Cm131210EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
December 10, 2013
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Mayor Earling in the Council
Chambers, 250 5t1i Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Dave Earling, Mayor
Lora Petso, Council President
Joan Bloom, Councilmember
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Strom Peterson, Councilmember
Frank Yamamoto, Councilmember
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Carrie Hite, Parks & Recreation Director
Renee McRae, Recreation Manager
Sharon Coates, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jana Spellman, Senior Executive Council Asst.
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
Boy Scout Troop Introduction
Mayor Earling recognized members of Boy Scout Troop 312 in the audience.
1. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present with the exception of
Councilmembers Peterson, Fraley-Monillas and Yamamoto.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETSO,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
3. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Bloom requested Item A be removed from the Consent Agenda.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BLOOM, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
B. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS #205766 THROUGH #205897 DATED DECEMBER 5,
2013 FOR $470,498.28. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL DIRECT DEPOSIT AND CHECKS
#60681 THROUGH #60694 FOR $449,968.87, BENEFIT CHECKS #60695 THROUGH
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#60707 AND WIRE PAYMENTS OF $243,479.90 FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 16,
2013 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2013
C. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM KIMBERLY
HUNEKE (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED), AND RATELCO PROPERTIES CORP.
($50,000.68)
ITEM A: APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 2013 AND
DECEMBER 3, 2013
At Councilmember Bloom's request, City Clerk Scott Passey described the following amendments:
• November 26, 2013 minutes: page 22, report on Public Safety & Personnel Committee should be
attributed to Councilmember Peterson rather than Councilmember Buckshnis.
• December 3, 2013 minutes: page 19, first sentence, comment attributed to Councilmember
Buckshnis should be Councilmember Bloom.
COUNCILMEMBER BLOOM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
APPROVE ITEM A. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Rose Cantwell, Edmonds, Vice President, Senior Center Board, thanked Mayor Earling for joining in
the Senior Center's celebration of their 45th anniversary last month. She wished the Council a Merry
Christmas and Happy Holidays and thanked Councilmembers Fraley-Monillas and Buckshnis who serve
on the Senior Center Board. She also thanked Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite and her staff for
their assistance. She commented the Senior Center is part of Parks & Recreation via a partnership with the
City. Senior Center Director Farrell Fleming, the Board and over 200 volunteers provide services to
Edmonds and south county citizens by raising 70% of the budget themselves. Funds received from the
City, County and United Way cover only 30% of the Center's expenses. The annual budget is $600,000.
The Senior Center has obtained its own grants over the years to maintain and refurbish the building and
provide programs. The thrift store's director donates all her time. Volunteer hours enrich the lives of
others and reduce the tax burden. She relayed the Senior Center is not interest in relocating.
Dave Page, Edmonds, referred to the 1973 deed that bequeathed property to Edmonds with the caveat it
be used for a Senior Center. In 1975 the Edmonds City Council proclaimed the property would be a
Senior Center. He recalled every now and then moving the Senior Center comes up. Once he began going
to the Senior Center, he realized what a magical place it is and the beauty the view provides. The Center
has 1,800 members and serves 3,500 people.
Roger Hertrich, Edmonds, commented his sons became Eagle Scouts via Boy Scout Troop 312; it is a
great organization the produces a lot of great citizens. He relayed the Senior Center Board's concern with
the recent 4-hour blockage of the railroad tracks and the possibility that medical aid could not reach the
Senior Center or members would be unable to return home. He supported the idea of a study funded by
the State to study an emergency vehicle overpass.
5. PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE DRAFT PLAN PRESENTATION
Parks & Recreation Director Carrie Hite explained the process of updating the Parks, Recreation and
Open Space (PROS) Plan has been underway since last June. She was glad to see members of the Senior
Center in the audience and looked forward to their input. The draft PROS Plan is available on the City's
website. The draft plan is under review for 60 days and has been submitted to the Department of
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Commerce; citizens are encouraged to review the plan and submit comments online, via email or at the
Frances Anderson Center. She introduced Lauren Schmitt and Ryan Mottau, MIG, Inc.
Lauren Schmitt, MIG, Inc., explained the focus of this effort has been to engage the community in
shaping the future of Edmonds parks. Council President Petso has been participating as a member of the
advisory committee. This process is occurring concurrently with the Community Cultural Plan update;
both are being informed by a public involvement process. There is no 60 day review requirement for the
Community Cultural Plan; that plan will be presented to the Council shortly.
Ms. Schmitt described the integrated planning process with the community:
Phase 1: Where are we now?
Phase 2: Where do we want to be?
Phase 3: How do we get there?
Phase 4: What are the steps to implementation?
Ms. Schmitt explained the State requires the PROS Plan be updated every six years to maintain GMA
compliance and to retain eligibility for statewide grants. She commented on the City's demographics:
• Median age: 47.5
• Median household income: $72,452
• Fewer in poverty
• Increasing diversity
o Asian
o Hispanic/Latino
She explained the PROS Plan reflects the following planning efforts:
• Comprehensive Plan
o Sustainability Element
• City Code
o Critical Areas
o Shoreline Master Program
• Strategic Action Plan
• Streetscape Plan/4th Ave
• Impact Fees
• Park Levy and MPD
• Transportation Plan
Ms. Schmitt described the community engagement process that included the following:
• PAT and CCAT Meetings
• Focus Groups
• Community Intercepts
• Online Questionnaire
• Community Workshops
• Telephone Survey
She relayed information from the community intercepts:
• High value of parks recreation and cultural services
• Adding open space and trails
• Free community art events are very important
• Walking and biking and other casual activities should be encouraged
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Ryan Mottau, MIG, Inc., described the online community questionnaire:
• 1,161 responses
• Receive information: Craze (67%) Word of Mouth (62%)
He noted the above was a phenomenal response rate. Most communities do not find that 67% receive
information from their Parks & Recreation guide. They often indicate to other cities that publishing the
guide is not a good investment; that is not the case in Edmonds. He described several survey responses:
• Park and facility visits:
o Frequently visiting (at least once/week)
■ A park near my home (31 %)
■ Waterfront parks (29%)
o Never visiting
■ Senior center (66%)
■ Wade James Theater (57%)
■ Pool (53%)
• Activities in Parks
o Top activities
■ Walkingibiking
■ Social gathering
■ Nature observation
■ Artistic or cultural expression
o Would like to see more:
■ Artistic or cultural expression
■ Walking/biking
• Arts and Culture
o Top activities in Edmonds
■ Visit galleries and/or exhibits
■ Attend performances
■ Attend an arts or cultural festival
o Highest priorities
■ Engaging more youth and young adults in the arts
■ Having free publicly accessible arts and culture events
Mr. Mottau explained the visual preference survey at the two community workshops was an opportunity
to test which park system improvements appealed to people. A detailed summary of the visual preference
survey is available in Appendix B.
Mr. Mottau described the statistically valid, random sample phone survey:
■ November 20th-25th, 2013
■ Responses:400
■ Margin of error: +/- 4.9%
■ Random sample of Edmonds registered voters
■ Includes cell -phone only households
■ Tested a package of projects and funding
He advised the findings of the survey are still being analyzed. Although respondents were split on
expanding the park system and can't afford it, there was support for a $10 per month per household
funding for a Parks District.
Mr. Mottau described the outline of the PROS Plan:
1. Introduction
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2. Parks, Recreation and Open Space System Needs
3. System Concept, Goals and Objectives
4. Action Plan
5. Funding Plan
The Plan addresses:
• Park Lands
o
Neighborhood Parks
o
Community Parks
o
Regional Parks
o
Special Use Areas
o
Open Space
o
Connections
o
Gateways/Entrances
o
Beautification Areas
• Recreation Facilities
• Recreation and Cultural Programs
He explaining the level of service (LOS) in the previous plan was based on population. This is less
effective when consideration is given to where the facilities are needed in the City and that Edmonds is
nearly built out. The approach in the update is to consider not only what the City owns but also
partnerships in the community and other sites that provide recreational opportunities. He reviewed the
LOS analysis:
Park Type
Acreage
Existing
LOS
2008 LOS
Standard
City of Edmonds
188.98
4.75
11.45
Additional Sites Within Edmonds System
371.72
9.33
Total System LOS
560.70
14.08
Mr. Mottau described modeling done of 1/4 mile and % access to neighborhood, community, other parks
and school sites, and nature as well as access to the shoreline, performance and event spaces, sports fields.
An important new piece of analysis for this PROS Plan is habitat. He commented on park condition and
capacity, summarizing newer parks are more interesting and there capacity in existing parks. He described
the new PROS System Concept:
• Expand and connect recreation opportunities
• Capitalize on the unique identity of Edmonds
• Look forward to the future of Edmonds
• Steward and activate key community assets
He provided the PROS Plan Goals and examples of objectives:
Goal 1: Collaborations and Leadership
o Lead collaborative efforts to fulfill the community's needs for park, recreation and cultural
services.
Goal 2: Parks and Open Space
Goal 3: Shoreline Use and Access
Goal 4: Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation
o Preserve and provide access to natural resource lands for habitat conservation, recreation,
and environmental education.
Goal 5: Recreation Programs and Activities
Goal 6: Cultural Services
Goal 7: Park Operations and Maintenance
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The Action Plan includes:
• Recommended projects and initiatives to advance the system
• Organized by Goal
The Funding Plan addresses:
• Capital Projects
• Planning Level Costs and Flexible Cost Model
• Funding Strategy
• Funding Sources
Mr. Mottau advised Appendix A includes an inventory of the entire system and a site -by -site profile of
each park in the system; this is an important reference tool.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed the draft PROS Plan was not included in the Council packet. She was
contacted by the phone survey; that survey did not mention the Senior Center or the Wade James Theater.
She referred to the online survey responses that indicated 66% did not visit the Senior Center and 57% did
not visit the Wade James Theater, pointing out that 60% of the phone survey respondents are senior center
age. She questioned the accuracy of the online survey, noting many seniors do not have internet access
and therefore would not complete the online survey. Mr. Mottau answered the online questionnaire was
done early in the process; it was available in a printed format upon request. He acknowledged some
members of the community do not have internet access. The responses to the online survey closely match
the City's demographics. The online survey measured current activities, what people were interested in,
ideas for improvement, etc. The phone survey, done later in the process, was related to specific projects,
ranking projects and funding.
Councilmember Johnson asked how the Strategic Plan should be used to evaluate capital projects in the
PROS Plan. Mr. Mottau acknowledged there is some overlap such as the Senior Center and in that case,
their intent was to follow the direction in the Strategic Plan. Ideas and capital projects that are new since
the Strategic Plan would be analyzed in the CIP process and aligned with the Strategic Plan.
Councilmember Johnson referred to identification of biking and walking as one of the leading activities.
The City's Transportation Element includes bicycle and pedestrian projects but the City does not have
funding for all the projects. She was interested in projects in the PROS Plan that connected parks and
provided walking and biking opportunities. Mr. Mottau answered their analysis of access to parks in the
system emphasizes projects that enhance the opportunity to reach a park. He noted people are willing to
travel a greater distance if the trip is more pleasant, safer or trail -like. With regard to funding, he
explained many of the same funding sources will apply. The added emphasis in the PROS Plan for
connections will also allow grants that were previously related to parks to be used to improve access to a
park, possibly extending beyond the boundary of the park.
Councilmember Johnson asked whether information in the PROS Plan could be used to inform the update
of the Transportation element. Mr. Mottau answered yes, noting the criteria in the transportation planning
process was used to prioritize walkway improvements.
Councilmember Johnson recalled the consultants deemphasized the purchase of new open space. She was
interested in a vigorous program to increase open space along stream and creek corridors, the marsh,
Puget Sound, and Lake Ballinger. Mr. Mottau answered the marsh is a major project in the PROS Plan.
The PROS Plan still provides incentive to acquire additional open space particularly habitat and natural
resources; any de -emphasis is based on the perception that land is not available. Ms. Schmitt advised
there is support for land acquisition but the Plan recognizes there are not acres of green fields available
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for purchase for a park. The Plan seeks to take advantage of opportunities to acquire sites or develop
partnerships. She asked whether acquisition of open space land should be a higher priority.
Councilmember Johnson responded she was not talking about flat open space for ball fields; she was
interested in critical areas, steep slopes, wetlands and areas along stream corridors that could be acquired
to provide environmental protection. Ms. Schmitt answered having the PROS Plan certified as a Habitat
Conservation Plan provides access to funding streams for resource protection. She invited
Councilmembers to review and provided feedback on the Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation
goal.
Council President Petso referred to emphasis in the Plan on expanding without buying more land. She
contrasted this with the comment that to provide the same acreage per 1,000 residents would require
doubling the amount of park land. She suggested being strategic with acquisition such as along critical
areas, ball fields, gathering spaces, etc. to provide park facilities to citizens without park facilities within a
1/4 mile radius. She suggested the plan emphasize pursuing the few sites that exist such as underdeveloped
church properties and underdeveloped school and businesses sites. Mr. Mottau explained strategically
expanding the system to include partnership sites and/or to increase the capacity of a site to provide
recreational activities or protect a habitat area does not change the acreage but increases the reality of
park facilities. He summarized it would be difficult to meet the goal of 11 acres of park land per 1,000
population without demolishing a great deal of housing.
Councilmember Buckshnis expressed concern that the PROS Plan mentions relocating the Senior Center,
pointing out that was included in the Strategic Plan as a lower priority because it was mentioned by one
citizen. Ms. Hite responded the Senior Center is listed under Goal 2 in the PROS Plan and mirrors the
language in the higher priority Strategic Action Plan item, to continue to work with the Senior Center on a
long range plan.
Councilmember Buckshnis referred to Goal 3J, Use the opportunity of any changes at the Senior Center
site to integrate the property more completely with the rest of the waterfront. Mr. Mottau explained if an
opportunity arose to make improvements, integrating the site more thoroughly is not predicated on
clearing the site and moving the Senior Center but continuing the connection of the facility with the
waterfront and public access. Councilmember Buckshnis commented WRIA 8 is a potential funding
source.
Councilmember Johnson inquired about the project timeline. In response to Councilmember Buckshnis'
earlier comment about the PROS Plan not being in the Council packet, Ms. Hite explained she did not
include the Plan in the Council packet because it is very large document, a link to the plan was provided
in the agenda memo. She offered to provide Councilmembers a PDF of the consultant's presentation or it
is available on the City's Z drive presentation folder.
Ms. Hite explained the draft PROS Plan is different than the previous plan. It is a more proactive plan, it
is not a deficit based plan and the Natural Resource and Habitat Conservation goal was added which will
make the City more competitive in state and federal appropriations for habitat development. Next steps in
the process include inform the community via press releases, sending information to the City's 10,000
member email list and taking community input. Hard copies of the Plan are available at the Frances
Anderson Center and comments can also be submitted at the Frances Anderson Center as well as online.
There are two public hearings scheduled with the Planning Board in January; the goal is for the Planning
Board to forward a recommendation to the Council following the second public hearing. The Plan will
come to the City Council at two meetings in February including a public hearing on February 4. She
hoped the PROS Plan could be adopted at the February 18 Council meeting. She encouraged the Council
and Planning Board to review the Plan and provide any comments. She offered to meet with
Councilmembers individually to discuss concerns or comments prior to the February public hearing. The
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deadline for adoption is February 28 because the open application process for Recreation and
Conservation Office (RCO) grants begins March 1; that process occurs only every even year.
Ms. Hite thanked the 20 member Project Advisory Team including Carreen Nordling Rubenkonig,
Council President Petso, and Planning Board Members Val Stewart and Phil Lovell, and Senior Center
Director Farrell Fleming. She also thanked Park staff for their assistance with community events,
particularly Recreation Manager Renee McRae. She recognized MIG for the excellent job they did
listening to the community and drafting the PROS Plan to capture the will and interest of the community.
She encouraged the public to review the Plan and provide input.
6. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION FOR A CODE OF CONDUCT
Council President Petso commented the Code of Conduct has been referred to and from the Public Safety
& Personnel Committee several times. Attachment 9 is a proposed resolution that condenses the
Committee's ideas for a Code of Conduct that could be applied to Councilmembers, Board and
Commission Members and members of citizen advisory or volunteer groups. She summarized the intent
of the Code of Conduct was that City business be conducted openly and courteously. She thanked
Councilmember Bloom for her efforts related to the Code of Conduct.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO ELIMINATE ITEM 6 IN THE RESOLUTION, "BASE DECISIONS ON THE MERITS, NOT
ON OTHER CONSIDERATIONS."
Councilmember Johnson commented although the language sounds great, it is not very practical. When
making decisions, Councilmembers must look beyond the merits and consider how it relates to other
plans, fiscal reality, etc. She felt it was simplistic to say decisions can be based on the merits. She
provided an example: when discussing a project in City Park, consideration had to be given to the
relationship between the project and the Critical Areas Ordinance and the impact of the decision on
funding mechanisms, particularly donations. She did not want the Council to be ethically bound by a very
narrow description.
Councilmember Buckshnis thanked Councilmember Bloom for pursuing a Code of Conduct. She voiced
concern with Item 6, pointing out everyone has different perceptions and there can be a great deal of
subjectivity. For example, what she considers to be a merit, another Councilmember may not consider a
merit.
Councilmember Bloom thanked Council President Petso for drafting the resolution using the information
discussed by the Public Safety & Personnel Committee. She agreed conduct was subjective; the intent of
Item 6 was to base decisions on the merits related to the issues. She suggested revising Item 6 to read,
"Base decisions on the merits of the issues. not on other eensider-,tions"
Council President Petso noted procedurally a motion should have been made to approve the resolution
following by an amendment. She did not object to eliminating Item 6, pointing out the Council can easily
amend a resolution in the future. She will support the motion due to her interest in adopting a Code of
Conduct.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bloom referred to Item 3, "not permit any disrespectful behavior toward participants or
the City" and suggested either defining "the City" or deleting "or the City."
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COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETSO MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO DELETE "OR THE CITY" FROM ITEM 3 IN THE FIRST SECTION. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
Councilmember Bloom referred to the final paragraph, "Violations of this Code of Conduct should be
raised with an appropriate individual: the group leader, a relevant staff member, a City Council member
or the Mayor. Persistent violations could lead to an effort to remove the individual from the group." She
recommended clarifying that this applied to a violation of the Code of Conduct by a City Board,
Commission, Committee, or Work Group and not an elected official.
Councilmember Johnson pointed out the resolution addresses the Code of Conduct for the Mayor, City
Councilmembers, and members of all City Boards, Commissions, Committees, or Work Groups.
Councilmember Bloom explained this was added at the request of Councilmember Peterson due to his
interest in a means to remove a committee or board member due to a Code of Conduct violation.
Councilmember Buckshnis suggested adding "with the exception of Councilmembers and the Mayor."
Council President Petso suggested deleting the phrase and revising the resolution in the future. She
commented on the difficulty developing a generic phrase because all boards, commissions, committees
and work groups have different processes for removal and appointment of members.
COUNCILMEMBER BLOOM MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS, TO
DELETE "VIOLATIONS OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT SHOULD BE RAISED WITH AN
APPROPRIATE INDIVIDUAL: THE GROUP LEADER, A RELEVANT STAFF MEMBER, A
CITY COUNCIL MEMBER OR THE MAYOR. PERSISTENT VIOLATIONS COULD LEAD TO
AN EFFORT TO REMOVE THE INDIVIDUAL FROM THE GROUP." MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT PETSO,
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 1306 AS AMENDED, A RESOLUTION OF THE EDMONDS CITY
COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE MAYOR,
COUNCILMEMBERS, AND ALL MEMBERS OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS,
COMMITTEES, OR WORK GROUPS. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. DISCUSSION AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICY
REGARDING COUNCILMEMBER PARTICIPATION BY SPEAKER PHONE OR OTHER
TECHNOLOGY
Council President Petso relayed the Public Safety & Personnel Committee has been discussing this issue.
An issue was raised whether a Councilmember may phone in and participate in only a portion of a
meeting. She referred to a language added by the Committee, Item 3 highlighted on Attachment 3,
"Councilmember must call in for the full meeting including audience comment, and." She felt it was
acceptable for a Councilmember to phone in as long as they participated in all relevant portions of a
meeting.
Councilmember Buckshnis explained she has participated in Council meetings by phone, but found it
very difficult due to the 5 second delay in the video. If the consensus was to include Item 3, she preferred
not to allow Councilmembers to participate by speaker phone or other technology.
Council President Petso preferred to allow Councilmembers to participate by speaker phone and
supported deleting Item 3. The resolution states the Councilmember must participate in the relevant
portion of the Council meeting. For example, if audience comments pertained to the item and the
Councilmember did not hear them, it would not be appropriate for the Councilmember to participate.
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Instead of requiring a Councilmember to call in for the full meeting, Councilmember Bloom suggested if
there was an audience comment related to the item, the Council President be responsible for conveying
the comment to the Councilmember calling in.
Councilmember Johnson was opposed to allowing Councilmembers to participate via speaker phone and
having their vote counted. She pointed out Council President Petso, Councilmember Bloom and she have
perfect attendance. She recognized there would be times when a Councilmember was unable to attend a
meeting but felt it was a Councilmember's job to attend and participate in Council meetings.
Councilmember Bloom observed without Councilmember Johnson's vote, the resolution would not pass.
Councilmember Buckshnis spoke in favor of a Councilmember participating via speaker phone; it was up
to a Councilmember to decide whether they wanted to call in while on vacation, etc. She preferred to
delay approval of the resolution until all Councilmembers were present.
Mayor Earling commented he has served on many boards and commissions and all have allowed
members to participate via phone.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Earling reported the staff holiday breakfast was attended by 85-90 staff members and
Councilmember Peterson. He also reported on Fire District 1's art auction; the proceeds benefit the
Edmonds 9/11 memorial. Donations are being accepted for the memorial.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Bloom reminded of the Port's Holiday Lights at the Docks through early January. There
are activities at the Edmonds marina tonight; the Seattle Christmas Ship departed from the marina at 7:00
p.m.
Councilmember Buckshnis reported the Senior Center is a cold weather shelter. She relayed that Betty
Mueller passed away and that former Finance Director Shawn Hunstock got married.
Councilmember Johnson announced the Historic Preservation Committee's dedication of the Larsen
building, west of the library parking lot entrance on Main, on Friday at 10:00 a.m.
Council President Petso offered condolences to Betty Mueller's family. She explained Ms. Mueller was
very active in the City including the bond measure to construct the Public Safety building and the Police
and Fire Foundations.
10. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned to committee meetings at 7:31 p.m.
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