2025-04-01 Council Committee A MinutesMinutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE A MEETING
April 1, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dotsch (Chair) Shannon Burley, Deputy PRHS Director
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Council President Tibbott (ex-officio)
Councilmember Paine
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Councilmember Chen
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee A meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:00 pm by Councilmember Dotsch.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Summer Market, Edmonds SpringFest, Edmonds Arts Festival Special Event Agreements
Deputy Director Burley explained the recommendation to approve the Event Agreements between the
City of Edmonds and the Edmonds-South Snohomish County Historical Society for the Summer Market;
the Urban Craft Uprising for Edmonds SpringFest and the Arts Festival Association for the Edmonds
Arts Festival. Each Event Agreement is like previous years and festival guidelines conform with all local
and state laws and permit requirements.
Questions and discussion followed regarding ADA signage and other aspects of special event planning.
Committee recommendation: Consent
2. Building Controls - Support Agreement with ATS Automation
Mr. Sullivan explained the proposal to renew the Building Automation Support Agreement with ATS
Automation, a sole source vendor for Alerton DDC automated building controls in Washington
State. The City of Edmonds' HVAC, indoor air quality, and system energy performance is supported by
this system. ATS Automation provides general account and network support, functional testing of
systems and components, performance analytics, emergency response and system updates as well as
support for mechanical contractor work that is not controls related. ATS is a long term
support contractor who offers expertise to support reliable operation of the city’s aging mechanical
infrastructure at eight city buildings.
Questions and discussion followed regarding scope of work, flooding at the Library, and cost increase.
Committee recommendation: Consent
3. Public Safety Building - Chiller Plant Service & Maintenance Agreement Continuation
Mr. Sullivan outlined the proposal to renew the Service Agreement with Trane US Inc., the service
provider for specialty HVAC and Mechanical systems, the 100 Ton Chiller plant that services the
Edmonds Public Safety Complex provides indoor air quality and temperature control to the 41,000
square feet of emergency support services, court operations, city council chambers and fire living
4/1/2025 Committee A Minutes, Page 2
Quarters during the summer months.
Questions and discussion focused on system maintenance and integration between the different
buildings.
Committee recommendation: Consent
4. AWC Energy Audit Grant Award and Audit Service Agreement
Mr. Sullivan recommended that City accept the AWC Energy Audit Grant award for $55,808.00 and
Energy Auditing services proposal/PSA to conduct energy auditing services for three locations: City
Hall, Public Safety, and Public Works. This is a rare zero-match grant, so the city is not required to
provide a matching fund amount.
Questions and discussion followed regarding audit and grant requirements, city buildings, and the need
for a budget amendment.
Committee recommendation: Consent
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 pm.