2019-11-20 Economic Development Commission Packet'11c, 189,J
AGENDA
Edmonds Economic DevelonmentCommission
Edmonds City Hall
Brackett Meeting Room, 121 5th Ave N
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
6-8PM
6:00 P.M. — Call to Order and Land Acknowledgement: "We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh
(Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken
care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection
with the land and water." - City Council Land Acknowledgment
Call to Order
1.
Approval of Agenda
2.
Roll Call and recognition of approved absences
3.
Approval of September 18, 2019 Meeting Summary
10 min.
4.
Audience Comments (3 minutes per person)
20 min.
5.
Old Business:
SAP memo update.
10 min.
6.
New Business:
Review Project Lists for 2020
50 min.
7.
Work -group updates —Leads to identify next goals work groups will undertake:
Development Feasibility
Arts/Tourism
Business Attraction
20 min.
8.
Liaison Updates (3 minutes per person)
10 min.
9.
Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City, Liaisons, 3 minutes per
person)
10.
Adj ourn
Next regular meeting: December 18, 2019, 6 PM
DRAFT
CITY OF EDMONDS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETING
September 18, 2019
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Mary Monroe, Chair
Scott Merrick
Jamie Reece
Kimberly Koenig
Margaret Safford
Nicole Hughes Jay Hoag
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember, ex officio
Greg Urban, Edmonds Chamber, ex officio
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT:
Darrol Haug (excused)
Kevin Harris, Vice Chair (excused)
Bruce Faires, Port Commissioner, ex-officio
Nathan Monroe, Planning Board, ex-officio
Guests:
Bob McChesney, Executive Director Port of
Edmonds
Roger Pence, Planning Board
STAFF PRESENT:
Cindi Cruz, Program Coordinator
Economic Development Commission meeting called to order by Mary Monroe at 6:00 p.m.
1. Approval of Agenda: Jamie moved to approve agenda, Margaret seconded, motion passed.
2. Roll Call and recognition of absences: Darrol was approved for vacation beyond two weeks and
Kevin was excused because of work.
3. Approval of 7/24/19 EDC Minutes: Jamie moved to approve minutes, Scott seconded, motion
passed.
4. Audience Comments: None
5. Old Business:
SAP draft memo review — Darrol is still working on this and will bring before Commission at the
October meeting.
6. New Business:
Review and discussion of memorandum recommending a code change to allow lodging/hotels on
the waterfront. Proposal to send memo to Planning for review by Planning Board with
recommendation of a code change. This is a result in some interest in redeveloping an existing
building to a "boutique" hotel on the waterfront. Bob McChesney stated the Port would support
this proposal. After discussion it was agreed to have Mary sign the memo and have staff forward
to the Planning Division. Kimberly moved to approve memo, Jamie seconded, motion passed
unanimously
The recent approval by the Council stating a Native American land acknowledgement recognizing
the native lands before the Council meetings was discussed. Rather than reading before the
meetings it was decided to place the statement on all meeting agendas.
7. Work -group updates — Leads to provide goals and work steps to achieve them:
Development Feasibility: Nicole summarized progress: survey being conducted by
Development Services Department of either developers or property owners, approximately
150 to receive survey, expect process to take approximately 2 months with report probably
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Dec or Jan meetings. Questions include what are barriers to development and what are
experiences while developing. Other project involves write-ups on business districts for
website reviewing and updating to attract businesses.
Arts/Tourism: Kimberly updated on ferry line audio project stating the signs should be up
with working url audio by Monday. Trolley project was proposed in the budget and LTAC
has pledged $20,000in support and BID has pledged $10,000. Support was expressed that
trolley will be included in the 2020 budget for purchase and operations. Some anecdotal
statistics was provided by Kimberly and Nicole to support the rider numbers.
Business Attraction: Scott updated on work being done — looking at coworking space
within Edmonds. Opportunities of public private partnership. Looking at Port for support
of partnership. Greg discussed a meeting he had with Port but the space they had available
has been leased and no longer available. Continuing to work on possibilities. There was
some discussion regarding coworking space at Westgate at new Bartell's corporation
development.
8. Liaison Updates (3 minutes per person):
Chamber: Taste Edmonds was successful ran out of wine, rain for the car show but it was
reasonably successful as the weather cleared, candidate forum Oct 7 with public submitting
questions, Halloween and Tree Lighting coming up.
Planning Board: Roger Pence attended for Nathan. Curious about Perrinville building on sw corner
and if there was potential for redevelopment of the property.
Council: Neil handed out a chart on sales tax with details on top five revenue producing categories
in the City. Discussion about the trends and how it reflects the economy and growth in areas.
Potentially Hwy 99 developments could positively affect the sales tax revenue. Population growth
and resulting density could impact future data. This includes 2018 statistics and will make sure
2019 numbers are provided when available.
Port: no report
9. Roundtable Discussion (Council, Commissioners, City Liaisons, 3 minutes per person):
Mary summarized Darrol's statement which included items he thinks should be discussed and
worked on in the future by the EDC.
Scott: updated on the progress of Creative District Advisory Committee. The Committee will be
meeting every other month now. Working on business categorization which defines the businesses
within the district and what creative categories they fall into. Classifications should be done by
meeting in November. Also working on branding project for Creative District. Logo and tag line
will be created to provide an identity for the District. Two more cities have been designated creative
districts: Chewelah and Olympia.
Mary encouraged subcommittees to meet and there will be an opportunity to consider new things.
9. Adjourn at 7:02 p.m.
Next regular meeting: October 16, 2019, 6 PM.
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From: Haug, Darrol (Econ. Dev. Comm.) <Darrol.Haug@edmondswa.gov>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2019 4:49 PM
Subject: Items for the Sept EDC meeting
I do not have an update for the SAP material ready I will try to compete it for our Oct. Meeting.
Please feel free to read the following information to the EDC as my input for various topics that will be on
the agenda for Wed. For those item below not on the agenda if you could read into the record my
comments as part of Commissioner Round Table I would appreciate it.
If we discuss the Native American Statement, I would like to make a suggestion. Here is that statement:
"We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and
their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered,
and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and
we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. "
In the highlighted words it is clear the City is acknowledging the commitment to fishing land and water. It would
be my suggestion that the EDC spend some time on the idea of returning some land to the Tulalip Tribes that can
support their commitments. The City could give back the Marsh Area and we would urge the state to give back the
Unical Property. Both are part of the traditional lands and will be dealing with increasing the value of these lands
for fish production. The Tulalips are more equipped to make a difference in protecting and using these lands.
The EDC could take some time to explore the economic benefit to Edmonds for such a land transfer. Actual transfer
of land would do more for achieving our commitment than the reading of an Acknowledgement. We could examine
how such a transfer would enhance the economic development for Edmonds.
The EDC played an important role in working on issues relating to Civic Park. Two council members have
related that the Boys and Girls Club will not be rebuilding on their current sight. We know the water
table issues may be part of their decision as that increases the cost of construction and their share of the
on sight water treatments may also add to the cost that make rebuilding cost prohibitive. As the Clubs
decision becomes more public it will raise the question of the potential use of either the land or the
building. The EDC should take another look at crafting potential uses for the building and/or the site.
Two ideas immediately come to mind that could help with the Economic Development of Edmonds:
1. We could evaluate the potential use of the building or the site as a location for a year around public
market.
2. We could evaluate the use of the property for adding down town parking, either for the public or for City
of Edmonds staff during the work week and public in the evenings and weekends.
Other Parking Updates:
After the open house and parking survey and the Council decision to not add funding for the complete
2019 parking study a number of things have been happening. There were 40 plus folks at the open
house and more than 700 responses to the on line survey. The analysis by staff is almost complete but
after ready all 700 surveys a few items pop out. I made a report as a private citizen to the parking team
and I can share that with the full EDC at the next meeting as a topic we may wish to revisit with some
short term work to move the parking study process along. Here are so summary items that pop out.
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1. People love Tick Marks, the city has ordered the tape required to make more tick marks around the DT
area. We do not know the extent of the new work but we can find that out.
2. People are very willing to walk 2-3 blocks to get to their destination.
3. Support of a DT parking garage is split and few mentioned cost or source of funds to pay.
4. Residential folks feel they have a right to park by their property and a few commented it was unfair to
have to pay.
5. Employees were quite vocal. Several said they do not use permits but just either park outside the 3
hours zones or move their cars during the day. Several businesses in DT do not provide permits for their
employees adding to the DT parking issues.
6. Remote lots with shuttle service was mentioned several times.
7. Parking issues are not all day long but at peak times but no hard data on what is peak time.
8. Beyond major events like the Taste, or 4t", Edmonds is always attracting visitors that need more then 3
hours to park. Rick Steves, Businesses with long client meetings, and the emerging demands for Civic
Park will push this issue.
9. Ferry riders using Edmonds streets for 72 hours of parking are putting pressure on the neighborhoods.
Several recommendations were made that will add information needed to help us craft new strategies.
1. Have city do some data collection via the drone. This is being planned.
2. Survey all residential permit holders to learn more about their needs.
3. Survey ALL DT businesses (permit holders and non -permit holders) to understand their needs and
willingness to work for common solutions.
4. Identify current and future off street parking areas in the DT area, to evaluate how we may gain
permission to use these areas on off times of the day. The city for example has 4 areas it could use for
public parking but have not studied how best to accomplish it.
5. More pubic engagement with added survey questions. Several surveys could be crafted the public and
publish the results to help educate people on the issues and opportunities.
Depending on what the city will announce in the next several weeks the EDC could take up some of this
work in the future.
Darrol Haug
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EDC
PRIORITIES TABLE JUNE 15, 2016
SHORT TERM
LONG TERM
ONGOING/MONITOR
PARTICIPATE IN HIGHWAY 99 SUB-
EXPLORE WAYS TO PROVIDE MORE
PROMOTE TOURISM
AREA PLANNING PROCESS AND
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
IMPLEMENTATION
PARTICIPATE IN CIVIC FIELD
IN ADDITION TO FIVE CORNERS
RECRUIT CORPORATE OFFICES
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
(UNDER SHORT TERM):
PROCESS
IDENTIFY 25-50 COMMERCIAL
AND
PROPERTIES PRIME FOR
EXPLORE POTENTIAL OFALL-
REDEVELOPMENT
WEATHER FACILITY FOR
FARMERSIARTS MARKET
STUDY ECONOMICS OF VARIOUS
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
SCENARIOS
EXPLORE CITY CODE CHANGES THAT
WILL FURTHER ENCOURAGE MIXED -
USE DEVELOPMENT IN COMMERCIAL
DISTRICTS
KICK-START AND PARTICIPATE IN
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO
PROVIDE OVERSIGHT TO STRATEGIC
FIVE CORNERS PLANNINGIZONING
REDEVELOP HARBOR SQUARE
ACTION PLAN, ESPECIALLY ECONOMIC
AND REDEVELOPMENT PROCESS
DEVELOPMENT -RELATED ACTION
INCLUDING FOR THIS AREA,
ITEMS
INCLUDING:
(IDENTIFY COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
PRIME FOR REDEVELOPMENT)
AND
(STUDY ECONOMICS OF VARIOUS
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
SCENARIOS)
ATTRACT HOTEL TO DOWNTOWN
REVIEW GROUND -FLOOR RETAIL
ALIGN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REQUIREMENTS DOWNTOWN (GET
ACTIVITIES WITH GROWTH
BACKGROUND INFO IN SHORT-TERM)
MANAGEMENT ACT GOALS
COORDINATE ACTIVITIES WITH
DEVELOP A CREATIVE COMMUNITY
COLLABORATE WITH PORT OF
MEETING GROWTH MANAGEMENT
VISION FOCUSING ON "ARTS
EDMONDS AS DEVELOPMENT
ACT GOALS
COMMUNITY"
PARTNER
(UPDATEIREPORT FROM STAFF IN
SHORT TERM)
CREATE EDMONDS "INDICATOR
PROJECT" (SIMILAR TO BOSTON)
REINFORCE SENSE OF PLACE AND
CELEBRATE COMMUNITY CHARACTER
BRAND ANDIOR THEME BUSINESS
DISTRICTS AND ENCOURAGE
STOREFRONT "REFRESH"
COLLABORATE WITH PORT OF
IDENTIFY GAPS IN RETAIL AND
UNDERSTAND CITY'S BUDGET
EDMONDS AS DEVELOPMENT
SERVICE OFFERINGS CITYWIDE
PROJECTIONS AND SHORTFALLS AND
PARTNER
IDENTIFY PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES
(UPDATEIREPORT FROM PORT IN
TO HELP INCREASE MUNICIPAL
SHORT TERM)
REVENUE
EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES TO
CREATEIDEVELOP SHORT-TERM
IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LOCATIONS AND
PROMOTE REDEVELOPMENT OF
BUSINESS SPACE
COSTS FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
FIRDALE VILLAGE
(INFORMATIONIBACKGROUND FROM
STAFF IN SHORT TERM)
IDENTIFY POTENTIAL LOCATIONS AND
EXPLORE DEVELOPMENT OF
EXPLORE POTENTIAL ECONOMIC
COSTS FOR ADDITIONAL PARKING
CONFERENCE FACILITIES
INCENTIVES TO ATTRACT BUSINESSES,
(LOTS, STREET, STRUCTURE)
INVESTMENT
(BEGIN PROCESS OF FAMILIARIZATION
WITH ISSUES IN SHORT TERM)
REVIEW THE VALUE OF THE MAIN
STREET RENOVATION PROJECT AND
CONSIDER EXTENDING ALL THE WAY
TO THE FERRY (MONITOR)
DIVERSITY THE EDMONDS ECONOMY
MONITOR AND PARTICIPATE, AS
APPROPRIATE, IN THE CITY'S LONG-
RANGE FINANCIAL PLAN
IDENTIFY MEANS AND FREQUENCY OF
IDENTIFY MEANS AND FREQUENCY OF
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS
Business Attraction
Arts/Tourism
Development
Other Ideas
Feasibility
Healthcare Innovator
Downtown -Waterfront
Permitting process
Parking and Parking
Businesses
Shuttle
Improvement
Enforcement
Meetings with Verdant,
Data gathered; trial
Development Services
Put on hold awaiting
Swedish/Edmonds,
service implemented in
has conducted a survey
outcome of Parking
Premera/Blue Cross to
August; 2020 budget
of recent permittees.
study which has been
establish relationships
request submitted;
Results currently being
postponed.
and determine linkages
awaiting budget
compiled.
between economic
adoption
dvpt and community
health
Co -Working Space;
Hotel Opportunity
Business district
5G related Business
Gathering data and
Submitted memo to DS
Directory
Opportunities
seeking input from
to request code change
Reviewing and
existing co -working
to allow lodging as
updating website
spaces to identify
permitted use on the
content to fully
Edmonds interest
waterfront
describe the 4 districts;
Planning Board
including proposed
considering zoning
plans and zoning
change, presented
11/13/19
Family Entertainment
Year-round Public
Business District Code
Civic Park
Establishments
market
Updates
Staying updated on
(TBD)
Awaiting final plans for
progress to implement
Civic Field and
plan; funding sources;
possibility of a plaza
Boys and Girls Club
where market could be
relocation
held
Creative District
Signs Along Ferry
Creative District
funding and Incentives
Waiting Line
Support
(TBD- Scott liaison)
Installed and are being
EDC has a place on the
monitored
advisory committee
Signage and audio info
and is liaison is
installed.
providing regular
updates
Maker Space in
Collaboration with Port
Creative District
(TBD)
Incubator
Collaboration with
Identifying
EdCC
collaboration potential
with NW Innovation
Resource Center, ECC
and others to locate
initiatives in Edmonds
Updated 10/2019
Business Exit
Interviews
Preservation District
Business Onboarding
Small Business HQ or
Satellite Base office
(TBD)
Updated 10/2019
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
On -going
Action 1a.1 Economic sustainability. Recruit businesses that employ
Very high
technical, professional, and managerial skills offering a live/work
sustainability environment in Edmonds.
On -going
Action 1a.2 Marketing - business districts. Identify and recruit retailers to
Very high
fill critical gaps in retail sales and services such as basic needs (clothing,
professional services) within the business districts of Downtown,
Westgate, Firdale Village, 5-Corners, and Perrinville, as well as larger
department stores and specialty retailers on Highway 99.
Moot
Action 1a.3 Interim storefronts. Encourage temporary artist exhibits or
Very high
Vacant storefront issues from several years ago
similar uses in vacant storefronts or buildings in order to provide visual
interest and activity while the building is being marketed for a future
tenant or owner.
On -going
Action 1a.4 Promotion - business development. Initiate and expand retail
Very high
and more to
sales and enhance events and activities including sidewalk cafes and
do
vendors within the business districts of downtown, Westgate, Firdale
Village, 5-Corners, Perrinville, Highway 99.
On -going
Action 1a.5 Business outreach. Integrate City, Port, Chamber, Edmonds
Community College, Edmonds School District, and privatebusiness efforts
and communications for the benefit of economic recruitment.
Moot
Action 1a.6 Design - storefronts. Enhance retail storefronts within the
Mod -high
Similar to 1a.3. Mostly a concern from economic
business districts of Downtown, Westgate, Firdale Village, 5-Corners,
downturn years ago
Perrinville and Highway 99. For example, this could include identifying
competitive grants and low-cost loan programs.
Done
Action 1a.7 Development regulations - Hwy 99. Amend mixed -use
Mod -high
development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in the Highway
99 area.
Done &
Action 1a.8 Development regulations - ground floor retail. Address
Mod -low
Ongoing
ground -floor retail requirements to reflect demand in different retail
corridors and locations.
Done
Action 1a.9 Development regulations - Westgate. Amend mixed -use
Mod -low
development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in the
Westgate area.
EDC Action Items 1
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
Done &
Action 1a.10 Development regulations - Downtown/Waterfront. Amend
Mod -low
Future
mixed -use development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in
the Downtown/Waterfront area.
Future
Action 1a.11 Development regulations - Perrinville. Amend mixed -use
Low
development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in the
Perrinville area.
Future
Action 1a.12 Development regulations - Firdale Village. Amend mixed-
Low
use development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in the
Firdale Village area.
Future
Action 1a.13 Development regulations - Five Corners. Amend mixed -use
Low
development standards to allow higher, mixed -use density in the Five
Corners area.
On -going
Action 1b.1 Health and medical industries. Retain and recruit businesses
Very high
that support and can expand health -related services and products within
the general area of Swedish Hospital Edmonds.
Moot &
Action 1b.2 Advanced Utility. Retain and recruit businesses that depend
Very high
Private -sector telecom has made public
dormant
on, and can take advantage of, Edmonds' superior fiber optics capability.
intervention cost prohibitive
Moot
Action 1b.3 Harbor Square. Review and approve a long-term master plan
Very high
and agreement for the Port of Edmonds Harbor Square property that
enhances the waterfront environment, public access and promotes mixed
use development.
Done
Action 1b.5 Antique Mall/Salish Crossing. Encourage coordination among
Very high
the Safeway/Antique Mall, aka Salish Crossing, and nearby properties for
the purpose of enhancing redevelopment opportunities of this significant
gateway site.
Done
Action 1b.6 Swedish Hospital. Update the Hospital District master plan to
Very high
meet hospital needs while mitigating impacts to adjacent nonmedical
land uses.
Moot
Action 1b.7 Organization - Main Street. Institute the "Main Street"
Mod -high
Program 4-Point approach which includes economic restructuring,
promotion, design and organization for downtown.
EDC Action Items 2
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
On -going
Action 1b.8 Highway 99 International District. Create a cohesive brand
Mod -low
plan and design theme for this unique area, initiate promotional events
and activities, and recruit additional anchors or destination stores.
Done
Action 1b.9 Downtown BID. Create a Downtown Business Improvement
Mod -low
District (BID) to benefit properties and businesses for the purpose of
instituting marketing, design, and promotional activities within the
Downtown business district.
On -going
Action 1b.10 Car dealerships. Encourage redevelopment of auto sales
Very low
facilities that include decked display and storage lots, multistory sales and
service facilities in order to retain this important source of retail sales
revenue in the city and to maximize land use.
Future & No
Action 1c.1 Employment - youth. Create a young adult job placement
Very high
Other regional agencies may do this to a degree
Primary
service to help find part- and full-time employment opportunities with
and/or may do so in future.
Lead
Edmonds businesses, schools and organizations.
On -going
Action 1c.3 Database - business recruitment. Create and maintain a
Mod -low
database to identify opportunities for business and developer
recruitment efforts. The database may include an inventory of available
properties, buildings, and resources in Edmonds business districts and
zones.
Done and
Action 1d.1 Design - arts and culture. Continue to include arts and
Mod -high
On -going
historical themes in the Edmonds brand and install artworks, gateways,
wayfinding signage, and streetscape improvements at key entrances to
Edmonds, e.g., the waterfront, Downtown, Highway 99, State Route 104
and other business districts.
Done and
Action 1d.2 Marketing - Edmonds' business, arts and culture. Conduct
Low
On -going
outreach to visitors to determine their characteristics, expenditure
patterns, sources of information, and other behavior to better
understand what attracts visitors to Edmonds. This will inform the city of
what marketing efforts are successful and where to best place marketing
dollars.
EDC Action Items 3
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
Done and
Action 1e.1 Organization and promotion - arts and culture. Create a
Mod -high
On -going
central clearinghouse to coordinate scheduling and promotion of events
in Edmonds. Create an Edmonds arts website and utilize social media
including Google maps, Facebook, and Twitter to promote and attract
visitors to an expanded year-round calendar of events and festivals for
performing, literary, culinary, fine, and other arts interests.
Done &
Action 1e.4 Artist live/work. Explore ways to develop affordable artist
Low
Ongoing
live-workteach-display-sell spaces to attract new and emerging talent to
Edmonds similar to the Schack Center in Everett.
Future &
Action 1f.1 Economic incentives. Adopt economic incentives for key
Mod -high
Many economic incentives are not available
rework
business or development recruitment targets. These may include reduced
legally to WA jurisdictions. Some are not locally
or deferred business license fees, permit fees, utility connection charges,
acceptable. Could be revisited in future.
latecomer fees, park or traffic impact fees, property tax reduction or
deferral, and/or expedited building permit review.
Future & No
Action 2a.2 Farmers/Public Market. Expand into a year-round activity
Very high
Holiday Market has expanded season by two
Primary
with available all-weather structures, available parking, and increased
months. Very little interest by vendors in the
Lead
visibility to attract out -of -area customers and tourists.
Winter/early Spring months before Mother's
Day.
Done
Action 3a.2 Downtown restrooms. Develop a public restroom facility to
Very high
serve pedestrians, customers, and tourists in the Downtown district.
On -going
Acton 3a.11 Diversify housing options. Increase housing choice by type,
Mod -low
price, and proximity to employment centers, transit corridors, and
recreational sites in order to provide live/work/play opportunities in
Edmonds.
On -going
Action 3a.12 Affordable housing. Promote the creation of rental and sale
Low
workforce housing for moderate -income working households through
incentives that may include additional density, reduced parking
requirements, reduced permit fees, and/or other measures.
Moot
Action 4a.4 Sounder Train. Increase the schedule and number of Sound
Mod -high
"Moot" because it is entirely outside the City's
Transit commuter rail trains between downtown Seattle and Edmonds to
jurisdiction.
promote development of transit -oriented development at Harbor Square,
the waterfront, and Downtown.
EDC Action Items 4
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
On -going
Action 4a.5 Sound Transit LINK. Develop Community Transit links with
Mod -high
the proposed Sound Transit LINKlight rail corridor alignment along
Interstate 5.
Done &
Action 4a.7 Highway 99. Create transportation improvement program
Mod -high
Ongoing
and related project for Highway 99 to improve traffic flow, transit
connections, and pedestrian streetscape that encourages mixed -use
project developments similar to what has been recently completed in
Shoreline and is planned in Everett and Lynnwood.
On -going
Action 4a.8 Intermodal Station. Develop an integrated Amtrak, Sounder,
Mod -high
Community Transit, shuttle, ferry, bike, and pedestrian transfer facility on
the waterfront to promote accessibility and connectivity to and within
Edmonds.
Future
Action 4a.9 Waterfront connection. Work to establish an emergency and
Mod -high
everyday access over the railroad tracks and ferry terminal lanes for
pedestrians bound for shoreline and waterfront attractions from Harbor
Square, Salish Crossing, and Downtown.
On -going
Action 4a.12 SR 104 Transit. Expand Community Transit's schedule and
Mod -high
hours to support Edmonds employees and residents, particularly at the
waterfront, Downtown, Westgate, and Highway 99 including connections
Ito the Highway 99 International District.
On -going
Action 4a.14 Shuttle service (Hwy 99). Initiate seasonal or possibly year-
Low
round shuttle service between Downtown and Community Transit's Swift
BRT transit stations along Highway 99.
On -going
Action 4a.15 SWIFT Bus Rapid Transit (BRT). Encourage Community
Low
Transit's route along Highway 99 from Everett to the King County Metro
transfer station at Aurora Village by continued implementation of
improvements and features that promote and accommodate increased
ridership.
On -going
Action 4a.16 Shuttle service (Waterfront). Initiate seasonal or possibly
Very low
year-round shuttle service between the waterfront area and Downtown.
EDC Action Items 5
Status
Action Items
SAP Priority
Notes
On -going
Action 5a.2 Permitting processes. Consolidate and simplify the business
Very high
license, land use and building permit review process to incorporate
electronic application procedures, presubmittal
workshops, and concurrent reviews.
EDC Action Items 6