20170411 City CouncilEDMONDS CITY COUNCIL APPROVED MINUTES
April 11, 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
ELECTED OFFICIALS ABSENT
Neil Tibbott, Councilmember
1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
E. Yamane, Police Officer
Al Compaan, Police Chief
Phil Williams, Public Works Director
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir.
Shane Hope, Development Services Director
Mary Ann Hardie, HR Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Rosa Fruehling-Watson, City Attorney
Scott Passey, City Clerk
Jerrie Bevington, Camera Operator
Jeannie Dines, Recorder
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 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 with the exception of
Councilmember Tibbott.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER TEITZEL MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS,
TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS, TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER TIBBOTT. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER NELSON, TO
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items
approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 4, 2017
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM, PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND
WIRE PAYMENTS.
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3. ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF A CLAIM FOR DAMAGES FROM DONALD C.
HOLMES (AMOUNT UNDETERMINED)
4. CRUMB RUBBER EXTENSION OF MORATORIUM
5. SNOPUD REDUNDANCY POWER AGREEMENT - WWTP
5. PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS
CREATIVE AGE FESTIVAL PRESENTATION
Dick Van Hollebeke one of three co-founders, along with Jerry Fireman and Trish Feaster, of the
Creative Age Festival of Edmonds (CAFE). The second annual CAFE festival is Saturday, April 29 at the
Edmonds Senior Center. At the inaugural festival in 2015, there were nearly 300 attendees, and of those
who responded to a follow-up survey, 97% said they had a meaningful or very meaningful experience that
would help make their lives better. CAFE is aimed at people who have a little more time to enjoy life,
empty nesters, retirees or soon-to-be retirees. CAFE believes and has proof when people reengage their
creative side and reach out to others, good things happen. A controlled landmark study on arts and aging
done in the early 2000s by Dr. Gene Cohen studied three groups of older people from Washington D.C.,
Brooklyn and San Francisco. Half of the participants continued with their normal lives and the other half
were actively engaged in some creative outlet, singing, dancing, etc. The groups were followed for seven
years; the people who maintained a more creative, active and engaged life lived longer, healthier and
happier lives.
CAFE is a wellness and arts community engagement event, designed to empower retired -aged and other
individuals to experience new techniques, skills and activities that enhance their lives and expand their
worlds. CAFE offers more than 25 workshops that promote health and wellness and wellbeing through
physical and mental vitality, creative expression and social connection. Individuals are invited to stay
CAFE - creative, active, fulfilled and engaged. In the past few days, 10,000 brochures describing CAFE's
origins, volunteer staff members and the classes being offered were mailed to the greater Edmonds area.
Classes range from health and wellness and fitness to memoir writing, poetry workshop, making sense of
our polarized nation, three travel classes presented by Rick Steves' Europe staff, using manual setting on
a digital camera, birding, rain gardens, painting, and plant art for personal enjoyment.
The event also includes a theatrical production from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by the Silver Kite
Intergenerational Theater followed by a one hour lunch break. A free shuttle is offered from the Senior
Center to and from downtown Edmonds restaurants. After the final two sessions, the keynote speaker Dr.
Gloria Burgess, an Edmonds resident with an international resume will make a presentation. At the
conclusion of the event there is a CAFE Soiree, a hosted happy hour, live music, wine and cheese tasting,
beer sampling and hard cider making. The total cost of the event is $40/person. He encouraged the public
to register and to tell their friends about this very special event. He recognized CAFE's community
sponsors. Further details available on their website, www.creativeagefestival.org or in-person registration
is available at the Edmonds for the Arts ticket counter.
Councilmember Buckshnis commended CAFE for compressing the event into one day. She found it to be
a wonderful program and many people had a great time last year. She has heard Dr. Burgess speak and
agreed her presentation was well worth the cost of the event. She was unable to attend but anticipated this
year's CAFE would be a huge success.
Mayor Earling said he also is unable to attend as he will be in Hawaii.
Mr. Hollebeke encouraged the public to attend, this is one of only four such events in the world.
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6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Tracy Felix, President, Downtown Edmonds Merchants Association, thanked Economic
Development/Community Services Director Patrick Doherty for regularly attending DEMA meetings.
Parking concerns grow every year and are a great indicator of a growing, vibrant downtown shopping
core. Concerns with parking will continue to arise as well as ideas proposed to Council to include
increased parking in the budget. Mr. Doherty has developed a brilliant idea to move employee parking
Back 120 feet off Main and 5"1' and she urged the Council to support Mr. Doherty's proposal.
Darrol Haug, Edmonds, a member of the Economic Development Commission and the Mayor's Ad -
Hoc Parking Committee, but speaking as private citizen highlighted information in a detailed report
provided to each Councilmember. Parking stalls in Edmonds are a finite resource and they need to be
better utilized to provide more parking downtown for those who patronize the restaurants, shops, etc. The
competition for stalls is great; there are 500 employee parking permits that cost $50/year or 25 cents/day
and the Council is considering a proposal to move employee parking further from the downtown core. He
urged the Council to consider moving them further away to open more spaces in the downtown core.
There are also 600 residential parking permits downtown that cost $25/year or 7 cents/day. He suggested
the Council consider putting market value pricing on permits; market price near the ferry terminal is $5-
$10/day in a parking lot and $5/day in the lot behind Chanterelle. A pilot program has been proposed to
paint tick marks to improve the efficiency of parking and he encouraged the City to consider that program
in other locations. Enforcement is a big issue and the City has limited resources for parking enforcement.
Existing time limits are three hours, yet the City has a part-time employee split between animal control
and parking to do what should be a full-time activity.
Mayor Earling recalled two weeks ago two citizens during Audience Comments raised serious
allegations, suggesting sexual harassment in the Police Department. The Police Chief Al Compaan and
Human Resources Director Mary Ann Hardie will provide written statements under Audience Comments
in response to the allegations.
Police Chief Al Compaan provided the following statement:
Good evening Mayor, good evening Council. I come before you this evening to provide some insight
in regard to concerns expressed by two residents during audience comments at the City Council
meeting of March 28th. Their concerns specifically dealt with the Police Department, questioning
whether there are on-going issues of sexual harassment within the Department, citing three lawsuits
that are a matter of public record that have been filed over the past several years.
First of all, to make one issue abundantly clear: the Police Department takes any allegation of
employee misconduct seriously, regardless of the nature of the misconduct. The Department has
robust policies governing its operations, including policies on employee conduct in the workplace,
including a policy specific to discriminatory harassment. In fact, one of the policies requires our
Department members to report misconduct through their chain of command when they learn of any
misconduct on the part of any Department member. Any member may enter a complaint at any time to
any superior officer in the Department, or to Human Resources, or to the Mayor's Office. No member
is discouraged from reporting misconduct of any kind.
When allegations are brought to the Department's attention, those allegations are thoroughly
investigated. Investigations may very well include use of an outside investigator depending on the
nature of the allegations. If the allegations are factual and a policy violation is supported by a
preponderance of the evidence, the threshold for a sustained finding will be met. Disposition typically
includes appropriate disciplinary action or remedial training.
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As to the concern that sexual harassment is allegedly endemic in the Department, such a concern is
not supported by the facts. Yes, the City recently settled a lawsuit brought by one of our employees
who cited allegations of sexual harassment. The City and its self -Insurance pool, Washington Cities
Insurance Authority, agreed to a settlement of the case. The City did not admit liability as part of the
settlement, and considers it to be a compromise of a disputed claim.
The two other lawsuits apparently referenced during audience comments of two weeks ago are not
sexual harassment lawsuits. One resulted from criminal conduct by an Edmonds Officer who was
prosecuted and sentenced to prison for his crime, and who no longer works for us and hasn't for
some time. The other lawsuit results from a claim by a current employee regarding a workplace
accommodation for an alleged medical condition and does not involve any claims of gender or sexual
discrimination. The conduct and facts giving rise to claims in both cases were thoroughly
investigated at the time and appropriate action was and is being taken by the City.
It is important to point out that of the 64 current employees in the Police Department, 18 are women.
Of the 18, 8 have served our cityfor over a decade. Of the 18, 8 are commissioned police officers. I
am very proud of all of our employees. The Edmonds Police Department works hard to earn the
public's trust each and every day. We are appreciative, and humbled, by the fact the number of
compliments we receive far outnumber concerns expressed or complaints lodged — from outside or
inside the Department.
Litigation is a reality of our society. One of the best deflectors of litigation is risk management —
having strong workplace policies, having regular training on workplace conduct, having strong
accountability and, when needed, a robust investigative and disciplinary process. We have these
things in place and we work closely with our Human Resources Director and City Attorney to follow
both the spirit and letter of the law. To imply or somehow conclude that sexual harassment is "the
norm " in our Department is absolutely not supported by the facts, nor is it supported by our history,
nor would I as Chieffind it in any manner acceptable.
I have always encouraged anyone who believes they are the subject of inappropriate or
discriminatory conduct by anyone at the Police Department to bring forward the facts surrounding
their concerns to either me, the HR Director or the Mayor. This is in accordance with our
departmental and City policies, so that we may conduct an appropriate investigation, and can take
any necessary corrective action, if warranted by the facts. I will continue to encourage the same for
so long as I am privileged to serve as your Police Chief.
Human Resources Director Mary Ann Hardie provided the following statement:
Good Evening Mayor and Council. As you just heard Chief Compaan's insight and heartfelt
concerns, I also thought it might be helpful as the HR Director to also provide a little insight as well
with regard to the City's discrimination/harassment policies and training practices.
The City takes not only harassment but any claims of discrimination very seriously which is why the
City provides training on the policies and looks promptly into each complaint and takes appropriate
action, regardless of the department. When a complaint is received from the police department, they
will coordinate with HR and the City Attorneys' Office on this. This may, at times, include using
outside investigators as well depending on the nature of the complaint.
• As a matter of standard practice, the City provides regular anti -harassment, anti -retaliation
and cultural diversity training for employees, including refresher trainings.
• Newly hired employees also have anti -harassment, anti -retaliation and cultural diversity
training at the time of hire in between City-wide refresher trainings.
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• In addition to these trainings, the City also has very clear policy language in the City
Personnel Policies about non-discrimination, anti -harassment and anti -retaliation (2.4
ANTI -HARASSMENT POLICY, INCLUDING SEXUAL HARASSMENT) that are provided to
employees during orientation.
• The policy provides a definition of harassment and sexual harassment and describes the types
of actions that could be perceived as harassing as well as inappropriate actions. Employees
submit to Human Resources a confirmation acknowledgement of receipt and
acknowledgement of these policies.
• These policies are also available on the City's website (Human Resources) and the policy is
also distributed Citywide via e-mail. As you know, the City Personnel Policies were just
updated this year in February and they were disseminated to employees.
• Additionally, the police department also has anti -harassment policy language in their
department policy manual.
As the Chief mentioned, there is a clear complaint process for reporting discrimination, harassment,
and/or retaliation for all employees. This is clearly outlined in the City's Personnel Policies 2.5
COMPLAINT PROCESS: ,DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, and OR RETALIATION. Employees
may file a complaint with their supervisor, their department head, the Mayor and/or HR. As noted in
the policies, employees are strongly encouraged to report all incidents of harassment, discrimination
or other inappropriate behavior to their supervisor, department head, HR and/or the Mayor as soon
as possible.
I am not aware that there is any "culture" of harassment or discrimination in any department at the
City. This simply would not be acceptable or tolerated. The City values employees and strives to
maintain a pleasant and productive work environment and this includes being appropriately and
promptly responsive to complaints of discrimination or harassment. The City does not tolerate illegal
behavior such as discrimination or harassment and this behavior, by policy is clearly subject to
appropriate disciplinary, corrective action up to and including termination.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked Rosa Fruehling-Watson, City Attorney's Office, asked if these
statements made under Audience Comments were in accordance with Roberts Rules as she would have
expected it to be an agenda item with materials for Council to review. Ms. Fruehling-Watson answered it
was proper under Roberts Rules as it was in response to public comments.
7. STUDY ITEMS
1. 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PERFORMANCE
Development Services Director Shane Hope reviewed:
• Background
o Adopted in 2015 with the Comprehensive Plan update
o Reported on annually
• Implementation Actions
o Steps that must be taken within a specified timeframe to address high priority goals
o Five implementation Actions
■ Develop update to street tree plan (2016);
• Develop urban forest management plan (2017);
■ Develop level of service standards for key public facilities (2017);
• Update hazard mitigation plan (2017);
• Develop a housing strategy (2019).
• Performance Measures
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o Provide targeted information about Comp Plan's implementation & effectiveness
o Six Performance Measures
■ Annual city-wide and city government energy use;
■ Number of residential units permitted annually;
■ Yearly average number of jobs within the city;
■ Lineal feet of water, sewer, and stormwater mains replaced or rehabilitated;
■ Capital facilities plan project delivery results;
■ Lineal feet of sidewalk renovated or rehabilitated
Community Sustainability Element
o Implementation Action - By 2017, update the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan to reference
emerging risks and hazards related to climate change, such as rising sea levels and ocean
acidification.
✓ This implementation step has been met.
o Performance Measure - Annually report on energy usage within the City, both by City
government and by the larger Edmonds community
■ Aggregate Electricity Consumption, City -owned property — Street Lighting, Electric
Utility
— Since 2011, electricity use for city -owned property is down 16%, for an annual
reduction equivalent to the electricity used to power 130 households for a year
• Aggregate Natural Gas Consumption City -owned property
— Only three years of data was available from Puget Sound Energy
■ Aggregate Electricity Consumption, Citywide — Commercial versus residential
— Since 2011, electricity use city-wide is down 11.6%, for an annual savings equivalent
to the electricity used to power 2,453 households for a year.
■ Aggregate Natural Gas Consumption, Citywide
— Only three years of data was available from Puget Sound Energy
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
Housing Element
o Implementation Action: Develop a strategy by 2019 for increasing the supply for affordable
housing and meeting diverse housing needs
✓ This implementation step is not yet due by may end up being completed early
■ Performance Measure: Report the number of residential units permitted each year with a
goal of reaching 21,168 units by 2035, or approximately 112 additional dwelling units
annually from 2011 to 2035
✓ The table above shows that the target of having approximately 112 units added to the housing
supply was met in 2016
Economic Development Element
o Performance Measure: Report the number of jobs within the City each year with a goal of
reaching 13,948 jobs, excluding jobs within the resource and construction sectors, by 2035.
This would require adding aporoximateiv 95 `lobs annually from 2011 to 2035.
Year Av
Employment
Total Wages I Avg Wa e
Housing
Type
$412,064,166 $41,199
Year
SF
MF
I Duplex
ADU
Demo
Net
2016
41
97
--
4
-16
126
2015
53
4
--
5
-11
51
2014
46
43
14
6
-19
90
2013
36
--
--
5
-19
22
2012
27
--
--
--
-8
19
2011 1
15 1
89
--
5
-6
103
Total 1218
1233
14
25
-79
411
✓ The table above shows that the target of having approximately 112 units added to the housing
supply was met in 2016
Economic Development Element
o Performance Measure: Report the number of jobs within the City each year with a goal of
reaching 13,948 jobs, excluding jobs within the resource and construction sectors, by 2035.
This would require adding aporoximateiv 95 `lobs annually from 2011 to 2035.
Year Av
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Employment
Total Wages I Avg Wa e
2011
10,002
$412,064,166 $41,199
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✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
• Community Culture & Urban Design Element
o Implementation Action 1: Develop an update to the Street Tree Plan by end of 2016
✓ This implementation step has not been met
o Implementation Action 2: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 2017
✓ This implementation step is in progress
• Utilities Element
o Performance Measure: Lineal feet of old water, sewer and stormwater mains replaced or
rehabilitated
2012 11,597 $519,350,513 $44,782
Re laced
2013 11,816 $534,766,515 $45,259
2014 12,102 $554,804,528 $45,843
2015 12,628 $598,321,081 $74,380
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
• Community Culture & Urban Design Element
o Implementation Action 1: Develop an update to the Street Tree Plan by end of 2016
✓ This implementation step has not been met
o Implementation Action 2: Develop an Urban Forest Management Plan by the end of 2017
✓ This implementation step is in progress
• Utilities Element
o Performance Measure: Lineal feet of old water, sewer and stormwater mains replaced or
rehabilitated
■ Percent rehabilitated or replaced of the overall system
Water — 1.8%
Sewer — 1.6%
Storm — 0"
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
• 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
✓ This implementation step is in progress
o Performance Measure: Project delivery results — based on comparing projects in the Capital
Facilities Plan to what is actuallv done on the oroiects
Project
Phase
as of 2015 CFP
Re laced
Rehabilitated
Total
Complete
Utility 2015 2016 2015_ 2016
Conceptual
Water 8,200' 4,850' 0' 0'
_
13,050'
Sewer 2,700' 2,000' 0' 6,400'
11,100'
Storm 0' 0' 0' 0'
0'
■ Percent rehabilitated or replaced of the overall system
Water — 1.8%
Sewer — 1.6%
Storm — 0"
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
• 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
✓ This implementation step is in progress
o Performance Measure: Project delivery results — based on comparing projects in the Capital
Facilities Plan to what is actuallv done on the oroiects
Project
Phase
as of 2015 CFP
Current Progress
Civic Pla field Acquisition and/or Development
Conceptual
Complete
Community Park/Athletic Complex - Old Woodway
Hi h School
Conceptual
Complete
Main St. & 9th Ave S (interim solution)
Conceptual
Conceptual
76th Ave. W & 212th St. SW intersection improvements
Design/ROW
Construction
228th St SW Corridor Safety Im rovements
Design/ROW
Complete
Residential Traffic Calming
Conceptual
Complete/On_going_
Trackside Warning System or Quiet Zone @Dayton and
Main St.
Conceptual
Design
Dayton St. and Hwy 104 Drainage Im rovements
Design
In Progress
Edmonds Marsh/Shellabarger Cr/Willow Cr/Day-
lighting/Restoration
Design
Conceptual
Perrinville Creek High Flow Reduction/ Management
Proi ect
Study
In Progress
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
■ Transportation
o Performance Measure: Number of linear feet of sidewalk renovated or added to the City's
sidewalk network
■ Since 2015, the City has renovated 150 -lineal feet and added 3,250 -lineal feet of
sidewalk.
✓ With this information, this performance measure has been met
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Five Implementation Actions
El Develop update to street tree plan (2016);
❑ Develop urban forest management plan (2017);
❑ Develop level of service standards for key public facilities (2017);
El Update hazard mitigation plan (2017);
❑ Develop a housing strategy (2019).
Q = complete ❑ = in progress
Six Performance Measures
El Annual city-wide and city government energy use;
Q Number of residential units permitted annually;
Q Yearly average number of jobs within the city;
Q Lineal feet of water, sewer, and stormwater mains replaced or rehabilitated;
El Capital facilities plan project delivery results;
El Lineal feet of sidewalk renovated or rehabilitated
El = complete
Conclusion
o Comprehensive Plan implementation and performance for 2016 was fully on track
o Monitoring for 2017 will continue and be reported next year
Councilmember Nelson commented some implementation actions have a goal and some do not; for
example the Housing implementation action is X amount of houses by X year and it is tracked by the
performance measure. He did not see that in the Sustainability Element and questioned whether there
could be a specific goal for energy usage. Ms. Hope answered she had also noticed that. Typically the
implementation actions are a specific step; it may or may not relate to ongoing tracking. The performance
measures typically have a benchmark. As this was the first year, there is more work to be done.
Councilmember Nelson asked why only three years of data was available for natural gas usage. Ms. Hope
said the City was unable to obtain information from the utility beyond three years.
Council President Mesaros referred to economic development and asked what is driving the growth of
jobs coming to Edmonds and what sector are they in primarily. Ms. Hope said there is more retail, a major
grocery store closed and reopened, the numbers reflect a desire to locate in Edmonds. With a strong
economy, commercial wants to be in Edmonds. Council President Mesaros asked about the growth in the
healthcare sector. Ms. Hope agreed healthcare was a big factor, healthcare and retail were the primary
drivers. Council President Mesaros commented the healthcare sector is a highly -educated workforce that
command significant salaries and benefits. Ms. Hope referred to information in the presentation regarding
average wages.
Councilmember Buckshnis relayed a concern from the Tree Board about completing the Urban Forestry
Management Plan in 2017, the amount of work still to be done as well as open houses and the busy
Council agendas in the last quarter of the year. She asked whether that needed to be moved to the first
quarter of 2018. Ms. Hope looked forward to input from the Tree Board and the public on the Plan. She
agreed realistically completion will need to be moved into the first quarter 2018 and expected to purpose
that as a Comprehensive Plan amendment.
Councilmember Teitzel referred to the table of Aggregate Electricity Consumption on City -Owned
Property which illustrates a downward trend. He asked whether there was a way to quantify the effects of
solar power on that trend. Ms. Hope said that could be estimated based on the number of solar
installations. She did not anticipated it would be a huge number. The decline in energy use is due in part
to solar but also increased energy efficiency in new building and remodels.
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Councilmember Teitzel referred to the implementation action in the Housing Element, commenting the
need for affordable housing in Edmonds and elsewhere is growing steadily. He asked whether waiting
until 2019 to develop a strategy for increasing the supply of affordable housing and meeting diverse
housing needs meant the City would be static on things like the ADU policy, rezoning, etc. or could the
City move ahead while the strategy was being developed. Ms. Hope answered she expected development
of the strategy to be done early. When the implementation actions were developed, there was an effort not
to require they all be completed in 2017. This issue has become more important and critical and the
Council is interested in moving it forward. She expected some of the work to be done in 2017 and the
strategy completed in 2018, covering a number of different topics. The intent of the strategy is not to be
conclusive on what must be done but recommending priorities and analyzing issues and options,
Councilmember Teitzel asked if the Council wanted to change the ADU policy to accommodate more
residents and density, would that have to wait until the strategy was complete. Ms. Hope answered the
Council could chose to move ahead whatever they wished; the idea was to focus on issues and options in
a comprehensive and strategic way rather than a piecemeal approach.
Councilmember Johnson commented there may be 1-2 additional performance measures in the future. As
the City already monitors solar installations, she suggested including how many there are in the City and
how many are installed each year in the report. She pointed out a consequence of growth is demolition of
older, historic homes and she suggested tracking demolitions which is a community cultural and design
issue. Ms. Hope said demolitions are tracked but not specifically whether the building was historic. She
commented some things that are important to the community can be tracked even if they are not part of
the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Johnson commented one of the unintentional consequences of
some downzoning was a lot of 50 -year old housing stock has been lost.
2. REVIEW AND ADOPTION OF COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PLAN AND DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN
Police Chief Al Compaan commented the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
is important to the City operationally and it is a legally required document. The current version was
adopted by Council resolution December 15, 2015 as the City was transitioning from the Emergency
Services Coordinating Agency (ESCA) to Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management
(DEM). The City is required by state and federal law to maintain a current CEMP as well as a Debris
Management Plan. The updated version in the packet replaces all references to ESCA with DEM as well
as other minor edits made in coordination with DEM. Regulations require the City review and update the
plan every two years as well as do a complete update every five years. Staff worked closely with DEM on
the update who complimented the City on an excellent plan that they considered a model. He offered to
answer any Council questions and recommended adopting the plans by resolution on next week's Consent
Agenda.
Councilmember Nelson referred to the Emergency Support Function (ESF) responsibility matrix which
lists the City Council but does not identify any tasks. Chief Compaan responded that was an oversight
that will be corrected.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented she found the plan fascinating. She asked if there would be an
training for the public. Chief Compaan answered this document is primarily for City operations. DEM,
Fire District 1 and he have discussed providing emergency response/management training for the public
such as personal household responsibilities, having a communication plan in place, having basic supplies,
etc.
Councilmember Buckshnis, asked if the plan will be on the City's website once it is adopted. Chief
Compaan answered yes. Councilmember Buckshnis referred to the Animal Disaster Protection Plan
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which refers to livestock, poultry, horses and captive wildlife, commenting Edmonds did not have
livestock, horses or captive wildlife. Chief Compaan advised there could be livestock. Council President
Mesaros pointed out there are horses near the old Woodway High School. Councilmember Buckshnis
observed the format was consistent with other cities. Chief Compaan agreed. He recognize Executive
Assistant Caroline Thompson for her assistance with the plan.
It was the consensus of the Council to forward the resolution to the Consent Agenda for approval next
week.
3. REPORT ON FINAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE 238TH ST. SW WALKWAY
AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
City Engineer Rob English displayed photographs of the construction work done on 238th. The project
included sidewalks on the north side of 238`h Street and rain gardens, two projects that were combined for
economies of scale. In 2015, the City awarded a construction contract to Taylor's Excavators for the
project. Construction begin in September 2015 and the storm drainage improvements were completed in
2015 but the project was suspended over the winter for paving and the sidewalk. The project reached
substantial completion in spring 2016 and a plant establishment period extended it through January 2017.
He described the scope of improvements:
• 1300 feet of sidewalk
• 5 rain gardens
• 2400 feet of new storm pipe connecting the storm drainage system to the Hickman infiltration
system
• 2000 feet of new pavement
• New lighted crosswalk at 102nd Avenue
• Pavement striping and signage
• Final cost paid to Taylor's Excavators: $1,063,427
o 10% under the contract amount
• Project funding
o $365,000 federal grant
o $665,000 stormwater funds
o $32,000 PSE
He displayed photographs of the sharrow and rain gardens. He recommended Council accept the project
and forward it to the April 18 Consent Agenda for approval.
Councilmember Nelson asked if this was the most rain gardens in one location. Mr. English answered
yes. Councilmember Nelson asked whether the practice in the future will be to include rain gardens in
storm improvement projects where possible. Mr. English answered yes, where there is the opportunity,
adequate right-of-way space and if it makes sense with soil and groundwater conditions. Councilmember
Nelson commented rain gardens have a very impressive role. He commended the excellent work on this
project
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented although there was some concern with the project, it looks
beautiful and her friends who live on that street love it. Public Works Director Phil Williams agreed it
was a great project. To Councilmember Nelson's comment, he explained rain gardens work well but they
require maintenance which includes pulling weeds and redoing the beds. As this is not something the
Public Works Street Division does on a daily basis, they have relied on the Parks Department for
assistance as the rain gardens are similar to corner parks. If the City does a lot more rain gardens in the
future, it will be necessary to fund their maintenance.
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Councilmember Johnson asked whether the sign describing the rain garden was a permanent sign and
how much it cost. Mr. William answered yes and offered to provide the cost.
Council President Mesaros commented he lived behind Hickman Park about ten years ago; his children
would have enjoyed using that sidewalk walking to and from school. He commented the sidewalk is nice
for the neighborhood and is a good addition to the transportation system.
Councilmember Nelson commented rain gardens play an important role in cleaning stormwater before it
reaches the Puget Sound. He asked whether there was potential for an Adopt -a -Rain Garden Program
where volunteers provide annual maintenance. Mr. Williams said that was not a bad idea. In a recent
project coordinated with the conservation district that installed rain gardens on private property close to
the right-of-way, homeowners were asked to commit to long term maintenance which they have been
providing. How long that lasts remains to be seen as properties are sold. The rain gardens in this project
are in the right-of-way; it may be possible to find a group of volunteers to assist. In the meantime they
will be maintained by the Parks Department.
Mayor Earling appreciated Councilmember Fraley-Monillas' comment that the neighborhood likes the
finished project. When this project began, it reminded him of the roundabout, a lot of fuss, and he was
glad to hear that people love it.
It was the consensus of the Council to forward this item to the Consent Agenda for approval next week.
4. AMENDMENTS TO ON -STREET EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT PROGRAM
Economic Development/Community Services Director Patrick Doherty reviewed:
Background
o Over the Winter, in response to a memo from the EDC and requests from Ed!, the Mayor
convened an ad hoc committee, comprised of several City Department Directors and a
representative each from the EDC and Ed!, who proposed, among other recommendations, to
eliminate the employee parking exemption from segments of Dayton, Walnut, Maple, and
Alder Streets in closest proximity to the retail corridor along Fifth Avenue in order to provide
more on -street parking to accommodate growing demand from retail and service patrons and
visitors.
o ECC 8.51 establishes the Edmonds Employee Permit Parking Program
Exemptions for permit -holders from the three-hour posted parking limits on certain
streets in Downtown Edmonds.
o Parts of several streets where this parking exemption is provided are adjacent to main retail
corridors, resulting in all -day employee parking in where otherwise retail shoppers and
visitors could park.
o With increased retail and service activity and visitors, these nearby on -street parking spaces
are in greater demand by shoppers and visitors, yet they are often occupied by employee
permit -holders during business hours.
o Increased complaints made by shoppers, visitors, et al
o Photograph of the Employee Permit Parking Zone sign
Proposal
o EDC 8.51 includes the following street segments in the employee parking program that
would be removed:
• Both sides of Dayton St between 4th and 5th
• Both sides of Walnut St — 120 ft east and west of 5th
■ Both sides of Maple St — 120 ft east of 5th
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• Both sides of Alder St — 120 ft east of 5th
• Map identifying employee parking areas
Photographs of parking on:
o Dayton Street — between 4th & 5`"
o Walnut Street — east of 5th
o Walnut Street — west of 5th
o Maple Street — east of 5 1
o Alder Street — east of 5th
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Impact
o An estimated 35 parking spaces will be freed up for retail shoppers and visitors during
business hours
• Ordinance
o Amends ECC Chapter 8.51 to remove employee parking exemption from:
■ Both sides of Dayton St between 4th and 5th
■ Both sides of Walnut St — 120 ft east and west of 5th
• Both sides of Maple St — 120 ft east of 5th
• Both sides of Alder St — 120 ft east of 5th
o Recommend approval on 4/18 Council Consent Agenda
Mr. Doherty reviewed additional recommendations from the ad hoc:
Pilot program to physically designate 20 -foot parking spaces to increase parking efficiency on:
0 5th between Main and Bell
o Main between 5th and 6th
o A block on 4th or 2nd south of Main (TBD)
o Approximately 5 to 10 additional spaces could result
o Monitor rest of the year to decide whether to implement more widely
o Photographic examples of:
• Inefficient use of on -street parking
• Parking space designation
Increased parking enforcement (Council added funds in 2017 budget for this)
Collaborate with Ed! to work with owners of off-street parking lots to make them available
evenings/weekends for shoppers and visitors
o Photographic example of off-street parking
Revisit condition of Downtown parking within a year after changes are made
Council President Mesaros asked how people parking in these areas would be informed of the change.
Mr. Doherty responded the City does not know who parks where; some offices and business that have a
number of parking permits could be sent a letter. Another option would be to put flyers on the
windshields of cars parked in those areas a few weeks in advance of the change. There will also be a press
release regarding the change to the employee parking permit areas and the pilot project to designate
parking spaces.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented there were no recommendations regarding residential permits. Mr.
Doherty answered that was not part of the ad hoc committee's recommendations. The committee met for
about 3-4 months and discussed residential permits, pricing, establishing pay parking downtown,
structured parking, etc. These were the first low -hanging -fruit recommendations that would create 40-50
more parking spaces. The committee suggested seeing how this works and then considering what else
could be done. Councilmember Buckshnis asked whether more than 35 spaces could be freed up by
moving employee permit parking if there are 500 permits issued. Mr. Doherty answered the number of
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additional physical spaces in the areas where employee parking would now be restricted was estimated at
35.
Councilmember Buckshnis asked how employee parking permits are administered, whether anyone with a
business buy a permit. Mr. Doherty answered yes, and there may be more permits issued than there are
spaces downtown but not all permits are used every day. For example, a business may purchase more than
it needs to accommodate people attending a large meeting.
Councilmember Teitzel appreciated the work Mr. Doherty and others had done. He recalled discussing
the parking lot behind Chanterelle's with Mr. Haug where some spaces are 3 -hour parking and some are
monthly leases of $5/day, not a large profit center for the City. He recalled 8-10 spaces were leased. Mr.
Doherty said 12-14 have monthly leases. Councilmember Teitzel asked whether those could be converted
to 3 -hour parking. Mr. Doherty said that issue was discussed by the committee. That is private property
the City has leased for 20 years. As of last month, there are new owners of the property and he and Mayor
Earling met with them recently. He was doubtful that low price lease with the City would continue
forever and then the City would need to decide whether to continue to lease the land for parking. If so, it
likely would be preferable to have hourly parking for retail/visitors. There are no immediate development
plans although ultimately it is hoped there might be such as a boutique hotel, if development does not
occur, the property owners may convert it to a pay -parking lot.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented she served on the Parking Committee for about five years.
The proposed changes are huge strides that the committee was interested in but did not have the ability to
do such as striping parking spaces. She parked on a main street in Everett today where there are parking
lines. She commented without parking enforcement, all this is for naught. She has heard from businesses
who do not buy parking permits and know their employees park in 3 -hour areas because there is no
enforcement. The City currently has one FTE that does parking enforcement and animal control and
spends 25% of her time doing parking enforcement. The Council also approved hiring a part-time parking
enforcement which will increase parking enforcement to 75% of an FTE. If there is no enough
enforcement, she feared it would slide back to the way it was.
Mr. Doherty referred to an email from Chief Compaan describing the state of the parking enforcement
hiring process and indicating 347 parking citations had been issued this year. He anticipated there will be
much more diligent parking enforcement in the future when the part-time parking enforcement employee
is hired. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented on the need for parking enforcement citywide such
as commuters parking in residential neighborhoods along the Highway 99 corridor.
It was the consensus of the Council to forward this item to the Consent Agenda for approval next week.
5. CITY COUNCIL MEETING FORMAT AND COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
Council President Mesaros recalled when the Council discussed this last week, there were several
comments regarding the wishes of the directors. Last Wednesday he had an impromptu meeting with
several directors at a meeting scheduled with the city clerk and the city attorney. He included their
comments in the agenda memo for this item, that two committee meetings per month would be the
optimum number. One of the directors commented they would rather not have committee meetings if
there was only one per month. He recognized the structure of the Council meetings was for the Council's
benefit but there needed to be good dialogue with the directors. One of the reason for the committee
format is to maximize dialogue with the directors. The proposed format allows for two committee
meetings per month but if a committee does not need to meet, the meeting can be canceled.
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Council President Mesaros relayed during a post -meeting discussion last week with two Councilmembers,
there was a suggestion to conduct any Council business prior to committee meetings instead of after. That
is a key change in the draft ordinance.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas clarified the proposal was two business meetings and two committee
meetings per month. Council President Mesaros commented there may be more than two business
meetings. He proposed four meetings per month and if any Council business needed to occur on the
second and fourth Tuesday, it would occur before the committee meetings. Councilmember Fraley-
Monillas asked if that would be in a rare circumstance. Council President Mesaros answered he thought
so but the proposed format allowed for that. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas commented her instinct was
two committee meeting nights and two business meeting nights which is done by some other councils in
the area. Alternating committee and business meetings will allow more time to be spend on Council
business. One of the problems for Council discussion is time constraints which was why she was opposed
to the initial proposal for 1 hour and 15 minutes. She envisioned having committee meetings twice a
month and business meetings twice a month would streamline the process.
Council President Mesaros pointed out there may be times when Council business needs to be conducted
prior to committee meetings. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas agreed that was occasionally necessary in
the past to address an urgent matter. In the proposed scenario, two committee meetings and two business
meetings per month allows business to be addressed every other week and in between the business of the
Council to be taken care of which should also smooth out and make business meetings quicker. She was
agreeable to that format.
Council President Mesaros relayed the city clerk's comment that the Council spends more time on study
items than it does on action items. Committee meetings afford the Council more time for in-depth study.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas recalled former Councilmember Peterson and she drafted guidelines for
committee meetings. City Clerk Scott Passey said he was not able to find that. Councilmember Fraley-
Monillas pointed out the importance of establishing guidelines for committee meetings to avoid the
problems that arose in the past that resulted in abandoning committee meetings. She offered to meet with
Mr. Passey to search for the guidelines.
Councilmember Buckshnis also agreed with the proposed format if the committee meetings had no time
limit and if business meetings prior to committee meetings were a rarity. She was not prepared to pass an
ordinance tonight and preferred the Council try this format and become familiar with it before passing an
ordinance. For example, she was not certain about not having public comment. Some of the issues need to
be hashed out before adopting an ordinance to avoid revising the ordinance. She expressed concern with
two committee meetings, directors have to prepare twice the number of agenda memos but she felt it
would eventually be more efficient and allow more opportunity for in-depth conversations on finances,
the CIP, etc. Council President Mesaros relayed direction from City Attorney Jeff Taraday that the
guidelines for the operations of the committee such as whether or not there is public comment would not
be included in the ordinance.
Councilmember Teitzel said two committee meetings a month was not a new concept. He referred to the
Committee Meeting & Study Sessions: Comparison of Formats and Options for Improvements to Either
Format that was contained in the Council packet. One of the suggestions in that document to help the
committee format work well was, "Hold all standing committee meetings twice per month (in place of
two study sessions), so that one week after each committee meeting, the full Council could take action on
items presented to committee, especially on routine items." The current proposal is potentially having a
short Council meeting prior to the committee meeting. Using tonight's agenda as an example, he
anticipated Study Items 2, 3 and 4 could be discussed at a committee which would have shortened the
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meeting to about an hour, leaving two hours for committee meetings. He anticipated that format would
help the City move business forward more quickly and efficiently. The goals should always be efficiency,
transparency, not delaying City business, and respecting staff and Council's time. Having a short Council
meeting prior to committee meetings was acceptable to him.
Councilmember Nelson thanked Council President Mesaros for taking on this challenge. As a
Councilmember who has not served on committees, he was open to exploring a format that would provide
more time for deliberation and to consider things once rather than multiple times.
Councilmember Johnson requested committee meetings be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the
month. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked why. Councilmember Johnson said she had a reason but
preferred not to share it.
Councilmember Buckshnis commented it would be difficult for Finance to have everything ready for the
first week so a committee meeting the second week would be better although she acknowledged they
could present information at a meeting on the third Tuesday. There may be policy issues that need to be
sign by the end of month. She recalled committee meetings were held on the second Tuesday in the past
and asked if that was why Council President Mesaros chose the second and fourth Tuesdays. Council
President Mesaros answered for tradition's sake, he chose the second and fourth Tuesday.
Councilmember Buckshnis was okay with committee meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays. She
referred to the Committee Meeting & Study Sessions: Comparison of Formats and Options for
Improvements to Either Format cited by Councilmember Teitzel, explaining that was never a practice but
was something she wrote for an agenda memo regarding study sessions.
Council President Mesaros relayed the city attorney and city clerk said having committee meetings
codified was very important but the procedures did not need to be codified.
Councilmember Johnson said the concern about Finance providing information was not an issue if
committee meetings were held twice month. She reiterated her request to have committee meetings on the
first and third Tuesday.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas asked why Councilmember Johnson preferred the first and third
Tuesdays. Councilmember Johnson replied why not? Councilmember Fraley-Monillas volunteered her
services to write a list of guidelines if she and Mr. Passey are unable to find the ones that were written
previously.
COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT
MESAROS, TO PROCEED WITH ORDINANCE NO. 4065, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CITY
COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND AMENDING ECC 1.04.010, AS WRITTEN.
COUNCILMEMBER BUCKSHNIS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FRALEY-
MONILLAS, TO AMEND THE MOTION SO THE SECOND SENTENCE IN SECTION 1.0.010.13,
READS, "REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES SHALL BE HELD
ON THE SECOND AND FOURTH TUESDAYS OF EVERY MONTH AT 7:00 P.M. OR IF
NECESSARY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S
REGULAR MEETING."
Council President Mesaros explained the intent was to open the Council meeting, have roll call and
audience comments. Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said in the past Councilmembers went straight to
committee meetings. If there was not public comment during committee meetings, it may be desirable to
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open the meeting, take public comment and adjourn to committee meetings. She noted location of the
committee meetings also needs to be identified.
Councilmember Buckshnis said the reason for adding "if necessary" was if a regular Council meeting was
held prior to committee meetings, Mayor Earling, the video person, city attorney, minute taker, city clerk,
etc. will be in attendance which was not a very cost effective use of their time.
Councilmember Johnson said she was not interested in having a business meeting every week,
recognizing there could be a special meeting in an emergency. Another issue that has not been discussed
is the makeup of each committee. The proposed format is the way it was done in the past. The Council
also needs to determine whether public comment will be allowed during committee meetings and who
will take the minutes. Currently Council meetings are videotaped, there are minutes prepared and My
Edmonds News reports; that will not be possible if committee meetings are held in three separate
locations. She summarized unresolved issues include the location of committee meetings, whether they
are televised and who takes the notes.
Council President Mesaros said the committee descriptions were included in the packet. Each committee
will review the description and offer any amendments for consideration and approval by Council. He
anticipated committees would function the same way they had in past, Finance, Public Safety and
Personnel, and Parks, Planning and Public Works Committee. He recognized Parks, Planning and Public
Works Committee typically had an inordinate number of items. He anticipated committees would consist
of two Councilmembers appointed by the Council President. Councilmembers can offer what committees
they would like to serve on and the Council President would make appointments as well as appoint the
committee chair. He anticipated committees would meeting in Council Chambers, the Jury Room and
Public Safety Training Room. He agreed with Councilmember Fraley-Monillas' suggestion to establish
guidelines for committees. There was agreement at the Council retreat as well as subsequent Council
discussions that there would not be public comment during committee meetings.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas said one of the decisions was minutes or notes and who would do them.
She recalled in the past, a staff member was assigned to the committee and they would jot notes, not
minutes, because decisions are not made during committee meetings. Also in the past, committee
members decided who would be the chair. She preferred the Finance Committee not meet in the Jury
Room, recalling in the past several members of the public attended and there was nowhere for them to sit
except at the table which encouraged their participation. She suggested the Public Safety and Personnel
Committee, which rarely had visitors, meet in the Jury Room or another room be identified in the
building.
Council President Mesaros said the location of the committee meetings has not yet been decided. He
suggested if the ordinance is approved, he would resolve who will take minutes and other procedures over
the next 30 days
Councilmember Teitzel commented since the majority of Councilmembers have not been involved in
Council committees, it would make sense to retain the historic structure of the three committees and
revisit it at the end of the year. He preferred all Councilmembers have experience with the structure
before it is changed.
Councilmember Johnson said she has had some experience with the former structure. The Parks, Planning
and Public Works Committee was overloaded and the Personnel and Public Safety was underloaded. That
could be rectified by having Parks be part of the Personnel and Public Safety Committee. One of the ways
to accommodate the public would be rather than having three committee meetings simultaneously, to hold
them sequentially, starting at 7:00, 8:00 and 9:00. She recalled there were only 1-2 times during the year
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when committee meetings exceeded an hour. Having sequential meetings would allow the minute taker to
take summary notes and the video operator to video tape and for the public to observe. She preferred that
format from an open public meetings standpoint. She reiterated her request to hold committee meetings
on the first and third Tuesdays.
Councilmember Buckshnis said she did not support having one hour meetings, recalling committee
meetings often exceeded an hour. She preferred to retain the historic structure of the committees, pointing
out there are a variety of new topics that the Personnel and Public Safety Committee could consider. She
recalled committee meetings were tape recorded and the minute taker created notes. She agreed the Parks,
Planning and Public Works Committee had the most agenda items but she did not recall meetings lasting
later than 9 p.m.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas was opposed to sequential meetings because they would create a false
time frame, limiting committee meetings to one hour. Although it was a good thought, she did not feel it
was realistic. She agreed committee meetings could be tape recorded but the summaries should be notes,
not minutes.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. (Councilmember Johnson originally voted no but asked to
change her vote to yes.)
Mayor Earling commented he was happy to try this format. The one drawback is in the past when the
committee's work was then forwarded to the full Council, it was necessary to relive the issues the
committee discussed. He cautioned committees require a measure of trust in the discussion that occurred
at the committee meeting and the committee's recommendation.
Council President Mesaros pointed out if a topic of interest was being discussed at committee meeting
that a Councilmember was not assigned to, it was the Councilmember's responsibility to approach the
Councilmember assigned to the committee and/or talk to the director. He reminded Councilmembers can
request items be removed from the Consent Agenda if they feel further discussion is warranted.
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas clarified as there was an issue that the committee she was assigned to
discussed and she wanted presented to the full Council, she would do that. She recalled topics on which
she and the other committee member disagreed so the issue had to come to the full Council for a decision.
Mayor Earling recalled on a previous Council, there were a lot of duplicate meetings because some
Councilmembers wanted to hear everything that had been discussed by the committee.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO CHANGE THE
ORDINANCE TO READ COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE FIRST AND THIRD
TUESDAYS. MOTION DIED FOR LACK OF A SECOND.
MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED CARRIED (5-1), COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON VOTING NO.
8. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Earling announced Teresa Wippel is a new grandmother.
Mayor Earling referred to a progress report in My Edmonds News about project funding in the State
budget. He clarified there is $700,000 in the House and Senate budgets for the Waterfront Access Project;
the Senate has approved the transportation budge but the House has not yet acted. There is $391,000 in
both the House and Senate capital budgets for the Frances Anderson Center roof, but there has not yet
been action on either. There is $2.5 million in the House and Senate for the senior and community center.
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One of two park projects is fully funded at $500,000; the other project may be in some jeopardy as there
may not be enough money to fund it.
9. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Fraley-Monillas referred to Chief Compaan's comments, recalling when the two women
spoke a couple weeks ago, they talked about the treatment of women, not just sexual harassment.
Equitable treatment of women is measured in many ways including pay and benefits, promotional
opportunities, are women doing traditional jobs such as clerking, are men also doing jobs such as clerking
or are they holding jobs traditionally held by women, are women at high levels of management or
leadership positions, are women promoted on a regular basis the same as men, do women receive the
same benefits as men, etc. She said these are some of the ways to measure inappropriate sexual behavior,
not just physical. She has the authority to state this as a Snohomish County Chair of the Women's
Political Caucus, serving on their state board, a recent appointment to a national board for elected women
and she previously held a seat at the AFL-CIO in Washington D.C. on the working women's group. She
summarized the women speaking two weeks ago were not talking just about sexual harassment.
Councilmember Nelson recognized the people who serve that many never be seen but are the first person
a person speaks to in an emergency — 911 dispatchers. This week is National Public Safety
Telecommunicators Week. He recognized the tireless work of these dedicated public servants who serve
as a lifeline both for residents and police officers and firefighters.
Council President Mesaros pointed out July 4th this year falls on a Tuesday and according to City
ordinances, the Council meeting would be held on Wednesday, July 51". In talking with the city clerk .nisi
Mayor Earling, they contemplated canceling the July 5th Council meeting. He suggested Councilmember:s
ponder it and a decision will be made in the weeks ahead.
Councilmember Teitzel reminded of the downtown Easter Egg Hunt at the Frances Anderson Center
playfeld at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
Councilmember Buckshnis wished everyone a happy and safe Easter. She reminded of the ivy pull at Hutt
Park on 88th Street on Earth Day, April 22 where the Council, Tree Board and Chamber of Commerce and
several citizens will be assisting.
10. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION REGARDING PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION
PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
This item was not needed.
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN _SESSION. POTENTIAL ACTION AS A RESULT OF MEETING IN
EXECUTIVE SESSION
This item was not needed.
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12. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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