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20180626 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES June 26, 2018 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Michael Nelson, Mayor Pro Tern Diane Buckshnis, Council President Pro Tern Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Dave Teitzel, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Councilmember ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT Dave Earling, Mayor 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE STAFF PRESENT Jim Lawless, Assistant Police Chief Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir. Frances Chapin, Arts & Culture Program Mgr. Steve Fisher, Recycling Coordinator 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 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tern Nelson in the Council Chambers, 250 51h Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. 2. ROLL CALL City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of Mayor Earling. 3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4. PRESENTATIONS 1. REPUBLIC PRESENTATION ON RECYCLING MARKETS AND OPERATIONS Recycling Coordinator Steve Fisher introduced Janet Prichard, Municipal Manager, and General Manager Corby Stevens. Republic Services. He explained Republic Services is the largest private waste hauler operating in Edmonds with over 9,000 residential customers as well as numerous commercial and multi -family customers. In addition, Republic serves 6,600 customers in the Town of Woodway and parts of Lynnwood and unincorporated Snohomish County for a total of approximately 15,500 customers. Ms. Prichard commented it has been a pleasure for Republic to partner with Mr. Fisher, "the recycle guy." She referred to a mailer that customers received from Republic regarding a recycling surcharge; the charge is likely to be lower than the letter suggested, approximately $0.50-0.60/month. She reviewed: Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 1 Recycling Reimagined and what does China have to do with it (Macroeconomics in your recycling cart) o China Sword Explained ■ For decades China has been the largest importers of the world's recycled commodity, and the U.S. was 40% of the inbound stream. ++ In 2017 China announced efforts to clean up the country, which included dramatic changes for acceptance criteria of imported recyclables ■ A significant reduction in acceptable contamination levels (from -3% to 0.5%) in any recovered paper and plastic grades. ■ Additionally, China banned all mixed paper from import, regardless of contamination levels. (20% of historic stream) ■ Reductions took effect in March 2018, and drive costs and changes at most recycling facilities in the country to meet new standards. o Why did China shut its border? ■ Clean up the environment and eliminate corruption ■ They want to see their blue sky again o Diagram of Recycling Supply Chain China bought 50% of the world's recycling - Consumption - Recycling - Collection - Process refinement - Residual waste - Resale to markets - Production - Residual waste ■ Transportation to alternative markets takes longer and not as frequent o What about the U.S.? ■ Map of mill closures in the U.S. 2014-2016 o China closes the door, prices crash ■ The average price paid to recyclers for a ton of mixed paper in the Pacific NW and across North America has plummeted in the last year - Graph of prices 2016-2018 o Republic Services' Response ■ Keep you informed ■ Educate public: empty, clean, dry recycling ■ Slow processing lines and add labor to reduce contamination levels to the new standard ■ Investment in advanced equipment, which also aims to reduce contamination ■ Switch end markets, globally and domestically ■ State -approved surcharge to be added in July to offset increased processing costs ■ Recycling rebate that shares commodity value with ratepayers will drop to pennies in August ■ But we cannot open new markets What can you do? o Empty, clean and dry o Be sure to keep these items out of recycling cart: • Ropes, chain, cordage ■ Batteries ■ Diapers ■ Latex gloves ■ Food Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 2 ■ Clothes ■ Hardcover books • Styrofoam ■ Shoes ■ Plastic grocery bag • Tissue, napkins, paper towels ■ Yard waste ■ Fun Fact: A bale of aluminum contains 35,000 cans Council President Pro Tern Buckshnis asked what could be done about junk mail. Ms. Prichard agreed junk mail was a problem and suggested signing up to stop junk mail at CatalogChoice. Councilmember Buckshnis suggested Republic try as an industry to remove that as a method of marketing. Ms. Prichard commented on the other avenues of communication such as social media, email, etc. Councilmember Mesaros commented he usually donates books but asked why hardback books were not recyclable. Ms. Prichard said the paper is, but the covers have to be manually removed at the processing plant and there are different grades of paper in books. She personally did not like to see books destroyed and preferred they be donated. Councilmember Mesaros agreed about donating books. He suggested creating a poster of the items that should be kept out of recycling cart. Ms. Prichard agreed they could work with Mr. Fisher to create that and send it this out via social media and email. Council President Pro Tern Buckshnis suggested including it in customers' bills. Councilmember Mesaros said he lives in a condominium so the residents do not receive a bill. He suggested emailing a poster to Councilmembers and he will post it in the recycling areas at the condominium. Councilmember Mesaros commented Republic is seeking a way to solve community problems. He recalled with electricity, public utility districts and co-ops were formed. He suggested conferring with others in the industry about forming a co-op to address the issue. The Puget Sound region has been a leader in forming co-ops in the last 100 years such as Group Health, REI, PCC, etc. He concluded that would seem to be a vehicle to solve the problem when no one wants to invest money in a mill. Ms. Prichard emphasized Republic still wants customers' mixed paper as they are selling more than half of it. She anticipated China would accept mixed paper again and when they do, Republic will be first in line with the cleanest material. China needs the feed stock, but they need to clean up their system and processes for accepting material first. She reiterated customers should not stop recycling, but be better at it — empty, clean and dry and not include any of the inappropriate materials. Councilmember Johnson said she is a Republic customer. She inquired about the markets for glass and aluminum. Ms. Prichard answered all markets are domestic with the exception of mixed paper and 3-7 plastics. Alternative markets have been found for 3-7 plastics and most of the mixed paper. She provided an insider fact: most of the world cannot recycle glass as well as Republic because there is a facility down the street that makes bottles from recycled glass. Republic has a very sophisticated system that includes glass cleaning equipment. Glass recycling is problematic because of the weight; if it has to be transported more than 150 miles, it does not pencil out and there are not a lot of bottle remanufacturing plants like the one near Republic's recycling facility. Aluminum recycling is also domestic. Councilmember Teitzel relayed the Council is interested in significantly increasing the rate of composting in Edmonds. He asked what challenges the City could face in achieving that. Ms. Prichard said like dry recycling, one of the issues is keeping out contaminants. The contamination threshold for dry recycling has been reduced to .5%, for wet recycling, the contamination threshold is 0% because the materials are not sortable. Plastic bags, glass, etc. are very problematic but contamination is the number one threat to a successful organics program. She noted most biodegradable bags are green, but many grocery stores use Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 3 green plastic to identify organic produce. She summarized everyone is trying to do the right thing so education is important. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she ran a recycling program for the State; the organics were put in big bins that allowed the contents to be tumbled and the product was sold privately. She asked where Republic's yard waste goes. Ms. Prichard answered yard waste materials go to Cedar Grove who processes it and sells it. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said she does not use Republic's yard waste bin because she uses a tumbling composter and uses the compost in her yard. 5. AUDIENCE COMMENTS There were no audience comments. 6. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2018 2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE PAYMENTS 7. ACTION ITEMS 1. SNOHOMISH COUNTY DIVERSION CENTER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT Assistant Police Chief Jim Lawless explained this is an agreement between City and Snohomish County regarding the City's ability to utilize a 40-bed diversion facility Snohomish County established in the former jail facility that will be staffed with medical personnel 24/7. This facility is intended to be transitional for people suffering from drug addiction, mental health issues, etc. and provide a better way to assist them than putting them in jail or leaving them on the street. Use of the facility requires an imbedded social worker to be the case manager for individuals in the center. Edmonds and Lynnwood have been promised a total of two beds in the center with the remainder dedicated to Snohomish County and Everett. There is no cost to Edmonds; the center and its operations are being funded via a federal grant that Snohomish County oversees. The only cost to the City will be staff time for transportation; case management is one of the social worker's assigned duties. Councilmember Teitzel asked if the population to be addressed by the diversion center will also be addressed by the Chronic Utilizer of Alternative Response Team (CHART) program. ACOP Lawless answered CHART is a City of Everett program. Edmonds staff are working with Verdant and others to establish something similar in south Snohomish County that would be modeled after Everett's program. The intent is to utilize the social worker and contacts in the field. Councilmember Teitzel asked if the two beds would be held for Edmonds/Lynnwood's use exclusively and not used by other entities. ACOP Lawless answered Edmonds/Lynnwood has been promised there will be two beds at their disposal. COUNCILMEMBER MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY- MONILLAS, TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY DIVERSION CENTER PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 4 Councilmember Johnson recalled when this program first described, she asked if Edmonds would be able to use it and the response was that was unknown. She was pleased Edmonds would be able to participate at no cost and was hopeful the City would have opportunity to use the facility. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2. ORDINANCE AMENDING ECC 5.05 ADOPTING NEW PROVISION LEAVING ANIMAL UNATTENDED IN MOTOR VEHICLE Assistant Police Chief Jim Lawless explained throughout the year, particularly during summer months, citizens call with concerns about animals locked in vehicles and perhaps becoming overheated. On many occasions, the animal control officer responds, finds an animal in distress and is required to take action. The first step is to quickly track down the owner and if that is not successful, an attempt is made to unlock the car and remove the animal. In the existing code, the only available charge is animal cruelty which has a higher threshold for the burden of proof and is automatically a misdemeanor and a criminal offense. In researching other jurisdictions, staff found ordinances that specifically address leaving animals unattended in situations that could be dangerous to the animal such as excessive heat or cold, lack of air flow, etc. The scope of the proposed ordinance is very narrow; charging someone would require the animal to be in a situation where it could be or was likely to be harmed or killed by exposure to excessive heat or cold. These are generally complaint driven when someone observes it and calls. When an officer arrives, they will take the entire situation into consideration to determine if the animal is in distress. It is usually an animal control officer responding but it could also be a patrol officer. The penalties are similar to other animal control ordinances. The first two offences are infractions and the third is a misdemeanor with progressively higher fines on the infractions. Council President Pro Tern Buckshnis anticipated she and Off Leash Area Edmonds would receive questions about this ordinance. She asked for clarification if an owner left their dog in the car and it was neither too hold nor too cold and the windows were open, they would not receive a ticket. ACOP Lawless clarified the animal would need to be in distress due to excessive heat, cold, extended period of time in a vehicle without food or water, etc.; the situation would be viewed by the officer in its totality. Council President Pro Tern Buckshnis summarized it would be on a case -by -case basis and this ordinance would allow officers to issue an infraction. ACOP Lawless explained this ordinance provides language more specific to the situation instead of the broader animal cruelty charge. Councilmember Teitzel, a dog owner, spoke in favor of the ordinance. He referred to the wording of section A in the ordinance, noting the term "excessive heat" was subjective and suggested specifying temperatures above 75 degrees. ACOP Lawless answered it will be a case -by -case situation. If it is 75 degrees in the car, how long the dog has been in the car is a consideration, whether the dog is in obvious distress, etc. He relayed information from Senior Animal Control Officer Tabatha Shoemake regarding temperatures: • Outside temperature 75 degrees o Time for temperature inside closed vehicle to reach 100 degrees: 10 minutes o Time for temperature inside vehicle to reach 120 degrees: 30 minutes ■ Outside temperature 85 degrees o Time for temperature inside closed vehicle to reach 100 degrees: 7 minutes ACOP Lawless explained officers also have infrared thermometers to read the temperature inside the vehicle. Mayor Pro Tern Nelson expressed support for the proposed motion, commenting many dog owners and/or animal lovers have come across an animal in a locked car. This will be a great tool for officers to have the discretion to make that decision. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 5 Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented she is not a dog owner but appreciates the proposed ordinance because she considers it abusive what some people do to dogs that they would not do to children or seniors. To Councilmember Teitzel's comment about stating a temperature, she noted puppies may be able to tolerate heat better than an older dog. COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4116 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ECC 5.05 TO ADOPT A NEW PROVISION "LEAVE OR CONFINE ANY ANIMAL IN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE OR ENCLOSED SPACE — PENALTIES — OFFICERS' AUTHORITY TO REASONABLY REMOVE ANIMAL" AS SECTION 5.05.128.2. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 8. STUDY ITEMS PRESENTATION OF CREATIVE DISTRICT DESIGNATION APPLICATION PROCESS Economic Development & Community Services Director Patrick Doherty and Arts & Culture Program Manager Frances Chapin reviewed: • Program Background o In 2017 State Legislature approved legislation creating the Certified Creative District Program, similar to programs in Colorado, Louisiana and other states o The Washington State Arts Commission ("ArtsWA") was given the program to administer o A Program Director was hired last fall and the program and application process were developed o Early this year the program went live, and the application process was opened • Background in Edmonds o Economic Impact of Arts and Culture Sector, presented to Council in February, had list of recommended actions, including: ■ "Seek Creative District designation through the Washington State Arts Commission." ■ Recommendations 1) Strengthen the arts and culture sector citywide in economic development efforts — Embrace arts and culture as a core of the Edmonds community identity citywide. 2) Integrate arts and culture's contributions to the economy in new and existing community economic development efforts — Seek Creative District designation through the Washington State Arts Commission — Identify arts and culture businesses and stakeholders as a targeted economic cluster along with others identified in the City of Edmonds's Economic Development Element — Advocate for city infrastructure decisions that support arts and culture growth — Cultivate a robust arts and culture sector What is a Certified Creative District o Geographically defined hub of activity o Focal point for people to gather, enjoy arts and culture o A vehicle to grow jobs & economic opportunities o A conduit to promote a community's uniqueness Why was this program created? o Washington State will support communities to use arts and creative industries to: ■ Grow jobs ■ Increase economic & cultural opportunities ■ Enhance culture and accessibility to the arts o In Colorado designated Creative have seen a 5% annual increase in employment and a 6% increase in revenue Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 6 Creative industries drive the economy in Washington State o In 2016, 207,000 people in Washington were employed in creative industries ■ $22.7 billion total industry earnings ■ $51,251 average annual salary across the sector 0 $26.37 average hourly earnings ■ 7.9% of Washington's GDP ($35.6 billion [#I]) ■ 4% growth in sector from 2015-2016 o Many activities that are creative in nature are creative industries o Economic Impact Study focused on traditional arts and culture activities • Arts/Culture Sector in Edmonds is Big Business o In 2016, $19 million in revenue generated by the arts/culture sector o $50 million in total economic impact 0 440 full time jobs o $17 million in labor income How the program works o Planning, application and state -certification process o Customized to each community o Fosters authentic, diverse community engagement o Opportunities for affordable housing options for artists & creatives What certification can do for a community o Enhance local culture & accessibility to the arts o Promote quality of life o Economic mobility o Support small business growth o Encourage redevelopment o Rural community development o Enhance livability o Achieve items in Strategic Plan o Hoping legislature will provide grant funding for special projects Communities interested in certification o Anacortes o Nisqually Tribe o Chewelah o Olympia o Edmonds o Port Townsend o Everett o Pullman o Federal Way o Puyallup o Hilltop Tacoma o Sequim o Issaquah o Tenino o Kennewick o Vashon Island o Kirkland o Wenatchee o Mercer Island o Yakima • How does the process work? 1. Gather the planning Team 2. Plan — Work with the team to plan the Creative District 3. Apply — Write & submit the formal application 4. Begin — Implement the District plan and track progress ■ Edmonds Recent Actions o In response to the application process requirements, the City of Edmonds has taken the following recent actions: ■ Parks and Eco. Dev. staff join to work on application prep/process x Arts Commission & EDC discussed and offered suggestions Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 7 ■ Convened group of 30 local "creative sector" stakeholders, including Councilmember Tibbott ■ Held 2 stakeholder meetings (5/18 & 6/14) to focus on goals, strategies & milestones for 5-vear mm=. Stakeholders that attended meetings included: Creative District Stakeholders Edmonds Community Collc c ARTS of Edmonds Ed! — Edmonds Downtown Alliance Artworks Edmonds Economic Development Commission CAFE — Creative Age Festival Edmonds Edmonds Historical Museum Cascadia Art Museum Edmonds Senior Center Edmonds Arts Commission Port of Edmonds Edmonds Arts Festival Downtown residents Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Rick Steves' Europe Edmonds Center for the Arts Ten Gun Design Edmonds Chamber of Commerce ZINC Art + Object Edmonds City Council Held Community Meeting 6/7 - Attended by approximately 50 people, including Councilmembers Johnson and Tibbott and Mayor Earling - Presentation by State Program Director, Annette Roth - Copious public comment and suggestions offered ■ Map of Proposed Creative District Boundaries o State is seeking walkable, dense section of the community o Includes venues where art activities/events occur o Includes the native plant garden and fish hatchery o Map is a draft, will include further discussion with stakeholders o Program Director visiting the City July 10 to walk the proposed district and provide input • Next Steps o Compile and organize input from Stakeholders and Community Meeting o Develop goals, strategies and milestones for five-year program o Finalize Creative District boundaries o Fill out application form o Return to City Council for Resolution stating City's intent to pursue Creative District application (July) o Submit application mid -Summer ■ Possibly first application received by State! o Certification decisions expected by year's end ■ Other Creative Districts o Ridgway Creative District o Trinidad Creative District o Parker's Creative District at Old Town o Creative District Wilmington o Creative District Crested Butte o Golden Triangle Creative District Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis inquired about the list of stakeholders. Ms. Chapin answered there are many stakeholders; that list was the ones who attended the stakeholder meetings. Council President Pro Tern Buckshnis expressed support for establishing a Creative District, noting the Edmonds Arts Festival last weekend was very successful. Councilmember Tibbott asked if the State Program Manager was in the Department of Economic Development. Ms. Chapin advised the part-time staff position established with the Certified Creative Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 8 District Program is in the State Art Commission but the Program Manager's background is working with economic development agencies. Councilmember Tibbott relayed a question he has heard, whether there were any potential downsides of designating Edmonds as a Creative Art District such as state regulations, auditing, maintenance costs, etc. Ms. Chapin answered she did not consider it a downside but there is some administrative work; the plan is to spread the work among existing staff. She anticipated that could possibly being an issue for a city with fewer resources. She was not aware of any other downsides. Mr. Doherty agreed there were organizational impacts if the City was granted the Creative District designation. For example, goals and milestones identified the program would need to be pursued; those goals and milestones would be great for the community, grow the economy, contributed to the quality of live, etc. If the City were designated a Creative District, it would add positive challenges. Councilmember Tibbott commented his impression of the program was Edmonds was already doing the things that fulfill the requirements and there is already staff in place to help fulfill the goals that are part of Arts and Culture Plan. Ms. Chapin agreed, noting Councilmember Tibbott participated in the stakeholder and community meetings where it was recognized many of the items have been in the City's planning process as well as things the City is already doing. Councilmember Tibbott expressed his support for the designation and recognized Ms. Chapin and Mr. Doherty's efforts to move it forward. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas pointed out the boundary on the map goes through the center of the marsh but should be on the south side where the viewing platform and gardens are located. Mr. Doherty explained the original intent was the activities on the north side of the marsh but including the native garden and the fish hatchery would expand the boundary. He recognized the boundaries may be modified after staff walks it with the State Program Director, Councilmember Johnson recalled there was criticism at the community meeting about the boundary and asked if it would be changed in the future. Mr. Doherty advised the map had been revised as result of the community meeting. He invited Councilmembers to email him with suggestions about the boundaries. Councilmember Johnson observed reasons for creating the program was to grow jobs, increase economic and cultural opportunities and enhance culture and accessibility to arts. She questioned how the inclusion of most of Civic Field and all of City Park fit the character. She recognized there were programs in those locations that attract people in the summer but wondered if those could be omitted to condense the map. She recalled people questioning that at the community meeting including concern that grants may be consumed by Civic Field and not given to arts. Ms. Chapin answered the draft map was a broad brush. Staff plans to ask the Program Manager how much wiggle room there is around the boundaries of the core area. She acknowledged the goal was to create a district that was manageable and identifiable. If Edmonds is selected, there will be sign on the highway stating, "Edmonds Creative District." Mr. Doherty assured staff will follow the advice given by the Program Manager when she visits the City. Mayor Pro Tern Nelson expressed concern about the size of the district, noting is seems large. The district basically is downtown plus the Port which he did not view as a district. He suggested tightening up the boundaries somewhat. Ms. Chapin commented the district may be a more contained area but connections to areas outside the district could be leveraged. The boundaries of the district will be discussed with the State Program Manager 9. REPORTS ON OUTSIDE BOARD & COMMITTEE MEETINGS Councilmember Mesaros reported he continues to be heavily involved with the potential merger of Snohomish Emergency Radio System (SERS) and Snohomish County 911. Both boards agree they will vote on potential merger by September 30. The PFD Board is meeting Thursday, June 28. He reported the Main topic of the SeaShor Transportation Forum (a group of King County municipalities north of Seattle along with several Snohomish County cities who discuss transportation issues in north King County and Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 9 south Snohomish County into Seattle) was the Port of Seattle. The Port of Seattle recently provided a grant to promote whale watching. SeaTac Airport is anticipating tremendous growth to meet the tremendous transportation needs at the airport. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas reported: • Diversity Commission will be making recommendations to the Mayor and City Council • She plans to participate with the Diversity Commission in the 4' of July parade • Judge Coburn established a group to address how the opioid issue affects the municipal court • The Council Opioid Task Force (Council President Nelson, Johnson and herself) meets tomorrow • She and Councilmembers Teitzel and Johnson attended the Police Awards Ceremony which was very well attended • The South County Cities meeting included a report from the Department of Transportation Secretary who predicted even if I-5 was widened to eight lanes each way, it would fill up. Other transportation alternatives need to be identified including transit ■ Snohomish County Coalition for Transportation Choices is considering turning over the entity to a non-profit. ■ The consultant the Homelessness Task Force hired is seeking input from Councilmembers. She invited Councilmember to provide input to Mayor Pro Tem Nelson, Councilmember Teitzel or her. • Attended the PSRC General Assembly with Councilmembers Mesaros and Teitzel. The mayors of the three largest cities in the state (Everett, Tacoma and Seattle) are female. Councilmember Teitzel reported: • The Disability Board has been struggling for several months with very costly long term assisted care for one individual. The Board engaged a senior care consultant at no cost to the City who helped identify a very good solution that will save the City a substantial amount. • Affordable Housing Alliance approved a draft policy about administering the Snohomish County Housing Trust Fund. An open house of the studio unit at Edmonds Lutheran Church is tentatively scheduled for July 12. This affordable housing project will be managed by Compass. • Snohomish County Tomorrow included a presentation about proposed development around light rail transit stations in Everett and Mill Creek. Everett has prepared a detailed subarea plan regarding potential development including increased heights in mixed use buildings. • The Climate Protection Committee discussed providing a steering committee to help with implementing the single use plastic ban. Several members offered to help with stakeholdering and education efforts. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis thanked Councilmember Teitzel for attending the Climate Protection Committee. She hoped to have citizens on the steering committee and encouraged anyone interested in participating to contact the Climate Protection Committee, Councilmember Teitzel or her. She recalled Taming Bigfoot's Steering Committee had 10 people. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis reported the Tree Board is working on a booth for the Saturday market, completed their logo, are looking at giving away bare root lilacs at the Saturday market, creating a brochure for small trees and have been reviewing the Urban Forest Management Plan. WRIA 8 considered the budget and work plan; the cost to Edmonds decreased by approximately $400. WRIA 8 also reviewed salmon recovery projects. She noted the change in the assisted care that was facilitated by the Disability Board will save the City $4,000/month. Mayor Pro Tem Nelson reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) reviewed the proposed 2019 budget and applicants for funding. Based on projected revenues for 2018, the 2019 budget will be the same as 2018. He participated in the SERS Board meeting, one of the more animated meetings ever due to the nature of the merger opportunity with Snohomish County 911. He thanked Councilmember Mesaros Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 10 for his dedicated work on that issue. One June 20th, the Snohomish County City Council adopted an ordinance moving forward a ballot proposition to the voters for a sales tax increase of 0.1% to help fund replacement of the aging emergency radio system for first responders. Councilmember Tibbott reported • Attended the Shoreline's State of the City for Shoreline. Learned Shoreline is considering 1% levy to improve and expand their walkway system • Attended the opioid meeting called by Judge Coburn; interesting to have public defenders, medical personnel, housing personnel and prosecutors collaborate on solutions that are not readily apparent. • Attended stakeholder meeting and public meeting for Creative District. A lot of public interest and public participation; a way for more volunteers to be involved in arts community. • Attended Economic Development Commission meeting. New members bringing new energy. A new subcommittee, Art and Tourism, was formed. ■ Attended Port Commission meeting. Five years ago the Port adopted a policy model for increasing moorage rates. As a result the Port has been able stay on top of maintenance. Several other marinas in the area struggle with maintenance and are raising rates dramatically and some are still not able to keep up with maintenance. Via proactive management and staying on top of maintenance, the Port of Edmonds is in remarkable shape and a destination for boaters. Councilmember Johnson reported she participated in some of the meetings that have already been reported on, including the Council Opioid Task Force and the Marsh Task Force. The marsh consultant, Windward, will make a presentation to Council next week. She encouraged Councilmembers to read the report in advance. The consultant will conduct scientific study over four quarters and take an inventory in each season. Data will be collected by the consultant as well as citizen scientists, but the data will not be merged. The Historic Preservation Commission is considering the addition of a historic home to the historic registry. 10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Pro Tem Nelson reported an hour has been allocated at the July 3 Council meeting for discussion of 2019 Council budget goals. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmember Tibbott reported he plans to attend the AWC annual meeting this week in Yakima. He reported riding his bike to appointments on Highway 99 last week instead of driving and rode on the new bike path on 76". He found it very comfortable to ride on and was thankful to have that amenity in City. He looked forward to more bike trips on that system as well as others in Edmonds. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis reported the Ballard Locks celebrated their centennial anniversary. In 2018 the Army Corp of Engineers allocated an additional $13.15 million for repairs, bringing the total to $23 million. Councilmember Teitzel wished Councilmembers and citizens a Happy 41h of July, and enjoyment of the parade and fireworks. For anyone going places that allow fireworks, he urged them to be careful. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas hoped to see Councilmembers in the parade. Councilmember Mesaros commented the June 9 Council retreat was a productive meeting. He anticipated a lot of unity when the Council talks about budget goals and how to allocate resources. He reported the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games will be held in June 29 — July 8 at Husky Stadium, an opportunity see great athletes doing great things. He and wife will be volunteering on July 2. Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 11 12. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING Olt POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.110 1 i This item was not needed. 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 8:32 p.m. I DA D 0. EARL G, MAYOR S&nf PASSEY, CITYCOK Edmonds City Council Approved Minutes June 26, 2018 Page 12