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2022-01-19 Economic Development Commission Packet1-7c, Is 9 V AGENDA Edmonds Economic Development Commission Wednesday, January 19, 2022 6 — 8 PM Zoom Info below 6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "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." - City Council Land Acknowledgment Call to Order 1. Roll Call and Recognition of Approved Absences (5 min) 2. Approval of Agenda (2 min) 3. Approval of December 15, 2021 Meeting Summary (2 min) 4. Audience Comments (3 minutes per person) 5. Introductions and Liaison Changes 6. Discussion: Economic Development Idea Heatmap w/Breakout Discussions (45 min) 7. City Update (5 min) 8. Liaison Updates (5 min each) a. City Council b. Port of Edmonds c. Chamber of Commerce d. Planning Board 9. Roundtable Discussion (10 min) 10. Adjourn Next regular meeting: February 16, 2022 6PM Zoom Information: https:Hzoom.us/i/98696685791?pwd=RytOZ*VuK3ZCNON4Q1RrM HZgSWPvQT09 Meeting ID: 986 9668 5791 Passcode: 901513 CITY OF EDMONDS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING December 15, 2021 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Nicole Hughes, Chair Darrol Haug Kevin Harris, Vice Chair Jay Hoag Scott Merrick Carrie Hulbert Kevin Smith Charlie Lieu, Keith Hamilton Evan Sittauer, Student -Rep COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None LIAISONS PRESENT: Roger Pence, Planning Board, ex-officio Bruce Faires, Port Commissioner, ex-officio Vivian Olson, Councilmember, ex-officio LIAISONS ABSENT: Greg Urban, Edmonds Chamber, ex-officio GUESTS: STAFF PRESENT: Patrick Doherty, Director Megan Luttrell, Program Coordinator Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director Economic Development Commission meeting conducted via ZOOM and called to order by Nicole Hughes at 6:02 p.m. Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement 1. Roll was called, and no absences noted. 2. Approval of Agenda: Darrol would like to add an update from the Parking Committee under Item 8. Darrol moved to approve the agenda with this addition; Jay seconded; motion passed. 3. Approval of November 17, 2021, Meeting Summary: Kevin Smith moved to approve the meeting summary; Carrie seconded; motion passed. 4. Audience Comments: Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Directorforthe City, introduced herself to the group and let them know she would be stepping in while Patrick's position is vacant. 5. Discussion: Streateries: Nicole gave some background details of the streateries ordinance. Kevin H. explained the intent of the discussion, focus is on creative dining ideas. What can be down outside of the downtown core, in other neighborhoods? Kevin H. handed the floor over to Vivian to share her thoughts on the topic. Vivian asked what problem we are trying to solve. As we move forward to propose change, we need to be delicate in how we approach the streateries topic. She is hearing and accepting that there is a desire to have a dynamic outdoor eating experience. However, Council has been receiving negative emails for the past 6-8 months, 2-3 times a week. In the past month Council has received more balanced support for and against streateries. She would like to have a responsible, all stakeholder discussion about the downtown core regarding streateries and Walkable Main. She also makes the point that this is not just about downtown core, Firdale Village could lend to some outdoor dining in the parking lot, or Perrinville, or 5-Corners. She also suggested food truck events in parks. From her perspective the streateries are not being well utilized the day during this rainy season. She proposes a Task Force to do a DRAFT Meeting Summary Economic Development Commission December 15, 2021 Page 1 deep dive into the topic to propose recommendations for the future. She further proposes that the EDC lead this endeavor and to propose recommendations to Council and/or the Mayor. Patrick clarified for the group that the Ordinance is scheduled to sunset at the end of December. The Council discussion, scheduled tomorrow, is to decide whether to extend the ordinance and if they do, for how long. Nicole clarifies that we want to focus the discussion on a long-term vision for outdoor dining, are there models that we want to explore and recommend to the city for future use and implementation. Is there an economic impact that this makes it a win -win for the City and businesses? Keith suggests researching facts of the impacts, negative and positive. Kevin S. supports the notion of the EDC being involved in the discussion. He's wondering how the demand of the streateries is affecting the restaurants that aren't able to have one. Are they pulling business from the other restaurants and is it creating inequities. Carrie shared that the she participated in the meeting with the restaurants and service industry business representatives and they're all willing to pay for the streateries. Kevin H. shared that he agrees the EDC should be involved but it should be in a thoughtful, effective way. He also agrees that involving stakeholders in the conversation and discussing what kind of experience are we trying to provide is important. Roger offers that the issue on Main Street & 51h Ave, we're discussing public ROW and public parking; in all other business districts we're discussing private property parking lots. He feels the City should not get involved in private property uses. Scott makes the point that we should think about what we want the Edmonds experience to be and how do we get diversity in our communities. There should be a balance but what is the right balance between restaurant (food and drink industry) and businesses that fall under different umbrellas. Nicole asks if this is a discussion we want to be involved in? Carrie asks for clarification on whether we want to recommend a study be done or jump in and do the study. Nicole asked City staff and Council what would be helpful for the EDC to do. Vivian is proposing that EDC lead the Task Force to look at long term streateries. Is the EDC interested? Patrick shared that he doesn't think it's expected that the EDC do independent work on the streateries but if a Task Force is formed to deep dive into this topic, EDC members should be involved. Kevin H. added once the Task Force is formed and the mission is established, the EDC could weigh in on their involvement at that time. Clear direction of the Task Force will help the group determine what role they could have. Nicole suggests tabling the topic until the next meeting; with the notion that more clear direction is determined in the meantime. Darrol and Scott suggested evolving the outdoor dining discussion beyond just streateries. More of an emphasis on promoting all businesses rather than just restaurants. Nicole suggests bringing this back at a later meeting. Kevin H. has to leave. Wishes everyone a happy holiday. And thanked Patrick and Bruce for their service. 6. Idea List Review: Nicole shared the newly updated idea pipeline with the group. The Council requested clarification of the list during the annual Council presentation. The new document allows for easy sharing of ideas. The idea is that as we move through 2022 we can breakout what the impact and benefits to the City are. The information from the breakout sessions last month, went straight into this document. Is there support to continue doing that in future meetings? Nicole suggests having breakout sessions at the January meeting. She asked for direction on how to best share information the Mayor and Council. Patrick shared the Diversity Commission has shared recommendations to Council by sharing it through a memo to Council and has had the Chair read it at Public Comment at the Council meetings. Vivian agreed with the process that Patrick shared. 7. City Update: Patrick shared that Council will continue last night's meeting tomorrow night. The Hwy 99 City office lease was signed this week. First and last month's rent has been paid. The tenant improvement building permit is nearly ready for submittal. Due to the construction, the office may not open until early February. There will be space for police department staff and court staff as well as general services. The Community Renewal plan will be picked back up in the new year. The PROS plan will be moving forward next year too. We have the holiday trolley running on two Sundays in the Hwy 99 area for the first time. DRAFT Meeting Summary Economic Development Commission December 15, 2021 Page 2 The City is actively recruiting for Patrick's position. Susan may be able to attend meetings in the interim. There are plans moving forward for a Lunar New Year event in 2022. There is a wide array of activities being planned for the event. 8. Liaison Updates a. City Council (Vivian) nothing additional to share. b. Port of Edmonds (Bruce) had technical difficulties and was unable to share. d. Planning Board (Roger) shared that the December meeting they elected new officers for 2022. Alicia Crank will be the Chair and Roger will be the Vice -Chair. They will be looking at the code that restricts the number of people that can live in a dwelling and the goal is to remove the limitations. They are also working with ADB to determine design standards. Parking Committee Update: Darrol shared that the Parking Committee met with Phil Williams and the Public Works parking team to discuss options that could be studied now, during the pandemic. They brought the notion of surveying the business community with parking. Now that Phil Williams is gone, he checked in with Rob English, Acting Public Works Director and he explained their plate is full with Hwy 99 right now they don't have the resources to move forward with the survey at this time. Darrol is wondering if they should move forward with the downtown businesses. 9. Roundtable Discussion: Darrol thanked Patrick for his service; he also thanked Bruce for his service. Jay wished Patrick well. Kevin Smith happy holidays and wished Patrick well and same to Bruce. Keith ditto about Patrick and thanked Vivian for her work on streateries. Evan thanked Patrick and Bruce for their service and happy holidays. Scott adds his farewells to Patrick and Bruce. Charlie thanked Patrick and Bruce and happy holidays. Roger best wishes to Patrick and Bruce. Carrie thank you to Bruce and Patrick and happy holidays. Vivian wished everyone happy holiday and best wishes to Patrick and Bruce. Nicole thanked Bruce and Patrick for their service. Patrick shared it's been an honor, this group is great, and Edmonds is lucky to have the EDC. 10. Adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Next regular meeting: January 19, 2022, 6 PM location Zoom DRAFT Meeting Summary Economic Development Commission December 15, 2021 Page 3