Ordinance 4274ORDINANCE NO. 4274
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.90 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) had seven voting members in
2002 when the HPC was formed; and
WHEREAS, in 2007, the code was updated to allow nine voting members; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the number of voting members was increased to twelve; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has not had twelve members in several years and is currently facing
challenges of having enough members present to satisfy the quorum requirement; and
WHEREAS, the HPC has had to cancel meetings due to its lack of quorum; and
WHEREAS, the HPC had six members up until a couple of months ago when two members
joined, bringing the membership to eight; and
WHEREAS, the city council wants to allow all eight members to continue to vote until
such time that the size of the body is reduced to seven through vacancy or end of term; and
WHEREAS, a revision to chapter 10.90 ECC to reduce the number of voting members
from twelve to seven would ameliorate the quorum problem and make the HPC more consistent
with other boards and commissions; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 10.90 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Edmonds Historic
Preservation Commission," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text is shown in
underline; deleted text is shown in stri'•e
Section 2. Severabilit. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
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MAYO IKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
C CLERK, SCOTT SEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: September 2, 2022
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: September 6, 2022
PUBLISHED: September 9, 2022
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 9, 2022
ORDINANCE NO. 4274
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.4274
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 6' day of September, 2022, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4274. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.90 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATING TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 6ch day of September, 2022.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT SSEY
Exhibit A
Chapter 10.90
EDMONDS HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Sections:
10.90.010 Creation and size.
10.90.020 Composition of the commission.
10.90.030 Terms.
10.90.040 Powers and duties.
10.90.050 Rules and officers.
10.90.060 Commission staff.
10.90.010 Creation and size.
There is hereby established an Edmonds historic preservation commission, eansisting of
12 votitig iiiembers,provided in ECC ; n °0 P_Q. Members of the Edmonds historic
preservation commission shall be appointed by the mayor and approved by the city
council. All appointments shall be residents of Edmonds, except as expressly provided in
ECC 10.90.020(B). [Ord. 3870 § 1, 2012; Ord. 3669 § 1, 2007; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.020 Composition of the commission.
A. All members of the commission must have a demonstrated interest or competence in
historic preservation and possess qualities of impartiality and broad judgment.
B. The commission shall consist of 4-2-7 voting members and one nonvoting, ex officio
position to be filled by Edmonds city council members. PROVIDED THAT if the
commission has more than 7 voting members at the time this code is adopted. all members
shall remain frill voting members until the size of the commission can be reduced to 7
through term expiration or other occurrence of vacancy. The commission shall include at
least two professionals who have experience in identifying, evaluating, and protecting
historic resources and are selected from among the disciplines of history, architecture,
architectural history, historic preservation, planning, cultural anthropology, archaeology,
cultural geography, American studies, law, and/or real estate. Four -positions shall be
filled by citizens of Edmonds with demonstrated interest in historic preservation. One
position shall be filled as recommended by the Edmonds South Snohomish County
Historical Society. A commission action that would otherwise be valid shall not be
rendered invalid by the temporary vacancy of one or all of the professional positions,
unless the commission action is related to meeting certified local government (CLG)
responsibilities cited in the certification agreement between the mayor and the historic
preservation officer. Furthermore, in special circumstances, exceptions to the residence
requirement of commission members may be granted by the mayor and the city council in
order to obtain representatives from those disciplines. [Ord. 3870 § 2, 2012; Ord. 3813
§ 1, 2010; Ord. 3669 § 2, 2007; Ord. 3526 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.030 Terms.
The original appointment of members to the commission shall be as follows: three for
two years, two for three years, and two for four years. Thereafter, appointments shall be
made for a three-year term. Vacancies shall be filled by the mayor for the unexpired term
in the same manner as the original appointment. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.040 Powers and duties.
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The major responsibility of the historic preservation commission is to identify and
actively encourage the conservation of the city's historic resources by initiating and
maintaining a register of historic places and reviewing proposed changes to register
properties; to raise community awareness of the city's history and historic resources; and
to serve as the city's primary resource in matters of historic planning and preservation.
In carrying out these responsibilities, the historic preservation commission shall engage
in the following:
A. Conduct and maintain a comprehensive inventory of historic resources within the
boundaries of the city and known as the Edmonds historic inventory; publicize and
periodically update inventory results. Properties listed on the inventory shall be recorded
on official zoning records with a "HI" (for historic inventory designation). This
designation shall not change or modify the underlying zone classification.
B. Initiate and maintain the Edmonds register of historic places. This official register
shall be compiled of buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts identified by the
commission as having historic significance worthy of recognition and protection by the
city and encouragement of efforts by owners to maintain, rehabilitate and preserve
properties.
C. Review nominations to the Edmonds register of historic places according to criteria in
ECDC 20.45.010 and adopt standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and the
issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or waiver.
D. Review proposals to construct, change, alter, modify, remodel, move, demolish or
significantly affect properties or districts on the register as provided in
Chapter 20.45ECDC and adopt standards in its rules to be used to guide this review and
the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or waiver.
E. Provide for the review either by the commission or its staff of all applications for
approvals, permits, environmental assessments or impact statements, and other similar
documents pertaining to identified historic resources or adjacent properties.
F. Conduct all commission meetings in compliance with Chapter 42.30 RCW, Open
Public Meetings Act, to provide for adequate public participation and adopt standards in
its rules to guide this action.
G. Participate in, promote and conduct public information, educational and interpretive
programs pertaining to historic and prehistoric resources.
H. Establish liaison support, communication and cooperation with federal, state and other
local government entities which will further historic preservation objectives, including
public education, within the city.
I. Review and comment to the city council on land use, housing and redevelopment,
municipal improvement and other types of planning and programs undertaken by any
agency of the city, other neighboring communities, Snohomish County, the state or
federal governments, as they relate to historic resources of the city.
J. Advise the city council and chief local elected official generally on matters of historic
planning and preservation.
K. Perform other related functions assigned to the commission by the city council or
chief local elected official.
L. Provide information to the public on methods of maintaining and rehabilitating historic
properties. This may take the form of pamphlets, newsletters, workshops or similar
activities.
M. Officially recognize excellence in the rehabilitation of historic buildings, structures,
sites and districts, and new construction in historic areas; and encourage appropriate
measures for such recognition.
N. Be informed about and provide information to the public and city departments on
incentives for preservation of historic resources including legislation, regulations and
codes which encourage the use of adaptive reuse of historic properties.
O. Review nominations to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
P. Investigate and report to the city council on the use of various federal, state, local or
private funding sources available to promote historic resource preservation in the city.
Q. Serve as the local review board for special valuation and:
1. Make determinations concerning the eligibility of historic properties for special
valuation;
2. Verify that the improvements are consistent with the Washington State Advisory
Council's standards for rehabilitation and maintenance;
3. Enter into agreements with property owners for the duration of the special valuation
period as required under WAC 254-20-070(2);
4. Approve or deny applications for special valuation;
5. Monitor the property for continued compliance with the agreement and statutory
eligibility requirements during the 10-year special valuation period; and
6. Adopt bylaws and/or administrative rules and comply with all other local review board
responsibilities identified in Chapter 84.26 RCW.
R. The commission shall adopt rules of procedure to address subsections (C), (D), (F),
(0) and (Q) of this section. [Ord. 3951 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.050 Rules and officers.
The commission shall establish and adopt its own rules of procedure, and shall select
from among its membership a chairperson and such other officers as may be necessary to
conduct the commission's business. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
10.90.060 Commission staff.
Commission and professional staff assistance shall be designated by the mayor with
additional assistance and information to be provided by other city departments as may be
necessary to aid the commission in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under this
chapter. [Ord. 3392 § 1, 2002].
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or the City of Edmon[is, Washington
On the 6lh day of September, 2082, the City Council of the City of
Edmonds, passed the 10110W]", Ordlndncd. the summary of said
ordinance conslslinS or 111fe Is pmvlddd as Wows!
AN ORDIt}ANC�Ty
ORDINANCE NO a29a OF EDMONDS,
EaMONDS OCITYA CEO EI RELATING CHAPTER O THE HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
DATED this 61h Day of September,022.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
Published: September 9, 2022. EDH962673
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