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20171106 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES November 6, 2017 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Dave Earling, Mayor Michael Nelson, Council President Pro Tem Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Dave Teitzel, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Councilmember ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Thomas Mesaros, Council President Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember ALSO PRESENT Noal Leonetti, Student Representative 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE STAFF PRESENT A] Compaan, Police Chief Phil Williams, Public Works Director Carrie Hite, Parks, Rec. & Cult. Serv. Dir. Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir. Shane Hope, Development Services Director Scott James, Finance Director Mary Ann Hardie, HR Director Carolyn LaFave, Executive Assistant Rob English, City Engineer Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Mgr. Mike DeLilla, Senior Utilities Engineer Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Scott Passey, City Clerk Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator Jeannie Dines, Recorder The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:08 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council Chambers, 250 51 Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. Mayor Earling announced there would be an executive session at the end of the agenda. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of Council President Mesaros and Councilmember Buckshnis. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO REMOVE ITEM 8.4 FROM THE AGENDA AND REFER IT BACK TO COMMITTEE NEXT WEEK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. PRESENTATIONS 1. SISTER CITY COMMISSION 2017 STUDENT EXCHANGE PRESENTATION Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 1 Chaperone Katie Diefendorf said they had a fabulous time in Hekinan, Japan. She thanked the Council for their support of the student delegation and for the Sister City program. They made lifelong friends, were fully immersed in the culture, enjoyed delicious food, met new people, and saw important cultural sites and art. It was a wonderful way to make international friendships and to show off Edmonds when Hekinan students visited this summer. While photographs of the trip were displayed, students described their favorite parts of the visit to Hekinan: • Noah's favorite parts of the trip were meeting the people, and experiencing the culture which is very different from the United States. He circulated a photo album presented to him by his host family. • Olivia's favorite part was spending time with her host family who were the nicest people. They visited many cultural sites and she was able to observe the family's lifestyle. • Audrey said she had an amazing time. Her favorite thing was that her host father was Buddhist monk and there was a Buddhist temple with a very old statute next to the house. She also enjoyed the day trip to Kyoto. She circulated her photo album. Chaperone Greg Lange explained the delegation that visited Hekinan included six young people ranging from eighth grade to a recent high school graduate. His favorite part was the whole trip. He saw incredible nature with host family who took to heart what he said he liked. He went bike riding on an island, often being the only Caucasian but feeling very comfortable, the food was excellent, and experienced technological wonders including a roller coaster with the most vertical drop and 100 mph top speed, touring a Toyota manufacturing plant as well as seeing clean coal technology. He thanked the Council for the opportunity to take students to Hekinan. Mayor Earling commented on the tradition of Hekinan students visiting Edmonds and Edmonds students visiting Hekinan. Every five years there is an adult exchange; plans are underway for 12-14 people to visit Hekinan in early April and he encouraged the public to apply. Hekinan will be celebrating an important anniversary and it is always a fabulous experience. He was glad the students and chaperones had a marvelous time. 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS Alicia Crank, Edmonds, former Sister City Commissioner, enjoyed the students and chaperones' presentation and hoped to be one of the members of the adult delegation. As diversity is embraced elsewhere, at home it has not as pleasant as it could be including issues with graffiti at public schools and tonight she was informed of a hate crime at the 50 Pine Street construction site. She did not elaborate about the crime as it had just come to the Police Department's attention. Such incidents were disturbing to her as a resident and a person of color; things she heard her grandparents speak of. She hoped as the investigation continues, the City takes proper actions to alleviate, address and assure residents this is not tolerated. She encouraged the people to whom this was directed to have the courage to speak up and report what happened so the proper actions can be taken. She had faith in the City Council and the Police Department that this would be handled correctly and as publicly as possible to ensure this was not tolerated. As confident as she feels living in Edmonds, this has really shaken her and gives her pause. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Councilmember Teitzel requested Item 6.6 be removed from the Consent Agenda for further discussion. COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO APPROVE THE REMAINDER OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 24, 2017 Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 2 2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE PAYMENTS 3. RENEWAL OF INMATE HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH LYNNWOOD MUNICIPAL JAIL 4. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT WITH YAKIMA COUNTY DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS 5. SEPTEMBER QUARTERLY FINANCIAL REPORT 6. APPROVAL OF THE ADA TRANSITION PLAN ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 1. PUGET SOUND REGIONAL CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS COLLABORATIVE RESOLUTION (Previously Consent Agenda Item 63 Councilmember Teitzel referred to a whereas clause that was added to this resolution, "WHEREAS, on June 27, 2017 the Edmonds City Council passed Resolution 1389 committing the City to achieve or exceed at the local level the goals established in the Paris Climate Accord" and requested it be removed. This is a regional resolution forming a partnership; Resolution 1389 is specific to Edmonds and that whereas clause does not need to be included. He requested Resolution 1389 be brought to the Council for further discussion in the near future to incorporate information that was not available when the resolution was adopted. COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO REMOVE THE FINAL WHEREAS ON PAGE 2 OF THE RESOLUTION PLEDGING CITY OF EDMONDS PARTICIPATION IN THE PUGET SOUND REGIONAL CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS COLLABORATIVE. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-0-1), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT AND MAYOR PRO TEM NELSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS ABSTAINING. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO APPROVE THE PUGET SOUND REGIONAL CLIMATE PREPAREDNESS COLLABORATIVE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. PUBLIC HEARING 1. PUBLIC HEARING ON LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT CODE INTEGRATION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE Development Services Director Shane Hope provided an introduction, explaining the proposed changes are minor code amendments related to LID to clean-up technicalities in the code related to the State's NPDES stormwater requirements. Engineering Program Manager Jeanie McConnell reviewed: ■ Why is the code being updated? o Mandated by Department of Ecology o Compliance with 2013-2018 Western Washington Phase II Municipal Stormwater Permit (NPDES) required o City required to review and revise codes, policies and standard details o Eliminate barriers that would prevent incorporation of low impact development principles and best management practices Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 3 • What is Low Impact Development (LID) o A stormwater management and land development strategy that emphasizes conservation and the use of on -site natural features • Stormwater ■ Minimizing Grading • Solar Opportunities ■ Minimizing Impervious Surface Areas What is the City doing? o City Stormwater Code - ECDC 18.30 ■ 2016 -New Code approved by City Council ■ 2017 - Stormwater Code Effective ■ New code requires stormwater runoff to be managed on site where feasible. o Standard Details are being updated o Other development -related codes have been reviewed Proposed Code Changes o Code language being updated to present opportunities for LID o Encourage permit applicants to think about LID in beginning stages of design o Update terminology Process o September 27: Introduced to Planning Board o October 11: Public hearing at Planning Board o October 17: Introduced to City Council o November 6: Public hearing at City Council Examples o ECC 9.20.010(A) - Streets and Sidewalks, Definitions: "Concrete curbs and gutters" means that portion of the roadway edge of the roadway constructed to city standards. (Standar-height and the gutters varying fFoFn 12 inehes to 18 inehes in width. o ECDC 18.00.010(B)(4) - Public Works Application Req's: "A site plan, to scale, showing existing and proposed structures, affd improvements and affected streets, utilities, vegetation. LID elements, etc.;" o ECDC 20.11.030(B)(1) - General Design Review Criteria, Site Treatment: Grading, vegetation removal and other changes to the site shall be minimized to prolect where natural resources, limit disturbance of native soils, and encourage lou, impact development. bemrty exists o ECDC 20.13.020(P) - Landscape Requirements, General Design Standards Add Section: "Stormwater LID Best Mana,.gement Practice integration into overall landscape design is strongly encouraged where feasible." o ECDC 20.75.020 - Subdivisions, Purposes: • Add the following new sections: - "To promole the preservation of critical areas and encoura a law irn act development " - "To encourage site design that can make the best use of renewable_ energy resources including solar and geothermal " - "To encourage low impact development (LID) practices when r_p_ov ding�faf' streets and sidewalks" o ECDC 21.55 - Definitions - "L" Terms: • Low Impact Development (LIM A stmnwater rnanagernent and land development strategyapplied at the parcel and subdivision scale that enrphasizes conservation and the use of on -site natural features. See Title 18.30 Stormwater Mana ement or additional Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 4 LID related terms including Im ervious Sur race Bioretention Pe)-viaus Surface and On - site Storinwcater Management BMP. Councilmember Tibbott asked if site development includes locating houses that may impact a natural greenbelt. Ms. McConnell explained LID will be encouraged wherever feasible on any site, but site design relates more to subdivisions where there are larger opportunities to preserve trees and natural resources or open solar opportunities but that would be considered on a smaller site as well. Councilmember Tibbott asked if that was part of the code revisions. Ms. Hope clarified Councilmember Tibbott was referring to the possibility of rearranging the placement of lots to ensure there was space for LID techniques and said that was not proposed in this code change. Staff would like to return to that topic, but this is minor clean-up to ensure the code was not unintentionally discouraging LID techniques. Councilmember Teitzel referred to a statement in the agenda memo, "The stormwater code requires, through the development process, that stormwater runoff be managed on site where feasible. Stormwater management systems include for example, rain gardens and pervious pavements" and asked if that also applied to City projects. Ms. McConnell answered yes, the Stormwater Management Code would apply at various levels with any new development or construction activity. Councilmember Teitzel asked if any pervious pavement had been installed on City owned property. Ms. McConnell answered the Shell Valley access road and the interurban trail have pervious pavement. Councilmember Teitzel asked whether it has been successful. Ms. McConnell relayed Mr. Williams' indication the experience had been good. Councilmember Teitzel asked if there had been any unintended consequences with pervious pavement such as water sheeting under the pavement causing erosion. Public Works Director Phil Williams answered there haven't been any issues, largely due to where it has been used. The selection of appropriate locations must be very deliberate; typically, the base for the pervious pavement is designed with enough aggregate to allow for a reasonable amount of storage. To the extent water infiltrates into the soils, if the soils are saturated and water flows in a way that was not intended, it could be a problem such as saturating soils adjacent to buildings. He emphasized the need to be careful where water is infiltrated. Councilmember Teitzel was excited about the concept of pervious pavement. Mayor Earling opened the public participation portion of the public hearing. There was no one present to provide testimony and Mayor Earling closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4085, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE EDMONDS CITY CODE AND EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE TO INCORPORATE ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE RELATED TO LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 9. ACTION ITEMS 1. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR THE WOODWAY COURT 2 SUBDIVISION (PLN20160023) Development Services Director Shane Hope explained this is a 5-lot short plat; in fall 2016 the Hearing Examiner held a public hearing and issued preliminary approval on October 27, 2017. The owners have subsequently made simple subdivisions improvements per the approved plans and/or bonded for some of the infrastructure improvements. Final plat approval by the City Council is the final step in the approval process. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 5 Councilmember Teitzel referred to a parcel map layout of property that illustrates the parcel is canted so the property line extends into the alley the City owns. He asked if that could be adjusted such as via adverse possession to rectify encroachment into City property. Engineering Program Manager McConnell said it may be the way the line is drawn. The "alley" is actually a fire access road; a portion of the pavement encroaches onto this parcel so a public access easement is being granted to the City for the portion of pavement that encroaches onto this parcel. Councilmember Johnson commented although it appeared everything was done correctly, she was still uncomfortable with the fire access providing access to several houses. This was governed by Resolution 1005 that no one on the Council participated in. The resolution required removal of all vegetation to build the houses plus construction of a new access road which she viewed as fundamentally wrong. It would have been preferable to revisit the resolution to determine if it still made sense. In good faith she could not approve the final plat and would voice her objection via abstaining from the vote. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if there was any obligation to replace trees or vegetation, noting approximately 200 trees had been removed. Ms. Hope said offered to research the conditions related to tree replacement and inform the Council. All the conditions of the plat have been met. COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 1394, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPROVING THE FIVE LOT WOODWAY COURT 2 FINAL PLAT. MOTION CARRIED 3-1-1, COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS VOTING NO AND COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON ABSTAINING. City Attorney Jeff Taraday advised with five Councilmembers present and because this is not an ordinance, three yes votes are sufficient for approval. 2. THIRD QUARTER 2017 BUDGET AMENDMENT Finance Director Scott James reviewed: • 12 Decision Packages Total $665,949 • 11 are new items for Council to consider expenditures • 1 has been previously discussed by Council • $398,345 in new revenues Mr. James reviewed budget amendments related to: • Salary savings in City Council used for professional services for Edmonds Marsh study • Additional Court supplies and security • Department of Retirement Systems invoice for James Tarte PERS contributions from 2014 • Fire District 1 retro bill for approximately $665,000, additional $193,000 needed over amount budgeted for 2017 services • Expenditures and funding for preliminary design and environmental documents for Waterfront Connector o Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked the purpose of combining expenditures and funding. Mr. James said it was a bookkeeping simplification. • Expenditures and funding for Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement Project. • Software to manage cemetery plots, sales, burials, etc. o Councilmember Johnson asked if the cemetery had ever used software, recalling most of the information was on paper. Ms. Hite said the cemetery uses a very antiquated data base and a large paper map and the details are in the Sexton's memory. With the assistance of the Western Washington University students, everything has been mapped in GIS and a software Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 6 system is needed to manage that data. She hoped to expedite the purchase this year rather than waiting until next year to avoid scrubbing the database. o Councilmember Teitzel asked whether the database will be searchable by the public online. Ms. Hite said it would be searchable by names and plot and there are also pictures of all the headstones. • Additional funding for Veterans Plaza • Transfer of the 1 % for art allocation for the original approved budgeted expenditure for the downtown public restroom project • Transfer funds from REET to Parks Construction Fund for construction of downtown public restroom • Vehicle propane conversions • 2017 waterline replacements Mr. James referred to Exhibit D, a Budget Amendment Summary (2017) by fund number, and summarized the 3rd Quarter Budget Amendment • Revenues are increased by $398,345 • Expenditures are increased by $665,949 • Ending Fund Balance is increased by $267,604 Councilmember Teitzel inquired about the amendment related to additional funding for Veterans Plaza. Mr. James explained additional funding for electrical, vault and engineering services was previously approved by Council. Councilmember Teitzel said although he wholeheartedly supports this project, he was concerned with budget creep and asked for assurance this was the last budget amendment for incremental increases for this project. City Engineer Rob English advised work is being finalizing and he did not anticipate any additional funds would be required. Councilmember Teitzel asked if the City or veterans group would be responsible if there were any additional costs. Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite said in the off chance additional costs were incurred, the veterans committee could be approached although she was uncertain they would have any additional funds. The veterans committee is committed to the project and one member said if more funds were needed, to let him know. Councilmember Johnson inquired about the amendment to offset salary savings in City Council for professional services for the Edmonds Marsh study. Mr. James explained salary savings from not renewing a Council employee's contract, approximately $20,000, was being used for the Edmonds Marsh study. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4086, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4075 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 3. ADOPT AND APPROVE THE 2017 COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN Senior Utilities Engineer Mike DeLilla reviewed: • Schedule and next steps o Planning Board I' meeting — June 28, 2017 o Council Public Works Committee — July 11, 2017 o Planning Board public hearing — July 12, 2017 o Council meeting and public hearing — July 18, 2017 o Submit plan to DOH and adjacent water purveyors — July 19, 2017 ■ Adjacent water purveyors had no comments Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 7 ■ DOH had minor comments related to the City's Coliform Monitoring Plan and cross connection control plan related to Swedish Hospital - Necessary revisions have been made for resubmittal to DOH for approval - DOH requires City adopt the Water System Plan prior to resubmittal o Council adoption December 2017 Councilmember Tibbott commended staff for the great job responding to DOH. He relayed the plan considers the City's infrastructure and capacity for growth; he asked if there was capacity for residential and commercial growth. Mr. DeLilla said there is, staff coordinated with Planning to ensure ability to upsize systems in areas where growth will occur such as on Highway 99 and near the hospital to meet the fire code. COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON, TO APPROVE THE 2017 COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM PLAN AND RESUBMIT IT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. Councilmember Teitzel recalled when doorbelling during his campaign, he saw several residences with catchment systems where gutters were attached to a large container and the water used for irrigation. He viewed this as a great conservation method and asked what the City was doing to promote that. Mr. DeLilla said he not aware of anything related to rain barrels. City Engineer Rob English advised the City has programs in place such as giveaways to reduce water use. Councilmember Teitzel asked specifically about rain catchment systems that collect rainwater for use in irrigation. Public Works Director Phil Williams said most of the City's effort is via the Everett Water System Plan whose water conservation goal is to reduce consumption by 1%/year which they have been meeting. The City's water usage has dropped over time due to more efficient appliances, replacement of older buildings, waterline replacements that reduce leaks, etc. He acknowledged other cities/water departments have rain barrel programs. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL AGENCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX FOR THE EDMONDS STREET WATERFRONT CONNECTOR PROJECT This item was referred back to the Parks, Planning & Public Works Committee via action under Agenda Item 3. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Mayor Earling recognized Mr. DeLilla for his work. 10. STUDY ITEMS 1. 2018 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS Mayor Earling said an opportunity for Council to ask questions of Mr. Williams will be added to the schedule. Police Department Police Chief Al Compaan reviewed: Recent Highlights o 2016 Activities Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 8 • Part 1 Crimes Solved - 35.5% • Felony Filings - 345 ■ Traffic Citations and Infractions - 4,742 ■ DUI Arrests - 94 • Total Misdemeanor Arrests - 883 • Animal Control Incidents — 787 ■ Parking Citations - 968 • Firearms Related Requests (CPL, Transfers) - 1043 (20% increase over 2015) ■ Public Disclosure Requests - 1,952 • Traffic Collisions Investigated - 804 • Total Dispatched Calls for Service - 23,705 o Specifically approved in 2017 Budget • Hired part-time Parking Enforcement Officer ■ Hired additional Police Staff Assistant • Partnership with the Lynnwood Police Department on a Social Worker position with hire date November 20, 2017 • Re -institution of the partnership with the Edmonds School District for a School Resource Officer to be staffed in 2018 • Pedestrian Safety to include purchase of new RADAR speed trailer and pole mounted RADAR speed sign o Budgeted Personnel Hired or In -Process • Hiring 4 police officers (vacancies due to retirements/addition of School Resource Officer) ■ Hired Animal Control/Ordinance Enforcement Officer (vacancy due to retirement) Chief Compaan reviewed decision packages: • DP # 11: Police Records Area Remodel - $57,900 o To enhance front office ergonomics for staff and public o Accommodates operational changes for archival records storage o Updates overall appearance of main entry to Police Department • DP 412: Various budget amendments $21,940 o Contractual adjustments o Reimbursable overtime o Communication enhancements o Professional services Councilmember Fraley-Monillas referred to 94 DUI arrests in 2016 and asked about 2015. Chief Compaan acknowledged that number was down from 2015 due to lack of staffing as a result of long term injury in the traffic unit which impacted enforcement. He anticipated it would increase in 2017. He will provide Council the number of DUI arrests in 2015. Council President Pro Tem Nelson observed concealed pistol licenses were up 20% from 2015 and asked if there was any reason for that. Chief Compaan answered they are up statewide as well as locally. Development Services Development Services Director Shane Hope reviewed: • 2017 Accomplishments o Handling high levels of permit & inspection activity ■ Positive feedback from most customers o Development & code updates, including: • Shoreline Master program (adopted) Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 9 • Sign Code (updated) • Unit Lot Subdivision (adopted) • LID Code Integration (drafted) o Highway 99 Subarea Planning project completed, with new code o Completed RFP for new permit system; implementation in 2018 o Recognized with a national Solsmart award for promoting solar energy o Conversion of Street Files into electronic records o Staffing for several boards & commissions —ongoing Challenges o Given continued high levels of permit activity per employee, difficult to: ■ Provide timely plan reviews ■ Have time to complete work on other projects (such as development code updates & Urban Forest Management Plan) o Challenges in maintaining staffing levels/expertise o Desire to assist with community needs, including affordable housing Graph of Building Permits and Revenue January through September 2001-2017 Graph of Building Permits per Development Services Employee 1985-2016 Expenditures 2017 2018 Expenditures Modified at Estimate Estimate Recomm. Discussion Budget Total Dept. 3,117,397 3,039,397 2,902,901 7% decrease Maintains staffing Salaries 1,547,970 1,484,740 1,586,506 level Prof. Serv. 755,567 755,567 447,560 -41% Permits stem Approved se arately Ms. Hope reviewed Decision Packages/Changes: • DP#17: Digitization & archiving - $48,000 • DP#18: Senior Plans Examiner - $3,870 • DP#19: Building plan review - professional services - $10,000 • DP#20: Credit card fee compensation - $15,000 Councilmember Teitzel referred to page 97 of the budget, Development Services — Building Division, and inquired about the reduction in professional services from 2017 estimate of $92,014 to $30,000 in 2018, a two -third reduction when building permits are at an all-time high. Ms. Hope offered to research. Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite reviewed: 2017 Accomplishments o Adoption of Master Plan of Civic Park o FAC Bandshell o Meadowdale Playfields o Veteran's Plaza o Waterfront Development/Walkway - Design and Permitting o Pickleball at Yost o YMCA Yost Pool Partnership o Health & Fitness Expo o Puget Sound Bird Fest o Beach Ranger program Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 10 o Fishing Pier Rehab o Student Conservation Association o Meadowdale Clubhouse Play area o WOTS Conference: sold out! ■ 275 registered, 12 states, Canada, S. Korea. o City Park and HMP concerts o Volunteer Hours: 407 volunteers performed ■ 4,480 volunteer hours or 2.15 FTE's • Challenges o Staffing: ability to recruit and hire gymnastics staff o Park Maintenance: ability to recruit and hire seasonal staff, hottest summer on record required higher level of maintenance o Construction issues: Veteran's Plaza, Frances Anderson Center Bandshell o Fishing Pier: Unanticipated issues • 2018 Projects o Waterfront Redevelopment, Walkway connection. o Outdoor Fitness Zones o Community Garden 0 4th Ave Cultural Corridor: Parklet o Stadium removal o City Park storage shed rebuild o Civic Park design o Frances Anderson Center Playground replacement o Seaview Park Improvements o Yost Pool Locker room updates • Exnenditures 2017 2017 YE 2018 Discussion Budget Estimate Recomm. Administration 383,010 390,010 386,582 Decision package: EarthCorps Puget Sound Stewards $5,000 Decision package: Security System Recreation 1,452,275 1,365,880 1,511,978 $12,500, Tech Services Rate Changes $4,918, Equip Rental Rate Changes ($1,990) Programs 429,400 426,400 450,229 Decision package: Reallocation of Fitness Instructor Funding $13,920 Decision packages: Honda Generator $4,500, Security System $12,500, Park Maint. 1,808,610 1,809,544 1,899,358 Rentals for Honey Buckets $15,000, Interfund Rental Changes ($20,770), Powder Coat Benches $8,000 Flower Program 44,920 36,089 47,953 Decision package: Interfund Rental ($1,340) Total Budget 4,118,215 3,676,963 4,296,100 • Revenue 2017 2017 YE 2018 Budget Estimate Recomm. Discussion Softball field off line at Meadowdale, Program Fees 910,100 820,154 910,100 gymnastics scaled back Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 11 Rentals 147,000 141,000 147,000 SnoKing shifted field rentals Leases 175,000 175,000 185,000 Parks Donations 4,350 4,350 4,350 Total 1,236,450 1,140,504 1,246,450 Ms. Hite reviewed Decision Packages: • Security system at FAC, Parks Yard: $25,000 • Honda Generator: $4,500 • Puget Sound Stewards: $5,000 • Portable toilets: $15,000 • Powder coating benches: $8,000 Councilmember Tibbott referred to the roof replacement at Seaview Park and asked if building maintenance was part of the Parks budget. Ms. Hite answered smaller building maintenance like restrooms, carpet replacement, etc. are including in Parks' operational budget; larger projects such as Frances Anderson Center are included in the Facilities budget. Councilmember Tibbott inquired about the portable toilet on side of the Public Safety building. Ms. Hite said that was installed by the Museum for the market; she will communicate with the market that it is probably not needed anymore. Councilmember Tibbott asked if a portion of a bench donation covered the powder coating. Ms. Hite answered bench donations are approximately $2500/bench which covers one cycle of maintenance. The benches in the budget proposed to be powder coated are 20 years old. When someone purchases and donates a bench, they are informed the City will maintain it for 20 years. After 20 years, the purchaser is given the first right to buy the bench again and if they choose not to, it is resold. A lot of people in Edmonds want to buy benches and there is a very long waiting list. Whenever a new park is brought online, such as the spray park, benches are sold to people on the waiting list. That will also be done with Civic Park. The City has not paid for a bench for a long time. When a bench is purchased/donated, the funds are used to purchase the bench and maintain the bench and the surrounding area. Consideration is being given to including the cost of powder coating. Human Resources HR Director Mary Ann Hardie reviewed: • 2017 Accomplishments o Provided special supervisor Cultural Awareness/Diversity training and employee/supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness training o Posted 30 recruitments (to date- not including commissioned police officer positions) and worked through the selection process for filling these positions o Served as staff liaison for the 2017 Salary Commission process o Completed EPOA (commissioned police officers' union) negotiations o Started Teamsters & SEIU negotiations o Started negotiations with the Law Support (non-commissioned police department employees), Teamsters & SEIU unions o Offered a City Health & Wellness Fair & Health Screening with over 20 vendors and benefit providers o Hiring and training of the new part-time, HR Assistant o Started training on the Accident Prevention Program (APP) o Updated the City Personnel Policies • Challenges o Legislation/regulation considerations — changing work environment, legal mandates, state paid sick leave law, etc. o Labor relations issues Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 12 o Recruitments- finding different ways to attract the best pool of candidates with retirements and a low unemployment rate o Continuing to launch the APP - many moving parts and safety program costs o Health insurance plan change/transition effective 1/1/2018 o Increasing workers' compensation claims costs o Achieving the Well -City Award (new requirements) 2018 Projects o Continued union negotiations for Law Support, Teamsters & SEW 0 2018 Non -Represented Employee(s) Salary Survey/Study o Safety Training — continued implementation of the Accident Prevention Program (APP) 0 2018 City Personnel Policies update o Continuing to work toward achievement of the AWC Well -City Award (coordinating through the Wellness Committee) o Public Defense & Prosecutor contract negotiations Expenditures 2017 2017 YE 2018 Budget Estimate 1 Recomm. Discussion Human Resources 433,310 433,310 433,310 Civil Service 23,180 23,180 23,180 Councilmember Teitzel referred to page 41 of the budget book, HR expenditures, noting 10 categories have no change from 2017 to 2018. Ms. Hardie answered that is correct. _Mu_nicipal Court Judge Linda Coburn reviewed: • Courts are an important service to our community because: o They help protect our Constitutional rights to equal protection and due process under the law o They provide access to justice o Laws are meaningless without a way to enforce them o They make a difference • Courts are not revenue centers: o By statute, '[t]he court shall not order a defendant to pay costs unless the defendant is or will be able to pay them.' RCW 10.01.160(3). To determine the amount and method for paying the costs, 'the court shall take account of the financial resources of the defendant and the nature of the burden that payment of costs will impose.' -- State v. Blazina, 182 Wn..2d 827, 838, 344 P.3d 680, 685 (2015) • Courts are reactive to filings o Graph comparing filings to intake 2011 — 2016 • Intake Intake 2017 YE 2017 Actuals 2018 Current Estimate Jan -June Pro'ections Balance Court Improvement Fund ( 16,716 12,536 16,716 84,383 • Decision Packages/Changes: o Paperless Court (230-18002) o Operating Cost (230-18001) -general o Operating Cost (230-18003) — motions & trials Judge Coburn encouraged Councilmembers to read the testimony from the first graduate of MRT. Councilmember Teitzel referred to operating costs for motion and trials that indicates filing and intake are down but motions and trials are up. Judge Coburn responded number of filings cannot be connected with Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 13 intake. For example, a defendant is entitled to a jury trial regardless of the legal advice regarding the wisdom of going to trial. Councilmember Johnson asked what MRT stands for and for more information about the program. Judge Coburn answered MRT is Moral Reconation Therapy which is used in correctional facilities. The Probation Officer was certified to facilitate MRT group meetings. MRT is a 6-month program specifically targeted at domestic violence, particularly for those that have repetitive or deeper level domestic violence issues. In the past, people were sent to a one-time domestic violence panel. Under the MRT program, they come to court weekly and work in a small group facilitated by the Probation Officer, using a workbook with exercises to facilitate discussions about their childhood, philosophy, parenting, relationships, trigger issues, etc. to provide skills to handle situations better in the future. Councilmember Johnson commented on breaking the cycle of domestic violence in future generations. Judge Coburn explained the program is available to other jurisdictions if space is available and payment of costs; two people from other jurisdictions are participating at this time. Councilmember Johnson asked if the alternative to MRT was jail time. Judge Coburn answered jail is always an alternative; if the person does not comply with MRT, they can still go to jail. Mayor Earling declared a brief recess. 2. UPDATE ON 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS Development Services Director Shane Hope explained Comprehensive Plan amendments come to the City Council following a public process. The last major update was in 2015; these are minor amendments. She summarized the amendments • Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan o Change observed condition of Dayton Street Plaza from "Poor" to "Good" o Add Veterans Plaza as a park o Add Civic Master Plan as an appendix • On page A-20, change Planned Improvements to include: Develop Master Plan, continued maintenance • Highway 99 Subarea Plan o Modify certain references and statements in the Comprehensive Plan to acknowledge and o Reference the approved Subarea Plan for Highway 99 • Urban Forest Master Plan o Modify implementation Action 1: Develop an update to the Street Tree Plan by the end of 2&16 2018 o Modify implementation Action 2: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 281-7 2018 • Capital Facilities Element o Modify implementation Action: Implementation Action: Develop level of service standards for key public facilities by the end of 281-7 2019 and consider including the standards in the Comprehensive Plan. • Other amendments o Capital Facilities Plan o Water Comprehensive Plan o Private application for change to plan designation Ms. Hope described next steps: • Planning Board public hearing: November 8, 2017 • Planning Board submit recommendation to City Council Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 14 • City Council public hearing and final action: December 5 Councilmember Teitzel referred to the Hwy 99 goals and policies on page 62, paragraph B.2 states "The City will encourage the retention of commercial uses which provide high economic benefit to the city, such as new auto dealerships..." While an admirable goal, he was not certain new auto dealerships were consistent with a mixed -use environment and there may be other high value economic opportunities such as medical, high tech, etc. He suggested deleting "such as new auto dealerships." Ms. Hope agreed that phase could be removed because although it was important, it did not need to be highlighted. Mayor Earling said although he occasionally hears comments that more car dealerships are not needed on Highway 99, the sales tax revenue they generate illustrates their importance. He understood Councilmember Teitzel's point but he would welcome another auto dealership. Councilmember Johnson recalled in 2016 the City Council decided they did not want to have a role in land use appeals and instead appeals would go to superior court. She recalled that was to be included when the code update was completed but neither that change nor the code update have been completed. She suggested that change be incorporated in the 2017 amendments. Ms. Hope assured it has been the intent to complete the code update, but a number of projects have come up. She suggested moving changes to procedures ahead of the code update. Councilmember Johnson inquired about the next step and Ms. Hope explained it would be reviewing the language and tables in the code. She recalled the Council also voted to consider other boards/commission's roles. 3. PRESENTATION OF THE PROPOSED 2018-2023 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN/CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM City Engineer Rob English provided a diagram showing components found only in the CIP and only in the CFP and components found in both the CIP and CFP. The CIP contains 6-year maintenance projects with funding sources, the CFP contains long range (20-year) capital project needs, and both contain 6- year capital projects with funding sources. An example of a capital maintenance project is replacement of water or sewer main or street preservation work; an example of a project related to growth is the 76"/212" which increases capacity to improve LOS. Mr. English provided a summary of CIP fund numbers and the department manaainp- each fund: Fund Description Department *016 Building Maintenance Public Works 112 Transportation Public Works 125 Capital Projects Fund Parks & Recreation/Public Works 126 Special Ca ital/Parks Acquisition Parks & Recreation/Public Works *129 1 Special Projects Parks & Recreation * 132 Parks -Construction Grant Funding) Parks & Recreation 421 422 Water Projects Public Works Storm Projects Public Works 423 Sewer Projects Public Works 423 Wastewater Treatment Plant Public Works *Funds being closed or consolidated into other funds. Mr. English highlighted projects in the 2017 CFP/CIP: • 761h Ave & 212'h St Intersection o $8.3M cost 0 70-75% complete, anticipate near completion year end o Pave in the spring • Bike-2-Health Improvements Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 15 o $805k cost o Funded by Verdant o Added bike lanes on 76' Ave between 220" St to Olympic View Drive, and on 212tn between Five Corners roundabout to 72nd o New wayfinding signs identify designated bike and pedestrian routes and areas of interest 236" St Walkway o Provides connection from SR-104 to Madrona School o Finished spring 2017 o $906k cost o Reconstructed street section o Funded via Safe Routes to School grant 2017 overlay program o Overlaid 6.8 lane miles ■ 3.9 lane miles funded by the Street Fund • 2.9 lane miles funded by Utility Funds Mr. English highlighted key 2018 projects: • 112 Street Fund o *238t" St Walkway; SR104-SR99 (construction) o *Hwy 99 Gateway/Revitalization Project (predesign) o Edmonds Street Waterfront Connector (predesign) o Citywide Pedestrian Crossing Enhancement (predesign) o *84t" Ave Overlay; 220t" — 2121" (design) o 220' St/76t" Ave Intersection (predesign) o Sunset Walkway (design) o Dayton St Walkway; w/o 8' Ave (design) *REET Contribution • Transportation-126/125 REET Funds o Pavement Preservation Program o Pedestrian Curb Ramp Program o Minor Sidewalk Replacement - $100,000 o Protective/Permissive Traffic Signal Conversion - $5,000 o Sunset Parking and Safety Improvements 0 89' PI Retaining Wall o Traffic Calming Program - $20,000 • Utility Funds 0 4,000 of Watermain Replacement - $2 M o Overlay 1.1 lane miles of street affected by waterline replacements o Five Corners Reservoir Recoating o Seaview Infiltration Project o Dayton St Pump Station (dependent on grant) o Willow Creek/Edmonds Marsh; predesign 0 1,800 ft sewermain replacement 0 3,500 ft CIPP sewermain replacement o Pavement overlay on 0.7 lane miles of street affected by sewermain replacements Mr. English relayed one person spoke at the Planning Board public hearing and submitted a petition with 165 names asking for a sidewalk on Maplewood Drive. This project was rated #22 in the Long Walkway Project List in the 2015 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. Staff submitted grant applications in 2014 and 2016 for the design phase but were unsuccessful; staff will continue to look for funding opportunities. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 16 Parks CIP/CFP 2017-2018 Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite reviewed: • 2017 accomplishments o Master Plan Civic Park o Frances Anderson Center Bandshell o Meadowdale playfields o Fishing Pier rehabilitation o Waterfront development/Walkway design and permitting o Veteran's Plaza 2018 Projects o Waterfront development/Walkway design and permitting o Civic design development o Edmonds Marsh, daylighting Willow Creek o Parklet development o Outdoor fitness zones o City storage building o Community garden o Frances Anderson Center playground o Fishing pier restrooms o Mathay Ballinger trail o Seaview Park improvements o Yost Pool updates o Hickman Park hillside erosion o Marsh walkway Mr. English reviewed the CFP/CIP schedule: • July o City staff begins development of capital budgets • August/September o Submit proposed capital budget to finance o Prepare draft CFP and CIP October o Planning Board; public hearing (October 1 lt" & 25t")10/11 and 10/25 November/December o November 61" presentation o November 21 st public hearing o Adopt CFP with budget into the Comprehensive Plan Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if consideration had been given to a crosswalk on Highway 99 between 238" and 228'. Mr. English said the 228' project included a signalized crosswalk. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented the next crosswalk is a mile away. Mr. English said the SR- 99 corridor evaluation will include an evaluation of pedestrian safety. There are no current plans to install a HAWK signal or any new signals. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if HAWK signals are installed on state routes. Mr. English referred to the HAWK signal installed on SR-104 and plans for another on SR-524. It was unlikely a HAWK signal would be installed on Highway 99 because it is a major commute corridor. Public Works Director Phil Williams commented the planning work that Development Services recently completed looked at opportunities for crossings in the entire corridor and identified a few targeted locations; the location Councilmember Fraley-Monillas suggested was not one raised during that process. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented crossings improve walkability and connect both sides of the street. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 17 Councilmember Teitzel referred to page 35 of the draft CFP, Olympic View Dr. @ 76th Ave. W Intersection Improvement, that has an estimated project cost of $1.2M. As that is located at edge of the city limits between Edmonds and Lynnwood and Lynnwood residents will also benefit from the signal, he asked if there had been any discussions with Lynnwood about sharing the engineering and construction costs. Mr. English answered not at this time; that could be a discussion to have with Lynnwood in the future. There are several projects in that category, particularly on Highway 99. The corridor plan will include engaging Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood wherever there are opportunities for partnerships. Councilmember Teitzel referred to page 46 of the draft CFP, Construct a missing link of sidewalk (approximately 100') on 2nd Ave. S between Main St. and James St (Ranked #2 in Short Walkway Project list in 2015 Transportation Plan), scheduled in 2021. As the estimated project cost is only $30,000 he suggested moving it up due to its priority in the Short Walkway Project list. Mr. English explained development is proposed at 2nd & Main which may build that missing gap. That section could also fit in the minor sidewalk program but staff is waiting to see what happens with the development first. Councilmember Teitzel referred to page 52 of the draft CIP, Debt Service on Approved Capital Projects and Acquisitions, and the project description: Approximate annual debt service payments on Marina Beach/Library Roof. He asked if those projects were bonded together. Ms. Hite said her understanding was they were bonded separately but refinanced together. Councilmember Tibbott referred to the 84th Ave project, relaying his understanding that although it was a long stretch, it was not very wide. He asked walkway and bicycle improvements would be included, noting it would be a great north -south route. Mr. Williams agreed if there was a source of funding, it would be great to do more than just pavement preservation. The existing walkway on the east side is 4-5 feet wide, much of it is asphalt with a lot of driveways and extruded curb; while continuous, it is not in great condition. The grant is for repaving and although it would be more cost effective to do both at the same time, there is no funding source for the sidewalk. 11. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance Committee Councilmember Teitzel highlighted the committee considered: • September Quarterly Report — Consent Agenda o Unemployment very low o General Fund revenue stream up over last year o Tax revenues up slightly o Investment income increasing o Ending fund balance increased $1.44M o City audit completed with no major findings o Parking infraction revenue up • Edmonds Library o Edmonds residents contributing sizable subsidy compared to other cities o Committee looking at options Public Safety and Personnel Committee Council President Pro Tern Nelson reported the committee considered • Renew contract with Yakima for inmate housing — Consent Agenda • Renew contract with Lynnwood Municipal rate — Consent Agenda Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 18 Parks Planning & Public Works Committee Councilmember Tibbott reported the committee considered: • Parametrix contract — referred back to committee • Wayside Horns — being installing in 2018 • PS Regional Climate resolution — approved tonight 12. REPORTS ON OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS Councilmember Teitzel reported: • Port of Edmonds: o Harbor Square is 93% occupied o Continue maintaining buildings, replacing HVAC, tile and carpet o Marina is 95% occupied 0 2017 net income exceeds budget by $383,000 o Puget Sound Express is doing well, adding a new boat next year o Shoreline permit for the gravel parking lot to south of boat work yard was approved by the Hearing Examiner, interest in yacht broker locating there. • Disability Board o An increasing number of LEOFF members requiring significant long-term care which results in significant expenses for the City o Reviewing members' medical information to ensure care is medically necessary • Historic Preservation Commission o City Council approved addition of the Campbell home at 209 Caspers to the historic registry • Plaque presentation on December 13 o Members met with owners of another kit home on 1st Street that is very original and in good condition and are hopeful it will be added to the registry in the near future ■ AWC regional meeting • Taming Bigfoot presentation at Holy Rosary • Faith over Fear presentation at Edmonds Lutheran Church regarding islamophobia and how to create trust and respect between cultures o WIRA 8 tour of three restoration sites in Bothell including the former Wayne Golf Course where salmon habitat is being restored, Bear Creek and a side channel of the Sammamish Slough Councilmember Johnson reported she attended Snohomish County Tomorrow meeting. Council President Pro Tem Nelson reported Snohomish County Emergency Radio Systems (SERS) has asked to make a presentation to all local city governments including Edmonds by the end of the year regarding the new countywide radio system and seeking a resolution of support. Discussions are underway regarding the future of the SERS structure and possibly merging SERS with the countywide dispatch system Councilmember Fraley-Monillas reported: • Diversity Committee o Hosted first monthly movie, she encouraged Councilmember to attend o World Caf6 in Library Plaza Room was well attended o Will alternate location of monthly meetings downtown and on Hwy 99 for the next year to attract people from different areas. • Health District o Participated in interview process and offering Jeff Ketchel the administrator position Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 19 • Serving on a commission with Police, Fire and other interested parties to discuss coordinating opioid services. Press conference Thursday. • Snohomish County Transportation Coalition (SNOTRAC) is seeking an agency to take over operation of SNOTRAC from Everett Transit ■ Housing Task Force meeting last week included speakers from Verdant and Hazel Miller Foundation regarding their housing requirements and Sound Transit regarding Transit Oriented Development and sale of surplus property • AWC regional meeting — good goals for the coming year • Faith over Fear presentation at Edmonds Lutheran Church. She suggested having the cofounders make a presentation to the City Council. Councilmember Tibbott reported during October he participated in 30 hours of CERT training during 7 meetings offered by the fire district. He found it a tremendous opportunity to learn emergency response skills, how emergency services work and the fire district's involvement in a broad range of responses. He thanked Councilmembers Teitzel and Fraley-Monillas for filling in for him at meetings. He thanked My Edmonds News for getting the word out; ten Edmonds residents joined him in the CERT training. He encouraged residents to take CERT training which is offered twice a year. Student Rep Noal Leonetti reported he has been attending the Taming Bigfoot meetings and is trying to get students involved. COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO 10:20 PM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 13. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Earling reported the holiday market started last Saturday; there are a mix of vendors and it was a big success. He attended a fundraiser for Edmonds Museum Saturday evening. Edmonds hosted the AWC regional meeting last week that Councilmembers Teitzel and Fraley-Monillas attended. He found the meeting very informative and looked forward to the legislative session. He encouraged everyone to vote. 14. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Teitzel commented once again there have been multiple deaths and injuries from an automatic weapon with high capacity magazines in Texas. He was tired of it and wanted to do something about the problem. He was deeply troubled and hoped some progress could be made to address it. Council President Pro Tem Nelson reported he recently learned about two African American construction workers who walked onto a job site at 50 Pine Street and were met with a noose dangling from above. When the foreman was confronted, he brushed it off. He never thought he would be raising his children in a time and place where this would occur; it is a hate crime and cannot be tolerated or brushed under the rug. People in Edmonds have the right to know this has occurred and the right to demand justice. There is a long history of lynching in America, particularly in the South after the Civil War when violence or threat of violence were placed against African Americans. According to Anti -Defamation League, it is common to use nooses to intimidate African Americans by leaving one at their home or workplace. Recently nooses have showed up in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. Silence signals acceptance; we must immediately and publicly respond to these acts, condemn them, and prosecute those who committed them. On behalf of the City, he apologized to the workers who came to Edmonds to simply do an honest day of work. No one should not be welcomed with hatred or placed in fear for their safety because of the color of their skin. This act is against everything we value and love in our community. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 20 15. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.11 QQ I(il At 10:04 p.m., Mayor Earling announced that the City Council would meet in executive session regarding potential litigation per RCW 42.3 0.11 0(l)(i). He stated that the executive session was scheduled to last approximately 10 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, and Tibbott. Others present were City Attorney Jeff Taraday. The executive session concluded at 10:22 p.m. 16. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Earling reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 10:23 p.m. 17. ADJOURN With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m. DA ID O. EARLING, MAYOR SC PASSEY, CITY CLE Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes November 6, 2017 Page 21 o.