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CALL TO ORDER
COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Committee Updates (10 min)
2. Presentation to Award Construction Contract for the 2023 Overlay Project. (10 min)
3. Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with The Blueline Group for Citywide Bicycle
Improvements Project (10 min)
4. Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with WSP for construction management services on
the 76th Ave Overlay project. (10 min)
5. Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report (15 min)
6. Proposed Code Amendment to ECC 5.05.060 (15 min)
7. Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Q2 Accomplishments (0 min)
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
August 8, 2023
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2.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Committee Updates
Staff Lead: Committee Chair CM Teitzel
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The purpose of this standing agenda item is to allow a mechanism for staff to provide committees with
brief, verbal updates on an activity or project overseen by a department and so that the Council can be
more aware of what is happening around the city. Updates will facilitate a better set of expectations for
councilmembers, the public, and the staff.
Recommendation
N/A
Narrative
Requested Committee Updates for August 8, 2023:
1. Sewer Odor
2. Pea Patch (email attached)
Attachments:
email thread pea patch
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2.1.a
From: McLaughlin, Susan <susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 3:24 PM
To: Feser, Angie <Angie.Feser@edmondswa.gov>; Antillon, Oscar <Oscar.AntilIon @Edmondswa.gov>;
English, Robert <Robert.English @edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie.Peterson@Edmondswa.gov>
Subject: RE: 8/8 committee agendas
Hi all
Community gardens (pea patches) offer areas (city owned or leased) for residents to grow their own
food — typically in neighborhoods with multi family housing that do not have access to their own yards.
This improves quality of life and helps build community. Seattle has an inspiring program. This is
something that has been brought up in our early conversations on the comprehensive plan.
All that said, no, planting strips is not an appropriate place for a pea patch (it is more akin to a pee patch
for dogs) for many reasons including size, proximity to travel lane, toxins from vehicles, and animal
waste.
That said, as the planting area is the responsibility of the adjacent home owner, gardening in the ROW is
an option that can be encouraged. Seattle has a free permit for these sort of things:
https://www.seattle.gov/transportation/permits-and-services/permits/planting-in-the-right-of-way
Susan McLaughlin I Director
Planning & Development Department
City of Edmonds, WA
Desk 425.771.0216 1 Mobile 425.409.4657
From: Feser, Angie <Angie.Feser@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12:28 PM
To: Antillon, Oscar <Oscar.AntilIon@Edmondswa.gov>; McLaughlin, Susan
<susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov>; English, Robert <Robert.English @edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie. Peterson@Edmondswa.gov>
Subject: RE: 8/8 committee agendas
This is the first I have also heard of the concept. Frankly, I don't support growing edibles in
areas that have street run off.
Angie Feser I Director I She/Her
Frances Anderson Center 1 700 Main Street I Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0230 (office) 1425.771.0256 (direct) 1425.361.5697 (cell)
Website I Facebook I Instagram
EDMONDS
PARKS, RECREATION & HUMAN SERVICES
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From: Antillon, Oscar <Oscar.Antillon@Edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 12:25 PM
To: McLaughlin, Susan<susan.mclaughlin@edmondswa.gov>; English, Robert
<Robert.English @edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Feser, Angie <Angie.Feser@edmondswa.gov>; Peterson, Beckie
<Beckie.Peterson(@Edmondswa.eov>
Subject: FW: 8/8 committee agendas
Susan, Rob
Need your help with this, is the first I've heard of Pea patches, see below. Do we allow those? Do we
have a standard?
Sounds to me like pocket parks or possible rain gardens.
Thanks
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Oscar
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From: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie.Peterson@Edmondswa.gov>
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1. Sewer odor (there is an email from CM Teitzel 7/28 that you are cced on)
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1. Pea patches what would be required to enable citizens to utilize planting strips along our
streets as "pea patch" gardens —especially in the Highway 99 subarea where there is a
scarcity of green space? (please note I also included Angie)
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2.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Presentation to Award Construction Contract for the 2023 Overlay Project.
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
n/a
Staff Recommendation
Staff will provide the bid results, proposed construction budget and a possible recommendation to
award at a future City Council meeting.
Narrative
This project is a continuation of the City's efforts to rehabilitate and preserve its roadway
network by paving various area streets. This year's project will use both a combination of REET,
water, sewer, and stormwater utility funds to pave approximately 1.2 lane -miles of City streets.
The project advertised for construction bids on July 201" and July 271", 2023. Construction bids are due
by 2:00 p.m. August 8th, 2023, which may provide an opportunity to award the project at the August
15th City Council meeting. The bid results, project budget and recommendation to award will be
provided at the August 81" PPW Committee meeting. Construction is expected to begin in September
and be completed by early October of this year.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with The Blueline Group for Citywide Bicycle Improvements
Project
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On October 20, 2020, City Council approved a professional services agreement with Blueline to design
the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
On September 14, 2021, staff presented a supplemental agreement to the Parks and Public Works
Committee and the Committee agreed to have the item placed on the consent agenda, after a decision
was made by the City Council regarding the additional improvements.
On December 14, 2021, City Council approved the supplemental agreement with Blueline.
Staff Recommendation
Forward item to consent agenda for approval.
Narrative
The Citywide Bike Lane Improvements project was combined with the Elm Way Walkway project in late
2021 and the combined project was awarded to Laser Underground on June 27, 2023.
A supplemental agreement with Blueline must be executed in order to secure their services for
engineering support during construction. The City has established an on -call consultant fee of $20,000
for these services. The key tasks within the scope include project management, construction support as
needed on an on -call basis, and development of record drawings.
Additionally, Blueline requested compensation for additional fees incurred during the design phase that
were not included in the original scope of work. The Supplemental Agreement will provide an additional
$15,000 to cover the added services beyond the available $10,000 management reserve.
The construction support services and added design services will be paid from the available project
funds (Sound Transit Grant and REET funding).
Construction is expected to begin in August, 2023 and continue thru fall. The construction work is
dependent on favorable weather and the schedule is subject to change.
Attachments:
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Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 - Scope of Work
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EXHIBIT A — SCOPE & FEE ESTIMATE
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Project Name: Citywide Bicycle Improvements — Construction Support
Job #: 20-074 Effective Date: August 3, 2023
Project Description
The Blueline Group, LLC ("Blueline") will provide construction support services during construction for
the City of Edmonds' Citywide Bicycle Improvement and Elm Way Improvement Project ("Project").
Task Summary
Task 101 Project Management
Task 102 Construction Phase Services
Task 103 Record Drawings
Task 104 Additional Design Phase Services
Project Schedule
Our Team shall begin work immediately upon receipt of Notice to Proceed and proceed according to the
attached Project Schedule. This schedule reflects the Client's desire to complete construction in 2023.
Key dates include:
Construction Begins........................................................................................ August 2023
As-Builts & Project Closeout............................................................................... April 2024
Scope of Work
Blueline's scope of work for the project is outlined on the following pages.
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EXHIBIT A — SCOPE & FEE ESTIMATE
2.3.b
Task 101 Project Management - $5,000 NTE
This task is for general coordination and meetings on the project, including:
• Management of all tasks.
• Communication with the City regarding construction issues, costs, and schedule.
Task 102 Construction Phase Services - $10,000 NTE
Blueline will provide construction support services for this Project as needed during the construction
period. Blueline will coordinate construction management activities with the City's staff and field
inspector on an on -call basis. Services under this task may include:
• Prepare for and attend the pre -construction conference.
• Review requests for information (RFIs) provided by the Contractor and coordinate responses to
RFIs with the City for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs for Elm Way Walkway Project with EOR.
• Provide changes to drawings or specifications as necessary to respond to field conditions or RFIs
for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements Project.
• Coordinate changes to drawings for Elm Way Improvement Project with EOR.
• General consultation and coordination on an as -needed basis. Address construction questions as
they arise.
• Coordination with Snohomish County during construction regarding the Right of Way permit
• Conduct site visits as requested by the City to check field conditions regarding RFIs.
Deliverables: RFI Responses (if necessary).
Assumptions: Construction inspection and administration services are not included.
Task 103 Record Drawings - $5,000 NTE
Blueline will prepare as-builts in AutoCAD using redline markups provided by the Construction Inspector
and the Contractor. This does not include any as -built survey work by Blueline's Surveyor.
• Prepare As-Builts in AutoCad from contractor redlines for the Citywide Bicycle Improvements
Project.
• Coordinate as-builts for Elm Way Walkway Project with EOR.
Deliverables: As-Builts provided electronically.
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EXHIBIT A — SCOPE & FEE ESTIMATE
2.3.b
Task 104 Additional Design Phase Services - $15,000 Fixed
Blueline provided additional services as requested by the City that related to:
• Schedule delays as needed to confirm design decisions.
• Additional alternative analysis related to channelization and signalization.
• Design revisions and modifications at final design stage.
Assumptions: Provided fee for this task assumes that Blueline will be approved to bill task 013
Management Reserves.
General Assumptions and Notes
• Scope and fees outlined above are based on the Project Understanding included with this
proposal as well as the following information (any changes to these documents may result in
changes to the fees):
o Correspondence, as well as enclosed drawings and reports, prior to the effective date of
this Agreement.
• The following items are not anticipated to be necessary and are not included in this proposal:
o Construction Administration, Staking, or Inspection Services (a separate fee proposal can
be provided upon request).
• Blueline will not pay any Agency fees on behalf of the Client. This includes any fees associated
with permits and easements.
• The fees stated above include reimbursable expenses such as large format copies (larger than
legal size), mileage, and plots. These will appear under the related task and be labeled
EXPENSES.
• Time and expense items are based on Blueline's current hourly rates.
• These fees stated above are valid if accepted within 30 days of the date of the proposal.
• Blueline reserves the right to adjust fees per current market conditions for tasks not started
within a year of contract execution.
• Tasks 101-103 are provided on a cumulative $20,000 not to exceed basis. Blueline reserves the
right to move funds between approved Tasks 101-103 as necessary based on requested services
provided the overall budget is not exceeded. Client Project Manager will be notified if funds are
shifted.
• Project stops/starts and significant changes to the Project Schedule may result in changes to the
fees provided above and a separate fee proposal will be provided.
• Client revisions requested after the work is completed will be billed at an hourly rate under a
new task called Client Requested Revisions. A fee estimate can be provided to the Client prior
to proceeding with the revisions.
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2.4
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Presentation of Supplemental Agreement with WSP for construction management services on the 76th
Ave Overlay project.
Staff Lead: Rob English
Department: Engineering
Preparer: Emiko Rodarte
Background/History
On February 16, 2021, City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Lynnwood for this
project.
On August 23, 2022, City Council approved a Local Agency Consultant Agreement with WSP for
construction management and inspection services on the 76th Ave Overlay project.
Staff Recommendation
Forward item to the consent agenda for approval at the August 15, 2023 City Council meeting.
A construction contract was awarded to Granite Construction on July 261", 2022 and Granite was issued
Notice to Proceed on September 281", 2022. The project was suspended on October 271", 2022 due to
winter weather and work resumed on April 101", 2023.
WSP has provided construction management services including but not limited to:
Monitor DBE goal and documentation
Ensure proper project documentation
Monitor contractor and subcontractor's employment documentation
Observe construction activities for adherence to contract documents and codes
Sample and test materials to ensure adherence to contract documents
WSP's fee in the original agreement is $127,622 (including a $10k management reserve). The following
changes occurred during construction that required additional time and services:
Additional work associated with the winter suspension including:
o additional working days for demobilization and remobilization
during the suspension
o monitoring of contractor paperwork requirements for five additional months during the
suspension
More -than -expected working days - the construction contract was developed assuming a 30-
working day contract but field changes required extra days to complete the project.
The Supplemental Agreement will provide an additional $9,990 to cover the amount beyond the
previously approved management reserve. The additional services will be paid from the project funding
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from the Cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood. Edmonds' share is a federal grant with a local match from
REET funding.
Background•
The project consists of a full -width grind and a 2-inch pavement overlay with a new bicycle lane along a
minor arterial (west side of 76th Ave. W centerline / southbound movement) from 196th St. SW/ SR-524
to Olympic View Dr. This project also includes upgrading all noncompliant ADA curb ramps within the
project limits. The east side of the street is within City of Lynnwood and will be incorporated into the
project.
Attachments:
Attachment 1- Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 - Agreement
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To Department of Transportation
Supplemental Agreement
Organization and Address
Number 1
WSP USA Inc
1001 4th Ave, Ste 3100
Seattle, WA 98154
Original Agreement Number
Phone: 206-431-2269
Project Number
Execution Date
Completion Date
12/31 /2023
Project Title
New Maximum Amount Payable
City of Edmonds 76th Avenue W Overlay Project
$137 612
Description of Work
The duration of work has been extended
The Local Agency of City of Edmonds
desires to supplement the agreement entered in to with WSP USA Inc
and executed on 8/24/2022 and identified as Agreement No.
All provisions in the basic agreement remain in effect except as expressly modified by this supplement.
The changes to the agreement are described as follows:
Section 1, SCOPE OF WORK, is hereby changed to read:
See Exhibit A
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Section IV, TIME FOR BEGINNING AND COMPLETION, is amended to change the number of calendar days
for completion of the work to read: See Exhibit A
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Section V, PAYMENT, shall be amended as follows:
See Exhibit B
as set forth in the attached Exhibit A, and by this reference made a part of this supplement.
If you concur with this supplement and agree to the changes as stated above, please sign in the Appropriate
spaces below and return to this office for final action.
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DOT Form 140-063
Revised 09/2005
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Exhibit "A"
Summary of Payments
Basic
Agreement
Supplement #1
Total
Direct Salary Cost
Overhead
(Including Payroll Additives)
Direct Non -Salary Costs
Fixed Fee
Total
$127,622
$9,990
$137,612
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2.4.b
EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK
Supplement 1
Construction Management Services for the
76TH AVE W Overlay Project
WSP USA Inc (Consultant) will provide Construction Management (CM) services to the CITY of
Edmonds (CITY) for the 76T" AVE W Overlay Project. Services will be provided in accordance
with the WSDOT LAG Manual. These services will include Project Management, Construction
Management, Office Engineering, Public Communication, and Inspection services to oversee
the final construction tasks and closeout of this project as detailed below.
This project area is on 76th Ave West from 196th St. SW to Olympic View drive located in the
cities of Edmonds and Lynnwood. Project work performed by the CITY's selected contractor
includes pavement planing, pavement repair, hot mix asphalt, curb ramps, minor drainage
improvements, temporary and permanent striping, utility adjustments, temporary traffic
control, and restoration.
Consultant will provide Inspector to perform field observations and Office Engineer for contract
administration services.
Consultant shall furnish all services and labor necessary to complete the following tasks:
Task 1— Project Management and Administration of the CM Agreement
No change
Task 2 Preconstruction Phase
No change
Task 3 Construction -Phase
Task 3.1 Contract Administration
No change
Task 3.2 Field Inspector
No change
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Task 4 Post -Construction Services
No change
Task 5 Material Testing Services
No change
Task 6 Management Reserve
No change
ASSUMPTIONS
1. Budget:
The original contract is supplemented with the following:
A. 10 working days are added to the contract for a total of 40 working days including a
project suspension.
B. 4 unworkable days were added to the contract for a total of 7 unworkable days.
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EXHIBIT D - CONSULTANT FEE DETERMINATION Edmonds 76th Fee Est.
EDMONDS 76th CM 8/2/2023
DIRECT SALARY COSTS (DSC)
Personnel Hours Rate Cost
1 Officer
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181
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Total GSO Hours 30
Tota Field Hours 16
Salary Escalation:
GSO Overhead 139.52%
Field Overhead 103.51 %
Fixed Fee (FF) 30.00%
DIRECT EXPENSES
Headlight (1 users x 6 months)
PlanGrid (1 users x 6 months)
Data
Mileage
Printing and reprographics
Other
SUBCONSULTANTS
HWA GeoSciences
Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $
Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $
0% of DSC = $
Subtotal (DSC + SE) = $
of (DSC + SE) = $
of (DSC + SE) = $
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SUBTOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $
1,435
1,152
2,587
2,003
1,192
776
6,559
TOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 6,559
TOTAL WSP = $ 6,559
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TOTAL Direct Expenses = $ 1,410
$ 12,021
TOTAL Subconsultants = $ 12,021
Management Reserve = $ (10,000)
TOTAL FEE = $ 9,990
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EXHIBIT D - CONSULTANT FEE DETERMINATION
EDMONDS 76th CM
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TASK 5 - MATERIAL TEST SERVICES
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EXHIBIT E - SUBCONSULTANT FEE DETERMINATION HWA Fee Estimate
EDMONDS 76th CM 8/2/2023
DIRECT SALARY COSTS (DSC)
Personnel Hours Rate Cost
1 Principal
0
X
$
90.18
= $ -
2 Project Manager
11
X
$
86.76
= $ 954
3 Geologist VI
0
X
$
53.75
= $ -
4 Geologist III
0
X
$
40.83
= $ -
5 Geologist III
0
X
$
37.42
= $ -
6 Inspector (Isaac)
0
X
$
28.08
= $ -
7 Inspector (Vinnie)
72
X
$
36.06
= $ 2,596
8 Clerical
0
X
$
32.32
= $ -
Total Hours 83 Direct Salary Costs (DSC) = $ 3,553
Salary Escalation: 0% of DSC = $ -
Subtotal (DSC + SE) = $ 3,553
Overhead (OH) 208.31% of (DSC + SE) = $ 7,402
Fixed Fee (FF) 30.00% of (DSC + SE) = $ 1,066
SUBTOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 12,021
TOTAL SALARY COSTS (DSC + SE + OH + FF) = $ 12,021
TOTAL HWA = $ 12,021
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Unit Test
EXPENSES
Tests
Cost
Total Cost
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0
$
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$
140.00
$ -
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0
$
30.00
$ -
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$
-
$ -
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$
-
$ -
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Preconstruction
Inspection
72
Post construction
Overtime
Aggregate/Soils Inspection and Testing
Preconstruction Meeting (Prior to job start)
-
Aggregate Acceptance Sampling at Pits (2 materials sampled from a single source, at WSDOT testing
frequencey for estimated quantities)
-
Full depth roadway repair inspection (2 3-hour visits)
Utility trench backfil (2 4-hour visits)
-
Sidewalk, curb/gutter, etc., base materials (3 4-hour visits)
-
Concrete/Pervious Concrete Testing and Inspection
-
ADA ramps (4 pours, plus next -day cylinder pickup)
-
Curb and gutter (3 pours, plus next -day cylinder pickup)
-
Hot Mix Asphalt Testing and Inspection
HMA sampling at batch plant (3 samples)
-
Inspection and testing during HMA overlay placement (3 full-time visits)
-
Project Management
QA review, reporting, submittal reviews, and report distribution
11
11
TOTAL
-
11
-
-
-
-
72
-
83
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The Edmonds Underwater Park Stewards are volunteers who have made valued contributions to
maintenance and improvements to the park. The stewards support the City of Edmonds and dive
community's values: safety, security, maintenance, and improvements.
Recommendation
Review report and discuss recommendations.
Narrative
Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022-23 Status Report was emailed to councilmembers and city
staff in July. (attached)
Attachments:
Park Status Report 202307
EdmondsUWPark
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Edmonds Underwater Park Steward's 2022/2023 Status Report Bruce Higgins
During our tenure as stewardship supporters we have strived to inspire the scuba community to
continue contributing with their efforts to leave the Edmonds Underwater Park in better shape
than they found it. Our effort has been dive after dive - year round - supporting the cause for a
safe place to recreate that has healthy and diverse marine life. We dive and keep diving to
support the Park and the City of Edmonds.
We are not after funding or stability but having a resilient Park that adapts to the times. Our
expectation has been to remain on the City's radar so that as a destination and regional park we
have value to the donors who contribute to our volunteer efforts.
Our tiered shared values approach for donating our cooperation with the City of Edmonds has
been: Safety — Security — Maintenance — Improvements
As a volunteer stewardship group that hosts about 100 routine work dives annually on every Sat
and Sun at 9 AM at the Edmonds Underwater Park. This effort amounts to over 1,500 hours
annually contributed volunteer time by about 15 different individuals. Some divers complete
dives during the week as conditions permit. Refer to a Park map (one of which is posted at the
Park or the one provided the Park's Director) for the detailed locations mentioned.
{appended to some forwarded copies with this report}
Safety
Trails
2022 - Added draft blocks and line to extend Shell Creek trail east in an effort to mark
the northeast end of the Cautionary Zone to keep Kayakers and Boaters out for the Park. The
Park has a rule about no watercraft in the Park but individuals coming from the north have a
difficult time understanding the scale of the Park. We then added a new buoy to mark the
location.
2023 - Repaired a number of trails east most extent as the wind storm in early
November had dislodged some loose ends specifically on DeLion Way and Enhancement Way.
The line was re -secured and trails cleaned up.
2023 - Repaired trail intersection of Happy Trails and Rocky Road where a second log
we moored there dragged the anchor for the marking buoy south due to a north wind event.
2023 - The steel piling south in the Park which was struck during Ferry Terminal Repairs
in February 2022 broke off a section after the damage. We removed this broken piece as the
remaining piling indicates DeLion Way's shore end. The broken piece was repurposed.
Having trails to assist diver navigation to and from Park features has been an important asset to
keep divers well north and away from the ferry terminal. The trails direct users to arrive close to
Park features not directly to the feature. Trails are concrete blocks connected by multiple ropes
in a nominal magnetic north -south and east -west grid system.
Edmonds Underwater Park 2021/2022 Status Report pg. 1
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Buoys
2022 - Placed new buoys along the center line of the DeLion Dry Dock to discourage
kayakers from boating into the Park from the south. This has had marginal success with
kayakers still wandering under the ferry terminal into the Underwater Park.
2023 - Replaced lost buoy from Cathedral / Glacier intersection due to storm loss.
2023 - Replaced lost buoy from Cathedral / Happy Trails intersection due to storm loss.
Lost buoys on the Cautionary zone and to the north along Shell Creek are pending nicer
weather due to the distance.
By having buoys to isolate divers from boaters as well as provide surface reference to the trail
system intersections aids in the diver experience. The buoys can provide a place to rest both
prior to submerging or on returning to the surface. Buoys also provide current direction
evidence so divers can plan for the surface current which could lead them toward the ferry. The
two surface current indicating buoys have a bright orange tail. A floating log along Happy Trails
also indicates the current direction. The near shore buoys let divers know where the trails begin
to minimize eel grass impact by focusing user impact into a smaller area.
The buoys help exclude poachers who wander into the Park. The Park is a no harvest marine
protected area in the State regulations but this is tempting to harvesters.
Signage.
2022 Nov - We meet with Jenn Leach about new signage for Brackett's Landing North for
updating the existing signs at the bath house area. The existing signs are over 20 years old and
need more than cleaning.
2022 - Posted example permits required to kayak in the Underwater Park to reinforce
the rules.
2023 - Posted the page of the No -Harvest rules for the Edmonds Shoreline from
WDFW's rules (page 122) to reinforce that there is no harvest in the Underwater Park. Assisted
Jenn Leach with relocating the Underwater Park Map to the bathhouse's north side as part of
the signage upgrades about dog and watercraft in the Underwater Park.
Having signage both on the surface and underwater including elevated intersection markers and
on -trail signs are passive guidance for divers. Visibility underwater can range from 3 feet to 30
feet which can make navigation challenge in the 27 acres. Some trails are distinctive but the
bottom can get covered by kelp and/or algae obscuring the trails. Since 2015 this has been a
bigger issue with extensive near shore sea lettuce growth.
Security
Poaching
Fishing in the Park is typically near the ferry slip with the relaxation for the Coast Guard ferry
boat escorts and along Caspers Way. Poaching from kayaks has been less frequent since
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there are fewer in the Park since we have been more vocal with kayak launches in the Park.
We often find pole fisherman on the Park Jetty as the directions to the fishing pier are not clear.
2023- Low tide in May some non-native speakers were attempting to harvest clams
north of the Jetty. They left but clearly had no idea of the health risks with consuming clams
from the Underwater Park. Signage about shellfish poisoning has vanished from near the Park
entry.
Having the security component limits poaching as well as boaters causing user conflict issues
with divers. The Park's protected nature allows the lingcod to mature to their 30 plus year life
span and the rockfish to aim for their 70 plus year life span. Kayaks still remain an issue.
Invasive Tunicates
2022/23 - We continued our nominally monthly efforts for Didemnum and Ciona remission
with dives at hot spots based on prior sightings.
Didemnum has been mostly in remission since 2006 but this tunicate has been evident on the
ferry terminal piles and also in the Port of Edmonds so expecting anything other than remission
is beyond our effort. Didemnum has been more obvious during late 2021 and 2022 than in prior
years.
Jan 2023 - Ciona which seems to be active in the late fall and over winter commonly. In the
Park this tunicate was very active on the Lopez Pontoon's NE corner and along the west side.
They seem to prefer the west most features which is the region we are paying the most
attention to.
We'll just keep monitoring invasive species and take action seasonally. Don't be fooled as this
is a constant issue but unlike salmon and orca they don't have a loud voice. (Consult the
State's invasive species web site for more background.)
Boating entry
Signage has not been forth coming about kayaks entering the Park from Olympic Beach. The
kayaks want to short cut through the Park since going around the ferry means being offshore.
This really is an education issue and outreach needs to extend to Kayak groups plus signage.
Maintenance
Feature Reaair
2022 — We have been cleaning / removing up some stray metal parts left behind from
the decomposition from the Fossil — a wooden hull placed in 1982. We also were cleaning and
removing stray metal from the Cupid — placed in 2004 near the Triumph — since it has decayed
away. The ballast rock and concrete was repurposed to a nearby hull and the feature's few
remaining parts are re -stacked. Also the Mesmerized placed in 2002 has had their ballast
repurposed near by as well
Our expectation is that the features are just subsiding into the sand over time after worm
decomposition. We service what we can or repurpose the material. The wooden hulls have
nominally vanished with only the Triumph having much wood left.
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Buoys
2023- We had issues with buoys on Bashful Way so reworked the buoys and plan on
upgrading them to be similar to those on Erratic Way with blue drum buoys.
Maintenance has changed over the years. We have also resorted to scant maintenance in the
southern Park (south of Jetty Way) as to not attract divers toward the Ferry terminal.
Trails
Small trail identification floats along Jetty Way which are attached to the trail near the bottom to
assist with finding the trail during limited visibility and algae overgrowth that has been more
common the past 5 years. This process took many dives and seems to be well received making
the trail unique. However this upgrade has required attention as the floats tend to overgrow with
barnacles.
2022 - Added an additional block and line trail east from the Rocky Road / Shell Creek
intersection to support an anchor for a buoy to define the Underwater Park's north east corner.
We also have placed a temporary anchor there to secure the trail as we prepare a suitable
anchor for a buoy.
Improvements
Continued Efforts
From 2011 to present - Progress on Rocky Road's `rock wall' grew by 25 feet with
cairns in 2022 and 2023 on foundation rocks. We have added cairns to the south on Rocky
Road to connect in to Centennial Way. This has been second string to efforts farther south.
2023- Progress was made on "Steel Valley" — our connection between Jetty and
Cathedral Way along Glacier Way's path. We created a large Cairn — "Tro's Seamount" in 2020
— about mid -way between the two trails for the rockfish and lingcod. This was expanded with
now over 200,000# and over 75 feet long (north -south) parallel to the trail's east side to connect
with Jetty Way. Damage during the November windstorm has been repaired.
2022 - Progress was made on the From -Shay Path's west end with a `trail head'
along Telegraph Way north of Centennial. This provides a landmark for diver to turn on. This
path will be cairns with no plans to provide a block and rope trail to guide divers. Temporary
blocks were placed at 10 foot spacing with a tiny line to keep the course for the trail.
2023- A cairn with over 150,000# of rocks to the mid -point along Glacier Way
between Cathedral and Centennial Ways - called Monster Island - has been getting attention
with additional rocks.
2023- Near an obstacle course NW of Monster Island for diver training in
buoyancy and navigation we added some fake kelp as marks for kick cycles to allow divers to
understand their pace through the water.
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* Observations: During the King Tide in January 2023 the parking lot for Brackett's
Landing was flooded completely. The attention was at the Dayton / SR 104 intersection but
there was significant water in the Bathhouse as well. This needs to be a reminder about
projects hosted for the shoreline as we had a high tide of 15 feet per the NOAA Seattle Tide
Station. The best news this was a calm day so no destructive waves to add to the damage.
Kirby Johnson has been continuing his lingcod nesting counts with a dip in nests for the 2022/3
season. The 2022/3 season seemed to be about 40 males on about 45 nests but his survey
volunteers has been reduced yet again this season due to Kirby's health issues and rougher
conditions. The decline is having more sea lions and harbor seals in the Park. The lingcod
nesting effort in the Park has been declining since about 2015 at a steady rate. Kirby had also
been reporting quarterly on the starfish recovery submitting the data to a national database.
This effort has been declining with fewer divers supporting these efforts.
Kirby has a comment:
I would like to plant a seed of an Audacious Idea for people to think about, a regional Marine Research
Facility located at Edmonds.
Before becoming a park and a protected area the east side of Puget Sound was sandy bottom; a long
way from reef like structure. Since becoming a park, all kinds of artificial habitat has been added creating
a variety of habitat that is being used by many species. The underwater park is a unique real world test
tube. The park has everything, stuff that is right, (long time Marine Protected Area), and stuff that is
wrong, (armored shoreline), three great interacting water basins that result in current interactions, and
one, the Straits, which hammers the armored shore when storms come from the west.
Many agencies come to mind that might be players in such a facility, some are already involved. The
park is truly a gem, nothing quite like it anywhere else. Thanks for reading this.
Respectfully, Kirby Johnson, (longtime volunteer)
Donations on going - Support from Edmonds Underwater Sports has continued and has
continued to be very generous.
Data from a late/2nd Kelp survey in 2022 by the Snohomish County MRC showed the bull kelp
bed was delayed in timing and close to the same size as the 2019 observations but very much
thinner density which are way down. DNR is working on a Kelp and Eel grass project still in
planning phases.
Outreach
The Emerald Seas Dive Club is hosting Seasonal Young of the Year rockfish surveys with the
data going to NOAA via Adam Obaza.
Reef Check — Washington has been hosting training dives again in 2023 at the Underwater Park
which includes focus on kelp bed and reef related fish. Not sure if data is being recorded.
Tro Ota has been organizing monthly `Dives Against Debris' in 2022-3 where we have
highlighted bottle fields and as well as wooden hulls placed over 15 years ago which have
decayed to just stray metal pieces. Litter amounting to over 2,500 pounds has been removed
since the effort started in 2021.
Edmonds Underwater Park 2021/2022 Status Report pg. 5
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The Seattle Aquarium has been conducting quarterly rockfish surveys along Rocky Road since
2018 and is striving to have ROVs do some future efforts — maybe in the Underwater Park —
time will tell.
Pendina Efforts
Buoy replacements for buoys stolen by the storms, tangling with logs, and old age (sinking).
We are just following our four tiered priority efforts. Complete some intersection markers for
the underwater trails which were unfinished due to a shortage in materials and donations.
09 July 2023
Bruce Higgins 233 NW 203rd St. Shoreline, WA 98177
Bruce. Higgins(o)frontier.com
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Proposed Code Amendment to ECC 5.05.060
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
ECC 5.05.060 Dogs on Public Grounds was amended by Council on consent 6/25/19, after discussion at
the 6/18/19 Council meeting (minutes attached). This code change made it lawful to have dogs in city
parks, and along the waterfront walkway, on a leash. It does not allow dogs to be on the beach, or off -
leash, except at the Marina Park dog beach.
Recommendation
Consider proposed amendment to ECC 5.05.060 and
Narrative
When council amended ECC 5.05.060 Dogs on Public Grounds, the minutes document several
councilmember's comments that this was something they were willing to try or do on a trial basis. There
was no determination by Council of when or how the trial change would be evaluated.
The area at Brackett's Landing North is categorized by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
as a marine sanctuary, listed in the Washington State Marine Protected Area Inventory as Brackett's
Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area. Marine protected areas are intended to provide
protection to natural resources and/or their habitat. The City of Edmonds is considered the Managing
Public Agency to Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area. (attachment from
Department of Fish and Wildlife 2009 report Marine Protected Areas in Washington)
Councilmembers have received concerns from citizens about allowing dogs in this area. (attachments of
emails from Heidi Wills Yamada of PAWS (7/12/23) and Thomas Sawtell (12/29/22).
This proposed change to ECC 5.05.060 would specifically disallow dogs in Brackett's Landing Shoreline
Sanctuary Conservation Area, or in Brackett's Landing Park including parking lot, walkway, beach and
water. (attachment). Director Angie Feser reviewed and amended the proposed change to ECC 5.05.060
and is in full support of closing the whole park to dogs.
Attachments:
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6.18.2019 pg 16-17
Pages from wdfw00038 Wa State Marine Protected Area Inventory
RE_ Dogs on beach per Animal Control redacted
RE_ Dog Mauled Seal & City Mis-Management Brack...
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1. ECC 5.32 AND 5.05.060, PARK RULES AND DOG RULES
Parks & Recreation Carrie Hite said Jennifer Reed, Snohomish Health District, was here earlier to talk
about the proposal to prohibit smoking and vaping in parks, but she had to leave. The proposed changes
were discussed at the Parks & Public Works Committee and forwarded to full Council. The Edmonds City
Code includes chapters on parks rules and dog rules; the park rules have not been changed for a long time.
The City was approached by Snohomish County Health District to ban smoking vaping and marijuana in
public parks. Parks in Edmonds have no smoking signs but it is not codified so it is not enforceable. She
displayed a sign provided by Snohomish Health District, advising a reference to the ECC would be added
to allow enforcement.
With the change to park rules regarding smoking, staff was interested in making some other housekeeping
changes. Ms. Hite reviewed:
• Changes to Park Rules:
1. Add a chapter to prohibit smoking, vaping, marijuana in parks.
2. Add a chapter to prohibit feeding wildlife on waterfront beaches
3. Change park hours to read " closed from sunset to sunrise"
4. Clarify chapter 5.32.030 about the allowance motor vehicles in parks
5. Clarify 5.32.040 to be consistent with the City's practice
6. Small housekeeping items
a. ADA language
b. Drinking of intoxicants is prohibited in parks unless authorized by a special event permit.
The use of controlled substances was added.
With regard to dog rules, Ms. Hite explained dogs on public grounds is addressed in ECC 5.05.060. People
often call asking where they can walk their dog; staff refers them to the code which contains a list of very
specific locations which is confusing. The City's animal control is reactive to problems with animals and
does not patrol. Staff does "soft enforcement" such as beach rangers reminding people that dogs are not
allowed on the beach. Park Maintenance Manager Rich Lindsay, who has served the City for 48 years, said
the reason the dog rules were so explicit was because people did not pick up after dogs. Now people pick
up after their dogs and parks have dog waste bag dispensers. The proposal is to allow dogs in parks except
waterfront beaches, athletic fields, spray ground, playgrounds, and school grounds. If the change is
approved, Parks is prepared to add dog waste bags, to encourage people to pick up after their dogs, launch
an educational campaign, promote this as a pilot and to change the rules again if necessary. Most other
cities in the Puget Sound region allow dogs in parks on leash and under voice control.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she is also known as Dog Park Diane because she helped start Off Leash
Area Edmonds in 2005 and knows a lot about the dog community. The changes were not done at her request.
She will abstain from the vote due to her connections with the dog community and to avoid any conflict of
interest but will help with publication as she writes the dog park newsletter.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she was willing to try it and see if owners are responsible. People
are different than they were 20 years ago and most pets are leashed. She lives near a park that allows dogs,
Mathay Ballinger, and does not see much of a problem.
Councilmember Tibbott agreed with Council President Fraley-Monillas about trying it. He liked prohibiting
dogs on sports fields, playgrounds, spray park, etc., commenting those restrictions area were somewhat
obvious and he hoped they would be obvious to others. He asked if there was any language related to dogs
staying on paths in parks. Ms. Hite said the current code identifies specific park paths; the proposal is to
generally allow dogs in parks. One benefit of leashed dogs in parks, especially at Civic where there are a
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lot of geese, is the presence of dogs will disrupt their nesting. Councilmember Tibbott commented there is
a park in his neighborhood where it is difficult to tell where the sports fields end and the park begins. He
assumed that would be left to the owners discretion. He supported putting up signs in parks prohibiting
smoking, vaping, etc.
Councilmember Teitzel agreed with doing this on trial basis. He has two dogs so may be somewhat biased.
He agreed people are more responsible although it was not 100%. He inquire about the fine if someone did
not pick up after their dog. Ms. Hite said it was in a different chapter and she could provide it to Council.
Councilmember Teitzel asked who is authorized to ticket someone not picking up after their dog. Ms. Hite
answered the animal control officer and police officers. The Parks crews are the eyes in the park and can
encourage/discourage behaviors but cannot write tickets. Councilmember Teitzel asked the cost of
providing dog waste bags in additional locations. Ms. Hite estimated $5,000-$6,000.
Council President Fraley-Monillas referred to 5.23.020, motor vehicle prohibited in City Parks, and the
statement regarding battery operated vehicles, relaying when she thinks of a battery operated vehicle, she
thinks of a Tesla. Ms. Hite recalled the Planning Board discussed battery operated uniwheels, scooters, etc.
and their interest in keeping them on designated roadways not paths. Council President Fraley-Monillas
suggested "battery operated devices."
Council President Fraley-Monillas observed horses are not allowed in parks. Ms. Hite said the current
language in the code does not allow horses and "unless used for ADA purposes" was added. Council
President Fraley-Monillas recalled riding her horse from Woodway to City Park as a kid. She noted pigs
had been added to the list of animals not allowed in parks unless utilized for ADA purposes. Ms. Hite said
someone had pig in a park recently.
Councilmember Nelson said these are common sense updates. Park hours sunrise to sunset is very common,
he was surprised the City did not have something in the code prohibiting smoking, it will prohibit feeding
wildlife on beaches and will alleviate confusion about where dogs are allowed. He supported making the
change on a trial basis.
Councilmember Mesaros relayed there are now battery powered bicycles. Ms. Hite said they are allowed
everywhere bicycles are allowed.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MESAROS TO APPROVE THE CHANGES AND PLACE AN ORDINANCE ON THE CONSENT
AGENDA FOR APPROVAL. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1), COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS
ABSTAINING.
7. ACTION ITEMS
1. LAND USE PERMIT DECISION -MAKING AND QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCESS
Environmental Program Manager Kernen Lien advised he will provide an overview of the proposed code
amendments. A packet includes a draft ordinance; he recommended approval on Consent following
Department of Commerce's review. He reviewed:
• ECDC
20.01.003 —
Permit Type and
Decision Framework
Type I
I Type II
I Type II-B
I TYPE III -A
Type III-B
Zoning
Accessory
Contingent
Outdoor
Essential
Compliance
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Washington State Marine Protected Area Inventory
Managing Agency
Action
Shoreline
Year
Protection
Harvest
Non -Harvest
Owner/Sponsor
Name of Protected Area
Area
Acreage
(in feet)
Established
Level
Restrictions
Restrictions
Clallam County
Tongue Point Marine Life Sanctuary/Salt Creek Recreation Area
STRAIT
24.71
9,181
1989
UML
ResAll
Edmonds, City of
WDNR
Edmonds Underwater Park (AKA Brackett's Landing)
SCPS
46.90
2,185
1970
NTL
ProAll
A
National Oceanic and Atmosp
tration NOAA
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
NCOAST
309,112.72
1,310,915
1994
UML
NoRstr
O
National Park Service (NPS)
Olympic National Park
WDNR San Juan Island National Historical Park
NCOAST 0.00 333,301 1909 NIL ResAll O
SANJI 1,752.00 36,976 1961 NIL ResAll V+O
WDFW
Carkeek Park
SCPS
24.65
1,883
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
* Discovery Park
SCPS
40.98
2,950
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Emma Schmitz Memorial Marine Preserve
SCPS
6.34
717
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Golden Gardens Marine Preserve Park
SCPS
13.87
1,431
2005
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
Lincoln Park Marine Preserve
SCPS
10.16
2,466
1922
ZNL
ResAll
WDFW
* Richey Viewpoint Marine Preserve
SCPS
11.58
1,686
2005
ZNL
ResAll
Ta
WDNR
Middle Waterway
SCPS
1.85
200
1997
UML
NoRstr C+O
WDNR
Olympic View Resource Area
SCPS
10.90
857
1997
UML
NoRstr C+O
United States Fish and Wildlife
Service (U
Copalis National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
179,030
1907
NAL
ResAll
O
! Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
STRAIT 1,004.05
74,546
1915
ZML
ResAll
V+A+S+C+O
* Flattery Rocks National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
84,465
1907
NAL
ResAll
O
* Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge
SCOAST
26,500
1990
NIL
ProAll
V+A+S+C+O
* Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
SPS
58,161
1974
XML
ResAll
V+A+S+C+O
* Protection Island National Wildlife Refuge
STRAIT 527.15
25,284
1982
NAL
ResAll
V+A+S+C+O
* Quillayute Needles National Wildlife Refuge
NCOAST
357,996
1907
NAL
ResAll
O
San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge
SANJI
78,092
1960
NAL
ResAll
O
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
SCOAST
331,012
1936
ZML
ResAll
O
University of Washington (U
FHL San Juan County/Cypress Island Marine Biological Preserve
SANJI 292,413.87
2,251,339
1923
UML
ResAll
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Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE)
WDOE Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
WHIB
12,074.87
150,926
1980
UML
NoRstr O
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDF
Admiralty Head Marine Preserve
WHIB
88.40
0
2002
UML
ResAll
UW Argyle Lagoon Marine Preserve
SANJI
13.00
3,252
1990
UML
ProRec/ResCom
Edmonds, City of Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area
SCPS
46.90
2,185
1970
NTL
ProAll
Des Moines, City of City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area
SCPS
9.20
1,077
1998
NTL
ProAll
* Colvos Passage Marine Preserve
NCPS
3.30
502
2000
UML
ResRec
UW / FHL False Bay San Juan Islands Marine Preserve
SANJI
94.70
14,560
1990
UML
ResAll
UW FHL Friday Harbor San Juan Islands Marine Preserve
SANJI
427.20
13,861
1990
UML
ResAll
Keystone Harbor Conservation Area
WHIB
11.40
673
2002
NTL
ProAll
McNeil Island Wildlife Area (Includes Gertrude and Pitt Islands)
SPS
0.00
56,341
1984
NAL
ProAll A+S+O
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From: Heidi Wills
To: Buckshnis, Diane; Peterson. Beckie; Tibbott, Neil
Cc: Feser, Angie; Gilginas, Jessica; Bennett. Michelle; 'Bruce Higgins"; Citizens Planning Board
Subject: RE: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2023 12:07:07 AM
I very much agree with the hope that the Council will address a policy change for Brackett's
Landing to disallow dogs.
Thank you for your advocacy on this, Councilmember Buckshnis.
Respectfully,
Heidi Wills Yamada
CEO
hwillsPpaws.org
www.paws.org
Facebook I Twitter I Instagram
cell: 206.265.3040
People helping animals and vice versa.
113
From: Buckshnis, Diane <Diane.Buckshnis@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 10:32 PM
To: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie.Peterson@Edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Feser, Angie <Angie.Feser@edmondswa.gov>; Gilginas, Jessica
<Jessica.Gilginas@edmondswa.gov>; Bennett, Michelle<michelle.bennett@edmondswa.gov>; Bruce
Higgins >; Heidi Wills <hwills@paws.org>; Tibbott, Neil
<Neil.Tibbott@edmondswa.gov>; Citizens Planning Board <citizens-planning@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Hello Beckie,
You ARE THE BEST!
Yes, 2019 was that wild silly season and very contentious with many issues and so that's why I didn't
remember.
Now that a seal has been mauled and died both PAWS and Bruce of divers have concerns.
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So, Neil, I would like to bring only the North area back for a policy review.
Conservation is important -let's walk the walk and direct citizens to the south part of the City - where
we have dedicated stewards.
Thanks again, Beckie!
Diane
Diane Buckshnis
City Council Position #4
Public Works and Park Committee
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Grant Funding Committee
PSP Salmon Recovery Council
Youth Commission
Lake Ballinger Work Forum (alternate)
cell 425-275-7695
On Jul 11, 2023, at 8:58 PM, Peterson, Beckie <Beckie. Peterson CcDedmondswa.gov>
wrote:
Here is the agenda item and the minutes from the 6.18.2019 meeting. The motion was
passed 6-0-1.
From: Buckshnis, Diane <Diane. Buckshnis(cDedmondswa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 8:17 PM
To: Feser, Angie <Angie.FeserCcDedmondswa.gov>
Cc: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie. Peterson CEDEdmondswa.gov>; Gilginas, Jessica
<Jessica.GilginasCcDedmondswa.gov>; Bennett, Michelle
<michelle. ben nett(@edmondswa.gov>; Bruce Higgins >;
Heidi Wills <hwillsCcDpaws.org>; Tibbott, Neil <Neil.TibbottCcDedmondswa.gov>; Citizens
Planning Board <citizens-planning(@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Hello Angie,
The only public engagement we ever had was for Marina Beach Master Planning.
I am unaware of any policy regarding dogs allowed on -leash at Brackett's Landing
North and would have been opposed as it is a Marine Sanctuary. OLAE was even
unaware of the allowance of on -leash dogs at Marina Beach (human area).
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I have a fairly good memory and would definitely had remembered if Council was
involved as it was like pulling teeth in 2020 to get the Administration to allow dogs
along Sunset Avenue and in Hutt and Yost Parks.
So Beckie or someone will need to research.
I am requesting that we look solely at Brackett's Landing North because of complaints
and the seal mauling that PAWS was involved with and you have heard Heidi's position
already.
Thanks and I'll ask Carrie or Rich next time I see them.
Diane
Diane Buckshnis
City Council Position #4
Public Works and Park Committee
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Grant Funding Committee
PSP Salmon Recovery Council
Youth Commission
Lake Ballinger Work Forum (alternate)
cell 425-275-7695
On Jul 11, 2023, at 8:46 AM, Feser, Angie
<Angie.Feser(@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
CM Buckshnis,
Please see my request below -
Angie Feser I Director I She/Her
Frances Anderson Center 1 700 Main Street I Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0230 (office) 425.771.0256 (direct) 1425.361.5697 (cell)
Website I Facebook Instagram
From: Buckshnis, Diane <Diane.Buckshnis(@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 7:28 AM
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To: Feser, Angie <Angie.Feser@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Diane Buckshnis <d.buckshnis(@comcast.net>; Peterson, Beckie
<Beckie.Peterson PEdmondswa.gov>; Gilginas, Jessica
<Jessica.Gilginas(@edmondswa.gov>; Bennett, Michelle
<michelle. ben nettC@edmondswa.gov>; Bruce Higgins
>; Tibbott, Neil
<Neil.TibbottPedmondswa.gov>, Heidi Wills <hwills ftaws.org>; Tibbott,
Neil<Neil.Tibbott(cDedmondswa.g_ov>; Citizens Planning Board <citizens-
planning(@edmondswa.gov>
Subject: Re: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Good morning
I have remove the board of OLAE but I have kept Bruce Higgins who is a
volunteer coordinator for all the divers at the dive park in Brackett's
Landing North.
After the mauling and the death of the baby seal at Brackett's Landing
North, I did request of the CP to have this policy change come forward
because we did complaints from folks in the Dog community, as well as
from PAWS that picked up the baby seal and helped it die with kindness.
I can go ahead and look for that email and re -describe everything but it
should not be on the divers responsibility to attempt to educate people
that have dogs off leash. Additionally, if people would just walk or drive a
mile down the walkway, they will be at a lovely off -leash area, and I don't
see any signage to that effect.
It's very upsetting to many of the Dog community people and citizens that
the Administration did not pass this policy decision through the normal
channels of the Planning Board and the Council for public comment. Can
you please clarify which policy you are referring to and when it occurred?
My understanding the city code related to dogs on beaches was done
during the time of my predecessor and completed with public
engagement. It would be helpful to know if this wasn't the case and the
details around that.
So again, Neil, I request that you put this on a committee meeting agenda
to discuss this policy change and then schedule a public hearing if you
want to spend the time vetting through normal channels of planning
board.
Since the dogs have already been set free, what is this referring to? Dogs
are not allowed on any beaches or off -leash in any parks other than the
off -leash park it's probably easiest to bypass the PB and go straight to
Committee or Council. We have not heard any complaints from anyone
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for Brackett's Landing South, but we have heard many complaints about
dogs in Marina Beach specifically because of small kids and picnicking.
Council bcc
Cheers
Diane
Diane Buckshnis
City Council Position #4
Public Works and Park Committee
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Grant Funding Committee
PSP Salmon Recovery Council
Youth Commission
Lake Ballinger Work Forum (alternate)
cell 425-275-7695
On Jul 6, 2023, at 10:40 AM, Feser, Angie
<Angie.Feser(@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
The current approach is basically dogs are allowed on
leash on the waterfront walkways, but not on the
beaches. City code is as follows:
I5.05.060 Dogs on public grounds.
A. It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow any dog to
stray and/or enter with or without a leash or other
means of restraint upon any playfield, playground,
sprayground, or any public beach.
B. Dogs are permitted in city parks, on the waterfront
walkway and on other public property not listed in
subsection (A) of this section, and shall be on a leash and
in the owner's control at all times. Dogs are permitted on
school grounds, subject to the Edmonds School District
policy. Dogs are permitted off leash, and under the
owner's control, in the off leash area south of Marina
Beach Park.
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We also have signage throughout the waterfront parks
and beaches.
Angie Feser I Director I She/Her
Frances Anderson Center 1 700 Main Street I Edmonds WA
98020
425.771.0230 (office) 1425.771.0256
(direct) 425.361.5697 (cell)
Website Facebook I Insta rg am
From: Diane Buckshnis >
Sent: Thursday, July 5, 2023 8:23 AM
To: Feser, Angie <Angie.FeserPedmondswa.gov>
Cc: Vivian Olson <vivianolsonforedmondsCcDgmail.coma;
Peterson, Beckie rBeckie.Peterson C@edmondswa.g_ov>;
Buckshnis, DianetDiane.BuckshnisPedmondswa.gov3;
Gilginas, Jessica <Jessica.GilginasC@edmondswa.g_ov>;
Bennett, Michelle tmichelle.bennettC@edmondswa.gov3;
Glenda Konkol a; Lori Parsons
3; Steve ThoII
Bruce Lindeke >; Caitlin Cline
3; 0. E. <o.I.a.ePcomcast.net3;
Bruce Higgins >
Subject: Re: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Good Morning Angie
If you read the letter - it is a direct report from Animal
Control Officer Jessica - so I don't know how this information
was communicated to her.
So please tell us what the actual new policy is as of today?
Most importantly, does OLAE need to issue a retraction?
Also Dive Volunteers (cc) and Paws need to be notified as to
this policy?
I have copied our Board as we have a Board Meeting this
Thursday and Dive Park guru Bruce.
Thank you for taking the time to read the article and maybe
you are not on our quarterly distribution list as most P&R
and Animal Control are on our distribution list andwe did
write a welcoming editorial that you contributed too. My
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point is this was last years (2022) newsletter and no one
from City contact us to issue retraction? So, if you read the
beginning paragraphs, this is a direct email message from
Animal Control Officer Jessica and the Board had little edit
changes as it was so well written. She actually supplied the
answer for our fall newsletter but we couldn't include the
entire quote - so it came out in December.
If you don't recall, all this came to a head last year after the
mauling and death of baby seal.
OLAE received a lot of complaints as did Dive Park guru and
Council. I can put my Council hat on and send all the emails
regarding this incident that came through during this period
of time -
but now I'm writing as "dog park Diane" who is responsible
for newsletter content with our Board as final editors.
So let's get the correct policy as many are still confuse and
complain about dogs in Marina Beach (not off -leash).
And it's OLAE or www.OLAE.orZ - we are part of the entire
OLA network (off -leash area - edmonds) as stewards of this
area.
Thanks for clarifying,
Diane
Diane's cell
Choose Kindness and stay safe
On Jul 6, 2023, at 7:46 AM, Feser, Angie
<Angie.Feseri@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
I'm not clear what your question is, Diane. Can you please
restate it?
Also, I'm not sure who writes the OLEA newsletter, but it is
stated in the newsletter that I said the dogs/beach issue
would be going to Council. I'm not sure where this
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statement originated from — I wasn't interviewed for the
article and I would like to know the source of that statement
by the person who wrote the article.
Angie Feser I Director I She/Her
Frances Anderson Center 1 700 Main Street I Fdmonds WA
98020
425.771.0230 (office) 1425.771.0256
(direct) 425.361.5697 (cell)
Website Facebook I Insta rg am
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From: Diane Buckshnis
Sent: Thursday, July 6, 2023 7:02 AM
To: Feser, Angie <Angie.FeserPedmondswa.g_ov>; Vivian
Olson <vivianolsonforedmondsC@jzmail.com>
Cc: Buckshnis, Diane<diane.buckshnis(@edmondswa.g_ov>
Subject: Dogs on beach per Animal Control
Good morning Angie,
I am confused with your answer, and have yet to find out the
issues with the seal that was mauled and haw the city
handled it because I do know the volunteer divers were very
upset with our volunteer Offleash dog area volunteers
because we are not stewarding that area.
httl2s://www.olae.org/ files/ugd/6783d2 67c7bb3f6f1740c4
9c550d 1e54234101. pdf
Diane's cel I
Choose Kindness and stay safe
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2.6.d
From: Olson, Vivian
To: Feser, Angie; Tibbott, Neil; Bennett, Michelle
Cc: Peterson, Beckie; Tom Sawtell; Buckshnis, Diane
Subject: RE: Dog Mauled Seal & City Mis-Management Bracketts Landing Park
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2022 1:00:15 PM
Dir CP Elect Tibbott, Dir Feser and Chief Bennett,
Can we discuss the current and past policies about allowing leashed dogs at the waterfront parks,
and current dog -on -beach enforcement at the PSPHSP meeting on Jan 10th7
I remember the community's enthusiasm for adding more dog access when Carrie Hight proposed
the change to allow leashed dogs in Brackets Landing (and I remember too that there were concerns
about what the change would mean for the wildlife and that Dir Hight said that we could change it
back if it wasn't a success).
I think Council needs to do a follow up/evaluation of the policy and decide to continue it or end it
with all of the relevant information in front of us so we can make a good decision.
Either way the enforcement for the dogs on the beach is/ will be needed.
Thank you for considering this request.
Vivian
From: Tom Sawtell <swift-creek52@comcast.net>
Sent: Thursday, December 29, 2022 10:56 AM
To: Buckshnis, Diane <Diane.Buckshnis@edmondswa.gov>
Cc: Olson, Vivian <Vivian.Olson@edmondswa.gov>;
Subject: Dog Mauled Seal & City Mis-Management Bracketts Landing Park
December 29, 2022
Diane Buckshnis & Vivian Olson:
Thank you for including me on the message.
I will address the status of dogs in Brackett's Landing Park mostly.
The current new policy is not working and no amount of signage will change the fact that
dogs - even on leash on the pathways - in BL Park are causing preventable harm. Seals
are not coming ashore and Brant are not spending time near shore - because both human
traffic and canines are present too much of the day.
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2.6.d
Bracketts Landing Park should be returned to the original policy of no dogs allowed. To not
do that is an abrogation of City responsibility to do no preventable harm to sea life in the
Park - as a conservation / sanctuary park - by code.
Here are some of the reasons why....
Since the dog attacked / mauled the seal on the Edmonds beach, I have been to the beach
many times, not every day like Bruce, but a lot. On all occasions there have been dogs on
the beaches - and many of those dog walkers are aware of the signs and rules - even after
the posting of the new signs. I personally saw no enforcement activity.
Importantly - The issues in BL Park are not just that dogs are getting onto the beach - it is
that there mere presence on the walkway is doing harm.
When you led to way to open all the beach pathways - particularly Brackett's Landing - to
on -leash dog walking, it was said by Counsel that the policy would be monitored and if
there were problems it would be adjusted.
Well, in my view and that of many others - the policy has proven to be a detriment to the
sanctuary / conservation mission of Brackets Landing Park and dive park waters.
In my experience, I see seals offshore of BL Park that would likely come ashore, but don't
due to too much activity - including dogs. According to the divers in the dive park, who
directly observe the seals daily - there are several seals (3-7) that regularly spend a lot of
time on the logs that the divers have placed within the boundary of the Park - for that
purpose - but the seals don't come ashore - in -part because of the constant parade of
people and dogs. That is harm, and while there is no changing the issues of human use
(the land that became the Park was sold to the City on the basis that use would be
exclusively for education and compatible recreation), however use by dogs is not education
and it has no role as a compatable use in a marine sanctuary - none.
So the dogs in BL Park are a presentable harm. Marine Sanctuary rules prohibit such harm
The City is charged with the care of the BL Park beach and the adjacent DNR tidelands /
waters, as delegated or ceded to the City by DNR, including making sure that preventable
harm is minimized.
So the City has the responsibility and the authority to prohibit harmful uses of the Park -
such as dog walking on the pathways - because it inhibits use of the park by seals and
Pacific Black Brant, both Federally protected marine species.
Previously, before the campaign to open the BL Park walkways to dogs, the BL Park was
100% closed to dogs - dogs were prohibited from entry into the BL Park. I used the beach
many times per week to photograph the Brant, and I observed the types of people to Brant
interactions that would cause or not cause the Brant to fly off. North of the Park I observed
dogs on the private tide lands a lot - the Brant always flew off it dogs came near. I see few
Brant in Bracketts landing park - and by my experience can say that is - in -part - due to
dogs being presnet on the walkway and the jetty.
The current new policy is doing harm to the mission of the Park and it should be repealed
My history in this is long. The sign - Bird Migratory Area - is there because of my advocacy
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to Parks on the use of the Park by migratory Pacific Black Brant. As mentioned by Bruce,
the Brant "stage" there on their migration from Mexico to Alaska and artic Canada. They
stage here for the ell grass, to eat it they have to spend time in the shallow waters, to do
that they need open beach with minimal traffic. Thousands of Brant per day are present,
mostly north of Shell Creek, fewer at the BL Park - not due to lack of Ell Grass in the BL
Park waters, but due to people and dog traffic. People are mandatory in the Park -harm or
no harm. Dogs are an option - and in this case - harmful. Canines are predators to Brant
and the Brant are inhibited to spend time in the nearshore when dogs are along the beach
shoreline. That is harm, that is preventable.
The harm dogs are imposing on BL Park(s) area is shameful and inconsistent with City
policy that favors the view that migratory species that nest in the Artic are being harmed by
global warming, while at the same time allowing dogs in a marine sanctuary where those
very birds stage on the migration north.
Add the harm to Brant to the harm to seals and it is a "slam-dunk" case to end the policy of
dogs in your BL Marine Sanctuary. You can do the usual and ask WDFW their opinion, they
will be neutral and say - well there is plenty of habitat for the Brants to the north. Fine - go
with that, but it is wrong.
It would be different if you had a full time ranger at BL Park who could close off the Park to
dogs when seals and Brant are present. But that will NEVER happen, and we all know it.
So.....
As others have said, yes - more signs and enforcement to keep dogs off the beaches, but
at BL park - do the right thing - inform Council the "experiment" is a great success
elsewhere - but NOT in Bracketts Landing Park - it has to go back to no dogs allowed -
because the Park regulations include doing no preventable harm.
Regards,
Thomas Sawtell
Edmonds, WA 98020
PS My comment of the south beaches is this:
Yes, improve the signage - you need bigger signs where people actually walk onto the
beach, not just along the pathway.
On 12/29/2022 8:48 AM Buckshnis, Diane <diane.buckshnis(@edmondswa.gov> wrote:
Good morning,
Since you sent this to my City email, I will respond to you and that I have notified the
Off -leash area, president and liaison for the city. I have also notified the parks and rec
people because they do have signs down there and maybe we need to get some new
signs.
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I personally know the letter writer of the newsletter and so I will make sure I have that
warning in the winter newsletter.
Thank you for your continued volunteer involvement in our dive Park, and keeping our
wonderful waterfront full of tourism and happiness in diving.
Cheers
Diane
Diane Buckshnis (she/her)
City Council Position #4
WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council
PSP Salmon Recovery Council
Lake Ballinger Work Forum
Youth Commission
cell 425-275-7695
On Dec 29, 2022, at 8:14 AM, Bruce Higgins
> wrote:
Diane and Tom,
I got word recently that the harbor seal attacked by dogs on Marina Beach
has recovered and been released back into the wild by SR3. One of the guys
in our group volunteers there and asked for a status report which is how I
found out.
Thought you needed an update.
Too bad that dogs are on the beach - contrary to the rules at Edmonds' Parks
- are not of any interest to enforcement as I'm at Brackett's Landing North
nearly every day (did miss some due to the snow) and still see dogs
wandering the beach. The Brants are typically back about now so
enforcement needs to be on the list.
By the way our stewardship group has placed the two floating logs and
extended their surface area recently so birds have a place to hang out since
the beach is not safe - due to the dogs. Just saying.
Monday had the first nesting Lingcod sightings in the Park with two nests -
which translates into the season has started now through March.
Happy New Year.
Smile,
Bruce Higgins Coordinator of the Underwater Park Stewards We are still
trying to dive daily - weather permitting - so many projects.
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2.6.e
1 5.05.060 Dogs on public grounds.
A. It shall be unlawful for an owner to allow any dog to stray and/or enter with or without a leash or
other means of restraint upon any playfield, playground, sprayground, or any public beach.
B. Dogs are permitted in city parks, on the waterfront walkway and on other public property not listed
in subsection (A) of this section, and shall be on a leash and in the owner's control at all times. Dogs
are not allowed in the Brackett's Landing Shoreline Sanctuary Conservation Area or in Brackett's
Landing park including parking lot, walkway, beach and water. Dogs are permitted on school
grounds, subject to the Edmonds School District policy. Dogs are permitted off leash, and under the
owner's control, in the off leash area south of Marina Beach Park.
C. Nothing herein shall be determined to require the posting of notices to exclude animals; provided,
however, that such postings may be undertaken at the discretion of the director of parks and
recreation.
D. The regulations under ECC 5.05.070 relating to animal waste and the removal and proper
disposal of said waste will be strictly enforced. [Ord. 4153 § 1 (Exh. 1), 2019; Ord. 3816 § 1, 2010;
Ord. 3451 § 1, 2003].
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department - 2023 Q2 Accomplishments
Staff Lead: Angie Feser
Department: Parks, Recreation & Human Services
Preparer: Angie Feser
Narrative
Attached is the 2023 second quarter (Q2) accomplishments of the Parks, Recreation & Human Services
(PRHS) Department for the months of April through June.
Staff Recommendation
This agenda item is for informational purposes, there is no need for a formal action.
Attachments:
PRHS 2023 Q2 Accomplishments
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Parks, Recreation & Human Services Department
2023 Quarter 2 Accomplishments
April 1 - June 30, 2023
Administration
1. Reached substantial completion on the City's largest ever park capital project. Civic Center Playfield,
decades in the making, opened in grand fashion on June 23rd welcoming community members of all
generations and abilities. Two separate ribbon cuttings included multiple dignitaries, partnership with
community partners such as Sno-King Youth Sports, Edmonds Pentaque Club, Skate like a Girl and more
combined with food trucks, music, pollinator demonstrations, and involvement from nearly every city
department to include Police, South County Fire, Planning, Emergency Management, Human Services,
Recreation and more.
2. Secured a satellite location for Park Maintenance in order to accommodate the new staff, vehicles and
equipment.
3. Finalized special event agreements for the 4th of July, Taste Edmonds, Oktoberfest and the Classic Car
Show. Provided event support for the Market, SpringFest and the Edmonds Arts Festival.
4. Compiled existing departmental fees into a formal fee schedule and submitted to finance for
publication.
5. Completed audit and refresh of Parks, Recreation and Human Service webpages.
6. Updated Athletic Field Use and Reservation Policy, fee structure and application process, presenting to
both the Planning Board and City Council. Policy adopted in June and in effect July 1, 2023.
7. Added concessions agreements with Sugar and Spoon (cookie dough food truck); Kool Kidz (Ice Cream
Truck); Rowlee Shaved Ice (at City Park) for the summer in addition to existing concession agreements
for Yost Pool, outdoor education (Quiet Heart), outdoor preschool (Magnolia Forest Preschool).
8. Still waiting for response from City of Lynnwood regarding our proposal for Meadowdale Playfield
Interlocal Agreement and have begun work with city legal department to move into mediation.
9. Reviewed draft ILA between City of Mountlake Terrace and City of Edmonds for $200,000 for Ballinger
Park improvements providing improved access for Edmonds residents on the park's western edge.
Parks Planning & Projects
1. Assumed lead role in closing out the Civic Center Playfield Capital Project (with Henry Schroeder's
retirement) including the final pay request, change orders, reconciliation, and closeout with the State
departments of Labor and Industries, Dept of Revenue, and the Employment Security. Staff will also
closeout grant funding and reimbursements.
2. Mathay Ballinger Park —developing plans, specifications, and an estimate, as well as starting the
permitting process. The goal is to provide a permanent restroom, connect to Interurban Trail, provide
ADA access path to the playground, add a park shelter and seven parking spaces.
3. Yost Park Playground— four preliminary concepts for playground renovation to inclusive level are
developed. The topography to access the playground is challenging for accessibility and inclusivity,
driving the project cost to exceed the initial budgeted amount.
4. Johnson Property — personal item removal from the house and outbuildings is complete requiring 12
each of 20-yard containers. The next step is the demolition of the house and outbuildings. Permits are
complete, but still requires bidding out the work and managing the project.
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5. Brackett's Landing North Outdoor Shower and Bottle Filler — A new outdoor shower and drinking
fountain/bottle filler were ordered and delivered. The installation bid to install these items produced no
bids.
Park Maintenance
1. Hazel Miller Spray Pad start up completed with opening on Memorial Weekend.
2. Extra maintenance support for city -sponsored event including the Watershed Fun Fair, Urban Craft Fair,
Health and Wellness Fair, Saturday Summer Markets, a 5k Walk Edmonds Cemetery Memorial Day
event, Veterans Memorial Day event, the 3-day Arts Festival, a Pride Event, and the 41" of JUly.
3. Parks shop reorganization, clean up including the surplus of some park equipment.
4. Flower basket installation and corner park flower plantings completed. Sponsored tags installed.
5. Civic Center Playfield Grand Opening preparations and preparation to open to the park and begin
routine maintenance.
6. City-wide playground inspections as well as Civic Park playground audit.
7. Promotion of Rob Freeborn into Parks Lead position.
8. Recruitment, hiring, on -boarding and training of six LTE employees.
9. Interviewed and hired the Parks Mechanic position to back fill promotion.
10. Purchased 72-inch lawn mower, top dresser, flail mower, small equipment, and three park maintenance
vehicles.
Recreation & Athletics
Revenue, Customer Acquisition & Retention:
a. Recreation, Athletic, Concessions and Facility Rental revenue up 14%. Increase supported by
additional Summer Camp and fitness offerings, additional grass volleyball and pickleball teams
and an increase in concessions revenue. Facility rental revenue is relatively flat despite the
library's usage of the Plaza room for a discounted price, due in large part to a significant
increase in shelter rentals (434 this quarter).
b. Social Media Engagement:
i. Facebook: 1791 followers, increase of 307 (21%) followers from Q1 2023.
ii. Instagram: 1191 followers, increase of 194 (20%) followers from Q1 2023.
c. Monthly emails distributed first week of every month. open rate has decreased slightly by 5% to
52% continue to be above industry standards for open rate and click rate.
d. Designed and published the Summer 2023 CRAZE recreation guide, went live on April 3
e. Distributed a postcard mailer advertising the CRAZE Recreation Guide to 20k Edmonds
households.
2. Recreation, Athletics & Events:
a. Conducted the 11th annual Health and Fitness Expo at Edmonds Woodway High School on May
13, 2023; 500+ participants and the event secured $3,000 in sponsorship revenue from
community partners (Verdant, Coordinated Care and Dr. Lee / Dr. Van Mieghem DDS).
b. All gymnastics classes are full with waitlists, no classes have been cancelled and multiple staff
members have been hired.
c. Athletic leagues: 10 Coed Volleyball teams, 21 Pickleball Teams and 52 Softball teams.
d. 3,759 drop -in users for the gym and weightroom
3. Day Camps:
a. Held first Edmonds Spring Break camp. Enrollment was full (15 participants in grades 2-6)
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Awarded a $7,000 grant from the Hazel Miller Foundation to provide scholarships for the
Edmonds Summer Day Camp.
Hired and trained 5 Day Camp Assistant staff members.
d. The Edmonds Day Camp Program began the first of its 10 weeks of programming on June 27. As
of 7/3/23, 299 out of 320 total spots are filled for the summer.
4. Environmental Education & Stewardship:
a. Held the annual Watershed Fun Fair on May 13; 125 attendees and the annual Earth Day Event
on April 22; 120 participants at four sites planted trees and shrubs, removed invasive plants, and
removed litter.
b. Provided two-part marine education program to 92 individual classrooms; 2,300 students
reached. Led 10 elementary school classes in field trips at Yost Park and 250 students reached
and presented at two full -day science days at local elementary schools.
c. Started up the Volunteer Beach Docent program; trained four new volunteers. Re -opened the
Olympic Beach Visitor Station after three-year closure; 250-300 visitors per day on weekends
and started daily summer beach patrols with at least one Ranger on patrol for 4-5 hours each
day.
d. Planned summer pop-up interpretive programs for several parks including City Park, Olympic
Beach Park, and Mathay-Ballinger Park.
e. Edmonds Stewards (via contracted partner organization Sound Salmon Solutions) hosted
ongoing volunteer work parties at three forested parks for a total of 410 and 70 youth volunteer
service hours.
Human Services
Social Work/Service Coordination:
a. Compass Health Community Transitions Care Coordinator's current caseload is 80 individuals (38
carried froward from previous quarter(s) and 42 new referrals in Q2.
# Clients
# engaged &
Needs identified
Closed loop referrals
Individuals served
with open
receiving
from those
(service provided and
needing mental
files
services
receiving services
confirmed participation)
health or substance
use treatment
80
65 (81%)
119
77
20 (31%)
Human Services Program Manager coordinated resources for 59 people primarily needing help
with housing costs (Household Support Grant coordination) and food (Edmonds Food Bank
and/or pre -paid card distribution).
Coordinated with the Department of Commerce to ensure temporary shelter for individuals in
previous motel voucher program that ended in June 2023. Temporary motel stay paid for by
Department of Commerce until permanent housing placement complete.
2. Need based programming:
a. Coordinating with Snohomish County to establish cleaner air and cooling centers in Edmonds.
b. Held a resource fair at the Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation for the guests staying in
their Safe Lot program.
c. Helped coordinate the first Toy Shop/Edmonds Food Bank Books, Bikes, and Berries event for
low-income families in Edmonds.
d. Collaborate with the City Hall Neighborhood Office to provide outreach to individuals along the
HWY 99 corridor to include new 211 South County Resource Coordinator being stationed in the
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office once per month, providing social service support at Edmonds Community Court and
distribution of essential needs care kits for unhoused people.
3. Administrative/Advancement:
a. Submitted grant application to Verdant requesting funding support for Human Services Division
b. Staff member Mindy woods participated with the Washington State delegation at the National
AntiHunger Conference and at a meeting with HUD officials in Washington, DC. In addition, she
was appointed by Governor Inslee to the State Advisory Council on Homelessness; she also
completed the 3-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training through South
County Fire as well as the First Aid/CPR/AED training.
Commissions/Boards
1. Staff supporting Cemetery Board and Park & Planning Board.
2. Youth Commission presented their end of year review and senior recognition to City Council and
volunteered at the Civic Center Playfield Grand Opening.
3. Recruitment of new Youth Commission members underway for the Summer.
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