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cmd081721 spec mtgEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING APPROVED MINUTES August 17, 2021 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Mike Nelson, Mayor Susan Paine, Council President Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember (via Zoom) Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember Vivian Olson, Councilmember Laura Johnson, Councilmember (via Zoom) ALSO PRESENT Brook Roberts, Student Representative 1. CALL TO ORDER STAFF PRESENT Scott Passey, City Clerk Dave Rohde, GIS Analyst Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator The special Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:45 p.m. by Council President Paine in the Council Chambers, 250 5t' Avenue North, Edmonds and virtually. 2. INTERVIEW FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION 1. BOARD/COMMISSION CANDIDATE INTERVIEW Council President Paine explained this was an interview of an applicant for appointment Position 44, Landscape Architect, on the Architectural Design Board. She introduced the applicant, Alex LeBouef Brooks. Ms. Brooks explained she is from the northwest but lived in the south for ten years. She and her husband moved back in 2018. They moved to Edmonds to get away from the big city and they love the Edmonds community. She works for the Artful Garden and has been on their design team for the last three years as well as does some freelance work in the area. She would love to implement forward thinking, responsible landscape design in the city she resides in. She was excited to see that the ADB recently approved a project for a carbon filter for the municipal water facility by the ferry and she would like to be part of projects like that in the future. Councilmembers interviewed Ms. Brooks (responses in italics): Councilmember Buckshnis said a lot of issues can be handled with property planning. Tell me what you think about small trees in view areas and design standards to help with the mitigation of stormwater. 1 specialize more in natives so would like to implement more natives. I like to stay away from small trees that are more disease prone, choosing a more sustainable long term solution for small trees, desirably natives in my opinion. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 17, 2021 Page 1 Councilmember Olson thanked Ms. Brooks for extending her professional expertise to the City of Edmonds and thanked her for volunteering. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she did not have any questions as Ms. Brooks looked well qualified to serve on the ADB and the work she has done and her education will be quite beneficial. Councilmember L. Johnson remarked Ms. Brooks' application indicated she was a former event planner, something she has done as well. What stood out were her reasons for seeking this appointment, cleaner, safer more sustainable and restorative She asked Ms. Brooks if she had three top ideas that the city or individuals could do toward achieving those goals. Being more aware of all the hardscaping and parking spaces and how much heat radiates off buildings. I live in downtown Edmonds on ? Avenue and there is a lot of heat that radiates. Plantings that absorb heat would be one idea. Also with the recent heat waves, implementing more ideas to combat that in a positive way and making it safer for people to work outside. I also have an art background so I'm all about aesthetics. Edmonds is such as darling, beautiful little seaside town and I would love to enhance the aesthetic of what we already have. Councilmember Distelhorst asked Ms. Brooks to provide examples of forward thinking landscape techniques from her previous work. In Nashville I focused on organic agriculture. When I moved to back to the Northwest, I took on the ornamental horticulture role. Techniques would include implementing more natives and drought tolerant plants that can withstand the heat and do not require excessive irrigation. Councilmember K. Johnson said the City will benefit greatly from Ms. Brooks' participation on the ADB. She asked if she was a landscape architect. No, I am not a landscape architect; I am a landscape designer. Councilmember K. Johnson said the position requires either a landscaper or a landscape architect so Ms. Brooks qualifies as a landscaper. Student Rep Roberts thanked Ms. Brooks for applying and her willingness to serve on the ADB. Council President Paine commented she had reviewed the materials and believed Ms. Brooks would be a terrific fit. The ADB does a lot of work for the City and she was grateful to have such an active group of volunteers. Council President Paine advised that Ms. Brooks' application was on the Consent Agenda for approval. 3. ADJOURN With no further business, the special Council meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. MICHAEL NELSON, MAYOR SCOTT PASSEY, CITY CLERK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 17, 2021 Page 2 Councilmember Olson thanked Ms. Brooks for extending her professional expertise to the City of Edmonds and thanked her for volunteering. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she did not have any questions as Ms. Brooks looked well qualified to serve on the ADB and the work she has done and her education will be quite beneficial. Councilmember L. Johnson remarked Ms. Brooks' application indicated she was a former event planner, something she has done as well. What stood out were her reasons for seeking this appointment, cleaner, safer more sustainable and restorative She asked Ms. Brooks if she had three top ideas that the city or individuals could do toward achieving those goals. Being more aware of all the hardscaping and parking spaces and how much heat radiates off buildings. I live in downtown Edmonds on S`h Avenue and there is a lot of heat that radiates. Plantings that absorb heat would be one idea. Also with the recent heat waves, implementing more ideas to combat that in apositive way and making it safer for people to work outside. I also have an art background so I'm all about aesthetics. Edmonds is such as darling, beautiful little seaside town and I would love to enhance the aesthetic of what we already have. Councilmember Distelhorst asked Ms. Brooks to provide examples of forward thinking landscape techniques from her previous work. In Nashville I focused on organic agriculture. When I moved to back to the Northwest, I took on the ornamental horticulture role. Techniques would include implementing more natives and drought tolerant plants that can withstand the heat and do not require excessive irrigation. Councilmember K. Johnson said the City will benefit greatly from Ms. Brooks' participation on the ADB. She asked if she was a landscape architect. No, I am not a landscape architect; I am a landscape designer. Councilmember K. Johnson said the position requires either a landscaper or a landscape architect so Ms. Brooks qualifies as a landscaper. Student Rep Roberts thanked Ms. Brooks for applying and her willingness to serve on the ADS. Council President Paine commented she had reviewed the materials and believed Ms. Brooks would be a terrific fit. The ADB does a lot of work for the City and she was grateful to have such an active group of volunteers. Council President Paine advised that Ms. Brooks' application was on the Consent Agenda for approval. 3. ADJOURN With no further business, the special Council meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m. MICHAE ELSON, MAYOR 5C�PASSEY, CITY CLERK/ Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes August 17, 202I Page 2 .,. 1�