Ordinance 37350006.90000
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ORDINANCE NO. 3735
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE,
TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.75 CITIZENS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND FIXING A
TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
WHEREAS, the Citizens' Levy Review Committee was tasked with reviewing
the financial situation of the City of Edmonds and has made a series of recommendations, and
WHEREAS, one of the Committee's recommendations was the development of a
broad vision and long -term strategies to make the Edmonds fiscal situation sustainable without
recurring votes of the public for increased property taxes;
WHEREAS, the challenge of revenue in the City of Edmonds is multi - faceted
with a long history of policy decisions leading up to the state of the budget in 2009; and
WHEREAS, the primary budget problem of the City of Edmonds is one of
revenue, not expenses; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it to be in the public interest to establish an
Economic Development Commission in order to take advantage of the large number of highly
qualified citizens who are interested in serving their community as it addresses this problem;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. The Edmonds City Code, Title 10, is hereby amended by the adoption
of a new Chapter 10.75 Citizens Economic Development Commission to read as follows:
Chapter 10.75
Citizens Economic Development Commission
10.75.010
Commission created - Membership.
10.75.020
Officers of commission - Meetings - Forum.
10.75.030
Powers and duties.
10.75.010
Commission created - Membership.
A. There is hereby created a Citizens Economic Development
Commission consisting of up to 17 members. The members shall
be appointed in the following manner. Each Council Member may
appoint up to two members. The Mayor may appoint up to three
members. In the event that any appointed member fails to attend
three consecutive meetings, or is otherwise unable to perform his
or her duties, that person may be replaced by the Mayor and
Council Member who originally appointed the member.
B. The term of appointments shall not exceed two years. The
Commission shall serve for a period of about two years until this
provision sunsets commencing upon the first meeting of the
Commission. The Commission shall sunset and expire December
31, 2010.
10.75.020 Officers of commission - Meetings - Forum.
Members of the Commission shall meet and organize by electing
from the members of the Commission a chairman and vice -
chairman and such other officers as may be determined by the
Commission. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside at all
meetings. The vice chairman shall perform this duty in the
absence of the chairman. A majority of the filled positions on the
Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business. A majority of the quorum may transact any particular
business of the Commission. The regular public meeting of the
Board shall be held at such time or place as may be determined by
the chairman or a majority of the members of the Commission.
Such meetings shall be considered special meetings and notice
shall be provided in accordance with City ordinance and state law.
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10.75.030 Powers and duties.
A. The Commission is empowered to advise and make
recommendations to the Mayor and City Council, and as
appropriate to the Planning Commission, Architectural Design
Board or other Boards or Commissions of the City on such matters
as may be specifically referred to the Commission by the Mayor or
City Council including but not limited to:
1. Determining new strategies for economic development
within the City of Edmonds;
2. Identifying new sources of revenue for the consideration of
the City Council.
B. The Commission shall deliver an annual report to the City
Council in written and oral form on or about the first meeting in
December of every year, and when appropriate, during other times
as directed by the Mayor or Council.
C. The Edmonds Economic Development Commission may
from time to time provide its reports and recommendations
regarding strategies for economic development and other matters
that will improve commercial viability, tourist development and
activity within the City. The Planning Board and Economic
Development Commission shall make joint recommendations on
such subjects to the City Council on or about the first meeting in
December.
Section 2. The Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 10.40
Planning Board is hereby amended by the addition of a new Section 10.40.030 Coordinated
report - Citizens Economic Development Commission.
10.40.030 Coordinated report - Citizens Economic
Development Commission.
In addition to its other duties, the Planning Board shall review and
consider strategies for economic development in conjunction with
the Citizens Economic Development Commission. Such strategies
shall be designed to improve commercial viability, tourism
development and activity within the City of Edmonds. The
Planning Board and Citizens Economic Development Commission
shall report to the City Council on or about its first meeting in
December 2009 regarding its joint recommendations. This duty
shall sunset on December 31, 2010.
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Section 3. Sunset Clause. The provisions in this ordinance shall automatically
expire and sunset on December 31, 2010 unless sooner repealed or amended by act of the
Edmonds City Council.
Section 4. 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.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR C�RY`HAAKENSON
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
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ITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
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W. SCOTT SNYDER
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 05/29/2009
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 06/02/2009
PUBLISHED: 06/07/2009
EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/12/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 3735
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3735
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 2nd day of June, 2009, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 3735. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADD A NEW CHAPTER 10.75 CITIZENS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME
SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 3rd day of June, 2009.
CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 3735 *'
of the 4 o Edmonds, Washington
On the 2nd day of June, 2009, the City Council of the-City oft d
- monds, passed Ordinance No. 3735. A summary of the contef�£-of'
said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTOt1
AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE, TITLE 10, TO ADR:`A:
NEW CHAPTER 10.75 CITIZENS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION, AND Fl ING A I Wt WHEN THE SAME S ALL'
BECOME EFFECTIVE.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 3rd day of June, 2009.
Published: June 7, 2009. . CITY CLERK, SANDRA S. CHASE
JUN 18 2009
EDMONDS CI 1 Y CLERK
Account Name: City of Edmonds
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Summary of Ordinance No. 3735
Amending the Edmonds City Code
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June 07, 2009
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