20180703 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
July 3, 2018
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Michael Nelson, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember (by phone)
Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Al 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
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 5" Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas. Councilmember Johnson participated by phone.
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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 TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 26, 2018
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS, WIRE PAYMENTS AND PAYROLL CHECKS
3. APPOINT KIMBERLEE ARMSTRONG FOR POSITION #1 TO THE EDMONDS PUBLIC
FACILITIES DISTRICT BOARD EPFD
PRESENTATIONS
1. PARK & RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
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Mayor Earling commented the City has outstanding parks and it is appropriate to annually acknowledge
their fine quality. He read a proclamation proclaiming July 2018 as Park and Recreation Month in the City
of Edmonds. He presented the proclamation to Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite. Ms. Hite explained
every July the community has an opportunity to hear a declaration regarding the importance of parks and
recreation for the City. She said it was a pleasure to work for this Mayor and City Council because they
understand the importance of parks and recreation, open space, cultural arts, arts programs, etc. Edmonds
is an incredible community; the citizens donate time and money, are passionate and committed to the
community as shown by the Adopt -a -Park program, beach clean-ups, Off Leash Area stewards that take
care of the dog park, etc. and that is what make parks so wonderful in Edmonds. She recognized the
incredible parks, recreation and cultural arts staff for their time, effort, passion and commitment.
2. MARSH STUDY UPDATE FROM WINDWARD €:NVIRONME,NTAL
Councilmember Buckshnis introduced Jenny Love, Project Manager, and Ron Gouguet, Senior
Adviser, Windward Environmental. She explained the Council allocated $300,000 for the Marsh study,
created a fund to accept donations for the Marsh, and selected Windward to study the marsh.
Ms. Love reviewed:
• Study Approach and Tasks
o Approach is a stepwise process where each task builds on information gathered in the preceding
tasks
o Evaluation of buffer widths and ecology functions: A- review to support the Edmonds Marsh
Study (document drafted)
o Evaluation of Edmonds Marsh and Shellabarger Marsh (document drafted)
o Edmonds Marsh Baseline Monitoring Plan (document drafted)
o Vegetation enhancement project impacts and opportunities (summer to fall 20018)
0 2019 Shoreline Master Program update (fall 2018)
o Willow Creek Daylighting project impacts (spring 2019)
o Long term watershed management study planning/preparation (spring to summer 2019)
• Summary of Literature Review
o Ecology Functions of Buffers:
■ Water quality improvement/maintaining microclimate
• Inputs of large woody debris
■ Wildlife habitat
■ Protection from disturbance
o Recommended buffer widths vary by ecological function, as well as by many other factors
• Summary of Buffer Widths Recommendations — Water Quality
o Buffers can best improve water quality when water flows slowly through the buffer zone in a
non-channelized (i.e., spread out) flow path
0 50-100 ft for shading to maintain natural water temperatures
0 30-100 ft to remove majority of sediment load
o Wide variability in finding for nutrient removal (13-860 ft)
0 12.5-115 ft for fecal coliform reduction in most studies
o Approximately 50 ft for pesticide residue removal
■ Summary of Buffer Widths Recommendations — Large Woody Debris
o Large woody debris can be defined as large pieces of dead wood present in a natural area (e.g.
standing snags, pieces of a felled tree)
o Large woody debris provides:
■ Roosting, foraging, nesting, and denning habitat for birds and mammals
■ Habitat for invertebrates and plants
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* In -stream fish habitat and water temp regulation (shading)
■ Organic matter inputs to soil, streams and other water bodies
o Large woody debris helps control erosion, trap sediment and keeps soils cool and moist
o Buffer width recommendation for the provision of large woody debris typically range between
33 and 200 ft
+ Summary of Buffer Widths Recommendations - Wildlife Habitat
o Recommendations for wildlife habitat vary depending on species, life cycle, stage/season, and
habitat component e.t. nesting habitat vs. foraging habitat)
o Examples of buffer width recommendation for different animal groups:
■ 200-655 ft for birds
■ 230-590 ft for mammals
■ 240-950 ft for reptiles and amphibians
* At least 100 ft for benthic invertebrates in streams
• Summary of Buffer Widths Recommendations - Reducing Disturbance
o Buffers help reduce disturbance/impacts from surrounding human uses
o Buffers narrower than 50 ft have been found to be ineffective at protecting wetlands from
disturbance, especially when adjacent land use intensity is high
o Buffer width recommendations for reducing disturbance generally range from 100 to 164 ft
o Greater widths (200 to 328 ft) are recommended to prevent flushing of birds (great blue herons
and waterfowl)
• Initial buffer Zone evaluation - aerial photo
o Walkthrough survey of Edmonds Marsh and Shellabarger Marsh
o Lines on map represent 125 ft zone around the emergent portions of those marsh areas
o Variable conditions and differences in existing habitat quality
o Opportunities for enhancement in all areas
■ High quality habitat within Willow Creek Fish hatchery
- Priorities should be to control relatively small patches of invasive species
• SR 104 consumes much of the 125 ft zone on the east side of Edmonds Marsh and the west
side of Shellabarger Marsh
- Vegetative portion of buffer is narrow in most places
- Opportunity to remove invasive species and add native species and vegetation of
different heights
Purpose of baseline study
o Document current conditions within the Marsh and its buffer areas
o Evaluate the ecology functions being provided by these habitats
o Help identify restoration opportunity such as vegetation enhancements
o Coordinate with stakeholders and provide overview of data and information being collected by
other groups
• Baseline Monitoring Study Development - Stakeholder Involvement
o To date Windward has met with:
■ The Port
■ Save Our Marsh
■ Edmonds Stream Team/Students Saving Salmon
■ City Planning, Parks and Public Works Staff
o Windward has reach out to:
■ Washington Department of Transportation
■ The Tulalip Tribe
■ The Pilchuck Audubon Society
• Baseline Monitoring Study
o Monitoring work plan drafted
o Study to be performed over the course of one year, with data collection during each season
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o Field work planned to begin in mid -July
o Data to be collected from the Marsh interior and the buffer zones
Baseline Monitoring Study — Physical Parameters
o Water quality
o Water levels
Water level data loggers the City purchased for use in the study
— Measure water depth as well as conductivity and temperature from which salinity can
be calculated
o Sediment and soil characteristics
• Grain size, texture distribution, organic matter content and pH of the substrates
— Helps determine if buffer soils are suitable for native plant growth
— How well expect soil can be expected to infiltrate stormwater
— How well sediments and soils are able to hold and bind pollutants
Map of Physical Monitoring Parameter Stations
o Blue: Location of four water level data loggers (remain all year)
o Purple: Data logger will be moved to collect data at different points within the tributary creeks
o Red line in the mudflat area of the marsh interior is the sediment transect that will be used to
help place data points
o Visual observations of sediments and collecting physical samples to lab analysis test for grain
size, total organic carbon and public hearing
Baseline Monitoring Study — Biological Parameters
o Vegetation
o Large woody debris
o Invertebrates
o Birds and other wildlife
Vegetation Transects (line)
o Line starts at emergent portion of marsh and extend as far as the vegetation goes.
o Three different sampling methods
■ 1-m2 sampling plots (record percent cover of herbaceous ground cover species) placed
every 5 m.
■ Shrubs and small trees (those with diameter at breast height of less than 3 in. ) that directly
intersect transect line
■ Large trees (those with diameter at breast height of greater than or equal to 3 in.) and pieces
of large woody debris
Map of Photo Point Monitoring Stations
o Set locations where the same photo will be taken each season
o Creates historical record of current conditions
o Illustrates how things can throughout the year
o Most stations are within marsh and buffer zones, one at Pt. Edwards lookout
o Photo Point Monitoring stations can be opportunity for community involvement; people can
take photos from the locations at other times of the year
Community Involvement
o Opportunities to contribute photos from the photo point stations, wildlife photos, etc.
o Notes and other documentation (use of standard field forms if desired)
o Social media (#EMarshMadness)
o Drop box or specific email account for other submittals
o All submittals to be include as a supplement (appendix) attached to the baseline monitoring
data report
Councilmember Mesaros asked whether the draft reports were available. Councilmember Buckshnis
advised they were included in the packet. Councilmember Mesaros commented it has been intimated by
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citizens that previous reports on the Edmonds Marsh have not been as forthright as they needed to be and
some have been characterized as biased. There has been a desire for this study to produce unbiased reports.
He asked if they had any observations from their review of past documents/reports compared to the data
being collected now. He acknowledged they may not have the answer to that question now because the
study was just beginning and urged them to read critically. Ms. Love answered they have reviewed a lot of
information regarding the Willow Creek daylighting which has been good data collection. They have also
read large parts of the EIS for the Edmonds Crossing project. She acknowledged there is a lot of
information. She summarized nothing came to mind off the top of her head as being out of left field. She
appreciated Councilmember Mesaros' message to read critically. Councilmember Mesaros said he liked to
think past reports were not biased but would be interested to know if there was information that was not as
forthright as it needed to be.
Councilmember Mesaros referred to the Initial Buffer Zone Evaluation map and said although there is broad
agreement about desirable buffers around the marsh, he was interested in comparative data about the
existing buffers, acknowledging the constricting points on the north, east and west sides of the marsh and
the buffers that exist today. He was also interested their recommendation to get there; for example, if only
a 25-foot buffer exists and it should be 125 feet, what is Windward's professional recommendation to get
there. Ms. Love said they have been considering how to do the most with what exists. With regard to the
east side, there is also City Park and Shellabarger Marsh on that side which provide opportunities. It was
unlikely SR 104 would be moved but there were things that could be done alongside it. Councilmember
Mesaros said that was exactly the information he was seeking. Mr. Gouguet said another idea would be to
increase the function of the buffer; for example, where there is a narrow buffer, plant it more densely and
plant more trees to get the maximum function out of what exists.
Councilmember Mesaros referred to the map of photo point monitoring stations, commenting he often
walks along the Pt. Edwards area. He suggested in addition to the photo point monitoring station on the
southeast corner, adding a station on the northwest corner above the retention pond which attracts a lot of
wildlife. He often sees deer jumping over the fence to reach the water and this season has seen more rabbits
than ever before, perhaps indicating the coyote population is down. He has not seen or heard coyotes this
year.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the Evaluation of Buffer Widths and Ecological Functions and the range
of recommended buffers in Table 1 to focus on general water quality protection and natural water
temperatures. He noted it appears the recommendation for buffer widths are driven by the degree to which
the buffer is vegetated and the slope is buffered to regulate sheet flow, but there is nothing about soil quality
or soil composition. He suggested a highly sandy soil composition would be better at filtering water than
highly clay soil composition, but he did not see that type of analysis in this report. He asked if it would be
in the final report. Ms. Love said would be addressed in the final report once more soil data is available;
that is one of the questions they are looking at, how well the buffer soils are expected to allow infiltration
and confine contaminants, etc. This is a stepwise process but if information is discovered later in the project
process, it can be fed back into earlier reports if applicable.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the buffer requirements for Great Blue Heron (page 110 of the packet)
which states they require a buffer of approximately 328 feet from a foraging area. When visiting the
Edmonds Marsh, he almost always sees Blue Herons and the current buffers are as narrow as 25 feet. He
asked how what can be seen now is reconciled with this report. Ms. Love answered they will spend more
time in the marsh observing that. She was uncertain where the study that determined the necessity for 328
feet was conducted, it may be an area where the herons are not as used to people and people within 300 feet
startled them; Great Blue Herons in urban areas are used to people. They plan to be in the marsh a lot,
causing disturbances and will be able to observe how the herons react. She said that was an example of the
need to consider site specific conditions.
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Councilmember Teitzel commented the City contracted with Western Washington University last year to
develop recommendations for improving the marsh. One of their recommendations was a boardwalk across
part of the marsh so people could observe the birds. He noted while that would be great, it would intrude
into the buffer and bird and wildlife habitat. He asked her thoughts about a boardwalk, whether it would be
a good idea or not. Ms. Love said for reducing disturbance to wildlife it is not a good idea. She favored bird
blinds or other observation points around the perimeter where people can be more discrete and still enjoy
the birds. Councilmember Teitzel shared her sentiment.
Council President Nelson referred to the map of the photo point monitoring stations, noting there were a lot
on the Port and Harbor Square side and few on the south, yet there were dense marsh areas on the south.
He noted there were no photo monitoring stations on the Chevron site. Ms. Love said there is a large area
on southeastern side where the only vegetation is dense cattails which is one reason there is no photo point,
but one could be added. Another could be added closer to where Willow Creek is in the channel on the
Unocal property.
Council President Nelson asked if they were allowed to go onto the Chevron property. Ms. Love advised
Chevron has denied them access to the Unocal site, stating access was only allowed for activities related to
the cleanup work. Council President Nelson asked it would be beneficial to have access to that part of the
marsh. Ms. Love answered yes. Council President Nelson asked what percentage of the marsh was on
Chevron's property. Ms. Love answered maybe 20%, noting the detention base and the creek are considered
part of the marsh although they are higher elevations as well as the upland portion.
Councilmember Tibbott appreciated that the report was written at a layman's level. He expressed concern
with abbreviations in report and suggested having a glossary at the end or more frequent reference to the
abbreviation. Ms. Love commented they usually have an acronym list table at the beginning of the report
following the table of contents.
Councilmember Tibbott appreciated that the presentation was hopeful as well as for Ms. Love's comment
about doing the most with what we have which could include removing invasive species and planting taller
trees/shrubs. He encouraged Windward to be creative and help find solutions to make the most of what
exists. With regard to the tree canopy, he recognized there were fairly significant segments around the
marsh where there were no taller trees. He asked if she had any thoughts about native trees that could be
planted around the marsh such as Douglas Firs. Ms. Love said there are minimal references in the initial
buffer zone evaluation, but the vegetation enhancement portion will get more specific about plants to be
removed and plants to add. One of the main approaches to forest restoration is to bring in conifers and
understory so as alders and cottonwood and other deciduous trees that do not live as long are lost, the
conifers take over the canopy.
Councilmember Tibbott commented on references to stormwater and upstream pollutants, relaying his
understanding that that was not part of the scope of this study. He asked what level of study they were doing
relative to upstream pollutants, runoff, etc. Ms. Love answered they will be borrowing one of water quality
meters from the Students Saving Salmon program; while they will not be doing chemical analysis of the
water flowing in, they will look at turbidity (cloudiness) of the water in the fall and winter when there are
more storm flows, an indicator of stormwater pollutants. She summarized it would not be full stormwater
monitoring but will be an indicator.
Councilmember Tibbott recalled reading in the report that most of the stormwater coming into the marsh is
channelized and deeper buffers would not be helpful. Ms. Love answered based on what she understands
so far, she does not see a huge potential in the existing buffers being the first line of defense for stormwater
because most of the stormwater comes in through creek channels and drain pipes, reducing the ability to
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get the slow movement of water. Councilmember Tibbott commented that suggests what happens upstream
is very important for the future improvement of the marsh. Ms. Love agreed, in terms of water quality,
which is true for all urban drainage basins.
Councilmember Buckshnis emphasized this is the very beginning of the study. The consultant has done an
independent review of the buffers and a review of the Edmonds Marsh but do not have the answers yet
because the analysis has not been done yet. Unocal does not let the City or the Port on their property; the
intent is to work around Unocal and BNSF. Public Works Director Phil Williams, Parks & Recreation
Director Carrie Hite and Development Services Director Shane Hope have shared all the studies/reports
that have been done in the past with Windward. The Council Assistant Maureen Judge is the liaison between
the Council/Staff and the consultant.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Joe Scordino, Edmonds, retired fisheries biologist, said it was great to see the Windward study beginning
but he was disturbed that Chevron was not allowing access to the southern area of the marsh. To have a
good study, it was critical to look at the entire marsh and not exclude an area that had had some restoration,
potential spills, etc. He encouraged the City, the City Council or whomever to send a letter to Chevron
about them allowing access for the study as well as setting up photo point monitoring station on the Unocal
property. He was invited to go on the Unocal site during cleanup because he appealed their NPDES permit.
He suggested stating the letter was for the record, noting it may affect the future outcome of the final DOE
clean-up action; knowing Chevron did not allow a study to occur on their property may have some influence
on the final closure on their clean-up. He also requested the Council clarify how and when the public is to
provide input on the draft reports and how the public can interact with the study. Mayor Earling offered to
call Chevron again and suggested Council President Nelson draft a letter.
7. STUDY ITEMS
COUNCIL 2019 BUDGET GOALS DISCUSSION
Council President Nelson explained at the budget retreat, the Council participated in an exercise where they
identified possible priorities for the budget. He referred to the Draft Council Budget Retreat Goals
Worksheet, noting it does not include everything and was intended as a reference. He invited each
Councilmember to state their first and second choice which would be used as a starting point to begin to
narrow the Council's goals.
Councilmember Buckshnis stated her first priority was the environment, recognizing that was all
encompassing. For example, the City needs an arborist to address the tree canopy, the marsh, the Urban
Forest Management Program, etc. Council President Nelson suggested Councilmember Buckshnis tighten
up that priority by selecting two things. Councilmember Buckshnis selected the tree canopy and the
Edmonds Marsh.
Seeking clarification, Councilmember Teitzel asked if the priorities were for the 2019 budget or into the
future. Council President Nelson answered it was for the 2019 budget only.
Councilmember Teitzel stated his first priority was investing in transitional housing for Edmonds'
homeless. He noted the Council set aside $250,000 in the 2018 budget and has embarked on a study
regarding the homelessness issue in Edmonds. The faith community has provided a lot of support to the
homeless community, but it was not fair to rely solely on them. He suggested the City set aside additional
capital funds in 2019. His second priority was the City taking on 100% of the cost to rebuild the Waterfront
Center parking lot. The ILA suggests the City and the Senior Center split the cost of rebuilding the parking
lot 50150. The parking lot is the City's property; as the Waterfront Center and the seawall are rebuilt, the
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waterfront transition zone made more natural and user friendly, and the walkway in front of the Ebbtide
connected, that area will become a very popular amenity for citizens and visitors and the parking lot will
be a prime spot for people to enjoy those amenities.
Councilmember Mesaros inquired about the enhanced school safety officer on the list of Council goals,
noting that had been accomplished via the funding of the School Resource Officer (SRO) in the 2018
budget. It was his understanding the SRO would be an ongoing position. Council President Nelson
suggested that goal could be removed from the revised worksheet.
Councilmember Mesaros stated his priority to provide operating funds to the Edmonds Public Facilities
District (EPFD) for everything they do to enhance the arts in Edmonds. As the Council liaison to the EPFD,
he was aware that a significant number of municipalities support their local PFDs with operational funds;
Edmonds was one of the few cities that did not.
Councilmember Tibbott stated his first budget priority was high priority short walkways. There are several
short of walkways that are interrupted that have been on the capital plan for many years and it was his
understanding there was no ability to obtain grant funds for many them. The City has been successful in
obtaining grants for many walkways such as near Madrona School, the bike lane on 76", etc., but the City
needs to own the fact that there are walkways that are vastly underimproved and there is no other way to
construct them other than City funds. He was also very interested in funding the construction of civic field.
Councilmember Johnson echoed Councilmember Tibbott's priority regarding the short walkway program,
expressing her interest in more emphasis on improving pedestrian safety. Related to her second priority,
she recalled a proposal a couple years ago to request assistance for identifying historic preservation
properties for the historic registry as that would help promote cultural aspects of the City as well as protect
what we have.
Council President Nelson relayed Councilmember Fraley-Monillas' top priorities, 1) help fund the South
County Mayors Homeless project, a hotel for homeless children, and 2) continue to fund the Snohomish
Health District at $2/capita.
Council President Nelson relayed his priorities, 1) do whatever we can to significant fund the
Waterfront/Senior Center rebuild, and 2) fund more sidewalks and pedestrian safety enhancements.
Councilmember Mesaros relayed his second priority is funding for the Waterfront Center, noting that is a
key capital project and will be a great asset for the City.
To Councilmember Mesaros' question about SRO, Councilmember Teitzel said from a school safety
perspective, he was holding his breath that Edmonds never experienced a school shooting at an elementary
or middle school. He noted that is a real possibility and has happened more than once at schools across the
country. The City has co -funded an armed SRO at the high school; his suggestion was a school marshal
similar to air marshals, anonymous armed personnel who could travel between various schools in the district
on a random basis as a deterrent to a shooter. His suggestion to was to provide funding in conjunction with
the SRO for a school marshal.
Council President Nelson summarized the priorities identified are a good starting point and include some
in which multiple Councilmember are interested. He proposed bringing forward these recommendations at
a future meeting as part of an effort to further tighten up the list.
Mayor Earling expressed appreciation that the Council was beginning this process. He said the directors
plan to have a retreat and bring their recommendations to the City Council.
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8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Earling reminded tomorrow is the celebration of the founding of our nation. Too often people think
of the 4th of July in terms of the parade or the fireworks. He urged everyone to pause for a moment and give
thanks for what has been handed to us as a gift, the United States of America.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Tibbott commented while working in his yard, he realized how fortunate he was to be able
to plant whatever he wants in his yard. He reported on the AWC conference he attended last week in
Yakima, noting one of benefits is the opportunity meet with Councilmembers from other cities and learning
about what they are doing. He received a link from a Shoreline Councilmember to their UFMP, prepared
by a different consultant, and intended to follow up on it. He offered to provide a PowerPoints of one of the
presentations to Council via the Council office.
Councilmember Tibbott reported on a meeting he attended today at Meadowdale Beach Park sponsored by
Snohomish County, attended by Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers and Congressman Rick
Larsen, to explore replacing a culvert below the railroad and creating a trestle bridge, restore wetlands, and
possibly expand a delta into Puget Sound. Snohomish County has spent nearly $2 million on planning.
Congressman Larsen wrote an ordinance creating a fund for a shoreline program; this project would be
eligible for that funding.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the Meadowdale Beach project is also on WRIA 8's radar screen, noting it
is a very complex, expensive project. She echoed Mayor Earling's comments about being thankful on the
4ch of July. She urged everyone to think of the animals, reminding that personal fireworks are not allowed
in Edmonds. She wished everyone a safe holiday and fireworks display.
Councilmember Teitzel reported he observed the talented Wenatchee Youth Circus on Friday and Saturday,
noting attendance was down this year due to weather. He encouraged everyone to attend their performance
next year.
Council President Nelson relayed his plans to introduce an ordinance requiring safe storage of firearms in
Edmonds which he was hopeful the Council would support. He held a news conference this morning that
included representatives from Moms Demand Action and the CEO of the Alliance for Gun Responsibility
speaking in support of this legislation. He wished everyone a Happy 41h of July.
Councilmember Mesaros commented tomorrow is the nation's 242°d birthday. The United States is doing
better today than after its first year; more people are eligible to vote, although there have been nuances
across the country to limit voting. He encouraged everyone to celebrate the 0 and to keep in mind that as
people get older, they get better.
Mayor Earling thanked the department directors for honoring his request to attend tonight's meeting to hear
the Council's comments regarding their budget priorities.
10. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110 1 i
This item was not needed.
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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This item was not needed.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
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