as a key
identity element for the Edmonds community.
E.2. Future development along the waterfront should support the continuation and compatible design
of three regional facilities: Edmonds Crossing at Pt. Edwards; the Port of Edmonds and its master
plan; and the regional parks, beaches and walkways making up the public shoreline.
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E.3. Utilize the Point Edwards site to its best community and regional potential by developing a
multimodal transit center with compatible development in the surrounding area. In addition to the
regional benefits arising from its multi modal transportation function, an essential community benefit
is in removing intrusive ferry traffic from the core area which serves to visually and physically
separate downtown from the waterfront.
E.4. Establish a Point Edwards multimodal transportation center which provides convenient
transportation connections for bus, ferry, rail, auto, pedestrians and bicycle riders and makes
Edmonds an integrated node in the regional transportation system. The new terminal should be
planned to reduce negative impacts to downtown Edmonds – such as grade separation/safety concerns
and conflicts with other regional facilities – while providing the community with unique
transportation resources and an economic stimulus to the larger community.
E.5. Extend Downtown westward and connect it to the shoreline by encouraging mixed-use
development and pedestrian-oriented amenities and streetscape improvements, particularly along
Dayton and Main Streets. Development in this area should draw on historical design elements found
in the historic center of Edmonds to ensure an architectural tie throughout the Downtown Area.
Pursue redevelopment of SR-104 and the existing holding lanes once the ferry terminal moves to
Point Edwards.
E.6. Enhance Edmonds’ visual identity by continuing its pedestrian-scale of downtown development,
enhancing its shoreline character, and protecting and building on the strong visual quality of the “5th
and Main” core.
E.7. Improve traffic conditions by removing ferry traffic impacts from the downtown core.
E.8. Improve and encourage economic development opportunities by providing space for local
businesses and cottage industries and undertaking supporting public improvement projects. Of
particular significance is the enhancement of economic development opportunities resulting from the
Edmonds Crossing project and the enhancement of Edmonds as an arts and water-oriented
destination.
E.9. Enhance shoreline features to include a full spectrum of recreational activities, park settings,
natural features (such as the Edmonds Marsh), and marina facilities. Improve public access to the
shoreline and link waterfront features by establishing a continuous esplanade along the shoreline. The
esplanade will be constructed over time through public improvements and Shoreline Master Program
requirements placed on private development.
E.10. Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring improved bus service, pedestrian
and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and parking areas.
E.11. Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, entertainment and
associated businesses supported by nearby residents and the larger Edmonds community, downtown
commercial activity and visitors from throughout the region.
E.12. Support a mix of uses downtown which includes a variety of housing, commercial, and
cultural activities.
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E.13. Support the development and retention of significant public investments in the downtown
waterfront area, including government and cultural facilities that help draw residents and visitors to
downtown.
E.14. Encourage opportunities for new development and redevelopment which reinforce
Edmonds’ attractive, small town pedestrian oriented character. Provide incentives to encourage
adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of historic structures in order to preserve these
resources. These historic structures are a key component of the small town character of Edmonds and
it’s economic viability. Height limits that reinforce and require pedestrian-scale development are an
important part of this quality of life, and should be implemented through zoning regulations and
design guidelines.
E.15. Provide greater residential opportunities and personal services within the downtown,
especially to accommodate the needs of a changing population.
E.16. Provide for the gradual elimination of large and inadequately landscaped paved areas.
E.17. Provide pedestrian-oriented amenities for citizens and visitors throughout the downtown
waterfront area, including such things as:
· Weather protection,
· Street trees and flower baskets,
· Street furniture,
· Public art and art integrated into private developments,
· Pocket parks,
· Signage and other way-finding devices,
· Restrooms.
E.18. Strive for the elimination of overhead wires and poles whenever possible.
E.19. Coordinate new building design with old structure restoration and renovation.
E.20. Develop sign regulations that support the pedestrian character of downtown, encouraging
signage to assist in locating businesses and public and cultural facilities while discouraging obtrusive
and garish signage which detracts from downtown pedestrian and cultural amenities.
E.21. Provide lighting for streets and public areas that is designed to promote comfort, security,
and aesthetic beauty.
E.22. Building design should discourage automobile access and curb cuts that interfere with
pedestrian activity and break up the streetscape. Encourage the use of alley entrances and courtyards
to beautify the back alleys in the commercial and mixed use areas in the downtown area.
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Downtown Waterfront Districts. In addition to the goals and policies for the downtown waterfront
area, the Comprehensive Plan Map depicts a number of districts in the downtown waterfront area.
These districts are described below.
Retail Core. The area immediately surrounding the fountain at 5th and Main and extending along
Main Street and Fifth Avenue is considered the historic center of Edmonds and building heights
shall be pedestrian in scale and compatible with the historic character of this area. To encourage a
vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be designed with adequate ceiling height to
accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses and the entry situated at street level. Uses are
encouraged to be retail-compatible (i.e. retail or compatible service – e.g. art galleries,
restaurants, real estate sales offices and similar uses that provide storefront windows and items
for sale to the public that can be viewed from the street). The street front façades of buildings
must provide a high percentage of transparent window area and pedestrian weather protection
along public sidewalks. Design guidelines should provide for pedestrian-scale design features,
differentiating the lower, commercial floor from the upper floors of the building. Buildings
situated around the fountain square must be orientated to the fountain and its associated
pedestrian area.
Arts Center Corridor. The corridor along 4th Ave N between the retail core and the Edmonds
Center for the Performing Arts. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be
designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses,
with commercial entries being located at street level. Building design and height shall be
compatible with the goal of creating a pedestrian oriented arts corridor while providing incentives
for the adaptive reuse of existing historic structures. Building entries for commercial buildings
must provide pedestrian weather protection. Design guidelines should provide for pedestrian-
scale design features, differentiating the lower floor from the upper floors of the building. The
design of interior commercial spaces must allow for flexible commercial space, so that individual
business spaces can be provided with individual doorways and pedestrian access directly to the
public sidewalk. The streetscape should receive special attention, using trees, landscaping, and
public art to encourage pedestrian activity. Private development projects should also be
encouraged to integrate art into their building designs. Where single family homes still exist in
this area, development regulations should allow for “live-work” arrangements where the house
can accommodate both a business and a residence as principal uses. Uses supporting the arts
center should be encouraged – such as restaurants, cafés, galleries, live/work use arrangements,
and B&Bs.
Downtown Mixed Commercial. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be
designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses.,
with commercial entries at street level. Buildings can be built to the property line. Building
heights shall be compatible with the goal of achieving pedestrian scale development. The first
floor of buildings must provide pedestrian weather protection along public sidewalks. Design
guidelines should provide for pedestrian-scale design features, differentiating the lower,
commercial floor from the upper floors of the building. The design of interior commercial spaces
must allow for flexible commercial space, so that individual business spaces can be provided with
individual doorways and pedestrian access directly to the public sidewalk. When the rear of a
property adjoins a residentially-designated property, floor area that is located behind commercial
street frontage may be appropriate for residential use. Where single family homes still exist in this
area, development regulations should allow for “live-work” arrangements where the house can
accommodate both a business and a residence as principal uses.
Downtown Mixed Residential. In this area, commercial uses would be allowed but not required
(i.e. buildings could be entirely commercial or entirely residential, or anything in between).
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Height and design of buildings shall conform to the standards of the Downtown Mixed
Commercial District. Buildings facing the Dayton Street corridor should provide a pedestrian-
friendly streetscape, providing pedestrian amenities and differentiating the ground floor from
upper building levels.
Downtown Master Plan. The properties between SR-104 and the railroad, including Harbor
Square, the Edmonds Shopping Center (former Safeway site), and extending past the Commuter
Rail parking area up to Main Street. This area is appropriate for design-driven master planned
development which provides for a mix of uses and takes advantage of its strategic location
between the waterfront and downtown. The location of existing taller buildings on the waterfront,
and the site's situation at the bottom of “the Bowl,” could enable a design that provides for higher
buildings outside current view corridors. Any redevelopment in this area should be oriented to the
street fronts, and provide pedestrian-friendly walking areas, especially along Dayton and Main
Streets. Development design should also not ignore the railroad side of the properties, since this is
an area that provides a “first impression” of the city from railroad passengers and visitors to the
waterfront. Art work, landscaping, and modulated building design should be used throughout any
redevelopment project.
Shoreline Commercial. The waterfront, west of the railroad tracks between the public beaches
and the Port (currently zoned CW). Consistent with the City's Shoreline Master Program, this
area should allow a mix of public uses, supporting commercial uses, and water-oriented and
water-dependent uses. Building heights shall be compatible with the goal of achieving pedestrian
scale development while providing incentives to encourage public view corridors. Roof and
building forms should be an important consideration in design guidelines for this area, because of
its high sensitivity and proximity to public open spaces. Redevelopment should result in singular,
landmark buildings of high quality design which take advantage of the visibility and physical
environment of their location, and which contribute to the unique character of the waterfront.
Pedestrian amenities and weather protection must be provided for buildings located along public
walkways and street fronts.
Master Plan Development. The waterfront area south of Olympic Beach, including the Port of
Edmonds and the Point Edwards and multi modal developments. This area is governed by master
plans for the Port of Edmonds, Point Edwards, and the Edmonds Crossing project as described in
an FEIS issued on November 10, 2004. These areas are also developed consistent with the City's
Shoreline Master Program, as it applies.
Downtown Convenience Commercial. This is the south end of 5th Ave, south of Walnut.
Commercial uses would be required on the first floor, but auto-oriented uses would be permitted
in addition to general retail and service uses. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces
should be designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial
uses. Weather protection would still be required, but to a lesser degree than the retail core and
only when the building was adjacent to the sidewalk. Height and design of buildings shall
conform to the standards of the Downtown Mixed Commercial District. When the rear of a
property adjoins a residentially-designated property, floor area that is located behind the
commercial street frontage may be appropriate for residential use.
Planned Residential-Office. Several properties lie along the railroad on the west side of Sunset
Ave between existing commercial zoning and Edmonds Street. This area is appropriate for small-
scale development which provides for a mix of limited office and residential uses which provide a
transition between the more intensive commercial uses along Main Street and the residential uses
along Sunset Ave. Because the area of this designation is located adjacent to commercial
development to the south, the railroad to the west, and is near both multiple family and single-
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family residential development, this area should act as a transition between theses uses. Building
design for this area should be sensitive to the surrounding commercial, multiple family and
single-family character.
Downtown Design Objectives. As a companion to the districts outlined above, general design
objectives are included for the downtown waterfront area. These objectives are intended to
encourage high quality, well designed projects to be developed in the downtown/ waterfront area
that reflect the values of the citizens of Edmonds. These design objectives can be found in the
Urban Design section of this document.
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1. Site Design
The development of parking lots, pedestrian walkways and landscaping features is an integral part of
how a building interacts with its site and its surrounding environment. Good design and site planning
improves access by pedestrians, bicycles and automobiles, minimizes potential negative impacts to
adjacent development, reinforces the character and activities within a district and builds a more
cohesive and coherent physical environment.
Vehicular Access and Parking
a. Minimize the number of driveways (curb cuts) in order to improve pedestrian, bicycle and auto
safety by reducing the number of potential points of conflict. When alleys are present, these are the
preferred method of providing vehicular access to a property and should be used unless there is no
reasonable alternative available.
b. Design site access and circulation routes with pedestrians’ comfort and ease of access in mind.
c. Provide adequate parking for each development, but keep cars from interfering with the pedestrian
streetscape.
d. In the Retail Core, adopt a “park and walk” policy to reinforce pedestrian safety and ease of access.
Within the Retail Core, new curb cuts should be discouraged and there should be no requirement to
provide on-site parking.
e. Create parking lots and building service ways that are efficient and safe for both automobiles and
pedestrians, but that do not disrupt the pedestrian streetscape.
f. Provide safe routes for disabled people.
Pedestrian Access and Connections
a. Improve streetscape character to enhance pedestrian activity in downtown retail, general
commercial, and residential areas.
b. Improve pedestrian access from the street by locating buildings close to the street and pedestrian
sidewalks, and defining the street edge. Cross walks at key intersections should be accentuated by the
use of special materials, signage or paving treatments.
c. In all of the retail and commercial downtown districts, pedestrian access to buildings should be
maximized, enabling each retail or commercial space at street level to be directly accessed from the
sidewalk.
d. Encourage the use of mass transit by providing easy access to pleasant waiting areas.
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Building Entry Location
a. Create an active, safe and lively street-edge.
b. Create a pedestrian friendly environment.
c. Provide outdoor active spaces at the entry to retail/commercial uses.
d. Commercial building entries should be easily recognizable and oriented to the
pedestrian streetscape by being located at sidewalk grade.
Building Setbacks
a. Provide for a human, pedestrian-friendly scale for downtown
buildings.
b. Create a common street frontage view with enough repetition to
tie each site to its neighbor.
c. Provide enough space for wide, comfortable and safe pedestrian
routes to encourage travel by foot.
d. Create public spaces to enhance the visual attributes of the development and encourage outdoor
interaction.
Building/Site Identity
a. Do not use repetitive, monotonous building forms and massing in large mixed use or commercial
projects.
b. Improve pedestrian access and way-finding by providing variety in building forms, color, materials
and individuality of buildings.
c. Retain a connection with the scale and character of the Downtown Edmonds through the use of
similar materials, proportions, forms, masses or building elements.
d. Encourage new construction to use design elements tied to historic forms or patterns found in
downtown.
Weather Protection
a. Provide a covered walkway for pedestrians
traveling along public sidewalks in downtown.
b. Protect shoppers and residents from rain or
snow.
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c. Provide a covered waiting area and walkway for pedestrians entering a building, coming from
parking spaces and the public sidewalk.
Lighting
a. Provide adequate illumination in all areas used by pedestrians, including building entries,
walkways, bus stops, parking areas, circulation areas and other open spaces to ensure a feeling of
security.
b. Special attention should be paid to providing adequate public lighting to encourage and support
nighttime street activity and safety for pedestrians.
c. Minimize potential for light glare to reflect or spill off-site.
d. Create a sense of welcome and activity.
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Signage
a. Protect the streetscape from becoming cluttered.
b. Minimize distraction from the overuse of advertisement elements.
c. Provide clear signage to identify each distinct property or business and to
improve orientation and way-finding downtown.
d. Use graphics or symbols to reduce the need to have large letters.
e. Lighting of signs should be indirect or minimally backlit to display lettering
and symbols or graphic design instead of broadly lighting the face of the sign.
f. Signage and other way-finding methods should be employed to assist citizens and visitors in
finding businesses and services.
g. Signage should be given special consideration when it is consistent with or contributes to the
historic character of sites on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
Site Utilities, Storage,
Trash and Mechanical
a. Hide unsightly utility boxes, outdoor storage of equipment, supplies, garbage, recycling and
composting.
b. Minimize noise and odor.
c. Minimize visual intrusion.
d. Minimize need for access/paving to utility areas
Art and Public Spaces
a. Public art and amenities such as mini parks, flower baskets, street furniture, etc., should be
provided as a normal part of the public streetscape. Whenever possible, these elements should be
continued in the portion of the private streetscape that adjoins the public streetscape.
b. Art should be integrated into the design of both public and private developments, with incentives
provided to encourage these elements.
c. In the Arts Center Corridor, art should be a common element of building design, with greater
design flexibility provided when art is made a central feature of the design.
2. Building Form
Building height and modulation guidelines are essential to create diversity in building forms,
minimize shadows cast by taller buildings upon the pedestrian areas and to ensure compliance with
policies in the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Protecting views from public parks and building entries as
well as street views to the mountains and Puget Sound are an important part of Edmonds character
and urban form.
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Height
a. Maintain the human, pedestrian scale and character of historic Edmonds.
b. Create and preserve a human scale for downtown buildings. Unless more specific provisions are
contained in the descriptions for specific downtown districts, buildings shall be generally two stories
in exterior appearance, design and character. However, incentives or design standards may be adopted
which are consistent with the pedestrian scale of downtown Edmonds and which allow for additional
height that does not impact the generally two-story pedestrian-scale appearance of the public
streetscape. Note that the Downtown Master Plan district described on pages 36-37 could allow a
design which provides for higher buildings outside current view corridors.
c. Preserve public view corridors along east-west downtown streets – such as Main Street and Dayton
Street – that afford views to the mountains and Puget Sound to the west.
Massing
a. Large building masses shall be avoided in the downtown waterfront activity center. Large building
masses should be subdivided vertically and/or horizontally to replicate the smaller scale streetscape
elements found along downtown’s pedestrian streets.
b. Require human scale elements in building design that reinforce the difference between the
pedestrian streetscape and the upper levels of a building.
c. Use combinations of other techniques, such as roof and wall modulation or combinations of
different wall materials with windows and trim, to break up apparent building masses into smaller
elements. When the size or configuration of a site does not lend itself to varying building mass, these
alternative techniques should be employed to obtain a pedestrian-friendly result.
Roof Modulation
a. Use combinations of roof types and decorative elements such as parapets or architectural detailing
to break up the overall massing of the roof and add interest to its shape and form.
b. Create and reinforce the human scale of the building.
c. Use roof forms to identify different programs or functional areas within the building.
d. Provide ways for additional light to enter the building.
e. Encourage alternate roof treatments that improve and add interest to building design. Features such
as roof gardens, terraces, and interesting or unique architectural forms can be used to improve the
view of buildings from above as well as from the streetscape.
Wall Modulation
a. Create a pedestrian scale appropriate to Edmonds.
b. Break up large building masses and provide elements that accentuate the human scale of a facade.
c. Avoid blank, monotonous and imposing building facades.
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d. Design the building to be compatible with the surrounding built environment.
e. Encourage designs that let more light and air into the building.
3. Building Façade
Building facade guidelines ensure that the exterior of buildings, the portion of buildings that defines
the character and visual appearance of a place, is of high quality and demonstrates the strong sense of
place and integrity valued by the residents of the City of Edmonds.
Facade Requirements
a. Improve the pedestrian environment in the Downtown retail/commercial area by differentiating the
pedestrian-oriented street level of buildings from upper floors.
b. Ensure diversity in design.
c. Reinforce historic building patterns found in Downtown Edmonds.
d. Provide a human scale streetscape, breaking up long façades into defined forms that continue a
pattern of individual and distinct tenant spaces in commercial and mixed use areas.
e. Improve the visual and physical character and quality of Downtown Edmonds.
f. Create individual identity in buildings.
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Window Variety and Articulation
a. Windows help define the scale and character of the building. In the retail
and mixed commercial districts, building storefronts must be dominated by
clear, transparent glass windows that allow and encourage pedestrians to
walk past and look into the commercial space.
b. Upper floors of buildings should use windows as part of the overall
design to encourage rhythm and accents in the façade.
Building Façade Materials
A. The materials that make up the exterior facades of a building also help define the scale and style of
the structure and provide variation in the facade to help reduce the bulk of larger buildings. From the
foundation to the roof eaves, a variety of building materials can reduce the scale and help define a
building’s style and allows the design of a building to respond to its context and client’s needs. It is
particularly important to differentiate the lower, street level of a building from the upper floors that
are less in the pedestrian’s line of sight.
Accents/Colors/Trim
A. Applied ornament and architectural detail, various materials and colors
applied to a façade as well as various decorative trim/surrounds on doors
and windows provide variation in the scale, style and appearance of every
building facade. Awnings and canopies also add to the interest and
pedestrian scale of downtown buildings. The objective is to encourage new
development that provides:
• Compatibility with the surrounding environment,
• Visual interest and variety in building forms,
• Reduces the visual impacts of larger building masses,
• Allows identity and individuality of a project within a neighborhood.
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Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and Highway 99 Corridor
H. Medical/Highway 99 Vision. The Medical/Highway 99 activity center is intended to encourage
the development of a pedestrian and transit oriented area focused on two master planned
developments, Stevens Swedish/Edmonds Hospital medical center and Edmonds-Woodway High
School, with a related high-intensity development corridor along Highway 99. Highway 99 is
characterized by a corridor of generally commercial development with less intense uses or designed
transitions serving as a buffer between adjacent neighborhoods. In contrast, the overall character of
the mixed use activity center is intended to be an intensively developed mixed use, pedestrian-
friendly environment, in which buildings are linked by walkways served by centralized parking, and
plantings and landscaping promote pedestrian activity and a park-like atmosphere. In addition to the
general goals for activity centers, the Medical/Highway 99 activity center is intended to achieve the
following goals:
· Goals for the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goals and Plan Policies. The following
goals and policies are intended to achieve the framework goals for the Medical/Highway 99 Activity
Center.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal A. To eExpand the economic and tax base of the
City of Edmonds by providing incentives for business and commercial redevelopment in a planned
activity center.
· Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal B. ;
Provide for an aesthetically pleasing business and residential community consisting of a mixed
use, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere of attractively designed and landscaped surroundings and inter-
connected development.
B.1 Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, and
service businesses, supported by nearby residents and visitors from other parts of
the region.
H.1.a. B.2 Provide street trees, buffers, and landscape treatments which encourage
and support an attractive mixed use pattern of development characterized by
pedestrian walkways and centralized parking. Use these same features, in concert
with site and building design, to provide a transition from higher-intensity mixed
use development to nearby single family residential areas.
· B.3 Provide a pleasant experience for pedestrians and motorists along major
streets and in a planned activity center, and provide a gateway along 212th Street
SW into the City of Edmonds.;
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Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal C. Recognize and plan for the distinct difference in
opportunities and development character provided by the Highway 99 corridor versus the local travel
and access patterns on local streets.
C.1 Uses adjoining the Highway 99 Corridor should provide more intensive levels of
mixed use development, including higher building heights and greater density.
However, pedestrian linkages to other portions of the activity center – and
adjoining focus areas along the Highway 99 Corridor – should still be provided in
order to assist pedestrian circulation and provide access to transit.
· Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal D. ;
Promote the development of a mixed use area served by transit and accessible to pedestrians.
D.1 Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring increased bus service,
pedestrian and bicycle routes as well as adequate streets and parking areas. Transit
service should be coordinated by transit providers and take advantage of links to
future high-capacity transit that develops along corridors such as Highway 99.
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Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal E.To provide a buffer between the high-intensity,
high-rise commercial areas along SR 99 and the established neighborhoods and public facilities west
of 76th Avenue West.
E.1 Support a mix of uses without encroaching into single family
neighborhoods. Uses adjoining single family neighborhoods should provide
transitions between more intensive uses areas through a combination of building
design, landscaping and visual buffering, and pedestrian-scale streetscape design.
· Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal F.;
To discourage the expansion of strip commercial development and encourage a cohesive and
functional activity center that allows for both neighborhood conservation and targeted redevelopment
that includes an appropriate mix of single family and multiple dwelling units, offices, retail, and
business uses, along with public facilities.
F.1 In some cases, heavy commercial development (e.g. wholesale or light industrial
uses) may still be appropriate where these uses are separated from residential uses.
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· To provide a pleasant experience for pedestrians and motorists along major streets and in a
planned activity center, and provide a gateway along 212th Street SW into the City of
EdmondsMedical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal G. ;
H.2. To provide an integrated network of pedestrian and bicycle circulation that connects
within and through the activity center to existing residential areas, the high school, the hospital, and
transit services and facilities.
G.1 Within the activity center, policies to achieve these goals include the following:
H.3. Provide street trees, buffers, and landscape treatments which encourage and
support an attractive mixed use pattern of development characterized by pedestrian
walkways and centralized parking. Use these same features, in concert with site
and building design, to provide a transition from higher-intensity mixed use
development to nearby single family residential areas.
H.4. Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring increased bus service,
pedestrian and bicycle routes as well as adequate streets and parking areas. Transit
service should be coordinated by transit providers and take advantage of links to
future high-capacity transit that develops along corridors such as Highway 99.
H.5. Development should be designed for both pedestrian and transit access.
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H.6. Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, and service businesses,
supported by nearby residents and visitors from other parts of the region.
H.7. Support a mix of uses without encroaching into single family neighborhoods. Uses
adjoining single family neighborhoods should provide transitions between more intensive uses areas
through a combination of building design, landscaping and visual buffering, and pedestrian-scale
streetscape design.
Uses adjoining the Highway 99 Corridor should provide more intensive levels of mixed use
development, including higher building heights and greater density. However, pedestrian linkages to
other portions of the activity center – and adjoining focus areas along the Highway 99 Corridor –
should still be provided in order to assist pedestrian circulation and provide access to transit.
H.8. In some cases, heavy commercial development (e.g. wholesale or light industrial uses)
may still be appropriate where these uses are separated from residential uses.
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J. Goals for the Highway 99 Corridor Vision.
Highway 99 occupies a narrow strip of retail and commercial uses bounded by residential
neighborhoods. Historically, the corridor has developed in a patchwork of uses, without a clear focus
or direction. To improve planning for the future of the corridor, the City established a task force in
2003-2004, resulting in the Highway 99 Enhancement Report and a related economic analysis.
During this process, local residents were contacted and asked to participate in two focus groups to
identify current problems and future aspirations for the corridor. After this preliminary survey with
the residents, the City invited business owners to participate in two charrette meetings to brainstorm
ideas and evaluate possible ways to induce redevelopment in the area. After concepts were developed,
Berk & Associates, an economics consultant, performed a market assessment of the enhancement
strategy. The following diagram summarizes the general approach that resulted from this work: a
series of focus areas providing identity and a clustering of activity along the corridor, providing
opportunities for improved economic development while also improving linkages between the
corridor and surroundin
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residential areas.
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Highway 99 Corridor Goals and Plan Policies. The following goals and policies are intended to
achieve the framework goals for the Highway 99 Corridor.
With this background in mind, specific goals for the Highway 99 Corridor include:
Highway 99 Corridor Goal A. Improve access and circulation. Access to businesses for both
pedestrians and automobiles is difficult along major portions of the corridor. The inability of
pedestrians to cross the street and for automobiles to make safe turns is a critical limitation on
enhanced development of the corridor into a stronger economic area. Better pedestrian crossings are
also needed to support transit use, especially as Highway 99 becomes the focus of future high
capacity transit initiatives.
A.1 Provide for pedestrian access and circulation within development focus areas,
while coordinating with high-capacity transit along the Highway 99 corridor.
A.2 Use traffic signals, access management, and rechannelization to facilitate
pedestrian, business, and residential access while maintaining traffic capacity along
SR 99. The City should work collaboratively with WSDOT on these issues, and to
develop a circulation management plan. In some cases the impacts of the traffic
signals can be enhanced by access management, rechannelization and other
measures.
A.3 Make the corridor more attractive and pedestrian-friendly (e.g., add trees
and landscaping) through a combination of development requirements and – when
available – public investment.
A.4 Route auto traffic to encourage efficient access to new and existing development
while minimizing impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
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Highway 99 Corridor Goal B. The City should consider the different sections along the corridor and
emphasize their unique opportunities rather than view the corridor as an undifferentiated continuum.
Street improvements and, in some cases regulatory measures can encourage these efforts. Focus on
specific nodes or segments within the corridor. Identity elements such as signage should indicate that
the corridor is within the City of Edmonds, and show how connections can be made to downtown and
other Edmonds locations.
B.1 New development should be high-quality and varied – not generic – and
include amenities for pedestrians and patrons.
J.1.a. B.2 The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which provide
high economic benefit to the city, such as new auto dealerships, and encourage
these types of uses to locate within the Highway 99 Corridor. When these uses are
proposed to be located within one of the corridor focus areas, these uses should
also comply with the goals and policies outlined for each focus area.
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J.1.b. B.3 Provide a system of “focus areas” along the corridor which provide
opportunities for clusters of development, or themed development areas. Providing
focus points for development is intended to help encourage segmentation of the
long Highway 99 corridor into distinct activity nodes which will encourage an
Edmonds character and identity for the corridor. Concepts for the different focus
areas identified on the previous pagein the “Highway 99 Corridor Vision” include
the following:
The “Hospital Community and Family
Retail Center” would be positioned to take
advantage of its proximity to the many
hospital and related medical services in the
area and it would be easily reachable from
th I t b t il
The “Hospital Community and Family
Retail Center” would be positioned to take
advantage of its proximity to the many
hospital and related medical services in the
area and it would be easily reachable from
the Interurban trail.
The “Hospital Community and Family
The “Hospital Community and Family
Retail Center” would be positioned to take
advantage of its proximity to the many
hospital and related medical services in the
area and it would be easily reachable from
the Interurban trail.
The “Hospital Community and Family
Retail Center” would be positioned to take
advantage of its proximity to the many
hospital and related medical services in the
area and it would be easily reachable from
the Interurban trail.
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· Highway 99 Corridor Goal C. Encourage development that is sensitive to surrounding
neighborhoods. During the City’s Highway 99 Task Force work, residents noted that they needed a
number of services that are not presently provided along the corridor. This can provide an opportunity
that might be part of a larger business strategy. At the same time, new development should contribute
to the residential quality of the adjacent neighborhoods.
C.1 Protect residential qualities and connect businesses with the local
community. Pedestrian connections should be made available as part of new
development to connect residents to appropriate retail and service uses.
C.2 New development should be allowed and encouraged to develop to the
fullest extent possible while assuring that the design quality and amenities provided
contribute to the overall character and quality of the corridor. Where intense
development adjoins residential areas, site design (including buffers, landscaping,
and the arrangement of uses) and building design should be used to minimize
adverse impacts on residentially-zoned properties
C.3 Provide adequate buffering between higher intensity uses and adjoining
residential neighborhoods
Highway 99 Corridor Goal D. Encourage a variety of uses and building types. A variety of uses
and building types is appropriate to take advantage of different opportunities and conditions. For
example, a tall hotel or large scale retail development may be an excellent addition to the south of the
corridor while some small restaurants and convenience shops might cater to hospital employees, trail
users and local residents near 216th Street SW. Where needed, the City should consider zoning
changes to encourage mixed use or taller development to occur.
D.1 Upgrade the architectural and landscape design qualities of the corridor.
Establish uniform signage regulations for all properties within the corridor area
which provide for business visibility and commerce while minimizing clutter and
distraction to the public.
D.2 Within the Corridor, highrise nodes should be located to provide for maximum
economic use of suitable commercial land. Highrise nodes should be:
D.2.a Supported by adequate services and facilities;
D.2.b Designed to provide a visual asset to the community through the
use of distinctive forms and materials, articulated facades,
attractive landscaping, and similar techniques.
D.2.c Designed to take advantage of different forms of access,
including automobile, transit and pedestrian access.
D.2.d Designed to provide adequate buffering from lower intensity
uses and residential neighborhoods.
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J.1.c.
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Within the Highway 99 corridor, policies to achieve these goals include the following:
J.2. Provide a system of “focus areas” along the corridor which provide opportunities for clusters of
development, or themed development areas. Providing focus points for development is intended to
help encourage segmentation of the long Highway 99 corridor into distinct activity nodes which will
encourage an Edmonds character and identity for the corridor. Concepts for the different focus areas
identified on the previous page include the following:
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J.3. Provide for pedestrian access and circulation within development focus areas, while coordinating
with high-capacity transit along the Highway 99 corridor.
J.4. Use traffic signals, access management, and rechannelization to facilitate pedestrian, business,
and residential access while maintaining traffic capacity along SR 99. The City should work
collaboratively with WSDOT on these issues, and to develop a circulation management plan. In some
cases the impacts of the traffic signals can be enhanced by access management, rechannelization and
other measures.
J.5. New development should be high-quality and varied – not generic – and include amenities for
pedestrians and patrons.
J.6. Protect residential qualities and connect businesses with the local community. Pedestrian
connections should be made available as part of new development to connect residents to appropriate
retail and service uses.
J.7. New development should be allowed and encouraged to develop to the fullest extent possible
while assuring that the design quality and amenities provided contribute to the overall character and
quality of the corridor. Where intense development adjoins residential areas, site design (including
buffers, landscaping, and the arrangement of uses) and building design should be used to minimize
adverse impacts on residentially-zoned properties.
J.8. Make the corridor more attractive and pedestrian-friendly (e.g., add trees and landscaping)
through a combination of development requirements and – when available – public investment.
J.9. Route auto traffic to encourage efficient access to new and existing development while
minimizing impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
J.10. Upgrade the architectural and landscape design qualities of the corridor. Establish
uniform signage regulations for all properties within the corridor area which provide for business
visibility and commerce while minimizing clutter and distraction to the public.
J.11. The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which provide high economic
benefit to the city, such as new auto dealerships, and encourage these types of uses to locate within
the Highway 99 Corridor. When these uses are proposed to be located within one of the corridor
focus areas, these uses should also comply with the goals and policies outlined for each focus area.
J.12. Within the Corridor, highrise nodes should be located to provide for maximum economic
use of suitable commercial land. Highrise nodes should be:
J.12.a. Supported by adequate services and facilities;
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J.12.b. Designed to provide a visual asset to the community through the use of distinctive forms
and materials, articulated facades, attractive landscaping, and similar techniques.
J.12.c. Designed to take advantage of different forms of access, including automobile, transit and
pedestrian access.
J.12.d. Designed to provide adequate buffering from lower intensity uses and residential
neighborhoods.
Master Planned Development
Master Planned Developments are areas dominated by a special set of circumstances which allow for
a highly coordinated, planned development, with phasing over time. These master plans describe a
special purpose and need for the facilities and uses identified, and provide a clear design which fits
with the character of their surroundings. The master plans describe the land use parameters and
relationships to guide future development on the sites (height, bulk, types and arrangements of uses,
access and circulation). All development within areas identified in each master plan shall be
consistent with the provisions of the master plan. When located within a designated activity center,
development within a master plan area shall be consistent with the goals and policies identified for
the surrounding activity center. The following Master Plans are adopted by reference:
A. Edmonds-Woodway High School
B. Stevens Hospital
C.B. City Park
D.C. Pine Ridge Park
E.D. Southwest County Park
F. The Edmonds Crossing project, as identified in the Final EIS for Edmonds Crossing
issued on November 10, 2004.
In addition to the master plans listed above, master plans can also be implemented through zoning
contracts or other implementation actions, rather than being adopted as part of the plan. In these
cases, the master plan must still be consistent with the comprehensive plan goals and policies for the
area.
Residential Development
G. General. The City of Edmonds is unique among cities in Washington stateState. Located on the
shores of Puget Sound, it has been able to retain (largely through citizen input) a small town, quality
atmosphere rare for cities so close to major urban centers. The people of Edmonds value these
amenities and have spoken often in surveys and meetings over the years. The geographical location
also influences potential growth of Edmonds. Tucked between Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and
Puget Sound, the land available for annexation and development is limited.
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Living standards in Edmonds are high, and this combined with the limited development potential,
provides the opportunity for constructive policy options to govern future development. This will
ensure an even better quality of life for its citizens.
Edmonds consists of a mixture of people of all ages, incomes and living styles. It becomes a more
humane and interesting city as it makes room for and improves conditions for all citizens.
When the City’s first comprehensive plan completed under the State Growth Management Act was
adopted in 1995, the City adopted plan designations for single family areas that were based in large
measure on historical development patterns, which often recognized development limitations due to
environmentally sensitive areas (slopes, landslide hazards, streams, etc.).
In the years since the first GMA comprehensive plans were approved by local jurisdictions, there
have been a number of cases brought before the State’s GMA Hearings Boards. The direction
provided by the GMA and these subsequent “elaborations” via the Hearings Board challenges can be
summarized as:
1. The GMA requires 4 dwelling units per acre as the minimum urban residential
density in urban areas such as Edmonds.
2. All land within the urban area must be designated at appropriate urban densities.
Calculating average density across an entire subarea or city does not meet this test
– for example you cannot use higher-density multi family areas in one part of a city
to justify lower-density single family areas elsewhere in the city.
The GMA Hearings Board decision in Bremerton, et al. v. Kitsap County, CPSGMHB
Case #495-3-0039c (Final Decision and Order, October 6, 1995, p.35) includes this
statement:
The Board instead adopts as a general rule a “bright line” at four net dwelling
units per acre. Any residential pattern at that density, or higher, is clearly
compact urban development and satisfies the low end of the range required by
the Act. Any larger urban lots will be subject to increased scrutiny by the Board
to determine if the number, locations, configurations and rationale for such lot
sizes complies with the goals and requirements of the Act, and the jurisdiction’s
ability to meet its obligations to accept any allocated share of county-wide
population. Any new residential land use pattern within a UGA that is less dense
is not a compact urban development pattern, constitutes urban sprawl, and is
prohibited. There are exceptions to this general rule. For example, 1- or 2.5-
acre lots may be appropriate in an urban setting in order to avoid excessive
development pressures on or near environmentally sensitive areas. However,
this circumstance can be expected to be infrequent within the UGA and must not
constitute a pattern over large areas.
With this as background, the City’s review and update of its comprehensive plan has
attempted to combine an assessment of its large lot zoning (RS-12, RSW-12 and RS-20)
with an update of its critical areas inventories and regulations. The inventories, based on
data available from City and other sources, were not available to the City when the 1995
comprehensive plan was adopted. These inventories provide information necessary to
refine the City’s single family plan designations and comprehensive plan map.
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In 2004, the City refined its land use and zoning maps to more closely relate its large lot
zoning to existing critical areas patterns. In preparing its updated comprehensive plan
map, an overlay was done of the 2004 critical areas inventory with currently designated
large lot single family areas. City staff analyzed the pattern of critical areas compared
with land use designations, and applied the following logic to identify areas that could
and could not be justified for continuing to be designated for large lot single family
development. Land use and zoning designations were adjusted during the 2004/2005 plan
update process to provide for this increased level of consistency.
1. Staff used the city’s GIS system to overlay the preliminary critical areas
inventory with existing zoning (which is consistent with the current
comprehensive plan).
2. In reviewing the existing large-lot plan and zoning designations (plan
designations of “Single Family – Large Lot” equate to RS-12, RSW-12, or RS-20
zoning), the location of large-lot designations was compared to patterns of
critical areas.
3. Patterns of critical areas – i.e. where combinations of critical areas were present
(e.g. slopes and habitat, or streams and wetlands, etc.) or where extensive areas
were covered by critical areas – were considered sufficient justification to
continue large-lot single family designations. Larger lot sizes provide more
opportunity to avoid disturbance of existing natural features – particularly
vegetative cover – and provide an opportunity to maintain linkages between
critical areas and habitat. Larger lots sizes in areas subject to landslide hazard
also reduce the need to disturb existing vegetation and slopes, and also reduce the
probability that continued slide activity will harm people or residences. This
approach is consistent with the logic and analysis contained in the City’s Best
Available Science Report (EDAW, November 2004) accompanying the adoption
of the City’s updated critical areas regulations.
4. Small, isolated critical areas were not considered sufficient to justify continued
large-lot single family designations.
5. Lots where the designation is to be changed are grouped by subdivision or
neighborhood segment, so that streets or changes in lot pattern define the
boundaries.
6. In at least a couple of situations, areas were included for re-designation when the
development pattern indicated that a substantial number of lots already existed
that were smaller than 12,000 sq. ft. in area.
7. Where patterns of critical areas exist, at least a tier of lots (using similar
groupings as those used in #5 above) is maintained bordering the critical areas.
This is based on the following logic:
As the Best Available Science Report and updated critical areas regulations
indicate, the City’s intent is to take a conservative approach to protecting critical
areas. Relatively large buffers are proposed (consistent with the science), but
these are balanced by the ability of existing developed areas to continue infill
activity in exchange for enhancing critical areas buffers. The goal is to obtain
enhanced protection of resources within the city, while recognizing infill
development must continue to occur. However, a conservative approach to
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resource protection implies that the City be cautious in making wholesale
changes in zoning that could result in more development impacts to critical areas.
This is particularly true since the buffers proposed in the new regulations are
substantial increases over previous regulations; without larger lot sizes in areas
that are substantially impacted by critical areas, there would be little or no
opportunity to mitigate critical areas impacts – especially when surrounding areas
have already been developed.
Caution is also needed considering that the mapped inventory is based on general
sources from other agencies and is likely to underestimate the amount of steep
slopes, for example.
Following this work, a map of proposed changes was prepared which identified single
family large lot zones that could not be justified based on the presence of critical areas.
These areas (comprising over 500 acres) have been re-designated as either Single Family
– Urban 3 or Single Family Master Plan in the updated comprehensive plan.
Current Plan Designation Proposed Plan
Designation
Corresponding
Zoning
Single Family – Small Lot Single Family – Urban 1 RS-6, RS-8
Single Family – Urban 2 RS-8
Single Family – Urban 3 RS-10*
Single Family – Large Lot Single Family – Resource RS-12, RSW-12, RS-20
Single Family Master Plan Single Family Master Plan
* RS-10 would be a new zoning classification, providing for a minimum lot size of 10,000 sq. ft.
The densities that correspond to these plan and zoning designations are summarized in
the following table:
Plan Designation Zoning Classification Maximum Density
(Net Density)
Single Family – Urban 1 RS-6
RS-8
7.3 DU/Acre
5.5 DU/Acre
Single Family – Urban 2 RS-8 5.5 DU/Acre
Single Family – Urban 3 RS-10 4.4 DU/Acre
Single Family – Urban
Master Plan
RS-6 or RS-8 with Master
Plan overlay
5.5 or 7.3 DU/Acre
Single Family – Resource RS-12, RSW-12
RS-20
3.7 DU/Acre
2.2 DU/Acre
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The “Single Family – Urban Master Plan” designation would only apply to the area lying
along the south side of SR-104 north of 228th Street SW; properties seeking to develop at
the higher urban density lot pattern would need to be developed according to a master
plan (such as through a PRD) that clearly indicated access and lot configurations that
would not result in traffic problems for SR-104.
H. Residential Goal A. High quality residential development which is appropriate to the diverse
lifestyle of Edmonds residents should be maintained and promoted. The options available to the City
to influence the quality of housing for all citizens should be approached realistically in balancing
economic and aesthetic considerations, in accordance with the following policies:
H.1. A.1 Encourage those building custom homes to design and construct homes
with architectural lines which enable them to harmonize with the surroundings,
adding to the community identity and desirability.
H.2. A.2 Protect neighborhoods from incompatible additions to existing buildings
that do not harmonize with existing structures in the area.
H.3. A.3 Minimize encroachment on view of existing homes by new construction
or additions to existing structures.
H.4. A.4 Support retention and rehabilitation of older housing within Edmonds
whenever it is economically feasible.
H.4.a. A.5 Protect residential areas from incompatible land uses through the careful
control of other types of development and expansion based upon the following
principles:
H.4.b. A.5.a Residential privacy is a fundamental protection to be upheld by
local government.
H.4.c. A.5.b Traffic not directly accessing residences in a neighborhood must
be discouraged.
H.4.d. A.5.c Stable property values must not be threatened by view, traffic or
land use encroachments.
H.4.e. A.5.d Private property must be protected from adverse environmental
impacts of development including noise, drainage, traffic, slides, etc.
H.5. A.6 Require that new residential development be compatible with the natural
constraints of slopes, soils, geology, vegetation and drainage.
I. Residential Goal B.Goal. A broad range of housing types and densities should be encouraged in
order that a choice of housing will be available to all Edmonds residents, in accordance with the
following policies:
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I.1. B.1 Planned Residential Development. Provide options for planned
residential development solutions for residential subdivisions.
I.1.a. B.1.a Encourage single-family homes in a PRD configuration where
significant benefits for owner and area can be demonstrated (trees, view,
open space, etc.).
I.1.b. B.1.b Consider attached single-family dwelling units in PRD's near
downtown and shopping centers as an alternative to multiple-family
zoning.
I.2. B.2 Multiple. The City's development policies encourage high quality site
and building design to promote coordinated development and to preserve the trees,
topography and other natural features of the site. Stereotyped, boxy multiple unit
residential (RM) buildings are to be avoided.
I.2.a. B.2.a Location Policies.
I.2.a.i. B.2.a.i. RM uses should be located near arterial or collector
streets.
I.2.b. B.2.b Compatibility Policies.
I.2.b.i. B.2.b.iRM RM developments should preserve the privacy
and view of surrounding buildings, wherever feasible.
I.2.b.ii. B.2.b.ii The height of RM buildings that abut single family
residential (RS) zones shall be similar to the height permitted in
the abutting RS zone except where the existing vegetation and/or
change in topography can substantially screen one use from
another.
I.2.b.iii. B.2.b.iii The design of RM buildings located next to RS zones
should be similar to the design idiom of the single family
residence.
I.2.c. B.2.c. General Design Policies.
I.2.c.i. B.2.c.i The nonstructural elements of the building (such as
decks, lights, rails, doors, windows and window easements,
materials, textures and colors) should be coordinated to carry
out a unified design concept.
I.2.c.ii. B.2.c.ii SSite and building plans should be designed to preserve
the natural features (trees, streams, topography, etc.) of the site
rather than forcing the site to meet the needs of the imposed
plan.
I.3. B.3 Mobile Homes. Update design standards to ensure quality parks heavily
landscaped both for screening exterior and for appearance of interior.
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Commercial Land Use
J. General. Past and present commercial development in the City of Edmonds has been oriented
primarily to serving the needs of its citizens. It also has attempted to offer a unique array of
personalized and specialty type shopping opportunities for the public. In the downtown area, the
Milltown shopping arcade is an excellent example of this type of development. It is essential that
future commercial developments continue to harmonize and enhance the residential small town
character of Edmonds that its citizens so strongly desire to retain. By the same token, the City should
develop a partnership with business, citizens and residents to help it grow and prosper while assisting
to meet the various requirements of the City's codes and policies.
The Highway 99 arterial has been recognized historically as a commercial district which adds to the
community's tax and employment base. Its economic vitality is important to Edmonds and should be
supported. Commercial development in this area is to be encouraged to its maximum potential.
Commercial Development Goals and Plan Policies. The following sections describe the general
goals and policies for all commercial areas (commercial, community commercial, neighborhood
commercial, Westgate Corridor, Edmonds Way Corridor, and sexually oriented businesses), followed
by the additional goals and policies that specific commercial areas must also meet.
K. Goals for Commercial Development Goal A.: Commercial development in Edmonds shall be
located to take advantage of its unique locational opportunities while being consistent and compatible
with the character of its surrounding neighborhood. All commercial development should be designed
and located so that it is economically feasible to operate a business and provide goods and services to
Edmonds residents and tourists in a safe, convenient and attractive manner, in accordance with the
following policies:
K.1. A.1 A sufficient number of sites suited for a variety of commercial uses
should be identified and reserved for these purposes. The great majority of such
sites should be selected from parcels of land already identified in the
comprehensive plan for commercial use and/or zoned for such use.
K.2. A.2 Parcels of land previously planned or zoned for commercial use but
which are now or will be identified as unnecessary, or inappropriate for such use
by additional analysis, should be reclassified for other uses.
K.3. A.3 The proliferation of strip commercial areas along Edmonds streets and
highways and the development of commercial uses poorly related to surrounding
land uses should be strongly discouraged.
K.4. A.4 The design and location of all commercial sites should provide for
convenient and safe access for customers, employees and suppliers.
K.5. A.5 All commercial developments should be carefully located and designed
to eliminate or minimize the adverse impacts of heavy traffic volume and other
related problems on surrounding land uses.
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K.6. A.6 Special consideration should be given to major land use decisions made
in relation to downtown Edmonds.
L. Commercial Development Goal B. Goals for Community Commercial Areas. Community
Ccommercial areas are comprised of commercial development serving a dual purpose: services and
shopping for both local residents and regional traffic. The intent of the community commercial
designation is to recognize both of these purposes by permitting a range of business and mixed use
development while maintaining a neighborhood scale and design character.
L.1. B.1 Permit uses in community commercial areas that serve both the local
neighborhood and regional through-traffic.
L.2. B.2 Provide for transit and pedestrian access in addition to the need to
accommodate automobile traffic.
L.3. B.3 Provide for the pedestrian-scale design of buildings that are two stories
or less in height and that contain architectural features that promote pedestrian
activity.
L.4. B.4 Provide pedestrian walkways and transit connections throughout the
community commercial area, assuring connections to nearby residential
neighborhoods.
Commercial Development Goal C. Goals for Neighborhood Commercial Areas. Neighborhood
Ccommercial areas are intended to provide a mix of services, shopping, gathering places, office
space, and housing for local neighborhoods. The scale of development and intensity of uses should
provide a middle ground between the more intense commercial uses of the Highway 99 Corridor/
Medical area and the Downtown Activity Area.
Historically, many of the neighborhood commercial areas in Edmonds have developed as classically
auto-oriented commercial “strip malls” with one- and two-story developments primarily including
retail and service uses. Throughout the region, neighborhood commercial areas are departing from
this historical model by being redeveloped as appealing mixed-use clusters, providing attractive new
pedestrian-oriented development that expands the uses and services available to local residents.
M. C.1
The neighborhood commercial areas share several common goals:
M.1. Neighborhood commercial development should be located at major arterial
intersections and should be designed to minimize interference with through traffic.
M.2. C.2 Permit uses in neighborhood commercial areas that are intended to serve
the local neighborhood. Mixed use development should be encouraged within
neighborhood commercial areas.
M.3. C.3 Provide for transit and pedestrian access, with the provision of facilities
for local automobile traffic. Provide for pedestrian connections to nearby
residential neighborhoods.
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M.4. C.4 Allow a variety of architectural styles while encouraging public art and
sustainable development practices that support pedestrian activity and provide for
appealing gathering places.
M.5. C.5 Significant attention should be paid to the design of ground level
commercial spaces, which must accommodate a variety of commercial uses, have
street-level entrances, and storefront facades that are dominated by transparent
windows.
M.5.a. C.6 Encourage neighborhood commercial areas to reflect the identity and
character of individual neighborhoods, thus strengtheningthus are strengthening
their importance as neighborhood centers. Neighborhood commercial areas may
set additional specific goals for their community in order to further refine the
specific identity they wish to achieve. Goals and policies for specific neighborhood
centers are detailed below.
M.5.b. C.6.a Five Corners
M.5.b.i. C.6.a.i In the Five Corners neighborhood commercial area,
development should be oriented to the street and respond to the
unique character of the intersection, including a planned
intersection improvement. Parking should be provided at the
rear of development, where possible, or underground.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height, and
the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
C.6.a.iii At a minimum, commercial uses should be located on the ground
level of development. Commercial or residential uses may
occupy upper levels.
C.6.a.iv. As a major intersection, streetscape and way-finding design
should create an attractive “gateway” to the downtown and
other neighborhoods. (Link to streetscape plan update.)
Intersection and street design should accommodate and
encourage pedestrian connections throughout the neighborhood
commercial area.
M.5.c. C.6.b. Firdale Village
C.6.a.i In the Firdale Village commercial area, development should
include an attractive mix of uses that create a “neighborhood
village” pedestrian-oriented environment. Commercial spaces
shall be oriented toward the street in order to maximize
visibility, and parking should be primarily accommodated either
behind or underneath structures.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height, and
the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
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buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
N. Commercial Development Goal D. Goals for the Westgate Corridor. The Westgate Corridor is
generally located between the 100th Avenue W (9th Avenue S)/Edmonds Way intersection and where
Edmonds Way turns north to enter the downtown area. By virtue of this location, this corridor serves
as both a key transportation corridor and as an entry into the downtown. Long-established
neighborhoods lie near both sides of the corridor. The plan for this corridor is to recognize its
multiple functions by providing opportunities for small-scale businesses while promoting compatible
development that will not intrude into established neighborhoods.
N.1. D.1 Development within the Westgate Corridor should be designed to
recognize its role as part of an entryway into Edmonds and the downtown. The
overall effect should be a corridor that resembles a landscaped boulevard and
median. The landscaped median along SR-104 should remain as uninterrupted as
possible in order to promote traffic flow and provide an entry effect.
N.2. D.2 Permit uses in planned business areas that are primarily intended to serve
the local neighborhood while not contributing significantly to traffic congestion.
N.3. D.3 Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
N.4. D.4 Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways and
access points by development onto SR-104 in order to support the movement of
traffic in a safe and efficient manner. Site access shall not be provided from
residential streets unless there is no feasible alternative.
N.5. D.5 Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition to
adjacent residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas adjacent to single
family neighborhoods, use design techniques such as the modulation of facades,
pitched roofs, stepped-down building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping
to provide designs compatible with single family development.
O. Commercial Development Goal E. Goals for the Edmonds Way Corridor. The Edmonds Way
Corridor consists of portions of Edmonds Way between the 100th Avenue West intersection and
Highway 99. This corridor serves as a key transportation corridor, and also provides a key link
between Edmonds and Interstate 5. Established residential areas lie on both sides of the corridor. An
established pattern of multiple family residential development lies along much of the corridor, while
small-scale businesses can be found primarily near intersections. A major concern is that the more
intensive development that occurs along the corridor should not interfere with the flow of through
traffic or intrude into adjoining established communities.
O.1. E.1 Permit uses in planned multiple family or small-scale business
developments that are designed to minimize contributing significantly to traffic
congestion.
O.2. E.2 Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
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O.3. E.3 Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways and
access points by development onto SR-104 in order to support the movement of
traffic in a safe and efficient manner. Site access should not be provided from
residential streets unless there is no feasible alternative.
O.4. E.4 Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition to
adjacent residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas adjacent to single
family neighborhoods, use design techniques such as the modulation of facades,
pitched roofs, stepped-down building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping
to provide designs compatible with single family development. Make use of natural
topography to buffer incompatible development whenever possible.
P. Commercial Development Goal F. Goals for Sexually Oriented Businesses. These types
ofSexually Oriented Bbusinesses are regulated by specific licensing and operating provisions in the
City Code. However, land use and zoning regulations are also required to mitigate and reduce the
adverse secondary effects of these uses. These secondary effects are detailed in the findings adopted
by Ordinance No. 3117 on October 15, 1996. As commercial uses, sexually oriented businesses
should be limited to areas which can support the traffic and site requirements of these businesses
while also assuring that their adverse secondary effects are mitigated. The following policies apply to
sexually oriented businesses:
P.1. F.1 Provide for potential commercial locations within the City for sexually
oriented businesses which will provide at least a minimum separation and buffering
necessary to protect public health and safety.
P.2. F.2 Separate the location of sexually oriented businesses from uses that are
incompatible with the secondary effects associated with sexually oriented
businesses. These incompatible uses include residential uses and uses such as
public parks, public libraries, museums, public or private schools, community
centers, and religious facilities. They also include bars and taverns.
P.3. F.3 Adopt specific development regulations, such as lighting, parking and
access provisions, that are designed to reduce or mitigate the secondary effects of
sexually oriented businesses.
P.4. F.4 Provide a mechanism to monitor, on an annual basis, the availability of
potential sites for the location of sexually oriented businesses.
Industrial Land Use
Q. General. Interestingly, industrial development played a major role in the early development of
Edmonds. Sawmills, wharves, log ponds and other wood products industries lined the Edmonds
waterfront at the turn of the twentieth century. However, as time passed, Edmonds developed into a
very attractive residential community and its once thriving lumber industry faded into oblivion.
Today, Edmonds still retains much of its residential, small town charm despite the large amount of
urban development which has occurred in and around the City during the outward expansion of the
Seattle metropolitan area during the past twenty-five years.
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Industrial development in the more traditional sense has not occurred in Edmonds to a significant
degree since its early Milltown days. Most new industry which has located in the community since
the 1950's has been largely of light manufacturing or service industry nature. Some examples include
furniture manufacturing, printing and publishing, electronic components assembly and health care
services.
Future industrial development should be carefully controlled in order to insure that it is compatible
with the residential character of Edmonds. Small scale, business-park oriented light industries and
service related industries should be given preference over more intensive large scale industries. Great
care should be given to carefully siting and designing all new industrial development in order to fully
minimize or eliminate its adverse off-site impacts.
R. Industrial Land Use Goal A. A select number of industrial areas should be located and
developed which are reasonably attractive and contribute to the economic growth and stability of
Edmonds without degrading its natural or residential living environment, in accordance with the
following policies:
R.1. A.1 Light industrial uses should be given preference over heavy industrial
uses.
R.2. A.2 The clustering of industrial uses in planned industrial parks should be
required when the site is adequate.
R.3. A.3 Adequate buffers of landscaping, compatible transitional land uses and
open space should be utilized to protect surrounding land areas from the adverse
effects of industrial land use. Particular attention should be given to protecting
residential areas, parks and other public-institutional land uses.
R.4. A.4 All industrial areas should be located where direct access can be
provided to regional ground transportation systems (major State Highways and/or
railroad lines).
Open Space
S. General.ly Iin urban areas, a lack of open space has been one of the major causes of residential
blight. This lack has contributed to the movement of people from older densely developed
neighborhoods to peripheral areas still possessing open areas.
Open space is important in defining the character of the Edmonds area and should be preserved and
enhanced for enjoyment by current and future generations. Open space provides many benefits for
people and natural systemsmust be reserved now for assurance that future settled areas are relieved by
significant open land, providing recreational opportunities as well as visual appeal.
Not all vacant land in the City should be considered desirable or valuable for open space
classification. Therefore, the following set of criteria-standards haveset of criteria-standards has been
developed for determining those areas most important for this classification.
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T. Goal.Open Space Goal A. Open space must be seen as an essential element determining the
character and quality of the urban and suburbanEdmonds environment, in accordance with the
following policies.
T.1. A.1 Undeveloped public property should be studied to determine its
suitability and appropriate areas designed as open space.
T.1.a. A.1.a No city-owned property should be relinquished until all possible
community uses have been explored.
T.2. A.2. All feasible means should be used to preserve the following open spaces:
T.2.a. A.2.a Lands which have unique scientific or educational values.
T.2.b. A.2.b Areas which have an abundance of wildlife, particularly where
there are habitats of rare or endangered species.
T.2.c. A.2.c Natural and green belt areas adjacent to highways and arterials
with the priority to highways classified as scenic.
T.2.d. A.2.d Areas which have steep slopes or are in major stream drainage
ways, particularly those areas which have significance to Edmonds
residents as water sheds or natural drainage ways.
T.2.e. A.2.e Land which can serve as buffers between residential and
commercial or industrial development.
T.2.f. A.2.f Bogs and wetlands.
T.2.g. A.2.g Land which can serve as buffers between high noise
environments and adjacent uses.
T.2.h. A.2.h Lands which would have unique suitability for future passive or
active recreational uses both passive and active.
T.2.i. A.2.i Areas which would have unique rare or endangered types of
vegetation. -
T.3. A.3 Open space should be distributed throughout the urban areas in such a
manner that there is both visual relief and variety in the pattern of development and
that there is sufficient space for active and passive recreation. Provide views and
open space in areas of high density or multiple housing by requiring adequate
setback space and separation between structures.
U. Open Space Goal B. Goal. Edmonds possesses a most unique and valuable quality in its location
on Puget Sound. The natural supply of prime recreational open space, particularly beaches and
waterfront areas, must be accessible to the public, in accordance with the following policies:
U.1. B.1 Edmonds saltwater shorelines and other waterfront areas should receive
special consideration in all future acquisition and preservation programs.
U.2. B.2 Wherever possible, Provide provide wherever possible, vehicular or
pedestrianpublic access to public bodies of water.
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Soils and Topography
V. General. The natural topography of the city contributes to the environmental amenity character
of the community. Many of the remaining undeveloped areas of the city are located on hillsides or in
ravines where steep slopes have discouraged development. These are frequentlycan often be areas
where natural drainage ways and stands of trees or habitat exist and where the second growth forest is
still undisturbed. In some areas, soil conditions also exist which are severely limited for urban certain
kinds of development.
Based on soil, and slope, and geological analysis for the city, several areas may be identified as
potentially hazardous for urban specific types of development. (See report to Environmental
Subcommittee on Soils and Topography, February 3, 1975.)
Some areas which are limited for intensive development are may be desirable for public recreation,
open spaces, conservation of existing natural features, maintenance of valuable biological
communities, and protection of natural storm drainage systems.
In some hillside areas, changes in existing soil characteristics because of development, grading,
increased runoff and removal of vegetation may cause severe erosion, water pollution and flooding
with subsequent damage to public and private property.
W. Soils and Topography Goal A. Future development in areas of steep slope and potentially
hazardous soil conditions should be based on site development which preserves the natural site
characteristics in accordance with the following policies:
W.1. A.1 Large lots or flexible subdivision procedures, such as PRD’s, should be
used in these areas to preserve the site and reduce impervious surfaces, cuts and
fills.
W.2. A.2 Streets and access ways should be designed to conform to the natural
topography, reduce runoff and minimize grading of the hillsides.
X. Soils and Topography Goal B. Goal. Development on steep slopes or hazardous soil conditions
should preserve the natural features of the site, in accordance with the following policies:
X.1. B.1 Grading and Filling.
X.1.a. B.1.a Grading, filling, and tree cutting shall be restricted to building
pads, driveways, access ways and other impervious surfaces.
X.1.b. B.1.b Grading shall not jeopardize the stability of any slope, or of an
adjacent property.
X.1.c. B.1.c Only minimal amounts of cut and fill on hillsides exceeding 15%
slope should be permitted so that the natural topography can be
preserved. Fill shall not be used to create a yard on steeply sloped
property.
X.1.d. B.1.d Fill and excavated dirt shall not be pushed down the slope.
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X.2. B.2. Building Construction.
X.2.a. B.2.a Buildings on slopes of 15% or greater shall be designed to cause
minimum disruption to the natural topography.
X.2.b. B.2.b Retaining walls are discouraged on steep slopes. If they are used
they should be small and should not support construction of
improvements which do not conform to the topography.
X.2.c. B.2.c Water detention devices shall be used to maintain the velocity of
runoff at predevelopment levels.
X.3. B.3. Erosion Control.
X.3.a. B.3.a Temporary measures shall be taken to reduce erosion during
construction.
X.3.b. B.3.b Natural vegetation should be preserved wherever possible to
reduce erosion and stabilize slopes, particularly on the downhill
property line.
X.3.c. B.3.c Slopes should be stabilized with deep rooted vegetation and
mulch, or other materials to prevent erosion and siltation of drainage
ways.
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Water Resources and Drainage Management
Y. General. The environmental amenity of the City of Edmonds is
greatly enhanced by the numerous year round streams and the
location of the City on Puget Sound. Lake Ballinger, besides being a
well-known landmark, is an important environmental area because of
its ecological benefits and open space quality.
The storm drainage and stream systems in the Edmonds area are part
of the Cedar River Drainage Basin. There are two sub-basins in the
area: McAleer Creek, which drains to Lake Washington and the
Upper Puget Sound sub-basin which drains to Puget Sound.
Urban development in the past has interfered with natural storm
drainage systems and greatly increased the area of impermeable
surfaces. It has been necessary to install culverts, underground
drainage courses and other major structures to accommodate runoff
water. Because of climate, topography and soil conditions, severe
erosion and drainage to stream banks may occur with future
development.
Urban runoff causes significant decreases in water quality because of
the quantity of pollutants in the runoff water.
The Urban Runoff and Basin Drainage Study conducted for the River
Basin Coordinating Committee of the Municipality of Metropolitan
Seattle indicates that future development in the Puget Sound and
McAleer sub-basins will overburden existing systems. The water
quality in Lake Ballinger is already an urgent and serious problem
because the lake is shallow, contains a high level of nutrients and has
seasonal oxygen deficiencies.
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The quality of water in Puget Sound is a less immediate problem but
must be considered in the long term. Both Edmonds and Lynnwood
dispose of effluent in the Sound which has received primary treatment
only. Increased recreational use of the waterfront will have water
quality impacts also. Some streams in the City have supported fish
runs from the Sound in the past and many people in the community
would like to see a restoration of these fisheries.
The high costs both financially and environmentally of installation of
structures and alteration of natural systems is an important
consideration in planning for environmental management. Because
environmental systems cross political boundaries a high degree of
interlocal cooperation will be necessary to fully utilize funds
available through the Water Pollution Control Act; however, the Act
may provide substantial funds in the future for planning and
improvement of facilities.
Z. Resources and Drain Management Goal A. The City should
continue to upgrade the public storm drainage system in order to
protect the man-made and natural environment. In the management of
storm drainage and urban runoff, the City should utilize the natural
drainage system where it is possible to do so without significantly
altering the natural drainage ways, in accordance with the following
policies:
Z.1. A.1 The natural drainage system (i.e., streams, ponds, and
marshes) shall not be filled or permanently culverted except where no
other alternative exists. Temporary culverting of streams shall be
permitted during construction where site conditions present no other
alternative. The natural condition should be restored immediately
following construction.
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Z.2. A.2 Earthmoving equipment shall not cause siltation or
deterioration of water quality. Rechanneling of streams is permitted
only when the stream bed location renders the site undevelopable.
Z.3. A.3 Imagination and care should be used in the design of
retention ponds and other drainage facilities so that they will blend
into the natural environment rather than detract from it.
Z.4. A.4 Riprapping of stream banks and gravelling of stream beds is
permitted when the Engineering Department determines that stability
or sediment retention is necessary.
Z.5. A.5 Decorative ponding, cascading, and building artificial
waterfalls are permitted except in those streams where it would
present a barrier to the migration of fish.
Z.6. A.6 Building foundation and footings shall be no closer than 15
feet to a stream bank and shall be sited to create minimum disruption
to the drainage system.
Z.7. A.7 The quality and quantity of water leaving a site shall be the
same as that entering the site.
Z.8. A.8 Retention basins and other devices shall be used to encourage
on-site runoff absorption and prevent overloading of existing drainage
systems except in those areas where it is necessary to remove water
from the site quickly due to unstable soil conditions to prevent earth
slides and subsequent danger to life and property.
Z.9. A.9 Regional retention/detention is generally recognized as a
more efficient and practical method of runoff control and will be
given first consideration before individual on-site systems are allowed
as part of development projects. [Ord. 2527, 1985.]
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Vegetation and Wildlife
AA. General. As Edmonds has urbanized, the natural native vegetation has become
increasingly scarce. The city's woodlands, marshes and other areas containing natural vegetation
provide an important resource which should be preserved. Woodlands help stabilize soils on steep
slopes, and act as barriers to wind and sound. Natural vegetation provides habitat for wildlife. Plants
replenish the soil with nutrients. They generate oxygen and clean pollutants from the air.
The beauty of the natural growth provides pleasing vistas and helps to buffer one development from
another. Areas where natural vegetation exists provide good sites for nature trails and for other
recreational and educational opportunities.
Wildlife is a valuable natural resource that greatly enhances the aesthetic quality of human life.
City beaches, breakwaters and pilings represent unique habitats for marine organisms. "People
pressure" continuecontinues to destroy many organisms and their habitats each year. The number and
species of organisms is diminishing yearly.
Streams, lakes and saltwater areas offer habitats for many species of migrating and resident bird life.
Underdeveloped wWooded areas and city parks provide habitats for many birds and mammals.
Many birds and mammals are dependent upon both the upland and beach areas.
BB. Vegetation and Wildlife Goal A. The city should ensure that its woodlands, marshes and other
areas containing natural vegetation are preserved, in accordance with the following policies:
BB.1. A.1 Critical areas will be designated and protected using the best available
science pursuant to RCW 36.70A.172 (BAS).
BB.2. A.2 The removal of trees should be minimized, particularly when they are
located on steep slopes or hazardous soils. Subdivision layouts, buildings and roads
should be designed so that existing trees are preserved.
BB.3. A.3 Trees that are diseased, damaged, or unstable should be removed.
BB.4. A.4 Grading should be restricted to building pads and roads only. Vegetation
outside these areas should be preserved.
CC. Vegetation and Wildlife Goal B. Goal. The city should promote and increase public awareness
and pride in its wildlife heritage. Special emphasis should be directed toward preserving the natural
habitats (woodlands, marshes, streams and beaches) of the city's wildlife in accordance with the
following policies:
CC.1. B.1 Establish and maintain a variety of educational and recreational
programs and activities for all age levels.
CC.2. B.2 Erect and maintain an educational displays that identifies identify some
of the more common plants and animals and the ecology of major habitats, (i.e.e.g.,
sand, rock, piling and deepwater).
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CC.3. B.3 Prevent the unnecessary disturbance of native species and organisms
from beach and near-shore environments. Establish and publicize regulations
prohibiting removal of non-food organisms from beach areas without collecting
permit; permit for educational and research use only.
CC.4. B.4 Encourage landscaping and site improvement on city-owned property
which recognizes value of habitat in overall site design. the dependency of some
species upon certain types of vegetation for food and cover.
CC.5. B.5. City park property which serves as a habitat for wildlife
should be left natural with minimum development for nature trail type
of use.
Air Pollution
DD. General. Air pollution is primarily a regional problem related to urbanization and
meteorological conditions in the Puget Sound Basin. It is the result of activities in which most
citizens participate. Air pollution can cause severe health effects and property damage under certain
conditions. (See Facts on Air Pollution - Regional and Local: Report to Community Development
Task Force.)
EE. Air Pollution Goal A. Clean air is a right to all citizens of the City of Edmonds and should be
protected and maintained in accordance with the following policies:
EE.1. A.1 Discourage expansion of arterials which will substantially increase line
sources of pollution.
EE.2. A.2 Encourage arrangement of activities which will generate the fewest
necessary automobile trip miles while avoiding undue concentration of like uses.
EE.3. A.3 Support, through political action, strong enforcement policies and
ordinances in the regional pollution control agency.
EE.4. A.4 Support, by political action and financial participation, the establishment
of public transportation in the community as an alternative to dependence on
individual vehicles.
EE.5. A.5 Encourage programs supporting commute trip reductionlocal referral
center for car pooling.
Noise Pollution
FF. General. Although no area of human activity is free of sound, the modern urban environment is
increasingly suffering from an overload of sound in the form of noise. The effects of noise may be
severe. The most obvious effect is loss of hearing where levels of noise are very high and sustained.
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A less documented effect is general environmental stress from the physiological and psychological
impacts of noise. Noise generally contributes to a loss of amenity and livability.
The Edmonds Community is free, to a large extent, from the worst kinds of noise pollution and most
residents believe that it is a quiet place to live. However, an environmental noise survey taken by the
Building Department in 1974 indicates that there are some areas of concern.
The mainNoise problems can come from general background sources, such as vehicular noise, or
periodic point source problems, such as particularly motorcycles. Some point source problems,
refrigeration equipment in stores near residential areas, have also occurred in the city. Impulsive,
high-intensity noises which occur only periodically may also be irritating in quiet suburban
neighborhoods. Examples are airplanes, electronically amplified music, sirens, etc.
Certain noise problems can be alleviated more easily than others. The noise of vehicular traffic,
particularly on arterial streets is difficult to control. Point sources can be more easily regulated by
requiring noise muffling equipment. Enforcement of noise standards can be a problem because of the
training and skill involved in taking noise measurements. Cost of enforcement may be excessive if
standards are too stringent.
The federal government has passed legislation to deal with major sources of noise in commerce which
require national conformity of treatment. The State Department of Ecology has adopted Motor
Vehicle Noise Performance Standards and Environmental Noise Levels guidelines.
GG. Noise Pollution Goal A. Preserve the quiet residential environment of the city by
limiting increases in noise and reducing unnecessary noise where it now exists in accordance with the
following policies:
GG.1. A.1 Studies should be made to determine the existing noise environment in
order to provide baseline data for assessment of the environmental impact of
changes or increases in noise.
GG.2. A.2 The unique areas of quiet in the city should be identified and appropriate
measures taken to preserve the quiet environment.
GG.3. A.3 The city should update the existing noise standards to meet State
Standards in modest stages in order to maintain flexibility and benefit from
improvements in technology and experience. Increases in manpower or training to
enforce standards should be cautiously made as experience is gained in
enforcement.
GG.4. A.4 Existing vehicular standards related to noise should be enforced to the
greatest degree possible without excessive increases in manpower.
GG.5. A.15 The city should partner with other jurisdictions in seeking to enforce
appropriate noise standards within the city. cooperate with adjacent cities in
sharing the costs of expensive noise equipment and training persons in the use of
the equipment.
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GG.6. A.6 Future street and arterial projects should be assessed for noise impacts,
and structures such as berms, fences and other devices utilized wherever possible
to reduce the noise impacts.
GG.7. A.27 Any ordinances adopted by the city should recognize the variety and
quality of noise environments. Excessive regulations should not be imposed on
areas of the city where higher noise levels are normal or necessary for essential
activities and do not create environmental problems.
GG.8. A.38 It is the policy of the city to minimize noise created by the railroad.
Urban Growth Areas
HH. General. The accompanying Urban Growth Areas map shows the City’s urban growth
area, which encompasses unincorporated areas adjacent to the current city limits. In general,
development within the urban growth area is of interest to the City because the area will be annexed
to the City in the future and development in the area can be expected to have an impact on the
demand for and delivery of City services.
II. Urban Growth Area Goal A. Plan for the logical extension of services and development within
the City’s urban growth area.
A.1 Encourage the annexation of the City’s designated urban growth area
into the city.
II.1. A.2 To provide for orderly transitions, adopt comparable zoning and
comprehensive plan designations for areas annexing into the City.
II.2. A.3 Adopted plans and policies for the urban growth area shall be consistent
and compatible with the general comprehensive plan goals and policies for the
City.
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Land Capacity
Background
The Growth Mangement Act (GMA) provides the framework for planning at all levels in Washington
State. Under the mandate of the GMA (RCW 36.70A.215), local governements are required to
evaluate the density and capacity for Urban Growth Areas (UGAs). Edmonds has been allocated
population, housing, and employment growth targets through County Planning Policies. Population
projections are based on the official 20-year population projections for Snohomish County from the
Office of Financial Management and distributed as represented in Puget Sound Regional Council’s
Vision 2040 Regional Growth Strategy.
Edmonds is considered a Larger City for regional growth strategy purposes. The Larger City
designation is applied to cities that have a combined population and employment total over 22,500.
Currently, eighteen cities are grouped in the Larger City designation. As a group, these cities are
expected to accommodate 14% of the region’s projected population growth and 12% of the regional
projected employment growth. The 2035 population target for Edmonds is 45,550 persons, up 14.4%
from the 2011 population estimate of 39,800. To accommodate the targeted growth, Edmonds will
require approximately 2,772 new housing units and 2,269 new jobs by 2035.
Table 4 summarizes available GIS data on land supply in Edmonds as it existed in 2014. Developed
acres include the entire parcel boundaries that contained development, not just the building footprint.
The Edmonds Marsh accounted for all vacant acres listed under Parks & Open Space.
Table 4 City of Edmonds Land Supply (Gross Acres), 2014
Acres % of Total
Acres Acres % of Total
Acres
Residential
Single-Family 3428.9 3272.3 56.9% 156.6 2.7%
Multi-Family 203.9 181.0 3.1% 22.9 0.4%
Retirement/Special Needs 16.9 16.9 0.3%
Business
Commercial 209.7 209.7 3.6%
Industrial 32.2 32.2 0.6%
Medical 40.8 40.8 0.7%
Mixed Use 62.8 39.3 0.7% 23.5 0.4%
Public Facilities
Government 14.0 14.0 0.2%
Schools 171.5 171.5 3.0%
Parks & Open Space 416.7 393.3 6.8% 23.4 0.4%
Religious 41.6 41.6 0.7%
Streets/Parking/Driveways 1093.9 1093.9 19.0%
Utilities 13.8 13.8 0.2%
Total 5746.7 5520.3 96.1% 226.4 3.9%
Source: City of Edmonds GIS data, Nov-2014
Developed Lands Vacant Lands
Land Use Total Acres
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Overall, nearly 4% of the City’s land was vacant in 2014. Approximately 79.3% of the vacant lands
(226.4 acres) were designated for residential uses: 69.2% for single-family residences and 10.1% for
multi-family residences. Of the remaining vacant lands, 10.4% was designated for mixed use and
10.3% represented the Edmonds Marsh. For a more in-depth study, the 2012 Buildable Lands Report
(BLR) developed build-out capacity estimates for vacant and under-developed parcels. Using a
process developed by Snohomish County Tomorrow, the BLR was prepared in 2012 and adopted by
the Snohomish County Council in June 2013. This report provided the city with the necessary
information to complete a development capacity analysis.
Given the limited supply of vacant land within the city, capacity estimates were not calculated strictly
on the amount of vacant buildable land, but also on increased densities and intensity of
redevelopment within various areas of the city. Different methods of development were targeted to
provide additional residential capacity. For example, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) were one
method of attempting to supplement capacity in single family neighborhoods, while encouraging
mixed use development in commercial areas provided for additional capacity in areas already
experiencing a higher level of activity. Planned Residential Developments (PRDs) were also targeted
as a way of assuring maximum buildout of single-family-zoned areas while maintaining the character
of the city.
Following adoption of the 1995 comprehensive plan, the city embarked on an implementation
program to achieve the goals identified in the plan. Many of these implementation measures are
described in the Housing Element under the discussion of “strategies to promote affordable housing.”
These measures were taken by the city to address issues related to both capacity and affordable
housing.
A key feature of Edmonds’ comprehensive plan is its emphasis on mixed use development, which
includes both commercial and residential uses on a single lot or combination of lots. For example, a
mixed use development could include a two-story development with residential dwelling units on the
second floor and offices, shops or other commercial uses on the ground floor, or it could consist of a
mixture of uses arranged in proximity to each other. Mixed use development is allowed in both of the
city’s Activity Centers and Corridor development areas. In the 1995 comprehensive plan, mixed use
development was to be allowed under all the alternatives considered, but would only be encouraged
under the adopted “Designed Infill” alternative. The encouragement of mixed use development
continues as a basic assumption underlying the current comprehensive plan. This basic approach is
embodied in much of the development that has occurred in recent years. The importance of mixed use
in the city’s land use pattern can be seen in Figure 9.
Table 5: Summary of Buildable Lands Report
SF MF Sr. Apts Total SF MF Sr. Apts Total SF MF Sr. Apts Total
Buildable Lands Report 561 2,381 482 3,424 444 1,868 334 2,646 1,236 3,437 393 5,065 2,820
Source: Buildable Lands Report, 2012
Additional Housing Unit
Capacity (before reductions)
Additional Housing Unit
Capacity (after reductions)
Additional Population
Capacity (after reductions)
Additional
Employment
Capacity (after
reductions)
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Source: City of Edmonds GIS, Nov-14
Population and Employment Capacity
The 2012 Buildable Lands Report (BLR) showed an Edmonds housing capacity of an additional
2,646 units through the year 2035, which would accommodate a total population of 45,550 residents.
Since the BLR was finalized in 2012, some of the assumptions regarding buildable lands have
changed. During the 2015 Comprehensive Plan update, city staff considered how these changes
affected capacity projections.
For example, recent plans by the City to encourage mixed-use development in the Neighborhood
Business areas of Westgate and Five Corners, plus the removal of restrictions on first and second
floor residential development in CG and CG2 zones along the Highway 99 corridor, should provide
the city with buildable lands capacity not considered in the 2012 BLR. In total, the City
conservatively estimates these actions can increase the buildable lands capacity by approximately 850
net housing units applying the same methodology used in the Buildable Lands Report.
With these adjustments, the City estimates a total capacity of 2,810 additional housing units by the
year 2035. The projected need to accommodate the targeted population growth was 2,772 housing
units as determined by the Countywide Planning Policies. The land capacity analysis, combined with
the goals and policies in the comprehensive plan, indicate that the 2035 targets for population and
employment can be accommodated by the City. A summary of historical growth and the 2035
population and housing targets is presented in Figure 10 and Table 6.
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The adopted 2035 employment target for Edmonds is 13,948 jobs which represents an increase of
2,269 above the 11,679 people employed in the City in 2011. The 2012 Buildable Lands analysis
showed a potential increased capacity of 2,820 employees by 2035, which has been increased to
3,522 using the same analysis employed in reviewing the housing and population capacity discussed
above.
The City should consider using incentives to achieve redevelopment and infill goals and zoning
incentives or other measures to ensure that land adjacent to infrastructure facilities is utilized to
maximize the economic and environmental benefits of that infrastructure.
Given the extent to which future land use policies, regulations, demographics and market forces could
affect land capacity estimates, however, it is important that development trends and remaining land
supply within the city is regularly monitored in order to ensure the continued supply of adequate
urban land throughout the 20-year GMA planning horizon. Implementation strategies should include
development of a long-term program to monitor the city's progress towards goals contained in the
Comprehensive Plan. As part of the monitoring process, the city should work with the public,
environmental and business leaders, interest groups, cities and other agencies to develop detailed
monitoring criteria or "benchmarks" that could be used to measure progress and identify the need for
corrective action.
Specific implementation measures should seek to reduce barriers or impediments to development.
For example, measures that reduce the regulatory compliance burden of the private sector, if
successful, would reduce the cost imposed by such regulations. Similarly, implementation measures
that are designed to encourage flexibility could also help reduce compliance costs – at least on a case-
by-case basis. Specific measures could include: provision of flexible development standards; density
bonuses for site designs that provide public benefits; and fee waivers or expedited review that lower
financial development risks
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1 Gross Density = number of households per gross acre of land, city-wide. Note that this includes non-residential
land, so the density per gross residential acre is significantly higher.
2000 2010 2035 (Plan Target)
Population 39,515 39,709 45,550
Nominal Change -194 5,841
% Change -0.49%14.71%
Annual % Change -0.16%0.55%
Housing Units 17,508 18,378 21,168
Nominal Change -870 2,790
% Change -4.97%15.18%
Avg HH Size 2.32 2.26 2.2
Avg Persons/Unit 2.26 2.16 2.15
Gross Density 1 3.1 3.16 3.64
Source: Census 2010, Buildable Lands Report 2012
Table 6
City of Edmonds Existing and Projected Growth
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Activity Centers
Introduction. The VISION 2040 regional plan establishes a growth management, transportation,
environmental, and economic strategy for the Puget Sound region of urban growth areas (UGAs)
framed by open space and linked by efficient, high capacity transit. The concepts developed in
VISION 2040 are supported in the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan. The approach proposed in
Edmonds is to strategically plan for future development in two activity centers located within the
community, the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and the Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center.
Activity Centers in Edmonds are intended to address the following framework goals:
· Pedestrian-oriented - Provide a pedestrian-oriented streetscape environment for residential
and commercial activity.
· Mixed-use - Encourage mixed-use development patterns that provide a variety of commercial
and residential opportunities, including both multi-family and small-lot single family
development.
· Community character - Build on historical character and natural relationships, such as
historic buildings, slopes with views, and the waterfront.
· Multimodal -Encourage transit service and access.
· Balanced (re)development - Strategically plan for development and redevelopment that
achieves a balanced and coordinated approach to economic development, housing, and
cultural goals.
· Concurrency -Coordinate the plans and actions of both the public and private sectors.
· Urban design - Provide a context for urban design guidelines that maximize predictability
while assuring a consistent and coherent character of development.
· Adaptive reuse - Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to
redevelopment of historic structures in order to preserve these resources.
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Downtown/Waterfront Activity Center
Plan Context. A number of public plans and projects have been taking shape in recent years, and
these will have a profound impact on the future of the city’s downtown/waterfront area. Some of
these ongoing activities include:
· Increased concern about conflicts and safety issues related to the interaction of rail, ferry,
vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
· Transportation planning and the Edmonds Crossing multimodal project which will move
the existing ferry terminal at the base of Main Street to a new multimodal transportation
center at Pt. Edwards.
· Continued development of the city’s waterfront parks and walkways into an
interconnected necklace of public spaces.
· The South County Senior Center is undertaking strategic planning to look at its facilities,
programs, and services.
· Public access to the water and the natural beauty of the waterfront figures prominently in
the Port of Edmonds’ plans, including new plazas, improved walkways and public art.
Public pedestrian/bicycle access across the railroad tracks to the waterfront, in the
vicinity of the south end of the marina, near Marina Beach Park, should remain a high
priority.
· Arts plans continue to be implemented throughout the downtown, including such projects
as the Edmonds Center for the Arts, the Artworks facility, and the continued expansion of
downtown festivals and events.
· Edmonds Community College has expanded its downtown presence through initiatives
with the Edmonds Conference Center (formerly the Edmonds Floral Conference Center)
and is working with the Edmonds Center for the Arts to enhance overall operations.
Downtown/Waterfront Vision. Taken together, the goals and policies for the Downtown/Waterfront
Activity Center present a vision for Edmonds downtown/waterfront. By actively pursuing the ferry
terminal’s relocation, the City has set upon an ambitious and exciting course. It is a course that holds
promise for the downtown/waterfront, but it is one that will require concerted action by the entire
community, including local, state and federal public officials, business groups and citizens. While the
challenges presented in this effort are substantial, the possible rewards are even greater, for with its
existing physical assets, future opportunities and the energy of its citizens, Edmonds has the potential
to create one of the region’s most attractive and vital city centers.
Components of the overall vision for the downtown/waterfront area include:
· The Edmonds Crossing multimodal transportation center provides convenient
transportation connections for bus, ferry, rail, auto and bicycle riders and makes
Edmonds an integrated node in the regional transportation system. The new terminal
reduces negative impacts to downtown Edmonds while still providing a link between the
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terminal and downtown Edmonds. The project provides the community with varied
transportation resources and an economic stimulus to the larger community.
· Downtown is extended westward and connected to the shoreline by positive mixed-use
development as well as by convenient pedestrian routes. Redevelopment of the holding
lanes and SR-104 is pursued after the ferry terminal relocates to Point Edwards.
· The shoreline features a full spectrum of recreational activities, park settings, marina
facilities, and supporting uses.
· There is a more efficient transportation system featuring commuter and passenger trains,
increased bus service, pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and parking
areas. Transportation conflicts and safety issues involving the interaction of rail, ferry,
vehicular and pedestrian traffic are resolved.
· There is a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, entertainment and
associated businesses supported by both nearby residents and the larger Edmonds
community, and that attracts visitors from throughout the region.
· The downtown supports a mix of uses, including traditional commercial and multi family
development with new mixed-use development types. Single family neighborhoods are a
part of this mix of uses, and contribute to the choice of housing and character of
downtown.
· Opportunities for new development and redevelopment reinforce Edmonds’ attractive,
small town pedestrian-oriented character. Pedestrian-scale building height limits are an
important part of this quality of life, and remain in effect.
· Provide incentives to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of
historic structures in order to preserve these resources.
· Auto traffic is rerouted to minimize impact to residential neighborhoods.
· The City takes advantage of emerging technology and service innovations, such as
electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle sharing, and WiFi or fiber communications
systems.
Downtown/Waterfront Goals and Plan Policies. The following goals and policies are intended to
achieve the framework goals for the downtown/waterfront area:
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal A. Promote downtown Edmonds as a setting for retail, office,
entertainment and associated businesses supported by nearby residents and the larger Edmonds
community, and as a destination for visitors from throughout the region.
A.1 Ensure that the downtown/waterfront area continues – and builds on – its function
as a key identity element for the Edmonds community.
A.2 Enhance Edmonds’ visual identity by continuing its pedestrian-scale of downtown
development, enhancing its shoreline character, and protecting and building on the
strong visual quality of the “5th and Main” core.
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A.3 Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, entertainment and
associated businesses supported by nearby residents and the larger Edmonds
community, downtown commercial activity and visitors from throughout the
region.
A.4 Enhance shoreline features to include a full spectrum of recreational activities, park
settings, natural features (such as the Edmonds Marsh), and marina facilities.
Improve public access to the shoreline and link waterfront features by establishing
a continuous esplanade along the shoreline. The esplanade will be constructed over
time through public improvements and Shoreline Master Program requirements
placed on private development.
A.5 Support the development and retention of significant public investments in the
downtown/waterfront area, including government and cultural facilities that help
draw residents and visitors to downtown.
A.6 Provide greater residential opportunities and personal services within the
downtown, especially to accommodate the needs of a changing population.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal B. Continue to plan for and implement improvements in the
downtown/waterfront area that resolve safety conflicts while encouraging multi-modal transportation
and access to the waterfront.
B.1 Future development along the waterfront should support the continuation and
compatible design of three regional facilities: Edmonds Crossing at Pt. Edwards;
the Port of Edmonds; and the regional parks, beaches and walkways making up the
public shoreline.
B.2 Plan for improvements to resolve transportation and safety conflicts in the
downtown/waterfront area.
B.3 Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring improved bus service,
pedestrian and bicycle routes, and adequate streets and parking areas.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal C. Continue to plan for and implement the Edmonds Crossing
multimodal transportation center at Pt. Edwards – pursuing the design, permitting, land acquisition
and development of the project. The completion of Edmonds Crossing will help address the
competing needs of three regional facilities (transportation, parks and open space – including the
Edmonds Marsh, and the Port of Edmonds) while providing opportunities for redevelopment and
linkage between downtown Edmonds and its waterfront.
C.1 Utilize the Point Edwards site to its best community and regional potential by
developing a multimodal transit center with compatible development in the
surrounding area. In addition to the regional benefits arising from its multi modal
transportation function, an essential community benefit is in removing intrusive
ferry traffic from the core area which serves to visually and physically separate
downtown from the waterfront.
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C.2 Establish a Point Edwards multimodal transportation center which provides
convenient transportation connections for bus, ferry, rail, auto, pedestrians and
bicycle riders and makes Edmonds an integrated node in the regional transportation
system. The new terminal should be planned to reduce negative impacts to
downtown Edmonds – such as grade separation/safety concerns and conflicts with
other regional facilities – while providing the community with unique
transportation resources and an economic stimulus to the larger community.
C.3 Extend Downtown westward and connect it to the shoreline by encouraging mixed-
use development and pedestrian-oriented amenities and streetscape improvements,
particularly along Dayton and Main Streets. Development in this area should draw
on historical design elements found in the historic center of Edmonds to ensure an
architectural tie throughout the Downtown Area. Pursue redevelopment of SR-104
and the existing holding lanes once the ferry terminal moves to Point Edwards.
C.4 Improve traffic conditions by removing ferry traffic impacts from the downtown
core.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal D. Define the downtown commercial and retail core along streets
having the strongest pedestrian links and pedestrian-oriented design elements, while protecting
downtown’s identity.
D.1 Encourage opportunities for new development and redevelopment which reinforce
Edmonds’ attractive, small town pedestrian oriented character. Provide incentives
to encourage adaptive reuse as an alternative to redevelopment of historic
structures in order to preserve these resources. These historic structures are a key
component of the small town character of Edmonds and it’s economic viability.
Height limits that reinforce and require pedestrian-scale development are an
important part of this quality of life, and should be implemented through zoning
regulations and design guidelines.
D.2 Provide for the gradual elimination of large and inadequately landscaped paved
areas.
D.3 Provide pedestrian-oriented amenities for citizens and visitors throughout the
downtown/waterfront area, including such things as:
• Weather protection,
• Street trees and flower baskets,
• Street furniture,
• Public art and art integrated into private developments,
• Pocket parks,
• Signage and other way-finding devices,
• Restrooms.
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D.4 Strive for the elimination of overhead wires and poles whenever possible.
D.5 Coordinate new building design with old structure restoration and renovation.
D.6 Develop sign regulations that support the pedestrian character of downtown,
encouraging signage to assist in locating businesses and public and cultural
facilities while discouraging obtrusive and garish signage which detracts from
downtown pedestrian and cultural amenities.
D.7 Provide lighting for streets and public areas that is designed to promote comfort,
security, and aesthetic beauty.
D.8 Building design should discourage automobile access and curb cuts that interfere
with pedestrian activity and break up the streetscape. Encourage the use of alley
entrances and courtyards to beautify the back alleys in the commercial and mixed
use areas in the downtown area.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal E. Identify supporting arts and mixed use residential and office
areas which support and complement downtown retail use areas. Provide for a strong central retail
core at downtown’s focal center while providing for a mixture of supporting commercial and
residential uses in the area surrounding this retail core area. Emphasize and plan for links between the
retail core and these supporting areas.
E.1 Support a mix of uses downtown which includes a variety of housing, commercial,
and cultural activities.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal F. Focus development between the commercial and retail core
and the Edmonds Center for the Arts on small-scale retail, service, and multi-family residential uses.
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal G. Develop gateway/entrance areas into downtown which serve
complementary purposes (e.g. convenience shopping, community activities).
Downtown/Waterfront Area Goal H. Explore alternative development opportunities in the
waterfront area, such as specifically encouraging arts-related and arts-complementing uses.
H.1 Improve and encourage economic development opportunities by providing space
for local businesses and cottage industries and undertaking supporting public
improvement projects. Of particular significance is the enhancement of economic
development opportunities resulting from the Edmonds Crossing project and the
enhancement of Edmonds as an arts and water-oriented destination.
Multi-modal Transportation. Primary goals of the City’s Downtown Waterfront Plan include
integrating the downtown core with the waterfront, improving pedestrian access and traffic
circulation, and encouraging mixed-use development. Current conditions limit the city's ability to
achieve these plan goals by making it difficult to move between the two areas, thereby minimizing the
value of the shoreline as a public resource and amenity while adversely affecting the potential for
redevelopment.
A number of studies and public involvement projects have been completed to determine how to meet
the variety of transportation needs that converge within Downtown Edmonds. Following an initial
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1992 Ferry Relocation Feasibility Study and a visioning focus group convened by Edmonds’ Mayor
in April 1992, the importance of the conflicting transportation needs culminated in the City of
Edmonds, Washington State Ferries, and Community Transit signing a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) in November 1993. The MOU called for the cooperative development of
solutions to the conflicts between the City’s growth plans and ferry traffic in particular. In response
to that agreement, preliminary engineering and environmental analysis of alternatives began in late
1993.
In 1994, the Edmonds City Council held public hearings on the possibility of relocating the existing
ferry terminal and incorporating a new terminal within a larger multimodal project. As a result of the
hearings, the Council expressed support for a regional multimodal facility. The Council also
approved the 1994 Edmonds Downtown Waterfront Plan which specifically supported the facility’s
location at Pt. Edwards.
Further environmental review and facility definition resulted in a recommendation that an alternative
site (other than the existing Main Street location) should be developed as a multimodal facility
serving ferry, rail, bus, pedestrian, and bicycle travel needs.
Several alternative sites for the relocated ferry terminal and the proposed multimodal center were
evaluated as part of the early environmental screening process. During this screening process, federal,
state, regional, and local regulatory agencies—including affected Tribes— provided input regarding
issues that could impact selecting reasonable alternatives.
Based on this extensive screening process, two alternatives were recommended for further analysis in
the Environmental Impact Statement process. A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) was
issued on February 25, 1998, and the Final EIS was issued on November 10, 2004. Pt. Edwards is the
preferred alternative for a multimodal terminal site.
In addition to the transportation benefits of moving the existing ferry terminal, a number of
redevelopment opportunities will result within the downtown waterfront area. These range from park
and public access improvements to opportunities for significant redevelopment and connections
between the waterfront and downtown.
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Figure 11.
Integration of the
remaining ferry pier
structure into
surrounding parks will
be a key public benefit
and opportunity.
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Edmonds Crossing. Edmonds Crossing is a multimodal transportation center proposed to be
constructed at Point Edwards, the former UNOCAL oil storage facility south of the Edmonds Marina.
This multimodal transportation center will provide the capacity to respond to growth while providing
improved opportunities for connecting various forms of travel, including rail, ferry, bus, bicycle,
walking and ridesharing.
The project is supported by local, regional, and state plans, including the Puget Sound Regional
Council’s Destination 2030 Metropolitan Transportation and VISION 2040 plan; Washington State
Ferries’ (WSF) System Plan for 1999-2018; Snohomish County’s countywide Transportation Plan;
the City of Edmonds Comprehensive Plan; and the Port of Edmonds Strategic Plan and Master Plan.
Edmonds Crossing will provide:
· Intersection improvements at Pine Street and SR-104;
· Interconnection of Amtrak service to Chicago and Vancouver, B.C., Sounder commuter
rail service between Everett and Seattle, and other regional transportation modes;
· Connections to the regional transit system with direct bus service to communities
throughout the urban growth area;
· Enhanced ability for people to rideshare, bicycle and walk to connect with travel
opportunities at the multimodal center;
· Improved safety and travel on Edmonds local streets and along SR-104 between the ferry
terminal and I-5.
· Linkage between Navy facilities at Everett and on the Kitsap peninsula.
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Figure 12.
Edmonds Crossing “preferred alternative” from the 2004 FEIS.
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The project includes:
· A ferry terminal;
· A train station;
· A transit center for bus and regional transit, as well as the opportunity for riders to
connect to downtown businesses via a local circulator service;
· The flexibility to operate the facility to respond to changing travel demands;
· Safety features including grade separation of train traffic from other modes of travel,
designated vehicle parking and holding areas, and improved passenger waiting areas.
While the Edmonds Crossing project will directly benefit the transportation system, the project will
also provide significant benefits to downtown Edmonds. Completion of the project provides an
opportunity to redevelop the existing ferry terminal facilities and the related holding lanes in the
downtown area. Providing a connection from the new multimodal terminal to downtown Edmonds
will potentially bring more visibility and visitors to the downtown area.
Plan Policies and Implementation Strategy. The vision and goals for Downtown Waterfront
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Activity Center are designed to present a coherent vision for future development in the area. To
implement this vision, a series of policies and an implementation strategy are intended to guide future
public and private actions.
Implementation Strategy. Key issues tied to the viability and health of the downtown waterfront
area include using the Edmonds Crossing project to help resolve transportation issues, linking
downtown with the waterfront, and taking advantage of redevelopment opportunities arising from
emerging trends and public investments.
The largest single factor affecting the downtown waterfront area is the timing and construction of the
Edmonds Crossing project. Because of this, a two-phased downtown waterfront redevelopment
strategy is envisioned. The first phase includes actions taken before the existing ferry terminal is
relocated to the Pt. Edwards site, and is intended to include actions taken to support ongoing
redevelopment and arts-related improvements downtown. This phase will also set the framework for
subsequent redevelopment after the terminal’s relocation. The second phase is aimed at
comprehensive redevelopment to link the downtown with the waterfront, better utilize shoreline
resources, increase economic viability and provide the setting for a broad range of community
functions.
Short Term Actions. Short term actions are those actions that can take place prior to construction of
the Edmonds Crossing project.
1. Develop a short term plan and strategy to address transportation conflicts and safety issues
involving the interaction of rail, ferry, vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the waterfront area.
2. Plan for the Edmonds Crossing project at Pt. Edwards which includes relocation of the existing
ferry terminal. Planning should also include reuse of the current ferry terminal and related holding
area.
3. Improve the existing downtown rail station between Dayton and Main Streets in order to better
accommodate inter-city passenger and commuter rail service, including provisions for bus and
commuter traffic as well as pedestrian connections to the waterfront and downtown. During the short
term planning period, evaluate the feasibility and benefits of retaining a commuter rail and transit
presence downtown after the construction of Edmonds Crossing.
4. Plan for future joint public/private development of the area between SR-104 and the railroad
tracks. Planning activities could potentially include infrastructure planning, property acquisition,
parking management, development incentives and guidelines or modifications to land use regulations
(such as zoning or master planning). Although Amtrak and commuter rail service will be included as
a part of the Edmonds Crossing project, the City and transit service providers should examine
whether a commuter rail stop can be retained between Dayton and Main Streets in order to provide
improved service and stimulate potential redevelopment of the surrounding area.
5. Upgrade secondary downtown streets for pedestrians. Implement the city’s public urban design
plan and street tree plan while expanding public amenities and streetscape improvements in areas
where these do not already exist. These improvements are particularly needed along Main and Dayton
Streets in the area between downtown and the waterfront in order to improve pedestrian connections
between downtown and the waterfront area. Pedestrian improvements should be combined with
traffic improvement projects where applicable.
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6. Continue to promote shoreline management and public access to the city’s beaches, parks, and
walkways.
7. Continue implementing a continuous shoreline walkway (boardwalk/esplanade) from Brackett’s
Landing North to Point Edwards. Work with the Port of Edmonds to integrate recreation and marina
functions into the long term plan.
8. Work with the Senior Center to plan for long term needs for the senior center facilities and
programs.
9. Encourage a variety of housing to be developed as part of new development and redevelopment
of downtown properties. Housing should be provided to serve a diverse community, including single
family homes, multi family apartments and condominiums, housing as part of mixed use
developments, and housing connected with live/work developments that could also encourage an arts-
oriented community in the downtown area. A special focus for arts-supporting live/work
arrangements could be in the corridor and nearby residential areas linking downtown with the
Edmonds Center for the Arts.
10. Begin improvements to mitigate ferry terminal traffic (and other traffic) increases, as envisioned
in the Edmonds Crossing project and the transportation element of the comprehensive plan.
11. Develop “gateways” at key entrances to the downtown area which enhance the identity and sense
of place for downtown. Gateways should signal that visitors are entering downtown Edmonds, and
should include elements such as public art, landscaping, signage and directional (“way-finding”) aids.
Long Term Actions. Long term actions are those actions that can take place during or after
construction of the Edmonds Crossing project.
1. Complete a multi modal transportation center at Point Edwards for:
· Rail (inter-city and commuter)
· Ferry
· Park & Ride/Auto
· Bus
· Pedestrian and shuttle connections to other features and amenities.
2. Complete redevelopment of the Point Edwards site consistent with an overall master plan that
provides for development compatible with the Edmonds Crossing project.
3. Coordinate circulation and public parking with Port development.
4. Continue to protect and enhance existing wetlands and continue to develop supporting non-
intrusive interpretive trails and exhibits.
5. Continue development of a “necklace” of shoreline parks with improvements, focusing on
missing links in the park and walkway system. Retain and expand existing parks, providing linkages
whenever property acquisitions or easements become available for public use.
6. Encourage the development of centralized parking facilities as part of redevelopment projects.
Under the right circumstances, these types of facilities can provide an efficient mechanism for
consolidating expensive parking improvements while freeing up land for more intensive and desirable
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uses that support local housing, commercial, and pedestrian activities. Public/private partnerships
should be explored when the opportunity arises, both in private and public projects (e.g. the
commuter rail station downtown). Centralized parking facilities could be built as part of a master-
planned mixed-use development.
7. Redevelop the existing ferry terminal site at the base of Main Street according to a master plan
after the existing ferry terminal has been relocated to Point Edwards. This is a unique location,
situated in the midst of a continuous park and beach setting, and provides opportunities for
public/private partnerships. Ideas to be pursued include public “festival” entertainment or activity
space, visitor moorage, park and public walkways, and other uses that would encourage this as to
become a destination drawing people from south along the waterfront and eastward up into
downtown. Redevelopment of this area should be done in a manner that is sensitive to and enhances
the views down Main Street and from the adjoining parks and public areas.
8. Redevelop the area from the east side of SR-104 to the railroad tracks, from Harbor Square to
Main Street, according to a mixed use master plan. This area could provide a significant opportunity
for public/private partnerships. Under the right circumstances, consolidated parking or a pedestrian
crossing to the waterfront could be possible as part of a redevelopment project. Every opportunity
should be taken to improve the pedestrian streetscape in this area in order to encourage pedestrian
activity and linkages between downtown and the waterfront. Uses developed along public streets
should support pedestrian activity and include amenities such as street trees, street furniture, flowers
and mini parks. Main and Dayton Streets should receive special attention for public art or art
integrated into private developments to reinforce the visual arts theme for downtown. Redevelopment
of this area should also take advantage of the ability to reconfigure and remove the ferry holding lanes
paralleling SR-104 once the Edmonds Crossing project is developed.
9. Support redevelopment efforts that arise out of planning for the long term needs of the senior
center. These plans should reinforce the center’s place in the public waterfront, linking the facility to
the walkways and parks along the shoreline.
10. New development and redevelopment in the downtown waterfront area should be designed to
meet overall design objectives and the intent of the various “districts” described for the downtown
area.
Downtown Waterfront Districts. In addition to the goals and policies for the downtown waterfront
area, the Comprehensive Plan Map depicts a number of districts in the downtown waterfront area.
These districts are described below.
Retail Core. The area immediately surrounding the fountain at 5th and Main and extending along
Main Street and Fifth Avenue is considered the historic center of Edmonds and building heights
shall be pedestrian in scale and compatible with the historic character of this area. To encourage a
vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be designed with adequate ceiling height to
accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses and the entry situated at street level. Uses are
encouraged to be retail-compatible (i.e. retail or compatible service – e.g. art galleries,
restaurants, real estate sales offices and similar uses that provide storefront windows and items
for sale to the public that can be viewed from the street). The street front façades of buildings
must provide a high percentage of transparent window area and pedestrian weather protection
along public sidewalks. Design guidelines should provide for pedestrian-scale design features,
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differentiating the lower, commercial floor from the upper floors of the building. Buildings
situated around the fountain square must be orientated to the fountain and its associated
pedestrian area.
Arts Center Corridor. The corridor along 4th Ave N between the retail core and the Edmonds
Center for the Performing Arts. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be
designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses,
with commercial entries being located at street level. Building design and height shall be
compatible with the goal of creating a pedestrian oriented arts corridor while providing incentives
for the adaptive reuse of existing historic structures. Building entries for commercial buildings
must provide pedestrian weather protection. Design guidelines should provide for pedestrian-
scale design features, differentiating the lower floor from the upper floors of the building. The
design of interior commercial spaces must allow for flexible commercial space, so that individual
business spaces can be provided with individual doorways and pedestrian access directly to the
public sidewalk. The streetscape should receive special attention, using trees, landscaping, and
public art to encourage pedestrian activity. Private development projects should also be
encouraged to integrate art into their building designs. Where single family homes still exist in
this area, development regulations should allow for “live-work” arrangements where the house
can accommodate both a business and a residence as principal uses. Uses supporting the arts
center should be encouraged – such as restaurants, cafés, galleries, live/work use arrangements,
and B&Bs.
Downtown Mixed Commercial. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces should be
designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial uses.,
with commercial entries at street level. Buildings can be built to the property line. Building
heights shall be compatible with the goal of achieving pedestrian scale development. The first
floor of buildings must provide pedestrian weather protection along public sidewalks. Design
guidelines should provide for pedestrian-scale design features, differentiating the lower,
commercial floor from the upper floors of the building. The design of interior commercial spaces
must allow for flexible commercial space, so that individual business spaces can be provided with
individual doorways and pedestrian access directly to the public sidewalk. When the rear of a
property adjoins a residentially-designated property, floor area that is located behind commercial
street frontage may be appropriate for residential use. Where single family homes still exist in this
area, development regulations should allow for “live-work” arrangements where the house can
accommodate both a business and a residence as principal uses.
Downtown Mixed Residential. In this area, commercial uses would be allowed but not required
(i.e. buildings could be entirely commercial or entirely residential, or anything in between).
Height and design of buildings shall conform to the standards of the Downtown Mixed
Commercial District. Buildings facing the Dayton Street corridor should provide a pedestrian-
friendly streetscape, providing pedestrian amenities and differentiating the ground floor from
upper building levels.
Downtown Master Plan. The properties between SR-104 and the railroad, including Harbor
Square, the Edmonds Shopping Center (former Safeway site), and extending past the Commuter
Rail parking area up to Main Street. This area is appropriate for design-driven master planned
development which provides for a mix of uses and takes advantage of its strategic location
between the waterfront and downtown. The location of existing taller buildings on the waterfront,
and the site's situation at the bottom of “the Bowl,” could enable a design that provides for higher
buildings outside current view corridors. Any redevelopment in this area should be oriented to the
street fronts, and provide pedestrian-friendly walking areas, especially along Dayton and Main
Streets. Development design should also not ignore the railroad side of the properties, since this is
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an area that provides a “first impression” of the city from railroad passengers and visitors to the
waterfront. Art work, landscaping, and modulated building design should be used throughout any
redevelopment project.
Shoreline Commercial. The waterfront, west of the railroad tracks between the public beaches
and the Port (currently zoned CW). Consistent with the City's Shoreline Master Program, this
area should allow a mix of public uses, supporting commercial uses, and water-oriented and
water-dependent uses. Building heights shall be compatible with the goal of achieving pedestrian
scale development while providing incentives to encourage public view corridors. Roof and
building forms should be an important consideration in design guidelines for this area, because of
its high sensitivity and proximity to public open spaces. Redevelopment should result in singular,
landmark buildings of high quality design which take advantage of the visibility and physical
environment of their location, and which contribute to the unique character of the waterfront.
Pedestrian amenities and weather protection must be provided for buildings located along public
walkways and street fronts.
Master Plan Development. The waterfront area south of Olympic Beach, including the Port of
Edmonds and the Point Edwards and multi modal developments. This area is governed by master
plans for the Port of Edmonds, Point Edwards, and the Edmonds Crossing project as described in
an FEIS issued on November 10, 2004. These areas are also developed consistent with the City's
Shoreline Master Program, as it applies.
Downtown Convenience Commercial. This is the south end of 5th Ave, south of Walnut.
Commercial uses would be required on the first floor, but auto-oriented uses would be permitted
in addition to general retail and service uses. To encourage a vibrant downtown, first floor spaces
should be designed with adequate ceiling height to accommodate a range of retail and commercial
uses. Weather protection would still be required, but to a lesser degree than the retail core and
only when the building was adjacent to the sidewalk. Height and design of buildings shall
conform to the standards of the Downtown Mixed Commercial District. When the rear of a
property adjoins a residentially-designated property, floor area that is located behind the
commercial street frontage may be appropriate for residential use.
Planned Residential-Office. Several properties lie along the railroad on the west side of Sunset
Ave between existing commercial zoning and Edmonds Street. This area is appropriate for small-
scale development which provides for a mix of limited office and residential uses which provide a
transition between the more intensive commercial uses along Main Street and the residential uses
along Sunset Ave. Because the area of this designation is located adjacent to commercial
development to the south, the railroad to the west, and is near both multiple family and single-
family residential development, this area should act as a transition between theses uses. Building
design for this area should be sensitive to the surrounding commercial, multiple family and
single-family character.
Downtown Design Objectives. As a companion to the districts outlined above, general design
objectives are included for the downtown waterfront area. These objectives are intended to
encourage high quality, well designed projects to be developed in the downtown/waterfront area
that reflect the values of the citizens of Edmonds. These design objectives can be found in the
Urban Design section of this document.
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Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center and Highway 99 Corridor
Medical/Highway 99 Vision. The Medical/Highway 99 activity center is intended to encourage the
development of a pedestrian and transit oriented area focused on two master planned developments,
Swedish/Edmonds medical center and Edmonds-Woodway High School, with a related high-intensity
development corridor along Highway 99. Highway 99 is characterized by a corridor of generally
commercial development with less intense uses or designed transitions serving as a buffer between
adjacent neighborhoods. In contrast, the overall character of the mixed use activity center is intended
to be an intensively developed mixed use, pedestrian-friendly environment, in which buildings are
linked by walkways served by centralized parking, and plantings and landscaping promote pedestrian
activity and a park-like atmosphere. In addition to the general goals for activity centers, the
Medical/Highway 99 activity center is intended to achieve the following goals:
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goals and Plan Policies. The following goals and policies
are intended to achieve the framework goals for the Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal A. Expand the economic and tax base of the City of
Edmonds by providing incentives for business and commercial redevelopment in a planned activity
center.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal B. Provide for an aesthetically pleasing business and
residential community consisting of a mixed use, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere of attractively
designed and landscaped surroundings and inter-connected development.
B.1 Encourage a more active and vital setting for new retail, office, and service
businesses, supported by nearby residents and visitors from other parts of the
region.
B.2 Provide street trees, buffers, and landscape treatments which encourage and
support an attractive mixed use pattern of development characterized by pedestrian
walkways and centralized parking. Use these same features, in concert with site
and building design, to provide a transition from higher-intensity mixed use
development to nearby single family residential areas.
B.3 Provide a pleasant experience for pedestrians and motorists along major streets and
in a planned activity center, and provide a gateway along 212th Street SW into the
City of Edmonds.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal C. Recognize and plan for the distinct difference in
opportunities and development character provided by the Highway 99 corridor versus the local travel
and access patterns on local streets.
C.1 Uses adjoining the Highway 99 Corridor should provide more intensive levels of
mixed use development, including higher building heights and greater density.
However, pedestrian linkages to other portions of the activity center – and
adjoining focus areas along the Highway 99 Corridor – should still be provided in
order to assist pedestrian circulation and provide access to transit.
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Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal D. Promote the development of a mixed use area served
by transit and accessible to pedestrians.
D.1 Provide a more efficient transportation system featuring increased bus service,
pedestrian and bicycle routes as well as adequate streets and parking areas. Transit
service should be coordinated by transit providers and take advantage of links to
future high-capacity transit that develops along corridors such as Highway 99.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal E.To provide a buffer between the high-intensity, high-
rise commercial areas along SR 99 and the established neighborhoods and public facilities west of
76th Avenue West.
E.1 Support a mix of uses without encroaching into single family neighborhoods. Uses
adjoining single family neighborhoods should provide transitions between more
intensive uses areas through a combination of building design, landscaping and
visual buffering, and pedestrian-scale streetscape design.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal F.To discourage the expansion of strip commercial
development and encourage a cohesive and functional activity center that allows for both
neighborhood conservation and targeted redevelopment that includes an appropriate mix of single
family and multiple dwelling units, offices, retail, and business uses, along with public facilities.
F.1 In some cases, heavy commercial development (e.g. wholesale or light industrial
uses) may still be appropriate where these uses are separated from residential uses.
Medical/Highway 99 Activity Center Goal G. To provide an integrated network of pedestrian and
bicycle circulation that connects within and through the activity center to existing residential areas,
the high school, the hospital, and transit services and facilities.
G.1 Development should be designed for both pedestrian and transit access.
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Highway 99 Corridor Vision. Highway 99 occupies a narrow strip of retail and commercial uses
bounded by residential neighborhoods. Historically, the corridor has developed in a patchwork of
uses, without a clear focus or direction. To improve planning for the future of the corridor, the City
established a task force in 2003-2004, resulting in the Highway 99 Enhancement Report and a related
economic analysis. During this process, local residents were contacted and asked to participate in two
focus groups to identify current problems and future aspirations for the corridor. After this
preliminary survey with the residents, the City invited business owners to participate in two charrette
meetings to brainstorm ideas and evaluate possible ways to induce redevelopment in the area. After
concepts were developed, Berk & Associates, an economics consultant, performed a market
assessment of the enhancement strategy. The following diagram summarizes the general approach
that resulted from this work: a series of focus areas providing identity and a clustering of activity
along the corridor, providing opportunities for improved economic development while also improving
linkages between the corridor and surrounding residential areas.
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Highway 99 Corridor Goals and Plan Policies. The following goals and policies are intended to
achieve the framework goals for the Highway 99 Corridor.
Highway 99 Corridor Goal A. Improve access and circulation. Access to businesses for both
pedestrians and automobiles is difficult along major portions of the corridor. The inability of
pedestrians to cross the street and for automobiles to make safe turns is a critical limitation on
enhanced development of the corridor into a stronger economic area. Better pedestrian crossings are
also needed to support transit use, especially as Highway 99 becomes the focus of future high
capacity transit initiatives.
A.1 Provide for pedestrian access and circulation within development focus areas,
while coordinating with high-capacity transit along the Highway 99 corridor.
A.2 Use traffic signals, access management, and rechannelization to facilitate
pedestrian, business, and residential access while maintaining traffic capacity along
SR 99. The City should work collaboratively with WSDOT on these issues, and to
develop a circulation management plan. In some cases the impacts of the traffic
signals can be enhanced by access management, rechannelization and other
measures.
A.3 Make the corridor more attractive and pedestrian-friendly (e.g., add trees and
landscaping) through a combination of development requirements and – when
available – public investment.
A.4 Route auto traffic to encourage efficient access to new and existing development
while minimizing impacts to surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Highway 99 Corridor Goal B. The City should consider the different sections along the corridor and
emphasize their unique opportunities rather than view the corridor as an undifferentiated continuum.
Street improvements and, in some cases regulatory measures can encourage these efforts. Focus on
specific nodes or segments within the corridor. Identity elements such as signage should indicate that
the corridor is within the City of Edmonds, and show how connections can be made to downtown and
other Edmonds locations.
B.1 New development should be high-quality and varied – not generic – and include
amenities for pedestrians and patrons.
B.2 The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which provide high
economic benefit to the city, such as new auto dealerships, and encourage these
types of uses to locate within the Highway 99 Corridor. When these uses are
proposed to be located within one of the corridor focus areas, these uses should
also comply with the goals and policies outlined for each focus area.
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B.3 Provide a system of “focus areas” along the corridor which provide opportunities
for clusters of development, or themed development areas. Providing focus points
for development is intended to help encourage segmentation of the long Highway
99 corridor into distinct activity nodes which will encourage an Edmonds character
and identity for the corridor. Concepts for the different focus areas identified in the
“Highway 99 Corridor Vision” include the following:
The “Residential Area Retail Center”
concept allows for mixed use development
while providing access and services to
adjacent residential neighborhoods.
The “Hospital Community and Family
Retail Center” would be positioned to take
advantage of its proximity to the many
hospital and related medical services in the
area and it would be easily reachable from
the Interurban trail.
The idea of an “International District” is
organized around the international flavor of
development in the area combined with the
concepts of visibility and internal
connection. Access to the “District” is
marked by specific gateways, and the many
focal points for activity in the area (and the
new development in between) are
connected with a strong pedestrian corridor.
Similar mixed use development, linked to
surrounding neighborhoods, could occur in
the “Commercial Redevelopment/Hotels
Improvement Area.” In addition, this area
has the potential to provide large sites
suitable for larger commercial or mixed use
development, such as hotels or large retail
complexes. Internal circulation between
sites is a key to development.
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Highway 99 Corridor Goal C. Encourage development that is sensitive to surrounding
neighborhoods. During the City’s Highway 99 Task Force work, residents noted that they needed a
number of services that are not presently provided along the corridor. This can provide an opportunity
that might be part of a larger business strategy. At the same time, new development should contribute
to the residential quality of the adjacent neighborhoods.
C.1 Protect residential qualities and connect businesses with the local community.
Pedestrian connections should be made available as part of new development to
connect residents to appropriate retail and service uses.
C.2 New development should be allowed and encouraged to develop to the fullest
extent possible while assuring that the design quality and amenities provided
contribute to the overall character and quality of the corridor. Where intense
development adjoins residential areas, site design (including buffers, landscaping,
and the arrangement of uses) and building design should be used to minimize
adverse impacts on residentially-zoned properties
C.3 Provide adequate buffering between higher intensity uses and adjoining residential
neighborhoods
Highway 99 Corridor Goal D. Encourage a variety of uses and building types. A variety of uses and
building types is appropriate to take advantage of different opportunities and conditions. For example,
a tall hotel or large scale retail development may be an excellent addition to the south of the corridor
while some small restaurants and convenience shops might cater to hospital employees, trail users and
local residents near 216th Street SW. Where needed, the City should consider zoning changes to
encourage mixed use or taller development to occur.
D.1 Upgrade the architectural and landscape design qualities of the corridor. Establish
uniform signage regulations for all properties within the corridor area which
provide for business visibility and commerce while minimizing clutter and
distraction to the public.
D.2 Within the Corridor, highrise nodes should be located to provide for maximum
economic use of suitable commercial land. Highrise nodes should be:
D.2.a Supported by adequate services and facilities;
D.2.b Designed to provide a visual asset to the community through the
use of distinctive forms and materials, articulated facades,
attractive landscaping, and similar techniques.
D.2.c Designed to take advantage of different forms of access,
including automobile, transit and pedestrian access.
D.2.d Designed to provide adequate buffering from lower intensity
uses and residential neighborhoods.
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Master Planned Development
Master Planned Developments are areas dominated by a special set of circumstances which allow for
a highly coordinated, planned development, with phasing over time. These master plans describe a
special purpose and need for the facilities and uses identified, and provide a clear design which fits
with the character of their surroundings. The master plans describe the land use parameters and
relationships to guide future development on the sites (height, bulk, types and arrangements of uses,
access and circulation). All development within areas identified in each master plan shall be
consistent with the provisions of the master plan. When located within a designated activity center,
development within a master plan area shall be consistent with the goals and policies identified for
the surrounding activity center. The following Master Plans are adopted by reference:
A. Edmonds-Woodway High School
B. City Park
C. Pine Ridge Park
D. Southwest County Park
In addition to the master plans listed above, master plans can also be implemented through zoning
contracts or other implementation actions, rather than being adopted as part of the plan. In these
cases, the master plan must still be consistent with the comprehensive plan goals and policies for the
area.
Residential Development
General. The City of Edmonds is unique among cities in Washington State. Located on the shores of
Puget Sound, it has been able to retain (largely through citizen input) a small town, quality
atmosphere rare for cities so close to major urban centers. The people of Edmonds value these
amenities and have spoken often in surveys and meetings over the years. The geographical location
also influences potential growth of Edmonds. Tucked between Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace and
Puget Sound, the land available for annexation and development is limited.
Living standards in Edmonds are high, and this combined with the limited development potential,
provides the opportunity for constructive policy options to govern future development. This will
ensure an even better quality of life for its citizens.
Edmonds consists of a mixture of people of all ages, incomes and living styles. It becomes a more
humane and interesting city as it makes room for and improves conditions for all citizens.
When the City’s first comprehensive plan completed under the State Growth Management Act was
adopted in 1995, the City adopted plan designations for single family areas that were based in large
measure on historical development patterns, which often recognized development limitations due to
environmentally sensitive areas (slopes, landslide hazards, streams, etc.).
In 2004, the City refined its land use and zoning maps to more closely relate its large lot
zoning to existing critical areas patterns. City staff analyzed the pattern of critical areas
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compared with land use designations, and applied the following logic to identify areas
that could and could not be justified for continuing to be designated for large lot single
family development. Land use and zoning designations were adjusted during the
2004/2005 plan update process to provide for this increased level of consistency.
Residential Goal A. High quality residential development which is appropriate to the diverse
lifestyle of Edmonds residents should be maintained and promoted. The options available to the City
to influence the quality of housing for all citizens should be approached realistically in balancing
economic and aesthetic considerations, in accordance with the following policies:
A.1 Encourage those building custom homes to design and construct homes with
architectural lines which enable them to harmonize with the surroundings, adding
to the community identity and desirability.
A.2 Protect neighborhoods from incompatible additions to existing buildings that do
not harmonize with existing structures in the area.
A.3 Minimize encroachment on view of existing homes by new construction or
additions to existing structures.
A.4 Support retention and rehabilitation of older housing within Edmonds whenever it
is economically feasible.
A.5 Protect residential areas from incompatible land uses through the careful control of
other types of development and expansion based upon the following principles:
A.5.a Residential privacy is a fundamental protection to be upheld by local
government.
A.5.b Traffic not directly accessing residences in a neighborhood must be
discouraged.
A.5.c Stable property values must not be threatened by view, traffic or land use
encroachments.
A.5.d Private property must be protected from adverse environmental impacts
of development including noise, drainage, traffic, slides, etc.
A.6 Require that new residential development be compatible with the natural
constraints of slopes, soils, geology, vegetation and drainage.
Residential Goal B. A broad range of housing types and densities should be encouraged in order that
a choice of housing will be available to all Edmonds residents, in accordance with the following
policies:
B.1 Planned Residential Development. Provide options for planned residential
development solutions for residential subdivisions.
B.1.a Encourage single-family homes in a PRD configuration where
significant benefits for owner and area can be demonstrated (trees, view,
open space, etc.).
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B.1.b Consider attached single-family dwelling units in PRD's near downtown
and shopping centers as an alternative to multiple-family zoning.
B.2 Multiple. The City's development policies encourage high quality site and building
design to promote coordinated development and to preserve the trees, topography
and other natural features of the site. Stereotyped, boxy multiple unit residential
(RM) buildings are to be avoided.
B.2.a Location Policies.
B.2.a.i. RM uses should be located near arterial or collector streets.
B.2.b Compatibility Policies.
B.2.b.i RM developments should preserve the privacy and view of
surrounding buildings, wherever feasible.
B.2.b.ii The height of RM buildings that abut single family residential
(RS) zones shall be similar to the height permitted in the abutting
RS zone except where the existing vegetation and/or change in
topography can substantially screen one use from another.
B.2.b.iii The design of RM buildings located next to RS zones should be
similar to the design idiom of the single family residence.
B.2.c. General Design Policies.
B.2.c.i The nonstructural elements of the building (such as decks, lights,
rails, doors, windows and window easements, materials, textures
and colors) should be coordinated to carry out a unified design
concept.
B.2.c.ii Site and building plans should be designed to preserve the
natural features (trees, streams, topography, etc.) of the site
rather than forcing the site to meet the needs of the imposed
plan.
B.3 Mobile Homes. Update design standards to ensure quality parks heavily landscaped
both for screening exterior and for appearance of interior.
Commercial Land Use
General. Past and present commercial development in the City of Edmonds has been oriented
primarily to serving the needs of its citizens. It also has attempted to offer a unique array of
personalized and specialty type shopping opportunities for the public. In the downtown area, the
Milltown shopping arcade is an excellent example of this type of development. It is essential that
future commercial developments continue to harmonize and enhance the residential small town
character of Edmonds that its citizens so strongly desire to retain. By the same token, the City should
develop a partnership with business, citizens and residents to help it grow and prosper while assisting
to meet the various requirements of the City's codes and policies.
The Highway 99 arterial has been recognized historically as a commercial district which adds to the
community's tax and employment base. Its economic vitality is important to Edmonds and should be
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supported. Commercial development in this area is to be encouraged to its maximum potential.
Commercial Development Goals and Plan Policies. The following sections describe the general
goals and policies for all commercial areas (commercial, community commercial, neighborhood
commercial, Westgate Corridor, Edmonds Way Corridor, and sexually oriented businesses), followed
by the additional goals and policies that specific commercial areas must also meet.
Commercial Development Goal A. Commercial development in Edmonds shall be located to take
advantage of its unique locational opportunities while being consistent and compatible with the
character of its surrounding neighborhood. All commercial development should be designed and
located so that it is economically feasible to operate a business and provide goods and services to
Edmonds residents and tourists in a safe, convenient and attractive manner, in accordance with the
following policies:
A.1 A sufficient number of sites suited for a variety of commercial uses should be
identified and reserved for these purposes. The great majority of such sites should
be selected from parcels of land already identified in the comprehensive plan for
commercial use and/or zoned for such use.
A.2 Parcels of land previously planned or zoned for commercial use but which are now
or will be identified as unnecessary, or inappropriate for such use by additional
analysis, should be reclassified for other uses.
A.3 The proliferation of strip commercial areas along Edmonds streets and highways
and the development of commercial uses poorly related to surrounding land uses
should be strongly discouraged.
A.4 The design and location of all commercial sites should provide for convenient and
safe access for customers, employees and suppliers.
A.5 All commercial developments should be carefully located and designed to
eliminate or minimize the adverse impacts of heavy traffic volume and other
related problems on surrounding land uses.
A.6 Special consideration should be given to major land use decisions made in relation
to downtown Edmonds.
Commercial Development Goal B. Community Commercial areas are comprised of commercial
development serving a dual purpose: services and shopping for both local residents and regional
traffic. The intent of the community commercial designation is to recognize both of these purposes by
permitting a range of business and mixed use development while maintaining a neighborhood scale
and design character.
B.1 Permit uses in community commercial areas that serve both the local neighborhood
and regional through-traffic.
B.2 Provide for transit and pedestrian access in addition to the need to accommodate
automobile traffic.
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B.3 Provide for the pedestrian-scale design of buildings that are two stories or less in
height and that contain architectural features that promote pedestrian activity.
B.4 Provide pedestrian walkways and transit connections throughout the community
commercial area, assuring connections to nearby residential neighborhoods.
Commercial Development Goal C. Neighborhood Commercial areas are intended to provide a mix
of services, shopping, gathering places, office space, and housing for local neighborhoods. The scale
of development and intensity of uses should provide a middle ground between the more intense
commercial uses of the Highway 99 Corridor/ Medical area and the Downtown Activity Area.
Historically, many of the neighborhood commercial areas in Edmonds have developed as classically
auto-oriented commercial “strip malls” with one- and two-story developments primarily including
retail and service uses. Throughout the region, neighborhood commercial areas are departing from
this historical model by being redeveloped as appealing mixed-use clusters, providing attractive new
pedestrian-oriented development that expands the uses and services available to local residents.
C.1 Neighborhood commercial development should be located at major arterial
intersections and should be designed to minimize interference with through traffic.
C.2 Permit uses in neighborhood commercial areas that are intended to serve the local
neighborhood. Mixed use development should be encouraged within neighborhood
commercial areas.
C.3 Provide for transit and pedestrian access, with the provision of facilities for local
automobile traffic. Provide for pedestrian connections to nearby residential
neighborhoods.
C.4 Allow a variety of architectural styles while encouraging public art and sustainable
development practices that support pedestrian activity and provide for appealing
gathering places.
C.5 Significant attention should be paid to the design of ground level commercial
spaces, which must accommodate a variety of commercial uses, have street-level
entrances, and storefront facades that are dominated by transparent windows.
C.6 Encourage neighborhood commercial areas to reflect the identity and character of
individual neighborhoods, thus are strengthening their importance as neighborhood
centers. Neighborhood commercial areas may set additional specific goals for their
community in order to further refine the specific identity they wish to achieve.
Goals and policies for specific neighborhood centers are detailed below.
C.6.a Five Corners
C.6.a.i In the Five Corners neighborhood commercial area,
development should be oriented to the street and respond to the
unique character of the intersection, including a planned
intersection improvement. Parking should be provided at the
rear of development, where possible, or underground.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height, and
the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
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buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
C.6.a.iii At a minimum, commercial uses should be located on the ground
level of development. Commercial or residential uses may
occupy upper levels.
C.6.a.iv. As a major intersection, streetscape and way-finding design
should create an attractive “gateway” to the downtown and
other neighborhoods. (Link to streetscape plan update.)
Intersection and street design should accommodate and
encourage pedestrian connections throughout the neighborhood
commercial area.
C.6.b. Firdale Village
C.6.a.i In the Firdale Village commercial area, development should
include an attractive mix of uses that create a “neighborhood
village” pedestrian-oriented environment. Commercial spaces
shall be oriented toward the street in order to maximize
visibility, and parking should be primarily accommodated either
behind or underneath structures.
C.6.a.ii Development shall not be more than four stories in height, and
the design should focus on breaking up the mass and bulk of
buildings by incorporating such features as setbacks, varying
rooflines, and landscaping into the design of the site. The mix of
uses should include not less than one quarter commercial space.
Commercial Development Goal D. The Westgate Corridor is generally located between the 100th
Avenue W (9th Avenue S)/Edmonds Way intersection and where Edmonds Way turns north to enter
the downtown area. By virtue of this location, this corridor serves as both a key transportation
corridor and as an entry into the downtown. Long-established neighborhoods lie near both sides of the
corridor. The plan for this corridor is to recognize its multiple functions by providing opportunities
for small-scale businesses while promoting compatible development that will not intrude into
established neighborhoods.
D.1 Development within the Westgate Corridor should be designed to recognize its role
as part of an entryway into Edmonds and the downtown. The overall effect should
be a corridor that resembles a landscaped boulevard and median. The landscaped
median along SR-104 should remain as uninterrupted as possible in order to
promote traffic flow and provide an entry effect.
D.2 Permit uses in planned business areas that are primarily intended to serve the local
neighborhood while not contributing significantly to traffic congestion.
D.3 Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
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D.4 Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways and access
points by development onto SR-104 in order to support the movement of traffic in
a safe and efficient manner. Site access shall not be provided from residential
streets unless there is no feasible alternative.
D.5 Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition to adjacent
residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas adjacent to single family
neighborhoods, use design techniques such as the modulation of facades, pitched
roofs, stepped-down building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping to
provide designs compatible with single family development.
Commercial Development Goal E. The Edmonds Way Corridor consists of portions of Edmonds
Way between the 100th Avenue West intersection and Highway 99. This corridor serves as a key
transportation corridor, and also provides a key link between Edmonds and Interstate 5. Established
residential areas lie on both sides of the corridor. An established pattern of multiple family residential
development lies along much of the corridor, while small-scale businesses can be found primarily
near intersections. A major concern is that the more intensive development that occurs along the
corridor should not interfere with the flow of through traffic or intrude into adjoining established
communities.
E.1 Permit uses in planned multiple family or small-scale business developments that
are designed to minimize contributing significantly to traffic congestion.
E.2 Provide for transit and pedestrian access to development.
E.3 Use design review to encourage the shared or joint use of driveways and access
points by development onto SR-104 in order to support the movement of traffic in
a safe and efficient manner. Site access should not be provided from residential
streets unless there is no feasible alternative.
E.4 Use design review to ensure that development provides a transition to adjacent
residential neighborhoods. For uses in transitional areas adjacent to single family
neighborhoods, use design techniques such as the modulation of facades, pitched
roofs, stepped-down building heights, multiple buildings, and landscaping to
provide designs compatible with single family development. Make use of natural
topography to buffer incompatible development whenever possible.
Commercial Development Goal F. Sexually Oriented Businesses are regulated by specific licensing
and operating provisions in the City Code. However, land use and zoning regulations are also
required to mitigate and reduce the adverse secondary effects of these uses. These secondary effects
are detailed in the findings adopted by Ordinance No. 3117 on October 15, 1996. As commercial
uses, sexually oriented businesses should be limited to areas which can support the traffic and site
requirements of these businesses while also assuring that their adverse secondary effects are
mitigated. The following policies apply to sexually oriented businesses:
F.1 Provide for potential commercial locations within the City for sexually oriented
businesses which will provide at least a minimum separation and buffering
necessary to protect public health and safety.
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F.2 Separate the location of sexually oriented businesses from uses that are
incompatible with the secondary effects associated with sexually oriented
businesses. These incompatible uses include residential uses and uses such as
public parks, public libraries, museums, public or private schools, community
centers, and religious facilities. They also include bars and taverns.
F.3 Adopt specific development regulations, such as lighting, parking and access
provisions, that are designed to reduce or mitigate the secondary effects of sexually
oriented businesses.
F.4 Provide a mechanism to monitor, on an annual basis, the availability of potential
sites for the location of sexually oriented businesses.
Industrial Land Use
General. Interestingly, industrial development played a major role in the early development of
Edmonds. Sawmills, wharves, log ponds and other wood products industries lined the Edmonds
waterfront at the turn of the twentieth century. However, as time passed, Edmonds developed into a
very attractive residential community and its once thriving lumber industry faded into oblivion.
Today, Edmonds still retains much of its residential, small town charm despite the large amount of
urban development which has occurred in and around the City during the outward expansion of the
Seattle metropolitan area during the past twenty-five years.
Industrial development in the more traditional sense has not occurred in Edmonds to a significant
degree since its early Milltown days. Most new industry which has located in the community since
the 1950's has been largely of light manufacturing or service industry nature. Some examples include
furniture manufacturing, printing and publishing, electronic components assembly and health care
services.
Future industrial development should be carefully controlled in order to insure that it is compatible
with the residential character of Edmonds. Small scale, business-park oriented light industries and
service related industries should be given preference over more intensive large scale industries. Great
care should be given to carefully siting and designing all new industrial development in order to fully
minimize or eliminate its adverse off-site impacts.
Industrial Land Use Goal A. A select number of industrial areas should be located and developed
which are reasonably attractive and contribute to the economic growth and stability of Edmonds
without degrading its natural or residential living environment, in accordance with the following
policies:
A.1 Light industrial uses should be given preference over heavy industrial uses.
A.2 The clustering of industrial uses in planned industrial parks should be required
when the site is adequate.
A.3 Adequate buffers of landscaping, compatible transitional land uses and open space
should be utilized to protect surrounding land areas from the adverse effects of
industrial land use. Particular attention should be given to protecting residential
areas, parks and other public-institutional land uses.
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A.4 All industrial areas should be located where direct access can be provided to
regional ground transportation systems (major State Highways and/or railroad
lines).
Open Space
General. Open space is important in defining the character of the Edmonds area and should be
preserved and enhanced for enjoyment by current and future generations. Open space provides many
benefits for people and natural systems.
Open Space Goal A. Open space must be seen as an essential element determining the character and
quality of the Edmonds environment, in accordance with the following policies.
A.1 Undeveloped public property should be studied to determine its suitability and
appropriate areas designed as open space.
A.1.a No city-owned property should be relinquished until all possible
community uses have been explored.
A.2. All feasible means should be used to preserve the following open spaces:
A.2.a Lands which have unique scientific or educational value.
A.2.b Areas which have an abundance of wildlife, particularly where there are
habitats of rare or endangered species.
A.2.c Natural and green belt areas adjacent to highways and arterials with the
priority to highways classified as scenic.
A.2.d Areas which have steep slopes or are in major stream drainage ways,
particularly those areas which have significance to Edmonds residents
as water sheds or natural drainage ways.
A.2.e Land which can serve as buffers between residential and commercial or
industrial development.
A.2.f Bogs and wetlands.
A.2.g Land which can serve as buffers between high noise environments and
adjacent uses.
A.2.h Lands which would have unique suitability for future passive or active
recreational use.
A.2.i Areas which would have unique rare or endangered types of vegetation. -
A.3 Open space should be distributed throughout the urban areas in such a manner that
there is both visual relief and variety in the pattern of development and that there is
sufficient space for active and passive recreation. Provide views and open space in
areas of high density housing by requiring adequate setback space and separation
between structures.
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Open Space Goal B. Edmonds possesses a most unique and valuable quality in its location on Puget
Sound. The natural supply of prime recreational open space, particularly beaches and waterfront
areas, must be accessible to the public, in accordance with the following policies:
B.1 Edmonds saltwater shorelines and other waterfront areas should receive special
consideration in all future acquisition and preservation programs.
B.2 Wherever possible, provide public access to public bodies of water.
Soils and Topography
General. The natural topography of the city contributes to the environmental character of the
community. Many of the remaining undeveloped areas of the city are located on hillsides or in ravines
where steep slopes have discouraged development. These can often be areas where natural drainage
ways and stands of trees or habitat exist. In some areas, soil conditions also exist which are severely
limited for certain kinds of development.
Based on soil, slope, and geological analysis for the city, areas may be identified as potentially
hazardous for specific types of development. Some areas which are limited for intensive development
may be desirable for public recreation, open spaces, conservation of existing natural features,
maintenance of valuable biological communities, and protection of natural storm drainage systems.
In some hillside areas, changes in existing soil characteristics because of development, grading,
increased runoff and removal of vegetation may cause severe erosion, water pollution and flooding
with subsequent damage to public and private property.
Soils and Topography Goal A. Future development in areas of steep slope and potentially hazardous
soil conditions should be based on site development which preserves the natural site characteristics in
accordance with the following policies:
A.1 Large lots or flexible subdivision procedures, such as PRD’s, should be used in
these areas to preserve the site and reduce impervious surfaces, cuts and fills.
A.2 Streets and access ways should be designed to conform to the natural topography,
reduce runoff and minimize grading of hillsides.
Soils and Topography Goal B. Development on steep slopes or hazardous soil conditions should
preserve the natural features of the site, in accordance with the following policies:
B.1 Grading and Filling.
B.1.a Grading, filling, and tree cutting shall be restricted to building pads,
driveways, access ways and other impervious surfaces.
B.1.b Grading shall not jeopardize the stability of any slope, or of an adjacent
property.
B.1.c Only minimal amounts of cut and fill on hillsides exceeding 15% slope
should be permitted so that the natural topography can be preserved. Fill
shall not be used to create a yard on steeply sloped property.
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B.1.d Fill and excavated dirt shall not be pushed down the slope.
B.2. Building Construction.
B.2.a Buildings on slopes of 15% or greater shall be designed to cause
minimum disruption to the natural topography.
B.2.b Retaining walls are discouraged on steep slopes. If they are used they
should be small and should not support construction of improvements
which do not conform to the topography.
B.2.c Water detention devices shall be used to maintain the velocity of runoff
at predevelopment levels.
B.3. Erosion Control.
B.3.a Temporary measures shall be taken to reduce erosion during
construction.
B.3.b Natural vegetation should be preserved wherever possible to reduce
erosion and stabilize slopes, particularly on the downhill property line.
B.3.c Slopes should be stabilized with deep rooted vegetation and mulch, or
other materials to prevent erosion and siltation of drainage ways.
Vegetation and Wildlife
General. As Edmonds has urbanized, the native vegetation has become increasingly scarce. The city's
woodlands, marshes and other areas containing natural vegetation provide an important resource
which should be preserved. Woodlands help stabilize soils on steep slopes, and act as barriers to wind
and sound. Natural vegetation provides habitat for wildlife. Plants replenish the soil with nutrients.
They generate oxygen and clean pollutants from the air.
The beauty of the natural growth provides pleasing vistas and helps to buffer one development from
another. Areas where natural vegetation exists provide good sites for nature trails and for other
recreational and educational opportunities.
Wildlife is a valuable natural resource that greatly enhances the quality of human life.
City beaches, breakwaters and pilings represent unique habitats for marine organisms.
Streams, lakes and saltwater areas offer habitats for many species of migrating and resident bird life.
Wooded areas and city parks provide habitats for many birds and mammals.
Many birds and mammals are dependent upon both the upland and beach areas.
Vegetation and Wildlife Goal A. The city should ensure that its woodlands, marshes and other areas
containing natural vegetation are preserved, in accordance with the following policies:
A.1 Critical areas will be designated and protected using the best available science
(BAS).
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A.2 The removal of trees should be minimized, particularly when they are located on
steep slopes or hazardous soils. Subdivision layouts, buildings and roads should be
designed so that existing trees are preserved.
A.3 Trees that are diseased, damaged, or unstable should be removed.
A.4 Grading should be restricted to building pads and roads only. Vegetation outside
these areas should be preserved.
Vegetation and Wildlife Goal B. The city should promote and increase public awareness and pride
in its wildlife heritage. Special emphasis should be directed toward preserving the natural habitats
(woodlands, marshes, streams and beaches) of the city's wildlife in accordance with the following
policies:
B.1 Establish and maintain a variety of educational and recreational programs and
activities for all age levels.
B.2 Erect and maintain educational displays that identify some of the more common
plants and animals and the ecology of major habitats, (e.g., sand, rock, piling and
deepwater).
B.3 Prevent the unnecessary disturbance of native species and organisms from beach
and near-shore environments.
B.4 Encourage landscaping and site improvement on city-owned property which
recognizes value of habitat in overall site design.
Air Pollution
General. Air pollution is primarily a regional problem related to urbanization and meteorological
conditions in the Puget Sound Basin. It is the result of activities in which most citizens participate.
Air pollution can cause severe health effects and property damage under certain conditions.
Air Pollution Goal A. Clean air is a right to all citizens of the City of Edmonds and should be
protected and maintained in accordance with the following policies:
A.1 Discourage expansion of arterials which will substantially increase line sources of
pollution.
A.2 Encourage arrangement of activities which will generate the fewest necessary
automobile trip miles while avoiding undue concentration of like uses.
A.3 Support, through political action, strong enforcement policies and ordinances in the
regional pollution control agency.
A.4 Support, by political action and financial participation, the establishment of public
transportation in the community as an alternative to dependence on individual
vehicles.
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A.5 Encourage programs supporting commute trip reduction.
Noise Pollution
General. Although no area of human activity is free of sound, the modern urban environment is
increasingly suffering from an overload of sound in the form of noise. The effects of noise may be
severe. The most obvious effect is loss of hearing where levels of noise are very high and sustained.
A less documented effect is general environmental stress from the physiological and psychological
impacts of noise.
Noise problems can come from general background sources, such as vehicular noise,or periodic point
source problems, such as airplanes, electronically amplified music, sirens, etc.
Certain noise problems can be alleviated more easily than others. The noise of vehicular traffic,
particularly on arterial streets is difficult to control. Point sources can be more easily regulated by
requiring noise muffling equipment. Enforcement of noise standards can be a problem because of the
training and skill involved in taking noise measurements. Cost of enforcement may be excessive if
standards are too stringent.
Noise Pollution Goal A. Preserve the quiet residential environment of the city by limiting increases
in noise and reducing unnecessary noise where it now exists in accordance with the following
policies:
A.1 The city should partner with other jurisdictions in seeking to enforce appropriate
noise standards within the city.
A.2 Any ordinances adopted by the city should recognize the variety and quality of
noise environments.
A.3 It is the policy of the city to minimize noise created by the railroad.
Urban Growth Areas
General. The accompanying Urban Growth Areas map shows the City’s urban growth area, which
encompasses unincorporated areas adjacent to the current city limits. In general, development within
the urban growth area is of interest to the City because the area will be annexed to the City in the
future and development in the area can be expected to have an impact on the demand for and delivery
of City services.
Urban Growth Area Goal A. Plan for the logical extension of services and development within the
City’s urban growth area.
A.1 Encourage the annexation of the City’s designated urban growth area into the city.
A.2 To provide for orderly transitions, adopt comparable zoning and comprehensive
plan designations for areas annexing into the City.
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A.3 Adopted plans and policies for the urban growth area shall be consistent and
compatible with the general comprehensive plan goals and policies for the City.
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AM-7420 7.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:15 Minutes
Submitted By:Jim Stevens
Department:Public Works
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
City Hall Exterior ATM Concession Agreement Public Hearing
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the proposed contract for an ATM installation outside City Hall.
Previous Council Action
On January 13th, the Council reviewed the contract and attachments. The request was made for the
ATM enclosure to be gray, and the vendor has agreed to this stipulation. The issue of impact on the
Museum markets was also raised, and staff obtained the answer that the market booths will be
reconfigured in this area to allow access to the proposed ATM from the street.
Narrative
In late 2014, Bruce Barstow of Dog Day Afternoon, Inc., approached staff about the possibility to enter
into an agreement to locate an ATM machine adjacent to the front entrance of City Hall. Such an
installation would conveniently serve the public, especially during the Saturday Market, Taste of
Edmonds, and other events for which an individual might need to obtain cash for immediate use.
Section 4.04 of the Edmonds City Code deals with concession agreements as this installation would
require, and staff worked with the City Attorney to create the document attached here for the Council to
review and amend/approve. Once the Council has determined the final format for this document, it will
ultimately be signed by the mayor and vendor before it takes effect. For any vendor
agreements concerning the use of City property other than that in a park, a public hearing is a
required part of the process as well. The pieces of the attached draft agreement that are highlighted
indicate where the boilerplate document provided by the City Attorney was completed with specific
information for this ATM installation.
The interested vendor currently operates and maintains an ATM machine at the City's Mini Park,
adjacent to the ferry holding lanes. If this proposed installation is agreeable to all parties, the new
machine would be installed in plenty of time for what is envisioned as its peak use period. This vendor
has already been bringing a portable ATM machine to the Saturday markets and occupying a booth space,
so there are no objections from the Museum about potential impacts to its booth arrangements.
Attachments
Exhibit A
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Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D DDA Agreement
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Public Works Phil Williams 01/15/2015 12:35 PM
Parks and Recreation Carrie Hite 01/15/2015 12:38 PM
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 02:21 PM
Mayor Dave Earling 01/15/2015 02:49 PM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/15/2015 03:56 PM
Form Started By: Jim Stevens Started On: 01/15/2015 06:00 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/15/2015
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CONCESSION AGREEMENT
COMES NOW, the City of Edmonds, Washington, a municipal corporation
(hereinafter “City”) and Dog Day Afternoon, Inc., (hereinafter “Concessionaire”) under
the terms and conditions set forth herein:
1. Statement of Purpose. The purpose of this Concession Agreement is to
authorize the temporary use as described herein of approximately 20 square feet of the
under-soffit area at the south side of the City Hall front doors at 121 5th Ave. N,
Edmonds, WA 98020 [description of location]. This Concession Agreement is a
legislative action of the Edmonds City Council, and as provided herein, may be
terminated by the Council at any time. The Concessionaire is authorized to use the
location to install and maintain an ATM machine for public use. Nothing herein shall be
interpreted to relieve the Concessionaire of obtaining the approval of any necessary state
or local entity, including requirements to obtain any necessary business and street use
permits as referenced in this Agreement.
2. Premises. This Concession Agreement authorizes the use of
approximately 20 square feet of the under-soffit area at the south side of the City Hall
front doors at 121 5th Ave. N, Edmonds, WA 98020 (hereinafter the “Premises”) by
Concessionaire. This location is shown on the attached Exhibit A, incorporated by this
reference as fully as if herein set forth.
3. Undertakings of Concessionaire. In consideration of the benefits of this
Agreement, the Concessionaire promises and agrees to:
3.1 Utilize the leased Premises for the maintenance of an ATM
machine, shown on the attached Exhibits B and C, incorporated by this reference as fully
as if herein set forth.
3.2 Pay to the City a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of
Concessionaire’s gross receipts per month. Such sum shall be paid on or before the first
day of each month. Any payment not received by the fifth (5th) business day of each
month shall be subject to a twenty-five dollar ($25) service charge, and an additional
service charge of twenty-five dollars ($25) shall be added for every period of five (5)
business days thereafter. Failure to remit this payment by the 15th day of each month
shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Concession Agreement.
3.3 Obtain a business license from the City for this location in
accordance with the Edmonds City Code.
3.4 Provide as part of the street use permit process a certificate of
insurance naming the City as an additional named insured. The policy shall provide
public liability protection in the minimum amount of $1 million per occurrence and $2
million in aggregate. The insurance policy shall be primary as to any other policy of
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insurance. It shall provide that the policy may not be cancelled except upon the provision
of thirty (30) days written notice to the City.
3.5 Refrain from sales of retail goods or services other than the goods
or services covered by this Agreement.
3.6 Indemnify and hold harmless, on behalf of itself and its successors,
heirs and assigns, the City of Edmonds, its officers, agents and employees from any
claim, loss or liability of any kind or nature arising from or out of the use of the Premises
and/or the terms and conditions of this Agreement. To the extent necessary to enforce
this promise, the Concessionaire as a part of the negotiation of the provisions of this
Agreement, waives the immunities of Title 51 RCW to, but only to, the limited extent
necessary to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and employees.
3.7 Concessionaire may terminate this Agreement on the provision of
thirty (30) days written notice to the City.
3.8 In the event of termination, Concessionaire shall restore the site to
its original condition and remove all structures, temporary or permanent, by the date of
termination. The City may, at its option, seize any personal property, temporary structure
or other object or item left on the site and sell it in the event that it is not removed by the
date of termination set in the notice from Concessionaire. The City may, at its option,
restore the site and bill Concessionaire for the reasonable cost of restoration of the site to
its original condition. If Concessionaire fails to pay the sum within thirty (30) days, the
parties agree that the City may forward the sum to a collection agency for recovery.
Concessionaire shall be responsible for any costs associated with such recovery,
including reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs and the charges of the collection agency.
4. Obligations of the City. The City agrees that it will:
4.1 Make available the Premises for the purpose of public use of an
ATM machine; provided, however, that nothing herein shall be interpreted to authorize
the sale of other retail goods or services.
4.2 The City Council, in its sole legislative discretion, reserves the
right under this Agreement to terminate its provisions at any time upon the provision of
forty-eight (48) hours written notice. In addition, the City Council reserves the right to
seek proposals for the leased Premises or any other property or unopened right of way of
the City for competitive bids from other vendors at such time and through such a process
as in its sole discretion shall determine appropriate. The Concessionaire shall be
provided an opportunity in any such future process to make a proposal on the same terms
as other proposals, but shall have no competitive advantage in the process. The lease
payments provided in paragraph 3.2 above are specifically set at a lower rate than market
rates to acknowledge that this Concession Agreement is terminable at will. In the event
of termination by the City, the City shall return a pro-rata portion of any prepaid rent.
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5. No Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned without the express
approval of the Edmonds City Council, which may be withheld for any lawful reason or
purpose.
6. Term. This Agreement, unless earlier terminated as herein provided, shall
expire on December 31, 2020. The City may allow a holdover period to permit
processing an application for renewal where, due to no fault of the applicant, the City is
unable to complete its review, including a required public hearing, before the expiration
date.
7. Entire Agreement. This is the entire agreement between the parties. It
shall not be amended except in writing with the express written consent of the parties
hereto.
DONE this __________ day of ____________________, 2014.
Dog Day Afternoon, Inc.
___________________________
Its: ___________________
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
)ss
COUNTY OF SNOHOMISH )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ______________________
is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she signed
this instrument, on oath and stated that he/she was authorized to execute the instrument
and acknowledged it as the ____________________ of _________________________,
to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and purposes mentioned in the
instrument.
DATED: ______________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
Printed Name: _______________________
My commission expires:
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CITY OF EDMONDS
______________________
Dave Earling, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
_______________________
Scott Passey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________
Office of the City Attorney
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AM-7414 8.
City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:01/20/2015
Time:45 Minutes
Submitted By:Michael Clugston
Department:Planning
Type: Action
Information
Subject Title
Approval of Shaw Lane final plat at 8620 218th St. (File # PLN20120043)
Recommendation
Approve the final plat. Direct the Mayor to sign the plat and ordinance and direct the Clerk to file the
plat with the County Auditor.
Previous Council Action
Council reviewed the final plat documents at their January 13 study session and directed that the item be
brought back for action at the January 20 meeting.
Narrative
A copy of the Shaw Lane final plat signed by the Directors of Development Services and Public Works is
attached as Exhibit 1. The approval ordinance reviewed by the City Attorney is attached as Exhibit 2. As
was noted at the January 13 study session, all of the preliminary plat conditions have been met and plat
improvements have been installed and inspected. A 10' street dedication at 218th Street will be accepted
with approval of the final plat.
As a follow up to discussions at the January 13 study session, Councilmember Bloom submitted questions
about the preliminary plat on January 14. Responses to those questions are attached as Exhibit 3. It is
important to reiterate, however, that the Council is making a decision about the final plat at this time, not
the preliminary plat. The preliminary plat for Shaw Lane was approved by the Hearing Examiner on
March 28, 2013 after the required public hearing. That decision was not appealed and therefore is the
decision that staff and the applicant worked with. That is the decision that the Council must compare the
final plat against.
Per ECDC 20.75.155.D, if the Council finds that the public use and interest will be served by
the proposed subdivision and that all requirements of the preliminary approval have been met, the final
plat must be approved.
Attachments
Exhibit 1: Signed Formal Plat
Exhibit 2: Approval Resolution
Exhibit 3: Responses to Councilmember Bloom's Questions
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Exhibit 3: Responses to Councilmember Bloom's Questions
Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
Planning Department (Originator)PBHEX Admin 01/15/2015 11:52 AM
Development Services Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 08:59 AM
City Clerk Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 09:00 AM
Mayor Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 09:57 AM
Finalize for Agenda Linda Hynd 01/16/2015 09:58 AM
Form Started By: Michael Clugston Started On: 01/14/2015 08:26 AM
Final Approval Date: 01/16/2015
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