2017-06-13 City Council - Full Agenda-1915o Agenda
Edmonds City Council
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250 5TH AVE N, (ACCESSED FROM COUNCIL CHAMBERS), EDMONDS, WA 98020
JUNE 13, 2017, 6:15 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER/CONVENE IN JURY MEETING ROOM
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(1).
(15 MIN.)
3. CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
1. Interview of Diversity Commission Appointee Sarah Mixson (15 min.)
2. Salary Commission Interview- Hodson (15 min.)
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
June 13, 2017
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/13/2017
Interview of Diversity Commission Appointee Sarah Mixson (15 min.)
Staff Lead: Patrick Doherty
Department: Community Services
Preparer: Patrick Doherty
Background/History
The nine Edmonds Diversity Commission members were originally appointed on October 27, 2015 for
staggered 1-, 2- and 3-year terms. As of 4/21/17 Position 7 became available for the remainder of a term
that runs until December 31, 2018 upon the resignation of Commissioner Adam Khan. The position
opening was advertised via local media, and previous applicants were also notified. Six new applications
were received and two applicants from previous recruitments wished to continue to be considered.
Three applicants were interviewed by the Commission at a special meeting on May 31, 2017. Pursuant
to ECC 10.65.020(B), new appointments to the Diversity Commission shall be made by the seated
Commissioners, subject to confirmation by the City Council.
Staff Recommendation
Interview Diversity Commission appointee Sarah Mixson to Position 7 of the Edmonds Diversity
Commission for the remainder of a term scheduled to expire 12/31/18 and forward to 6/13/17 Regular
Council Meeting Consent Agenda for approval.
Narrative
Of the new and previous applications received by the City for consideration, three applicants were
interviewed by the Diversity Commissioners: Sarah Mixson, Anabel Hovig, and Kelsey Foster. The
Commission voted on 5/31/17 to appoint Sarah Mixson to Position 7 for the remainder of a term
scheduled to expire 12/31/18. (Her application is attached here.)
Attachments:
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Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a public record and may be subject to disclosure upon request
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Diversity Commission
(Board or Commission)
Name: Sarah S Mixson Date:1/25/2017
Address:
Day Phone: (work)
Edmonds, WA 98026 Evening Phone:
Cell:
E-mail:
Occupational status and background: I am currently the Rental and Stage Manager at Edmonds Center for the Arts.
I have been a professional stage manager for 37 years, mostly in Seattle. I have also been a companion to elders
and a caring clown in nursing homes in the area.
Organizational affiliations: Member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers.
Member of Caring Clowns International, Business owner of Sally Suze Somarsall, Caring Clown.
want to help Edmonds to be the best city it can be. I attended the City Council meeting that approved the Safe City resolution and was impressed
Why are you seeking this appointment?
with the voices of my neighbors and the council members. As a lesbian, I know personally what being a minority feels like and have compassion for folks from all segments of society, including
the elderly and economically disadvantaged. My job gives me an excellent place to make a difference for the cultural expression of our citizens, now I would like to join a learn that values diversity with the City.
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? I work with a diverse community as rental manager at ECA and already have a
relationship with different segments of our population I am skilled in events and interpersonal communication and can bring my organizational skills to any programs the commission wants to fosler
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:.
None.
Additional comments: It would be an honor to serve.
Please return this completed for4E iC E I V E n
Edmonds City Hall
1215th Avenue North JAN 2 5 2016
Edmonds, WA 98020
carolyn.lafave@edmondswCwICE OF THE MAYOR
Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax: 425.771.0252
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3.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/13/2017
Salary Commission Interview- Hodson (15 min.)
Staff Lead: MaryAnn Hardie
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: MaryAnn Hardie
Background/History
At the direction of Council, there was a new City salary commission ordinance drafted by legal and
approved by Council in February 2017. Based on direction by Council to institute a salary commission,
there were 5 vacancies created that needed to be filled (in order for the salary commission to begin
their work on this process this summer).
Staff Recommendation
Interview the Mayor's appointment to the salary commission (Jeff Hodson).
Narrative
The notice of the commission position openings was posted on February 27, 2017 and May 2017. Last
week 4 Mayoral appointees to the commission were confirmed by the Council. Most recently, the
Council interviewed Ava Dubno for the commission and confirmed this appointment at the 6/6/17
meeting. Jeff Hodson was interviewed by the Mayor for the fifth vacancy to the commission. The
appointment for Mr. Hodson to the commission is before Council this evening. The application form for
Mr. Hodson is attached.
Attachments:
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Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a public record and may be subject to disclosure upon request
Salary Commission
(Board or Commission)
Jeff Hodson
Name:
Address.
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Edmonds, WA 98020
Occupational status and background:
See attached
organizational affiliations:.
Why are you seeking this appointment?
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Date:
Day Phone:_
Evening Phon
Cell:
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What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria?
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Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds;
None
Additional comments: See attached
Please return this completed form to:
Edmonds City Hall
1215'h Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
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Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax:425.771.0252
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Application from Jeff Hodso dmonds, for a position on the City of Edmonds
Salary Commission
Occupational Status and Background
I am Director of Communications at the UW School of Public Health, one of the nation's premier schools
of public health, where I oversee external and internal communications, from school -wide messaging to
branding and media relations. I am a long-time journalist and media trainer/teacher, with three
decades' worth of experience working for daily newspapers (including The Seattle Times), training
journalists overseas (mostly in Southeast Asia) for international organizations, and in marketing and
communications.
Organizational Affiliations
University of Washington, International Center for Journalists: (Washington, D.C.)
Why are you seeking this appointment?
Out of civic duty/service and a long-time desire to share my voice and skills with the community. I grew
up in what is now Shoreline, have lived in Edmonds for five years, and feel it's time to get involved in the
municipality and community. I am very proud to live in Edmonds and call it home, and I want it to be the
best city it can be — for me and my family and for future generations. Also, I have a long-time interest in
public affairs, having covered city halls and county governments in other communities as a reporter. I
was an urban affairs reporter for the Seattle Times and covered city and county governments (and
politics) for five years in Illinois. I used to write stories comparing the salaries of aldermen and the
mayor in Aurora (Illinois' second-largest city) with other municipalities, and often did the same for other
bodies I covered. It's really critical to get the salaries right — to attract the best and brightest public
servants and to ensure they are compensated fairly.
►Mhat skills do you have to meet the selection criteria?
An open, analytical mind; experience researching data and salary ranges (both as a manager and as a
journalist); understanding of the duties and commitments of public servants (from my years as a beat
reporter and student of politics); good personal interaction skills, including a willingness to listen to
others and excellent facilitation skills (from my background as a seasoned trainer and classroom
instructor); strong work ethic to do what it takes to get the job done; a proven sense of balance and
fairness, etc.
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the
City of Edmonds:
None
Additional comments:
I don't have money to donate (like the impressive Rick Steves) but I do have time and brainpower to
give. I look forward to being able to volunteer in some capacity that matches my skillset with the city's
needs. It would be my greatest honor to serve the City of Edmonds.
Sincerely, Jeff Hodson
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