Ordinance 4018ORDINANCE NO.4018
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.75 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE TO REESTABLISH THE CITIZENS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION.
WHEREAS, the City Council enacted Ordinance 3735 on June 2, 2009, creating a
Citizens Economic Development Commission, and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Commission was provided with a "sunset"
clause, initially setting an expiration date of December 31, 2010, which expiration date was
extended through consecutive city council actions till December 31, 2015, and
WHEREAS, upon full discussion and consideration in November of 2015, the City
Council opted not to extend the Economic Development Commission "sunset" clause any
further, thereby allowing the Commission to expire on December 31, 2015, as provided for in
ECC Section 10.75.010(B), and
WHEREAS, promotion of economic activity and vitality in Edmonds is of paramount
concern to the residents and businesses by creating jobs, enhancing quality of life, and generating
municipal revenue, and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find it to be in the public interest to establish an
Economic Development Commission to take advantage of highly qualified citizens interested in
serving their community in ways to promote economic activity and vitality;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 10.75 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Citizens Economic
Development Commission," is hereby amended to read as follows (new text is shown in
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10.75.010 Commission created — Metidwi•ship — Term of appointments.
A. There is hereby created a citizens economic development commission consisting of up-te 17
nine members. .
B. The members of the commission shall be appointed in the following manner:
1. Each council member may appoint up4e twe one members positions 2 thmugh $.
2. The mayor may appoint 41+r� two members, positions 1 and 9.
3. In the event that any commissioner resigns or fails to attend three consecutive commission
meetings, that position may be deemed vacant by the holder of the office that appointed the
commissioner (e.g., mayor or council member) and such office holder may appoint a
replacement commissioner for the remainder of the unexpired term for that position.
4. Elected government officials shall not be eligible for appointment to the commission;
provided, that the city council president may appoint up-te one council members to serve as
a nonvoting, ex officio members of the commission;
5. the The Edmonds pPort eCommission the Edmonds Chamber of
Commerce, and the ldznonds Planning Board are encouraged to may also appoint one of its their
members to serve as a nonvoting, ex officio members of the commission.
56. Members of the commission must be residents of the city of Edmonds. Members should
exhibit experience in fields such as private or nonprofit business, economics, real estate, finance
development, education, or other similar fields.
67. If a commissioner satisfied the eligibility criteria in effect upon his/her appointment to the
commission but fails to maintain his/her eligibility either through an amendment of the eligibility
criteria or due to a change of circumstances surrounding the commission (e.g., change of
residency) after his/her appointment, that commissioner shall lose his/her seat on the commission
as a matter of law and the seat shall be deemed vacant.
78. Any vacancy on the commission will be advertised, and the new appointee will be selected
from the applications received.
C. Terms of the cEommissioner members shall be two years, except terms shall initially be
staggered as follows:
Position No. 1 expires after two years, appointed by the mayor.
Position No. 2 expires after two _years, appointed by council seat No. 1.
Position No. 3 expires after two years, appointed by council _seat No. 2.
Position No. 4 expires after two years, appointed by council seat No. 3.
Position No. 5 expires after three years, appointed by council seat No. 4.
Position No. 6 expires after three years, appointed by council seat No. 5.
Position No. 7 expires after three years, appointed by council seat No. 6.
Position No. 8 expires after three years, appointed by council seat No. 7.
Position No. 9 expires after three years, appointed by the mayor;
There shall be no term limits.
Deeem-ber-1, 2015. [Ord. 3970 § 1, 2014; Ord. 3927 § 1, 2013; Ord. 3876 § 1 (Att. A), 2012;
Ord. 3868 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3808 § 1, 2010; Ord. 3735 § 1, 2009].
10.75.020 Officers of commission — Meetings Forum. __....._......____.._.....__.._....._............._...
Members of the commission shall meet and organize by electing from the members of the
commission a chairman and vice-chairman and such other officers as may be determined by the
commission. It shall be the duty of the chairman to preside at all meetings. The vice-chairman
shall perform this duty in the absence of the chairman. A majority of the filled positions on the
commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A majority of the quorum
may transact any particular business of the commission. The commission shall establish The
regular public meetings, a fthe .,....,... issien shall including established day of the month, time
and place. be held at sueh time or place as may be determined by the ehairman of a majer4y ef
nNotice for such regular meetings shall be provided in accordance with city ordinance and state
law. [Ord. 3876 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3735 § 1, 2009].
10.75.030 Powers and duties.
A. The commission is empowered to advise and make recommendations to the mayor and city
council, and as appropriate to the plaftning eanunission, mehiteewral design beafd oF other
boards or commissions of the city, on such matters as may be specifically referred to the
commission by the mayor or city council, or on matters independently generated by the
commission, inel„a;,-.., btA not lifnited related to:
1. Determirgfkg neAsStrategies, programs or activities intended to generate f0f economic
development and consequently increase jobs and municipal revenue. ;
B. The commission shall deliver an annual report to the city council in written and oral form on
of aboa! the fi Fst meeting in' `eeem be during the first quarter of every year, and when
appropriate, during other times as directed by the mayor or council. The commission is
encouraged to provide informal reports and/or recommendations to the mayor and city council at
any time during the year.
C.
that will improve eemmer-eial viability, teufist develep-m-ft-ant —and -Aetivity wiIhin the e4y.
planning beard and eeenefnie deyelepfnet4 eemmissien shall vaake joint reeemmendalions
The commission is
encouraged to work in conjunction with other boards and commissions on proposals,
recommendations, projects or activities of mutual interest, or as otherwise directed by city
council. Similarly, the commission is encouraged to collaborate and cooperate with other
organizations, agencies or entities engaged in economic development in Edmonds. [Ord. 3876
§ 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3735 § 1, 2009].
Section 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance.
Section 3. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect
thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED :
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
BY
JEFF TARADAY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.
APPROVED:
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M YOR D VE EARLING
January 29, 2016
February 2, 2016
February 7, 2016
March 8, 2016
4018
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.4018
of the City of Edmonds, Washington
On the 2nd day of February, 2016, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed
Ordinance No. 4018. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title,
provides as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING CHAPTER 10.75 OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE TO REESTABLISH THE
CITIZENS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION.
The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 3rd day of February, 2016.
CI LERif, SCOTT P SEY
G
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Subscribed and sworn before me on this
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Notary Public in and for the Star of
Washington.
City of Edmonds - LEGAL ADS 114101416
SCOTT PASSEY
AUBREY KNAPP
Notary Public
State of Washington
My Commissibri Expires
July 30, 2018
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d the !y of Edmonds, Waahlrrgian
On the 2nd day of February, F018, the Clly Council of the Ckly of
Edmonds, passed the rot[owing ❑rdlnanCa, the summary of the
content of esld ordfnanea Conel911r1 of idle 16 Rravlded as follows:
AN ORDINANCE THE C TY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON AMENDING CHAPTER 19.75 OF THE
EDMONDS Ct71� CODE TO REESTABLISH THE CITIZENS
ECONOMIC DEVEMPMENT COMMISSION
The full text of Milt Ordinance will be mailed upon request.
DATED this 3rd day of Fobruw 2918.
CITY CLERX, SCOTT PASSEY
ublished: February 7, 2016. EDH68199�
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