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2022-06-07 City Council - Full S Agenda-31921. 2. 3. 4. o Agenda Edmonds City Council tn.. ISLP SPECIAL MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 JUNE 7, 2022, 6:00 PM PERSONS WISHING TO JOIN THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY IN LIEU OF IN -PERSON ATTENDANCE CAN CLICK ON OR PASTE THE FOLLOWING ZOOM MEETING LINK INTO A WEB BROWSER USING A COMPUTER OR SMART PHONE: HTTPS://ZOOM. US/J/95798484261 OR JOIN BY PHONE: US: +1 253 215 8782 WEBINAR ID: 957 9848 4261 CLOSED CAPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE USING THE ZOOM PLATFORM. CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) (15 MIN.) RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION: NO ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMITTEE 1. Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission (15 min) 2. Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission (15 min) 3. Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission (15 min) ADJOURN Edmonds City Council Agenda June 7, 2022 Page 1 4.1 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/7/2022 Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave Department: Mayor's Office Preparer: Carolyn LaFave Background/History The Historic Preservation Commission has two open "citizen" positions they have been trying to fill since early 2021. Staff Recommendation Interview candidate Samuel Spencer for appointment to HPC open position #8, Citizen. Narrative Candidate Samuel Spencer applied for one of the open "citizen" positions on the HPC. After review of his application by Mayor Nelson and staff, Mayor Nelson interviewed Mr. Spencer and is recommending his appointment to the Historic Preservation Commission. Attachments: Spencer_HPC_app_Redacted Packet Pg. 2 itv ofEdmonds 4.1.a ::. Citizen Board and Commission Application (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a p&Wjc recojd and Mqy be subject to d1scbsure upon request (&o,,d or Commission) rT 11n 11 0 .}C t S ■ „ t r �J�� '�'� r� 1 i C -� s•. ---, Organizational affiliations: . `i Why are you seeking this cl-v l fi d; - m c� What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? -�- A ave Q' z4pw ere o e altC d'f�SC'i�'1%/ c 1 �PcP '� G� [''' '�► CE'1Y �7��7 �G` a � CE.'1'ut �•YI �,}�� j -�.ta r� Gf'Q� '�'+'�`� fC7 /y'l.(� � �I Please list any other Board, Commission, Committetzftial positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds: tL Additional cornments: Please return this completed form to: Edmonds City Hall 121 5`h Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 Caro1Vn.1afave@)edmondswa.aou 1"7 7 rfs IOW 'Ski „d,qy Phone; 425.771,0247 1 Fax: 425.771.0252 RECEI Y F—t -I�At: 1 2. ?P77 a). . Signature c m sa. f � rr7G`7'1 AV R .r Revised 4130114 r a PLANNING OEPT. Packet Pg. 3 4.2 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/7/2022 Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave Department: Mayor's Office Preparer: Carolyn LaFave Background/History The Sister City Commission currently has one open position which has been advertised as "open until filled" for the past two years. Staff Recommendation Interview candidate Yuri Nishiyama for appointment to the Sister City Commission. Narrative After review of Ms. Nishiyama's application and resume by Mayor Nelson, staff liaison, and a member of the Sister City Commission, Mayor Nelson interviewed Ms. Nishiyama and is recommending her appointment to the Commission. Attachments: Nishiyama Yuri ESCC application —Redacted Packet Pg. 4 4.2.a Edmonds Citizen Board and Commission Application (PLEASE PRINT OR T)PE) NOTE: This form is a public retard and maybe subject to drsclasure upon request (board or Comrnission) Name: Yuri Nishiyama Address Edmonds, WA 98020 Occupational status and background: Please see attached. Organizational affiliations: Please See attached, Why are you seeking this appointment? Please see attached. What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? Please see attached. Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the Cityof Edmonds: Please see attached. Additional comments; Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my experiences with the Sister City Commission Please return this completed form to. - Edmonds City Nall 12151h Avenue North Edmonds, WA 98020 __c.a..rolyn.lafave0edmondswa.eov Q , �MtMAYODR ign°t�r Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax:425.771.0252 APR 15 xehed41W14 OFFICE OF T Packet Pg. 5 4.2.a c 0 N E E 0 U L m Co W Q Packet Pg. 6 4.2.a Occupational status and background Occupational status: I sold my house in Seattle where I lived for 41 years and purchased a condominium in Edmonds. I moved into my new home in 2021 and have been enjoying my retirement in a smaller, artistic and friendlier city that reminds me of my native city, Kobe, Japan. I teach American Mahjong class twice a week and Japanese Language and Culture class once a week at Edmonds Waterfront Center for Parks, Recreation and Culture Service of the City of Edmonds. Also, the City of Edmonds and I put the Drop -in Mahjong program together for the graduates of my Mahjong class to be able to continue and enjoy playing Mahjong at the beautiful Edmonds Waterfront Center. Background: Education Shoin Junior College, Kobe Japan —1960-1962 • I majored in English Literature. • I received a Teaching Certificate for Junior High School. • I was awarded a foreign student scholarship from Seattle Pacific University. Seattle Pacific University — 1963-1965 • 1 took most of the core education classes at SPU. Edison Technical and Business College— 1965-1967 • I majored in Office Management. • I completed a 2-year course and received a certificate in Office Management. University of Washington— 1992-1994 • I majored in Cultural Anthropology. • 1 received Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology. Employment History: University of Washington Graduate School — 1967--1970 • I worked at the Graduate School as an office assistant. • I took night Glasses at UW. Japan Line USA Ltd.—1970-1985 • The company was newly incorporated in USA. • I worked as an assistant to the Vice President in Sales and Marketing. • i also served as an interpreter for the Japanese representatives. • I obtained a Green Card through the company, St. Paul Seafood Company — 1985-1987 • The company was building the Surimi processing facility on St. Paul Island, Alaska. Packet Pg. 7 4.2.a • I served as an assistant to the president who was finalizing the contract with the company in Japan. • I also served as a liaison as well as an interpreter between the legal team and the processing workers from Japan. Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau — 1987-1990 + The City of Seattle recruited me to manage the Airport Program that provided the language assistance to the visitors from Japan. Wind Flower Ltd.—1990-2000 • I formed my own import/export trading company. • Our main products we exported to Japan were jackets designed by the Makar Northwest Native American artist and do-it-yourself wood storage sheds. • I designed and lectured the cultural orientation class for the employees ❑f REI, Eddie Bauer that were preparing t❑ start their business in Japan and Hyatt Regency and Hilton Hotels which were in need of training new employees to be sent to Japan. • I was awarded the best import/export trading company by JETRO of Japan. Hi hline Community College — 1989-1999 • I taught a Japanese Language and Culture class at night-1989-1992. I taught a regular day Japanese Language and Culture class— 1995-1999. Sakura Color Product Corp. — 2000-2003 ■ Scrapbooking was very popular in USA, but it was not known in Japan yet. + I was recruited to help them start a scrapbooking business in Tokyo, Japan. • I set up the scrapbooking division, an instructor training school and a wholesale shop of Scrapbooking products from USA. + I wrote the very first Scrapbooking instruction manual in Japanese and trained 240 ladies t❑ be a scrapbooking instructor as well as an independent business owner. Sizzix.com — 2003-2006 • I accepted a job as an overseas sales agent and stayed additional 3 years in Tokyo, Japan. • I continued to teach a Scrapbooking class in Tokyo, Japan. Retirement iob — 2006-2010 • I taught a "Japanese Language through Origami making class" for the After - School program of several elementary schools in the Northeast areas of Seattle. Packet Pg. 8 4.2.a • I taught a Japanese Language and Culture class for High School students as well as adults at home. Organizational affiliations: Seattle Kobe Sister Cily Association • I have been a member of the Association since 1970s. • l served the Board from 2005 till 2007. • I often acted as an interpreter when officials people from Kobe visited Seattle. Japan America Society of Washington • 1 have been a member of JASW since 1980s. World Trade Club • I was member of the club throughout 1980s and 1990s. • I served the board from 1996 till 1999. Women's University Club • I was a member of the club from 2010 till 2020. • I served the board from 2015 till 2017_ • 1 was a trustee for Arts and Gardening Trusteeship from 2015 till 2017. • I was a chair for the Discover the World Committee that provided very popular, fun and educational programs to members from 2013 till 2020. Nikkei Community Network • I have been a member of Nikkei Community Network since 2015. Ken'inkai State Club of Washington * I have been a member of Kenjinkai Club of Washington which is led by the office of Consul General of Japan since )01 S. Edmonds Senior Center • I joined the membership of Edmonds Senior Center in 2021. Why are You seeking this appointment? I devoted my time and energy to Kobe and Seattle Sister City relationship for many years. Edmonds is now my home, and since I realized Edmonds had had an established sister city relationship with Hekinan City in Japan, I felt in my heart that I would enjoy working with the Sister City Commission by offering my long and extensive experiences in the area of teaching, Kobe and Seattle Sister City activities and import and export business and customers relationship between USA and Japan as well as an intimate knowledge of culture, customs and language of Ja pa n. Packet Pg. 9 4.2.a My nephew's wife was born and raised in the southern part ❑f Nagoya City, and the Hekinan City was one of her playgrounds while she was growing up. I have heard so much about the city from her, and although I have never visited there, I feel like I've known the city intimately and will be thrilled to get involved in the sister city activities between two cities which I have such a personal and intimate connection with. What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? I was born, raised in Japan and educated both in Japan and USA. For 58 years, I lived and worked in Seattle. However, I have never lost contact with Japan. I still talk to my family members, school and church friends on the phone several times a month. Through teaching Japanese language and culture for years, I have kept up with the language, customs, politics and current events of Japan. My professional backgrounds are in the fields that were all related to the business activities between USA and Japan. My experience was often extended to an exclusive work with legal teams to set up business deals, to negotiate contracts, to hire staff as well as acting as an interpreter and advisor to the companies that were involved on both sides. I have actively been involved in nonprofit/civic organizations that are also involved in promoting cultural exchange between Japan and USA. I have seen the value of getting involved in host family and exchange student programs and believed that is the most effective way to create future leaders who would instinctively appreciate the value of international collaboration, understanding and empathy. I sincerely believe my long and extensive experiences in the fields of business, customer relationship and cultural exchange between Japan and USA can be effectively used to assist the relationship between Hekinan city and the City of Edmonds. Please list any other board, Commission, Committee or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds: I do not hold any official position or serve Board or Committee with the City of Edmonds. Packet Pg. 10 4.3 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 06/7/2022 Interview Candidate for Appointment to a Board/Commission Staff Lead: Carolyn LaFave Department: Mayor's Office Preparer: Carolyn LaFave Background/History As set out in ECC Chapter 10.70, the Edmonds Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is comprised of five members: a City Council member, two members representing the lodging industry that generates the funds, and two members representing attractions or organizations authorized to use or be supported by the lodging tax funds. Members serve one-year terms and may be re -appointed each year by City Council. Committee member Benjamin Mason, General Manager of the Best Western Plus Harbor Inn, is no longer employed with the hotel leaving an open position for a Tax Provider on the Committee. Appointment of a new member would fill this position for the remainder of its term, until 12/31/2022 and be eligible for reappointment in 2023 for another 1-year term. Staff Recommendation Interview Gillian Young, applicant for appointment to the Edmonds Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, for the remainder of a term scheduled to expire on 12/31/2022. Narrative Ms. Young is the current Sales & Marketing Rep for the Best Western Plus Harbor Inn and submitted her application on May 1, 2022 for open position #1 Tax Provider (attached). Attachments: You ng_Gillian_LTAC_application_Redacted Packet Pg. 11 4.3.a Oty of Edmomfs F E r,�r Citizen Board and Commission Application (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form Is a pu6tfc record and may be .sublet[ to dlsrinsure vpon request �Rc. 1 RUa L_ oc� i►n i ►r�X �! ► 5c;� � a� � (Boord or Commission) Dame: Q� k Date: 1 -7- 0 Address:} Occupational status and background; 5 C.A-P— �� �( [ , J� - � i— ❑rganirativnal affiliations;__ Why are you seeking this appointment? i V\--OX 1p �I1 - �I What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria?S �� �11r1 _ ❑!F1 Please list any other Board. Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds: n 1V7%- Additional comments; D Please return this completed form to. Edmonds City Hall 1215'hAvenue North ivy r Edmonds, WA 93020 Signature 61— caroIvn.WaveMedrnondswa.Rov Phone: 425.771.0247 I Fax; 425.771.0252 r REOW4130114 Packet Pg. 12