2024-10-22 Council MinutesEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
October 22, 2024
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Vivian Olson, Council President
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Neil Weiss, Municipal Court Judge
Uneek Mayor, Court Administrator
Phil Williams, Acting Public Works Director
Shane Hope, Acting Planning & Dev. Dir.
Angie Feser, Parks, Rec., & Human Serv. Dir.
Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks, Rec., & Human
Serv. Dir.
Brian Tuley, Information Services Manager
Rob English, City Engineer
Brett Gehrke, Water/Sewer Manager
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Carl Rugg, Fleet Manager
Ross Hahn, WWTP Manager
Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Mgr.
Leif Bjorback, Building Official
Royce Napolitino, Public Works Exec. Asst.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:59 pm by Mayor Rosen in the Council
Chambers, 250 5"' Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Tibbott read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge the
original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes,
who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their
sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land
and water."
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HERMONA GIRMAY
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Mayor Rosen read a proclamation stating Hermona Girmay is recognized and congratulated for being
crowned Miss Washington 2024, is supported in her activism for girls' equality in education and is
expressed best wishes as she represents the City of Edmonds and the State of Washington in the 2025 Miss
America Pageant.
Ms. Girmay thanked the mayor and council for this honor. She was proud to have been born and raised in
Edmonds and was honored to be Miss Washington 2024 and the state's representative in the 103 year
history of Miss America. Miss America is a special opportunity for many young women across the United
States; an opportunity all about scholarships, service, style, success and sisterhood. She was honored to be
representing Washington throughout the year and remembering the incredible community behind her and
supporting her.
2. MAYOR'S FINANCE UPDATE
Mayor Rosen relayed he is recommending for council approval furloughs of all non -represented staff. As
the mayor cannot furlough himself, he plans to donate back 12 days of his salary. To the question of what
is the impact of furloughs, the response is less; there will be fewer dollars, fewer people, fewer things that
can be done.
In response to Councilmember Chen's request in a committee meeting, he provided an update regarding
the financial software conversion. The schedule is the same as presented in the past; the vendor is in the
process of selecting their team. In January there will be a kickoff meeting with the City's team. The
conversion process includes three phases, 1) accounting, 2) payroll, and 3) utility billing. Each phase starts
when the previous phase is 80% complete. Each phase will take 8-12 months to complete so the entire
project will take 28-36 months. Each phase is broken into six project areas. He summarized everything is
progressing the way it should, but it will be a long haul and as he has experienced in other organizations, it
is never fun.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
There were no audience comments.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR FILING
2. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
3. COUNCIL AND MAYOR YOUTH COMMISSION APPOINTMENT
4. SEPTEMBER QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT
5. BUDGET QUERIES - COUNCIL BUDGET QUESTIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
STAFF RESPONSES
6. CIP/CFP 2025-2030 QUERIES
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 1, 2024
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2. FLOCK CAMERA PRESENTATION
3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE
PAYMENTS
4. 2025 BOARD AND COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS
5. 2024 BOARD AND COMMISSION RETIREMENTS
6. RESOLUTION DECLARING AS SURPLUS SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT LOCATED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF 21200 72ND AVE W
7. APPROVE AMENDMENT FOR ON -CALL STORMWATER REVIEW SERVICES
8. APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL LAG AGREEMENT WITH KPG PSOMAS FOR THE
MAIN ST OVERLAY PROJECT
9. FLEET BUILDING EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR
10. PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS AUTOMATED GATE
II. COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO CONTRACTING AND PURCHASING POLICIES AND
PROCEDURES
12. BUILDING CONTROLS - PUBLIC SAFETY CONTROLS UPDATE
13. BUILDING CONTROLS - GLOBAL CONTROL DEVICE REPLACEMENT
14. ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONSULTANT
15. JOB ORDER CONTRACTING - FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER EXTERIOR DOORS
16. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT
17. TEAMSTERS, LOCAL UNION NO. 763 1 2022-2024 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
AGREEMENT (EXTENSION) JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
18. MOU TEAMSTERS LOCAL 763 WELLNESS DAY
19. EPOA - LAW SUPPORT 2023-2024 1 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
(EXTENSION) JANUARY 1, 2025 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PRESENTATION AND PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPERTY TAXES
Acting Finance Director Kim Dunscombe advised the budget queries from last week are available online
for review. The second public hearing, on the preliminary budget, will be on October 29 and will be a Q&A
session with Mayor Rosen and herself. Capital decision packages have been posted on the City's website.
A list of decision packages start on page 46 of the proposed budget and include a corresponding page
number in the far right column where that decision package can be found on the linked file on the website.
Ms. Dunscombe explained property taxes are an important issue that effect everyone. As will be seen later
in the presentation and as she and Mayor Rosen have said, property taxes are a key source of revenue for
the City and fund essential services. The purpose of this public hearing is to provide transparency in how
the levy amount and rate are set and to give voice to the public in the process. The City has done biennium
budgets in the past, but even with a biennium budget, taxes are levied one year at a time; this presentation
and the ordinances are for 2025 only. Even though the council passed Resolution 1559 expressing intent to
collect the legal maximum amount in 2026, that resolution does not actually levy taxes in 2026. She
reviewed:
• Why are we having this presentation tonight?
o RCW 84.55.120 states that we must "hold a public hearing on revenue sources for the district's
following year's current expense budget." (General Fund)
• What is the purpose?
o In our case, Property Taxes make up about 30% of GF budget, excluding transfers. One
significant purpose of this presentation is to give you context when you decide whether to
increase our property tax levies by 1 %.
• Property Taxes make up about $15.9 million, or 30% of the General Fund budget (Budget Book
page 36)
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Fines and Penalties,
5.97%
Charges for Services,
16.10%
Intergovernmental,
2.13%
Licenses & Permits,
3.49%
Business and Occupation
Taxes, 13.68%
Excise Taxes, 0.67a,
INVr
Transfers In, 1.00%
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o Regular levy in 2025 will be for approximately $11.3M. Under state law, the City can only
increase that by 1 % annually or about $113,000.
o When comparing this limited growth to the $23M projected in salaries alone, it becomes clear
how challenging it is for the City to maintain long-term financial stability. The gap between
revenue growth and expenditure needs puts the City in a difficult position, something that must
be carefully considered in future planning.
How do we compare to other cities in Snohomish County?
o Edmonds is $7.0464
o Typical 2024 Levy Rate for Cities in Snohomish County:
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$9.0000
$8.0000
$7.0000
$6.0000
$5.0000
$4.0000
$3.0000
$2.0000
$1.0000
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• Property Taxes that go to the City of Edmonds make up only 14.5% of the Property Tax bill paid
by the typical Edmonds homeowner (.1.45 cents of every property tax dollar)
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Property Tax Decision for tonight: Does Council wish to increase the Regular Property Tax Levy
and/or the EMS Levy by 1% over 2024 Levy? (Amounts provided by the Snohomish County
Assessor's Office
o 2025 Levy Calculation
Regular Property Tax Regular Property I ax with
with 0% 1%
Highlest lawful levy last year (From Snohomish County Letter) $ 11,347,482 $ 11,347,482
Add 1% of Highest Lawful Levy - 113,475
Add New Construction (From Snohomish County Letter) 49,742 49,742
Add Banked Capacity - -
Refunds and Other Assessor Adjustments 79,122 79,122
ESTIMATED Levy for 2025
$ 11,476,346 $ 11,589,821
EMS Property Tax EMS Property Tax with
with 0% 1%
Highlest lawful levy last year (From Snohomish County Letter) $ 4,337,529 $ 4,337,529
Add 1% 43,376
Add New Construction 19,016 19,026
Refunds and Other Assessor Adjustments 30,899 30,899
ESTIMATED Levy for 2025
$ 4,387,443 $ 4,430,819
■ City revenue with no increase = $15,863,789
■ City revenue with 1% increase = $16,020,640
■ Total increase inc. 1% = $156,851
■ Amount included in 2025 Proposed Budget = $15,936,000
Senior Citizen / Disabled Persons Exemption 2025 Tax
(source: County Assessor website Senior Citizens and People with Disabilities I Snohomish
County, WA - Official Website snohomishcountywa.gov))
STATS
'NCOME LEVEL
AMOUNT OF REDUCTION
Level 1
$0 TO $54,000
Exempt from excess levies (ie: local school levies) and
Part 2 of the state school levy imposed under RCW
84.52.065(2), plus a reduction of assessed value of
60% or $60,000, whichever is greater.
Level 2
$54,001 TO
Exempt from excess levies and Part 2 of the state
$64,000
school levy imposed under RCW 84.52.065(2), plus a
reduction of assessed value of 35% or $50,000,
whichever is greater, not to exceed $70,000.
Level 3
$64,001 TO
Exempt from excess levies and Part 2 of the state
$75,000
school levy imposed under RCW 84.52.065(2).
o Help to apply for this program is available
■ Each business day at the Snohomish County Assessor's office in Everett
■ At a monthly Volunteer Workshop at the Edmonds Waterfront Center (schedule in
Edmonds Waterfront Center newsletter)
Next Steps
o Next on the agenda is a Public Hearing on Property Taxes:
1. Open Public Hearing
2. Accept comments
3. Close Public Hearing
o After the Public Hearing, Council needs to discuss the alternatives and decide on 0% or 1%
increase on both the Regular and EMS levies. Then we will prepare an Ordinance reflecting
the decision arrived at tonight and place it on the next available Consent Agenda.
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o Action Needed:
■ Motion to approve a 0% or 1% increase to the Regular Levy, and we also need a second
motion to approve a 0% or 1% increase to the EMS Levy
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing. There was no public comment and Mayor Rosen closed the public
hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE, TO
APPROVE A 1% INCREASE TO THE REGULAR LEVY FOR 2025.
Councilmember Chen relayed due to the its financial situation, the City is planning to borrow $7.5M from
the utility fund in 2025 and $5M in 2026. This increase in the property tax levy is needed for the City to
function.
Council President Olson commented when the council is approving an ordinance the night of a public
hearing, the ordinance is usually included in the packet. As the ordinance is not in the packet, she suggested
having approval of the ordinance on next week's Consent Agenda. Ms. Dunscombe agreed.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
AMEND THE MOTION TO BRING THE ORDINANCE BACK ON CONSENT NEXT WEEK.
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON, TO
APPROVE A 1% INCREASE TO THE EMS LEVY FOR 2025 AND BRING THE ORDINANCE TO
CONSENT AT THE NEXT COUNCIL METING.
Councilmember Chen said the same reasoning applied to this increase.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. 2025-2030 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN (CFP) AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP)
Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director Angie Feser introduced City Engineer Rob English and
Deputy Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director Shannon Burley. She explained a full presentation
with project details was provided to council two weeks ago. Tonight's presentation for the public hearing
is a summary of that presentation. Staff also provided the full presentation to the planning board on
September 11 and returned for a public hearing on September 25. The planning board's recommendation,
in the form of a memo, is included in the packet; the planning board's recommendation was to approve the
capital program as presented.
Ms. Feser reminded the projects and costs are not part of the operating budget and not part of discussions
related to the operating budget. Capital projects can be very large numbers and it's easy to confuse them
with the operating budget challenges where there is an effort to reduce expenditures. Funds related to the
capital program are restricted funds meant only for capital projects. Staff is requesting a light touch on the
capital program this year because three major plans will be finished soon but are not yet available to provide
data for the CFP/CIP; those plans include the Transportation Plan, Stormwater and Surface Water Update
and the Comprehensive Plan which includes a facilities element. Those plans contain a lot of updated and
new information about the goals and direction of the capital program but are not available at this time. With
the new biennium budget process, next year will be a lighter year related to the operating budget so there
will be more staff capacity, time and availability to look at capital programs to ensure they align with the
new plans and have a thorough discussion about the capital program. No council decision is requested
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tonight. Council adoption is scheduled for November 26 and there are a number of budget deliberations
scheduled between now and adoption. In addition, councilmembers also have an opportunity to ask
questions through the budget query system which weekly addresses capital and operating budget questions.
Mr. English reviewed the Public Works & Utilities 2025-2030 CFP & CIP (Combined CFP & CIP
document)
• Public Works
o Transportation
o Utilities
■ Water
■ Stormwater
■ Sewer
o Facilities
o Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Transportation
o 2025-26 Pavement Preservation Projects
2025 Annual Overlay Program
REET/Utility
$1,719,200
2026 Annual Overlay Program
REST/Utility
$82,600 $773,250
2027 Annual Overlay Program
REET/Utility
$82,600
88th Ave Overlay & Sidewalk Repair
REET/Utility
$1,180,000
Olympic View Dr Overlay
REET/Fed
$484,000 $963,700
Main St. Overlay
REET/Fed/State
$642,020
Water, Storm & Sewer Overlay CI -Out
Utility
$1,500
o 2025-26 Safety & Capacity Projects
Hwy 99 Stage 3 (244th St — 2381h St)
State/Utility
$1,984,200
$1,683,000
Hwy 99 Stage 4 (2241h St — 220th St)
State/Fed/TIF
$825,000
$1,620,000
76th Ave/220th St Intersection Improv
Fed/TIF/Utility
$198,000
$1,488,500
SR-104 Adaptive System
Fed/REET
$67,740
Traffic Signal Program
REET
$30,280
$30,280
Safety Action Plan
Fed/Gas Tax
$375,000
o 2025-26 Active Transportation Projects & Planning
Transportation Plan Update
Gas Tax
$35,000
Traffic Calming Program
REET
$80,650
$80,650
Pedestrian Safety Program
REET
$20,180
$20,180
841h Ave Walkway (238th St-234th St)
REET
$100,000
Citywide Bikelane/Elm Way Walkway
REET
$15,000
• Utilities
o 2025-26 Water Utility
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2024 Water Replacement
Utility
$15 000
2025 Water Replacement
Utility
$3,533,000
2026 Water Replacement
Utility
$547,000
$3,289,000
2027 Water Replacement
Utility
$569,000
Yost & Seaview Reservoirs
Utility
$4,760,000
$3,850,000
2027 Water Comprehensive Plan Update
Utility
$150,000
2025-26 Stormwater Utility
2024 Storm Replacement
Utility
$10,000
2025 Storm Replacement
utility
$1,597,000
2026 Storm Replacement
Utility
$249,000
$981,000
2027 Storm Replacement
utility
$351,000
Storm & Surface Water Comp Plan
Utility
$213,000
Lake Ballinger Property
Utility
$256,000
$5,000
Lower Restoration
utility
$350,000
$1,520,000
Flow Management Projects
Utility
$104,000
$108,000
Basin Analysis Update
Utility
$461,767
Planning Study Grant/Utility 589,000
Water Quality Phases 1 & 2 Grant/Utility $708,636
o 2025-26 Sewer
2024 Sewer Replacement Utility $10,000
2025 Sewer Replacement Utility $2,302,000
2026 Sewer Replacement Utility $378,000 $2,126,000
2027 Sewer Replacement Utility $393,000
2027 Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update Utility $150,000
o 2025-26 Wastewater Treatment Plant
WWTP Annual Capital Replacements
Nutrient Removal Project
VFD Upgrades
NPW Pumping System Improvements
Screw Press Feed System Rehab
600 Bldg Air Quality Evaluation
Blower 303 Rehab
ODS(Primary Sludge)Pump Replace
600 Bldg Electrical System Rehab
600 Bldg Air Quality Rehab/Upgrade
Secondary Clarifier 2 Rehab
Facilities
Utility/WWTP Partners
$100,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$100,000
$650,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$250,000
$250,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$75,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$150,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$50,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$35,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$350,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$250,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$250,000
Utility/WWTP Partners
$450,000
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o Boys & Girls Club
o Cemetery Building
o City Hall
o Fishing Pier
o Frances Anderson Center
o Fire Station 16
o Fire Station 17
o Fire Station 20
o Historic Log Cabin
o Historic Museum
o Library
o Meadowdale Club House
o Old Public Works
o Parks Maintenance Bldg
o Public Safety
o Public Works O&M
o Wade James Theater
o Yost Pool House
o Police
• Facilities - Project Addition
o PWF-25 Police Station
o Description: Feasibility study to relocate the existing police statement or create a new
substation. Design, location and funding TBD
o Estimated project cost: TBD
o Design: $100,000 in 2029 (funding unsecured)
Ms. Feser reviewed:
• Parks 2025-2030 CIP/CFP — Projects
W
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Project site Description
2025
ZD28
20Z7
20711
ZD29
2W0
6-Year Total
shell creek Restoration Phase 2
R19
Project to povide Improved emn—menial health and erm.on control 01 Shell
$ 3...
5 -
$ - $ -
$ -
5 -
$ 3110,000
Creek in Yost Park, may Include Vail, bridge and boardwalk repair or relocation.
Lake Rairlger Park Mountlake Terrace ILA *CARRYFORWARD*
D19
FonAng to support City of Mountlake terrace Ballinger Park Phase III
$ 200,000
S -
S -
S -
$ -
$ -
$ 200,000
Development Payment due upon completain of project
Columbarium Eipansion - Phase 11
DB
Expansion of the curent col-1,anum. Funding provided through the Cemetery
$ 175,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ 175,000
Trust Fund 137-
Mee Property
%
D1
Master plan and future development providing a:panswn of the Mathay Ballinger
neighborhood park Property purchased In 2024.
S 80,000
$ -
$ 250,000
$ -
S -
S -
$ 330,1J00
Johnson Property
%
Master plan for future use and expansion of Yost Park. Site deMopmerrt not
5 -
$ 100.000
S -
$ -
$ -
5 -
5 1001000
PS
included in estimate. Demolition, debris removal and site security completed in
2023.
Parks Is Facilities Maintenance and operations Building
%
Rrpare and/err renmale Parka g Faraitie+ Maintenance shop located in City Park
Preliminary design in 20211,
$ -
$ 259,000
$ 875,500
$ 6,700,000
$ -
$ -
$ S,g251500
Norsh eoartltna Replaoernrertt
D21
Renovaton and replacement of northwest Edmonds Marsh boardwalk to mclude
$ -
$ 75,OOD
$ 750,000
$ -
$ -
$ -
S US"
R20
ADA upgrades.
Yom Pod Upgrades a Renovation
R11
Repairs and renovations of S0• year old pool as needed to include a complete
$ -
$ -
$ 350,000
$
$ -
$ -
$ 350,000
replaster of the Pool.
Woodisray Campus Athletic complex - Phase I - LiddaK
%
WD
In cooperation with the Edmonds School District, complete a community park and1,500,000
$ -
$ 1.500A00
athletic complex at Former W oodway High School to include lighting and future
construction of two additional fields.
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Costs inflated at 3% per year
CEP
Project.
Project Site & Description
21105
70
20
2ml
2011019
16B
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Sierra Park
RR
Replacement of a 25- yew old playground and related improvements to included
$ -
$ -
$ 50,000
$ 350,000
ADA compliance.
Dl0
Pine Street Park
DI I
Park enhancements to include the addition of a small shelter with picnic tables,
$
$ $ -
$ 100,000
$ 60,000
$ 200,0DD
$ 360AN
D12
canopy shade trees and a paved connecting pathway.
Maplewood hill Park
Rig
Replacement of a nearly 40 year old playground for improved play experience and
I S -
$ - 5 -
S 50.000
5 350,000
5 -
S 400A00
ADA comobance.
Park SR99
LNeighborhood
U1S
Master plan and development of a new neighborhood park In Southeast Edmonds
$ -
- -
S S
S -
S 801000
S 850,000
$ 930,000
(funding is in Parkland Acquisition program for purchase).
D16 11EImStresi rk
D17 Park enhancements to include the addition of a nature playground, small shelter S - S - S - $ - S 105,000 S 385,ODO S 490,000
f114 with picnic tables, habitat restoration and possible addition of a dog park.
Neighborhood Park SE 2
X D18 M- plan and development cal a new neighborhood park in Southeast 82AM $ 82,000
fun Edmonds (ding is in Parkland Acquisition program for purchase).
Pool Replacement
X R35 Replacement of the existing Yost pool due to end of life cycle Design, location, $ - $ - $ $ - $ - $ 24.000,0D0 $ 24,000,000
and fundingTOD and consideration of possible partnerships.
Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Will creek Daykghting)
P4 Master Plan development and implementation of the Edmonds Marsh to daylight
the waterway connection of Puget Sound o the Edmonds Marsh and two fresh
X D9 TOD TOD T0rl '-It) TOD
water creeksrovi pding restoration of fresh water/salt wale, estuary and natural T $ -
DI tidal exchange. (AIL expenses are TOD per Council direction in December 20221,
Property acqu,ntlon identified in parkland Acqulsmon program.
SUOTOTALPARKS CIP/CFP PROJECT5 $ 835000 $ 425000 $ 37755D0 1 $ 5200D00 $ 595000 S 25517000 $ 36347500
• Parks 2025-2030 CIP/CFP - Programs (not site specific)
Project#
PARKS CIP PROGRAMS
2025
2M
2027
2112E
2M9
2030
6-YenrTplal
Citywide Park Improvements / Capital Replacement Program
R17
Ongoing program of funding allocation for regular, major and deferred
$ 450�000
$ ISO,OOD
$ 450,OOD
$ 450,OOD
$ /50,000
$ 450,000
$ 2,70D,00D
maintenance, repair and replacement of parks amenities, structures and
equipment
ADA Improvements & Replacement
R16
Ongoing replacement or improvements to meet ADA standards within park
$ -
$
$,�
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ SfX1,000
system. (Example is of the Seaview Park restroom replacement and
improvements to pathway).
Dent Service and Interfund Transfers
Debt service on Civic Park $1.61M bond (20211, Manna Beach Acquisition and
$ 412,518
$ 416,188
$ 410,439
$ 416,350
$ 407,912
$ 414,22S
S 2,477,630
Inlerf-c! transfers to Engineering for Capital Project Support.
Ili) SURTOTAL-
PARKS pPPROGRAMS
S 85ZSIS
S 1,066,011
S 2,150,438
S 8156,350
S 857,912
S 854M
S 5,677,630
• Parks 2025-2030 CIP/CFP - Parkland Acquisition
Project B
PARKWID ACQUISITION
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
6-Year Total
A3
Neighbor hood Park SR99
5 -
5 -
5 -
5 900,000
S -
$ -
$ 900,000
Acqulsloon of parkland near SR 99 to fill park system gaps.
A4
Neighborhood Park SE 2
5 -
5 -
S -
5 -
$ 900,D00
S -
$ 900,000
Acquisition of parkland In South Edmonds to fill park system gaps.
Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration (Willow Creek Dayfighting)
Al
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• Changes to CIP/CFP
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PROJECTS REMOVED
Type
PROJECT NAME
CFP
DESCRFTICIN
Parks
latrrurWn Trail Emmum
Rrmovrd deer to lack of available funding.
Parks
M.,Ih.y Balling,, Park
ProjM completion scheduled for 2024,
Parks
Neighbohood Park SE J
Mee Property Purchased in 2024. Master Plan listed above as new item.
Parks
Olympic Beach Park Restroom
Interior renovation completed.
Parks
Parkland Ac uisibon Su on
Removed, will be requested if/when potential ac unstlon is ideno6ed.
Parks
54na e & Wa mdin
Pro ect'—plebon scheduled for 2024.
Parks
Waterfront WalkwayImissn link)
Remcveddue to lack of available fundm and other capital priorities.
Parks
Yost Park Ma ound Im rovements
Pro ea ez se, tleemed replacement as not feasible at this time.
PROJECrS REVISED
Type
PROJECT NAME
CFP
CHANGE
Parks
Elm 51rrr1 Park lmp,.__ts
Moved to 2029-30 n, 2028-29.
Parks
Iolnson Pmprrt Mastrt Plan
X
E,prnditurr estimate updated torrflr more current prying.
Parks
lake Ballin rr Park Mountlake Terrace IIA
11A ram lead in 2021; a mrnt due upon construction completion estimated for 2025, car rward.
Parks
Ma ewoodHill Park Im rovements
Moved to 2029-29 vs. 2027.
Parks
Neghbothood Park SE 2
X
Ac uisnon moved to 2029 vs. 2026 and Master Plan moved to 2030 vs. 2027.
Parks
Neghborhood Park SR 99
X
Ac uisbon moved to 2028 vs. 2025 and Master Plan/Construction moved to 2029-30 vs. 2026-27.
Parks
lParks & Facilibes Maintenance Buddin
X
Construction shifted to 2028 vs. 2027; preliminarydes n funded via BEET Fund 125.
Parks
Pine Street Park Improvements
Moved to 2028, 29 & 30 vs, 2025.26,
Parks
Pool Replacement
X
Moved to 2030 vs. 2029,
Parks
Seaview Park Restroom Replacement
Moved mto ADA Improvements & Replacement Program 2026-2027 vs. 2028,
Parks
Sierra Park Improvements
Moved to 2027 28 vs. 2026.
Parks
Woodway Campus Athletic Complex Phase l
X
Moved to 2027 vs. 2025 due to required ESD partner ship development and coordinauon.
Parks
yosl Pod u rades & Renovation
Moved to 2027 vs. 2025.
Parks
Yost Pool Replacement
X
Replacementofeztstll,gpool-movedto2030vs.2029.
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing.
Joe Scordino, Edmonds, suggested moving employees who will be furloughed and/or positions that will
be eliminated to capital projects to keep some of the City's great employees employed rather than hiring
contractors and to move eligible costs in the General Fund to capital programs.
With no further comment, Mayor Rosen closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Nand referred to Project R16, ADA Improvement & Replacement, recalling a visually
impaired individual did an audit of one of the City's interpretive trails. She asked if that was something the
DEIA Commission could take up in conjunction with this $500,000 program if they chose to add that to
their work plan. Ms. Feser answered staff would be glad to work with the DEIA Commission on any of the
accessibility or equity projects within City parks. Councilmember Nand asked if having the DEIA
Commission do the audit could potentially result in an in-house savings versus having a contractor do the
audit. Ms. Feser answered it would depend on the project and the skills necessary to complete the work.
Councilmember Dotsch referred to the Transportation Plan, noting the only LOS F mentioned in the DEIS
was going north on Highway 99, but the packet includes six intersections with LOS F. Mr. English said
possibly that could be addressed when the comprehensive plan comes to the council in a couple weeks. The
intersection of 228t1i and one other on Highway 99 are LOS F and a stop -controlled intersection on SR-104
& 238 b also fails in the future based on modeling associated with the comprehensive plan and anticipated
growth. Depending on which growth option the council chooses could change that slightly, but he did not
anticipate big changes whether the council chooses Option A, B or a hybrid.
Councilmember Dotsch commented on the challenging ways that some roads come together and limited
ingress/egress out of Edmonds. She wanted to ensure good information coordination where growth is
planned related to major intersections, projects and ROW purchases, projects that are influenced by density.
Mr. English answered the Transportation Plan is being coordinated with the Comprehensive Plan so
whatever growth option is selected will go into the transportation model and whatever trips generated based
on that growth will be modeled and the intersections evaluated based on that information. Councilmember
Dotsch commented some are LOS F now. Mr. English answered some will remain LOS F and a project will
need to be identified.
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10. EXECUTIVE SESSION: PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RCW 42.30.110(1)(n
Following a 5 minute break, the council convened in executive session at 8:00 pm to discuss pending or
potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for a period of 20 minutes.
Meeting Extension
At 8:19 pm, Mayor Rosen announced the executive session would be extended to 8:30 pm.
At 8:29 pm, Mayor Rosen announced the executive session would be extended to 8:35 pm.
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened at 8:34 pm.
12. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 2025-2026 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS: PUBLIC WORKS, INFORMATION TECH,
COURT, AND PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Mayor Rosen requested the order of presentations be changed so that Public Works is last since it is the
longest and that would allow other staff to leave the meeting earlier. Council agreed.
Information Services
Information Services Manager Brian Tuley reviewed:
• Role of Information Services
o Information Services ensures City digital assets are:
■ Available
■ Reliable
■ Verifiable
o Digital Assets comprise:
■ Hardware
■ Software
■ Data
o We achieve this through:
■ Direct and indirect support
- Help desk
■ Security investments
- Anti -virus / anti-malware
- Firewalls
- Policies & procedures
- Patching
■ Scheduled hardware replacements
■ Research, industry trends, standards
■ System evaluations, replacements and upgrades
2025 Budget Highlights
o Changes from previous year
■ $68,222 increased costs in existing software (price increases)
■ $356,464 accounting system replacement
■ $97,000 reduction in allocation for computer equipment
- Reducing the number of workstations
- Increasing life cycle period of computers
Budget Cut Impacts
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o Eliminating Microsoft Outlook licenses for boards and commissions (saves about $17,000)
■ Requires the build and maintenance of an additional internal email server. There is no cost,
as we are currently licensed for this.
■ IT staff will need to create contact cards within the City outlook system providing contact
information for the external members.
o Extending Hardware life cycle
■ May increase hardware failure rates requiring increased support and management from IT.
■ IT will need to monitor stations and failure rates closer to ensure acceptable up times and
performance.
o Eliminating camera operator
■ Selecting pre-programmed camera positions will be operated by the City Clerk during
council meetings.
o Increasing workloads
■ Cost increases are pushing the evaluation of "open source" solitons which require longer
R&D / compatibility testing, extended rollouts, and often add labor. We are more actively
evaluating the city software portfolio
Closing Thoughts - Technology Industry Trends
o Era of extreme greed by technology companies (greed: price increases greatly exceeding
inflation)
■ Edmonds Examples:
- 2020 Microsoft licensing spend $67K, 2024 Microsoft cost $169K (152% increase)
- 2020 Adobe spend $4K, 2024 Adobe cost $21K (675% increase)
- 2020 backup appliance maintenance $2800, 2024 cost $10.5K (275% increase)
- 2020 911 database cost $1200, 2024 cost $6000 (400%increase)
- 2020 helpdesk software $9K, 2024 cost $18AK (106% increase)
- Comparison: food costs up 25% since 2020 *
* Food cost increase Yahoo! Finance May 5th, 2024
https://finance.yahoo. com/news/much-grocery-prices-increased-since-
140029491.html .
■ Reasons:
- Corporate acquisitions
- Forced cloud migrations
- Licensing changes from perpetual to subscription models
o These trends are accelerating
Mayor Rosen advised one round of council questions with a limit of three minutes for both the question
and answer will follow.
Councilmember Chen thanked Mr. Tuley for working creative to find savings. He asked if some of the cost
saving methods could be instituted now instead of waiting until 2025. Mr. Tuley answered they are part of
the budget request in 2025; it would be difficulty to make changes this year as the software licenses were
already paid in 2024. Much of the cash outlay for the Information Services budget occurs in the beginning
of the year because many of the licenses are due in January.
Councilmember Tibbott commented most of the numbers Mr. Tuley presented were a 500% increase from
2020. He asked whether those 100%/year increases would continue. Mr. Tuley answered unfortunately it
is up to each company. As companies realize they can be more profitable by changing their business model,
they are adopting those as quickly as they can. The City has a portfolio of around 80 different software
applications, both on premise and in the cloud; the biggest are Microsoft, the accounting system, Adobe
and others. As vendors figure out ways to increase pricing, they are doing it.
Councilmember Tibbott asked whether Microsoft had an all in one suite which would allow the City to
eliminate something like Adobe. Mr. Tuley answered Microsoft does not have a competitor product to
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Adobe; Microsoft 365 platform has three levels, the City is in the mid -level, the higher level is significantly
more expensive, but adds a telephony piece which the City does not need at this point. It will be worth
evaluating whether it makes sense to move to that more expensive level and eliminate all internal equipment
for telephony and not have to pay for that. As that equipment ages, staff will run the numbers.
Council President Olson asked if there was any way the City or at least some staff could get by without
Adobe. She acknowledged receiving attachments that could not be opened without Adobe, noting the City
could not control what people send. Mr. Tuley responded there are some processes that name Adobe as a
requirement. For example in the Police Department, the application that creates their case reporting ties
directly to Adobe and expects the computer to have Adobe installed. Adobe Pro also has built in tools like
digital document signage. If the City got rid of that, more would need to be spent on licenses to be able to
sign documents. Council President Olson commented to the extent the Police Department needs Adobe, but
maybe others do not may warrant some investigation due to the very high price tag.
Councilmember Dotsch referred to the computer equipment reduction of $97,000 and thanked him for
looking for opportunities. Mr. Tuley responded Information Services is evaluating licensing and what is
needed. For example, in the past an extra license would be maintained so it would be available when
someone was hired, that is no longer being done.
Councilmember Paine referred to security investments and hoped that was a top priority as no city wants
to be held hostage by nefarious people seeking information. She asked for assurance the City was using the
highest level of security for web activity. Mr. Tuley answered there are no any planned budget cuts in the
security environment. There may be some unfunded mandated expenditures next year; when staff has a
better understanding of what that entails, they will bring it to council. Councilmember Paine asked if there
were grant opportunities, particularly for security. Mr. Tuley answered there may be, grants opportunities
have to be watched closely to see what they are targeting. There have been grants in past and he expected
there would be opportunities in the future.
Councilmember Nand commented it is hard to hear that a staff member is proposed to be eliminated. She
appreciated Mr. Tuley highlighting the predatory pricing trends and antitrust issues in the tech industry.
She sent a Hail Mary to Congress to pull some of the big tech companies into a congressional hearing to
make them justify their increases, noting it is the taxpayers and City staff who end up suffering.
Municipal Court
Judge Neil Weiss thanked Mayor Rosen and Acting Finance Director Kim Dunscombe for their work on
the budget, recognizing it was a monumental task. It's easy to look at the budget and just see numbers on
paper, but often it is people's livelihoods and incredibly important City programs. He reviewed:
• The Role of Municipal Court and the Importance of Courts
o Why are courts important?
■ Uphold Due Process
■ Protect the Rule of Law
■ Foster Trust in Government
■ Promote Justice
■ Safeguard Constitutional Rights
o Mission Statement: Providing the Community Access to Justice with Respect and Integrity
Top Priorities for Edmonds — Open Ended
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October 22, 2024
Page 14
Housing affordability is a top-ofmind concem to residents, as is public safety. Overdevelopment concerns are also cited.
If you could only pick one issue, what do you think should be the top priority for the City
of Edmonds government to address over the next two years?
IaPon-ended quesllon; VerbaBm r Pones coded Into n gotles bNow)
Budget/F&al responsibility
7%
Road/Transportation infrastructurer:'%%%
6%
Parking6%
Traffic safety/enforcement6%
Homelessness%
Bike/Pedestrian lanes%
Cost of living/TaxesSchools/EducationClimate
change/EnvironmentParks/RecreationMaintaining
city aesthetic
Other - 11%
244336 Edmond, Community 5u
o Role of Court in Public Safety
■ Bail and Release Decisions
■ Pre -Trial Monitoring
■ Post -Conviction Probation
■ Support through Community Court
■ Alternative Sentencing
■ Adjudicating Traffic Laws to Enhance Public Safety
■ Collaboration with Law Enforcement and Service Providers
• Court Operations and Budget
o What the court does
■ In -Court
- Criminal
• Pre-trial & Pre-trial Monitoring
• Trials
• Post -Conviction & Probation
• Community Court
- Infractions
• Hearings - Traffic & Non -Traffic; Parking; and Photo Enforcement
- Civil Hearings
• Potentially Dangerous/Dangerous Dog Hearings
• Vehicle Impound
■ Out -of -Court
- Record Keeping
- Probation
- MRT Programs
- Processing
- Payments
- Phones
- Passports
• % of Expenditures of Municipal Court - General Fund - by department
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• Money Saving Measures
o Grants
■ 2024 State Grants - $107,630.88
o Partnerships
o Plans to Reduce Spending
■ Consolidation of computers
■ Consolidation of interpreter calendars
■ Upcoming Case Management System update (statewide)
Impact of Budget Cuts
o Possible loss of Community Court location
■ Located on Hwy 99 - accessible
■ Location for MRT Class
■ Does not mean loss of Community Court -just location
o No second probation officer
■ Higher workload for probation
- No coverage
- Limits supervision ability
- Limits impact per user
o Lower MRT & DV-MRT Programs from 4 classes to 1
Total Criminal Intake
$140,000
$120,000
$10Qa
$80,u1
$60,000
$40,01
$2Q of
5
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2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Thru
August
■Total Criminal Intake $109,03 $107,29 $113,54 $103,48 $125,11 $110,47 $82,508 $50,149 $56,072 $23,907 $20,703
■ coral Criminal Intake
Court is not a Revenue Generator
o Problems with Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) in criminal cases:
■ What happens for indigent defendants:
- High interest rate (12%) and collection fees
• Add to financial obligation over time
- Owe money for long time
• Inability to pay "on average, a person who pays $25 per month toward their LFOs
will owe the state more 10 years after conviction"
■ How that impacts individuals:
- Owe high amounts due to interest and fees
- Inequity based on poverty
• "The inability to pay off the LFOs means that courts retain jurisdiction over
impoverished offenders long after they are released... "
- Barriers for stability
• "The court's long-term involvement in defendants' lives inhibits reentry: legal or
background checks will show an active record..."
Source: State v. Blazina, 182 Wash. 2d 827, 837, 344 P.3d 680, 685 (2015)
o Waste of court resources:
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■ "the State cannot collect money from defendants who cannot pay, which obviates one of
the reasons for courts to impose LFOs. See RCW 9.94A.030. For example, for three
quarters of the cases sentenced in the first two months of 2004, less than 20 percent of
LFOs had been paid three years after sentencing."
o Disproportionality:
■ "Significant disparities also exist in the administration of LFOs in Washington. For
example, drug -related offenses, offenses resulting in trial, Latino defendants, and male
defendants all receive disproportionately high LFO penalties. "
■ "Additionally, counties with smaller populations, higher violent crime rates, and smaller
proportions of their budget spent on law and justice assess higher LFO penalties than other
Washington counties"
Source: State v. Blazina, 182 Wash. 2d 827, 837, 344 P.3d 680, 685 (2015)
House Bill 1783, which amends former RCW 10.01.160(3), prohibits courts from imposing... fees
on indigent defendants.
Source: State v. Ramirez, 191 Wash. 2d 732, 739, 426 P.3d 714, 718 (2018)
Infraction Intake Compared to Criminal Case Intake
swo,o00
$500,000
$400,000
$357,310 $358,792
$300,000
$253,657
$219,620
$200,000
$100,000
$82,
$50,14
$56,07
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2020 2021
2022 2023
■ Total Criminal Intake
■ Total Infraction Intake
Infraction — Total Filings compared to Intake (in dollars)
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0 2020 2021 2022 2023
I•Total Infraction Filings 3724 3842 2650 2936
— Total Infraction Intake $357,310 $358,792 $219,620 $253,657
Ill Infraction Filing, — Total Infraction Intake
Ability to Pay Hearing
$559,790
$20,70
2024 Thru August
$600,000
$500,000
$400,000
$300,000
$200,000
$100,000
2024 Thru August $
6939
$559,790
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You must respond by midnrgte of the DUE DATE by
one of the following methods. Mailed responses muse
be postmarked by midnight of the DUE DATE. IF YCA
DO NOT RESPOND BY THE DUE DATE, the Court w it
find that you committed the infraction and add a We
tee. If you fad to pay. the Court may refer Your case tc
a collect"n agency. Failure to pay may also sestet nl
nson+enewal of your vehicle regi itiation pursuant 1,,
RCW 46.16A.120.
1. PAY THE $13000 PENALTY (see instructors on bad.
OR
2- ENTER INTO A PAYMENT PLAN WITH THE
MUNICIPAL COURT (see payment options). OR
3 REQUEST A MITIGATION HEARING TO EXPLAIN THE
CIRCUMSTANCES (using the form belowr OR
4. REQUEST A FEARING TO CONTEST THE NOTICE OF
INFRACTION (using the form below). OR
5 REQUEST AN ABILITY TO PAY WARING (using the
form below)-. OR
6. SUBMIT A DECLARATION OF NON -RESPONSIBILITY.
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school `one violation has bard com irted. Th s
determinason will be Ertel unless fArlbated as proa0od it
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requesting a mitigation hearing. you will be deemed to
have oommitied the infraction_ You may not subpoena
witnesses for this hearing. You would request
mdigaoon hearing d you agree you co n re ted the
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that ma, court —Ad reduce Ow penalty
A HFARNI,, TO CONIFS1 THE INFRACTION At a
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by a preponderance of thre evidence Out Ore infraction
was commeted. You may subpoena witnesses
rrcludmg the uM—, who issued this Notice of
Infraction. 11 you request a contested hearing the Court
will schedule a preheering—Feierwe, which you may
am. by using ulna Form att-Fed to the Notice or
hearing that the Court will send you -
A HEARING TO DETERMINE ABILITY TO PAY: By request
n ability to pay hearing you admit responsrbrlrty for
the esfr. b n aro agree to appear a your scheduled
roaring to provide ovrrsenco regarding your inability to
pay the penalty in full
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the DUE DATE
• Court Recommendations for New Red Light Program 2025 2026
wed Ligtft The city authorinad the use of •utornated
cost
$1Mr000
$230,292
Program red-light cameras at various Intersections.
These cameras are Intended to directly
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role involves processing citations, handling
contested and mitigated requests, and
managing payments and collections.
KEY ASSUMPTIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 BIENNIUM BUDGET:
GENERALFUND
Z024 Forecast
$SS
2025 Proposed
SS$
Budget
%
2026 Proposed
Sss
Budget
%
Property Tax Regular
11.390,000
11,532,000
L25%
11,676,000
L25%
Property Tax -EMS
4,360.000
4,404ADO
125%
-
-100%
Sales&Use Tax -Regular
12,210,902
12,577,229
3%
13,017,432
3.50%
Sales &Use Tax Criminal Justice
1,000,000
1,000,000
0%
1,000,000
0.00%
Utility Tax
Electric Utility Tax
11950,000
4025,000
4%
2,100,000
4%
Gas Utility Tax
8D0,000
680,0DO
.I5%
680,0D0
0%
Solid Waste Utility Tax
385,000
3W,OD0
.1%
380,OD0
09A
Water Utility Tax
937,000
1,021,330
9%
1,113,2SO
9%
Sewer Utlllty Tax
1,123,914
1,241,a15
11%
1,36S,996
10%
Stormwater UUlty Tax
659.400
715,449
9%
776,262
8%
TV Cable Utility Tax
775.000
738,000
-5%
716,000
3%
Tel h n
5ODO
1,300,000
28%
-4%
465,000
-
0%
ra.,Pon Fees
1,35Q000
Scho.l lone Cameras
550,000
550,000
0%
550,000
0%
Red Light Cameras
-
2300,000
1,500,000
1601000
313,000
96%
326,000
o Court Estimated Red Light Intake
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# of Cameras - 220th and Hwy 99
Citations per Camera 55
# of Cameras - 100th and SR 104
Citations per Camera 40
Total Number of Citations 245
Bail amount per Infraction S 130.00
Average Mitigation � 52.00
% of Infractions Paid Outright
of Infractions Paid Reduced
% of Infractions Not Paid
Dismissed
Total Intake Per Month S 188,552.00
Months of Operation I I
Total Intake Per Year S 2,074,072.00
o Workload Estimation
■ Clerk Time
- Document Preparation (All citations, 2.1 minutes per case)
Opening mail, processing disposition or request, processing citation filing
- Money Management (All cases, 5 minutes per case)
• Processing payment or collections using manual entry in Judicial Information
System
- Hearing Time (Cases with hearing requests only, 20 minutes per case)
• Creating digital file, scanning documents, setting hearing, reviewing decision,
entry of decision, in -court time, communicating decisions or follow-up, etc.
■ Additional judicial time (Cases with hearing requests only)
■ Additional interpreter time (as needed per citation)
o Clerk Workload Estimator _
Total Number of Citations per month 2450
% of Hearing Requests per month (Lynnwood Municipal Court Reported Rate) 18.54,
Hearing requests per month (Total) 453
Document Prep Time per month, hours (@ 2.1 minutes per case) 85.75
Money Mangement per month, hours (@ 5 mini per case) 204.17
Hearing prep and consideration time per month, hours (@ 18.5%, 20 mins per hearing) 151.08
Total Clerk Hours per month @ 18.5% hearing Rate 441.00
FTE Hours per Month 160
Total # of FTEs Needed 2.76
o State Statutory Mandate to Fund Administration
■ RCW 46.63.220(13)(a)(ii)
- Except as provided in (d) of this subsection, a county or a city may only use revenue
generated by an automated traffic safety camera program as authorized under this
section for:
- ...The cost to administer, install, operate, and maintain the automated traffic safety
cameras, including the cost of processing infractions.
o Court Requests for New Red Light Program
1. Budgeted Revenue (net, red light only): $2,000,000
2. Additional Clerk FTEs 2025: 2.66
3. Additional Pro Tern budget, per year: $25,000
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4. Additional Interpreter Budget, per year: $15,000
Councilmember Nand relayed her appreciation for the presentation highlighting the purpose of the court is
not to generate revenue but to administer justice, something that got lost in the discussion of the red light
cameras. She also appreciated the financial intake screening the court will be implementing, recalling a
community member pointing out $130 might be minimal to a CEO but is painful to a minimum wage
worker. She also greatly appreciated the time and effort that Judge Weiss, Ms. Maylor and their staff put
into calculating the actual cost of this program per camera. Some people have viewed this as a budget
panacea for the situation the City is in, but adding 2.66 FTE and $40,000 in other labor costs when so many
long-time, valued City employees are being cut to implement a program that in her opinion will not better
people's lives. Commenting she intended no insult to the court, Councilmember Nand relayed her opinion
that red light cameras are highly suspect to a lot of community members in terms of the actual public safety
benefit versus revenue generation. She recognized the court was simply implementing the program that
council approved and she commended everyone associated with the court for their forthrightness and
honesty regarding the impacts it will have.
Councilmember Paine expressed her appreciation for the answers provided to an extensive email she sent
this weekend, noting the questions and responses would be published as part of the budget queries. She
asked the worst possible outcome if the court was unable to staff the automated cameras appropriately, what
was the potential harm to the City. She recalled from past experience that certain timelines have to be
followed. Judge Weiss responded in terms of the court, if the court reaches the position where it is
understaffed and in triage mode where they have to prioritize what they are doing, the order of prioritization
is fairly clear. The highest priority is more complicated criminal cases and those who are in custody,
followed by lower level criminal charges and those who are out of custody. That would be followed by civil
cases, traffic and non -traffic infractions and at the lowest priority is parking infractions and photo
enforcement which are classified as parking infractions.
Judge Weiss continued, criminal cases have the right to a trial within 60 days if in custody and within 90
days if out of custody. Ensuring the constitutional right to a speedy trial are respected and upheld is of
paramount importance for the court and given the most priority by far. With regard to infractions, there are
rules regarding the timelines which he identified in his response to Councilmember Paine's email. There
are specific timelines regarding when a hearing needs to be set and if those are not met, a litigant can ask
for a case to be dismissed. If the court is prioritizing things in the triage mode, there will be cases that aren't
processed and ultimately subject to dismissal.
Court Administrator Uneek Maylor commented her biggest nightmare is coming into work and having
buckets of money that she cannot get into the computer because there isn't staff to do it. That's not the
function of the court and would be a dire situation for the court to be in with that many citations coming in
and people paying their citations. She also did not want to shut down access to justice by shutting down the
front counter or the phones because there are so many documents to be processed for calendars and
infractions. Most infractions are individuals preparing their case by themselves and they do not always
understand the forms and/or language and they find coming into court very nerve-racking, so they want to
be prepared, know the rules, understand the forms available to them, and how to have their voice heard.
Access to justice is an open courtroom, a process to be heard and seen and have their day in court. If she
doesn't have staff to ensure those calendars are prepared or those individuals have access, the court has
essentially failed the public. That is her biggest concern with not having staff.
Councilmember Dotsch asked about the court's experience with the school zone cameras. Ms. Maylor
explained the court asked about staffing when the school zone camera program began. There wasn't
communication or availability to work on staffing when the program hit the court. The court just switched
over administration and began getting into red light camera infractions. The court has taken in almost 900
citations, quadrupling the number of infractions the court normally takes in which has required adjusting
everyone's schedules and overtime. The court's unionized workers have had to adjust their lives to take on
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this workload and while she appreciates everything they have done, they should not have had to do that.
There has been a little reprieve and not as much overtime when the school zone cameras were off during
the summer, but school zone tickets are being issued again. The court has reduced passports and she
anticipated having to reduce passports completely if the uptick in infractions continues.
Councilmember Dotsch observed onboarding more staff requires time to train, equipment costs, etc. Ms.
Maylor pointed out furloughs will impact her and the assistant administrator; between the two of them, that
is a month of administration and all the court staff have to be trained by them. She was unsure how to do
what needs to be done, but she assured it will be done. Councilmember Dotsch commented the red light
camera program is self -funding, and asked if there were limits on how the funds from school zone camera
infractions could be used. Judge Weiss deferred that question to the city attorney, recalling there was a
change in the statute and some are grandfathered in.
Council President Olson commented revenue exceeded what was collected in the recent past and she was
happy to have confidence in the revenue numbers in the budget and she thanked the court for their efforts.
With regard to having a private provider of passports, she relayed residents would appreciate that
convenience. She recalled when ways to save money were researched, there was grant available for
reimbursement for an elected judge. She was unsure if Judge Weiss was currently eligible as an appointed
judge, but once he is elected, she asked the court to seek out that grant, recalling it was a significant amount.
Ms. Maylor asked if she was referring to the trial court improvement fund where the state supplements the
judge's salary, advising the City already receives that quarterly.
Councilmember Tibbott commented the presentation gives a broad picture of the court's involvement. He
will submit his question via email.
Councilmember Chen commented the court's presentation is very detailed and provides good information
regarding the services the court provides, beyond just a courtroom. He also appreciated the court drilling
down on estimating the FTE needed to process red light camera infractions, 2.76 FTE. He wondered if
those services could be outsourced and if that could result in cost savings. Ms. Maylor answered courts are
courts and a case file is a case file, it's not a bill. She had never heard of a court outsourcing any part of
their job because every ticket and every criminal citation is created the same, an entry into the criminal
justice software. She has never heard of a judicial branch outsourcing any of their work. The court staff
even processes a majority of its collections and outsources garnishments to a collection agency. These are
processes in criminal cases or citations and infraction cases, live entries onto an individual's criminal
histories. If this was just a bill, she could see where that could be outsourced, but this is access to justice
which is done in a courtroom under the supervision of a judge, not through another company.
Councilmember Chen asked if it was a fair statement to say the current court staff did not have the capacity
to absorb the workload. Ms. Maylor answered there are 4 clerks for the entire caseload; the national average
is 7-8 staff for one full-time judge. In the history of Edmonds Municipal Court, in looking at staffing back
to 1997, there were 5 and 6 clerks in the past when there was not even a full-time judge. Judge Coburn
made a lot of efficiencies such as going paperless and with forms and processes. Judge Riveria made a lot
of efficiencies internally via policies and Judge Weiss has added efficiencies such as the interpreter
calendar. Judge Weiss is the only judge who has questioned her on every item line in the budget. She
concluded the court is staffed appropriately. When she came to the Edmonds Municipal Court, there were
four clerks and one clerk changed to a probation officer because the probation caseload was so large,
reducing the number of clerks to three. With the court reorganization, they asked to return that clerk position
to deal with all the processes. The court has managed with four clerks, but the history of the court has been
a smaller caseload. She concluded the court is as efficient as it can be. She has run courthouses and
courtrooms with 20, 50, 150, there are amazing clerks in Edmonds.
Councilmember Eck commented this level of analysis is extremely helpful. She asked about the proposal
to eliminate the second probation officer and asked what the plan was when the probation officer was sick,
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took time off or was otherwise unavailable. Judge Weiss relayed his recent experience, commenting the
court is fortunate that the assistant court administrator Omar Gamez is a former probation officer and is
well recognized and decorated. While he does not fill that formal probation officer role, he has been able
to step in and speak with people. For example, at community court, the court likes to have a probation
officer there so people who need to meet with probation are able to do it there. The other tool is more focus
on bench probations, so more regularly set hearings and checking in on case statuses. Ms. Maylor relayed
Omar has been fabulous about filling in during the court's time of need. In coming to a smaller court, she
went to the academy and was trained to be a probation officer in case the need arose because she did not
know what would happen if the court lost its probation officer and she couldn't let the court fail simply
because there wasn't a probation officer.
Ms. Maylor hoped if the current probation officer was sick or out for an extended period of time, she and
Omar could cover that. It is just her and Omar covering all administrative needs, everything from payroll
to negotiations, vendor communications, etc., anything required by the state that has nothing to do with the
City lands on their shoulders. She was unsure how that would be impacted by furloughs and training new
staff. She would hate to reach the point where individuals who need accountability, check -in, classes, etc.
lose that because the court doesn't have the space or someone is out sick. Councilmember Eck pointed out
if another staff member is covering the probation officer role, other things that are also extremely important
are not getting done.
Planning & Development
Acting Planning & Development Director Shane Hope introduced Building Official Leif Bjorback and
Acting Planning Manager Mike Clugston. She reviewed:
• Role of the Planning & Development Department
o Who we are
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■ Planning & Development's mission is to preserve and enhance our community's
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■ We take pride in:
- Providing accurate, consistent, and timely permit processing
- Improving and extending public infrastructure
- Promoting building safety and managed land use
- Implementing adopted City codes, policies, plans, and standards
- Protecting the public's health and safety
- Providing excellent customer service
• Customer numbers at the counter are up 63% during the last
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■ Updated Building Codes
■ Land Use Permit Timelines
■ Comp Plan
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■ Current Planning
■ Long Range Planning
■ Administration
■ Code Enforcement
■ Development Permit Review and Inspections
■ Boards, Commissions and Committees
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o Development Fee Revenues
■ 2020: $1,092,754
■ 2021: $1,480,291
■ 2022: $1,444,600
■ 2023: $1,388,900
o Recent Planning & Development Grants
■ $1.36M affordable housing, stormwater and infrastructure
■ $125,000 comprehensive plan
■ $75,000 middle housing
o Long range planning
■ Comp Plan Amendments
■ Development Code Updates -
- Critical Area Code update
- Legislatively required updates
- Climate related
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o Long Range Planning
o Administration
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o Boards, Commissions and Committees
o Business License Review
o Professional Development and Mandatory Training
o Total Budget $4,029,272
Target Reductions 4.5%
o The Planning and Development Department has a target to meet that is 4.5% of its 2025 budget
amount.
■ 2025 budget = $4,029,272
■ 4.5% = $181,634
o Reductions List
■ $69,731 0.5 FTE Administrative Assistant from Planning Division
■ $50,000 Waterfront Visioning Professional Services
■ $62,000 Neighborhood Action Planning Professional Services
■ $181,731 TOTAL REDUCTIONS
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o Impacts of Target Reductions 4.5%
■ $69,731: 0.5 FTE Administrative Assistant from Planning Division
- Cuts in half the 1.0 FTE AA support for Planning division activities, including support
of boards and commissions
■ $50,000: Waterfront Visioning Professional Services from Development Services
- Reduces waterfront studies by $50,000 from $75,000 originally budgeted
- Leaves only $25,000 for technical analysis, environmental review etc. related to
waterfront in 2025
■ $62,000: Neighborhood Action Planning Professional Services from Development
Services
- $100,000 originally in 2025 budget for professional services to begin development of
Neighborhood Design Action Plans for centers and hubs
- Reduction of 62,000 means only remaining $38,000 could be used, probably for two
priorities neighborhoods in 2025
Councilmember Eck referred to the $62,000 reduction in Neighborhood Action Planning Professional
Services which means only the remaining $38,000 could be used for probably two priority neighborhoods
in 2025, commenting that would considerably slow that effort. She asked if the plan was to complete two
neighborhood plans per year. Ms. Hope answered yes, it would be a slowed down, phased in process.
Councilmember Eck asked if there were lessons learned that could create efficiencies for the subsequent
neighborhood plans. Ms. Hope answered the goal will be to be as efficient as possible and work on lean
processes. She was also interested in better coordination with other departments and learning from other
cities. She acknowledged it will be a challenge with the resources available. Getting a couple positions in
Planning & Development filled will help. The City has hired a planner on a temporary basis who worked
for the City in the past; his knowledge and familiarity with the City helps move things forward faster. Hiring
experienced staff whenever possible will be a big gain.
Councilmember Chen referred to the 0.5 FTE cut and their email exchange about a restaurant reopening at
Pacific Plaza (formerly Plum Tree Plaza) and their inquiries about permitting, etc. He asked if that 0.5 FTE
cut would impact the services the department provides. Ms. Hope advised that administrative assistant was
not involved in permitting, but provides support for boards and commissions as well as assists with
paperwork and records. That reduction will be a tighter squeeze, but it is not as impactful as cutting a
position that does permitting, plan review or code updates. That cut hurts, but it is the least impactful. There
is another position to fill, but hiring will be delayed until the budget situation improves.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ECK, TO
EXTEND TO 11:30. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN
AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Councilmember Dotsch asked if there would be furloughs in Planning & Development. Ms. Hope answered
yes. Councilmember Dotsch asked about staffing code updates in a meaningful way. Ms. Hope responded
it is hoped any replacements will be experienced so they can get the work done as quickly as possible. She
acknowledged it will be a challenge; she is working on organizing now to begin to tackle those challenges
because unless some new grants fall out of the sky, the City will have to rely on existing staff for most
everything. Councilmember Dotsch asked if there is anything that can be outsourced. Ms. Hope answered
that would be professional services and that is not included in the budget. Usually there is some of both,
staff and professional services; in this case it will be up to staff.
Councilmember Nand referred to the $62,000 reduction in Neighborhood Action Planning Professional
Services, relaying she has heard rumors that there are historical documents of subarea plans for some of the
identified neighborhood business districts. She asked if there could be an overlay or derivative from those
subarea plans that could inform the work of the Neighborhood Action Planning. Ms. Hope answered she
would be glad to look into that, but she has never heard of anything like that other than the Highway 99
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subarea plan. Councilmember Nand commented there was a list of historical documents in the scope of
services for the VIA contract. Ms. Hope answered there was also work done on Westgate, but that may or
may not be a priority neighborhood.
Mayor Rosen declared a brief recess.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT OLSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ECK, TO MOVE
THE 2024 OCTOBER BUDGET AMENDMENT ORDINANCE TO THE NEXT AVAILABLE
MEETING. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Public Works & Utilities
Acting Public Works Director Phil Williams reviewed the 2025 Public Works and Utilities Budget:
• Preliminary Comments
o We will not discuss Capital tonight — CFP/CIP was presented on 10/10
o We will go through the various Divisions of Public Works in the order they appear in the
Budget Book
o We have our Managers here tonight to help with questions as needed, including Rob English,
Engineering; Brett Gehrke, Water/Sewer Manager; Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager; Carl
Rugg, Fleet Manager; Ross Hahn, WWTP Manager; Tod Moles, Street/Stormwater Manager
is out
o We appreciate all opportunities to discuss our work with Council and look forward to your
input tonight and in the coming weeks
• Total Department
o Role of the Public Works and Utilities
■ The Department is responsible for the planning, operations, maintenance, repair and
replacement of the City's physical infrastructure, including our street transportation
network; rights -of -way; and traffic control systems; storm and surface water drainage
systems, including management of our National Pollutant Discharge Elimination (NPDES)
Permit for Stormwater; maintenance and repair of city -owned buildings and other facilities;
potable water distribution systems and water quality control; wastewater conveyance and
collection systems; operation of the regional secondary wastewater treatment plant; and
maintenance of the City's vehicle and equipment fleet. We work hard to do all of this using
approaches that are cost-effective, energy efficient, and sustainable.
o Organizational Chart
Vacant positions �7:1
Water/Sewer-
20 FTE
Engineering-
19FTE
WWTP-
19 FTE
StreeVStorm-
18 FTE
Facilities-
12 FTE
Fleet-
Atlministration-
4FTE
3.95 FTE
99.25 FIE
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Administration $907,010
$907,010
$3,770
Facilities $2,638,611
$2,638,611
$148,983
Engineering $3,719,199
$1,117,000
$81,670
Street $2,817,461
$400,000
Water $22,324,388
Storm $13,829,854
Sewer $19,093,543
Fleet $1,910,879
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Facilities/Transportation Capital $4,613,015 0
Total PW Furloughs $174,640
Total $71,853,960 $5,819,329 $439,832
* $326,362 (4,400 hrs. in 2024)
Up to $446,154+ (8,000 hrs.) in 2025
o Utility Taxes
Division 2024 Utility
Taxes
W Est.
Water $937,000
2025 Utility
Taxes
Budgeted
$1,047,000
Inc
$110,000
Storm $659,400
$690,196
$30,796
Sewer $1,123,814
$1,241,815
$118,001
Total $2,720,214
$2,979,011
$258,797
o Utilities Interf ind Charges
Total of new GF revenue from Utilities = UT taxes + additional GF Overhead = $765,299
Plus, minimum savings in budget cuts of $439,832 = Total benefit to GF of $1,205,131
Administration
2025 Budget: $907,010
2026 Budget: $958,170
o Role of Public Works Administration
■ Provide overall executive coordination of Public Works & Utilities Department services
and programs
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■ Coordinate management of the city's infrastructure assets, including city streets, drainage,
water and sewer utilities, facilities and building maintenance, fleet maintenance and the
wastewater treatment plant.
■ Provide an initial point of contact for citizen concerns or requests for public works services.
■ Provide direction to the Engineering Division in the planning and delivery of capital
improvement and replacement projects for the City's infrastructure.
■ Partner with the Finance Department in managing budgets for the Combined Utilities and
provide direction and management to the Equipment Rental, Street, and Building
Maintenance Funds.
■ Coordinate with emergency management officials on disaster response and recovery
operations.
$ Change
$ Change
$ Change
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2024
2024
2025
2026
25 Budget
25 Budget
26 Budget
Description
Actuals
Budget
Estimate
Budget
Budget
24 Estimate
24 Budget
25 Budget
Salaries
255,694
422,773
500,147
522,923
563,749
22,776
100,150
40,826
Overtime
-
200
-
-
-
N/A
(200)
N/A
Benefits
85,353
128,003
157,435
183,992
194,326
26,557
55,989
10,334
Supplies
6,004
7,740
6,000
6,000
6,000
-
(1,740)
-
Minor Equipment
6,583
1,000
700
700
700
-
(300)
-
ProfessionalServices
103
200
185
185
185
-
(15)
-
Communications
588
1,350
1,000
1,000
1,000
-
(350)
-
Travel
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390
200
200
2DO
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(190)
-
Rental/Lease
(58)
2,400
1,600
1,600
1,600
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(800)
-
InterfundRental
84,856
150,895
150,695
183,310
183,310
32,415
32,415
Public Utility Utility
3,922
2,800
3,600
3,600
3,600
-
800
-
Repair/Maintenance
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1,000
500
500
500
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(500)
-
Miscellaneous
2,878
3,675
3,000
3,000
1,n00
-
(675)
-
Lease Payment
687
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lease Interest
104
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
446.714
722,426
825,262
907,010
958,170
81,748
184,584
51,160
3.25 FTE and interfund rentals are 98+ percent of the budget
Remaining budget was reduced by $3,770 (23%) + furloughs @ $10,200
Public Works Facilities
2025 Budget: $2,638,611
2026 Budget: $2,869,803
o Role of Facilities Maintenance
■ The facilities team ensures each of our city owned buildings is clean and safe for city
employees and the public. Major buildings include the City Hall, Police Building, Frances
Anderson Center, Library and Plaza Room, Public Works and Utilities Operational
complex, Fire Stations 16, 17, and 20, Meadowdale Clubhouse, Museum, Wade James
Theater, Log Cabin, Boys and Girls Club, and some Parks buildings. Maintenance and
repair activities for these buildings include carpentry, flooring, plumbing, locksmithing,
electrical, painting, roofing, heating/ventilation/cooling, low voltage cabling, and building
security including, cameras and card entry systems and building automated controls,
fire/life safety systems, burglar alarms and lighting systems.
■ Working to reduce long-term cost of ownership through targeted investments in lower and
cleaner energy usage and other sustainability upgrades
o Custodial Services Provided: 6 FTE
■ Daily cleaning and sanitizing of up to 10 different buildings
■ Trash, Compost and Recycling services
■ Sanitary supply ordering and distribution
■ Routine floor maintenance and daily vacuuming
■ Daily city meeting support including set-up, building security, and post meeting room re-
sets
■ Cleaning of 44 restrooms daily M-F, 25 each Sat -Sun
■ Rental program building turn around at Plaza Room and Meadowdale
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■ City Event logistics and recycling support for: Markets, Taste of Edmonds, Edmonds Arts
Festival, Bird Fest, Writers on the Sound, 4"' of July Parade and Holiday Trolley
■ Provide all training and record keeping required by regulatory agencies including global
harmonization labeling standards and MSDS sheets.
o Building Maintenance Services Provided: 4 FTE
■ General Building Maintenance
■ Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing services
■ Electrician Support for City operations
■ Fire/Life Safety system operation and regulatory compliance
■ Locksmith, access Control and physical security and safety
■ Assist Fleet in maintenance and operation of the fuel site at Public Works
■ Logistics and moving, light remodeling
■ Scheduled preventative equipment maintenance
o Facilities Condition Tracking and Proactive Maintenance
■ Remote daily building condition monitoring
■ Scheduled HVAC service and air filter changes
■ Routine floor cleaning and polishing
■ Management of Repair and Maintenance Projects
■ ADA access compliance
■ Elevator services and operations
o Recent Sustainability Projects
■ Support 12 Public EV chargers
■ Continuing LED retrofits
■ Compost collection, waste auditing, energy monitoring
■ Use of repurposed materials and environmentally friendly manufactured products
■ Insurance compliance and safety upgrades to limit our costs for liability coverage and
enhance safety performance and resilience to fire, flood, and other natural disasters
■ Installation of 100-Kilowatt solar plant at the Public Safety Building
■ Kitchen and desk side compost option at 5 City buildings, weekend markets, and other
local events
■ Water bottle filling stations at 4 City buildings
■ We are ramping -up audits and project development for compliance with the new Clean
Building Act
0 2024 Completion of 16 Facilities Bond projects: Approx. $840,000
■ Public Safety Interior ADA door operators
■ 100-Kilowatt Solar plant on PS Building
■ Four building roof and gutter replacements
■ 60 transom window replacements at Anderson Center
■ Museum Concrete sealing
■ Support of Library re -grand opening
■ Addition of compost services at City Hall and Public Safety
■ Support of City Council Office re -configuration
■ Fire Panel replacements at two buildings
■ We have 3-5 more projects currently in permitting, scoping or proposal review
■ We have had 100% staff retention for over 2 years
o Facilities Capital Investments
2024 Deferred Maintenance Bond funded Projects 5 805,000
2025 Deferred Maintenance Bond funded Projects $ 550,000 u
Proposed �2026 Deferred Maintenance Bond funded Proiects $ 550,000 1
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2025 2026
PS Downspout replacement $10,000 Library HVAC Replacement $100,000
Fire Station 17 Downspout replacement $5,000 Museum Roof Stabilization $45,000
Library Roof and flashing replacement $160,000 Plaza Room Plumbing Replacement $10,000
Public Works furnace and AHU replacements $125,000 Plaza Room entry Door Replacement (4) $80,000
FAC Card Reader Access (8-10 Doors) $30,000
• City-wide HVAC Controls Replacement $140,000 FS 16 HVAC. unit Replacement $40,000
Fish Hatchery Roof replacement $35,000 City Hall Access Control & Security Upgrades $25,000
City Hall Electric Panel Replacement $2S,000 Log Cabin Roof Replacement $30,000
Plaza Room Audio Replacement $15,000 Wade James Theater Gutter Replacement $20,000
• New FS 16 equipment Door Operator $35,000 Public Works Electrical Panel Replacement $4S,000
Unforeseen Emergent Repairs & Replacements $125,000
o Budget Reductions o Increased Revenue
■ Furloughs ($8,860) ■ Addition of custodial workload of 16
■ Custodial Staff person ($99,983) hours per week at WWTP
(occupied position) ■ Est. $49,000 in new revenue
■ Total General Fund savings + revenue:
$157,843
o Expense Reductions/Increased Revenue vs. Impacts
■ Minimize supply costs with less expensive supply options
■ Maximize energy efficiency system settings
■ Increase use of energy conservation devices
■ Reduce cleaning and sanitation intervals at City bldgs. From 7-day per week to 5 or 6
depending on available staff hours
■ Discontinue deskside trash and recycling pick up at all city building and add centralized
trash and recycling areas at each city building floor
■ Increase lighting and electrical conservation devices to minimize utility consumption and
comply with new energy codes
Engineering
2025 Budget: $3,719,199
2026 Budget: $4,000,788
o Role of the Engineering Division
■ Manage planning, design and construction of capital projects
■ Permitting, plan reviews and inspections for private development projects
■ Responding to general inquiries from residents, business owners and the public regarding
use of private property and right-of-way • Traffic calming & pedestrian safety programs •
ADA compliance within City right-of-way
■ Apply and administer grants for capital projects
■ Stormwater compliance and public outreach
0 2025 Budget Highlights
■ Management of Capital & Preservation
Programs
- $7.85M - Transportation $23,440,000
- $8.85M - Water Utility
- $4.05M - Stormwater Utility
- $2.69M - Sewer Utility
■ Private Development Permitting and Inspections:
- 450 new multi -family units
- 25 new single family homes
- Creation of 30 new lots through subdivision
- 35 Development Review Committee Meetings
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2023 2024 2024 202S 2026 2S Budget
2S Budget 26 Budget
Description Actuals Budget Estimate Budget Budget 24 Estimate
24 Budget 2S Budget
Salaries 454,973 2,523,734 2,113,265 2,483,645 2,711,206J 370,380
(40,089) 227,561
Overtime 51000 4,500 S.000 5.85 Soo
857
Benefits 161,022 884.622 800,177 I 899,319 9S7,890 99,142
14,697 58,571
Uniforms 2,334 2,450 1,200 2,452 2,452 1,252
2 -
Supplies - - 1,000 - - (1,000)
N/A N/A
Minor Equipment 1,947 2,200 Soo 7,600 2,200 7,100
5,4DO (5,400)
Professional Services 53,630 13,840 14,340 - - (14,340)
(13,840) N/A
Communications 10,236 19,700 14,300 19,700 19,700 5,400
Travel 717 1,360 Soo 1,360 1,360 560
Rental/Lease (70,577) 7,500 7,500 7 500 7,500 -
Interfund Rental 267,683 276,447 276,447 238,623 238,623 (37,824)
(37,824)
Repair/Maintenance 174 2,000 1,000 2,000 2,000 1,000
- -
Miscellaneous 37,028 39,000 3S,000 52,000 S2,000 17,000
13,000
Lease Payments 2,943 - - - - N/A
N/A N/A
Lease Interest 74 - - - - N/A
N/A N/A
822,184 3,777,853 3,270,029 3,719,199 4,000,788 449,170
(58,654) 281,589
97.3% of Engineering is labor and interfund rental
o What's New
■ Training staff for implementation of transportation multi -modal impact fees for private
development projects.
■ Transportation impact fees can be programmed on future travel corridors, sidewalks, and
bike projects that are identified on the MMLOS network.
■ Stormwater Comprehensive Plan Update
■ Begin right-of-way acquisition on Hwy 99 Stage 3 (244th St - 238th St)
■ Transportation Safety Action Plan (USDOT-Safe Streets for All grant) - $300k
■ Partner with DOE on sampling and monitoring study on the effectiveness of street
sweeping in removing 6PPD-q from City streets
o Grant summary (2019-2024)
Proiec Grant Program Phase
Amount Secured Award Date
Hwy 99 Revitalintion State Funds (Connecting WA) Design / ROW / Construction
$16,5D0,000 Apr-19
2019 Total � $16,5W IM
Seaview Infiltration Phase 2 Ecology Design / Construction
$557,02S Jan-20
Main St. Overlay from 6th Ave -Sth Ave Federal Design/Construction
$750,000 Dec-20
76th Ave. @ 220th St. Intersection Improvements Federal ROW
$244,000 Dec-20
SR-104 ITS Adaptive System Federal Design
$354,560 Dec-20
2020 Total
$1,905,M -
Hwy 99Revitalirationfrom 220thSt. - 224th St. (Stage 4) Federal Design
$1,580,000 Apr-21
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Phase 1 Ecology Design / Construction
$313,500 Jul-21
2021 Total
$1,893,500 W
Hwy 99 Revitalization from 244th St. - 210th St (Stage 3) State (Move Ahead WA) Design / ROW / Construction
$22,500,000 Apr-22
OVD Overlay from 196th to Talbot Federal Construction
$700,000 Nov-22
Hwy 99 Revitalization from 220th St. - 224th St. (Stage 4) Federal ROW
$2,S97,500 Nov-22
Stormivater Capacity Grant Ecology Miscellaneous
$75,000 Dec-22
Bi 2022 Total
Lake Ballinger Property Purchase Ecology Land Acquisition
$500,000 Jan-23
Perrimdlle Basin Flow Reduction Study Ecology Study
$469,200 Jul-23
Stormwater Capacity Grant Ecology Miscellaneous
$130,000 lul-23
2023 Total
Safety Action Plan Federal Planning
$300,000 Jan-24
Main St. Overlay from 6th Ave. to Ith Ave. State -TIB Construction
$449,000 Mar-24
Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Phase 2 State Appropriation Design / Construction
$458,000 Aug-24
76th Ave. Overlay from 220th St. - 224th St. Federal Construction
'$750,000 Aug-24
76th Ave. @ 220th St. Intersection Improvements Federal ROW
'$2,798,000 Aug-24
Citywide lighting Improvements Federal Grant/HSIP Design/Construction
'$700,000 Oct-24
VA TOW
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'preliminary award received
o 6-Year Grant Summary: $52,725,785
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
TRANSPORTATION
STORMWATER
STORMWATER
STORMWATER
STORMWATER
STORMWATER
$16.5M
$557K
$314K
$75K
$1.1M
$458K
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
TRANSPORTATION
$1.35M
$1.58M
$25.8M
$4.9M
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o Budget Cut Impacts
■ Eliminate student intern program - $49,890
■ Eliminate ORCA commute trip reduction program - $17,000
■ Partial reduction in overtime and smaller miscellaneous items - $14,780
■ Non -represented staff furlough days for 10 FTEs (960 hours) - $89,230
■ Total Cuts=$170,900
Street/Storm Division Fund 111, 423
2025 Budget: $2,817,461
2026 budget: $2,955,324
o Role of the Street/Storm Division
■ Streets maintains and improves 133 miles of rights -of -way, including street roadways,
shoulders and alley base surfaces, traffic markings, signing and signal control devices,
sidewalks and pedestrian facilities, roadside vegetation control, snow and ice control, and
public street and pedestrian lighting.
■ Stormwater Storm Drainage Utility staff conduct system maintenance, street sweeping,
emergency flooding response, creek maintenance, and minor capital improvement projects.
A major focus for the Division is to structure its services to comply with Federal Clean
Water Act requirements and Phase II municipal stormwater permit issued by the State
Department of Ecology. This requires periodic inspection of all catch basins, manholes,
city -owned detention and treatment facilities and other stormwater collection system
infrastructure
0 2025 budget notes, budget cuts, and impacts
■ Streets
- This division had several vacancies this year both long-term medical and retirements
- All of our vacancies in 2024 have had to go unfilled resulting in a loss of approx. 4,400
man-hours of labor (approx. value $326,000). This has been necessary to help reset the
structural budget problem in this division on the Street (General Fund) side of this
budget
- The impacts of this show up in nearly all areas of our work, including road striping,
vegetation control, pothole patching, crack sealing, signal maintenance, crosswalk
maintenance, painting of curbs and parking stalls, concrete work on sidewalks and
ADA ramps as well as in other areas
- Immediate concern heading into winter weather
- These issues will be improved when we can begin filling some of these positions. The
timing of that is not yet clear but the sooner the better
- One very positive area has been in our 2024 safety performance
■ Storm
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filled, savings of approx. $9,700/mo.
- Savings of 44,770 from furloughs
Water/Sewer Funds 421& 423
2025 Water Budget: $22,324,388
2026 Water Budget: $18,327,361
2025 Sewer Budget: $19,093,543
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2026 Sewer Budget: $23,445,853
o Role of the Water Division
■ Edmonds potable water is purchased from the Alderwood Water Wastewater District who
in turn sources their water from the City of Everett. The original water source is Spada
Reservoir, located at the headwaters of the Sultan River about 30 miles east of Everett.
From the Spada Reservoir, the water travels through pipelines to the City of Everett
Treatment facility at Chaplain Reservoir.
■ This Division of 10 highly trained staff is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and
safe delivery of high -quality potable water to our 10,400 customer accounts through 138
miles of distribution mains, 18 pressure reducing stations, three 1.5- million -gallon
reservoirs, and one 3.0-million-gallon reservoir/pumping station (5- Corners).
0 2025 Water Budget Highlights
■ Retail Water Rate increase of 9.0% in both 2025 and 2026
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■ Wholesale cost of water from Alderwood est. to increase 5% in 2025
■ Water sales budget in 2024 was $11,525,354. The YE 2024 est. is now $10,312,100, a
reduction of $1,312,254. This needs to be monitored. If accurate, it is likely due to a wetter
than usual summer growing season
■ Credit Card processing fees have risen from approx. $400,000/yr. when the program first
began, to over $1,000,000/yr. now, as customers take advantage of this convenient payment
method
■ A predicted mild La Nina winter may bring colder, wetter weather to our area
■ Water Fund savings of $14,850 from furloughs
o Role of the Sewer Operations Division - Dept 75 — Collection
■ The Sewer Operations Division is responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operation
of 14 pump stations, 3,200 sanitary sewer manholes, and over 186 miles of sanitary sewer
mains serving 9,800 customer accounts. Seven permanent employees are responsible for
these functions as well as maintenance of 26 grinder pumps.
■ Sewer Department has 9 FTE at full staff
■ Operate sewer jetting equipment and the TV truck for the inspection, evaluation and rating
of sewage system piping
■ Work hand in hand with Engineering to prioritize pipe replacement, lining, or other
appropriate repairs
■ Staff perform new sewer line installations as well as the repair, maintenance and operation
of all existing piping
o Role of Sewer Division — Treatment Plan Operations — Dept 76
■ The City owns and operates a conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) with a capacity of 11.8 MGD. We provide treatment services to 80% of Edmonds
residents, all of Mountlake Terrace, all of Olympic View Water and wastewater District,
and much of Shoreline.
■ Due to the regional nature of the Treatment Plant, other agencies pay a proportionate share
of both operating and capital expenditures. City of Edmonds pays approximately 50% of
both O&M and capital expenses. The city's WWTP staff of 19 cover operations between
14 — 24 hours each day, depending on weather and biosolid volumes.
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■ Wastewater treatment is heavily regulated by USEPA and the State Dept. of Ecology. All
operators need to obtain and maintain certifications to be able to work at the facility. We
have completed 7 major energy savings projects over the last decade and are right now
beginning start-up of our new gasifier system for biosolids treatment.
o Budget Highlights - Sewer Division - Dept 75, 76
■ Retail Sewer Rates will rise for all classes of customers by 10.5% in 2025 and 10% in 2026
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■ DP submitted for (1) additional Operator position with addition of the gasifier
o Role of Sewer Division - Treatment Plan Operations - Dept. 76
■ The City owns and operates a conventional Activated Sludge Wastewater Treatment Plant
(WWTP) with a capacity of 11.8 MGD. We provide treatment services to 80% of Edmonds
residents, all of Mountlake Terrace, all of Olympic View Water and wastewater District,
and much of Shoreline.
■ Due to the regional nature of the Treatment Plant, other agencies pay a proportionate share
of both operating and capital expenditures. City of Edmonds pays approximately 50% of
both O&M and capital expenses. The city's WWTP staff of 19 cover operations between
14 - 24 hours each day, depending on weather and biosolid volumes.
■ Wastewater treatment is heavily regulated by USEPA and the State Dept. of Ecology. All
operators need to obtain and maintain certifications to be able to work at the facility. We
have completed 7 major energy savings projects over the last decade and are right now
beginning start-up of our new gasifier system for biosolids treatment.
Equipment Rental (Fleet Fund 511 (A&B)
2025 Budget: $3,719,199
2026 Budget: $4,000,788
o Role of Equipment Rental (Fleet)
■ Provide safe and reliable vehicles/equipment to support the operations of Public Works,
Police, Parks Maintenance, Recreation, Cemetery, Building, Planning, and Information
Services.
■ We achieve this through
- Vehicle and equipment acquisition
- New vehicle upfitting
- Decommission and surplus vehicles and equipment
- Maintain and operate the fuel site at Public Works
- Maintain and repair all city vehicles and equipment
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October 22, 2024
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o Fleet Inventory of 230 Vehicles and Equipment
■ Passenger Vehicles
■ Medium and Heavy -Duty Trucks
■ Maintenance Vehicles
■ Civil Engineering support equipment
■ Police Vehicles
■ Heavy machinery and construction equipment
■ Trailers
■ Backup power generators
■ Hybrid, EV, and alternative fuel vehicles
o Edmonds Green Fleet
■ 2024 Green Fleet Improvements
- 5 Propane Converted vehicles
■ Total Fleet Improvements
- 13 fully electric vehicles
- 15 hybrid vehicles
- 38 propane converted vehicles
■ Of the 163 on the road vehicles, 40% are running on electric, hybrid, or alternative fuels
(exceeding future federal and state goals by 2030)
■ The City is dedicated to reducing environmental impacts by continuing purchases of EV,
hybrid, and alternative -fueled vehicles consistent with our Climate Action Plan
0 2024 Fleet Achievements
■ Completed 5 propane conversions
■ Put into service 18 new vehicles
- 11 Additional new vehicles will be in service by the end of 2024
- Upfitted 15 new police patrol vehicles
■ Completed 673 work orders
■ Satisfactory Results from a citywide Fleet Stakeholder satisfaction survey. Results can be
viewed using the QR code below.
o 2025 Budget Highlights
■ Fund 511 2025 Decision Packages
��Purpose
770-25001 2025 Pre -Scheduled Vehicle Replacements IN6..490,000
770-25004 Operations Expense Reductions
r-� 77,700
- 104-ITS 2004 Ford Taurus
Replaced with 2025 Nissan Leaf EV
- 66-STM 2012 Elgin Crosswind Street
Replaced with 2025 Elgin Crosswind Street
Sweeper
Sweeper
- 2018 - $636,000
- 2019 - $1,750,000
- 2020 - $628,000
- 2021 - $262,000
- 2022 - $485,000
- 2023 - $633,000
- 2024 - $475,000
- 2025 - $490,000
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October 22, 2024
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o Budget Reductions and Inflation Impacts
Decision Package 770-25004 Equipment Rental Operations Expenses
All increases are a result of inflation on cost of materials
Overall Reductions of $77,000
Reductions
• Diesel Fuel-$20,000
• Regular Unleaded-$50,000
• Propane-$30,000
• Bio Diesel-$5,000
■ Miff
o Budget Cut Impacts
■ Fleet Goals
- Extend replacement intervals
- Reduce outsourced labor costs
- Reduce overall Fleet assets
- Minimize material costs
- Dedication to our Green Fleet
Program to reduce CO2 Emissions
Increases
• Uniforms
,919
$500
• Supplies
$6,000
• Communications
$500
• Miscellaneous
$3,000
• Interfund Rental
$17,300
Impacts to Operations
- Extended vehicle service life may
result in higher maintenance and
repair costs
- Reducing outsourced labor and
material costs could result in longer
than average out of service time for
- Maximize efficiencies to increase repairs.
turnaround time - Reducing Fleet assets will impact
- Extend maintenance intervals daily operations of those
departments whose vehicles are sold
- There will be no reduction in the
reliability and safety of Fleet assets.
Operational improvements in 2025 will reduce city-wide Interfund Rental Rates and
improve the overall impact to the general fund and utility fund in 2026
Councilmember Nand commented she was impressed by what the workforce does to keep a city of
approximately 43,000 safe and functioning.
Councilmember Paine referred to the ADA transition plan which hasn't been updated since 2017 and
suggested finding a grant to help rewrite the ADA transition plan, even the smallest section, so the City be
eligible for ADA grants. She expressed appreciation for Parks' efforts related to ADA compliance and the
work being done by Engineering, Street Maintenance and Facilities. She was dismayed the City was
eliminating the Commute Trip Reduction Program. Mr. Williams advised the ADA transition plan is mostly
still functional; it is a constant battle with sidewalk panels lifting. Staff tries to keep up with marking them,
but is not able to resolve all of them. The City's main responsibility is to find ADA issues, catalog them,
produce a plan that will eventually address them and put a meaningful amount in the budget each year.
Mr. Williams recalled when the first transition plan was developed, the overall cost of the work was $150M;
the City budgets an amount every year. With regard to overall ADA issues such as ramps, stairways, etc.,
Facilities is responsible for buildings and Engineering is responsible for the right-of-way ROW, and they
do the best they can. All the sidewalks are walked annually and hazards marked and a concrete company is
hired to shave the trip hazards. He agreed the ADA transition plan was important, but the amount of money
required is quite substantial. He noted many of the things identified in the 2017 plan haven't changed.
Councilmember Dotsch recalled a lighting study was being done. Mr. English answered that study is in the
process of being wrapped up and providing the results. All the information has input into the GIS and
evaluation criteria was used to determine areas without proper coverage. Councilmember Dotsch asked if
the Safety Action Plan grant could be used for lighting. Mr. English answered yes, one of the thoughts is to
use the work that has been done to date and take it a step further. Once the Safety Action Plan is complete,
the City can apply for implementation grants.
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Councilmember Dotsch referred to the gasifier and asked if more than one would be needed in the future.
Mr. Williams answered more will be learned as the system comes on line in the next several weeks. Staff
brought to the committee this week and will bring to full council next week an operations and maintenance
contract to directly hire Ecoremedy instead of through the state to provide operational experience on the
gasifier for six months as staff is trained to take over full operation. Having an additional operator is a start
to see if that will be enough. Most of the operators will be trained on the equipment and then see what the
needs are.
Council President Olson thanked Public Works for developing cuts, recognizing how difficult those choices
are including one cut in a department that hasn't had any turnover. She was saddened for the staff members
effected by the situation the City is in.
Councilmember Tibbott acknowledged Mr. Williams mentioning at least three times the amount of work
staff does to maintain vehicles and properties to extend their life. He admired the tenacity that takes, noting
it is obviously good for the City.
Councilmember Chen commented through the presentation he learned that Public Works does a lot of work
for the public. He referred to the Engineering budget slide which reflects $822,184,822 for 2023 actual and
$3.7M for 2024 budget. He asked the reason for that increase. Mr. English answered it reflects interfund
charges. Engineering labor is charged to utilities through capital projects or work in the stormwater division.
Mr. Willhams explained the 2024 budget ($3,777,853), 2024 estimate ($3,270,029), 2025 budget
($3,719,199) and 2026 budget ($4,000,788) reflect the total budget but not the direct impact to the General
Fund. Engineering's budget that affects the General Fund in 2025 is about $1.17M, comparable to the 2023
actual of $822,184, accounting for inflation.
Councilmember Eck said she was impressed by the 100% retention for 2 years in Facilities. She expressed
appreciation for the intentional thread of sustainability throughout the presentation and everyone's focus
on that.
2. 2024 OCTOBER BUDGET AMENDMENT ORDINANCE
This item was postponed to a future meeting.
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Eck encouraged the public to please vote.
Council President Olson commented the voters' pamphlet is quite large and daunting, but after doing her
homework for the primary ballot, she got through it more quickly than she thought. She also encouraged
the public to vote.
Councilmember Nand hoped the public joins her in wishing Hermona Girmay luck when she competes for
Miss American in January 2025.
14. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen congratulated the council on getting through a 740 page packet. Another important number,
in 61 days the days start getting longer.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the council meeting was adjourned at 11:10 pm.
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SCOTT PASSEY;tKCLERK
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