2025-02-04 Council PacketAgenda
Edmonds City Council
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1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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
4. PRESENTATIONS
1. Native Plant Demo Garden Renaming Proposal (15 min)
2. Mayor's Finance Update (10 min)
S. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
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7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Claim for Damages for filing (0 min)
2. Written Public Comments (0 min)
Edmonds City Council Agenda
February 4, 2025
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3. Outside Boards and Committee Reports (0 min)
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025
2. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes January 22, 2025
3. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
4. Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
5. Ordinance Authorizing Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
6. Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure
9. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Public Hearing on Interim Ordinance for Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (35 min)
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Finance Director Confirmation of Appointment (15 min)
2. Special Election Pro/Con Committees Criteria Review of Criteria and Appointment (15 min)
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
12. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Edmonds City Council Agenda
February 4, 2025
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4.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Native Plant Demo Garden Renaming Proposal
Staff Lead: Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Human Services Director
Department: Parks, Recreation & Human Services
Preparer: Angie Feser
Background/History
Long time Edmonds resident Susie Schaefer founded what is now known as the Edmonds Wildlife
Habitat and Native Plant Demonstration Garden (demo garden) in 2009, when she mobilized large
groups of volunteers to remove dense thickets of invasive plants and plant hundreds of native plants in
their place in an overgrown area adjacent to the Willow Creek Hatchery at 95 Pine Street. Within a year,
the garden was certified as a Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), and served as a
learning center for Edmonds residents, who attended free classes and workshops coordinated by Susie
to learn how to create habitat for wildlife on their own properties. Within a short time, the City of
Edmonds was recognized as a certified Community Wildlife Habitat by NWF, becoming only the 41st city
in the country to receive that recognition at the time.
Since its inception, the demo garden has served as a hub for the Edmonds community by offering
learning and service opportunities for all ages. In 2017, the hatchery became the operational
headquarters of Sound Salmon Solutions and the Edmonds Stewards, who use the garden as an outdoor
classroom to host a broad range of community groups from Scout troops to horticultural classes from
Edmonds College. A tireless advocate for the environment with a lifelong dedication to community
service, Susie has repeatedly been recognized by her community and by elected officials for her many
contributions to the City.
PROCESS
The City of Edmonds has a park naming policy which allows for "the naming of parks, park areas, and
park facilities". Criteria for name selection is found in Sect F stating "Outstanding accomplishments by an
individual for the good of the community. Quality of the contribution should be considered along with
the length of service by the individual - this to be fully substantiated by person making
recommendation."
The Pilchuck Audubon organization submitted an application (attached) as per policy Section 2 (A)
Individuals, groups and/or organizations interested in proposing a name for an existing un-named park
area or park facility may do so in writing using a "Park Naming Form" that outlines the naming criteria.
These will be presented to the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department for consideration by the
Planning Board.
The policy identifies the following steps -
1. The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on the proposed names.
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2. The Planning Board will make a naming recommendation to the City Council for final adoption or
amendment.
STEPS COMPLETED
The Planning Board received an introductory presentation on January 8, 2025 followed by a Public
Hearing on January 22, 2025. The Planning Board unanimously approved the recommendation to
rename the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat and Native Plant Demonstration Garden to the Susie Schaefer
Wildlife and Native Plant Community Garden at the conclusion of the Public Hearing.
Staff Recommendation
City Council approve the proposal to rename the existing Edmonds Wildlife Habitat and Native Plant
Demonstration Garden to the Susie Schaefer Wildlife and Native Plant Community Garden.
Attachments:
2025.02.08 Demo Garden Rename CC
Pilchuck Audubon Renaming Application
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Edmonds Wildlife Habitat & Native Plant
Demonstration Garden
Renaming Proposal
Photo by Chris Pyfer/My Edmonds News
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Demo Darden History
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• 2017 - Sound Salmon Solutions/ Edmonds
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Edmonds College horticulture classes
Scouts and gardening groups
Edmonds Watershed Fun Fair in May
Susie Schaefer
Community -wide Contributions
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Process/Next Steps
Photo by Chris Pyfer/My Edmonds News
Process
Allowable by City's Park Naming Policy
Example: Hazel Miller Pollinator Garden within
Civic Center Playfields Park
Requested by Pi (chuck Audubon Society
Susie supports the new name
Next Steps
City Council Consideration
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This form can be used for citizens to submit a proposal for a park, park area, or park facilty naming.
Names submitted may provide park identity in relation to the following naming guidelines:
• The geographic location of the park; this includes descriptive names.
• An adjoining neighborhood or street, natural feature or an outstanding feature of the park.
• No park shall be given the same name of an existing school site or public facility, except where the sites abut
one another.
• A commonly recognized historical event, group, organization or individual (living or deceased).
• Outstanding accomplishments by an individual for the good of the community. Quality of the contribution should
be considered along with the length of service by the individual — this to be fully substantiated by person making
recommendation.
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Please submit one name per entry.
Name Brian Zinke
Address 1429 Avenue D, PMB 198
Edmonds, WA, Zip
Snohomish, WA 98290
Phone 425-232-6811
Email director@pilchuckaudubon.org
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this park!
Suggested name:
Susie Schaefer Wildlife and Native Plant Community Garden
Tell us why this name should be chosen: feel free to provide additional attachments.
Please attached letter.
Submit form to:
Park Naming Form
City of Edmonds
700 Main Street Or email to: edmondsparks@edmondswa.gov
Edmonds, WA 98020
All suggested names will go to the Planning Board for consideration and a hearing. The Planning Board will make a
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council has final authority to approve or amend any recommendation.
EDMONDS PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
700 MAIN STREET, EDMONDS, WA 98020 425.771.0230
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1429 Avenue D, PMB 198
Snohomish, WA 98290
RE: Renaming garden at 95 Pine St
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We are proposing this name change to honor a long-time Edmonds resident whose life has been about service
and giving to her community. Susie Schaefer founded what is currently known as the Edmonds Wildlife Habitat
and Native Plant Demonstration Garden located at 95 Pine St. To recognize her contributions to the city and
community, we are proposing the garden be renamed the Susie Schaefer Wildlife and Native Plant Community
Garden.
The effort to create the garden began in 2009, and involved removal of dense thickets of invasive species, such
as blackberries, and the planting of hundreds of native plants in their place. Susie spearheaded this effort,
coordinating the large work parties required to transform the overgrown lot. The garden was officially opened
in 2010 and, with Susie's help, was certified as Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF). In
addition to that, the garden played an instrumental role in getting the City of Edmonds certified as Community
Wildlife Habitat by NWF, becoming only the 415t city in the country to receive that recognition at the time.
The installation of native plants was only part of Susie's vision for the garden, though. Her dream for the
garden was to combine learning with hands-on opportunities and knowledge that participants could then take
home and apply to their own residences or shared community spaces. To facilitate that, she coordinated
frequent classes and programs about local wildlife and plants, hosting them at no -cost to attendees at the
hatchery classroom on site. In a 2020 My Edmonds News article, she's quoted, "My goal has always been to
get more people that will support wildlife in Edmonds and not just live in a real sterile suburbia."
City officials have previously praised Susie's commitment to the environment and her community. In the
previously linked My Edmonds News article, former Edmonds Mayor Mike Nelson was quoted saying, "In
addition to her no-nonsense, direct style, what I love most about Susie is her unwavering commitment to our
environment. The environment to her is not about supporting some abstract policy, it is about reconnecting
residents with the plants and wildlife in our neighborhoods and parks and the vital role they play." And former
City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis added, "Susie Schaefer has been a voice for nature and force to be
reckoned as her compassion is infectious. She was instrumental in making the Demonstration Garden by rolling
up her sleeves, smiling kindly and offering words of encouragement of a global vision to restore a habitat and
garden for Edmonds. We all owe her a debt of gratitude for her tenacity and strength to promote the
environment."
We believe it's time we repay our debt to Susie. Please join us in celebrating her contributions to the City and
community by renaming the garden she envisioned, and brought to reality, in her honor.
Sincerely,
Brian Zinke
Executive Director
Pilchuck Audubon Society
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Mayor's Finance Update
Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave
Department: Mayor's Office
Preparer: Carolyn LaFave
Background/History
On July 2, 2024 the council voted to have a Mayor Update as an ongoing item on all regular meeting
agendas. This was in response to a recommendation from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel.
Staff Recommendation
No action, informational
Narrative
The Mayor, or another member of the administration, will answer questions about City finances that
have been requested by council in advance and will also share actions related to the fiscal emergency
that have transpired since the last update.
When there is nothing new to report, this agenda item will be the opportunity to share that there is
nothing new to report.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Claim for Damages for filing
Staff Lead: NA
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Marissa Cain
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of Claims for Damages for filing.
Narrative
Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
404 Bell Street
($50,000.00)
Attachments:
Claim for Damages - Philadelphia Insurance Co for Converge Regional Partners - for council
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CITY OF EDMONDS
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FORM
Please take note that Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company
mailing address
who currently resides at N/A
Date Claim Form
Received by City
home phone # , work phone #, and who resided at N/A
at the time of the occurrence and whose date of birth is N/A , is claiming damages
against City of Edmonds in the sum of $ 50,000.00 arising out of the following circumstances listed below.
DATE OF OCCURRENCE: On or about 12/18/2024
LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE:
DESCRIPTION:
404 Bell Street, Edmonds, WA
TIME:
1. Describe the conduct and circumstance that brought about the injury or damage. Also describe the injury or damage.
Drainagp water from a City catch basin at the south Past corner of Bell Street and 41h Av . ue nvarflnw d onto the .hur .h prosy belonging to
Philadelphia's insured, CONVERGE REGIONAL PARTNERS, causing damage to the building's interior finishes and contents. Converge Regional Partners
submitted an insurance claim to Philadelphia, which expects to make payments to or on behalf of its insured totaling $50,000.00 as a result of the water
-damage. Atttoss tdeTRtgtngttre nature and amount tine expeCmu tlaRsages. PnifadeRltfra is equil ry alscrC0n1ractuany
s_ubrogated to the rights of its insured as to third narlies that caused the underlying damage.
(attach an extra sheet for additional information, if needed)
2. Provide a list of witnesses, if applicable, to the occurrence including names, addresses, and phone numbers.
Dan Radley is the point of contact at Converge Regional Partners regarding the insurance slain
3. Attach copies of all documentation relating to expenses, injuries, losses, and/or estimates for repair.
4. Have you submitted a claim for damages to your insurance company? Yes X No
If so, please provide the name of the insurance company:
and the policy #: N/A
* * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR AUTOMOBILE CLAIMS ONLY
License Plate # Driver License #
Type Auto:
(year) (make) (model)
DRIVER: OWNER:
Address: Address:
Phone#: Phone#:
Passengers:
Name: Name:
Address: Address:
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This Claim form must be signed by the Claimant, a person holding a written power of attorney from the Claimant, by the
attorney in fact for the Claimant, by an attorney admitted to practice in Washington State on the Claimant's behalf, or by a aD
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Signature of Representative
Date and place (residential address, city and county)
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Date and place (residential address, city and county)
Print Name of Representative Bar Number Of applicable)
Please present the completed claim form to: City Clerk's Office
City of Edmonds
121 51h Avenue North
Edmonds, WA, 98020
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Form Revised 04/09/2021
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7.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Written Public Comments
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of written public comments.
Narrative
Public comments submitted to the web form for public comments
<https://www.edmondswa.gov/publiccomment>
between January 9, 2025 and January 29, 2025.
Attachments:
Public Comment February 4, 2025
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments — February 4, 2025
Online Form 2025-01-08 04:41 PM(MST) was submitted by Guest on 1/8/2025 6:41:06 PM (GMT-07:00)
US/Arizona
FirstName Marjie
LastName Fields
Email
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Regulations Protecting our Critical Ares
Comments Watching the progress of development in our city near to our streams and wetlands, I
and many others have become increasingly concerned about city zoning codes for Critical Areas. With
review of those codes coming up in 2025, 1 trust that city council and staff will quickly begin the urgently
needed review of current related policies and practices. These include careful identification and
mapping of critical areas, overview of SEPA reviews, and buffer requirements.
Online Form 2025-01-14 02:54 PM(MST) was submitted by Guest on 1/14/2025 4:54:01 PM (GMT-
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FirstName Jonathan
LastName Waters
Email
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Edmonds Graffiti Concerns
Comments Dear Members of the Edmonds City Council, I hope this email finds you well. I am
writing as a concerned resident to share my growing concerns about the increase in graffiti across
Edmonds. The presence of graffiti on public property, business storefronts, and community spaces is
affecting the appearance of our neighborhoods and may contribute to a perception of neglect. Many of
us take pride in our city's beauty and safety, and I believe we can take meaningful steps to address this
issue before it escalates further. Studies show that prompt graffiti removal deters future vandalism.
Therefore, I respectfully urge the council to consider the following actions: Increase community
engagement and awareness by providing easy -to -use tools for reporting graffiti. Establish a rapid -
response team to handle graffiti removal swiftly and efficiently. Partner with local businesses and
organizations to organize volunteer -led beautification efforts. Implement preventive measures like
adding lighting, using anti -graffiti coatings, and enhancing surveillance in targeted areas. Edmonds is a
wonderful community, and proactive measures will help us maintain the pride and sense of safety that
we all value. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to learning about any upcoming
plans or initiatives to address graffiti in our city. Sincerely, Jonathan Waters
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments — February 4, 2025
Online Form 2025-01-15 02:10 PM(MST) was submitted by Guest on 1/15/2025 4:10:41 PM (GMT-
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FirstName Jenny
LastName Jorgenson
Email
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Burlington Building/funding of fire and police
Comments Let's get to the point. Who is balancing your budget? If you cannot afford to pay for Fire
and Police why are you trying to purchase the Burlington building? Let a commercial developer buy it
and bring more revenue into the city and not put the city into a debt they cannot afford. Put your efforts
into funding the Fire and Police.
Online Form 2025-01-27 10:36 AM(MST) was submitted by Guest on 1/27/2025 12:36:16 PM (GMT
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FirstName Finis
LastName Tupper
Email
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic Legal Services
Comments Dating back to 1965, the City of Edmonds has required all businesses located within the
city limits to have a business license. It is unlawful for any person to operate, engage in or practice any
business in Edmonds without first having obtained a business license. This license requirement is true
for both commercial space and home occupation businesses. The Edmonds Code for business licenses is
detailed and extensive covering almost any possibility. See ECC 4.72. In violation of the ECC 4.72
Lighthouse Law Group operated in Edmonds without a City Business License from March 4, 2011—
December 31, 2014. The City of Seattle like almost all cities in Washington (except ghost towns) require
a business license. Seattle also has an Occupation Tax for gross revenue and salaries. For Service Activity
the tax rate is 0.00427. Lighthouse Law Group operated unlawfully in Seattle without a city business
license from the law firm's inception in 2010 thru May 8, 2015. Lighthouse Law Group PLLC is a faux
boutique law firm. Lighthouse's website falsely construes the mid -size law firm is located in the Seattle
Central Business District presumably for the purpose of attracting more business and giving the false
impression of a mid -size law firm. When in fact much of their business is conducted in their residences
as confirmed by many city council meeting videos. Jeffrey and Patricia Taraday home office is located in
Seattle. The majority of the contact and income producing activity with this law firm is by cell phones
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments — February 4, 2025
and zoom when the attorneys are located within the Seattle City Limits. Also, the Seattle B&O gross
revenue tax is due if the law firm is not taxable in the customer location. See RCW 35.102.130. Edmonds
does not impose a B&O tax. Lighthouse Law Group allowed their Seattle City Business License to expire
on December 31, 2023. Therefore, this law firm with full knowledge of the state and city tax laws has
operated unlawfully in the State of Washington going on 13 months. Knowing a company needs a city
business license is very basic legal knowledge. Even the Phil Williams contract which I assume
Lighthouse drafted requires the contractor to have a business license. The recent discovery of many
issues pinpoints the need to reevaluate the legal services contract. Such as the one-year contract for the
Hearing Examiner; the ratification of separation agreements many months after decision; Settlement
agreement with Sherman Pruitt; the loss in the Rimmer v. Edmonds, Settlement Agreement with the
Edmonds Environmental Committee; the loss in the Kelli Homes v. Edmonds. When an attorney suggests U'
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Outside Boards and Committee Reports
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Outside Boards and Committee Reports will be submitted to the Received for Filing portion of the
agenda for last meeting of the month.
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
The Council is asked to review the attached committee reports/minutes from the following
organizations:
Snohomish County Tomorrow
Port of Edmonds
Lake Ballinger Forum
Edmonds Public Facilities District
SnoCom 911
WRIA8
Attachments:
_10232024-2295 SCT
Commission Meeting Minutes 1-13-25 - Port Of Edmonds
Commission Meeting Minutes 12-9-24 - Port Of Edmonds
Lake Ballinger Forum Agenda 2025-01-28
PFD112124
PFD121624-Special
SNO911-Board-Agenda-20240116 (1)
SNO911-Board-Agenda-20240116 (1)
WRIA8 Jan Agenda Nov Minutes
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Snohomish County Tomorrow
A GRO WTH MANAGEMENT AD VISOR COUNCIL
1
STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Via Zoom
4:00 p.m.
MEETING MINUTES
Tulalip Arlington
Tribes
Marysville
Granite Falls
Everett Lake Stevens
ukilteo Mill Creek
Lynnwood Snohomish
Edmonds Mountlake Monroe
Terrace Sultan Gold Index
Woodway Brier Bothell Bar
Participating Jurisdictions/Members
City of Arlington
Mayor Don Vanne
City of Bothell
Councilmember Amanda Dodd
City of Darrin ton
Mayor Dan Rankin
City of Edmonds
Councilmember Vivian Olson
City of Everett
Councilmember Ben Zarlin o
City of Granite Falls
Mayor Matt Hartman
City of Lynnwood
Mayor Christine Frizzell, Councilmember David
Parshall
City of Marysville
Councilmember Peter Cond les
City of Mountlake Terrace
Mayor Pro Tern Bryan Wahl
City of Monroe
Councilmember Lance Bailey
City of Mukilteo
Councilmember Jason Moon
Snohomish County Council
Councilmember Nate Nehrin
Snohomish County
Josh Dugan
City of Woodway
Councilmember John Brock
Community Representative
Allan Giffen
Community Representative
Easton Craft
Community Representative
Mike Appleby
Other Attendees/Presenters:
PSRC
Ben Bakkenta
Snohomish County, Public works
Kelly Snyder, Christina Curtis
Snohomish County
Linda Neunzig
CAB Applicant
Jason Grenn
City of Mill Creek
Mike Todd
SCT Manager
Ann Larson
Snohomish County
Mike McCrary, Julie Mass, Molly Beeman,
Stacey McShane, Lacey Harper
Snohomish County
Matthew Siddons, Taylor Twiford, Jacob
Lambert
Community Members
Melody Tucker
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 4:01 pm by Councilmember Nate Nehring.
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2. Introductions/Roll Call
Roll call was taken (as listed above).
3. Citizen Comments
No comments.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes (9-25-24)
Mayor Pro Tern Bryan Walh moved to approve the minutes. Josh Dugan seconded, and
the motion passed unanimously.
5. Update Items
a. PSRC Board Actions and Activities, Ben Bakkenta
Ben Bakkenta, Director of Regional Planning, gave an update on PSRC Board actions
The Executive Board will take action to approve the 2025-2028 transportation
improvement program and they'll also discuss the Regional Safety Action Plan.
The Growth Management Policy Board will get a briefing on PSRC's Annual Housing
Monitoring program and will also be briefed on the Regional Safety Action Plan.
The Transportation Policy Board will continue discussion of the scope of work for the
next regional transportation plan with a focus on the financial strategy for its
implementation.
6. Action Items
a. Citizen Representative to the Community Advisory Board
Jason Grenn was introduced to the group as a CAB applicant. Grenn has a
background in nonprofit and government work with a long career in communications
and public relations. Grenn has also served in the State House in Alaska as a State
representative.
Mayor Christine Frizzell moved to approve Jason Grenn's application to the
Community Advisory Board which was seconded by Mayor Dan Vanney. The motion
passed unanimously.
6. Briefings, Discussion Items
a. Snohomish County Road Safety Plan
Kelly Snyder, Public Works Director, gave a briefing on the County's road safety
plan, highlighting the significant increase in traffic fatalities and serious injuries over
the past decade, with vulnerable road users being disproportionately affected.
Christina Curtis assisted in the presentation, explaining the factors contributing to the
increase in traffic accidents and the need for a multi -departmental and data -driven
approach to address road safety issues.
Christina Curtis, Transportation Specialist, presented data on traffic accidents,
highlighting the need for systemic change to improve safety. Kelly discussed the
Safe Streets for All program, its ongoing refinement, equity analysis, and various
countermeasures like rumble strips and roundabouts.
b. Food and Farming Center
Linda Neunzig, Agricultural Coordinator, gave a presentation on the food and farming
center. Every five years the USDA does a census on agriculture. The census shows
that for Snohomish County there has been an increase in the number of farms and
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the amount of money farmers are getting. The goal now is to create a Food and
Farming Center to allow for more farmers to come and begin production much
sooner. The Food and Farming Center has three components: processing, facility,
and distribution. Currently, McCollum Park is being looked at as a location.
c. SCT Transition
Ann Larson, SCT Manager, appraised the group on some updates on the transition o
SCT. As part of the SCT Transition, the Steering Committee had an action item on
the agenda to add four additional committees as recommended by the Executive
Committee. They opted to not take action, and instead sent it back to the Executive
Committee for additional information. The Executive Committee decided not to
recommend it come back as an action item but rather for it to be the focus of the
December 11th General Assembly.
d. SCT Manager's Report
a. SCT Branding & Newsletter
b. SCT Committee Report
7. Go -Round
8. Next Meeting Date
a. No November Steering Committee meeting
b. 2024 SCT General Assembly: Wednesday, December 11, 2024
9. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 p.m. by Councilmember Nate Nehring
All presentations given, discussions held, and actions taken at this meeting are kept on file (via recording) in PDS until six years
from December 3111 of this year.
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Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Regular
Meeting
January 13, 2025
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Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Will Chen, City of Edmonds Councilmember
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
All Commissioners are present.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS REQUESTED THAT AN AGENDA ITEM
FOR THE COMMERCIAL SPACE BE PUT ON THE AGENDA
UNDER IX B. COMMISSIONER GRANT SECONDED THE MOTION,
WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to
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3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
• Emily Cline — Gave public comment discussing ideas for waterfront
development.
• Andrew Cline — Gave public comment discussing ideas for
waterfront development.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of December 9, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amounts of $1,357,965.11 for
December 27, 2024 and $390,487.10 for January 13, 2025.
C. Approval of Waiver of Notice of Special Meetings
D. Approval of Executive Director Contract Amendment
VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Port Attorney Stephens announced the Port of Edmonds Commission
will move into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)(c)
at 7:11 pm and will last 30 minutes. The Executive Session will
conclude at 7:41 pm and at the conclusion, the Commission will
return to regular Commission meeting with potential action.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at 7:41
pm and extended the Executive Session for 15 minutes and will
return to regular Commission meeting at 7:56 pm and at the
conclusion, the Commission will return to regular Commission
meeting with potential action.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at 7:56
pm and extended the Executive Session for 10 minutes and will
return to regular Commission meeting at 8:06 pm and at the
conclusion, the Commission will return to regular Commission
meeting with potential action.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at 8:06
pm with no related announcements or actions taken.
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VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Resolution No. 25-01 Confirming Schedule & Location of Meetings
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THE COMMISSION
APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 RECONFIRMING THE
SCHEDULE AND LOCATION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS
COMMISSION MEETINGS FOR 2025 PER THE 2025
COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE. COMMISSIONER CASS
SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Election of Commission Officers
Commission President Grant opened the floor for nominations for
President. Commissioner Grant nominated Commissioner Preston for
President. No other nominations were received. Commission
President Grant closed nominations.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION
APPOINT COMMISSIONER PRESTON AS COMMISSION
PRESIDENT FOR 2025. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE
MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission President Grant opened the floor for nominations for
Vice President. Commissioner Preston nominated Commissioner
Cass for Vice President. No other nominations were received.
Commission President Grant closed nominations.
COMMISSIONER PRESTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION
APPOINT COMMISSIONER CASS AS COMMISSION VICE
PRESIDENT FOR 2025. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED
THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Commission President Grant opened the floor for nominations for
Secretary. Commissioner Cass nominated Commissioner Killin for
Secretary. No other nominations were received. Commission
President Grant closed nominations.
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IX. DISCUSSION
A. Review Proposed Edits to the Port Commission Delegation of
Authority
The commission reviewed and discussed proposed edits to the Port
Commission Delegation of Authority. Port Attorney Stephens will
update the delegation and bring the updated version to the next
meeting for approval.
X. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
No reports were provided.
XI. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
The following updates were provided by the Executive Director and
team:
A. The design work is almost complete for the Building 1 Atrium
window repair and will soon be submitted for permitting.
B. Dry Storage Building Permit is in process after installation of the
gutters and ADA ramp.
C. North Portwalk and Seawall Reconstruction Phase 2 — we are
applying for phase 2 permits by the end of this month. The City
expects permitting to take up to a year.
D. Government Affairs Update
• Working on RAISE and PROTECT grant applications, although we
do expect an executive order on January 20th that may postpone the
submissions.
• As far as RAISE grant expectations for this year, there will only be
about $150 million left for new projects. In FY24 there was $13 billion,
which means it will be an incredibly tough landscape for FY25
funding.
E. Audit Status — The auditors are finishing up in the next week or so.
The final report will take a few weeks and will be shared with the
Commission.
F. Staffing —We are interviewing for a Landscaper/Maintenance
worker position and are posting for the Leasing and Administration
Specialist role and an open Security Officer role.
G. Director Menard and Deputy Executive Director Baker provided a
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XII. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Killin — No additional comments.
• Cass — Commented that she will listen to the PNWA briefing on
tsunami and earthquakes. She also mentioned the graffiti tagging on
the landing building.
• Preston — Commented that he toured with Director Baker to visit dry
storage as well as attended the PNWA session on tsunami and
earthquakes.
• Johnston — No additional comments.
• Grant — Commented on parking at Harbor Square.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 10:05 pm.
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PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES
OF REGULAR MEETING
December 9, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
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OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Will Chen, City of Edmonds Councilmember
John Brock, Town of Woodway Councilmember
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 7:OOpm.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
All Commissioners are present.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE
AGENDAAS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER PRESTON
SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to
3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
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• Robert Steigers — Shared with the Commission that his meeting
attendance was for research for a science -fiction novel he is writing
that references Ports and shared some of the character details.
• Emily Cline — Gave public comment introducing her Spa opening in
2025 at the Landing building and provided her thoughts on the
Landing building future.
• Andrew Cline — Gave public comment as Emily Cline's business
partner, introducing his background and thoughts on the Landing
building future.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT
AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS.
COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of November 12, 2024 & December 3, 2024 Meeting
Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amounts of November 22, 2024
$305,527.47 & December 9, 2024 $292,416.78.
VII. DISCUSSION
A. Commission Planning
The Commission discussed moving the Commission meetings to 6pm
on Mondays for the first quarter of 2025. This will be adopted in a
resolution in January.
B. Rules Governing the Transaction of Port Commission Business
Port Attorney Stephens reviewed Commissioner feedback for this
annual review of the Rules Governing the Transaction of Port
Commission Business. The Commission discussed the proposed
changes.
C. Port Commission Delegation of Authority
This item was deferred to a meeting in January.
VIII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
City of Edmonds Councilmember Chen — The City council is
reviewing the final environmental impact statement and comp plan
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planned to be adopted on December 17th. The RFA will be discussed
on December 19th.
Town of Woodway Councilmember Brock — Town of Woodway
passed the 2025 budget and 20-year comp plan on Monday.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Manager Williams provided a holiday events and social media
update.
Executive Director Harris provided an update on the SAO audit.
Deputy Executive Director provided a marina operations update.
X. COMMISSIONER'S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Johnston —Attending the WPPA Annual meeting.
Commissioner Grant —Attending the WPPA Annual meeting.
Commissioner Killin —Attending the WPPA Annual meeting.
Commissioner Cass —Attending the WPPA Annual meeting. She is
also following the City Comp Plan process.
Commissioner Preston —Attending the WPPA Annual meeting.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Port Attorney Stephens announced the Port of Edmonds Commission
will move into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) at
9:15 pm and will last 20 minutes. The Executive Session will
conclude at 9:35 pm and at the conclusion, the Commission will
return to regular Commission meeting with no related
announcements or actions taken.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at
9:35pm and extended the Executive Session for 10 minutes and will
return to regular Commission meeting at 9:45pm with no related
announcements or actions taken.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at
9:45pm and extended the Executive Session for 6 minutes and will
return to regular Commission meeting at 9:51pm with no related
announcements or actions taken.
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The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at
9:51pm with no related announcements or actions taken.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 9:51pm.
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City of Edmonds • City of Lake Forest Park • City of Mountlake Terrace • City of Shoreline
AGENDA
LAKE BALLINGER/McALEER CREEK WATERSHED FORUM
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 253 086 952 927
Passcode: GB3ga22k
I. Welcome and Introductions (City of Shoreline)
II. Topics
a. City of Shoreline Forum Focus/Updates (City of Shoreline staff):
i. Echo Lake — including latest on algae bloom issues and management
ii. McAleer Creek and tributaries within Shoreline — including assets and
areas of interest
b. Recognition for Laura Reed (!)
c. Open discussion on Forum priorities and goals for 2025 (John Featherstone)
i. Rotation for hosting and running meetings
ii. Topics
iii. Other Goals
III. Announcements & Updates
a. Wet season impacts (thus far) within Lake Ballinger/McAleer Creek watershed (all
staff)
b. Update on status abandoned house on south end of lake (Patrick Johnson)
c. Lake Ballinger water level monitor (Patrick Johnson)
d. McAleer Creek maintenance update (Laura Reed)
IV. Public comment
V. Closing
a. Next meeting to be hosted by City of Lake Forest Park, date to be determined
(tentatively April 8)
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Edmonds Public Facilities District
Board of Directors Special Meeting
November 21, 2024
The Edmonds Public Facilities District Board hybrid meeting convened at 7:30 a.m. in the
Edmonds Center for the Arts Green Room, 410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds, and via Zoom.
EPFD Board Members Present
Ray Liaw, President
Wayne Grotheer, Vice President
Suzy Maloney
David Brewster
Bill Willcock
ECA Board Members Present
David Schaefer, Immed. Past President
1. Call to Order
ECA Staff Present
Kathy Liu, Executive Director
Lori Meagher, Associate Executive Director
Guests
Chris Eck, City Council Liaison
Board President Liaw called the meeting to order.
• Attendance of those attending in -person for minutes.
2. Land Acknowledgement & Equity Statement
Board VP Grotheer read the Land Acknowledgement & Equity Statement.
3. Agenda Review & Approval
BOARD MEMBER BREWSTER MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO REMOVE THE
SURPLUS POLICY FROM THE AGENDA. BOARD MEMBER MALONEY SECONDED THE
MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
BOARD VP GROTHEER MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. BOARD
MEMBER BREWSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Board President's Comments
Board President Liaw commented with the holidays, it is a busy time at the ECA with fantastic
shows and a lot of hard work behind the scenes.
5. Public Comment
There was no public comment.
6. Consent Aqenda
• Meeting Minutes — September 26, 2024
• Meeting Minutes — October 24, 2024
Edmonds Public Facilities District Board Draft Minutes
November 21, 2024
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• October 2024 Disbursement Report
BOARD VP GROTHEER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. BOARD MEMBER
BREWSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Old Business
• Prior Action Items Review
Ms. Meagher reviewed progress on action items from the previous meeting and identified
outstanding items (see Action Items below).
• October Staff Report — Questions/Comments?
Board Member Brewster referred to the September staff report and the great work the marketing
team did on rebranding. Board VP Grotheer recognized Kramer Kales and Nicole Giordano for
quickly replacing the assisted listening devices and congratulated Beck Cole on a successful
rental for a new corporate client.
8. PFD Board Business
• Surplus Policy
This item was rescheduled for the January meeting.
• EPFD/IATSE 15 Contract
o Resolution for Executive Director to Sign
Ms. Liu's memo regarding key points was referenced. Questions and discussion followed
regarding current practices versus new practices under this contract, changes to the disciplinary
process, the EPFD's contract negotiator, and reference to the collective bargaining agreement
2025-2027 in the title of the resolution.
BOARD MEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 2024.05, A RESOLUTION
OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE EDMONDS PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SIGN THE INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF
THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES, MOTION PICTURE TECHNICIANS, ARTIST AND ALLIED
CRAFTS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND CANADA, AFL-CIO, CLC LOCAL
NO. 15 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT 2025-2027 WITH EDMONDS PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT. BOARD MEMBER WILLCOCK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. PFD Board Member Reports
Board Member Brewster referred to Diana Ortega-Chance's report on Education and Outreach
activities in the staff report and upcoming spring and summer activities which he viewed as a
growth opportunity for the organization. He reported the IDEA Committee formed a subcommittee
to review and update the equity statement. The Creative District Advisory Committee canceled its
meetings until 2025; with the City's current budget situation, it is unclear how much can be done
in the short term. On November 22 in the Library Plaza Room, three artists will present concepts
for a sculpture to be located in the city park adjacent to the ferry holding lanes; the public is invited
to review the artwork and provide feedback.
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November 21, 2024
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Board Member Willcock referenced the staff report and the successful Coldwell Banker Danforth
conference.
Board Member Maloney reported the Philanthropy Committee discussed restructuring of the
development team, season sponsorships, Gala wrap-up, plans for a robust yearend appeal, and
availability of some Gala buy -in events.
Board VP Grotheer reported on the Facilities & Operations Committee including approval of the
final payment to Mithun which was significantly under budget. The recently completed arc flash
study discovered two electrical panels cannot be worked on safely without turning off all the
power; the contractor is checking the outside transformer to determine if it was rated too
conservatively and perhaps can be adjusted. He offered to provide a presentation at the January
EPFD Board meeting on his takeaways from the LEAD conference. Discussion followed regarding
capital planning, projects prioritization, and grant opportunities.
Board President Liaw reported the Steering Committee continued its discussion regarding
partnerships. The committee plans to involve the EPFD attorney in updating the ILA between the
EPFD and the ECA.
10. Executive Director Update
• Development Update
Ms. Liu reported on reorganization of the department which includes eliminating the development
manager role and hiring a new gifts officer to prioritize external solicitation and rebalance the
focus of the team between administration and solicitation, promoting Amy Stagno to Director of
Development and reorganizing the team under her management. The team has been gathering
feedback on the Gala from boards and attendees and, along with the Philanthropy Committee,
discussing the format of the 2025 Gala. She anticipated a decision will be made in January 2025.
The team is currently working on the yearend campaign.
• Programming/Revenue Update
Ms. Liu displayed and reviewed the ECA Presented Programming spreadsheet, advising ticket
sales through the end of year are increasing. Marketing recognizes the need to focus on some
shows in January and February and are planning a Black Friday promotion to boost sales for
January and February shows.
• Strategic Planning Update
Ms. Liu reported three responses were submitted, all within the range of the expected budget.
Interviews will be conducted in December. ECA Board President Lindsay Geyer and EPFD Board
VP Grotheer will represent the ECA and EPFD Boards on the interview panel.
• Marketing — Results of Past Patron Surveys
This item was moved to next month's meeting.
• Capacity Presentation
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November 21, 2024
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Ms. Liu explained department heads were asked about their core, secondary and assumed
responsibilities; inefficiencies; and wish -to-do's. The general conclusion was everyone is fully
tasked and feeling over capacity. Department heads typically work 40-45/week not including
special circumstances. The nature of being a small team is secondary and assumed
responsibilities take up a lot of time; inefficiencies are related to too much time in meetings, lack
of systems for administrative tasks, and developing processes on the fly without defined
ownership; and wish -to-do's relate to strategies and growth areas. Questions related to
development of a strategic plan include whether the organization is taking on more than it can
handle, whether plans are too ambitious, and lack of focus and prioritization due to the pace of
things and the all -hands -on -deck feeling.
Ms. Liu continued, at the department heads' retreat this summer, the team identified culture as
their primary concern as it relates to capacity, urgency, etc. There also needs to be space to look
at medium term goals (2-3 years) as well as long term planning (5+ years). She summarized as
consideration is given to growing the organization, it is important to keep capacity and
prioritization in mind, and to resist the urge to add to priorities.
Questions and discussion followed regarding what tasks staff could forego, assuming there will
always be emergencies and planning for them, next steps, proprietary feeling over projects, future
director retreat/check-in, funds in the budget for team development, and having a board member
co-sponsor important issues.
• Campus Footprint
Ms. Liu relayed Councilmember Chen's question whether the EPFD would consider as part of its
long range planning expanding the ECA campus footprint and activities to Highway 99 in
partnership with the City and private development. Questions and discussion followed regarding
the ECA's knowledge of operating a facility, the City of Lynnwood's partnership with their PFD,
revenue sources such as tax increment financing, and extension of the PFD legislation.
Discussion continued regarding savings on the Mithun study, how to proceed with the results of
building envelope study, limited budget for strategic planning, inability to master plan without
resources, and the timeline for strategic planning.
11. Associate Executive Director Update
• Finance Update
o Audit Update
Ms. Meagher reported the audit is wrapping up; once the exit interview is scheduled, she will send
out a notice to board members. The audit included federal A133 audit for the SVOG funds
received in 2021.
o 2nd Draft FY2025 Budget
Ms. Meagher reported the 2nd draft FY2025 budget is the same as presented to the EPFD Board
and Admin & Finance Committee yesterday. Questions and discussion followed regarding support
for a joint Board/Admin & Finance Committee meeting regarding the budget, and providing a 5-
year outlook as part of final budget presentation. Ms. Meagher invited board members to advise
her of other information to include for the final FY2025 budget presentation.
• Human Resources Update
Edmonds Public Facilities District Board Draft Minutes
November 21, 2024
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o Position Grades/Ranges
Ms. Meagher recalled discussion as part of the budget about hiring processes and oversight of
executive leadership's authority to offer salaries. She displayed and reviewed the 2022 salary
grades and ranges for administrative and technical positions and salary grades and ranges
updated for 2025, noting wages for most of the tech positions for the next three years were
established in the collective bargaining agreement. She proposed the grades and ranges be
approved as part of the 2025 budget.
Questions and discussion followed regarding the midpoint differential, expanding the range width
within grades, impact of an employee's wage hitting the top of the band, allowing for growth within
grades, ensuring salaries remain within the bands, operating structure of other Washington State
PFDs, and approving salary grades and ranges as part of the budget.
Ms. Meagher described human resource changes in the box office and the new ticketing CRM
• Facilities Update
Ms. Meagher reported work continues on repairing the boilers.
12. Executive Session
At 8:46 a.m., Board President Liaw recessed the meeting to a 30 minute executive session (g)
review performance of public employee. No action expected to be taken and the meeting will be
adjourned immediately following the executive session.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:16 a.m.
13. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 9:16 a.m.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. December Meeting
a. FY2025 Budget including 5-year outlook
b. Agenda item added by Board President Liaw
2. January Meeting
a. Approval of Surplus Policy
b. Results of past patron surveys
c. Mclalwain Access Fund
d. Board VP Grotheer presentation regarding LEAD conference
3. Send out doodle poll for December meeting date
4. Provide ECA Presented Programming spreadsheet to Board Member Brewster
5. Send meeting invite for audit exit conference when date is determined
6. Send EPFD Board 2010 Partnership Rate/Partnership Agreement
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November 21, 2024
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Edmonds Public Facilities District
Board of Directors Special Meeting
December 16, 2024
The Edmonds Public Facilities District Board hybrid meeting convened at 1:01 p.m. in the
Edmonds Center for the Arts Green Room, 410 4th Avenue North, Edmonds, and via Zoom.
EPFD Board Members Present ECA Staff Present
Ray Liaw, President Kathy Liu, Executive Director
Wayne Grotheer, Vice President Lori Meagher, Associate Executive Director
Suzy Maloney
David Brewster City Staff Present
Bill Willcock Kim Dunscombe, Acting Finance Director
ECA Board Members Present
David Schaefer, Immed. Past President
1. Call to Order
Board President Liaw called the special PFD meeting to order.
• Attendance of those attending in -person for minutes.
2. Land Acknowledgement & Equity Statement
Board VP Grotheer read the Land Acknowledgement & Equity Statement.
3. PFD Board Business
• FY2025 EPFD/ECA Annual Budget
Ms. Meagher advised the FY2025 budget was presented to the Admin & Finance Committee on
December 11. She reviewed changes made to the budget since the November 20, 2024 joint
meeting with Admin & Finance:
➢ $10,00 added to Contract Services for HR related services
➢ $1,200 reduction in recruitment expense
➢ $3,600 added to subscription expense for bill.com platform
➢ $600 (12 hours) add to anticipated OT for accountant (month end/audit support)
➢ $2,239 (0.05 FTE) added to the front of house event manager
Ms. Meagher reviewed:
➢ FY 2025 Proposed Operating Budget
➢ FY 2025 Proposed Non -Operating Budget
➢ FY 2025 Proposed Cash Flow
➢ 2024P and 2025B capital expenditures (Capex)
➢ Key Metrics: FTEs, Presented Events, and Non -Operating & Financial Margins
➢ Sources of Revenue 2018 - 2024
➢ Annual Average Ticket Revenue Per Ticket Sold
➢ Net Presented & Net Rental Analysis
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➢ Board Contributions
➢ Org chart (updated January 2025)
➢ Total FTE Trend
➢ FTE Trend by Department
➢ 2025 Proposed Position Grades and Salary Ranges
➢ Opportunities, challenges and assumptions (operating and non -operating)
➢ EPFD ECA consolidated FY 2025 Budget Cycle
During presentation of the above, questions and suggestions included changing the color scheme
of the graphs, changing the sources of revenue graph to compare largest to smallest sources,
providing a comparison of operational sources of revenue, adding percentages to total to sources
of revenue comparison, difference between 2024 projected and 2025 budgeted annual average
ticket revenue per ticket sold, average ticket price in 2024 compared to previous years, lower
expenses in 2025 due to fewer shows, changing the title of the Annual Average Ticket Revenue
Per Ticket Sold slide, and rationale for booking fewer shows.
Questions and discussion continued regarding providing a comparison of concessions and
historic facility preservation fee per ticket, net percentage of board contributions, reason for
increase in board contributions, board contributions compared to general individual donors,
tracking FTE trends by salary level, turnover analysis by department, FTE trend analysis showing
history of organization, upward trends of FTE, how increases in FTE benefit the organization, how
the snapshot of 2025 FTE fits into strategic planning, ticket price tolerance, differential between
ticket tiers, automation with the new CRM, credit card fees, and plans to publish an annual report.
Ms. Meagher reviewed a 5-year statement of revenues and expenses, highlighting operating
revenue and operating expenses, operating surplus (loss), non -operating revenue and expenses
and assumptions for outlook periods.
Questions and discussion followed regarding whether previous 5-year projections anticipated an
operating surplus, what financial success for the organization looks like, potential for the sales tax
rebate to end in 2041, whether it was appropriate to seek to be self-sustaining by 2041,
appreciation for the analytics provided by staff, and whether the adjustment to the executive
director's salary is included in the budget.
BOARD MEMBER MALONEY MOVED TO APPROVE THE 2025 BUDGET AS PRESENTED BY
STAFF. BOARD MEMBER BREWSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Executive Director Compensation
Board President Liaw relayed the board completed Ms. Liu's first annual review; her first year's
contract was November to the end of October. Board action is required for any change to her
annual compensation. She recommended the board approve a 3% COLA for Ms. Liu and direct
staff to prepare a resolution for the January Consent Agenda reflecting that change to her salary,
effective November 1, 2024.
BOARD MEMBER BREWSTER MOVED TO APPROVE A 3% COLA FOR EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR KATHY LIU AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE A RESOLUTION REFLECTING
THAT CHANGE TO HER SALARY, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2024. BOARD VP GROTHEER
SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Executive Director Update
Edmonds Public Facilities District Board Draft Minutes
December 16, 2024
Page 2
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• Strategic Business Plan
Ms. Liu advised EPFD Board VP Board Grotheer, ECA Board President Geyer, Ms. Meagher and
she interviewed three strategic business plan consulting firms last week, two with arts background
and one with public agency/local government background. She anticipated a consultant would be
selected by the end of the month.
Questions and discussion followed regarding whether the EPFD/ECA has worked with any of the
consultants in the past, process the consultants recommend (background/research,
survey/interview and goal setting), and support for taking a fresh look at the ECA.
5. Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Next EPFD Board Meeting: Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 7:30 AM
ACTION ITEMS:
1. Resolution on January Consent Calendar regarding 3% COLA for Ms. Liu.
Edmonds Public Facilities District Board Draft Minutes
December 16, 2024
Page 3
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SNOHOMISH
COUNTY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
s = January 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Web Conference — Join Zoom Meeting
https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/86274396181
Meeting ID: 860 00
46 6014, Passcode: 195881
or dial +1 253 215 8782
Physical location: 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett Police Department, South Precinct.
Please note that most Board members and staff attend the meeting remotely. However,
pursuant to RCW 42.30, a physical location is also provided.
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Announcements
C. Public Comment Policy: Public Comments limited to 3 minutes on
discussion items related to agency business.
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes from the December 19, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
B. December 2024 Blanket Voucher & Payroll Approval Form:
i. Checks 1072-1076, 19649 - 19780, for a total of $5,981,292.26
ii. Payroll Direct Deposit, in the amount of $1,394,659.80
5. Executive Session (if needed)
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Reports
A. Agency Report
B. New Facility Project Update
C. Radio Replacement Project (RRP)
D. Police TAC (no December meeting)
E. Fire TAC
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9. Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee
B. Personnel Committee (no meeting)
C. Future Facility Committee (no meeting)
D. EMS Joint Task Force (no meeting)
E. Public Safety Technology Committee (no December meeting)
F. County EESCS Committee (formerly County E911 Office)
G. County ECSF Program Advisory Board
10. Good of the Order
11. Adjourn - The next meeting is scheduled for February 20th, 2025
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SNOHOMISH
COUNTY
SNOHOMISH COUNTY 911 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BOARD MEETING AGENDA
s = January 16, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
Web Conference — Join Zoom Meeting
https://uso2web.zoom.us/j/86274396181
Meeting ID: 860 00
46 6014, Passcode: 195881
or dial +1 253 215 8782
Physical location: 1121 SE Everett Mall Way, Everett Police Department, South Precinct.
Please note that most Board members and staff attend the meeting remotely. However,
pursuant to RCW 42.30, a physical location is also provided.
1. Call to Order
A. Roll Call
B. Announcements
C. Public Comment Policy: Public Comments limited to 3 minutes on
discussion items related to agency business.
2. Public Comments
3. Approval of Agenda
4. Consent Agenda
A. Minutes from the December 19, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
B. December 2024 Blanket Voucher & Payroll Approval Form:
i. Checks 1072-1076, 19649 - 19780, for a total of $5,981,292.26
ii. Payroll Direct Deposit, in the amount of $1,394,659.80
5. Executive Session (if needed)
6. Old Business
7. New Business
8. Reports
A. Agency Report
B. New Facility Project Update
C. Radio Replacement Project (RRP)
D. Police TAC (no December meeting)
E. Fire TAC
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9. Committee Reports
A. Finance Committee
B. Personnel Committee (no meeting)
C. Future Facility Committee (no meeting)
D. EMS Joint Task Force (no meeting)
E. Public Safety Technology Committee (no December meeting)
F. County EESCS Committee (formerly County E911 Office)
G. County ECSF Program Advisory Board
10. Good of the Order
11. Adjourn - The next meeting is scheduled for February 20th, 2025
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AGENDA
Lake Washington/Cedar/Sammamish Watershed
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
Thursday, January 16, 2025, 2:00-4:15PM
Virtual Meeting Using Zoom
*See bottom of agenda for meeting link and other connection information
Meeting
Packet Pa
1. Welcome and Review Participants
2. Public Comment
Vanessa Kritzer, Chair 2:00-2:1(
Councilmember, City of Redmond
Vanessa Kritzer 2:10-2:1!
3. Consent Agenda:
Approval of Meeting Notes for November 21, 2024
4.Updates & Good of the Order
3
Vanessa Kritzer
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz,
Announcements
9
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager
WRIA 8 partners
5.
2024 Partner Satisfaction Survey Results
Renee Leichliter,
(Information)
WRIA 8 Administrative Coordinator
Review and discuss the results from the 2024 survey and how
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it can inform the work of the WRIA 8 staff team and Salmon
Recovery Council meeting topics and work program.
6. Approval of 2026-2035 WRIA 8 Interlocal
Agreement (Decision)
Consider approval of the 2026-2035 WRIA 8 Interlocal
Agreement, which will continue the regional cost share
partnership among local governments for another 10-year
period.
7. Legislative Priorities Update and Letter to
State Legislators (Decision)
Hear an update on the 2025 legislative session and consider
approval to send a draft letter to state legislators sharing WRIA
8 budget and policy priorities.
8. Letter to NOAA-Fisheries on the Biological
Opinion for Operations and Maintenance of
the Lake Washington Ship Canal and
Ballard Locks (Decision)
Review and consider approval of a draft joint letter with Long
Live the Kings to NOAA-Fisheries to include information and
resources on topics affecting salmon survival as part of
developing the Biological Opinion for the operation and
maintenance of the Ballard Locks.
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
16
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz &
Legislative Subcommittee
35 members
Mary Ramirez,
I WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator
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2:15-2:2(
2:20-2:3!
2:35-2:5(
2:50-3:1!
3:15-3:3!
3:35-3:5!
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Salmon Returns (Information)
Hear an update on the preliminary results of the 2024 salmon
return for WRIA 8 populations.
Adjourn
Mary Ramirez 13:55-4:1 f
Next Meeting: March 20, 2025, 2:00-4:15PM (Virtual meeting)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Even if your computer has a microphone, have a phone handy and be prepared to use the call -by -phone
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want to talk!)
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• The chat function may be used to take questions during the meeting. Feel free to type questions into the chat
box.
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
Members Present
#
Name
Affiliation
1)
Councilmember (CM) John Stokes, Chair
City of Bellevue
2)
CM Vanessa Kritzer, Vice Chair
City of Redmond
3)
CM Carston Curd
City of Bothell
4)
CM Kim Muromoto
City of Clyde Hill
5)
CM Michelle Dotsch
City of Edmonds
6)
Dana Zlateff
City of Everett
7)
CM Victoria Hunt
City of Issaquah
8)
CM Tracy Furutani
City of Lake Forest Park
9)
CM Sun Burford
City of Newcastle
10)
CM Valerie O'Halloran
City of Renton
11)
CM Annette Ademasu
City of Shoreline
12)
CM Ted Frantz
Town of Hunts Point
13)
CM John Brock
Town of Woodway
14)
John Sherman
The Boeing Company
15)
Corinne Helmer
Cedar River Council
16)
David Kyle
Trout Unlimited
17)
Tom Mortimer
WA Association of Sewer and Water Districts
18)
Cleo Neculae
Washington State Department of Ecology
19)
Stewart Reinbold
Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife
Alternates Present
20)
Ryan Mclrvin
City of Renton
21)
Martha Neuman
City of Seattle
22)
Steven Schauer
King County Flood Control District
23)
Josh Thompson
Snohomish County
24)
David Bain
Sno-King Watershed Council
Other Attendees
25)
Ella Williams
City of Bellevue
26)
Lacey Jane Wolfe
City of Bellevue
27)
Janet Geer
City of Bothell
28)
Allen Quynn
City of Issaquah
29)
Richard Sawyer
City of Kenmore
30)
Rachel Konrady
City of Kirkland
31)
Mark Hofman
City of Lake Forest Park
32)
Meiring Borcherds
City of Mukilteo
33)
Tom Hardy
City of Redmond
34)
Peter Holte
City of Redmond
35)
Kristina Lowthian
City of Renton
36)
Stephanie Sullivan
City of Sammamish
37)
Gavin Haines
City of Seattle
38)
Alison Agness
King County
39)
Joan Lee
King County
40)
Quanah Spencer
King County
41)
Lucas Hall
Long Live the Kings
42)
Amani Moyer -Ali
Mid Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group
43)
Evan Russell
Snohomish County
44)
Peter Lundberg
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
45)
Amee Bahr
Washington Recreation and Conservation Office
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
46)
Renee Leichliter
WRIA 8 Administrative Coordinator
47)
Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager
48)
Mary Ramirez
WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator
I. Welcome and Introductions - Councilmember (CM) Stokes, Chair, called the November 21,
2024, Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) meeting to order. Chair Stokes welcomed everyone and
established quorum by conducting roll call.
II. Public Comment: No public comment.
III. Consent Agenda: SRC meeting minutes from the September 19, 2024 meeting were discussed
No edits were received prior to this meeting.
Action: The SRC voted unanimously to approve the September 19, 2024 meeting minutes.
IV. Updates & Announcements —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Manager
• Jason reminded the Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) that WRIA 8 remains an active
partner at the regional level to the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Council (PS SRC) and
thanked Councilmember Ted Frantz and Deputy Mayor Melanie O'Cain for their
participation as WRIA 8 representatives. Recent meetings focused on regional planning
and an addendum to the Puget Sound Salmon Recovery Plan to reflect best approaches,
developing legislative priorities, and more. Councilmember Frantz noted that significant
capital budget requests will be part of the regional legislative priorities during what is
expected to be a challenging state revenue outlook.
• Jason thanked Chair Stokes for his leadership and support for salmon recovery over the
last 9 years, including the last six years as SRC Chair.
• The WRIA 8 Project and Funding Coordinator position opening closed on November 18tn
Review of applications and interviews with the most competitive candidates will occur
through December.
• The draft 2025 WRIA 8 state and federal legislative priorities and draft letter to the
Governor were approved via email and sent out in early November. The 2025-27 state
legislative session is scheduled to start on January 131h. The WRIA 8 Legislative
Subcommittee will meet regularly during the state legislative session to discuss
opportunities to support WRIA 8's legislative priorities, track emerging policy legislation,
and share information. Contact Jason if you are interested in participating in the
Legislative Subcommittee.
• Mary Ramirez provided an update on the status of salmon runs in our watershed.
Counts at the Locks concluded on October 2nd and the final counts are 18,522 Chinook,
23,188 sockeye, and 19,211 coho. While surveyors have not produced final spawner
estimates, Chinook redd counts on the Cedar River were low and are expected to be
among the lowest escapement estimates since surveys started in 1999. Additionally,
surveyors observed very high levels of pre -spawn mortality early in the season and a lot
of hatchery strays were found on the Cedar River. Chum are having a record breaking
return this fall; over 1,500 were counted in a single day at Piper's Creek (average is
about 400 chum per season). Kokanee counts are over 5,000 adults on the spawning
grounds, this is several times higher than recent averages and it is only midway through
the season. Mary acknowledged the hard work of the Kokanee Recovery Program.
• Jason shared the 2025 Salmon Recovery Council meeting schedule in the packet and
reminded the SRC new calendar invites will be coming out via email shortly.
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
Jason reminded SRC members about the tour of the dewatered large chamber at the
Ballard Locks set for Friday December 131h. Reach out to Jason if you are interested in
attending.
• Joan Lee announced the new Director of King County DNRP, John Taylor, is planning to
reach out to leadership at cities in King County to look for new opportunities for
collaboration, so please look out for those emails.
• CM Kritzer shared information about the recent kokanee fry release with the
Snoqualmie Tribe and thanked everyone who joined.
V. Chair and Vice Chair Selection (Decision) —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery
Manager
According to WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Operating Guidelines, the SRC Chair and
Vice Chair leadership positions are selected every two years, on even years, typically at the final
meeting of the year in November. Chair and Vice Chair selections are made by a vote of the SRC
members present at the meeting. The Chair must be an elected official representing a party to
the WRIA 8 Interlocal Agreement (ILA). The Vice Chair can be an elected official representing a
party to the ILA or a Stakeholder member of the Council. Interest in filling the positions was
solicited from SRC members.
Current SRC Chair, John Stokes, City of Bellevue Councilmember, is stepping down as Chair.
Current Vice Chair, Vanessa Kritzer, City of Redmond Councilmember, expressed interest in
serving as Chair and Carston Curd, City of Bothell Councilmember, expressed interest in serving
as Vice Chair. No additional interest in either position was received prior to the meeting.
Action: The SRC voted unanimously to approve CM Vanessa Kritzer to serve as Chair and CM Carston
Curd to serve as Vice Chair of the SRC for 2025-2026.
VI. Approval of 2026-2035 WRIA 8 Interlocal Agreement (Decision) —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8
Salmon Recovery Manager
Jason reminded the SRC of the ILA process and schedule and shared a draft version of the ILA
that highlights track changes and comments submitted during the comment period.
Jason reviewed substantive changes received from partners. The first was surrounding picking a
different fiscal agent from the service provider. By statute the fiscal agent must be a city or a
county, because of this it made sense to leave King County as both the fiscal agent and the
service provider. The term "citizens" was replaced with "residents" to be more inclusive.
Some comments and proposed revisions to Section 4 were received late in the process, which
focused on language regarding the contracting authority of the Salmon Recovery Council (SRC)
and the Management Committee (MC). The concern is that the ILA should be clear that the
WRIA 8 SRC and MC should not be considered separate legal entities. They are not, but there
was concern that it was not explicitly stated in the ILA and their ability to enter into service or
work agreements to advance implementation of the WRIA 8 plan.
The SRC requested provisional approval of the presented draft ILA except for Section 4, which
needed more time to review and discuss recently received comments and proposed revisions.
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
Im
Jason will work with partners to address the comments to Section 4 and prepare a clean copy of
the final draft ILA to share with partners for consideration to approve at the January meeting.
Discussion:
• CM Frantz asked if the Council approves authorization for spending on certain projects
that might be joint between King County and the jurisdiction where the project is
located, where does liability fall? Jason explained that per the ILA King County is the
service provider to the SRC and executes work approved by the SRC. King County
accepts additional liability as the service provider, but there is shared liability across all
ILA Parties for work approved by the SRC. The proposed revision to Section 4 would
change the liability in the ILA and put all liability on King County for and work or service
agreements done on behalf of WRIA 8 at the direction of the SRC. Jason clarified that for
project grant funding, the SRC makes recommendations, but not make the final funding
approval. Project owners and sponsors are liable for project construction, which goes
through the regulatory permitting process.
• CM Frantz asked if the late -coming proposed revisions being discussed are in the draft
that was sent out for the meeting? Jason clarified these were late submittals, so they
are not on the version in the meeting packet.
• CM Ademasu asked whether the clean copy that will be distributed will have the
proposed edits in Section 4 highlighted or would they be integrated into the clean copy?
CM Kritzer suggested the clean copy would be easiest to read with no highlighted
comments since the comments make it look like the text is still being agreed upon.
Others agreed that the clean copy should not include any strikethrough edits or
comments.
2025 Grant Round Preview (Decision) —Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery
Manager
Jason presented an overview of the 2025 WRIA 8 grant round and the proposed 2025
Cooperative Watershed Management (CWM) funding guidance. In 2025, the total funding
allocation to WRIA 8 will be approximately $4,889,662. Funding from the Salmon Recovery
Funding Board (SRFB) is still to be determined but the anticipated amount is $526,634 and is an
annual source that is a combination of federal and state dollars. Eligible activities for this
funding are habitat restoration, protection/acquisition, and limited funding for monitoring, as
well as possible riparian specific funding. The 2025 CWM funding allocation, provided by the
King County Flood Control District (KCFCD), is $4,363,028 (before returned funds) and eligible
activities for this funding are habitat restoration, protection/acquisition,
monitoring/assessment, and outreach and education. Proposed 2025 CWM funding percentage
allocations are the same as last year. Restoration projects and acquisitions receive
approximately 75% of funding, including up to 15% for riparian -only projects, monitoring and
assessment projects receive approximately 20% of funding, and education and outreach receive
approximately 5% of funding. Jason reminded everyone that the SRC grants flexibility to the
Grant Review Committee to deviate from this guidance if there is a strong justification to do so.
The grant round review and funding process will be similar to previous years. Notice of Intent to
apply and pre -proposal review will be in January 2025, grant review committees will evaluate
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
proposals March -April of 2025, before developing funding recommendations for SRC decision at
the May meeting. If approved, those recommendations will be forwarded to KCFCD and state
SRFB for review and approval, likely in summer and fall of 2025.
Jason welcomed any SRC members who are interested in participating in the Grant Review
Committee to touch base with him. Discussion -
CM Frantz asked for clarification on 15% of riparian -only projects, since large restoration
projects include riparian elements. Jason clarified this refers projects that are just
riparian planting or treating noxious weeds, not larger restoration projects or
acquisitions.
• CM Kritzer flagged that there may be proposed policy changes from KCFCD that could
affect the flexibility of CWM funds in the future and asked Jason to keep the SRC
updated.
Action: The SRC voted unanimously to approve the 2025 Cooperative Watershed Management funding
guidance.
Vill. 2024 Partner Satisfaction Survey — Renee Leichliter and Jason Mulvihill -Kuntz, WRIA 8 staff
WRIA 8 Council members took a brief survey to provide feedback to King County, as service
provider to the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council, on the services provided by the WRIA 8 team
during 2024. Survey responses are anonymous and will inform future WRIA 8 meetings and help
assess the health of the WRIA 8 salmon recovery partnership.
IX. Addressing Lake Washington Ship Canal Elevated Temperature and Low Dissolved Oxygen
(Information) — Lucas Hall, Long live the Kings and Mary Ramirez, WRIA 8 Technical Coordinator
Mary shared an update and information on the continued work to address water temperatures
in the Lake Washington Ship Canal and the impacts of temperatures on migrating salmon. The
Ship Canal is the body of water that extends from Shilshole Bay, through the Ballard Locks, and
out to Lake Washington, via the Montlake Cut and Union Bay. The Montlake Cut is quite shallow
so cooler water from Lake Washington is unable to enter the Ship Canal and the Ballard Locks
blocks cooler marine water from entering via Puget Sound.
High temperature and low dissolved oxygen threaten migrating salmon. Warm water causes
stress, disease, and energy depletion which ultimately effects their ability to spawn successfully
At the Ballard Locks, high temperatures can impact migration and cause salmon to recycle
through the Locks which can be traumatic for salmon as they try to find their way through this
large barrier. Mary noted the Ship Canal is a highly engineered and highly developed area with
few restoration opportunities.
Lucas shared the work Long Live the Kings and WRIA 8 have done in identifying and evaluating
possible solutions, with the shared goal to act urgently to improve juvenile and adult salmon
health and survival in the Lake Washington Ship Canal by lowering water temperature,
increasing dissolved oxygen, and reducing abrupt transitions in those conditions.
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WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council (SRC) Meeting Notes
Zoom Video Conference I November 21, 2024, 2:00 pm — 4:15 pm
Available alternatives were categorized into 3 different categories. Category 1: longer term, big
impact, merit additional consideration, category 2: shorter term, not likely to address goal
completely but could merit additional consideration, and category 3 not feasible or unlikely to
address goal. Current efforts and this presentation focuses on category 1 solutions.
Engineering contractors first looked at how various sources of cold water could be introduced
into the Ship Canal. Lake Washington is the most promising cold -water source. DSI was
contracted for hydrodynamic modeling and found it would be feasible and effective to lower
temperatures by injecting cold water throughout the Ship Canal using a barge with pumps at
various spots in the canal. This would be very expensive, in the hundreds of millions of dollars
and in the millions annually to operate and require large amounts of water to work.
The district energy approach uses economies of scale to heat and cool large areas. There could
be an opportunity in the future for this in partnership with the University of Washington's effort
to decarbonize their campus. They are currently undergoing a retrofit in one of the largest
district energy systems in the region and are looking to draw cold water from Lake Washington
to help their system run more efficiently.
Next steps include evaluating salmon biological response to changes in water quality, explore
nutrient modeling, explore potential co -benefits, identify funding strategies, and communicate
the need. More information can be found on the Long Live the Kings website.
Discussion:
• CM Frantz asked if trucking the salmon from the Ballard Locks to the Sammamish River
or Cedar River was considered? Mary shared that a portion of sockeye are transported
from the Ballard Locks to the hatchery on the Cedar River and has been successful so
far, but the approach of this project is to enable the conditions for natural salmon
populations to continue.
Next Meeting: Chair Stokes noted the next SRC meeting is January 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. — 4:15 p.m.,
and will be held virtually.
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8.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Approval of Council Committee Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Committee Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-01-21 Council PPW Minutes
2025-01-21 Council PSPHSP Minutes
2025-01-21 Council FIN Minutes
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8.1.a
PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING
January 21, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Susan Paine (Chair) Phil Williams, Acting Public Works Director
Councilmember Michelle Dotsch Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks, Rec. & HS Director
Council President (ex-officio) Rob English, City Engineer
Councilmember Will Chen Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Planner
Councilmember Olson Scott Passey, City Clerk
CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council PPW Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 — 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 1:32 pm by Councilmember Paine.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Frances Anderson Center Use Agreement - Olympic Ballet
Ms. Burley reviewed the various provisions of the proposed 2025 Building Use Agreement between the
City of Edmonds and Olympic Ballet. The agreement reflects the addition of Room 301 in the Frances
Anderson Center, a monthly fee increase in addition to the inflation adjustment, for a total monthly cost
of $7,369.65. Questions and discussion followed regarding utility increases and Olympic Ballet's
exemption to the leashold tax.
Committee recommendation: Consent
2. Presentation of TIB Grant Award for Pedestrian Improvements on 7th Ave N from Bell St
to SR 524
Mr. English presented the proposed project, which replaces the existing curb ramps with ADA compliant
ramps on 7th Ave N from Bell to State Route 524. Island to improve line -of -sight, Staff recommended
approval of the TIB grant agreement and authorizing staff to begin design work. Staff will submit a first
quarter budget amendment to program TIB grant revenue and local matching funds from REET 126
Fund. $380k + local matching funds. Questions and discussion followed regarding ADA curb ramps,
ADA parking, mid -block bulb-outs/islands (shortens pedestrian distance), temporary speed signs, traffic
speed studies, sidewalk maintenance issues, other grant opportunities.
Committee recommendation: Consent
3. Presentation of Grant Award for Citywide Lighting Improvements
Mr. English presented the Citywide Lighting Improvements Project, which was informed by the Citywide
Streetlighting Study to identify and prioritize gaps within the existing streetlight system. Nighttime
accident data was used to help prioritize locations. During evaluation, staff identified a grant opportunity
through WSDOT's Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to address several locations in the
study. In December, WSDOT awarded the $700k federal grant to the City to add new streetlights in the
grant application. The grant does not require a match of local funds. The project schedule is to complete
the plans, specifications and estimate in 2025 and construct the improvements in 2026.
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New Streetlights are proposed at the following locations:
a. SR 524 @ 9th Ave N
b. 236th St SW @ 84th Ave W
c. Walnut St @ 7th Ave S
d. Hwy 99 @ 216th St. SW
e. 76th Ave W @ Interurban Trail
f. Additional priority locations (as identified as part of the City's Lighting Study) may be
included as funding allows.
Staff recommended the project be approved on the consent agenda at the next City Council meeting.
Staff will also submit a first quarter budget amendment to program the project expenditures and
revenue in the Street Construction Fund (Fund 112). Questions and discussion followed regarding
decision -making process for proposed locations, safety priorities based on nighttime accident data,
opportunities to add to or modify the proposed lighting locations, Dayton & 5', Main & 71h, and potential
future locations.
Committee recommendation: Consent
4. Presentation on Citywide Streetlight Study
Mr. English explained the purpose of the Citywide Streetlight Study was to inventory streetlight data,
evaluate lighting, identify gaps in lighting, develop a priority list of areas where lighting can be added,
and establish streetlight standards. Data was collected from Snohomish County PUD, existing City
owned streetlights, WSDOT owned streetlights, and added to the City's existing GIS mapping system.
Analysis was performed along with scoring based on criteria related to proximity to facilities with high
pedestrian activity, street classification, accident history, gap length and number of lights within an
intersection or mid -block crossing. Questions and discussion followed regarding the question of/need
for policies, criteria, and decision -making process.
Committee recommendation: Received for filing
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:42 pm.
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PUBLIC SAFETY, PERSONNEL, HUMAN SERVICES, PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING
January 21, 2025
Elected Officials Present
Councilmember Eck (Chair)
Council President Tibbott (ex-officio)
CALL TO ORDER
Staff Present
Rod Sniffen, Assistant Police Chief
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager
Neil Weiss, Municipal Court Judge
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council PPW Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 — 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:30 pm by Council President Tibbott. The
agenda was amended to remove Item 1, Security Access Agreement between ESD and COE for
Camera Access for Emergency Safety Reasons.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. 2025 Animal Kennelinq Services Agreement with PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare
Society)
Assistant Chief Sniffen presented the 2025 PAWS Animal Kenneling Services Agreement, which
provides shelter and re -home services for dogs and cats, rehabs injured or orphaned wildlife, and care
for homeless pets. PAWS charges the city a per animal fee that includes all services associated with
that animal and up to 72 hours of kenneling. Pet owners must pay a nominal fee to PAWS when claiming
their animal. Staff is developing a proposal to increase the fee, thus reducing the fiscal impact on the
city. A proposal will be brought forward in a separate council action to modify ECC 5.05.030. This
agreement does not impact the current budget because it was included in the 2025 adopted budget for
professional services. In 2024, estimate charges total approximately $17,000, with the 2025 budget set
at $19,000. Questions and discussion followed regarding the pet recovery process, lost/abandoned
animals, and animal tracking technology.
Committee recommendation: Consent
3. Employment Agreement - Executive Assistant to City Council
Ms. Duarte explained that this agreement is a renewal of the existing employment agreement, which
expires January 31, 2025. The primary change is that this position would be eligible for the same
benefits given to non -rep employees, including sick leave and vacation. This agreement also reflects
the 12-day furloughs.
Committee recommendation: Consent
4. Ordinance to update ECC 2.15.060 Judges pro tern
Judge Weiss requested a change to the code which currently requires pro tem judges to have the same
qualifications as appointed judges. ECC 2.15.030 specifies that an elected or appointed judge must
reside in Snohomish County. He requested a code amendment indicating that pro tem judges need not
be residents of Snohomish County. This change would make available a larger pool of pro tem judges
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to serve as needed, as well as making other appropriate changes the code. Questions and discussion
followed regarding the pros and cons of the proposal, with Judge Weiss concluding there are minimal
disadvantages.
Committee recommendation: Consent
S. Prosecuting Attorney Contract Amendment
Ms. Neill Hoyson noted that the Council approved the selection of the Walls Law Firm to continue to
provide prosecutorial services for the City in 2025. Council requested specific provisions in the contract
to address the current backlog, any future backlog, contract performance oversight and potential
penalties for failure to meet the terms of the contract. Sharon Cates and Angela Tinker have worked
with Mr. Walls to finalize the contract amendment.
Ms. Cates emphasized the importance of ensuring that the backlog is cleared in a timely manner. The
language about liquidated damages is not intended to be a penalty because the court will not enforce
such a condition. However, if duties are not performed, it's difficult or impossible to calculate damages,
so the parties must agree to a reasonable amount that would compensate rather than penalize.
Questions and discussion followed regarding liquidated damages, restitution damages, reporting, and
the need for updates to the legal assessment committee.
Committee recommendation: Full council
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4:07 pm.
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
January 21, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Will Chen (Chair)
Councilmember Jenna Nand
Councilmember Michelle Dotsch
CALL TO ORDER
Kim Dunscombe, Interim Finance Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 121 — 51" Avenue North, Edmonds, at 5:30 pm by Councilmember Chen.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. December Preliminary Finance Report
Ms. Dunscombe emphasized the preliminary nature of the report, noting that the ending fund balance
will change based on inherent uncertainty in several areas. While expenditures are still below
projections, property tax and sales/use tax revenues are underperforming.
Questions and discussion followed regarding ending fund balance, failure to meet the $3.2M projected
savings target, furlough accounting, cash flow, and timing of the interfund loan. It was noted that savings
will be in salaries and benefits spread over the course of the year. Staff will be requesting the majority
of the interfund loan in January, but the General Fund should balance out and be self-supporting by mid
to late 2025.
Discussion touched on non -department Fund 39 and overruns in public defensive services, conflict
resolution, insurance, jail services, and other transfers and payments. The city needed $550K additional
spending authority due to the EPOA contract coming in at a higher rate than the adopted budget. While
margins are tighter than expected, the theory was to get through 2024, make informed decisions about
reducing services through priority -based budgeting (PBB), and use that principle and interfund loan to
get through 2025-2026. Though savings in the police department were projected through vacant/open
positions, it was neutralized by the EPOA contract. The discussion concluded with comments about
SnoCom 911, WCIA premiums, and utility/capital fund spending and accruals.
Committee recommendation: Full council
2. Interfund Loan Utility Analysis
Ms. Dunscombe explained that this analysis is to evaluate the health of utility funds, ensure sufficient
liquidity to cover our interfund loan policy requirements, and ensure funding for capital projects and
liquidity across the board. She shared a spreadsheet outlining the analysis and questions/discussion
touched on operating expenses, target reserve amounts, budgeted capital needs, restricted and
unrestricted net totals, and net position of both water and stormwater utility fund to determine that the
funds can sustain the loan. She noted that Finance will be tracking the water fund closely year by year.
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Committee recommendation: For information only
ADJOURNMENT
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes January 22, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-01-22 Council Special Minutes
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 22, 2025
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Council President
Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER
STAFF PRESENT
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 3 pm by Council President Tibbott in the Fourtner
Room of City Hall, located at 121 5' Avenue North, Edmonds.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION, RCW
42.30.110(1)(I)
The Council then convened in executive session to evaluate the qualifications of applicants for public
employment per RCW 42.30.110(1)(9) until 5 pm.
4. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
At 5 pm, the meeting was reconvened.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-01-28 Council Minutes
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
January 28, 2025
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Will Chen, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Council President
Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Chris Eck, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Shane Hope, Interim Planning & Dev. Dir.
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Kim Dunscombe, Acting Finance Director
Phil Williams, Interim Public Works Director
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7 pm by Mayor Rosen in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag
salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember Dotsch read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present except for
Councilmember Eck.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ECK.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. PRESENTATIONS
1. LUNAR NEW YEAR EDMONDS PROCLAMATION
Mayor Rosen read the proclamation. Lina Luu and Diana Fuentes of the Multicultural
Association of Edmonds accepted the proclamation and thanked the city for this recognition.
2. MAYOR'S FINANCE UPDATE
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Mayor Rosen reported on financial and budget issues impacting the city.
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT PULLED ITEM 8.12 ORDINANCE
AMENDING ECC 1.04 COUNCIL MEETINGS, WHICH WAS ADDED AS
ITEM 9.7. MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. Marlin Phelps, Marysville, commented on issues related to court, police, county law
enforcement, and US attorneys.
2. Finis Tupper, Edmonds, requested more openness and transparency regarding council
meetings, hearing examiner appeals, and legal settlements.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR FILING
2. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVES
FOR 2025
3. CITYWIDE STREETLIGHT STUDY
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT
AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are
as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7,
2025
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2025
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2025
4. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT
AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
5. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT.
6. FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER USE AGREEMENT - OLYMPIC BALLET
7. APPROVAL OF GRANT AWARD FOR CITYWIDE LIGHTING
IMPROVEMENTS
8. APPROVAL OF TIB GRANT AWARD FOR PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS
ON 7TH AVE N FROM BELL ST TO SR-524
9.2025 ANIMAL KENNELING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAWS
(PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY)
10.ORDINANCE TO UPDATE ECC 2.15.060 JUDGES PRO TEM
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11. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT - EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CITY
COUNCIL
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. EXTENSION OF INTERIM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
APPOINTMENT
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF SHANE
HOPE AS INTERIM PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR FOR 6 MONTHS
OR UNTIL THE POSITION OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR IS
FILLED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. EXTENSION OF INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS &UTILITIES DIRECTOR
APPOINTMENT
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO APPROVE THE EXTENSION OF PHIL
WILLIAMS AS INTERIM PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR FOR 6
MONTHS OR UNTIL THE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR
IS FILLED AND APPROVE THE CORRESPONDING EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. FRANCES ANDERSON CENTER INVESTMENT GRADE AUDIT
Mr. Sullivan invited Shelby Hinkle and Novella Randall of McKinstry to provide the results of
the investment grade audit of the Frances Anderson Center. The audit identified five major
challenges with the building:
1. Existing natural gas boilers are beyond their useful life
2. Lack of cooling
3. Lack of mechanical ventilation
4. The building management system is antiquated
5. The hot water plant runs on natural gas, an undesirable fossil fuel
The audit recommended installing an upgraded HVAC system, a dedicated outdoor air system
(DOAS), and new fans, coils, filters and VFDs (variable frequency drives)for the gym air
handling units. The preliminary project budget is estimated at $9.1 - $10.2 million.
There was discussion about potential funding sources and grant opportunities, though the current
environment is challenging and competitive.
4. ADOPTION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR STEP HOUSING
Ms. Hope reviewed that the interim STEP ordinance is required by HB 1220, which requires
changes to the city's development regulations to allow four specific housing types: 1) emergency
shelter; 2) transitional housing; 3) emergency housing; and 4) permanent supportive housing.
Because it's an interim action, the council must hold a public hearing within six months of
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adoption; February 11 has been proposed. After that, the council could do more community
outreach and consider further refinement. The council must then hold a final public hearing
before approving a permanent code.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO ADOPT THE INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR
STEP HOUSING.
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ECDC
17.125.030 (REGULATIONS) BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION B(1)
(EXPECTATIONS). THE NEW SUBSECTION WOULD READ:
B. Expectations.
1. Nuisances and criminal behavior are subject to enforcement to the full extent of
the city's code and State law.
Following Council discussion, MOTION CARRIED 4-2, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS
PAINE AND NAND VOTING AGAINST.
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ECDC
17.125.030 (REGULATIONS) BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION B(2)
(EXPECTATIONS). THE NEW SUBSECTION WOULD READ:
2. Evictions of residents for unsafe actions are not precluded by city codes.
Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED 4-2, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE
AND NAND VOTING AGAINST.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR STEP HOUSING AS
AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. INTERFUND LOAN UTILITY ANALYSIS
Kim Dunscombe, Acting Finance Director, provided an analysis of the utility funds to ensure the
interfund loan policy requirements can be met. The $5 million interfund loan to the general fund
is needed to assist with Edmonds' budget shortfall. She shared a spreadsheet outlining operating
expenses, target reserve amounts, budgeted capital needs, restricted and unrestricted net totals,
and net position of both water and stormwater utility fund. According to the analysis, the utility
funds can sustain the loan. The purpose of this analysis is to assure the public that the city's
utility funds will be sound, which include $2.5 million from the water fund and $2.5 million
from the stormwater fund.
6. SPECIAL ELECTION PRO/CON COMMITTEES CRITERIA REVIEW
OF CRITERIA AND APPOINTMENT
The Council has the legislative responsibility to appoint two committees to write ballot measure
argument statements that appear in the election voters' pamphlet. The pro committee writes the
statement supporting the measure; the con committee writes the statement opposing the measure.
Each committee is allowed up to three volunteer members who must be residents of Edmonds.
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Two options to select the committee members were identified and explained: 1) random drawing
of names/voting in the order of the random drawing; and 2) ranked choice voting.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO USE OPTION 1 TO APPOINT THE
PRO AND CON COMMITTEES. Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
7. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE AMENDING ECC 1.04 COUNCIL
MEETINGS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AMENDING ECC 1.04 COUNCIL MEETINGS.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO AMEND SECTION 4 TO STRIKE
PROPOSED LANGAUGE 4(B)2 RELATED TO ASSIGNED SEATING. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING ECC 1.04 COUNCIL
MEETINGS AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various issues.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:54 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Kimberly Dunscombe
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #265981 through #266084 dated January 29, 2025 for $857,634.56 and wire
payments of $5,271.75 & $1,397.50.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Narrative
The Council President shall be designated as the auditing committee for the city council. The council
president shall review the documentation supporting claims paid and review for approval by the city
council at its next regular public meeting all checks or warrants issued in payment of any claim, demand
or voucher. A list of each claim, demand or voucher approved and each check or warrant issued
indicating the check or warrant number, the amount paid and the vendor or payee shall be filed in the
city council office for review by individual councilmembers prior to each regularly scheduled public
meeting.
Attachments:
Claim cks 01-29-25 Agenda copy
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Document group: jacobson
Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
070322
A&A LANGUAGE SERVICES INC
265981
1/29/2025
740.82
065052
AARD PEST CONTROL
265982
1/29/2025
194.49
000135
ABSCO ALARMS INC
265983
1/29/2025
1,976.78
079673
ACCORD CONTRACTORS LLC
265984
1/29/2025
9,553.75
074143
AFFORDABLE WA BACKFLOW TESTING
265985
1/29/2025
40.00
001528
AM TEST INC
265986
1/29/2025
165.00
073573
ANIXTER
265987
1/29/2025
1,462.54
079169
APPLIED CONTROL EQUIPMENT LLLP
265988
1/29/2025
270.68
074718
AQUATIC SPECIALTY SERVICES INC
265989
1/29/2025
2,602.28
070305
AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER
265990
1/29/2025
3,874.49
001801
AUTOMATIC WILBERT VAULT CO
265991
1/29/2025
1,053.00
075734
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & CRISIS
265992
1/29/2025
350.00
028050
BILL PIERRE FORD INC
265993
1/29/2025
575.71
074307
BLUE STAR GAS
265994
1/29/2025
14,735.47
072005
BROCKMANN, KERRY
265995
1/29/2025
197.60
078083
BUYCE JR, RICHARD J
265996
1/29/2025
153.00
067570
C A CAREY CORPORATION
265997
1/29/2025
302,257.80
077166
CADENA, MICHAEL
265998
1/29/2025
130.00
073029
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
265999
1/29/2025
2,430.46
069813
CDW GOVERNMENT INC
266000
1/29/2025
7,293.00
003510
CENTRAL WELDING SUPPLY
266001
1/29/2025
208.84
019215
CITY OF LYNNWOOD
266002
1/29/2025
42,307.00
075860
CONSOLIDATED SUPPLY CO
266003
1/29/2025
5,379.74
077437
DASH MEDICAL GLOVES INC
266004
1/29/2025
301.21
079803
DERMOND, NORMA
266005
1/29/2025
250.00
076172
DK SYSTEMS
266006
1/29/2025
895.06
065739
DTG RECYCLE
266007
1/29/2025
460.00
079616
DUARTE, RAEANN
266008
1/29/2025
323.01
007253
DUNN LUMBER
266009
1/29/2025
318.99
007287
ECONOMIC ALLIANCE SNOHOMISH CO
266010
1/29/2025
11,000.00
076610
EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE
266011
1/29/2025
111.49
038500
EDMONDS SENIOR CENTER
266012
1/29/2025
2,562.50
008705
EDMONDS WATER DIVISION
266013
1/29/2025
2,389.24
075200
EDUARDO ZALDIBAR
266014
1/29/2025
260.00
008812
ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES
266015
1/29/2025
830.96
047407
EMPLOYMENT SECURITY DEPT
266016
1/29/2025
17,016.20
009350
EVERETT DAILY HERALD
266017
1/29/2025
46.44
073133
EVERGREEN RURAL WATER OF WA
266018
1/29/2025
1,025.00
009815
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
266019
1/29/2025
5,935.67
009815
FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC
266020
1/29/2025
709.77
072493
FIRSTLINE COMMUNICATIONS INC
266021
1/29/2025
1,212.21
072634
GCP WW HOLDCO LLC
266022
1/29/2025
207.68
076932
GIRARD RESOURCES & RECYCLING
266023
1/29/2025
1,055.00
063137
GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER
266024
1/29/2025
499.59
012199
GRAINGER
266025
1/29/2025
352.10
074722
GUARDIAN SECURITY SYSTEMS
266026
1/29/2025
69.53
079800
GUPTA, PREMCHAND
266027
1/29/2025
130.00
012560
HACH COMPANY
266028
1/29/2025
5,633.33
060985
HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS
266029
1/29/2025
1,952.60
070673
HID GLOBAL CORPORATION
266030
1/29/2025
2,070.00
076240
HM PACIFIC NORTHWEST INC
266031
1/29/2025
849.87
067862
HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
266032
1/29/2025
433.03
076828
INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
266033
1/29/2025
530.00
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Vendor Code & Name Check # Check Date Amount
014940
INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS
266034
1/29/2025
390.33
072627
INTRADO LIFE & SAFETY INC
266035
1/29/2025
550.24
015270
JCI JONES CHEMICALS INC
266036
1/29/2025
8,994.19
071137
KIDZ LOVE SOCCER
266037
1/29/2025
3,144.70
074263
LYNNWOOD WINSUPPLY CO
266038
1/29/2025
511.38
061654
NATIONAL BARRICADE CO LLC
266039
1/29/2025
756.73
064570
NATIONAL SAFETY INC
266040
1/29/2025
1,050.30
024302
NELSON-REISNER
266041
1/29/2025
47.13
075542
NORTHWEST LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
266042
1/29/2025
371.62
077628
NW CORROSION ENGINEERING LLC
266043
1/29/2025
3,511.61
072739
O'REILLYAUTO PARTS
266046
1/29/2025
562.67
070166
OFFICE OF THE STATE TREASURER
266044
1/29/2025
12,283.04
076377
OPTRICS INC
266045
1/29/2025
10,746.75
064951
OTIS ELEVATOR CO
266047
1/29/2025
5,031.50
002203
OWEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY
266048
1/29/2025
439.79
065051
PARAMETRIX INC
266049
1/29/2025
4,637.82
027450
PAWS
266050
1/29/2025
2,572.00
073253
PENN VALLEY PUMP CO. INC
266051
1/29/2025
2,821.65
071783
PIGSKIN UNIFORMS
266052
1/29/2025
743.91
028860
PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY
266053
1/29/2025
376.81
079020
PRECISION LANGUAGE SERVICES
266054
1/29/2025
130.00
079680
PRIBULA, JESSICA
266055
1/29/2025
18.90
046900
PUGET SOUND ENERGY
266056
1/29/2025
3,450.18
075769
QUADIENT LEASING USA INC
266057
1/29/2025
2,193.70
070955
R&R STAR TOWING
266058
1/29/2025
328.48
064769
ROMAINE ELECTRIC
266059
1/29/2025
159.15
079174
SAVANNAH POWERS
266060
1/29/2025
336.70
066964
SEATTLE AUTOMOTIVE DIST INC
266061
1/29/2025
228.72
079804
SHELLY HANSEN LLC
266062
1/29/2025
156.00
071655
SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP
266063
1/29/2025
3.81
037375
SNO CO PUD NO 1
266064
1/29/2025
28,246.09
063941
SNO CO SHERIFFS OFFICE
266065
1/29/2025
6,147.44
037521
SNO CO TREASURER
266066
1/29/2025
986.99
037303
SO SNOHOMISH CO FIRE & RESCUE
266067
1/29/2025
39,602.59
038315
TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION
266068
1/29/2025
2,159.56
073255
TOTAL FILTRATION SERVICES, INC
266069
1/29/2025
5,419.90
079741
TUNG, AMY
266070
1/29/2025
130.00
063939
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC
266071
1/29/2025
238,504.38
073310
UNISAFE INC
266072
1/29/2025
839.88
064423
USA BLUE BOOK
266073
1/29/2025
560.76
067865
VERIZON WIRELESS
266074
1/29/2025
27.67
069751
VESTIS
266075
1/29/2025
297.01
069751
VESTIS
266076
1/29/2025
361.70
069816
VWR INTERNATIONAL INC
266077
1/29/2025
457.36
065035
WASHINGTON STATE PATROL
266078
1/29/2025
66.25
067195
WASHINGTON TREE EXPERTS
266079
1/29/2025
5,967.00
075635
WCP SOLUTIONS
266080
1/29/2025
1,155.32
073552
WELCO SALES LLC
266081
1/29/2025
403.95
074609
WEST COAST ARMORY NORTH
266082
1/29/2025
198.00
074609
WEST COAST ARMORY NORTH
266083
1/29/2025
188.03
011900
ZIPLY FIBER
266084
1/29/2025
1,981.94
GrandTotal:
857,634.56
Total count:
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8.5
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Ordinance Authorizing Full Time Equivalents (FTEs)
Staff Lead: Kim Dunscombe
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Kimberly Dunscombe
Background/History
In 2023, during the preparation of the 2024 Adopted Budget, City Attorney Jeff Taraday recommended
that the city implement a more structured and formal system for position control. This ordinance stems
directly from that recommendation. The 2025-2026 Adopted Biennium Budget highlighted a structural
imbalance in the city's General Fund finances, leading to several previously authorized positions being
classified as unfunded for this budget cycle. While the position descriptions for these positions remain
valid, any positions identified in the following exhibits with 0 FTE approved are considered unfunded and
will remain vacant during this budget period.
This ordinance:
Documents all positions with corresponding job descriptions approved by Council
Documents all positions the mayor is authorized to fill
Sets maximum hiring levels
Is organized to show those positions that are 100% General Fund, those that are 33.3 - 66.6%
General Fund, and those that are 0 - 33.3% General Fund
Amendments to this ordinance will clearly document Council's additions or reductions of FTE
positions.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends approving as part of the consent agenda.
Attachments:
Final Ordinance - Authorized Employee Positions
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ORDINANCE NO. XXXX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE CITY'S AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEE
POSITIONS AND PAY RANGES AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE 4359
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A. 11.020, "[t]he legislative body of each code city shall
have power ... to define the functions, powers, and duties of its officers and employees; ... , to fix
the compensation and working conditions of such officers and employees... "; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.12.090, "[t]he mayor shall have the power of appointment
and removal of all appointive officers and employees;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.33.050, "[t]he salary or salary range for each office,
position or job classification shall be set forth separately together with the title or position
designation thereof. PROVIDED, That salaries may be set out in total amounts under each
department if a detailed schedule of such salaries and positions be attached to and made a part of
the budget document;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to RCW 35A.33.105, " [n] otwithstanding the appropriations for any
salary, or salary range of any employee or employees adopted in a final budget, the legislative
body of any code city may, by ordinance, change the wages, hours, and conditions of employment
of any or all of its appointive employees if sufficient funds are available for appropriation to such
purposes;" and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds has historically adopted its budget at the fund level; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds budget book is typically finalized administratively after
adoption of the budget ordinance; and
WHEREAS, city council intends that the City of Edmonds budget book be conformed to
this ordinance, as it may be amended from time -to -time; and
WHEREAS, the city council acknowledges that the version of the ordinance that is being
adopted in conjunction with the 2025-2026 budget authorizes more positions than are actually funded
in the 2025-2026 budget; and
WHEREAS, the city council intends to amend this ordinance in the first quarter of 2025 with
the goal of conforming the authorized positions to the funds actually appropriated for 2025-2026; and
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WHEREAS, with respect to the employee positions that the mayor is authorized to hire,
this ordinance, as it may be amended from time -to -time, is intended to be the controlling document;
and
WHEREAS, previous versions ofthis ordinance were adopted with Ordinances 4336, 4344,
and 4359; and
WHEREAS, should it become necessary to defund or deauthorize the filling of a particular
position, it is intended that the FTE levels in this ordinance be adjusted in concert with an
associated budget amendment; and
WHEREAS, a position that is listed in the exhibits to this ordinance while having an associated
FTE count of 0.0 indicates that the position description has been approved by the city council but that
the city council has not appropriated funds for the position or authorized it to be filled; and
WHEREAS, the city council intends to use this ordinance to establish the number and types
of employee positions, wage and salary rates and ranges for all the city's employees;
WHEREAS, with this amendment, the city council intends to add a temporary social worker
FTE position that would be on an hourly schedule and at pay grade NR-32;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The number and titles of authorized Full -Time Equivalent employees (FTEs),
including full-time and part-time regular employees, shall be established at 264.19 FTEs, as
detailed in Attachment A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if
set forth in full. The mayor is authorized to hire only those authorized positions shown on Attachment
A and only pursuant to the salary ranges shown therein.
Section 2. The number and titles of authorized Full -Time Equivalent employees (FTEs),
including full-time and part-time irregular employees, shall be established at 2.07 FTEs, as detailed
in Attachment B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth
in full. It is the intention that irregular positions are not benefit eligible and/or union positions. At no
time should the schedule of irregular positions into which employees are hired be such that it would
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cause the position to become benefit eligible or covered by a union, unless otherwise called out in a
collective bargaining agreement. The mayor is authorized to hire only those authorized positions
shown on Attachment B and only pursuant to the salary ranges shown therein.
Section 3. This ordinance shall apply and continue in effect until amended by subsequent
ordinance of the city council. Ordinance 4359 is hereby repealed.
Section 4. This ordinance, as it may be amended from time -to -time, shall be included as an
exhibit to every proposed and final budget book, PROVIDED THAT the city council need not take
annual action to re -adopt this ordinance unless it deems it necessary to change the number and/or titles
of authorized FTEs
Section 5. This ordinance shall control in the event of any conflict between this ordinance and the
final budget book or any other action of the city council purporting to authorize the hiring of employees.
Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to abrogate an existing obligation of the City of Edmonds
with regard to its various collective bargaining agreements.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 7. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically
delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5)
days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
JEFF TARADAY
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
ATTACHMENT A
January XX, 2025
January XX, 2025
January XX, 2025
January XX, 2025
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Funded
Position
FTE
Grade
Department
66.6%-100%
General Fund
001 funded
Council President
1.0
25,291
Council
Councilmembers
6.0
21,076
Council
Legislative/Executive Assistant
1.0
NR-33
Council
Mayor
1.0
160,807
Mayor
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
1.0
NR-34
Mayor
Human Resources Director
1.0
NR-44
Human Resources
Senior Human Resources Analyst
1.0
NR-34
Human Resources
Human Resources Analyst
0-6-0.0
NR-32
Human Resources
Human Resources Assistant
4$.95
NR-29
Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
1.0
NR-40
Human Resources
Judge
1.0
206,470
Court
Court Administrator
1.0
NR-43
Court
Assistant Court Administrator
1.0
NR-37
Court
Lead Court Clerk
1.0
NE-29
Court
Court Clerk
4-.0
6.67
NE-28
Court
Probation Officer
2-.0-1.0
NE-33 -- NE-
34
Court
City Clerk
1.0
NR-37
Administrative Services
Deputy City Clerk
1.0
NE-31
Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist
2.0
NE-30 -- NE-
31
Administrative Services
Administrative Assistant
1.0
NE-29 -- NE-
30
Administrative Services
Senior Office Specialist
4 0 0.0
NE-25
Administrative Services
Public Records Officer
1.0
NE-32
Administrative Services
Public Records Assistant
1.0
NE-30
Administrative Services
Police Chief
1.0
PD-03
Police
Police Assistant Chief
2.0
PD-02
Police
Executive Assistant Confidential II
1.0
NR-35
Police
Executive Assistant Confidential 1
1.0
NR-33
Police
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Safety & Disaster Coordinator
1.0
NR-34
Police
Police Commanders
3.0
PD-01
Police
Sergeant
7-.0 6.0
NE-13
Police
Corporal
6.0
NE-12
Police
Police Officer
47-.0 36.0
NE-9 - NE-11
Police
Police Crime Analyst
4,0 0.0
NE-11
Police
Animal Control/Ordinance
Enforcement Officer
2,011.0
NE-10 -- NE-
11
Police
Parking Enforcement Officer
4 0 0.0
NE-6
Police
Police Services Assistant
6.0
NE-7 -- NE-8
Police
Property Officer/Evidence Technician
1.0
NE-9
Police
Domestic Violence Coordinator
1.0
NE-10
Police
Administrative Assistant
0.75
NE-6
Police
Police Public Disclosure Specialist
2-9 1.0
NE-10
Police
Community Engagement/Crime
Prevention Coordinator
1.0
NE-11
Police
Social Worker (LTE)
1.0
NR-32
Police
Community Services & Economic
Develo ment Director
1.0
NR-44
Community Services &
Economic Development
Administrative Assistant
9-.5 0.0
NE-29 -- NE-
30
Community Services &
Economic Development
Community Services Program
Coordinator
1.0
NE-33
Community Services &
Economic Development
Arts & Cultural Services Program
Manager
4-0 0.25
NR-35
Community Services &
Economic Development_
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
1.0
NE-29
Community Services &
Economic Development
Communications Strategist/Public
Information Officer
1.0
NE-35
Community Services &
Economic Development
Diversity Commission Coordinator
0:3 0.0
x02
Community Services &
Economic Development
Planning & Development Director
1.0
NR-44
Planning & Development
Code Enforcement Officer
1.0
NE-34
Planning & Development
Administrative Assistant
2.0 1.5
NE-29 - NE-
30
Planning & Development
Building Official
1.0
NR-39
Planning & Development
Plans Examiner
2.0
NE-34 - NE-
35
Planning & Development
Permitting Program Manager
1.0
NE-33
Planning & Development
Combination Building Inspector
1.0
NE-33 - NE-
35
Planning & Development
Permit Coordinator
2.0
NE-29 - NE-
31
Planning & Development
Building Inspector
1.0
NE-33
Planning & Development
Planning Manager
1.0
NR-40
Planning & Development
Senior Planner
2.0 1.0
NR-35
Planning & Development
Associate Planner
1.0
NR-33
Planning & Development
Planner
2.0
NR-32
Planning & Development
Urban Forest Planner
1.0
NR-35
Planning & Development
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1.0
NR-33
Planning & Development
Parks, Recreation, and Human
Services Director
1.0
NR-44
Parks & Recreation
Executive Assistant
1.0
NE-33
Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Manager
1.0
NR-35
Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Lead Worker
1.0
N
Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker
43.0 11.0
1 -- J
Parks & Recreation
Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborer
5 0 2.32
B
Parks & Recreation
Field Arborist
1.0
J
Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Mechanic
1.0
K
Parks & Recreation
Deputy Parks & Recreation Services
Director
1.0
NR-41
Parks & Recreation
Recreation Supervisor
1.0
NR-35
Parks & Recreation
Recreation Coordinator
2-.6 2.0
NE-33
Parks & Recreation
Environmental Education &
Sustainability Coordinator
4-.0 0.5
NE-34
Parks & Recreation
Senior Office Specialist
4-.0 0.75
NE-25
Parks & Recreation
Preschool Assistant (2024)
03 0.0
NE-21
Parks & Recreation
Program Assistant
4-9 0.0
NE-27
Parks & Recreation
Recreation Leader (.7 in 2024)
4-.2 0.0
NE-23
Parks & Recreation
Interpretive Specialist (2024)
0-.5 0.0
NE-23
Parks & Recreation
Youth Commission Coordinator (2024)
0-.5 0.0
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Parks & Recreation
Human Services Program Manager
1.0
NE-36
Parks & Recreation
Administrative Assistant
1.0
NE-29 -- NE-
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Public Works
Facilities Manager
1.0
NR-38
Public Works
Lead Custodian
1.0
H
Public Works
Custodian
5-.0 4.0
D -- E
Public Works
City Electrician
1.0
N
Public Works
Lead Building Maintenance Operator
1.0
M
Public Works
Building Maintenance Operator
3.0
J
Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that
are 66.6%-100% General Fund (001)
funded
162.69
33.3%-66.6%
General Fund
001 funded
Accountant
3.0
NE-36 -- NE-
37
Administrative Services
Finance Director
1.0
NR-44
Administrative Services
Deputy Administrative Services
Director
4-0 0.0
NR-41
Administrative Services
Public Works Director
1.0
NR-45
Public Works
Executive Assistant
1.0
NE-33
Public Works
Total FTE count for positions that
are 33.3%-66.6% General Fund (001)
funded
6.0
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General Fund
001 funded
Accountant
1.0
NE-36 -- NE-
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Administrative Services
Accounting Specialist
2.0
NE-30 -- NE-
31
Administrative Services
Information Services Manager
1.0
NR-41
Administrative Services
Information Systems Specialist
1.0
NE-35 -- NE-
36
Administrative Services
GIS Analyst
1.0
NE-35 -- NE-
36
Administrative Services
Systems Support Technician
2.0
NE-32
Administrative Services
Web Systems Analyst
1.0
NE-33
Administrative Services
Park Planner and Capital Projects
Manager
1.0
NR-36
Parks & Recreation
Cemetery Sexton
1.0
L
Parks & Recreation
Parks Maintenance Worker
2.0
I -- J
Parks & Recreation
City Engineer
1.0
NR-43
Public Works
Administrative Assistant
1.0
NE-29 -- NE-
30
Public Works
Capital Projects Manager
5.0
NR-36
Public Works
Transportation Engineer
1.0
NR-39
Public Works
Senior Construction Inspector
1.0
NE-35
Public Works
Senior Utilities Engineer
1.0
NR-41
Public Works
Stormwater Engineer
1.0
NR-38
Public Works
Stormwater Technician
1.0
NE-32 -- NE-
33
Public Works
Associate Engineer
1.0
NR-33
Public Works
Engineering Program Manager II
1.0
NR-38
Public Works
Engineering Technician
4.0
NE-30 -- NE-
34
Public Works
Permit Coordinator
0.5
NE-29 -- NE-
31
Public Works
Public Works Record Administrator
1.0
New, No
Grade
available
Public Works
Asset/Project Management Specialist
1.0
NR-36
Public Works
Utility Locator
1.0
New, No
Grade
available
Public Works
Sewer Maintenance/GIS Worker
1.0
New, No
Grade
available
Public Works
Environmental Program Specialist
1.0
NR-33
Public Works
Street/Storm Manager
1.0
NR-40
Public Works
Stormwater Maintenance Lead Worker
1.0
N
Public Works
Senior Storm GIS
Technician/Maintenance Worker
1.0
K
Public Works
Storm Maintenance Worker
6.0
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Public Works
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1.0
N
Public Works
Traffic Control Technician
1.0
L
Public Works
Senior Street Maintenance Worker-
Cement Finisher
2.0
K
Public Works
Street/Storm Maintenance Worker
5.0
1 -- J
Public Works
Water/Sewer Manager
1.0
NR-40
Public Works
Water Maintenance Lead Worker
1.0
N
Public Works
Water Maintenance Worker
5.0
1 -- J
Public Works
Water Meter Reader
2.0
E -- F
Public Works
Water Quality Control Technician
1.0
L
Public Works
Sewer Maintenance Lead Worker
1.0
N
Public Works
Sewer Maintenance Worker
6.0
1 -- K
Public Works
WWTP Manager
1.0
NR-41
Public Works
Office Coordinator
1.0
NE-30
Public Works
WWTP Pre -Treatment Technician
1.0
K
Public Works
WWTP Water Quality Analyst
1.0
N
Public Works
WWTP Instrument Technician/Plant
Electrician
1.0
L -- N
Public Works
WWTP Plant Supervisor
1.0
NR-37
Public Works
WWTP Operator
44-.9
12.0
J-N
Public Works
WWTP Maintenance Mechanic
2.0
J -N
Public Works
Fleet Manager
1.0
NR-37
Public Works
Fleet Mechanic
3.0
K -- M
Public Works
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are 0%-33.3% General Fund (001)
funded
95.5
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Department
Title
Pay Grade
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Parks
Facility Attendant
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Gymnastics Assistant
H-07
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Daycamp Assistant
H-07
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Front Desk Receptionist
H-08
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Ranger Naturalist
H-09
4,20.0
Gymnastics Instructor
H-10
0,5 0.0
Information Services
Audio Visual Assistant
H-13
4-.0 .25
Engineering
Engineering Intern
H-09
4,00.0
Public Works
Seasonal Street Department Laborer
H-08
3,00.0
Municipal Court
Pro Tem Jude
H-21
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Temporary Office Worker
H-07
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Intern
H-09
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Temporary Project Specialist
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
On January 28, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4385, which amended ECC 1.04 related to
city council meetings and council committee meeting structure.
The Council Rules of Procedure, adopted by Resolution No. 1562, contain and reference several
provisions of ECC 1.04. An amendment is needed to align the Rules of Procedure with ECC 1.04.
This is a routine action to ensure our codes and rules remain internally consistent.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the resolution amending the Council Rules of Procedure on the consent agenda.
Narrative
For ease of reference, only Section 5.3 and 5.7 contain amendments.
Attachments:
Draft Resolution amending Council Rules of Procedure
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RESOLUTION NO. 1565
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE COUNCIL
RULES OF PROCEDURE AND REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 1562
WHEREAS, Chapter 35A.12.120 RCW gives the City Council of each code city the power
to set rules for conducting its business within the provisions of Title 35A RCW; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1562 establishing Rules of
Procedure to govern the conduct of council meetings and other council business; and
WHEREAS, the City Council sees fit to update the Rules of Procedure to be consistent
with amendments made to Edmonds City Code 1.04, Council Meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Rules of Procedure are hereby amended to reflect the changes shown in
Exhibit A.
Section 2. Repealer. This resolution shall apply and continue in effect until amended by
subsequent resolution. Resolution No. 1562 is hereby repealed.
RESOLVED this 4th day of February, 2025.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
APPROVED:
MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
January 30, 2025
February 4, 2025
1565
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COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. AUTHORITY
1.1 Intent of Policies............................................................................................ 1
1.2 Effect/Waiver of Rules.................................................................................... 1
1.3 Footnotes and References............................................................................. 1
SECTION 2. COUNCIL ORGANIZATION
2.1 Oath of Office................................................................................................. 1
2.2 Election of Council President and Council President Pro Tern ....................... 1
2.3 Duties of Officers............................................................................................ 2
2.4 Appointments to Boards and Commissions.................................................... 2
2.5 Filling a Council Vacancy............................................................................... 2
SECTION 3. AGENDA PREPARATION
3.1 Role of City Clerk............................................................................................3
3.2 Placement of Items on the Agenda.................................................................3
3.3 Format for Agenda Memos..............................................................................4
3.4 Agenda Item Priority.......................................................................................4
3.5 Readings for Ordinances.................................................................................4
SECTION 4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Establishment of Consent Agenda................................................................. 4
4.2 Adoption of Consent Agenda......................................................................... 4
4.3 Removal of Item from Consent Agenda......................................................... 4
SECTION 5. COUNCIL MEETINGS
5.1
Open Public Meetings................................................................................. 5
5.2
Meeting Cancellation....................................................................................5
5.3
Regular Meetings.........................................................................................5
5.4
Forms of Address.........................................................................................6
5.5
Seating Arrangement...................................................................................6
5.6
Quasi -Judicial Items.....................................................................................6
5.7
Council Committees.....................................................................................7
5.8
Executive Sessions..................................................................................... 8
5.9
Special Meetings......................................................................................... 8
5.10
Emergency Meetings................................................................................. 8
5.11
Meeting Place............................................................................................ 8
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5.12 Notice of Meetings, Public Hearings.......................................................... 8
5.13 Quorum...................................................................................................... 8
5.14 Attendance, Excused Absences..................................................................8
5.15 Remote Attendance.....................................................................................9
5.16 Role of Clerk................................................................................................9
SECTION 6. COUNCIL CONDUCT
6.1 General Conduct............................................................................................ 9
6.2 Conduct with City Staff, and the Council Legislative Assistant ..................... 10
6.3 Conduct with Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Outside Agencies .... 10
6.4 Implementation, Compliance, and Enforcement............................................11
SECTION 7. CODE OF ETHICS
7.1 Code of Ethics.............................................................................................. 11
SECTION 8. PUBLIC TESTIMONY
8.1 Public Hearings............................................................................................ 12
8.2 Audience Comments.................................................................................... 12
8.3 Group representation....................................................................................12
8.4 Quasi -Judicial Items......................................................................................12
8.5 Recognition by Chair.....................................................................................13
8.6 Decorum........................................................................................................13
8.7 Identification of Speakers..............................................................................13
8.8 Instructions for Speakers...............................................................................13
8.9 Donation of Speaking Time..........................................................................13
8.10 Campaigns and Elections...........................................................................13
SECTION 9. MOTIONS
9.1 Voice Votes...................................................................................................13
9.2 Motions that do not Receive or Require Seconds.........................................13
9.3 Tie Votes......................................................................................................
13
9.4 Nature of Motion............................................................................................13
9.5 Request for Written Motions..........................................................................13
9.6 Discussion Following a Motion.....................................................................
13
9.7 Council Consensus......................................................................................
14
9.8 Withdrawal of Motions..................................................................................
14
9.9 Motion to Table..............................................................................................14
9.10 Motion to Postpone to a Time Certain........................................................
14
9.11 Motion to Postpone Indefinitely...................................................................14
9.12 Motion to Call for the Question..................................................................
14
9.13 Motion to Amend........................................................................................
14
9.14 Repetition of the Motion Prior to Voting .....................................................
14
9.15 Voting.........................................................................................................
14
9.16 Recusal......................................................................................................
14
9.17 Silence and Abstention...............................................................................
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9.18 Prohibition of Voting by Proxy.................................................................... 15
9.19 Close of Discussion.................................................................................... 15
9.20 Motion to Reconsider................................................................................. 15
9.21 Questions of Interpretation......................................................................... 15
SECTION 10. ITEMS REQUIRING FOUR VOTES.............................................15
SECTION 11. ITEMS REQUIRING A UNANIMOUS VOTE................................15
SECTION 12. COUNCIL REPRESENTATION
12.1 Correspondence..........................................................................................15
12.2 Use of City Resources.................................................................................16
12.3 Controversial Communications................................................................... 16
SECTION 13. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
13.1 Authorized Expenses..................................................................................16
SECTION 14. SUSPENSION AND AMENDMENT OF RULES
14.1 Suspension of Rules...................................................................................16
14.2 Amendment of Rules...................................................................................16
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Section 1. Authority.
1.1 These rules constitute the official rules of procedure for the Edmonds City
Council. In all decisions arising from points of order, the Council shall be
governed by the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order," a copy of which is
maintained in the City Council Office.
1.2 These rules of procedure are adopted for the sole benefit of the members of the
City Council to assist in the orderly conduct of Council business. These rules of
procedure do not grant rights or privileges to members of the public or third
parties. Failure of the City Council to adhere to these rules shall not result in any
liability to the City, its officers, agents, and employees, nor shall failure to adhere
to these rules result in invalidation of any Council act.
1.3 Any provision of these rules of procedure that is footnoted with a citation to the
Revised Code of Washington, the Edmonds City Code, or other statute or ruling
is included here for ease of reference only and is not intended to be adopted as a
rule herein because it already constitutes governing law. Likewise, any conflict
between such a provision and the law cited in the footnote shall be resolved in
favor of the law cited in the footnote. Provisions herein that are not footnoted with
a citation to the Revised Code of Washington or the Edmonds City Code have
been adopted by City Council resolution as the Council's procedural rules and
may be amended at any time by subsequent resolution.
Section 2. Council Organization.
2.1 New Councilmembers shall be sworn in by one of the following persons: court
commissioner, judicial officer, judge, clerk of the court, county auditor or deputy
auditor, county commissioner or county councilmember, mayor of a code city, a
town, or a second-class city, mayor pro tem of a second-class city, clerk of a
code city, town clerk or deputy clerk.
2.2. The Council shall elect a Council President and Council President Pro Tern for a
one-year term. The election of the Council President shall be conducted by the
City Clerk. No one Councilmember may nominate more than one person for a
given office until every member wishing to nominate a candidate has an
opportunity to do so. Nominations do not require a second. The Clerk will repeat
each nomination until all nominations have been made. When it appears that no
one else wishes to make any further nominations, the Clerk will ask again for
further nominations and if there are none, the Clerk will declare the nominations
closed. A motion to close the nominations is not necessary. After nominations
have been closed, voting for Council President takes place in the order
nominations were made. Councilmembers will be asked to vote by a raise of
hands. As soon as a nominee receives a majority vote (four votes), the Clerk will
declare him/her elected. No votes will be taken on the remaining nominees. If
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none of the nominees receives a majority vote, the Clerk will call for nominations
again and repeat the process until a single candidate receives a majority vote.
The same process is conducted for the election of the Council President Pro
Tem.
2.3 Duties of Officers
A. The Mayor shall be the Presiding Officer at all Council Meetings except
Council Committee Meetings. In the absence of the Mayor, the Council
President shall become Mayor Pro Tem and act as the Presiding Officer,
performing the duties and responsibilities regarding conduct of meetings
and emergency business. In the absence of both the Mayor and the
Council President, the Council President Pro Tem shall act as a temporary
Presiding Officer.
B. It shall be the duty of the Presiding Officer to:
1. Call the meeting to order.
2. Keep the meeting to its order of business.
3. Control discussion in an orderly manner.
a. Give every Councilmember who wishes an opportunity to
speak when recognized by the chair.
b. Permit audience participation at the appropriate times.
C. Require all speakers to speak to the question and to observe
Robert's Rules of Order.
4. State each motion before it is discussed and before it is voted
upon.
5. Put motions to a vote and announce the outcome.
C. The Presiding Officer shall decide all questions of order, subject to the right
of appeal to the Council by any member.
2.4 Appointments to Boards and Committees'
The Council President shall appoint Councilmembers to Council committees and
outside boards and committees that are not otherwise specified or governed by
other rules. Prior to appointment, the Council President shall solicit interest from
Councilmembers for their preferred appointments. The Council President shall
then circulate the final appointment list to the Council at least seven (7) days
prior to appointment. The Council President shall make his or her appointments
as soon as practicable, following election of the Council President.
2.5 Filling a Council Vacancy
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A. If a vacancy occurs in the office of Councilmember, the Council will follow
the procedures outlined in the Revised Code of Washington2. To fill the
vacancy with the most qualified person available until an election is held,
the Council will widely distribute and publish a notice of the vacancy at
least two weeks in advance, the procedure by which the vacancy will be
filled, and an application form.
B. The Council staff will draw up and Council will approve an application form
to aid the Council's selection of the new Councilmember.
C. Those candidates selected by the Council will be interviewed by the
Council during a regular or special Council meeting open to the public.
The order of the interviews will be determined by drawing the names.
Applicants will be asked to answer questions posed by each
Councilmember during the interview process. The interview process will
be designed to be fair and consistent. Since this is not a campaign,
comments about other applicants will not be allowed.
D. The Council may recess into executive session to discuss the
qualifications of all candidates. Nominations, voting and appointment of a
person to fill the vacancy will be conducted during an open public meeting
E. The term of an appointed Council position expires upon certification of the
next election.
Section 3. Agenda Preparation.
3.1 In an administrative capacity, the City Clerk receives agenda topics and preferred
dates from the administration for council or council committee agendas. The
same process applies to the extended council meeting agendas.
The City Clerk provides these inputs to the Council President for agenda setting
in advance of publishing the agenda for the next public meeting. The Council
President is responsible for determining which items will be moved forward for
council business or moved to a future date. In the same way, the president
determines what section of the meeting an item will appear and in what order.
The resulting agendas for Council committees and Council regular meetings will
set forth a brief general description of each item to be considered by the Council
and specify the time and place of the meeting. The agenda for the next council
meeting and the extended agenda are published online by the City Clerk.
3.2 An item for a Council meeting may be placed on the agenda by one of the
following methods:
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A Majority vote or consensus of the Council.
B. By the Council President or Council President Pro Tern when acting in the
absence of the Council President.
The Council President will make every effort to place an item Council
approved by consensus or majority vote on an agenda. If time is not
available for the requested date, it shall be placed on the next available
agenda.
3.3 Agenda memos shall be in a standard format. The Mayor shall determine the
format.
3.4 Agenda items will generally be prioritized in the following order of importance: 1)
joint meetings or presentations involving outside agencies; 2) items scheduled for
statutory compliance; 3) advertised public hearings; 4) continued items from a
prior meeting; and 5) items scheduled for convenience, such as those involving
outside consultants.
3.5 Except when the Council President has authorized an exception for items of an
emergency or unexpected nature requiring immediate action, ordinances
scheduled for Council action will receive a minimum of two readings. Action by
the Council (by the consent agenda, or council motion and vote) will always be
one of the readings. Other reading(s) will be in the number the topic warrants,
and could include any or all of the following-
1 . publication on the extended agenda
2. presentation of the topic by staff
3. discussion at council committee and/or meetings of the full council
4. public hearings (sometimes mandated by law)
Section 4. Consent Agenda.
4.1 Upon approval of the Council President, the administration shall place matters on
the Consent Agenda which: (a) have been previously discussed by the Council or
council committee, or (b) based on the information delivered to members of the
Council, by the administration, can be reviewed by a Councilmember without
further explanation, or (c) are so minor or routine in nature that passage is likely.
4.2 The motion to adopt the Consent Agenda shall be non -debatable and have the
effect of moving to adopt all items on the Consent Agenda.
4.3 Since adoption of any item on the Consent Agenda implies unanimous consent,
any member of the Council shall have the right to remove any item from the
Consent Agenda. Councilmembers are given an opportunity to remove items
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from the Consent Agenda after the motion is made and seconded to Approve the
Agenda. If any matter is withdrawn, the Presiding Officer shall place the item at
an appropriate place on the agenda at the current or future Council meeting,
subject to Council agreement.
Section 5. Council Meetings.
5.1 All Council meetings shall comply with the requirements of the Open Public
Meetings Act3. All Regular Meetings, Committee Meetings, and Special Meetings
of the Council shall be open to the public. A Council meeting is defined as a
properly noticed meeting in which a quorum of the Council transacts official City
business as defined by the OPMA. Meetings under the OPMA require an
agenda, public notice, and an official record in the form of meeting minutes.
Meetings attended by Council members which do not involve the transaction of
City business are not considered meetings under the Act. If a quorum of Council
members attends such meetings, they are encouraged to sit separately, refrain
from discussing City business, and only participate as passive observers.
5.2 Any Council meeting may be canceled by a majority vote or consensus of the
Council. The Council President may cancel a Council meeting for lack of official
business.
5.3 Regular Meetings4 of the City Council shall be held in accordance with the
meeting schedule adopted in Edmonds City Code 1.04.010. Council meetings
shall adjourn no later than 4-09:00 p.m. on the day initiated unless such
adjournment is extended by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Council as a
whole plus one.
Order of Business for Regular Meetings. The order of business shall
generally be as follows:
Regular Meeting (76:00 p.m.)
1. Call to Order, Flag Salute
2. Land Acknowledgment
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of the Agenda
5. Presentations
6. Public Comment
7. Approval of the Consent Agenda
8. Received for Filings
s RCW 42.30
4 ECC 1.04.010(A)
5 Received for Filing is a method of providing information on an agenda that doesn't require council action. It
includes but is not limited to: financial reports, program/project status updates, committee reports, claims for
damages, public comments, and appointments to boards/commissions.
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9. Public Hearing(s)
10. Council Business: The following procedures shall be used:
• Introduction of item by Presiding Officer
• Presentation by staff
• Council motion to adopt legislation
• Council deliberation and potential action
11. Council Comments
12. Mayor's Comments
13. Adjournment (4-99:00 PM)
5.4. Meetings of the council shall be presided over by the mayor, if present, or
otherwise by the mayor pro tempore (Council President or Council President Pro
Tempore) or by a member of the council selected by a majority of the
councilmembers at such meeting. Appointment of a councilmember to preside
over the meeting shall not in any way abridge his or her right to vote on matters
coming before the council at such meeting.
5.5. At all meetings, the Mayor shall be addressed as "Mayor (surname)." The
Council President shall be addressed as "Council President (surname)."
Members of the Council shall be addressed as "Councilmember (surname)." At
all meetings, the Mayor shall sit in the Presiding Officer's seat, and the Council
President shall sit at the right hand of the Mayor. Other Councilmembers are to
be seated in a manner acceptable to Council. If there is a dispute, seating shall
be in position order.
5.6 Prior to commencement of discussion of a quasi-judicial item, the Mayor will ask
if any Councilmember has a conflict of interest or Appearance of Fairness
Doctrine concern which could prohibit the Councilmember from participating in
the decision -making process. If it is deemed by the Councilmember, in
consultation with the City Attorney, that it is warranted, the Councilmember
should step down and not participate in the Council discussion or vote on the
matter. The Councilmember shall leave the Council Chambers while the matter is
under consideration.
5.7 Council Committees. The City Council shall have the following Standing
Committees: F�T^e ("FIN"); Darks and Dublin VVeFkG ("WW"); Du blip Safety,
DerseRRol Human CeRliGeS anrd Planning ("DCDUCD"\ Committee A; Committee
B, and Committee of the Whole. Regular meetings of the City Council standing
committees shall be held in accordance with the meeting schedule adopted in
Edmonds City Code 1.04.010. The audio and/or video of Council Committee
meetings shall be recorded and posted online.
A. The Duraose of council committees is to provide a forum for discussion
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and vetting of topics or issues proposed for council approval. This forum may
address issues of a minor or routine nature, or significant issues that warrant
additional information sharina and discussion prior to final council action.?
B. Business items considered by a City Council committee should only be
forwarded to the City Council Consent Agenda with the unanimous consent
of the committee members.$
C. Committee business items that have not received unanimous support of
the committee to be forwarded to the Consent Agenda may be discussed at a
forthcoming committee meeting if additional committee work is likely to
produce unanimity. Alternatively, the Council President may place the item on
a future Council agenda for further deliberation and/or action by the City
Council.9
C- D. The Council President shall be a nonvoting ex-officio member of all
Council committees, except when a regular committee member is absent, in
which case the Council President may vote. When a committee chair is
absent, the other regular nemmittee member shall serve as the nemmittee
Ehai regular committee member with the most council seniority will chair, or
in case of a tie in seniority, the councilmember with the lowest council
osition.10
D- E. The Mayor and Council members from other committees may attend
committee meetings of which they are not members and may join the
discussion and ask questions about a committee business item if they have
been present during the entire discussion of that business item; provided, that
only committee members, or the Council President when substituting for an
absent committee member, may vote on committee business. Presence of a
quorum of the City Council at a committee meeting shall not change the
character of the meeting from a committee meeting to a City Council
meeting."
F. Items may be placed on the agenda of any standing committee at the
discretion of the council president, PROVIDED THAT any standing committee
agenda may be modified during any regular meeting of the committee by the
consent of a majority of the committee.?
5.8 The Council may hold Executive Sessions or Closed Sessions from which the
public may be excluded, for those purposes set forth in the Revised Code of
ECC 1.04.050
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Washington13. Before convening an Executive Session, the Presiding Officer
shall announce the purpose of the Session and the anticipated time when the
Session will be concluded. Should the Session require more time, a public
announcement shall be made that the Session is being extended.
Councilmembers should keep confidential all written materials and verbal
information provided to them during Executive Sessions, to ensure that the City's
interests are not compromised. Councilmembers should refrain from taking notes
in Executive Session because such records may be subject to public disclosure,
thereby compromising the confidential nature of the matters discussed.
Confidentiality also includes information provided to Councilmembers outside of
Executive Sessions when the information is exempt from disclosure under the
Revised Code of Washington. If a Councilmember unintentionally discloses
Executive Session discussion with another party, that Councilmember shall make
full disclosure to the Mayor and/or the City Council in a timely manner as soon as
the error is discovered.
5.9 Special Meetings14 may be held by the Council subject to notice requirements
prescribed by State law. Special Meetings may be called by the Council
President, Mayor, or any four members of the City Council by written notice
delivered to each member of the Council at least twenty-four hours before the
time specified for the proposed meeting. The notice of such Special Meetings
shall state the subjects to be considered, and no subject other than those
specified in the notice shall be considered.
5.10 An Emergency Meeting15 is a special Council meeting called without the 24-
hour notice. It deals with an emergency involving injury or damage to persons or
property or the likelihood of such injury or damage, when time requirements of a
24-hour notice would make notice impractical and increase the likelihood of such
injury or damage. Emergency meetings may be called by the Mayor or the
Council President with the consent of a majority of Councilmembers. The
minutes will indicate the reason for the emergency.
5.11 Special Meetings and Emergency Meetings will beat a time and place as
Council directs.
5.12 The City shall comply with the public notice provisions of the Revised Code of
Washington16. Unless specified otherwise, the public shall receive notice of
upcoming public hearings through publication of such notice in the City's official
newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
5.13 At all Council Meetings, a majority of the Council (four members) shall constitute
a quorum for the transaction of business. In the absence of a quorum, the
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members present may adjourn that meeting to a later date.
5.14 Members of the Council may be excused from attending a City Council meeting
by contacting the Council President prior to the meeting and stating the reason
for his or her inability to attend. If the member is unable to contact the Council
President, the member shall contact the Mayor, who shall convey the message to
the Council President. Following roll call, the Presiding Officer shall inform the
Council of the member's absence, state the reason for such absence, and inquire
if there is a motion to excuse the member. This motion shall be nondebatable.
Upon passage of such motion by a majority of members present, the absent
member shall be considered excused and the Clerk will make an appropriate
notation in the minutes. Councilmembers who do not follow the above process
will be considered unexcused and it shall be so noted in the minutes. A motion to
excuse a Councilmember may be made retroactively at the next meeting.
Removal of a sitting Councilmember for three (3) consecutive unexcused
absences is authorized by RCW 35A.12.060.
5.15 Remote Attendance: Notification of the need to attend a meeting remotely shall
be made to the City Clerk by noon of the meeting day. When attending a council
meeting remotely, Councilmembers must have video and audio capabilities and
enable them during the meeting whenever possible. Any attendee (Council, staff,
or presenter) must enable their video and audio when speaking, unless technical
difficulties do not allow. Attendees must attempt to contact the technology
department to resolve any problems prior to the meeting. If the problem cannot
be resolved, the attendee must inform the Council President and/or the Mayor
prior to the meeting.
5.16 The City Clerk or an authorized Deputy City Clerk shall attend all Council
meetings. If the Clerk and the Deputy Clerk are absent from any Council
meeting, the Mayor shall appoint a Clerk Pro Tempore. The minutes of the
proceedings of the Council shall be kept by the City Clerk and shall constitute the
official record of the Council.
Section 6. Council Conduct.
The City Council finds that Councilmembers should seek to continually improve the
quality of public service and ensure public confidence in the integrity of local
government and its effective, transparent, and equitable operation. Councilmembers
have a public stage and privileged platform to show how individuals with contrasting
points of view can find common ground, demonstrate problem -solving approaches, and
achieve solutions that benefit the community as a whole. Central to these principles is
that civility and decorum shall apply to all Councilmember conduct in relation to city
business. To this end, the following Code of Conduct for members of the Edmonds City
Council is established.
6.1 General Conduct
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A. Councilmembers shall focus discussions and debates on vision, policies,
and their implementation.
B. No Councilmember shall dominate proceedings during Council or other
public meetings.
C. Personal, insulting, or intimidating language, body language and actions,
are not allowed. Councilmembers may raise a point of order for ruling by
the Chair or by the Body to address inappropriate remarks.
D. Ensuring that all meeting participants feel welcome is a vital part of the
democratic process. No signs of partiality, prejudice, or disrespect should
be evident on the part of Councilmembers toward any individual
participating in a public meeting. Every effort should be made to be
respectful in listening to Council, staff and public testimony and
discussions.
E. Technology allows words written or said to be distributed far and wide.
Councilmember written notes, voicemail messages, texts, email, or other
electronic communications, are public records and shall follow this code.
6.2 Conduct with City Staff, and the Council Legislative Assistant
The community is best served when the abilities, experience, and knowledge of
staff and contract employees work alongside councilmembers, and
councilmembers will value these resources and relationships by:
A. Using respectful language and avoiding aggressive tones.
B. Whenever possible, provide questions ahead of public meetings and
otherwise avoid surprises.
C. Recognize that calls and emails may not be returned outside of business
hours.
D. Expressing concerns about performance only to the Mayor, in the case of
staff, and the Council President, in the case of Council legislative aide.
E. Understanding that Council, as a legislative body, directs City business via
policy change initiated by majority Council vote only; councilmembers
acting individually shall refrain from directing staff or otherwise intruding
on the City's administrative functions.
6.3 Conduct with Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Outside Agencies
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Exhibit A COUNCIL RULES OF PROCEDURE
A. The City maintains several boards and commissions as a means of
encouraging and gathering community input. Residents who serve on
boards and commissions are a valuable resource to the City's leadership
and shall be treated with appreciation and respect.
B. Councilmembers are appointed as non -voting members to serve as the
primary two-way communication liaison between the Council and boards,
commissions, and committees. Councilmembers are not to direct the
activities or work of the board, commission, or committee.
C. Councilmembers may attend any board or commission meeting to which
they are not appointed but shall do so as a member of the public. Personal
comments or positions, if given, will be identified as such and shall not be
represented as the position of the City or Council.
D. Councilmembers shall not contact a board or commission member to
lobby on behalf of an individual, business, or organization, with the
exception of the hearing examiner or architectural design board. It is
acceptable for Councilmembers to contact boards or commissions and
their members, so long as all interactions are in line with the Edmonds
Code of Ethics.
E. When attending a non -city sponsored event, meeting, conference, or other
activity, Councilmembers shall do so in an individual Councilmember
capacity only. Likewise, a Councilmember may be authorized to represent
the City only in compliance with RCW 35A.12.100.
6.4 ImDlementation. ComDliance. and Enforcement
As an expression of the standards of conduct that best serve the City, the Code
of Conduct is intended to be self -enforcing and is most effective when members
are thoroughly familiar with it and embrace its provisions.
A. This Council Code of Conduct shall be included in the regular orientations
for newly seated Councilmembers. Members entering office shall sign a
statement affirming they read and understood the City of Edmonds
Council Code of Conduct.
B. The Code of Conduct shall be reviewed and reaffirmed annually by the
City Council.
C. When a breach of this code occurs, Councilmembers are encouraged to
remind one another of the Code of Conduct terms. These communications
may be documented with the subject line, "Code of Conduct Reminder."
D. Repeated breaches, or egregious instances, may be dealt with according
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to the terms set out in the Council's adopted Robert's Rules of Order or
other applicable laws and regulations.
Section 7. Code of Ethics.
7.1 Code of Ethics. The purpose of a Code of Ethics is to strengthen the quality of
government through ethical principles which shall govern the conduct of the City
Council. To this end, the Council shall:
1. Be dedicated to the concepts of effective and democratic government.
2. Affirm the dignity and worth of the services rendered by government and
maintain a sense of social responsibility.
3. Be dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in all public and
personal relationships.
4. Recognize that the chief function of local government at all times is to
serve the best interest of all the people.
5. Keep the community informed on municipal affairs and encourage
communications between the citizens and all municipal officers.
Emphasize friendly and courteous service to the public and each other;
seek to improve the quality of public service, and confidence of citizens.
6. Seek no favor; do not personally benefit or profit by confidential
information or by misuse of public resources.
7. Conduct business of the city in a manner which is not only fair in fact, but
also in appearance.
Section 8. Public Testimon
8.1 Public Hearings:
a. Individuals will be allowed three minutes to speak.
b. The Presiding Officer may allow additional time for receipt of written
testimony when needed.
c. The Clerk shall be the timekeeper.
d. Prior to closing the public hearing, the Presiding Officer shall inquire if
there are any additional speakers other than those that have signed up
and previously spoken, and if there are, they shall be allowed to testify.
8.2 Other Audience Comment at Regular Meetings
Audience comments are offered at the beginning of regular meetings. This is an
opportunity for members of the public to speak to any topic not listed as a public
hearing or closed record review.
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A speaker sign-up form will be at the entry table.
The procedures for the Public Hearing testimony in 8.1 A and C above are
generally followed for audience comment; 8.1 D is followed for audience
comment as time allows.
8.3 When large numbers of people are signed up to speak on the same topic, the
Presiding Officer may request that the group(s) select a limited number of
speakers to cover their view and then ask all those who agree with that position
to stand at the conclusion of each presentation.
8.4 Public testimony authorized in Section 8.2 and 8.3 may not include comments or
information on any quasi-judicial matter pending before the City Council, or on
any topic for which Council has closed the public record.
8.5 No person shall be allowed to address the Council while it is in session without
the recognition of the Presiding Officer.
8.6 It shall be unlawful for any person in the audience at a Council meeting to do any
of the following: Engage in disorderly, disruptive, disturbing, delaying or
boisterous conduct, such as, but not limited to, handclapping, stomping of feet,
whistling, making noise, use of profane language or obscene gestures, yelling or
similar demonstrations, which conduct substantially interrupts, delays, or disturbs
the peace and good order of the proceedings of the Council."
8.7 Persons testifying shall identify themselves for the record as to name, City of
residence and any organization represented.
8.8 An instruction notice for speakers will be available at the meeting. Speakers will
be advised by the Presiding Officer that their testimony is being recorded.
8.9 Time cannot be donated by one speaker to another.
8.10 No person may use audience comment to promote or oppose any candidate for
public office. In election years, a campaign officially begins when a candidate
files their candidacy with the elections office and continues through the election.
Section 9. Motions,
9.1 Unless otherwise provided for by statute, ordinance, or resolution, all votes shall
be taken by voice and hand raise, except that at the request of any
Councilmember, a roll call vote shall be taken by the City Clerk.
11 Acosta v. City of Costa Mesa, 718 F.3d 800 (9th Cir. 2013), Id., at 816
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9.2 A motion must precede deliberation of an action item. A Councilmember should
make a motion, which is seconded by another Councilmember, on the topic
under discussion. If the motion is not seconded, it dies. Some motions do not
require a second: nominations, withdrawal of a motion, request for a roll call vote,
and point of order.
9.3 In case of a tie vote on a motion, the motion shall be considered lost. If the
motion is an item for which the Mayor may break the tie vote, the Mayor may
vote on the motion.
9.4 Motions shall be clear and concise and not include arguments for the motion.
9.5 Motions shall be reduced to writing when required by the Presiding Officer or any
member of the Council. All resolutions and ordinances shall be in writing.
9.6 After a motion has been made and seconded, Councilmembers may discuss
their opinions on the issue prior to the vote. If they wish to do so, they may state
why they will vote for or against the motion.
9.7 When the Council concurs or agrees with an item that does not require a motion,
the Mayor will summarize the Council's consensus at the conclusion of the
discussion.
9.8 A motion may be withdrawn by the maker of the motion upon consent of the
Council.
9.9 A motion to table is nondebatable. It requires a majority to pass. If the motion to
table prevails, the matter may only be "taken from the table" at the same meeting
or the next regular meeting.
9.10 A motion to postpone to a specific time is debatable, amendable, and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting. It requires a majority to pass. The motion
being postponed must be considered later in the same meeting or a specific
future meeting.
9.11 A motion to postpone indefinitely is debatable, is not amendable, and may be
reconsidered at the same meeting. It requires a majority to pass. The merits of
the main motion may be debated.
9.12 A motion to call for the question shall close debate on the main motion and is
nondebatable. This motion must receive a second and fails without a two-thirds
(2/3) vote. Debate is reopened if the motion fails.
9.13 A motion to amend is defined as amending a motion that is on the floor and has
been seconded, by inserting or adding, striking out, striking out and inserting, or
substituting.
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9.14 When the discussion is concluded, the motion maker, Mayor, or City Clerk, shall
repeat the motion prior to voting.
9.15 The City Council votes on the motion as restated. If the vote is unanimous, the
Mayor shall state that the motion has been passed unanimously according to the
number of Councilmembers present, such as 7-0" or "6-0." If the vote is not
unanimous, the Mayor shall state the number of Councilmembers voting in the
affirmative and the number voting in the negative and whether the motion passes
or fails.
9.16 Personal involvement in an issue coming before Council shall be a trigger to
consult with the City Attorney regarding possible conflict of interest/need for
recusal from that council business item. If such conflict of interest or an
appearance of fairness question under state law'$ is established, the
Councilmember shall recuse themselves from the issue and shall leave the
Council chambers during discussion and voting on the issue. That
Councilmember shall be considered absent when voting occurs.
9.17 If a member of the Council is silent on a vote, it shall be recorded as an
affirmative vote. If a member of the Council abstains, it shall be recorded as an
abstention and not included in the vote tally.
9.18 No vote may be cast by proxy.
9.19 Once the vote has been taken, the discussion is closed. It is not necessary for
Councilmembers to justify or explain their vote. If they wish to make their
positions known, this should happen during the discussion preceding the vote.
9.20 After the question has been decided, any Councilmember who voted in the
majority may move for a reconsideration of the motion. The motion for
reconsideration must be made at the same or next regular meeting.
9.21 The City Attorney, in consultation with the City Clerk, shall decide all questions of
interpretations of these policies and procedures and other questions of a
parliamentary nature which may arise at a Council meeting. All cases not
provided for in these policies and procedures shall be governed by the current
edition of Robert's Rules of Order. In the event of a conflict, these Council rules
of procedures shall prevail.
Section 10. Items Requiring Four Votes. The passage of any ordinance, grant or
revocation of franchise or license, any resolution for the payment of money or approval
of warrants shall require the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the whole
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membership of the Council (4 votes).19
Section 11. Items Requiring a Unanimous Vote. An ordinance must be adopted
unanimously where both of the following conditions exist: 1) the ordinance is subject to
referendum under RCW 35A.11.090, as limited by Leonard v. City of Bothell, 87 Wn.2d
847, 852-53, 557 P.2d 1306, 1310 (1976) ("If the grant of power is to the city as a
corporate entity, direct legislation is permissible insofar as the statute is concerned. On
the other hand, if the grant of power is to the legislative authority of the city, the initiative
and referendum are prohibited."), and similar case law, and; 2) the ordinance is
proposed to take immediate effect under RCW 35A.11.090(2).
Section 12. Council Representation.
12.1 Once the City Council has taken a position on an issue, all official City
correspondence regarding the issue will reflect the Council's adopted position
12.2 City letterhead, email and other city resources shall not be used for
correspondence of Councilmembers representing a dissenting point of view from
an official Council position.
12.3 As a matter of courtesy, letters to the editor, or other communication of a
controversial nature, which do not express the majority opinion of the Council,
shall be presented to the full Council prior to publication.
Section 13. Reimbursement of Expenses.
13.1 Council adopted the City of Edmonds Employee Expenses, Volunteer
Recognition and Reimbursements PoliCy20 for application to Council as
enumerated therein.
In addition to the option of prior approval of training course -by -course as outlined
in Section VI of the Policy, a Council President may also pre -authorize trainings
relevant to the councilmember role up to a pre -authorized budget amount per
councilmember annually.
Section 14. Suspension and Amendment of Rules.
14.1 Any provision of these rules not governed by state law, City code, fundamental
parliamentary principle, or other statute or rule may be temporarily suspended by
a majority vote of the Council.
14.2 It is the intent of the City Council that the rules of procedure be periodically
19 RCW 35A.12.120
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reviewed as needed or during odd -numbered years. These rules may be
amended, or new rules adopted, by a majority vote of the Council, provided that
the proposed amendments or new rules shall have been distributed to Council at
least two weeks prior to such action.
ADOPTED BY:
RESOLUTION NO. 1562
AMENDED BY:
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Public Hearing on Interim Ordinance for Neighborhood Centers and Hubs
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Heather Lakefish
Background/History
An interim (temporary) ordinance for Neighborhood Centers and Hubs was adopted on January 14,
2025, to implement key policies in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan. Action by the City Council had been
preceded by discussion (and inclusion of ordinance amendments) on January 7 and January 14. (See
attached minutes.)
The interim ordinance expires in six months, unless extended by the City Council. A more permanent
ordinance will be considered before then to replace the interim version.
An interim ordinance is a temporary way to adopt regulations to meet a time -sensitive goal. In this case,
it was the quickest way to comply with state requirements for accommodating needed housing in both
the City's comprehensive plan and its development regulations by the due date of December 31, 2024.
While the deadline for the Comprehensive Plan was met, interim regulations for neighborhood centers
and hubs were adopted as soon thereafter as possible and submitted to the state.
Under state law, a public hearing must be held on any interim ordinance within 60 days of its adoption.
The hearing for the interim Neighborhood Centers and Hubs ordinance was scheduled for February 4.
Input from the public hearing will be considered in the drafting of a more permanent (replacement)
ordinance. Additional community engagement to help inform the replacement ordinance is also
planned.
Staff Recommendation
Hold the public hearing and consider public comments.
[These comments will also be considered as part of the input for developing a longer -term ordinance.]
Narrative
In the 2024 Edmonds Comprehensive Plan, four neighborhood centers and five neighborhood hubs were
designated to provide opportunities for small-scale multifamily housing and commercial uses at the
neighborhood level.
Each neighborhood center or hub has specific boundaries and maximum height restrictions, as shown in
Figure 2.5 of the Edmonds Comprehensive Plan. (See map attachment.) The four neighborhood centers
are: Medical Expansion District, Five Corners, and Firdale. The five neighborhood hubs are: North Bowl,
East Seaview, West Edmonds Way, South Lake Ballinger, and Maplewood.
Multifamily housing is generally less expensive for families and idividuals than detached sing -family
houses. (Not only is having more such housing desirable for local reasons, meeting the need is also
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required by the state.) At the same time, additional opportunities are created for small-scale
commercial uses, including cafes and coffee shops, which can serve as neighborhood gathering places
and provide vibrancy that enhances local quality of life. Such commercial uses mean that people in the
neighborhood have the option to walk or bike to these nearby locations and need not drive for
everything. Avoiding at least some driving means that less pollution goes into the air and water and
helps protect our climate. Adding businesses also increases the city's tax base without adding to
residents' taxes.
To implement the Comprehensive Plan's provisions for neighborhood centers and neighborhood hubs,
an interim ordinance was adopted. The interim ordinance established a new development code chapter:
Chapter 16.120 Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (NCH). (See attached code chapter.)
The chapter provides temporary regulations for the designated Neighborhood Centers and Hubs. (NOTE:
Of course, other city regulations also apply, such as for critical areas..) The following components
comprise the interim NCH code chapter:
§ Purpose (providing for neighborhood -scale multifamily and commercial uses, with walkability
and open spaces)
§ Effect and applicability (so that it is specific to the neighborhood centers and hubs as designated
in Figure 2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan)
§ Definitions (to explain key terms specific to the chapter)
§ Subdistricts (recognizing three types from the Comprehensive Plan: Mixed Use 3, Mixed Use 4,
and Mixed Use 5)
§ Uses (providing for primary uses, such as multifamily and commercial and for secondary uses,
such as ADUs and home occupations)
§ Site development standards (including the maximum number of stories consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan but translated into a corresponding number of feet --and requiring a
"transition zone" for stepping back building height so that it does not exceed 30 feet where the
site abuts or is across the street from a single-family zone)
§ Community benefit for an incentive floor (these are the requirements that would apply when
one "incentive floor" (i.e.,a "bonus floor") is proposed; however, an incentive floor is only
allowable if all community benefit requirements are met and only in those locations identified for
that option in the Comprehensive Plan. An incentive floor is not allowed within the transition
zones. Note: The Comprehensive Plan allows an incentive floor in just a few of the centers and
hubs. )
§ Multifamily building types (including condominiums, apartments, and townhomes of at least four
units)
§ Design standards (basic design standards, for example, to ensure a good amount of glazing to on
the street facing building facades, which helps provide an attractive appearance and encourages
"eyes on the street," and other provisions, such as providing a pedestrian zone between the
street and the buildings)
§ Signage (setting limits on signage)
§ Motor vehicle parking (requiring minimum off-street parking spaces)
§ Bicycle parking (requiring bicycle parking, consistent with requirements for similar types of
development)
§ Electrical vehicle charging (requiring electric vehicle charging infrastructure, consistent with
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requirements for other zoning districts)
Lot sizes in the neighborhood centers and hubs vary, but 8000 square feet is a common size, similar to
lots in nearby single-family zones. Likely, any development for commercial or multifamily residential
development would occur one lot at a time, over a period of twenty years.
Next Steps
A public hearing on the interim ordinance will be held February 4. In part, comments at the public
hearing can help identify key issues that should be considered further as a longer -term ordinance is
developed.
Other community engagement activities and opportunities for comments will provided too. As a start, a
new website provides initial information at:
<https://www.edmondswa.gov/government/departments/development services/planning division/cod
e modernization/2025 code updates. This website will be updated as more activities and information
area identified. As usual, Planning Board review and advice will be part of the process.
One of the topics to be considered is whether some issues should be treated differently among the nine
neighborhood centers and hubs. For example, for centers along a major arterial, such as Highway 99 or
SR 104, it may be appropriate to allow hotels, while this type of commercial use may not be appropriate
for neighborhoods that have different characteristics. Also, Westgate and the Medical Expansion District
overlap with previous planning efforts and will need to be examined in that light.
Taking into account the range of information and input, a longer -term ordinance will be drafted,
probably by April. Some components of it may be similar to the interim ordinance, while other
components may change. This next draft will then go through further review, input, and one or more
public hearings. Additional refinements could be considered.
The final version needs to provide the right balance between neighborhood continuity and realistic
options for multifamily, commercial and mixed -use development, consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. Adoption of the longer -term ordinance is targeted for May.
Attachments:
Centers and Hubs Maps
16.120.ECDC.Rvsd.Fnl.4.Clean
Excerpt from Jan 7th Council Meetings Centers & Hubs
Excerpt from January 14 Council Meeting Centers and Hubs
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Through the Neighborhood Centers and Hubs, the City's growth strategy focuses on fostering
compact, walkable neighborhoods where people can live, work, and play. This approach aims to
enhance quality of life, promote equity, and support sustainable growth. Initially, two alternative
approaches were studied to evaluate growth impacts and mitigation measures. Ultimately, the Council
approved a final growth scenario that designates four centers —Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale, and
the Medical District Expansion —and five hubs: West Edmonds Way, South Lake Ballinger, East Sea
View, North Bowl, and Maplewood.
Figure 2.5 Detailed figures of each neighborhood center and hub locations showing the area boundaries and
proposed building heights for each location
Westgate
3 Floors, Bonus floor height incentive allowed
Five Corners
3 Floors
Map Key:
Plan Overlays
® Activity Center
L _ _ Corridor Development
Hi -Rise Node
® Planned Action Area
Street Front
.......... Edmonds City Limits
Low Density Residential 1
Low Density Residential 2
- Moderate Density Residential
® Mixed -Use 3
- Mixed -Use 4
- Mixed -Use 5
® Highway 99 Mixed -Use
® Planned -Neighborhood
Edmonds Way Corridor
Hospital / Medical
® Public
- Park / Open Space
Medical District Expansion
3, 4 Floors, Bonus floor height incentive allowed on few parcels
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Chapter 16.120
Neighborhood Centers and Hubs
Sections:
16.120.000 Purpose
16.120.010 Effect and applicability
16.120.020 Definitions
16.120.030 Subdistricts
16.120.040 Uses
16.120.050 Site development standards
16.120.060 Community benefit for an incentive floor
16.120.070 Multifamily building types
16.120.080 Design standards
16.120.090 Signage
16.120.100 Motor vehicle parking
16.120.110 Bicycle parking facilities
16.120.120 Electric vehicle charging
16.120.000 Purpose.
The Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (NCH) Zone is established to promote the development of
neighborhood centers and neighborhood hubs as focal points within the city. Neighborhood
centers and hubs bring a mix of neighborhood retail, amenities, and services in proximity to
residents. They also help ensure capacity for multifamily housing to meet the city's
forecasted need to accommodate a broad range of income levels, consistent with the
City's Comprehensive Plan. Development in a neighborhood center or hub is intended to
be at a scale not much greater than what is possible around it and to encourage walkability
and an attractive environment that includes trees and open spaces.
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16.120.010 Effect and applicability.
A. This chapter applies to the neighborhood centers and hubs as designated in the
Comprehensive Plan.
B. Neighborhood centers are the areas of Westgate, Five Corners, Medical District
Expansion, and Firdale Village, as shown in Figure 2.5 of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
C. Neighborhood hubs are the areas of North Bowl, East Seaview, South Lake Ballinger,
West Edmonds Way, and Maplewood, as shown in Figure 2.5 of the City's Comprehensive
Plan.
D. In the centers and hubs, single-family houses and their accessory or secondary uses
shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 16.20 ECDC for single-family residential
uses.
E. Where this chapter conflicts with any other, this chapter shall prevail for the designated
centers and hubs.
16.120.020 Definitions. In implementing this chapter, the following definitions apply.
A. "Community services" mean services provided by a nonprofit or religious organization to
aid people in obtaining housing, food, or medical treatment.
B. "Incentive floor" means the extra or bonus story allowed in a Mixed -Use 4 or Mixed -Use 5
subdistrict if the conditions in ECD 16.120.060 are met.
C." Indoor gathering space" mean an indoor space, such as a lobby, shared common
space, and meeting room, for permitted primary uses.
D. "Multifamily housing" means housing of at least four units attached to each other in
some combination or attached to commercial uses or community facilities.
E. "Pedestrian zone" means the area between the primary street and the exterior of a
building, excluding single-family houses and their accessory or secondary buildings, that is
less than twenty feet from a primary street.
F. "Pocket park" means a small outdoor area that provides dedicated space for passive or
active recreation, open to the public.
G. "Portable sign" means an A -frame sign that stands no taller than 36 inches or a
stanchion sign that stands no taller than 42 inches.
H. "Primary street" means the public street right-of-way that a building faces or when a
property borders two or more streets, the street that typically has the most traffic.
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"Retail" means the direct sale of goods to the public for use or consumption.
J. "Right -of -way -related uses" means bus stops, utilities, bicycle paths, pedestrian access,
Landscape, and other uses for public benefit, as typically allowed within or adjacent to a
public right of way.
K. "Voluntary housing" means assisted living, retirement homes, senior housing, adult
family homes, and other housing where residents may voluntarily live.
16.20.030 Subdistricts. The NCH zone has the following subdistricts:
A. Mixed -Use 3, which provides for an allowed land use or mix of land uses where the
maximum standard height of buildings is no more than three stories and no additional
incentive floor is allowed;
B. Mixed -Use 4, which provides for an allowed land use or mix of land uses where the
maximum standard height of buildings is three stories without an incentive floor and where
four stories are allowed with an incentive floor;
C. "Mixed -Use 5", which provides for an allowed land use or mix of land uses where the
maximum standard height of buildings is no more than four stories without an incentive
floor and where five stories are allowed with an incentive floor.
16.120.040 Uses.
A. Permitted primary uses are one or more of the following: multiple dwellings, single-
family dwellings built or permitted prior to January 1, 2025 and on the same building
footprint, other forms of voluntary housing, bed -and -breakfasts, commercial uses,
community facilities, community services, offices, open space, open air markets, pocket
parks, plazas, right -of -way -related uses, and community services.
B. Permitted accessory and secondary uses are one or more of the following: accessory
dwellings, home occupations, daycare, garages, workshops, mechanical equipment,
storage facilities, recreation, art, meeting rooms, commuter parking lots containing less
than ten designated spaces in association with a permitted primary use, private parking of
vehicles, indoor gathering spaces, and other uses that do not create a nuisance.
C. Prohibited uses are as follows: sexually oriented businesses, recreational marijuana,
half -way houses, hospitals, and hotels.
D. Any development may have a mix of permitted uses.
E. Multifamily housing that is developed with more than twenty units shall provide ground
floor commercial space that is equal to at least ten percent of the ground floor footprint.
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F. Grocery and convenience stores must sell fresh produce and dairy or dairy -substitute
products. Less than half of the shelf and case space must be for the sale of alcoholic
beverages and packaged snack foods.
G. Outdoor dining is allowed, provided that, when within ten feet of a property in single-
family use, it is screened with a combination of plantings and fencing at six feet or more in
height. The provisions of EDC 17.70.040 do not apply to this district.
16.120.050 Site development standards.
A. Height.
1. The height of detached single-family houses and their accessory/secondary uses
is subject to ECDC 16.20.030 and 16.20.050, respectively.
2. Maximum number of stories for buildings in a center or hub, excluding detached
single-family houses and their accessory or secondary uses, shall be consistent
with Figure 2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan. Maximum standard height is identified
in this subsection, provided that exceptions may apply, pursuant to ECDC
16.120.050.A.3 and ECDC 16.120.060.
a. For Mixed -Use 3 subdistricts, buildings may be three stories tall and the
standard maximum building height is 30 feet, provided that it may be 33 feet
when the first -floor height is 12 feet. However, for any lot abutting or
immediately across the street from a single-family zone, the height of any
portion of a building that is within 20 feet of the property line shall be no
greater than 30 feet under any circumstances, even where criteria for height
exceptions, incentives or bonuses in this chapter are otherwise met.
b. For Mixed -Use 4 subdistricts, buildings may be either three stories tall,
with a standard maximum building height of 30 feet (or 33 feet when the first -
floor height is 12 feet) and not including an incentive floor, or four stories tall,
with a maximum height of 40 feet (or 42 feet if the first -floor height is 12 feet)
that includes one incentive floor. However, for any lot abutting or
immediately across the street from a single-family zone, the height of any
portion of a building that is within 20 feet of the property line shall be no
greater than 30 feet under any circumstances, even where criteria for height
exceptions, incentives or bonuses in this chapter are otherwise met.
c. For Mixed -Use 5 subdistricts, buildings may be four stories tall, with a
standard maximum building height of 40 feet (or 42 feet if the first -floor
height is 12 feet) and not including an incentive floor, or five stories tall, with
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a maximum height of 50 feet (or 52 feet if the first -floor height is 12 feet) that
includes one incentive floor. However, for any lot abutting or immediately
across the street from a single-family zone, the height of any portion of a
building that is within 20 feet of the property line shall be no greater than 30
feet under any circumstances, even where criteria for height exceptions,
incentives or bonuses in this chapter are otherwise met.
3. Exceptions for additional building height may apply only to the extent that one of
the conditions in this subsection is met. Exceptions are not additive; no more than
one of the exceptions shall apply to any building.
a. For buildings achieving green building certification pursuant to ECDC
16.45.040 or ECDC 16.45.045 and that have commercial uses (excluding for
vehicle parking) comprising at least 50% of the ground floor area, up to five feet
higher than the standard maximum height in that location;
b. For areas of centers and hubs that are eligible for an incentive or bonus floor,
as identified in Figure 2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan, and that meet the criteria
for community benefit, pursuant to ECDC 16.120.060, an additional floor up to
10 feet in height is allowed.
B. Setbacks. For single-family houses and their accessory or secondary uses, the minimum
setbacks are as stated in Chapter 16.20 ECDC. For other buildings: Minimum street
setback is15 ft, except that the minimum street setback for a retail facility on a corner lot is
a minimum of 10 ft; Minimum side setback is 10 ft; Minimum rear setback is15 ft.
C. Lot coverage. Maximum coverage of a lot is 45%, provided that maximum lot coverage
for a single-family house is 35%.
D. Building location. At least one building on a site containing a primary use must have a
street -facing fagade, of which two-thirds or more of the ground floor is located no further
than twenty feet from the primary street, provided that for a detached single-family and its
accessory or secondary uses, the setback requirements of Chapter 16.20 ECDC prevail.
E. Landscaping and lighting.
1. Any site not covered by an allowed use, such as a building or paved area, must be
Landscaped. Up to 10% of the landscaping may be comprised of hardscape
materials, such as boulders and rockeries. Small wooded areas and areas planned
for environmental conservation may remain in a more natural state, as approved in
the site plan.
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2. Outdoor lighting must be provided at all external building entries and stairways
and to illuminate the site's address.
16.120.060 Community benefit for an incentive floor. An incentive or bonus floor at a
height up to 10 feet above the standard maximum height for its location will be permitted
when a development provides an approved plaza, pocket park, accessible open space, or
outdoor recreational site of at least 800 square feet for public use. The space must include
seating, landscaping, pedestrian access, and other amenities as part of a master plan that
has considered neighborhood input and been approved by the director or director's
designee. The space must be maintained consistent with the approved master plan or a
revised master plan that has had public input and approval by the director or director's
designee.
16.20.070 Multifamily building types. Multifamily building types may include apartments,
condominiums, townhomes, and mixed -use buildings that have at least four housing units.
16.120.080 Design Standards. Design standards are intended to encourage a pedestrian -
friendly appearance and avoid blank or unarticulated walls facing the street. The design
standards of this section do not apply to detached single-family houses and their
accessory or secondary uses. Design review will be conducted under ECDC 20.12.030.
A. The street -facing fagade of a building must have one or more windows on the ground
floor with transparent glazing totaling at least fifty square feet for each thirty linear feet of
wall. Each floor above the ground floor must have one or more windows with transparent
glazing totaling at least twenty-five square feet for every thirty linear feet of wall.
B. At the ground floor, a garage shall not comprise more than 50% of the fagade of a
building, including any townhome, that faces a primary street.
C. The street -facing fagade of a building shall have at least two of the following:
1. Articulated walls that have 18 or more inches of plane change every 30 feet
2. Covered pedestrian entry, provided that the cover is: (a) at least one foot above
the pedestrian entry door: (b) a minimum of seven feet in width and two feet in
depth; and (c) attached to the building.
3. Masonry base that extends at least three feet high from ground level
4. Windows that result in 50% more transparent glazing area than the minimum
required in 16.120.080.A.
5. Landscaped courtyard that is at least one/third of the building width and at least
ten feet deep.
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6. One balcony per unit above the ground floor that shares a common wall with the
street -facing facade. Such balconies must be a minimum of two feet in depth and
four feet in width and accessible from an interior room.
D. Buildings shall have either a pitched roof of at least 3:12 pitch visible to the primary
street or a roofline visible to the primary street that has a parapet or fascia to define its
edge.
E. Any off-street parking must be provided at the side or rear of a building that fronts and is
within twenty feet of a primary street.
F. The pedestrian zone shall include pedestrian and ADA access to the building entry. The
remaining area must be filled by any combination of landscaping, planting containers,
seating, dining tables, receptacles for trash or recycling, artwork, bicycle or scooter
parking, rain gardens, paved pedestrian space (which may include pervious paving), other
approved pedestrian amenities, a maximum of one portable sign per twenty linear feet,
signage attached to the building, and as required, utility equipment and fire apparatus,
16.120.090 Signage. Only signage attached to a building and not supported from the
ground is permitted pursuant to requirements of Chapter 20.60 ECDC, provided that
portable signs are allowed within the pedestrian zone, up to one portable sign per twenty
linear feet. Wall signs, window signs, and projecting signs are subject respectively to ECDC
20.60.030, 20.60.035, and 20.60.040.
16.120.100 Motor vehicle parking. Motor vehicle parking, other than for electric bicycles
or electric scooters, is not allowed within the pedestrian zone.
A. For single-family houses, two off-street parking spaces are required. For accessory
dwellings, the parking requirements of ECDC 16.20.050 apply.
B. For a multiple dwelling, off-street parking is required at a ratio of:
1. At least 1.0 parking space per unit with less than 800 square feet living space;
2. At least 1.25 parking spaces per unit with 800-1200 square feet of living space;
3. At least 1.75 parking spaces per unit with more than 1200 square feet of living
space.
C. For commercial uses in a building, off-street parking is required at a ratio of:
1. One space for 800 square feet of commercial use when street parking is available
in front of the building (measured from the nearest property line orwithin 60 feet of
it.
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2. One space per 400 square feet if street parking is not available in front of the
building (measured from the nearest property line) or within 60 feet of it.
3. Bed and breakfasts must have one off-street parking space per guest unit.
4. A commercial or mixed -use building that has less than 400 square feet of
commercial space is not required to have off-street parking if street parking is
available in front of the building (measured from the nearest property line) or within
60 feet of it.
D. For community facilities, off-street parking spaces are required pursuant to ECDC
17.50.020.C.
16.120.110 Bicycle parking facilities. Short-term and long-term bicycle parking is required
with development, pursuant to Chapter 17.20 ECDC.
16.120.120. Electric vehicle charging. Electric vehicle charging infrastructure is required
per ECDC 17.115.040.
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Excerpt from January 7, 2025 Edmonds City Council Meeting Action Minutes
2. POTENTIAL ACTION ON INTERI!NI ORDINANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
AND HUBS
Acting Director Hope discussed the city's development codes and upcoming legislative actions. She
highlighted the need to update the comprehensive plan, implement neighborhood centers and hubs, address
middle housing requirements, critical area regulations and co -living housing codes, and the importance of
public outreach. She outlined the interim ordinance for neighborhood centers and hubs, which aims to
provide capacity for housing needs identified in the comprehensive plan. Following adoption, public
hearings, community meetings, and the eventual transition to a more permanent code will occur.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE INTERIM ORDINANCE ON NEXT
WEEK'S CONSENT AGENDA.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO AMEND BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCE TO THE"HEIGHT— SUBSECTION OF 16.120.050 AT THE END OF SUBSECTIONS
A, B, AND C: "HOWEVER, FOR ANY LOT ABUTTING OR IMMEDIATELY ACROSS THE
STREET FROM A SINGLE FAMILY ZONE, THE HEIGHT OF ANY DEVELOPMENT THAT
IS WITH 20 FEET OF THE PROPERTY LINE SHALL BE NO GREATER THAN 30 FEET."
Edmonds City Council Minutes
January 7.2025
Page 2
Following Council discussion, A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE '.MOTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO AMEND ECDC 16.120.100B MOTOR VEHICLES AS
FOLLOWS:
B. For a multiple dwelling, off-street parking is required at a ratio of:
1. At least 400_5 parking space per unit with less than 800 square feet living space;
2. At least 4-.2-4 1_0 parking spaces per unit with 800-1200 square feet of living space;
3. At least 444 1.25 parking spaces per unit with more than 1200 square feet of living
space.
Following Council discussion, A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WHICH FAILED 2-5,
WITH COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE AND ECK VOTING IN FAVOR.
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND EC'DC 16.120.010E AS FOLLOWS:
E. Where this chapter conflicts with an} other, this chapter shall pre%ail for the
designated centers and hubs, exc_ent those in the arevioush adopted Westgate
District.
Following Council discussion, A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WHICH FAILED 2-5,
WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT VOTING IN
FAVOR.
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COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND ECDC 16.120.040A, USES, AS FOLLOWS:
A. Permitted primary uses are one or more of the following: multiple dwellings,
single-family dwellings , 2029 and- on the
some bue'dong , other forms of...
Following Council discussion, A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION, WHICH FAILED 2-5,
WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH AND NAND VOTING IN FAVOR.
Following comments by Councilmember Dotsch, COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT CALLED A
POINT OF ORDER, STATING THAT A MOTION IS IN ORDER FOR DISCUSSION TO
CONTINUE.
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND ECDC 16.120.040E AS FOLLOWS:
E. Multifamily housing that is developed with more than twenty units shall provide
ground floor commercial space that is equal to at least ten fifty percent of the ground
floor footprint.
Following continued discussion, COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION TO AMEND ECDC 16.120.040E, WHICH FAILED 1-
6, WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH VOTING IN FAVOR.
Edmonds City Council Minutes
January 7. 2025
Page 3
A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MAIN MOTION TO ADOPT THE INTERIM ORDINANCE AS
AMENDED ON THE NEXT CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH CARRIED 6-1, WITH
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH VOTING AGAINST.
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Excerpt from January 14, 2025 Edmonds City Council Meeting Action Minutes
9. ADOPTION OF INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS
AND HUBS
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED ADOPTION OF THE INTERIM ORDINANCE
FOR NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND HUBS.
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND SECTIONS A. B, AND C OF ECC
15.120.050 SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS FOLLOWS:
"...However, for any lot abutting or immediately across the street from a
single-family zone, the height of any development portion of a building that is
within 20 feet of the property line shall be no greater than 30 feet under any
circumstances, even where criteria for height exceptions, incentives or
bonuses in this chapter are other%i ise met.16.120.050 Site development
standards."
Edmonds City Council Minutes
January 14.2025
Page 7
Shane Hope, Interim PDS Director, responded to questions. Following Council discussion on the
amendment, MOTION TO AMEND CARRIED 6-1, WITH COUNCILMEMBER PAINE
VOTING AGAINST.
MAIN MOTION TO ADOPT THE INTERIM ORDINANCE FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
CENTERS AND HUBS AS AMENDED CARRIED 6-1, WITH COUNCILMEMBER
DOTSCH VOTING AGAINST.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Finance Director Confirmation of Appointment
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Background/History
Upon the separation of employment of the Administrative Services Director, the Mayor began the
process of determining the needs of the City for this leadership role. A change in the position was
submitted to Council proposing the position be reclassified to the Finance Director. After this was
approved, the City then began the recruitment process for the position of Finance Director.
On 9/13/24 the Finance Director position was posted. At the first review date, 10/14/24, the City
received 30 applicants. Due to the lack of qualified candidates, the City then did a second review of an
additional 14 candidates on 11/18/24. After reviewing candidates, 34 passed the minimum qualification
review. Those who passed the minimum qualification review were given the opportunity to respond to
supplemental questions. 23 candidates responded to the supplemental questions. A panel consisting of
finance professionals, human resources, and other city leadership, then scored the applicants. Of those
23 applicants, 3 received a passing score.
On January 7th, the three applicants were interviewed by a panel of Finance professionals, Human
Resources, and City leadership. After the panel interviews, the Mayor elected to interview all 3
candidates. At the mayor's interview, one of the candidates notified the Mayor of their withdrawal.
On January 13th, Council approved moving forward with 2 candidates for Council interviews. Interviews
with Council were conducted on January 22nd. Council members were requested to provide feedback
on the candidates to the Mayor by January 24th.
At the conclusion of this process, the Mayor selected Richard Gould as his appointee for Finance
Director.
A background was completed through the City's third -party, which looked at criminal history, credit
history, and verified education.
References of peers, subordinates, and supervisors were completed.
Mr. Gould has passed the background process and the Mayor wishes to advance his appointment to
Council for confirmation.
Staff Recommendation
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Approve the appointment of Richard Gould as Finance Director and corresponding employment
contract.
Narrative
The employment contract presented is the standard department Director contract.
Key items in the contract are:
* 3 months severance if separated without cause
* Placement at step 4 on the salary range for the Finance Director position
* Required to take 10 furlough days in 2025 (pro -rated from 12 for all non -reps)
* Provided a bank of 80 hours of vacation at hire
* Provided a bank of 40 hours of sick leave at hire
* Provided with $5,000 moving expenses to be paid as follows:
* $2,500 in the first paycheck
* $2,500 spread out over the next 46 pay periods
Attachments:
DRAFT Richard Gould Employment Agreement 1.29.2025
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into by and between Richard Gould
(the "Employee") and the City of Edmonds, a Washington municipal corporation (the
"City"), to describe the terms and conditions of the Employee's appointment to the position
of, and employment as, the City's Finance Director.
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of the Employee as the Finance
Director of the City of Edmonds, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and as provided
by the Edmonds City Code (`BCC"); and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits, establish certain
conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of the Employee; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that the Employee is appointed by the Mayor,
subject to City Council approval; that the Employee will serve at the pleasure of the Mayor;
and that nothing herein is intended to modify the Employee's at -will status; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Employee to accept employment as the Finance
Director under the terms provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Appointment and Effective Date
In accordance with RCW 35A.12.090 and ECC 2.10.010, the Mayor appoints, and the
City Council confirms, the Employee as the Finance Director for an indefinite term
commencing February 28, 2025.
2. Qualifications
The Employee affirms that he possesses the education, training and experience which
are an essential condition of the Employee's appointment and employment.
3. Duties and Authority
The Finance Director is a department head position with executive management
responsibility for the Finance Department. As the Finance Director, the Employee will
devote his full time and attention to faithfully perform the duties thereof, which include
but are not limited to management of all activities related to the following:
Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, controls and directs the
Finance Department functions and programs of the City; provides internal
consulting assistance to the City's management and supervisory staff on a
variety of Finance Department matters; supervises and evaluates the
performance of assigned personnel. Directors are responsible for the
operations of the departments and may delegate signing authority except as
limited by the provisions of the Edmonds City Code or state or federal law.
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In addition, this position will perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
Mayor. The Employee's position is FLSA-exempt and not eligible for overtime. It is
recognized that the Employee must devote time outside the normal office hours to the
business of the City.
4. Salary
The Employee will be paid at Range 44, Step 4, which is an annual salary of
$181,092.00 for 2025, and which will be pro -rated and paid in periodic installments
consistent with the City's normal payroll procedures; provided, however, that this
position is impacted by the non -represented employee furloughs adopted by the City
Council for 2025. Based on the Employee's start date, this constitutes ten (10) days off
work without pay during the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. The Employee will
schedule these furlough days with the approval of the Mayor. The impact of these
furlough days is to reduce the Employee's annual compensation to $172,733.00. This
salary may be subject to step adjustments, market adjustments, and/or annual COLA
adjustment, as determined by City Policy, City Code, the City Council and/or the
Mayor. The Employee will also receive Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) for moving
expenses to be paid as follows: $2,500.00 in his first paycheck and the remainder paid
out in equal installments over the following forty-six (46) pay periods. This
compensation for moving expenses is considered a taxable benefit.
5. Benefits
Holidays and Leaves
The Employee will be granted or accrue holidays, vacation, sick leave and other leave
as provided in Chapter 2.35 ECC and City policy. The City has twelve (12) paid
holidays, and the Employee will receive vacation leave at the rate of twenty-two (22)
days per year. The Employee will be granted a bank of ten (10) days (80 hours) of
vacation leave and five (5) days (40 hours) of sick leave at the beginning of his
employment. The Employee will be eligible to use vacation and sick leave banks at the
start of his employment. The Employee will thereafter accrue vacation and sick leave
as provided in Chapter 2.35 EMC. The Employee is also entitled to management leave
as provided in Chapter 2.35.040 (F) EMC.
Insurance
The Employee will be provided the same medical, dental, disability, life insurance and
other insurance benefits as other management level employees.
Retirement
The Employee may elect to participate in one of the City's deferred compensation
programs, and is required to participate in the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust
(which is provided in lieu of federal Social Security) on the same terms as other City
employees. These programs are in addition to the mandatory DRS-managed retirement
plan, if any, applicable to the Employee's position.
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Automobile and Travel
The Employee will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary travel and business
expenses in accordance with the City's reimbursable expense policy and state and
federal law.
Professional Organization and Development
Within departmental budget limitations, the City will pay the Employee's annual dues
for membership(s) in the professional organization(s) necessary for accomplishing the
Employee's duties and responsibilities as Finance Director.
6. Performance Appraisals
The Mayor will review the Employee's performance in August 2025 and each
subsequent January thereafter.
7. Termination and Severance Pay
The Employee is employed at -will, and the Mayor may remove him from the position
of Finance Director and terminate his appointment at any time, with or without cause.
The Employee is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.
In the event the Employee is terminated either during probation or after, without cause,
he will receive severance pay equal to three (3) months' salary and payment for any
accrued but unused leave per Chapter 2.35 ECC. Employees removed and terminated
for cause, including but not limited to malfeasance in office or conviction of a felony,
will not be eligible for severance pay.
In the event the Employee voluntarily resigns and gives at least two (2) weeks advance
notice in writing, he will be paid at separation for unused leave as provided in Chapter
2.35 ECC. The Mayor may waive the notice requirement in the case of resignation due
to health or family emergency.
8. Indemnification
The City will defend, save harmless and indemnify the Employee as set forth in Chapter
2.06 ECC, or any amendment thereof, with respect to claims and/or litigation resulting
from any conduct, acts or omissions arising from the scope or course of the Employee's
service to or employment with the City.
9. Entire Agreement/Modification/Severability
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
any other agreements, oral or written. This Agreement may be amended or modified
only with the written concurrence of both parties. If any clause, section, sentence or
provision of this Agreement is ultimately held invalid by a court or tribunal of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidation will not affect the validity of any other clause,
section, sentence or provision.
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10. Notices
Notices pursuant to this Agreement will be given, by deposit in the custody of the
United States Postal Service, postage prepaid, addressed as follows:
CITY OF EDMONDS: Office of the Mayor
City of Edmonds
121 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
EMPLOYEE: Richard Gould
Address
City, WA, Zip
11.Opportunity to Confer with Independent Counsel
In signing below, the Employee expressly represents and affirms that the City Attorney
was not acting as the Employee's counsel in drafting this Agreement and that the
Employee had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel in reviewing and
deciding to execute this Agreement.
DATED this day of
2025.
CITY OF EDMONDS EMPLOYEE
Mike Rosen, Mayor Richard Gould
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Office of the City Attorney
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 02/4/2025
Special Election Pro/Con Committees Criteria Review of Criteria and Appointment
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
On January 7, 2024 Council passed Resolution 1563, calling for a special election concerning annexation
into the South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority.
The special election is April 22, 2025, and election deadline dates as provided by the Snohomish County
Election office are attached, in draft version as the official publication of their document is not released
until February. The deadline to appoint Pro and Con Committees is February 21.
The Snohomish County Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules are also attached. Council has the
legislative authority to appoint members to a committee that will write the statement supporting the
measure and to a committee that will write the statement opposing the measure.
During the January 28, 2025 meeting, Council agreed to the process they will use to select the pro and
con committee members.
Recommendation
Select the members of the Pro and Con committees, by process approved by Council and detailed
below.
Narrative
Criteria for Pro and Con Committees:
Each committee is allowed up to 3 members but can ask for the advice of any number of
individuals. (Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules)
Must be a resident of the City of Edmonds (RCW 29A.32.280 effective January 1, 2025) The
Edmonds residency of each applicant has been verified by staff.
Persons for the pro/con committees shall me known to favor or oppose respectively the
measure for which they are writing a statement. (Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules)
Approved process for Appointment to Pro and Con Committees:
1. A media release was issued by the City of Edmonds on January 15, 2025 titled "City Seeks
Residents for Pro/Con Committees for Special Election" and detailing the application process.
2. Applications submitted to the City Clerk before the deadline of Friday, January 24 at 5:OOpm
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were published in the January 28 agenda packet and are attached.
3. All applicants to the Pro committee will be drawn in random order, the Council will vote in the
order drawn. The first 3 applicants to get 4 votes will be appointed to the committee. Then
the same procedure will be conducted for the Con committee.
5. Each committee will identify a chair who will serve as the primary contact for Snohomish County
Elections.
6. The City Clerk will submit the names and contact information of those individuals appointed to
the Pro and Con Committees to the Snohomish County Elections Office. These names will
appear in the local voters' pamphlet.
7. Snohomish County Elections will contact the committee chairperson with submission
requirements and deadlines.
Attachments:
PRO Cornell_ Redacted
PRO Hepler_Redacted
PRO Montalvo_Redacted
PRO Roberts_ Redacted
CON Buckshnis_Redacted
CON Fagerstrom_Redacted
CON Hollis Redacted
CON Hutchison Redacted
CON Ogonowski_Redacted
RCW 29A.32.280 (1)
Snohomish County Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules
01-15-24 City Seeks Residents for Pro and Con Committees
April Election Dates
Resolution 1563
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Passey, Scott
From:
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:39 PM
To: Passey, Scott; Tibbott, Neil
Subject: RFA Annexation Voter's Pamphlet/Letter
Attachments: Annexation - Resolution -Letter.pdf
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Dear Clerk Passey,
Please see the attached letter of interest. Please confirm receipt.
Many thanks,
Adam Cornell
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Adam Cornell
January 23, 2025
Mr. Scott Passey, Edmonds City Clerk
121 5" Avenue North,
Edmonds, WA 98020
Sent Via Electronic Mail: Scott.Passey@edmondswa.gov
Re: Request for Appointment to Regional Fire Authority Annexation Special Election
Resolution Voter's Pamphlet Pro Committee
Dear Clerk Passey,
I write in response to the City of Edmonds' request for members to serve on the Regional
Fire Authority (hereinafter RFA) Annexation special election resolution committee tasked
with the drafting of a statement in favor of its passage. I support the resolution and I am
willing to serve on the committee in its favor either as Chair or as a member.
Annexation to the RFA is in the best interests of the City of Edmonds as it would deliver the
best value for money by most effectively sustaining and enhancing emergency services as
well as protecting collateral public safety and infrastructure for the citizens of Edmonds
now and in the future.
As more particularly set forth below, I believe I have the skills, temperament, and
commitment to faithfully and fairly represent the pro position on the resolution to voters.
My support for annexation into the Regional Fire Authority is informed by my 20 plus years
as an Edmonds resident, my professional background as an attorney and former
Snohomish County prosecutor and deputy prosecutor, and my longstanding reputation in
our community for the ability to foster impactful bi-partisan dialogue and solutions to
sometimes contentious and complex public policy and legal challenges. I look forward to
serving.
Very Gratefully,
/Signed electronically
Adam Cornell
Cc: Council President Neil Tibbot
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Passey, Scott
From: PATRICK HEPLER >
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 1:14 PM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: Application for the Pro Committee for City of Edmonds RFA vote
You don't often get email from . Learn why this is important
Mr. Passey-
I am applying for the Pro Committee for the City of Edmonds RFA voter, to develop the Pro statement
for the voters pamphlet.
am Pat Hepler, and I live at Edmonds, WA 98026.
1 have been a resident of Edmonds since 1989. 1 was an employee for the City of Edmonds Fire
Department from 1979-2009, and then was transferred to Snohomish County Fire District One (now
South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue). I retired from there in 2017.
1 am a strong supporter of our fire department, and fully support the annexation of the Fire
Department into the SSCFR RFA. It is in the best interest of the citizens of Edmonds to become part
of the SSCFR RFA. It would be a seamless move, and provide the City and our citizens the continued
high quality service we receive now from SSCFR as a contract entity.
I am willing to be a spokesperson. but will be out of town from 1-27 to 2-5-25. 1 can be reached by
phone text, or email.
Thank you for the opportunity.
Pat Hepler
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Passey, Scott
From: Maria M >
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2025 8-44 AM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: Regional Fire Authority Committee Application
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Attm City Clerk Scott Passey at scott.passev(d_)edmondswa.gov
Dear Mr. Passey,
am honored to submit this letter of interest to serve on the Pro Committee for the upcoming special
election for approval of the annexation of Edmonds into the South County Fire and Rescue Regional
Fire Authority. I am an active and engaged Edmonds resident, and as a freelance journalist and
writer, I hope to be of help during this process.
In response to the media release from the City of Edmonds, below please find the information as
requested:
Name: Maria Montalvo
Address: Edmonds, WA 98020
Phone.
Email:
Committee Applying For: PRO
Willing to be Committee Spokesperson: Yes
Statement Supporting Position:
The diverse and growing population of Edmonds requires and deserves comprehensive, quality fire ca
and emergency services. These services are currently provided to the City of Edmonds by South -0
County Fire on a contract basis. This contract ends at the end of 2025. The special election to
consider annexation into the Regional Fire Authority is a complex issue facing voters both because of
the critical nature of the services and the likelihood that many residents do not even know that the
City does not operate its own fire and emergency services. The contract South County Fire cannot be o�
renewed without a substantial cost increase, and with the City's budget constraints, annexation into ca
the Fire District is the most cost-effective option to maintain levels of service. If annexation is not o
approved, Edmonds will face a significant reduction in services or a significant increase in costs. a
Annexation is truly the only viable and responsible option to protect the health and properties of a
Edmonds residents.
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Passey, Scott
From: Brook Roberts >
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 5:08 PM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: Interest in Serving on the Pro-SCF Annexation RFA Committee
Attachments: SCF Pro Resume B. Roberts.pdf
Hi Scott,
I wanted to email you to indicate my interest in serving on the "pro" committee for Edmonds'
annexation into the South Snohomish County Fire and Rescue RFA vote
My email is
and my phone number is
Annexing Edmonds into the South Snohomish County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA) is a
practical and forward -thinking decision. South County Fire consistently demonstrates exceptional
service, holding a Protection Class 3 rating —ranking it among the top 15% of fire departments in
Washington State which can help lower property insurance costs for Edmonds residents By joining
the RFA, Edmonds would benefit from shared resources, enhanced service delivery, and a more
sustainable funding model without the burden of increasing local taxes beyond inflation. This
partnership guarantees top -tier emergency services while giving our community a stronger voice in
decision -making. A vote to annex is a vote for safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility for Edmonds.
Attached is a copy of my resume Hope to hear a decision soon. Thank you,
Brook Roberts
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Brook Roberts
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Education
Eastern Oregon University (online) Expected 2028
Bachelor of Science, Emergency Medical Services Administration
Minors in Public Policy & Health and Human Performance
Work Experience
EMT, American Medical Response Seattle 09/2023 - Present
• Delivering 911 Basic Life Support transports for the Seattle Fire Department and citizens of Seattle;
formerly assigned to Battalion 2 and cross staffed the Swedish First Hill Neonatal Critical Care unit.
• Adhere to federal, state, and local laws and company policy regarding patient care, scope of practice, and
emergency medica vehicles. Unde•standing and aoplying King County EMS protocols.
Crew through General Manager, Chipotle Mexican Grill 1112021 - 03/2023
• Scheduled and led a staff of 30 employees according to the needs of a $7.5K daily sales restaurant.
• Achieved a 99% average food safety audit score across two quarters, beating the company goal of 93.5%+.
• Reduced an average daily critical irventory variance by 2% to maximize profit after controllable expenses.
• Fostered a focused training culture and engaged a constant pipeline of Cert'fied Trainers, Kitchen Leaders,
Service I eaders, and Apprentices. Developed 3 CTs, 2 KI s, 1 SL, and 1 AP
• Ensued compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular audits and training sessions.
Promoted a culture of safety and accountability amorg staff.
• Successfully managed operational challenges, including staffing shortages and supply chain disruptions,
ensuring continuity and safety.
Volunteer Experience
Member, Board of Directors, Edmonds Waterfront Center 01/2024 - Present
• Oversee budgeting and financial forecasting of donated and grant fundirg to ensure that programs are
meeting the needs of the organization's membership.
• Perform outreach to all members to drive engagement and renewal. Evaluated current and proposed
Programs from staff. Tailored offerings to better serve a diverse population, especially across different age
groups, enhancing the center's impact and inclusivity.
Commissioner, Edmonds Salary Commission 06/2023 - 09/2023
• Employed a cata-driven approach to analyze market trends, fiscal implications, and benchmarking data,
resulting in well-grounded proposals balancing needs of officials and taxpayer resources.
• Demonstrated a keen understandirg of rity ordinances and rodes, interpreting and applying complex legal
and regulatory frameworks to ensure compliance and adherence to city code and state law.
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Passey, Scott
From: Diane Buckshnis
Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 9:41 PM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject- RFA Con Committee request
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Hello Scott,
Please add my name to the list of folks who would like to be responsible for writing the "con" statement for the RFA
annexation.
Thank you,
Diane
Diane's cell
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Nothing is more powerful than giving back to others...
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Passey, Scott
From: Kevin Fagerstrom >
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:54 PM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: RFA vote
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Mr. Passey,
I would like to be considered for a position on the "con" committee for the upcoming April referendum. My info is:
Kevin Fagerstrom
Edmonds, WA 98020
Thank you H
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Passey, Scott
From: Theresa Hollis >
Sent: Thursday January 16, 2025 8:56 AM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: 'Con' committee application for RFA annexation vote- T. Hollis
Hello Mr. Passey,
I am applying to be on the committee that writes the Con statement.
I am willing to be the spokesperson of that committee.
I have read the County Auditor's administrative guide and understand the role of the pro/con committees
and the schedule deadlines for the April, 2025 special election.
My statement regarding RFA annexation was made at the City Council public hearing on Dec 3, 2024, and
is pasted below.
My contact info:
Theresa Hollis
, Edmonds 98026
Regards,
I heresa Hollis
Dec 3, 2024 RFA annexation public hearing comments:
I have serious concerns about the business management of this fire agency.
How did our cost plus overhead contract price get so far out of alignment with the RFA's taxing of their
customers? $11.5 M to 19 Mil Is a bigjump. Only monopolies can get awaywith the size of annual
increase they're offering for 2026- not public sector agencies. Why aren't they negotiating for increases
that are spread over several years like a business would? Why aren't they opening their books to us and
showing us what their overhead costs are?
I don't buy the notion I heard at a November commissioner mtg that other cities are subsidizing
Edmonds. You can't compare a cost plus overhead pricing model to a property tax - assessed value
model on a city by city basis. An RFA is pooling the risk of a fire or medical event and has large overhead
costs that are spread over the whole service area. If your overhead goes up, renegotiate the current ILA
with Edmonds. Don't force an annexation vote.
If the RFA commissioners want to continue to use the 'subsidy' or'parity' argument, I think of it this way:
Because an Edm parcel has a higher assessed value than Lynnwood or MLT, if we approve annexation -
Edm property owners will be subsidizing those 2 cities for infinity. I askthe RFA to drop the subsidy
argument.
Now here's the important part.The mayor ran a community survey earlier this year to ask us what
services are important , and to priority rank them. Fast fire and EMS response is our #1 public service
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priority. But note that South County RFA has a problem in the most common type of incident- the Basic
life support response time. Before we're asked to vote on annexation, don't we need the RFA
management to explain how they will fix that and start delivering a performance that meets or beats their
standard? It's our #1 priority for government services.
Why doesn't the RFA publish annual reports for their total service area showing their performance
standards and comparing it to actual results - thereby providing operational information to those they
serve? It's required per RCW 52.33. Other RFA's do it- what's going on with this RFA?
We're not ready for an annexation vote next spring. It's not right to ask residents to make an irreversible
decision when this RFA doesn't disclose the operations information for their service area that is required
by state law.
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Passey, Scott
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Hello Mr Passey,
Theresa Hutchison >
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 4:25 PM
Passey, Scott
Rosen, Mike; Tibbott, Neil; Olson, Vivian; Nand, Jenna; Eck, Chris; Paine, Susan; Chen,
Will; Dotsch, Michelle
Application to serve on the CON committee
Application To Write the CON Statement.docx
Follow up
Completed
Please see my statement supporting my position to serve on the CON committee in the attachment provided
Thank you for your consideration.
Theresa Campa Hutchison
Edmonds Resident
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Scott Passey,
I would like to be on the committee to write the CON statement to Edmonds' proposed
Annexation to the Regional Fire Authority. Without submitting my draft of my CON
statement, I will site two points important in my position. One, there are less costly
alternatives available than joining the RFA and council has not yet evaluated these
alternatives. Two, we need to maintain control.
I fit into many demographics and understand the situations many residents find
themselves in because I have lived it.
My father immigrated from Mexico at the age of 16 and married my mother who was a U.S.
citizen. Twenty-five years later he became a U.S. citizen. Education and a strongwork ethic
were paramount in our home. I am the youngest of 7 children with 16 years between me
and the eldest. The first home I recall living in was about 700 sq ft. (see photo below. I am
four years old). We moved into the "big house", 1100 sq ft. where I shared a twin bed with a
sister until I was 10 years old.
In the 1950's there was a practice that allowed for students who came from financially
disadvantaged homes, and were a minority, to be tracked into classes like secretarial skills
or auto mechanics if a male. I had told my school counselor that I wanted to be a nurse
and assumed I was in the right classes because I was naive and uninformed - I trusted my
school counselor. In myjunior year I realized the situation. I went to my counselor who told
me I was not college material and would fail in college. I persevered and in my senior year I
found myself taking Freshman Algebra. From there I went to a junior college for over a year
and made up all the college prep courses I needed for nursing college entrance. Today, I
am a registered nurse and hold two master's degrees - one in Health Education and
another in School Administration with an emphasis in Special Education. I have worked in
hospital emergency room and intensive care settings, public health and school health with
people of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds, and cultures. I've witnessed domestic
violence, child abuse, drug addiction, incest, 12 year -old pregnancies, students carrying
guns and knives at school ...............
My immediate family is very large and diverse. Our surnames are Day, Campa, Fay,
Deutschman, Michnowski, Hamilton, Mutz, Delgado, Garcia, and others. We have five
lawyers, my eldest daughter is a superior court judge, a public defender, international law,
one argues criminal defense law in front of the Nineth Circuit Court of Appeals, hospital
administrator, computer programmers, nurses, teachers, chemists, firefighters,
electricians, garbage collector, real estate brokers...........
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We are Catholics, Protestants, Jews, Agnostic, and Mormon. We are Democrat,
Republican, and Independents. We argue and disagree respectfully and still we remain
close.
Today I'm financially independent because I left nursing for 12 years and went into
business for myself in the late 1970s and 1980s. We invested wisely. In 1992 1 returned to
nursing since that is where my heart has always been. I am a public servant.
Like many, I've had challenges in my life that enable me to serve my fellow citizens with a
better understanding and compassion. My husband and father of my children collapsed on
the kitchen floor 28 years ago. I administered CPR until the paramedics arrived. We could
not save him. I learned the challenges of being a single parent with an eleven -year -old
grief-stricken daughter. There were emotional and financial challenges that had to be
addressed daily as life moves ahead irrespective of one's circumstances.
I can identify a problem and work diligently to solve it. Many years ago, there was a practice
in our state's schools that was extremely harmful to students. During the time I worked on
correcting this through legislation two students died while in the custody of school
personnel. It took me seven years of going to Olympia to testify twice a year -once in front
of the Senate and again in front of the House. In the seventh year I had done most of the
heavy lifting and the many organizations I had worked with finally signed on. In 2017 1 stood
next to Governor Inslee as he signed my bill into law. Standing beside me were medical
doctors, the Washington State Nurses Association, the Office of the Superintendent of
Public instruction, the Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission, the School Nurses
Organization of Washington, the Washington Education Association, and the Diabetic and
Epilepsy Associations. Today, our children in Washington State schools are safer and their
Lives better protected because of this critical legislation. (See attached photo).
As a registered nurse, I know what EMS services look like firsthand. I know what is needed,
and what is essential to preserving life. I know what fluff looks like and when I'm being
hoodwinked. I'm confident I can be part of the conversation to bring the most efficient,
high -quality, cost-effective services to our community.
I am passionate that every child should have the educational opportunity to succeed in this
Life and that they have nutritious food on the table, a roof over their head, and a safe
environment to grow up in. Children are our future. James Baldwin once said, "For these
are all our children. We will all profit by- or pay for- whatever they become". Taxes are
necessary to provide essential services to the community we live in. It is how our tax
dollars are spent that effects the livelihoods of our citizens. I believe annexation to the
Regional Fire Authority is detrimental to the citizens of Edmonds. I would like to see us
research and evaluate alternatives. I want to be part of the solution.
Respectfully submitted,
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Address:
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Edmonds, Washington 98020.
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Passey, Scott
From: James Ogono%vski
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2025 1:23 PM
To: Passey, Scott
Subject: RFA Committee Application
Hi Scott,
I would like to be considered for the committee opposing the upcoming annexation ballot measure (con
committee). I have been following the ongoings closely through both our City Council deliberations and Fire
Commissioner meetings. I've contributed ideas to help move the process forward and feel knowledgeable on
the subject in order to participate in writing an informative statement. We can do better by retaining local
control of our fire/EMS services than what has been negotiated and presented in the annexation documents.
I am willing to be considered as the committee spokesperson.
Thank you,
James Ogonowski
Edmonds, WA 98026
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RCW 29A.32.280 Arguments advocating approval or disapproval —
Preparation by committees. (Effective until January 1, 2025.) For
each measure from a unit of local government that is included in a
local voters' pamphlet, the legislative authority of that jurisdiction
shall, not later than the resolution deadline, formally appoint a
committee to prepare arguments advocating voters' approval of the
measure and shall formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments
advocating voters' rejection of the measure. The authority shall
appoint persons known to favor the measure to serve on the committee
advocating approval and shall, whenever possible, appoint persons
known to oppose the measure to serve on the committee advocating
rejection. Each committee shall have not more than three members,
however, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons. If
the legislative authority of a unit of local government fails to make
such appointments by the prescribed deadline, the county auditor shall
whenever possible make the appointments. [2015 c 146 s 3; 2003 c III
s 820. Prior: 1994 c 191 s 2; 1984 c 106 s 10. Formerly RCW
29.81A.080.1
RCW 29A.32.280 Arguments advocating approval or disapproval —
Preparation by committees. (Effective January 1, 2025.) (1) For each
measure from a unit of local government included in a local voters'
pamphlet, the legislative authority of that jurisdiction shall, not
later than the resolution deadline, formally appoint a committee to
prepare arguments advocating voters' approval of the measure and shall
formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments advocating voters'
rejection of the measure.
(2) The authority shall appoint persons that reside within the
jurisdictional boundaries and are known to favor the measure to serve
on the committee advocating approval and shall, whenever possible,
appoint persons that reside within the jurisdictional boundaries and
are known to oppose the measure to serve on the committee advocating
rejection.
(3) Each committee shall have not more than three members,
however, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons.
(4) If the legislative authority of a unit of local government
fails to make such appointments by the prescribed deadline, the county
auditor shall issue a media release and publish information on the
auditor's election website announcing the opportunity to form
committees and provide statements. If the legislative authority is
unable to make appointments, the auditor shall make appointments on a
first -come, first -served basis if qualified committee members contact
the auditor by the appropriate deadline.
(5) If no statement is produced, the auditor shall include a
statement in the pamphlet stating that no person in the jurisdiction
contacted the auditor to provide a statement, and there are no
statements for that measure. [2024 c 78 s 12; 2015 c 146 s 3; 2003 c
111 s 820. Prior: 1994 c 191 s 2; 1984 c 106 s 10. Formerly RCW
29.81A.080.]
Effective date-2024 c 78: See note following RCW 29A.32.010.
Certified on 7/12/2024 RCW 29A.32.280
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Snohomish County Local Voters' Pamphlet
Administrative Rules
1. Purpose
The purpose of these Administrative Rules is to establish the rules and requirements for participation,
production, and distribution of the local voter's pamphlet.
2. Rules
A. Notice of Intent to Publish a Local Voters' Pamphlet
(RCW 29A.32.220. SCC 2.49.020)
Snohomish County shall prepare a local voters' pamphlet for primary, general, and special elections
Snohomish County Elections shall notify all jurisdictions within the county of a local voters'
pamphlet at least 90 calendar days before the publication and distribution of the local voters'
pamphlet. Notification will be made via email or standard mail to the jurisdiction's contact on file
with the Snohomish County Elections.
B. inclusion in the Local Voters' Pamphlet
(RCW 29A.32.220)
All jurisdictions with a race or measure on the ballot will participate in the local voters' pamphlet for
every primary, general, and special election, except that a first-class or code city, or any other town
or city, when obligated by ordinance or charter, may produce its own local voters' pamphlet.
C. Costs associated with the Local Voters' Pamphlet
(RCW 29A.32.220, RCW 29A.32.270, SCC 2.49.040, SCC 2.49.070)
The cost to produce, print, and mail a local voters' pamphlet is an election cost that is included
when jurisdictions with a race or measure on the ballot are billed for their portion of the cost of the
election.
A legislative authority of a jurisdiction required to appear in the local voters' pamphlet may petition
the County Council to waive the appearance requirement. The County Council may waive
appearance in the local voters' pamphlet if it finds that participation in the local voters' pamphlet
would create undue financial hardship for the jurisdiction, and it is not less than 60 days before the
publication of the local voters' pamphlet. A jurisdiction receiving a waiver for local voters' pamphlet
appearance will continue to be responsible for their remaining portion of the cost of the election.
D. Notice of Deadlines and Requirements
Snohomish County Elections will notify jurisdictions of the publication date of the local voters'
pamphlet as well as the deadlines for submission of materials to be included in the local voters'
pamphlet. Candidates will be notified of all deadlines and requirements when they file for public
office.
Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Adopted February 7. 2011 and Last Amended March 8, 2023
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E. Local Voters' Pamphlet Content
(RCW 29A.32.241, SCC 2,49,010)
The local voters' pamphlet shall include at a minimum:
1. A cover page containing the words "Official Local Voters' Pamphlet," "Snohomish County,"
and the date of the primary, general, or special election.
2. A list of jurisdictions that have measures or candidates in the pamphlet. This may be in the
form of a Table of Contents or Index.
3. Information on how a person may register to vote and obtain a ballot.
4. The text of each measure is accompanied by an explanatory statement prepared by the
prosecuting attorney for any county measure(s) or by the attorney for the local jurisdiction
submitting the measure(s).
5. Arguments for and against each measure submitted by committees pursuant to RCW
29A.32.080.
6. Statements and photos submitted by candidates in races on the ballot. Exception, Precinct
Committee Officer (PCO) candidates are not included in this publication.
7. A list of all student engagement hubs in the county as designated under RCW 29A.40.180,
8. For partisan primary elections, information on how to vote in the appropriate ballot format
and an explanation that minor political party candidates and independent candidates will
appear only on the general election ballot.
Ballot Measure Explanatory Statements
(RCW 29A.32.230, RCW 29A 32 241, SCC 2.49.060)
An explanatory statement addresses the anticipated effect of a measure if passed into law.
The statement may be no more than 200 words* and must be prepared by the attorney for the
jurisdiction submitting the proposition or measure. A letter from the jurisdiction's attorney
confirming they prepared and approved the explanatory statement is required.
If there is no letter from the jurisdiction's attorney or if a jurisdiction does not retain legal counsel
for the review, the statement will be submitted to the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney's
Office for review and final discretion on language.
Any challenge to an explanatory statement must be filed no later than five business days after the
due date for explanatory statement submission. The challenge must be in the form of a petition to
the Superior Court of Snohomish County with a copy to the Auditor's Office and the attorney who
prepared or reviewed the statement. The Superior Court's decision will be final.
*For districts that cross county lines, Snohomish County will follow the word count of the county
where the ballot measure is required to be filed.
G. Ballot Measure Argument (Pro/Con) Committees
(RCW 29A.32.280)
Local Voters' Famphlet Administrative Rules
Adopted February 7, 2011 and Last Amended March 8, 2023
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The legislative authority of a jurisdiction submitting a measure has the responsibility of appointing
members to a committee that will write the statement supporting the measure and to a committee
that will write the statement opposing the measure. Persons for the pro/con committees shall be
known to favor or oppose respectively the measure for which they are writing a statement. Each
committee is allowed up to 3 members but can ask for the advice of any number of individuals.
Snohomish County Elections requests that all pro/con committee appointments be submitted by the
deadline to submit measures and resolutions. State law requires that appointments be made no
later than 45 calendar days prior to the publication of the local voters' pamphlet.
Each committee shall identify a chair who will serve as the primary contact for Snohomish County
Elections.
In the event a jurisdiction does not submit a pro and/or a con committee for a ballot measure,
Snohomish County Elections will make a good faith effort to identify interested individuals and
appoint them to a committee.
For jurisdictions where committee members were not obtained, the local voters' pamphlet will
contain a statement that no one came forward to prepare a statement, and it will provide
information on how to get involved in future committees.
H. Ballot Measure Arguments
A ballot measure argument is written to support or oppose a ballot measure. Each argument
statement in support (Pro) or against (Con) a measure can be no more than 250 words* and must be
prepared by the committee formed pursuant to RCW 29A.32.280. Snohomish County Elections will
not fact -check or edit, including correcting spelling, grammar, or punctuation errors, or otherwise
advise committees on statements.
Statements should only address issues, plans, and ideas pertaining to the ballot measure.
Statements shall not contain libelous or inappropriate language, including obscenity or profanity.
The County Auditor may reject statements that include libelous or inappropriate language per RCW
29A.32.230.
Statements are limited to alphanumeric characters and punctuation. The text must be written in
paragraph form. Only italics may be used to emphasize words or phrases. Bolding, underlining, and
using all capital letters, tables, lists, bullets and emojis are not allowed. If formatting does not
adhere to these standards. Snohomish County Elections will adjust formatting as deemed
necessary.
Arguments will be shared by Snohomish County Elections with the opposing committee once both
arguments have been received. Each committee has an opportunity to formulate a rebuttal
statement containing no more than 75 words. * Rebuttal statements may only address the issues
raised in the opposing statement without introducing new issues not previously addressed in either
statement. Rebuttal statements are not shared with the opposing committee.
Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Adopted February 7, 2011 and Last Amended March S, 2023
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Argument and rebuttal statements must be signed or otherwise approved by all members of the
committee. It is not the role of Snohomish County Elections to coordinate between committee
members. Once submitted, argument and rebuttal statements cannot be withdrawn or changed. If
committee members cannot agree on an argument or rebuttal statement, no argument or rebuttal
statement will be presented in the local voters' pamphlet. Failure to submit an argument statement
will disqualify the committee from submitting a rebuttal statement.
The deadlines for each committee to submit their argument and rebuttal will be established by the
Snohomish County Elections at least 30 calendar days in advance of the filing deadlines.
*For districts that cross county lines, Snohomish County will follow the word count of the county
where the ballot measure is required to be filed.
I. Candidate Statements
(RCW 29A.32.230)
A staternent may be submitted by a candidate on the ballot except for candidates that will be
included in a state, judicial, city, or other voters' pamphlet or for Precinct Committee Officer
candidates. This statement will be used in both the general election and a primary if one is
required.
Each candidate statement shall be limited to 200 words and four paragraphs- If Snohomish County
Elections utilizes the Secretary of State's online voters' pamphlet submission tools, then the word
counts will be calculated pursuant to RCW 29A.32.121.
Candidate statements must be limited to discussion of the candidate him or herself. For example,
candidate statements may address campaign issues, plans, and ideas of the candidate. Candidate
statements shall not comment on or make any judgments about opponents or incumbents.
Statements shall not contain libelous or inappropriate language, Including obscenity or profanity.
The County Auditor may reject statements that contain libelous or inappropriate language per RCW
29A.32.230.
Statements are limited to alphanumeric characters and punctuation. The text must be written in
paragraph form. Only italics may be used to emphasize words or phrases. Bolding, underlining, and
using all capital letters, tables, lists, bullets and emojis are not allowed. If formatting does not
adhere to these standards. Snohomish County Elections will adjust formatting as deemed
necessary.
Snohomish County Elections does not fact -check statements nor correct spelling, grammar, or
punctuation errors.
Section headers (Education, Previous Experience, etc.) and candidate contact information such as
name, campaign address, phone number, email, and website that was provided by the candidate
with their statement or taken from filing information will be listed separately from the candidate
statement and will not count towards the word count. If this information is also included within the
Local Voters" Pamphlet Administrat,ve Rules
Adopted February 7, 2011 and Last Amended March S, 2023
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statement submission, it will be counted towards the word count and repeated in the contact area
Contact information is published even if no statement is submitted.
Contact information (phone, email, website) provided at submission will be published in the local
voters' pamphlet. If the campaign -related contact information is not submitted, personal email
addresses and phone numbers will be printed in the local voters' pamphlet unless specifically
requested to be removed by the candidate.
Snohomish County Elections will provide information on submission requirements and the
statement appeals process to candidates at the time of filing for office.
Candidate statement deadlines will be established by Snohomish County Elections at least 30
calendar days before candidate filing.
Candidates not submitting a statement will have "No statement submitted" printed in the local
voters' pamphlet.
J. Candidate Photo
A photo may be submitted by a candidate on the ballot for a primary or election, except for
candidates that will be included in a state, judicial, city, or other voters' pamphlet.
The photo of the candidate must be current, not more than five years old. The photo should be of
the candidate's unobscured face and shoulders.
The photo cannot show the candidate wearing a uniform, judicial robe, hat, anything bearing an
insignia, or otherwise suggest holding of a public office. Props, sunglasses, or other items obscuring
the candidate's face in the photo will not be accepted. Exceptions may be made in special
circumstances with the Auditor's approval.
Snohomish County Elections will adjust and/or crop photos as necessary. Photos are published in a
black and white format. Photos should reflect the candidate in a professional and tasteful manner.
Candid/casual social media style photos are not recommended and may be rejected at the
discretion of the Auditor.
Candidates not submitting a photo will have a "No photo submitted" statement printed in the local
voters' pamphlet. Photos are not accepted nor published for Precinct Committee Officer
candidates.
Snohomish County Elections will provide additional photo submission requirements to candidates at
the time of filing for office.
K. Rejection of Arguments or Statements
(RCW 29A.32.230)
Local Voters' Pam phi etAdmin,strative Rules
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Snohomish County Elections reserves the right to reject any ballot measure argument or candidate
statement if it does not conform to the administrative rules or if a statement or argument is libelous
or otherwise inappropriate. If a statement is rejected, the candidate or committee chair will be
notified by email and given 48 hours from the time of notification to submit an adjusted statement.
The time of notification will be the time the email was sent to the candidate or committee.
If the adjusted statement does not meet requirements, a "no statement submitted" notation will be
printed for the candidate or measure.
Candidates or committee chairs may appeal the rejection of the statement by submitting a written
appeal to the Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney within 48 hours of notification. The
Prosecuting Attorney's decision on the appeal will be final.
Format and distribution of the Local Voters' Pamphlet
(SCC 2.49.010)
Snohomish County Elections retains complete control over content and format, including limiting
the publication to an online electronic version or printed in combination with the Secretary of State
Voters' Pamphlet. if Snohomish County produces an online version only or in combination with the
state, the requirements of RCW 29A.32 and these rules will be adhered to as much as is practical.
Revision adopted this 8th day of March 2023.
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Garth F
Snohomish County Auditor
Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrat ve Rules
Adopted February 7, 2011 and Last Amended March 8, 2023
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City of Edmonds Media Release
City Council —121 5th Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025
To: Media
Contact: Kelsey Foster I kelsey.foster@edmondswa.gov 1 425-480-2397
City Seeks Residents for Pro/Con Committees for Special Election
Volunteer committees will draft statements for voters -pamphlet
(Edmonds — WA) The City of Edmonds is holding a Special Election in April seeking voter approval to
annex the City of Edmonds into the South Snohomish Couty Fire and Rescue Regional Fire Authority.
Edmonds City Council proposed annexation and approved this special election by resolution on January
7, 2025.
Edmonds no longer operates its own fire department and has contracted with South County Fire for fire
and emergency medical services since 2010. That contract is set to expire at the end of 2025. If
annexation is approved by voters, Edmonds property owners would pay South County Fire directly for
these services.
Annexation protects the current level and quality of emergency response, allows residents to vote on
fire authority issues, and run for the Board of Fire Commissioners. More information about the
proposed annexation into the RFA can be found in the media release sent on January 8, 2025.
Edmonds City Council has the legislative responsibility to appoint two committees to write ballot
measure argument statements that appear in the election voters' pamphlet. The pro committee writes
the statement supporting the measure; the con committee writes the statement opposing the measure
Each committee is allowed up to three volunteer members who must be residents of Edmonds. Council
President Tibbott intends to have the council appoint these pro and con committees in advance of the
county election office's February 21, 2025 deadline.
Individuals interested in serving on either committee can submit their application to Scott Passey
at scott.passev@edmondswa.gov by Friday, January 24t", at 5pm.
Applicants need to announce which committee — pro or con — they are applying for, provide a statement
that supports their position, and whether they are willing to be the committee spokesperson. Ple
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include your name, address, and phone number in your email. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Ballot Measures
Resolutions due February 21
Explanatory statements due February 21
Pro/con committee appointments due February 21
Pro/con statements due February 28
Pro/con rebuttals due March 4
Voters' pamphlet mailed April 3
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update registration by mail/online April 14
Last day to register/update in Auditor's office April 22, 8 p.m.
Voting/Ballot Mailing
Military ballots mailed March 21
Accessible voting begins in office April 2
Ballot drop boxes open April 3
All other ballots mailed April 3
Last day to mail or return voted bip*�-Nm April 22
Special Election Day W, r April 22
Certification of Election
County certification May 2
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This guide is for informational purposes only and does not take the place of local, state or federal laws. RCW, WAC
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RESOLUTION NO. 1563
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, CALLING FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION CONCERNING
ANNEXATION INTO THE SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY.
WHEREAS, SCF and its predecessor, Snohomish County Fire District No. 1, have provided fire
and EMS rescue services to the City of Edmonds through an Interlocal Agreement since January
1, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2023, SCF notified the City of its intent to terminate the Interlocal
Agreement for Fire and Emergency Medical Services effective December 31, 2025; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2024, Fitch and Associates submitted their final report, entitled "City of
Edmonds Emergency Services Analysis" providing comparisons of fire and EMS services
options for the city to consider and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, following a public hearing of options on May 7, 2024 the city
council adopted Resolution 1547, stating their preferred alternative for fire and emergency
medical services was joining the RFA via annexation, and authorizing the mayor to pursue next
steps regarding this alternative; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2024, the city council adopted Resolution 1549, expressing the intent of
the city to pursue annexation to SCF; and
WHEREAS, the City is a fire protection jurisdiction as defined in RCW 52.26.020(3); and
WHEREAS, Chapter 52.26 RCW authorizes two or more fire protection jurisdictions to
participate in a regional fire services authority commonly known as a regional fire authority or
"RFA"; and
WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds ("the City") and the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue
Regional Authority ("SCF") share a contiguous border; and
WHEREAS, RCW 52.26.300 sets forth the procedure for elections concerning the annexation of
a city into a regional fire protection service authority; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the Governing Board of SCF adopted Resolution No.
12172024-31, amending its Regional Fire Authority ("RFA") Plan to provide for the annexation
of the City of Edmonds subject to the approval by the voters of the City of Edmonds pursuant to
RCW 52.26.300(3); and
WHEREAS, the City and SCF believe that the public health and safety of the citizens they serve
will benefit from City annexation into SCF; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the stable funding source provided by
annexation will allow SCF to be able to continue to deliver the current level of fire/EMS services
over the long term to City taxpayers; and
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2024, the Edmonds City Council adopted a motion to approve the
updated RFA Plan Amendment (Edmonds Annexation) and Pre -Annexation Agreement and
direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution placing the RFA Annexation on the April 22, 2025
ballot; and
WHEREAS, notification of intent to annex is being transmitted to the Snohomish County
Auditor; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to RCW 52.26.300, the City of Edmonds requests that the Snohomish County
Auditor place a proposition on the special election ballot to be held on April 22, 2025, for the
voters in the City of Edmonds to approve or reject the annexation of the City of Edmonds to be
part of the SCF effective June 1, 2025, substantially as follows:
Name of Jurisdiction: City of Edmonds
Proposition Number: Proposition 1
Short Title: Edmonds Seeks Voter Approval to Annex into South
Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional Fire
Authority
Ballot Title: Shall the City of Edmonds be annexed into and be a part
of the South Snohomish County Fire & Rescue Regional
Fire Authority, effective June 1, 2025, per Edmonds City
Council Resolution No. #####?
Yes
No
Section 2. A local voters' pamphlet is requested and language for the explanatory
statement is attached as Exhibit 1.
Section 3. The City Attorney is authorized to make such minor adjustments to the
formatting and/or wording of the ballot measure and/or the explanatory statement as may be
recommended or required by the Snohomish County Auditor, as long as the intent of the measure
remains clear and consistent with the intent of this Resolution as approved by the City Council.
The City Attorney is further authorized to update the resolution number in the ballot title and the
URL in the explanatory statement.
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Section 4. The City Clerk is authorized to file any necessary documents with the
Snohomish County Auditor to fulfill the purposes of this Resolution.
hereon.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures
RESOLVED this 71h day of January, 2025.
CITY OF EDMONDS
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MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST:
C CLERK, PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: January 2, 2025
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: January 7, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 1563
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Exhibit 1
Explanatory Statement
This proposition seeks approval to annex the City of Edmonds into South County Fire ("SCF"),
which currently provides Edmonds with fire/EMS services by contract. This contract terminates
December 31, 2025. Annexation provides a known stable funding source, allowing SCF to
continue delivering the current level of fire/EMS services within Edmonds. Alternatively,
contracting for services in 2026 would cost similar to SCF's revenue from Edmonds property
owners if annexation is approved, but without the funding source.
If approved:
• City's regular property tax levy will not be reduced;
• City's EMS levy will be eliminated;
• SCF's property tax levy and fire benefit charges will be paid directly to SCF by Edmonds
property owners, providing a known stable funding source for fire/EMS services;
If not approved:
• City would not have a known stable funding source to contract for fire/EMS in 2026 and
beyond;
• No changes to property taxes or fire benefit charges would result from this election;
• City would need to raise taxes and/or implement drastic reductions in City operations to pay for
the fire/EMS contract;
• City's ability to maintain current level of service is jeopardized.
More information: www.edmondswa.gov/[url pending]
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