2017-06-27 City Council - Full Agenda-19252.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2017
Interview of Diversity Commission Appointee Anabel Hovig (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 6/7/17 Position 6 became available for the remainder of a term
that runs until December 31, 2017 upon the resignation of Commissioner Mario Brown. The recent,
previous opening of Position 7 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. One applicant, Sarah Mixson, was appointed to Position 7 and confirmed by City
Council on 6/13/17. 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. In addition, pursuant
to recently approved amendments to Chapter 10.65, the Diversity Commission is allowed to appoint
from a pool of applicants/interviewees within the previous three months to fill a new position opening.
Staff Recommendation
Interview Diversity Commission appointee Anabel Hovig to Position 6 of the Edmonds Diversity
Commission for the remainder of a term scheduled to expire 12/31/17 and forward to the 6/27/17
Regular Council Meeting Consent Agenda for approval.
Narrative
Of the applications received by the City for consideration in the past three months, three applicants
were interviewed by the Diversity Commissioners on 5/31/17: 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. In a Special Meeting on 6/21/17 the Commission voted to appoint
Anabel Hovig to Position 6 for the remainder of a term scheduled to expire 12/31/17.
Attachments:
Red acted_Anabel_Hovig_app_Redacted
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 06/27/2017
Interview of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Applicant Steven Lyon (15 min.)
Staff Lead: Patrick Doherty
Department: Economic Development
Preparer: Patrick Doherty
Background/History
As set out in ECC Chapter 10.70, the Edmonds Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) is comprised of
five members: a City Councilmember, 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 reappointed each year
by City Council. On April 14, 2017 Jan Conner, previous General Manager of the Best Western Plus
Harbor Inn, submitted her resignation from the LTAC, leaving an open position on the Committee.
Appointment of a new member would fill this position for the remainder of its term, until 12/31/17.
Staff Recommendation
Interview Steven Lyon, applicant for appointment to the Edmonds Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, for
the remainder of a term scheduled to expire 12/31/17 and forward to 6/27/17 Regular Council Meeting
Consent Agenda for approval.
Narrative
Two hotels in Edmonds were contacted about potential interest in participating on the LTAC. Only the
Best Western Plus Harbor Inn showed interest, with General Manager Steven Lyon submitting his
application on 6/14/17 (attached).
Attachments:
Steve_Lyon_Redacted
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