2016-07-12 City Council - Full Agenda-1716ADJOURN
Edmonds City Council Agenda
July 12, 2016
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
City Council Meeting Draft Minutes
Staff Lead: {Type Name of Staff Lead}
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Linda Hynd
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
070516 Draft Council Meeting Minutes
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
Approval of claim checks.
Staff Lead: Scott James
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #220695 through #220769 dated July 7, 2016 for $192,552.88.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks.
Financial Impact
$192,552.88
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non -approval of expenditures.
Attachments:
claim cks 07-07-16
FrequentlyUsedProjNumbers 07-07-16
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
2016 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment and New Human Resources Director Position
Staff Lead: Scott James
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Debra Sharp
Background/History
July 5, 2016 Council Meeting and Budget Ordinances 4014, 4019, and 4024
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends that Council approve the 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment and Addition of New
Human Resources Director Position Ordinance No. XXXX amending the 2016 Budget and approving the
new Human Resources Director position.
Narrative
During the July 5th, 2016 Council meeting, staff presented the 2nd Quarter 2016 Budget Amendment
and presented the new Human Resources Director position to Council.
The attached Ordinance has been updated to include the addition of the new Human Resources Director
position and the 2nd Quarter Budget Amendment.
Summary of Budget Amendment:
There are four items that have previously been discussed by Council. They include the federal lobbyist,
the fishing pier rehabilitation, the 236th St SW Walkway and the 12th and Sierra storm improvements
project. Along with additional budget request, two of these amendments also correct previous budget
appropriations. The fishing pier rehabilitation was budgeted in both the Parks Construction Fund (132)
and the Building Maintenance Fund (016). The attached budget amendment removes the grant money
and expenditures budgeted in Fund 132 and adds additional budget appropriation and grant revenue to
Fund 016. The 236th St SW Walkway was included in the first quarter budget amendment. The
amendment included additional expenditures offset by new revenue. The additional expenditures
should have been funded by REET1 and not grant revenue. The attached amendment increases the
budget appropriation for REET 1 and reduces the grant revenue in the Street Construction Fund (112).
There are five new items before Council, all from the General Fund, for a total reduction in ending fund
balance of $78,529. There are three requests for new equipment, one request for additional funding for
the online streaming services due to the new City Council audio visual system upgrade and additional
professional services funding for the City's permit tracking system.
Details for the New Human Resources Director Position are included in the Human Resources Director
Position agenda item on tonight's agenda.
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Attachments:
2nd Quarter Budget Amendment Ordinance and New Human Resources Director
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
Human Resources Director
Staff Lead: Carrie Hite
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Preparer: Carrie Hite
Background/History
Carrie Hite has been serving as the Reporting Director for the HR department since Fall 2011. Mary Ann
Hardie, the HR Manager, has been managing the department since Fall 2011.
The work duties for the HR Manager position have needed to evolve and continue be enriched given the
nature of the organization's HR needs and strategic work items.
Given the scope of projects in the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services department, authorization of
this position will allow Ms. Hite to continue to provide the level of excellent services for the
organization's growing parks, recreation and cultural services needs and to have a dedicated HR Director
to provide the continued high level of service needed in the HR department.
For this reason, it is recommended that the HR Director position be authorized in the budget at the
same director level salary range (NR 20) as the other director positions, with the full scope of the
director level duties.
Currently, the HR Manager salary is in the range of $86,000 - $115,000. The Director salary range is
$109, 000-147, 000.
Attached is the job description and the salary comparables as requested by Council.
Staff Recommendation
Approve proposal on consent. Approve Budget ordinance as part of the budget amendment agenda
item. This ordinance also adds the HR Director title to the budget book.
Narrative
The Mayor is recommending the creation of a new director position in the Human Resources
department. There has been an increase in staffing levels, additional state and federal regulations,
additional HR programs (safety, wellness, light duty program, SAW program, ergonomic assessments,
etc.), organizational training and development needs (supervisory training program, workplace violence
training, etc.) labor relations needs (labor management conference committees, Health Benefits
Committee, PPACA education and regulations) and the cyclical negotiations processes. The scope of
work for this position is extensive and will involve oversight of the department.
Attachments:
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HR Director 2016
Copy of HRDirector6-2016-7.7.16
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation (5 min.)
Staff Lead: Carrie Hite
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Preparer: Carrie Hite
Background/History
Each year, the National Parks and Recreation Association designates July as Parks and Recreation
Month. Each year, the City of Edmonds proclaims this, and provides information for citizens to get
active and stay active in the parks and through our receation programming.
Staff Recommendation
Have the Mayor proclaim July as Parks and Recreation Month.
Narrative
Parks and Recreation programs are of immense value to the community. Please join me in celebrating
parks and recreation month and thanking the staff for all they do to make this community a better
place.
Here is a copy of the press release we sent out to the community:
Discover the Super Powers of Parks and Recreation
Month -long celebration highlights essential value of local parks and recreation
(Edmonds - WA) - Edmonds residents don't need to be bitten by a radioactive spider to discover that
they have super powers. They just need to visit their nearest park or recreation center to find super
powers they didn't know they had.
Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative
of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and all the ways parks and recreation has the
power to transform our daily lives. From providing us places to get fit and stay healthy to fostering new
relationships and forging a connection with nature, our close -to -home community park and recreation
facilities provide essential services and improve quality of life.
Celebrate with us and download the July Park and Recreation Month Calendar at www.edmondswa.gov
<http://www.edmondswa.gov> to view recreation opportunities and local events taking place at
Edmonds Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services in July.
NRPA is celebrating the month by hosting a selfie photo contest. From July 4-31, NRPA will issue weekly
challenges for people to get out in their parks and recreation facilities and discover their super powers.
Weekly prizes will be awarded. The contest can be entered via Facebook or by uploading a photo to
Twitter and Instagram using #SuperJuly and #SuperParkSelfie. Visit www.nrpa.org/July
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<http://www.nrpa.org/July> for official rules and details. NRPA also encourages all people that support
parks and recreation to share their photos and love of parks using the hashtag #SuperJuly on social
media.
Attachments:
Proclamation-Template-Park-and-Rec-Month
Mayor signed Proclamation
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
Shoreline Master Program Update (60 min.)
Staff Lead: Kernen Lien
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Kernen Lien
Background/History
The City of Edmonds is required to update its Shoreline Master Programs to be consistent with the state
guidelines (WAC 173-26) and with the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58). The general goals of the
Shoreline Management Act are:
Protect shoreline natural resources, including "...the land and its vegetation and wildlife, and the
water of the state and their aquatic life..."
Promote public access: "the public's opportunity to enjoy the physical and aesthetic qualities of
natural shorelines of the state shall be preserved to the greatest extent feasible consistent with
the overall best interest of the state and the people generally."
Encourage water -dependent uses: "uses shall be preferred which are consistent with control of
pollution and prevention of damage to the natural environment, or are unique to or dependent
upon use of the states' shorelines..."
The Shoreline Master Program (SMP) applies to shorelines within the City and establishes development
standards for shoreline development. The shoreline areas within the City of Edmonds jurisdiction
include Puget Sound, Lake Ballinger, and the tidally influenced portions of the Edmonds Marsh.
Shoreline Jurisdiction also applies to upland areas within 200 feet of the shoreline edge (ordinary high
water mark) and associated wetlands. A major change in the shoreline jurisdiction with this update is
that the tidally influenced portions of Edmonds Marsh are being considered a shoreline as opposed to
an associated wetland, which means that shoreline jurisdiction extends 200 feet beyond the marsh
boundary into Harbor Square and the old UNOCAL site south of the marsh.
The City of Edmonds spent several years (2006 - 2014) updating its SMP consistent with the state
guidelines. The City's review of the SMP update included ten meetings before the Planning Board from
October 2011 - November 2012 and eleven meetings before the City Council from December 2012
through November 2014 (Council minute excerpts included as Exhibit 7), culminating in the adoption of
Resolution 1326 expressing intent to adopt an update to the Shoreline Master Program (Exhibit 1).
The Shoreline Master Program consists of a number of elements including the Policies and
Regulations contained in Title 24 (Exhibit 2), Shoreline Environmental Designation Maps (Exhibit3),
Shoreline Inventory and Characterization (Exhibit 4), Restoration Plan (Exhibit 5), and the Cumulative
Impacts Analysis (Exhibit 6).
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The Department of Ecology is responsible for ensuring statewide policies are upheld and implemented
when local SMPs are adopted and must approve local SMPs before they become effective. Following
the adoption of Resolution 1326, the City's updated SMP and supporting documentation was sent to
Ecology for review in December 2014. Ecology issued a conditional approval of the City's SMP on June
27, 2016 (Exhibit 8).
Staff Recommendation
Ecology's conditional approval notes that the City of Edmonds has 30 days to respond in writing to the
conditional approval. The City's initial response may be brief and is due July 27, 2016. Staff
recommends the Council review Ecology's required and recommended changes and provide staff
direction on an initial response to Ecology.
Narrative
Department of Ecology has granted Conditional Approval of the City's Shoreline Master Program.
Ecology's June 27, 2016 conditional approval letter is provided as Exhibit 8 along with 6 attachments: A)
Ecology's Findings and Conclusions regarding Edmonds' SMP, B) Required Changes, C) Recommended
Changes, D) A comment summary and responses, E) Water Quality Financial Assistance Guidance
Document Appendix L, and F) Department of Ecology Water Quality Program August 19, 2015 letter.
The Conditional Approval includes eight required changes to the City's SMP and one recommended
change. Five of the required changes relate to incorporating the recently adopted critical area
ordinance into the SMP. The three remaining required changes and the one recommended change are
in regards to the Urban Mixed Use IV Shoreline Environment around the Edmonds Marsh.
Critical Area Required Changes
The shoreline regulatory jurisdiction can be complicated, particularly with the overlap of the SMP
regulations and the City's critical area regulations. Generally speaking with regard to critical areas:
Within shoreline jurisdiction the SMP rules; outside of shoreline jurisdiction, the critical area regulations
apply.
Local jurisdictions can integrate CAO standards into the SMP if the CAO meets the requirements of the
SMP Guidelines and Shoreline Management Act procedural rules. If proposed SMP provisions are
designed to rely on other local ordinances such as the CAO to meet shoreline management
requirements, those local ordinances must be a part of the SMP that is ultimately approved by Ecology.
There are several options to integrate CAO provisions into an SMP:
1. Copy specific sections from the CAO and embed them into the body of the SMP.
2. Reference a "specific, dated edition" of the CAO in the SMP, noting in detail either the CAO
provisions that will not apply to the SMP, or the CAO provisions that will apply.
3. Include the relevant portions of the CAO as an appendix and explain in the SMP that the
appendix is specifically approved as a part of the SMP.
Incorporation by reference (the last two bullets, above) makes the referenced provisions part of the
approved SMP. Incorporating by reference was the option chosen for Edmonds' updated SMP. Since
the City sent the SMP to Ecology for review, Edmonds has adopted updated critical area regulations.
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Five of the required changes from Ecology's conditional approval involve incorporating the updated
critical area regulations into the SMP. These required changes are summarized below:
1. Update the reference to the ordinance number of the critical area regulations being
incorporated into the SMP to reflect the recently adopted critical area regulations.
2. Replace Appendix B (SMP version of the critical area regulations) with the updated critical area
regulations.
3. Remove the section that required a shoreline variance for certain critical area provisions. With
the updated critical regulations, the provisions that were of concern to Ecology have been
updated and strengthened and thus would no longer need to have certain provisions trigger a
shoreline variance.
4. Revise the exceptions section. This section includes provisions of the City's critical area
regulations that do not apply in shoreline jurisdiction. With the updated critical area
regulations, only two provisions would not apply in shoreline jurisdiction, which include allowed
activities in geologically hazardous areas and critical area variances (shorelines have its own
variance procedures).
5. Remove the wetland section from the SMP. The Council -adopted SMP contained Ecology's
wetland guidance for small jurisdictions. This was incorporated into the City's critical area
regulations with the CAO update so the wetland section in the critical area regulations would
now just be adopted by reference.
Urban Mixed Use IV Required and Recommended Changes
The Urban Mixed Use IV (UMU IV) shoreline environment is a new shoreline designation that would
apply to the Harbor Square Property and the Unocal property on the south side of the marsh. The City
Council adopted the UMU IV environment as an interim designation (to be reviewed and finalized within
two years after the SMP becomes effective) and established a 100-foot setback from the edge of the
marsh with the requirement to establish a 50-foot buffer within the setback with any development
within shoreline jurisdiction. The three required changes from Ecology related to the UMU IV
Environment are (following the numbers from Ecology's document):
6. Remove the "interim" designation for the UMU IV shoreline environment.
7. Change the setback/buffer around the marsh from 100/50 to 65/50 (essentially a 50-foot
vegetated buffer with an additional 15-foot building setback from the buffer).
8. Changes to a footnote related to the setback/buffer that notes the buffer established will be
required if more than 50% of the Harbor Square property within shoreline designation is
redeveloped
The one recommended change for the UMU IV shoreline environment relates to residential uses. The
City Council -adopted version of the UMU IV shoreline environment did not allow for residential. Ecology
is recommending that the City consider allowing multi -family residential development in the UMU IV
shoreline environment. Ecology's reasoning behind this recommended change is that including
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residential development as a permitted use in the UMU IV environment could eliminate the need for a
future SMP amendment should the City of Edmonds consider a rezone of properties that would allow
residential development subject to the UMU IV shoreline environment.
Attachments:
Exhibit 1 - Resolution No. 1326 Intent to adopt Shoreline Master Program
Exhibit 2 - Council SMP Approved November 18, 2014
Exhibit 3 - Shoreline Environmental Designation Maps
Exhibit 4 - Shoreline Inventory and Characterization
Exhibit S - Shoreline Restoration Plan
Exhibit 6 - Cummulative Impacts Analysis
Exhibit 7 - Council SMP Minutes Excerpts
Exhibit 8 - Department of Ecology's Conditional Approval with Attachments
Exhibit 9 - Department of Ecology Power Point Presentation
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Paul Anderson
Wetland Specialist
David Pater
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Final SMP Review Process
Ecology prepares written findings and
conclusions on the SMP update
consistency with the SMA and SMP
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during the review and comment period.
Ecology makes findings and conclusions
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Ecology Decision Options
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(1) approve the locally adopted SMP
update as submitted,
(2) approve the SMP amendment subject
to the local government making required
changes, or
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Edmonds Decision Options
Ecology approves the SMP with required
changes, Edmonds has 30 days after
receiving Ecology's decision letter to
either:
Agree to the proposed changes with
acceptance letter to Ecology;
Submit an alternative proposal. Ecology
determines if alternative is consistent with
the intent of the changes.
Ecology SMP Approval
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Interested Parties notified of 60 Day GMA
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Appeal period public notice.
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Urban Mixed Use IV,
100/50 Setback / Buffer
SMP sec. 24.40.090 Shoreline Bulk
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SMP 24.40.090: Establish a
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Department of Ecology Shorelands &
Environmental Assistance Program
Paul Anderson, Wetland Specialist
425-649-7148
email: PauI.Anderson@ecy.wa.gov
David Pater, Shoreline Planner
425-649-4253
email: David.Pater@ecy.wa.gov
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/12/2016
Edmonds Waterfront Center and Beach Rehab Schematic Design Review (30 min.)
Staff Lead: Carrie Hite
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services
Preparer: Carrie Hite
Background/History
Previous Council action:
City Council Passed Resolution 1313 on March 18, 2014 supporting rebuilding of the Edmonds
Senior Center at its current location.
City Council unanimously approved having staff negotiate a lease with the Senior Center on
October 21, 2014.
On December 9th, the City Council had a study session about the Option to Lease and the Ground
Lease and gave staff direction.
On January 27, 2015 City Council authorized the Mayor to sign the Option to Lease and the Ground
Lease.
In February, 2016, City Council met with the Senior Center staff and board as part of their Council
retreat to hear an update on the project, and see the beginnings of the conceptual design.
History:
The City has been working with the nonprofit Senior Center over the past several years in the
redevelopment of a Community Center and the beach front park adjacent to the current Senior
Center.
To that extent, the City did sign an Option to lease and a Ground Lease for the Sr. Center to rebuild
at its current location.
As part of the agreement, the Sr. Center is required to bring forth the schematic design for approval
by the Council. Included with this schematic design is also a schematic design of the grounds
around the Sr. Center. Because the parking lot is a shared lot, and the parking lot effects the beach
front redevelopment, City staff have been working closely with the Sr. Center for the park
redevelopment.
Staff Recommendation
City Council be briefed on the schematic design of the proposed Community Center, the park
redevelopment, and either give direction, approve, or both.
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Narrative
Project History - Responding to the unprecedented demographic aging trend and significant structural
issues facing the 55-year old current Edmonds Senior Center building (a 2007 geotechnical report found
that the building "would not perform at a Life Safety level during a code level seismic event"), the ESC
Board voted to embark on a capital campaign to replace the building. Rather than just build a new
senior center, the Board decided to use the opportunity to build a modern 26,000 sf community center
facility offering programs for residents of all ages. The City of Edmonds Strategic Action Plan adopted in
2013 defines as one of its objectives "Develop a long term solution for maintaining and updating the
Senior Center." This objective was ranked in the highest rated category by the citizens in an extensive
survey of the community. The Edmonds Senior Center was appointed the lead by the City in
accomplishing this objective, with the assistance of the Parks & Recreation Department. During the
preliminary design phase and in conversations with the City, the desire to remove the exiting bulkhead
and improve beach access was identified as secondary objective. The City is taking the lead on the
beach restoration effort. Our plan is that the ESC will raise the necessary funds for the new facility,
build the structure, own and maintain the building, governed by a Ground Lease with the City. The
terms of that lease have been agreed and an Option to Lease contract has been signed with the City.
Once we reach a $7.5M fundraising threshold, we can exercise the option.
Public interface / involvement - Facility programming and design work have been underway and
progressing for well over a year. Environmental Works, the architectural firm, has done an excellent job
in coordinating programmatic desires and needs for now and the future on behalf of both senior and
public functions within the facility's Schematic Design. Since the basic program and conceptual design
parameters were established at the end of last year Edmonds Senior Center's Building Committee has
undertaken ongoing efforts to gain input and feedback from various public representations. The goal
was to integrate sustainable building and site design elements contributing to the current Schematic
Design being presented here tonight. Such efforts have included in part:
Regular and ongoing briefings to the Senior Center Board and membership. Nearly 200
members attended the annual membership meeting on March 30th where plans for the new
facility were presented followed by a Q & A.
A project 'Visioning' Workshop held last August 12 yielded valuable input by participants from
Snohomish County, Edmonds city staff, ESC board and membership, design team members, local
tribal representatives, professional design staff, and the general public. The purpose was to
collect and prioritize a 'menu' of values and goals from all sources in our efforts to reach
common goals and a vision for the project.
Project specific briefings have been carried out this year on behalf of Snohomish County
officials, the City of Edmonds City Council, the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, the Port of
Edmonds, Service Clubs, the Mayor of Woodway, Boeing Employees Community Fund,
Sustainable Edmonds, Edmonds Development Services staff, and selected State level elected
governmental representatives.
Our first public design workshop/open house co -hosted by ESC and Sustainable Edmonds held
on June 22 was well -attended by more than 200 members of the public and netted good
feedback from the participants. As design continues to progress and gain refinement we will
continue such meetings with the public in an open house format in order to maximize exposure,
input, and support for the project.
A preliminary orientation briefing was held with Edmonds Architectural Design Board on July 6
in order to begin what we hope will be ongoing design feedback and input from this public body.
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Status of fundraising - Our continuing efforts with the public is intended help gain important familiarity
and support from both users and visitors to the new Edmonds Waterfront Center under creation on our
beautiful waterfront.
Funds Raised to Date:
Sector Raised Goal
Leadership gifts $ 1,026,000 $ 2,500,000
Board campaign $ 145,426 $ 300,000
Government $ 1,750,000 $ 5,500,000
Foundations $ 30,000 $ 2,000,000
Business and Community 22,241 $ 700,000
Total $ 2,973,667 $11,000,000
A capital campaign committee has been formed and meets regularly. The campaign is being led
by co-chairs Rose Cantwell and Diane Buckshnis. The diversified fundraising plan will raise the
needed funds from 5 sources: Government (50%); Leadership Gifts (23%), Foundations (18%);
Business and Community (6%) and Board (3%). We are currently in the silent phase of the
campaign where we are focusing on the Board, major gifts, government and large foundations.
Once we have reached 75% of goal we will kick off the public phase of the campaign. During this
phase we will shift our emphasis to smaller gifts $1K - $10K, business solicitation, events and
smaller foundations.
Leadership Gifts - We have raised $1,026,000 in major gifts, $1M from Rick Steves. The Steve's
gift is being structured as the Rick Steve's Challenge to leverage an additional $1M from local
individuals and families. Initial contact has been made with our top 10 prospects.
Board - We are currently completing the Board Campaign. Our $300,000 Board goal is
significant given that a number are retired and on fixed incomes. In the past 9 months we have
also made a concerted effort to expand the Board, electing 10 strategic new Board members.
Government - A State Appropriation of $1.25M was received in the 2015 legislative session. On
June 30t" we submitted a grant request to the Verdant Health Commission for $1.75M. We are
currently preparing a Building Communities Fund application for $2.25M to the State of
Washington for the 2017-2019 biennium; this is due on August 5th. In accordance with the
ground lease agreement the City is committed to funding half the cost of the parking lot. We
are also seeking $500K from Snohomish County from the REET fund.
Foundations - We have identified 17 foundations who fund capital and align with our goals for
the new Center. There have been initial meetings or introductory conversations with four
foundations (Birkenfeld Charitable Trust; Norcliffe Foundation; Hazel Miller Foundation; Boeing
Employees Community Fund) where we anticipate raising 80% of our $2M goal.
Business and Community - Meetings have taken place with leading local businesses in the area
of banking, real estate and auto dealers. All have indicated an interest in supporting the
campaign. The majority of revenue from business and broader community will come in during
the public phase of the campaign after 75 -80% of the campaign funds have been raised.
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Strategies for the community campaign will include events, house parties, mailings and paver -
campaign.
Park and waterfront redevelopment -
The park redevelopment on the grounds surrounding the Senior Center, and subsequent new
Community Center is consistent with both the PROS plan and the Shoreline Master Program.
The project design seeks to enhance the waterfront experience by removing the creosote pier, that is
both a barrier to access and harmful to the environment, adding wider stairs and seat wall, adding an
ADA ramp to the beach, adding a hand boat launch, and reintroducing natural elements to the
beachfront to increase habitat. It adds 300 feet of walkway, connecting to the northern walkway leading
to Bracketts South and Bracketts North. It will create a user friendly, barrier free access to the
beachfront and waterfront views.
The removal of the pier has been a priority for many years and adopted in the Edmonds Shoreline
Master program. In addition, the connection of the walkway, the rehabilitation of beach habitat area,
and the addition of ADA access and a hand boat launch have all been high priorities.
This will restore an underutilized site to a site that is welcoming, accessible, enhances circulation and
water access, and connects to the larger social opportunities afforded by the complete waterfront
walkway and experience.
Specifically, this area has been identified in the Shoreline Master Program as being potential habitat and
previous spawning areas for two important forage fish; the Sand Lance and Surf Smelt. It is also couched
between two coho salmon spawning creeks ( Shell and Shellebarger). The bulkheads removal will
enhance ecological conditions to support this habitat similar to the restoration at Bracketts Landing
South.
In addition, this project seeks to add LID improvements to the parking lot that is adjacent to the beach
front by a bioswale and raingarden. This will help mitigate the current condition of runoff from the
parking lot directly into the Puget Sound.
The City is currently in application for two $500,000 grants to assist in funding support for this
redevelopment. The Parks Department also designated $500,000 of Park Impact Fees in the 2017 CIP
budget to help support this development.
Attachments:
2016-07-12 ESCC Presentation to City Council
Sr. Ctr-Op to Lease -Ground Lease
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