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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, April 13, 2022 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 # 6315)
Approval of Minutes
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approval of Draft Minutes from March 23rd meeting
ATTACHMENTS:
• PB220323 draft (PDF)
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Announcement of Agenda
Audience Comments
Administrative Reports
Generic Agenda Item (ID # 6301)
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department - Q1 Update
Narrative
This is an update of the Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services (PRCAHS)
Department's accomplishments to the Parks & Planning Board for the months of January
through March of 2022. Attached is a more detailed list of the department's work for the three
months. A PowerPoint presentation is planned for the April 13t" Board meeting to provide
additional information and answer questions.
Highlights for 2022 1st Quarter (additional items found in attached Accomplishment List)
1. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan: draft Plan published on January 7;
several Planning Board presentations including two Public Hearings; Planning Board
recommendation to City Council during March including two meeting (continued) Public
Hearing. As of March 31st, Council approval pending.
2. Civic Playfield Park Project: Construction continues with completion timeline adjusting
to weather condition "no work" days and project is still within allocated budget. Off -site
stormwater mitigation adjacent to Yost Park is designed and in permit review with
construction slated for this summer.
3. Park Planning: Continued management of Brackett's Landing North restroom repairs;
Parks Maintenance greenhouse variance submitted; Yost Pool Replaster project bid
process completed, finalizing contract and work slated to start mid -April. Due to City
Council budget amendment process, Parks Planner position recruitment is delayed
about three months so Department Administration is managing projects. Continued
work on other possible parkland acquisitions.
4. Parks Maintenance: Maintenance Operations Assessment completed and draft report
reviewed. Replaced/refurbished six benches and two picnic tables at Brackett's Landing
South; replaced Yost Pool Chlorine Injector and managed hazard tree removals at
multiple park sites. Worked with different volunteer groups to assist with park
maintenance and improvements.
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5. Recreation and Cultural Services Programs: Re -Opened Frances Anderson Center (FAC)
on March 161h and hired new part time staff to support FAC operations. Developed a
Department branding and marketing guide; launched enhanced communication with
notable increased social media engagements; digitally published quarterly recreation
guide the Craze and distributed first departmental newsletter. New Summer Day camp
established with positive response to registration opening and awarded $86,000 grant
for the program. Park shelter, athletic field and gymnasium reservations now available
with a strong response. Online reservation system new as of 2021 and is responsible for
40% of shelter rentals. Environmental education program completed a new
Environmental Resources Portal website; supported Salmon Safe Certification project
and hired season staff.
6. Arts & Cultural Division Artist selection for 2022 temporary On the Fence exhibits, Write
on the Sound conference development and Best Book Poster Exhibit program. Managing
two public art projects; Floretum Garden Club mosaic sculpture and Civic Park art pieces
including Council Public Hearings; scheduled 19 summer concerts (one at new location
of Hickman Park). Grant submittal for 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor.
7. Human Services Division Finalized and distributed Homelessness Task Force
recommendations; developed Urgent Needs Program and distributed first 50 care kits to
first responders; and completed and presented to Council, the draft Homelessness
Assessment Update with Kone Consulting with final report distributed April 2022.
Provided support for distribution of ARPA funding; working with Snohomish County to
enhance shelter in South County; coordinated services for 42 individuals and ongoing
oversight of five long-term motel vouchers.
ATTACHMENTS:
• PRCAHS 2022 Q1 Accomplishments (PDF)
Generic Agenda Item (ID # 6302)
Parkland Acquisition Presentation
Narrative
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department has actively pursued parkland
acquisition for the past two years as one of the Mayor's priorities for the City of Edmonds. The purpose
of acquiring property is for the conservation of the community's natural resources. The presentation
scheduled for the April 131h Parks & Planning Board meeting is to share the department's approach to
land acquisition, share the 2021 acquisitions, the methods used to acquire public property,
confidentiality involved, the overall process and activities involved after property is acquired. Some
basic information is included in this agenda item, with much more detail provided during the
presentation.
2021 Acquisitions
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The transfer of nearly one acre of property at 9309 Bowdoin Way adjacent to Yost Park donated by
Shirley Johnson was completed during 2021 and is now part of the Edmonds park system. The historical
site contains a house and several outbuildings, numerous fruit and significant trees and connects
Bowdoin Way and Yost Park. In addition, a result of records research determined the City has a 1968 Use
Deed for 20 acres of tidelands adjacent to and north of Brackett's Landing North Park which provides
access to nearly 1,000 feet of beach and Puget Sound.
Acquisition Methods
Methods for land acquisition may be divided into four general categories: purchase, donation,
conservation and other. Purchases include methods to achieve an outright purchase of property at fair
market value and can be Fee Simple Purchase, Option to Purchase or Right of First Refusal. Donations
include approaches to work with a private property owner to ultimately donate property to the City such
as Full Donation, Partial Donation and Life Estate. Conservation methods work to achieve conservation
of property in its current context through use of Snohomish County funding programs. These programs
have many stipulations and limitations, but when properties are eligible for and fit these programs,
these methods can be effective tools to accomplish acquisition goals. They include Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR), Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) and Conservation Futures Grant Program.
There are other creative tools and techniques to accomplish land acquisition. These methods include the
acquisition of partial property rights, such as public easements, leases, land trades and partnership
agreements. Also included are private developer obligations which result in dedications of property. In
rare cases relating to essential public facilities, eminent domain may also be a tool for land acquisition.
Funding
Land acquisitions can require considerable funding resources and at time extend beyond existing capital
allocations. The City currently has nearly $1.1M allocated for land acquisition, with an additional
$200,000 designated to accumulate annually in the fund. Other city funding sources include REET (Real
Estate Excise Tax), PIF (Park Impact Fees) and General Fund. The City also has the ability to borrow
money in ways including the use of bond funds. State and local grants are another source of acquisition
resources, but timing of funding cycles and landowner purchase requirements can be an issue. In those
situations, there are programs through land trust organizations that can bridge the timing of fund
expenditures and availability.
Public Hearings
Unfinished Business
New Business
Planning Board Extended Agenda
Generic Agenda Item (ID # 6316)
Extended Agenda
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
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Review Extended Agenda
ATTACHMENTS:
• 04.08.2022 Extended Agenda (PDF)
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Planning Board Chair Comments
Planning Board Member Comments
Adjournment
April 13, 2022
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 04/13/2022
Approval of Minutes
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Michelle Martin
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Approval of Draft Minutes from March 23rd meeting
Narrative
Draft meeting minutes attached
Attachments:
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CITY OF EDMONDS PLANNING BOARD
Minutes of Webinar Meeting
March 23, 2022
Chair Crank 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 Staff Present
Alicia Crank, Chair
Roger Pence, Vice Chair
Matt Cheung
Judi Gladstone
Richard Kuehn
Mike Rosen
Lily Distelhorst (student rep)'
Board Members Absent
Todd Cloutier (excused)
Susan McLaughlin, Development Services Director
Kernen Lien, Interim Planning Division Manager
Brad Shipley, Associate Planner
READING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION MADE BY BOARD MEMBER GLADSTONE, SECONDED BY BOARD MEMBER
CHEUNG, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 9 PLANNING BOARD RETREAT AS
PRESENTED. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF AGENDA
THERE WAS UNANIMOUS CONSENT TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
None.
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
1 Student Representative Distelhorst arrived at 7:12 p.m. as previously arranged.
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A. Review of Planning -related Bills from 2022 WA Legislative Session
Associate Planner Brad Shipley presented a review of the 2022 Washington Legislative Session. Big topics
revolved around housing and land use; criminal justice and law enforcement; transportation & infrastructure;
and the environment.
Major bills that passed of interest to planning:
• Housing/Land Use — HB 1866 (supportive housing), SB 5818 (limiting appeals), E2SHB 1241
(changing time for comprehensive plan updates), and 2ESSB 5593 (urban growth boundaries). Also the
State Budget had major investments to address housing insecurity.
• Transportation/Infrastructure — Move Ahead Washington (transportation package)
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement — HB 1630 (prohibits guns in government buildings) and ESSB 5078
(bans large capacity ammunition magazines with some exceptions)
• Environment — SB 5722 (energy benchmarking for medium-sized multi -family buildings)
Dead bills of interest:
• Housing/Land Use - ESHB 1660/SB 5670 (Accessory Dwelling Units), SUB 1782/SSB 5670 (missing
middle housing near transit), and HB 1099 (proposed new requirements for comp plans).
Looking ahead to 2023, it is expected that housing will be a focus with the same bills coming back. Mr. Shipley
strongly recommended that Edmonds look at missing middle housing before the State does it for the City.
Board Member Cheung asked if there was strong opposition to all the dead bills. Mr. Shipley commented that
there is a fair amount of opposition to these but referred to Representative Bateman's quote that they are
"defmitely" coming back.
Board Member Gladstone commented that there were a lot of bills this session. One of the things that struck her
was that they ran out of time since it was a short session. She noted that often the more controversial bills take
more than one session. She commented that the way the transportation package ended up getting funded will
hurt everyone's utility bills which can contribute to homelessness.
Vice Chair Pence commented that one of the biggest hurdles was the removal of local control of planning. He
then asked Mr. Shipley about things that the City must do because of these bills. Mr. Shipley explained that the
change in times for the comp plan update will impact the Planning Board, but that is just a new timeframe. He
again recommended getting ahead of the missing middle housing issue. Development Services Director Susan
McLaughlin commented that the fact Edmonds does not have a Housing Action Plan would have put the City
at a disadvantage if the missing middle bill had been adopted.
Chair Crank was very happy with the Move Ahead Washington bill and the impact this will have on South
Edmonds on Highway 99. She encouraged board members to reach out to legislators and let them know how
they feel.
Board Member Kuehn asked how much the Planning Board would need to do to get ahead of the missing middle
issue. Mr. Shipley suggested using the bills they are working through this year as a a template. He also suggested
looking into the recommendations of the Housing Commission as a starting point.
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Vice Chair Pence brought up a letter to the editor in My Edmonds News by an Edmonds resident in the Five
Corners area about a missing middle project right next to his office done under existing zoning. In this situation
a house was torn down, and a fourplex was built. The fourplex units are reselling for $825,000 and up which is
not affordable housing by any definition. He noted that missing middle is not going to increase affordability by
itself. Mr. Shipley noted that sometimes what causes affordability issues is density maximums. In a form -based
code they could get rid of density maximums and instead regulate the envelope and size and scale of building.
Board Member Gladstone agreed with addressing the importance of local control. She suggested raising this
issue to Council.
Chair Crank asked Mr. Shipley to share the PowerPoint presentation with the Board. Mr. Shipley stated he
would send it to the Board.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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A. People Streets and Public Spaces
Director McLaughlin explained that this presentation was a request made because of an RFQ that staff had
published. The Mayor had mentioned he wanted a new vision for public space. This was spawned by questions
that came out of the pandemic. Director McLaughlin noted that 77% of public space in the city is made up of
streets which are city -managed property. During the pandemic a lot was learned about what worked for people
in public spaces. One question that will be asked in this process is what the City learned about public spaces
during the pandemic that will make for a better urban future. Another question is how to reallocate street space
to support a vibrant, green, and connected public space network.
Project Goals:
• Improve the Environment: infiltrate stormwater; provide more opportunities for supportive habitat; and
mcrease greenspace
• Create Social Hubs: identify locations that provide opportunities for social interaction; create places of
interest; and improve economic vitality
• Expand Connectivity: connect places of interest; improve safety for walking/biking; and create spaces
for social interaction
• Optimize Public Streets: movement of people vs. movement of vehicles; re -allocate street space from
under-utilized uses; and plan for all ages and abilities
The project approach will engage residents at the neighborhood level via roundtable discussions. The
consultants will take those conversations and look at right-of-way to develop a public space typology/toolkit to
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expand public space opportunities. Typologies will be developed to illustrate context sensitive, right-of-way
allocation. A new street typology map will be developed to advance the project goals. Pilot projects will be
implemented in six neighborhood districts. Public Realm Action Plans with 5-year investment strategies will be
developed to guide capital and private investment at the neighborhood scale.
Vice Chair Pence asked how many RFQs were received and how many were interviewed. Mr. Shipley replied
they received four and interviewed two. They expect to decide by the end of the month.
Student Representative Distelhorst asked if there will be plans for filtered permeability of roads in Edmonds
with this plan for people who are not in cars. Director McLaughlin commented that as part of this process they
will be looking at underutilized street space that can be adapted to people space. Some of the activation strategies
are streets that can also be utilized in different ways on different days and at different times.
Board Member Rosen asked how the Planning Board will be engaged in this process. Ms. McLaughlin stated
they expect the Planning Board to be heavily involved in this work. The scope of work is still being developed
but the Planning Board will be involved formally. In addition, she encouraged Planning Board members to be
involved in the neighborhood roundtables in their own neighborhoods.
Board Member Gladstone stated she thinks this is exciting, but she expressed concern about the large amount c
of lingo or jargon around this topic. She thinks the language could be simplified so people can better relate and
understand it. She then asked how parking fits into the conversation. Director McLaughlin replied that it will be a
a neighborhood conversation and will be discussed at that level. Regarding jargon, she stated that the jargon is Q
part of the toolkit that people can use to understand their options and the process for making things happen.
Once understood, it will enable people to activate their neighborhood streets.
Chair Crank spoke in support of giving attention to neighborhoods that are typically overlooked as mentioned
such as Perrinville. She really hopes that the roundtable discussions in the six neighborhood districts happen.
She encouraged the City to consider the accessibility issue and maybe utilize a hybrid model. She loves the
mapping idea. For engagement, she suggested that at the summer markets people could stick a pin in a map to
show the neighborhoods they are coming from. This will give a sense of who is coming to enjoy the activities
in the public spaces. Director McLaughlin agreed that any way they can engage the public on this topic is a
good.
Board Member Gladstone said she likes the idea of working toward pilot projects in different neighborhoods
because it can be inspiring for other parts of the city.
Vice Chair Pence suggested that when they show pictures of significant capital projects in the public realm, the
issue of costs inevitably comes up. He asked who pays for all these improvements and how the decision process
works for making these happen. He cautioned against promising more than they can deliver. Ms. McLaughlin
acknowledged his concern. She replied that the first step of a capital investment project is mapping out your
network. What they are doing is a very important first step. Part of the scope of work is creating a pedestrian -
prioritization network for sidewalk expansion.
Board Member Kuehn was very supportive of this project and of gaining a clear vision of what they want to
happen. He expressed appreciation to staff for involving the Planning Board.
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PLANNING BOARD EXTENDED AGENDA
Mr. Lien presented the extended agenda. Chair Crank highlighted the April 19 joint meeting with City Council.
She requested that board members let her know if they are planning on attending in person or virtually. Board
Member Kuehn said he would not be able to make it in person due to his family's spring break plans.
PLANNING BOARD CHAIR COMMENTS
Board Member Rosen referred to the news that the firm PRR had been chosen to support the creation of the
Equitable Engagement Framework for the City. In the interest of transparency, he disclosed that he is a former
owner of PRR and was a managing principal of while there. He left the firm in November 2017. He has not
been and will not be involved in this. There is no conflict of interest, but he wanted to make sure there was not
even a perception of conflict of interest.
Vice Chair Pence asked when the Planning Board will be able to meet in person again. Mr. Lien replied the
response he has gotten is "not yet". The primary concern is the staff support that will be needed to do the hybrid
meetings.
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helpful to get a heads -up on big projects like that, especially ones that are neighborhood -oriented like this one.
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ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Meeting Date: 04/13/2022
Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department - Q1 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's
accomplishments to the Parks & Planning Board for the months of January through March of 2022.
Attached is a more detailed list of the department's work for the three months. A PowerPoint
presentation is planned for the April 13th Board meeting to provide additional information and answer
questions.
Highlights for 2022 Vt Quarter (additional items found in attached Accomplishment List)
1. 2022 Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan: draft Plan published on January 7; several
Planning Board presentations including two Public Hearings; Planning Board recommendation to
City Council during March including two meeting (continued) Public Hearing. As of March 315T,
Council approval pending.
Civic Playfield Park Project: Construction continues with completion timeline adjusting to
weather condition "no work" days and project is still within allocated budget. Off -site
stormwater mitigation adjacent to Yost Park is designed and in permit review with construction
slated for this summer.
Park Planning: Continued management of Brackett's Landing North restroom repairs; Parks
Maintenance greenhouse variance submitted; Yost Pool Replaster project bid process
completed, finalizing contract and work slated to start mid -April. Due to City Council budget
amendment process, Parks Planner position recruitment is delayed about three months so
Department Administration is managing projects. Continued work on other possible parkland
acquisitions.
4. Parks Maintenance: Maintenance Operations Assessment completed and draft report reviewed.
Replaced/refurbished six benches and two picnic tables at Brackett's Landing South; replaced
Yost Pool Chlorine Injector and managed hazard tree removals at multiple park sites. Worked
with different volunteer groups to assist with park maintenance and improvements.
Recreation and Cultural Services Programs: Re -Opened Frances Anderson Center (FAC) on
March 16th and hired new part time staff to support FAC operations. Developed a Department
branding and marketing guide; launched enhanced communication with notable increased social
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media engagements; digitally published quarterly recreation guide the Craze and distributed
first departmental newsletter. New Summer Day camp established with positive response to
registration opening and awarded $86,000 grant for the program. Park shelter, athletic field and
gymnasium reservations now available with a strong response. Online reservation system new
as of 2021 and is responsible for 40% of shelter rentals. Environmental education program
completed a new Environmental Resources Portal website; supported Salmon Safe Certification
project and hired season staff.
6. Arts & Cultural Division Artist selection for 2022 temporary On the Fence exhibits, Write on the
Sound conference development and Best Book Poster Exhibit program. Managing two public art
projects; Floretum Garden Club mosaic sculpture and Civic Park art pieces including Council
Public Hearings; scheduled 19 summer concerts (one at new location of Hickman Park). Grant
submittal for 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor.
7. Human Services Division Finalized and distributed Homelessness Task Force recommendations;
developed Urgent Needs Program and distributed first 50 care kits to first responders; and
completed and presented to Council, the draft Homelessness Assessment Update with Kone
Consulting with final report distributed April 2022. Provided support for distribution of ARPA
funding; working with Snohomish County to enhance shelter in South County; coordinated
services for 42 individuals and ongoing oversight of five long-term motel vouchers.
Recommendation
This agenda item is for informational purposes, there is no need for a formal recommendation or action.
Attachments:
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Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department
2022 Quarter 1 Accomplishments
January 1 - March 31, 2022
Administration
• PROS Plan — draft Plan published on January 7; several Planning Board presentations
including two Public Hearings; Planning Board recommendation to City Council during
March including two meeting (continued) Public Hearing. As of March 315t, Council
approval pending.
• January and February provided information, materials and attendance of numerous
Council meetings to support the 2022 budget amendment process through completion.
• Reopened the Frances Anderson Center on March 16, 2022 after being closed for nearly
2 years.
• Completed sale and contracts for 12 memorial benches and 2 picnic tables.
• Finalized 3 concessions agreements (Learn to Ride a Bike, Outdoor Preschool, Outdoor
Camp)
• Finalized lease agreements for all Frances Anderson Tenants to include Council approval
of limited rent increases.
• Finalized special event agreements for the Farmers Market, Edmonds SpringFest and the
Edmonds Arts Festival. Contracts authorized by City Council for 2022.
Parks Planning & Projects
• Civic Center Playfield construction project proceeding. Schedule has had more than 30
"No Work" days due to heavy rains and weather issues. Project is still within original
budget although change orders have committed a significant amount of the
management reserve. Public update presented to City Council on March 15t. Off -site
stormwater mitigation adjacent to Yost Park is designed and in permit review with
construction slated for this summer.
• Reviewed draft Parks Maintenance Assessment, slated to be shared with the Division in
April.
• Parks Maintenance Greenhouse variance materials developed, submittal scheduled for
early April.
• Completed 8-month repair project of Bracketts Landing North Restroom to include
wastewater drain line replacement, new drain and vent systems, interior paint and
replacement of roof and skylights.
• Conducted bid process for re -plastering of Yost Pool, contractor selected and contract
being finalized with repair work slated to begin mid -April 2022.
• Successfully transferred a $258,000 State Appropriation for administration by the City.
The grant was originally secured by the Edmonds Rotary for the Civic Park fully inclusive
playground.
• Continued work on possible land acquisitions including continued discussions with land
owners.
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Park Maintenance
• Replaced 6 deteriorating benches, and refurbished 4 picnic tables at Brackett's Landing
South
• Replacement of Chlorine Injector at Yost Pool.
• Managed hazard tree removals at multiple park sites.
• Ongoing work with architects and engineers on Hwy 99 landscaping and irrigation
project.
• Managing and supporting Volunteer Projects.
Recreation Division
• Managed programs and instructors with the extended closure of the Frances Anderson
to include moving classes to the Waterfront Center and ongoing refunds for cancelled
classes.
• Developed a Department branding and marketing guide to ensure consistency and
professionalism.
• Updated all signage, room configurations, hallway configurations, increased front desk
staffing and communications with public regarding the March 16 re -opening of the
Frances Anderson Center.
• Hired 2 new part-time Front Desk staff to help cover evening shifts at Frances Anderson
Center and Edmonds Waterfront Center. Hired 1 part-time Facility Monitor for weekend
facility rentals.
• Developed and launched an enhanced communications strategy, seeking engagement
and database growth.
o Increase in Facebook followers from 996 in late January to currently 1,050 and
Instagram followers from 729 in January to currently 752.
o Facebook reach has increased to close to 7,000 (+300 %). Instagram reach has
increased to 530 (+22 %).
o Facebook post engagements have increased from 957 in late January to 1,123
currently.
o Newsletter mailed in March 2022 to 25,000 Edmonds households.
• Developed digital CRAZE and distributed information via variety of electronic channels
and newsletter mailing. Compiled information for Summer Craze in Q1.
• Created the structure for the Edmonds Summer Day Camp Program. This day camp will
serve youth entering grades 2-6 for 10 weeks in summer 2022. Within the first week of
the Edmonds Day Camp registration opening, 205 spots were filled out of 320 total
available.
• Received a SEEK (Summer Experiences and Enrichment for Kids) Grant. Amount received
was $86,825 that will be issued on a reimbursement basis to fund the Edmonds Summer
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Day Camp Program. This grant funding will help provide full scholarships, program
supplies and equipment and staffing cost.
• Scheduled adult Pickleball leagues for 34 teams.
• Currently offering a variety of fitness and wellness classes (13 total).
• Oversaw Meadowdale Preschool, which has full enrollment with 14 participants in both
the Morning and Afternoon sessions.
• Scheduled Gymnastics workshops at Edmonds Waterfront Center.
• 130 shelter permits created since February 7th, 50 of which have been created through
the online rental portal, approximately 40% of all rentals. (Online reservations are new
as of 2021)
• Approximately 1,700 hours of field rental reservations
• Approximately 300 hours of gymnasium rental reservations
• Launched annual flower basket and corner park adoption program:
0 83 of the 88 available Flower Baskets adopted
0 34 of the 74 available Corner Parks adopted
Environmental Education:
• Completion of the Environmental Resources Portal
• Completed Salmon Safe Certification Project site visits
• Hired three seasonal Ranger -Naturalists
Arts & Culture Division
• Facilitated orientation for new Arts Commission with specialty in literary arts.
• Organized call for young artists for 2022 Best Book Poster Exhibit for 3rd graders.
• Sent out quarterly Arts Bulletin e-newsletter.
• Managed Arts Commission selection of artists for four new 2022 temporary On the
Fence exhibits.
• Sent out call for presenters for Write on the Sound writers' conference and worked with
Steering Committee to select applicants.
• Facilitated donation process and worked with Floretum Garden Club to create proposal
for public art mosaic sculpture accepted by City Council.
• Facilitated public art process for Civic Park and worked with artist to present proposal at
Public Hearing for City Council approval of design concept.
• Scheduled 19 concerts in parks for summer 2022, with one new location at Hickman
Park for a Sunday concert.
• Coauthored grant submittal for Creative District capital grant proposal for final section
of 41" Avenue Cultural Corridor concept design.
• Issued contracts to local cultural nonprofits for 2022 Tourism Promotion Awards
approved in budget.
• Updated and sent out call for submissions for 2023 Tourism Promotion Awards.
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Youth Commission
• Held a virtual retreat at the end of January to focus on the goals for the Youth
Commissions in 2022
• Established a plan for contacting Youth Commissions or similar organizations across the
state
• Scheduled plans for volunteering at the Edmonds Food Bank
Human Services Division
• Finalized Homelessness Taskforce recommendations and distributed to Mayor, City
Council and Media on February 8, 2022.
• Developed Urgent Needs Program and distributed first 50 care kits to first responders.
• Completed Homelessness Assessment with Kone Consulting and presented to City
Council on March 1, 2022. Full report distributed April 2022.
• Provided support for distribution of ARPA funding to include re -opening the grant
portal, ordinance revisions and City Council meetings regarding potential reallocation.
• Conducted multiple meetings regarding Snohomish County's efforts to enhance shelter
in South County utilizing ARPA and HB 1590 funding and potential grant funding.
o Snohomish County Office of Recovery, January 12, 2022 & March 23, 2022
o Congressman Rick Larsen, February 16, 2022
o Verdant Health Commission, March 8, 2022
• Coordinated services for 42 individuals to include gaining emergency shelter for three
individuals and coordination with Adult Protective Services for another individual.
• Ongoing oversight of five long-term motel vouchers for Edmonds Emergency Shelter
program through Snohomish County.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 04/13/2022
Parkland Acquisition Presentation
Staff Lead: Angie Feser
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Prepared By: Angie Feser
Narrative
The Parks, Recreation, Cultural Arts & Human Services Department has actively pursued parkland
acquisition for the past two years as one of the Mayor's priorities for the City of Edmonds. The purpose
of acquiring property is for the conservation of the community's natural resources. The presentation
scheduled for the April 13th Parks & Planning Board meeting is to share the department's approach to
land acquisition, share the 2021 acquisitions, the methods used to acquire public property,
confidentiality involved, the overall process and activities involved after property is acquired. Some
basic information is included in this agenda item, with much more detail provided during the
presentation.
2021 Acquisitions
The transfer of nearly one acre of property at 9309 Bowdoin Way adjacent to Yost Park donated by
Shirley Johnson was completed during 2021 and is now part of the Edmonds park system. The historical
site contains a house and several outbuildings, numerous fruit and significant trees and connects
Bowdoin Way and Yost Park. In addition, a result of records research determined the City has a 1968 Use
Deed for 20 acres of tidelands adjacent to and north of Brackett's Landing North Park which provides
access to nearly 1,000 feet of beach and Puget Sound.
Acquisition Methods
Methods for land acquisition may be divided into four general categories: purchase, donation,
conservation and other. Purchases include methods to achieve an outright purchase of property at fair
market value and can be Fee Simple Purchase, Option to Purchase or Right of First Refusal. Donations
include approaches to work with a private property owner to ultimately donate property to the City such
as Full Donation, Partial Donation and Life Estate. Conservation methods work to achieve conservation
of property in its current context through use of Snohomish County funding programs. These programs
have many stipulations and limitations, but when properties are eligible for and fit these programs,
these methods can be effective tools to accomplish acquisition goals. They include Transfer of
Development Rights (TDR), Public Benefit Rating System (PBRS) and Conservation Futures Grant Program.
There are other creative tools and techniques to accomplish land acquisition. These methods include the
acquisition of partial property rights, such as public easements, leases, land trades and partnership
agreements. Also included are private developer obligations which result in dedications of property. In
rare cases relating to essential public facilities, eminent domain may also be a tool for land acquisition.
Funding
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Land acquisitions can require considerable funding resources and at time extend beyond existing capital
allocations. The City currently has nearly $1.1M allocated for land acquisition, with an additional
$200,000 designated to accumulate annually in the fund. Other city funding sources include REET (Real
Estate Excise Tax), PIF (Park Impact Fees) and General Fund. The City also has the ability to borrow
money in ways including the use of bond funds. State and local grants are another source of acquisition
resources, but timing of funding cycles and landowner purchase requirements can be an issue. In those
situations, there are programs through land trust organizations that can bridge the timing of fund
expenditures and availability.
Recommendation
This agenda item is for informational purposes, there is no need for a formal recommendation or action.
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Planning Board Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 04/13/2022
Extended Agenda
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Prepared By: Kernen Lien
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review Extended Agenda
Narrative
Extended Agenda attached.
Attachments:
04.08.2022 Extended Agenda
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April 8, 2022
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April 26 1. Joint Meeting with City Council
April 27 1. Waterfront Study Presentation
Mav 2022
May 11 1. Development Activity Report
2. 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update Scoping
3. Wireless Code Update Introduction
May 25 1. Equitable Outreach Plan
June 2022
June 8 1. Wireless Code Update Public Hearing
June 22
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Items and Dates are subject to change
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Pending 1.
Implementation / code updates concerning trees and the UFMP
For Future 2
Climate Action Plan update and public outreach
Consideration
2022 3.
Housing policies and implementation (incl Multifamily Design)
4.
Comprehensive Plan update preparation and gap analysis
5.
Subdivision code updates
6.
Community Development Code Amendments / Re -Organization
7.
Neighborhood Center Plans & implementation (esp. 5 Corners)
8.
Low impact / stormwater code review and updates
9.
Sustainable development code(s) review and updates
10.
Further Highway 99 Implementation, including:
a. Potential for "urban center" or transit -oriented
design/development strategies
b. Parking standards
11.
Parkland Acquisition
12.
ADA Transition Plan
13.
CIP/CFP
Recurring 1. Election of Officers (Vt meeting in December)
Topics 2. Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Department Reports & Updates- First
meeting after previous quarter (4/13, 7/13, 10/12, 1/11/23)
3. Joint meeting with City Council — April or as needed
4. Development Activity Report
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