20170627 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVER MINUTES
June 27, 2017
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Thomas Mesaros, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Michael Nelson, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir.
Dave Turley, Assistant Finance Director
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Andrew Pierce, Legislative/Council Assistant
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 51 Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of
Councilmember Buckshnis.
3.
4.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NELSON, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER WITH THE ADDITION OF AN
EXECUTIVE SESSION ABOUT LEGAL ISSUES FACING THE CITY AFTER ACTION ITEM 6.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS, TO
AMEND THE CONSENT AGENDA BY MOVING ITEM 4.4 TO 5.1 AND RENUMBERING THE
REMAINING ITEMS IN AGENDA ITEM 5. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2017
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 20, 2017
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3. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND
WIRE PAYMENTS
5. APPOINTMENT OF DIVERSITY COMMISSION APPOINTEE ANABEL HOVIG
6. COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT CONTRACT EXTENSION TO
AUGUST 31, 2017
5. ACTION ITEMS
1. APPOINTMENT OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT STEVEN
LYON
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON, TO
APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPLICANT
STEVEN LYON.
Councilmember Nelson explained one of requirement for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is to have
representatives from the lodging community. Although Mr. Lyon does not live in Edmonds, he represents
the lodging community.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. RESOLUTION REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS ESTABLISHED IN THE
PARIS ACCORD
Councilmember Teitzel commented he was excited to bring this resolution to City Council as it was an
important step for the City. With the federal decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord, the
Climate Protection Committee asked the City Council to reaffirm its commitment to environment protection
locally. He and Councilmember Buckshnis developed the resolution. He read the background history
statement from the agenda memo: On June 6, 2017, Mayor Dave Earling signed the Mayors National
Climate Action Agenda, emphasizing the commitment by Edmonds and over 200 other U.S. cities to
strengthen local efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting efforts for binding federal
and global -level policy making. The Edmonds City Council continues to be committed to working with the
administration and citizens of Edmonds to reinforce local efforts to protect and improve our local
environment and stands with the mayor and citizens of Edmonds on this issue.
Councilmember Teitzel read the resolution:
A RESOL UTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS COMMITTING TO ACHIEVE OR EXCEED AT THE
LOCAL LEVEL THE ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS ESTABLISHED
IN THE PARIS ACCORD
WHEREAS, climate change poses a grave threat to the health and well-being of this and future
generations in Edmonds and beyond; and
WHEREAS, according to the World Health Organization, human -caused climate change is already
killing some 150, 000 people every year around the world; and
WHEREAS, people of color, immigrants, refugees, economically disadvantaged residents, older
people and children, people who are homeless, and people with existing mental or health conditions will
experience climate change disproportionately; and
WHEREAS, the 2015 EPA report, Climate Change in the United States: Benefits of Global Action,
states that global action on climate change would prevent nearly 70, 000 premature American deaths
annually by the end of the century while sparing the country hundreds of billions of dollars in economic
losses; and
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WHEREAS, in recognition of the immediate need to take strong and proactive action to protect our
environment, the City of Edmonds in 2006 established the Climate Protection Committee with a core
mission to:
1. Encourage Edmonds citizens to be apart of the solution
2. Encourage City staff and citizens to conserve current resources
3. Work with the City Council to implement ideas to preserve and enhance our environment
4. Effectively address the future impacts of climate change
WHEREAS, the Climate Protection Committee has established key environmental strategies to: 1)
Reduce fossil fuels with renewable energy resources for energy supplied to buildings, 2) Improve energy
efficiency of and within buildings and 3) Require the design and construction of new and remodeled
commercial buildings to meet green building standards; and
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2017, Mayor Dave Earling signed the Mayors National Climate Action
Agenda and stated "In light of the [President's] decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord, I feel it
important for our city to emphasize our local commitment to, and continued effort to improve our
environment. "
WHEREAS, as a signatory of the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance ("SELA'), Edmonds has
committed itself to being a regional and national leader in addressing the adverse impacts of climate
change driven by the burning of fossil fuels; and enacted bold policies and programs to reduce emissions
from its transportation, building energy, and waste sectors and reduced emissions while its population has
grown; and
WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council has demonstrated its commitment to environmental
stewardship and the health and safety of Edmonds residents by numerous other actions, including passing
Resolution 1362 on June 28, 2016 stating its opposition to the transport of crude oil by rail, and
NOW THEREF012E, BE IT RESOL FED BY THE CITY CO UNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
THA T.•
Section 1: City Council fully supports Mayor Dave Earling's June 6, 2017 endorsement of the
Mayors National Climate Action Agenda. Section 2: City Council rededicates itself to partnering with the
City administration and Edmonds citizens to idents the benefits and costs of adopting policies and
programs that promote the long-term goal of greenhouse gas emissions reduction while maximizing
economic and social benefits of such action.
Section 2: City Council rededicates itself to partnering with the City administration and Edmonds
citizens to idents the benefits and costs of adopting policies and programs that promote the long-term
goal of greenhouse gas emissions reduction while maximizing economic and social benefits of such action.
Councilmember Teitzel explained the resolution was not intended to be a political statement but rather a
reaffirmation of the Council's support for the quality of the local environment.
Councilmember Johnson said she was 100% supportive of this resolution and requested a copy be sent to
all city and county elected officials as well as state and national representatives.
Councilmember Nelson thanked Councilmember Buckshnis and Councilmember Teitzel for their
leadership in drafting the resolution, an issue near and dear to his heart. He has several amendments to
propose that had been emailed to Councilmembers.
Main Motion
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL ,
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDMONDS COMMITTING TO ACHIEVE OR EXCEED AT THE LOCAL LEVEL THE
ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS ESTABLISHED IN THE PARIS ACCORD.
Council President Mesaros suggested Councilmember Johnson propose a separation amendment following
approval of the resolution regarding distribution.
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Amendment #1
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND THE TITLE OF THE RESOLUTION TO READ, "A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS COMMITTING TO ACHIEVE OR EXCEED
AT THE LOCAL LEVEL THE ENV!"'.�":'.��' GOALS ESTABLISHED IN THE PARIS
CLIMATE ACCORD."
Vote on Amendment #1
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment 92
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, WASHINGTON STATE HAS ALREADY
EXPERIENCED LONG-TERM WARMING, MORE FREQUENT NIGHTTIME HEAT WAVES,
SEA LEVEL RISING ALONG MOST OF WASHINGTON'S COAST, INCREASED COASTAL
OCEAN ACIDITY, DECLINE IN GLACIAL AREA AND SPRING SNOWPACK AND THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY HAS REPORTED THAT, "HUMAN CAUSED CLIMATE
CHANGE POSES AN IMMEDIATE AND URGENT THREAT;" AND"
Councilmember Teitzel commented although he did not have a particular concern with the amendment, it
did not add substantially to the proposed language and therefore would not support it.
Councilmember Tibbott asked where this paragraph would be placed. Councilmember Nelson answered it
would become the fifth Whereas.
Councilmember Nelson explained there is no reference in the resolution to the climate impacts affecting
Washington state specifically, only worldwide, and he was adding specificity related to Washington.
Action on Amendment #2
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING NO.
Amendment #3
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS, TO
AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, ECONOMISTS HAVE CONCLUDED THAT
WASHINGTON'S FAMILIES AND BUSINESSES ARE LIKELY TO INCUR BILLIONS OF
DOLLARS OF ANNUAL ECONOMIC COSTS IF WASHINGTON STATE AND OTHER STATES
AND NATIONS FAIL TO DRIVE REDUCTIONS IN CLIMATE -CHANGING GREENHOUSE GAS
POLLUTION. THESE ECONOMIC IMPACTS INCLUDE INCREASED ENERGY COSTS,
COASTAL AND STORM DAMAGE, REDUCED FOOD PRODUCTION, INCREASED
WILDLAND FIRE COSTS, AND INCREASED PUBLIC HEALTH COSTS; AND"
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked where this paragraph would be placed. Councilmember Nelson
answered it would become the sixth Whereas.
Action on Amendment #3
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON VOTING NO.
Amendment #4
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, THE PARIS AGREEMENT RESULTED IN
A COMMITMENT FROM ALMOST EVERY NATION TO TAKE ACTION AND ENACT
PROGRAMS TO LIMIT GLOBAL TEMPERATURE INCREASE TO LESS THAN 2 DEGREES
CELSIUS, WITH AN EXPECTATION THAT THIS GOAL WOULD BE REDUCED TO 1.5
DEGREES IN THE FUTURE; AND"
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Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked where this paragraph would be placed. Councilmember Nelson
answered it would follow the Safe Energy Leadership Alliance Whereas.
Action on Amendment #4
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment #5
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, THE STATE OF WASHINGTON HAS
MANDATED STATEWIDE REDUCTION OF GHG EMISSIONS TO 50% BELOW 1990 LEVELS
BY 2050; AND"
Action on Amendment #5
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Amendment #6
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTED
RESOLUTION NO. 1129 ON SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 ADOPTING THE U.S. MAYORS CLIMATE
PROTECTION AGREEMENT AS AMENDED BY THE 73RD ANNUAL U.S. CONFERENCE OF
MAYORS MEETING; AND"
Action on Amendment #6
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment #7
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, RESOLUTION NO. 1129 ALSO
REQUESTED SEMI-ANNUAL UPDATES TO CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE PROGRESS
OF THE CITY IN IMPLEMENTING THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM MILESTONES: 1)
CONDUCT A GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY AND FORECAST FOR THE CITY,
2) ESTABLISH A GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION TARGET (GHG), 3) DEVELOP AN ACTION
PLAN TO MEET THE LOCAL GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS TARGET, 4) IMPLEMENT THE
ACTION PLAN, AND 5) PERIODICALLY REVIEW PROGRESS AND UPDATE THE PLAN;
AND"
Councilmember Johnson asked what action the City has taken to implement Resolution No. 1129 and when
Resolution No. 1129 was adopted. Councilmember Nelson answered Resolution No. 1129 was adopted in
2006. To date, the City has conducted a GHG inventory, has not established a target, has developed an
action plan and has implemented parts of the action plan.
Councilmember Tibbott asked if there was any budget associated with implementation of the action plan.
Councilmember Nelson answered he was not aware of a budget. Councilmember Tibbott relayed his
understanding the City has actively been implementing the programs but there is not budget associated with
it. Councilmember Nelson agreed.
Action on Amendment #7
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Amendment #8
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, ON FEBRUARY 4, 2010, THE CITY OF
EDMONDS COMPLETED A CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN AND WITHIN THE PLAN IT
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REPORTED EDMONDS' BUILDINGS ACCOUNT FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE-THIRD OF
EDMONDS' GHG EMISSIONS FOR LIGHTING, HEATING, COOLING AND COOKING; AND"
Vote on Amendment #8
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment 49
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, THE CLIMATE CHANGE ACTION PLAN
STATES REPLACING FOSSIL FUEL -DERIVED ENERGY WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
SOURCES FOR BOTH CITY OWNED BUILDINGS AND THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY IS
CRITICAL TO ACHIEVING THE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSION REDUCTION GOALS SET
FORTH IN THE CITY'S CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND THE COMPACT OF MAYORS, TO
WHICH THE CITY IS A SIGNATORY; AND"
Action on Amendment #9
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment #10
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ENERGY
CONSUMERS AND THE UTILITIES SERVING THEM TAKE EARLY ACTION TO REDUCE
CARBON EMISSIONS GIVEN THE ACCELERATING RATE CLIMATE CHANGE THE
PLANET IS EXPERIENCING, AND SHIFTING TO 100% OF ELECTRICITY FROM
RENEWABLE SOURCES BY 2025 IS WITHIN REACH; AND"
Councilmember Tibbott asked where the goal of 100% of electricity from renewable sources by 2025 came
from. Councilmember Nelson answered that is target goal for the City.
Councilmember Teitzel commented he had no particular concern with this amendment but questioned
whether it had been vetted with the administration to determine whether it was a reasonable target. If not,
he was unsure he could support it as written. Councilmember Nelson answered it has not been vetted by
the administration; however, Snohomish County PUD has indicated it is well within their time limit.
Councilmember Teitzel said as it has not been vetted internally with City administration, he will not support
the amendment.
Councilmember Johnson said it was not clear if this was part of the climate change action plan or something
else. Councilmember Nelson answered this is not part of the climate action plan, the previous two
amendments are related Edmonds' buildings accounting for approximately one-third of Edmonds' GHG
and the use of renewable energy sources to help reduce GHG. One of the ways to achieve that is shifting to
renewable energy sources for electricity.
Council President Mesaros relayed his support for the amendment, commented it was not an administrative
issue for the City but an issue for PUD. He was glad Councilmember Nelson had confirmed with PUD that
this was achievable.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked how much of the City's electricity is currently from renewable
sources. Councilmember Nelson answered over 80% of Snohomish County PUD's electricity is derived
from renewable energy sources. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said 100% in 7 years was not a huge
jump. Councilmember Nelson agreed it was very achievable.
Action on Amendment #10
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (3-2-1), COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON AND
FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING YES;
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COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO; AND COUNCILMEMBER
JOHNSON ABSTAINING.
Amendment #11
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "WHEREAS, "RENEWABLE ENERGY" INCLUDES
ENERGY DERIVED FROM HYDROGEN, WIND POWER SITED IN ECOLOGICALLY
RESPONSIBLE WAYS, SOLAR, EXISTING AND LOW -IMPACT HYDROELECTRIC,
GEOTHERMAL, BIOGAS (INCLUDING BIOGAS PRODUCED FROM BIOMASS), AND
OCEANIWAVE TECHNOLOGY SOURCES. "RENEWABLE ENERGY" SPECIFICALLY
EXCLUDES ENERGY DERIVED FROM FOSSIL FUELS, NUCLEAR, BIOMASS FEEDSTOCKS
SOURCED FROM STATE AND FEDERAL LANDS, HYDROGEN PRODUCED FROM FOSSIL
FUELS, AND INCINERATION OF MUNICIPAL AND MEDICAL WASTE; AND"
Councilmember Johnson asked whether the incineration of municipal waste takes into consideration that
the City's wastewater treatment plant burns waste. Councilmember Nelson said that could be modified.
Councilmember Johnson suggested that statement be modified to exclude the wastewater treatment plant
as given current conditions, she did not believe that could be achieved in the foreseeable future. Public
Works Director Phil Williams agreed the City was not on track to stop incineration of biosolids at the
wastewater treatment plant. The plant meets all federal standards for air quality emissions.
Councilmember Nelson pointed out the language is related to energy derived from those sources. Mr.
Williams said the wastewater treatment plant does not recapture energy from the combustion of biosolids
to create electricity other than recapturing some of the energy for heating water.
Council President Mesaros said the amendment refers to renewable energy for the production of electrical
power; the incineration of municipal waste from the treatment plan is simply to eliminate that waste.
Action on Amendment #11
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment #12
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "SECTION 3: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
THE CLIMATE PROTECTION COMMITTEE WILL REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OUR CURRENT MUNICIPAL AND COMMUNITY -WIDE GHG INVENTORY
STARTING IN 2018."
Action on Amendment #12
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Amendment 913
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "SECTION 4: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
THE CLIMATE PROTECTION COMMITTEE WILL ESTABLISH AND RECOMMEND TO CITY
COUNCIL A GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET GOAL FOR BOTH THE NEAR TERM
AND LONG TERM BY JULY 1, 2018."
Action on Amendment #13
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Amendment #14
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "SECTION 5: THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND
THE CLIMATE PROTECTION COMMITTEE WILL UPDATE OUR CITY'S CLIMATE
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CHANGE ACTION PLAN AND REVIEW THE SPECIFIC STRATEGIES FOR MEETING THE
EMISSIONS REDUCTION TARGET AS WELL AS TYING MITIGATION WITH ADAPTATION
MEASURES WHERE POSSIBLE."
Action on Amendment #14
AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Amendment #15
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "SECTION 6: THE CITY ESTABLISHES THE
FOLLOWING RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS FOR BOTH MUNICIPAL FACILITIES AND
FOR THE CITY AT LARGE:
i. 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR MUNICIPAL FACILITIES BY 2019; AND,
ii. 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
BY 2025
Councilmember Teitzel commented although these were laudable goals, because they had not vetted with
administration, he would not support the amendment.
Council President Mesaros referred to 100% renewable energy for municipal facilities by 2019 and asked
if there was a way to track that. Councilmember Nelson answered PUD can track that; the City can purchase
electricity from PUD that comes only from renewable sources. He originally said 2025 and changed it to
2019 after conversations with PUD.
Councilmember Tibbott said the problem he was having with the proposed amendments was they were
emailed to Councilmembers at 5:30 p.m. today; he was unable to review the proposed amendments and
they are being read rather fast tonight. The amendments raise important questions and although he was
fascinated with the fact the City could purchase 100%renewable energy from PUD, this is new information
based on Councilmember Nelson's research. His concern was the information has not been vetted and
Councilmembers have not had time to research or verify the information. On that basis, he will not support
the amendment although he supports the idea of moving toward renewable energy.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas relayed her support for renewable energy. The Council has approved
several amendments and Councilmember Nelson has addressed the question about PUD and the ability to
purchase renewable energy.
Action on Amendment #15
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT CARRIED (4-2), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON,
NELSON, AND FRALEY-MONILLAS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING YES;
AND COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Amendment #16
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND BY ADDING, "SECTION 8: BY NOVEMBER 1, 2018, THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT WILL DEVELOP A WORKPLAN, INCLUDING OPTIONS, METHODS AND
FINANCIAL RESOURCES NEEDED AND AN ASSOCIATED TIMELINE AND MILESTONES TO
ACHIEVE THESE RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS."
Councilmember Teitzel said as the timeline for developing a workplan has not been vetted with
administration, he cannot support the amendment although he admires the goal.
Council President Mesaros commented other amendments included the Climate Protection Committee
(CPC) and asked whether the CPC would work with the Planning Department to establish the workplan.
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Councilmember Nelson said they could but it makes the process more complex. Council President Mesaros
suggested the CPC be included.
Amendment #16A
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO ADD THE CLIMATE PROTECTION
COMMITTEE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN
ACCOMPLISHING THE WORK PLAN.
Councilmember Johnson asked if there was a cost associated with this effort and if so, how much. She
suggested it could be considered during the 2018 budget. Councilmember Nelson responded this is a
resolution, the date for completion is almost 1'/2 years away.
Council President Mesaros anticipated if staff and/or the CPC had concerns with accomplishing this goal,
they would return to Council for consideration.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented this is the Council's job, looking at ways to move the City
forward in the environmental arena. If 2018 is not workable, she anticipated Ms. Hope would inform the
Council that the timeframe was not achievable. Having a target date gives the City something to work
towards.
Action on Amendment #16A
AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL
VOTING NO.
Action on Main Motion as Amended
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Mayor Earling said although the Council saw this information at 5:30 p.m., he and staff have yet to see it.
He recognized it was a resolution but felt it began to cross into suggested administration. He found that
objectionable, and although he supported most of resolution, there was no reason he and staff should be
blindsided like this.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO COPY ALL ELECTED OFFICIALS SO THEY CAN PARTICIPATE IN THIS
PARIS ACCORD AMENDMENT.
Council President Mesaros asked for clarification regarding "all elected officials." Councilmember Johnson
requested the resolution be send to the following:
• All mayors in Snohomish County
• County Executive
• County Commissioners
• All City Councils
• State and national representatives for Districts 22 and 31
Councilmember Nelson apologized for the last-minute nature of the resolution. Climate change is an issue
he is very passionate about and he was excited when Councilmembers Teitzel and Buckshnis prepared this
resolution He prepared his amendments as quickly as he could but he had been away for the weekend. With
regard to being blindsided, he did not believe Mayor Earling notified the Council when he signed onto the
Mayors National Climate Action Agenda committing the City to things in the Paris Accord. In fact the three
sections he add to the resolution were taken directly from the Mayors National Climate Action Agenda and
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should not be a surprise. Mayor Earling said it would still be nice going into a meeting where a list of
amendments are proposed for all the department heads and the Mayor's office to be notified.
MOTION CARRIED (5-1) COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
3. AMENDMENT TO THE COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB
DESCRIPTION
Council President Mesaros advised the Council Legislative/Executive Assistant requested this addition to
the scope of work/position duties upon learning that managing and maintaining records of people who have
run for City Council was one of his duties.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENT TO THE COUNCIL
LEGISLATIVE/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
6. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Earling announced that the City Council would meet in executive session regarding
pending or potential litigation per RCW 42.3 0.11 0(l)(i). He stated that the executive session was scheduled
to last approximately 15 minutes and would be held in the Jury Meeting Room, located in the Public Safety
Complex. No action was anticipated to occur as a result of meeting in executive session. Elected officials
present at the executive session were: Mayor Earling, and Councilmembers Johnson, Fraley-Monillas,
Teitzel, Tibbott, Mesaros and Nelson. City Attorney Jeff Taraday was also present. At 8:05 p.m., Mayor
Earling announced to those present in the Council Chambers that the executive session would be extended
for 5 minutes. At 8:10 p.m. Mayor Earling announced the executive session would be extended for 10
minutes. The executive session concluded at 8:15 p.m.
Mayor Earling reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 8:16 p.m.
6. ADJOURN TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned to committee meetings at 8:17 p.m. (Parks,
Planning & Public Works Committee in the Jury Meeting Room, Finance Committee in Council Chambers
and Public Safety & Personnel Committee in the Police Training Room)
DA0'136.9ARLIN , MAYOR
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Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes
June 27, 2017
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