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MAY 7, 2019, 6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/CONVENE IN JURY MEETING ROOM
EXECUTIVE SESSION: PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION RCW 42.30.110(1)(1) (15 MIN.)
CANDIDATE INTERVIEWS FOR APPOINTMENT TO A CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION
1. Salary Commission Interview - Hodson & Hall (30 min)
2. Interview Candidate for Appointment to the Planning Board (15 min)
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Edmonds City Council Agenda
May 7, 2019
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3.1
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/7/2019
Salary Commission Interview - Hodson & Hall
Staff Lead: Mary Ann Hardie
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: MaryAnn Hardie
Background/History
2019 is a Salary Commission year. The Salary Commission will meet between July 1 - September 30,
2019 to review the salaries paid by the City of each elected official (for Mayor and the Council) and
make a determination of any salary changes for these positions. There are five (5) members that serve
on the commission, who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council.
There were two (2) vacancies to the Salary Commission for members whose terms are expired or are
expiring this year prior to the start of the commission's work. The City published the Commission
vacancy notice in March 2019 and, after the application deadline date, the Mayor interviewed
candidates for the vacancies. From this process, the Mayor has selected both Jeff Hodson and Don Hall
for appointment to a second term to the commission to fill these vacancies.
Jeff Hodson was initially appointed and confirmed to serve a one year term to the 2017 Salary
Commission that expired in 2018. With his term expiration, there was a vacancy to the commission and
he applied to serve another term.
Don Hall was initially appointed and confirmed to serve a two year term to the 2017 Salary Commission
that expires before the start of the July 2019 commission. With his term expiration, there is a vacancy to
the commission for this year's commission and he has applied to serve another term.
Following the vacancy selection process, the Mayor intends to appoint both Hodson and Hall for a
second term to the commission, subject to Council interview and confirmation.
Staff Recommendation
Following interviews, forward to consent agenda for confirmation of appointments for both Jeff Hodson
and Don Hall to each serve a three (3) year term to the Salary Commission for the period 6/1/19 -
5/31/22.
Narrative
There were two (2) vacancies to the Salary Commission for members whose terms had expired or were
expiring before the start of the Salary Commission this year. The City published the Salary Commission
vacancy notice in March 2019 and after the application deadline date, the Mayor interviewed
candidates for the vacancies. From this process, the Mayor has selected both Jeff Hodson and Don Hall
for an appointment to a second term to the Salary Commission to fill these vacancies.
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3.1
The Commission applications for Hodson & Hall are attached.
Attachments:
Hodson - application
Hall - application
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3.1.a
ity of Edmonds
Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form is a public record and may be subject to disclosure upon request
Salary Commission
(Board or Commission)
Name: Jeff Hodson
Address:
Occupational status and background: See attached
Organizational affiliations:
University of Washington
Why are you seeking this appointment? See attached
Date: March 9, 2019 :.►��;;;y�
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:,
Cell.
E-mail:
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria? See attached
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:
None
Additional comments: See attached
Please return this completed form to:
Edmonds City Hall
121 51" Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
carolyn.lafave@edmondswa.gov
Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax:425.771.0252
Jeffrey A Hodson
Signature
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3.1.a
Application from Jeff Hodson, `or reappointment to the City of Edmonds
Salary Commission
Occupational Status and Background
I serve as Director of Communications at the UW School of Public Health, overseeing internal and external
communications, media relations, branding, etc., and have worked at the UW for seven years. I serve on
numerous leadership and steering committees for the School of Public Health and sit on the UW's
Marketing and Communications Executive Council. I am a former journalist and media trainer with
extensive overseas experience (13 years in Cambodia, Thailand and India), and spent 10 years working at
newspapers in the Chicago area. I am nearly a native, having grown up in what is now Shoreline. I
graduated from Shorewood High School and have lived in Edmonds since 2012.
Organizational Affiliations
University of Washington
Why are you seeking this appointment?
I had the pleasure of serving on the Salary Commission in the summer of 2017. It was a rewarding
experience to give back to the community in a small way and to work with fellow Edmonds citizens toward
a common goal. As I wrote in my previous application, it's really critical to get the salaries right —to attract
the best and brightest public servants and to ensure they are compensated fairly. I was encouraged to
apply for another term by several people.
What skills do you have to meet the selection criteria?
I have good analytical, communication and consensus -building skills. In my service as salary commissioner,
I helped develop an outreach and communications strategy, drafted a press release, and pushed for
transparency about the commission's process. With my (basic) skills in Excel, I created numerous charts
and graphs analyzing city officials' pay over time, including comparisons to other comparably sized cities
in the region and to changes in the Consumer Price Index. This helped the commission clearly see the
trends and enabled us to come to a thoughtful decision on salaries. I also helped put together a
PowerPoint presentation for the Commission Chair to use when submitting our findings to Council.
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the
City of Edmonds:
None (previously Salary Commission, one-year term, 2017-18)
Additional comments:
It would be an honor to serve on the commission again.
Sincerely, Jeff Hodson
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City of Edmonds
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Edmonds City Hall
121 5ch Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
carolvn.lafave@edmondswa.gov
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Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax:425.771.0252
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3.2
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 05/7/2019
Interview Candidate for Appointment to the Planning Board
Staff Lead: Mayor Earling
Department: Mayor's Office
Preparer: Carolyn LaFave
Background/History
Position #1 of the Planning Board opened up due to the resignation of long-standing member Phil Lovell.
Planning Board Alternate Mike Rosen was moved into open position #1 leaving the Alternate position
open. The position was advertised and we received 3 qualified candidate applications for the position.
Staff Recommendation
Interview candidate Eric Moss for appointment to the Planning Board Alternate position.
Narrative
Mayor Earling interviewed the 3 candidates and has chosen candidate Eric Moss for the open position of
Planning Board Alternate. Eric is a long-time Edmonds resident with a degree in Regional Development
& Urban Planning.
Attachments:
Moss Eric Redacted
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3.2.a
Edmonds
Citizen Board and Commission Application
(PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) NOTE: This form Is a public record and maybe subject to disclosure upon request
Planning Board - Alternate Memeber
(Board or Commission)
Name; Eric Moss
Address:
4/11/19
Day Phone:
Evening Phone:
Cell:
E-mail.
Occupational status and background: Owner at Conserva - Sustainability Consulting; Hold a BSc. in
regional Development & Urban Planning; held position working for City of Shoreline P&DS
Project management for Green/Smart communities.
Organizational affiliations: International Living Future Institute, Living Building Challenge, Sustainable
Edmonds, Northwest Ecobuilding Guild Education Committee, Rising Professionals
Why are you seeking this appointment? I am a 30 year Edmonds resident who would like to inject
a new prospective towards the planning of the the City of Edmonds built and urban environment.
I have an interest in investigating the feasibility of implementing a strategic sustainable plan for the marsh - one in which the conservationists, developers and community benefit.
What skills and knowledge do you have to meet the selection criteria?.Extensive studies done in urban planning, designing for walkable and
pedestrian friendly cities, sustainability consulting, smart/green community design, smart home technologies, project management, biophilic design
Please list any other Board, Commission, Committee, or official positions you currently hold with the City of Edmonds:
N/A
Additional
Please return this completed form to:
Edmonds City Hall
1215th Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
ca ro lyn, lafave @ed mo n dswa. gov
Phone:425.771.0247 1 Fax: 425.771.0252
Signature
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