PSP021318PUBLIC SAFETY & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
February 13, 2018
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Tom Mesaros (Chair) Al Compaan, Police Chief
Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev/Comm. Serv. Dir.
The meeting was called to order at 7:12 p.m. in the Police Training Room
Special Event Parking Discussion
Chief Compaan referred to a letter in the Edmonds Beacon from an individual who received a parking
citation for parking all day in a 3 -hour zone which raises the issue of day -long events that necessitate
attendees finding all -day parking. Options include, 1) venues informing attendees and perhaps
providing a map of parking areas outside the 3 -hour zone, 2) special event permit process, or 3) shuttle.
Discussion followed regarding pros and cons of events/venues providing a parking pass, identifying
parking lots with whom a venue/event could coordinate parking, insurance indemnification for public
parking on private property, and the BID's program for after hour and weekend parking,
Action: Refer to Mr. Doherty for discussion with ad hoc parking recommendation group
2. ECC Amendment to Allow Boards/Commissions Remote Participation
Mr. Doherty distributed the revised ordinance and described the issue raised by the Economic
Development Commission regarding how to accommodate members participating by phone. At the
previous the PSP Committee meeting, it was suggested the rules regarding remote participation apply
to all boards and commission.
Discussion followed regarding other cities' practices, importance of members attending meetings in
person, circumstances that allow remote participation, importance of allowing remote participants to
vote and count toward quorum, reasons for absences, and ability to participate remotely encouraging
absent members to participate. Mr. Doherty will research other cities' practices and revise ordinance to
require attendance at entire meeting and reduce remote participation to twice a year.
Action: Forward to full Council with above information/revisions
The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.