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Resolution
No: 1350
A Resolution Of The Edmonds City Council Thanking
Council President Adrienne Fraley-Monillas for Her Service To The Edmonds City Council
Whereas, Adrienne Fraley-Monillas was elected as Council President on January 6, 2015 to serve a
one-year term. During her tenure as President she presided over many meetings using her humor and
acumen to traverse the many long and arduous meetings. Her tenure as Council President included
managing not only the day-to-day duties of the Council President but using her expertise in
communicating with the citizens and Councilmembers. She also presided over the appointment of a new
Councilmember and confirmation of a new Municipal Court Judge.
Whereas, during her term, she studied hard and knew her subject matter. She helped bring the following to
completion: appointment of Councilmembers to committees and boards, setting the agenda and
overseeing the 2015 Council Retreat and Volunteer Appreciation Picnic, daylighting of Willow Creek, City
Hall Exterior ATM Concession Agreement, Approval of Edmonds Downtown Alliance (aka EDBID) Grants
Program, formation of a Diversity Commission, passage of the Westgate Zoning ordinance, update of the
City’s Personnel Policies, passage of a Code of Ethics, Sunset Walkway Project, hiring of consultants to
help with the Diversity Commission and Tree Board activities, passage of the 2016-2021 Six-Year
Transportation Improvement Program, Ordinance amending the Edmonds City Code Provisions relating
to Council Committee Meetings, adoption of 2015 Comprehensive Plan, completion of roundabout at 5
Corners, filling a Council vacancy, completion of spray pad project at City Park, WRIA 8 Interlocal
Agreement, approval of 2016 Legislative Agenda, and passage of the 2016 City Budget.
Whereas, while Council President, she sat on the following: Disability Board, Snohomish Health District Board and
numerous County boards such as Snotrac, County Disability, Law & Justice, alternate on PRSC
Executive Board also filled in where necessary when other Councilmembers could not attend their outside
meetings. Adrienne was also an active member of King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Safe
Energy Leadership Alliance Board opposing coal and oil trains traveling through Edmonds.
Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that Adrienne Fraley-Monillas be applauded and thanked for serving as Council
President. The Council looks forward to her continued dedication and service to the citizens of Edmonds.
Passed, Approved, and Adopted this 5th day of January, 2016.
David O. Earling, Mayor
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Mike Nelson, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Scott Passey, City Clerk