20180501 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
May 1, 2018
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Michael Nelson, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
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 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 Stn 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.
3.
4.
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 24, 2018
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENT
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN A SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH
STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICES, INC. FOR ON-CALL PLAN REVIEW &
CONSTRUCTION SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT
4. APPROVAL OF THE 2018 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY PLAN
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION - PUG ET SOUND STAl1TS 1-1FRE MONTH
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Mayor Earling read a proclamation proclaiming May 2018 as "Puget Sound Starts Here Month" in Edmonds
and encouraged all citizens to take action by attending local and regional events and to adopt behaviors in
their daily lives to help to protect and clean up Puget Sound and our local waterways. He presented the
proclamation to Public Works Director Phil Williams.
Mr. Williams explained the entire month is dedicated to educational efforts that 750 organizations in the
state fund and carry out. Many City of Edmonds employees work on issues related to Puget Sound either
directly or indirectly. He reviewed:
• Watershed Fun Fair at the Willow Creek Hatchery, 95 Pine Street, Edmonds on May 5, 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Live performance by Garden Critter Lady Lisa Taylor 12:30 — 1:15 p.m. Crafts and games,
live entertainment, rain garden tour, face painting habitat garden tours, fish feeding.
• Upcoming commercial series on Comcast targeting residential pollution of stormwater; 34
jurisdictions partnered. Time to be announced soon
• ECCOS (Consultant/partner) out now for business stormwater education and outreach; they have
delivered over 130 spill kits within Edmonds since the inauguration of the program
• Additional funding to Students Saving Salmon, more hands-on collection samples and releasing
some hatchery fish in Shell Creek
• Seaview infiltration project construction this fall to reduce flows in Perrinville Creek
2. UPDATE FROM SNOHOMISH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ON EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AND OPIOID RESPONSE
Dave Somers, Snohomish County Executive, described his history in Edmonds; in the 1970s while
attending the University of Washington, he changed his major from dentistry to fisheries biology. In 1974
he took a job working for a PhD candidate building artificial reefs in Puget Sound, one of which was in
Edmonds off the marina. Their efforts included underwater surveys of fish populations and building
artificial reefs out of car tires. He summarized Edmonds was a sleepier town in 1974 than it is now, but he
has great memories of Edmonds.
Executive Somers explained tonight's presentation is an update on a major initiative in his office in response
to the opioid epidemic. He recognized many communities, law enforcement, hospitals, the health district,
etc. have been dealing with drug issues for many years, but the problems now seems different, bigger, more
serious and it does not seem to be waning. Last summer, while taking a class at the FEMA Academy, the
Sheriff's Public Information Officer, suggested using the emergency management command system that is
used for natural disasters to organize multiple agencies to respond to the emergency/disaster and coordinate
public information dissemination regarding opioids. The Sheriff liked the idea and the officer briefed the
Executive's cabinet.
Executive Somers explained last summer the Health District was very engaged in this issue and had several
initiatives and the Human Services Department and Sheriffs Office each had initiatives. The emergency
management was partially activated and a Multi -Agency Committee (MAC), a structure under ICS, was
formed to organize the response around opioids. The MAC has come a long way toward organizing efforts,
determining who is doing what, identifying strengths and weaknesses and moving forward within existing
resources in a more efficient manner. The purpose of this presentation is to inform the City what is being
done at the County and offer it as a model/idea that the City could participate in or use; they are seeking
partners at the countywide level.
Jason Biermann, DEM Director, Snohomish County, reviewed:
• The problem — what does the data tell us about opioids in Snohomish County?
o Graph of Opioid -Related Deaths by Type 2006-2016 from heroin, RX opioids, synthetic
opioids, opioids
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■ As prescription opioid use and abuse declined, heroin use and abuse increased
o Graph Opioid -Related Deaths b Quarter Snohomish County 2016-2017
1 Q2 Q3 Q4
2016 Final 18 28 30 14
2017 (Preliminary)* 21 21 15
*2017 reduction primarily due to availability of Narcan and Naloxone
o Opioid overdoes taken to ER (Providence Regional Medial Center Everett June - Dee 2017
(n=146)
■ 48% heroin alone
• 20% heroin + methamphetamine
• 8% heroin + other
■ 8% own RX
• 6% own Rx + other
■ 5% unknown/other
• 5% another's Rx
■ 9% Opioid + Benzodiazepine
o Detox Withdrawal Watches in Jail
■ The jail, a facility designed to incarcerate individuals, is forced into monitoring two-thirds
of the population for withdrawal
The MAC Group
o What is it, and why was it formed?
• A need for collaboration
■ Break down silos
■ Increase efficiencies
■ Maximize limited resources
■ Identify common message and education opportunity
• Create awareness of the scope of the problem
o Thinking like we do in emergencies
■ Emergency response is part of our planning at all levels of government
- Joint EOC activation in 2009 in response to H1N1 (9 deaths)
- Provides the framework for county -level response activities
- Delineates roles and responsibilities in functional areas called Emergency Support
Functions (ESF)
• The plan assigns a coordinating agency to each functional area.
■ Utilize multiagency and multijurisdictional coordination
■ Comprehensive emergency management plan is required by RCW 38.52 provides a
framework
■ Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined by ESF
o Diagram of ESF Coordination in the MAC Group
o Timeline of MAC Group
• The Snohomish County Opioid Response MAC Group began meeting in late -summer 2017
■ Officially launched on November 20, 2017
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1/7-1/13
1/14-1/20
1/14-1/27
Opiates/Heroin
136
140
150
Alcohol
26
37
27
Benzodiazepine
24
24
27
Methamphetamine
21
74
98
Oher Substance
16
26
19
Total Bookin s
380
333
365
Total Withdrawals
186
201
204
No Withdrawal
194
132
161
■ The jail, a facility designed to incarcerate individuals, is forced into monitoring two-thirds
of the population for withdrawal
The MAC Group
o What is it, and why was it formed?
• A need for collaboration
■ Break down silos
■ Increase efficiencies
■ Maximize limited resources
■ Identify common message and education opportunity
• Create awareness of the scope of the problem
o Thinking like we do in emergencies
■ Emergency response is part of our planning at all levels of government
- Joint EOC activation in 2009 in response to H1N1 (9 deaths)
- Provides the framework for county -level response activities
- Delineates roles and responsibilities in functional areas called Emergency Support
Functions (ESF)
• The plan assigns a coordinating agency to each functional area.
■ Utilize multiagency and multijurisdictional coordination
■ Comprehensive emergency management plan is required by RCW 38.52 provides a
framework
■ Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined by ESF
o Diagram of ESF Coordination in the MAC Group
o Timeline of MAC Group
• The Snohomish County Opioid Response MAC Group began meeting in late -summer 2017
■ Officially launched on November 20, 2017
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■ Agency representatives meet bi-weekly (Mondays)
• Updates are shared every other Wednesday
■ Will assess at end of first year (November 2018)
o Goals of MAC Group
• Goal 1: Reduce opioid misuse and abuse.
■ Goal 2: Lessen the availability of opioids.
• Goal 3: Reduce criminal activity associated with opioids.
• Goal 4: Use data to detect, monitor, evaluate, and act.
• Goal 5: Reduce collateral damage to the communities.
Goal 6: Provide information about the response in a timely and coordinated manner.
■ Goal 7: Ensure the availability of resources that efficiently and effectively support response
efforts.
Alessandra Durham, Executive Analyst, Snohomish County, described:
• Our Progress - What are some of the key achievements across the County and since activation?
o Adding to our data toolbox
■ Hospitals
■ Medical Examiner's office
• Snohomish County Jail
■ Drug and Gang Task Force
• Nuisance properties
■ First Watch
• OD Map
• Narcan/Naloxone Saves
• Syringe Exchange Survey
• Treatment facilities
• Health Care authority
• Prescription drug monitoring program
■ MED -project
o Increasing access to Naloxone and Narcan countywide
• Seeing decrease in overdose fatalities, largely due to the availability of Narcan and
Naloxone
• During the calendar year 2018, Snohomish County Human Services will maintain the
naloxone supply for 21 Law Enforcement agencies and their staff, continue training on an
as needed basis to Law Enforcement Agencies, and provide quarterly training to the public.
• More than 900 Snohomish County law enforcement officers and 700 community members
have been trained and issued Narcan kits.
• Point -in -time count conducted by the Health District in July 2017 found 37 overdoses were
reported and 3 fatalities; of the 37 overdoses, the majority of Narcan/naloxone saves were
done by family members, friends and bystanders
o Expanding Office of Neighborhoods through collaboration with Human Services and Sheriff's
Office.
• In 2017, Snohomish County Sheriff s Office in partnership with Human Services launched
the embedded social worker program.
- Team of law enforcement officers work with social workers in encampments and areas
of the community where the most vulnerable reside
- Expanded to Monroe, Arlington, Marysville and unincorporated Snohomish County
- Lynnwood, Edmonds, and Bothell also have social workers doing the same work
• Photograph and story about program participants:
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1. A man living in an encampment, discharged from Providence after a violent assault
and in the midst of substance abuse disorder. Today is one of the strongest advocates
of the program and regularly in touch with the team.
2. A 30 -year old woman in Snohomish County for 3 days (3 days detoxed). Released and
returned to encampment and her addiction. When asked what could be done to assist
people, she said would be great if there was a place people could go when they are
discharged to continue a road to recovery
o County is preparing to open a diversion center
• 44 beds
■ People are safely housed/sheltered while receiving beginning stages of treatment such as
suboxone or absence -based programs and determine course of action
■ Carnegie facility on county campus in Everett (formerly Carnegie Library) serves as a day
resource center where people can access services
o Denney Youth Facility
■ Not detaining as many youths as did in past which leaves modules open in facility
• Working with an architect to build no sight, no sound between juveniles and adults, two
16 -bed detox facilities
o Beginning target outreach and training for providers and prescribers
o Snohomish Health District Health Officer Dr. Mark Beatty working with doctors, dentists and
veterinarians to provide curriculum regarding safe prescribing habits, early indicators/warnings
of potential abuse, and how to work with patients to provide safer alternatives when appropriate
o Health District providing options for residents to keep prescriptions safe — prescription lock
bag
o Connecting community to treatment providers and resources
o A new one-stop resource portal — SnohomishOverdosePrevention.com
Mr. Biermann commented all the objectives are multi -agency efforts or efforts that started with one agency
and have been expanded. For example, Fire and EMS partners have been willing to involve their community
paramedics to help get the word out to the populations they deal with, many of whom are at risk, Human
Services is working with senior centers; all the successes speak to the power of the collaboration of multiple
agencies.
Executive Somers said all police departments, sheriff office, health districts, fire departments, hospitals,
social workers, etc. are trained in and understand the ICS structure so there was no arguing over turf or
responsibilities. Having common objectives helps prioritize and identify critical gaps and determine who
will do what. Over time that efficiency will be beneficial. He noted it seems like a small thing, but it is a
big thing when multiple agencies are involved.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented MAC is doing good work organizing the agencies. The issue
is not just heroin and opioids, it affects a large number of people because it also results in crime. Edmonds
has seen an increase in crimes such as burglary, shoplifting, and robberies as a result of opioid addictions
and crime rates are even higher in Everett. She commented if people are not worried about addiction, they
should be worried about crimes against individuals.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked Executive Somers to comment on Senator Cantwell's visit to
Snohomish County. Executive Somers referred to Councilmember Fraley-Monillas' first point, noting the
system he described compliments law enforcement and provides a pathway out for people ready for
treatment. The Sheriff was a recent convert to this effort after seeing people get arrested, put in a jail for a
couple days and going back to their old habits once released from jail. There is typically a short window of
opportunity when people are ready and willing to accept treatment, and that requires housing, stability and
support. The diversion center is one of those facilities providing those services.
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Executive Somers explained Senator Cantwell has been traveling throughout the state talking to
communities about the nature and magnitude of the opioid epidemic and how the federal government might
be more effective. She came to Snohomish County today and a presentation similar to this was given to her
that included information regarding drug court where Judge Wilson highlighted the shortage of treatment
facilities and lack of housing, two things that create bottlenecks in drug court. There are also state
regulations that are obstacles to addressing the problem such as the state's limit of 16 beds in treatment
facilities; more than 16 beds, facilities are treated the same as a hospital. If more beds could be provided,
there would be more capacity. There are other federal and state impediments that may have been well-
meaning but are hindering efforts. Senator Cantwell will take those issues to the senate for follow-up and
action.
Councilmember Johnson asked what these efforts mean for Edmonds and if Edmonds will have access to
the facilities such as the diversion center and Carnegie and Denney facilities. Ms. Dunham answered the
long-term objective is to make those available and accessible countywide. These are new programs and it
was her understanding they will serve individuals being picked up through encampments and the Office of
Neighborhoods and expanded over time.
Councilmember Johnson observed it was county -based now. Executive Somers agreed, particularly the
diversion and the housing as the number of beds are a constraint. The Carnegie facility that has social
services, is open. The County is open to partnership and expanding the program, knowing the need is the
same through the county. Councilmember Johnson expressed interested in a partnership, so Edmonds could
take advantage of the resources the County is developing.
Councilmember Johnson asked about the County's approach to dealing with nuisance properties. Executive
Somers said the Snohomish County Council recently passed an ordinance regarding nuisance properties
although it has not yet been implemented due to concern with funding enforcement officers. The County is
down 150 FTEs since 2008 and given the current budget trajectory, likely to lose another 35 FTE this year.
Mr. Biermann said developing that ordinance was one of the objectives. The County is working to develop
common definitions for things like nuisance properties. Ms. Durham agreed crime was a concern and was
a component of the work the MAC is doing. The Sheriff serves as the rep for law enforcement on MAC.
Ms. Durham explained another definition that needs to be developed is what is an opioid related crime.
Once that definition is determined, the issue becomes determining how to deploy resources most effectively
to address that and respond to the community needs and concerns. Some of work they are doing is
addressing the crime aspect. One of projects is through the Medical Examiner's office; currently using
Washington State Patrol's lab, it takes about 4 months to get toxicology results back. Chemical Dependency
Mental Health sales tax revenue was used to fund a pilot program where the ME's office is able to get
results back in 10-14 days. This allows them to provide answers to families in a timelier manner. Law
enforcement found that information valuable in identifying cluster overdoses in a timelier fashion, so they
can pursue distributors.
Councilmember Johnson commented the goals of the MAC group are very progressive and helpful. She
expressed interest in learning how Edmonds could be a part of the data collection.
Councilmember Mesaros commented it was good to see coordination happening. With regard to the
problem of 16 bed facilities, he suggested having 16 beds in the central part of the county in Everett, 16 in
the north, 16 in the south and 16 in the east and coordinate administration to get around the regulations
before the state law is changed. With regard to the portal, he said that is a great idea, but a lot of people do
not have access to the internet. He suggested using the library system as part of the communication effort.
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Councilmember Buckshnis observed the MAC group does not include any local legislators, only agencies.
Executive Somers agreed it was currently only agencies; there is participation from County
Councilmembers and a policy group is being established to address legislative issues. Councilmember
Buckshnis commented the goals and objectives are very powerful, but the objectives skip around. Mr.
Biermann said the objectives are attributed to specific agencies and support functions.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented May is Mental Health Month and opioid abuse can be related to
mental health issues. She emphasized the need to do something because the problems are continuing to
escalate. Executive Somers said during the meeting with Senator Cantwell today, Judge Wilson brought in
a young lady who suffered from addiction, came into drug court and is now 12-14 months clean. She said
there is no addiction problem that is not accompanied by a mental health problem; addiction is a coping
mechanism. He acknowledged there is no quick path, 3 days in jail doesn't do anything, 2 weeks in jail
does very little; many months even years are needed to help a person deal with underlying issues and break
their addiction. Councilmember Buckshnis was glad Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was part of the team
and expressed Edmonds' interest in being involved.
Councilmember Teitzel commented the presentation was sobering and encouraging, sobering because the
facts are stark and encouraging due to the coordination. He explained the Council received substantial
pressure from a citizen group to ban safe injection sites in Edmonds and equally strong pressure from
another citizen group to allow safe injection sites. To this point the Council has taken no action. He asked
Executive Somers his view on safe injection sites. Executive Somers said the County Council took action
to implement a countywide ban. There had not been discussions about such a site; personally, he did not
like taking action until the issue had been discussed, whether such a facility would fit into the continuum,
how it would be operated, etc. People think safe injection sites operate like a party house, they are not, and
they can have a role in the treatment continuum. There is a similar discussion occurring regarding the Health
District's role in needle exchange. He would argue to take deep breath, talk through the issue and make a
decision once everyone has informed themselves. He argued for data first and action later.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas clarified even if all the treatment beds that have been discussed could be
created, the total would likely be less than 100 and there are about 1,000 people in Snohomish County who
are addicted. There is a point where something needs to be done in South Snohomish County to level the
playing field with regard to treatment beds. With regard to how the City could align itself or participate in
the process, Executive Somers said he always thinks the more the merrier and figure out strategically how
to do it best. However, the Sheriff is worried about being overwhelmed because the need is so huge.
Mr. Biermann said one of the paths they can work with jurisdictions is through data collection. Another
way is if the City identifies one of the objectives where they could participate. Other ways are to set up a
similar structure; Snohomish County has an agreement with the City via the State Emergency Management
Agency and could help set up a structure and share the products and process they're using. The County and
the City EOCs could then communicate like is done during a disaster response. The final way would be to
have a local liaison attend their meetings. That person could track the City's objectives and update the
MAC. He summarized they are open to other ideas regarding ways to work together; it is a countywide
issue.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Scott Marshall, Edmonds, wished everyone a Happy International Workers Day.
7. ACTION ITEM
1. RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SELECTION OF THE HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE
PROJECT CONSULTANT
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Councilmember Teitzel, a member of the Homeless Response Task Force, explained the Task Force
received applications from several highly qualified consultants which were narrowed to two who were
interviewed. Both finalists were very qualified, and both would have done a very good job in assessing the
issues. The Task Force chose Kone Consulting; two of the members are Edmonds citizens and have a deep
and local knowledge of the City. They are ready to launch into the project and have the capacity, expertise
and knowledge of the market. Kone Consulting also has a strong grasp of the resources available to address
the homeless issue locally - governmental, faith -based, and private - but those resources are not well
coordinated.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE KONE CONSULTING TO WORK ON THE HOMELESSNESS
RESPONSE PROJECT.
Councilmember Mesaros commented the budget indicates the consultant does not need any additional funds
for travel or transportation costs. He assumed the contract would be presented to Council for approval and
wanted to clarify no funds were allocated for travel or transportation. He referred to the indication that gift
cards would be provided to people answering their questions and asked who would pay for those.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas answered that is part of their budget.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the packet includes resumes for the consultants, Alicia Kone, Karin
Ellis, and Erika Larimer; she was very pleased with the selection of this consultant.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. STUDY ITEM
1. 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Development Services Director Shane Hope commented this agenda item is straight forward and is not
about discussing the merits of a specific Comprehensive Plan amendment, but the process which is different
than usual. Usually staff presents a set of map and text amendments at same time as the Capital Facilities
Plan (CFP), Capital Improvement Program (CIP), etc., at the end of the year. State law allows jurisdictions
to amend the Comprehensive Plan once a year with certain exceptions related to budget items such as the
CIP and TIP. Two map amendments have been proposed this year, one was proposed last year, but due to
communication issues did not get on the agenda for a decision in 2017 so staff wanted to address it sooner.
That map amendment as well as another map amendment will be brought forward to the Council for further
consideration. The items related to budget will be addressed later in the year. A public hearing has been
held on one of the map amendments and a public hearing on the other is scheduled on May 15. The map
amendments will be considered by the Council together for a decision.
Councilmember Buckshnis requested a more complete packet be provided, not just maps. Ms. Hope said
additional information will be provided at the next meeting including the minutes when the first map
amendment was considered as well as a full packet for the map amendment proposed this year. Her intent
tonight was to highlight the process which is different.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed his understanding there is not a change in the zoning but the way it is
illustrated on the Comprehensive Plan map. Ms. Hope said map amendments do not change the zoning
because several zoning classifications are applicable. The map amendment would allow other zoning, but
that is a separate decision. Councilmember Tibbott summarized the map amendment would give the
developer or property owner the potential to apply for a rezone. Ms. Hope agreed.
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9. REPORTS ON OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Councilmember Tibbott reported:
• Economic Development Commission (EDC) recently added several new board members
o In the process of onboarding those members and selecting new leadership.
■ Once that process is complete, they will ratify a workplan for the coming year
o EDC plans to present another recommendation to the Council soon.
• Attended Port Commission retreat
o Learned a lot about how the Port operates; it is an industrial operation
o Port has received state and national awards for the way they handle waste and chemicals and
the way they do business
o The Port plans to present a report to the Council in two weeks
o The notoriety the Port has received has resulted in other port authorities visiting Edmonds
o Edmonds should be proud of the Port and its commissioners
• Went on a whale watching trip. Exciting and recommend others do it
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas reported:
• Diversity Commission will bring a recommendation to the City Council soon.
• Involved in the Opioid Work Group with Council President Nelson and Councilmember Johnson
and the Health District Director. Looking forward to briefing the Council soon
• Mayor's Housing Task Force will be completing its work in the next couple months and a
recommendation is due in July
• Councilmember Teitzel and she were invited to a south county group of mayors looking at the
homeless issue
• Attended a couple meetings of the Council Homelessness Work Group
• The Health District has kept her very busy, attending meetings 2-3 times/week
• Participated in interviews to select the Homelessness Response Project consultant
Councilmember Mesaros reported:
• Attended SeaShore (Seattle -Shoreline) Transportation Forum whose purpose is transportation
issues in south Snohomish County and North King County into Seattle.
o April meeting looked at of impact of GMA on transportation issues.
• Rapid ride, Swift and expansion of Sound Transit and light rail will create more dense
pockets of population which is anticipated to improve transportation due to opportunity for
more people to access public transportation
• Sound Transit launching two new Rapid Transit services on SR522 and 523 east of
Edmonds which will reduce congestion on I-5
• Attended Sno911 Board meeting and a combined meeting with the Sno911 Board and SERS.
o SNOCOM and SNOPAC merged to form Sno911. One of the reasons for the merger was to
eliminate call transfers between dispatch agencies which could delay calls 45-60 seconds
it Anticipated elimination of transfers was September 2018; announced at April 19 meeting
it has been resolved early.
• Serve as Vice Chair of the Steering Committee for the merger of Sno911 and SERS which has been
meeting twice/month.
o SERS is looking at the replacement of radio system that supports first responders.
• PFD Board meeting included review of the 2017 audit.
o Center Stage event where the 2018-19 season is unveiled and shows can be sponsored is May
2
o PFD is filling two vacancies: Patrick Mulva resigned 60 days ago and the Board recommended
a new board member for Council interview and approval.
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o Board Member Marla Miller is being termed out June 30, 2018 so a second recommendation
will be made for Council approval in the next 6-8 weeks.
Council President Nelson commented the merger of Sno911 and SERS makes a lot of sense. He was
impressed with how well the members of the Opioid Response and Homelessness Response Work Groups
have been working together.
Councilmember Johnson reported:
• Taming Bigfoot is complete. Everyone who participated was very enthusiastic. Three
Councilmembers and the student representative participated
• Historic Preservation Commission had a lively discussion about the EDC's proposal to change
zoning in the BD 1
o Economic Development/Community Services Director Patrick Doherty will make a
presentation to the Council on the HPC's input
• Working with Councilmember Fraley-Monillas and Council President Nelson on the Opioid Work
Group. Tonight's presentation was very timely.
• Participating in the Long Range Financial Planning group which will meet later this month
Councilmember Teitzel reported:
• Affordable Housing Alliance (AHA) continues to work on missing middle strategies to provide a
greater range of affordable housing to middle ad lower income.
o Snohomish County allocated $500,000 to expand the availability of low income housing,
funded by REET 2. AHA will help administer
o Presentation by Woodway Town Council Member Bill Anderson regarding the Edmonds
Lutheran Church affordable housing project
■ 62 units in the next 12-18 months dedicated to moderate to low income housing
■ A demo will be available for tours by the end of May for tours
■ Modular housing units made in Vancouver, stacked three high
■ Some units will be set aside for the homeless.
• Long Range Financial Planning task force is developing a fund balance policy that will be
forwarded to the Financial Committee for review and eventually to Council for approval
• Disability Board
o One LEOFFI member requires very costly assisted living care.
o A consultant, funded by assisted living entities, is working to identify a more affordable facility
• Provided the Climate Protection Committee an overview of the single use plastics ban resolution
and the committee provided input.
o The Committee supports the idea; the resolution will be presented to Council on May 22 for
discussion and input.
• Snohomish County Tomorrow meeting is working on input to Vision 2050, an update to Vision
2040.
• Presentation by Sound Transit to SCT regarding the lack of heavy rail parking in Edmonds and
Mukilteo and their plans to allocate $40 million between the two cities to address that issue
Councilmember Buckshnis reported:
• Mayors Climate Protection Committee completed Taming Bigfoot competition. Working on a ban
on plastic single use cutlery and straws. Looking at updating the City's Sustainable Climate Action
Plan
• Several citizens attended the Tree Board meeting where the Urban Forestry Management Plan
(UFMP) was presented. She requested the draft UFMP be presented to Council and Council provide
direction to the consultant. Citizens identified a lot of issues in the draft plan.
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• WRIA 8 walkabout for King County Control District Cooperative Watershed Management
Program toured 14 proposals. One project on Rainer Boulevard is more complex than the Edmonds
Marsh; the design is up to $2.6 million. Other grant requests included the Meadowdale Beach park
and estuary for $15 million and the Edmonds Marsh for $12-13 million. New scoring criteria
includes climate change and social and equity justice.
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Earling reported Councilmember Tibbott and he watched the christening of the new Puget Sound
Express whale watching boat that can accommodate up to 120 people. Puget Sound Express forecasts with
the growth of the program and increased size of the boat, they will host 20,000 people this summer.
Mayor Earling reported the ECA's Center Stage event is tomorrow night; it is a very fun event where
attendees can bid on event sponsorships. He reported the ECA gymnasium roof is complete. He recalled
hoping it would not rain on the day the ECA holds their annual gala in the gymnasium. A celebration of the
completion of the roof will be held on May 19.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Buckshnis reported Edmonds School District Superintendent Christine McDuff is hosting
a school tour on May 2.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported the Edmonds Arts Festival is Father's Day weekend and they are
seeking volunteers. Further information available at EdmondsArtsFestival.com. This Saturday is the
Floretum Garden Club's plant sale at the United Methodist Church on Caspers Street starting at 9 a.m.
Councilmember Teitzel reported he enjoyed working with Councilmember Fraley-Monillas and Council
President Nelson on the Homelessness Response Task Force to select a consultant to assess the homeless
issue in Edmonds. It was a good, diligent process and he was happy with the vendor that was selected.
Councilmember Mesaros reported seeing 40 people waiting to board the whale watching boat on a recent
drizzly, rainy morning.
With regard to the opioid addiction issue, Councilmember Tibbott recalled a funeral he attended for young
man who has been in his home and was a friend of his kids, the fourth of their friends who has died from a
drug overdose or something like that in the last few years. He noted none of friends in high school died of
a drug overdose even though drug issues were prevalent at that time. His kids have attended more funerals
at their age than he had, all related to drug overdoses. He pointed out it was not just what needs to be done
at the county, state or city level but being there for people who you know and families who are trying to
deal with drug issues. The last funeral he attended, the young man had a very supportive family, a good
job, had been in drug treatment, got out, relapsed and got a bad batch. He summarized there can be
coordinated efforts and treatment centers but families are hurting and there are ways that individuals can
help.
Councilmember Tibbott reported on Wednesday next week, Tibetan Monks will build a sand sculpture in
the ECA lobby. He remarked it was amazing what the ECA brings to the City.
12. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110i111i1
This item was not needed.
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13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This item was not needed.
14. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
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DAVID O. EARLING, MAYOR OTT PASiTY CLERK
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