2018-01-02 City Council - Full Agenda-2023Agenda
Edmonds City Council
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
JANUARY 2, 2018, 7:00 PM
Edmonds City Council Agenda
January 2, 2018
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1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS
1. Administration of Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials (10 min)
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2017
2. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2017
3. Approval of City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2017
4. Resolution of Appreciation for Service as Council President - Tom Mesaros
6. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Service as Council President - Tom Mesaros (5
min)
7. AUDIENCE COMMENTS (3-MINUTE LIMIT PER PERSON) - REGARDING MATTERS NOT LISTED ON
THE AGENDA AS CLOSED RECORD REVIEW OR AS PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. ACTION ITEMS
1. Appointment of Outside Board and Committee Representatives for 2018 (10 min)
2. Approval of Resolution appointing a Council Representative to the Snohomish Health District
Board (5 min)
3. Approval of Resolution appointing a Council Representative and Alternate to the Snohomish
County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Community Transit) (5 min)
9. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW
42.30.110(1)(I).
12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
ADJOURN
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Administration of Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials
Staff Lead: Scott Passey, City Clerk
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
Before an elected official may assume office, the election results must be certified and the
winner must swear to an oath or affirmation of office (RCW 29A.04.133). Every person elected
to office is required by our state and federal constitutions to take an oath prior to serving in
office. In odd years, Council Positions 1, 2, and 3 are up for election. In even years, Council Positions 4, 5,
6, and 7 are up for election.
Newly elected official assume office on January 1, 2018.
Unexpired terms can take office immediately following certification of the election and must take
an oath before assuming the duties of the office.
Short terms can take office immediately following certification of the election and must take an
oath before assuming the duties of the office. They must also take an oath at the beginning of
the full term at the beginning of the year.
When should an oath be administered?
An oath can be administered no more than 10 days before the scheduled date of assuming
office or at the last regular meeting of the district held before the winner is to take office.
Who can administer the Oath?
• Judges and Notary Publics (RCW 5.28.010)
• County Auditors or Deputies (RCW 36.22.030)
• City/Town Clerks (RCW 35.27.220)
• School Officials (RCW 28A.343.360)
Staff Recommendation
Administer the Oath of Office to newly elected Council members.
Narrative
This year, the oath of office will be administered to three Councilmembers: Council Position 1 - Kristiana
Johnson; Council Position 2 - Mike Nelson; and Council Position 3 - Adrienne Fraley Monillas.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2017
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
DECEMBER 5, 2017
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember Mary Ann Hardie, HR Director
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember Carrie Hite, PRCS Director
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Tom Mesaros, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Dave Earling, Mayor
Elected Officials Absent
Mike Nelson, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/CONVENE IN JURY MEETING ROOM
At 6:25 p.m., the City Council Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING PER RCW
42.30.140(1)(A).
The City Council then adjourned to the Jury Meeting Room in executive session to discuss
collective bargaining. The executive session concluded at 6:43 p.m.
3. CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR
COMMISSION
The Council then interviewed two candidates for appointment to the Edmonds Sister City
Commission: 1) Gilliam Lim; and 2) Greg Lange. The interviews concluded at 7:00 p.m.
ADJOURN
At 7:01 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes of December 5, 2017
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES
December 5, 2017
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Thomas Mesaros, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Michael Nelson, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
ALSO PRESENT
Noal Leonetti, Student Representative
STAFF PRESENT
Al Compaan, Police Chief
J. Lee, Police Officer
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
Rob Chave, Planning Manager
Dave Turley, Assistant Finance Director
Carolyn Lafave, Executive Assistant
Rob English, City Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:01 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th 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.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER.
Councilmember Nelson requested to move Item 7.1 to 9.1 and Items 8.4 and 8.6 to 8.1. Mayor Earling
asked if anyone in the audience was present for the public hearing (Item 7.1). Two audience members
indicated they were. Councilmember Nelson amended his request to move Items 8.4 and 8.6 to 8.1
Councilmember Johnson requested Items 4.11 and 4.12 be moved to Action Items. Councilmember Nelson
requested Item 8.7 be moved to 8.1. Mayor Earling noted the addition of Tree Board Appointments as Item
8.1.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
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Councilmember Buckshnis requested Item 4.11 be removed from the Consent Agenda so that last week’s
Council amendment to remove Admiral Way Crossing could be included.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE AMENDED CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The
agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 21, 2017
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 28, 2017
3. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS
4. OCTOBER 2017 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
5. 2017 BOARD & COMMISSION RETIREMENTS
6. BOARD & COMMISSION REAPPOINTMENTS FOR 2018
7. CONFIRMATION OF GREG LANGE'S APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY
COMMISSION
8. CONFIRMATION OF GILLIAN LIM'S APPOINTMENT TO THE SISTER CITY
COMMISSION
9. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF MADRONA WALKWAY
10. AGREEMENT WITH EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TRANSFER OF A FLEET
OF BICYCLES PURCHASED USING FUNDS FROM THE MADRONA SCHOOL SAFE
ROUTES TO SCHOOLS GRANT
5. PRESENTATIONS
1. RECOGNITION OF SOLSMART AWARD TO EDMONDS BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF ENERGY
Planning Manager Rob Chave relayed the City received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy.
Development Services has been working for several years with a non-profit, formerly named Northwest
Seed, now Spark Northwest, to encourage solar energy via streamlining regulations, etc.
Linda Irvin, speaking on behalf of Spark Northwest and the U.S. Department of Energy, a partner in the
Solsmart program that recognizes communities for taking steps toward making their community more solar
friendly and open for solar business via streamlining permitting, planning for solar and community
outreach, recognized the City, especially Mr. Chave and Mr. Bjorback, for being great partners over the
past several years. Nationally 145 communities have earned the Solsmart designation and Edmonds is one
of four communities in Washington to earn this honor. She was confident other local governments would
follow Edmonds’ lead and Spark Northwest looks forward to working with Edmonds to advance solar
energy. On behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy, she presented a plaque to Mr. Chave and thanked the
City for their solar leadership and making it easier, faster, and more affordable for residents to adopt solar
energy.
2. EDMONDS DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE 2017 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET
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Economic Development/Community Services Director Patrick Doherty explained the Edmonds Downtown
Alliance is required by ECC 3.75 to submit an annual work plan and budget by October 31 which they did.
Tonight’s presentation will include 2017 accomplishments, 2018 work plan and budget for funds generated
by the downtown businesses in the Business Improvement District (BID).
Kimberly Koenig, President, Edmonds Downtown Alliance and business owner, thanked Mayor Earling
and the Council for their continued support of Ed! and helping them achieve their mission of keeping
downtown Edmonds lively and prosperous. She reviewed:
Members Advisory Board:
o President -Kimberly Koenig, Rogue
o Vice President -Jacob Comstock, Comstock Jewelers
o Secretary –Kiersten Christensen, Insurance Services Group
o Treasurer –Petra Rousu, Savvy Traveler
o John Rankin, Rankin Jewellers
o Clayton Moss, Forma
o Apple Catha, Apple Catha Massage Therapy
o Matt McCulloch, Peoples Bank
o Mary Kay Sneeringer, Edmonds Bookshop
o Mark VonGunten, Ten Gun Design
o Carrie Hulbert, Administrative Contractor
Volunteer members spent over 675 hours during the past year working on projects for downtown
Edmonds
Ms. Koenig reviewed the 2017 Work Plan Implementation
Marketing Strategy
o Continue to build Ed! messaging to increase awareness of Edmonds as a day trip destination
for shopping and dining
o Utilize media with the most amount of exposure, to encourage recall, and reinforce top of mind
–Social, Digital and Transit
o Support digital search efforts to increase awareness and drive interaction to
EdmondsDowntown.org
o Transit Ad Campaign
Ads on exterior and interior of Sound Transit and Community Transit on 15 buses May –
June
o Digital Ad Campaign: May – June
The Campaign delivered 602 clicks for CTR of 0.08%, in line with the industry benchmark
of 0.09%.
728x90 and 160x60 ads were popular with users resulting in a CTR of 0.10%
728x90 ad was delivered 59.6% of the time
300x250 unit achieved the most clicks at 206 or 34%
o EdmondsDowntown.org
Results during digital campaign (May-June)
Users up 42% over previous 2 mos (2,252 vs 1,580)
Sessions up 37% (2,616 vs 1,904)
83.7% of users were new
o Social Media
Facebook
- 9/16/16: 1,022 likes
- 12/4/17: 1,344 likes
- Increase of 33%
Instagram
- 9/3/17: 52 posts and 361 followers
- 12/4/17: 115 posts and 744 followers
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- Increase of 106%
Media Results January – August 2017
Net Cost % Impressions CPM
Transit $15,605 59% 11,533,000 $1.35
Digital $6,000 22% 1,539,992 $3.90
Social $5,000 19%
*Transit achieved 5,207,000 bonus impressions for a market value of $18,000
Edmonds Holiday Campaign
o Partnering with the City to promote holidays in Edmonds
Trolley map
Calendar of events
Caroling and musical performance by Edmonds High School musical ensembles on
Thursday night at 6 pm at Red Twig
o EdmondsHolidays.com website
Holiday efforts partially funded by five local sponsors
Grant program
o Merchants Association
o Edmonds Has a Heart
o Brouhaha
o Where’s Waldo Passport Event
o Edmonds Wine Walks
Local events
o One of sponsors of Beat the Brackett 5k
Member Engagement
o Meeting in April showcase active and completed projects
o Members most interested in parking improvements and marketing
Member Outreach
o Monthly E-newsletter to 520 members and community leaders
o New members sent a welcome email when they receive their business license and a board
member meets with them
Business promotion
o Menu binder on the Puget Sound Express whale watching boat
o Business resource postcard with map
Umbrella Program
o New stands to alleviate garbage can look of old stands
o Feedback very positive
o Great icon to identify downtown Edmonds and rogue umbrellas are still good advertising for
Edmonds
Parking – After Hours Parking Program
o Entry signs visible from street offering parking after hours
Pedestrian Safety – Crosswalks
o Crosswalk design approved by the Arts Commission and Public Works and Ed! Board
Installed at 5th and Howell
Another being installed at 2nd and Main
Professional Business Resources
o Working with Chamber to bring joint business resource opportunity to constituents
o Update the website for user experience and business information
Ms. Koenig reviewed:
Proposed 2018 Work Plan Elements
o Administration
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o Communication and Outreach
o Marketing/Advertising
o Professional Business Resources
o Appearance and Environment
o Ed! Grant Program
2018 Proposed Budget
o Administration $26,700
o Communication and Outreach $9,130
Budget Supplement from Fund Balance for Annual Mtg $1,000
o Marketing
Advertising/Social Media $26,800
Website $13,400
Budget Supplement from Fund Balance for Design $10,000
o Professional Business Resources $1,000
Budget Supplement from Fund Balance for Grant Program $5,000
o Appearance & Environment
Umbrella Program $4,000
Budget Supplement for Parking & Environmental Graphics
Improvements
$9,500
Program Management $4,200
ESTIMATED 2018 BUDGETED EXPENDITURES
$110,730
2018 Budget
o Estimated Fund Balance $46,506
o Estimated Collection Rate $86,563
o Total Revenue $133,069
o Total Expenses $110,730
o Ending Balance $22,339
2013-2018 Budget Summary
o Good track record of staying within budget
Ms. Koenig advised the Edmonds Downtown Alliance’s meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of
the month at the ECA at 8:00 a.m.
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested in the future providing the budget summary in the packet so the
Council has an opportunity to look at the year-to-year comparison. She asked if the business manager was
a new position. Ms. Koenig responded it is an existing position, previously a contract administrator. The
intent is to increase that role to a program manager because with an entirely volunteer board of business
owners allocate additional hours and funds need to be allocated to a program manager to oversee and move
projects forward. She clarified it was renaming an existing position with a little more responsibility and
additional funds.
Councilmember Teitzel said he was impressed with work Ms. Koenig and the Board do. He referred to the
$15,000 on transit advertising, noting the cost per exposure was quite low. He asked if there was any way
to measure the effectiveness of that advertising. Ms. Koenig agreed that is a challenge, noting the only
actionable item with transit advertising driving people to the website. The plan next year is to move to
digital because it is actionable and trackable.
Councilmember Teitzel recalled there has been discussion about expanding the boundaries of the BID and
asked if would occur in the near future. Ms. Koenig answered it is on the table, over 50% of the business
owners in the expanded area need to agree. There has been outreach to them and there is interest.
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Councilmember Teitzel asked if that would be a goal for 2018 or beyond. Ms. Koenig answered it is not in
the work plan. Do to the amount of time required, she did not anticipate it occurring in 2018.
Councilmember Nelson commended Ed! for their efforts on pedestrian safety and crosswalks, noting
anyway to get people to pay attention to a crosswalk, such as through artistic means, was a wonderful thing.
He asked where the sidewalk is in the budget. Ms. Koenig answered the stencil was paid for in the 2017
budget and is reusable. The City has offered to paint the crosswalks at no additional cost.
Councilmember Tibbott commented it was always great to hear downtown business owners are working so
well together and making it a great place for residents and visitors. Recognizing parking is the members’
top priority, he asked if businesses have noticed the additional parking enforcement. Ms. Koenig answered
it was all anecdotal, her business is on 5th and it has helped greatly to increase the number of available
parking spots. The feedback from other businesses has been similar; they like the tick marks identifying
parking spaces. She commented businesses want people to park and shop but they do not want parking used
by employees or ferry commuters.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked the percentage of BID members who do not participate in the BID.
Ms. Koenig answered it is still approximately 2-3% and is primarily the same businesses. Councilmember
Fraley-Monillas commented she saw an Ed! umbrella on 2nd Avenue in Seattle.
Councilmember Johnson commented there has been a significant increase in administration from one year
to the next as well as in branding and identity. Ms. Koenig answered the increase in administration was due
to increasing the role of the program manager to a project management role. The Board found that the 100%
volunteer-based model is challenging because business owners are also running their businesses. It is
important to have momentum and someone to oversee projects. With regard to branding and identity, Ms.
Koenig explained that is the marketing budget. Last year’s budget was $36,000 and only $30,000 was spent.
The marketing budget in 2018 will be used to revamp the website and do some content-driven marketing.
Councilmember Johnson commented Ed! is a wonderful concept and she appreciated the hard work and
dedication of this volunteer program.
Mr. Doherty relayed staff’s recommendation to approve the proposed 2018 Work Plan and budget.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE THE PROPOSED 2018 WORK PLAN AND BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Lindsey Echelbarger, Edmonds, President of Cascadia Art Museum, explained Cascadia is 2 years old,
has 1200 members, 60% from Edmonds and south county, 40% from King County and Seattle and will
have over 12,000 this year. The museum’s focus is northwest art from 1860 to 1960 which obviously
resonates with the public as indicated by the growth in membership over the past two years. Edmonds is
wonderful city in which to host their regional museum and they owe much of their original success to local
citizens and residents, many of whom are members and the 60 local citizens docents. Volunteers assist in
the new Alzheimer’s program for patients and caregivers and the 4th Grade creative writing project, which
they hope to expand from the Edmonds School District to include Shoreline, Mukilteo and Everett School
Districts next year. Volunteers assist with the new Music in the Museum Chamber concert series and staff
the five art exhibits presented each year. The museum was proud to received publicity from the LA Times,
a full page article on the museum. The museum has been written up twice in the national publication
American Art Review with a 12-page illustrated reviews of their exhibitions. The museum published its
first book last month, a 166-page color hardback catalog of the current exhibition on view until January 7,
written by Curator David Martin and distributed by the University of Washington Press. He encouraged the
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Council and public to visit the museum and bring out of town visitors. Not many cities Edmonds’ size have
a museum like Cascadia. He presented a copy of the book to the City compliments of Cascadia Art Museum.
On behalf the City, Council President Mesaros thanked Mr. Echelbarger for his leadership to bring Cascadia
to Edmonds and for the book which would be on display in the City Hall lobby.
Jean Kim, a social worker, spoke in favor of cottages for the homeless so they have a second chance to
end poverty and homelessness and move toward self-sufficiency and no longer have to rely on welfare or
live on the street. She heard Edmonds City Council planned to allocate funds for the homeless and she was
sure the Council had hundreds of places to use the money. It is more and difficult for the poor to find
housing due to increasing housing costs, increased deposits and background checks. Economic, rental, legal
and substance barriers result in people living on the streets; even the poor without barriers cannot afford
housing. She has been working with the homeless population for 50 years since immigrating to the United
States and planned to continue to devote her energy to educate people in moving to self-sufficiency. She
suggested the Council use the funds allocated to build tiny houses for the poor. The City could build 100
tiny houses with those funds, but it was not enough for even one apartment. The Good Shepherd Baptist
Church has five tents in the parking lot with the blessing of the Lynnwood City Council and are in the
process of moving from tents to tiny houses. The Lynnwood City Council is working on ordinances and
she hoped Edmonds City Council would form a committee to study building tiny houses for the poor and
homeless.
Darlene Stern, Edmonds, commented the Council’s allocation of resources, $250,000 each for a Homeless
Fund and the Opioid Response Fund and defunding the federal lobbyist, appeared to be without substantive
thought as to their outcome. Both homelessness and the opioid crisis need to be addressed but via a
thoughtful plan that will provide direct services and include quantifiable results. Setting up a small fund to
look into what other cities are doing and to consider whether several cities could pool funds to collectively
resolve the problem. Defunding the federal lobbyist is short-sighted; although she was not a particular fan
of lobbyists, this person opens doors that would not otherwise be available to Edmonds as well as create
relationships whose positive results that could not otherwise be obtained. The City needs allies in the layers
of government, those with access to funding that enable the City to do big things for the benefit of its
citizens. Edmonds taxpayers benefit from the reliance on relationships developed by the federal lobbyist
and should continue to engage this service and enhance the opportunity to do projects that are beyond the
City’s ability to fund fully. She requested the Council replace the funding for the federal lobbyist and reduce
the allocation to the Homeless and Opioid Funds until a viable plan with achievable results is developed.
Laura Johnson, Edmonds, voiced support for funding a minimum of $250,000 each to set up a regional
fund to address homeless and the opioid crisis in Edmonds and Snohomish County. In her research, she
found the following quote, “Even if you do not believe that a society has a moral obligation to care for the
least among us, we do have a financial obligation to do so.” Studies have shown that left untreated,
homelessness costs three times more than addressing the issue due to the strain on EMS, police, mental
health services, emergency rooms, hospital stays and incarceration. In June 2016 homelessness was one of
the top five ideas at Mayor Earling’s town hall. In August 2017, Mayor Earling announced appointments
to a housing strategy task force, stating many groups in the region are working on housing and homelessness
issues and the City needed its own approach, one that recognizes good examples from others but tailored
to our community, our people and our needs. It has been a slow start locally to begin discussing these issues
and once the task force presents its findings this spring, funds will be needed to begin implementation. To
date Edmonds has not set aside any funds to address homelessness or the opioid crisis. The burden of the
disease of opioid addiction is high in Snohomish County and Washington has one of the highest overdose
death rates. She requested the Council take action, do more than just talk about the issues or forming task
forces, make funds available to put words and plans into action and partner with neighboring cities to
address the problem. She urged the Council to support and fully fund the two allocations.
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Scott Sund, Edmonds, a pastor in Shoreline, who administers to people in north and south Snohomish
County, commented in a time of prosperity in the region, many people are left behind and with opioid
addiction and homelessness rising, many people are struggling. He urged the Council to maintain the budget
of $250,000. His church meets at Shorewood High School and several years ago undertook a renovation of
the former Sugars strip club at 167th & Aurora, converting it in a coffee shop and their offices, a
transformation that caught national news. The coffee shop is down the street from the THS methadone
clinic that serves about 1,000 opioid addicted people/day. The church has started a friendship with these
people, recognizing it is a difficult population to work with. Opioid addiction is a crisis and ignoring it
causes more harm, more crime and more addiction. Addiction is a relationship issue and as a pastor, he felt
it was also a spiritual issue. He encouraged the Council to maintain the funds in its budget and to begin to
take action. To the previous speaker who cautioned against proceeding without a plan, he said without
spending money, the City will never start to take steps. He quoted Pastor Rider who says in moments like
this, every step is an arrival. He provided bible verse Proverbs 29.14, leadership gains authority and respect
when the voiceless poor are treated fairly. Whether you are a religion person or not, this is a good city and
good cities take care of their people.
Donna Murphy, Edmonds, voiced her support for funding to address homelessness and addiction. A
former addiction counselor, certified drug and alcohol counselor, prevention specialist and certified mental
health worker and now a middle school teacher, she said setting aside specific funds is a proactive rather
than reactive response to a health and housing crisis. Many people are touched by the opioid epidemic.
According to the National Institute on Addiction and the AMA, addiction is a primary, chronic, relapsing
brain disease characterized by individual with pathologically pursuing rewards and relief through substance
abuse. It is not a moral issue or a person issue, it is a disease. Approximately 73% of prescription drugs
abuse begins in teenage years; children get drugs from friends and family medicine cabinets. In tandem
with addiction, other factors create homelessness; about 93% of addicts are the most vulnerable population
due to domestic violence, PTSD, and childhood abuse. Housing and financial instability creates further
harm for this population and contact with the criminal justice system creates further harm. It costs more to
incarcerate someone for drug and alcohol addiction than it does to treat and house them. Washington State
has had a 10% increase in opioid deaths; an action plan that has proved useful is providing Narcan for all
first responders or a post-overdose response team. She urged the City to work with addiction counselors,
social workers, child advocates, housing specialists and the AG office. When she was an 8th grade teacher,
she asked her students where they saw themselves in four years; none of them said they would be a
homeless, heroin addict, yet, in the last three years, four of her former students have died.
Dick Van Hollebeke, Edmonds, relayed his and his wife’s support of funding for homeless and drug
addiction problems. It is important for the City to step forward and show they mean it by putting money in
the game. Over 500 students in the Edmonds School District are classified as homeless or without
permanent housing. This is a serious problem that touches many families. He and his wife volunteer at the
cold weather shelter, operated by a group of congregations from all different faiths during winter months
when the temperature is 34 or below. The shelter typically houses 25-50 men and women and occasionally
families. Drug addiction and homelessness are related. It is time to step forward with the money and make
it happen.
Cassie Goforth, Edmonds, speaking as trained social worker and on behalf of her husband, a community
health doctor practicing at the Snohomish County Community Health Center who treats many patients with
opioid addiction, said it is very common for children to enter the foster care system when they are born
addicted and required to withdraw from opioids as infants. This epidemic is sweeping the nation, often the
result of unethical pharmaceutical marketing practices. She and her husband are members of Holy Rosary
Church and Edmonds United Methodist that hosts Washington Kids in Transition non-profit. The chronic
transient homeless population is not the only homeless population; there are many homeless children in the
community. She encouraged the Council to provide leadership on this issue and balance the wonderfulness
of the City. She posed the question, when you leave tonight and walk out into the cold, will you tolerate
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knowing that hundreds of children are sleeping outside in the cold or are you going to allocate funds and
do something about it?
Patsy Dahl, a volunteer at the cold weather shelter, said she was personally devastated when it was 32
degrees this morning and wondered how people living outside survive. She recalled a woman in the shelter
telling her most of them would not survive being outside. Anyone can become an addict, go in for elective
surgery, get put on medications before you are off the opioids. Although people are told how to take opioid
medications, most are not told how to get off them. When the addiction switch flips in their brain, it is very
hard to quit and very embarrassing to seek help. She urged the Council to include $250,000 in the budget,
summarizing it could be anyone of us.
7. PUBLIC HEARING
1. ADOPTION OF 2017 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
Planning Manager Rob Chave explained each year amendments are made to the Comprehensive Plan.
Major amendments are made periodically such as in 2015; this year’s amendments are very minor, generally
recognizing actions the Council has already taken:
Amendments to the Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan
o Adding the Veteran’s Plaza as a park
o Adopt the Civic Center Master Plan as an appendix in the PROS Plan
Highway 99 Subarea Plan
o Modify certain references and statements in the Comprehensive Plan to acknowledge and
reference the approved Subarea Plan for Highway 99
Urban Forestry Master Plan
o Action 1: Develop update to the Street Tree Plan by the end of 2016 – date changed to 2018
o Action 2: Develop Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 2017 – date changed to 2018
Capital Facilities Element
o Implementation Action: Develop level of service standards for key public facilities by the end
of 2017 and consider including the standards in the Comprehensive Plan – date changed 2019
Recognizing the Council had moved the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) later on the agenda, Mr. Chave
suggested if the Council anticipated making revisions to the CFP, final approval of this ordinance be
deferred until later in the agenda after those revisions have been made.
Mayor Earling opened the public participation portion of the public hearing.
Megan Joplin, Edmonds, explained she purchased her home in November 2016. She referred to the
language in the amendment that references the extensive public participation process in regard to the
Highway 99 subarea plan. She was not aware of the open house on the Highway 99 subarea plan as it was
the same day her house closed. Before purchasing her home, she researched the zoning next door and found
it was multi-family. Later, after receiving a postcard about land use changes on Highway 99, she reviewed
the plan and did not note any actual zoning changes. She was unaware of any zoning changes until she saw
a real estate listing recently that stated due to the zoning change, a75-foot apartment building could be built
next door. She again reviewed the plan and discovered a difficult-to-read map of the existing and new
zoning, but no narrative and no identification of affected properties. After contacting a city planner, she
learned zoning next door had been changed to commercial and a 75-foot tall building. Although there are
setbacks and stepbacks and vegetation buffers, that was small comfort to her. Living in a residential home
with a 75-foot building next door will affect light, quality of life, and property value. She concluded the
notice was improper and she will submit additional written comments.
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Joe Wack, Edmonds, commented he has little experience with zoning matters; like most citizens when he
receives information about zoning, he gives it a cursory glance. However, the phrase zoning changes
alarmed his wife. Not long after moving into their home, they heard about proposed changes and after
reviewing the materials, neither thought it affected their property. Upon further review of the materials and
a huge effort, his wife confirmed the lot next door was being rezoned commercial, a change that could have
huge implications on the value of their recently purchased home. He recognized the City felt they provided
adequate notice of the proposed changes under the law. He was reminded of the opening line of Douglas
Adam’s “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” where the main character is told they should have made more
effort to keep abreast of plans for the destruction of his home when said plans were on display at the bottom
of a locked filing cabinet, stuck in a disused laboratory with a sign on the door saying beware of the leopard.
He questioned whether it was truly reasonable to give the barest, minimum notice for these types of changes
and expect those directly affected to decipher maps that required an advance degree in cartography to
interpret or do elected officials on the City Council owe the public at least some modestly greater degree
of transparency and the ability to at least raise objections.
Hearing no further public comment, Mayor Earling closed the public hearing.
In response to the comments, Development Services Director Shane Hope acknowledged public notice does
not reach everyone in the same way. However, for the Highway 99 Subarea Plan and the related zoning
changes, there were several postcard mailings to all addresses as well as numerous press releases,
information on the City’s website, etc. She acknowledged there will always be people who missed that
information for one reason or another.
It was the consensus of the Council to delay approval of the Capital Facilities Plan to later in the agenda.
8. ACTION ITEMS
1. 2018 BUDGET ADOPTION (formerly Item 8.4)
Finance Director Scott James requested Council consider approving staff recommended amendments:
STAFF’S RECOMMENDED PROPOSED BUDGET BOOK CHANGES
Item #
Budget
Book
Page #
Description
Cash
Increase
(Decrease)
GENERAL FUND
1 55 PSAP Consolidation “Snohomish County 911” ($26,100)
2 55 ECA Contingent Loan (2018 Loan Amount is $45,000 vs. $80K) $35,000
3 55 (Note: 2017 Loan Amount is $70,000 vs. $80,000)
4 96 Building Division Senior Plans Examiner ($5,610)
5 98 Environmental Programs Manager ($12,939)
140 Private Development Review and Inspection of Permits ($8,840)
Decrease in Salaries (Savings from reduced work schedule) $4,570
8 Increase Permit Software Maintenance (discussed and approved by
Council on 10/17)
($24,300)
9 Increase Permit Software purchase/Installation costs (discussed and
approved by Council on 10/17)
($68,820)
Impacts to General Fund Ending Cash ($107,039)
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if there were any objections to staff’s proposed amendments and no
objections were voiced.
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NELSON, TO
APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS AS PRESENTED WITH AN IMPACT ON
THE GENERAL FUND OF ($107,039).
Councilmember Buckshnis observed in the Mayor’s budget message in the budget book, he stated the 2018
budget will contain $2 million to establish a fund to assist in moving the Civic Field forward. However,
there is no $2 million in the budget. She anticipated Mr. James would state it is unnecessary but in her
opinion if Mayor Earling stated there is $2 million in the budget, it may need to be added to the list of staff
amendments to the General Fund. Council President Mesaros clarified the motion was only the ($107,039)
in staff amendments. Councilmember Buckshnis said she would make an amendment later.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
STAFF’S RECOMMENDED PROPOSED BUDGET BOOK CHANGES
Item #
Budget
Book
Page #
Description
Cash
Increase
(Decrease)
TOURISM PROMOTION/ARTS FUND 123
6 124 The following amounts are included in the budget – need to be
approved by Council
Cascade Symphony $2,000
Art Studio Tour $1,200
Sno-King Chorale $1,500
DeMiero Jazz Fest $2,500
Edmonds Arts Festival $500Phoenix Theater $1,600
Olympic Ballet Theater $2,600
Driftwood Players $2,400
Art Walk $2,000
Cascadia Art Museum $2,500
$7,500 Write on the Sound
Public Art Brochure $1,000
Impacts to Fund 123 Ending Cash $0
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
APPROVE THE TOURISM PROMOTION/ARTS FUND 123. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
STAFF’S RECOMMENDED PROPOSED BUDGET BOOK CHANGES
Item #
Budget
Book
Page #
Description
Cash
Increase
(Decrease)
WATER FUND 421
5 144 Private Development Review and Inspection of Permits ($4,420)
Impacts to Fund 421 Ending Cash ($4,420)
STORMWATER FUND 422
5 146 Private Development Review and Inspection of Permits ($4,420)
Impacts to Fund 421 Ending Cash ($4,420)
SEWER/WWTP FUND 423
5 149 Private Development Review and Inspection of Permits ($4,420)
Impacts to Fund 421 Ending Cash ($4,420)
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 512
7 62 Add Equipment expense back into budget - correction ($56,000)
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Impacts to Fund 512 Ending Cash ($56,000)
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE WATER FUND
421. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
TEITZEL, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE STORMWATER
FUND 422. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE
SEWER/WWTP FUND 423. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE STAFF RECOMMENDED AMENDMENTS TO THE
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 512. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Johnson observed two items were not included in list of Tourism Promotion/Arts Fund
123, the Waterfront Festival and the ECA. Economic Development/Community Services Director Patrick
Doherty said those are paid from Fund 120, not Fund 123 and have already been approved.
Mr. James introduced Council Requested Budget Changes, relaying Councilmember Nelson withdrew his
amendment to remove the Replacement of the Phone system. Amendments #2 and #3 do not directly affect
the General Fund but there is a salary transfer from another fund.
COUNCIL’S REQUESTED BUDGET CHANGES
Item
#
Budget
Book
Page #
Description Cash
Increase
(Decrease)
Submitter
GENERAL FUND
1 DP 120 Remove Replacement Phone System $237,015 Nelson
2 DP 32 Remove Assistant Engineer $0 Nelson
3 DP 33 Remove Capital Projects Manager $0 Nelson
4 DP 14 Remove Federal Lobbyist $72,000 Nelson
5 DP 28 Remove City Hall Conference Room Project $40,000 Nelson
6 New Item Add Police Officer ($106,000) Nelson
7 New Item Add Climate/Renewal Energy Consultant ($130,000) Nelson
8 New Item Add New Regional Homeless Fund ($250,000) Nelson
9 New Item Add New Regional Opioid Response Fund ($250,000) Nelson
10 New Item Marsh Study – from ending fund balance ($175,000) Buckshnis
11 New Item Reduce Transfer to Contingency Fund Reserve $809,584 Buckshnis
12 New Item Increase Parking Enforcement from 0.50 to 0.75 FTE ($14,485) Johnson
Impacts to Ending Cash
(11,901)
Fund 126 REET 1
DP 33 Remove Capital Projects Manager $162,650 Nelson
Fund 421 Water Utility Fund
DP 120 Remove Replacement Phone System withdrawn Nelson
DP 32 Remove Assistant Engineer $60,225 Nelson
Fund 422 Storm Utility Fund
DP 120 Remove Replacement Phone System withdrawn Nelson
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DP 32 Remove Assistant Engineer $30,113 Nelson
Fund 423 Sewer Fund
DP 120 Remove Replacement Phone System withdrawn Nelson
DP 32 Remove Assistant Engineer $30,113 Nelson
Remove Assistant Engineer
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO REMOVE FUNDING FOR THE ASSISTANT ENGINEER, DECISION
PACKAGE #32. MOTION FAILED (2-5), COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS AND
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON VOTING YES.
Remove Capital Project Manager
Mr. James explained this person would be paid from the General Fund via transfer of funds from the REET
Fund, therefore it is net zero to the General Fund. Staff requested a reduction in the amount from $162,000
by the amount of a vehicle, $34,000, reducing the total cost to $128,650.
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO REMOVE FUNDING FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER, DECISION
PACKAGE #33.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she will support this motion; finding the position premature and there are
sufficient funds in professional services in the Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services budget. She also
envisioned it would be difficult find someone to fill a position for only two years. Parks & Recreation
Director Carrie Hite explained when the Parks Department embarks on capital projects, there are interfund
charges from engineering services to manage park projects. Over the past three years, those have averaged
$125,000-130,000/year. She budgeted funds for both the Civic and the Waterfront Redevelopment projects
in 2018 and 2019 to pay for capital project management services in the engineering services department.
She was approached by the engineering department who said they did not have the capacity to provide that
service and suggested it may be preferable to add a staff member to serve as a capital projects manager for
parks projects. In the 2018 budget, she backed out funds from what would be paid to engineering services
and put it into a capital project manager position. If that position is cut, there are no funds for the budget
for Civic or Waterfront Redevelopment to pay engineering services for capital project management. She
will likely return next year with a budget amendment to add capital project management for those two
projects.
Councilmember Johnson referred to interfund services of $162,000 and asked if that was the amount that
Parks would be charged for engineering services. Ms. Hite answered the capital projects manager is actually
$128,000; Parks has averaged approximately $125,000 over the past years in engineering services for
capital project management of park projects such as the fishing pier, Dayton Street Plaza, Frances Anderson
Center bandshell, and Veterans Plaza. The two upcoming projects, Civic and Waterfront Redevelopment,
are complex and have multiple components. She anticipated the Civic Center would be underway in 2019
or 2020 and it would be reasonable to add a 2-year limited position to build that capacity. The position will
be funded by REET as well as grant funds.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, NELSON,
FRALEY-MONILLAS AND BUCKSHNIS VOTING YES; AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS AND COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Remove Federal Lobbyist
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO REMOVE FUNDING OF THE FEDERAL LOBBYIST, DECISION PACKAGE
#14.
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Councilmember Tibbott said at the Snohomish County Tomorrow meeting that he and Councilmember
Johnson attended, the PSRC representative who administers federal transportation funds stated over the
past two years there has been no decrease in federal funding for transportation projects and there is no
projected decrease in federal funding for transportation projects. Councilmember Tibbott supported
retaining funding for the lobbyist and the relationship he builds so the City is in line for future funding. At
this point, the federal government realizes the benefit of improving infrastructure as well as providing jobs
and the lobbyist helps with that.
Councilmember Johnson commented she was at same meeting and the woman spoke so fast it was difficult
to get the nuances regarding transit FDA funding and FHWA road funding. Councilmember Johnson said
it was something worth looking into but she did not hear what Councilmember Tibbott heard.
Councilmember Nelson commented PSRC is where most federal transportation dollars are allocated and
therefore, they would continue to get federal funds for transportation projects statewide whereas an
individual city may not.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed what he heard was there has not been a reduction in the $260 million that
are allocated to the state for federal transportation projects, an example that the federal government
continues to support transportation projects in the state.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS BUCKSHNIS, FRALEY-
MONILLAS, NELSON, AND JOHNSON VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS TIBBOTT
AND TEITZEL AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING NO.
Remove City Hall Conference Room Projects
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
REMOVE FUNDING OF THE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM PROJECTS, DECISION
PACKAGE #20. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Add a Police Officer
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
ADD AN ADDITIONAL POLICE OFFICER FOR $106,000. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Add Climate Renewable Energy Consultant
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
ADD A CLIMATE RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSULTANT FOR $130,000. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Add New Regional Homeless Fund
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
FUND A REGIONAL HOMELESS FUND FOR $250,000.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL,
TO AMEND THE MOTION TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT TO $150,000 TO BE SET ASIDE FOR
THE HOMELESS AND USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE RECENT $1 MILLION
ALLOCATED BY SNOHOMISH COUNTY AND THAT NO FUNDS BE DISPERSED WITHOUT
A SPECIFIC VOTE OF THE CITY COUNCIL.
Council President Mesaros referred to Snohomish County’s allocation of $1 million which represents
$1.26/resident which includes Edmonds residents. His amendment to allocate $150,000 increases that to
$3.75/Edmonds resident, a generous amount from citizens toward this problem. As mentioned by several
speakers, this needs to be done in conjunction with neighboring jurisdictions and he was hopeful other
jurisdictions would respond in kind so this could be a region-wide effort rather than just Edmonds as much
more can be accomplished working together.
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Councilmember Tibbott expressed support for the amendment. As mentioned last week, he would like to
have more particulars regarding the plan, especially the specific deliverables from whatever grant
mechanism is used. He recognized the need for homeless services; his family has a formerly homeless youth
living at his house and he has been a great addition to their household. There are many ways that private
citizens can be involved in providing help and services to those in need. He summarized $150,000 was a
great start and if programs are proposed for funding that have specific deliverables and are meeting needs,
an amendment could be proposed to increase funding.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas encouraged the Council to vote the amendment down to allow her to
describe what the $250,000 would cover. She was prepared to offer a long list that was developed in
consultation with a number of resources in Snohomish County.
Councilmember Teitzel expressed support for the amendment as he shares Councilmember Tibbott’s
concern regarding the need for more detail about how the funds would be used. The funds are precious
taxpayer money and the Council must ensure they are invested wisely. There are many agencies focusing
on homelessness including Snohomish County, AHA, and the faith community which includes his church.
He preferred an integrated, synergistic effort that includes a framework regarding how the funds would be
spent so that the issue could be aggressively attacked. As Councilmember Tibbott mentioned, the amount
can always be increased once the framework is established.
Councilmember Johnson referred to the phrase in the motion that the City’s effort would be tied to what
Snohomish County is doing, pointing out southwest Snohomish County is very different from Everett and
Marysville and she envisioned whatever funds the City allocated would be spent in this area and not
dispersed throughout Snohomish County.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED (3-4), COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS AND
COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS
JOHNSON, NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS AND BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented $250,000 is really a drop in the bucket compared to the $35
million that Seattle allocated to the homeless issue and the large amount allocated by Everett. She
highlighted what the $250,000 could purchase: establish a human services work group which will require
staff time and money which she envisioned as a contract. She already has a number people who have
volunteered to serve on the work group from organizations that serve the very low income and homeless.
Some think the funds should be used to purchase land to provide housing. She assured no one had all the
answers; if they did, there would not be homelessness in the streets. She proposed the City begin working
on a solution and if there are funds left over, great. She agreed the issues in south Snohomish County were
different than in north or central Snohomish County. In talking with surrounding cities about assisting in
this issue in the long term, there has been very good response and interest in moving forward.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas encouraged the Council to support $250,000, assuring it would not be
spent willy-nilly because Mr. James would ensure the funds were appropriately spent. She suggested putting
together a small group of people, to include Council and staff, to figure out how to move forward in an
organized manner to take a really good look at homelessness.
Councilmember Nelson said while specifics are not where some would like, this is a first step. Every project
is measured by whether it is funded. He did not pretend to have all the ideas to solve the problem, but he
knows homelessness and the opioid crisis is costing the City and its citizens dearly. This needs to be
addressed not with words but deeds; the intent is to set aside $250,000 to begin working on this next year.
If not all of it is spent, that is okay but he favored setting aside the funds to begin.
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Councilmember Teitzel supported aggressively getting after the issue of homelessness; it is a crisis and
something needs to be done. The City Council could aggressively pursue ADU policies that would free up
mother-in-law apartments to provide low income housing, or zoning changes that would allow tiny homes
to be placed in backyards to house a homeless person. The Council has been very slow on the trigger on
such changes. If funds are needed, a mid-year budget amendment could be approved to fund efforts to
address homelessness. He encouraged the City to work on plans to address the issue and to get people off
the streets. He was conflicted; by voting no, it appeared he did not support addressing the homelessness
issue which he does, but he felt this was the improper process.
Council President Mesaros said he will support the motion because although he disagreed with the amount
to be allocated, he agreed with the principle. As Councilmember Teitzel mentioned, the Council can do
much more than allocate funds. His church in Seattle has constructed a tiny house on its property; after
being red flagged and fighting City Hall, they are working toward completing it to house a homeless
individual. He was hopeful houses of worship in the City would have that opportunity as well as the City
doing something to facilitate the permitting of ADUs.
Councilmember Tibbott was unclear how the funds would be dispersed and had not yet heard how the
Council would be involved in the disbursement. He has heard possibly a small group or that the Finance
Director will oversee it, but he wanted to know whether Council approval of disbursements would be
required. Mr. James suggested a transfer to Homeless Fund to be created via ordinance rather than add a
New Regional Homeless Fund,” The Council could then create the fund next year and determine how funds
would be spent.
COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
AMEND THE MOTION TO REFLECT MR. JAMES’ SUGGESTION (TRANSFER TO
HOMELESS FUND TO BE CREATED VIA ORDINANCE).
Councilmember Buckshnis commented this would be similar to the Edmonds Marsh Restoration Fund. The
Council put aside funds for the marsh with the same thought, to move it forward and there are now over
$500,000 in grant funds. She agreed with working on an ordinance next year.
Councilmember Johnson asked if that would be accomplished via a budget note. Mr. James said the
amendment would be renamed transfer to a fund to be created after the first of the year. Councilmember
Johnson remarked all Councilmembers are in favor of the idea but not the amount; one amendment proposed
to reduce it to $150,000, the proposal is $250,000, added together and divided by 2 is $200,000.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas thanked Councilmember Buckshnis for her comments about the marsh,
She agreed the Council put aside $200,000 for marsh restoration; the least the Council could do is save the
lives of women and children and families living in the streets for $50,000 more than was allocated to the
marsh.
AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
UPON ROLL CALL, MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS
JOHNSON, NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
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Mr. James suggested a similar amendment to create a transfer to an Opioid Fund to be created next year via
ordinance.
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COUNCILMEMBER NELSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
TRANSFER FUNDS TO A REGIONAL OPIOID RESPONSE FUND TO BE CREATED BY
ORDINANCE NEXT YEAR.
Council President Mesaros said although he agreed with setting aside funds, the idea has less definition
than the previous Homeless Fund.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL,
TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ALLOCATE $150,000 FOR AN OPIOID RESPONSE FUND.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas encouraged the Council to defeat the amendment to allow her to explain
how the funds could be used.
Councilmember Teitzel commented the process is inverse from what it should be. He supported the opioid
response issue because members of his family as well as members of friends’ families have been effected.
He agreed it hurts and is a serious problem, a crisis and epidemic that needs to be addressed. However, he
wanted assurance the City was spending taxpayers money wisely which requires at least a framework of a
plan. He planned to support an upcoming amendment to provide funding to the Health District which would
be used in part to support the opioid response issue because it includes some details. He was unable to
support the $250,000 request without that level of detail. He could support a reduced level with the
knowledge funding could be increased if necessary.
UPON ROLL CALL, AMENDMENT FAILED (3-4), COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS AND
COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS
JOHNSON, NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS AND BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas explained south Snohomish County has specific issues that are unlike
other parts of Snohomish County, opioid addiction behind closed doors, in homes schools, businesses, not
in the streets like in the rest of Snohomish County which makes it much more difficult to reach people. She
proposed creating a south Snohomish County response to the opioid addiction to analyze the impact of the
opioids specifically in south Snohomish County (Snohomish Health District will assist with providing data
at no charge), analyze assessment and development of an action plan (action may include partnerships,
prevention, treatment options, recovery, leverage combined with other opportunities and programs
occurring in Snohomish County), and implement the action plan. One of the issues with opioid addiction is
housing and treatment of which there are none in Snohomish County other than emergency rooms. This is
a good start and something the Council can do. If the Council believes that people need help, she encouraged
them to support this fund and work toward a south Snohomish County commission with contract staff
during the next year and get information out about opioid addiction.
UPON ROLL CALL MAIN MOTION CARRIED (5-2), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON,
NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS, AND BUCKSHNIS AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS
VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO.
Marsh Study – from ending cash balance
Councilmember Buckshnis explained the Council has selected a consultant, Windward Environmental, to
do a baseline scientific study; this money would help fund that study.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
PUT $175,000 IN THE COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BUDGET FOR THE MARSH
STUDY.
Councilmember Tibbott suggested the wording be up to $175,000 in case the negotiated fee is lower and
the leftover funds could be used in another way. Councilmember Buckshnis responded the funds would be
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put into the Council’s professional services budget which is already $62,000. It has nothing to do with
negotiating a contract with Windward. Their latest bid was $212,000 based on the RFP which may change.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Reduce Transfer to Contingency Fund Reserve
Mr. James explained the intent was to reduce the Contingency Reserve to 14% with the thought that Council
would discuss reserve fund levels in first quarter 2018. The current reserve policy that Finance has been
working under calls for a 16% Contingency Reserve and 2% for the Risk Management Reserve which was
approved by Council in 2012.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the City has kept a 16% reserve, 14% + 2%, as long as she has been on
Council. She anticipated Councilmember Teitzel would argue in opposition to the proposed amendment.
She wants the Council to review the policy which is poorly written, the ordinances referenced in the budget
book are wrong and the ordinances need to be rewritten to reflect current Council policy.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON,
TO REDUCE THE CONTINGENCY FUND RESERVE TO 14%.
Councilmember Teitzel agreed with Mr. James, the current written policy approved by Council is the
Contingency Reserve Fund has a minimum of 8% and a maximum of 16%, separate from the Risk
Management Reserve. The Council can establish whatever reserve it wants within 8% and 16%; the action
proposed by Councilmember Buckshnis is to establish the Contingency Reserve Fund at 14%. He recalled
City Attorney Jeff Taraday confirmed his understanding last week. The 2% Risk Management Reserve is a
separate issue.
Councilmember Tibbott relayed his understanding this was a reduction of the amount submitted in the 2018
budget. He asked what amount would be contributed to the Contingency Reserve Fund if this amendment
is approved. Councilmember Buckshnis answered it would be 14%. Councilmember Tibbott relayed his
understanding the Contingency Reserve Fund would be 14% and no additional funds would be added.
Councilmember Buckshnis said there would be a slight addition; historically the combined reserves have a
floor of 8% and a maximum of 16% + 2%. Always in the past, the combined minimum and maximum have
been 8% and 16%. It was discovered this year because former Councilmember Petso thought the 2% reserve
would be sunsetted. Councilmember Buckshnis said the policy is very nebulous and the ordinance
referenced in the budget book is incorrect.
Councilmember Tibbott clarified no funds would added to the reserve this year. Mr. James said the Mayor’s
budget included a transfer of $760,000 to the Contingency Reserve Fund which would bring it up to 16.1%.
This amendment would reduce that transfer to zero as well as move approximately $49,000 from the
Contingency Reserve Fund to the General Fund.
Councilmember Johnson recognized the passion about this but pointed out the Long Range Financial
Planning (LRFP) Committee is still discussing this issue and will make a recommendation will be made to
Finance Committee for Council action. She preferred to follow those procedures and not make a decision
at this time.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked the amount of the ending cash balance in 2017. Mr. James answered
in the budget book it is $6.255 million; removing $809,000 would leave $5.3-5.4 million. Councilmember
Fraley-Monillas relayed her understanding there is $5 million that wasn’t spent between last year’s budget
and this year’s budget. Mr. James agreed. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if taking out $800,000
still would put $4.200 million into reserve. Mr. James said it is not in reserve, it is just in the ending balance.
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COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON, TO
AMEND THE MOTION TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT TO NOT WITHDRAW ANYTHING FROM
THE RESERVE FUND.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if that amount was removed, how would Items 1-12 be paid for.
Mr. James said the Council still needs to identify how pay for them; one way is ending fund balance. For
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas, Mr. James explained the amendment eliminates the transfer from General
Fund to Contingency Reserve Fund ($760,000), the $49,000 from the Contingency Reserve Fund would
increase the General Fund. If Councilmember Tibbott’s motion passes, the $809,000 would become
$760,000 and instead of a $49,000 decrease, it would be approximately $53,000. Councilmember Fraley-
Monillas asked where the $53,000 would come from and Mr. James said ending fund balance unless
Council found other cuts or new sources of revenue.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked if the Contingency Reserve Fund was ending fund balance or part
of it. Mr. James answered the $760,000 is a transfer from General Fund to the Contingency Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented it was a wash regardless of what was done. Mr. James
answered it is a wash in how the CAFR is reported because it rolls all the General Funds into one; but the
budget is done by fund, so it would not be a wash. The General Fund ending fund balance would be
increased by $760,000 in the 2018 budget.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the Contingency Reserve is 16.1%; Council has always had 14% +2% =
16%. The money that Councilmember Tibbott’s amendment would remove is $33,134 which is part of the
interest earned which in the General Fund reserve.
Councilmember Tibbott clarified the intent of the amendment was not to have any reduction in the
Contingency Reserve Fund and to find other sources to fund the amendments. He was okay with increasing
the Contingency Reserve Fund via interest but he did not want to reduce the amount of the Contingency
Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented Councilmember Tibbott voted against most of the
amendments on the list and now he wants to defund the Contingency Reserve Fund and find other funding
sources. Mr. James said there is still the Council Contingency of $250,000. He suggested returning to the
discussion about fund balance once the decision is made about the Contingency Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to page 58 where the 2017 estimate was $5,430,360 and that was
increasing to $5,445,526, in fact increasing the Contingency Reserve Fund. She was simply sticking to the
mathematics of 14%. She said the amount is not $760,000 but actually $776,450.
Councilmember Tibbott recalled he asked what amount was being added to the Contingency Reserve Fund
this year and the answer was, via Councilmember Buckshnis’ motion, funds would be removed from the
Contingency Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Buckshnis again referred to page 58 where the ending fund estimate is $5,430,360; the
new fund balance is $5,445,526. As a result the Contingency Reserve Fund is not being reduced, actually
approximately $15,000 is being added. Beginning next quarter, she wants the Council to look at the
reserves, the ordinance and the policy as the ordinance in the budget is incorrect and the policy is nebulous
in that it talks about a combined floor but not a combined ceiling.
Councilmember Tibbott asked by what mechanism funds were being added to the Contingency Reserve
Fund. Councilmember Buckshnis again referred to page 58; Councilmember Tibbott said he did not have
the budget book with him. Councilmember Buckshnis said in 2016 there were issues with the Contingency
Reserve Fund related to Fire District 1 and it was refunded. In 2017 only $16,650 plus interest was added.
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The estimated interest was being added to maintain a 14% reserve. Her intent was to keep with the trend of
14% in the Contingency Reserve Fund since it was established in 2012.
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT WITHDREW THE AMENDMENT WITH THE AGREEMENT OF
THE SECOND.
MAIN MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING NO.
Mayor Earling declared a brief recess.
Increase Parking Enforcement from 0.50 to 0.75 FTE
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO INCREASE THE BUDGET BY $14,085 TO COVER A ONE-QUARTER
INCREASE IN FTE FOR PARKING ENFORCEMENT.
Council President Mesaros inquired about the number of FTEs for parking enforcement. Police Chief Al
Compaan answered there is 0.5 FTE assigned specifically to parking enforcement and two animal control
enforcement officers who do parking enforcement as they are able given animal control duties. Council
President Mesaros asked the approximate time the animal control officers spend on parking. Chief Compaan
answered approximately 1/3 each. Council President Mesaros calculated that was approximately 1.2 FTEs
for parking enforcement and the motion would increase that to approximately 1.5 FTE. Chief Compaan
agreed, give or take.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas expressed support for the motion. She was happy to hear that animal
control officers were spending 1/3 of their time doing parking enforcement, recalling for many years they
only spent 1/4 of their time on parking. Those hours added to the .5 FTE approved last year equated to 1.0
FTE doing parking enforcement. Chief Compaan acknowledged it ebbs and flows from 1/4 to 1/3.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said in talked to downtown businesses, they believe parking has improved,
but believe it could be better as do some of the neighborhoods. As there are still some parking issues in
various neighborhoods, she supported adding 0.25 of parking enforcement officer. She asked how that
would be staffed. Chief Compaan said the current person was willing increase their hours.
MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING NO.
Councilmember Johnson introduced the following additional amendments, explaining she had spent the
last couple days discussing them with directors and there was general support:
Decision Package #25: Reduction of $8,000 powder coating of benches
Councilmember Johnson relayed Ms. Hite indicated the funds could come from the gift catalog funds
because it was intended to cover maintenance.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO REMOVE $8,000 FROM DECISION PACKAGE #25. MOTION CARRIED (6-1),
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING NO.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked about the source of funds. Ms. Hite said DP #25 was funded out of REET
and she suggested to Councilmember Johnson that it could be funded from the gift catalog fund. Funds are
deposited into that fund when benches are sold and the balance is approximately $180,000, some of which
could be used to maintain the benches. The intent was not to eliminate DP #25 but to fund it from the
donations catalog instead of REET.
Decision Package #52 Anderson Center Field/Court/Library Plaza
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Councilmember Johnson explained her proposal was to reduce DP #52 by $135,000 and retain $15,000 to
rehab and replenish the chips and move replacement of the playground equipment to 2019.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO REDUCE DECISION PACKAGE #52 BY $135,000 AND RETAIN $15,000.
Ms. Hite said after Councilmember Johnson proposed this last week, she and the parks maintenance
manager inspected the Frances Anderson Center playground. It is an old, tired playground that has had a
lot of maintenance and continues to need replacement of 4x4s; a lot of the new playground equipment does
not have wood. It could last another year by replacing the fall material (wood chips) and a couple 4x4s. She
clarified this was funded from REET not the General Fund. Replacement would be included in the 2019
budget.
Councilmember Buckshnis observed the playground would be replaced now or later and asked if it was in
the PROS Plan and CIP/CFP. Ms. Hite answered it is in the PROS Plan as well as the CIP and scheduled
for replacement in 2018. The goal is replace one each year; this is the oldest playground and moving it to
next year will delay another playground to the following year. Councilmember Buckshnis said she likely
would not support this amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel observed the playground is nearly 20 years old and asked if it could be made safe
for minimal investment for one more year. Ms. Hite agreed it could.
Councilmember Tibbott commented it could be made safe for another year but doing that delays other
replacements for a year unless sufficient funds are available to do two in one year. He preferred to maintain
the schedule that has been established for maintenance and replacement. Improving parks is one of the ways
to prevent homelessness as kids and families that stay together have a better chance of supporting each
other. He did not support the motion.
As the parent of two young sons, Councilmember Nelson was conflicted on this amendment. Although he
wanted to save money where possible, play equipment is regularly scheduled for replacement. He opposed
the motion and supported replacement.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (3-4), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, FRALEY-
MONILLAS, AND TEITZEL VOTING YES; AND COUNCILMEMBERS NELSON, BUCKSHNIS
AND TIBBOTT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING NO.
Decision Package #59 Parklet 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO REDUCE DECISION PACKAGE #59, PARKLET ON 4TH AVENUE CORRIDOR, BY $40,000
AND DELAY FOR THREE YEARS.
Councilmember Johnson said it was time to make the 4th Avenue Corridor a priority; it will not get done
unless the Council establishes it as a priority and directs action be taken. The utilities in the street need to
be replaced and the utilities will do the paving. However, the utilities are not a high priority and it may
never get done. She wanted to make the corridor a priority with design in 2019 and construction in 2020. If
significant changes would be made to the street, it did not make sense to invest in a parklet.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented she never understood why the need for a parklet in the center
of an active town with parks close by; Seattle has parklets but there are very few parks in the downtown
area. Ms. Hite said this was brought to staff by downtown businesses who have experience with parklets in
other cities. In talking with those businesses and the BID, parklets provide a space to gather downtown, not
a lot of people will walk to a park from downtown. A parklet is one parking space, very artistic, aesthetic
and welcoming. The Parks Department planned to prioritize 4th Avenue and place a parklet there to bring
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visibility to the corridor as well as develop a program with criteria for Council approval for private
businesses to invest in parklets.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented it takes away parking spaces in an area that needs more
parking. Ms. Hite agreed it would remove one parking space. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was unsure
there was any benefit and asked if there were any other parklets in the City. Ms. Hite answered there were
not.
Councilmember Tibbott expressed support for the amendment. He liked the idea of parklets as a places to
hang out, however, Councilmember Johnson and he have discussed in the Parks, Planning & Public Works
Committee increasing the priority of the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor. He was hopeful something could be
done in the next couple years to move that project forward which would then require dismantling the parklet.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Decision Package #60 Edmonds Marsh Walkway
Councilmember Johnson explained this includes $50,000 from REET for construction of the marsh
boardwalk. Although it is a good project, she preferred to delay it and to patch the boardwalk.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO REMOVE $50,000 FROM REET 2 FOR THE EDMONDS MARSH WALKWAY.
Ms. Hite said the boardwalk was patched recently; the foundation needs to be rebuilt. The City has a lease
agreement with the Port to operate and maintain the walkway. The City has been on notice from Port
Executive Director Bob McChesney to fix it or they will close it. She has assured Mr. McChesney that
funds are programmed in the 2018 CIP to rebuild the foundation of the northwest side of the boardwalk
that is deteriorating. The lease expires in June unless the boardwalk is maintained.
Councilmember Teitzel said he visited the walkway recently and agreed it was deteriorating and needs to
be rebuilt. He did not support the amendment.
Councilmember Tibbott asked whether refurbishing the deteriorating parts would have a negative impact
on the marsh and whether the walkway needed to be removed. Ms. Hite answered the walkway is
established and can be maintained similar to the jetty at Brackett’s Landing North. Best practices are used
to contain the area of construction and avoid damage to the marsh. She was confident repairs could be made
without damaging the marsh. Councilmember Tibbott concluded based on that information, he would not
support the motion.
Councilmember Johnson asked if the problem could be fixed without redoing the entire boardwalk. Ms.
Hite answered yes, repairs only need to be done in the northwest corner. The repairs are very extensive, the
entire structure under the northwest corner of the boardwalk.
MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.
Decision Package #70 238th St. Walkway (SR104 to SR99)
Councilmember Johnson explained this decision package includes an allocation of the remaining balance,
$47,000 from the minor sidewalk program to the 238th Street Walkway. She recommended transferring the
carryover back to the minor sidewalk program which would require REET funding to backfill the 238th
Street Walkway project.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO TRANSFER THE $47,000 BACK TO THE MINOR
SIDEWALK PROGRAM. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
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Decision Package #123 Sewer Division Spare Sewer Light Station Pump
Councilmember Johnson pointed out there is no cost associated with this decision package. Mr. James said
this decision package was included in error as it was not funded.
Decision Package #37 84th Avenue W Overlay from 220th to 212th
Councilmember Johnson explained this is near Chase Lake School and the sidewalks are not in the best
shape. Engineering staff indicated an additional $400,000 would be required to add sidewalks to this
project. The overlay will include ADA improvements and it makes sense to install sidewalks at the same
time.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO ADD $400,000 FOR SIDEWALKS TO THE 84TH AVENUE W OVERLAY FROM
220TH TO 212TH PROJECT.
Public Works Director Phil Williams said he and the city engineer met with Councilmember Johnson
yesterday to discuss this. He understood the impetus behind the request; the City has had this grant for 2½
years and staff would love to figure out a way to do curb, gutter and sidewalk at the time of the overlay but
funding is prohibitive. Although he originally estimated $400,000, since yesterday further investigation
found the estimated cost for 1500 linear feet of new sidewalk, curb and gutter was closer to $600,000. He
agreed curbs, gutters and sidewalk would be a wonderful addition, there is only a 4-foot wide asphalt
sidewalk with extruded curb on the east side and steep driveways that do not meet ADA standards. The
sidewalk would not score well on the Safe Routes to Schools program and there is no other funding source
other than City funds.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked about the funding source. Councilmember Johnson said she did not
identify the source, there is $780,000 available that is not being put into the Contingency Reserve Fund.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas suggested including this is next year’s budget. Councilmember Johnson
said she did not realize the extent of the cost and was happy to suggest it next year.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON WITHDREW THE MOTION WITH THE AGREEMENT OF THE
SECOND.
Open Space Acquisition
Councilmember Johnson commented $200,000 is budgeted in the CIP for open space acquisition, a rolling
amount every year that was not cumulative. For the past several years, she has suggested it be cumulative
rather than a rolling amount.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO ADD $200,000 TO THE BASELINE THIS YEAR.
Councilmember Tibbott recalled Councilmember Johnson, Councilmember Teitzel and he discussed this
with Ms. Hite and Mr. Williams; the $200,000 in that fund allows bonding for any acquisition. He was
concerned that a rolling amount would tie up funds year after year that may not be needed. He preferred to
keep funds unencumbered until they are needed.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked if Councilmember Johnson was targeting this for the Civic Field $2
million that Mayor Earling stated is in the budget. Councilmember Johnson clarified this is an open space
acquisition fund which has been used to purchase property along Shell Creek in the past. Councilmember
Buckshnis asked the fund number. Ms. Hite answered it has traditionally been in REET 1, Fund 126 because
park acquisition is an allowed use of REET 1 funds. No funds are programmed this year for open space
acquisition.
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Councilmember Buckshnis asked if the CIP would need be changed if this motion was approved. Ms. Hite
answered most of the amendments Councilmember Johnson has made are capital budget amendments that
were decision packages in the budget book. Councilmember Buckshnis asked if Councilmember Johnson
planned to address the $2 million set aside from the General Fund. Councilmember Johnson said she will.
Councilmember Johnson recalled the discussion about bonding capacity for any big park. However, in her
experience, the City is not able to move quickly and bonding takes more time than having money in a fund.
She recalled an opportunity to purchase at least two open spaces and neither would have allowed time for
a bonding process, one was highest bidder and the other was a bank acquired parcel that was for sale and
she knew there have been other acquisition opportunities. As the City become more developed, there will
be fewer opportunities to purchase land along waterways. She would like to have $200,000 a year and built
it up to $2 million but at the very least there should be $200,000.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked the source of the $200,000. Councilmember Johnson said she made
two proposals that would have covered it that the Council did not approve, $135,000 by delaying the
Frances Anderson Center playground for a year and the $47,000. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas
suggested ensuring it is included in the CIP next year. Councilmember Johnson said it is needed this year,
pointing out Councilmember Nelson did not identify the source for his amendments. Fund 125 REET 2 has
and ending balance of $538,000 and Fund 126 REET 1 has an ending balance of $800,000 which would
easily fund her request.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked staff to respond. Ms. Hite agreed those balances are in the budget
book, but the balances begin to decline in the future and there will be a gap. She suggested leaving the
balance in place and if property comes up, staff can come to Council and request to use funds for an
acquisition. The PROS Plan includes goals to continue acquire open space. Most of the Shell Creek and
watershed properties are undevelopable so they are inexpensive. The City does not have the capacity to
purchase large parcels; the last was Civic which was included in the PROS Plan. There are no goals in the
PROS Plan to acquire large parcels; if an opportunity arose, bonding could be explored.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented this is a policy decision that she did not want to make at 10 p.m.
via a budget amendment. She reiterated the CIP/CFP needs to be scrubbed in the Parks, Planning & Public
Works Committee and next year it should start in June so decisions like this are not made at 10 p.m. on a
whim.
UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (2-4-1), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON AND NELSON
VOTING YES; COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TEITZEL AND TIBBOTT AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT MESAROS VOTING NO; AND COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS
ABSTAINING.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS,
TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 11:00 P.M. MOTION CARRIED (6-0-1),
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS ABSTAINING.
Councilmember Johnson recalled a statement in the Mayor’s 2018 budget message that $2 million is
allocated from the General Fund for Civic Field but she has not seen a decision package for that amount
and was unable to find it in the budget. Mr. James agreed the Mayor’s budget message states he was setting
aside $2 million Civic Field. A line item expense amount was not included in the budget; a portion of fund
balance was assigned for a future time when the $2 million would be allocated to a Civic Field project. This
is a note in the CAFR where the Mayor or even a Director can assign fund balance; Mayor Earling chose
to set aside $2 million. The General Fund will be categorized to show $2 million is assigned to Civic. It is
not a budget amendment or a line assignment, just reserving fund balance. No action of the Council is
required.
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Councilmember Johnson asked if that was out of the 2018 budget. Mr. James answered yes. Councilmember
Johnson commented $2 million could fund a lot of things. Mr. James said the Civic Field project is estimated
to cost $10-12 million. When the announcement was made that $2 million was set aside, the Hazel Miller
Foundation provided a $1.5 million grant to help fund Civic. That is how projects like this get off the
ground, setting aside funds and getting others to contribute. He assumed the $2 million could be used as
match for state funds and other contributions.
Councilmember Buckshnis clarified the budget message states a fund will be established for $2 million.
Mayor Earling has stated $2 million will be set aside so she assumed there would need to be a decision
package or the Council would have to propose an amendment. It is not justifiable to simply put the funds
aside. If the Council approves the budget, they are agreeing to the Mayor’s budget message and the $2
million, although it was never reflected in the numbers.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas left the meeting at 10:02 p.m.
Council President Mesaros asked if this was something the Council needed to act on or did the Mayor have
the authority. Mr. Taraday said this is no different than any other aspect of Mayor’s proposed budget. The
Mayor has proposed a budget with various funds and proposed uses of funds. If the Council does not like
what the Mayor has proposed, the Council can amend the budget. As of this moment, it is a component of
the Mayor’s proposed budget.
Council President Mesaros observed if the Council approves the budget, they are approving the set aside of
$2 million. Mr. Taraday relayed his understanding the funds were still in the General Fund. Mr. James said
the Council was not being asked to give the Mayor the authority to spend $2 million; it was assigning a
portion of fund balance which is a GASB term. GASB includes non-spendable, restricted, committed and
assigned; assigned is the lowest commitment a City can make to fund balance. It does not commit the
Council to allowing the Mayor to spend it, it is only a designation.
Council President Mesaros agreed in principle the City should be setting aside funds for Civic Fund. He
also agreed that by the City making a financial commitment, others will make a financial commitment. He
wanted to ensure Council and citizens were clear about what was happening. If the Council approves the
budget, they are approving this assignment of funds within the General Fund balance. Mr. Taraday agreed,
noting the Council approves the budget at the fund level. As Mr. James pointed out, this assigned status
within General Fund can be changed more easily than other statuses. He was unclear whether the Council
wanted this to be more strictly designated for Civic or less strictly designated or if Councilmembers liked
the current method.
Councilmember Nelson expressed appreciation to Councilmembers Johnson and Buckshnis for bringing
this up. He was having a difficult time with the principle; although Councilmembers all support Civic Field,
the way this amount was proposed was different. It was his understanding the Council was not authorizing
the expenditure of $2 million for Civic Field in 2018.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas returned to the meeting at 10:07 p.m.
Councilmember Teitzel relayed his understanding that the $2 million remains in the General Fund. Mr.
James agreed, nothing was being moved. Councilmember Teitzel suggested another term would be
earmarking $2 million for Civic Field. Mr. James said assigning is not as strong as earmarking, it is the
lowest level possible. The General Fund still contains the $2 million; Council action via ordinance would
be required to allocate it to any project. The next level, committed, requires Council action.
Councilmember Buckshnis pointed out it is already public knowledge that these funds have been committed
to Civic Field, it is already stated in the budget book that a fund will be established. In her opinion, if a fund
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is established, why wasn’t the $2 million, 5% of the General Fund, set aside. Mr. James clarified the specific
term is an assigned fund balance. That language was not included in the budget message because it is
confusing to citizens and is obviously confusing to the Council. Neither a fund nor line item for $2 million
is being created, only a reserve within the General Fund for $2 million.
Councilmember Buckshnis did not support this action. The Council was arguing earlier over $33,000 and
how $2 million is being earmarked for Civic Field. She suggested the Council make a decision regarding
the $2 million for Civic Field. Mr. James said an amendment could be made to commit $2 million which
would require Council action; assignment does not require Council action, it was an action of the Mayor.
Council President Mesaros relayed his understanding if the Council approves the budget, they are approving
the Mayor’s decision to assign $2 million to Civic. Mr. Taraday answered in the absence of an amendment,
yes.
If the Council wanted to commit those funds to Civic, Councilmember Buckshnis said a decision should be
made to set the funds aside. As Mr. James said, the City received $1.5 million because $2 million was set
aside. If the Council wanted to set aside $2 million, it either needed to be set aside or not. Council President
Mesaros asked Councilmember Buckshnis what she would like to see happen. Councilmember Buckshnis
questioned whether the Council wanted to set aside $2 million for Civic, noting that was a lot of money. If
the Council approves the budget, the $2 million will be assigned but the public already thinks the City has
given $2 million because that was in the press. It makes the Council look bad if they take the $2 million
away.
Councilmember Johnson said the executive presented the budget to the Council; it then becomes the
Council’s budget. The Mayor may have said he wanted to give $2 million to Civic Field and that was
reported in the Beacon, but it is the Council’s budget and the Council gets to make the decision about the
$2 million. She preferred to have a set aside for her priorities, open space and sidewalks. She would support
a lesser amount to accomplish other goals, commenting although it helped get the Hazel Miller Foundation
funds, reducing it by half would not hurt anything.
Mayor Earling said if the Council reduced the $2 million in the budget, he will veto the budget. It was made
with a certain dynamic and already resulted in a $1.5 million donation. The City needs to show a serious
commitment and it is not an intent to fritter away $2 million. He pointed out the Council knew the intent of
the $2 million and was arguing over semantics and he was tired of it.
Councilmember Teitzel said all Councilmembers support Civic Field redevelopment; there has been a long
process that included citizen and Council involvement. It will be a great amenity for the City and will cost
$10-12 million, possibly more. The City needs to attract capital to make that happen in the near term future.
Setting serious funds aside, such as $2 million was necessary to attract capital to the project including
private sources, grants, etc.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS,
TO ESTABLISH A SEPARATE FUND DEDICATED TO CIVIC FIELD REDEVELOPMENT,
SEPARATE AND APART FROM THE GENERAL FUND, AND FUND IT FROM RESERVES IN
THE AMOUNT OF $2 MILLION. UPON ROLL CALL, MOTION FAILED (2-4-1), COUNCIL
PRESIDENT MESAROS AND COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL VOTING YES;
COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, NELSON, FRALEY-MONILLAS AND TIBBOTT VOTING NO;
AND COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS ABSTAINING.
Mr. James explained if the $2 million remains assigned, the financial statements will reflect and note what
the $2 million is for. That way if citizens and/or Councilmembers want to follow up, it is there. He assured
it is included in the financial statements and will be very transparent.
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Councilmember Tibbott explained the reason he voted no was although he thinks he understands what
assigning means, there is a balance this year after expenses of approximately $5 million and $2 million is
assigned within that balance. He suggested further discussion next year to establish a policy and create a
decision package, amendment or fund that is well thought-out, not decided at 10:15 p.m. He supported
assigning the funds until a policy was developed.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she abstained because the Mayor said he would veto the budget so it was
no longer the Council’s budget.
Mr. James introduced the Council Allocation of $250,000, recognizing the Admiral Way Crosswalk had
been withdraw by Councilmember Teitzel:
Council Allocation of $250,000
Proposal
# Description Cash Increase
(Decrease)
Beginning Balance $250,000
1 Admiral Way Crosswalk $70,550
2 Traffic Calming $15,000
3 Snohomish County Health Contribution – from contingency funds $41,260
4 *Sidewalk Construction Crew $300,000
5 Marsh – Additional Contribution $100,000
Subtotal of Allocation $156,260
Amount of Requests Exceeding Balance to Allocate $(93,740)
*Removed in later discussion
Traffic Calming
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE ALLOCATION OF $15,000 TO TRAFFIC CALMING.
Councilmember Teitzel explained this adds $15,000 to the budget for traffic calming via two self-contained,
solar-powered, radar feedback signs that would be located in areas where substantial levels of speeding
have been witnessed.
Councilmember Johnson said there is a traffic calming program and although this is a good suggestion, it
should be handled through the traffic calming program where the traffic engineer uses criteria to evaluate
and implement the program.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas agreed it was a great idea but it should go through the department that
handles traffic calming. Each Councilmember could identify locations where signs could assist with serious
traffic issues.
Councilmember Nelson suggested changing the title to radar feedback signs and leave it up to Public Works
or the Police Department to determine the location. Councilmember Teitzel responded the intent was not
to mandate where the signs would be located. Traffic studies have been done that indicate there are areas
of speeding; those would be prime locations, but the exact locations would be determined by staff.
Councilmember Johnson asked the amount in the budget for traffic calming. Mr. Williams answered there
is $20,000 in this year’s budget, the same amount has been included for a few years. Councilmember
Johnson asked if $20,000 has been spent every year. Mr. Williams said much of it has been spent on radar
feedback signs, sometimes the entire amount is not spent but the goal is to get as much work done as
possible for $20,000.
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MOTION CARRIED (6-1), COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON VOTING NO.
Snohomish County Health Contribution $1/capita $41,260
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO APPROVE THE CONTRIBUTION TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY HEALTH OF
$1/CAPITA $41,260. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Sidewalk Construction Crew $300k
Councilmember Tibbott advised he withdrew this request. The Parks, Planning & Public Works Committee
reviewed the short walkway plan and he supported having the PPP Committee scrub the CIP and CFP and
prioritize projects next year. He was hopeful a construction crew could be added to the 2019 budget and
have a plan in place that substantially addresses the need for sidewalk improvements in a way that provides
the biggest bang for the buck.
Councilmember Nelson said he was sad to see this go as he supports the idea, but he looked forward to
seeing it next year.
Marsh – Additional Contribution of $100,000
Councilmember Buckshnis said this was discussed in the Finance Committee, establishing a new fund as
part of the gift catalog. She is aware of people who want to donate.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS, TO ALLOCATE AN ADDITIONAL $100,000 FOR THE MARSH. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. James summarized that leaves $93,743 of the $250,000 unallocated. With the inclusion of all the
amendments, the overall fund balance for the General Fund, the Contingency Reserve and Risk
Management Reserve is reduced by 2%.
Mr. James reviewed:
2018 Year-end Estimated Fund Balances – Per Mayor’s Proposed
Budget
Fund Fund Balance
12/31/18
Revenue
Budget
% of Revenue
Budget
General Fund 001 4,480,863 38,870,321 11.5%
Risk Mgmt 011 900,496 38,870,321 2.3%
Contingency Reserve 012 6,255,111 38,870,321 16.1%
Totals 11,636,470 38,870,321 29.9%
2018 Year-end Estimated Fund Balances – Per Council Approved
Changes
Fund Fund Balance
12/31/18
Revenue
Budget
% of Revenue
Budget
General Fund
General Fund 001 4,505,247 38,870,321 11.6% (107,039 Staff Changes
Risk Mgmt 011 900,496 38,870,321 2.3% (11,901) Council Changes
Contingency Reserve 012 5,445,527 38,870,321 14.0% 93,740 Balance of $250K
Totals 10,851,270 38,870,321 27.9% 49,584 Trsf from Cont. Fund
Net Change to Fund Balance 2%
$24,384 Net Chg to GF
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
TEITZEL, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4089, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
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EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO THE BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
COMMENCING JANUARY 1, 2018. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. CODE AMENDMENT RELATED TO THE ELECTION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS
Council President Mesaros explained in anticipation of the Council’s first meeting in January, he and
Councilmember Nelson realized in years when there is not a change in the Council due to election results,
the Council could select officers now so the new Council President could begin planning, considering
committee assignments, etc. Mr. Taraday prepared an ordinance for a code amendment related to the
election of Council officers.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS, MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON,
TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4090, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE TIMING OF THE ELECTION FOR COUNCIL PRESIDENT
AND PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
3. ELECTION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS NOMINATED MICHAEL NELSON FOR THE POSITION OF
COUNCIL PRESIDENT.
There were no further nominations.
NOMINATION OF MICHAEL NELSON FOR THE POSITION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS
FOR THE POSITION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL NOMINATED COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT FOR THE
POSITION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO TEM.
There were no further nominations.
NOMINATION OF COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS FOR THE POSITION OF COUNCIL
PRESENT PRO TEM CARRIED (4-3), COUNCILMEMBERS JOHNSON, BUCKSHNIS, FRALEY-
MONILLAS AND NELSON VOTING YES.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas left the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
4. TREE BOARD APPOINTMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE TREE BOARD.
Development Services Director reviewed the appointments:
Position 1: For Councilmember Johnson to reappoint Frank Caruso to Tree Board Position # 1 for
a four-year term, January 2108 through December 2021;
Position 2: For Councilmember Nelson to appoint Gail Lovell, who is now the Alternate, to Tree
Board Position # 2 for a four-year term (replacing the current member, who is retiring from the
position);
Position 3: For Councilmember Fraley-Monillas to reappoint Doug Petersen to Tree Board Position
# 3 for a four-year term, January 2018 through December 2021;
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the
vote.)
5. AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER FOR 76TH
AVE/212TH ST INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
City Engineer Rob English described the scope of the change order, approximately 630 feet of sewer main
that had to be relocated and installed along with one new structure and one modified structure. He displayed
photographs of the trench at the intersection illustrating the cobweb of utilities that had to be navigated. He
reviewed:
Change Order Summary
o 630 feet of 8-inch sewermain installed up to 2 feet deeper than planned
o 2 structures
o Pipe installation had to avoid 2 Frontier duct banks (active), 1 unknown Frontier duct bank, 1
Frontier conduit system
o Abandoned Frontier duct bank cause delay at southeast corner
o Utility conflicts within intersection required vactor truck since trench excavation was not
possible.
Construction budget
Item Budget based on bid Current Budget
Construction Contract $4,435,239 $4,435,239
PUD Undergrounding $178,500 $178,500
Frontier undergrounding $136,148 $136,148
Construction Mgmt $709,639 $709,639
Management Reserve $443,524
Sewer Change order $425,000
Remaining Mgmt Reserve $18,524
Add Mgmt Reserve $300,000
Revised total $5,903,050 $6,203,050
Amounts for items in italics may change
Construction Funding
Funding Amount Based on Bid Available Amount
Federal Grant $2,676,185 $3,020,000
State TIB Grant $1,455,524 *$1,455,524
Street Fund (Impact fees) $39,685 $280,000
Water Fund $712,904 $776,475
Stormwater Fund $0 $450,528
Sewer Fund $345,002 $718,685
Comcast & Wave $125,215 $125,215
Verdant Grant $580,000 $580,000
Total $5,934,515 $7,406,427
*TIB Grant Award - $2,245,318
Mr. English relayed staff’s recommendation to authorize the Mayor to sign a change order for up to
$425,000 and authorize an additional $300,000 in management reserve. Staff will pursue Frontier to
contribute to the cost of the sewer change order.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER FOR 76TH/212TH INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AS DESCRIBED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
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6. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL AGENCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX FOR THE EDMONDS STREET WATERFRONT
CONNECTOR PROJECT
Public Works Director Phil Williams explained this has been thoroughly reviewed by the Parks, Planning
& Public Works Committee a couple times. The proposed contract is approximately $917,000 for
Parametrix and Tetra Tech to provide services to move this project into next phase, 15-30% design, which
is enough information about the project to do all environmental documents as well as geotechnical
evaluations and get it to the point of acquiring permits and approvals from resource agencies.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented this project used to be called emergency access in the CIP/CFP.
Mr. Williams agreed, explaining the name was changed as feedback was received from funding agencies.
Locally, the name emergency access was useful, but now that federal funds are being sought for the project,
it was thought this name would be better. Councilmember Buckshnis asked if a public hearing should be
held using this new name, Waterfront Connector, since some people may not realize it will no longer
provide emergency access. Mr. Williams assured emergency access was the primary reason for the
structure, but it can also be used by non-motorized users for general access to the waterfront unless in the
rare occasion it was being used for emergency access. The structure provides both emergency access and
non-motorized access which expands the number of funding sources so it was beneficial to call it Waterfront
Connector.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked how much of the $917,000 was provided by other stakeholders. Mr.
Williams recalled the City was providing $150,000; $50,00 from BNSF; $700,000 from the State; $10,000
from Sound Transit, $75,000 from the Port of Edmonds, $5,000 from Community Transit, totaling $990,000
of which approximately $917,000 would be paid to Parametrix and the remainder for internal costs and a
small management reserve.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the new item in the CFP is $785,000. Mr. Williams agreed that was
the amount anticipated to be spent in 2018 and the remainder of the work would be done in 2019.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the estimated cost of the entire project will be $30 million in today’s
dollars. Mr. Williams agreed.
Councilmember Buckshnis was unsure she would support this because with the new waterfront center, a
full-time paramedic could be stationed there. This is a lot of money and she was uncertain the citizenry
understands the extent of this project, how much usage it will have, impact on the area due to ferry loading
and unload in an emergency, etc. Mr. Williams described use of the structure to offload and perhaps load a
ferry during a true emergency when the tracks were blocked for a length of time. The intent of the structure
is primarily emergency access vehicles, not to load/unload the ferry. Serving the emergency needs of the
area west of the tracks would require more than just one paramedic; there would need to be equipment, a
building, etc. and staff committed to remaining in that area 24/7 which would require at least 3 people. That
would be an ongoing cost versus a one-time cost to build this access structure.
Councilmember Teitzel relayed his understanding it will be a single lane bridge from Edmonds Street that
exits behind the restroom at Brackett Landing North. He questioned the need for developing six bridge
options or asked if money could be saved by reducing the number of options from six to four. Mr. Williams
relayed the PPP Committee struggled with the difference between an option and an alternative. The intent
is to start with a lot of ideas, followed by a low-level analysis on a larger number of ideas, reducing that to
six options for the type of bridge/structure that could be construct and its basic features. That would be
followed by additional analysis including cost comparisons, but not cost projections. The end result would
be to eventually get down to two alternatives and much of the remaining budget would be used to develop
real cost estimates, real environment impacts, other design consideration, etc. to determine the best option.
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The remaining funds would be used to develop that option to the highest level of design for which funding
is available.
Mayor Earling explained part of the long-range design for this project involves building credibility at the
federal and state levels. One of strategies that would be used is to begin discussions this year and during
the next session to assemble funds in future biennium. Before the City can obtain federal funds, the City
will need to show intent of a state match. Approving this contract sets that in motion and at the same time
he will need to go to the state legislature to discuss a projected set aside. When the legislature learns the
City has no one in Washington DC to gather support for the federal funds, the City begins to bury itself.
Not having a federal lobbyist carrying the message for $24-25 million is a problem. In addition, it will be
difficult for him to convince the state legislature that this is a good risk although they have already provided
$1.2 million to move this project forward. The same thing will need to be relayed to BNSF, Port, Sound
Transit, Community Transit and the citizens of Edmonds. He urged the Council to move ahead with the
Parametrix contract but feared the Council was leading the City down a blind alley without a federal
lobbyist to sustain interest in this project.
Councilmember Nelson commented the Council has already voted against including funds in the budget
for a federal lobbyist and he was confident Mayor Earling had all the skills and talents to meet with elected
representatives as he has in the past, obtaining federal funding for many other projects, he was confident he
could do the same with federal representatives to achieve necessary funds. Mayor Earling commented as
Council President, Councilmember Nelson would be able to come with him and convince legislators. He
sees the Council going down a blind alley and anticipates it will be difficult to talk to the state legislature
in positive terms about the project.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT,
TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN A LOCAL AGENCY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX. MOTION CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS VOTING NO. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO 11:30 P.M. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
7. FOURTH QUARTER 2017 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Finance Director Scott James reviewed the 4th Quarter Budget Amendment:
16 items
12 are new items
4 have been previously discussed by City Council
$1,341,974 in new revenues
$1,721,023 in new expenditures
Amendments
o Increase Public Defender budget by $2,570
o Self-Funded: Grant from Hazel Miller Foundation to replace Police Department’s shooting
simulator, light bar and crime scene lights for crime scene van
o Self-Funded: Police OT for a case in Woodway
o Self-Funded: Grant for Police Department overtime spent in dive team training
o Self-Funded: Police Department OT for security during Edmonds School District events
o Purchase of Police Department firearm optics following return of defective optics
o Three long-time Police Department employees retiring and four have left, resulting in leave
payouts of $173,263.
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o Removal of an abandoned boat at Marina Beach Park, estimated cost $20,000. DNR program
available to reimburse the City up to 90% of the cost
o Close Fund 129 (SR 99 International District Lighting Enhancement project) and move
remaining funds to Fund 132
o Interfund transfer from Sewer Operations Fund to the Treatment Plant Capital Fund that was
not included in Carryforward Budget Amendment
o Replacement of patrol car laptops that are out of warranty and have compatibility issues with
New World
o With creation of Technology Rental Fund, transfer funds from Equipment Rental to
Technology Rental Fund
o Additional allocation to fund LEOFF member expenses
o Additional budget for the fishing pier rehabilitation
o Servers for new permit system
o Change order for the 76th Ave/212th St Intersection Improvement project
Exhibit D (Total Change in Fund Balance)
Summary of the 4th quarter budget amendment:
o Revenues increased by $1,341,974
o Expenses increased by $1,721,023
o Change in Ending Fund Balance: ($379,049)
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS, TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4091, 4TH QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the
vote.)
8. WOODWAY POLICE SERVICES CONTRACT EXTENSION
Police Chief Compaan relayed the City has had a contract for police services for the Town of Woodway
for a number of years. The current agreement expires at the end of 2017. Staff has been in negotiations with
Woodway on a new agreement, but more time is needed to complete those negotiations. Edmonds and
Woodway have agreed, subject to Council approval, to a one-month extension of the agreement to allow
conclusion of the negotiations. This is an amendment to the current interlocal and he requested Council
approval of a one-month extension under the current terms of the interlocal.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS, TO APPROVE A ONE-MONTH EXTENSION OF THE WOODWAY POLICE
SERVICES CONTRACT UNDER THE CURRENT TERMS OF THE INTERLOCAL AND
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
Mayor Earling relayed Woodway is also negotiating for police services with Mountlake Terrace. The Police
Department’s contract with Woodway provides revenue of approximately $40,000 which he assured the
City could withstand if Woodway chose to receive police services from Mountlake Terrace, but was hopeful
Woodway would complete its negotiations with Edmonds.
9. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. APPROVE THE 2018-2023 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN ELEMENT (Formerly Item 4.11)
Councilmember Buckshnis explained last week the Council amended the CFP to remove the Admiral Way
crossing, but that was not accomplished in the CFP in the packet.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT, TO
REMOVE THE ADMIRAL WAY CROSSING FROM THE CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN AS PER
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THE AMENDMENT BY COUNCIL LAST WEEK. MOTION CARRIED (5-0-1),
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON ABSTAINING. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present
for the vote.)
Councilmember Johnson provided her rationale for removing the Aquatics Facility from the CFP: the cost
is $5-24 million for the years 2024-2038, the study was done less than 10 years ago, the facility has little
support in the PROS Plan and removal of the project from the CFP has been requested in the past.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO REMOVE THE AQUATICS FACILITY FROM THE CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
APPROVE THE 2018-2023 CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN ELEMENT AS AMENDED. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
Planning Manager Rob Chave suggested when approving the ordinance adopting the Comprehensive Plan,
the Council note the Capital Facilities Plan as amended by Council.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented the Comprehensive Plan does not go into specific details regarding
zoning as mentioned during the public hearing. She recalled the City held 5-8 meeting regarding Highway
99 and Mr. Chave assured there were far more than that. Councilmember Buckshnis said the
Comprehensive Plan does not identify zoning, only the districts. Mr. Chave said the zoning was a
companion/follow-up to Comprehensive Plan amendment. He described the sequence: a subarea plan was
developed and approved which was followed by zoning changes. There were numerous meetings, hearings,
etc. throughout that entire process. Unfortunately, the family who spoke at the public hearing moved in at
the end of that process.
Adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL, TO
APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 4092, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, ADOPTING THE 2017 AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF EDMONDS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, NOTING THE AMENDED CAPITAL FACILITIES PLAN. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the vote.)
12. APPROVE THE 2018-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (Formerly Item 4.12)
COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT MESAROS,
TO APPROVE THE 2018-2023 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
Councilmember Buckshnis noted the CIP includes the Admiral Way Sidewalk.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was not present for the
vote.)
9. REPORTS ON COUNCIL COMMITTEES
1. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Due to the late hour, this item was omitted.
10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
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Due to the late hour, Mayor Earling had no comments.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Tibbott thanked the Council for their hard work on the budget, a collaborative process that
included a lot of listening and learning from one another. Although there were a couple items he would
have liked to have been included, they can be brought back early next year if necessary.
Councilmember Nelson thanked everyone for working hard to pass the budget tonight. He thanked
Councilmembers for electing him as Council President in 2018 and thanked Council President Mesaros for
his service.
Council President Mesaros relayed although the Council won’t meet again until January, work continues.
The Marsh Task Force is meeting on December 14 to consider the process.
Councilmember Johnson reported Councilmember Tibbott and she have been talking to the directors about
the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and they intend to begin reviewing the CIP earlier next year. Both
she and Councilmember Tibbott are interested in having more sidewalks built and consideration will be
given to options to accomplish that. They will also be considering the 4th Avenue Cultural Corridor and
plan to bring comments about both projects to the Council. She encouraged citizens to join Taming Bigfoot,
a 3-month, friendly competition to learn how to reduce your carbon footprint.
Councilmember Teitzel commented he had the great pleasure of attending the Mosaic Choir and Orchestra
Christmas performance and he encouraged others to attend. He wished the Council, staff and citizens a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Council President Mesaros for his service, noting she has also served
as Council President and knows it is not the easiest job and it is very time consuming. She thanked staff,
particularly Mr. James, for their assistance with the budget. She suggested when departments want to add
new staff, they come to Council during the year rather than wait until the budget process. She thanked the
Council for their hard work on the budget and wished everyone a Happy New Year, Merry Christmas and
Happy Hanukkah.
12. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
At 11:24 p.m., Mayor Earling announced that the City Council would meet in executive session regarding
pending or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). He stated that the executive session was scheduled
to last approximately 10 minutes and would be held in the Jury Meeting Room, located in the Public Safety
Complex. Action may occur as a result of meeting in executive session. Elected officials present at the
executive session were: Mayor Earling, and Councilmembers Johnson, Buckshnis, Teitzel, Tibbott,
Mesaros and Nelson. City Attorney Jeff Taraday was also present. At 11:34, Mayor Earling announced the
executive session would be extended by 5 minutes. The executive session concluded at 11:37 p.m.
13. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Earling reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 11:37 p.m.
14. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 11:37 p.m.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Approval of City Council Special Meeting Minutes of December 21, 2017
Staff Lead: {Type Name of Staff Lead}
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Linda Hynd
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review and approve the draft meeting minutes of 12/21/2017 on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
12-21-2017 Draft Council Meeting Minutes
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Edmonds City Council Draft Minutes
December 21, 2017
Page 1
EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
DRAFT MINUTES
DECEMBER 21, 2017
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Tom Mesaros, Council President Carrie Hite, Parks, & Cult Serv. Dir.
Mike Nelson, Councilmember Scott James, Finance Director
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember Dave Turley, Asst. Finance Director
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember Rosa Fraulien Watson, City Attorney
Dave Earling, Mayor Linda Hynd, Deputy City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Elected Officials Absent
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
Dave Teitzel, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
At 5:00 p.m., the City Council Special Meeting was called to order by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds.
2. ACTION ITEM
Motion to Adopt Ordinance No. 4094, Amending 2018 Budget Ordinance No. 4089,
adding $72,000 for 2018 Federal Lobbyist Services and $200,000 for Potential Open Space
Acquisition in 2018.
Scott James acknowledged the proposed ordinance before the City Council.
Council President Mesaros moved, seconded by Councilmember Fraley-Monillas, to
approve Ordinance No. 4094, amending 2018 Budget Ordinance No. 4089, adding $72,000
for the 2018 Federal Lobbyist services and $200,000 for potential open space purchase
during 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas moved, seconded by Councilmember Johnson, to add to the
CIP, on page 53 of the Council document, Miscellaneous, Open Space Land, the cost
breakdown of $200,000 for 2018. Motion approved unanimously.
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December 21, 2017
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ADJOURN
At 5:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned.
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DAVID O. EARLING, MAYOR SCOTT PASSEY, CITY CLERK
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Resolution of Appreciation for Service as Council President - Tom Mesaros
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
Each year a Resolution of Appreciation is presented to the Councilmember who served as Council
President in the prior year.
Staff Recommendation
Adopt the resolution on the Consent Agenda and present it at the appropriate time.
Narrative
Tom Mesaros served as Council President in 2017.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Presentation of Resolution of Appreciation for Service as Council President - Tom Mesaros
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
Each year a Resolution of Appreciation is presented to the Councilmember who served as Council
President in the prior year.
Staff Recommendation
Present the resolution to Councilmember Mesaros for his service as Council President in 2017.
Narrative
Tom Mesaros served as Council President in 2017.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Appointment of Outside Board and Committee Representatives for 2018
Staff Lead: Mike Nelson
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
Each year the newly elected Council President has the responsibility to appoint members of the City
Council to a variety of outside board and committees.
Staff Recommendation
Appoint the Council members to serve on a variety of outside boards and committees.
Narrative
Council President Mike Nelson will make the appointments.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Approval of Resolution appointing a Council Representative to the Snohomish Health District Board
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
The City Council appoints a Councilmember to serve on the Snohomish Health District Board each
January.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution naming a Councilmember to
serve on the Snohomish Health District Board for the 2017 calendar year.
Narrative
The Snohomish Health District Board requires formal designation of its City representative. The
Councilmember designated to serve on this board will be announced at the evening's meeting.
Attachments:
Resolution 139X Snohomish Health District Board Appointment
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RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPOINTING A
COUNCILMEMBER TO THE SNOHOMISH HEALTH
DISTRICT BOARD
WHEREAS, the Snohomish Health District Board requires formal designation of its City
representative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointment of ___________________________ to
such Board would be in the best interest of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, hereby resolves as
follows:
Section 1. The City Council hereby appoints __________________________ as its appointee
to the Snohomish Health District Board for the calendar year 2018 and thereafter
until such time as the Council shall make a new appointment.
RESOLVED this 2nd day of January, 2018.
APPROVED:
_______________________________
DAVID O. EARLING, MAYOR
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
____________________________
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: December 29, 2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: January 2, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. _________
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 01/2/2018
Approval of Resolution appointing a Council Representative and Alternate to the Snohomish County
Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Community Transit)
Staff Lead: Scott Passey
Department: City Council
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
The City Council appoints representatives to serve on the Snohomish County Public Transportation
Benefit Area Corporation each January.
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution naming its representatives to
serve on the Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (Community Transit) for
the 2018 calendar year.
Narrative
The Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation (also known as Community
Transit Board) requires formal designation of the City of Edmonds representatives.
Attachments:
Resolution 139X Community Transit Appointments
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON APPOINTING
_________________________ AS THE CITY OF EDMONDS
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY
PUBLIC TRANSPORATION BENEFIT AREA
CORPORATION AND _________________ AS ALTERNATE
WHEREAS, the Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation requires formal
designation of the City of Edmonds representative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the appointment of _________________________ would be in
the best interest of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, hereby resolves as follows:
Section 1: ______________________________ is hereby appointed as the representative of the City
of Edmonds to the Snohomish County Public Transportation Benefit Area Corporation
for calendar year 2018 or until a new representative is named.
Section 2: In the event that _______________________ is unwilling or unable to serve,
______________________ is hereby appointed as an alternate to serve on behalf of the
City for calendar year 2018 or until a new alternate is named.
RESOLVED this 2nd day of January, 2018.
APPROVED:
DAVID O. EARLING, MAYOR
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: December 29, 2018
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: January 2, 2018
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
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