2009.06.23 CC Agenda Packet
AGENDA
Edmonds City Council
Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex
250 5th Ave. North, Edmonds
______________________________________________________________
JUNE 23, 2009
7:00 p.m.
Call to Order and Flag Salute
1. Approval of Agenda
2. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
A. Roll Call
B. AM-2355 Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2009.
C. AM-2358 Approval of claim checks #112371 through #112505 dated June 18, 2009 for $250,496.55.
Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #48179 through #48237 for the pay period
June 1 through June 15, 2009 for the amount of $851,536.84.
D. AM-2346 Approval of list of businesses applying for renewal of their liquor licenses with the
Washington State Liquor Control Board, June 2009.
E. AM-2353 Authorization for the Mayor to sign a "Holdover Term Letter" related to a Concession
Agreement with Shorts 'N Slippas, operators of Da Hula Hut located on public right-of-way
at James Street immediately east of the ferry holding lanes.
F. AM-2354 Authorization for the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Edmonds
and the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District.
G. AM-2352 Authorization to call for bids for the 2009 Asphalt Overlay Project.
H. AM-2356 Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the provisions of ECC 7.50.050
relating to stormwater rates and charges, and fixing a time when the same shall become
effective.
I. AM-2359 Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the provisions of ECC 3.20.050 to
collect and reflect properly the cost of providing for fire hydrants, and fixing a time when the
same shall become effective.
3. AM-2360
(15 Minutes)
Discussion and potential action regarding a proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance
establishing a qualified building setback exemption for residential projects with expired
county building permits, and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
4. (30 Minutes)Public comment on 2009 levy.
5. AM-2357
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5. AM-2357
(30 Minutes)
Discussion and proposed resolution regarding the 2009 levy.
6. AM-2351
(30 Minutes)
Report on the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Plan.
7. AM-2361
(15 Minutes)
Discussion on the Edmonds Yacht Club redevelopment.
8.Audience Comments (3 minute limit per person)*
*Regarding matters not listed on the Agenda as Closed record Review or as Public Hearings.
9. AM-2362
(15 Minutes)
Discussion of new building at 523 Alder.
10. AM-2363
(15 Minutes)
Discussion and potential action regarding a proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance
amending the provisions of ECDC 20.12.090(b), amending the provisions of ECDC
20.11.050, suspending application of 20.13.040, forwarding for review and
recommendation to the City's Planning Board a new parking standard for the Highway
99 corridor, providing for a sunset clause, and fixing a time when the same shall become
effective.
11. (15 Minutes)Council reports on outside committee/board meetings.
12. (5 Minutes)Mayor's Comments
13. (15 Minutes)Council Comments
Adjourn
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AM-2355 2.B.
Approve 06-16-09 Draft City Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Sandy Chase, City Clerk's Office Time:Consent
Department:City Clerk's Office Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2009.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
It is recommended that the City Council review and approve the draft minutes.
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
Attached is a copy of the draft minutes.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 06-16-09 Draft City Council Minutes
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 11:44 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:03 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
Form Started By: Sandy
Chase
Started On: 06/18/2009 08:53
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES
June 16, 2009
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Haakenson announced that the City Council would be meeting in executive session
to receive legal advice regarding pending and threatened litigation. 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 Haakenson, Councilmembers
Orvis, Wambolt, Peterson, Bernheim and Wilson. Others present were City Attorney Scott Snyder,
Finance Director Kathleen Junglov, Human Resources Director Debi Humann, Fire Chief Tom Tomberg,
and City Clerk Sandy Chase. The executive session concluded at 6:55 p.m.
The regular Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Haakenson in the
Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
D. J. Wilson, Council President
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Steve Bernheim, Councilmember
Dave Orvis, Councilmember
Ron Wambolt, Councilmember
Strom Peterson, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Peggy Pritchard Olson, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Tom Tomberg, Fire Chief
Mark Correira, Assistant Fire Chief
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Gerry Gannon, Assistant Police Chief
Stephen Clifton, Community Services/Economic
Development Director
Brian McIntosh, Parks & Recreation Director
Rich Lindsay, Parks Maintenance Manager
Noel Miller, Public Works Director
Kathleen Junglov, Finance Director
Debi Humann, Human Resources Director
Ann Bullis, Building Official
Doug Fair, Municipal Court Judge
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Carl Nelson, Chief Information Officer
Mike Thies, Code Enforcement Officer
Rob English, City Engineer
Scott Snyder, City Attorney
Sandy Chase, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. (The vote was 5-0; Councilmember Plunkett was not present for the vote).
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2. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bernheim requested Items J, K, L and M be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM,
FOR APPROVAL OF THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. (The vote was 5-0; Councilmember Plunkett was not present for the vote). The
agenda items approved are as follows:
A. ROLL CALL
B. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 2, 2009.
C. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #112046 THROUGH #112198 FOR $1,137,894.95
DATED JUNE 4, 2009, AND CLAIM CHECKS #112199 THROUGH #112370 FOR
$913,671.92 DATED MAY 11, 2009. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSITS
AND CHECKS #48121 THROUGH #48178 FOR THE PERIOD MAY 16, 2009 THROUGH
MAY 31, 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $828,056.68.
D. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM KEN BEHLING
($510.99).
E. REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN MCGIBBON AND TERRY VEHRS TO THE PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD.
F. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT - CONSORTIUM FOR NEGOTIATION OF TRANSFER
OF CABLE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FROM VERIZON NORTHWEST, INC. TO
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION.
G. RCW 35.103 ANNUAL COMPLIANCE REPORT – 2008.
H. UPDATE CITY STRATEGIC PLAN II. COUNCIL PUBLIC SAFETY OBJECTIVES.
I. END OF EDMONDS FIRE DEPARTMENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM.
N. ORDINANCE NO. 3741 – AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC 6.20.040 TO
CLARIFY WHERE JUNK VEHICLES MAY BE STORED; ECDC 17.60.040 VEHICLES
IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES, SUBSECTIONS (A) AND (B) TO CLARIFY SEVERAL
SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
ITEM J: ORDINANCE NO. 3737 - DESIGNATING THE SITE OF THE OLYMPIC VIEW HOTEL,
LOCATED AT 200 SECOND AVENUE NORTH, EDMONDS, WASHINGTON FOR
INCLUSION ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND
DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
DESIGNATE THE SITE ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH AN "HR"
DESIGNATION
Councilmember Bernheim expressed support for the Historic Preservation Committee’s efforts to
designate historical sites, noting the designation identifies the City’s historical attributes for residents and
visitors.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT,
FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM J. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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ITEM K: ORDINANCE NO. 3738 – DESIGNATING THE SANDY BEACH AREA OF
BRACKETT'S LANDING NORTH PARK, LOCATED AT 25 WEST MAIN STREET,
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON FOR INCLUSION ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF
HISTORIC PLACES, AND DIRECTING THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
OR HIS DESIGNEE TO DESIGNATE THE SITE ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
WITH AN "HR" DESIGNATION.
Councilmember Bernheim highlighted the designation of the sandy beach area of Brackett’s Landing
North as the second of the three sites designated for inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic
Places.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT,
FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM K. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM L: ORDINANCE NO. 3739 – DESIGNATING THE EDMONDS MEMORIAL CEMETERY,
LOCATED AT 820 15TH STREET SW, EDMONDS, WASHINGTON FOR INCLUSION
ON THE EDMONDS REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES, AND DIRECTING THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO DESIGNATE THE SITE
ON THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP WITH AN "HR" DESIGNATION.
Councilmember Bernheim expressed support for designating the Edmonds Memorial Cemetery for
inclusion on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places. He asked whether there were plans to designate
the Log Cabin. Councilmember Plunkett responded it was under discussion by the Historic Preservation
Committee and he was hopeful issues could be resolved to allow it to be designated.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT,
FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM L. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ITEM M. ORDINANCE NO. 3740 – AMENDING ECDC CHAPTER 19.80 BOARD OF APPEALS
ADDING NEW SECTION 19.80.023 AND REPEALING ECC CHAPTER 10.15
BUILDING BOARD OF APPEALS.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether a public hearing had been held regarding these amendments.
Building Official Ann Bullis responded public hearings were held for the adoption of Chapter 19.80.
When the code was adopted, these sections were inadvertently omitted, a scrivener’s error. City Attorney
Scott Snyder commented since entire sections had inadvertently been omitted, staff determined the best
course of action was to present it to Council for approval.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT,
FOR APPROVAL OF ITEM M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON UTILITY RATE AND WATER TAX INCREASE.
Public Works Director Noel Miller explained this was a continuation of the public hearing held on June 2,
2009 in regard to a proposed increase in water and stormwater utility rates as well as a water utility tax
increase to fund fire hydrants. He described factors affecting the proposed 16.8% water rate increase:
• Increases in the wholesale rates for the City’s source of water, Alderwood Water, as a result of
improvements to the regional water treatment facility as well as replacement of regional water
transmission lines.
• Ongoing need to replace aging, undersized and leaking City water mains as illustrated in the
current Water Comprehensive Plan.
• Compliance with State water loss reduction mandates.
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• Gradual decrease in water consumption due to conservation mandates that has reduced water
revenues.
• Lack of low interest loans and grant programs through the Public Works Trust Fund and State
Revolving Fund.
He displayed a graph of annual water consumption as provided by Alderwood Water, Seattle and
combined
Mr. Miller reviewed the primary factors for the proposed 6.81% stormwater rate increase:
• The need for additional capital projects to replace aging or inadequate infrastructure and to
address flooding damage from severe storm events.
• Ongoing compliance with the Federal Clean Water Act as regulated by the State Stormwater
NPDES permit.
• Lack of funding for Federal and State low interest loan and grant programs.
He provided answers to questions posed during the June 2nd public hearing, noting that in response to
public comment, the utility rate study along with supporting documentation was made available on June 5
on the home page of the City’s website:
1. What has the City done to reduce water leakage? Beginning in 2002, the City contracted with
water main leak specialists to identify leaks with listening devices. Five surveys have been
performed that covered the entire water system. Approximately 1/3 of the City’s 138 miles of
mainlines have been surveyed in each of the five contracts. A sixth survey will be performed this
summer. City crews typically repair an average of 12 leaks per year. In addition, approximately
4¼ miles of water main have been replaced since 2002 due to leaks, to improve water quality and
to improve peak flows during high demands. These efforts have brought the City’s
unmetered/unaccounted for water loss to less than 10% for the past 4 years, a standard set by the
American Public Works Association and included in the State of Washington Department of
Health Water Use Efficiency regulations. He displayed a chart illustrating that the City’s water
loss for 2001-2004 peaked at 15% or approximately 5% of the total water utility budget. Via a
combination of water main replacements and leak repairs, the water loss has been reduced to less
than 10% or 2.5% of the total water utility budget. Staff seeks to reduce the rate further as long
as expenditures to do so are not greater than the value of water lost via leakage.
2. When did the City last raise utility rates? Stormwater rates were increased 7% in 2006; sewer
rates were decreased by an equivalent amount, thus there was no net increase in 2006. In
2007/2008, water rates increased 3% with a net combined utility rate increase of 1.28% for each
year.
3. What capital improvements are proposed to be funded as part of the rate increase? The
improvements are primarily water main replacements as identified in the current 2002 Water
Comprehensive Plan. The goal of the plan is to replace 1% of the water main network annually.
Due to other sewer projects, emergency repairs, and staffing changes, the water main replacement
schedule has fallen behind. The rate increase will provided the necessary funding to get the
replacement schedule for 2006-2009 on track. The value of the main replacement is estimated at
$3.6 million. Stormwater projects will address flooding on Talbot Road and flooding issues on
93rd and 96th Avenues east of Westgate and areas in the southwest drainage basin. Funds are also
needed to upgrade the City’s utility pipelines under the BNSF railroad at Dayton and Main
Streets.
4. Are the water main replacement projects to be financed included in the City’s Capital Facilities
Plan? The replacement projects are identified in the 2008/2009 Capital Facilities Plan and the
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2002 Water Comprehensive Plan. The annual Capital Facilities Plan will be updated later this
year to correspond with the annual City budget amendment schedule.
5. When will the City Water Comprehensive Plan be updated? The Plan update is currently
underway and scheduled for completion in 2010. Once the proposed capital projects and
associated costs are identified, staff will seek input from the Council and the public.
Mr. Miller displayed the overall impact on utility rates. The proposed increase in water utility rates
including an 8.7% utility tax increase on water sales is 16.8%. The increase in stormwater utility rates is
6.81%. The overall cost increase to a typical single family household for water, sewer, stormwater and
fire hydrants is 7.65%. The estimated monthly impact to an average residential customer is $4.65. With
the proposed rate increase, the City’s utility rates will be approximately 20% below the State average
municipal utility rate. He advised the City has a low income/senior discount program to assist customers
in paying their utility bills. He relayed staff’s recommendation to adopt the ordinance which would
increase water and stormwater utility rates for 2009 by 16.8% and 6.81% respectively. Included in the
16.8% increase in water rates is an increase in the water utility tax rate of 8.7% to pay for the cost of fire
hydrants from the General Fund.
Councilmember Plunkett recalled at the June 2nd public hearing a water leakage report had not been
made available to the public. Mr. Miller clarified the report that was not available to the public until it
was requested was the rate study. There has not been a request for the leakage reports. Councilmember
Plunkett asked when the rate study was available. Mr. Miller responded the rate study was available on
the City’s website on June 5 and sooner to members of the public who requested it.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether water leaked into the pipes anywhere in the system. Mr. Miller
responded no because the system was pressurized. Councilmember Bernheim explained his water bill for
the April/May/June period indicated his household used 250 gallons/day. He asked the average per day
residential consumption in Edmonds. Mr. Miller explained 750 gallons equated to one unit; the average
residential consumption was 8 units/month.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether the increase in utility tax included all fire hydrants located in
the Edmonds City boundaries. Mr. Miller answered it included all hydrants within the Edmonds Water
Utility; staff is working with Olympic View Water District (OVWD) on a charge for the hydrants within
the incorporated area of Edmonds served by OVWD.
Councilmember Plunkett recalled the report that was not available to the public at the first public hearing
was the pipe replacement study. Mr. Miller answered the 2002 Water Comprehensive Plan identified all
pipes to be replaced during the period of the plan. On June 5 a link was provided on the City’s website to
the 2002 Plan. The Plan was previously available on the City’s website via the Engineering Division.
Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Diane Buckshnis, Edmonds, commented although this was a continued public hearing, there was not
adequate information available at the first public hearing to allow the public to comment. She pointed out
the pipe replacement plan that expired in 2008 did not provide sufficient information regarding pipes to
be replaced. She was unable to locate the entire FCS report that includes the rate analysis, an updated
Edmonds Water Comprehensive Plan nor an up-to-date pipe replacement plan. She summarized without
adequate information, she was confused about how the proposed increase was determined.
David Thorpe, Edmonds, commented he was an advocate for infrastructure but agreed there was some
confusion. He recalled in November 2008 when a 4% utility tax and a 5% cable TV utility tax increase
were discussed that would generate approximately $865,000, the ordinance included a statement that the
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Council found the tax rates proposed would recover a greater portion of certain costs associated with
administrating, relating and providing services. He expressed concern that citizens were continually
asked to pay more in utility rates and utility taxes and suggested a comprehensive plan be developed that
identified all expenditures to avoid repeatedly asking taxpayers for more.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, expressed concern that the funds collected for fire hydrants may not be used
for that purpose due to the City’s ability to transfer funds. He suggested devising a system whereby funds
collected for a specific use were protected. He recommended conducting a leak survey to identify the
location of leaks and to delay pipe replacements until leaks were identified. He objected to an increase in
utility tax to provide funds for the General Fund. He also expressed concern with increasing utility rates
as well as the utility tax on the increased rates, pointing out the impact this had on citizens on a fixed
income. He suggested the proposed increase was excessive and should be reviewed further. Because
some citizens do not have the ability to obtain information from the Internet, he requested a hardcopy be
available at the public hearing. He suggested scheduling another public hearing to ensure the public was
well informed.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Plunkett asked where a citizen could obtain a paper copy of the information that was
available on the City’s website. Mr. Miller answered at the front desk at City Hall. The Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) was in the budget and was being revised as a result of the Water Comprehensive
Plan update. For Councilmember Plunkett, Mr. Miller restated the five reasons water rates were proposed
to be increased.
Councilmember Plunkett asked how the City’s rates compared to other municipalities. Mr. Miller
answered on average the City’s overall utility rates were 20% lower than the statewide average; water
rates would be close to the average. Councilmember Plunkett observed the City’s infrastructure was
considerably older. Mr. Miller agreed it was older but it was maintained better than other cities.
Councilmember Plunkett asked whether the pipe replacement plan expired in 2008. Mr. Miller answered
it was scheduled through 2008. Due to other priorities, approximately three years of replacements have
not been accomplished. City Attorney Scott Snyder advised the plans were updated periodically; this was
the cycle for an update.
Councilmember Wambolt asked where the funds collected for fire hydrants would be deposited. Finance
Director Kathleen Junglov answered they would be placed in the General Fund and used for hydrant
maintenance. She anticipated the Utility Fund would bill the General Fund for the cost of maintenance
for fire hydrants.
Councilmember Wambolt asked whether the 2009/2010 budget anticipated this revenue. Ms. Junglov
answered no, explaining a State Supreme Court case in late 2008 ruled hydrant maintenance was a
general government responsibility and not a utility responsibility.
Councilmember Bernheim referred to the comment that the pipe replacement schedule was behind and
that additional funds were needed to bring it up-to-date, and asked how the funds allocated for those
projects was expended. Mr. Miller answered specific funds were not allocated for the projects; the
2009/2010 budget projected the expenditure needs. There was concern at that time whether the Utility
Fund budget had sufficient funds for those projects. He summarized capital costs continue to increase
more rapidly than the rate of inflation and it was not anticipated at the time the budget was prepared how
much more money would be needed. Councilmember Bernheim summarized funding for capital projects
was from the Utility Fund.
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Councilmember Bernheim asked why these tax increases were not included when the Council considered
other increases last year. Ms. Junglov answered the tax increase was for hydrant maintenance and was
the result of a court decision in late 2008.
Councilmember Bernheim asked if there was a lawful limit to the increase in the utility tax or water rates.
Mr. Snyder answered the tax rate was at the Council’s discretion and mirrored the reduction in the rate
under the Lane v. Seattle case. Rate increases are governed by generally accepted rate-making
procedures. Councilmember Bernheim commented by law the rates must cover the costs of water plus
administrative costs. Mr. Snyder agreed, explaining every fund must bear its own proportionate share of
the cost; one fund cannot subsidize another fund.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether it was possible to impose a graduated rate structure whereby
citizens who used less water paid a lower rate. Mr. Snyder agreed that was possible. Councilmember
Bernheim advised the graph indicated the average residential use was 16 units/month. Mr. Miller pointed
out billings were bimonthly.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether the budget forecasts assumed the water and stormwater rate
increases. Ms. Junglov answered discussions in recent months have primarily been about the General
Fund. Additional revenue from rate increases was not anticipated in the 2009 budget. She clarified the
funds from the rate increases would be collected by the Utility Fund; the utility tax would be collected by
the General Fund.
Council President Wilson asked whether staff had considered an incremental rate structure whereby
citizens with high water usage paid a higher rate. Mr. Miller agreed there had been staff discussion and
that could be considered in the updated Water Comprehensive Plan if the Council directed. The
Department of Health encourages an incline block rate where a specific number of units were charged a
lower price and additional units for higher consumers were priced at a higher rate. Mayor Haakenson
advised several City Councils in the past have considered that option and have always decided to adopt a
single rate structure.
Council President Wilson asked whether this would be an appropriate time for that consideration. Mr.
Miller answered the appropriate time would be during the Water Comprehensive Plan that includes the
rate structure to finance capital projects. He advised Council consideration of that Plan would occur late
this year. Mr. Snyder reported staff was also in the process of renegotiating the 50 year water agreement
with Alderwood Water which will have significant long term consequences. Council President Wilson
commented he would be interested in discussing an incremental alternative.
Councilmember Wambolt commented higher water consumers were typically citizens who watered their
lawns during the summer. He pointed out the desire for a green city, remarking charging higher water
users an increased rate would be punitive.
Councilmember Bernheim commented the public only learned of the proposed increase in utility rates at
the June 2 meeting and because inadequate information was available, the first public hearing was an
introduction rather than a public hearing. He disagreed with Councilmember Wambolt’s comment that
watering lawns enhanced the City’s reputation as a green city.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED TO DEFER ADOPTION IN FAVOR OF HEARING
ABOUT A GRADUATED RATE STRUCTURE SO THAT THE INCREASES THAT ARE
NECESSARY TO PAY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE WILL BE ALLOCATED TO THOSE WHO ON
A GRADUATED BASIS USE THE MOST WATER. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
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Council President Wilson inquired about the timing of the discussion regarding rate structure. Mr. Snyder
responded first the Comprehensive Plan needed to be amended and then a new rate study would need to
be commissioned based on a change in the Comprehensive Plan.
Councilmember Plunkett asked how a delay to allow the Council to consider a different rate structure
would impact projects. Mr. Miller responded the Utility Fund operating budget will drop below the
operating needs. Ms. Junglov answered the major portion of the rate increase is tied to capital
improvements but there are also operating components. She agreed the Water Utility is beginning to
reflect an annual deficit in operations. Due to the court decision, the hydrant costs will be made from the
General Fund; the utility tax was a funding source for those costs. If the utility tax is not increased to
cover those costs, another General Fund funding source of approximately $330,000 will need to be
identified. Mr. Snyder pointed out the Council could adopt the utility tax increase to cover the cost to the
General Fund so that the City would be in compliance with Lane v. Seattle which identified the utility tax
as a funding mechanism.
COUNCILMEMBER PETERSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM,
TO APPROVE THE WATER UTILITY TAX INCREASE.
Mr. Snyder advised the appropriate ordinance would be prepared and scheduled for consideration on the
next Consent Agenda.
MOTION CARRIED (5-1), COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON VOTING NO.
Councilmember Plunkett asked the financial impact of delaying the rate increase until a rate study was
completed. Ms. Junglov reiterated the Water Utility was beginning to run an annual deficit and the
annual surplus for the Stormwater Utility in 2009 was projected to be $50,000 so a rate increase is
necessary. She summarized the increase could be delayed slightly to allow the Council to deliberate
further. Mr. Miller suggested staff and the consultant discuss the timing and provide a report to the
Council. Councilmember Plunkett commented before he could support delaying the increase, he needed
further information regarding the impact it would have on the Utility Fund. Mr. Miller advised fire
hydrants were currently funded from the Water Utility; funding them from the General Fund would
provide some savings for the Water Utility.
Councilmember Orvis noted most of the concern was with the water rate increase; the proposal also
includes a smaller stormwater rate increase. He suggested approving the increase in stormwater rates.
COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT, TO
DIRECT STAFF TO BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE STORMWATER RATE
INCREASE ON THE NEXT CONSENT AGENDA.
For Councilmember Plunkett, Mr. Miller explained Public Works would not do any additional storm
drainage capital projects until the rates were increased. He noted a backlog of projects end up costing
more in the long term. Ms. Junglov reiterated the annual surplus for the Stormwater Utility was projected
to be $50,000; there would be a deficit in 2010.
Council President Wilson recalled the Council reviewed and approved the CIP in spring 2008 but had not
been provided an update this year. He asked when the Council could be provided a list of projects staff
would be unable to accomplish to assist him in understanding what projects the increase would fund. Mr.
Miller answered they were in the 2009/2010 budget book. Staff was in the process of updating the
Stormwater Comprehensive Plan and would not be able to provide a list until that process was complete
at the end of 2009. Council President Wilson asked whether the CIP was approved in 2008 with the
projects funded via available funds or the knowledge that a rate increase would be necessary. Mr. Miller
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answered the CIP was approved with the intent that funds were available; a rate consultant was hired
when it did not appear those projects could be accomplished with available funding. The rate consultant
determined a rate increase was necessary to proceed with the projects identified in the budget. The
primary reason insufficient funds were available was operational costs associated with NPDES.
Councilmember Peterson asked whether the City would be in violation of the Clean Water Act and
NPDES without the stormwater rate increase. Mr. Miller answered not at this time, noting those costs
will be identified in the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Peterson asked whether it
would cost more to catch up if projects fell behind now. Mr. Miller answered the rate increases would
compound, requiring larger rate increases.
Councilmember Bernheim was opposed to the motion, pointing out because sewer and stormwater rates
were based on water consumption, he preferred to consider increases in the stormwater and water rates at
the same time as well as investigate a graduated rate system. He agreed the rates needed to be increased
to cover costs.
Councilmember Wambolt commented the impact to the average resident of the increase in the stormwater
rates was approximately $0.58/month.
UPON ROLL CALL MOTION CARRIED (4-2), COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, WAMBOLT,
PLUNKETT AND PETERSON IN FAVOR; AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON AND
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM OPPOSED.
Mayor Haakenson advised a graduated rate study would be considered during the rate study at the end of
the year. Mr. Snyder clarified the first opportunity for Council consideration will be during the
Comprehensive Plan amendment. The scope of work for the rate study would task the consultant with
developing a graduated rate increase.
4. PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF
EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE CHAPTER 17.50 TEMPORARY USES AND
CHAPTER 19.05.010 WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT, REGULATING TEMPORARY USES
AND BUILDINGS.
Planning Manager Rob Chave provided the history of this item:
• A City Council public hearing was held on March 3, 2009.
• Referred to Community Services/Development Services Committee on March 17, 2009.
• Committee discussion on April 14, 2009.
• City Council discussion on April 28, 2009 and a public hearing scheduled due to changes
suggested by the Committee to increase the square footage requirement for a building permit for
temporary structures from 120 to 200 square feet which required a change to Chapter 19.
• A City Council public hearing was held on June 16, 2009.
He recalled the Committee’s discussion focused on the threshold for a building permit. The change from
120 square feet to 200 square feet was allowable under the building code but would require an
amendment to the residential building code, Chapter 19.05. Mr. Chave emphasized the issue was not just
the threshold for a building permit; zoning regulations may also apply. He provided photographic
examples of several temporary buildings.
Mr. Chave summarized setback rules apply to most structures, regardless of size. Lot coverage rules also
apply. The definition of structure in the Zoning Code is a combination of materials constructed and
erected permanently on the ground or attached to something having a permanent location on the ground
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and does not include fences or minor improvements under 3 feet in height. He commented the difficulty
with enforcement was typically the definition of permanent. The proposed amendments do not address
appearance or aesthetics.
Building Official Ann Bullis explained the proposed ordinance increases the size of accessory structures
exempt from a building permit from 120 square feet to 200 square feet. The uses stay the same: tool and
storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses. A reference was added to ECDC 17.70.035 for canopies used
for covered storage and carports. The Building Code amendment is only for structures accessory to a
single family dwelling, not commercial, multi-family, or industrial buildings.
Mr. Chave noted there were two ordinances in the packet, Exhibit 1 is the ordinance approved in March
which retains the 120 square foot threshold and Exhibit 2 increases the threshold to 200 square feet.
Mayor Haakenson opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, recalled the Planning Board was concerned with limiting temporary
buildings to 120 square feet and felt a 200 square foot threshold was more practical, the size of a typical
“Costco canopy.” He recalled the Planning Board did not recommend a 200 square foot threshold
because they were informed by staff that 200 square feet was not legal and they must retain 120 square
feet. The Building Department now agrees the 200 square foot threshold is allowed for a temporary
structure. He expressed concern that the definition referred to structures permanently attached to the
ground which canopies were not.
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, recalled the problems encountered with citizens constructing tree houses in the
setback and was concerned temporary structures in the setback could become an issue.
Hearing no further comment, Mayor Haakenson closed the public hearing.
Council President Wilson inquired about the allowed impermeable surface on a lot. Mr. Chave answered
the threshold was lot coverage rather than impermeable surface. He did not anticipate a temporary
structure would trip the lot coverage threshold but agreed it was possible on a small lot.
Council President Wilson observed there were no punitive measures for exceeding the lot coverage
requirement other than removing the structure. Mr. Chave agreed, noting there were no fines unless the
property owner did not respond.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3742, EXHIBIT 2, THE 200 SQUARE FOOT VERSION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATION ON 2009 LEVY OPTIONS.
Mayor Haakenson advised staff prepared only one potential levy scenario although the Council’s
resolution asked for two. The packet includes the one scenario, the most current financial forecast, a list
of items to be included in the levy and a list of starting point cuts should the levy fail. If there were items
in the levy request that the Council was uncomfortable with, he anticipated they would simply be
removed by the Council or other items added.
With regard to a title or a name for the levy, staff deferred to the Council’s wisdom. Any levy proposal
taken to the voters should accurately and completely detail what voters are getting with a yes vote and
that voters should have a good understanding of what is at stake if the levy fails. He pointed out it could
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easily be assumed that if voters were asked to reinstate certain budgeted items, a levy failure would most
likely mean the continued loss of those services.
The likelihood of suggested budget cuts today being the same budget cuts six months from now, should
the levy fail, was very high but not a certainty. The Council will make the final decision following the
levy vote. Should the levy fail, he assumed City Departments will remain at 2009 levels, underfunded
and understaffed.
He explained significant adjustments had been made to the 2009-2010 budget allowing the City to survive
this year’s budget deficit. Many of those adjustments will not be available in 2010 should the levy fail.
Programmatic cuts made in March to the parks department and police department would not be reinstated
to the 2010 budget should the levy fail. Therefore the return of Yost Pool, Parks Maintenance, Crime
Prevention, DARE and other similar programs would be highly unlikely. Furloughs and other labor
givebacks that saved the city from layoffs will not be possible in 2010. He expected many positions
would be eliminated from every department in the City.
He explained it may be easier to consider the deficit the City would face if the levy were to fail. The
current forecast shows a surplus in 2010 due to the measures put in place this year and three other
changes. He pointed out any budget cuts had a residual effect on future years. The City would quickly
drop off to a $750,000 balance in 2011 and then over a million dollar deficit in 2012 with the following
years spiraling downward.
The 2010 forecast does not include any furloughs, wage concessions, or layoffs and does include all the
budgeted items that were cut for 2009. It includes the Development Services Director position open until
the results of the levy vote are known or building activity increases. Staff believes the City can go
another year without funding the vehicle replacement fund from the general fund and the projection
includes revenue from red light camera fines, an item on tonight’s agenda. A loss of that projected
revenue would equate to a similar reduction in the ending cash balance for year end 2010.
He noted all the Parks and Police programs that were cut in 2009 were back in the 2010 budget and would
remain if the levy passed. Conversely, should the levy fail, they would once again be eliminated from the
budget. If the levy fails, an orderly budget process will begin to make many of the same cuts that were
made in 2009 plus additional layoffs, the only alternative to survive 2011. Budget year 2012 will see a
much bigger reduction in work force; fewer employees will result in a loss of services and programs.
The Citizen Levy Review Committee did their work predicated on a levy amount of $4.3 million. The
dollar amount the Council selected in their resolution, $3.75 million, will allow the City’s financial
picture to stabilize until budget cycle 2015-2016 at which time the same pattern of deficit occurs.
The Mayor recalled Council chose to include in the levy dollars a cash infusion to the ending balance
fund. He suggested Council consider placing a high and low lid on that fund and if those amounts were
reached, certain predetermined actions will take place. He estimated a cash infusion from the levy of $2.2
million into the ending cash balance fund.
In addition to continuing to fund programs that were cut in 2009, the levy will add back into the budget
many items which have been cut over the past 8 years in successful attempts to balance the budget,
operational items that have resulted in a loss of service levels to our citizens. Also included are
replacement items such as protective clothing for firefighters, fire hoses, tools and other similar items.
Other departments have similar operational needs. Operational needs total nearly $340,000.
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He recalled in his budget message last year, he spoke about the future of how the City does business: rely
more heavily on technology and the internet and less on labor costs. The levy includes approximately
$365,000 in technology updates and equipment. Several departments have operated without key
personnel over the past several years and the levy would restore a few of those positions. Ten and half
employees would be funded with the levy proceeds. The total cost of these employees would be
approximately $770,000. The levy would also fund $200,000 in building maintenance projects that have
been deferred due to a lack of capital.
Mayor Haakenson pointed out the needs were spread over the various city departments; they were
primarily operational in nature and have a technology component about them. The City’s needs compare
favorably to a typical school district operations and technology levy. While school districts go to the
voters often for these types of levies, the City never has but now has no choice.
A common theme from the Levy Review Committee was that the City has a revenue problem, not an
expense problem. While problematic, it is a testimonial to the citizens of Edmonds that their tax dollars
have been used wisely in the past and he expected that would continue to be the case. He emphasized the
need to submit a levy request to the voters of Edmonds although he questioned the timing. Many entities
who were going to take levies to their users this year have deferred them to next year or beyond, believing
this is the worst possible time to ask voters for money.
Without budget cuts and furloughs, he assured the City would not have survived 2009. The cumulative
effect of those actions has a residual effect on our 2010 budget as well, and with the tweaks previously
mentioned, and if approved by Council, the City would be on pace to make it through 2010 financially. It
would be possible to move the levy to 2010 when the economic forecasts are not as bleak as today.
Several weeks ago the City Council authorized staff to begin negotiations with Fire District One for the
possible provision of fire service to the City. He clarified staff was negotiating a contract to provide fire
services to the city in lieu of having the City’s own fire department. It is not “selling” the fire department
but looking at ways to provide the same service levels citizens currently enjoy in a more cost effective
manner. The negotiations have been ongoing and he believed staff would be presenting proposal in the
near future. There have been negotiations at the management level and at the union level. The fire union
recently was directed by a unanimous vote of the membership to continue to pursue and participate in, the
merger talks. This concept will require a great deal of the Council time and discussion. Although a fire
merger will not solve the City’s revenue problems, it will take the City farther down the road to financial
stability. It does not replace the need for a levy, but may buy time to run the levy next year.
The levy request for Council consideration is $3.75 million. The cost to a home assessed at $500,000
would be $243 per year. It will fund basic operation and technology needs which the City simply does
not have the revenues to support. If the levy were to fail, the first cuts would be the first cuts that are
always made and would get deeper from there. No city departments would be spared and the effect
would be a drastic loss of service to Edmonds citizens. He urged the Council to seriously consider the
timing of the levy and the Fire District One proposal in their deliberations.
Councilmember Plunkett clarified the City could financially do a levy mid 2010 to November 2010
without fire consolidation. Mayor Haakenson answered, according to the numbers in the financial
projection which include revenue from red light cameras, staff believes a levy could be placed on the
ballot in February to November 2010. Councilmember Plunkett asked the amount red light cameras were
expected to generate. Mayor Haakenson answered $600,000. He explained if the Council did not
approve red light cameras, that amount could be deducted from the ending cash balance in 2010, reducing
it from $1.9 million to $1.3 million.
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Councilmember Bernheim pointed out the potential revenue from red light cameras in the packet was
$574,000. He referred to the Executive Summary – Levy Scenario that indicated $592,000 in 2009 and
$640,000 in 2010 in revenue from fines and forfeitures and asked if all the revenue was from red light
cameras. Ms. Junglov answered the levy scenario did not include revenue from red light cameras, only
the Executive Summary - Current Forecast included red light camera revenue.
Council President Wilson thanked Mayor Haakenson and staff for the information they provided. He
reiterated the Citizen Levy Review Committee agreed the City had a revenue problem, not an expense
problem. He commented although the City had utilized a number of bandaids for the past 8-9 years, those
options were no longer available, leaving the City with a revenue problem, not an expense problem. He
recommended the City not use up any more of its margin for error and the sooner the Council could
determine if voters wanted to fund via increased taxes the full range of services the City provided, the
better off everyone would be. He suppored placing a levy on the ballot sooner rather than later.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT ON 2009 LEVY OPTIONS
Mitchell Stern, Edmonds, objected to including Yost Pool in the levy discussion. He was supportive of
paying for basic services such as police and fire. He pointed out Yost Pool had sold more season passes
in two weeks this year than all of 2008 and the revenue from season passes and punch tickets to date with
the pool opening June 1 was nearly the same as generated all last season from those sources. He
summarized Yost Pool had its own blood supply and was a vital, symbiotic entity for the City that should
not be touched by politics. He described the beauty of Yost Park, commenting the true value of Yost Pool
could not be measured in dollars and cents but in the health and well being of the community. He was
confident the Council understood the value of Yost Pool and that its future should not be dependent on
the levy vote.
George Murray, Edmonds, agreed with the above comments regarding Yost Pool. He reminded voters
approved the initial Eyman initiative to ensure there was a review of expenses above a certain level.
Although he did not agree with the level the initiative established, it had resulted in an effective process.
He did not agree the City did not have an expense problem and recommended the City compare the
services offered in 2004 with those offered in 2009 to determine the reason for the 30% increase in
expenses. He recalled constantly monitoring expenses during his career; the only exception was during
his service in the military. For example, he has noticed City vehicles idling and suggested consideration
be given to a program whereby employees would turn off vehicles when they were waiting more than
three minutes.
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, suggested determining the average amount City employees spent in Edmonds,
anticipating if the levy failed, employees were laid off and no longer shopped in Edmonds, there would be
a reduction in sales tax. He also commented on the possibility of another levy.
Diane Buckshnis, Edmonds, asked why a parks and public safety levy was not presented to the Council
as a levy scenario. She was supportive of a levy, commenting Dr. Senderoff and she had been
doorbelling in support of the levy which has been a difficult sell. She requested updated financial
information, noting the last available financials were January 29, 2008. She recalled Seattle successfully
passed a parks levy.
Harold Huston, Edmonds, commented Edmonds had the most efficient employees and department
heads of any city he had lived in. As an example, during today’s Kiwanis meeting, a member had a
medical emergency and the aid car arrived within 4-5 minutes. He summarized that was the kind of
service Edmonds employees provided and he did not want that changed.
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Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, commented although the Citizen Levy Review Committee educated many
members of the community about City operations, many did not agree with the original levy amount.
Many participants were interested in adding Yost Pool, parks, and senior center so that citizens could see
what programs were funded. He was concerned with the possibility of levy funds identified for a specific
purpose being moved to fund other programs. He reiterated his suggestion to establish dedicated funds.
Finis Tupper, Edmonds, agreed the City needed a levy and that the City had a revenue problem. For
example, for the past nine years, the City has provided fire service for Fire District One in Esperance and
Fire District One collects over $1 million/year in taxes based on $2.14/$1000 but paid the City $295,000.
He pointed out Edmonds residents paid $0.50/$1000 for an EMS levy which Mayor Haakenson indicates
does not cover the cost of service. Edmonds also provides fire service to Woodway, one of the richest
communities in the United States, and they do not pay $0.50/$1000. He urged the Council to support a
levy that would fund Yost Pool and the senior center.
Councilmember Plunkett agreed the Council needed to discuss what to fund via a levy as well as the
timing of the levy. He referred to the positive information the Council has received regarding fire
consolidation, assuring consolidation did not mean a reduction in service. Fire consolidation was not a
new idea and had been considered numerous times over the past 30 years. Mountlake Terrace Fire
Department consolidated with Fire District One several years ago. He suggested the Council discuss the
Fire District One proposal and hold public hearings before making a decision regarding a levy this year or
next. He urged Mayor Haakenson and Council President Wilson to schedule presentations to the Council
regarding fire consolidation. He was willing to discuss the levy but was reluctant to make any decisions
until the community had a better understanding regarding fire consolidation.
Councilmember Bernheim asked why staff did not provide the second option the Council requested.
Mayor Haakenson responded there was very little difference between the two options the Council
suggested; the Council could call it a parks levy if they wished. Councilmember Bernheim recalled the
intent of the second option was to identify specific items that would be funded via the levy such as parks,
the senior center, Yost Pool, DARE, etc. Mayor Haakenson responded the two options the Council
presented to staff included exactly the same items. The levy option before the Council is $3.75 million.
The Council could dedicate funds to Yost Pool, senior center, etc. and call it a parks levy. The Council
can add and subtract items to make it their levy.
Councilmember Bernheim commented parks items proposed to be funded include $15,000 for a lawn
mower and $68,000 for a parks maintenance worker. Mayor Haakenson advised it would also fund
$500,000 in parks maintenance that was proposed to be cut from the budget. There were numerous other
items that could be included in a parks levy.
Councilmember Wambolt agreed with Councilmember Plunkett’s comments regarding fire consolidation.
He was concerned the levy would not pass regardless of what it was called because citizens’ property
valuations were down an unprecedented amount, an average of 10% countywide, some as much as 20%.
Citizens may believe their property taxes will go down because of the lower valuation; however, in most
cases the taxes will not decrease, the rate will simply be increased. A resident’s property taxes will only
decrease if their property value decline was greater than the average decrease. He pointed out placing the
levy on the ballot cost the City $70,000 - $80,000. He supported the Council discussing whether to delay
the levy until next year.
Council President Wilson commented the course of moving toward a levy has been a lengthy one,
beginning in October with the creation of a revenue work group, the Council’s unanimous decision in
November to include a budget note that a levy would be placed on the ballot in fall 2009 knowing that it
was a terrible economic climate, the Council’s affirmation in February of a timeline that culminated with
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a levy this fall, the formation of the Citizens Levy Review Committee, and presentations from the CLRC
that unanimously supported a fall levy. He agreed the Council needed to discuss
consolidation/contracting with Fire District One, anticipating the Council would not complete discussions
regarding fire consolidation before the July 28 deadline to place the levy on the November ballot. He
summarized there was not a great deal of time to preempt the levy decision and suggested they be
considered in parallel tracks.
Councilmember Orvis agreed with Councilmembers Plunkett and Wambolt that the Council needed more
information regarding fire consolidation before moving forward with the levy.
Councilmember Plunkett asked whether the adjustments Mayor Haakenson made to the budget recently
gave him more confidence that the City could get through 2010. Mayor Haakenson responded as a result
of severe actions such as budget cuts and City employees taking furloughs, dollars saved in 2009 had an
accumulative effect in 2010 which improved the ending cash balance for 2010.
Councilmember Peterson agreed with the suggestion to discuss the levy and fire consolidation on parallel
tracks. With the new information regarding fire consolidation, he was open to considering a levy this
year or next year. Whether the levy was this year or next, the City still had very serious revenue issues.
If the Council chose not to place a levy on the ballot this year, it must be for the right reasons.
Council President Wilson commented he had hoped the Council would reach a preferred levy option at
the next Council meeting with a final decision on July 21. He suggested a presentation and discussion on
the Fire District One contracting at the July 7 meeting. Mayor Haakenson advised staff was meeting with
Fire District One on June 25 and could have information to present to the Council by the July 7 meeting.
Councilmember Plunkett expressed his preference to wait until after the fire consolidation
presentation/discussion to make a decision regarding the levy.
Councilmember Wambolt agreed with Councilmember Plunkett, commenting fire consolidation was not
necessary to delay the levy until 2010. Council President Wilson pointed out although there was an
adequate ending cash balance into 2010, delaying the levy means there was no Development Services
Director, a short-staffed City Clerk’s Office, and no clear plan to fund Yost Pool.
Mayor Haakenson pointed out a levy was needed; whether it was in November 2009 or in 2010 was up to
the Council. A levy was needed even if the city contracted for fire services with Fire District One; those
were two separate issues. He did not anticipate a substantial increase in building activity that would
require hiring a Development Services Director in the near future. With regard to Yost Pool, staff intends
to issues a RFP this summer to identify parties interested in operating Yost Pool via a public/private
partnership. He expressed concern the Council would shortchange themselves if they waited until July 21
to discuss the levy proposal and make a final decision July 28. He suggested discussing the levy proposal
at next week’s meeting including what items would be included in the levy, the levy title, etc.
Alternatively he suggested the Council discuss at next week’s meeting whether to proceed with a levy this
year or delay it until next year.
Councilmember Wambolt agreed with Mayor Haakenson’s suggestion to discuss at next week’s meeting
whether to proceed with a levy this year.
Councilmember Bernheim relayed 6-8 months ago he spoke with Redmond’s Mayor who explained after
a general operations levy failed a few years ago, they wised up and placed a parks levy on the ballot that
passed. He agreed with Washington voters when they approved Eyman’s initial initiative, they were
expressing support for voting more often on tax increases rather than legislators approving them without
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voter approval. As a fiscally responsible person, he supported a levy that would address future revenue
needs rather than delaying the inevitable. If the levy did not pass, the Council had the option to learn
from that experience and possibly place a parks levy on the ballot in the future.
Council President Wilson commented approximately 50% of the $1.5 million in the levy goes to parks
and public safety for firefighters protective clothing, air compressor to fill firefighters tanks, fire hose
replacement, ALS equipment, and replacement tools and equipment. The cuts that would be in place if
the levy fails total $860,000 and approximately 60% are parks and public safety such as funding park
maintenance, Yost Pool, the flower program, and seasonal landscaping. If the levy is delayed, those cuts
may not be backfilled or incurred as planned such as the senior center funding. He summarized there was
a cost to delaying the levy. Mayor Haakenson clarified none of those cuts were factored into the 2010
budget scenario, they were funded in the 2010 budget scenario. If the levy failed in November 2009, they
would be cut in 2010. He summarized the cuts Council President Wilson mentioned would be effective
in 2011 if the levy failed in 2010. Council President Wilson commented without the red light camera
revenue, the ending cash balance in 2010 is $1.3 million, far below the desired ending cash balance of $5
million and an amount that hinders the City’s bond rating.
Councilmember Plunkett commented the ending cash balance was $3.3 million if the emergency reserve
was included. Council President Wilson noted the Council voted to retain that amount for emergencies.
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
George Murray, Edmonds, thanked the Edmonds Beacon for editing his letter. He recognized
Councilmember Wambolt for his informative article regarding Chapter 20. His primary concern with the
changes to Chapter 20 was it was an exclusive action by the Council rather than inclusive. He suggested
the Council use the Edmonds Beacon and the members of the Citizen Levy Review Committee to educate
the public about the Council’s discussion regarding the levy. He referred to the recently promoted
Sergeant Bob Barker, commenting Edmonds was lucky to have a person with his experience and
knowledge but he questioned the timing of the promotion due to the expense.
Diane Buckshnis, Edmonds, recalled after expressing concern with the professional services agreement
with Rick Jenness, specifically the lack of a competitive bid process and the $135/hour fee, she was
assured it would be reviewed by the full Council. The contract is now presented to the Council with
discretionary authority and was not subject to a bid. She raised several concerns regarding the contract
including that Mr. Jenness has been paid ad hoc for some time, the information he provided was
inadequate, and there was no business plan or proforma, revenue or expense projections, or why this was
a good deal for the city. She summarized the contract was extremely advantageous to Mr. Jenness and he
was being given carte blanche approval until 2010 when the contract expires when it was unknown
whether the City would prevail in the lawsuit.
Fred Gouge, Port of Edmonds Commissioner, reported Commissioner Mary Lou Block and he met
with Stephen Clifton to discuss the input the Port and the City plan to provide on the Puget Sound
Regional Council Transportation 2040 Draft EIS to ensure there is a consistent message. The Port’s
primary concern is traffic flow and safety crossing tracks with increased ferry and train traffic.
Al Rutledge, Edmonds, reported he saw Mike Howard, a former Edmonds Fire Department employee,
who was now a volunteer in Gold Bar. He reported on a District 1 meeting held in Bothell. He reminded
of the Arts Festival this weekend.
Kevin Morrison, Edmonds, referred to the Interlocal Agreement – Consortium for Negotiation of
Transfer of Cable Franchise Agreement from Verizon to Frontier Communications (Consent Agenda Item
F), expressing concern with financial problems of other Verizon spinoff companies. He urged the City to
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research and obtain assurances that Frontier was cable of sustaining and growing a competitive cable
service.
Mayor Haakenson responded he shared Mr. Morrison’s concerns. Frontier’s CEO and staff visited
Edmonds recently and assured they were much better financed than the other companies and had a good
business plan in place. Edmonds is working with a consortium of other cities in South Snohomish
County.
Harold Huston, Edmonds, commented when walking to Chantrelle Restaurant recently, his wife was
nearly knocked down by a bicyclist riding on the sidewalk. He expressed concern with bicycles and
skateboards using sidewalks and urged the Council to consider posting signs stating no skateboarding or
bicycling on sidewalks near 5th & Main and on Sunset.
Jack Bevan, Edmonds, introduced the new Port Executive Director Bob McChesney. He urged the
Council to get acquainted with Mr. McChesney, noting the importance of the Port to citizens.
Robert Rine, Edmonds, commented on the overall health of the community, noting the most important
part of a city was its people. He shared his journey to find the wisest of his father’s generation, noting he
often meets with them for discussion and study. He relayed a railroad retiree he employed at the theater
was forced out of the city by tax increases. He expressed concern with the effect tax increases had on
seniors.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, opined revenue from red light cameras was money for the City, not for
safety. Next, he expressed concern that little had happened since the Citizen Levy Review Committee
meetings and the Council spent most of their time discussing plastic bags. He anticipated if the Council
had continued their discussion regarding the levy after the CLRC meetings, they may have reached a
decision by now. With regard to Councilmember Wambolt’s comment that the building heights on the
Skipper’s property would not be seven stories, Mr. Hertrich assured building heights were a continuing
issue in the City and both Councilmembers Wambolt and Peterson were in favor of raising building
heights on the waterfront. He referred to Councilmember Wambolt’s recent newspaper article and
recommended Councilmembers running for office not submit comments to the newspaper.
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PETERSON,
TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 10:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Wambolt clarified his comment was that seven stories could not be constructed on the
Skipper’s site without Council approval. He pointed out the newspaper decided what to print and they
plan to print an article from his opponent this week.
Mayor Haakenson declared a brief recess.
With regarding to Mr. Hertrich’s comment regarding the work done by the Council following the Citizen
Levy Review Committee meetings, Council President Wilson explained the CLRC meetings culminated
on April 13. On April 21, the eight groups made presentations to the Council. On May 19 the Council
passed a resolution that led to the creation of an Economic Development Commission for which the
Council is currently accepting applications. The ordinance forming that Commission was passed on June
2. On May 19 the Council also drafted a resolution and took public comment on May 26 regarding the
size and scope of levy options which was how the $3.75 million amount was determined. He assured Mr.
Hertrich the Council had not been dawdling and although there had been numerous headlines regarding
plastic bags, the Council had been moving through the levy process.
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8. RED LIGHT CAMERA INSTALLATION
Assistant Police Chief Gerry Gannon explained the Police Department and Traffic Engineer Bertrand
Hauss researched red light cameras to reduce the severity of collisions within the City. Mr. Hauss’ initial
analysis of intersection collisions found there were three intersections of concern: 238th Street SW &
SR99, 220th Street SW & SR99, and 100th Avenue W & SR104. The Council authorized staff to
contract with American Traffic Solutions (ATS) to provide a survey of the intersections. The surveys
determined two intersections met the criteria for red light cameras: 220th Street SW & SR99 for
westbound traffic and 100th Avenue W & SR104 for westbound traffic.
ATS conducted two surveys of the intersections. The first survey conducted during October 2008 for
westbound 220th Street SW at SR99 showed a total of 29 violations for westbound traffic (6 left, 2
straight, and 21 right turn). A second survey was conducted during March 2009 that showed a total of 27
violations (2 left, 1 straight, and 24 right turn). He noted ATS sets the system to capture right turn
violations at a speed of 5+ mph.
The first survey conducted during October 2008 for westbound SR104 at 100th Avenue W showed a total
of 11 violations (2 left, 3 straight, and 6 right). The March 2009 survey of the same intersection showed a
significant decrease in violations, only 2 violations (1 straight and 1 right).
He noted the concern was with right angle collisions at intersections which are the most severe. Surveys
indicate those types of accidents and the severity of injuries decrease with the installation of red light
cameras. Installation of the red light cameras is cost neutral for the City. ATS covers all permit and
installation costs of the cameras. For its services ATS will receive $4,750 per camera each month. This
equates to 1.27 notices of infraction each day per location. The State of Washington allows the camera
system to photograph the rear of the violator’s vehicle only. The system also captures a short video of the
vehicle prior to the red light violation showing the movement of the vehicle through the intersection. The
penalty will be $124 and is sent to the registered owner. The violation is considered a parking ticket and
does not affect the person’s driving record.
The Police Department will designate a number of officers to review all violations. Once violations have
been reviewed by the officer and a determination made whether it is a violation, they will be forwarded to
ATS for processing. That information will then be forwarded to the Municipal Court. The cameras can
have a significant effect on the court due to the increase in violations captured by the cameras.
Councilmember Bernheim asked whether the Public Safety Committee recommended this be presented to
the Council. Assistant Chief Gannon advised Mayor Haakenson requested it be moved forward to the full
Council for review. Councilmember Bernheim commented the Public Safety Committee had not yet
completed its review. Assistant Chief Gannon recalled he was asked to provide any further surveys; his
research determined Seattle was the only local jurisdiction that has completed a survey. Their survey was
completed in 2005 and they have added approximately 25-30 cameras. Lynnwood has not conducted a
survey after the first year of use.
Council President Wilson asked about the threshold for red light cameras, observing the intersection of
SR104 at 100th Ave. W had 6 violations in one study and 2 in another. Assistant Chief Gannon stated the
first study had 11 violations, the second had 2. Council President Wilson asked if 2 violations met the
threshold. Assistant Chief Gannon stated the contract with ATS for the surveys would have authorized
them to install cameras at SR104 at 100th Avenue West because 11 violations met their criteria.
Councilmember Peterson asked what other regional cities had similar programs. Bill Crosky, American
Traffic Solutions, stated there were approximately 20 Washington cities with red light camera programs
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or in the process of installing including Spokane, Seattle, Renton, Tacoma, Auburn, Lake Forest Park,
Bellevue, Everett, Lynnwood, Lakewood, and Vancouver. Councilmember Peterson asked if they all
contracted with ATS. Dr. Crosky responded 14 were with ATS and the others were with another vendor.
Councilmember Peterson asked if different vendors were considered. Assistant Chief Gannon advised the
City was able to utilize Seattle’s contract with ATS.
Council President Wilson asked if the threshold was per camera. Assistant Chief Gannon responded the
only direction at 220th at SR99 and SR104 at 100th Avenue West that met the criteria were westbound.
Councilmember Wambolt referred to emails from citizens that the purpose of the red light cameras was
not for safety but to raise revenue. He inquired about the accident rate at those intersections. Assistant
Chief Gannon responded the concern with vehicles running red lights was right angle collisions; the
collision rate for the years surveyed was not significant, ten at the most at one of the intersections.
Councilmember Wambolt asked whether cities were installing red light cameras primarily to raise
revenue. Dr. Crosky answered no, recalling few cities even discussed revenue from the cameras. He
pointed out in states such as Tennessee and New York where there are a significant number of red light
cameras, the ticket is $50; the city receives $10-12 per ticket. He recalled the press reported Seattle made
$1 million the first year; however, violations at the intersections where red light cameras were installed
were down 50%. He noted cities did not install red light cameras for the money as revenue from the
program would decline over time. He assured no city would get rich off photo enforcement.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO REJECT THE IDEA AT THIS TIME.
Councilmember Bernheim expressed disappointment that the voluminous academic material arguing that
red light cameras did not reduce accidents at intersections was not included in the Council packet. He
was also disappointed he had not had the opportunity to discuss with Lynnwood or Seattle their
experience in that regard. He summarized the jury was out with regard to the effectiveness of red light
cameras and he was hesitant to take action without further review by the Public Safety Committee.
Councilmember Bernheim referred to Dr. Crosky’s comment that no city would get rich off photo
enforcement, noting the context in which this was presented was the $575,000 that Mayor Haakenson
claimed would fill a gap in the budget. He noted Olympia recently postponed the concept of red light
cameras. Although 20 cities in Washington have installed red light cameras, he questioned how many
cities had considered it and not proceeded. He was interested in traffic safety and preferred to have an
officer with radar stationed at problem intersections rather than photo enforcement. He did not support
raising revenue via gambling or red light cameras.
Council President Wilson recalled he voted against this when it was originally proposed, commenting this
was not the type of business the City wanted to be in. He agreed there was a great deal of information
provided to the Public Safety Committee that was not provided to the Council and there were several
outstanding questions at the Public Safety Committee. He recalled a question was raised at the Public
Safety Committee whether red light cameras increased safety, noting studies were presented that indicated
the cameras actually increased accidents.
Councilmember Wambolt questioned whether the cameras should be rejected or referred to staff for
further information. Mayor Haakenson explained the reason the cameras were presented to the full
Council was it had been before the Public Safety Committee numerous times and all the information
available has been presented. He assured he was not a proponent or opponent of red light cameras; he
simply wanted to conclude the discussion. He pointed out 20 of the largest cities in Washington found
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the program acceptable and anticipated there were few cities over 10,000 population who had not
installed red light cameras. The overwhelming preponderance of evidence across the country is red light
cameras reduce accidents. He pointed out Seattle was collecting little revenue from red light cameras
now because drivers were abiding by the law which was the intended goal of the cameras.
Councilmember Wambolt inquired about the disadvantage of installing red light cameras.
Councilmember Bernheim responded there were many academic studies that found traffic cameras
increased rear end collisions at intersections as well as increased insurance costs. He noted these were the
questions Councilmember Peterson and he were attempting to address at the Public Safety Committee
when this was scheduled on the Council agenda in what he considered to be a hasty effort to attract a
positive vote via the $575,000 in revenue. He summarized the surveys did not find a significant problem
and overwhelmingly identified right hand turn violations.
Councilmember Bernheim recalled speaking to a Police Chief in Georgia after their City Council ended
the red light program who indicated safety concerns at intersections could be increased by lengthening the
time of the yellow light.
Councilmember Peterson commented on the difference in driving habits around the United States which
was the reason he inquired about the preponderance and effectiveness of red light cameras in the region.
He asked if there was additional statistical analysis available from ATS or other vendors. Dr. Crosky
commented for every negative article there were 30 positive articles. He suggested the City contact
Puyallup or Federal Way who have recently published articles regarding the reduction in violations and
accidents and additional cameras they have installed. He offered to send the City endorsements by Police
and Engineering Departments, assuring photo enforcement programs improved safety.
Councilmember Peterson commented without further review by the Public Safety Committee he was
uncertain that the Council would make the right decision tonight. He suggested obtaining additional
regional evidence from Federal Way and Puyallup such as the percentage of reduction in accidents.
Council President Wilson agreed with Councilmember Peterson, expressing a desire for data from cities
where the program has not been successful.
Councilmember Wambolt asked the minimum term of the program. Assistant Chief Gannon advised it
was five years; the first year is a pilot project.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-2), COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON AND
COUNCILMEMBERS BERNHEIM, WAMBOLT, AND PLUNKETT IN FAVOR; AND
COUNCILMEMBERS ORVIS AND PETERSON OPPOSED.
9. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RICK JENNESS.
In response to a question posed by Diane Buckshnis regarding a lack of competitive bids, Mayor
Haakenson explained the Council-approved City purchasing policy allows the department director and
mayor or his designee to approve purchases of professional services costing more than $50,000 but less
than $100,000. The Mayor is authorized to sign the contract provided funds have been budgeted. Funds
for a professional services agreement with Mr. Jenness have been budgeted in the 2009 and 2010 budget.
There is no competitive bid requirement for the procurement of professional services.
With regard to transparency, Mayor Haakenson pointed out the Citizen Technology Advisory Committee
(CTAC) has been working on the fiber project for approximately five years and there have been numerous
reports to the City Council regarding their efforts. With regard to Ms. Buckshnis’ comment that funds
have been expended in the past, Mayor Haakenson acknowledged slightly over $5,000 was budgeted and
spent in 2006; $33,000 was budgeted and spent in 2007; $30,000 was budgeted and spent in 2008 and
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thus far in 2009 a total of $10,125 has been spent. He summarized the Council approved all invoices in
the budget as well as approved expenditures as they occurred.
Mayor Haakenson advised he received an email from a member of the CTAC who was approached by a
citizen claiming the company names listed in Mr. Jenness’ proposal were questionable and were
companies whose license had expired. The person also claimed the Council had been meeting in
Executive Session and must be trying to cover it up. Mayor Haakenson advised the Council had met in
Executive Session regarding the test case because it was a legal issue. Mr. Jenness’ contract has never
been discussed by the Council in Executive Session. Another allegation was made that the contract was
open-ended. Mayor Haakenson advised the contract before the Council identified the cost and provided
an opportunity for the Council to cancel the contract. The final allegation was the City would encounter
legal problems if they proceeded with competing with another system. Mayor Haakenson advised the
City was a long way from competing with Verizon-type companies. The Council was well aware of the
goals of the fiber program and it had been a very transparent process.
Councilmember Wambolt advised the agreement could be terminated with ten days notice.
Councilmember Plunkett recalled this issue arose several weeks ago and was surprised citizens had not
availed themselves of the three excellent outlines regarding the program, information that was readily
available. He recalled there were originally nine vendors under consideration.
Chief Information Officer Carl Nelson clarified there were nine respondents to the original RFI for a
citywide buildout. He advised Mr. Jenness has provided services on an ad hoc basis over the past several
years. It was determined a professional services agreement would be appropriate. Mr. Jenness is working
with the City Attorney on the test case.
Councilmember Plunkett commented some citizens may be confused by buildout versus the incremental
steps that are being taken now. He assured this was a phased project and was a long way from buildout.
He noted government and educational contracts may begin netting funds by the end of next year. Mr.
Nelson agreed opportunities to use the incremental fiber assets to generate revenues were being explored.
Councilmember Wambolt referred to concerns that Mr. Jenness could do whatever he wanted, pointing
out the CTAC met at least monthly to review his efforts.
Councilmember Bernheim stated the cover memo refers to a professional services agreement with Rick
Jenness but the contract is with Procom System, Inc., d/b/a Procom System Integration Solutions. He
advised his research did not find any record of Procom System, Inc. or d/b/a Procom System Integration
Solutions in Washington. Mr. Jenness advised the corporate name is Procom Industries, Inc. The
Secretary of State or Department of Licensing lists it as Procom Industries, Inc. A predecessor, Procom
Industries Incorporated, is shown as inactive. A new UBI number was created in 2003 during estate
planning that created a second record. He assured Procom System Integration Solutions was a legal dba.
City Attorney Scott Snyder observed the signature line did not match the entity identified in the contract.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ORVIS, TO
EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 11:15 P.M. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Council President Wilson suggested the contract be revised so that the company name in the document
matched the signatory page.
Councilmember Bernheim assured he supported the fiber optics project. He referred to the $75,000 cap
which would provide for 555 hours primarily to identify potential government and education agencies.
He suggested reducing the maximum amount to $50,000 with the proviso it could be increased if more
work was available. Mr. Jenness pointed out the contract could be cancelled in ten days if the Council or
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Mayor were dissatisfied with his performance. He commented the annual budget was approximately
$50,000 for 2009 and 2010.
COUNCILMEMBER WAMBOLT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT WILSON,
TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
RICK JENNESS WITH THE COMPANY NAMES MADE CONSISTENT.
COUNCILMEMBER BERNHEIM MOVED TO AMEND THE CAP TO $50,000. MOTION TO
AMEND DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. REPORT ON CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS OF JUNE 9, 2009.
Community Services/Development Services Committee
Councilmember Orvis reported the Committee was provided a report on the status of a request by Carla
Elder regarding a home addition initially started in Snohomish County prior to annexation. City Attorney
Bio Park advised this could be addressed via an interim ordinance. Next, staff described the Stormwater
Code and Illicit Discharge Code updates. The Stormwater Code update will allow more choices for
homeowners when remodeling or redeveloping their property. The final item discussed by the Committee
was scrivener’s errors in ECDC 6.20.040 and ECC 17.60.040 which will be scheduled for adoption on a
future Consent Agenda.
Finance Committee
Councilmember Plunkett reported staff provided the Committee an update regarding the Alderwood
Water Supply Agreement negotiations. The City Attorney is reviewing the contract; staff will provide
periodic updates to the Committee. The Committee was also provided a General Fund report for the
month ending May 31, 2009.
Public Safety Committee
Councilmember Peterson reported in addition to the RCW 35.103 Annual Compliance Report and update
of the City Strategic Plan, the Committee was informed the City’s Fire Department volunteer program
was being discontinued. The remaining volunteers will continue their service with Fire District 1. He
noted the City’s Fire Department was formed in 1912.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Haakenson relayed City staff and Councilmembers have received numerous phone calls regarding
questionable apparel at a local coffee shop. This is a statewide issue and the ACLU is involved; City
Attorney Scott Snyder, the Prosecuting Attorney, and the Police Department are also working on the
issue. Mr. Snyder will provide the Council a report at a future meeting.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Council President Wilson announced the Council was accepting applications for appointment to the
Citizens Economic Development Commission, a group developed as a result of the Citizens Levy Review
Committee that will be tasked with developing ideas on how best to expand commercial and economic
development in Edmonds. He encouraged citizens to submit their applications by June 30 to Senior
Executive Council Assistant Jana Spellman at Spellman@ci.edmonds.wa.us.
13. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 11:08 p.m.
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AM-2358 2.C.
Approval of Claim Checks and Payroll Direct Deposits and Checks
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Debbie Karber, Administrative Services
Submitted For:Kathleen Junglov Time:Consent
Department:Administrative Services Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:Approved for Consent Agenda
Information
Subject Title
Approval of claim checks #112371 through #112505 dated June 18, 2009 for $250,496.55.
Approval of payroll direct deposits and checks #48179 through #48237 for the pay period June 1
through June 15, 2009 for the amount of $851,536.84.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approval of claim checks and payroll direct deposit and 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:2009
Revenue:
Expenditure:$1,102,033.39
Fiscal Impact:
Claims: $250,496.55
Payroll: $851,536.84
Attachments
Link: Claim cks 6-18-09
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Admin Services Kathleen Junglov 06/18/2009 12:28 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 12:34 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:41 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
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Form Started By: Debbie
Karber
Started On: 06/18/2009 12:11
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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112371 6/11/2009 003074 BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY COE~BNSF RPLI Meadowdale Crossing
RPLI Meadowdale Crossing
125.000.640.594.750.410.00 500.00
Total :500.00
112372 6/18/2009 072780 A2Z TECHNOLOGY June 4-09 IT Repair/Rebuild Server w/supplied parts
Repair/Rebuild Server w/supplied parts
001.000.310.518.880.480.00 230.00
Sales Tax
001.000.310.518.880.480.00 21.85
Total :251.85
112373 6/18/2009 061029 ABSOLUTE GRAPHIX 509338 YOST POOL SHIRTS
YOST POOL SHIRTS
001.000.640.575.510.310.00 366.30
Sales Tax
001.000.640.575.510.310.00 34.80
SOFTBALL & VOLLEYBALL SHIRTS609407
SPRING SOFTBALL & VOLLEYBALL T-SHIRTS
001.000.640.575.520.310.00 915.76
Sales Tax
001.000.640.575.520.310.00 87.00
Total :1,403.86
112374 6/18/2009 061540 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES 0197-001097968 FIRE STATION #20
FIRE STATION #20
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 119.07
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112374 6/18/2009 (Continued)061540 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES
Public Works Facility0197-001098057
Public Works Facility
001.000.650.519.910.470.00 24.24
Public Works Facility
111.000.653.542.900.470.00 92.10
Public Works Facility
411.000.654.534.800.470.00 92.10
Public Works Facility
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 92.10
Public Works Facility
511.000.657.548.680.470.00 92.10
Public Works Facility
411.000.652.542.900.470.00 92.12
garbage for F/S #160197-001098127
garbage for F/S #16
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 124.75
garbage for MCC0197-001098801
garbage for MCC
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 57.40
Total :785.98
112375 6/18/2009 065568 ALLWATER INC 060409039 COEWASTE
DRINKING WATER
411.000.656.538.800.310.11 36.70
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.11 0.64
Total :37.34
112376 6/18/2009 063862 ALPINE PRODUCTS INC TM-100238 Street - Traffic Paint - White and
Street - Traffic Paint - White and
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 17,101.50
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 1,624.64
Total :18,726.14
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112377 6/18/2009 069751 ARAMARK 655-4325814 UNIFORM SERVICES
PARK MAINTENANCE UNIFORM SERVICES
001.000.640.576.800.240.00 34.04
Sales Tax
001.000.640.576.800.240.00 3.23
Total :37.27
112378 6/18/2009 069751 ARAMARK 655-4301279 21580001
UNIFORM SERVICES
411.000.656.538.800.240.00 92.67
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.240.00 8.80
21580001655-4313534
UNIFORM SERVICES
411.000.656.538.800.240.00 92.51
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.240.00 8.79
Total :202.77
112379 6/18/2009 069751 ARAMARK 655-4325815 Fac Maint Uniform Svc
Fac Maint Uniform Svc
001.000.651.519.920.240.00 40.44
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.240.00 3.84
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112379 6/18/2009 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK
PW Mats655-4330366
PW Mats
001.000.650.519.910.410.00 1.75
PW Mats
411.000.652.542.900.410.00 6.65
PW Mats
411.000.654.534.800.410.00 6.65
PW Mats
411.000.655.535.800.410.00 6.65
PW Mats
511.000.657.548.680.410.00 6.65
Sales Tax
001.000.650.519.910.410.00 0.17
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.900.410.00 0.63
Sales Tax
411.000.652.542.900.410.00 0.63
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.410.00 0.63
Sales Tax
411.000.655.535.800.410.00 0.63
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.410.00 0.64
PW Mats
111.000.653.542.900.410.00 6.65
Street/Storm Uniform Svc655-4330367
Street/Storm Uniform Svc
111.000.653.542.900.240.00 3.51
Street/Storm Uniform Svc
411.000.652.542.900.240.00 3.51
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.900.240.00 0.34
Sales Tax
411.000.652.542.900.240.00 0.33
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112379 6/18/2009 (Continued)069751 ARAMARK
Fleet Uniform Svc655-4330368
Fleet Uniform Svc
511.000.657.548.680.240.00 15.00
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.240.00 1.43
Total :106.73
112380 6/18/2009 071120 ASHLAND SPECIALTY CHEMICALS 92530882 POLYMER
POLYMER
411.000.656.538.800.310.51 3,875.00
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.51 368.13
Total :4,243.13
112381 6/18/2009 064343 AT&T 425-774-0944 STATION #20 FAX
STATION #20 FAX
001.000.510.522.200.420.00 35.18
Total :35.18
112382 6/18/2009 064807 ATS AUTOMATION INC I002555 PS - VAV Tux Controller & Misc Charge
PS - VAV Tux Controller & Misc Charge
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 273.31
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 25.97
City Hall - Encl Relay - misc chargeI002558
City Hall - Encl Relay - misc charge
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 45.15
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 4.29
Total :348.72
112383 6/18/2009 070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER 50604 OUT SOURCING OF UTILITY BILLS
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112383 6/18/2009 (Continued)070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
UB Outsourcing area #300 Printing
411.000.652.542.900.490.00 151.32
UB Outsourcing area #300 Printing
411.000.654.534.800.490.00 151.32
UB Outsourcing area #300 Printing
411.000.655.535.800.490.00 151.77
UB Outsourcing area #300 Postage
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 484.27
UB Outsourcing area #300 Postage
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 484.27
Sales Tax
411.000.652.542.900.490.00 14.38
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.490.00 14.38
Sales Tax
411.000.655.535.800.490.00 14.41
Total :1,466.12
112384 6/18/2009 001801 AUTOMATIC WILBERT VAULT CO 9288 BURIAL SUPPLIES
BURIAL SUPPLIES:~
130.000.640.536.200.340.00 388.00
BURIAL SUPPLIES9329
BURIAL SUPPLIES:~
130.000.640.536.200.340.00 190.00
BURIAL SUPPLIES9545
BURIAL SUPPLIES:~
130.000.640.536.200.340.00 388.00
Total :966.00
112385 6/18/2009 001835 AWARDS SERVICE INC 71965 TROPHIES
SPRING LEAGUE TROPHIES
001.000.640.575.520.310.00 252.00
Sales Tax
001.000.640.575.520.310.00 23.94
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(Continued)Total :275.941123856/18/2009 001835 001835 AWARDS SERVICE INC
112386 6/18/2009 070992 BANC OF AMERICA LEASING 011005666 RENTAL OF COPIER
RENTAL OF COPIER
001.000.230.512.500.450.00 154.40
Total :154.40
112387 6/18/2009 072775 BAVCO 458472 569333
PRV FOR WATER MAIN
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 1,226.65
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 29.20
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 116.53
Total :1,372.38
112388 6/18/2009 071348 BERGER/ABAM ENGINEERS INC 15407 Classico-202nd St Vault Peer Review
Classico-202nd St Vault Peer Review
001.000.000.245.900.630.00 259.62
Total :259.62
112389 6/18/2009 069218 BISHOP, PAUL 158 WEB SITE MAINTENANCE
Web Site Maintenance 5/15-6/15/09
001.000.310.518.880.410.00 390.00
Total :390.00
112390 6/18/2009 002500 BLUMENTHAL UNIFORM CO INC 739590 INV#739590 - EDMONDS PD
BW OC SPRAY HOLDER
001.000.410.521.220.240.00 34.95
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.220.240.00 3.32
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112390 6/18/2009 (Continued)002500 BLUMENTHAL UNIFORM CO INC
INV#749512 EDMONDS PD - MARSH749512
CAP EMBLEM "POLICE"
001.000.410.521.220.240.00 2.95
BACK EMBLEM "POLICE"
001.000.410.521.220.240.00 6.50
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.220.240.00 0.90
Total :48.62
112391 6/18/2009 072005 BROCKMANN, KERRY BROCKMANN10914 YOGA CLASSES
YOGA #10914
001.000.640.575.540.410.00 940.80
Total :940.80
112392 6/18/2009 072571 BUILDERS EXCHANGE 1013549 E3JC.Project Posting for June
E3JC.Project Posting for June
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 25.00
Total :25.00
112393 6/18/2009 069458 CASCADE CONTROLS CORP 267599 24256-00
ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
411.000.656.538.800.310.22 927.86
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.22 88.15
Total :1,016.01
112394 6/18/2009 068484 CEMEX / RINKER MATERIALS 9417257373 Street - Asphalt
Street - Asphalt
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 396.00
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 37.62
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112394 6/18/2009 (Continued)068484 CEMEX / RINKER MATERIALS
Street - Asphalt9417289724
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 34.20
Street - Asphalt
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 360.00
Street - Asphalt9417289725
Street - Asphalt
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 360.00
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 34.20
Total :1,222.02
112395 6/18/2009 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY LY 145134 SUPPLIES
OXYGEN, MARKER, ETC.
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 21.79
Sales Tax
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 2.07
Total :23.86
112396 6/18/2009 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY RN05091103 2954000
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.450.21 3.15
CYLINDER RENTAL
411.000.656.538.800.450.21 33.20
Total :36.35
112397 6/18/2009 003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY LY145107 ALS SUPPLIES
medical oxygen
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 63.46
Sales Tax
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 6.03
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112397 6/18/2009 (Continued)003510 CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY
ALS SUPPLIESLY145108
medical oxygen
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 148.15
Sales Tax
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 15.73
Freight
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 17.50
ALS SUPPLIESLY145109
medical oxygen
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 34.47
Freight
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 17.50
Sales Tax
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 4.93
Total :307.77
112398 6/18/2009 066382 CINTAS CORPORATION 460445459 UNIFORMS
Stn 17 - ALS
001.000.510.526.100.240.00 127.57
Stn 17 - OPS
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 127.58
Sales Tax
001.000.510.526.100.240.00 12.12
Sales Tax
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 12.12
OPS UNIFORMS460445478
Stn. 20
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 128.53
Sales Tax
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 12.21
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112398 6/18/2009 (Continued)066382 CINTAS CORPORATION
UNIFORMS460450263
Stn 17 - ALS
001.000.510.526.100.240.00 127.57
Stn 17 - OPS
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 127.58
Sales Tax
001.000.510.526.100.240.00 12.12
Sales Tax
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 12.12
Total :699.52
112399 6/18/2009 063902 CITY OF EVERETT I09001149 Water Quality - Water Lab Analysis
Water Quality - Water Lab Analysis
411.000.654.534.800.410.00 1,386.00
Total :1,386.00
112400 6/18/2009 004095 COASTWIDE LABORATORIES W2059586-1 Fac Maint - Purell
Fac Maint - Purell
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 73.76
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 7.01
Fac Maint - TT, Towels, Liners,W2070321
Fac Maint - TT, Towels, Liners,
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 983.96
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 93.48
Total :1,158.21
112401 6/18/2009 064369 CODE PUBLISHING CO 32947 Water Quality - Code Book
Water Quality - Code Book
411.000.654.534.800.490.00 65.00
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.490.00 6.18
Total :71.18
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112402 6/18/2009 065683 CORRY'S FINE DRY CLEANING 510-0128 OPS UNIFORMS
Admin Train Chief
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 30.14
OPS UNIFORMS510-0991
Batt Chiefs
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 64.34
PREVENTN UNIFORMS510-1524
Fire Marshal
001.000.510.522.300.240.00 16.44
ADMIN UNIFORMS510-1884
Fire Chief
001.000.510.522.100.240.00 19.18
OPS UNIFORMS510-2341
Asst fire chief
001.000.510.522.200.240.00 19.16
Total :149.26
112403 6/18/2009 063507 COXLEY, BRUCE COXLEY0617 PHOTOGRAPHY ASSIGNMENT
PHOTOGRAPHY AT GYMNASTICS SHOW
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 75.00
Total :75.00
112404 6/18/2009 066368 CRYSTAL AND SIERRA SPRINGS 0609 2989771 INV#0609 2989771 5374044 EDMONDS PD
HOT/COLD COOLER RENTAL
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 10.00
5 GALLON DRINKING H20 BOTTLES
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 68.31
ENERGY SURCHARGE
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 1.76
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 0.95
Total :81.02
112405 6/18/2009 064422 DEPT OF GENERAL ADMIN 95-1-507 Facility Eng Svcs
Facility Eng Svcs
116.000.651.519.920.410.00 1,328.67
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(Continued)Total :1,328.671124056/18/2009 064422 064422 DEPT OF GENERAL ADMIN
112406 6/18/2009 072778 EAST JEFFERSON FIRE RESCUE 2011 OPS MISC
DE, MB school bus rescue
001.000.510.522.200.490.00 370.00
Total :370.00
112407 6/18/2009 070683 EDMONDS MAIL & PARCEL 16771 UPS/MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES
UPS/MINE SAFETY APPLIANCES
411.000.656.538.800.420.00 27.15
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.420.00 2.57
Total :29.72
112408 6/18/2009 069523 EDMONDS P&R YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP YOUTH0617 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS
ISABEL TALAWEA
122.000.640.574.100.490.00 150.00
ISAAC ELDER
122.000.640.574.100.490.00 150.00
THIAGO CORDOVA
122.000.640.574.100.490.00 69.00
MARISA WINN
122.000.640.574.100.490.00 150.00
JOSEPH WINN
122.000.640.574.100.490.00 150.00
Total :669.00
112409 6/18/2009 008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION 1-00650 LIFT STATION #7
LIFT STATION #7
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 22.06
LIFT STATION #81-00925
LIFT STATION #8
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 22.06
LIFT STATION #11-01950
LIFT STATION #1
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 22.06
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112409 6/18/2009 (Continued)008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
LIFT STATION #21-02675
LIFT STATION #2
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 23.95
Public Works Fountain, Bldgs & Restrooms1-03950
Public Works Fountain, Bldgs & Restrooms
411.000.654.534.800.470.00 342.55
Public Works Meter Shop1-05350
Public Works Meter Shop
411.000.654.534.800.470.00 51.24
LIFT STATION #61-05705
LIFT STATION #6
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 46.79
CITY HALL1-13975
CITY HALL
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 434.52
CITY HALL1-14000
CITY HALL
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 58.35
Total :1,023.58
112410 6/18/2009 018495 GLACIER NORTHWEST 90759001 Concrete
Concrete
111.000.653.542.610.310.00 331.50
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.610.310.00 31.49
Total :362.99
112411 6/18/2009 063137 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER 090161 Unit 679 - Tire Disposal
Unit 679 - Tire Disposal
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 12.00
Fleet Tire Inventory exchange090164
Fleet Tire Inventory exchange
511.000.657.548.680.340.30 45.69
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.340.30 4.34
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(Continued)Total :62.031124116/18/2009 063137 063137 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER
112412 6/18/2009 072515 GOOGLE INC 746732 INTERNET ANTI-VIRUS & SPAM MAINT FEE
Jun-09 Internet Anti-Virus & Spam Maint
001.000.310.518.880.480.00 554.73
Total :554.73
112413 6/18/2009 068415 H & W EMERGENCY VEHICLES 45434 Unit 484 - Handle assembly, Power door
Unit 484 - Handle assembly, Power door
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 109.51
Freight
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 23.76
Total :133.27
112414 6/18/2009 012560 HACH COMPANY 6254370 112830
LAB SUPPLIES
411.000.656.538.800.310.31 186.76
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.31 15.95
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.31 19.26
Total :221.97
112415 6/18/2009 068450 HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 18151329 ALS MISC
Steinbach training
001.000.510.526.100.490.00 355.00
Total :355.00
112416 6/18/2009 060985 HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS 007A6126 Yost & Seaview - Pump Mtr Perisaltic
Yost & Seaview - Pump Mtr Perisaltic
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 944.40
Freight
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 16.92
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 91.33
Total :1,052.65
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112417 6/18/2009 012900 HARRIS FORD INC FOCS256879 Unit 486 - Service and Repairs
Unit 486 - Service and Repairs
511.000.657.548.680.480.00 3,330.17
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.480.00 316.37
Total :3,646.54
112418 6/18/2009 010900 HD FOWLER CO INC I2537186 Water Supplies - Meter Box Bases, Lids
Water Supplies - Meter Box Bases, Lids
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 3,511.86
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 333.63
Total :3,845.49
112419 6/18/2009 006030 HDR ENGINEERING INC 109858-H E4GA.Services thru 05/23/09
E4GA.Services thru 05/23/09
412.300.630.594.320.650.00 2,867.32
Total :2,867.32
112420 6/18/2009 013140 HENDERSON, BRIAN 48 LEOFF 1 Reimbursement
LEOFF 1 Reimbursement
009.000.390.517.370.230.00 448.84
Total :448.84
112421 6/18/2009 072647 HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL 20346 E9FB.Services thru 05/29/09
E9FB.Services thru 05/29/09
412.200.630.594.320.410.00 2,853.41
E8FD.Services thru 05/29/0920383
E8FD.Services thru 05/29/09
412.200.630.594.320.410.00 13,258.17
Total :16,111.58
112422 6/18/2009 013350 HIGHLAND, SCOTT E3JC.6 & 7 E3JC.Services thru 06/06/09
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112422 6/18/2009 (Continued)013350 HIGHLAND, SCOTT
E3JC.Services thru 06/06/09
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 672.00
E3JC.Services thru 06/13/09
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 243.60
E3JC.Mileage thru 06/08/09
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 24.81
Total :940.41
112423 6/18/2009 067862 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 2043645 6035322500959949
LUMBER/GLUE/SWITCH
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 80.80
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 7.68
6035322500959949572472
PLASTIC DIP
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 13.76
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 1.31
60353225009599498564643
ROUNDUP/ANT GRANULES
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 103.96
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 9.88
60353225009599498593409
HOSE KIT
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 39.87
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 3.79
6035322500959949FCH-003273369
SERVICE CHARGE
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 20.00
Total :281.05
112424 6/18/2009 060165 HWA GEOSCIENCES INC 20152 E4GA.Services thru 05/30/09
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112424 6/18/2009 (Continued)060165 HWA GEOSCIENCES INC
E4GA.Services thru 05/30/09
412.300.630.594.320.410.00 1,517.20
Total :1,517.20
112425 6/18/2009 070042 IKON FINANCIAL SERVICES 79639410 COPIER LEASE
Cannon Image Runner 4/21-5/26
001.000.250.514.300.450.00 990.32
Total :990.32
112426 6/18/2009 069349 INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL INC Pat Lawler 2009 2009 Certification Renewal for Pat
2009 Certification Renewal for Pat
001.000.620.524.100.490.00 80.00
Total :80.00
112427 6/18/2009 066032 J BOZEAT & ASSOCIATES LLC J3001/A RAS VALVE ACTUATOR
RAS VALVE ACTUATOR
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 7,498.00
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 119.27
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 723.64
Total :8,340.91
112428 6/18/2009 072774 JWC ENVIRONMENTAL 28440 6005786
GRINDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 23,052.00
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 416.00
Total :23,468.00
112429 6/18/2009 071137 KIDZ LOVE SOCCER KIDZ10508 SOCCER CLASSES
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112429 6/18/2009 (Continued)071137 KIDZ LOVE SOCCER
#10508
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 218.40
#10509
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 709.80
#10510
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 436.80
#10511
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 873.60
#10512
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 436.80
#10513
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 928.20
#10514
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 491.40
#10515
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 928.20
#10516
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 546.00
#10517
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 594.53
Total :6,163.73
112430 6/18/2009 017050 KWICK'N KLEEN CAR WASH 06092009-01 INV#06092009-01 EDMONDS PD
51 CAR WASHES AT $5.03
001.000.410.521.220.480.00 256.53
Total :256.53
112431 6/18/2009 070478 LANE COMMUNICATIONS INC 897 Signal Cabinet 212th St SW from 72nd
Signal Cabinet 212th St SW from 72nd
001.000.310.518.870.410.00 4,053.13
Sales Tax
001.000.310.518.870.410.00 385.05
Total :4,438.18
112432 6/18/2009 072059 LEE, NICOLE 585 INTERPERTER FEE
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112432 6/18/2009 (Continued)072059 LEE, NICOLE
INTERPERTER FEE
001.000.230.512.500.410.01 88.25
Total :88.25
112433 6/18/2009 018140 LEIN, JONATHAN 0283 TRAINING/LEIN
TRAINING/LEIN
411.000.656.538.800.490.71 140.00
Total :140.00
112434 6/18/2009 068258 LIFE RESCUE INC LR939 OPS MISC
Bailey confined space
001.000.510.522.200.490.00 350.00
Total :350.00
112435 6/18/2009 069362 MARSHALL, CITA 590 INTERPERTER FEE
INTERPERTER FEE
001.000.230.512.500.410.01 88.25
INTERPERTER FEE591
INTERPERTER FEE
001.000.230.512.500.410.01 128.25
Total :216.50
112436 6/18/2009 019650 MASTER POOLS OF WASHINGTON INC 33331 YOST POOL REPAIRS
YOST POOL REPAIRS
125.000.640.576.800.480.00 19,980.00
Sales Tax
125.000.640.576.800.480.00 1,898.10
Total :21,878.10
112437 6/18/2009 072777 MATHESON, YOLANDA MATHESON0611 REFUND
REFUND DUE TO INSUFFICIENT REGISTRATION
001.000.000.239.200.000.00 30.00
Total :30.00
112438 6/18/2009 020039 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO 30054475 123106800
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112438 6/18/2009 (Continued)020039 MCMASTER-CARR SUPPLY CO
PIPE FITTING
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 172.72
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 7.52
12310680030054519
DUCT TAPE/FLANGE GASKET
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 199.10
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 10.25
12310680030202427
ALUMINUM DUCT TAPE/RUBBER V-BELT
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 142.16
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 7.87
12310680030274505
COPPER FITTING
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 72.76
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 6.08
1310680030274551
COPPER TUBING
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 53.76
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 15.02
Total :687.24
112439 6/18/2009 020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 89322 17967
LEVELING JACKS
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 144.00
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 14.95
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 15.10
Total :174.05
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112440 6/18/2009 020900 MILLERS EQUIP & RENT ALL INC 89971 Street - 12 Gal Propane
Street - 12 Gal Propane
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 39.00
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 3.70
Total :42.70
112441 6/18/2009 070266 MR APPLIANCE 8780 DIAGNOSTIC ON FRIDGE
DIAGNOSTIC ON FRIDGE
411.000.656.538.800.480.23 80.00
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.480.23 7.60
Total :87.60
112442 6/18/2009 024302 NELSON PETROLEUM 0404814-IN Fleet Filter Inventory
Fleet Filter Inventory
511.000.657.548.680.340.40 63.54
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.340.40 6.04
Total :69.58
112443 6/18/2009 072700 NETWORK HARDWARE RESALE LLC 257443 ITEM WS-C3560G-24PS-S - ETHERNET SWITCH
Item WS-C3560G-24PS-s - Ethernet Switch310-00125
411.000.656.538.800.310.42 1,650.00
Item WS-C3560G-24PS-s - Ethernet Switch310-00125
001.000.310.514.230.310.00 1,100.00
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.42 22.49
Freight
001.000.310.514.230.310.00 14.99
Total :2,787.48
112444 6/18/2009 066391 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL INC 2497 260
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112444 6/18/2009 (Continued)066391 NORTHSTAR CHEMICAL INC
SODIUM BISULFITE
411.000.656.538.800.310.54 908.50
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.54 86.31
Total :994.81
112445 6/18/2009 061013 NORTHWEST CASCADE INC 0954356 HONEY BUCKET RENTAL
HONEY BUCKET RENTAL:~
001.000.640.576.800.450.00 180.29
HONEY BUCKET RENTAL0954357
HONEY BUCKET RENTAL:~
001.000.640.576.800.450.00 180.29
Total :360.58
112446 6/18/2009 064215 NORTHWEST PUMP & EQUIP CO 1877403-00 98587
AIR BLOWER
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 7,900.00
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 422.23
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.310.21 790.61
Total :9,112.84
112447 6/18/2009 025690 NOYES, KARIN 000 00 643 Planning Board Meeting Minutes on
Planning Board Meeting Minutes on
001.000.620.558.600.410.00 384.00
Total :384.00
112448 6/18/2009 065332 NVL LABORATORIES INC 2905833 5 Corners Soil Samples
5 Corners Soil Samples
411.000.654.534.800.410.00 370.00
Total :370.00
112449 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 082568 INV#082568, ACCT#520437 250POL
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112449 6/18/2009 (Continued)063511 OFFICE MAX INC
CORKBOARDS, ALUM FRAMES
001.000.410.521.710.350.00 62.62
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.710.350.00 5.95
Total :68.57
112450 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 955790 SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 38.10
Total :38.10
112451 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 097698 HR Supplies
HR Supplies
001.000.220.516.100.310.00 20.53
Copy paper
001.000.610.519.700.310.00 19.89
Copy paper
001.000.220.516.100.310.00 19.89
Copy paper
001.000.210.513.100.310.00 19.89
Office Supplies - Mayor's office
001.000.210.513.100.310.00 25.02
Office supplies - HR
001.000.220.516.100.310.00 8.12
Sales Tax
001.000.220.516.100.310.00 4.61
Sales Tax
001.000.610.519.700.310.00 1.89
Sales Tax
001.000.210.513.100.310.00 4.27
Total :124.11
112452 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 020421 OFFICE SUPPLIES
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112452 6/18/2009 (Continued)063511 OFFICE MAX INC
LEAFLET HOLDER
117.100.640.573.100.310.00 11.44
Sales Tax
117.100.640.573.100.310.00 1.08
OFFICE SUPPLIES121149
COVER STOCK
001.000.640.574.100.310.00 19.74
Sales Tax
001.000.640.574.100.310.00 1.87
CEMETERY OFFICE SUPPLIES128535
BINDER
130.000.640.536.500.310.00 6.37
Sales Tax
130.000.640.536.500.310.00 0.60
Total :41.10
112453 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 088218 Sewer Desk - Printer ink Cartridges (2
Sewer Desk - Printer ink Cartridges (2
411.000.655.535.800.310.00 98.87
Sewer TV Truck - Printer Ink Cartridges
411.000.655.535.800.310.00 116.94
Sales Tax
411.000.655.535.800.310.00 20.50
PW Office Supplies - Letter size file095356
PW Office Supplies - Letter size file
001.000.650.519.910.310.00 46.40
Sales Tax
001.000.650.519.910.310.00 4.41
Total :287.12
112454 6/18/2009 063511 OFFICE MAX INC 082854 Misc. Office Supplies including
Misc. Office Supplies including
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 774.40
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 73.57
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112454 6/18/2009 (Continued)063511 OFFICE MAX INC
Backorder carrying case for planning.091058
Backorder carrying case for planning.
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 38.39
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 3.66
Backorder - Phone message books.965500
Backorder - Phone message books.
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 15.60
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.800.310.00 1.48
Total :907.10
112455 6/18/2009 063750 ORCA PACIFIC INC 039115 YOST POOL SUPPLIES
YOST POOL SUPPLIES
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 573.30
Sales Tax
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 54.46
Total :627.76
112456 6/18/2009 002203 OWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY 00053147 Unit 138 - Water Temp Sender
Unit 138 - Water Temp Sender
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 29.90
Freight
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 9.70
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 3.76
Total :43.36
112457 6/18/2009 027280 PATRICKS PRINTING 38293 SUPPLIES
SUPPLIES
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 382.08
Sales Tax
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 34.01
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112457 6/18/2009 (Continued)027280 PATRICKS PRINTING
SUPPLIES38294
SUPPLIES
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 382.08
Sales Tax
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 34.01
SUPPLIES38295
SUPPLIES
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 1,003.00
Sales Tax
001.000.230.512.501.310.00 89.27
SUPPLIES38302
SUPPLIES
001.000.230.512.500.310.00 382.08
Sales Tax
001.000.230.512.500.310.00 34.01
Total :2,340.54
112458 6/18/2009 064552 PITNEY BOWES 3833100JN09 POSTAGE MACHINE LEASE
Lease 5/30 to 6/30
001.000.250.514.300.450.00 866.00
Total :866.00
112459 6/18/2009 071811 PONY MAIL BOX & BUSINESS CTR 176820 Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
111.000.653.542.900.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.652.542.900.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 2.14
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage176837
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
001.000.651.519.920.420.00 8.62
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112459 6/18/2009 (Continued)071811 PONY MAIL BOX & BUSINESS CTR
Street - Dialight Corp - return postage176888
Street - Dialight Corp - return postage
111.000.653.542.900.420.00 19.76
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage176932
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
111.000.653.542.900.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.652.542.900.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 2.16
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 2.14
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage176947
Dept of L&I Safety Video return postage
001.000.651.519.920.420.00 8.69
Total :54.31
112460 6/18/2009 029117 PORT OF EDMONDS 03870 CITY OF EDMONDS STORMWATER
Stormwater Rent & Leasehold tax~
411.000.652.542.900.450.00 1,665.96
UNIT F1 B1 FUEL04371
Fire Boat - Fuel
511.000.657.548.680.320.00 356.68
Total :2,022.64
112461 6/18/2009 064088 PROTECTION ONE 1988948 FAC
alarm monitoring for FAC
001.000.651.519.920.420.00 191.25
alarm monitoring for Library2422756
alarm monitoring for Library
001.000.651.519.920.420.00 184.35
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112461 6/18/2009 (Continued)064088 PROTECTION ONE
PW ALARM MONITORING730531
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 22.05
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 22.05
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
411.000.652.542.900.420.00 19.29
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
111.000.653.542.900.420.00 24.81
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
511.000.657.548.680.420.00 11.03
24 hour alarm monitoring PW
001.000.650.519.910.420.00 11.02
Total :485.85
112462 6/18/2009 071911 PROTZ, MARGARET PROTZ10934 FELDENKRAIS
FELDENKRAIS WORKSHOP #10934
001.000.640.575.540.410.00 145.60
Total :145.60
112463 6/18/2009 068697 PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING INC 2009-2821 1st & 2nd Quarter fees (PD)
1st & 2nd Quarter fees (PD)
001.000.220.516.210.410.00 1,400.00
Total :1,400.00
112464 6/18/2009 070809 PUGET SOUND EXECUTIVE 09-339 COURT SECURITY
COURT SECURITY
001.000.230.512.500.410.00 2,029.38
Total :2,029.38
112465 6/18/2009 065579 QUIKSIGN 57556 Green Tara/S-08-77 Sign Installation.
Green Tara/S-08-77 Sign Installation.
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 169.00
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 15.04
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112465 6/18/2009 (Continued)065579 QUIKSIGN
Stevens Prof/PLN-09-28 Sign Installation57674
Stevens Prof/PLN-09-28 Sign Installation
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 169.00
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 16.06
Lutheran/Cu-09-22 Sign Installation57678
Lutheran/Cu-09-22 Sign Installation
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 169.00
Sales Tax
001.000.620.558.600.410.11 16.06
Total :554.16
112466 6/18/2009 030780 QUIRING MONUMENTS INC 99609 MARKER
MARKER: QUAM
130.000.640.536.200.340.00 472.00
INSCRIPTION99829
INSCRIPTION: NARCISCO
130.000.640.536.200.340.00 80.00
Total :552.00
112467 6/18/2009 068483 RH2 ENGINEERING INC 50020 E3JC.Services thru 05/24/09
E3JC.Services thru 05/24/09
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 5,008.34
Total :5,008.34
112468 6/18/2009 069062 RONGERUDE, JOHN 7299 PUBLIC DEFENDER
PUBLIC DEFENDER
001.000.390.512.520.410.00 1,000.00
Total :1,000.00
112469 6/18/2009 072214 RT CORPORATION SI-137075 RT3659
EPA SAMPLES
411.000.656.538.800.310.31 426.80
Freight
411.000.656.538.800.310.31 20.00
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(Continued)Total :446.801124696/18/2009 072214 072214 RT CORPORATION
112470 6/18/2009 065784 RUDD COMPANY INC INV-073906 Street - Bead Gun and supplies
Street - Bead Gun and supplies
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 1,919.55
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 182.38
Total :2,101.93
112471 6/18/2009 067802 SAN DIEGO POLICE EQUIP CO 588825 INV#58825 - CUST#0001733/EDMONDS PD
AMMO/FED - LE127RS-CF - 250/CS
001.000.410.521.400.310.00 464.28
AMMO/FED - LE13200-CF 250/CS
001.000.410.521.400.310.00 508.15
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.400.310.00 92.38
Total :1,064.81
112472 6/18/2009 061482 SEA-WESTERN INC 135028 OPS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
helmets
001.000.510.522.200.250.00 135.00
Freight
001.000.510.522.200.250.00 10.12
Sales Tax
001.000.510.522.200.250.00 13.79
OPS SUPPLIES135058
filter cartridges
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 89.80
Freight
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 7.99
Sales Tax
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 9.29
Total :265.99
112473 6/18/2009 068177 SHRM 9002622879 M. Hardie - SHRM Professional HR
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112473 6/18/2009 (Continued)068177 SHRM
M. Hardie - SHRM Professional HR
001.000.220.516.100.490.00 160.00
Total :160.00
112474 6/18/2009 036955 SKY NURSERY 276101 MULCH
FERTILE MULCH
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 53.94
Sales Tax
001.000.640.576.800.310.00 5.12
Total :59.06
112475 6/18/2009 037801 SNO CO HUMAN SERVICE DEPT I000223988 01-09 LIQUOR BOARD PROFITS & TAXES
Q1-09 Liquor Board Profits & Taxes
001.000.390.567.000.510.00 2,399.33
Total :2,399.33
112476 6/18/2009 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 5320018384 SIERRA PARK BALLFIELD
SIERRA PARK BALLFIELD
001.000.640.576.800.470.00 29.89
Total :29.89
112477 6/18/2009 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 178083804 206-001-485-5
24400 HIGHWAY 99 RICHMOND PARK
411.000.656.538.800.471.62 27.73
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.471.62 1.66
463-001-671-7567051077
8421 244TH ST SW RICHMOND PARK
411.000.656.538.800.471.62 27.73
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.471.62 1.66
Total :58.78
112478 6/18/2009 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 3050047152 SIGNAL LIGHT
SIGNAL LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 50.70
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112478 6/18/2009 (Continued)037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1
TRAFFIC SIGNAL4510017488
TRAFFIC SIGNAL
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 30.89
STREET LIGHTING6100013009
STREET LIGHTING
111.000.653.542.630.470.00 7,919.94
STREET LIGHTING6100013306
STREET LIGHTING
111.000.653.542.630.470.00 184.24
STREET LIGHTING6200013008
STREET LIGHTING
111.000.653.542.630.470.00 1,113.37
STREET LIGHTING6200013008
STREET LIGHTING
111.000.653.542.630.470.00 79.60
Total :9,378.74
112479 6/18/2009 037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 2470018124 SIGNAL LIGHT
SIGNAL LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 35.44
fire station # 162540794324
fire station # 16
001.000.651.519.920.470.00 1,190.70
LIFT STATION #92790012476
LIFT STATION #9
411.000.655.535.800.470.00 163.21
SIGNAL LIGHT2880012519
SIGNAL LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 30.39
FIVE CORNERS WATER TANK3460019262
FIVE CORNERS WATER TANK
411.000.654.534.800.470.00 191.63
SIGNAL AT 220TH & 84TH3630573867
SIGNAL AT 220TH & 84TH
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 77.20
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112479 6/18/2009 (Continued)037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1
BLINKING LIGHT3970013599
BLINKING LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 30.39
SIGNAL LIGHT4320010194
SIGNAL LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 33.75
TELEMETRY SYSTEM4640017416
TELEMETRY SYSTEM
411.000.654.534.800.470.00 27.73
TRAFFIC LIGHT5450016042
TRAFFIC LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 146.16
SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHTS5470012336
SCHOOL FLASHING LIGHTS
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 30.39
TRAFFIC LIGHT5510015661
TRAFFIC LIGHT
111.000.653.542.640.470.00 29.39
Total :1,986.38
112480 6/18/2009 072776 SNOHOMISH CONSERVATION SCD10870 RAIN GARDEN, RAIN BARREL CLASS
RAIN GARDENS, RAIN BARRELS CLASS #10870
001.000.640.574.200.410.00 108.00
Total :108.00
112481 6/18/2009 006630 SNOHOMISH COUNTY I000223949 5101
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
411.000.656.538.800.490.00 470.08
Sales Tax
411.000.656.538.800.490.00 16.92
Total :487.00
112482 6/18/2009 064351 SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREASURER 2009071 INV#2009071 EDMONDS PD
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112482 6/18/2009 (Continued)064351 SNOHOMISH COUNTY TREASURER
44.12 BOOKINGS FOR 05/09
001.000.410.523.600.510.00 4,092.57
573.17 HOUSING DAYS FOR 05/09
001.000.410.523.600.510.00 35,026.42
Total :39,118.99
112483 6/18/2009 070677 SPRINT 502779811-018 INV#502779811-018 EDMONDS PD
DATA CARDS 06/07 - 07/07/09
001.000.410.521.220.420.00 169.97
Total :169.97
112484 6/18/2009 071268 SQI INC 13608 Sr Center - Roof Repairs
Sr Center - Roof Repairs
001.000.651.519.920.480.00 500.00
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.480.00 47.50
Total :547.50
112485 6/18/2009 069997 SRI TECHNOLOGIES INC 95629 E4GA.Roberts thru 05/30/09
E4GA.Roberts thru 05/30/09
412.300.630.594.320.410.00 390.00
E5MC.Roberts thru 05/30/09
125.000.640.594.750.410.00 585.00
E9CA.Roberts thru 05/30/09
112.200.630.595.330.410.00 1,267.50
Roberts Mileage thru 05/26/0995630
Roberts Mileage thru 05/26/09
412.300.630.594.320.410.00 65.32
Roberts Mileage thru 05/26/09
125.000.640.594.750.410.00 65.31
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112485 6/18/2009 (Continued)069997 SRI TECHNOLOGIES INC
E4GA.Roberts thru 06/06/0995873
E4GA.Roberts thru 06/06/09
412.300.630.594.320.410.00 195.00
E5MC.Roberts thru 06/06/09
125.000.640.594.750.410.00 1,056.25
E9CA.Roberts thru 06/06/09
112.200.630.595.330.410.00 1,202.50
E3JB.Roberts thru 06/06/09
412.100.630.594.320.410.00 292.50
Roberts Mileage thru 06/06/09
412.300.630.594.320.410.00 25.59
Roberts Mileage thru 06/06/09
125.000.640.594.750.410.00 25.58
Total :5,170.55
112486 6/18/2009 009400 STELLAR INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY INC 2824919 Water/Sewer - Upside down Blue, Green
Water/Sewer - Upside down Blue, Green
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 239.46
Water/Sewer - Upside down Blue, Green
411.000.655.535.800.310.00 239.46
Sales Tax
411.000.654.534.800.310.00 22.75
Sales Tax
411.000.655.535.800.310.00 22.75
Total :524.42
112487 6/18/2009 071585 STERICYCLE INC 3000497331 INV#3000497331, CUST#6076358 EDMONDS PD
MINIMUM MONTHLY SERVICE CHG
001.000.410.521.910.410.00 10.00
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.910.410.00 0.36
Total :10.36
112488 6/18/2009 040430 STONEWAY ELECTRIC SUPPLY 1890666 PW - Elect Supplies
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112488 6/18/2009 (Continued)040430 STONEWAY ELECTRIC SUPPLY
PW - Elect Supplies
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 16.87
Fac Maint - Elect Supplies
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 7.16
Freight
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 8.63
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 3.10
PS - Elect Supplies1890667
PS - Elect Supplies
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 181.95
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 17.29
Old PW - Elect Supplies1893263
Old PW - Elect Supplies
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 16.22
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 1.54
Total :252.76
112489 6/18/2009 040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 18867530 Street - Slip Hooks
Street - Slip Hooks
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 14.32
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.310.310.00 1.36
Total :15.68
112490 6/18/2009 040916 TC SPAN AMERICA 48306 Fleet Work T Shirts
Fleet Work T Shirts
511.000.657.548.680.240.00 153.00
Sales Tax
511.000.657.548.680.240.00 14.54
Total :167.54
112491 6/18/2009 009350 THE DAILY HERALD COMPANY 1652456 C/A#126500 EDMONDS PD JUNE-09
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112491 6/18/2009 (Continued)009350 THE DAILY HERALD COMPANY
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY AD-06/08/09
001.000.410.521.100.440.00 32.16
Total :32.16
112492 6/18/2009 027269 THE PART WORKS INC 260240 Library - Waste Strainer Assembly
Library - Waste Strainer Assembly
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 122.40
Freight
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 7.78
Sales Tax
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 12.37
Total :142.55
112493 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 3181 INV#3121 06/08/09 - BARD- EDMONDS PD
FOOD/FINGERPRINTING CLASS
001.000.410.521.400.310.00 11.27
PARKING SNOCOM CONFERENCE
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 80.48
AIRFARE/CNOA CONF. CRYSTAL 11/09
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 199.20
REGIST NTOA TRAINING - LIM
001.000.410.521.400.490.00 824.00
CCOAXIAL CABLE/TAPE FOR TV CONV
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 22.25
PARKING REPC RFD MEETING
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 11.00
KINGSTON 2GB FLASH CARDS
001.000.410.521.220.310.00 80.52
LOGITECH S129 SPEAKERS
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 13.13
ITEMS FOR INCIDENT VEHICLE
001.000.410.521.210.310.00 139.71
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112493 6/18/2009 (Continued)062693 US BANK
#3215 06/08/09 COMPAAN - EDMONDS PD3215
SOLO DRINK CUPS
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 103.61
RECOGNITION PLAQUES-EMP/OFF YR
001.000.410.521.100.310.00 142.35
#3256 06/08/09 GANNON - EDMONDS PD3256
FUEL/NAMOA-ROTH/FALK/HARBINSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 26.35
MEAL/NAMOA-ROTH/FALK/HARBINSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 201.90
LODGING/NAMOA-HARBINSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 277.20
LODGING/NAMOA-FALK
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 277.20
FUEL/NAMOA-ROTH/FALK/HARBINSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 11.24
CAMERA CASE
001.000.410.521.210.310.00 67.85
#3314 06/08/09 LAWLESS - EDMONDS PD3314
DARE LUNCH RECOGNITION
001.000.410.521.310.310.00 31.56
DARE RECOGNITION LUNCH
001.000.410.521.310.310.00 131.78
FBI LAW ENFORCEMENT BULLETIN
001.000.410.521.100.490.00 53.00
FERRY FOR KITSAP CO ASSESSMENT
001.000.410.521.100.430.00 28.90
#3512 06/08/09 TRAINING -EDMONDS PD3512
MEAL/WASPC TRAINING-BLACKBURN
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 78.03
LODGING/WASPC TRAINING-BLACKBU
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 474.70
MEAL/WASPC TRAINING-BLACKBURN
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 29.55
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112493 6/18/2009 (Continued)062693 US BANK
#3520 06/08/09 - TRAINING -EDMONDS PD3520
MEAL/WSHNA CONF-MACK/FRO/FRAU
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 288.54
LODGING/WSHNA MACK/FRO/FRAU
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 481.80
MEAL/WSHNA CONF-MACK/FRO/FRAU
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 13.00
MEAL/NACA CONF- DAWSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 11.29
MEAL/NACA CONF - DAWSON
001.000.410.521.400.430.00 72.95
WERNER 16' FIBERGLASS LADDER
001.000.410.521.210.310.00 213.51
Total :4,397.87
112494 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 3264 Mayor's luncheon meeting 5/6/09
Mayor's luncheon meeting 5/6/09
001.000.210.513.100.490.00 20.00
WSLEA Conference 5/11 - 5/14/09 -3280
WSLEA Conference 5/11 - 5/14/09 -
009.000.390.517.370.230.00 326.34
Total :346.34
112495 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 2462 USPS - Postage
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USPS - Postage
001.000.310.518.880.420.00 4.78
CDW-G - Snagless patch cables
001.000.310.518.880.310.00 24.01
CDW-G - 1GB Ram memory
001.000.310.518.880.310.00 127.05
www.paessler - 12 month maintenance
001.000.310.518.880.480.00 290.00
DRI Elements Info - 12 month software
001.000.310.518.880.480.00 78.00
PrinterTechs - HP 4100 Standard fuser
001.000.310.518.880.310.00 194.00
CDW-G - Brother fax machine drum
001.000.310.514.230.310.00 107.44
Total :825.28
112496 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 3348 Paypal - APWA Meeting - N Miller
Paypal - APWA Meeting - N Miller
001.000.650.519.910.490.00 40.00
Guardian Security - Old PW Alarm3405
Guardian Security - Old PW Alarm
001.000.651.519.920.480.00 55.00
MI Controls - MCH - Thermostat
001.000.651.519.920.310.00 245.53
Guardian Security - Old PW Alarm
001.000.651.519.920.480.00 55.00
Total :395.53
112497 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 3389 Refreshments for Council Meetings
Refreshments for Council Meetings
001.000.110.511.100.310.00 9.09
Total :9.09
112498 6/18/2009 062693 US BANK 3173 ALLISON
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print cartridges
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 578.12
CORREIRA3223
WSFC conf hotel
001.000.510.522.200.430.00 448.56
WSFC conf gas
001.000.510.522.200.430.00 61.05
DAHL3231
Backboard straps
001.000.510.526.100.310.00 325.46
HEPLER3272
testing refreshmts
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 106.29
WHITE3454
Operations supplies
001.000.510.522.200.310.00 110.93
WHITE3454
training material
001.000.510.522.400.310.00 47.00
OPS TRAVEL3504
Bailey rescue tech training
001.000.510.522.400.430.00 572.84
Total :2,250.25
112499 6/18/2009 011900 VERIZON NORTHWEST 425-206-7147 LIBRARY SCAN ALARM
LIBRARY SCAN ALARM
001.000.651.519.920.420.00 15.01
FLEET MAINTENANCE FAX LINE425-672-7132
FLEET MAINTENANCE FAX LINE
511.000.657.548.680.420.00 89.65
TELEMETRY LIFT STATIONS425-775-1534
TELEMETRY LIFT STATIONS
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 161.52
TELEMETRY LIFT STATIONS
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 299.97
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112499 6/18/2009 (Continued)011900 VERIZON NORTHWEST
Radio Line between Public Works & UB425-775-7865
Radio Line between Public Works & UB
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 52.73
PUBLIC WORKS CPNNECTION TO 911425-RT0-9133
Public Works Connection to 911
001.000.650.519.910.420.00 5.48
Public Works Connection to 911
111.000.653.542.900.420.00 20.81
Public Works Connection to 911
411.000.654.534.800.420.00 20.81
Public Works Connection to 911
411.000.655.535.800.420.00 20.81
Public Works Connection to 911
511.000.657.548.680.420.00 20.81
Public Works Connection to 911
411.000.652.542.900.420.00 20.78
Total :728.38
112500 6/18/2009 006284 W S DARLEY AND CO PM654651 Unit 474 - Elect Actuator
Unit 474 - Elect Actuator
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 809.43
Freight
511.000.657.548.680.310.00 19.09
Total :828.52
112501 6/18/2009 067917 WALLY'S TOWING INC 42272 INV#42272 - EDMONDS PD
TOWING SUBARU LEGACY/BURG
001.000.410.521.220.410.00 150.00
Sales Tax
001.000.410.521.220.410.00 14.25
Total :164.25
112502 6/18/2009 062552 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION 200448743 WEF MEMBERSHIP/KOHO
WEF MEMBERSHIP/KOHO
411.000.656.538.800.490.00 110.00
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(Continued)Total :110.001125026/18/2009 062552 062552 WATER ENVIRONMENT FEDERATION
112503 6/18/2009 068106 WELCOME COMMUNICATIONS 6534 Unit EQ39WR - Screw on wideband vhf
Unit EQ39WR - Screw on wideband vhf
511.100.657.594.480.640.00 21.90
Freight
511.100.657.594.480.640.00 7.83
Sales Tax
511.100.657.594.480.640.00 2.82
Total :32.55
112504 6/18/2009 069691 WESTERN SYSTEMS I0003674 3rd & Main Signal head parts and pieces
3rd & Main Signal head parts and pieces
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 217.65
Freight
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 20.25
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 22.60
3rd & Main Signal head parts and piecesI0003675
3rd & Main Signal head parts and pieces
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 305.70
Freight
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 58.56
Sales Tax
111.000.653.542.640.310.00 34.60
Total :659.36
112505 6/18/2009 051282 ZUMAR INDUSTRIES INC 0132969 SIGN BLANKS
SIGN BLANKS
125.000.640.594.750.310.00 281.40
Freight
125.000.640.594.750.310.00 7.56
Sales Tax
125.000.640.594.750.310.00 27.45
Total :316.41
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Voucher Date Vendor Invoice PO #Description/Account Amount
Bank total :250,496.55135 Vouchers for bank code :front
250,496.55Total vouchers :Vouchers in this report135
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AM-2346 2.D.
WSLCB list
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Linda Carl, Mayor's Office
Submitted For:Gary Haakenson Time:Consent
Department:Mayor's Office Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Approval of list of businesses applying for renewal of their liquor licenses with the Washington
State Liquor Control Board, June 2009.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
Narrative
The City Clerk’s Office, the Police Department, and the Mayor’s Office have reviewed the
attached list and have no concerns with the Washington State Liquor Control Board renewing the
liquor licenses for the listed businesses.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: WSLCB List
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/15/2009 04:32 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/15/2009 04:38 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/15/2009 04:54 PM APRV
Form Started By: Linda
Carl
Started On: 06/15/2009 04:06
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/15/2009
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AM-2353 2.E.
Concession Agreement with Shorts 'N Slippas / Holdover Term
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Sandy Chase, City Clerk's Office Time:Consent
Department:City Clerk's Office Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Authorization for the Mayor to sign a "Holdover Term Letter" related to a Concession Agreement
with Shorts 'N Slippas, operators of Da Hula Hut located on public right-of-way at James Street
immediately east of the ferry holding lanes.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the "Holdover Term Letter."
Previous Council Action
On June 17, 2008, the City Council approved the Concession Agreement with Shorts 'N Slippas
for the use of the public right-of-way in order to place a trailer on the right-of-way to vend food
and beverages. The site is located at James Street immediately east of the ferry holding lanes and
is adjacent to the SR104 park.
Narrative
The current Concession Agreement with Shorts 'N Slippas will expire June 30, 2009. The
business would like to renew the agreement and has submitted a new application. The City Code
requires City Council approval of the application and that a public hearing be held. With
publication requirements and scheduling conflicts, the earliest date that the new agreement could
be placed on the City Council Agenda is July 7, 2009. Because the current agreement expires
June 30, the City Attorney recommended that a "Holdover Term Letter" be provided to the
business to cover the period June 30 to July 7, 2009.
Attached is a copy of the current Concession Agreement as well as the "Holdover Term Letter."
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Shorts 'N Slippas Concession Agreement
Link: Holdover Term Letter
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 11:44 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:03 PM APRV
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3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
Form Started By: Sandy
Chase
Started On: 06/17/2009 02:49
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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June 24, 2009
Shorts ‘N Slippas, LLC
Da Hula Hut
120 James Street
Edmonds, WA 98020
Re: Holdover Term Concession Agreement
Dear Business Owners:
As you are aware, you have a Concession Agreement with the City of Edmonds that permits
your business, Shorts ‘n Slippas, LLC to operate under a concession agreement in the unopened
right of way of James Street. This Agreement expires June 30, 2009.
This Agreement can only be extended with the approval of the City Council following a public
hearing. That hearing has been scheduled for July 7, 2009. In order to clarify our rights, the
City Council has authorized me to permit you to holdover or remain within the right of way
pending the public hearing on July 7th. This permission may be cancelled at any time. By
permitting you to remain on site, the City expressly reserves any and all rights which it may have
under the Concession Agreement. This permission to holdover is not a waiver of any right or
remedy under that Agreement.
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Shorts ‘N Slippas
Da Hula Hut
June 24, 2009
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Should the City Council continue the Agreement it will be commenced July 1, 2009. If you wish
to continue pending the City Council’s review of a concession agreement for 2009-2010, please
execute a copy of this letter and return it to the office of the Mayor. By your signature below,
you acknowledge that you intend to abide by the terms of the Agreement during any holdover
period, and particularly promise to indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents and
employees as provided in paragraph 3.6 of the underlying Agreement.
If you have any questions regarding this, please contact my office.
Very truly yours,
CITY OF EDMONDS
Mayor Gary Haakenson
Enclosure
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AM-2354 2.F.
Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Edmonds and the Edmonds TBD
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Stephen Clifton, Community Services
Submitted For:Stephen Clifton Time:Consent
Department:Community Services Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Authorization for the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Edmonds and
the Edmonds Transportation Benefit District.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Authorize Mayor Haakenson to sign Interlocal Agreement on behalf of the City of Edmonds.
Previous Council Action
No previous action on this item.
Narrative
On February 17, 2009, the attached Interlocal Agreement was presented to the Edmonds TBD
Board as a discussion item with the intent of bringing the agreement back to the TBD Board as an
action item. On June 2, 2009, the attached Interlocal Agreement was approved by the
Transporation Benefit District Board.
The Interlocal Agreement between the City of Edmonds, Washington, and the Edmonds
Transportation Benefit District (TBD), if adopted by both entities, will serve to help coordinate
efforts to pursue individual, joint and mutual rights and obligations to maintain and preserve
streets and related transportation infrastructure within the City of Edmonds. Sections 1 and 2 of
the Agreement define the obligations of the Edmonds TBD and undertakings of the City. The
Agreement also contains sections related to ownership, indemnification, termination, and effective
date of the Agreement.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Attachment 1 - Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Edmonds, Washington and The
Edmonds Transporation Benefit District
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
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1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 08:49 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 08:50 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 08:51 AM APRV
Form Started By: Stephen
Clifton
Started On: 06/17/2009 03:04
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AND
THE EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT
This agreement between the City of Edmonds, Washington ("Edmonds"), and the
Edmonds Transportation Benefit District ("TBD"), each of whom is organized as a Municipal
Corporation under the laws of the state of Washington, is dated this ____ day of __________,
2009.
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.34 RCW (Interlocal Cooperation Act) permits local
governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers by enabling them to cooperate
on the basis of mutual advantage;
WHEREAS, Edmonds is empowered to operate, maintain, construct, and reconstruct,
public street infrastructure within its city limits in accordance with the powers granted pursuant
to RCW 35A.11.020 and Chapter 35A.47 RCW;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 3707, the TBD was created to provide adequate
funding for ongoing transportation improvements that preserve, maintain and, as appropriate,
construct or reconstruct the existing transportation infrastructure of the City of Edmonds
consistent with Chapter 36.73 RCW;
WHEREAS, Edmonds and the TBD desire to better coordinate their efforts in order to
pursue their individual, joint and mutual rights and obligations to maintain and preserve streets
and related transportation infrastructure within the City of Edmonds; NOW, THEREFORE,
The parties have entered into this agreement in consideration of the mutual benefits to be
derived and to coordinate their efforts through the structure provided by the Interlocal
Cooperation Act.
1. Purpose and Interpretation. The City of Edmonds is empowered by Title 35A to
construct, reconstruct, maintain and preserve City streets and other related public infrastructure
either by contract or through the use of City forces. The TBD has been constituted in accordance
with state law to provide a source of funding for the maintenance and preservation of streets and
related infrastructure within the City limits of the City of Edmonds. The TBD has no employees
and its officers are either City Council Members serving in an ex officio capacity or are City
employees designated to serve under the provisions of state law. In order to make the most
efficient use of public monies, to avoid duplication of effort and to coordinate their efforts, the
parties have entered into this agreement. In the event of ambiguity or the need for guidance
arises, this agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of Edmonds City
Ordinance No. 3707, Chapter 36.73 RCW, the Charter of the TBD and the provisions of the
Governmental Accounting Act and RCW 43.09.210 as the same exists or shall hereafter be
amended. In the event that any provision of this agreement is held to be in conflict with existing
state statute or any future amendment thereof, such provisions shall be severable, and the
remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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2. Obligations of the TBD. In accordance with the requirements of Chapter 36.73 RCW,
Ordinance No. 3707, and its charter, the Transportation Benefit District agrees to:
2.1 Provide to the City of Edmonds all funding received from any and all lawful
sources which the TBD in its sole discretion may levy for the purpose of preserving and
maintaining Edmonds streets and related infrastructure.
2.2 Continue the annual provision of funding for street preservation and maintenance
so long as the TBD remains in existence. Such funding shall be in accordance with and limited
by the provisions of Ordinance No. 3707, the charter of the TBD and Chapter 36.73 RCW. By
way of illustration and not limitation:
2.2.1 The TBD shall hold public hearings as required by its charter prior to
levying any charge, tax or fee and shall levy any charge, tax or fee only in accordance with law
and ordinance.
2.2.2 Develop an annual work plan and designate street maintenance and
preservation projects within Edmonds for funding.
2.2.3 Pursuant to a material change policy adopted pursuant to the requirements
of RCW 36.73.160(1), the TBD shall consider at a minimum the impacts and appropriate
remedies if transportation improvements contained in its annual plan exceed its original cost by
more than 20%. The TBD shall consider the input from public hearings and other sources as it
determines how such cost changes should be resolved. The obligations of this agreement shall
be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with this adopted policy.
3. Undertakings of Edmonds. Edmonds shall:
3.1 Provide all staff and necessary related support to the TBD. The costs of such
support shall be accounted for as a part of the City's annual report to the District. TBD funding
shall first be applied to the reasonable charges incurred in establishing and staffing the TBD.
Annual services provided may include the services provided by the City Attorney, the City Clerk
when serving as the Clerk of the TBD, the City's Finance Director when serving as its Treasurer,
and any associated costs, including but not limited to the preparation of an annual work plan,
reporting, advertising, design, contracting, construction management, accounting, and any and all
other actual charges associated with the proper application of TBD funding to the preservation
and maintenance of City streets and infrastructure in accordance with law and ordinance. In
consideration of the benefits derived by Edmonds, overhead charges such as utilities, information
technology, office supplies, and equipment shall be a contribution of Edmonds to the parties’
joint goals and objectives and need not be directly charged to the TBD.
3.2 Maintain for the period established by the State Archivist retention schedule,
financial records, kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting practice and
governmental accounting requirements, as necessary to document that any and all funding
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received through the TBD is used only for the maintenance and preservation of City streets and
infrastructure in accordance with law and ordinance.
3.3 Utilize all funding provided for street maintenance and preservation projects
shown on the TBD's annual work plan in accordance with the TBD's material charge policy law
and ordinance.
4. Ownership. Streets and related transportation infrastructure preserved and maintained
with TBD funds are and shall remain the property of the City of Edmonds. No joint property
ownership is contemplated under the terms of this agreement.
5. No Joint Board. No provision is made for a joint board. The TBD shall exercise its
function in accordance with its charter, using staff as provided by the City of Edmonds, pursuant
to this agreement.
6. Insurance; Indemnity.
6.1 The parties agree to participate in the Washington Cities Insurance Authority
(WCIA) insurance pool in accord with their respective interlocal agreements with the WCIA.
The original charge or premium for the TBD will be borne by Edmonds as a cost to be covered
under Section 3.1 and shall be paid for with funds received form or through the TBD. In the
event that either or both cease to participate in the WCIA pool, the party or parties agree to
obtain comparable coverage.
6.2 Edmonds agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the TBD, its officers and agents,
from any claim, loss or liability arising from or out of the expenditure of TBD funds under this
agreement. This promise to indemnify and hold harmless includes the reasonable costs of legal
defense.
6.3 The TBD agrees to indemnify and hold armless Edmonds, its officers, agents and
employees from any claim, loss or liability arising from or out of TBD’s negligent, tortious or
illegal actions under this agreement.
7. Termination. This agreement shall terminate or expire as follows:
7.1 This agreement may be terminated by either party upon the provision of three
hundred and sixty-five (365) calendar days notice. A final reconciliation of costs, payment, and
a current report of completed activities shall be completed by Edmonds within such period
following the notice by either party.
7.2 Unless sooner terminated by either party, this agreement shall expire on the date
when the District is automatically dissolved in accordance with provisions of Ordinance No.
3707, as the same exists or is hereafter amended.
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8. Effective Date. This agreement shall be effective upon the last authorizing signature
affixed hereto and when listed by subject on the City of Edmonds' website or other electronically
retrievable public source as required by RCW 39.34.040.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this agreement on the date first
written above.
CITY OF EDMONDS EDMONDS TRANSPORTATION
BENEFIT DISTRICT
_______________________________ ____________________________________
Gary Haakenson, Mayor D. J. Wilson, President
ATTEST ATTEST
___________________________ ___________________________
Sandra Chase, City Clerk _____________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM APPROVED AS TO FORM
___________________________ ___________________________
W. Scott Snyder, City Attorney ______________________
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AM-2352 2.G.
2009 Asphalt Overlay Project Bid Authorization
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Conni Curtis, Engineering
Submitted For:Robert English Time:Consent
Department:Engineering Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Authorization to call for bids for the 2009 Asphalt Overlay Project.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Council authorize Staff to advertise for bids for the 2009 Asphalt Overlay Project.
Previous Council Action
Narrative
In March, the City received $1,000,000 in federal funds through the American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the City's 2009 Asphalt Overlay project. The streets to
be paved with this project include Dayton Street (5th Ave S. to Sunset Ave), 212th St SW (72nd
Ave W to 84th Ave W) and 220th St SW (SR99 to 84th Ave W). The 220th St section is an add
alternate to the contract and will be included, if the successful construction bid is within
the available funding. Other improvements include replacement of pedestrian curb ramps to
comply with ADA standards, replacement of decorative crosswalks at the intersection of 5th
Ave S. and Dayton Street and new pavement striping/markings.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
No file(s) attached.
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Engineering Robert English 06/18/2009 12:10 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 12:14 PM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:17 PM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
Form Started By: Conni
Curtis
Started On: 06/17/2009 02:02
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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AM-2356 2.H.
Ordinance Increasing the Stormwater Rate 6.81%
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Kathleen Junglov, Finance Time:Consent
Department:Finance Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:Approved for Consent Agenda
Information
Subject Title
Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the provisions of ECC 7.50.050
relating to stormwater rates and charges, and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approve attached Ordinance.
Previous Council Action
Public Hearing June 2, 2009 continued to June 16, 2009.
Narrative
On June 2nd and June 16th, Council heard staff reports regarding the need for stormwater rate,
water rate, and water utility tax increases, as well as, public comment regarding same.
Briefly, the main factors contributing to the needed increase of the stormwater rate are the
increasing costs for capital projects, compliance for the federally mandated NPDES Phase II
Program, and the lack of Federal and State low interest loan and grant programs. The main factors
contributing to need to increase water rates are the increasing costs of wholesale water, increasing
capital project costs, the declining per capita water usage, and the lack of Federal and State low
interest loan and grant programs. The need for an increase in the water utility tax is due to a State
Supreme Court decision, it held that the duty to provide fire hydrants is a general governmental
responsibility and must be paid for from the general fund.
At the conclusion of the hearing, Council approved a Stormwater rate increase of 6.81% and a
Water Utility Tax increase of 8.7%. Council further directed staff bring back a conservation based
water rate structure for consideration later this year.
Attached is the revised ordinance authorizing only the increase in Stormwater Rates.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Stormwater Rate Increase Ordinance
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
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Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 12:14 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:17 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
Form Started By: Kathleen
Junglov
Started On: 06/18/2009 08:53
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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6/17/09
ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC
7.50.050 RELATING TO STORMWATER RATES AND
CHARGES, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds maintains a stormwater management utility as a
part of its combined utilities; and
WHEREAS, rates must be set at the cost necessary to provide this central
government malfunction; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the rates for stormwater service should be
changed to more accurately reflect the City’s costs associated with administering, regulating and
providing stormwater utility service, NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsections A of Edmonds City Code Section 7.50.050, Rates and
charges. is hereby amended to read as follows:
7.50.050 Rates and charges.
A. The following rates shall be charged on all billings with
respect to the following customers and/or service:
Single-family residential and $ 16.62
multi-family residential (bimonthly
billing cycle)
Single-family residential and multi- $ 8.31
family residential (monthly)
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All other residential customers per $ 8.31
ESU (monthly billing cycle)
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi-
cally 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 GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER
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 ___________, 2009, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
PROVISIONS OF ECC 7.50.050 RELATING TO STORMWATER RATES AND CHARGES,
AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2009.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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AM-2359 2.I.
Ordinance Increasing the Water Utility Tax 8.7%
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Kathleen Junglov, Finance Time:Consent
Department:Finance Type:
Review Committee:
Committee Action:Approved for Consent Agenda
Information
Subject Title
Ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the provisions of ECC 3.20.050 to
collect and reflect properly the cost of providing for fire hydrants, and fixing a time when the same
shall become effective.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approve attached Ordinance.
Previous Council Action
Public Hearing June 2, 2009 continued to June 16, 2009.
Narrative
On June 2nd and June 16th, Council heard staff reports regarding the need for stormwater, water
rate, and water utility tax increases, as well as, public comment regarding same.
Briefly, the main factors contributing to the need to increase the stormwater rate are the increasing
costs for capital projects, compliance for the federally mandated NPDES Phase II Program, and
the lack of Federal and State low interest loan and grant programs. The main factors contributing
to need to increase water rates are the increasing costs of wholesale water, increasing capital
project costs, the declining per capita water usage, and the lack of Federal and State low interest
loan and grant programs. The need for an increase in the water utility tax is due to a State
Supreme Court decision, it held that the duty to provide fire hydrants is a general governmental
responsibility and must be paid from the general fund.
At the conclusion of the hearing, Council approved a Stormwater rate increase of 6.81% and a
Water Utility Tax increase of 8.7%. Council further directed staff to bring back a conservation
based water rate structure for consideration later this year.
Attached is the revised ordinance authorizing only the increase in the Water Utility Tax.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Water Utility Tax Increase Ordinance
Form Routing/Status
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Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 12:34 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 12:41 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
Form Started By: Kathleen
Junglov
Started On: 06/18/2009 12:22
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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6/18/09
ORDINANCE NO. ______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECC
3.20.050 TO COLLECT AND REFLECT PROPERLY THE
COST OF PROVIDING FOR FIRE HYDRANTS, AND FIXING
A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds (“City”) has both a fire department and water utility,
and provides stormwater service and management functions; and
WHEREAS, providing for fire hydrants is a general governmental function, for which the
City is responsible; and
WHEREAS, tax on public water utility may be used to pay for fire hydrants, as long as
the tax is explicit, properly adopted, and subject to referendum;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the water utility tax rate referenced above needs
to be changed to more accurately reflect the City’s costs associated with carrying out its function
and responsibility of providing for fire hydrants as a central governmental function; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Subsection H of Edmonds City Code Section 3.20.050,
Occupation Subject to Tax - Amounts. is hereby amended to read as follows:
3.20.050 Occupation Subject to Tax - Amounts.
. . .
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H. City Water Utility.
The City of Edmonds, as the seller of water services, shall be
subject to the tax imposed by this chapter. The water utility shall
pay a license tax or fee equal to 18.7 percent on the gross income
from the City's water utility.
. . .
Section 2. Effective Date. Section 2 of this ordinance is subject to referendum
as set forth in RCW 35.21.706. Any duly qualified person may file a referendum petition with
the City Clerk within seven (7) days after the passage of this ordinance. In the event that such a
petition is filed, the City Clerk shall, within ten (10) days, confer with the petitioner regarding
the form and style of the petition, secure an accurate, concise, and positive ballot title from the
City Attorney, and assign an identification number to the petition. Thereafter, the petitioner shall
have thirty (30) days within which to gather signatures from not less than fifteen percent (15%)
of the City’s registered voters as of the last municipal general election. In the event that no
referendum petition is filed, this ordinance shall take effect eight (8) days after its passage and
publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
APPROVED:
MAYOR GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
W. Scott Snyder
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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 ___________, 2009, the City Council of the City of
Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said
ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
THE PROVISIONS OF ECC 3.20.050 COLLECT AND REFLECT PROPERLY THE
COST OF PROVIDING FOR FIRE HYDRANTS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2009.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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AM-2360 3.
Building Setback Exemption for Projects with Expired County Building Permits
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Jen Machuga, Planning Time:15 Minutes
Department:Planning Type:Action
Review Committee:Community/Development Services
Committee Action:Recommend Review by Full Council
Information
Subject Title
Discussion and potential action regarding a proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance
establishing a qualified building setback exemption for residential projects with expired
county building permits, and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approve the draft Interim Zoning Ordinance (Exhibit 1) recommended by the Committee.
Previous Council Action
The Community Services/Development Services Committee reviewed this item at their meeting on
June 9, 2009.
Narrative
Carla Elder and her husband obtained permits from Snohomish County in 1993 to construct an
addition to their home. Ms. Elder’s husband began the work, but fell ill and passed away before
being able to complete the interior portion of the addition. The property was annexed into the City
of Edmonds in 1995, and the Elder’s building permit expired following annexation. Per the
Annexation Agreement, if a County permit expires after annexation, all vesting is lost, and a new
permit must be obtained from the City which meets current adopted codes. The addition was built
in compliance with the County’s setback requirements; however, it does not meet current City
setback requirements. The County did not notify the city of this situation.
Using Ms. Elder's situation as an example, staff discussed potential options with the Council
Committee, including a variance, lot line adjustment, removing a portion of the addition, and
adopting an ordinance amending the City’s nonconforming regulations (ECDC 17.40). City
Attorney, Bio Park, noted that the Council could also adopt an interim zoning ordinance. The
Council Committee requested that Mr. Park craft an interim zoning ordinance to bring before the
City Council to address the situation raised by Ms. Elder. It is unknown if there are additional
properties within annexed areas with similar situations.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance
Link: Exhibit 2: CSDS Minutes
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Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 04:16 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/19/2009 05:54 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/19/2009 08:20 AM APRV
Form Started By: Jen
Machuga
Started On: 06/18/2009 01:27
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/19/2009
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED BUILDING
SETBACK EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
WITH EXPIRED COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds (“City”) annexed a significant area within
unincorporated Snohomish County (“County”) within the past 15 years; and
WHEREAS, the City and the County entered into an interlocal agreement (“ILA”)
to coordinate as well as to facilitate the transfer of building permit applications and development
permits in process by the County; and
WHEREAS, the ILA required the County to notify the City of the status of
unexpired permits being processed and administered by the County in the annexation area; and
WHEREAS, it has been brought to the City’s attention that the County did not
notify the City that certain building permits that were being administered by the County
following annexation expired without final approval; and
WHEREAS, under the current code, projects in the annexation area with expired
permits from the County (“Projects”) must be updated to meet all criteria of the Edmonds
Community Development Code (“ECDC”); and
WHEREAS, updating Projects to meet certain criteria in the ECDC, such as
certain building setback requirements, may not be possible without undoing improvements that
have already been partially inspected and approved; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest to adopt an
interim ordinance allowing applicants of Projects to obtain, notwithstanding certain building
setback requirements, City permits in order to complete them in compliance with all other
criteria in the ECDC; and
WHEREAS, both RCW 35A.63.220 (planning and zoning in code cities) and
RCW 36.70A.390 (the Growth Management Act) authorize the use of interim zoning ordinances
where the City Council finds that the public health, safety and welfare so requires, NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.Findings. The City Council hereby makes the following findings in
support of this interim Ordinance:
a) The findings as set forth in the “WHEREAS” clauses are
adopted and incorporated herein by this reference.
b) Under the current code, Projects with approved foundations that
do not meet building setback requirements would be required to
redo the foundations, increasing the cost of the Projects
significantly.
c) Without information from the County, the City is unable to
know how many Projects remain unfinished.
d) Having abandoned and unfinished Projects is undesirable for
the City, owners of the Projects and their neighbors.
e) The City is authorized pursuant to RCW 35A.63.220 and RCW
36.70A.390 to adopt interim zoning control for the purpose of
protecting the public health, safety and welfare while new
development standards are considered, prepared and enacted.
e) The interim amendment set forth herein is intended to protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
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Section 2.Qualified Setback Exemption. Notwithstanding the current criteria in
the ECDC relating to residential building setbacks, development projects in areas annexed by the
City of Edmonds from unincorporated Snohomish County since 1994 with building permits from
Snohomish County that were valid on the effective date of the aforementioned annexation, but
which have subsequently expired without final approval, shall be exempt from the setback
requirements specified in ECDC 16.20.030 and 16.30.030; PROVIDED that the development
projects are (1) residential in nature; (2) located in residentially zoned areas of the City of
Edmonds; (3) meet setback requirements of the then current Snohomish County code in effect on
the effective date of the aforementioned annexation; (4) consistent with the plans approved by
the County (it will be the applicant’s responsibility to provide the City with evidence that the
project was approved by the County); and (5) compliant with all other applicable criteria in the
current ECDC.
Section 3.Valid Permit Required. Nothing in this interim ordinance shall be
interpreted to allow any development project in the City of Edmonds, for which a valid building
permit from the City is required under the current ECDC, to begin, proceed or be completed
without the same.
Section 4.Public Hearing. As required by RCW 35A.63.220, this interim
Ordinance shall expire six months from the date of adoption, unless sooner repealed or
subsequently extended by act of the City Council. In the meantime, as further required by RCW
35A.63.220, the City Clerk is directed to schedule a public hearing on this ordinance within sixty
(60) days of its adoption. The City Council may in its discretion adopt additional findings in
support of this interim Ordinance at the conclusion of the public hearing. The Planning Board is
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Section 5.Ordinance to be Transmitted to Department. Pursuant to RCW
36.70A.106, this interim Ordinance shall be transmitted to the Washington Department of
Community, Trade, and Economic Development as required by law.
Section 6.Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi-
cally 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 GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER
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 ___________, 2009, 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 INTERIM ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A QUALIFIED BUILDING
SETBACK EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS
WITH EXPIRED COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS, AND
FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME
EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2009.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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D R A F T M I N U T E S
Community Service/Development Services Committee Meeting
June 9, 2009
Elected Officials Present: Staff Present:
Peggy Pritchard-Olson, Council member Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Dave Orvis, Chair Ann Bullis, Building Official
Jen Machuga, Planning
Jerry Shuster, Engineering
Rob English, City Engineer
Mike Thies, Code Enforcement Officer
The committee convened at 6:00 p.m.
A. Status of request by Carla Elder concerning a home addition initially started under County
permits.
Planner Jen Machuga explained that Ms. Elder and her husband obtained permits from
Snohomish County in 1993 to construct an addition to their home. Ms. Elder’s husband
began the work, but fell ill and passed away before being able to complete the interior
portion of the addition. The property was annexed into the City of Edmonds in 1995, and
the Elder’s building permit subsequently expired without the work being completed or
inspected. Per the Annexation Agreement, if a County permit expires after annexation, all
vesting is lost, and a new permit must be obtained from the City which meets current
adopted codes. The addition was built in compliance with the County’s setback
requirements; but it does not meet current City setback requirements. Staff discussed
potential options with the Council Committee, including a variance, lot line adjustment,
removing a portion of the addition, and adopting an ordinance amending the City’s
nonconforming regulations (ECDC 17.40). City Attorney, Bio Park, noted that the Council
could also adopt an interim zoning ordinance providing specific relief in a well-defined
situation such as this. The Committee agreed that the best option appeared to be the
interim ordinance approach suggested by Mr. Park. Bio Park noted that the county had not
complied fully with the interlocal agreement when the area was annexed by not informing
the city of outstanding permits such as the one in question here.
ACTION: The Council Committee requested that Mr. Park and staff craft an interim zoning
ordinance to bring before the City Council.
B. Landmark Tree Ordinance.
This item was deferred.
ACTION: N/A.
C. Update of the Stormwater Code (ECDC 18.30) and the Illicit Discharge Code (EMC 7.200).
Jerry Shuster, Stormwater Engineering Program Manager and Mark Ewbank, from Herrera
Environmental Consultants presented a brief description of the updates to the two code chapters.
Both are required by the Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit ( issued in
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CS/DS Committee Minutes
April 14, 2009
Page 2
2
2007 by the State Department of Ecology to the 80+ cities covered by the permit) to be adopted by
August of this year. In response to a question, Mr. Shuster with help from Mr. Ewbank explained an
illicit discharge is primarily anything that goes in the City's storm drainage system that is not rain
water, snow melt, or otherwise exempt as described in the permit, such as water from a footing drain
and discharges form emergency fire fighting activities.
Regarding the stormwater code update, Mr. Orvis asked if there will be more choices for
homeowners that are remodeling or redeveloping their property. Mr. Shuster explained that there
will be a new menu of best management practices that will include a toolbox of low impact
development techniques for all developments.
Next steps include legal review of the code changes and bringing them to the full Council in a study
session, with adoption scheduled to take place in August 2009.
No Action was requires by committee (this was an informational item only).
ACTION: None necessary.
D. Ordinance amending the provisions of ECC 6.20.040 to clarify where junk vehicles may be
stored; ECDC 17.60.040 Vehicles in Residential Zones, Subsections (A) and (B) to clarify
several scrivener's errors.
Code Enforcement Officer Mike Thies introduced this item by explaining that minor corrections were
needed to assure that the recently approved ordinances updating the property performance
standards and public nuisance sections of the city code were mutually consistent. Mr. Thies
reviewed the changes in the marked up code sections with the Committee.
The Committee concurred that the changes were appropriate and would not change the meaning of
the adopted ordinances.
ACTION: The Committee voted to forward the ordinance to the full Council for Consent approval.
The Committee meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
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AM-2357 5.
Discussion and Proposed Resolution Regarding the 2009 Levy
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Jana Spellman, City Council
Submitted For:Council President Wilson Time:30 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Action
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Discussion and proposed resolution regarding the 2009 levy.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
Narrative
Discussion and proposed resolution regarding the 2009 levy.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: November Levy Resolution
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:36 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 01:40 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:57 PM APRV
Form Started By: Jana
Spellman
Started On: 06/18/2009 08:57
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE COUNCIL COMMITMENT TO A NOVEMBER PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Whereas the Edmonds City Council voted 7‐0 in October 2008 to create a “Revenue Work Group” and
Whereas the Council voted 7‐0 in December to add a “budget note” to the 2009‐2010 City of Edmonds Budget that
directed the City to go to a levy vote in November 2009, and
Whereas the Council adopted a Levy Timeline in February after discussion at its retreat which was affirmed by a 7‐0 vote
also in February, and
Whereas the 8 groups from the 60‐person Citizens Levy Review Committee reported unanimously on April 21st that the
City should move forward with a levy in November, and
Whereas the Council voted 7‐0 to create a Citizens Economic Development Commission as a long‐term strategy to
address the revenue shortfalls, but recognized during Council deliberations on the matter that a levy was still
critical to address short‐term revenue problems, and
Whereas the Council voted 7‐0 to direct staff to create levy options of a size of $3.75 million dollars, which staff has
done, and
Whereas the Council, and particularly the Mayor, have done a good job of educating the public for almost a year about
the budget problems faced by the City of Edmonds, and that our message has always been clear that the City
needs a levy passed to continue general operations, and
Whereas after 5 unanimous votes and the largest, most open and transparent citizen levy review process ever
conducted by the City of Edmonds, the public trust in the credibility of City of Edmonds’ elected officials will be
damaged if Council now says that such a levy is no longer needed this November,
Now therefore be it resolved that the Council commits to determining the size and scope of a property tax levy by July
28th in order to be on the ballot for November 2009 for citizen review and approval.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this _____ day of January 2009...
____________________________________
MAYOR, GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
_____________________________________
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
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AM-2351 6.
Report on the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Plan
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Frances Chapin, Parks and Recreation Time:30 Minutes
Department:Parks and Recreation Type:Information
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Report on the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Plan.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
Project included in Council approved 2006 Streetscape Plan and 2008 Parks Comprehensive and
Community Cultural Plans.
Narrative
In the 2006 adopted Streetscape Plan the City identified 4th Avenue, between the Edmonds Center
for the Arts and the public parking lot ½ block south of Main Street, as a key pedestrian corridor
to link the new performing arts center and the businesses in the core downtown. The movement of
people, visitors and residents, between the Edmonds Center for the Arts, which attracts over
50,000 people a year, and the retail and restaurants in the downtown is critical for economic
vitality in Edmonds. A concept plan for the public right of way was proposed in the Streetscape
Plan after a series of public workshops.
The 2008 Parks & Openspace Comprehensive Plan and the 2008 Community Cultural Plan
recognize the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor development of the public right of way as both a
critical connection/linear park and as a unique cultural project that contributes to economic
development through enhancing Edmonds’ identity as a cultural destination.
In 2007 the City applied for matching funds for planning and received a federal grant of $50,000
from Preserve America (National Park Service) to create an Implementation and Funding Plan for
the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor. In 2008 SvR Design was selected to develop the plan. SvR
worked with staff from Parks, Planning, Engineering, Public Works, and Community
Services/Economic Development (with input from Fire and Police), and with a community
advisory group. The community advisory group (CAG) first met in June 2008, followed by
several more CAG meetings and two public open houses. The CAG included representatives from
the Historic Preservation Commission, Arts Commission, Planning Board, property owners,
residents, local business, interested citizens and community partners including Edmonds Center
for the Arts, the Chamber, Edmonds Community College, the Historic Museum and the Edmonds
Arts Festival Foundation. In addition to public meetings, the draft plan has been presented by staff
at the Arts Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Chamber Economic Development
Committee, Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association, and Rotary. SvR presented the draft
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Committee, Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association, and Rotary. SvR presented the draft
plan to the Planning Board on February 25, 2009.
The scope of work for the Implementation Plan included initial design (15%) of the roadway/
landscaping/amenities including integration of art elements; plan for possible construction phasing
and funding; plan for encouraging adaptive reuse of historic structures; integration of low impact
development; and suggestions for incorporating way-finding and informational signage to
highlight historic and art resources on and adjacent to the corridor. The SvR report is attached,
along with a memo with recommendations from the Historic Preservation Commission which is
referenced in the report as Appendix A.
Brice Maryman, from SvR Design, will present an overview of the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
Plan.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: 4th Ave Report
Link: HPC Memo Appendix A
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/17/2009 03:05 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/17/2009 03:06 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 08:51 AM APRV
Form Started By: Frances
Chapin
Started On: 06/17/2009 11:21
AM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
Design Implementation and Funding Plan
City of Edmonds, Washington
April 2009
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Table of Contents
I. Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i
II. Urban and Historic Context . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
III. Site Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
IV. Community Design Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
V. Cultural Corridor Conceptual Design . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VI. Art and Cultural Corridor Conceptual Design . . . . . . . . 37
VII. Urban Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
VIII. Funding and Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
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Executive Summary
A romantic evening ramble cooled by a Puget Sound breeze.
A spectacle of literary, visual and performing arts constantly
engaging the senses. The sound of restaurant glasses clinking
while light and laughter spill onto the street. The excitement
of watching spring fern fronds unfurl in planted rain gardens.
The pride of place that comes from viewing and understanding
Edmonds’ cultural heritage.
Each of these vignettes are part of the future of the Edmonds 4th
Avenue Cultural Corridor (‘Cultural Corridor’), and are part of
a legacy from today’s leaders to future generations.
Included in the City of Edmonds’ 2006 Streetscape Plan and
2008 Comprehensive Parks Plan and Community Cultural Plan,
the 4th Avenue Corridor has been identified by the City as a key
part of Edmonds’ infrastructure for livability. The designation
is also reflected in new downtown zones approved by the City
in 2007. More garden than street, the vision for the Cultural
Corridor not only creates a public realm that is scaled to and built
for the pedestrian, but also establishes a powerful complement
to the existing architecturally-significant buildings and creates a
cultural tourism attraction.
Working with the Community Advisory Group (CAG) and
the public through an extensive outreach process, the staff
and consultants developed a plan that draws upon Edmonds’
endemic strengths and compelling history. The design for the
corridor has spurred further action by the Edmonds Historic
Preservation Commission which has made recommendations
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corridor. The guiding theme of the 15% Design Plan presented
here is The Water Garden, which synthesizes influences such as
the proximity to the Puget Sound, a deep affection for the natural
environment, a culture of artistic expression and an abiding
stewardship of the City’s architectural charms. Within the Water
Garden, a series of “rooms” are identified along the corridor that
reflect and inform the adjacent land uses.
The Cultural Corridor is anchored by two of Edmonds’ greatest
assets, the Downtown Core and the Edmonds Center for the
Arts. These two elements are attractions which draw people into
and through the Corridor. These spaces also form the anchor
rooms within the Water Garden, which are termed the Market
Garden and Cultural Garden respectively. Between these spaces
is the Allée, and, at the convergence of 4th Avenue, Sprague and
Edmonds, a new park space is created called the Belvedere.
While each room has its own spatial and artistic character, they
are also united by paving elements, lighting, planting, bollards
and wayfinding. All of these elements, including public art,
serve to reinforce a commitment to the human scale in the right-
of-way: a place for people.
The plan that follows also suggests a series of strategies that
help to guide the future development along the Cultural Corridor
in ways that are compatible with the current scale, massing and
texture of the corridor.
The process to produce the Plan presented here was a collaborative
effort between the City of Edmonds staff, the community and the
design team. The community’s input and critical feedback were
invaluable assets in making both the process and the product a
success, and the CAG would not have been able to unanimously
support moving this Plan forward without the general public
participating and providing significant buy-in.
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The layering of environmental, community, historic preservation,
artistic and other values into the streetscape also offers multiple
opportunities to leverage funding from outside agencies,
something that will be important as the City of Edmonds manages
its finances.
With both a vision and the public’s support, the Cultural Corridor
Plan is not simply about rehabilitating the existing infrastructure
for the City. Rather it is a project that builds a sense of place,
something that is not replicable or transferable but that will
continue to set Edmonds apart in the coming decades. It’s
about promoting and sustaining the economic vitality of the
city through cultural tourism, about preserving its character
while offering opportunities for growth, and about placing
Edmonds’ community’s values—neighborliness, beauty, historic
preservation, environmental responsibility—in the public realm
for all to appreciate.
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Urban and Historic Context
The 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor, encompassing the area just
south of Main Street to north of the Edmonds Center for the
Arts (ECA), sits within the City’s relatively compact historic
downtown area, a few blocks east of the Puget Sound.
The buildings on 4th Avenue tend to reflect the materials and
expressive details of their era, starting with early settlement in
the late 19th Century with the milling and shipping of lumber on
the waterfront. Early development includes churches and houses.
The Edmonds Baptist Church, built in 1909, was moved to its
present site at 4th and Bell in 1929, and exhibits traditional, New
England-style church architecture. Homes in the area are modest
in size, but include an array of architectural styles such as Tudor
Revival, Victorian, Queen Anne and Craftsman.
The cornerstone of the corridor is the Edmonds Center for the
Arts (ECA). The Art Deco auditorium was built in 1939 and is
an excellent example of a Public Works Administration building
from the era.
The community values preservation of its cultural resources,
including not only individual buildings but also the City’s scale,
intimacy, and charm. These values are expressed in many shapes
and forms, from successful adaptive reuse of significant historic
buildings such as the ECA and the former Carnegie Library
(Edmonds Historical Museum), to the pride many homeowners
take in maintaining their historic houses and gardens.
Below is an overview of historic buildings in the corridor,
followed by a block by block assessment of the corridor’s urban
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There are 12 historic properties along the 4th Avenue corridor
that were identified in a 2005 Historic Survey conducted by
BOLA Architecture + Planning of Seattle. These properties
are mapped (left) and described on the opposite page, using
the numbers and descriptions from the BOLA survey. Of these
buildings only the Beeson Building (#31) was noted as being
eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Within the
larger project area, the Carnegie Library (listed on the National
Register of Historic Places), the Log Cabin, and the Princess
Theater are buildings with historic significance.
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#63 Leslie
Building
Style: Modern
Construction Date: 1909
Address: 115 4th Ave. S
#7 Edmonds
Baptist Church
Style: Colonial/Colonial Revival
Construction Date: 1909
Address: 404 Bell St.
#57 Roscoe
House
Style: Vernacular
Construction Date: 1910
Address: 133 4th Ave N.
#61 The
Edmonds
Apartments
Style: Vernacular
Construction Date: 1941
Address: 304 4th Ave. N
#29 Edmonds
Bank
Style: Commercial Vernacular
Construction Date: 1907
Address: 324-326 Main St.
#58 August
Johnson
House
Style: Queen Anne
Construction Date: 1905
Address: 216 4th Ave N.
#62 Edmonds
Center for the
Arts
Style: Art Deco Beaux Arts/Neo-classical
Construction Date: 1909/1939/2006
Address: 410 4th Ave. N
#31 Beeson
Building
Style: Spanish/Mission
Construction Date: 1909
Address: 402-410 Main St.
#59
Style: Arts & Crafts
Construction Date: 1905
Address: 220 4th Ave. N
#56 Doctor’s
Office
Style: Art Deco
Construction Date: 1938
Address: 110 4th Ave N.
#60
Style: Tudor Cottage
Construction Date: 1926
Address: 228 4th Ave. N
#78 Dr. Hall
House
Style: American Foursquare
Construction Date: 1910
Address: 117 4th Ave. N
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Conditions at & South of 4th and Main
1. Simple, durable one-story masonry commercial structures
built to the sidewalk.
2. Facade details such as goose neck lighting and awnings lend
a pedestrian scale and character.
3. Shop windows.
4. Ground floor walk-in commercial uses.
5. Attractive and generous landscaping.
6. Public parking lot.
7. Corridor anchored by historic building at corner (1909
Spanish Mission Revival commercial building).
8. Varied front setbacks: commercial buildings set out to the
street; residential structures set back.
9. Axial view to the ECA.
10. Animated alley facades: alley facades designed to support
pedestrian activity: building entries, lighting, terraces, etc.
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Conditions between Main and Bell
1. Eclectic architecture: buildings reflect the materials and
details of their era, including Tudor revival, mid-century and
neo-traditional commercial design.
2. Welcoming businesses: prominent main building entrance
facing the street; awning and signage provides comfort and
ease for pedestrian walk-up traffic. Good example of reuse
of residential structure for commercial business.
3. Varied setbacks but consistent street edge defined by
combination of buildings, low fences and landscaping.
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Conditions between Main and Bell, cont’d.
1. Mid-block pathways: connect buildings, streets, outdoor
space and parking.
2. Unique objects: creativity and individual expression in the
design of building facades personalize spaces and emphasize
artistry and craft.
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Conditions between Bell and Edmonds
1. Newer, high quality building: exterior light fixtures, canopy,
benches and landscaping designed to the scale of the ground
level facade and sidewalk.
2. Recessed entry welcomes without interrupting the street wall
set out to the sidewalk.
3. Appealing residential street scenes: entry porches and stoops
provide transitional space between the public sidewalk and
residential building. Minor grade separations between the
first floor and sidewalk residential promotes privacy.
4. Lack of street trees, lighting and other streetscape amenities
heighten the disconnect between this block, the Main Street
district to the south, and the ECA to the north.
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Conditions between Edmonds and Third
1. Ground floor businesses in residential structures.
2. Mid-block pathways connect buildings, streets, outdoor
spaces and parking.
3. Street trees are present in limited numbers, but some block
views to the ECA.
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Conditions between Edmonds and Third, cont’d.
4. Garden-court style apartment.
5. Civic landmark: the ECA anchors the north portion of the
corridor.
6. Views: the north end of 4th Ave near 3rd Ave offers prominent
views of the Sound.
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Site Analysis
Through the site analysis process, four site characteristics
were identified as needing special consideration in crafting a
successful design for the Cultural Corridor. These were existing
and desired circulation, views, spatial hierarchy, and drainage.
The diagrams above and on the following pages illustrate the
characteristics described.
Circulation
The existing vehicular circulation in downtown Edmonds is
focused along Main Street, and 5th Avenue (particularly south
of Main). The dominant node along this corridor is at the
intersection at 5th and Main. 4th Avenue currently plays a minor
role in providing a vehicular connection between Main Street
and the ECA, and as an access street for the businesses, homes,
and institutions along its length. At the moment, there is not a
hierarchy that distinguishes 4th Avenue from 3rd or 5th Avenue
in terms of access to the ECA; however, the City of Edmonds
is currently developing a signage program to establish one. As
a result, vehicular traffic destined for the ECA will be directed
to travel north on 3rd Avenue, while the Cultural Corridor
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improvements along 4th Avenue will dissuade pass-through
vehicular traffic.
From the pedestrian perspective, circulation is largely the same
as for cars, with no significant draw welcoming visitors down
4th Avenue besides a minor visual connection between the ECA
and Main Street. The 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Project
aims to re-shape this pattern, by creating an inviting, primarily
pedestrian corridor that will build a stronger connection between
Main Street and the ECA.
In the current design proposal, short areas of 4th Avenue adjacent
to Main Street and the ECA will be one-way streets, while the
middle blocks (from Bell to Daley) will allow two-way vehicular
traffic. By re-working the circulation of vehicles to slow down
and linger along 4th Avenue, not only will safety along the street
improve, but so will the economic and social vitality of the space.
Additionally, the intersection of 4th and Main will become a
second focal point along the Main Street corridor, creating a
node to draw people down from 5th and Main, and encouraging
residents and visitors to walk the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
as well as Main Street.
Views
Along 4th Avenue there are significant views to the west, with
Puget Sound visible in places, especially from the intersections
and near the ECA. The most prominent view opportunities
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are from Main Street, from the intersection of Sprague and
Edmonds Streets, and from the lawn on the west side of the
ECA. Preserving the views from public and private buildings
along the Corridor is also an important consideration that was
brought up often during the concept development.
Spatial Hierarchy
The points of interest for users of the public space in the Corridor
are currently focused near its ends, creating two magnetic poles
located around Main Street and at the ECA. Businesses energize
the south end, primarily between Main and Bell. The ECA and its
large lawn are the main elements of opportunity for public use at
the north end. This pattern suggested a design that strengthened
the anchors at either end of this corridor, while creating enough
sense of connection, interest, and safety between them to draw
pedestrians between these activity nodes.
Drainage
The general topography of the area around 4th Avenue is a small
to moderate slope down to the west. 4th Avenue itself slopes
gently down from south of Main Street to Edmonds Avenue,
which is the low point in the Corridor; at Edmonds the drainage
flows down to the west. The intersection adjacent to the ECA is
at a high point, sloping down towards Edmonds to the south, and
downhill to the north as 4th curves over to 3rd Avenue.
Other Considerations
Although most street right-of-ways in downtown Edmonds are
sixty feet wide, 4th Avenue has a fifty-foot wide right-of-way
(ROW). While this places certain constraints on the project,
this condition also offers a unique opportunity to further
distinguish this corridor as a greener, more pedestrian-friendly
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distinctiveness of this corridor from other streets throughout
downtown Edmonds.
4th Avenue is surfaced with asphalt for the entire length of the
site, with two travel lanes and parallel parking stalls on both the
east and west sides of the street. The pavement, likely dating to
the 1920s, shows signs of distress including moderate to severe
cracking, as well as an exaggerated, or steep, crown to the road
in certain areas.
The roadway is currently flanked by raised concrete sidewalks
that have been installed over time. The sidewalks may have
originally been installed at the same time as the asphalt roadway,
but this cannot be confirmed with the available documentation.
The majority of the sidewalks are directly adjacent to the street,
without a planting strip or amenity zone to separate pedestrians
from traffic, possibly due to the narrow width of the right-of-
way. The sidewalks are between four and five feet wide, which
is inadequate given the volume of peak pedestrian traffic, current
ADA guidelines, and the anticipated increase in foot traffic along
the corridor.
There are alleys that run north-south in the mid-blocks to the
east and west of 4th Avenue. The alleys in the blocks adjacent to
Main Street (between Main and Bell) are paved, whereas those
in the more residential blocks further north are inconsistently
surfaced with a mix of concrete, asphalt and gravel. Parking is
available and used along the alleys behind most businesses and
some residences along the corridor.
The City has stated that most underground utilities along this
corridor are in reasonable to good condition, with the exception
of the water pipes, which will need to be replaced with any
major roadway improvements. Aspects of the storm sewer
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No arborist conducted tree survey or report has been completed
for the corridor to assess the species and health of the trees;
however, there are very few trees within the public ROW. These
include: eight trees at the intersection of 4th and Main; three
young trees along one property on the east side of the block
between Main and Bell; three young trees along the Edmonds
Conference Center; and two mid-sized trees on the east side of
4th just north of Edmonds Street. An arborist should be consulted
to determine the health and value of these existing trees and to
determine which should be saved as the project moves forward.
As a project goal, all viable trees should be saved.
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Guiding Principles developed by the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG)
• infuse art at every opportunity in place and in time
• express the uniqueness of Edmonds
• be a community connector
• balance the needs of all ages and user groups
• encourage economic growth
• reflect an honest and authentic community vision
• provide moments of charm and joy
• be a place of constant discovery
• contribute to the environmental health of Puget Sound
These Guiding Principles were developed and refined during the preliminary visioning process,
through feedback from members of the Citizens Advisory Group (CAG) and the general public.
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Community Design Guidance
The process for the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor conceptual
design included significant public involvement, which was
critical in developing the vision for the Corridor. A Citizens
Advisory Group (CAG) was formed at the beginning of the
process, and was comprised of local residents, business owners,
arts advocates, members of the Historic Preservation Commission
and Arts Commission, and professionals who were dedicated to
representing the public’s interest in shaping the vision for 4th
Avenue.
This group came up with a draft set of guiding principles at its first
meeting, which was refined by City staff and the consultants, and
subsequently adopted by the CAG. These guiding principles (at
left) were used as a foundation for the rest of the design process,
both by the consultants in developing various alternative design
proposals, as well as by members of the CAG, the City staff, and
the public in providing feedback on the design.
The design development process included three CAG meetings
and two public meetings. All meetings were held in the Plaza
Room above the Edmonds Public Library. Based on the initial
CAG meeting and consultation with the City, three alternative
design concepts were developed and presented to the community:
Seaside Village, Cultural Garden, and Community Living
Room.
The • Seaside Village concept envisioned a corridor with a
traditional and quaint character, taking cues from a New
England town: a narrow road with curbs, sidewalks, and
modest vegetation; a place that would follow other models
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The second concept, • Cultural Garden, focused on creating
a sense of connection to nature along the corridor, by
blending public and private green space through ample use
of vegetation in the streetscape. An equally important theme
was the incorporation of art into the gardens, creating points
of interest to help draw visitors between the two anchors at
the ends of the corridor; it would also incorporate low impact
development (LID) features to contribute to environmental
health.
The third concept of • Community Living Room proposed
a curbless street that incorporated traffic calming measures
(such as meanders and unit paving) and whose design would
provide flexible spaces that served as a series of rooms,
for use as parking or for community events, social space,
vendors or business use.
During the CAG and public meetings to review these options, no
single concept stood out as the best solution. Rather, the general
consensus that emerged was that there were strong elements of
all three that should be drawn out and synthesized to create a
unified plan. Key ideas to work from included:
creating a visual draw both ways down the 4th Avenue •
corridor;
incorporating vegetation, particularly native plants; •
giving equal consideration and treatment to both sides of the •
street;
integrating art from an early stage into the materials and •
detailing;
allowing vehicle access but calming traffic speeds and •
volumes through narrow lanes and possibly one-way
segments;
and maintaining sufficient parking for businesses and •
residents.
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The proposal to create a small garden or pocket park with some
of the excess paved area at the intersection of Sprague Street
and Edmonds Street was included in all of the concepts. With
this direction, the design team sought to develop a final design
proposal.
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Cultural Corridor Conceptual Design
In the course of working with the public and with the CAG, the
vision for the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor started to emerge
less as a street and more as a landscape comprised of a series of
gardens set among a collection of historic buildings. Community
desires for understated lighting, pedestrian-friendly amenities,
human-scaled paving, integrated art works, lush planting, and
the desire for changing interest over the seasons and years all
confirmed an approach to design that was more Chihuly than
civil engineering, more Rodin than road geometry.
The design articulated in the pages that follow is a consensus-
based vision that balances the needs of the residents, visitors,
business owners, and arts patrons along the street that will
enhance the cultural, environmental, and economic sustainability
of the City of Edmonds as a whole. By recognizing and taking
cues from the existing architecture, the streetscape design
builds upon the legacy of Edmonds’ first century of industry
and development, as embodied in the numerous architecturally
significant buildings along or adjacent to 4th Avenue, as well as
upon the majestic natural setting of the City.
With the above goals in mind, the overall concept for the Cultural
Corridor was defined as the Water Garden. The street is re-
imagined as a pedestrian-friendly ramble, where automobiles
can pass through, but not dominate the public right-of-way.
This public space may be used by cars, but is not handed over
wholesale. Rather, the dominant elements are the integration of
vegetation, art, and environmental function into a linear garden
that offers a full and engaging experience to a variety of users
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The notion of water, on the other hand, speaks to several
environmental and aesthetic aspects of the site that were valuable
to the members of the CAG, and also serves as a future motif
from which to evolve the corridor over time. The first and most
obvious informant for water is the Puget Sound, which sits at
the doorstep of Edmonds. Since the City’s founding, the Sound’s
presence has provided the basis of livelihood for many Edmonds
residents, attracting lumbermen, tradespeople, artisans, and
others.
The CAG also provided strong direction to explore how the street
retrofit can help to improve the water quality of the Sound. Thus,
each green space along the street is not only a visual amenity but
also performs a vital function as a stormwater treatment facility.
By visibly grafting this environmental performance onto such
a high-profile streetscape, the City of Edmonds will create an
exceptional multi-dimensional street corridor that will resonate
with Edmonds residents for generations to come. Finally, water
may also provide a conceptual springboard for art along the
corridor.
Though unified around the concept of the Water Garden, the
street itself is broken into a series of garden rooms that reflect
the unique characteristics of the adjacent land uses, topography,
and traffic. Starting from the south terminus of the study area,
the first garden room is the Market Garden. Continuing north,
between Bell and Daley is the area dubbed the Allée. The current
large paved expanse at the intersection of Edmonds, Sprague,
and 4th Avenue affords the opportunity to create a small overlook
park, while enhancing the safety of the intersection. This area is
called the Belvedere. Finally, the space north of Daley is called
the Cultural Garden.
With this arrangement of spaces, the corridor is anchored on either
end by destination zones – the Cultural and Market Gardens –
where the activities of the adjacent buildings may spill onto the
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right-of-way to create a vibrant, dynamic, pedestrian-friendly
public realm. Between these anchors the Corridor is much more
focused on promenading, drawing users along to arrive at the
lingering and activity spaces.
Despite the differentiation between the segments of the Corridor,
the street concept also includes a number of elements that provide
unity to the overall palette. These elements include:
Consistent materials•
Linear concrete “ribs” that form the organizing structure for •
the street
A consistent cross-sectional profile•
A raised intersection design for pedestrian safety•
Lighting elements•
A palette of native plants•
Integrated artwork•
The following sections will provide a more detailed look at the
design elements and unique characteristics of the individual
zones.
The Market Garden
At the south end of the Cultural Corridor, the Market Garden is
the active, commercial zone. Within the Water Garden metaphor,
this area is the most dynamic, as everywhere one turns there
are opportunities to engage edges, buildings, planted areas, and
other people. Arriving by vehicle, you enter via turning from the
raised intersection onto a one-way block of 4th Avenue, heading
north from Main or south from Main. Two native plant gardens
on either side of the driving lane form a gateway into the space
north of Main.
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the site, and explains some of the many unseen functions and
benefits of the planting pods and other sustainable site features.
The design and placement of the planting pods also help to create
a gentle meandering of pedestrian movement, keeping people’s
sightlines moving from side to side, and fostering a greater sense
of discovery and involvement in the street, its elements, and
adjacent businesses.
In the middle of the Market Garden is the Living Room, a
mid-block resting and socializing place that extends across the
street. As the vehicular path of travel bends around two of the
larger planting pods, this exclusively pedestrian gathering space
is formed, defined in part by its seating amenities and mosaic
paving pattern. The mosaic is just one element within the art
program of the street, and serves to create an ornate visual
field that intensifies the pedestrian experience. It also gives an
additional signal to passing drivers that this is a space meant
primarily for pedestrians. The planting pods, along with the site
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after leaving the car behind and beginning to explore on
foot. Because it is a curbless street, the space feels less like a
conventional roadway than a plaza that happens to have cars in
it. The ‘pedestrianization’ of the space continues with human-
scaled modular unit pavers used throughout, and handsome,
artistic lighted bollards delineating the path of travel where a
curb would do so on a typical roadway.
Throughout the street, trees are planted in elliptical spaces
carved out of the street. These ‘planting pods’ not only showcase
beautiful native plants of the region, but also perform an essential
stormwater function as bioretention features, collecting and
cleaning polluted street runoff before discharging it to the City’s
stormwater pipes. In fact, these planting pods are linked together
along the street to form a treatment chain for stormwater, to
ensure the best treatment possible during various sizes of storm
events. Interpretive signage at key locations helps visitors
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furnishings, including bollards, lighting, and benches, represent
further opportunities to integrate art into the streetscape.
The Allée
Within the Water Garden, the Allée, between Bell and Daley
Streets, is like a canal – structured but informal, channelized, and
primarily about movement, but with episodic points of interest.
While the cross-section of the street remains the same as
that within the Market Garden, there are clearly established
pedestrian, amenity, and vehicular zones. Between the sidewalk
and the travel way is a six-foot wide, flat-bottomed bioinfiltration
swale. The trees, other plantings, and soil in the swale will play
a key role in cleaning polluted stormwater from the street. There
are small pedestrian bridges that cross the shallow swale at short
intervals to provide street access for residents and other users.
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Because of the more residential character of this portion of the
street and the desire to connect the downtown with the ECA,
this area finds its interest not from changing viewpoints and
perspectives, creating interesting gathering spaces, but from
framing, rhythm, and seriality.
A strong, tight repetition of vertical elements – street trees and
art pieces – not only helps to frame the destination nodes of the
Market Garden and the ECA like a Renaissance arcade, but also
create a visual buffer between the residences and the vehicular
lanes, which in this area accommodate travel in both directions.
Road width in this section is narrowed from the current condition
to two ten-foot travel lanes, which would accommodate limited
on-street parking and maintain sufficient fire and emergency
vehicle access. Sidewalk width increases to nine-feet on either
side, plus the two six-foot wide swales.
The close spacing of the trees is designed to provide benefits
both in the short-term and into the future as the street matures.
Initially the cadence of the trees will help give the street a sense
of maturity, rhythm and presence, as well as providing a more
continuous canopy for pedestrians to enjoy. Over time, trees could
be replaced by vertical art elements that continue the cadence of
the allée, while providing points of interest along the way. Tree
and site characteristics, including height, fruit, spread, exposure,
water availability and tolerance, and location in relation to views
from and uses of adjacent properties along the Corridor, will be
considered when final tree species determination is made.
The Belvedere
Where there is now a sea of asphalt at the intersection of 4th
Avenue with Edmonds and Sprague Streets, the Cultural
Corridor will include a mini-park carved out of the right-of-way.
This area has been termed the Belvedere. Both an eddy from the
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Allée, and an overlook to the Puget Sound, this space will be a
small green oasis for people to stop and rest. They will also be
able to observe and experience some larger-scale art pieces that
will form the nucleus of this park.
The Cultural Garden
The final space lies north of Daley Street and is dominated and
informed by the Edmonds Center for the Arts. Like the Market
Garden at the other end of the Corridor, the travel lane along the
Cultural Garden area is one-way (in this case travelling south)
except for a short segment at the north end, connecting the ECA
parking lot driveway with two-way vehicle lanes. The paving
treatment, road cross-section, and amenity features are also
similar to the Market Garden and the Allée.
However, there are differences along the east side of the street.
There is angle-in parking, to focus the arriving visitor’s attention
toward the ECA, and to gently dissuade them from getting back
into their cars after a performance is over. Along the west side of
the street, the swale and sidewalk relationship from the Allée is
continued due to the adjacent properties’ residential zoning and
likely future buildout.
Lighting
Lighting is a critically important component for the Cultural
Corridor. The need for safety and an inviting streetscape during
the nighttime hours is something that everyone seems to agree is
a first phase priority. Additionally, there was a desire not to over-
light the street with large-scale ‘cobra head’ lights or overhead
wires; there was also a desire to have environmentally responsible
and ‘dark sky’ friendly lighting through the use of full cutoff,
alternative energy and low-power fixtures. Technologies that
might be incorporated into such fixtures include photovoltaic
(solar) power cells and low-power LED lighting.
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Fitting with the theme of the street as garden, the approach to
lighting is precise rather than blunt. The first step would be to
underground all of the various power and electrical lines along
the street.
At the intersections there will be the need for overhead lights,
but on the blocks themselves, a series of small scale lighting
interventions will be the rule. Where possible, light will
celebrate existing elements on the street, giving them a new life
in the evening. For example, uplighting tree trunks in the Allée
will reinforce the rhythm of the street and create an illuminated
portico for patrons to travel through. In other areas, like the
Market Garden, bollards will have integral lighting elements,
which may be designed by artists.
In special areas, for example at the Living Room in the Market
Garden, overhead pedestrian scaled lights will be required to
provide proper illumination. While these could be ‘off the shelf’
items, the CAG agreed that a more appropriate solution would
create artist-designed, solar/wind powered light elements. These
elements could be created immediately to light the street now,
and then be repositioned after final build-out of the street.
Wayfinding
Wayfinding is another key element in making the Cultural
Corridor a success. In 2008 - 9 the City of Edmonds’ Parks,
Recreation and Cultural Services Department worked with sign
architecture consultants Forma to develop a general citywide
design standard for way-finding signage. The project goal was
to develop affordable signs that reflect the artistic orientation of
the city while respecting and referring to historic aspects of the
community through the use of design elements and color.
A simple design was created to reference the dominant curved
lines of three of the major historical buildings in the downtown
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– the former Edmonds High School 1939 auditorium, the 1909
Beeson Building, and the 1910 Carnegie Library. The selection
of muted colors with accents in metallic tones references the Art
Moderne style that is typified by the auditorium which anchors
the north end of 4th Avenue, now the Edmonds Center for the
Arts. A unique street sign using the curved line was developed
for 4th Avenue as part of the family of signs. Signage on the edge
of the project area will direct visitors to the Edmonds Center for
the Arts. A way-finding sign on Bell at 4th will direct visitors to
the Historic Museum and log cabin information center.
Interpretive Signage
Opportunities for interpretive signage have been identified along
the corridor. At the Edmonds Center for the Art the fact that the
sweeping open area of the original building site has been retained
allows for opportunities along the walkway to incorporate
information in low profile installations. A monument in front
of the auditorium was removed in the past but an interpretive
art element has been proposed for that site as a focal point for
the corridor. The 1909 Beeson Building at the south end of the
corridor is already identified with a historic marker plaque, and
moving north there are several opportunities to “tell the stories”
of older structures that remain. The 1938 brick Doctor’s office,
now an art gallery, is a site where local residents still remember
stories that might be incorporated in an informational piece.
Across the street there are two houses built in 1910 that are now
used for commercial purposes. Further north the 1905 August
Johnson house is an example of a Queen Anne style structure
with interesting architectural details that could provide a point
of interest for the pedestrian. Approaching the auditorium,
the 1930’s Motorcourt Motel complex, now apartments, has
stories to tell. One project proposed for informational signage
for this former motel and the doctor’s office is to record stories
remembered by local residents about the buildings and their
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former use. Both of these buildings have frontage that might
be utilized for a series of low interpretive panels along the
walkway.
Within the street, however, a more subtle approach to wayfinding
is important in order to maintain an uncluttered visual field
that focuses on destinations, rather than blocks them. For this
reason, wayfinding elements are embedded in the horizontal
concrete bands along the streetscape—such letters pressed
into the concrete—for pedestrians to discover as they move
along the streetscape. While providing a sense of discovery for
pedestrians, this strategy will minimize the visual distractions
for those traveling in a vehicle.
Using the same ‘letterpress’ strategy, the stories of various
buildings, businesses and remembrances will also be pressed
into the concrete banding along the street. The street, in a literal
way, becomes the medium upon which the community’s stories
are written. The various buildings identified as historic in the
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Art and Cultural Corridor Conceptual
Design
Early in the design process public art was expressed as an
essential element in the redevelopment of the 4th Avenue
Cultural Corridor. Edmonds’ long history as an ‘arts town’ and
its connection to the waterfront, make ‘Art in the Water Garden’
a compelling concept.
The blending of art and nature in the Cultural Corridor presents
the opportunity to create a rich and engaging linear garden
streetscape that celebrates and complements Edmonds’ historic
character, while bringing a new sense of life and expression to
the City. Like water to the garden, art nourishes the community
environment. Art paints the streetscape and its public amenities
with color, texture and meaning. Art plants the seeds of creative
ideas and metaphors that cultivate the Corridor as it evolves
over time. Art reflects on the past, present and future, providing
context unique to Edmonds. Art plays with the notion of water
and sustainable solutions for a community that is perched on the
edge of Puget Sound.
Although the Water Garden concept envelops the street as a
whole, the art responds uniquely to each of the garden rooms in
the Cultural Corridor. Throughout these rooms, art captures the
natural world; expands the outdoor living room; illuminates day
and night; and expresses the cultural community.
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Market Garden Art
The Market Garden is an active segment of the Cultural Corridor
where art has the potential to be experienced in various ways. Art
that announces the Water Garden concept invites people to stroll
down 4th Avenue from Main Street. Art underfoot distinguishes
the pedestrian zone with unique paving treatments around
gathering spaces and through crosswalks, with motifs repeated
throughout the Corridor. Along the way, the planting pods,
lighting, bollards and benches all furnish further opportunities
to incorporate art into the streetscape.
The artwork can further articulate the sustainable intent or
explore the cultural metaphors that make Edmonds so unique.
The public art venue could be permanent, temporal or seasonal.
Each approach provides a distinct occasion to engage, delight
and surprise.
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Allée Art
Within the Water Garden, the Allée, with its canal like informal
structure, offers art as periodic points of interest. Vertical
elements along this channelized segment of the street act as a
device to clarify, punctuate and connect the downtown with the
ECA. A rhythmic or sequential permanent series of sculptures,
temporary programmed installations, and/or solar light elements
all offer potential treatments.
Working creatively over time with the developing cadence of
trees and plantings, art sustains the character of residential streets
and provides a compelling experience for residents, pedestrians
and vehicles alike.
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Belvedere Art
Art plays a large role in this small park. This intimate space
brings enjoyment to a diverse group as a special destination. Dual
forms of sculpture provide shelter to pause or rest and observe
the spectacular overlook to Puget Sound. Motion, sound and
playful form encourage interaction. This green oasis and eddy-
like gesture perhaps yields to an environmental artist’s hand as
a theater garden.
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Cultural Garden Art
The final space is dominated by the Edmonds Center for the
Arts. Since the paving treatment, road cross-section, and
amenity features are similar to the Market Garden and the Allée,
any art elements that are introduced may repeat here. Outside
this scope of work, a large site-specific, historically-interpretive
environmental or light installation project on the expansive
green space adjacent to the ECA is recommended. (This spot
once had an historic plaque to interpret the history of the old
high school on this same location). Bold and highly visible, the
artwork expresses the cultural community, marks the destination
and is viewed throughout the Cultural Corridor and beyond. It is
an apt site for a work that expresses and highlights the historic
significance of the ECA building, and the City’s history and
cultural heritage in general. It is a fitting gesture that should not
be overlooked, and has the potential to become a much-loved
icon for the city.
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Urban Design
Purposes and Objectives
4th Avenue provides the physical connection between two
major community destinations and hubs of activity: the historic
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) and the core downtown retail
area. Enhancement of this corridor as a pedestrian connection
highlighting cultural assets is a high priority implementation
item identified in the City’s Community Cultural Plan and
Comprehensive Parks Plan. The pedestrian experience is largely
influenced by buildings and the uses they contain, to provide
attractive spaces for people to live, work and shop. An urban
design framework is included in the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
project to guide this relationship between building and street and
address issues of preservation, redevelopment and adaptive reuse.
By preserving the best from its past, addressing current issues,
and capturing emerging opportunities, 4th Avenue can establish
itself as a vital part of the Edmonds cultural experience.
The proposed streetscape design provides several key
opportunities to improve the urban design character of the
corridor.
These urban design enhancements can be broadly grouped into
three areas:
1. Preservation and Reuse. Strategies pursuant with the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment
of Historic Properties (36 C.F.R. Part 68) to preserve,
rehabilitate, restore and reconstruct historic properties in
the Corridor and encourage adaptive reuse of structures in
order to contribute to increased economic vitality as well as
preserve the downtown’s historic character. For the Beeson
Building, which was identified as eligible for nomination to
the National Register of Historic Places, this is a particularly
important direction. In addition, the Edmonds Historic
Preservation Commission has made a recommendation that
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the City create a Historic District for this area (see Appendix
A).
2. Key Locations. Several locations in the corridor have been
identified as opportunities to provide a greater level of
activity, uses and amenity. Examples include redevelopment
of properties between Main and Bell, at Edmonds Street, and
across from the ECA.
3. Regulations. Redevelopment studies at key locations inform
recommendations to revise development standards in the
current zoning designations in order to encourage private
investment that, in turn, advances economic development
and cultural tourism goals for the area.
Gradient Approach
Cities are constantly evolving, which means that most properties
change over time. Edmonds is no different, as it experienced post
war suburban development outward from the downtown area.
Larger markets and auto-oriented shopping malls emerged, along
with professional office development. However, the community
has demonstrated its commitment to honoring its heritage and
traditional small town character. From the preservation and
rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library to the 2005 Historic Survey
of Downtown Edmonds, many properties in the study area have
been identified for preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration of
structural elements, site features, or other noteworthy urban design
features.
Properties having historic significance as identified in the 2005
Historic Sites Survey Map by BOLA Architecture + Planning (see
facing page) should be treated to maintain the most appealing
qualities of this corridor in terms of scale, character, and distinctive
features and finishes. Reuse of these structures can give new
life to older buildings and help contribute to an animated public
realm along the Cultural Corridor. Preservation, rehabilitation,
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Historic Sites
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This map has been financed in part with Federal funds from the National
Park Service, Department of the Interior administered by the Washington
State Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED),
Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) and the City of
Edmonds. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect
the views or policies of the Department of the Interior, CTED, OAHP.
This program received Federal funds from the National Park Service.
Regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful
discrimination in departmental Federally Assisted Programs on the basis
of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap. Any person who believes
he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or
facility operated by a recipient of Federal assistance should write to:
Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of the Interior,
National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.
EDmonDS HIStorIC SItES SUrVEy mAp,
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restoration or reconstruction of these properties should comply
with 36 C.F.R. Part 68 - The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
for the Treatment of Historic Properties (see http://www.nps.gov/
history/hps/tps/standguide/index.htm). The level of restoration and
preservation will depend on the individual property’s significance,
existing condition, and the documentation available to properly
depict the original form and features.
There will be instances, given the zoning for the area, where
redevelopment of properties will occur. To reconcile these
pressures, urban design and redevelopment strategies included
in this report follow a “gradient” approach to capture the benefits
of an incremental, organic growth of the corridor through
a mixed-use strategy that combines new interventions with
preservation. For example, buildings currently on or eligible
for the National Register of Historic Places could be limited to
modest interventions, while properties that were not surveyed
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A. MARkET AREA: South of Main to Bell St.
Facade Improvement Design Guideline.•
Mother-in-law units with parking below (carriage •
house).
Incentive: City roster of architects and small matching
fund grants
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Context-sensitive additions:
‘Shop house.’ Maximum 60 percent of existing front •
facade; can not exceed 50 percent size of existing
building footprint.
Incentive: City roster of architects and small matching
fund grants
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Maximum 14,500 square feet of lot size to prevent •
combining more than two parcels;
Maximum building footprint to control bulk (e.g. 65% •
lot coverage);
Entry plaza/fore-court required for larger lots (20 feet •
x 20 feet);
Through-block path required for larger lots;•
4th Avenue Design Guidelines for new development.•
Incentive: Expedited review process and City-sponsored
loan program for projects meeting design standards.
The City could also consider pursuing the creation of an Historic
District, which would allow for more oversight of the type and
scale of development on the surrounding properties. In general,
this approach recognizes how a diversity of buildings can
generate more rewarding and humane architecture and urban
character. Specifically, it outlines Modest, Moderate, and
Full development recommendations for preservation and infill
development opportunities in each of the three corridor sub-
areas (Market, Neighborhood and ECA areas).
Vehicle Access
Site design for new development projects should minimize the
impact of automobile parking and driveways on the pedestrian
environment, adjacent properties and pedestrian safety. Not
only does this approach minimize the impact of vehicles on the
street’s continuum, but it also respects the historic pattern along
much of the street where many of the buildings did not have
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B. NEIGHBORHOOD AREA: Bell to Daley St
Maintain and improve existing structures with ‘how to •
guide’ to historic preservation.
Incentive: City roster of architects and small matching
fund grants
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Re-use of existing structures: redevelopment in back of •
house only (maximum 60 percent of existing building
footprint);
Sign Design Guidelines apply;•
Back of house addition requires public amenity at •
front (e.g. patio cafe, garden, special signage).
Incentive: City roster of architects and small matching
fund grants
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Redevelopment:
Maximum 10,500 square feet of lot size to prevent •
combining more than two parcels;
Maximum building footprint to control bulk (e.g. 60 •
percent lot coverage);
Entry plaza/fore-court required for larger lots (20 feet •
x 20 feet);
Through-block path required for larger lots;•
4th Avenue Design Guidelines for new development.•
Incentive: Expedited review process and City-sponsored
loan program for projects meeting design standards.
dedicated vehicular access from 4th Avenue, but rather allowed
service and vehicular access via the rear alleys.
For properties fronting on 4th Avenue, access to parking shall
be from the alley when the site abuts an improved alley. If alley
access proves to be impractical, access shall be from the side
street for corner lots. When access is only feasible from 4th
Avenue, use the following techniques to minimize the impacts
of driveways:
Share driveways with adjacent property owners•
Limit driveway and curb cut width •
Extend the sidewalk pattern across the driveway•
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C. ECA AREA
Maintain existing.
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Expand what is currently allowed under home occupation
regulations in Single Family zones to include some street
level businesses in the spirit of the “shop house” building
typology to help animate the public realm.
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Design standards and guidelines for townhouse and •
cottage housing at RM zone density (one unit per
1500 square feet of lot area.
Incentive: Expedited review process and City-sponsored
loan program for projects meeting design standards.
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EXISTING CONDITIONS
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Façade Improvement Design Guidelines
Purpose
Edmonds encourages property owners, merchants and residents
to recognize, enhance, protect and promote 4th Avenue’s unique
character and identity. These guidelines will assist business and
property owners in improving their storefronts as part of an
ongoing 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor improvement process.
The guidelines encourage renovations and improvements that
create a unique and attractive image for each business while
respecting the original design parameters of its façade as well as
those of its neighbors.
A good starting point for historic properties in the project area,
is the National Park Service (NPS) Brief 17, Architectural
Character, Identifying the Visual Aspects of Historic Buildings
as an Aid to Preserving their Character. These guidelines, when
used in conjunction with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards
and the appropriate NPS Preservation Brief , will assist the
property owner, architect and contractor identify features that
should be taken into account, and methods and techniques to
preserve them.
General:
All improvements must be compatible with applicable •
codes, satisfy permit requirements, and conform to any other
regulatory restrictions.
Creativity is always encouraged.•
A building’s historically significant or distinguishing •
elements should be identified and preserved, pursuant to the
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards of Historic Properties,
as well as the appropriate NPS Technical Preservation
Service’s Preservation Briefs referenced in the guidelines.
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In a case where original building elements have been removed •
or substantially altered, contemporary treatments respecting
the original and historic details are suitable.
High-quality materials should be used in order to convey •
substance, longevity, and integrity.
Guidelines
A. Storefront Design and Display
Consult the National Park Service (NPS) Preservation •
Brief 11, Rehabilitating Historic Storefronts for guidance in
preserving the functional and decorative storefront features
that help define the overall historic character of the building.
Commercial buildings in the study area containing historic
storefront features include the Schumacher Building (316
Main St.), Edmonds Variety Store (318 Main St.), Edmonds
Bank (324-326 Main St.), the Beeson Building (402-410
Main St.), and a doctor’s office (110 4th Avenue North).
Most facades consist of an architectural framework designed •
to identify individual storefronts. Each storefront should
respect this and extend beyond it.
Individual storefronts should be clearly defined by •
architectural elements, such as pillars, piers, or separations
of glass.
A horizontal band at the top of each storefront can serve as •
an appropriate location for business signage.
Storefront windows should consist of clear, ‘vision’ glass to •
maximize visibility into storefronts.
Storefront windows should display products or services. •
Displays in both retail and non-retail storefront windows
that add color, texture, information and/or visual activity to
the pedestrian experience are encouraged.
B. Signage
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Signage can employ colors and typefaces that are designed •
to complement the unique character of a storefront, or they
can be used creatively to add visual interest without altering
a building’s primary architectural style.
Flat wall signs installed above storefront should form a •
clearly articulated sign band and be integrated into the overall
facade design. Other locations and types of signs could be
appropriate, such as blade signs.
C. Awnings, Canopies and Marquees
Awnings play an important role in adding to the comfort, •
access, attractiveness and charm of a pedestrian-oriented
streetscape. Consult NPS 14, The Use of Awnings on Historic
Buildings when evaluating the condition of a commercial
façade, and when considering the preservation of an existing
awning, or the installation of a new awning. Awnings,
canopies and marquees provide a secondary location for
signage.
Overhead weather protection should reflect the overall facade •
organization of a building and should be located within the
building elements which frame storefronts.
Important architectural details should not be concealed by •
awnings, canopies or marquees.
Awning shapes should relate to the shape of the facade’s •
architectural elements. The use of traditionally shaped
awnings is encouraged, when appropriate. Creative or
unusually-shaped awnings should be designed with
considerable care.
The use of vinyl or plastic awning materials is discouraged.•
D. windows
Whenever possible and desirable, a building’s original •
window pattern shall be retained. Avoid blocking, reducing
the size, or changing the design of windows.
Windows with multiple, small panes should be avoided •
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unless they are historically appropriate to the building style,
or integrate well into the overall design.
Avoid installing opaque panels, such as metal, wood and/or •
other materials to replace clear glass windows.
Many of the properties in the project area included in the •
City’s Historic Sites Survey are houses. Original windows
on these buildings are a defining features of the overall
architectural character, and worthy of preservation. Consult
NPS Preservation Brief 9, Repair of Historic Wooden
Windows to evaluate their conditions, techniques for repair,
or replacement options that maintain their design and
craftsmanship.
For metal windows, consult NPS Preservation Brief 13, The •
Repair and Thermal Upgrading of Historic Steel Windows.
E. Exterior Lighting
Exterior lighting should highlight building elements, signs, •
or other distinctive features. Lighting that attracts attention
to itself, such as neon tubing surrounding window displays,
should be avoided.
In order to maintain an attractive image, exterior building •
lighting should be appropriate to the building’s architectural
style.
Avoid lights that glare onto streets, public ways or onto •
adjacent properties.
The creative use of neon in individual circumstances can •
be considered. Because these guidelines strive to promote
a unique character for 4th Avenue, the use of nationally
distributed neon signs that promote brand name goods is
discouraged.
F. Exterior Materials
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Facade design should be complementary to a building’s •
original materials as well as those of adjacent buildings.
Use of decorative concrete block, applied false-brick veneer, •
vinyl or aluminum siding is discouraged. Other materials
made to either imitate exterior finish materials or used to
cover original architectural features is also discouraged.
Consult NPS Preservation Brief 2, Repointing Mortar Joints
in Historic Masonry Buildings guidance on appropriate
materials and methods for repointing masonry buildings,
including brick, stone, terra-cotta and concrete block.
Materials used near sidewalks and adjacent to building •
entrances should be highly durable and easily maintained
while compatible with other exterior building materials.
Consult NPS Preservation Brief 10, Exterior Paint Problems •
on Historic Woodwork when considering paint removal and/
or re-painting historic buildings.
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Funding and Implementation
By layering elements of vehicular circulation, bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure, low impact development (LID), public
art, wayfinding, and historic preservation into one strategically
important Corridor investment, the City has arrived at a vision
for the corridor that will prove to be of exceptional value not
only to today’s citizens, but also to future generations.
The multiple values embodied along the street also offer
opportunities for the City of Edmonds to partner with a host of
local and statewide funding agencies in order to complete the
project, which are discussed in the following pages.
The current estimate of probable costs for implementation of the
Cultural Corridor is between $5.2M and $5.6M, in 2008 dollars.
These costs are subject to fluctuation – both up and down –
over time, due to variations in the global and local economies.
The estimate of probable costs to build re-build the streetscape
includes:
trAnSportAtIon $2,200,000
SEWEr AnD WAtEr $350,000
poWEr AnD lIGHtInG $550,000
lID (VEGEtAtIon, Storm DrAInAGE)$600,000
SItE FUrnISHInGS AnD Art $250,000
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Note that these costs include not only the surface design elements
described in this document, but also various infrastructure
system upgrades, including placing power lines underground
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listed above include costs for all of the integrated artwork (e.g.
the mosaic in the community living room and the design of the
bollards), but does not account for art that can be added over
time. This type of artwork would be funded separately.
While project phasing can help reduce the annual impact on the
City’s general fund by spreading improvements over a number
of years, several considerations along the street suggest that the
phasing of major construction activities is not the right solution
for the Cultural Corridor. These considerations include:
Impacts to the economic vitality of businesses along 4th •
Avenue;
Disruption to the residents of 4th Avenue; •
Impacts to the cultural community and the Edmonds Center •
for the Arts in particular;
The efficiencies gained by placing power underground and •
replacing the water infrastructure at one time;
Delay of the many benefits that this project will provide for •
downtown Edmonds.
There are, however, immediate actions identified by the CAG that
could be implemented in the short term to improve the current
safety and accessibility conditions in the Corridor, as well as to
provide a signal to the community that other improvements are
in the offing.
This first phase, which could begin this year (2009), would
provide temporary lighting installations via artist-designed
luminaires, which are solar- and/or wind-powered, embedded
interpretive elements and basic wayfinding signage. These would
be an immediate, welcome addition to the streetscape and would
help make a connection between the ECA and Main Street.
The elements of this phase could be designed and installed in
such a way as to be easy to store and/or relocate during future
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construction along the corridor.
The second phase, which includes all further design, permitting,
administrative and construction activities, would likely begin
in late 2010, after grants and other funding sources have been
identified and secured. This phase will likely last up to 2 years,
with construction itself taking up to 9 months. During the
construction process, working with residents and businesses to
identify schedules that would result in the least disruption will
be important.
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Funding and Implementation Timeline
Design Development
Construction Documentation
Implementation
Phase I: Lighting
Phase II: Street Buildout
Leveraged Funding
Given the downturn in the global markets, the implementation
of capital improvement projects is an opportunity to both
stimulate the Edmonds economy and do so at a relative value.
The following list of grant and loan programs represent a suite
of tools that the City of Edmonds and its partners can use to
leverage City funds to implement the Cultural Corridor Plan.
Transportation Improvement Board - The Edmonds Cultural
Corridor Project may be eligible for funding from the Washington
State Transportation Improvement Board under either its Urban
Arterials Program or Sidewalk Program
http://www.tib.wa.gov/grants/urban/UrbanOverview.cfm
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Improvements - “The Pedestrian
and Bicycle Safety Grants were established to address the nearly
400 statewide fatal and injury collisions involving pedestrians
and bicycles each year. These safety focused projects may also
support increased mobility and encourage more people to bicycle
and walk.”
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/funding.htm
Department of Ecology Water Quality Grants and Loans - These
funding mechanisms are directed toward improving water
quality for Washington State’s waters. With the close proximity
of the Puget Sound and the use of rain gardens and bioswales,
the Cultural Corridor may qualify for this opportunity
http://www.ecy.wa.gov/pubs/0810013.pdf
Public Works Construction Loan - The Public Works Construction
Loan provides loans to municipalities for eligible construction
projects. A strong emphasis in project selection is given to local
governments that can demonstrate good management practices.
www.pwb.wa.gov
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Recommendations for an Historic Preservation Plan for the
4th Avenue Cultural Corridor Project.
The 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor is a proposal intended to integrate concepts of sustainability,
economic enhancement, urban design and historic preservation into a mutually supporting
demonstration project in Edmonds’ downtown core.
Edmonds celebrated its centennial in 1990 as one of Washington State’s heritage cities.
Preservation of historic resources has become an important community value as evidenced by the
enduring presence of many historic buildings in the city. It is shown also in the current vitality of
the commercial buildings along Main Street, and the successful adaptive use of historic buildings
such as the former Carnegie Library (Edmonds Historical Museum), Edmonds Grade School
(Frances Anderson Center), and the High School Auditorium (Civic/Performing Arts Center).
The pride that many homeowners take in maintaining their historic houses is further confirmation
of preservation values in Edmonds.
Preservation efforts in Edmonds took a formal step when the city adopted local legislation and
formalized its programs as one of the State's three dozen Certified Local Governments (CLG), a
planning effort which is consistent with the 1966 National Historic Preservation Act. Creation of
the Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission in 2002 with city-supported staff and public
participation was an important step, and it has strengthened the city's historic preservation base.
Undertaking historic surveys and inventories, of which this is the first one, is another action
required as part of the State's CLG program.
Recommendations.
The Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission recommends the establishment – with
input from citizens and property owners – of either an Historic District or Historic Overlay
which incorporates and helps to preserve the historic character of this neighborhood, in
conjunction with the efforts of the Arts Commission and the establishment of the 4th
Avenue Cultural Corridor. In addition, the Commission recommends that the City should:
Establish zoning and development guidelines which protect historic structures while
encouraging adaptive reuse and economic development consistent with the intent of the
mixed use corridor to link the Edmonds Center for the Arts with Main Street, the
commercial heart of downtown.
Develop context-sensitive design guidelines for the categories of properties found within
the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor, applying the Secretary of the Interior’s standards to
historic register properties while providing for adaptive reuse of properties which
contribute to the character of the area. Properties which are non-contributing should be
Edmonds
Historic Preservation
Commission
121 5th Ave N, Edmonds, WA 98020 425.771.0220
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encouraged to redevelop in a way which supports and is compatible with the character of
the area, while supporting the goals and objectives of the plan.
Develop and apply incentives for context sensitive rehabilitation, maintenance and
development of properties within the corridor, such as the preferential tax and parking
incentives already available to properties on the Edmonds Register of Historic Sites.
Downtown Edmonds, 1909
Historic Context.
In Edmonds’ downtown area there are many building types that represent its historic pattern of
development. The houses and small-scale commercial buildings in the study area are buildings
that generally feature recognizable architectural styles, details, and materials expressive of the
varied eras of their construction.
During boom times in historic Edmonds, there were many multi-family dwellings. The hotels
and boarding houses utilized design styles similar to the houses. Only a few of these older
buildings remain, exemplified by multiplex dwellings, small apartment structures, and one
converted motel. Contemporary condominiums and large apartment buildings in and around the
downtown area represent the majority of multi-family buildings. They illustrate a pattern of
development responsive to several factors, including the city’s growing popularity, the increased
cost of housing, and the increase in density and development that has occurred throughout the
Puget Sound region in recent decades. The loss of many older buildings also reflects the historic
lack of a concerted and coordinated effort to preserve and protect the city’s past.
Most people think of design and architectural styles as applied to dwellings. However, stylistic
features have been used throughout history, albeit differently, on commercial and institutional
buildings. Owners of “main street” buildings that house stores, cafés, taverns, offices, and
service garages often created flexible interior plans that allowed for tenant changes. In historic
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downtown streets, which were pedestrian-oriented, a building footprint typically would come
forward on the lot to meet the sidewalk and engage the prospective shopper. Often the façade
would contain a recessed entry allowing for greater window display area. “False-front” upper
story facades were constructed to make the commercial buildings appear larger. On the exterior,
the design focus was on the front facade to draw customers. The commercial buildings appear to
have been changed often, thus representing layers of history.
Institutional buildings such as churches, schools, fraternal halls, and government buildings, were
more often designed by architects. These specialized structures were formed around their unique
functions. They were intended to be long lasting institutions, and were often made with more
permanent materials and greater craftsmanship. Similar to house forms, they each utilized
materials and expressive details of their era.
There remain very few examples of historic industrial buildings or utilitarian structures in
Edmonds. These types of buildings eschewed “style,” and were built with a clear eye toward
function and productivity. Typically they were demolished when no longer useful, or modified
for new functions. Thus there are few examples of the historic mills, barns or railroad structures
in Edmonds, and only remnants of early auto and service garages to recall early settlement
patterns.
In the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor, the width of the street was established during the founding of
the town. Street widths at that time were commonly established by the width necessary to turn a
horse and buggy. Sidewalks, paving, and the signage and utilities came later as the town
“modernized” with the times. In our view, maintaining the relationship of the buildings and built
environment to each other and to the street is of primary importance. However, fitting this built
environment into a new “greener” streetscape would be a positive step to show how historic
preservation can be a partner in sustainable and economic development.
In our evaluation of the historic resources within the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor, we generally
observe four categories of properties:
1. Properties listed on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places.
2. Properties not on the register but which have been surveyed and classified as eligible to
be listed.
3. Properties not on the register and not yet surveyed but which contribute to the historic
character of the area.
4. Non-contributing properties which lie within the corridor but do not contribute to its
historic character.
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1. Properties on the Edmonds Register of Historic Places
(marked in red on map)
August Johnson House, 216 4th Ave N.
Built in 1905, the August Johnson house is a one-and-a-half story Queen Anne house with
cross-gabled roof and a wide, hip-roof front porch. The entrance is just to the right of the
front ell. First story is clad in beveled wood siding, while decorative shingles are used
above. Corner boards are on first story only. Gable ends are decorated with elaborately
carved brackets. A cutaway bay on the north side of the house also exhibits decorative
brackets. Windows are primarily one-over-one sash with the exception of a cottage window
in the front (west) ell. The cottage window has small square multi-colored lights along the
top edge. (Bola Report)The house was moved to its current location from the west side of
the street.
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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2. Properties not on the Register but which have been
surveyed and classified as eligible. (marked in orange on map)
110 4th Ave N
Built in 1938 as a doctor’s office this small structure is generally associated with the
commercial/business development of Edmonds. It is one of a few remaining commercial
buildings from the 1930s and serves as a simple example of Depression-era Art Deco
architecture.
This single-story commercial building is notable for its detailing and its setback from the
street. It is constructed with red brick cladding laid in running bond, with buff colored
bricks used to call attention to soldiered lintels, window sills and as quoins on the front
outer corners. At the front of the flat roof, a capped, stepped parapet rises over the north
façade to a peak in the center. A decorative “MD” tile, with the intertwined snake, is placed
in the center of this peak, and outlined by buff colored bricks. The entrance is centrally
located and flanked by two large square, fixed windows with black shutters. Around the
entry door, which has a glass transom above, are two brick piers topped with a tiled pent
roof. The north side of the building originally had three windows with buff brick lintels.
The sills have been raised on the back two windows, while the third has been completely in
filled with masonry. A contemporary, fabric-covered, metal framed entry canopy has been
placed in front of the building in the small front yard.
(Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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Dr.Hall House, 117 4th Ave N
A local physician, Dr. Hall, constructed this house in 1910. He used it as an office until
1927, when he sold it to Otto and Hattie Sorenson. The Sorensons resided there for 34
years until 1951. Mr. Sorenson was the former Edmonds Postmaster and was active in local
civic organizations. The house is associated in general fashion with the early residential and
commercial development of Edmonds.
The house is a block mass with a full-width, deep porch on the primary east façade,
supported by three unevenly spaced wood-clad posts. The roof form includes a primary hip
and small hip dormers on the front and sides, which are placed at the center of each
elevation. A single double hung window is provided in the upper front plane of the east
façade, with the recessed lower level wall features the entry and a shutter clad side window.
A single-story addition projects from the back, west façade. Non-original features include
cladding and entry stairs and door. (Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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Roscoe House, 133 4th Ave N.
This house, built around 1889, is associated with the early pioneer settlement of Edmonds.
Records suggest it was built by C.T.Roscoe, a Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney.
Roscoe raised the house and grade of his site with a two-foot crawl space in 1918, seeking
to create “one of the nicest lots on 4th Avenue North.” The house was later converted to
apartments, and then changed to office space.
This cross-gabled, L-shaped house retains much of its original character despite changes
over time. It is a simple vernacular structure, with its east “L section” two bays in width. A
shed-roof front porch is nestled into the intersection of the ell. Windows are generally one
over one, double hung types. Cladding is wood clapboard, which may be new, with corner
board trim. At the back (west) openings have been altered, and a deck added at the ground
level. A balcony has been added at the second level. Two former brick chimneys have been
removed and the porch railing has been changed. (Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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North Sound Church, 404 Bell St
The church was organized by ten residents and constructed in 1909 at the corner of 6th
Avenue and Hebe Way (later Edmonds St.) for $1,460. It was then a simple 30’x 66’
structure. In 1929, it was moved to the current site and a basement was added. In 1950, it
was remodeled to include a new social hall and classrooms and changes were made to the
façade and entry. The church has served the Edmonds Baptist community for 100 years.
The church is made up by a sequence of two story wings sheltered by varied gable roofs,
with a footprint that forms a complex “H” shape. Its primary south façade is characterized
by a projecting porch, with turned columns supporting a shallow gable roof, a pair of entry
doors, with an engaged flat roofed section surmounted by a small bell tower and cupola. To
the south of the entry porch there is a Palladian window group at the second story, with
divided lites, which aligned with a tripartite assembly of double-hung windows below. Two
secondary entries are provided on the north façade. Other facades also feature single and
double-hung windows with divided lites. The back section of the building, with cross gable
roof, appears to be a later one as indicated by its sliding and double hung windows. The
wings of the building suggest its additive phases of construction but the forms are unified
by the consistent painted clapboard siding and clipped roof edges. (Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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220 4th Ave N
This house was built in 1905 and is generally associated with the residential development
of Edmonds. This straightforward, one-story Arts and Crafts house is covered by metal-
tiled, hipped roof. Hipped dormers rise on the north and south roof slopes, while an eyelid
dormer is located on the front (west) side. The slightly flared eves are decorated by false
rafter tails. A set of brick steps rises to the front door, which is sheltered by a bracketed
gable. The house is sheathed with wood clapboard with the exception of the dormer cheeks,
which are wood shingled. Windows are primarily one-over-one light sash. The windows in
the hipped dormers have decorative diamond shaped panes. An end wall chimney on the
west end of the south wall is built of clinker blocks. (Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
228 4th Ave N
Built in the mid 1920s, this house is associated with the early residential development of
Edmonds. This Tudor Revival house has a dominant side-gabled roof with a front facing
cross gable that bells out on the north side to cover the entrance porch. Windows are
typically three-over-one light sash and the front (west) windows are grouped in sets of
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three. A secondary entrance on the south side of the house is covered with a shed roof
supported by simple brackets. The raised basement is lit by eight-light fixed windows.
(Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
Philips Motorcourt Motel (Edmonds Apartments), 304 4th Ave N
This former motel dates to 1941 when many people moved into established towns and
cities, seeking employment. It is associated generally with the development of Edmonds
and the rising popularity of the automobile. The building was later converted to an eight-
unit courtyard apartment complex.
The single story U shaped structure encloses a central court with circular driveway. Wood
clapboard sheathes the building, which is covered with a flat roof. Wall openings are
varied, though many windows are one-over-one sash. Some windows have been replaced
and it appears that former garage doors have been closed off. The roof parapet steps up at
the center of the north façade of the north wing in a very simple effort to formalize the
building, but its overall proportions are low and horizontal. (Bola Report)
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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Edmonds High School (ECA), 410 4th Ave N
Begun in 1909 with additions made in the 1920s, in 1938-1939. The old school complex
consisted of a number of classroom, assembly and service buildings which are located on
the large through-block property. The principal building remaining on the site is the old
school auditorium, which is now the main performance space in use as the Edmonds Center
for the Arts. The oldest school building is two stories including a daylight basement with an
estimated eight classrooms. Its painted brick facades are characterized by order and
symmetry. Changes to the windows and later additions have considerably impacted the
integrity of the building. The school buildings include concrete frame buildings from the
1930s which features smooth finished curved walls and Art Deco decorative details.
Several of the later buildings are free standing structures which obscure views of the older
building. (Bola Report)
Now in use as Edmonds Center for the Arts, the property anchors the northern end of the 4th
Avenue Cultural Corridor.
The property is identified as being located in a potential historic district.
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3. Properties which contribute to the historic character of the
area. (marked in green on map)
120 4th Ave N
Built in 1902 with later construction in 1930 this Tudor revival house named the “Beeson
House” has had substantial alterations. Further investigation is needed to establish to what
extent the building has changed but the name would suggest an important historic tie to
Edmonds past.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
127 4th Ave N
1910 Dutch Colonial with center porch on the east façade and symmetrical dormers.
Windows are one-over-one double hung sash. This single family side gable house appears
to have a later addition of a porch on the south side lower level and may have been altered
at the back (west) side. Further investigation will be needed to establish the eligibility of
this house for inclusion on the register.
This house is located in a potential historic district.
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204 4th Ave N
1941 Style?
This property is located in a potential historic district
210 4th Ave N
1940 Workman’s foursquare.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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221 4th Ave N
The original structure dates to 1905 but has been substantially altered. Further investigation
is required to determine to what extent the structure has been changed.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
230 4th Ave N
1930 craftsman style bungalow. Significantly modified, it still retains the form of the style
and fits with its surroundings.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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231 4th Ave N
1920 arts and crafts bungalow, side gable. Windows altered.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
233 4th Ave N
1910 vernacular. Largely unchanged exterior with front porch and front gable.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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234 4th Ave N (Remodeled in historically appropriate fashion)
Original structure dates to1920 but has been raised to a two story in recent years. The
building is arts and crafts style and has been rebuilt in period style, accurately.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
301 4th Ave N
~1940’s Cape Cod. Dormers may have been removed.
Property is located in a potential historic district.
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303 4th Avenue N.
Four cottages listed as a four-plex but which may have been moved from elsewhere in the
town. The cottages date to 1938 which is probably the date they were placed in this
location. More investigation will be required to establish the history behind these buildings.
The flat-roofed sections are not original. The small scale of the structures fits the overall
feel of the avenue.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
305 4th Ave N
1920 arts and crafts bungalow.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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323 Daley St (Brackett’s ancestor’s former residence)
1920 “T” shaped single story bungalow. Former residence of the granddaughter of George
Brackett, founder of Edmonds.
This property is located in a potential historic district
325 Daley St
1915 Unusual vernacular structure. Further investigation is required.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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408 4th Ave N
1939 Side gable bungalow with north side addition.
This property is located in a potential historic district.
426 4th Ave N
1926 Cape Cod??
This property is located in a potential historic district.
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432 3rd Avenue North
This property is located in a potential historic district.
Other Properties
Properties not listed in the foregoing three categories (and not colored on the map) are not
considered to be historically significant and do not contribute directly to the character of
the area.
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AM-2361 7.
Discussion on the Edmonds Yacht Club Redevelopment
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Jana Spellman, City Council
Submitted For:Council President D.J. Wilson Time:15 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Information
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Discussion on the Edmonds Yacht Club redevelopment.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Previous Council Action
Narrative
The Edmonds Yacht Club is redeveloping a parking lot along Admiral way into their new facility.
The building has been designed to code. However, there is an opportunity to create an iconic
structure like a small light house, which would become a symbol of the Edmonds waterfront. It
would in turn help spur economic growth and tourism in the area, generating revenue for the City.
That structure, which is a design feature only, would require a code amendment to allow for 8
additional feet.
Mr. Dick Potter, Past Commodore of the Edmonds Yacht Club, will make a presentation before
Council. Council can decide whether there is any interest in moving forward with such a code
amendment to foster economic development or not.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Yacht Club Image 1
Link: Yacht Club Image 2
Link: Yacht Club Image 3
Link: Yacht Club Image 4
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 01:57 PM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/18/2009 01:58 PM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/18/2009 04:16 PM APRV
Form Started By: Jana
Spellman
Started On: 06/18/2009 01:34
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/18/2009
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AM-2362 9.
Discussion of New Building at 523 Alder
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Jana Spellman, City Council
Submitted For:Council President D.J. Wilson Time:15 Minutes
Department:City Council Type:Information
Review Committee:
Committee Action:
Information
Subject Title
Discussion of new building at 523 Alder.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
No action is required.
Previous Council Action
N/A
Narrative
The new building at 523 Alder in Edmonds has drawn notice and questions from citizens for its
unique architectural design. Rob Chave will give a presentation to explain how this building meets
current code. This may foster a conversation among Council about whether this is the Council’s
vision for the current zoning, and what elements of this development might be broadened or
reduced in future Council zoning changes.
The building is located within an RM-1.5 zone. Approved building site plan and elevations are
attached as Exhibit 1.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1: Project drawings
Link: Exhibit 2: Photographs
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 Planning Department Rob Chave 06/18/2009 05:17 PM APRV
2 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/19/2009 08:19 AM APRV
3 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/19/2009 08:20 AM APRV
4 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/19/2009 08:27 AM APRV
Form Started By: Jana Spellman Started On: 06/18/2009 01:43
PM
Final Approval Date: 06/19/2009
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AM-2363 10.
Proposed interim zoning ordinance providing economic relief by extending design
approvals and suspending landscape bonds.
Edmonds City Council Meeting
Date:06/23/2009
Submitted By:Rob Chave, Planning Time:15 Minutes
Department:Planning Type:Action
Review Committee:Community/Development Services
Committee Action:Recommend Review by Full Council
Information
Subject Title
Discussion and potential action regarding a proposed Interim Zoning Ordinance amending
the provisions of ECDC 20.12.090(b), amending the provisions of ECDC 20.11.050,
suspending application of 20.13.040, forwarding for review and recommendation to the
City's Planning Board a new parking standard for the Highway 99 corridor, providing for a
sunset clause, and fixing a time when the same shall become effective.
Recommendation from Mayor and Staff
Approve the draft ordinance (Exhibit 1).
Previous Council Action
The Council's CS/DS Committee discussed these provisions during their March meeting and
recommended Council approval. As noted in the minutes (Exhibit 3) the Committee approved of
all three items included in the ordinance, but split on whether the third provision (parking on
Highway 99) should be approved as an interim ordinance or forwarded to the Planning Board for
consideration. The draft ordinance forwards the Highway 99 provision to the Planning Board.
Council adopted Ordinance #3699 in October, 2008, which extended building permit applications
and extensions from 180 to 360 days. This ordinance is in effect for a period of two years from
adoption.
Council also adopted Ordinance #3726 in February, 2009, which allows the Building Official to
waive required progress inspections in order to renew building permits.
Narrative
Following up on previous Council action on two Building Division initiatives, Edmonds City Staff
identified further areas to help the local building and development economy cope in these difficult
economic times.
Specifically, three areas were identified that could be addressed by the City potentially through
the adoption of an interim zoning ordinance. These were believed to be initiatives that would help
provide some relief without sacrificing standards for development.
A draft ordinance is attached as Exhibit 1. The details of the proposals are summarized in the
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attached memo (Exhibit 2). Note that while the ordinance adopts the first two items on an interim
basis, it refers the third item (Highway 99 parking) to the Planning Board for study.
Fiscal Impact
Attachments
Link: Exhibit 1: Draft Ordinance
Link: Exhibit 2: Staff program memo
Link: Exhibit 3: CSDS Minutes
Form Routing/Status
Route Seq Inbox Approved By Date Status
1 City Clerk Sandy Chase 06/19/2009 08:19 AM APRV
2 Mayor Gary Haakenson 06/19/2009 08:20 AM APRV
3 Final Approval Sandy Chase 06/19/2009 08:27 AM APRV
Form Started By: Rob
Chave
Started On: 06/18/2009 04:47
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Final Approval Date: 06/19/2009
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ORDINANCE NO. _______
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AN INTERIM ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC
20.12.090(B), AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC
20.11.050, SUSPENDING APPLICATION OF 20.13.040,
FORWARDING FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO
THE CITY’S PLANNING BOARD A NEW PARKING
STANDARD FOR THE HIGHWAY 99 CORRIDOR,
PROVIDING FOR A SUNSET CLAUSE, AND FIXING A TIME
WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, RCW 36.70A.390 authorizes adoption of interim zoning ordinances
so long as a public hearing is held within at least sixty days of its adoption, so long as the interim
ordinance is effective for no longer than six months unless extended by action of the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, in order to deal with the provisions of the current economic
downturn, the City staff has recommended certain measures, which have been approved for
circulation to the entire City Council by the City Council’s community services committee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the public interest to adopt
amendments to ECDC 20.12.090(B), ECDC 20.11.050, and suspending application of ECDC
20.13.040 in order to extend design review approvals and suspend a requirement for two-year
landscaping maintenance bonds; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the public interest to refer new
parking standards for the Hwy 99 corridor to the Edmonds Planning Board; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The provisions of ECDC 20.12.090 Lapse of approval, (B) Time
extension is hereby amended as an interim zoning ordinance to read as follows:
20.12.090 Lapse of approval.
. . .
B. Time extension.
1. Application. The applicant may apply for up to two
extensions of up to one year each by submitting a letter, prior to
the date that the approval or an extension thereof lapses, to the
Planning Division along with any other supplemental
documentation which the Planning Manager may require, which
demonstrates that he/she is making substantial progress relative to
the conditions adopted by the ADD or hearing examiner and that
circumstances beyond his or her control are preventing timely
compliance. In the event of an appeal, a one-year extension shall
commence from the date a final decision is entered in favor of such
applicant or approval of such extension.
2. Fee. The applicant shall include with a letter of request,
such fee as established by ordinance. No application shall be
complete unless accompanied by the required fee.
Section 2. The Edmonds Community Development Code Section 20.11.050
Lapse of approval is hereby amended to read as follows:
20.11.050 Lapse of approval.
A. Time Limit. Unless the owner submits a fully completed
building permit application necessary to bring about the approved
alterations, or, if no building permit application is required,
substantially commences the use allowed within two (2) years
from the date of approval, ADB or hearing examiner approval shall
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expire and be null and void, unless the owner files a fully
completed application for an extension of time prior to the
expiration date. For the purposes of this section the date of
approval shall be the date on which the ADB’s or hearing
examiner’s minutes or other method of conveying the final written
decision of the ADB or hearing examiner as adopted are mailed to
the applicant. In the event of appeal, the date of approval shall be
the date on which a final decision is entered by the city council or
court of competent jurisdiction in favor of the applicant or
approval of such extension .
B. Time Extension.
1. Application. The applicant may apply for up to two
extensions of one year each by submitting a letter, prior to the date
that approval lapses, to the planning division along with any other
supplemental documentation which the planning manager may
require, which demonstrates that he/she is making substantial
progress relative to the conditions adopted by the ADB or hearing
examiner and that circumstances are beyond his/her control
preventing timely compliance. In the event of an appeal, the one-
year extension shall commence from the date a final decision is
entered in favor of such extension.
2. Fee. The applicant shall include with the letter of request
such fee as is established by ordinance. No application shall be
complete unless accompanied by the required fee.
3. Review of Extension Application. An application for an
extension shall be reviewed by the planning official as provided in
ECDC 20.95.040.
Section 3. The Edmonds Community Development Code, Section 20.13.040
Landscaping bonds is hereby suspended for a period of six months as an interim zoning measure.
Section 4. The Edmonds Planning Board is hereby requested and directed to
review and develop stream lines or more efficient parking standards for Hwy 99.
Section 5. In accordance with the provisions of RCW 36.70A.390, a public
hearing regarding the adoption of this interim zoning ordinance shall be held on the ______ day
of ______________, 2009 at 7:00 PM or as soon thereafter as this matter may be heard. Such
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hearing shall occur in the Edmonds City Council Chambers in conjunction with the regularly
scheduled Edmonds City Council meeting.
Section 6. The provisions of Section 1, 2 and 3 of this interim zoning ordinance
shall expire on their terms six months from the effective date of this ordinance unless extended,
following appropriate hearing, by act of the Edmonds City Council.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifi-
cally 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 GARY HAAKENSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
W. SCOTT SNYDER
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 ___________, 2009, the City Council of the City of Edmonds,
passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING AN
INTERIM ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC 20.12.090(B),
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF ECDC 20.11.050, SUSPENDING APPLICATION OF
20.13.040, FORWARDING FOR REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY’S
PLANNING BOARD A NEW PARKING STANDARD FOR THE HIGHWAY 99
CORRIDOR, PROVIDING FOR A SUNSET CLAUSE, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE
SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2009.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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City of Edmonds Planning Division
Date: March 1, 2009
To: Edmonds City Council Development Services/Community Services
Committee
From: Duane Bowman, Development Services Director
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Rob English, City Engineer
Subject: Edmonds Economic Stimulus Initiatives
Following up on previous Council action on two Building Division initiatives, Edmonds
City Staff have made progress on identifying further areas to help the local building and
development economy cope in these difficult economic times.
Specifically, we have identified the following three areas that could be addressed by the
City either by administrative action or through Council adoption of an interim zoning
ordinance. We believe these initiatives would help provide some relief without
sacrificing standards for development.
1. Extend the effective period for design review approvals by one year from the
current 18 months to 30 months. A second alternative would be to allow two
one-year extensions to a design review approval rather than the current one-time
extension. [ref. ECDC 20.11.050 and 20.12.090(B)]
2. Remove the code requirement for two-year landscape maintenance bonds,
relying instead on code enforcement to assure compliance. [ref. ECDC 20.13.040]
3. Adopt a new parking standard for the Highway 99 Corridor which would
implement a consistent minimum standard for all commercial and residential
development instead of the parking-by-specific-use method currently applied.
Patterned after the general downtown parking rules, development in the
Highway 99 Corridor could have the following standards:
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of commercial space
1 space per dwelling unit
The Master Builders of Snohomish and King County prepared and distributed an issue
brief entitled “Economic Stimulus for Housing” in December 2008. Staff has reviewed
MEMORANDUM
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the list, noting that the City has already accomplished a number of items, and is actively
working on others. The following is the Master Builders’ listing of example actions that
could be part of a housing stimulus plan at the local level; City staff comments are in
italics.
1. Extensions for approved preliminary plats, short plats and building permits.
Already accomplished in part. Edmonds has already changed its building permit
regulations to allow building permit applications and extensions to be effective
for one year each instead of the normal six months, and to allow the Building
Official to waive progress inspections normally required when renewing a permit
for a second year. Consistent with this approach, staff believes it would be
reasonable to either (1) extend the period of time a design review approval is
effective from the current 18 months to 30 months, or (2) allow for two one-year
extensions instead of one. This requires a code change, but could be implemented
on an interim basis.
2. Alternatives and process improvements to performance and maintenance
bonds.
Currently a landscape maintenance bond is required for most commercial and
multi family projects. Maintenance bonds require applicants to pay for their
establishment, and staff review time is needed to review and track these bonds up
until they are released. The potential benefit to the city is that there is some
assurance that required landscaping will be established (maintained) for at least
two years after project completion, yet no landscape maintenance bond has ever
been called into use by the city. To save costs and staff resources, it may be time
to change to an enforcement-driven system instead of using maintenance bonds.
This requires a code change, but could be implemented on an interim basis.
3. Increased density bonuses for sustainable development projects.
The city has been researching and developing this approach, most recently in its
neighborhood business and multi family zones. There may be opportunities for
this type of approach in some zoning districts, but this is not a quick fix and
requires a thorough code review process.
4. Reduced parking requirements.
This has already been accomplished in the downtown business area. The
Highway 99 Task Force has been advised that there is an opportunity to change
parking standards along the Highway 99 corridor in response to increased transit
service (such as the impending bus rapid transit). There are a number of benefits
to reduced parking standards in that corridor – including reduced impervious
area devoted to vehicle parking (which directly results in reduced costs associated
with storm detention and site improvement costs as well as storm development
fees), more developable area for jobs and housing, and a more streamlined
permitting process for business retention and recruitment. This requires a code
change, but could be implemented on an interim basis.
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5. Flexible road standards.
Reducing our current road standards or establishing flexible road standards is
not a quick change and would require significant effort to implement.
6. Reduced building setbacks.
This could be an incentive available for sustainable development practices.
However, this is not a quick change and would require thorough code review.
7. Increased heights and floor area ratios.
This could be an incentive available for sustainable development practices.
However, this is not a quick change and would require thorough code review.
8. Flexible standards for low impact development.
This is something being examined as part of the city’s work on low impact
development (e.g. work on revised stormwater regulations). However, this is not
a quick change and would require thorough code review.
9. Consider options related to moving the point of collection of all locally
administered impact fees to a date closer to the end of the development and
building process.
Already accomplished. Edmonds only levies impact fees for transportation. While
the fees are assessed at the development approval stage, they are not collected
until issuance of a building permit.
10. Continue to only require the replacement or repair of cracked sidewalks
when critical to address structural or safety defects.
In part, this is already being done. Where sidewalk, curb & gutter exists adjacent
to a proposed development, the City does not impose a blanket requirement to
remove and replace the improvements in their entirety. Replacement is limited to
those areas that are failing, damaged during construction, or need to be
reconstructed to meet ADA standards.
11. Advocate for a federal stimulus package that includes resources for local
public works infrastructure projects, which may allow for reductions in or
reimbursements of transportation and school impact fee programs to local
jurisdictions.
Already done. The city has been involved from the start of the federal initiative,
monitoring and lobbying for stimulus dollars wherever and whenever possible.
12. Coordinate with water and sewer utilities regarding the timing of sewer
charges to coincide with occupancy permit issuance.
Water and sewer connection fees are currently assessed at the time of issuance of
sewer and water permits. A developer is not required to pay for water & sewer
permits until they are ready to install those utilities.
13. State Environmental Policy Act exemption threshold changes.
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The city is reviewing its SEPA regulations as part of the code revision process,
and will be presenting options to the Planning Board and City Council at the
appropriate time – currently expected to be later this year.
14. Changes to level of service standards.
Edmonds’ level of service standards have worked reasonably well, considering the
city is largely built out in most of its jurisdiction. The Sustainability Element
calls for developing a multi modal approach to LOS standards, but this is not a
quick fix and will need more research and development.
15. Credit for open space.
This could be part of an incentive available for sustainable development practices.
However, this is not a quick change and would require thorough code review.
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CS/DS Committee Minutes
March 10, 2009
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B. Review proposed authorization to advertise Request for Qualifications for selection of plan
review consultants.
Duane Bowman noted that with the passage of the new purchasing/procurement policy by the City
Council this is now an administrative action not requiring Council review and requested pulling the
item.
ACTION: N/A
C. Edmonds economic stimulus initiatives.
Rob Chave introduced this topic. Following up on previous Council action on two Building Division
initiatives, Edmonds City Staff have made progress on identifying further areas to help the local
building and development economy cope in these difficult economic times.
Specifically, staff has identified three areas that could be addressed by the City either by
administrative action or through Council adoption of an interim zoning ordinance. Staff believes
these initiatives would help provide some relief for the development community without sacrificing
standards for development. The three areas are:
1. Extend the effective period for design review approvals by one year from the current 18
months to 30 months. A second alternative would be to allow two one-year extensions to a
design review approval rather than the current one-time extension. [ref. ECDC 20.13.040]
2. Remove the code requirement for two-year landscape maintenance bonds, relying instead
on code enforcement to assure compliance. [ref. ECDC 20.13.040]
3. Adopt a new parking standard for the Highway 99 Corridor which would implement a
consistent minimum standard for all commercial and residential development instead of the
parking-by-specific-use method currently applied. Patterned after the general downtown
parking rules, development in the Highway 99 Corridor could have the following standards:
1 space per 500 sq. ft. of commercial space
1 space per dwelling unit
Rob indicated that item #3 could either be done as an interim ordinance or as a referral to the
Planning board with a request for an expedited review. Duane Bowman mentioned that we probably
should include a “sunset” clause similar with what we did on the building code amendments. The
committee concurred. Councilmember Olson felt that all three could be done as interim ordinances.
Chairman Orvis disagreed and felt that item #3 should not be done as an interim ordinance. The
Committee expressed support for the three items.
ACTION: CS/DS Committee recommended that the topic be set on a regular agenda for discussion
with the full Council and that staff explain the split position of the Committee.
D. Review of Planning Board recommendation for park naming policy.
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