Cmd012820EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APPROVED MINUTES
January 28, 2020
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Nelson, Mayor
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Council President
Kristiana Johnson, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Laura Johnson, Councilmember
Luke Distelhorst, Councilmember (seated at 9:32 p.m.)
ALSO PRESENT
Zach Bauder, Student Representative
1. CALL, TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
STAFF PRESENT
Patrick Doherty, Econ. Dev & Comm. Serv. Dir.
Scott James, Finance Director
Shannon Burley, Deputy Parks & Recreation Dir.
Jeff Taraday, 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 Nelson in the Council
Chambers, 250 5`" Avenue North, Edmonds. The meeting was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Councilmember K. Johnson read the City Council Land Acknowledge Statement: "We acknowledge the
original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes,
who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their
sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land
and water."
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Scott Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE THE AGENDA IN CONTENT AND ORDER. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING EDMONDS LIONS CLUB FLAG DAY
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Mayor Nelson read a proclamation declaring January 20, 2020 as Lions Club Flag Day. He presented the
proclamation to Bobby Mills, President, Edmonds Lions Club along with several members of the Lions
Club who were present.
Mr. Mills said he started the flag program 30 years ago. The first year they were not able to get flags from
senators so they borrowed flags from Evergreen Washelli. He thanked the merchants who participate in the
program and relayed his appreciation to those who thank them for putting up the flags. He invited any
businesses interested in participating in the program to contact the club.
2. YOUTH COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
Youth Commission Chair Kaleb Nichols recognized several members of the Youth Commission in the
audience. He reviewed:
Ordinance forming the commission:
o City of Edmonds is a youth led commission whose mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance
the quality of life for Edmonds youth by advising City Council and the public on issues relating
to youth policies, programs and opportunities.
How did we strive to reach these goals?
o Youth forums
o Looking into ways to give back
■ Food drive
■ Kate Parker Clothing Drive
o Looking into ways to make Edmonds more youth friendly with the Puget Sound Regional
Council
Why Forums
o Data
o Better representation
o Opportunities for students to get involved without being seated on the commission
What did we learn at youth forums?
o The most popular topics were:
■ LGBTQ Issues
■ Mental Healthy
■ Diversity/Racism
o The most requested topics were:
■ Mental Health
x Climate Change
o Most effective advertising tools:
■ Word of mouth
■ School
■ Instagram
Our first year:
o The Edmonds Youth Commission took our first year to gain a footing. We learned how to plan
successful events, interact with the community, reach out to the press, and lead productive
meetings. As none of the membership had been seated on a volunteer commission before, this
took practice.
o However, we still got a lot done! We planned forums based on the data we received from our
general forum. We looked into new avenues to get involved in our community, which led us to
working with the local environmental groups and city groups such as the Diversity
Commission.
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Councilmember Buckshnis said bravo, recalling members of the Youth Commission also helped with Tree
Board and Students Saving Salmon activities. She looked forward to having youth forums when the
Edmonds Waterfront Center opens.
Council President Fraley-Monillas thanked the members for spending their time and energy on the Youth
Commission. It is good for the City to get feedback from young people who are the next generation.
Councilmember Paine thanked the Youth Commission for their presentation, commenting one of the most
important aspects of the committee was helping the community find ways to better serve youth.
Councilmember Olson was glad to have the Youth Commission at the Council meeting so that members
are more comfortable approaching the Council with issues whether they are youth related or not.
Councilmember L. Johnson said she was excited to be new Council liaison to the Youth Commission,
commenting it was her number one pick. She is the mom of three teens; teens and young adults inspire her
as well as challenge her to expand her viewpoint. She was excited to learn from the Youth Commission,
help elevate their voices and looked forward to next Wednesday's meeting.
Councilmember K. Johnson welcomed the Youth Commission and applauded their contribution to the City.
She asked about the commission's plans for the coming year. Mr. Nichols said they have a climate forum
planned as well as more community events.
Mayor Nelson said the Youth Commission rocks and urged them to keep up the good work.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Wendy Shaw, Edmonds, said she was here, along with several members of SEUI 1199 who are in the
midst of a strike, to explain why they were striking and what it means to the public. Some may ask why
would Swedish caregivers leave patients in the care of temporary workers, what is so bad that over 80,000
stood up to Swedish Providence to tell them it was enough? Sometimes allowing a hospital to continue on
its current path is more harmful than negative consequences resulting from a strike. In such instances and
when all other alternatives have been exhausted, they were called to act collectively on behalf of their
patients. The number one reason they are striking is safe staffing. They are striking because Swedish
Providence would not put into contractual language safe staffing ratios because they feared it would cost
them profits because one of the biggest costs for a hospital is staffing. Lack of safe staffing means longer
wait times for medicines to be administered, for inpatient hospital rooms to be readied and a decrease in
front line infection control when a room is not cleaned properly. Staff can only continue their consistent
apologies to patients in their care when they do not have safe staffing ratios. As a charge nurse in the ER in
downtown Seattle, she attests to the daily stress in the ED, but could no longer accept a lack of staff to
watch dangerous patients that have choked and spit on them, threatened their lives, and sexually assaulted
them in their unit. They can no longer turn a blind eye to patients in crisis with suicidal, homicidal and drug
addiction psychosis without the necessary staff to ease their emotional trauma and to keep caregivers and
other patients safe. They have all had to work in a workplace with violence; a woman recently served three
months in King County Jail for threatening her and her family with a gun followed by a restraining order.
She also saw a lady sexually assaulted in a hallway among patients and staff. Caregivers work very long
days with over 80% driving from other cities, many do not get breaks during their 12'/z hour shifts.
Management has refused to bargain with them in good faith, saying Swedish gives the best care in the
nation, extraordinary care, but they need to realize that those who walked out on strike are ones providing
that care. She asked for the public's understanding and support.
Christina Estrada, an employee of Seattle Cherry Hill ER, provided a perspective of how, what and why
they endure. Some caregivers worry about the patients they were unable to spend time with, the charting
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they failed to do, the near misses that could have led to disastrous mistakes. They worry about the safety of
their patients, their co-workers, as well as their own safety. They worry about how they will be able to
fulfill their roles, prevent the spread of infection and falls, medication errors, illnesses, decompensation and
death, who is available to do compressions if their patient codes, what they might have missed on their last
shift, if the next shift will be just as overwhelming as the last. Some cry before, during, and after work and
between shifts because they are scared, stressed, miss their families. They do not deserve the abuses they
face on a daily basis because they are what makes the organization run. Yet they are devalued and
disrespected. Some caregivers bottle it up until it burns them out; they stay silent because they fear
retaliation, do not want patients to know how little time they have for them, how stressed and rushed they
feel, or how inadequately they are being cared for. Caregivers endure this because they care about their
patients, coworkers, communities, patient's family members and their own families. They want to do right
by the community and are advocates by profession, skillfully trained to care for the most vulnerable. Their
work is driven by passion, not greed. They are committed, putting their physical and mental health on the
line every day for Swedish, yet they are not heard and are ignored. Caregivers work harder and harder every
day with less. They are tired of putting on an act for Swedish administrators; patients and the community
deserve to know. What they are asking for are needs, not wants. They are striking because they are
committed to the safety of patients, staff and the communities served by Swedish.
Connie Tom, an employee at Cherry Hill Swedish, said Swedish is where she and her family and friends
receive care and where she was offered her first job in the ED after graduation. She has learned precious
life lessons as a nurse in the ER; caregivers often see the best and worst in people and learn to support
patients with a newly terminal diagnosis, to support families. Caregivers witness the dichotomy of those
who would give anything to live another day and those who have lost all hope and made an attempt to die.
They learn to console and comfort people at their most vulnerable moments in life, often meeting people at
their rock bottom. Caregivers advocate for patient rights and protect their dignity, doing what they do
because they care, not so they can be millionaires. Yet it is frustrating not to have a system in place for
better care, to be stretched so thin they do not have time to listen and make people feel valued. It is upsetting
when they know someone is in pain but they cannot provide care sooner and embarrassing not to be able to
answer calls bells in time for patients to make it to the bathroom. It is heartbreaking that little is done when
caregivers express concern with safety. Many of the consequences of short staffing fall on the ER staff,
when floors are short staffed and full, patients stay in the ER a long time. Last week a patient remained in
the ER for over 82 hours. A hospital -wide shortage of staff results in long wait times for those seeking care.
Patients get mad after waiting 4-5 hours and caregivers continually say sorry, we're doing our best. Too
often the ER is dangerously overcrowded and understaffed, and by God's grace no serious harm happens.
Research shows quality of care drops when caregivers are burned out and communities suffer. Swedish
management is saving money in the wrong areas, resulting in net loss due to a lack of commitment to safety
and staff retention. According to a 2016 national healthcare retention staffing report, the average cost of
turnover can be up to $58,000/nurse. A price cannot be put on patient harm; according to the World Health
Organization, it is more dangerous to go to a hospital than to travel by air. The risk of patient death due to
preventable medical accident is estimated to be 1 in 300; the aviation industry has a better safety record
than healthcare. She urged the public to support the caregivers of Swedish.
Amy Lynn, Marysville, an employee in the Swedish Edmonds ER, said Swedish Providence has made a
big deal about striking caregivers asking for money and that their biggest focus is a wage increase. That is
not true, their biggest focus is patient and staff safety, staff retention and recruitment. She has worked in
healthcare since 1999; her focus has always patient care. When she started working at Swedish in 2012, she
did not think the union was needed, that administration's focus was on patient care and that they responded
to concerns. That is no longer the case and that began about the time Providence and Swedish affiliated.
She grew up in Edmonds going to Stevens Hospital, now Swedish Edmonds. She would still choose to have
care at Swedish because the people she works with have a heart for their patients but as an employee she is
disheartened because that is not what they receive from above. The ER needs more ER techs, more nurses,
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and more support, but they have not been heard. As a result of an anonymous report a few months ago,
DNB, an accreditation company, gave the hospital four hours to fix problems or their accreditation would
be revoked due to safety. She summarized that is why they are striking.
Numerous other medical personnel were also present.
Kelly Williams, Edmonds, said he has been a patient at Edmonds Swedish and Cherry Hill and thanked
the caregivers for all they do. He referred to the rollout of 5G, explaining the federal government has fast -
tracked the fifth generation rollout, apparently in an effort to beat the Chinese. 5G is a substantial leap in
wireless technology and will require all new infrastructure in the community and in outer space with the
launch of 22,000 satellites. A very complex and multifaceted issue, it promises improved smartphones,
smart houses, smart appliances, driverless cars, smart streetlights and facial recognition potential, download
movies in seconds, 100 times faster than the current wireless system. It will require hundreds of thousands
if not millions of new, different sensors just in Snohomish and King Counties. Small cell towers, smaller
than electrical transformers, will be placed every 200-500 feet, every 2-5 houses in communities as well as
on existing telephone phones, streetlights and other structures, potentially next to schools, daycares and
churches. Children are particularly susceptible to wireless radiation, more than adults. The question is
whether 5G is hazardous to health. The answer appears to be the existing systems do cause serious health
issues. Over 14,000 studies have been done on wireless technology such as Dr. Martin Paul, a professor
emeritus of biochemistry at Washington State University, an expert on the issue. The conclusion of the
studies is that wireless radiation causes the following health issues: attacks cellular DNA, causes cancer,
Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes, lowers fertility rates, affects hormonal and health issues, and nearly
every human bodily system. A new 5G systems emits 20x more radiation energy than existing 4G systems
and will considerably exacerbate health issues. Lloyds of London and Swiss RE, the two large insurance
companies, will not cover product liability of wireless companies because they expect too many lawsuits
caused by the expected health issues. He concluded there are a lot of moratoriums on 5G around the world
and in Washington State.
Mona Williams, Edmonds, a retired educator with over 40 years of experience in programs from preschool
through graduate school and a doctorate in special ed, recalled listening to a symposium about 5G wireless.
She displayed an example of what the 5G towers will look like, including one right outside their window
on Walnut Street. She doubted it would be an asset to the community. The United States is the only country
that is not doing research and the government simply passed it. Belgium has said they do not want their
people to be guinea pigs. She recognized 5G will bring a lot of data together; she referenced a slideshow
someone created of her 1 -year old granddaughter with photographs throughout the year. She referred to a
January 1, 2019 article in an Everett newspaper, Health Affects Raise Concerns. She is the oldest surviving
cousin in her family; people are dying earlier and more cancers exist. 5G will be much stronger and provide
faster internet. She suggested a moratorium to review the data.
7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCIL PRESIDENT FRALEY-MONILLAS MOVED, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BUCKSHNIS, TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS
3. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
4. NOVEMBER 2019 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT
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5. EXTENSION OF INTERIM PARKS DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT
6. APPROVAL OF WEB SYSTEMS ANALYST JOB DESCRIPTION
7. APPROVAL OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY SERVICES JOB
DESCRIPTIONS
8. AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE (1) 2020 ELGIN CROSSWIND J STREET SWEEPER
9. BLUE STAR GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENT
10. CONFIRM APPOINTMENT FOR BOARD & COMMISSION
8. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
MONTHLY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS AND MINUTES
Finance Committee
Council President Fraley-Monillas reported on topics the committee discussed:
■ November 2019 Monthly Financial Report — approved on Consent Agenda
• Discuss 2020 Finance Committee Work Plan
o Staff interested in what Council, staff and citizens want to see in monthly financial reports
Parks & Public Works PPW Committee
Councilmember Paine reported on topics the committee discussed:
• Blue Star Gas Supply Agreement — approved on Consent Agenda
• Authorization to Purchase (1) 2020 Elgin Crosswind J Street Sweeper — approved on Consent
Agenda
• Presentation of a Grant Agreement with Department of Ecology for the Seaview Park Infiltration
Facility Phase 2
• Discussion Regarding Impacts of I-976
Public Safety, Personnel & Planning PSPP) Committee
Councilmember K. Johnson reported on topics the committee discussed:
• Renewal of Interim Parks & Rec Director Appointment — approved on Consent Agenda
• Job Descriptions in 2020 Budget
o Public Information Officer/Communications Strategist — approved on Consent Agenda
o Web System Analyst - — approved on Consent Agenda
o Crime Prevention/Community Engagement Coordinator — requires union approval
o Human Services Program Manager
o WWTP Operator in Training — requires union approval
o Field Arborist — return to PSPP Committee
9. ACTION ITEM
1. DELIBERATIONS AND POTENTIAL ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF COUNCIL
POSITION #2
City Clerk Scott Passey explained he will conduct the action portion of this item which includes the
nomination and ballot process. He will describe that following any Council del iberation/discussion.
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Councilmember Olson asked if Councilmembers would have an opportunity to make statements at the time
nominations are made or should that be done now. Mr. Passey said there were no fixed rules, it was whatever
the Council wanted to do. City Attorney Jeff Taraday said historically once there is a slate of nominees, the
meeting chair can recognize a Councilmember that requests to be recognized which could occur before the
first ballot. There is always an opportunity to seek to be recognized by the chair to speak on behalf of a
Councilmember's nominee.
Councilmember Olson requested when making nominations, Councilmembers have an opportunity before
the vote to explain their nomination and to comment on nominations made by other Councilmembers.
Councilmembers agreed with Councilmember Olson's request.
Councilmember Olson commented it is often said in interview processes like this that there were an
incredible number of awesome candidates and that the decision was very hard. In this case, it was an over
and above truth. The City is so fortunate to have these candidates apply; she was personally grateful and on
behalf of the entire citizenry, she thanked all the amazing candidates for participating.
Council President Fraley-Monillas requested staff comment on the process when voting reaches a deadlock.
Mr. Taraday said he provided the Council a memo regarding the process; the deadlock rules were included
in the packet. In the recent past, the Council decided three rounds of balloting where every Councilmember
votes exactly the same way was the definition of a deadlock and new nominations would be taken. The
same slate of candidates or a different slate can be nominated. There was nothing magic about the number
three, it was not in City code or State law. If the Council finds three was too few, they could select a larger
number which had been done in the past.
Council President Fraley-Monillas recalled the five times she participated in this process in the past, three
had been used to determine a deadlock. Councilmembers were agreeable to using three as a deadlock.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she requested the new Councilmembers watch videos of past
Council appointment processes.
Mr. Passey advised unless the Council chose to do otherwise, the process outlined in the packet would be
followed, a nomination process followed by ballot voting process. He reviewed the processes:
• Nominations: Each Councilmember may nominate one candidate from the list of applicants by
placing an "X" beside the name of the applicant of his or her choice on the form supplied for that
purpose by the City Clerk, and by signing the nomination form. The City Clerk will announce and
maintain a permanent record of the nominations and of the Councilmember nominating each
candidate.
• The Election: Each Councilmember may vote for one candidate by placing an "X" beside the name
of the candidate of his or her choice on the ballot supplied for that purpose by the City Clerk, and
by signing the ballot. The City Clerk will announce and maintain a permanent record of each ballot
and who voted for each candidate.
• A Deadlock: A deadlock occurs after each Councilmember votes the same way on three
consecutive ballots. In the event the City Council should deadlock, then previous nominations are
declared null and void and the Council may begin a new round of nominations.
Student Representative Zach Bauder assisted with the distribution and collection of nomination and ballot
forms.
Mayor Nelson wished all the candidates luck, commenting he has literally been there.
Nomination 1
Candidate Councilmember
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Will Chen
Olson
Carreen Rubenkonig
K. Johnson
Alicia Crank
Frale -Monillas, L. Johnson & Paine
Nathan Monroe
Buckshnis
Councilmember Buckshnis commented everyone was qualified and she had a wonderful time interviewing
all the candidates. Mr. Monroe has the necessary qualifications and has served on the Planning Board long
enough that he would be the most advantageous candidate to have on Council at this time.
With regard to Mr. Monroe, Councilmember Olson said it has been discussed whether expertise in a field
is of value for a Councilmember. When she in the Air Force, the contracting officers were encouraged to
get engineering -oriented degrees so they could ask the right questions. If that was good enough for the Air
Force, it may be good enough for Edmonds, that an engineer would add value to the Council, an expertise
that does not currently exist. In addition, Mr. Monroe has lived in Edmonds for a long time in five
neighborhoods, was raised in a home where his mother was a City of Lynnwood staff member and he knows
the difference between the legislators' and the executive's job.
Councilmember Olson spoke to her nominee, Will Chen, whom wholeheartedly and enthusiastically
nominated and endorsed. Unlike any other candidate, he represents an entire segment of the population that
has not been engaged in the process. He is fully entrenched, involved and exposed to the entire population
in addition to a subpopulation on the Highway 99 corridor. Most candidates running for election and as
well as most of the candidates for appointment have talked about the importance and the priority of
Highway 99. Mr. Chen will be able to deliver on that opportunity and bring people into the process that
have never engaged via language, his personal involvement in boards, and support from the broad
community as well as the international community on Highway 99. She urged the Council to support him.
Council President Fraley-Monillas spoke to her nomination of Alicia Crank. This is Ms. Crank's second
race for City Council; she lives on Highway 99 and passionately understands the issues on Highway 99
from 205' north to the Lynnwood border and has spoken with most of the larger corporations on the
corridor. She is a great volunteer for the City, serving on the Planning Board, the Paine Field Board as well
as a number of local boards which illustrates her interest in supporting the City. Often people join boards
or commission close to when they run for office which is a good way to get to know the City; Ms. Crank
has served on those boards and commissions for years. As a member of Diversity Commission, Council
President Fraley-Monillas understood Edmonds needs to elect a person of color to the City Council. There
have been several racial incidents in Edmonds; electing a person of color would move Edmonds forward in
a very productive way.
Councilmember Paine spoke to her nomination of Alicia Crank. Along with Council President Fraley-
Monillas comments, she added that Ms. Crank has shown a lot of leadership by bringing events to Edmonds,
exposing new people to Edmonds in healthy, community building ways. Ms. Crank works toward solutions
which is a fine leadership quality.
Councilmember L. Johnson spoke to her nominee, Alicia Crank. When looking at the applicants, she was
looking for a well-rounded candidate with a history of dedicated and varied commitment to serving
Edmonds and the greater community, and a clear connection relative to the time they have lived in
Edmonds, someone with the ability to see a need in the community and work to solve it. From what she has
seen, Ms. Crank has that in spades.
Candidate Votes Councilmember
Ballot 1
Will Chen 1 Olson
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Nathan Monroe
1
Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Carreen Rubenkonig
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 2
Matt Cheung
Buckshnis
Will Chen
1
Buckshnis
Nathan Monroe
2
K Johnson & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 3
1
Olson
Will Chen
1
Olson
Nathan Monroe
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 4
Nathan Monroe
2
Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Carreen Rubenkonig
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 5
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 6
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 7
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested Councilmembers complete Nomination #2.
Nomination 2
Votes
Candidate
Councilmember
Will Chen
Olson
Alicia Crank
Paine, Frale -Monillas, & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
K.Johnson
Matt Cheung
Buckshnis
Councilmember Buckshnis spoke to her nomination of Matt Cheung. Mr. Monroe is her candidate of
choice, but Mr. Cheung has also been a very good Planning Board Member and she had a very good
discussion with him. Mr. Cheung is an attorney, he understands healthcare, he is knowledgeable about all
areas of the Planning Board and she enjoys reading his comments in the Planning Board minutes. She also
supports Will Chen. He has a wonderful resume, is a star in terms of a Chinese immigrant coming to
America and living the American dream.
Candidate
Votes
I Councilmember
Ballot 8
Matt Cheun
1
Buckshnis
Will Chen
1
Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ja Grant
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 9
Matt Cheung
1
Olson
Will Chen
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
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Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 10
Jenna Nand
Olson
Will Chen
2
Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
1
K.Johnson
Ballot 11
Will Chen
2
K. Johnson & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
1
Buckshnis
Ballot 12
Matt Cheung
1
Buckshnis
Will Chen
1
Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
1
K.Johnson
Ballot 13
Matt Cheun
1
Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ja Grant
2
K. Johnson & Olson
Ballot 14
Matt Cheung
1
Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Grant
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
,Jay
Ballot 15
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Ballot 16
Will Chen
1
Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Ballot 17
Will Chen
1
Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Ballot 18
Will Chen
1
Olson
Crank
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Jay Grant
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested Councilmembers complete Nomination #3.
Nomination 3
Candidate
Councilmember
Jenna Nand
Olson
Lora Petso
Paine & Frale -Monillas
Carreen Rubenkonig
K.Johnson
Alicia Crank
L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
Buckshnis
Councilmember Olson spoke regarding her nomination of Jenna Nand. Ms. Nand grew up in Edmonds and
has the lens of not only the greatest youth as a 35 years old, but also has a very close knit family and parents
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who are seniors in the community. She is multilingual and can reach a lot of citizens who are not otherwise
engaged in the process. She has shown a lot of discipline in career path. She received an AA degree from
Edmonds Community College, followed by a bachelor's degree and law school. She has a lot of creative
ideas for the City.
Councilmember Buckshnis said Nathan Monroe is her candidate of choice. Although she was criticized
previously when she raised the issue, Ms. Petso did in fact cost the City $5 million and had she not read it
in the audit report, the City would have been out $5 million. She assured this was a factual statement; Ms.
Petso was Council President at the time. Regardless that Councilmember L. Johnson thinks she is being
mean to Ms. Petso, the facts speak for themselves. Councilmember Buckshnis summarized she did not
support Ms. Petso.
Council President Fraley-Monillas said she preferred to speak in a positive light about candidates. The 12
candidates have all put their personal lives on the line to apply. She spoke in favor of Ms. Petso, commenting
she did not cost the City $5 million, it did not actually happen. Council President Fraley-Monillas said she
served with Ms. Petso for many years on the City Council; she comes prepared, she does her homework,
and she challenges her peers and coworkers to do their homework. Ms. Petso would be a fine addition to
the Council.
Councilmember Buckshnis said her statement was factual, referring to Statement 17 in the audit report.
Councilmember Olson referred to Carreen Rubenkonig, commenting one of the most interesting things
about her was she has looked at issues from the viewpoint of government, private sector and non-profit
during her career and she is very well credentialed as well.
Councilmember K. Johnson spoke on behalf of Careen Rubenkonig, commenting she has extensive
experience with the City of Edmonds, having served eight years on the Architectural Design Board and five
years on the Planning Board. She participated in many of the City's long range planning activities, has an
undergraduate degree in community development and involvement, a master's degree in urban planning
and has lived in the City for 25 years. Based on those credentials, she is well qualified. Among all the
candidates, she is ready to get to work on the Council. The fact that she does not plan to run for office in
two years means it is an open field for the other 11 candidates who are interested in pursuing a political
career in Edmonds.
Candidate
Votes
I Councilmember
Ballot 19
Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & Paine
Alicia Crank
1
L. Johnson
Jenna Nand
1
Olson
Carreen Rubenkonig
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Ballot 20
Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
2
Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
1
Paine
Carreen Rubenkonig
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 21
Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
2
Buckshnis & K. Johnson
Alicia Crank
1
Paine
Jenna Nand
1
Olson
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Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
1
Paine
Ballot 23
Alicia Crank
I L. Johnson & Frale -Monillas
Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & Paine
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
1
L. Johnson
Ballot 24
2
Paine & L. Johnson
Lora Petso
3
Frale -Monillas Paine & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Ballot 25
Lora Petso
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Ballot 26
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Lora Petso
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested Councilmembers complete Nomination #4.
Nomination 4
Votes
Candidate
Councilmember
Will Chen
Olson
Lora Petso
Paine
Nathan Monroe
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
I L. Johnson & Frale -Monillas
Councilmember Olson added Will Chen also has a great sense of humor and a wonderful sense of humility
that would make him easy to work with in addition to the contributions of his extracurricular activities.
Candidate
Votes
Councilmember
Ballot 27
Will Chen
l
Olson
Nathan Monroe
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
3
Fraley-Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 28
Will Chen
2
K. Johnson & Olson
Lora Petso
2
Paine & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
1
Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
1
Frale -Monillas
Ballot 29
Will Chen
1
Olson
Lora Petso
2
Paine & L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
1
Frale -Monillas
Ballot 30
Will Chen
1
Olson
Lora Petso
2
Frale -Monillas & Paine
Nathan Monroe
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
1
L. Johnson
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Will Chen 1 Olson
Lora Petso 1 L. Johnson
Nathan Monroe 2 K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Alicia Crank 2 Frale -Monillas & Paine
Ballot 32
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
Frale. -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 33
Nathan Monroe 3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank 3
Fraley-Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Ballot 34
Nathan Monroe
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Alicia Crank
3
1 Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
The Council vote reached a deadlock. Mr. Passey requested Councilmembers complete Nomination #5.
Mayor Nelson declared a brief recess.
Nomination 5
Candidate
Councilmember
' Ro er Pence
K. Johnson & Olson
Luke Distelhorst
Paine
Lora Petso
L. Johnson
Matt Cheung
Buckshnis
Alicia Crank
j Fraley-Monillas
Councilmember Olson said she would normally be inclined and her initial reaction when she read in the
application that Roger Pence had only lived in Edmonds three years would have been not to consider him.
However, during the interview process she found his knowledge of Edmonds amazing and he embraces the
culture and does not want to change it into any other place he has lived. He also has a real passion for
government and politics that has permeated his life. He has had a lot of exposure and life experience and
would be a great addition to the Council.
Councilmember Paine spoke to her nomination of Luke Distelhorst. He has been on the Library Board, he
is a professional in communications and during the interview, he identified rapid growth as one of the
challenges in Edmonds. He understands transportation, is family friendly, and is interested in what
Edmonds provides for families. She also appreciated Matt Cheung's creativity, he is an attorney, he serves
on the Planning Board, he is always prepared, thoughtful and respectful, has a family friendly orientation,
has a master's in public health, and his intellect is very creative.
Council President Fraley-Monillas spoke regarding her nomination of Alicia Crank. Ms. Crank has put on
activities in the local community and encouraged people to participate in those activities. A number of
Councilmembers have donated to those activities. Ms. Crank thinks outside the box and stands up for the
positiveness of the City and what it is like to be an African American woman, an aspect that no one else
can speak to. Council President Fraley-Monillas appreciated what Ms. Crank does to stand up for people
of color, she works well with everybody, sits on both sides, has experience in everything from banking to
fundraising and would be a great addition to the City Council.
Candidate Votes I Councilmember
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Matt Cheung
1
Olson
Lora Petso
1
L. Johnson
Luke Distelhorst
1
Paine
Alicia Crank
1
Frale -Monillas
Roger Pence
2
K. Johnson & Buckshnis
Ballot 36
Matt Cheung
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Paine
Alicia Crank
2
Frale -Monillas & L. Johnson
Roger Pence
1
Olson
Ballot 37
Matt Cheung
2
Buckshnis & Olson
Lora Petso
1
L. Johnson
Alicia Crank
2
Frale -Monillas & Paine
Roger Pence
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 38
Matt Cheung
3
K. Johnson, Buckshnis & Olson
Luke Distelhorst
1
Paine
Alicia Crank
2
Frale -Monillas & L. Johnson
Ballot 39
Matt Cheung
3
Buckshnis, Olson & Paine
Alicia Crank
2
Frale -Monillas, L. Johnson
Roger Pence
I
K. Johnson
Ballot 40
Matt Cbeung
3
Buckshnis, Olson & Paine
Luke Distelhorst
1
L. Johnson
Alicia Crank
1
Frale -Monillas
Roger Pence
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 41
Matt Cheung
2
Olson & Paine
Luke Distelhorst
3
Frale -Monillas, Buckshnis & L. Johnson
Roger Pence
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 42
Cheun
2
Buckshnis & Olson
Distelhorst
3
Frale -Monillas, Paine & L. Johnson
Pence
1
K.Johnson
Ballot 43
Matt Cheung
2
Olson & Paine
Luke Distelhorst
3
Frale -Monillas, Buckshnis & L. Johnson
Roger Pence
1
K. Johnson
Ballot 44
Matt Cheung
1
Olson
Roger Pence
1
K. Johnson
Luke Distelhorst
4
Frale-Monillas, Buckshnis, Paine & L. Johnson
Mr. Passey announced Luke Distelhorst is appointed to Council Position #2 until a successor can be elected
for the remainder of the unexpired term at the next municipal election.
Mayor Nelson swore in Luke Distelhorst to Council Position #2. Councilmember Distelhorst took his seat
at the dais at 9:32p.m.
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10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Nelson said he was proud of the Council for the work they have done to reach this point, of all the
citizens who provided input, and of all the candidates who participated in the process were interested
enough to devote their time and energy to apply and go through the rigorous process. He was pleased to
welcome Councilmember Distelhorst to the City Council.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmember Olson reminded tomorrow is the first Wednesday of month and she will be doing a
neighborhood walk in Perrinville. Meet at Bistro 76 at 8 a.m. for City news and walk from 8:30 — 9:30 a.m.
Councilmember Paine congratulated Councilmember Distelhorst. She also thanked all the wonderful
candidates who applied, commenting there was a wealth of great candidates including over half the
Planning Board. She encouraged the applicants to stay engaged and active and to keep the Council informed
about what is happening in the community.
Councilmember Paine reported she has been attending boards and committees meetings as well as meeting
with directors to learn about projects. She was happy to have a full Council seated.
Councilmember K. Johnson congratulated everyone who was nominated, commenting 10 of the 12 were
nominated and many received 3 votes. She congratulated Councilmember Distelhorst for being selected
and looked forward to working with him.
Council President Fraley-Monillas echoed Councilmember K. Johnson's comments, giving special thanks
to the candidates who participated in the process during the last couple hours, recognizing that it was
not easy. She recognized Nathan Monroe, Matt Cheung, Will Chen, Alicia Crank and Jenna Nand,
commenting they were rock stars. She assured the candidates who were not chosen that they were good
people and she urged them to stay involved and to run for office in two years.
Councilmember L. Johnson echoed the previous Council comments. She welcomed Councilmember
Distelhorst and was excited to work with him. There were stellar applicants for the Council vacancy, which
made it a difficult process. She thanked everyone who applied and urged them to stay engaged.
Councilmember Buckshnis echoed the previous comments and congratulated Councilmember Distelhorst.
Her heart goes out to the people who follow basketball, Kobe and his family as well as the families of the
other people whose perished. Kobe was a great person, his daughter was a great player and it was
unfortunate to have lost a hero.
Councilmember Distelhorst thanked Councilmembers for their votes of confidence. It was a grueling
process to go through. There is a lot of knowledge on Council to learn from as well as from the other
applicants about their priorities.
14. ADJOURN
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 9:37 p.m.
MICHAEL NELSON, MAYOR
SC ASSEY, CITY C` L�E
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