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Edmonds City Council
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
MARCH 4, 2025, 6:00 PM
Edmonds City Council Agenda
March 4, 2025
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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. PRESENTATION
1. Mayor's Finance Update (10 min)
5. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT REGARDING ANY MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA AS CLOSED RECORD REVIEW OR AS A PUBLIC HEARING. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO
THREE MINUTES. PLEASE STATE CLEARLY YOUR NAME AND CITY OF RESIDENCE. IF USING A
COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE, RAISE A VIRTUAL HAND TO BE RECOGNIZED. IF USING A DIAL-
UP PHONE, PRESS *9 TO RAISE A HAND. WHEN PROMPTED, PRESS *6 TO UNMUTE.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 2025
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2. Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 2024 Public Defender's Office Annual Report (20 min)
2. Highway 99 Working Group Concept Brief (15 min)
3. Process to Consider 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments (30 min)
4. Authorization for Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Surplus
Vehicle Sale (10 min)
5. Puget Sound Regional Council Letters Supporting Reliable and Sustainable Ferry Service (15 min)
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
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: 03/4/2025
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes February 25, 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:
2025-02-25 Council Minutes Draft
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Edmonds City Council Minutes
February 25, 2025
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
February 25, 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
Chris Eck, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney (remote)
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Shane Hope, Interim Planning & Dev. Dir.
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 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 Chen read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. PRESENTATIONS
1. MAYOR’S FINANCE UPDATE
Mayor Rosen provided a brief report.
2. ANNUAL REPORT – SOUTH COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE
Christie Veley, Communications Director, and Chief Eastman provided the annual report, which
focused on service calls and network, cardiac arrest survival rate, prevention efforts, response
times and statistics, neighboring utilization factor, unit hour utilization factor, transport balancing
factor, compliance standards, and other metrics.
Council discussion and questions touched on the following themes:
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• History and evolution of fire services in Edmonds
• Costs per call
• Demographics
• Resource deployment
• Out-of-balance metrics
• Response time metrics, geographic challenges
• Level of service under the RFA
• Costs related to fire apparatus, lifespan of equipment
• Transport Balancing Factor metrics and year-to-year trend
• Queueing of emergency vehicles/service demand at the hospital
• Unit Hour Utilization Factor
• Neighboring Unit Utilization Factor
• Data tracking methodology
• Creativity in cost savings and efficiencies for taxpayers
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. Joseph, Edmonds, urged the city to consider tax increases and other options to address the
budget crisis.
2. Marlin Phelps, Edmonds, spoke favorably about the city’s public defender’s association
and judges.
3. Niall McShane, Edmonds, urged the city to investigate the 2024 neighboring unit
utilization factor metric as reported by South County Fire.
4. Bill Krepik, Woodway, urged the city to explore less expensive models for provision of
fire and EMS services.
5. Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, commented on the discrepancy between the increase in
contract costs and increasing call volumes.
6. Pat Hepler, Edmonds, spoke in support of the RFA annexation as the best possible
service model.
7. Theresa Huchinson, Edmonds, commented on when CPR is needed and when it’s not,
adding that the RFA should not focus on social services.
8. Maria Montalvo, Edmonds, spoke in support of the RFA annexation as the best option
because the community deserves the best level of service.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FOR FILING
2. UPDATED APPOINTMENT OF BOARD AND COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVES FOR 2025
8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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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 FEBRUARY 6,
2024
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 7,
2025
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 2025
4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE B MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
5. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
MINUTES FEBRUARY 18, 2025
6. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
7. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT
AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
8. SECURITY ACCESS AGREEMENT (AN MOU BETWEEN THE EDMONDS
SCHOOL DISTRICT (ESD) AND EDMONDS
POLICE DEPARTMENT (EPD) FOR CAMERA ACCESS FOR EMERGENT
SAFETY REASONS)
9. PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE SAFETY INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WA
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
10. AWC – ALTERNATE RESPONSE TEAM GRANT AMENDMENT
11. LIMITED STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF EVERETT
FOR SOCIAL WORKER SUPERVISION
12. LEGAL ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE PROPOSED 2025 WORK PLAN
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. LEGISLATION RELATED TO DESIGN REVIEW
Shane Hope, Interim Planning & Development Svc. Director, provided analysis of the state
legislation that sets new requirements for local processes and standards for design review. She
outlined Edmonds' design review processes and compared it with new state requirements, which
call for clear and objective criteria as well as process streamlining. She talked about the scope,
approach, and timeline for completing the work to adopt appropriate amendments to design
standards and processes.
Council questions and comments touched on the following issues:
• Digital archiving
• Possibilities for borrowing code from other cities
• Opportunities for improving customer service, decreasing staff time, streamlining,
decreasing costs, and improved work product
• Adopting clear standards while retaining control over what neighborhoods look like
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• Leveraging the expertise of the Planning Board and ADB
• Impacts of unfunded mandates
• Multifamily design standards, including green space
• Design standards for areas such as the International District
• Local preservation ordinances
• Review timelines
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various issues.
11. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Finance
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #266335 through #266412 dated February 26, 2025 for $252,198.14 and wire
payments of $5,271.75 & $14,252.29.
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 02-26-25 Agenda copy
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Positive Pay Listing
City of Edmonds
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
076135 800 MHZ GROUP 266335 572.392/26/2025
079813 A VIABLE SOLUTION LLC 266336 561.412/26/2025
070322 A&A LANGUAGE SERVICES INC 266337 360.002/26/2025
065052 AARD PEST CONTROL 266338 109.402/26/2025
061029 ABSOLUTE GRAPHIX 266339 291.012/26/2025
078237 ARIAS, ADRIAN 266340 130.002/26/2025
079382 ATWELL LLC 266341 412.502/26/2025
001795 AUTOGRAPHICS 266342 6,451.542/26/2025
070305 AUTOMATIC FUNDS TRANSFER 266343 3,357.582/26/2025
069226 BHC CONSULTANTS LLC 266344 3,561.092/26/2025
074307 BLUE STAR GAS 266345 1,753.252/26/2025
078467 BUILDERS FIRSTSOURCE INC 266346 1,884.912/26/2025
077166 CADENA, MICHAEL 266347 390.002/26/2025
073029 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES 266348 2,021.162/26/2025
071816 CARLSON, JESSICA 266349 1,541.542/26/2025
069813 CDW GOVERNMENT INC 266350 383.152/26/2025
072746 CONSOR NORTH AMERICA INC 266351 5,600.502/26/2025
005965 CUES INC 266352 48.572/26/2025
006200 DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE 266353 757.902/26/2025
073823 DAVID EVANS & ASSOC INC 266354 5,053.502/26/2025
076172 DK SYSTEMS 266355 2,027.592/26/2025
070244 DUANE HARTMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 266356 737.782/26/2025
079749 E TYPIST INC 266357 1,421.552/26/2025
076610 EDMONDS HERO HARDWARE 266358 120.722/26/2025
008705 EDMONDS WATER DIVISION 266359 5,089.732/26/2025
075200 EDUARDO ZALDIBAR 266360 260.002/26/2025
008812 ELECTRONIC BUSINESS MACHINES 266361 829.112/26/2025
078919 EMERALD CITY FLOORBALL 266362 1,444.952/26/2025
008969 ENGLAND, CHARLES 266363 507.652/26/2025
008975 ENTENMANN ROVIN CO 266364 87.502/26/2025
074345 EUROFINS EATON ANALYTICAL LLC 266365 1,490.002/26/2025
009350 EVERETT DAILY HERALD 266366 240.802/26/2025
064088 EVERON LLC 266367 2,089.892/26/2025
009815 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC 266368 3,333.002/26/2025
072634 GCP WW HOLDCO LLC 266369 472.682/26/2025
076932 GIRARD RESOURCES & RECYCLING 266370 285.002/26/2025
063137 GOODYEAR AUTO SERVICE CENTER 266371 1,407.892/26/2025
012199 GRAINGER 266372 959.102/26/2025
079012 HARLOWE & FALK LLP 266373 160.002/26/2025
079505 HEBBA ABULSAAD 266374 130.002/26/2025
072647 HERRERA ENVIRONMENTAL 266375 35,396.602/26/2025
074966 HIATT CONSULTING LLC 266376 210.002/26/2025
013338 HICKOK, ROBIN 266377 3,600.002/26/2025
076240 HM PACIFIC NORTHWEST INC 266378 1,252.322/26/2025
062899 HUFF, ARIELE 266379 33.002/26/2025
069733 ICONIX WATERWORKS INC 266380 2,439.842/26/2025
073548 INDOFF INCORPORATED 266381 823.582/26/2025
014940 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS 266382 175.502/26/2025
079227 JAMTOWN LLC 266383 144.002/26/2025
071137 KIDZ LOVE SOCCER 266384 2,437.502/26/2025
075159 LIFE INSURANCE CO OF NO AMER 266385 16,298.282/26/2025
076895 MOREHEAD, LOUISE 266386 130.002/26/2025
079815 MURANO, DEIRDRE RUTH 266387 130.002/26/2025
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Vendor Code & Name Check #Check Date Amount
018950 NAPA AUTO PARTS 266388 533.902/26/2025
067694 NC POWER SYSTEMS CO.266389 5,690.092/26/2025
024302 NELSON-REISNER 266390 91.342/26/2025
064215 NORTHWEST PUMP & EQUIP CO 266391 203.512/26/2025
073714 OLBRECHTS & ASSOC PLLC 266392 5,821.502/26/2025
077389 OLYMPIC ELEVATOR COMPANY 266393 450.842/26/2025
065051 PARAMETRIX INC 266394 500.002/26/2025
028860 PLATT ELECTRIC SUPPLY 266395 76.952/26/2025
079020 PRECISION LANGUAGE SERVICES 266396 520.002/26/2025
046900 PUGET SOUND ENERGY 266397 3,590.752/26/2025
062657 REGIONAL DISPOSAL COMPANY 266398 2,552.842/26/2025
064769 ROMAINE ELECTRIC 266399 261.692/26/2025
079763 SANDAG SOLUTIONS 266400 130.002/26/2025
079814 SEAL MASTER 266401 2,445.582/26/2025
071655 SHI INTERNATIONAL CORP 266402 1.812/26/2025
037375 SNO CO PUD NO 1 266403 34,685.102/26/2025
037075 SNOHOMISH CO AUDITOR'S OFFICE 266404 66,607.342/26/2025
075700 SONESSA, MERGIA 266405 260.002/26/2025
038410 SOUND SAFETY PRODUCTS 266406 1,181.372/26/2025
074797 SUPER CHARGE MARKETING LLC 266407 1,500.002/26/2025
040917 TACOMA SCREW PRODUCTS INC 266408 465.612/26/2025
063939 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 266409 1,600.002/26/2025
069751 VESTIS 266410 297.012/26/2025
079752 WEISS, NEIL 266411 478.202/26/2025
011900 ZIPLY FIBER 266412 845.752/26/2025
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GrandTotal: 252,198.14
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
2024 Public Defender's Office Annual Report
Staff Lead: Emily Wagener, for Kathleen Kyle, SCPDA
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Emily Wagener
Background/History
The City contracts for public defender services with Snohomish County Public Defender Association
(SCPDA). Each year, the public defender's office provides a presentation and an annual report to City
Council.
Staff Recommendation
None.
Narrative
SCPDA is providing a presentation along with a report for the prior year's services. The 2024 Annual
Report and presentation slides are attached.
Attachments:
2024 Edmonds Annual Report_SCPDA
2024 Edmonds Powerpoint - Year End Report
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2024 Annual Report
Snohomish County Public Defender
Association
Edmonds, WA.
Date: Feb 26, 2025
Prepared by: Kathleen Kyle, Director
Year in Review
Mission Statement
Our mission is to prov ide the highest quality of representation for people facing loss of libe ty pursuant to
civ il and c iminal laws and who cannot afford to hire an atto ney.
Public Defender Assignments & Work
Accomplished:
Assignments: 525 cases
64 Investigator Requests
11 Immigration Consultations
15 Social Worker Assignments
30 Motions Argued or Raised
76 Stipulated Orders of Continuances
417 Wa rants
197 Dismissals
0 Client Complaints Filed
Top Charges by Percentage of
Workload:
Theft 39%
Domestic Violence 12%
C iminal Trespass 8%
DUI/Physical Control 7%
D ug Possession 6%
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2024 SCPDA Programming
46 Continuing Legal Education Classes Provided to enhance the skills and knowledge of
our legal professionals.
15 SCPDA Coffee Breaks Organized to facilitate info mal networking and discussions
among members and community groups.
20 Anti-racism Committee Meetings Held to address and promote anti-racism initiatives
within the organization.
12 Spanish-speaking Employees Actively using their language skills on the job to better
se ve our diverse client base.
5 Defenders Attended the National Association Public Defense Racial Justice
Conference Special thanks to the grant funding from the Snohomish County Office of
Social Justice.
SCPDA Limited Civil Legal Aid Services
In October 2023, SCPDA launched a limited civ il legal aid program, funded by a two-year grant
from the Washington State Office of Civ il Legal Aid. This initiative aims to prov ide embedded
civil legal aid se vices to those in need.
2024 Achievements:
Assisted a total of 26 Edmonds Related clients:
14 clients successfully reinstated their d ive 's licenses.
5 clients received relief from fines and fees, totaling $5,786.
5 clients were suppo ted with family law issues.
SCPDA Edmonds Office Hours
Sta ting in Janua y 2025, SCPDA atto neys will host office hours for local clients eve y
Tuesday from 10am to Noon at Edmonds Municipal Cou t.
Snohomish County Public Defender Association Page2
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11 Immigration Consultations
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46 Continuing Legal Education Classes
15 SCPDA Coffee Breaks
20 Anti-racism Committee Meetings
12 Spanish speaking employees using
language skills on the job
5 Defenders attended the National
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Justice Conference. Special thanks for
the grant funding from Snohomish
County Office of Social Justice.
2024 SCPDA
Programming
9.1.b
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The progress is greatly appreciated.
9.1.b
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Number of Cases Open by Attorney
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•205 Theft 3 cases filed in
Edmonds Municipal Court
between January 1 and
September 30, 2024.•80% (n = 164) in area
between Everett and Burien.
Information and graphics provided by the
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts.
9.1.b
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1 in 4 people between Everett and Burien are within 6 miles (17 minutes); half
are within 11 miles (27 minutes) driving distance of the court.
NOTE: Driving distance and time are from Google Maps API
6 miles 11 miles
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Most frequent case type before and after Jan 2021
Court Contact and Recidivism Database, 2023 Q1
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Edmonds commuting area demography
Neighborhood socioeconomic disadvantage.
SOURCE: US Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year estimates; Miles, et al, (2015). Constructing a time-invariant measure of the
socioeconomic status of US census tracts
90% of traffic violations heard in Edmonds Municipal Court (n
= 1,004) by census tract, Jan 2018 to March 2023.
9.1.b
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Composition of traffic case hearings heard versus FTA populations
Population composition by race and ethnicity Population composition by NSES
FTA: Nonappearance in court or “failure to appear”
SOURCE: US Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2021 5-Year estimates; Miles, et al, (2015). Constructing a time-invariant measure of the socioeconomic status of US census tracts.
9.1.b
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Centers of population can help identify potential sites
for community court.
NOTE: “High Deprivation” is centered on people residing in highest quintile of socioeconomic
Examples using three sets of
criteria were along I-5/Pacific
Hwy corridor between N 145 th St
(Shoreline) and 212 th St SW
(Edmonds)
9.1.b
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Community
organizations
may assist
with
unhoused
outreach
Compass Housing Alliance (Seattle)
Downtown Emergency Service Center (Seattle)
Woodland Park United Methodist Church (Seattle)
Evergreen Recovery (Everett)
Low Income Housing Institute (Seattle)
Hopelink (Shoreline)
REACH (Seattle)
ROOTS Young Adult Shelter (Seattle)
9.1.b
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Edmonds
Office Hours
Every Tuesday from
10AM to Noon at
Edmonds Municipal
Court
Started in January 2025
9.1.b
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System Design
Intent versus Impact
9.1.b
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Nonappearance
with probation
Violation of
probation
condition
Life of a misdemeanor case
Jail at any stage
9.1.b
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What is the
impact of
jail?
Inefficient spending: It
costs taxpayer dollars
to enforce, prosecute,
and defend people
charged with
misdemeanors.
Increased
unemployment:
People we want to be
employed cannot get
to work and cannot
stayed employed.
Leads to housing
instability:
Discrimination against
people with criminal
records in housing
applications.
Does not increase
safety: The
consequence of jail
results from a warrant
issued at a
nonappearance.
9.1.b
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SCPDA Initiatives
9.1.b
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SCPDA Limited Civil Legal Aid
Services
Two -year grant to provide embedded
civil legal aid services
Fines and Fees Relief
Enhance Equity
Reduce Burdens
Vacate Criminal Convictions
Restoration of Rights
Opportunities & Dignity
Driver’s Re -licensing
Supporting Workers &
Caregivers
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September 27, 2024 Mass Assistance Day
Snohomish County Citizens Total = $237,596.40 Edmonds Citizens Total = $4,877.83
District 1
$76,021.30
District 2
$102,269.90
District 3
$14,836.53
District 4
$3,382.50
District 5
$41,086.21
North of Snohomish County
$3,366.26
South of Snohomish County
$19,025.89
Out of State
$7,202.39
Total of financial
obligations relieved
$267,190.98
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
Highway 99 Working Group Concept Brief
Staff Lead: Todd Tatum
Department: Economic Development
Preparer: Todd Tatum
Background/History
The Highway 99 corridor is a diverse, vibrant area of the city with unique challenges and opportunities.
We are actively investing in the corridor, and building relationships, however, the needs require a more
coordinated effort across city staff and the private sector.
Staff Recommendation
This is an information brief only. No action is requested at this time.
Narrative
See attached white paper.
Attachments:
Highway 99 IDR Paper CC 20250304
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Highway 99 Recommendations
Issue:
The Highway 99 corridor has long been discussed in terms of the need to redevelop,
address blight, improve public safety, provide jobs, retail, and tax revenues, support the
international district, and expand our ideas of the “hospital district.”
Discussion:
The 2017 Highway 99 Subarea Plan identified a number of improvements to the corridor.
Zoning changes, infrastructure improvements, and a planned action EIS were included as
solutions.
Despite many of the recommendations being implemented, and an EIS approved,
redevelopment and economic growth has not materialized. The EIS was repealed in 2023,
an attempt to purchase land in the “Gateway” area failed, resident concerns about safety
are a continued concern. And, importantly, coherent destinations have not emerged on
their own.
The newly approved comprehensive plan centers on Activity Centers, and Hubs and Zones.
These concepts rely on focusing growth and activities in certain areas of the city and allow
us to address infrastructure concerns more comprehensively, and to create distinct
destinations, or places, which add to a sense of community and aid in economic vitality.
The Economic Development Commission spent significant time in 2024 discussing
economic development. A few concepts have taken root. First, the idea of placemaking has
risen to the top of discussions. How does the city encourage the deepening, or creation of,
economically vibrant places? The next idea centers around the creation of a task force
dedicated to investigating the possibility of a Public Development Authority for the
international district centered around the concept used by Seattle’s Chinatown
International District.
The city has created plans and secured financing for significant transportation
improvement projects along the corridor. These projects, now in Phase 3, offer a safer,
more inviting corridor which has the potential to draw investment. However, we can
improve upon the processes and organizational alignment to integrate these multi-million
dollar improvements with other aspects of placemaking and investment.
Extensive public outreach has already occurred due to the Subarea Plan, the Comp Plan,
the Landmark 99 project, and the construction projects along the highway. We’ve heard a
lot from the community. Continued public outreach without action will tend to alienate,
rather than empower, residents.
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Establish a disappearing task force to create action plans to address placemaking,
economic vitality, partnerships, and financing opportunities in our three distinct Highway
99 areas: the Hospital District, the International District, and the Gateway area.
This task force should analyze these areas and address the aforementioned items and
provide recommendations to the administration by December 31, 2025. Specific items of
consideration should not wait until December and should be brought to Council at the
earliest practicable time. Examples of these items are, but are not limited to: Tax Increment
Financing, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), and Community
Renewal.
The task force should consist of:
• Leadership from Community, Culture, and Economic Development Director
• A senior planner from Planning and Development
• A member of Public Works with working knowledge of the Highway 99 development
plan
• Parks and Recreations planner
• Edmonds Police Department member
• No greater than 5 members from the EDC, Planning Board, and DEIA Commissions
• Members from the business and nonprofit community in the corridor
• One or more property owners
Specific items this task force should include in their work plan are:
• Community renewal’s tools for revitalization
• CPTED actions
• The investigation of Tax Increment Financing, and recommendations to Council for
its use.
• The potential for creation of a PDA/PFD structure to support the development of one
or more locations or areas along the corridor, and its place in the greater Highway 99
workplan.
• Improvements to safety and security
The work of the task force should in no way preclude the city from advancing any
opportunities which may arise organically. The task force’s work should be considered in all
ways complementary to the efforts of the private sector.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
Process to Consider 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Staff Lead: Shane Hope
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Heather Lakefish
Background/History
Comprehensive Plans, under Washington law, are a major policy and planning document with a 20-year
horizon for each local city and county, . The City of Edmonds completed a major Comprehensive Plan
update on December 17, 2024. The update addressed land use, housing, environment, economic
development, transportation, climate, capital facilities, arts and culture, and more.
Local governments generally cannot amend their comprehensive plans more than once a year. Any
amendments during the year need to be part of a holistic consideration and adopted together. An
exception in state law to this "no-more-than-once-a-year" rule is that the Capital facilities element
(which is also a component of the Comprehensive Plan) can be amended separately if needed to meet
the jurisdiction's budgeting schedule.
Regardless, the one-year period has some flexibility. For example, the City Council adopted an updated
Comprehensive Plan in December 2024. It can choose to wait until December 2025 to adopt any annual
amendments or it can adopt them sooner. Either way, the City would need to wait until 2026 to adopt
any additional amendments (other than for limited circumstances, such as to adjust funding in the
capital facilities element as part of the annual budget process).
Staff Recommendation
Approve a process for Council to consider limited amendments to the Comp Plan in 2025.
Narrative
Edmonds, like most cities, has a specific process for any member of the public to apply for a
Comprehensive Plan amendment. Those kinds of amendments are typically done when a someone
wants to redesignate their property to have greater development opportunities. However, the
application can be for any purpose. A fee is associated with it because the public process and analysis
for comprehensive plan amendments can be extensive. Furthermore, the public process application
(which guarantees a public hearing) requires that the application be made the year prior to the intended
adoption.
However, City Council or staff can propose amendments apart from the formal application process to
meet community needs and benefits.
Because there was not time in the 2024 amendment process to consider at least two or three potential
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amendments that interested Council members, we had some discussion of considering such
amendments earlier in 2025.
At the March 4 Council meeting, a potential process for doing this will be presented and Council can
decide on whether or how to proceed.
Attachments:
Process.Legislative.Amendments,Drft1
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Outline of Legislative Process
For Consideration of 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendments
March 4
• Discuss and finalize process for Council to propose and consider 2025 amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan. (Alternative: Have preliminary discussion and finalize process later.)
March 5 or later
• Council members would provide their ideas for amendments to the Council’s Legislative Executive
Assistant so the ideas could be gathered and included in a future agenda packet for identifying
Comprehensive Plan Ideas to study. Alternatively, Council members could wait till the subsequent meeting
when this subject will be discussed and propose their amendment ideas at that time. (Note: 2025
amendments should be limited in number and scope, especially because a major update just took place.)
XXX (date TBD)
• At the subsequent Council meeting for “Comprehensive Plan Ideas”, a round-robin process could be held
for any Councilmember to formally propose and explain the reasoning for specific 2025 amendments they
would like considered. (The list of ideas gathered ahead would be part of the Council meeting packet.)
• After the proposals (either at that same meeting or a subsequent one), a Council vote could be taken on
which proposals would get further study in the next few months.
XXX (date TBD)
• Staff would carry out research as needed for the proposals from the Council’s approved study list and
update the City Council about any findings or information. Based on this information, the Council could
decide whether any ideas should be dropped from the current list. The Planning Board would then be
provided this information to consider whether/what to recommend to the Council.
XXX (date in late summer, TBD)
• Public notice would be given and a public hearing would be held on any City Council amendment
proposals that are “on the list” for consideration. Planning Board’s recommendation would be included.
XXX (over one or two dates in late summer or early fall, TBD)
• Council may vote to approve any of the Comp Plan amendments that are on the list for consideration.
October- December 2025
• Council would later consider and vote on any Comp Plan amendments for funding of capital facilities1 (e.g.,
CIP updates).
1 Amendments to address capital facilities funding may occur separately as needed to coincide with the city budgeting
process.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
Authorization for Mayor to Sign Interlocal Agreement with the City of Marysville for Surplus Vehicle Sale
Staff Lead: Phil Williams
Department: Public Works & Utilities
Preparer: Royce Napolitino
Background/History
In September 2024, the City entered into discussion with Marysville regarding interest in police vehicles
the City of Edmonds was intending to offer for sale in surplus. Considering the value of each of the
vehicles intended for sale, an Interlocal Agreement was drafted to initiate the process.
Under the Washington Intergovernmental Disposition of Property (Chapter 39.33), the City can enter
into an agreement with another municipality on mutually agreed upon terms.
Further consideration Under the Washington Intergovernmental Disposition of Property (Chapter 39.33,
section 020), requires the City to hold a "disposal of surplus property" hearing.
Staff Recommendation
Set a public hearing for March 11th, 2025 to determine whether to authorize the mayor to sign an
Interlocal Agreement with City of Marysville for the sale of surplus vehicles.
Narrative
An Interlocal Agreement between the City of Edmonds and the City of Marysville was prepared to
authorize the municipalities to transact a surplus vehicle sale. All parties are amenable to this
agreement. The City of Edmonds is in possession of Five (5) 2023 Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptors
it intends to sell as surplus vehicles. City of Marysville is eager to purchase these surplus vehicles.
Each vehicle is fully outfitted with police equipment and their original powertrain warranties and valued
at Eighty-Two Thousand Dollars ($82,000.00) each. A one-time lump sum payment of Four Hundred Ten
Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00) has been negotiated in the terms and will be due within ten (10)
business days of the date of the agreement.
The Interlocal Agreement document is approved as to form by the City's Attorney. The Public Hearing
will precede authorization and is scheduled at the 6:00 p.m., March 11, 2025 Council Meeting.
Attachments:
draft_Interlocal Agreement_Marysville_Surplus Vehicle Sales_Feb2025
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INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS VEHICLES
THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between the City of
Edmonds, Washington (“Edmonds”) and the City of Marysville, Washington (“Marysville”)
(individually, a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) as of the date entered below.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Chapter 39.33 RCW authorizes municipalities to sell personal property to other
municipalities on such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed upon by the proper authorities of
the municipalities concerned; and
WHEREAS, Edmonds has five (5) 2023 Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptors that it has
determined are surplus to its needs; and
WHEREAS, RCW 39.33.020 requires Edmonds to hold a public hearing before disposing of
surplus property with an estimated value of more than fifty thousand dollars; and
WHEREAS, Edmonds has held the required public hearing regarding the disposal of the vehicles
referenced above, each of which has an estimated value of over fifty thousand dollars; and
WHEREAS, Marysville wishes to purchase these vehicles and Edmonds wishes to transfer
ownership of the vehicles to Marysville upon receipt of consideration therefor; and
WHEREAS, the Parties have agreed to a sales price for each vehicle that they have determined to
be its true and full value; and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement for the purpose of defining their
respective rights and obligations regarding the sale of these vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edmonds has taken appropriate action to approve
Edmonds’ entry into this Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Marysville has taken appropriate action to approve
Marysville’s entry into this Agreement, if necessary;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions and covenants contained herein,
Edmonds and Marysville agree as follows:
TERMS
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a formal arrangement under which
Edmonds will transfer, as is and without additional warranty, ownership of the vehicles listed in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to Marysville for the agreed price. This
Agreement shall be interpreted in furtherance of this purpose.
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Section 2. Responsibilities of the Parties. The responsibilities of the Parties shall include reasonable
cooperation to accomplish the above-mentioned objective of this Agreement.
Section 3. Consideration. Marysville shall pay to Edmonds the purchase price of the vehicles as set
forth in Exhibit A, and upon receipt of payment, Edmonds shall take all necessary steps to transfer title to
the vehicles listed in Exhibit A to Marysville. Marysville agrees to accept the vehicles as is, without
records or any form of warranty other than that set forth in Section 6, below.
Section 4. Transfer of Ownership. Transfer of the ownership of the personal property listed in Exhibit
A, including the transfer of title and the removal of the vehicles from Edmonds premises, shall be
administered jointly by Edmonds and Marysville under the supervision of Edmonds’ Fleet Manager, Carl
Rugg, and Marysville’s __________[title and name]. The transfer of ownership shall occur subsequent to
this Agreement becoming effective and shall be complete when Marysville takes title to the vehicles and
takes possession and removes the personal property listed in Exhibit A from Edmonds premises. All costs
relating to the transfer of title and to removing the personal property shall be borne by Marysville.
Section 5. Acquisition, Holding and Disposition of Personal Property. No real or personal property,
other than that listed in Exhibit A, shall be acquired, held or disposed of by the Parties. After the
consummation of the transfer of ownership of the personal property that is subject to this Agreement,
Marysville shall hold and dispose of the same without restriction from Edmonds. Marysville shall be
responsible for coordinating with Sno911 to reassign and reprogram the police radios equipped in each
vehicle.
Section 6. Warranty. Edmonds agrees to take all reasonable steps necessary to effectuate a transfer of
the original manufacturer’s warranties for the vehicles to Marysville, as authorized and required by the
manufacturer. Marysville agrees that Edmonds will provide no further warranty or record, including but
not limited to service and maintenance records, as part of this Agreement.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective immediately upon execution by the
Parties and filing with the Snohomish County Auditor in accordance with Section 16.A, below, and will
remain in effect until the completion of the transfer of title for the vehicles to Marysville and the removal
of the vehicles from Edmonds premises.
Section 8. Termination. Neither Party may terminate this Agreement after the effective date set forth
above.
Section 9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement. Marysville agrees to protect, indemnify and
save Edmonds, its officials, officers, employees, and agents harmless from and against any and all injury
or damage to the City, its officials, officers, employees, agents or property, and also from and against all
claims, demands, and causes of action of every kind and character arising directly or indirectly, or in any
way incident to or in connection with the terms of this Agreement. Marysville specifically waives any
immunity that it may have with respect to, but only to, the limited extent necessary to indemnify
Edmonds, its officials, officers, employees, and agents under this Agreement. Marysville further agrees to
fully indemnify Edmonds, its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all costs
of defending any such claim or demand to the end that Edmonds is held harmless therefrom.
Section 10. Integration. This document, together with the attached Exhibit A, constitutes the entire
embodiment of the agreement between the Parties and, unless modified in writing by an amendment
executed by the Parties hereto, shall be implemented only as described herein.
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Section 11. Non-waiver. Waiver by either Party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed
to constitute a waiver of any other provision.
Section 12. Insurance. Each Party will maintain its own insurance and/or self-insurance for its liabilities
from damage to property and/or injuries to persons arising out of its activities associated with this
Agreement as it deems reasonably appropriate and prudent. The maintenance, or lack, of insurance and/or
self-insurance will not limit the liability of the indemnifying Party to the indemnified Party.
Section 13. Governing Law and Venue. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of
Washington. Any action arising out of this Agreement will be brought in Snohomish County Superior
Court.
Section 14. No Employment Relationship Created. The Parties agree that nothing in this Agreement will
be construed to create an employment relationship between Marysville and any officer, employee, agent,
or representative Edmonds, or between Edmonds and any officer, employee, agent, or representative of
Marysville.
Section 15. No Third-Party Rights. This Agreement is intended for the sole and exclusive benefit of the
Parties hereto and no third-party rights are created by this Agreement.
Section 16. Miscellaneous.
A. Duty to File Agreement with County Auditor. Marysville shall, within five (5) days of
execution by the Parties, file this Interlocal Agreement with the Snohomish County Auditor.
B. No Separate Entity. The Parties agree that no separate legal or administrative entity is
necessary to carry out this Agreement.
C. Ownership of Property. Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement, any
real or personal property used or acquired by either Party in connection with the performance of this
Agreement will remain the sole property of such Party, and the other Party will have no interest therein.
D. Administrators. Each Party to this Agreement will designate an individual (“Administrator”),
which may be designated by title or position, to oversee and administer that Party’s participation in this
Agreement. The Parties’ initial Administrators will be:
Edmonds’ Administrator: Marysville’s Administrator:
Carl Rugg, Fleet Manager [Name, Title]
7110 210th St SW [Address]
Edmonds, WA 98020 [City, State, Zip]
Carl.Rugg@edmondswa.gov [Email address]
Either Party may change its Administrator at any time by delivering written notice of such Party’s new
Administrator to the other Party.
E. Notices. All notices that are given by any Party pursuant to this Agreement will be in
writing and will be delivered either in-person, by United States mail, or by electronic mail (email) to the
applicable Administrator designated by the Party under subsection D, above.
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mail will be deemed given as of the date the same is deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid,
and addressed to the Administrator, at the addresses set forth in Section D above. Notice delivered by
email will be deemed given as of the date and time sent; provided that: (1) the sender does not receive any
failure of delivery notice; and (2) any notice by email sent on a day other than a business day will be
deemed effective on the first business day after being sent.
DATED this ____ day of _____________ 2025.
CITY OF EDMONDS CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Mike Rosen, Mayor Jon Nehring, Mayor
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey, City Clerk ________, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY: APPROVED AS TO FORM ONLY:
City of Edmonds, Office of the City Attorney City of Marysville, Office of the City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
LIST OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SUBJECT TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP BETWEEN
THE CITY OF EDMONDS AND THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Personal Property Description:
Five (5) 2023 Ford Explorer Police Utility Interceptors as listed below:
2023 Ford Explorer PIU 1FM5K8AB2PGB37680
2023 Ford Explorer PIU 1FM5K8AB2PGB38957
2023 Ford Explorer PIU 1FM5K8AB8PGB56136
2023 Ford Explorer PIU 1FM5K8AB3PGB56366
2023 Ford Explorer PIU 1FM5K8ABXPGB56008
Each vehicle is outfitted with police equipment including lights, sirens, partitions, ballistic panels,
prisoner transport seats, center consoles, radios, and rear cargo storage compartments.
The consideration paid for the vehicles does not include vinyl decal applications, fleet key
reconfiguration, if necessary, or computer docking stations.
Each of these vehicles has a 5 Year/60,000 Mile powertrain and 3 Year/36,000 Mile bumper to bumper
warranty from Ford Motor Company with a delayed warranty start date of August 2024.
Consideration:
The sale price per vehicle is Eighty-Two Thousand Dollars ($82,000.00). Sales tax shall be paid by
Marysville directly to the Department of Licensing when tax, title, and registration is completed.
Marysville shall provide the agreed consideration for these vehicles to Edmonds in a one-time lump sum
payment of Four Hundred Ten Thousand Dollars ($410,000.00) within ten (10) business days of the
effective date of this Agreement. Transfer of vehicle titles shall take place after receipt of payment and
removal of the vehicles from Edmonds premises shall take place thereafter.
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Meeting Date: 03/4/2025
Puget Sound Regional Council Letters Supporting Reliable and Sustainable Ferry Service
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) is a regional planning organization for the central Puget Sound
region of Washington State. Their mission is to advance solutions to achieve a thriving, racially
equitable and sustainable central Puget Sound region through leadership, visionary planning and
collaboration. PSRC members include more than 100 entities, including King, Kitsap, Pierce, and
Snohomish counties, as well as cities, towns, ports, state and local transportation agencies and Tribal
governments within the region. The City of Edmonds is a member city of PSRC.
From the PSRC.org website:
February 21, 2025
PSRC has been actively working to bring attention to the need to fully fund the Washington State Ferry
system.
While increased emphasis on ferries has resulted in service improvements, the ferry system has been
operating on reduced capacity and schedules since 2020. The fleet is five boats short and has
approximately $270 million in deferred maintenance affecting the boats that remain. In addition, ferries
have had problems with staffing and are working to train a new workforce. This is having a huge impact
on ferry communities, limiting access to jobs, health care, tourism and a host of other economic issues.
Over the past 18 months, PSRC has convened a group of local elected officials from ferry communities
across all corners of Puget Sound to advocate for solutions to these concerns at the state and federal
level.
State Investment
We thank state legislators for prioritizing and investing in the ferry system to build and maintain vessels
and improve reliability in the ferry workforce. We also thank Governor Ferguson for his commitment to
the ferry system and including funding to increase recruitment and retention of ferry crew. We urge
lawmakers to continue prioritizing ferry investments to address the immediate needs our communities
are facing due to reduced service.
Federal Investment
We thank the Washington Delegation for their continued support of funding for ferries. We urge federal
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lawmakers to prioritize funding for ferries and ferry communities in FY 2026, including the highest
possible funding for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program
and Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program. Action must be taken to preserve our marine highway
system.
Recommendation
Consider a motion to approve both state and federal letters of support to be signed by the Edmonds City
Council.
Narrative
PSRC has drafted two letters for local elected officials to sign, one to state legislators and one to federal
legislators. These letters are attached, including signatures added as of February 25..
If more than three councilmembers wish to sign the PSRC drafted letter, it could be problematic under
the Open Public Meeting Act (OPMA) as it would represent a quorum of the council without a vote in an
open public meeting. For that reason, Council is asked to consider supporting the letter(s) as a body.
Attachments:
State Ferries Letter
Federal Ferries Letter
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Dear Legislative Leaders:
We are local elected officials from ferry communities across Puget Sound coming together
to call upon state lawmakers to make robust investments in Washington State Ferries
(WSF) to restore full ferry system service.
We thank state legislators for prioritizing and investing in the ferry system to build and
maintain vessels and improve reliability in the ferry workforce. We also thank Governor
Ferguson for his commitment to the ferry system and including funding to increase
recruitment and retention of ferry crew. We urge lawmakers to continue prioritizing ferry
investments to address the immediate needs our communities are facing due to reduced
service.
Ferries are an essential part of our local communities. They bring tourists to our home-
grown small businesses, hotels and restaurants. They transport our residents to life -saving
medical appointments. They provide access to family and cultural connections. They get
people to and from their jobs.
We recommend the following priorities to build and preserve vessels, ensure full staffing,
and provide short-term solutions to address service gaps.
Vessel Construction, Preservation, and Electrification
We must continue on the path to build five new hybrid-electric ferries and ensure
resources are available to build one additional hybrid-electric ferry per year, if the goal of
the 26-vessel fleet called for in WSF’s 2040 Long Range Plan is to be met . Adequate
funding for preservation and maintenance of aging vessels must also be a budget priority
to ensure existing vessels continue to operate to avoid further service interruptions.
Workforce Development
Retaining existing ferry crew, recruiting new staff and addressing upcoming retirements are
vital to restoring and enhancing ferry service. We support the following workforce
development initiatives:
• Maintaining investments to provide training opportunities for existing crew, add
dispatch and vessel crew staff, and support workforce development programs
• Governor Ferguson’s priority of crew recruitment and retention
Actions to Address Immediate Community Needs Supplementing WSF service with
state-funded local options and exploring creative solutions is necessary while ferry
communities across the state wait for the ferry fleet to be fully restored. We recommend
the state:
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• Provide funding to maintain passenger-only ferry service in Kitsap County, King
County, and the San Juan Islands to bridge the gap to full service on Washington
State Ferries
• Increase funding by $900,000 to $2 million for traffic control at Seattle, Fauntleroy,
Kingston, Edmonds, Mukilteo, and Bainbridge Island allowing each terminal to get
coverage during peak ferry travel times
Action must be taken to preserve our marine highway system for our residents,
businesses, and visitors. Please ensure ferries and ferry communities are a priority in the
Transportation Budget.
Sincerely,
Counties
Island
Commissioner Jill Johnson
Commissioner Janet St. Clair
Jefferson
Commissioner Heather Dudley-Nollette
King
Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda
Kitsap
Commissioner Oran Root
Commissioner Katie Walters
San Juan
Vice Chair Jane Fuller
Snohomish
Councilmember Megan Dunn
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Councilmember Carolyn Moulton
Councilmember Ryan Walters
Arlington
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Bainbridge Island
Councilmember Joe Deets
Councilmember Leslie Schneider
Bremerton
Mayor Greg Wheeler
Councilmember Jane Rebelowski
Des Moines
Mayor Traci Buxton
Edmonds
Mayor Mike Rosen
Everett
Councilmember Paula Rhyne
Friday Harbor
Councilmember Steve Hushebeck
Gig Harbor
Councilmember Jeni Woock
Lynnwood
Councilmember Almaderica Escamilla
Mountlake Terrace
Mayor Pro Tem Bryan Wahl
Port Orchard
Mayor Rob Putaansuu
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Mayor Becky Erickson
Councilmember Doug Taber
Seattle
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Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Chair, Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Transportation,
Housing, and Urban Development
184 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20002
Representative Steve Womack
Chair, House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Transportation,
Housing, and Urban Development
2358-A Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Ranking Member, Senate Appropriations
Subcommittee on Transportation,
Housing, and Urban Development
156 Dirksen Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20002
Representative James E. Clyburn
Ranking Member, House Appropriations
Subcommittee on Transportation,
Housing, and Urban Development
1036 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Senator Hyde-Smith, Senator Gillibrand, Representative Womack and Representative
Clyburn:
We are local elected officials from ferry communities across the Puget Sound region in
Washington state coming together to call upon our federal lawmakers to make robust
investments in federal ferry programs to ensure Washington State Ferries (WSF) has the
resources it needs to restore full ferry system service.
Ferries are an essential part of our local communities. They bring tourists to our
homegrown small businesses, hotels and restaurants. They transport our residents to life -
saving medical appointments. They provide access to family and cultural connections.
They get people to and from their jobs.
The Washington state ferry fleet is currently operating at a substantially reduced level of
service. Only 15 vessels are running, while WSF relays that 26 vessels are needed to
operate at full service and allow for necessary planned maintenance. This drastic
reduction in service is resulting in significant impacts on our residents and businesses who
rely on ferry service.
We thank the Washington Delegation for their continued support of funding for ferries,
including more than $140 million in federal grants received by Washington State Ferries
over the last two fiscal years. We appreciate the inclusion of investments in ferries in the
FY 2025 appropriations bills and encourage swift passage.
We recommend the following ferry programs be funded at the highest possible level in the
FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Appropriations bill:
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appropriations.
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San Juan
Vice Chair Jane Fuller
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Councilmember Ryan Walters
Arlington
Mayor Don Vanney
Bainbridge Island
Councilmember Joe Deets
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