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Planning Board
Remote Zoom Meeting
Agenda
121 5th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
www.edmondswa.gov
Michelle Martin
425-771-0220
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 7:00 PM Virtual Online Meeting
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Land Acknowledgement for Indigenous Peoples
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.
1. Call to Order
Attendee Name Present Absent Late Arrived
2. Approval of Minutes
A. Generic Agenda Item (ID # 5918)
Approval of Minutes
Background/History
N/A
Approve October 13th & October 27th minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
• October 13, 2021 Minutes (PDF)
• October 27, 2021 Minutes (PDF)
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3. Announcement of Agenda
4. Audience Comments
5. Administrative Reports
6. Public Hearings
7. Unfinished Business
8. New Business
A. Generic Agenda Item (ID # 5920)
2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan Update and Goals Review
Narrative
This 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan agenda item is an update of the
project development since it was last before the Parks & Planning Board on May 12th of this
year. The presentation by the consultant, Steve Duh of Conservation Technix, will highlight
community feedback, a park facility gap analysis, proposed goals and objectives as well as
solicit feedback on those goals from the Parks & Planning Board. The draft goals and objectives
are in Attachment #1 and the PowerPoint presentation is found in Attachment #2.
The proposed goals are listed below and the goals and related objectives in their entirety are
found in Attachment #1.
Engagement and Leadership
Goal 1: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's need for parks, recreation and
cultural services.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
Goal 2: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round
recreation opportunities and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds' cultural identity
and the natural environment.
Waterfront Use and Access
Goal 3: Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds'
waterfront.
Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation
Goal 4: Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation,
recreation, and environmental education.
Recreation Programs and Facilities
Goal 5: Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to
promote health and wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
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Cultural Services
Goal 6: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and
vibrant community.
Park Operations and Maintenance
Goal 7: Maintain and operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a high level of user
comfort, safety and aesthetic quality, and protects capital investments.
Staff Recommendation
No staff recommendation. Discussion and feedback of proposed goals and objectives are
requested of the Parks & Planning Board.
ATTACHMENTS:
• PROS Goals DRAFT (PDF)
• PBB_Nov2021_PROS_PI-Goa1s_v1 (PDF)
B. Generic Agenda Item (ID # 5909)
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department Update
Narrative:
This is an update of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services (PRCAHS)
Department to the Parks & Planning Board including basically the 2021 second and third
quarter accomplishments (both included in agenda item as attachments) and a few additional
highlights in October. This covers department activity since the last presentation to the Board
on May 5, 2021. A PowerPoint presentation is scheduled for the November 10, 2021 Board's
regular meeting to provide additional detail and answer any questions.
Highlights Since May 5, 2021
1. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan: Community -wide survey from June -
August with nearly 2,000 responses; community engagement including tabling at events
and two Virtual Community Meetings; park site assessments and inventory and
development of preliminary draft plan components.
2. Civic Playfield Park Project: Project contractor selected after third bid process,
construction started August 9, 2021 and is well under way. City Council approved an
additional $1.6M in bonds to fund the outstanding balance of the total project
construction costs currently estimated at $13.7M.
3. Park Planning: Development of a small capital/major maintenance project list;
management of emergency repair project of drain line failure at Brackett's Landing
North restroom; Parks Maintenance greenhouse design and variance application and
management of the SR 104 Gateway/Welcome sign installation project. Managed
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donation of Shirley Johnson property and working on a handful of other possible land
acquisitions.
4. Parks Maintenance: Hired new full-time parks maintenance employee and six seasonals,
supported numerous community events such as 411 of July, Taste Edmonds, Arts Festival,
and Walkable Main Street and Uptown Markets. Installation of various new signs and
public art. Worked with different volunteer groups to assist with park maintenance and
improvements.
5. Yost Pool and City Park Spray Pad: Re -opening of both Yost Pool and Spray Pad including
fall and winter operation of the pool by Cascade Swim Club.
6. Recreation and Cultural Services Programs: Continuation of programs with modified
approaches to adhere to ever -evolving COVID guidelines. Outdoor athletics, youth
camps, environmental education and online workshops and conferences provided
opportunities for program participation by community members. Managed multiple city
facility opening and closing and related programming cancellations and refunds
processes. Began providing programs at the Edmonds Waterfront Center.
7. Arts & Cultural Division Working on several public art and memorial projects, provided
summer concerts and Walkable Main Street and Uptown Market performances
programming, supporting the Hwy 99 Gateway design project and managed the artist
selection process for the Civic Park art project
8. Human Services Division Transferred to the department in April, established Council
priorities for the program, built out an office space in Frances Anderson Center,
interviewed four and selected Compass Heath as partner to provide a city contracted
Social Worker, managing the Homelessness Assessment update project and established
and supporting the Edmonds Homelessness Taskforce. Coordinated services for more
than 65 people including several who were chronically unsheltered.
Staff Recommendation
No recommendation.
ATTACHMENTS:
• PRCS Q2 Accomplishments (PDF)
• PRCS Q3 Accomplishments (PDF)
9. Planning Board Extended Agenda
A. Generic Agenda Item (ID # 5919)
Extended Agenda
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Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
• 11-10-2021 PB Extended Agenda (PDF)
10. Planning Board Chair Comments
11. Planning Board Member Comments
12. Adjournment
13. Generic Agenda Items
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/10/2021
Approval of Minutes
Staff Lead: Eric Engmann
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Approve October 13th & October 27th minutes.
Narrative
Meeting minutes attached.
Attachments:
October 13, 2021 Minutes
October 27, 2021 Minutes
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Virtual Meeting
Via Zoom
October 13, 2021
Chair Rosen called the virtual meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Chair
Alicia Crank, Vice Chair
Roger Pence
Richard Kuehn
Judi Gladstone
Matt Cheung
STAFF PRESENT
Eric Engmann, Planning Division
Rob Chave, Planning Division
Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Shannon Burley, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Robert English, Public Works
OTHER PRESENTERS PRESENT
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Steve Toy, Snohomish County
Todd Cloutier (excused)
Nathan Monroe (excused)
Chair Rosen: Calls the meeting to order.
Matt Cheung: Reads Land Acknowledgement.
Eric Engmann: Does roll call. Present: Rosen, Crank, Pence, Kuehn, Gladstone, Cheung. Excused
Absence: Cloutier, Monroe.
Introduces Angie Feser, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services;
Shannon Burley, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services; Rob
Chave, Planning Manager; Robert English, City Engineer; Steve Toy, Snohomish
County Principal Demographer.
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Approval of Minutes
Chair Rosen: Discusses the minutes from September 22nd. Asks for comments (none) then for a
motion (moved for approval and seconded).
Motion to Adopt the September 22nd Minutes. Motion Passes 5-1, J. Gladstone opposed.
Announcement of the Agenda
Chair Rosen: Discusses the meeting agenda format. Asks if the simplified agenda from the last
meeting can be used instead.
Eric Engmann: Asks to retain the longer agenda format for the time being. Staff is reevaluating the
formats for all boards and committees.
Chair Rosen: Discusses the agenda. Thanks Steve Toy for returning to discuss the Buildable
Lands Report.
Audience Comments
Chair Rosen: Introduced audience comments and asks if anyone wishing to speak.
Eric Engmann: States Natalie Seitz is in the audience
Natalie Seitz: Comments on the Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Plan.
• Struck by the number of facilities in the bowl downtown, it even needs an inset
map.
• Noticed that the downtown lighting improvements were not shown on the map.
• The planned improvements in the SR99 Corridor go well beyond the six -year
timeframe which gives the impression of more investment in this area than is
planned.
• Questions the basis for Mathay-Ballinger Park being described as "underutilized."
• Mentions green storm water infrastructure at Mathay-Ballinger can take away from
active recreation space. Asks about ways to mitigate the loss of recreation during
construction.
• Requests sidewalk improvement projects be extended to Mathay-Ballinger.
(No other public comment)
Administrative Reports - Snohomish County Buildable Lands Program
Chair Rosen: Introduces Steve Toy to discuss the Buildable Lands Report.
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Steve Toy: Introduces himself and thanks the Board for the opportunity to speak.
What is the Buildable Lands Report (BLR) and How is it Used?
• County Council adopted the Buildable Lands Report on 9/8/21.
• Buildable Land Report is required by the Growth Management Act for seven
Washington counties.
• The report looks back at how implementation of GMA cognitive plans and zoning
for growth accommodation and densities is performing.
• It requires a periodic evaluation of the urban densities, and based on those densities,
looks at the adequacy of the remaining urban capacity for accommodating the
adopted growth targets.
• It relies on a centralized data processing GIS system approach using the County's
GIS resources.
• It is the central repository for the buildable lands information and a comprehensive
report or all 20 cities and unincorporated areas in the county.
• Discusses how COVID affected the report process.
2021 BLR Mapping for City of Edmonds
• Discusses how the parcels are categorized in the model to estimate buildable land
capacity.
• Compared this model to the growth targets in 2035 assess growth capacity.
• Most of Edmonds is a green color, which means there isn't an anticipated change
of land use or intensity on those sites up to 2035.
• Uses zoning and future land use designations to determine density.
• The 99 Corridor is a source of a significant portion of the city's additional capacity,
also Edmonds Way and the Westgate area.
• These same areas have a larger amount of employment capacity.
• Mentions that CG zoning changes, since 2018, are factored into the density
assumptions going forward.
• Shows the 3D mapping to visualize buildable densities.
• Discusses specific developments that are shown on the map.
• Discusses the differences between what was predicted and what was developed.
• Developments are coming in at higher densities than predicted in Edmonds and
across the County.
• Edmonds is shown as having adequate redevelopment area to handle population
and employment growth to 2035.
Mentions that this is a summary and asks for any questions.
Chair Rosen: Thanks Steve and ask the Board if they have questions.
Roger Pence: Has a few questions and was the advocate for holding this session.
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• Appreciates the verification that Edmonds has the existing capacity to absorb the
expected or desired population growth out to 2035 and will watch the 2044
projections to see how things develop.
• Asks Steve to explain the green (single-family) area which is defined as
constant/replacement. What does that mean?
Steve Toy: States the constant/replacement means that there is no net increase in residential
capacity anticipated on those parcels. There may be tear downs but is neutral in
capacity.
Roger Pence: States the downtown area jumps out as an issue.
• Area is mostly shown as blue, which means redevelopable.
• States that isn't how he sees downtown, asks for that to be explained.
Steve Toy: States that it is potentially redevelopable.
• It passes the test regarding the relationship between building assessed value and
land assessed value; the land is worth more than the building.
• States that may not adequately address conditions in Central Edmonds, but that's
the reason.
Rob Chave: States that the market factors aren't equally distributed around the city.
• Some blue areas may be more redevelopable.
• Notes that downtown is a bit different.
• Mentions the downtown rents, height limitations, and high property costs there.
• Even though they show as blue areas, it's not necessarily be very redevelopable.
Roger Pence: States that his stance is that they are older buildings, but not obsolete. Provides an
example of how older buildings in Seattle are being reused.
Rob Chave: States that this information is very hard to predict, especially in a 10-to-20-year
timeframes. Market conditions can change.
Steve Toy: Provides the example of the CG zoning changes, and how that changed the market
conditions over time. Lists other examples in surrounding cities.
Chair Rosen: Asks for any other questions. (none) Thanks him for his time and helping to
understand the methodology and usage of the Report.
Rob Chave: Mentions that this analysis will be an important piece of information for the 2024
Comprehensive Plan update. States that an additional positive takeaway from
Steve's presentation was seeing development densities outpace projections.
New Business - Presentation of Proposed 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan &
Capital Improvement Program
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Chair Rosen: Introduces the new item.
Angie Feser: Mentions Public Works will present first, then Parks. Discusses how questions and
answers can be done between each presentation.
Robert English: Provides background on the 2022 to 2027 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital
Improvement Program (CIP).
• CFP projects are new projects, projects that increase, or expand existing services to
address growth.
• This is done on a six year and 20-year horizon.
• The CIP projects includes those CFP projects plus maintenance projects; provides
some examples.
• The format has changes to consolidate both documents into one, based on Angie's
previous experiences.
• Public Works includes transportation, water, storm water, sewer, wastewater
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Explains components of the CFP.
• The decision package numbers for the 2022 budget are information given to City
Council.
• There's a project description, the benefits the project provides, and the justification.
• Each project has an estimated total project cost.
• It includes the anticipated revenue that's offsetting the expenditure.
• A table identifies the planned expenditures by phase.
• When funding is secured, we identify it as having financial funds, grant funding, or
other source.
• Many projects were unsecured. They're important projects but haven't been able to
secure funding at this point.
2022 Transportation Projects Grouping
• In 2022, there is $1.5 million programmed for the pavement preservation program.
That would pave six lane miles of city streets and add ten new ADA ramps.
• Discusses the joint project with the City of Lynnwood on 761h Avenue between
196th Street to Olympic View.
2022 Safety and Capacity Projects
• A big focus is on the Highway 99 Corridor. The Highway 99 revitalization and
gateway project are in the design phase. Going into construction in 2022. That's
why the program amount is $7.6 million. It's a safety project to minimize the
accidents occurring from that two-way left turn lane.
• Also adds a hawk signal for pedestrian crossing just north of 234th Street and
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gateway signage at either end of the city limits.
• Stages 3 and 4, are going into the design phase in 2022. Stage 3 is the very southern
segment between 244th Street up to 238th Street. Stage 4, the portion between 2241h
and 220th Street, received a federal grant to begin the design phase.
• Another project in design is the 76th/220th intersection improvements. That will
continue into 2022.
• Another project is the State Route 104 adoptive system. This will coordinate five
traffic signals along State Route 104 to improve the timing and coordination of the
signal system. That's moving into the design phase in 2022.
• The other two programs replace guard rails and make traffic signal upgrades.
2022 Active Transportation Projects and Planning
• Several large projects being pursued in 2022.
• The citywide bicycle improvements project is another project to build bike lanes
within the city. It won a grant from the Sound Transit.
• The Elm Way Walkway is a new sidewalk between 8th and 9th Avenue and over
$900,000 going into construction.
• The transportation plan update was last updated in 2015 and going to start the
process in 2022. Hoping to get lot of public input and comment on that plan.
• Traffic calming program will continue in 2022.
• Pedestrian safety programs include funding rectangular rapid flashing beacon signs
with flashing lights to cross busy streets.
• The citywide pedestrian improvement project includes Main Street and adds a
crosswalk and RFBs (rapid flashing beacons).
2022 Water Utility
• $2.1 million per round for construction, that would be around 4,000 to 5,000 lineal
feet as replacement. Will start design for the 2023 program.
• Assessing the Yost and Seaview reservoirs to evaluate maintenance needs.
2022 Stormwater Utility
• The first two replace old, deteriorated pipe or undersized pipe within the city. $1.45
million set for this program in 2022.
• The Edmonds Marsh water quality improvements are continuing to design in 2022
to add water treatment to the catch basins along State Route 104.
• The Perrinville Creek Basin projects, three are planned within our basin. The first
one is a flow management project, mostly rain gardens to keep runoff out of
Perrinville and reduce some of those peak storm water flows within the creek.
• Lower Perrinville Creek restoration is going to be a much larger project in the
upcoming years.
• Seaview Park Infiltration Phase 2. This is a state grant project. Phase 1 was built a
couple of years ago. Will go into construction in 2022 and add onto the infiltration
facility up there. The purpose is to take some of that runoff out of the Perrinville
Creek system.
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• Lake Ballinger Regional Facility will continue with design in 2022. That's an
infiltration facility looking at infiltration options to reduce the flows into Lake
Ballinger.
• Green street and rain gardens. The primary source of funding was related to
COVID. It allows opportunities for bioretention and rain gardens and to try to take
care of the storm water runoff and water quality.
• Storm water overlays are used to overlay streets that have been cut by the
replacement program.
• Going to have the storm and surface water comprehensive plan update starting in
2022.
2022 Sewer Utility
• Mainly a replacement program.
• Also have the pipe rehabilitation program, where we rehabilitate the pipe from the
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Public Works and Utilities - Facilities
Mentions the facility project sheets in the packet aren't complete. Will have them
updated before the public hearing. It includes the list of locations or facilities that
the city maintains. City council acted earlier in the year to bond for $4.4 million to
take care of some of the backlogged maintenance on these facilities.
Takes questions on the Public Works portion of the presentation.
Chair Rosen: Thanks Rob for reducing 115 pages to a few slides and for the presentation. Asks
if the Board has questions.
Judi Gladstone: Has a few questions.
• Asks about the order for the priority rankings and years they are shown.
• Asks why some lower ranked sidewalk projects are shown earlier than higher
priorities that are farther back.
Robert English: States that is part of the challenge, especially on walkway projects. The difficulty
is finding a funding source within the local city funds to pay for those projects.
Typically, sidewalk projects are built with securing grants. The priority doesn't
necessarily mean that's how they are scored on a grant competition. Provides
examples.
Judi Gladstone: Asks if most of the grants are state or federal. Notes that some sidewalks pushed
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out are sidewalks on more well -traveled roads where they become safety hazards.
Asks about the capacity in the utility CFPs for the transportation projects. Is
interested in the impacts on utilities because there are utility relocation costs
associated with many transportation projects.
(Dialogue between Judi and Rob to better understand the question)
Judi Gladstone: Is there capacity within the utility CIP to accommodate those utility projects or are
they going to hold up the transportation projects? Or will it delay other water
projects or other sewer projects because the transportation projects come first?
Robert English: Yes. The monies that are generated, is put into the water main, storm water, or
sewer replacement programs. When a transportation project begins and it is largely
funded by the grant, the replacement program monies are pulled out of those
programs to upgrade the utilities within that transportation project. It could be
upgrading the size of the water main or replacing it because of age. Doing it all as
one project because that's the most efficient way to handle it.
Judi Gladstone: Asks about the money allocated for the transportation plan.
• Seems like half as much as allocated for the storm water plan
• Asks about the level of analysis anticipated for the transportation plan, since most
projects are pushed so far out.
• Mentions the amount of analysis needed to meet growth demands; the order of the
projects matters.
Robert English: Mentions it is based on the costs for the two previous plans (2010 and 2015).
• Increased the funding to account for some inflation.
• Will know more once the consultant is selected and develops the scope of work.
• Feels it is a reasonable funding number based on the previous history.
Judi Gladstone: Asks why the transportation plan cost is about half that of the drainage or storm
water plan.
Robert English: Mentions the storm water plan involves modeling that is more complex and
expensive than in the transportation plan. Part of the programing is the potential to
do some basin modeling and storm water projections. The transportation plan also
has a modeling component, but it's the detail in the storm water plan that gets
expensive.
Judi Gladstone: Says that makes sense. Will look forward to seeing both of those plans. Mentions
it will be good for the Planning Board to look at it, in terms of the vision for the
city.
Roger Pence: Mentions the Elm Way Walkway, one block between 81h and 9th avenue, and the
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$900,000 cost. Asks why the cost is so high.
Robert English: Mentions the cost is based on the 30% design estimate generated by the consultant.
• States that it is the cost of building sidewalks and that why it is difficult to fund
sidewalk projects.
• Mentions it is also the management, inspection, and documentation that's required
to get the project to completion. So, it also includes staff and consultant time.
Roger Pence: Asks if it included the conventional curb and gutter.
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• Projects can move up if successful grant applications are received.
Chair Rosen: Asks that this information be included in the presentation for the public hearing.
Thinks it sends a good message that you don't plan to spend money you don't and
shows fiscal responsibility
Asks about the downtown lighting. Why there, is it to address a safety issue, is it to
increase walkability in the early evening?
Robert English: States the downtown lighting project has been in the plans for several years and
was added because of the high volume of pedestrians. Needs to be shown because
of potential funding from Sound Transit associated with the area around the station.
Chair Rosen: Asks about the Perrinville flooding. Will the project fix the problem, including in
an extreme event?
Robert English: Mentions that Perrinville Creek is a system that is overtaxed in higher rain events.
• This project will not completely solve the problem, and not for extreme events.
• This will help address some constraints at the lower end of Perrinville Creek.
• The mayor set aside some ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) money for that
project.
• Also has funding to address some of the upper reaches to try to reduce intake.
Mentions it is a complex system with a lot of inputs.
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Has talked with Lynnwood about contributing and updating their storm water code
to address some of the issue within their city limits.
Reiterates that staff is working on solutions to help.
Chair Rosen: Mentions that they talked last year about pipe replacement at 1 % per yet. Asks if
they are still using the 100-year replacement plan?
Robert English: Mentions this was primarily focused on the water main replacement program. This
would replace one percent a year, which equates about a mile of replacement for
the waterline program.
Chair Rosen: Asks to share that information clearly so the public understands the reality and the
constraints.
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Roger Pence: Discusses lighting in the Westgate district. Talks about the standards for lighting Q
for a major intersection in State Highway 104. Asks how to get adequate lighting a
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Roger Pence: Would like to see it addressed. Mentions the difficulty with getting PUD to replace
a burned -out light there for years.
Judi Gladstone: Asks about the $500,000 contributed from the general fund in 2022 but nothing
from the general fund moving forward. Asks if this is typical or could $500,000 be
used in the future to fund a sidewalk project.
Robert English: Mentions the challenge in balancing the different needs that a city must fund.
• The general fund isn't typically used for large contributions to capital
improvements.
• There was no contribution last year, they are very fortunate this year.
• Council still has to approve this $500,000 in the budget, so it isn't finalized yet.
• Mentions it is great to add sidewalks but there are also streets and existing
sidewalks to maintain with very limited funding.
Judi Gladstone: Asks if this is typical in other cities.
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Robert English: Mentions that it is pretty typical. Provides some examples of minor differences.
Chair Rosen: Asks for any more questions for Rob (none).
Asks for Angie and Shannon to begin their presentation.
Parks Portion of the CFP/CIP Presentation.
Angie Feser: Introduces herself and Shannon Burley. Will share the parks component of the
CIP/CFP.
• Mentions they are completing the 2022 PROS Plan. It will be discussed with the
Planning Board starting in November.
• There will be a CFP and CIP plan readjustment and adopted based on the
community priorities through that process.
Deferred Maintenance/Capital Replacement Program
• This is an inventory of the status of the Parks system.
• There is a lot of deferred maintenance, they are focusing safety projects or
playgrounds.
• The pool also requires a lot of attention
• There are infrastructure projects like the surfaces of parking lots, trails, and courts.
• These need to be identified and mapped out for deferred maintenance and future
upkeep.
2022-2027 Parks CIP/CFP Framework
• Discusses how the CFP and CIP are set up.
• Shows the ties to the City's Comp Plan via reference.
• Started mapping out projects based on the timing and resources they need.
• Mentions there are some projects that don't have a dollar amount associated with
them and are pushed way out. The purpose for showing them is long-term planning.
• Discusses the map of park projects and their geographic distribution.
Acknowledges that there are a lot of resources spend in the bowl area. Will hope to
address that better in the PROS Plan.
• Shows that the items are now project based rather than funding based.
• The projects closer to 2022 and 2023 have a lot more detail and a lot more accurate
cost estimates than those in the later years.
• There are nine true capital projects, those in the CIP in the category called the CIP
projects which are more general.
• Mentions the new CIP identified the revenue sources and funding allocation
through the six years.
Mentions the sources of the funding.
• REET funds and park impact fees are really important.
• Mentions the new tree fund that is tied to land acquisition.
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• There are no general fund monies for their CIP.
• There are a couple of other sources; donations, bonds, secured grants, and
unsecured grants.
• The bottom of the sheet shows the "cashflow" of the program. The beginning fund
balance of each year plus the revenue minus the expenditures then have ending fund
balance.
• Mentions Shannon did a lot of work to reformat this.
Civic Center Playfield
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• Well under way, started in August.
• The entire budget is $13.7 million right now and $4 million of that is for this year.
2022 allocation of $9.7 million.
• Mentions there are many revenue sources for this project.
Marina Beach Part Improvements
• A renovation to better serve the community.
• Accommodates the new alignment for Willow Creek.
• Includes a new parking lot configuration, overlooks areas, permanent restrooms,
upgraded play area, improved ADA access, a loop trail system including two
pedestrian bridges that go over Willow Creek and into the off -leash dog park area.
• A new area for personal watercraft staging and launching.
• Retaining the huge existing beach and driftwood area as well as the off -leash dog
area.
• Going to provide a lot of environmental education opportunities in this park with
Willow Creek and someday have salmon come through that creek.
• Awarded two grants for a total of $1 million and estimating that this project is close
to $6 million.
• Mapped it out over the years of when they'll be finishing the design work and
moving into construction.
4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
• Still needs the final phase of design as well as construction.
• Will be a pedestrian friendly and art enhanced corridor in the public right of way
that it creates a strong visual connection ftom Main Street to Edmonds Center for
the Arts along 4th Avenue.
• Funding has not been secured at this time but earmark and map out what it might
take to make this project happen.
• This project is a priority for the state certification for the creative district and the
City's cultural plan.
Playground Upgrade Program
• City maintains 15 playgrounds and only 2 of them are fully inclusive.
• Mentions the Sierra Park playground, slated for 5 to 12-year-olds which is part of
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a functioning capital replacement program.
• This process will include regularly scheduled updates to playgrounds, many are
more than 35 years old.
• There will be an annual allocation of $175,000 to upgrade playgrounds.
• A part of the Mayor's initiative is to not just meet ADA, but to have inclusive level
design.
Yost Pool Repair
• Was built 50 years ago and will have a 50-year celebration.
• Needs to have its plaster lining replaces as part of a 10-year routine maintenance.
Waterfront Walkway Completion- Ebb Tide Section
• Mentions that it is known as the Missing Link.
• It's the one missing area in a mile that connects Brackets Landing North down to
Marina Beach Park.
• Currently doesn't have ADA accommodation and requires people to go down onto
the beach cross the sand and then back up.
• This section of walkway would be constructed within the city owned easement.
• The walkway in front of the condos, the easement, and the design are currently
under legal review.
• It will be a few years before it is finished, shoreline permits are reviewed, and the
project has been approved.
Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration
• Would reconnect Puget Sound with the marsh and restore the natural tidal
exchange.
• Also impacts the proposed Marina Beach project, where Willow Creek comes in
underneath the railroad.
• Supports salmon recovery and improves water quality and habitat.
• Helps to address sea level rise impacts.
• Is an opportunity for recreation tourism and environmental educational.
• This project is listed here because it might be in Park's CIP program.
• Mentions this has been passionately debates of the last few years and that is why it
is listed here without park funding.
• Mentions the funding exists in the Public Works CIP and CFP.
Community Park and Athletic Complex Phase 2 (CFP Only)
• Mentions there are great grant opportunities for partnership in the renovation.
• Are really two projects, one adds lighting to the Phase 1 improvements and the
second is creating a multi -sport athletic field to increase usage.
• Serves a densely populated area of 150,000 residents within a 5-mile radius of the
site.
• First phase was completed in 2015 for about $4 million.
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• Estimates for Phase 2 are about $6 to $8 million.
Parks and Facilities Maintenance Building (CFP Only)
It is undersized for the work being done there (mower repair, welding flower
baskets, etc.) Also has a locker room, a meeting room, and is the only office space
for the park's lead.
Citywide Park Improvements/ Capital Replacement Program
Mentions another component of the CIP is combining all the small projects into one
category. It adjusted the CIP to have one fund for all these citywide improvements
and capital replace programs required by our entire park system.
• Discusses the Deferred Maintenance Program and how it contains a list with
projects.
• This is important to identify insufficiently maintained park and reduce higher
maintenance costs down the road.
• Delayed maintenance can increase the city's liability.
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Beautification Program
• It has an annual budget of $21,000 and support irrigation and mulch many areas of
the city.
• The program is highly supported by volunteers.
• Additional funding is supplied by the Basket and Corner Parks sponsorship, which
contributes about $19,000 per year.
Park and Open Space Acquisition Program
• Based on community priorities for open spaces.
• Allocation of about $700,000 reserved through 2021 REET funding.
• Tree code funds will also help with this. Estimates are about $200,000 a year from
fee -in -lieu and the fines.
• The City is working on a few acquisitions, but they are still confidential until the
approval of purchase.
Finishes the presentation and thanks the Board.
Takes questions on the Parks portion of the presentation.
Chair Rosen: Thanks Angie and Shannon for the great presentation.
Vice Chair Crank: Appreciates the streamlining of the presentation and having the two reports
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together. Recognizes the amount of work it took.
Roger Pence: Asks if the Port is contributing to the marsh estuary restoration.
Angie Feser: Reiterates that they don't have money earmarked for the restoration.
Robert English: Isn't aware of any contributions by the Port.
Roger Pence: Asks about the Missing Link at the Ebb Tide.
• Is it in litigation?
• Is the issue with the Ebb Tide Condominium?
Shannon Burley: Mentions the litigation is about the easement itself.
• The easement has been validated, but there are questions the easement being used
to build a raised walkway.
• Currently being disputed by the Ebb Tide Condominium Association.
Roger Pence: Mentions the city's powers of eminent domain to acquire the legal rights to provide
that pedestrian access.
Shannon Burley: Mentions they are currently trying a different method.
Judi Gladstone: Appreciates the connection to the goals of the plan.
• Asks about the long-term planning and maintenance of Yost Pool.
• Asks if there is clean up money available for the Chevron property by the marsh.
Angie Feser: Mentions the Yost Pool is 50 years old and there was a feasibility study in 2009 to
look at alternatives for renovations or a new pool.
• The PROS plan process shows support for a new pool and aquatic facility. The next
round of engagement will look at those options.
• Mentions they are looking at indoor vs. outdoor facilities and the big price tag
attached.
• Looking at ways to keep the current pool operational.
Shannon Burley: Mentions the $175,000 project is very specific and it's rather large. The $450,000
programmed for other projects that would be used if something broke down or
needed repair.
Angie Feser: Mentions needing $10,000 to $15,000 a year to fix the pool. This is part of the
citywide improvement funds to account for the uncertainty.
Mentions the marsh property has a long history.
• Half the area is owned by Chevron and was going to be sold to WSDOT for the
future ferry landing.
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• WSDOT has decided not to use that land for a new ferry landing.
• The site is in the process of clean up from oil contamination.
• It can't be turned over to WSDOT until the Dept. of Ecology deems it clean enough.
• The City will have right of first refusal if it is available for sale.
• Asks Rob English if he has anything to add. (He does not)
• Mentions there's associated with the Willow Creek and Shelleberger Creek project,
but they can't really design it if they don't own it.
Richard Kuehn: Asks about the process to make upgrades at the parks. What is the process to choose
these upgrades?
Angie Feser: States that it is part of the PROS Plan.
• It's going to help identify community priorities and reallocate resources.
• Some of it is age, safety, and ensuring equitable distribution across the city.
• Mentions the PROS Plan will help represent the entire community rather than focus
the improvements in one area.
Richard Kuehn: Mentions that Spokane has done a great job with community engagement and
inclusivity with their parks. Talks about signage emphasizing people making
comments on preferences.
Angie Feser: Mentions that Spokane is her hometown and remembers the '74 Expo at Riverfront
Park. Is familiar with the whole project.
Matt Cheung: Enjoys these parks conversations because it is big draws for Edmonds. Asks about
hearing that there are $100,000 for repairs this year but then $400,000 after. Would
like to know the reason.
Angie Feser: Mentions a lot of the current funding is going into a project downtown.
• Talks about the small team to do park planning.
• Involves identifying future projects, prioritizing them, getting bid documents
ready, and have them ready.
• They hope to have a dedicated park planner in next year's budget.
• Sees 2023 the timeframe they'll have the resources in place to utilize that extra
funding on projects.
Matt Cheung: Asks if they consider engaging the volunteers to assist with parks?
Shannon Burley: Mentions they rely on the community to help us maintain the City's parks. Pre-
COVID, they averaged 30 volunteer projects a year at parks.
Chair Rosen: Asks about the 4th Avenue corridor. Understands that there is no money but asks
what it would take to get that moving.
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Angie Feser: Mentions the challenge is funding and that the next phase to finish the design.
Believes it has an $8 million estimate to do the work. States they need to finish the
design, get construction documents, get a bid, then comes construction. States that
it is very specific and grant funding is challenging, it isn't really eligible for
transportation or park grants. Asks Shannon to confirm the current design level,
60% or 30%.
Shannon: Believes it is at 30% design. The goal was to try and secure economic development
type grants for the project. Mentions the challenge of using utility funds because,
after opening the street, there were few utilities there.
Chair Rosen: Asks about the Missing Link. It has a date and is expressed as Plan A and Plan B.
Asks about the confidence level that this is a reasonable amount of time to resolve
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Chair Rosen: Asks why the greenhouse was removed from this year's list. Mentions that it was
important during last year's CFP because it was failing
Angie Feser: Mentions they've been working on, but it needs a variance. They're not sure if they
can get it down and rebuilt in time for next year after getting the variance approval.
There are also issues with the bids. This will probably carry forward to next year's
budget.
Chair Rosen: Thanks Rob, Angie, and Shannon and asks them to pass the thanks along to the
people they work with. Says the work shown tonight is a testimony to all the things
that they do.
Angie Feser: Talks about how she brought forward this new format for the CIP and how Parks
and Public Works worked together. Mentions the work of Rob English and the
many hours Shannon put in.
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Robert English: Says he'll pass along the comments to his staff and appreciates it. He's very proud
of what they can do with the limited they have.
Roger Pence: Asks about the sign on SR 104. Saw a little movement a couple of months ago then
it stopped.
Angie Feser: States the project started on September 13th. Everything was started then they
found a sewer line where the sign would be. That requires a redesign and relocation
of the sign and other components. The sign company is scheduled for September
25th.
Judi Gladstone: Asks if private funding is ever considered.
Angie Feser: Mentions they work with a lot of donations and grants. Have a policy that N
organizations paying more than half the price of the improvement can have it
named. Lists several of the companies and organizations they've worked with.
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Chair Rosen: Introduces Eric to discuss the next item.
Eric Engmann: Offers to move the Residential Occupancy Code Amendment introduction to the
next meeting. Mentions that there has already been a lot of information shared
tonight. Leaves it up to the Board to make the decision to move it.
Chair Rosen: Asks if the Board has a preference.
Judi Gladstone: Appreciates the offer and would entertain the postponement, given the hour.
Matt Cheung: Mentions the next meeting contains a public hearing and two code amendments.
Asks how long that meeting is estimated to take. If two hours, then it makes sense
to add this onto that agenda.
Eric Engmann: States that moving the Residential Occupancy slides to the next meeting won't take
much extra time.
Chair Rosen: Agrees to move it to the next agenda.
Extended Agenda
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Chair Rosen: Mentions the extended agenda was sent out separately. Asks if anyone has any
questions.
Roger Pence: Mentions the upcoming public hearing on the CFP/CIP. Feels the notice in the
Everett Herald will only be read by a few people. Would like much more
information shared on upcoming public hearings.
Chair Rosen: Asks staff to be as aggressive as possible in informing the public.
• Suggests using social media platforms to spread the word.
• Talks about the Board being proactive, such as writing letters to the editor.
• Reiterates the role of the city in making the public as engages as possible.
Roger Pence: Says that a press release should be sent to the Beacon and My Edmonds News and
the Herald and that there is a PIO to help.
Rob Chave: Mentions all agendas are sent to the newspapers.
Roger Pence: Says that the public hearing is only one element of that agenda. Unless the public
hearing is highlighted, we're depending on them to read the whole thing to find that
one item. States that should do better.
Vice Chair Crank: Reiterates that, just because it is sent, it doesn't mean they're going to publish it.
Asks to make sure that the Board is not putting all the onus on whether or not it is
in the paper because many times, they just don't run it.
Rob Chaves: Confirms staff can't predict what the paper will run.
Judi Gladstone: Mentions that the extended agenda seems packed. Asks staff to be aware of trying
to put too much into one meeting so that everything can get proper attention.
Matt Cheung: Mentions the PROS Plan is on there twice.
Angie Feser: States there will only be one discussion in the upcoming meetings. But there will
be a department update too. They can be flexible with the schedule.
Rob Chave: Will coordinate with Angie and Rob about how much time they will need and
reassess the schedule.
Comments for the Good of the Order
Chair Rosen: Asks for comments for the good of the order.
Eric Engmann: Mentions the web link for the new code update page. People can go to
www.edmondswa.gov/codeupdates. Asks the Board to look and provide feedback.
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Chair Rosen:
Adjournment
Mentions City Council approved a contract for the new Development Services
director, who starts on November 16th.
Asks for any other comments from staff or the Board. (none)
Offers a couple of updates.
• There is an opening on the Planning Board — help spread the word.
• The Board received an application for student participant. The Chair and vice chair
will meet with her, then possibly forward the nomination to the group.
• Community meeting this Saturday (10/16) at 1 pm to participate in the process of
creating future parks.
• The Department of Corrections is looking to expand their work release program in
Snohomish County. Nine potential sites have been identified and all but one has
fallen through. The site in Mountain Lake Terrace but borders Edmonds. They are
not moving forward at this point, just feasibility.
The Board meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m.
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Virtual Meeting
Via Zoom
October 27, 2021
Chair Rosen called the virtual meeting of the Edmonds Planning Board to order at 7:00 p.m.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
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.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Chair
Alicia Crank, Vice Chair
Richard Kuehn
Judi Gladstone
Matt Cheung
Todd Cloutier
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT
Roger Pence (excused)
STAFF PRESENT
Eric Engmann, Planning Division
Rob Chave, Planning Division
Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Shannon Burley, Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Robert English, Public Works
Chair Rosen: Calls the meeting to order.
Matt Cheung: Reads Land Acknowledgement.
Eric Engmann: Does roll call. Present: Rosen, Crank, Cloutier, Kuehn, Gladstone, Cheung.
Excused Absence: Pence.
Mentions that the last meeting was supposed to be the last for Nathan Monroe.
Approval of Minutes
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Announcement of the Agenda
Chair Rosen: Discusses the agenda. There is a public hearing on the Capital Facilities Plan and
the Capital Improvement Program. There are also two new business items:
• Introducing the code amendment to update residential occupancy standards.
• Discussion of a possible student representative to the Board.
Audience Comments
Chair Rosen: Introduced audience comments and asks if anyone wishing to speak.
Eric Engmann: States Natalie Seitz is in the audience
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• Thanked the Planning Board for having the Buildable Lands report.
• Mentions the City will likely seek to focus density along the SR 99 Corridor.
• Talks about finding ways to reimagine how the City allocate resources and about
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Public Hearing - Proposed 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital
Improvement Program (CIP)
Chair Rosen: Introduces the public hearing item.
Parks Portion of the CFP/CIP Presentation.
Angie Feser: Mentions that Parks will present first to allow Rob English time to attend.
Introduces herself and Shannon Burley.
Lists Several Highlights of the 2022-2027 CIP/CFP
Mentions they are currently working on two significant projects in the Department.
o The 2022 PROS Plan, which is slated for a February 2022 completion.
o Also working on completing the Civic Park Project.
Used the past year to work on a Deferred Maintenance/Capital Replacement
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Program
• Preparing for Future Large Projects (Land Acquisition, Marsh Restoration, Marina
Beach Park, and PROS Plan Priorities)
Deferred Maintenance/Capital Replacement Program
• This is an inventory of the status of the Parks system.
• There is a lot of deferred maintenance, they are focusing safety projects or
playgrounds.
• The pool also requires a lot of attention
• There are infrastructure projects like the surfaces of parking lots, trails, and courts.
• These need to be identified and mapped out for deferred maintenance and future
upkeep.
2022-2027 Parks CIP/CFP Highlights
• Based on 2016 PROS Plan Goals
• Notes the 2022 PROS is underway and will have a brand-new CIP/CFP in the
PROS Plan.
• Mentions this CIP/CFP plan is more of a placeholder, it will change with after the
PROS adoption.
• Talks about the Parks Project List, it helps identify and prioritize deferred
maintenance and small capital projects.
• These projects are usually done by parks maintenance team but will be looking at
contracting out some of these projects due increasing complexities.
• Mentions the CIP is important for grant eligibility. Projects need to be on the CIP
to be eligible for many grants.
• Mentions there are some projects that don't have a dollar amount associated with
them and are pushed out. The purpose for showing them is long-term planning.
2022- 2027 Parks CIP/CFP Project Distribution
• Discusses the map of 13 park projects and their geographic distribution. Some are
citywide so they aren't shown on the map. Acknowledges that there are a lot of
resources spend in the bowl area. Will hope to address that better in the PROS Plan.
Parks 2021-2027 CIP- New Format
• Shows that the items are now project based rather than funding based.
• The projects closer to 2022 are part of the Decision Package Process and discusses
the Council Budget Process.
• There are nine true capital projects, the four in the CIP programs are more general.
• Mentions the new CIP identified the revenue sources and funding allocation
through the six years.
Discusses the CIP Funding Sources
• There are no general fund monies for their CIP.
• REET 2 funds represent 40% and unsecured grants are about 30% of funds.
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• Mentions the new tree fund that is tied to land acquisition.
• There are a couple of other sources; donations, bonds, secured grants, and
unsecured grants.
• The bottom of the sheet shows the "cashflow" of the program. The beginning fund
balance of each year plus the revenue minus the expenditures then have ending fund
balance.
Civic Center Playfield
• Multi -year project to renovate the eight acre downtown civic park.
• Started in August 2021 and slated for completion in Winter 2022.
• $13.7 million overall budget with a 2022 allocation of $9.7 million.
• Mentions there are many revenue sources for this project.
Marina Beach Part Improvements
• A renovation to better serve the community.
• Accommodates the new alignment for Willow Creek.
• Includes a new parking lot configuration, overlooks, permanent restrooms,
upgraded play area, improved ADA access, a loop trail system including two
pedestrian bridges that go over Willow Creek, and a new personal watercraft
launching area.
• Retaining the existing beach and driftwood area as well as the off -leash dog area.
• Going to provide a lot of environmental education opportunities in this park with
Willow Creek.
• Daylighting Willow creek will result in the removal of 1,600 linear feet of pipe.
• Creates an exchange between Puget Sound and the estuary.
• Secured about $1 million in grants from RCO.
• The total six -year cost is close to $6 million.
• Only the daylighting of Willow Creek is eligible for Salmon funding, the others
must come from other funding sources.
4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
• Includes improvements along 4th Avenue from Main Street to Edmonds Center for
the Arts.
• The final design phase is needed to construct pedestrian friendly and art enhanced
corridor in the public right of way that provides a strong visual connection.
• Priority in the State -Certified Creative District and the City's 2014 Community
Cultural Plan.
• Funding is estimated at $8 million but hasn't yet been secured.
Playground Upgrade Program
• City maintains 15 playgrounds and only 2 of them are fully inclusive.
• This process will include regularly scheduled updates to playgrounds, many are
more than 35 years old.
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• Apart of the Mayor's initiative is to not just meet ADA, but to have inclusive level
design.
• There will be an annual allocation of $175,000 to upgrade playgrounds, mainly
from REET funding.
Yost Pool Repair
• Was built 50 years ago and still provides a great opportunity for healthy lifestyles.
• Needs to have its plaster lining replaces as part of a 10-year routine maintenance.
• Slated for $175,000 from REET and will do work in April.
Waterfront Walkway Completion- Ebb Tide Section
• Mentions that it is known as the Missing Link.
• It's the key piece in a mile that connects Brackets Landing North down to Marina
Beach Park.
• Would provide continuous ADA access.
• This section of walkway would be constructed within the city owned easement.
• The walkway in front of the condos, the easement, and the design are currently
under legal review.
Edmonds Marsh Estuary Restoration
• Would reconnect Puget Sound with the marsh and restore the natural tidal
exchange.
• Also related to the proposed Marina Beach Park project, where Willow Creek
comes in underneath the railroad.
• Supported by 2016 PROS Plan.
• Supports salmon recovery and habitat along with improved water quality.
• Helps to address sea level rise impacts.
• Is an opportunity for recreation tourism and environmental educational.
• This project is listed here because it might be in Park's CIP program, but there is
no current park funding.
• Mentions funding has been earmarked in the Public Works CIP.
• States it is a city project, not just a Public Works or Parks project, and will require
many funding sources and staff from all departments to make it happen.
Community Park and Athletic Complex Phase 2 (CFP Only)
• Doesn't have dollars allocated but has tremendous potential for grant funding.
• Former Woodway High School and really two projects, one adds lighting to the
Phase 1 improvements and the second is creating a multi -sport athletic field to
increase usage.
• Serves a densely populated area of 150,000 residents within a 5-mile radius.
• First phase was completed in 2015 for about $4 million.
• Estimates for Phase 2 are about $6 to $8 million.
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Parks and Facilities Maintenance Building (CFP Only)
• Major renovation or needs replacement.
• Funding has not been identified.
• It is undersized for the work being done there (mower repair, welding flower
baskets, etc.) Also has a locker room, a meeting room, and is the only office space
for the park's lead.
Citywide Park Improvements/ Capital Replacement Program
• Adjusted the CIP to have one fund for all citywide park improvements.
• Discusses the Deferred Maintenance Program and how it combines all the small
projects into one lump sum rather than identifying each project.
• Also covers emergency projects that pop up.
• This is important to identify insufficiently maintained park and reduce higher
maintenance costs down the road.
• Delayed maintenance can increase the City's liability.
• It helps achieve PROS Plan Goal 7, which is to provide a high quality and efficient
level of maintenance service for all parks and facilities.
Beautification Program
• It has an annual budget of $21,000 and support irrigation and mulch many areas of
the city.
• The program is highly supported by volunteers.
• Additional funding is supplied by the Basket and Corner Parks sponsorship, which
contributes about $19,000 per year.
Park and Open Space Acquisition Program
• Based on community priorities for open space conservation.
• The City is working on a few acquisitions, but they are still confidential until the
approval of purchase.
• Allocation of about $700,000 reserved through 2021 REET funding.
• Tree code funds will also help with this. Estimates are about $200,000 a year from
fee -in -lieu and fines.
Finishes the presentation and thanks the Board.
Public Works Portion of the CFP/CIP Presentation.
Robert English: Introduces himself and provides some background.
• Discusses changes to the CFP and CIP Document.
• Mentions the CFP and CIP first three years are projects that have secured or
reasonably expected funding. Next three years have projects that are important but
don't have secure funding yet.
• Also mentions they followed up on the lighting for the Westgate intersection and
found one light was out and an opportunity to add a light at the SE corner.
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2022 Preservation Projects
• In 2022, there is $1.5 million programmed for the pavement preservation program.
• Paves six lane miles of city streets and replace ten ADA ramps.
• Discusses the joint project with the City of Lynnwood on 761h Avenue between
1961h Street to Olympic View to overlay 2.8 lane miles and 15 new ADA ramps.
• Will close out 84th Ave Overlay Project.
2022 Safety and Capacity Projects
• A big focus is on the Highway 99 Corridor. The Highway 99 revitalization and
gateway project are in the design phase. Going into construction in 2022. That's
why the program amount is $7.6 million. It's a safety project to minimize the
accidents occurring from that two-way left turn lane.
• Also adds a hawk signal for pedestrian crossing just north of 234th Street and
gateway signage at either end of the city limits.
• Will have a public meeting on November 17th to discuss the signage.
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• Another project is the State Route 104 adoptive system. This will coordinate five
traffic signals along State Route 104 to improve the timing and coordination of the
signal system. A federal grant is funding a large portion of that project
• The other two programs replace guard rails and make traffic signal upgrades.
2022 Active Transportation Projects and Planning
• The citywide bicycle improvements project is another project to build bike lanes
and will go to construction in 2022.
• The Elm Way Walkway will install about 700 feet of sidewalk between 8th and 91h
Avenue and cost over $900,000.
• The Transportation Plan update for $185,000 and start in 2022.
• Traffic calming program to help reduce speeding on qualifying streets.
• Pedestrian safety programs include rectangular rapid flashing beacon signs with
flashing lights to cross busy streets.
• The citywide pedestrian improvement project will install hawk signals on SR 104.
2022 Water Utility
• $2.1 million for replacement program to replace pipe. Will start design for the 2023
program. The design phase takes place the year before the construction phase.
• Assessing the Yost and Seaview reservoirs to evaluate maintenance needs.
• The Waterline Overlays Program overlays streets that have been cut for pipe
replacement and the patched.
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2022 Stormwater Utility
• The first two replace old, deteriorated pipe or undersized pipe within the city. $1.45
million set for this program in 2022 for over 2,000 feet of pipe replacement.
• The Edmonds Marsh Water Quality Improvements is to improve catch basins that
collect runoff from SR 104 and treat the water before it is discharged in the marsh.
• The Perrinville Creek Basin projects, three are planned within the basin. The first
one is a flow management project, mostly rain gardens to keep runoff out of
Perrinville and reduce some of those peak storm water flows within the creek.
• Lower Perrinville Creek restoration to install a culvert from Talbot Cove.
• Seaview Park Infiltration Phase 2. The purpose is to take some of that runoff out of
the Perrinville Creek system. Phase 1 was built a couple of years ago. Will go into
construction in 2022. 75% is funded by a DOE grant.
• Lake Ballinger Regional Facility for $300,000 will continue with design. That's an
infiltration facility to reduce the flows into Lake Ballinger.
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2022 Sewer Utility
• A replacement program for $1.6 Million to replace 2,300 linear feet of pipe.
• Also have the pipe rehabilitation program, where we rehabilitate the pipe from the
inside.
• We have the sewer line overlays that is like the other two programs.
2022 Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Carbon Recovery Project down SR 104 to do carbon recovery.
• City Park Odor Scrubber for 2022 as well.
Public Works and Utilities - Facilities
• The current CIP shows the investment is needed for each facility.
• Identifies nine projects in the budget for facility repair and maintenance.
• A large source of the funding comes from a City Council approved bond that was
approved this year for $4.4 million.
Public Comment on the CFP/CIP.
Chair Rosen: Thanks Rob, Angie, and Shannon for work and for the presentation. Notes there are
126 projects for 2022 ranging from $455 to $9.7 million. Mentions public comment
will come first to help inform the Board's comments and questions. Mentions the
Board received letters from Rob Eber and Bernie Busch. Opens the public
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comment.
Eric Engmann: Recognizes Jim Ogonowski.
Jim Ogonowski: Mentions he has a few comments to add to the discussion.
• States that the Mayor's budget message says that the budget reflects the values of
the city. States he isn't clear about where these values or vision is written.
• Says he isn't clear how the city prioritizes its distribution of the budget and finds it
difficult to understand how these programs and projects are prioritized.
• Finds it difficult to determine how funds are allocated because the CIP/CFP doesn't
have an overall summary.
• Mentions he recalls that Perrinville Creek flooding was presented to Council as a
near emergency, but the budget doesn't reflect that. States that there is a disconnect
between the need and funding for this project.
• Mentions the Parks Budget doesn't include any projects for the Uptown area.
• Discusses the high price for over $1.25 million for 100 feet of boardwalk along the
waterfront.
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Natalie Seitz: States she is still reviewing the budge but has identified several concerns so far.
• Asks for increased land acquisition funding for areas that are underserved with
parks and open space resources. States funding in well -resources areas should be
reduced or delayed to focus resources where they are most needed. Provides
examples of the $10 million for downtown beautification and $8 million for the 4tb
Ave cultural corridor.
• Asks that several of these projects be delayed to fund an auxiliary city office on SR
99 that the Mayor identified in his annual address.
• Asks that the sidewalk improvement in PWT 50 be connected to Mathay-Ballinger
Park. Mentions there are currently no sidewalks to this park. Connecting the
sidewalk from the park up to 40t1i would provide a connection between the park and
a daycare.
• Consider park mitigation funding with PWD 06 & 07 because Mathay-Ballinger is
the only park that serves the SR 99 Correction / Uptown Area. Closing the park for
the summer construction season are significant impacts. The city should also
consider providing a bathroom during the summer to improve water quality and
provide a recreational resource.
• Discusses the $1.5 million proposed for downtown lighting in PWT 44 and why
additional lights can't be added to existing utility poles. The lighting could be used
for areas with higher needs.
• PWT 32 should be prioritized sooner. This is the location of the Uptown market,
and the city should make safe pedestrian here a priority like they do for farmers
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markets in the bowl.
• PWT 26 & 43 should be combined and developed concurrently in the 2025-2026
timeframe. Mentions the Inner Urban Trail is recognized as a regional resource,
which far exceeds the bike use of what the City has chosen to do.
• The funds for PWT 08, rain gardens, should to a right-of-way tree planting
program. Mentions rain gardens are a maintenance burden.
• Facilities like PDF 01 & 05, Boys and Girls Club and Francis Anderson Cultural
and Leisure Center, have no benefit identified in the plan. This is over $1 million
with no listed benefit, this should be disclosed or cut if there isn't a benefit.
• Discusses the need to move resources from the Bowl to areas like the SR 99 corridor
for equitable distribution to those most in need.
• Asks to amend the budget, as outlined, so all communities receive proportional
investment from the City.
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Eric Engmann: Mentions Joe Scordino wishes to speak.
Joe Scordino: States the Edmonds Marsh should be taken out of the stormwater CIP.
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CFP/CIP, because that is where it belongs.
• Should be restored under an Ecological not Stormwater umbrella.
• Discusses how the Save Our March group talked about this last year and provides
some history on the ecological issues of this action.
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Chair Rosen: Asks if there are any other people wishing to speak. (none)
Closes the Public Comment on the CFP/CIP.
Chair Rosen: Thanks those who wrote in and spoke about this important issue.
Asks staff how Council will be informed about the public comment and discussion
from this meeting and the last. Mentions the minutes from these meeting won't
likely be available.
Robert English: Discusses the minutes and the upcoming process.
• Any action taken by the Planning Board will be added to the agenda packet.
• Next Monday at Council will be the Public Hearing.
• States that last Monday's Council hearing was just the initial presentation, like the
last Planning Board meeting.
• They will attach the minutes when they are available.
• There's no action set for the (upcoming) Monday night Council meeting.
• The adoption at Council is scheduled for December 14tn
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Angie Feser: Reviews the upcoming schedule.
• Monday evening Public Hearing for the CFP/CIP on November 1st
• Council deliberation for budget scheduled for November 9tb
• Adoption is scheduled for December 141b
• Quite a bit of time before the planned capital budget.
Chair Rosen: Encourages the Board to point out specific recommendations for consensus to be
sent to Council.
Board Questions and Comments
Chair Rosen: Asks for any questions from the Board.
Vice Chair Crank: Mentions she also watched the Council meeting last night and it went too late to
get feedback.
Asks if there are any projects coming up that aren't centered around the Bowl,
things like pocket parks or other projects for other areas.
Angie Feser: Acknowledges that Mathay-Ballinger Park needs improvement and has great
potential.
• Provides example of adding a port -a -potty there as to how Parks is listening.
• The Inter Urban Trail needs a lot of attention.
• Mentions opportunities to work with Montlake Terrace to discuss shared
improvements at Lake Ballinger Park for shared improvements.
• Also discusses land acquisition about potential properties along 99 over the past
year.
• Mentions the PROS Plan will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• This will shift the goals and the Capital Plan in the PROS Plan.
• The PROS Plan will come to the Board in the next few months and that will help
shift the focus.
Vice Chair Crank: Asks how grant funding is looking for some of these projects. Also interested to see
if changes in priorities from grantors because of COVID; is it tougher or easier.
Angie Feser: Has noticed that grants criteria is shifting to look at communities that are
underserved. Grants are requiring census tract data to tie park funding to areas of
greater need, like Highway 99 and South Edmonds. Hasn't seen direct correlation
between funding and COVID. COVID magnified the need inequalities for access
to parks and open space facilities.
Vice Chair Crank: Wants to look at the Marsh Project pragmatically. Asks why Marsh Restoration
Project should be kept under the Stormwater CFP/CIP instead of Parks. Asks if it
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has to do with grant funding.
Angie Feser: States the biggest reason is that the Marsh Project is huge.
• $17 for improvements and $3-5 million for acquisitions.
• Will need to look at all sources of funding (park, stormwater, salmon, bird habitat,
etc.,) States that it has to pull off that project so it shouldn't come from one
category.
• Mentions Public Works has money allocated up to the edge of the marsh.
• Discusses how stormwater improvements affect the marsh.
• Shown in both CIPs so it can secure Parks or Stormwater grants.
Vice Chair Crank: Asks if it altered by where it lives. If it was moved (to just Parks), would it impact
the other fund?
Angie Feser: Talks about the multiple sources of funds needed.
• Mentions that many grants need 50% matching funds from the City, and it doesn't
matter where the source of that funding comes from (general fund, stormwater, etc.)
Robert English: States there is definitely a stormwater component of the project.
• Willow Creeks and stormwater runs into it.
• Will need multiple grant funds to support the project and based on the merits of the
project. Mentions the matching funds needed.
• Talked about water quality projects for the catch basins along SR 104.
• It is a citywide project and lives in both documents.
Vice Chair Crank: Says she will leave it there and let others ask questions.
Judi Gladstone: Would like more clarification on the stormwater and park funds for the Marsh. Asks
if it is in both budgets.
Angie Feser: States that it is listed in the Parks CFP/CIP, but there is no funding allocated.
Judi Gladstone: Asks if the funding in the Stormwater budget is just for the stormwater runoff from
SR 104 or is it for more that that.
Robert English: PWD 2 is the Edmonds Marsh Willow Creek daylighting project.
• There are no funds in 2022 for the marsh itself.
• Mentions the catch basin that Judi referenced has 75% grant funding from the
Department of Ecology and there are also funds from the City Council.
Judi Gladstone: Talks about the importance of nexus between the work and the utility.
• States that, from her experience in Utilities, they should be careful so that the utility
doesn't pick up costs that aren't really utility costs.
• Mentions from her experience in Utilities, it really matters what funds are being
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Angie Feser: Mentions all grants are rated based on the merit of the project.
• For the Marsh Project, some of that is Parks habitat restoration and some is
Stormwater.
• States that's why it needs to live in different places.
• That's the City's way of breaking it into chunks to go get separate grants.
• Talks about the difference needs between Parks and Stormwater for the marsh
grant.
Judi Gladstone: Asks if the current PROS Plan has gone through any equity analysis.
Angie Feser: States the 2016 PROS Plan was a light update and there wasn't equity analysis.
Judi Gladstone: Talks about the sidewalk project schedule.
• Mentions they talked last meeting about some lowered ranked projects shown
earlier in the CFP/CIP.
• Asks if there is some fluidity to move those funding sources to shift some funding
from projects in the Bowl to other areas that are underserved.
Robert English: Talks about the challenge with moving grant funds.
• Mentions local funds are more fluid, like REET or general funds.
• The challenge is the grants and talks about the competition for receiving them.
• The project has to be a good scoring project.
• Mentions project B might be picked over project A because it fits the criteria better
Judi Gladstone: Asks where the grants for these projects come from.
Robert English: Mentions they come from different sources.
• There are federal and state sources for funds for sidewalks.
• Mentions the State Transpiration Improvement Board and the WSDOT Bike Ped
Program.
Richard Kuehn: Asks about Perrinville Project.
• Given the growth, believes many of the issues are coming from Lynnwood.
• Asks about the conversations and collaborations with the City of Lynnwood to help
with this problem.
Robert English: Talks about the discussion with Lynnwood.
• There have been some preliminary discussions.
• Mentions the code changes for stormwater reviews and regulations that went to
Council last month. Are proposing tighter restrictions on development in the
Perrinville Creek basin.
• Will be talking with Lynnwood about adopting similar regulations in their portion
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of the Perrinville Basin.
• Will also have larger discussions issue of their runoff impacting the lower portion
of Perrinville Creek.
Richard Kuehn: Asks about how these discussions are initiated. Will the public and the Board be
involved in these discussions?
Robert English: Mentions the Stormwater Comprehensive Plan will be starting in 2022. That will
be an opportunity for the Planning Board to have this discussion on a citywide basis.
Mentions the Lower Perrinville Creek design in 2022 to help with the outfall. This
will have Lynnwood involved.
Richard Kuehn: Asks about the process to transfer funds for those projects that aren't grant funding
and can be moved. How big of an undertaking is that?
Robert English: Discusses how the sidewalk priorities come from the existing Transportation Plan.
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• Mentions the new Transpiration Plan is starting in 2022 to reevaluate the list.
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Angie Feser: Mentions that the current funds for the marsh are utility funds and they can't be
moved to parks funding.
Talks about how the Marina Beach Park project relates to the marsh restoration.
• When people think about the marsh, they think of the part east of the railroad tracks.
• States that the Marina Beach Park project is a huge bookend for the restoration of
the marsh.
• Willow creek is in a pipe below that park and without the Marina Beach Park,
Willow Creek can't flow into the marsh.
• Talks about the complexities of the piping below the railroad that tie into both the
Marina Beach Park and Marsh Restoration projects.
• Talks about the $1 million grant for the Marina Beach Park and that portion often
gets overshadowed in the marsh restoration discussion.
Shannon Burley: Talks about the prior and new PROS Plan.
• Mentions the previous PROS Plan was done with a lot of public input.
• These parks projects were identified in a planning document that is now ending.
• Mentions the new PROS Plans will use an important equity lens and lead to a new
list of projects in the Parks CIP.
• These priorities are usually moved around in these planning processes.
Chair Rosen: Asks if leaving the marsh project in stormwater leaves money on the table.
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The grants are based on the merit and scoring of the project.
Chair Rosen: Talks about the Board needing to respond in a definitive way if they want a change
or recommendation to the Council.
Vice Chair Crank: Talks about her recommendation for an educational component on grant funding.
• Believes staff recommendation is to move this forward as a whole package unless
there is a specific issue.
• Talk about the comments made in the public hearing, reading the letters, and
listening at other meetings.
• Mentions that part of the discussion is looking at what will be upcoming.
• Mentions that she feels that there is an educational issue missing and people don't
necessarily understand the funding and grant process.
• Recommends a caveat that staff do their best in explaining the funding aspect to
this and why certain things live where they do.
Chair Rosen: States that he feels that the Boards role is to give any advice that they have, not just
looking at the entire package.
Talks about the 4th Avenue Arts Corridor.
• Mentions the discussion with Angie at the last meeting.
• When asked why it was shown late in the CIP schedule, it was because there was
no money available.
• Mentions that moving it up in the schedule adds emphasis and a sense of urgency
to seek funding opportunities for it.
Talks about the potential for a city satellite office on Highway 99 area.
• Mentions the $1 million for making the existing city hall more functional.
• Wonders it be better to start that conversation about moving city office locations
now rather than investing more money into the current location.
Angie Feser: Talks about the discussion for a Highway 99 city office.
• Mentions it is a priority of the Mayor to have a presence on Highway 99.
• Been working on finding a physical space for that this year.
• Talks about looking for empty office space or making a mobile unit.
• Had a Director discussion on Tuesday about staffing this.
• Mentions the Board could make it a recommendation to add it to CIP list, if they
want.
Judi Gladstone: Has some comments and questions.
• Mentions the excitement and difficulty with closing out a previous planning effort
and opening a new one.
• Asks if the city looking ahead to replacing other culverts in the Willow Creek area
because of legal actions occurring at the state level that can become local issues.
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• Asks if there is any money set aside to deal with pollutants coming from highways,
specifically in the Highway 99 area. Is the City looking at rain gardens or bioswales
to have the stormwater drain into it to help with pollution?
Robert English: Mentions they don't have a comprehensive evaluation for culverts, but it may look
at in Stormwater Comprehensive Plan update. Mentions that there are a few select
locations, like Perrinville Creek, but not a comprehensive assessment.
Mentions stormwater improvements will be a part of the Highway 99 project and
provides some examples. Also talks about connection with Lake Ballinger project
to further address the issue with stormwater runoff.
(Some general discussion between Judi Gladstone and Robert English about
general treatment techniques for multiple locations)
Chair Rosen: Discusses a need for a vision of Edmonds.
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visioning process is added to the budget, to help prioritize all these things.
Rob Chave: Talks about the visioning in the Comprehensive Plan.
• Mentions the vision lives in the Comp Plan, which is currently being updated and
will result in the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update.
• Mentions this new vision will be a major component of the Comprehensive Plan
update.
Chair Rosen: Would like to make this a recommendation to Council so that this message is heard.
Richard Kuehn: Things al lot of what he's hearing being discussed from the public is about the
vision and values of Edmonds. Really likes this recommendation.
Judi Gladstone: Talks about the role of the Comp Plan in establishing the vision.
• Cautious about having a vision document that is separate from the Comprehensive
Plan.
• States the Comprehensive Plan provides the structure to deal with the many
different facets of the City.
• Recommends emphasizing the vision process as part of the Comprehensive Plan
process.
Chair Rosen: Likes the clarity that Judi mentioned. States that the vision should lead the
comprehensive planning process. Asks if the Board will feel comfortable sending
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that as a strong recommendation.
Vice Chair Crank: Reiterates the caveat that she mentioned earlier about the educational component
to explain why things live where they live from a financial aspect.
Chair Rosen: States that he feels that the educational caveat should be a separate recommendation
to have its own emphasis.
Mentions there are two specific recommendations. Mentions that Eric has is sharing
his screen to show a motion that would capture all of this.
Eric Engmann: Mentions he was typing the recommendations as they were being expressed by the
Board and has written three recommendations so far.
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Chair Rosen: States that the visioning process should be up front in the Comprehensive Planning
Process. To lead and guide it. Talks about adding values to the recommendation.
Restructures the recommendation to say, that the City should establish a formal
process to establish values and a vision of Edmonds that would be a part of and lead
the Comprehensive Planning process.
Asks if anyone has any comments about the 4th Avenue recommendation.
Judi Gladstone: Mentions that she wouldn't be supportive of the recommendation to move the 4th
Avenue project to an earlier timeframe. States this could take staff time away from
seeking funding for projects done in other parts of the city.
Chair Rosen: States that they can delete that recommendation for now.
Matt Cheung: Reads an audience comment that the Comp Plan is a strategic document and doesn't
contain a strategic vision. How would you respond to that?
Rob Chave: Talks about the goals listed in the Comp Plan.
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Mentions that they will be doing a visioning process to help with the language used
in the Comp Plan.
The vision is embodied in the goals, objectives, and policies.
Matt Cheung: Asks about the recommendation to explain funding of the CFP. Suggested that the
Marsh project be specifically added to the recommendation because it has been the
primary focus of the discussion.
Judi Gladstone: Agrees with this suggestion because in this particular case that is where the interest
lies and allows Council to focus on that.
(The Board sates that they like this suggestion)
Richard Kuehn: Also suggests they add language about the Marsh Project and other projects that
impact multiple places of the city.
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Chair Rosen: Asks if there are any other changes or if they are ready to vote on the motion.
Judi Gladstone: Has another recommendation to seek funding to move forward with those projects
that will be more equitable throughout the city.
Chair Rosen: Asks if Judi means that those projects that increase equitability are a higher priority
or get to cut in line.
Judi Gladstone: Talks about how the CFP/CIP is updated annually and realizes that the funding can
change. Mentions that that this will allow for a placeholder in the long-term
CFP/CIP schedule for those kinds of projects.
Chair Rosen: Suggests it reads, seek opportunity to shift moneys or look for funding to move
forward with projects...
Judi Gladstone: Projects that advance equity throughout the City.
Chair Rosen: Asks for any other comments or recommendations. (None)
Mentions there is a motion and three recommendations. Asks for a new second.
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specific.
Angie Feser: Suggests calling it the Marsh Restoration Project.
Chair Rosen: Asks for the members to vote.
(all say aye or raise their hands)
Motion to Recommend the 2022-2027 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) & Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) to City Council with the following recommendations:
1. That staff do their best to explain the funding aspect of the CFP to the public and explain why
items are located where they are, particularly the Marsh Restoration Project and other
projects that incorporate multiple components of the CFP.
2. That the City should establish a formal process to establish values and a vision of Edmonds
that would be as part of, and lead, the Comprehensive Planning process.
3. Seek opportunities to shift monies or look for funding to move forward with projects that
advance equity throughout the City.
Motion passes 6-0.
(Discussion on whether the motion includes the overall recommendation. Clarifies
that it was part of the motion.)
Chair Rosen: Closes this part of the agenda and thanks Rob, Angie, and Shannon.
New Item- Code Amendment to Update Residential Occupancy
Standards
Chair Rosen: Asks Eric Engmann to introduce the item.
Eric Engmann: Walks through the presentation.
• This will be a code update that affects residential occupancy standards in the City.
• Mentions the topics will cover the Senate Bill that requires these changes, non-
compliant city code sections, and some potential solutions.
Discusses Residential Occupancy Limits in general.
• Limits the number of unrelated people living in a dwelling.
• Started with tenement laws in the late 19th century to protect overcrowding
• Such a part of planning that our zoning categories are based on these terms: single-
family and multifamily.
• This is an issue because it doesn't address 21 st century living or what a family really
looks like.
• There have been plenty of case law that has slowly removed the ability to set these
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limits.
Senate Bill (SB) 5235
• Bill passed by State in 2021 that prohibits cities from doing this with a few
exceptions.
• Cities can no longer regulate the number of unrelated persons occupying a home.
• Cities often use this to limit other uses in residential zoning.
Conflicting Edmonds Code Sections
• The Edmonds definition for a family in ECDC 21.30.010 sets this limit to five
unrelated persons living in a house.
• Mentions many other definitions in the code are related to this family definition.
Possible Solutions
• Will remove these references per state law and look at other section that need
updates
• Will look for solutions to ensure single-family uses and zones are maintained.
• Clarifies that the single-family zoning categories and uses will not be removed.
Two Possible Approaches to the Updates
• Highlights several options for new criteria
• Includes limitations on the number of items that generally represent multifamily
living, such as the number of mailboxes, gas meters, garbage collection areas, etc.
• Can also include limitations on components of usage, such as having common
access to living, sleeping, and cooking facilities.
• Mentions that these are just options but not necessarily ones that staff will propose.
• Staff is currently working with the legal team to ensure that the recommendations
are well vetted.
Rob Chave: Further clarifies that staff will be looking more toward measurable things rather
than things like lease arrangements.
Eric Engmann: Mentions staff will come back in about a month with draft recommendations. Also
discusses the webpage on www.edmondswa.gov/codeupdates that covers this issue
and allows people to sign up for notifications.
Board Discussion on this Item.
Chair Rosen: Opens it up to Board questions.
Judi Gladstone: Asks what other places, not just locally, are doing to deal with this. Talks about the
challenge with trying to regulate the many living arrangements in the single-family
defined residences.
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Eric Engmann: Mentions these limits are still used by the vast majority of the country.
• Many cities that have looked at this, have done so to remove single-family zoning
districts.
• There are very few examples of things done between those two ideas.
• Even with this new state law, most Washington cities haven't updated this code yet.
Vice Chair Crank: Talks about her experience and some recommendations.
• Would recommend having directed messages to renters and property owners that
rent.
• Mentions common area standards would be easier to include.
• Discusses using limitations on things like mailboxes or water meters.
• Talks about all of the 21 st century living arrangements that make this needed.
Judi Gladstone: Mentions multigenerational households and how that will continue to grow.
Vice Chair Crank: Mentions single people with a mortgage that will rely on others living there to make
those mortgage payments.
Eric Engmann: Recommends that the Board start thinking about scenarios can be tested against the
draft recommendations in the next session.
New Item- Student Representative to the Planning Board
Chair Rosen: Introduces the next topic.
• Mentions there was an application for student rep from Lily Distelhorst.
• Talks about her application and her desire to learn more about urban planning.
• The Chair and Vice Chair met with her.
Rob Chave: Mentions Lily has been in the audience all night.
Vice Chair Crank: Says she had a great meeting with her and asks if she would like to talk.
Lily Distelhorst: Introduces herself.
• Currently a sophomore in high school.
• Looking at majoring in Urban Planning.
• Passionate about affordable housing and public transit.
Chair Rosen: Makes a motion that Lily become the student representative to the Board.
(Motion and Seconded)
Affirmation is unanimous. All welcome her to the Board.
Chair Rosen: Mentions she will be getting a city email address and will receive the packet. She
can't vote but will be a great voice to the conversation.
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Chair Rosen: Introduces the extended agenda.
• Mentions the second meeting in November and December have been cancelled
because of the proximity to the holidays.
• The meeting next month will be about the PROS Plan
Judi Gladstone: Asks about the timeline needed for the Residential Occupancy Standards. Does it
have to be competed by a specific date?
Eric Engmann: Mentions the law is in affect but there are no penalties for not having the code
updated yet. The provisions in the code are no longer enforceable but there isn't a
specific urgency, other than having the code reflect the current laws.
Chair Rosen: Asks for any other comments on the extended agenda. (none)
Comments for the Good of the Order
Chair Rosen: Asks for comments for the good of the order.
Eric Engmann: Has a few updated.
• Apologizes for not having the last meeting minutes ready, they are very long.
• Mentions staff has hired Laurie Hugdahl as the new minute taker to prepare future
minutes. Provides a bit of her background. Staff is very excited.
• Mentions staff worked with the PIO to announce tonight's Public Hearing on the
City's Facebook page.
Judi Gladstone: Commends the City's Utility staff for a recent tour of the City's raingardens.
Vice Chair Crank: Working on the Airport Master Plan, so stay tuned.
Chair Rosen: Talks about the public's frustration with the perceived lack of transparency and that
their opinions aren't fully valued.
• Can lead to a lack of trust.
• Public engagement should be paramount.
Mentions there is an opening on the Board and that people should keep an eye out
for the announcement.
Thanks the Board for their time and closes the meeting.
Adjournment
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/10/2021
2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan Update and Goals Review
Staff Lead: Angie Feser
Department: Development Services
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Narrative
This 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan agenda item is an update of the project
development since it was last before the Parks & Planning Board on May 12' of this year. The
presentation by the consultant, Steve Duh of Conservation Technix, will highlight community feedback, a
park facility gap analysis, proposed goals and objectives as well as solicit feedback on those goals from
the Parks & Planning Board. The draft goals and objectives are in Attachment #1 and the PowerPoint
presentation is found in Attachment #2.
The proposed goals are listed below and the goals and related objectives in their entirety are found in
Attachment #1.
Engagement and Leadership
Goal 1: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's need for parks, recreation and cultural
services.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
Goal 2: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round recreation
opportunities and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds' cultural identity and the natural
environment.
Waterfront Use and Access
Goal 3: Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds'
waterfront.
Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation
Goal 4: Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation, and
environmental education.
Recreation Programs and Facilities
Goal 5: Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to promote
health and wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
Cultural Services
Goal 6: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and vibrant
community.
Park Operations and Maintenance
Goal 7: Maintain and operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a high level of user comfort,
safety and aesthetic quality, and protects capital investments.
Staff Recommendation
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No staff recommendation. Discussion and feedback of proposed goals and objectives are requested of
the Parks & Planning Board.
Attachments:
PROS Goals DRAFT
PBB Nov2021 PROS PI -Goals v1
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GOALS &
k OBJECTIVES
The goals and objectives described
in this chapter define the recreation
and park services that Edmonds
aims to provide. These goals and
objectives were derived from
input received throughout the
planning process, from city staff,
the Parks and Planning Board and
community members.
of comprehensive plans and
development regulations. Four
of these goals directly affect the
development and implementation
of this plan.
■
The Growth Management Act
(GMA) adopted by the Washington
State Legislature in 1990 provided ■
a foundation for land use planning
in selected cities and counties
throughout the state, including
Snohomish County and the City of
Edmonds. It identifies 14 planning
goals to guide the development
"Encourage the retention of
open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve
fish and wildlife habitat, increase
access to natural resource lands and
water, and develop parks." RCW
36.70A.020(9)
"Protect the environment and
enhance the state's high quality of
life, including air and water quality,
and the availability of water." RCW
36.70A.020(10)
■ "Identify and encourage the
preservation of lands, sites, and
structures, that have historical or
archaeological significance." RCW
36.70A.020(13)
■ "Carry -out the goals of the
Shoreline Management Act with
regards to shorelines and critical
areas." RCW 36.70A.020(14)
Also, the Edmonds Comprehensive
Plan, the previous PROS Plan and
other city planning policies provide
a framework for this PROS Plan.
A goal is a general statement that
describes the overarching direction
for the parks and recreation system.
Objectives are more specific and
describe an outcome or a means to
achieve the stated goals. Key project
recommendations are specific
actions intended to implement and
achieve the goals and objectives
and are contained in the needs
assessment and capital planning
chapters of the PROS Plan.
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ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Goal 1: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's need for parks, recreation and cultural
services.
Objectives:
1.1 Support the Parks & Planning Board as the forum for public discussion of parks and recreation issues.
1.2 Involve residents and stakeholders in park and recreation facility planning, design and recreation program
development to solicit community input, facilitate project understanding and build public support.
1.3 Support and advance diversity, equity, inclusion in, and access to the City's system of parks, natural areas and
programs through continued outreach and communications.
1.4 Continue to examine accessibility barriers (socio-economic, language, physical, geographic, transportation) to
parks and programs and allocate resources to address known gaps.
1.5 Explore and pursue opportunities for alternative outreach and education to diverse groups, such as group walks
and day hikes with minority communities, promotional materials through schools and faith groups, and youth
mentorship or ambassador programs.
1.6 Update and promote a park and trail facilities map for online and print distribution to highlight existing and
proposed amenities and recreational opportunities.
1.7 Encourage local business, non -profits and community partners involvement in providing and supporting
cultural, recreational and athletic opportunities for all ages and abilities.
1.8 Promote excellence in public service within the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services
Department, including encouraging professional development of staff.
1.9 Manage parks, recreation and cultural services for excellence, effectiveness, and financial efficiency.
1.10 Pursue alternative funding options and dedicated revenues for the acquisition and development of parks and
facilities, such as private donation, sponsorships, partnerships, state and federal grant sources, along with
partnerships with service organizations, volunteer groups, businesses and other public agencies.
1.11 Periodically review and update the Park Impact Fee rates and methodology and utilize impact fees to
accommodate growth through the expansion of the recreation system.
1.12 Update this comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan to ensure facilities and services meet current
and future needs and retain grant eligibility.
1.13 Develop prioritization criteria and periodically update the capital facilities plan to address facility improvement
needs.
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PARKS, TRAILS & OPEN SPACE
Goal 2: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round recreation
opportunities and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds' cultural identity and the
natural environment.
Objectives:
2.1 Proactively seek parkland identified within this Plan to provide geographically accessible and equitable
distribution of community and neighborhood parks
2.2 Prioritize facility development based on demonstrated demand, population served, regional appeal, fiscal
opportunity and revenue -generating potential.
2.3 Continue to explore how to provide a distributed network of parks, such that all residents live within a walkable
1/z-mile access of a park, trail or open space.
2.4 Improve and upgrade developed and undeveloped street ends or Rights of Way where appropriate and where
public demand supports new access.
2.5 Pursue options to expand trails and coordinate with Public Works to increase connectivity for pedestrians and
bicyclists throughout Edmonds, especially to parks, schools, and shopping and business areas.
2.6 Expand the system of off-street recreational trails by utilizing parks, linear open spaces, utility corridors and
sensitive areas, as appropriate.
2.7 Provide trailhead accommodations, as appropriate, to include parking, wayfinding signage, benches, restrooms
and other amenities.
2.8 Develop City -owned or maintained park and open space sites based on master plans, management plans or
other adopted strategies to ensure parks reflect local needs, community input, recreational and conservation goals
and available financial resources.
2.9 Design, upgrade and maintain parks and facilities to offer universal accessibility for residents of all physical
capabilities, skill levels and age, as appropriate, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Standards for Accessible Design.
2.10 Develop a wider variety of opportunities for exercise and enjoyment to expand the use of the park system
throughout the year. This should include all-weather activities and spaces to support emerging recreation desires
in the community.
2.11 Consider local needs, recreational trends and availability of similar facilities within the City and region when
planning for specialized recreational facilities.
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WATERFRONT USE & ACCESS
Goal 3: Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of Edmonds'
waterfront.
Objectives:
3.1 Develop and maintain the Edmonds shoreline as a unique regional recreational and environmental resource that
is key to community identity.
3.2 Increase connections and public access, including visual access, to freshwater and marine waterfront areas,
including but not limited to the shorelines, tidelands, beaches, lakes, creeks and overlooks.
3.3 Whenever possible and as funding allows, acquire additional waterfront property to enhance the existing public
access.
3.4 Improve existing publicly -owned water access sites to address safety and accessibility issues.
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NATURAL RESOURCE & HABITAT CONSERVATION Chris Walton
Goal 4: Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation,
and environmental education.
Objectives:
4.1 Preserve and protect areas with critical habitat or unique natural features, including but not limited to wetlands,
stream corridors, tidelands, beaches and forests.
4.2 Pursue options to connect natural drainage corridors for riparian conservation and trail connections, as
appropriate.
4.3 Work cooperatively with property owners and developers to preserve habitat and native vegetation, especially
when these provide visual or physical linkages to publicly -owned natural resource lands.
4.4 Support the implementation of the Urban Forestry Management Plan.
4.5 Pursue opportunities to provide appropriate public access (e.g. trails, viewpoints and wildlife viewing areas)
within open spaces to support passive recreation and environmental education.
4.6 Provide environmental educational opportunities in natural areas with interpretive signage, nature trails and
related experiences.
4.7 Cooperate with the County, neighboring jurisdictions and other organizations to identify and conserve open
space of mutual benefit, and pursue funding through grants and the Conservation Futures program.
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RECREATION PROGRAMS & FACILITIES
Goal 5: Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to promote
health and wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
Objectives:
5.1 Continue to leverage City resources by forming and maintaining partnerships with other public, non-profit and
private recreation providers to deliver recreation and cultural services and secure access to existing facilities for
community recreation.
5.2 Provide recreation programs that complement services provided by other organizations, such that unfulfilled
needs are met in a fiscally -responsible manner.
5.3 Strategically expand recreation programs as facilities, staffing levels, and partner opportunities allow.
5.4 Incubate new programs that utilize unique regional features and address diverse and changing demographics,
local expertise and community demand.
5.5 Consider local needs, recreational trends and availability of similar facilities within the City and region when
planning for sports fields, courts and specialized recreational facilities.
5.6 Examine options to replace Yost Pool, along with the financing and funding requirements for capital and
operations.
5.7 Maintain and enhance program scholarships and other mechanisms to support recreation access for low-income
residents.
5.8 Periodically review and update the fee policy for programs, indoor facility uses and rental rates that supports the
operational requirements and cost -recovery goals.
5.9 Conduct periodic evaluations of program offerings in terms of persons served, customer satisfaction, cost/
subsidy, cost recovery, local and regional recreation trends, and availability of similar programs via other
providers.
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CULTURAL SERVICES
Goal 6: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and vibrant
community.
Objectives:
6.1 Support the Edmonds Arts Commission as the forum for public discussion of arts and culture issues, and
support the goals and initiatives of the Community Cultural Plan.
6.2 Continue to provide professional staffing and resources through the City's Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts &
Human Services Department to ensure the arts remain a vital part of Edmonds' services and organization.
6.3 Continue to coordinate and offer programs related to culture, heritage and the arts, and work with the
community and local organizations to foster a greater variety of events that reflect the cultural diversity of
Edmonds.
6.4 Continue to offer and support community events, such movies, concerts, festivals and markets, to provide
opportunities for social engagement and bring families and neighbors together.
6.5 Foster partnerships and collaborative programming in the community to incubate new cultural programs and
address diverse and changing demographics, local expertise and community demand.
6.6 Support and advocate for Edmonds' artistic resources, its unique cultural events, and its attraction as a cultural
destination —a key element of economic development.
6.7 Identify appropriate locations within parks and public spaces for the installation of public art, interpretive signs
or cultural displays, and collaborate with diverse groups to ensure incorporation of any art, history, and culture in
parks is done from a diversity, equity and inclusion lens.
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PARK OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Goal 7. Maintain and operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a high level of user
comfort, safety and aesthetic quality, and protects capital investments.
Objectives:
7.1 Maintain parks, recreation and open space facilities according to best practice in a manner that keeps them in
safe and attractive condition and promotes community pride.
7.2 Develop, maintain and update asset management plans for major assets to support improved stewardship, reduce
costs, and increase maintenance and replacement efficiency.
7.3 Incorporate sustainability and low impact development into design, development and maintenance of the city
park system and be a leader in sustainable building practices.
7.4 Utilize, as appropriate, native and lower -resource requiring vegetation for landscaping in parks and city owned
properties to minimize maintenance requirements, and control invasive vegetation through removal and other
environmentally responsible means.
7.5 Allocate adequate funding for maintenance, staffing and asset preservation.
7.6 Encourage and promote volunteerism from a variety of individuals, service clubs, local watershed councils,
steward groups, faith organizations and businesses to enhance community ownership and stewardship of parks,
trails and open space.
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recreation opportunities for the Edmonds
community.
The Plan will include a vision for the parks &
recreation system, to include:
• Goals & actions
• Programs & capital investments
• Implementation strategies
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PROS Plan Overview
Steps to Building the Plan:
• Inventory Site Assessments
• Community Engagement
• Goals & Policies Review
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• Capital Project Planning
• Implementation & Funding Strategies
• Plan Review & Approval
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Inventory Assessment Site Assessment Review
Conditions Assessment Review
Supporting Data
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Demographics, Mapping, Trends Analysis
System Needs Assessment
Goals & Policies Review
Gap Analysis & Levels of Service
Synthesize Community Needs
Initiate Plan Development
Priorities & Strategies
Capital Facilities Plan
Implementation Ideas
Draft PROS Plan
SEPA Checklist
Board review
Council review
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What Have We Heard So Far
Community Survey
• Total Responses: 1,958
Virtual Public Meetings
• N 60 Attendees participated
Website / Social Media
• Ongoing
• Chinese, English, Korean, Spanish
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What Have We Heard So Far
Top 10 reasons for visiting Edmonds' parks
Beach / waterfront
Walking or running
Relaxation
Playgrounds
Fitness
Community events / concerts
Wildlife viewing
Dog walking
Family gatherings / picnicking
Recreation programs, classes or camps
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8 What Have We Heard So Far
Priority improvements to park system
1. Connect gaps in the trail system & expand trail connections
2. Improve or upgrade existing parklands
3. Buy more conservation & open space lands
4. Build an aquatic center
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Improve restroom facilities
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Highest interest recreation activities & program options
1. Community events, such as outdoor movies, Hazel Miller Plaza summer concerts
2. Outdoor programs, including Beach Rangers or environmental education
3. Youth programs, such as summer day camps, arts or gymnastics
4. Youth sports programs and camps
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10 Gap Analysis
Examining System Gaps:
• Park Access & Distribution
• Physical Accessibility
• Diversity of Places & Spaces
• Programs, Events & Activities
• ServingToday's Residents
• Planning for Future Growth
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11 Gap Analysis
Parkland Access & Distribution
• Heard community interest in additional park
investments in south, southeast and along Hwy 99
• 10-minute walk analysis illustrates park access and
distribution
• `White' areas on map are farther than 10 minute
walk to developed city park (%2-mile)
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• PROS Plan will help plan for and guide future
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1/2-mile Walkshed to Park
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Contents:
• Introduction & Community Profile
• Community Engagement
• Goals & Policies
• Inventory & Classifications
• Parks & Open Space
• Recreation Programs & Facilities
• Trails & Connections
• Capital Projects & Implementation
• Appendices
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Edmunds 2022 PRos Plan
CHAPTERI
PARKS & RECREATION
PLANNING FORWARD
PLAN PURPOSE
The City of Edmonds Parks,
Recreation &.Open Space Plan
(PROS Plan)- is an update to the
2016 Parks, Recreation & Open
Space Plan that builds on the
previously completed planning
work and incorporates the feedback
from an extensive community
engagement process conducted in
2021.'lhis Plan creates a vision
for an innovative, inclusive and
interconnected system ofparks,
trails and open space that promotes
recreation, health, environmental
conservation and fiscal
responsibility as integral elements
of a thriving, livable Edmonds.
The PROS Plan serves as a
blueprint for the management,
enhancement and growth of
the City of Edmonds parks
and recreation system, I t assists
in guiding decisions related
to planning, developing and
maintaining parks, open space and
recreational facilities.This Plan also
identifies priorities for recreation
programs, special events and arts
and culture activities.
The 2022 PROS Plan provides
updated system inventories,
Providing Edmonds
citizens with a balanced
system of open land,
parks, recreation and
cultural arts to ensure
a healthy and active
quality of life.
co mmunityprofile, needs analyses
and a comprehensive capital
project list. The Plan identifies
parks and recreation goals and
establishes a long-range plan for
the Edmonds parks and recreation
system, including action items
and strategies for implementation
over the next six to 10 years.The
recommendations in this Plan
are based on community input,
evaluations ofthe existing park
system, operating conditions and
fiscal considerations.
The PROS Plan is part of the City,
broader Comprehensive Plan and
is consistent with the guidelines
established by the Growth
Management Act. The PROS Plan,
updated approximately every six
years, allows Edmonds to remain
current with community interests
and retain eligibility for state
grants thmugh.the Washington
State Recreation and Conservation
Office (RCO), which administers
various grant programs for outdoor
recreation and conservation efforts.
Thls plan has been regularly
updated (1996,2001,2008 and
2016) to remain relevant to
Edmonds as the city evolves and
changes.
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The goals and objectives described
in this chapter define the recreation
and park services that Edmonds
aims to provide. These goals and
objectives were derived from
input received throughout the
planning process, from city staff,
the Parks and Planning Board and
community members.
The Growth Management Act
(GMA) adopted by the Washington
State Legislature in 1990 provided
a foundation for land use planning
in selected cities and counties
throughout the state, including
Snohomish Countyand the City of
Edmonds. It identifies 14 planning
goals to guide the development
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GOALS
OBJECTIVES
of comprehensive plans and
development regulations. Four
of these goals directly affect the
development and implementation
ofthis plan.
"Encourage the retention of
open space and development of
recreational opportunities, conserve
fish and wildlife habitat, increase
access to natural resource lands and
water, and develop parks." RCW
36.70A.020(9)
"Protect the environment and
enhance the state's high quality of
life, including air and water quality,
and the availability of water." RCW
36.70A.020(10)
"Identify and encourage the
preservation of lands, sites, and
structures, that have historical or
archaeological significance."RCW
36.70A.020(13)
"Carryout the goals of the
Shoreline Management Act with
regards to shorelines and critical
areas.° RCW 36.70A.020(14)
Also, the Edmonds Comprehensive
Plan, the previous PROS Plan and
other city planning policies provide
a framework for this PROS Plan.
A goal is a general statement that
describes the overarching direction
for the parks and recreation system.
Objectives are more specific and
describe an outcome or a means to
achieve the stated goals. Key project
recommendations are specific
actions intended to implement and
achieve the goals and objectives
and are contained in the Needs
Assessment and Capital Planning
chapters of the PROS Plan.
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ENGAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP
Goal t: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's need for parks, recreation and cultural
services.
Objecoives:
1.1 Support the Parks & Planning Board as the forum for public discussion of parks and recreation issues.
12 Involve residents and stakeholders in park and recreation facility planning, design and recreation program
development to solicit community input, facilitate project understanding and build public support.
1.3 Support and advance diversity, equity, inclusion in, and access to the City's system of parks, natural areas and
programs through continued outreach and communications.
1.4 Continue to examine accessibility barriers (solo -economic, language, physical, geographic, transportation) to
parks and programs and allocate resources to address known gaps.
1.5 Explore and pursue opportunities for alternative outreach and education to diverse groups, such as group walks
and day hikes with minority communities, promotional materials through schools and faith groups, and youth
mentorship or ambassador programs.
1.6 Update and promote a park and trail facilities map for online and print distribution to highlight existing and
proposed amenities and recreational opportunities.
1.7 Encourage local business, non -profits and community partners involvement in providing and supporting
cultural, recreational and athletic opportunities for all ages and abilities.
1.8 Promote excellence in public service within the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services
Department, including encouraging professional development of staff.
1.9 Manage parks, recreation and cultural services for excellence, effectiveness, and financial efficiency.
1.10 Pursue alternative funding options and dedicated revenues for the acquisition and development of parks and
facilities, such as private donation, sponsorships, partnerships, state and federal grant sources, along with
partnerships with service organizations, volunteer groups, businesses and other public agencies.
1.11 Periodically review and update the Park Impact Fee rates and methodology and utilize impact fees to
accommodate growth through the expansion of the recreation system.
1.12 Update this comprehensive Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan to ensure facilities and services meet current
and future needs and retain grant eligibility.
1.13 Develop prioritization criteria and periodically update the capital facilities plan to address facility improvement
needs.
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Engagement and Leadership
• Goal 1: Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's need for parks, recreation and
cultural services.
Parks, Trails and Open Space
• Goal 2: Provide an interconnected park system that offers a wide variety of year-round
recreation opportunities and experiences which support and enhance Edmonds' cultural
identity and the natural environment.
Edmonds 2021 PROS Plan
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Waterfront Use and Access
• Goal 3: Preserve and pursue opportunities to expand public access and enjoyment of
Edmonds' waterfront.
Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation
• Goal 4: Conserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation,
recreation, and environmental education.
Edmonds 2021 PROS Plan
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Recreation Programs and Facilities
• Goal 5: Provide a varied and inclusive suite of recreation opportunities and experiences to
promote health and wellness, year-round activity and social engagement.
Cultural Services
• Goal 6: Provide arts and cultural opportunities and experiences to promote an engaged and
vibrant community.
Park Operations and Maintenance
• Goal 7: Maintain and operate a modern, efficient park system that provides a high level of
user comfort, safety and aesthetic quality, and protects capital investments.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/10/2021
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department Update
Staff Lead: Angie Feser
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Prepared By: Angie Feser
Narrative:
This is an update of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services (PRCAHS) Department to the
Parks & Planning Board including basically the 2021 second and third quarter accomplishments (both
included in agenda item as attachments) and a few additional highlights in October. This covers
department activity since the last presentation to the Board on May 5, 2021. A PowerPoint presentation
is scheduled for the November 10, 2021 Board's regular meeting to provide additional detail and answer
any questions.
Highlights Since May 5, 2021
1. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan: Community -wide survey from June -August
with nearly 2,000 responses; community engagement including tabling at events and two Virtual
Community Meetings; park site assessments and inventory and development of preliminary
draft plan components.
2. Civic Playfield Park Project: Project contractor selected after third bid process, construction
started August 9, 2021 and is well under way. City Council approved an additional $1.6M in
bonds to fund the outstanding balance of the total project construction costs currently
estimated at $13.7M.
3. Park Planning: Development of a small capital/major maintenance project list; management of
emergency repair project of drain line failure at Brackett's Landing North restroom; Parks
Maintenance greenhouse design and variance application and management of the SR 104
Gateway/Welcome sign installation project. Managed donation of Shirley Johnson property and
working on a handful of other possible land acquisitions.
4. Parks Maintenance: Hired new full-time parks maintenance employee and six seasonals,
supported numerous community events such as 4" of July, Taste Edmonds, Arts Festival, and
Walkable Main Street and Uptown Markets. Installation of various new signs and public art.
Worked with different volunteer groups to assist with park maintenance and improvements.
5. Yost Pool and City Park Spray Pad: Re -opening of both Yost Pool and Spray Pad including fall and
winter operation of the pool by Cascade Swim Club.
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6. Recreation and Cultural Services Programs: Continuation of programs with modified approaches
to adhere to ever -evolving COVID guidelines. Outdoor athletics, youth camps, environmental
education and online workshops and conferences provided opportunities for program
participation by community members. Managed multiple city facility opening and closing and
related programming cancellations and refunds processes. Began providing programs at the
Edmonds Waterfront Center.
7. Arts & Cultural Division Working on several public art and memorial projects, provided summer
concerts and Walkable Main Street and Uptown Market performances programming, supporting
the Hwy 99 Gateway design project and managed the artist selection process for the Civic Park
art project
8. Human Services Division Transferred to the department in April, established Council priorities
for the program, built out an office space in Frances Anderson Center, interviewed four and
selected Compass Heath as partner to provide a city contracted Social Worker, managing the
Homelessness Assessment update project and established and supporting the Edmonds
Homelessness Taskforce. Coordinated services for more than 65 people including several who
were chronically unsheltered.
Staff Recommendation
No recommendation.
Attachments:
PRCS Q2 Accomplishments
PRCS Q3 Accomplishments
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Parks, Recreation, Cultural & Human Services Department
2021 Quarter 2 Accomplishments
April 1 - June 30, 2021
Administration
• Selected a consultant and kicked off the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan
update to include a statistically valid mailed survey and online survey launch (all
materials translated into 4 languages).
• Migrated the Human Services Division from Community Services into Parks, Recreation
and Cultural Services.
• Supported setup and operations for Walkable Main Street & the Uptown Evening
Market to include sanitation, entertainment, and additional seating each week.
• Coordinated citywide efforts to host multiple events to include: 4t" of July Parade, 5k
and Fireworks, Edmonds Arts Festival and Canoe Landing.
• Collaborated in efforts to open the new Waterfront Center and begin city programming.
• Prepared the Frances Anderson Center to reopen to the public on July 12, 2021
Parks Planning & Projects
• Reviewed bids and re -bid the Civic Park project resulting in an uncontested award of
contract to A-1 Landscaping.
• Supported Edmonds Rotary efforts to secure a $258,000 State Appropriation to support
funding the fully inclusive playground at Civic Park
• Was awarded $1,000,000 in RCO Grant Funding for Marina Beach Park development
• Completed selection and onboarding of a contracted Parks Planner to support ongoing
capital and park maintenance projects.
• Developed land acquisition criteria recommendation through MCAC,
• Working on several possible land acquisitions including property vetting, appraisals, and
discussions with land owners.
• Preparing for Shirley Johnson property donation including a property appraisal, a site
visit, development of a demolition scope of work and city process for accepting
property.
• Working with State DNR on possible city Use Deed of a 20+ acre tideland parcel north of
Dive Park.
Park Maintenance
• Completed fishing pier repair project lasting more than five weeks to include installing
epoxy under the pier to extend the life by another 40 years or more.
• Securing contract for sign placement and construction manager for Welcome to
Edmonds sign on Hwy 104, slate for installation in Fall 2021.
• Installed interpretive sign regarding the history of Edmonds High School at Salish
Crossing.
• Installed interruptive panel sign next to new museum art panel.
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• Installed new Chamber welcome sign at Log Cabin
• Re -opened Yost Pool and the Hazel Miller Spray Park after being closed due to COVID-19
last year.
• Ongoing work with architect and engineering on Hwy 99 landscaping and irrigation
project.
• Hired new Parks Maintenance FTE Tim Kopp for Beautification Program.
• Purchased new Walker riding mower for cemetery $21,000 dollars
• Worked with volunteers to clear trails at Yost Park, Pine Ridge Park and ivy removal at
Hickman Park.
• Worked with volunteers from Rick Steve's to remove invasive species at Hutt Park.
• Parks have been heavily used since COVID restrictions have been lifted. Citizens and
families are enjoying our city-wide park system which has resulted in nearly double the
trash removal from previous years.
Recreation Division
• Successfully finished the LEAP program providing 9,120 hours of instructional time April
—June; 89% of participants on full scholarship.
• Developed online Shelter Rental system enabling shelter rentals availability at any time
for members of the public rather than just during office hours.
• Currently have over 382 shelter rentals for Summer 2021 vs. 220 for all of Summer 2019
= 74% increase
• Produced a Virtual Health and Fitness Expo with 125 participants and 20 vendors
• Completed first season of Edmonds Softball league within COVID guidelines with 56
teams (872 players) a 56% over 2019 (20 teams/240 players). An additional 9 teams
competed in the Senior Softball League.
• Summer Adult Athletic Leagues include: Softball 54 teams (648 players) and outdoor 3
on 3 volleyball with 6 teams
• Conducted the Earth Day Event within COVID guidelines implementing four smaller work
group events with 55 attendees.
• Morning and Afternoon Sessions at Meadowdale Preschool were full with 32
participants for the first time, successfully hired new Preschool Instructor for the 2021-
22 school year.
• Supported the Cemetery Board's efforts to successfully host a drive through Memorial
Day Event.
• Programmed and promoted 12 in -person youth summer camp programs, registration
near full capacity with waitlists for some camps.
• Hired and trained three Ranger Naturalists to support environmental education and
Summer camp programming in 2021
• Finalized 2021 Bird fest program and opened up online registration
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Arts & Culture Division
• Implemented second round of small grants with Diversity Commission and Arts
Commission.
• Participated in stakeholder meetings for Hwy 99 Gateway development.
• Contracted with project manager for gateway sign installation process and coordinated
development of schedule and tasks for late summer/early fall installation.
• Continued work with Veteran's Plaza memorial sculpture committee and identified
preferred site.
• Worked with Floretum Garden Club on arts related aspects of their 100th anniversary
projects for 2022.
• Presentation with Economic Development to City Council regarding 4th Avenue Cultural
Corridor preferred concept, estimated costs, and future funding.
• Implemented Creative District matching grant from State to design and fabricate ID
signage for the Downtown Edmonds Creative District.
• Co -lead for Creative District Retreat in May; participated in State Creative District
meetings on artist live/work space development.
• Presentation on Outdoor Art as part of Waterfront Center's series on arts in Edmonds.
• Edmonds Arts Commission (EAC) developed preliminary concept and site for indigenous
art project and initiated network development with tribal entities.
• Scheduled and contracted for EAC free summer concerts at Hazel Miller Plaza, 12
diverse performances with sponsorship from the Hazel Miller Foundation.
• Scheduled and contracted for 22 free Saturday afternoon performances for Walkable
Main Street.
• Scheduled and contracted for 2 performances each night for the Uptown Evening
Market.
• Completed EAC planning for virtual Write on the Sound (WOTS) writers' conference in
October: worked with Steering Committee to develop final schedule, contracted with
presenters, developed hybrid elements for online event, implemented marketing plan
• On the Fence exhibits with Minh Carrico and Katie Shinn, two new ones scheduled.
• EAC reviewed and recommended Tourism Promotion Awards for 2022 to forward to
LTAC;
• Sent out quarterly newsletter in April about Arts Commission projects and arts
• related information.
• Reappointed student representative to Edmonds Arts Commission.
• Promoted equity and inclusion and bystander training for EAC.
Human Services Division
• Conducted 2's and Ts meetings with City Council and established Council Priorities for
the Human Services Division
• Completed evaluation of four Social Worker Service Providers and finalized
recommendation to partner with Compass Health, contract in process
• Initiated efforts to change City policy on accepting vouchers for Utility payment
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• Coordinated services for 31 individuals experiencing housing instability, food insecurity
and/or challenges keeping up with bills.
• Ongoing oversight of five long-term motel vouchers for Edmonds Emergency Shelter
program through Snohomish County.
• Coordinated Planning Department involvement in regional study session regarding low
income housing and zoning
• Supported Council efforts to bridge the eviction moratorium / access to funding gap and
increase affordable housing opportunities
• Coordinated cooling and misting station setup and communication during heat wave
• Completed Risk Management Training for the fundamentals of homelessness concerns
(WCIA) — Burley & Woods
Youth Commission
• Met with Acting Police Chief Michelle Bennett to ask questions and get a sense of
Edmonds Police Department direction under her leadership
• Volunteered and supported two beach clean ups for Earth Day
• Met with Kernen Lien to discuss the climate action plan and gave feedback and
suggestions
• Presented annual report and recognized graduating seniors to City Council and Mayor
Nelson
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Parks, Recreation, Cultural & Human Services Department
2021 Quarter 3 Accomplishments
July 1 - September 30, 2021
Administration
• PROS Plan: June — August community survey (mailed/online) with 1,958 responses, July
virtual public meeting (20 attendees), ongoing website, social media and city
communications in four languages.
• Supported setup and operations for Walkable Main Street & the Uptown Evening
Market to include sanitation, entertainment, and additional seating each week.
• Coordinated citywide efforts to host multiple events to include: Urban Craft Fair,
Healing Waters Canoe Event, 4t" of July Parade, 5K and Fireworks, Taste Edmonds,
Edmonds Arts Festival, Classic Car Show and Oktoberfest (cancelled last minute).
• Reopened the Frances Anderson Center and returned to programming on July 12, 2021;
closed the Frances Anderson Center and cancelled all programming on September 3,
2021 for the months of September and October.
• Negotiated contract with Cascade Swim Club to operate Yost Pool September and
October at minimum, may extend.
• Initiated sale and installation of 19 memorial benches (Brackett's Landing South, City
Park and Civic Park) and accepted memorial donations and provided support to family of
recently deceased local young man.
• Navigated vaccine requirement for employees working with children as required by the
State of Washington.
• Completed Operating and Capital budget submissions, in addition to the Capital
Improvement (CIP) and Capital Facilities (CFP) plan updates.
Parks Planning & Projects
• Began construction on the 8-acre $13.5M renovation of Civic Park, project completion
slated for Winter 2022. Daily activity related to construction decisions and overall
project. Council issued $1.6M bond for funding balance of construction.
• Worked on transferring a $258,000 State Appropriation for the Civic Park fully inclusive
playground secured by the Edmonds Rotary to the City for administration of the
funding.
• Brackett's Landing North Restroom was closed indefinitely on August 26 due to failure
of wastewater drain lines. Temporary restrooms are provided to provide services.
Repair work scope of work was developed and project put out to bid with October 12
submittal date.
• Working on several possible land acquisitions including property due diligence,
appraisals, a Letter of Intent and continued discussions with land owners.
• Finalized Shirley Johnson property donation including property appraisal, Council
acceptance of donation, Deed transfer, payment of $42,000 outstanding expenses and
formally accepting property with a site visit.
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• Working with State DNR on possible city Use Deed of a 20+ acre tideland parcel north of
Dive Park.
• On September 13, started replacement of Gateway Sign SR 104 project. Work to include
removal of existing sign, constructing rock retaining wall, filling and grading soil,
preparing ground under new sign footings, planting and irrigation design and
installation, and permitting and working with sign installation contractor. Estimated
timeline of 8 weeks.
• Developed plan and initiated donation solicitation for Bill Anderson Memorial to include
matching funds from the Port of Edmonds.
• Responded to State of Washington Recreation & Conservation Office grant program
project audit for previous grant awards.
Park Maintenance
• Supported city events including Walkable Edmonds June 19th - Sept 4tn weekends; 4tn of
July; Urban Craft Uprising July 241"; Healing Waters Canoe Journey Aug 1st - 2nd at City
Park and Waterfront Center; Taste Edmonds Aug 181" - 23rd; Arts Festival Aug 251" - 31";
and Uptown Evening Market on July 8t", Aug 12t" and Sept 91".
• Reopened Yost Pool and the Hazel Miller Spray Park after being closed last year due to
COVID-19. Maintenance requires service twice a day, seven days a week. New operator
at Yost Pool starting in September through the winter months, which is new for City.
• Managed a hazard tree removals and city park trees falling onto private property.
• Ongoing work with architects and engineers on Hwy 99 landscaping and irrigation
project.
• Parks continue to require higher level of service due to increased usage, resulting in
nearly double the trash removal from previous years with maintenance staff using more
than 100 trash bags a day during summer months.
• Started design and permitting on parks greenhouse with Rachel Dotson and parks staff.
• Brackett's Landing North restrooms repair project drains pre -bid meeting September
28tn
• Managed many volunteer projects this year working with individuals and organizations
including SCA crews, Sound Salmon Solutions, Students Saving Salmon and Rick Steve's
volunteers.
Recreation Division
• Patrolled the waterfront on a total of 39 days (288 hours) during July —August.
• Developed and staffed a total of seven pop-up interpretive tables in four different parks;
299 visitors visited the tables.
• Led two private beach walks and made three visits to camps or classroom groups.
• Ran four outdoor nature camps in beaches and forests; all were full with waitlists.
• Hosted a summer beach cleanup at Marina Beach with 20 registered participants.
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• Planned and hosted a hybrid Puget Sound Bird Fest event that included online activities
and field trips which were booked to capacity with waiting lists. A total of 225 people
participated in the event.
• Began implementing the Marsh Buffer Restoration Plan; the next large planting event is
planned for October 23.
• Summer Adult Athletic Leagues include: Softball 46 teams (552 players), Senior Softball
9 teams (144 players) and outdoor 4 on 4 volleyball League with 6 teams (24 players)
• Registered 39 Fall Softball Teams (468 players) 12 more teams than 2019 (no league
2020)
• Successfully contracted for 15 Skyhawks Summer Sports Camps (310 kids)
• Closed FAC and refunded 85 classes, 350 people for a total of $45,750
• Moved 32 classes to the Edmonds Waterfront Center. 312 students enrolled and had to
cancel 51 classes
• Relocated Petanque, Boys and Girls Club and various youth sports teams due to Civic
Park Construction.
• Developed standard operating procedure manual for use of the Waterfront Center.
Human Services Division
• Finalized agreement with Compass Health for a dedicated social worker, contract
approved by City Council. Position recruitment ongoing.
• Collaborated with the Facilities Division to converted Room 112 into Human Services
office.
• Initiated and providing support for the Kone Consulting Homelessness Assessment
Update, project completion date in January 2021.
• Completed development and recruitment of members for the Edmonds Homelessness
Taskforce
• Secured Shelter and wrap around mental health services for woman living on the
Interurban Trail.
• Provided support for distribution of ARPA funding to include agency selection.
• Coordinated services for 34 individuals experiencing housing instability, food insecurity
and/or challenges keeping up with bills.
• Ongoing oversight of five long-term motel vouchers for Edmonds Emergency Shelter
program through Snohomish County.
• Secured proposal from the Hand Up Project to enhance motel voucher program,
initiated shared funding discussions with Snohomish County and Verdant.
Arts & Culture Division
• Participated in staff and stakeholder meetings for Hwy 99 Gateway development.
• Participated in strategic planning process for Historical Museum.
• Continued work with Veteran's Plaza sculpture committee and arranged for Veteran's
Committee to present a proposal at Arts Commission and at Planning Board.
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• Continued work with Floretum Garden Club on arts related project for their 100tn
anniversary in 2022 and arranged presentation at Arts Commission.
• Participated in discussion with tribes and with Historic Museum regarding Indigenous
Peoples Day and initial outreach for feedback on land acknowledgement artwork
project.
• Co -lead for Creative District committee meetings, regular meetings, and follow-up.
• Set up and advertised virtual Public Meeting to conduct five artist interviews for Civic
Park public art.
• Conducted Selection Panel for Civic Park public art, recommendation to the Arts
Commission and recommendation to City Council for selected artist and design contract.
• Advertised and implemented 12 diverse free summer concerts at Hazel Miller Plaza with
sponsorship from the Hazel Miller Foundation.
• Contracted and helped advertise 21 free Saturday afternoon performances for Walkable
Main Street and one performance for ArtWalk.
• Contracted and helped advertise 6 performances for the three Uptown Evening Market
dates.
• Presented highly successful three day virtual Write on the Sound (WOTS) writers'
conference in October with 120 registrants from multiple states and countries,
nationally known keynote Lisa See, and online writing contest awards.
• Exhibits: On the Fence exterior exhibits by Judy Hsu and Michiko Tanaka, display case
exhibits by Sculptors' Workshop and selections from artwork donated to the City by the
Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation.
• Assisted with LTAC budget preparation.
• Sent out quarterly newsletters in July and October about Arts Commission projects and
arts related information.
• Presented EAC annual report at City Council.
• Proclamation for national Arts & Humanities month in October.
Youth Commission
• Held the Youth Commissions first retreat at the end of July which was also the first in
person meeting with the 2020-2021 group.
• Worked on our recruitment for the four open commission seats --used Peachjar,
Instagram, Facebook, an ad at the two outdoor movies, a press release, had it in the city
summer update on Edmonds and asking the diversity commission to spread the word as
well. This was the best application turn out so far with seven applicants applying for the
four available seats.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 11/10/2021
Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: Eric Engmann
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Extended Agenda attached for review and discussion.
Attachments:
11-10-2021 PB Extended Agenda
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Extended Agenda
November 10, 2021
Meeting Item
November 2021
November 24 Day Before Thanksgiving- Cancelled
December 2021
December 8 1. Code Amendment addressing Residential Occupancy Standards
and Definitions: Draft Code Recommendations
2. Code Amendments addressing Multifamily Design Standards:
Overview and Public Outreach Effort Discussion
3. Election of Officers
December 22 Day Before Winter Holidays/Christmas- Cancelled
January 2022
January 12 1. Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS Plan): Draft
Document Review and Feedback
2. (Tentative) Public Hearing - Code Amendment addressing
Residential Occupancy Standards and Definitions
3. Code Amendments addressing Multifamily Design Standards:
Discussion
January 26 1. Public Hearing - Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan (PROS
Plan): Recommendation to Council
2. (Tentative) Tree programs and regulations: Overview and Public
Outreach Effort Discussion
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Implementation / code updates concerning trees and the UFMP
For Future 2
Climate Action Plan update and public outreach
Consideration
2021-2022 3.
Housing policies and implementation (incl Multifamily Design)
4.
Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan
5.
Comprehensive Plan update preparation and gap analysis
6.
Subdivision code updates
7.
Community Development Code Amendments / Re -Organization
8.
Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation (esp. 5 Corners)
9.
Low impact / stormwater code review and updates
10.
Sustainable development code(s) review and updates
11.
Further Highway 99 Implementation, including:
✓ Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented
design/development strategies
✓ Parking standards
Recurring 1. Election of Officers (Vt meeting in December)
Topics 2. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department Reports & Updates
3. Joint meeting with City Council —April or as needed
4. Development Activity Report
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