2023-08-08 City Council PSPHSP Packet1.
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Edmonds City Council
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COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. Committee Updates (10 min)
2. Conflict Counsel and Public Defense Assessor Rates (10 min)
3. Update on city recruitments (10 min)
4. Cultural Arts Specialist Reclassification (10 min)
5. Ordinance Allowing Five Hens per Single -Family Residence (10 min)
6. Ordinance Exempting Generators from Local Noise Regulations (10 min)
7. Ordinance to amend ECC 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission (10 min)
8. Ordinance to Amend ECC 2.05 Concerning City Attorney and City Prosecutor (10 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 Olson
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. Update on SR 104 & Hwy 99 Cleanup (email attached)
2. Update on Opioid Settlement funds (email attached)
Attachments:
email SR 104 & HWY 99 Cleanup
email Turley Opioid Fund
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2.1.a
From:
Burley. Shannon
To:
Nelson, Michael
Cc:
Feser, Angie; Bennett. Michelle
Subject:
SR 104 & HWY 99 Cleanup
Date:
Monday, July 24, 2023 2:21:35 PM
Attachments:
innaae001.Dno
Mayor Nelson,
Writing to inform you (and Council BCC'd to avoid unintended quorum), that WSDOT has
contracted with a service provider to do clean up work at this location beginning tomorrow
(Tuesday 7/25). WSDOT does not have a social service division working for them and must use
contracted services to uphold the law and offer individuals services prior to cleaning up
encampments. This is often what takes a significant amount of time to get in place before
cleanup can begin. Due in large part to our relationship with WSDOT and our ability to send an
EPD/Social work team into the site in advance of the cleanup, WSDOT was able to speed up
their process and put this in place faster.
In addition to the cleanup we are also anticipating many of the tree's to be limbed up and the
brush to be cleared away. We hope this will reduce the frequency of this particular site being
used for shelter. Please know that the combination of federal laws and the site being owned
by a state agency creates a multi -layered challenge that takes some time to navigate but for
now, there is progress being made and we will continue to be in contact with WSDOT for
ongoing collaboration. Special thanks to our EPD and Social Worker for their ongoing efforts.
Best, Shannon
Shannon Burley I Deputy Director I She/Her
Frances Anderson Center 1 700 Main Street I Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0230 (office) 1425.771.0232 (direct) 1425.248.5142 (cell)
Website I Facebook I Instagram.
EDMONDS
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account may be a public record. Accordingly, this e-mail, in whole or in part, may be subject to disclosure pursuant to RCW
42.56, regardless of any claim of confidentiality or privilege asserted by an external party.
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From: Turley, Dave <Dave.Turley@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 5:00 PM
To: Peterson, Beckie <Beckie.Peterson@Edmondswa.gov>
Subject: RE: Opioid Settlement - request for PSPHSP committee update
Beckie, I was thinking about this and I wanted to follow up with a comment. When this money was
announced at the very end of 2022, it was still kind of an unknown. Now that we have received more
guidance about how we should spend it, I think we should move it out of the general fund.
We have a fund created about 5-6 years ago, Fund 019 called the Edmonds Opioid Response Fund. As
part of the 2024 budget process I was planning on moving the money we have received so far over to
fund 019 and making sure that all the future receipts get deposited to that fund.
Just an FYI, following up on this earlier conversation.
Thanks!
Dave
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2.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Conflict Counsel and Public Defense Assessor Rates
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Neill Hoyson
Background/History
The City contracts with attorney's to provide conflict counsel services with their is a conflict with the
Snohomish County Public Defenders. There are 3 conflict counsel on contract. Additionally the city also
contracts with Mr. Bob Boruchowitz to provide assessment and advisement on our public defense
services. Mr. Boruchowitz has reviewed the current compensation of the conflict counsel panel as well
as his own contract and is making recommendations for changes to the hourly rates in those contracts.
HR has reviewed his recommendations and find them to be appropriate based on both the inflation rate
as well as parity with the City's other contracts for legal services.
Staff Recommendation
Forward to full Council at the next meeting for discussion and approval.
Narrative
Please see attached memos from Mr. Boruchowitz
Attachments:
memo CITY to increase rate for conflict counsel
Memorandum to increase Assessor compensation
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Memorandum
To: Carly Derrick, Jessica N. Hoyson
From: Bob Boruchowitz
Re: Conflict Counsel Rates
July 24, 2023
I am writing to recommend that the City raise the assigned counsel rate to $150 per hour effective
January 1, 2024, and to $175 effective January 1, 2025.
It has been more than two years since the City agreed to raise the hourly rate for assigned counsel to
$125 per hour. With this proposed increase, the rate would remain far below what the City pays its
contract city attorney firm.
The conflict panel lawyers receive cases when the primary defender, the Snohomish County Public
Defender Association, has a conflict of interest, which can occur when there are co-defendants,
when the Defender represents a witness in the case, and when there is some other relationship that
poses a potential conflict of interest.
The three conflict panel attorneys were assigned 40 cases in Edmonds from June 2022 to June 2023.
They submit quarterly reports. I generally meet with each attorney by zoom or by phone at least
once per year. I have observed and/or listened to recordings of all of them in court appearances.
There has been approximately a 12 per cent increase in inflation in two years.' The Consumer Price
Index rose .4% in April 2023. 2 At that rate, the rise for the year is likely to be 4.8%, or a total of
approximately 17 % since the City agreed to raise the rate. My understanding is that the cost of
living in Edmonds has increased even more than the national average.3
Public defense counsel rates nationally are increasing. The state of Maine recently raised its assigned
counsel rate to $150 effective March 1, 2023.4 The Federal courts are paying $164 per hour for
1 US Inflation calculator at https://www.usinflationcalculator.com/.
2 News Release, Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 10, 2023, available at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf.
3 According to Payscale.com, the cost of living in Edmonds is 35 per cent higher than the national average and 20.5 per
cent higher than in Everett. htWs://www.payscale.com/cost-of-living-calculator/Washington-Edmonds
4 "Effective March 1, 2023: A rate of One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per hour is authorized for time spent by
Counsel, and billed using MCILS electronic case management system, on an assigned case on or after March 1, 2023. "
94-649-301 Me. Code R. 5 2https://casetext.com/regulation/maine-administrative-code/department-94-
independentagencies /division-649-maine-commission-on-indigent-legal-services /chapter-301-fee-schedule-and-
administrativeprocedures-for-payment-of-court-or-commission-as signed -counsel / section-649-301-2-hourly-rate-of-
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Memo on Conflict Panel Compensation
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noncapital work.5 The Federal travel reimbursement rate is 62.5 cents per mile. The presumptive
misdemeanor maximum payment for Federal appointments is $3600.
According to the new contract with Lighthouse Law Firm, Edmonds is paying its city attorneys
hourly rates between $253 and $336. If the City prevails in a legal matter and the tribunal awards
reasonable attorney fees to the City, the rates used to calculate the fee award range between $266
and $354.
The City has hired a new prosecution law firm. The contract with the firm provides that the
monthly rate will be adjusted on a yearly basis "based on a three-year rolling average of One
Hundred Percent (100%) Seattle -Tacoma -Bellevue CPI-U, averaging the current year with the
previous two years to determine the adjustment percentage".
In addition, for some services, the City agreed as follows to pay the prosecution firm hourly rates
ranging between $150 and $300 per hour:
a. Non -criminal services, including but not limited to Extreme Disk Protection Orders,
animal control matters, or other civil matters — $250.00 per hour
b. Civil forfeiture cases — flat fee of S300.00 per case unless removed from a hearing
before the chief law enforcement of cer, then billed at $150.00 per hour thereafter.
Defense conflict panel attorneys must pay their own overhead, including office rent, equipment,
insurance, utilities, electronic legal research costs, mandatory continuing legal education training,
compensation for any support staff they have, state bar dues and fees ($478 in 2023), transportation
costs, and provide for their own medical, dental, and life insurance and retirement benefits. We
encourage the attorneys to belong to the Washington Defender Association that provides training
and consultation advice. Dues for WDA are $200 per year. Unlike city employees who are paid for
vacation and sick leave, the conflict panel attorneys are only paid for hours they bill for work on
cases.
As you know, "The City offers Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through the Association of
WA Cities (AWC) to all regular full and part-time employees."' And eligible employees participate in
the State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) pension system.
The conflict panel includes a lawyer with more than 17 years of experience, one with approximately
29 years of experience, and one with 10 years of experience. The lead attorney at Lighthouse has 24
years of experience and one of the attorneys at the lowest hourly rate has 23 years of experience and
another has 11 years of experience.
It is common for lawyers in private practice in the Puget Sound area to charge at least $300 per
hour. One Seattle law firm advertises its rates as follows:
5 CJA Panel Attorney Hourly Rates, available at
https:/ /www.are.uscourts.gov/sites/are/files/CJA%20Rate%2OSchedule.pdf.
G Employee benefits web page, https://www.edmondswa.gov/cros/One.aspx?portalId=16495016&pageId=17263650.
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Memo on Conflict Panel Compensation
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Attorney Hourly Rates can range between $350 to $450 an hour.
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Hourly Rates can range between $150 and $280 an hour.
One -hour consultations are billed at a reduced hourly rate of $225 and are not subject
to the 3% card processing fee.7
My recommended rate of $150 per hour for conflict panel counsel in 2024 and $175 in 2025 would
still represent a considerable discount from what lawyers in the region can charge.
Despite some outreach to experienced defense attorneys this year, I have received no new
applications to be on the panel. I suspect that the relatively low hourly rate for Edmonds cases is a
deterrent to lawyers who can earn substantially more in private practice. It would be good to have
at least one more lawyer on the panel, and I hope that increasing the hourly rate would encourage
applicants.
Please let me know if you have questions.
Thank you for your consideration.
7 Knauf Santos Law, web page at https://www.knaufsantoslaw.com/about-our-family-law-practice/how-you-arebifled/.
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2.2.b
Memorandum
To: Carly Derrick, Jessica N. Hoyson
From: Bob Boruchowitz
Re: Compensation for 2024
July 3, 2023
As you requested, I am providing a memorandum outlining my work as the Edmonds Assessor for Public
Defense. I request an increase in the compensation for my work to $300 per hour in 2024.
Below is a summary of my work in the past 12 months.
In January 2023, I prepared and sent my annual report to you.
I observed on zoom part of court proceedings in June 2022 and December 2022.
I listened to recordings of court hearings from July, September, October, November, and December 2022,
and from January, February, and June 2023. I listened to one of the Defender attorneys' trials in January
2023. During this period, I have been able to listen to and/or observe at least one court appearance by all of
the Defender attorneys and all of the conflict counsel.
I had zoom meetings nearly every month with the Snohomish County Defender Director and the supervisor
for Edmonds defenders, and separately with the defender staff attorneys and occasionally their investigator.
Prior to the meetings with the Director, I reviewed the Defender's monthly reports and often sent the
Director and supervisor questions about the reports that we then discussed in our meetings. I reviewed the
Defenders' quarterly certifications.
I reviewed the invoices and quarterly certifications from the conflict panel counsel and periodically
exchanged emails with them about the work. In February 2023, I met by zoom with the longest -serving
conflict counsel. In June 2023, I talked by phone with the most recent member of the panel. I have sent an
application to a prospective new member of the conflict panel.
I met by zoom with Judge Rivera in October 2022 and April 2023. I have had email exchanges with the
Judge and her Clerk.
In September 2022 I attended by video a training on attorney -client relations that the Defenders presented
to their attorneys.
As you know, I have worked for the City since 2015, when I was paid $250 per hour. The City is paying me
$275 per hour now. According to the CPI calculator, $250 in May 2015 had the same buying power as
$319.72 now.
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$ 250.00
in May 2015
has the same buying power as
$319.72
in May t J C 2023
CPI Inflation Calculator
bls.gov
I have 49 years of experience in public defense, as a staff attorney, a director of a large non-profit defender
office, as the founding president of the Washington Defender Association, as a clinical law teacher, and as a
volunteer member of a variety of state and national organizations and committees working on public
defense issues. I have continued to speak and write about public defense. I have been an expert witness on
public defense issues on cases in Washington, New York, Louisiana, and California. I have participated in
assessments of defender services in Utah, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Michigan, Illinois, New Hampshire,
Nevada, Oregon, and the District of Columbia.
For work on my most recent expert witness agreements, I am being paid $300 per hour. This remains
below what Edmonds is paying its most senior city attorneys. It also is lower than what many attorneys in
the region charge per hour.
According to the new contract with Lighthouse Law Firm, Edmonds is paying its city attorneys hourly rates
between $253 and $336. If the City prevails in a legal matter and the tribunal awards reasonable attorney fees
to the City, the rates used to calculate the fee award range between $266 and $354. Large law firms
nationally are charging more than $900 per hour for associate lawyer work.' Some of the most experienced
partners in large firms charge as much as $1750 per hour.2
One Seattle law firm advertises its rates as follows:
Attorney Hourly Rates can range between $350 to $450 an hour.
Paralegal and Legal Assistant Hourly Rates can range between $150 and $280 an hour. One -
hour consultations are billed at a reduced hourly rate of $225 and are not subject to the 3%
card processing fee.3
The managing attorney in that firm was admitted to the Bar in 2005.4
1 `BigLaw Firms Offer Second -Year Associates Nearly $1,000 Per Hour," JD Journal, April 4, 2023, available at
https: / /www.jdj ournal.com/2023/04/04/biglaw-firms-offer-second-year-associates-nearly-1000-per-hour/.
2 "This Biglaw Partner's Nearly $2,500 Hourly Rate Is Raising Some Brows", Above the Law, May 25, 22022, at
https: / /abovethelaw.com/2022/05/this-biglaw-partners-nearly-2500-hourly-rate-is-raising-some-brows/.
3 Knauf Santos Law, web page at https://www.knaufsantoslaw.com/about-our-family-law-practice/how-you-arebiBed/.
4 https://www.mywsba.org/PersonifyEbusiness/LegalDirectory/LegalProfile.aspx?Usr_ID=000000036234.
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My requested $300 hour rate is reasonable.
Please let me know if you have questions and thank you for your consideration. I have enjoyed working
with Edmonds and I look forward to continuing the work.
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2.3
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Update on city recruitments
Staff Lead: Jssica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Neill Hoyson
Background/History
Review of the status of current recruitments for vacant City positions. Open police positions are listed
but those are handled by the PD. I will request someone from the PD to be present at the meeting to
discuss PD recruitments.
Staff Recommendation
<Type or insert text here>
Narrative
See attached document.
Attachments:
Copy of Recruitment Update - 08 02 23
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Date Posted Open Positions
Vacancies - Posted/Current
3/7/2023 Water Maintenace Worker
Posted - 2 / Current -1
3/3/2023 Gymnastics Assistant
Posted - 4 / Current - 2
3/6/2023 Accountant - Public Works and Utilites
Posted -1 / Current -1
3/6/2023 Deputy Director of Administrative Services
Posted -1 / Current -1
3/6/2023 Seasonal Parks Maintenance Laborer
Posted - 6 / Current -1?
3/6/2023 Administrative Assistant
Posted -1 / Current -1
3/7/2023 Human Resource Manager
Posted -1 / Current -1
3/7/2023 Human Resources Assistant
Posted -1 / Current -1
5/16/2023 Associate Engineer
Posted -1 / Current -1
5/16/2023 Parks Maintenance Worker
Posted-6/Current-6
7/21/2023 Capital Projects Manager
Posted -1 / Current -1
7/14/2023 Street Maintenance Laborer
Posted - 2 / Current - 2
7/14/2023 Senior Planner/Partnerships Specialist
Posted -1 / Current -1
7/14/2023 Traffic Control Technician
Posted -1 / Current -1
7/18/2023 WWTP Supervisor
Posted -1 / Current-1
Police Positions
1/1/2023 Police Officer (Entry Level)
1/1/2023 Police Officer (Academy Certified)
Status
One vacancy filled. Another is coming up shortly, so the department has asked me to keep this
position open.
Two hired, two more candidates in the background process
Top candidate chosen. Draft offer letter sent for approval.
Top candiate chosen. Reference checks in progess.
Awaiting update, employee recently quit. Not sure if another will be hired before the end of the
season.
Candidate chosen for second interview with Department.
Reviewing applicant responses to the supplemental questionaire.
Applicants are being screened.
Top candiate chosen. Background check in progess.
There are five applicants currently in the background check process.
First review date for applications is August 18.
Applicants sent to department for review.
Candidate chosen for initial interview. Waiting on resonse from candidate before scheduling.
Interviews are being set up with two internal cadidates on August 10.
Two internal applicants are under review by department.
Union Classification Job Type
Teamsters FullTime- Regular
Hourly Part Time - NonRegular
AFSCME Full Time - Regular
Non -Represented Full Time - Regular
Hourly
AFSCME
Non -Represented
Non -Represented
Non -Represented
Teamsters
Non -Represented
Hourly
Non -Represented
Teamsters
Non -Represented
Seasonal
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Seasonal
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
Full Time - Regular
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2.4
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Cultural Arts Specialist Reclassification
Staff Lead: Todd Tatum
Department: Community Services
Preparer: Todd Tatum
Background/History
The Cultural Arts Specialist position has evolved over time to include increased programmatic duties
related to contracting, program oversight, and project management, specifically with respect to the
Write on the Sound conference.
This is a request update the job description of the Cultural Arts Specialist position from a pay grade NE-
29 to NE-31. The change is substantiated by the increase in Essential Job Functions and Minimum
Qualifications.
The employee in this position would be reclassified to the higher pay grade following full approval of the
revised job description.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending Personnel Committee approve the proposed changes to the Job Description for
placement on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
Attached is the redline Cultural Arts Specialist Job Description.
Attachments:
Cultural Arts Program Specialist (redline)
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City of
EDMONDS
Washington
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Department: Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services Pay Grade: NE-3129
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME, Council 2 FLSA Status: Non -Exempt
Revised Date: january 2018 June 2023 Reports To: Community Services &
Economic Development
POSITION PURPOSE: Responsible for planning, implementation and administration of specific Cultural Services
programs. Reporting to Arts and Culture Manager, the position is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating,
overseeing and guiding specific cultural arts programs. The work includes focus on day-to-day oversight of specific
program activities, assisting with program innovation and development, planning implementation and evaluation
and previdiRg syppei4 ef creative, design, promotional and clerical duties. Supervises varying numbers of volunteers
and contracted instructors. Excellent communication skills and human relations skills are required due to
considerable public contact.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees
in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may
not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position -specific duties.
• Plans and develops specific cultural arts programs, activities and special events, including a nationally
known multi -day writing conference, other literary events, and summer concerts in the parks series.
Responsible for coordination and implementation of specific EAC programs and activities.
• Serves as the Write on the Sound conference coordinator.
• Coordinates programs, including special events, recruiting and communicating with presenters, vendors,
sponsors and community partners. Coordinates schedules and organizes meetings, workshops and
programs including: special event planning, meeting with vendors, sponsors, community contacts and
program participants.
• Assures proper scheduling and set-up of facility for special program events and meetings and coordinates
selection of registration platforms for events.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and schedules volunteers for specific programs, including volunteer steering
committee, communicating iob duties and responsibilities and tracking hours.
• Supervises, directs, and schedules volunteers a.,^ ^^d instructors for specific programs, communicating job
duties and responsibilities in a clear manner.
• Evaluates programs and events through development of participant evaluations and compilation of
participation statistics. Oversees and evaluates the work of specific program instructors.
• Promotes programs using a variety of media, edits, and maintains informational and marketing materials,
supervises design professionals for print materials; manages updates for the City website for Cultural
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Last Reviewed: 5/24/2023
Last Revised: 9/1/2022
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Services programs and events; and prepares information for press releases, social media, and the Citv
website. Develops and maintains informational and marketing materials, brochures and the City website for
Cultural Services programs and events; posts information to the website; prepares, edits and updates a
variety of print and digital program materials.
Organizes and coordinates office functions, activities and communications for specific programs; orders
program specific supplies as needed, assures efficient workflow and office operations and recommends
improvements.
• Maintains and updates information databases for specific programs including public art.
• Monitors assigned program budgets, reviews and maintains records for expenditures and revenue,
participates in special event budget development, researches funding sources and prepares and submits
grants and sponsorship requests. Main+^ ns financial records on program revenue and expenditures;
spanswship requests.
• Prepares and monitors approved presenter contracts for conference and concerts and submits contracts
for approval and payment.
• Researches and recommends Oversees third party vendor service for registration, implements annual set-
up, and provides customer service for special event registration process.
• Provides staff support and administrative assistance to the Cultural Services Division, responding to
inquiries from the general public, presenters, and participant in programs; providing clerical support to the
Edmonds Arts Commission; and preparing the quarterly e-newsletter. boards and GOMM.ttees; prepares
• Provides information and services to other City departments and personnel, and coordinates with various
outside agencies and organizations.
• Performs a variety of special duties, projects, activities and incidental duties as assigned.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and occasional weekends.
Required Knowledge of:
• Knowledge of community cultural arts practices including the literary, performing, and visual arts.
• Administrative functions and operations of a City government.
• Research methods, data collection and statistical analysis.
• Accurate, lawful, and efficient record -keeping techniques.
• Budget preparation, monitoring and control.
• Basic principles of volunteer supervision and training.
Knowledge of effective instructional methods and techniques related to program areas.
• Techniques, platforms, and materials used in promotion and marketing.
• Principles of customer service and public relations.
• Effective oral and written communication principles and practices.
• Knowledge of current office procedures, methods, and equipment
Required Skill in:
•_Planning and performing technical administrative office coordination duties in support of the Cultural
Services programs.
• Applying program/promect management techniques and principles.
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Last Reviewed: "'"or 420237/10/2023
Last Revised: 9/1/2022
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
• Financial record -keeping techniques and budget monitoring.
• Maintaining records, files, and information in compliance with laws, policies, and procedures.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining rules, regulations, policies, procedures and laws.
• Preparing a variety of reports, logs, records and files related to assigned activities.
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information; working confidentially with discretion.
• Problem solving, being flexible and working with diverse personalities.
• Researching a variety of subjects and presenting information in an efficient, accurate manner.
• Utilizing personal computer software programs and other relevant software affecting assigned work. .
• Meeting schedules and time lines and ability to work independently.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including public relations and customer service.
• Preparing a variety of marketing materials and press releases.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in a related program of study and at IeastwiNa a rninirxwRn of
twoyea%years' work experience in an arts field with program planning, special events, working with volunteers,
promotion and coordination responsibilities or an equivalent combination ef edue^'I^^ and exec ^^^^ ^•�'^^ '
tht. Ault-wal m4s Associate's Degree wth a minimum of two years' experience working On the field, plus
nrl.nn with volunteers anal PFE)gFam PFOMEAOR
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which allows the incumbent to successfully perform
the essential functions of the position may also be considered.
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Last Reviewed: `/'"or 420237/10/2023
Last Revised: 9/1/2022
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
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requirements is required for any position that will drive for City business.
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history is not an
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Incumbent Signature:
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Date:
Last Reviewed: "'"or 420237/10/2023
Last Revised: 9/1/2022
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Department Head:
Cultural Arts Program Specialist
Date:
Last Reviewed: 5124120237/10/2023
Last Revised: 9/1/2022
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Ordinance Allowing Five Hens per Single -Family Residence
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
The current ordinance allows up to three hens per single-family residence within city limits. This
regulation was presumably enacted to balance the community's interest in local food production with
potential concerns over noise, sanitation, and neighborhood aesthetics.
Staff Recommendation
Consider the draft ordinance and direct the city attorney to make any desired revisions before the
ordinance is considered by the city council.
Narrative
Recently, some community members have expressed interest in increasing the allowable number of
hens per single-family residence. The draft ordinance would allow five hens per single-family residence,
but the committee may wish to consider increasing or decreasing the allowed number. This proposed
change is arguably supported by several considerations, including the promotion of self-sufficiency,
improved social dynamics within the flock, enhanced food security, and alignment with broader
sustainability goals.
ANALYSIS:
Food Security and Self -Sufficiency: Five hens would allow households to produce a greater number of
eggs, fostering increased self-sufficiency and potentially reducing reliance on commercial eggs.
Social Dynamics within the Flock: Animal husbandry principles suggest that a slightly larger flock might
lead to a more stable social hierarchy among hens, potentially reducing aggressive pecking behavior.
Community and Environmental Considerations: The proposed change may align with broader
community values related to sustainability, local food production, and education.
Potential Concerns: The increase in the number of hens could also raise concerns related to noise, waste
management, and potential impacts on neighboring properties.
NOTE:
The author of this memo is not a hen -keeping expert. The statements above should not be given
deference over contrary statements that the committee may receive from more reliable sources.
Attachments:
2023-08-02 chicken ordinance
ECC 5.05.130.1 Keeping of poultry
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF POULTRY IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
WHEREAS, the raising of backyard chickens contributes to self-sustainability and food
security, allowing for more eggs to be produced locally; and
WHEREAS, five female chickens per single-family residence provide an opportunity for
a more robust and healthy flock, with a more stable social structure, thereby minimizing potential
pecking order problems; and
WHEREAS, five female chickens will produce a more substantial amount of eggs than
three, which enables families to consume and share fresh eggs, thereby promoting community
engagement; and
WHEREAS, a limit of five chickens balances the need for local food production with
potential concerns about noise, waste, and space, thus ensuring that raising chickens remains
manageable for individual households; and
WHEREAS, allowing five female chickens per single-family residence increases
educational opportunities for children, helping them understand food sources, animal husbandry,
and environmental stewardship; and
WHEREAS, the allowance of five chickens aligns with emerging trends and standards in
urban agriculture and homesteading, supporting broader community goals for sustainability; and
WHEREAS, increased egg production within the community can reduce dependence on
commercially produced eggs, thereby reducing transportation costs and associated environmental
impacts; and
WHEREAS, more hens may increase the resilience of local food systems by offering
greater redundancy and diversity within small flocks, providing a buffer against potential disease
or predation issues that can affect smaller numbers; and
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WHEREAS, allowing five female chickens encourages responsible animal keeping,
fosters compassion, and complements community values of self-sufficiency, collaboration, and
ecological awareness; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 5.05.130.1 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Keeping of poultry
and covered animals in residential zones," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (new text
is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in stfi e ffif ., gh)
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
Im
JEFF TARADAY
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
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FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY
CODE RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF POULTRY IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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5.05.130.1 Keeping of poultry and covered animals in residential zones.
A. The keeping of poultry or covered animals within a residential dwelling unit, or upon the
premises connected therewith, shall be prohibited except as provided in this chapter.
B. Up to thFee five domestic female chickens may be kept on a lot(s) or premises associated with
a single-family residential dwelling unit. A chicken coop or other pen or enclosure is an
accessory structure and subject to all requirements of the applicable zone. An accessory
dwelling unit shall not be considered as a separate dwelling unit when determining the number
of chickens that may be kept on a single-family lot or lots (when a single-family residence is
located on more than one lot).
C. Covered animals are permitted to be kept on residential property zoned for single-family use
(R zones) so long as they meet the requirements of ECC 5.05.130.
See also:
5.05.115 Nuisances defined.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Ordinance Exempting Generators from Local Noise Regulations
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
In light of the increasing importance of disaster preparedness, the role of emergency electrical
generators has become essential. These generators are critical for various vital facilities that require
continuous power.
Current local noise regulations, as set forth in chapter 5.30 ECC, may hinder the rapid deployment and
operation of these emergency generators. To address this concern, an ordinance is proposed to grant a
temporary exemption from noise regulations for emergency electrical generators.
Staff Recommendation
Consider the draft ordinance and direct the city attorney to make any desired revisions before the
ordinance is considered by the city council.
Narrative
The proposed ordinance is intended to strike a balance between the necessity for emergency power and
the community's interest in noise control.
Scope of Exemption: The exemption would apply only to generators used during genuine emergencies,
such as power outages or natural disasters, and during required routine testing. Testing would only be
allowed during daytime hours.
NOTE:
The author of this memo is not an expert in the use of electrical generators. The statements above
should not be given deference over contrary statements that the committee may receive from more
reliable sources.
Attachments:
2023-08-02 generator ordinance
5.30.100 Exemptions_ (002)
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO EXEMPTING EMERGENCY
ELECTRICAL GENERATORS FROM THE CITY' S NOISE
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, the safety and well-being of the residents of the City of Edmonds are of
paramount importance; and
WHEREAS, emergency electrical generators are essential tools in ensuring uninterrupted
power supply during unexpected power outages, natural disasters, or other unforeseen
emergencies; and
WHEREAS, the operation of emergency electrical generators is vital for the continuous
functioning of critical facilities; and
WHEREAS, local noise regulations in chapter 5.30 ECC may inadvertently hinder or
delay the deployment and operation of emergency electrical generators; and
WHEREAS, temporary exemptions from such noise regulations for emergency electrical
generators are recognized as useful to endure power emergencies, without compromising the
intent and purpose of existing noise control measures; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to balance the need for noise regulation with the
necessity for emergency preparedness and response; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council has considered the potential impact of the noise
generated by emergency electrical generators and determined that the public benefits outweigh
the temporary inconvenience; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council seeks to enact an ordinance that provides clear
guidelines for the exemption of emergency electrical generators from local noise regulations
while ensuring adequate protections for residents against unnecessary noise; NOW,
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Section 5.30.100 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Exemptions," is hereby
amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by
this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
Im
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, RELATED TO EXEMPTING
EMERGENCY ELECTRICAL GENERATORS FROM
THE CITY' S NOISE REGULATIONS
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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5.30.100 Exemptions.
A. The following sounds are exempt from the provisions of this chapter at all times:
1. Noises caused by motor vehicles used for highway maintenance or noises caused in the
performance of emergency work for the immediate safety, health or welfare of the community
or of individuals of the community, or to restore property in a safe condition following a public
calamity.
2. Sounds created by bells, chimes or carillons not operating for more than five minutes in any
one hour.
3. Sounds originating from aircraft in flight, and from watercraft.
4. Sounds created by safety and protective devices, such as relief valves, where noise
suppression would defeat the safety release purpose of the device.
5. Sounds created by fire alarms and emergency equipment operated by law enforcement, fire
fighters and aid personnel.
6. Sounds created by the operation of equipment or facilities of surface carriers engaged in
commerce by railroad.
7. Sounds originating from officially sanctioned parades and other events to which the general
public is solicited to attend without charge and sounds originating from league or school
sponsored athletic events.
8. Sounds caused by natural phenomena and unamplified human voices, except for public
disturbance noises as set forth in ECC 5.30.130.
9. Sounds created by emergency generators when:
a. Operating as necessary for their intended purpose during periods when there is no
electrical service available from the primary supplier due to natural disaster or power
outage;
b. Conducting periodic testing, as required by the manufacturer. Testing shall be
limited to the hours after 7:00 a.m. and before 6:00 p.m.
B. The following sounds between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. are exempt from the
provisions of this chapter, pursuant to a concurring public works staff decision, balancing the
same factors as listed in ECC 5.30.120(C)(1) through (5), and approved by the mayor or the
mayor's designee:
1. Sounds originating from street construction or repair projects performed by or on behalf of
the city of Edmonds.
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2. Sounds originating from the repair or installation of essential utility services performed by or
on behalf of the city of Edmonds such as, but not limited to, sanitary sewer, domestic water,
electrical, natural gas and other essential utility services. [Ord. 4074 § 1 (Att. A), 2017; Ord.
2531, 1985; Ord. 2193 § 11, 19811.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Ordinance to amend ECC 10.55 Edmonds Youth Commission
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
Earlier this year the Edmonds City Council adopted Ordinance 4308 to standardize certain processes
related to its boards and commissions. Ordinance 4308 created a new section that reads, "Incumbents
who are eligible and interested in serving another term need not submit an application to be considered
for re -appointment to another term." Chapter 10.55 ECC, entitled "Edmonds Youth Commission,"
currently contains language that probably requires incumbents to submit an application to be
considered for re -appointment. This issue is timely because a question has been posed recently as to
whether a current valued member of the Youth Commission could be reappointed without going
through the full application process that is used for open positions.
Recommendation
Consider the draft ordinance and direct the city attorney to make any desired revisions before the
ordinance is considered by the city council.
Narrative
Introduction of ordinance allowing incumbent Youth Commission members to be reappointed without
submitting a new application.
The attached proposed ordinance would better align chapter 10.55 ECC with the council's recent
adoption of Ordinance 4308.
Attachments:
2023-08-03 Youth Commission amendments ordinance
ECC 10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment.
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON RELATED TO THE EDMONDS YOUTH
COMMISSION AND THE APPOINTMENT OR
REAPPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS
WHEREAS, earlier this year the Edmonds City Council adopted Ordinance 4308 to
standardize certain processes related to its boards and commissions; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 4308 created a new section that reads, "Incumbents who are
eligible and interested in serving another term need not submit an application to be considered
for re -appointment to another term; and
WHEREAS, chapter 10.55 ECC, entitled "Edmonds Youth Commission," contains
language that probably requires incumbents to submit an application to be considered for re-
appointment; and
WHEREAS, this issue is timely because a question has been posed recently as to whether
a current valued member of the Youth Commission could be reappointed without going through
the full application process that is used for open positions; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council would like to better align chapter 10.55 ECC
with Ordinance 4308;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Edmonds City Code, section 10.55.020, entitled "Appointment, membership and
terms of appointment," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A hereto, which is
incorporated herein by this reference as if set forth in full (deleted text shown in s4ikethr-eugh;
new text shown in underline).
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance
should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty
(30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
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MAYOR MIKE NELSON
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the
title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON RELATED TO THE EDMONDS YOUTH
COMMISSION AND THE APPOINTMENT OR
REAPPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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10.55.020 Appointment, membership and terms of appointment.
The youth commission consists of nine voting members and two alternates.
The members of the commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
A. Each council member may appoint one commission member, to commission positions 2
through 8, respectively, according to the table below:
Appointing City
Council Position
Corresponding
Edmonds Youth
Commission Position
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
B. The mayor may appoint four members, positions 1 and 9 and alternates 10 and 11.
C. Each member shall be appointed to a term of two years beginning October 1st and ending
September 30th. Graduating seniors will be appreciated as they leave the commission in June,
and new appointments will be made for those vacant positions the following October.
D. An alternative commissioner shall be appointed to serve in the event any regular
commissioner is absent or disqualified for any reason. In the event a regular commissioner is
absent or disqualified for any reason, such as lack of participation, multiple absences, or any
other reason, the alternate shall have all the powers of a regular commissioner. If two alternates
are present and only one is needed, position 10 shall be the one entitled to vote.
E. The city council and mayor s4A may either reappoint an incumbent or appoint a new
members to fill toe expiring terms on the youth commission. If, for any reason, such as
disqualification or inability to complete their term, a vacancy occurs during the term of a youth
commission member, that position may be deemed vacant by the holder of the office that
appointed the commissioner (e.g., mayor or council member) and such office holder may
appoint a replacement commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term for that position
F. Eligibility. Persons appointed to serve on the commission shall reside within, but need not
attend school within, the city of Edmonds city limits, and must be entering grades nine through
12, or be of equivalent age if not enrolled in a traditional school program.
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G. Recruitment of New Commissioners. This subsection applies only when an incumbent
commissioner is not being reappointed to their position. In such cases, n-dew commissioners
shall be recruited in September of each year for positions whose terms will be ending that year.
Recruiting efforts should be structured to encourage candidates to apply from a wide range of
backgrounds, perspectives, schools and neighborhoods. In October of each year, appointments
shall be made from the body of applicants to positions whose terms are expiring. Then -;hall-be
PA tprm limits as leRg as eligibility as met.
H. Term Limits. There shall be no term limits as long as eligibility is met.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 08/8/2023
Ordinance to Amend ECC 2.05 Concerning City Attorney and City Prosecutor
Staff Lead: Councilmember Nand
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
On January 3, 2023, Council approved formation of the new City Attorney Assessment Subcommittee,
comprised of three council members. This Subcommittee is tasked with assessing the work of the City
Attorney and providing information to Council on management decisions related to the City's
relationship with its legal service providers
Recommendation
Consider the draft ordinance amending ECC 2.05.010 and ECC 2.05.035 and forward to full council for
adoption.
Narrative
Introduction of ordinance permanently constituting the Legal Assessment Subcommittee to initiate the
request for proposal process and to perform an annual assessment of the performance of the City
Attorney and the City Prosecutor.
The amendment to ECC 2.05.010 seeks to clarify that only Council may initiate the decision to publicize a
request for public process to replace the City Attorney or the City Prosecutor. The amendment to ECC
2.05.035 seeks to permanently constitute the Legal Assessment Subcommittee to assess the City
Attorney and the City Prosecutor's performance and, as needed, make a recommendation to Council to
seek to a request for public process or otherwise transition either role towards an in-house position as a
city employee.
Attachments:
2023.08.3 - Ordinance adopting 2.05 ECC
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 2.05
OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE CONCERNING THE CITY
ATTORNEY AND CITY PROSECUTOR.
WHEREAS, chapter 2.05 ECC was last updated in 2022 with Ordinance 4279; and
WHEREAS, the council would like to further amend chapter 2.05 to further clarify the
respective roles of the city council and administration; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 2.05.010 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Legal counsel —
Professional services contract.," is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown
in underline; deleted text is shown in stfike thr- ,, gh)
Legal counsel services for the city of Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington
pursuant to the provisions of RCW 35A.12.020 may be provided through professional services
contract. Any such professional services contract shall be let on such basis as a majority of the
Edmonds city council shall determine. , with or- without
request for- proposal p o s for- eiyy att o anEtlor- eiyy r o „ter- se o • p Only the city
council may, from time to time, with or without cause, by means of a majority vote, determine to
publicize a reauest for proposal process for citv attornev and/or city prosecutor services.
[P]rovided; that nothing in this code or other city policy shall be construed as requiring the city
council to undertake a request for proposal process prior to renewing or approving a contract for
legal services.
A. By its contract, the city council may appoint an individual or firm to be designated as city
attorney.
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B. By its contract, the city council may appoint an individual or firm to be designated as city
prosecutor. [Ord. 4279 § 1 (Exh. A), 2022; Ord. 3000 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2996 § 1, 1994; Ord. 926
§ 1, 1962].
Section 2. Section 2.05.035 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Performance review,"
is hereby amended to read as set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
herein by this reference as if fully set forth (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown
in t;vo th -,,,,g ).
The city council shall convene a permanent, standing Legal Assessment Subcommittee,
comprised entirely of three council members or less, who undertake the responsibility of
assessing both the city attorney and the city_ prosecutor's performance on an annual basis. The
Legal Assessment Subcommittee may make a recommendation, from time to time, as needed, to
the entire council to either continue with the present professional services contracts, publicize a
request for proposal process, or seek to transition towards making either the city attorney or city
prosecutor positions as employees of the city administration. may, ftem fifne-te time, with 0
without cause, on sueh basis as a majority of the Edmonds eivy eouneil shall ,
,
mayor'sftem fifne to time, with or- without eatise, in the
. The
mayor and city council may also conduct joint performance reviews as appropriate. [Ord. 4279
§ 1 (Exh. A), 2022].
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
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Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
APPROVED:
MAYOR MIKE NELSON
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ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
Im
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
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SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the day of , 2023, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting
of the title, provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING PORTIONS OF
CHAPTER 2.05 OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE
CONCERNING THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY
PROSECUTOR.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this day of , 2023.
4840-7251-8158,v. 1
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
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