20190903 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
September 3, 2019
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Mayor Pro Tem
Diane Buckshnis, Council President Pro Tem
Michael Nelson, Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Thomas Mesaros, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
ALSO PRESENT
Zach Bauder, Student Representative
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas
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 Mayor
Earling.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge
the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip
Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect
their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the
land and water."
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
TEITZEL, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Susan Paine, Edmonds, thanked the Council for commissioning the scientifically valid Windward study.
Windward's study included the value and observations of citizen scientists who observe the marsh daily
such as the photographs taken by Bill Anderson and the recent photo of a damselfly taken by a well-regarded
scientist that was published in the Edmonds Beacon. The citizen scientists are observant and know marsh
and its inhabitants. She relayed questions from Save our Marsh, 1) whether the draft Windward report will
be made available to the public well in advance of the open house so the public has an opportunity to review
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it, 2) whether Windward will revise their report based on comments, questions and is that the purpose of
the open house or is the open house strictly educational, and 3) will there be a period of time for public
comments after the open house. From a preliminary review of an advance copy of the study, there is also
some concern that Windward has not met its target for the baseline relative to the functions of ecological
impacts and the buffers.
Mike Shaw, Edmonds, echoed Ms. Paine's comments, expressing thanks for the Windward study and
hope that there would be an open house. The 23 -acre Edmonds Marsh is a complex area so it is inevitable
that some holes in the study will need to be filled or further study done. It would be nice to have public
input and more scientific scrutiny. He hoped there would be a mechanism at the end of the open house to
address public input and concerns.
Susie Shaefer, Edmonds, announced the Puget Sound Bird Festival on September 13-15. There will also
be workshops at the Edmonds Demo Garden (95 Pine Street) on Sunday, September 8 from 12-4 including
a special session for teens on the value of bird research and bird banding. There will also be a Master
Gardener who specializes in fuchsias speaking about balcony gardens that attracts birds.
5. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
TIBBOTT, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2019
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2019
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF AUGUST 28, 2019
4. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
6. AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR TO SIGN THE RELEASE AND SETTLEMENT
AGREEMENT WITH NICK STOJKOVIC, 220 7TH AVE N
7. HOUSING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS
6. ACTION ITEMS
1. ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING HOUSE BILL 1406 RELATED TO HOUSING
Development Services Director Shane Hope explained the State legislature adopted HB 1406 which allows
cities and counties to authorize the use of a small portion of State sales tax, .0073%, to be used for certain
housing purposes, or approximately $71,000 for Edmonds based on last year's sales tax. She acknowledged
that was not a lot of money per year but it was for a good purpose and can be pooled with other jurisdiction
or agencies or be the basis for issuing bonds for up to 20 years. The total percentage is 0.0146, each city
and county can apply to receive half, or .0073%. This is not a new tax. Some cities, such as Tacoma, may
qualify for the entire .0146% which includes Pierce County's share due to special programs and tax
incentives that have voter approval. Only six cities in State have done that including Tacoma and Seattle.
Edmonds qualifies for .0073%.
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Ms. Hope recalled the Council adopted a resolution of intent to adopt an ordinance to allow that percentage
to be transferred to the City. Once the Council adopts an ordinance, staff will notify the Department of
Revenue who begins collecting the tax and transferring the funds to the City. That will occur on an ongoing
basis and the sooner the ordinance is passed, the sooner the City can begin collecting the funds. The Council
does not need to determine the purpose yet; there are options for using the funds in the legislation for
housing for people at 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). The funds cannot be used for staffing
purposes but can be used to build or rehab units, rental assistance, etc. The Council may wish to wait to
decide how to use the funds until after Housing Commission begins meeting and provides input. To qualify
for the funds, the Council must adopt ordinance authorizing it to be transferred to the City.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MESAROS, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4159, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, RELATING TO LOCAL SALES OR USE TAXES; AUTHORIZING THE
MAXIMUM CAPACITY OF THE TAX AUTHORIZED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF
SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 1406 (HEREINAFTER CHAPTER 338, LAWS OF 2019) FOR
AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING; ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 3.28A OF THE
EDMONDS CITY CODE.
Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis relayed a question from Mayor Earling asked about the Council
adopting an ordinance prior to Snohomish County. Ms. Hope said it does not matter if Edmonds adopts an
ordinance first because the ordinance only adopts the City's share.
Councilmember Teitzel recalled a mandate under the McCleary decision to fully fund schools. He asked
whether the City tapping into this revenue source affected school funding. Ms. Hope said the legislature
figure out how to do both.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. REQUEST FOR MARSH STUDY OPEN HOUSE
Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis explained several years ago when the Edmonds Marsh estuary was
made a shoreline, the Shoreline Master Program (SMP) was updated, a process that took 5-6 years. As part
of that approval process, the Council hired an outside consultant to do a scientific study of the marsh to be
part of the City's inventory. The Council selected Windward who did an 18 -month study and prepared a
final report, based on four tasks and it includes a wildlife inventory that used citizen input as well as input
from Shannon & Wilson. Because Windward's report is so informative and educational, Environmental
Program Manager Kernen Lien suggested having an open house. The report includes a lot of map, photos
of insects, birds and other wildlife, etc.
This agenda item is seeking Council approval of additional funds for an open house. As part of Task 3,
Windward did an SMP update and there is funding available through a grant reimbursement which will be
part of a budget amendment. The open house will allow citizens to review the report and look at the pictures
and she requested Windward divide attendees into groups to allow citizens to ask questions.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
MESAROS, TO APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT AND THE CONTRACT FOR AN OPEN
HOUSE.
Councilmember Mesaros asked about the date of the open house. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis
said the public hearing is scheduled on October 1; the open house will be some time in the two weeks prior
to the public hearing.
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Councilmember Johnson asked for clarification of the amount of budget amendment. Council President Pro
Tem Buckshnis answered the budget amendment could be for $1515 or $10,000 that has not yet been
determined. The budget amendment will occur after the open house. Councilmember Johnson asked if the
Council was authorizing $1515 tonight. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis answered yes.
Councilmember Johnson asked if the total budget amendment was $10,000. Council President Pro Tem
Buckshnis answered it is $9,820 which is the reimbursement. The budget amendment will include the
amount reimbursed by the grant as well as the $1515 for the open house. Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas
clarified the request tonight was $1515 not $10,000. Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis agreed, noting
it would be part of the budget amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel commented Windward and Shannon & Wilson were both focused on the relative
health of the marsh and restoring the marsh for birds and fish. As Windward referenced Shannon &
Wilson's work, he saw benefit in having both Shannon & Wilson and Windward present at the open house
so the public could ask questions of both. There have been concerns and questions about both reports and
having both entities present would allow comparisons and ensure the data is accurate and complete. He
recommended the open house be expanded to include Shannon & Wilson. Council President Pro Tem
Buckshnis said the task force discussed this; the Shannon & Wilson report is completely separate. The
Shannon & Wilson RFP was to create a feasibility report for the daylighting of Willow Creek. The
Windward report is totally separate and deals with the health, scientific, and natural aspects of the wildlife
habitat. Shannon & Wilson's report is for daylighting of Willow Creek and Windward's report is a shoreline
inventory The task force felt it would be convoluted to include the feasibility report with Windward's
wildlife sanctuary habitat shoreline inventory.
Councilmember Mesaros agreed there was merit in having a public session regarding Shannon & Wilson's
report but agreed with Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis about not trying to do too much in one
meeting. As the next step is daylighting of Willow Creek, he supported having an open house regarding
Shannon & Wilson's report when the opportunity arises.
Councilmember Nelson asked whether Shannon & Wilson had held a public open house. Ms. Hope said
they had not. Councilmember Nelson asked if Shannon & Wilson's report had been finalized. Council
President Pro Tem Buckshnis said the Shannon & Wilson is final; staff requested another $20,000 to make
a presentation to the Council. Councilmember Nelson said the Windward report was driven specifically by
the Council due to the Council's desire for their own marsh study. There should be an opportunity for
Windward to present their report to the public before it is finalized. A presentation with both Shannon &
Wilson and Windward could occur in the future if desired.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. REPORTS
VISION 2050 MULTICOUNTY PLANNING POLICIES UPDATE
Development Services Director Shane Hope explained VISION 2050 is a product of Puget Sound Regional
Council (PSRC) who provides representation to all cities and counties in the region. She reviewed:
• Central Puget Sound Region
0 4 million people
0 4 counties: King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap
0 82 cities and towns
o Urban and rural
0 6,300 square miles
0 1,000 square miles in urban growth areas
• VISION 2040
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o A strong economy and a healthy environment
o Preserve waters, farms, recreation and resource lands
o Urban Growth Area and centers strategy
o Local actions to achieve regional vision
VISION 2050 is an update to VISION 2040 adopted in 2008
2050 Forecast
o The long-range forecast is for continued growth
o The region is projected to grow by 1.8M people between 2017 and 2050 (from 4.OM people to
5.8M people
o The region is projected to add about 1.2M jobs between 2017 and 2050 (from 2.2M jobs to
3.4M jobs)
Who will be living here?
o In 2050 the region's residents will be
■ Older — 18% of the region's population will be over the age of 65 by 2050, up from 14%
today
■ More diverse — between 2000 and 2016, 81 % of the region's population growth was people
of color
it In smaller households — in 2050 there will be 2.36 people per household on average, down
from 2.50 today
VISION 2050 Work Program
0 2017: Early work
0 2018: Scoping, research, planning
0 2018: SEPA review, draft plan
0 2020: Adoption
Feedback to date
o Increasing housing choices and addressing affordability
o Preserving the natural environment
o Leading the way in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
VISION 2050 works to:
o Increase housing choices and affordability
o Provide opportunities for all
o Sustain a strong economy
o Significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions
o Keep the region moving
o Restore the health of Puget Sound
o Protect a network of open space
o Growth in centers and near transit
o Act collaboratively and support local efforts
• VISION 2050 document guide
o Goals: overarching plan objectives
o Policies: multicounty principles for regional and local plan
o Actions: Steps to implement policies
o Regional growth strategy: numeric strategy to plan for new growth
• Policy Sections
o Regional collaboration
o Regional growth strategy
o Environment
o Climate change
o Development patterns
o Housing
o Economy
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o Transportation
o Public services
• Regional Growth strategy - Regional strategy where and how to grow
o Goals:
■ Focus growth in cities and centers
■ Diversity of communities
• Better balance of jobs and housing across the region
• Leverage investment in transit and services
■ Preserve farms and forests
• Increasing housing choices
o Housing is a regional issue
o Promote more housing, especially near transit, jobs and services
o Create more affordable housing types and choices
• Provide opportunities for all
o Commit to equitable outcomes
o Create and retain living wage jobs throughout the region
o Address risk of displacement
• Growth in cities and centers
o Goal for 65% of region's population and 75% of job growth to occur in regional centers and
near planned high-capacity transit
• Preserve open space and farms
o Continue to focus growth in cities and urban areas
o Support implementation of Regional Open Space Conservation Plan
• Keep the region moving
o Comprehensive regional transportation system that supports all modes of travel
o Connect centers with high-capacity transit network
o Explore new technology and plan for 2050
• Protect the environment
o Restore Puget Sound water quality
o Four -Part Greenhouse Strategy to address climate change
• Collaborate and support local actions
o Coordination across jurisdictions, agencies, tribes, businesses and other stakeholders
o Support countywide and local planning work
• Implementation
o Data, tools, and planning guidance
o Local plans
o Regional transportation funding
o Regional economic development planning
o Other regional actions
• Draft VISION 2050 Plan Process
0 60 day comment period ends September 16
o September 5, 2019 — Growth Management Policy Board meeting — public hearing
o Growth Management Policy Board consideration in fall 2019
• We want to hear from you
o Share your thoughts by:
■ Attending a workshop or other PSRC event
■ Visiting the online open house
■ Checking out the PSRC blog
■ More information on how to get involved available online: https://www.psrc.ory/VISION
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Ms. Hope said a draft letter from Snohomish County Tomorrow (SCT) that is included in the packet
recognizing the work that has gone into developing VISION 2050, expressing support for several items,
and requesting some clarifications. The draft letter will be considered by the SCT Executive Board/Steering
Committee and submitted by the deadline for public comments.
Councilmember Mesaros referred to an article in today's Seattle Times regarding growth along Hwy 9 in
Snohomish County and that Lake Stevens now has a population of 33,000, and in 1980 Marysville and
Snohomish both had a population of 5,500. Snohomish has doubled to 10,000 and Marysville has grown to
66,000. Ms. Hope said Marysville is the second largest city in Snohomish County. Councilmember Mesaros
asked if there was planning associated with the growth that has occurred along Hwy 9 or was that just a
result of Hwy 9 being a corridor and the number of jobs in east King County. Ms. Hope said it was a
combination of things. A regional plan does not control every corridor or the decisions that individual cities
make, but provides guidance that growth needs to occur in cities and not in rural areas. Hwy 9 is an area
ripe for development because jurisdictions have authorized the growth and because of its proximity to
Seattle and Redmond where there has been a great deal of job growth.
Ms. Hope said one of the topics of discussion has been increasing job growth in Snohomish County. The
draft SCT letter supports that happening to reduce impacts of growth. The biggest impact of growth is
worsening congestion on Hwy 9. PSRC is tasked with certifying cities and counties' transportation plans
in the region; one of the problems in recent years is some cities are exceeding the amount of growth that
has been planned for their area. Work was done to smooth that out for transportation purposes because
jurisdictions share the corridors. It is not a perfect process but it is better than not having a plan.
Councilmember Mesaros commented many people do not realize that Bothell is in King and Snohomish
Counties. Many associate Bothell with King County, but more Bothell residents now live in Snohomish
County than in King County although their governmental functions are located in King County. Bothell's
growth has been tremendous; the university in Bothell is a key factor in their growth. Ms. Hope commented
Bothell is a regional growth center.
Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis commented SCT is a very impactful and powerful organization that
deals with GMA and in the past developed the Countywide Planning Policies (CPP). She asked about
statements in the SCT letter about Reservation Lands and Coordination with the Tribes. Ms. Hope said
there were minor technical changes such as the map of the Tulalip Reservation.
For the audience, Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis, asked Ms. Hope to describe SCT. Ms. Hope
explained SCT is an organization of cities and counties with representatives from the tribes and transit
agencies that plans for growth, preserving the environment, etc. related to implementation of the GMA
although SCT was formed before the GMA was adopted. SCT includes several committees, an executive
committee that consists of the chairs of each committee; a steering committee comprised generally of
elected officials of each member city and county (Councilmember Johnson currently represents Edmonds);
a transportation committee comprised of public works directors and city engineers; a planning advisory
committee comprised of planning directors; a city managers and city administrators committee. The process
is typically the planning advisory committee reviews issues and recommends next steps, brings it to the
steering committee who make the choice, the executive committee may confirm or send the issue back to
the steering committee.
Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis said she learned a lot when she served on SCT in the past.
Councilmember Tibbott asked Ms. Hope to extend his appreciation for the pictures and charts in VISION
2050. He asked if there was a 2030 update. Ms. Hope said no, there was a VISION 2020 and 2040 and now
2050. Councilmember Tibbott asked why this was an update rather than a new plan. Ms. Hope answered it
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was related to timing such as transportation planning. Councilmember Tibbott asked if had to do with the
amount of growth that was expected or conditions that have occurred in the last 10 years. Ms. Hope said
that is also related because of the rapid growth that has occurred. In addition, under GMA, cities and
counties are due to update their plans and regulations and the CPP and VISION 2050 will help focus those
efforts.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the growth in employment in the region, and a comment that
employment precedes population growth. He asked if that was an accurate statement. Ms. Hope answered
often but not always, people come where there are jobs. It usually does not work the other way around
except in touristy places.
Councilmember Tibbott asked how far north and south the growth centers extend. Ms. Hope answered the
regional growth centers are intended to be where the majority of growth occurs. Every city will have some
growth; the idea is keep as much growth out of the rural areas as possible. The regional growth centers
started as jurisdictions that volunteered to be a place where major employment and population growth
would occur. In more recently years, it is no longer voluntary; cities need to demonstrate they can achieve
the growth. Examples of regional growth centers include Everett, Lynnwood, Bothell; there are no other
cities in Snohomish County with that designation. There are a number of regional growth centers in King
County including Redmond, Kirkland, and some smaller cities who are trying to grow. Regional growth
centers in Pierce County include Tacoma and a couple others and Bremerton in Kitsap County.
Councilmember Tibbott asked if the policies support development in these growth centers through 2050.
Ms. Hope answered yes, not all the growth will occur in those growth centers but the majority will occur
there. Those cities will need to continue planning to make that happen and VISION 2050 supports that.
Councilmember Teitzel said about 1.5M more residents are expected in the Puget Sound region by 2050,
an amount approximately twice the population of Seattle, a lot of people in a fairly concentrated geographic
area which means a lot more density. The effects of that are visible such as the very large apartment building
being constructed next to the Mountlake Terrace light rail station. He asked about the demographics of the
additional 1.5M people, whether they will be 20 -something Amazonians, people in their 40s with children
and pets, noting the latter may not be attracted to an apartment lifestyle. Ms. Hope did not cannot recall the
demographics; she referred to the "Who will be living here? slide, noting 18% of the region's population
will be over the age of 65; currently 14% of the population is over 65. The population will be more diverse
in sense of racial ethnicity; for example, between 2000 and 2016, 81% of the region's population growth
was people of color, a trend that is expected to continue. She offered to research the demographics, noting
it is expected to be more diverse and smaller households. For example, one-third of Edmonds' population
live alone.
Councilmember Teitzel expressed interest in data regarding the demographics of people who will be
moving to the region. Ms. Hope offered to obtain what data was available, noting there was not a crystal
ball, it was based on population trends. Councilmember Teitzel also expressed interest in forecasts
regarding the type of new jobs in urban centers along transit corridors. Ms. Hope said there is an expectation
of technology and medical being drivers of that employment growth.
Councilmember Johnson recalled reviewing VISION 2020. At that time there was a lot of discussion about
what growth would look like. The old spine from Tacoma to Seattle to Everett was one proposal. That
carried a lot of weight and then there would be other smaller areas. Over time cities recognized if they
became urban centers, they could get more money for infrastructure, particularly for light rail. Most of the
capital investments have been in King County, a competition between the Eastside and Seattle which is
very expensive due to tunnels. The earlier 3 urban centers expanded to 11 and now to 14 or more and there
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is a new concept, manufacturing center, a designation Marysville received. Ms. Hope said Arlington was
also designed as a manufacturing and industrial center.
Councilmember Johnson was concerned Snohomish County was last in the list to get things. She recalled
to get the vote for ST3, West Seattle and Ballard were added. Snohomish County is now competing with
those areas and was not getting its fair share in a timely manner. Light rail will reach Mountlake Terrace
and Lynnwood soon but she has heard it will not reach Everett for decades. Ms. Hope said it is estimated
to occur in 2036. Councilmember Johnson said that was poor planning in her opinion as Everett is a regional
center, Snohomish County's biggest population, the county seat and it has a lot of housing stock. She
supported light rail reaching Everett as soon as humanly possible. Ms. Hope said SCT agrees with that.
Councilmember Johnson suggested adding that to the letter. Ms. Hope said VISION 2050 speaks to that
but maybe not as clearly as Councilmember Johnson's statement.
Councilmember Nelson referred to the topic of school siting in SCT's letter to PSRC, specifically that the
draft VISION 2050 plan does not propose changes to regional policy for school siting in Snohomish County
and does not conflict with the existing CPP and does not necessitate an update of school siting policies in
the CPP). He asked why SCT does not feel the CPP need to be updated with regard to school siting. Ms.
Hope answered the CPP already state for the most part that new schools should be constructed in urban
areas although there are areas in the county that serve rural and city populations. There have been some
school districts that recognize land is less expensive outside urban growth areas (UGA) and they would like
to have the option to grow their schools outside the UGA. The problem is that tends to attract development
outside the UGA which results in traffic and sprawl. The CPP seek to keep schools inside the UGA and
that is also expressed in VISION 2050. That issue was raised and the statement in the letter reiterates that
it was already addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas recalled at Snohomish County Cities (SCC) and SCT, an elected in east
Snohomish County said they do not have the infrastructure compared to the west side of Snohomish County
such as they still have septic systems in a lot of areas which makes development difficult, particularly
schools. Ms. Hope acknowledged it is a complex subject; site schools, factories, etc. require infrastructure
such as a potable water supply, sewers, etc. One of the reasons for this effort is to be efficient with resources
and not create new sewer systems throughout Snohomish County. However, without infrastructure, cities
are unable to grow to urban type densities unless they can afford the necessary infrastructure. Existing cities
are struggling with maintaining their infrastructure and establishing new systems would be very expensive.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas said one of the areas that was referenced was east Bothell. Ms. Hope said
Snohomish County is doing an urban growth study for the area to the east that is outside the UGA. Some
cities are concerned about that due to their preference to focus transportation dollars inside the existing
UGA.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas asked about the manufacturing/industrial centers designation that
Arlington and Marysville have. Ms. Hope explained they and a few others in the Pierce and Kitsap counties
qualified for that designation which allows growth focused on manufacturing and industrial employment.
There are requirements such as a certain number of jobs and planning for an additional increment of jobs
in the next decade. That designation allows those cities to add housing to support those jobs outside the
UGA. Arlington and Marysville worked together to qualify for that designation. Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-
Monillas said it is expected to bring a lot of money into north Snohomish County.
Housing Commission Applications
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas inquired about the applications for, the Housing Commission that were
included in the Council packet. Ms. Hope said the applications in the packet are for the applicants that
Councilmembers appointed; each Councilmember appointed two candidates and an alternate for their
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district. No confirmation by the Council is required. Including the applications in the packet was an
opportunity for Council and public review.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Teitzel reported a lot of information was collected from the public about downtown
parking at the August 8 public scoping meeting as well as an online survey. The City is collating and
summarizing the data and will disseminate it soon via social media, the City's website and other sources as
well as advise of next steps.
Councilmember Tibbott reported both of the people he appointed to the Housing Committee are highly
qualified, one is a small business owner who brings a lot of financial expertise and the other recently retired
from Seattle PUD and brings a great deal of experience regarding housing infrastructure and developing
neighborhoods. He was excited about their appointment.
Council President Pro Tem Buckshnis said the applications for the people appointed to the Housing
Commission are available under Agenda 5.7. She thanked Ms. Hope for including the application in the
packet. She commented on the diversity, knowledge and background of the commissioners; for example,
she selected someone who technically qualify as homeless as she is living with her parents.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas said she had 36 applications to review. She interviewed a number of them
over the phone and selected two good applicants and an alternate.
Councilmember Johnson announced the 19`" annual Classic Car Show on Sunday, September 8, 10-4 and
Bird Fest the following weekend.
Councilmember Mesaros reminded Council and Directors that the City Attorney evaluation forms are due;
11 of the potential 15 evaluations have been submitted. The deadline to submit evaluations was extended
to Friday. Councilmember Teitzel and he will begin tabulating and discussing the results next week.
Mayor Pro Tem Fraley-Monillas reported Mayor Earling is in Hawaii.
10. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.I1Of1)(
This item was not needed.
H. RECONVENE 1N OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION_ AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This item was not needed.
12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 8:14 p.m.
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