Resolution 1240No. 1240
A Reso(ution Of The Edmonds City CounciCThan(ing
Councifftesident Steve Oernheim forxis Service To The Edmonds City Council
Whereas, Steve Bernheim has served as Council President from January to December 2010 and during his tenure as President
was very well -organized in the preparation of the agenda, all the while attentive to citizens' and Council's suggestions and
requests in scheduling of the agenda until the end of the year; and
Whereas, Wr. Bernheim, during his term as Council President, had the unusual task of filling not only two Council vacancies but
replacing former Mayor, Gary Haakenson. He did a commendable job in leading the interview process which included
extra meetings with an abundance of candidates and then bringing the appointment process to fruition; and
Whereas, Councif President Steve Bernheim, in addition to carrying out countless duties as Council President, worked
diligently to bring a number of agenda items in front of the Council including:
• Airing of Martin Luther King Jr
DVD
• Prohibiting certain uses of
Polystyrene
• Car -free parking day
• Land use and building codes
topics
• Individual Councilmembers'
vision statements
• Financial Reporting Ordinance
• Instituted bistro dining
• Establishing fire proceeds
fund
• Green power purchase by
City
• Dark skies proposal
• Wireless internet in Council
Chambers
• 2011 Edmonds State
Legislative Agenda
• Restored Council authority in
title 20
• Permitting of wall murals
• Reform of campaign
contributions
• Health care issues
• Tree Board formation
• Future of Sr. Center
• Repairs to Carnegie Library
Building
• Expanded flexibility in
homeless shelters
• Renaming Edmonds Sno-
Isle Library to Peggy
Pritchard Olson Library
all the while being supportive of the needs of not only Councilmembers but citizens as well.
• Changes in marijuana
laws
• Purchase of Skipper's
property
• Opening more parks to
leashed dogs
• Long-range plans for
future real estate
acquisitions
• Appeal process for
dangerous dogs
• Adopted Stormwater
Comprehensive Plan
5Vow, Therefore, Be it Resolved, that Steve Bernheirn be commended and thanked for serving as Council President. The
Council looks forward to his continued dedication and service to the citizens of Edmonds.
Passed, Approved, and,4dopted this 4th day of 7anuary, 2011.
Mike Cooper, Mayor
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Strom Peterson, Councilmember
Attest: City Clerk
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
D.J. Wilson, Councilmember
Lora Petso, Councilmember