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2020-01-21 City Council - Full Agenda-2521
o Agenda Edmonds City Council snl. ,nyo COUNCIL CHAMBERS 250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 JANUARY 21, 2020, 7:00 PM "WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF THIS PLACE, THE SDOHOBSH (SNOHOMISH) PEOPLE AND THEIR SUCCESSORS THE TULALIP TRIBES, WHO SINCE TIME IMMEMORIAL HAVE HUNTED, FISHED, GATHERED, AND TAKEN CARE OF THESE LANDS. WE RESPECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY, THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, AND WE HONOR THEIR SACRED SPIRITUAL CONNECTION WITH THE LAND AND WATER. - CITY COUNCIL LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT 3. ROLL CALL 4. INTERVIEWS 1. Interview Slate of Candidates for Council Position #2 Vacancy (180 min) ADJOURN Edmonds City Council Agenda January 21, 2020 Page 1 4.1 City Council Agenda Item Meeting Date: 01/21/2020 Interview Slate of Candidates for Council Position #2 Vacancy Staff Lead: Council Department: City Council Preparer: Maureen Judge Background/History The Council received 12 applications for Council Position #2 vacated by Mike Nelson. At the 1/7/20 Council meeting, the Council decided to proceed by interviewing all 12 candidates over two Council meetings-1/14-1/21-and to make their appointment decision at the 1/28/20 Council meeting. Due to the 1/14 City Council meeting cancellation, the interview schedule has been adjusted. Staff Recommendation N/A Narrative Due to inclement weather, the Council meeting was cancelled on 1/14. Council will conduct what would have been the first six candidate interviews on 1/23; the six interviews originally scheduled for 1/21 remain scheduled. The interviews will be 25 minutes which include a 2.5 minute opening/closing; each Councilmember will have three minutes to ask their questions. The interviews will be conducted in the following order: 7pm - Alicia Crank 7:30pm - Lora Petso 8pm - Jay Grant 8:30pm - Roger Pence 9pm - Jenna Nand 9:30pm - Carreen Rubenkonig In fairness to all of the candidates, the candidates will be asked to wait in the lobby until they are called. Interviews will be recorded for the public but not live streamed; the broadcast will be available online on 1/24/20 after 12 noon. Attachments: City Council Position #2 Applications Packet Pg. 2 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen.judge@edrnondsw�ov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1" Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/21 /2019 Name: Deborah Binder Address: 8816 207th Place SW Edmonds, WA. 98026 Registered voter: :WYes El No Available to attend evening meetings? AYes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? RYes ❑No Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 18 1/2 yrs Email: If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? Please see attached resume. Thank you. Packet Pg. 3 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? -Keep the business community vibrant throughout the entire city. -Revise building codes to make it more streamlined for citizens and developers to build affordable housing as well as new residential and commercial structures. -Fix the road infrastructure and add sidewalks to make Edmonds a more walkable community. 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? The City Council is about representing the needs and wants of the citizens of Edmonds and addressing issues that have an impact on the lives of everyone who lives in the City of Edmonds. I believe that the Council members need to be good listeners and respond to citizens in a courteous and professional manner. The council is part of the checks and balances of city government. Hopefully the City Council improves the daily lives of everyone who lives in our wonderful community. Packet Pg. 4 4.1.a - DEBORAH BINDER • Edmonds, WA • ' Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT. 1978 1 1981 Curatorial Assistant Worked as an undergraduate intern in the Asian Art Department & the American Decorative Arts Department EDUCATION Master of Arts, Boston University, Boston, MA - American and New England Studies with a concentration in Art History and Architectural History, Awarded Teaching Fellowship Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, New Haven, CT - Magna cum laude with distinction Double major in American Studies and Art History; Ehrich Memorial Prize for Proficiency in Art History Credit Union Development Educator, Bainbridge Island, WA Ten -Day training course created by the National Credit Union Foundation and the Credit Union National Association to promote cooperative principles in the workplace Leadership Tomorrow, Seattle, WA Selective nine -month civic leadership development program French Culinary Institute, New York, City, NY Certificate in Artisan Bread, European Techniques Connecticut Culinary Institute, Windsor Locks, CT Nine month culinary training program. Certificate in Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Attingham Summer School, England: Academic Scholarship for month -long study of the art, architecture and decorative arts of 17th and 18th century country houses Parsons School of Design/Musee Des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France: Six -week European decorative arts and architecture program Victorian Society Summer School, England: Academic Scholarship for month -long study of the art, architecture and decorative arts of 19th century Britain Kripalu Center, Lenox, MA • Group Problem Solving Facilitation training • Dale Carnegie Customer Relations and Leadership courses • Communication Skills for Managers and Management training COMMUNITY • Fitness Instructor (Yoga and Indoor Cycling), LA Fitness and YMCA, Lynnwood, Washington Present • Orion Center for Integrative Medicine, Board Member, 2015-2016 • Docent, Cascadia Art Museum, 2016-Present • PCC Natural Markets, PCC Cooks Chefs' Assistant, 2011-2014 • Ovarian Cancer Survivors Foundation, Board Member, 2012-2015 • Kruckeberg Garden, Volunteer 2012 • City of Edmonds Historic Preservation Commissioner, 2004-2007 • Arts Fund, Member of the Associates Program, 2004-2008 • Washington State University Extension, Master Gardener, 2002-Present • Pottery Northwest, Member of the Board of Directors, 2007-2009 Packet Pg. 5 4.1.a DEBORAH BINDER Edmonds, WA - - CONSULTANT I EDUCATOR I ADMINISTRATOR I CURATOR Consistently effective in managing logistics, people and the public for non -profits and small businesses. Accomplished developer of educational programs; fundraising and development programs; and marketing materials from content to delivery. Successful grant writer for public and private funding. Enthusiastically undertakes new challenges with an accomplished history of reengineering processes and procedures to streamline operations. Bottomline: I get the job done efficiently, effectively and with humor! Linkedln Profile: http://www.l[iikedin.comipubideborah-biiider/20/151/616 EXPERIENCE Independent Consultant, Edmonds, WA 2001 1 Present Collaborate with private and public clients including Northwest Folklife Festival, YWCA Opportunity Place, Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation, Seattle Children's Museum, Northwest Boys Choir, Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission, USAA, Schillios Consulting, Nature Consortium, Fabric of Life Foundation, Ovarian and Breast Cancer Alliance of Washington, A Contemporary Theatre (ACT Theatre), Epic Experience, River Discovery, Ovarian Cancer Survivors Foundation, Pastry Craft, Pies by Barbara, Vivien Weiss LLC, Etafeni Centre in Cape Town, South Africa, Harmony Hill Retreat Center, Orion Center for Integrative Medicine Project Highlights: Orion Center fo Integrative Medicine 2017: Management Consulting facilitating the creation and development of effective business practices for a small non-profit focused on the care of cancer patients and their families. Etafeni Centre in Cape Town, South Africa 2015: Spent two weeks working with the women's empowerment group to develop marketing and production strategies for raising funds from the items that they create by hand as part of their training program. ACT Theatre 2013-2015: Wrote a series of grants that brought in almost $500,000.00 in order to help restore and save the historically and architecturally significant building that is home to ACT Theatre in Seattle, WA. Fabric of Life Foundation 2006-2010: Associate Director for an international development 501(c)3 non-profit that serves women and children in developing countries. Tasks included: Donor management and development; grant research and writing; product development and shipping logistics; fiscal and financial record keeping; board reports; public relations and marketing; special events such as monthly cultural talks, ArtWalk, International Development Book Club and Fair Trade events; daily retail operations for a large Fair Trade shop; and supervision of a volunteer, service learning and intern corps of over 50 volunteers. USAA (Insurance and Financial Services Company) 2008-2011: Served on the Member Advisory Panel that met four times per year to discuss and give feedback about new services and products. Northwest Folklife Festival 2006: Created, organized and executed new venue called the Family Activity Area; recruited booth participants with hands-on activities for 50k visitors, developed educational workshops, managed logistical details and staffing. Recognized for materialization of new activity area and for the organizational skills to pull it off seamlessly. Walking Tour and Preservation Guide Brochures — Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission 2004-2007: Researched and wrote text, located historical photographs and worked with the designer to create a walking tour of historic sites in downtown Edmonds as well as a Preservation Guide to assist property owners. Raised $5K from local businesses and small grants. Verve Editions, Burlington, VT 2001 Project Coordinator, Curatorial and Editorial Assistant Provided research and editorial support for In the Spirit of Martin: The Artistic Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. exhibition and catalogue. This well -received project included 130+ works of art by 100+ artists and circulated to seven U.S. museums through the Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition Service. Packet Pg. 6 W�..�kin Li r 13114 An Edmonds Historic Preservation Commission tour of historical and architectural sites in Downtown Edmonds P r eservation- 13uide, ■ An Introduction r_ O to Historic Preservation in a Edmonds and the Register of o Historic Places O U a Packet Pg. 7 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen_.judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1" Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/25/2019 Name: Will Chen Address: 23206 75th Ave W. Edmonds. WA 98026 Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: _10 years Email: Registered voter: *-Yes ❑No Available to attend evening meetings? Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? L Yes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? *Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? - Ambassador at Edmonds Chamber of Commerce - Citizen's Housing Commission at City of Edmonds - Accounting Advisory Committee Member at Edmonds Community College - President of Seattle Bing Kung Benevolent Association 2018-2019, Packet Pg. 8 4.1.a (Bing Kung member since 2013) - CFO of Golf Club 808, 2017 - 2020 (Golf Club 808 member since 2016) - Treasurer of Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association 2017 - 2018 (Chong Wa member since 2014) 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) - Citizen's Housing Commission at City of Edmonds, current 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? Strengths - I pay attention to details. - I am sincere and able to reach across the aisle. - I am a good listener and a fast learner. Weaknesses - I have trouble saying No. - I could use more experience in public speaking. - With my day job and volunteer commitments, it can be difficult to improve my golf skills. Packet Pg. 9 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? - Responsible growth to bring more job opportunities to our city and meet anticipated population growth in the coming decades, including but not limited to Hwy 99 development projects; - Improve and create new housing policies to meet the housing challenges our citizens of all backgrounds are facing; - Improve safety on our city streets and other public places; 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? - The City Council's role is to establish City policies, set forth by the powers vested in the legislative bodies. - My role as a Council member is to reach out and listen to our citizens' concerns and needs and keep these concerns and needs in mind while making decisions on City policies. Packet Pg. 10 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? There is a tremendous amount of talent and experience on the City Council, however, decisions and policies that benefit our city were unable to be reached as fast and timely as they could have been. The greatest challenge is our council members took sides rather than working as a team to strive for the common good of our city as a whole, not just for parts of the city. I am confident that our new council will focus on issues and solutions that will move our city forward. 7. Please add any additional comments: As the first -generation Chinese American immigrant, from speaking very little English to obtaining two Masters degrees, one from University of Iowa and the other from Western Washington University, working for a Fortune 500 company as an internal auditor, establishing my own accounting firm, and volunteering for many organizations, I am a tireless go-getter. I am very grateful for what our great nation has offered me a chance for a better life, and the City of Edmonds has given me a home of my dreams! The possibility of joining the City Council to help shape policies that have long-lasting impacts on our citizens' lives and our communities excites me. I know there is a large pool of talent that the Council can choose from; I just want to let you know that I am ready to reach out, listen to our citizens' concerns and needs, and put my talent to work for our great city. Packet Pg. 11 4.1.a December 25, 2019 Will Chen 23206 75th Ave W. Edmonds, WA 98026 Dear Mayor and City Council Members, Please consider appointing me for the two-year vacancy for position #2 of the Edmonds City Council. My name is Will Chen and I have been living at 23206 75th Ave W. Edmonds for the past ten years. I have been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since February 9, 2006 and developed strong analytical skills through my years of work experience as an external auditor with RSM and internal auditor with Kimberly Clark Corporation. Due to family reasons, I established my accounting firm in 2012, focusing on serving small businesses and individuals' tax and accounting needs in the Edmonds and the greater Seattle area. I am confident that my professional experience will be a great addition to our city's already strong finance operations. In the past six months, I have been a regular attendee of our city council meetings and learned a great deal about our city's issues and challenges. I know that there is never enough money to do everything on the wish list, and not everyone agrees all the time, and that sometimes we just don't have all the information yet we still have to make a decision on what to do. I am an open-minded person, and I believe that a group of people can come to a better decision together when they bring their various viewpoints and opinions forward. Let's focus on issues rather than individuals with different viewpoints. I have never held public office, but I have served as a board member on several nonprofits, and recently was appointed to the Citizen's Housing Commission. This new appointment has given me the opportunity to get involved at a deeper level, and further ignited my passion for serving our great city. I would welcome the honor and privilege of working with you and serving our communities, and feel my background and experience make me well -qualified. I think that being a first -generation immigrant also has its unique advantages to the Council because I do not have any preconceived notions about what may be best for the City of Edmonds. I am ready to reach out, listen to our citizens' concerns and needs, and put my talent to work for our great city. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, f Will Chen Packet Pg. 12 4.1.a WE Will Chen, CPA MBA MAcc Managing Shareholder Will Chen CPA PLLC 22322 76th Ave W Edmonds, WA 98026 Will Chen, the founder of a successful accounting firm in Edmonds Washington and President of Seattle Bing Kung Association, was born and raised in China. After graduating from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor's degree in accounting, Will continued his study and research at Iowa, obtained his Master's degree in accounting, and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Will also earned his second Master's degree in business administration from Western Washington University while he was working full time at Kimberly Clark Corporation in Everett, WA. As the Managing Shareholder and a successful local businessman, Will has a friendly down-to-earth personality and "likes to get the job done." He started his own accounting firm back in 2012. Since then he has made strong ties in the international and the local communities. Prior to his business entrepreneurship, Will gained valuable experience working for accounting power house RSM and Fortune 500 Company Kimberly Clark Corporation. He has completed many successful projects in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Community is also very important to Will, he volunteers for several organizations such as Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, a true connector for the community; Bing Kung Association, a traditional Chinese association with 136 years of history; and Golf Club 808 which mentors youth in golf and interpersonal skills. Will is honored to be a current Housing Commissioner of the City of Edmonds where he has the privilege and opportunity to work with city leaders in developing housing policies for the City of Edmonds. Community Service • Housing Commissioner of City of Edmonds, current • Ambassador for Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, current C President of Seattle Bing Kung Association, current Packet Pg. 13 4.1.a • CFO of Golf Club 808, current Former Board of Directors of Seattle Chong Wa Benevolent Association • Former Accounting instructor at Edmonds Community College Accounting Advisory Committee Member at Edmonds Community College, current Education • Master's Degree in Business Administration - Western Washington University • Master's Degree in Accounting - The University of Iowa • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting - The University of Iowa Professional Associations • Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants Packet Pg. 14 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen.judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1st Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 1215th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 12151h Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20, Date: 12/26/2019 Name: Matt Cheu Address: 20421 78th PI W Edmonds. WA 98026 Contact Phon Length of residency in Edmonds: 7 Email: Registered voter: ®Yes ❑No Available to attend evening meetings? miYes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? *Yes ❑ No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? *Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? I have been on the Edmonds Planning Board since March 2015. (Interestingly, I was selected to fill the vacancy left by Mike Nelson when he was appointed to City Council). This past year I have served as the Chair. Packet Pg. 15 4.1.a 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) Planning Board since March 2015 Planning Board Chair since January 2019 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? Strengths 1. 1 have served on one of the more active city Boards so I am familiar with many of the issues facing our city. I am also well aware of most of the competing positions and arguments. 2. 1 am committed to Edmonds. One of the reasons I joined the Planning Board just a little over 2 years after moving here was because my family and I love this city. We intend to stay so getting involved in the city made sense. 3. 1 have a diverse educational and professional background - a B.S. in Nutrition from SPU, a M.P.H from the UW, and a J.D. from SU. I have interned with the Department of Health and I am currently employed as an attorney. Weaknesses 1. 1 still sometimes get flustered when speaking in public. I once called a bailiff, "Your Honor," to the laughter of opposing counsel. 2. Although I used to be very social, I pretty much have work and family life now. I think I may have eaten out in downtown Edmonds less than a half dozen times last year. These days it is take out or delivery. 3. 1 find humor in just about anything, which sometimes makes it difficult to compose myself in more formal or professional situations. Packet Pg. 16 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? I want to maintain the characteristics that I love about Edmonds. I am excited and proud to raise my children here. I love actually knowing my neighbors. I enjoy the great shops and restaurants in the downtown area without feeling like it is commercialized. I also think it is great that we can attract tourists without being too touristy. I want to continue looking for ways to improve communication. I think there should be more collaboration among Boards and Commissions, as well as more forums to engage with the public. We have valuable voices throughout the city and we should do our best to listen. I am interested in exploring a greater diversity of housing options. We have a city where the majority demographic is a 1 to 2 person household while the majority of homes have 3 to 4 bedrooms. A retired couple that has lived their lives in Edmonds should not forced either stay in their 2,500 sq. ft. split-level home or move to another city because there are no viable alternatives. I think it is generally beneficial to have a variety of housing types to accommodate different needs and preferences. 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? Councilmembers have the responsibility and privilege of making important decisions that impact the entire city of Edmonds right now, as well as in the future. While at the end of the day each Councilmember is entitled to their own personal decision, they must do so openly and honestly so that the public serves as the final backstop. My hope would be that we make informed decisions with as much public input as possible to ensure that we are voting based on what we believe is best for the City, while at the same time is supported among the community. Packet Pg. 17 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? With a new mayor and four new Councilmembers, I think unity and cohesiveness could initially be awkward through the entire city. That said, it is to be expected somewhat after an election year. Hopefully the election mindset is over and if there is any tension among officials, city employees, or the public, everyone will try to move forward and find a way to work together. 7. Please add any additional comments: Packet Pg. 18 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen.judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1" Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/30/2019 Name: Alicia Crank Address: 8121 236th Street SW #103 Edmonds, WA 98026 Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 5.5 years Email: Registered voter: ©Yes ❑No Available to attend evening meetings? ®Yes ❑ No Available to daytime meetings? RYes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? ©Yes ❑No What is your volunteer experience? Current: Edmonds Planning Board, Snohomish County /Paine Field Airport Commission (Vice Chair). Past (partial list): Edmonds Senior Center Board, Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Board, Edmonds Sister City Commission, Association of Fundraising Professionals, KMVT Silicon Valley Media Board, Silicon Valley Reads Advisory Board, MVWSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Packet Pg. 19 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds orelsewhere? (please provide details) Yes. Most are identified above. I have been appointed to various boards and commissions since 2001 including: City of Mountain View Human Relations Commission (2001-2008), MVWSD Parcel Tax Oversight Committee (2012-2014), Edmonds Sister Cities Commission (2015-2016), Edmonds Planning Board (2016-Present), Snohomish County Airport Commission (2018-Present) a 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? Specific to applying for this role: Strengths 1. Time and project management 1 multitasking: I'm successful in leading various work and community projects at the same time, while leveraging those relationships along the way to provide winning outcomes for all involved. 2. Engaging community members in outreach and activities: in 2019 alone, brought a free career training workshop, a free banking careers program and an International Women's Day series of events to Edmonds that benefitted our residents and community members. 3. Thinking "big picture": It's important to look at all sides to an item/issue to come with the best set of solutions, i.e. the emotional benefit for the community, how businesses may be impacted, what is the true cost/benefit over time and if the 'pros' outweigh the 'cons'. It's sometimes uncomfortable and unpopular to do so, but is necessary in the vetting process of decision making. Weaknesses (but not detriments) 1. Length of residency: While I haven't lived here as long as some others have, believe there is value in experience, not just length of residency. Being able to bring in a new or different perspective isn't a hinderance. As Edmonds continues to grow, the experiences those residents bring with them will impact how we operate as a city as well as part of the region. 2. Overextension of self: I tend to stay busy, but never to the point that my work or outcomes suffer. I'd don't carve out enough time for "self', but I get energy from seeing my overextension helping others around me. 3. Wanting to make everyone happy: It is an impossible thing to achieve, but I also like to let it fuel my desire to think beyond what I already know. This is done by listening and pondering different aspects of a topic that someone wants to chat with me about, share their expertise. I will not make everyone happy, but hope to at least help him or her feel 'heard', evert if the final decision is not what they would like. Packet Pg. 20 4.1.a 4, What would be your top three priorities for our city? 1. I will advocate for neighborhood meetings where council members will be more accessible and seen outside of City Hall. This would be a great opporunity to move council committee meetings further into the public. 2. Put more focus on our business community members as a whole, not just those that are located downtown. Retail hubs across all of our neighborhoods, such as Firdale Village, Westgate, and Perrinville should be promoted with the same vigor. I would like to revisit the BID and evaluate its effectiveness, as well as pursue any next steps. 3. Find ways that the pending housing strategy options benefit residents and community members that are already here, as well as make the most fiscal sense. I'd like to see reduced cost housing opportunities prioritize current residents and those working in our business community. 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? see my role as what I've done as a resident for the past few years: find ways to connect our community to programs and resources through new and existing relationships. Council has to be the eyes and ears for the community at large, to look at all the options available and drill down to best decisions, which is why they've "hired" us. Council should make sure they are looking at what is working, but what could be done better: a. are we keeping up with innovation? b. are we being fiscally responsible? c. and if we are protecting all of our natural resources? No one councilmember can do everything, but collectively the council should be able to leverage their combined experience and resources to facilitate thoughtful discussion and decision making. Packet Pg. 21 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? I believe there are several challenges, but the greatest common denominator will be "change". Going into a new decade with a new mayor and three new council members opens the door for shaking things up. This new governing body will build new relationships with each other and the community. For some this is exciting, and for others the uncertainty is uncomfortable. Council will have to QUICKLY navigate'(1) how to best forge a positive working relationship with each other, (2) connecting with the community members they serve and (3) how to answer/justify any changes being made that may go against the status quo. Challenges can be a good thing, especially if it help to break down silos or created opportunity for engagement that didn't exist before. 7. Please add any additional comments: Thank you for taking to time to consider my application. Packet Pg. 22 4.1.a Alicia Crank Corporate Relations Officer at YWCA Seattle I King I Snohomish Summary Multifaceted background in: institutional trust & cash management; corporate & community event planning; relationship management; trade show, event and search engine marketing; customer success; executive management; program, fund and leadership development. I focus on establishing and maintaining relationships within various communities. Specialties: Program direction and management, executive management, interpersonal leadership development; web design and management, purchasing, relationship management, search engine and internet marketing, major event event and workshop planning, government liaison, community volunteerism. Experience o YWCA Seattle I King I Snohomish a Corporate Relations Officer a N July 2017 - Present 0 1 am responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive .y a. well -coordinated and strategic corporate program. This includes prospecting, cultivation, solicitation, and recognition and stewardship activities for all v corporate funders and partners. U Crank'd Up Consulting c CD E Connector -In -Chief o June 2014 - Present a Serving Entrepreneurs, Non -Profits and Small Businesses with meeting, event fundraising and social media logistics/management. Board Meeting/Board Retreats Paqe 1 of 6 Packet Pg. 23 4.1.a Board Member Training Interpersonal Leadership Training Strategic Partnership Training Meeting/Retreat Moderation Services Fundraiser Event Management Location Scouting Contract Negotiations Sponsorships Event Program Management Volunteer Management City Year Philanthropy Officer February 2017 - July 2017 (6 months) Washington Business Week Director of Development & Strategic Partnerships (Contract) November 2015 - November 2016 (1 year 1 month) Washington Business Week is a week-long summer program that places high school students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen communication skills, and face real -world challenges. With the guidance of a mentor from the business community, students gain a competitive edge on college preparation, workplace readiness, and overall life success. In just seven days, Washington Business Week places students in a dynamic simulation where they compete as industry professionals, sharpen their communication skills, launch a company, and solve real -world challenges. Students take the lead as their team races against the clock to develop a world -changing idea and pitch it to potential investors at the end -of -week competition. Guided by a mentor from the professional sector, students learn to work as a team, explore careers, take a test run of university life, build a network with professionals and future leaders, earn college credit, and maybe even win a scholarship. Page 2 of 6 Packet Pg. 24 c 0 :r Q a a N C O .y O a. c O U U c CD E U M r r a 4.1.a For almost 40 years, we have provided 60,000 high school students with a competitive edge on college readiness, career advancement, and overall life success. Discover what thousands of young people now know about themselves — how to make an amazing impact in the 21st century workplace. SBI Management Services, Inc. Client Services Coordinator October 2014 - September 2015 (1 year) Chamber of Commerce Mountain View Director, Leadership Mountain View June 2009 - May 2015 (6 years) Recruit community members and working professionals for 9-month Program Year; Plan and coordinate program days and themes; Work with government officials in participating with and recognizing graduates of the Program; Lead fundraising and public relations efforts for the Program; Relationship management with local, regional and national businesses and business leaders; Manage alumni and advisory council; Create and manage program budget; Represent the Program and the Chamber of Commerce at local, regional and state events. Cancer Support Community (formerly The Wellness Community) Community Development Coordinator April 2011 - June 2012 (1 year 3 months) Community outreach and major event planning Efficient Frontier Search Marketing Specialist June 2008 - November 2008 (6 months) Support Account Manager in client initiatives and complete campaign management Buy a large volume of search keywords with large budgets Effectively and efficiently manage media inventory Help create and deliver campaign overview analysis Reconciliation and billing Execute client programs, monitor budgets and program performance Analysis reporting on SEM successes Research, develop, integrate, test and expand keywords and key phrases Page 3 of 6 Packet Pg. 25 4.1.a Research, create, integrate and test search engine advertising copy, titles, descriptions and various landing pages to maximize results Execute and maintain SEM analytics Commtouch Sales & Marketing Associate September 2006 - April 2008 (1 year 8 months) • Provided administrative support to Inside Sales Manager, EVP, BDO and Finance personnel • Planned and coordinated logistics for sales meetings, investment relations, WebEx presentations and industry trade shows Planned and coordinated seminars and evaluations for the department staff Created and updated presentations, proposals and marketing materials for US and Israel offices • Analyzed and reported on weekly, quarterly and annual sales figures and forecasts. Managed relationships with reseilers, vendors and direct clients Placed collections calls to vendors and direct clients Stanford Graduate School of Business °D Student Services August 2005 - August 2006 (1 year 1 month) Functioned as the main point of contact for the Student Life Office c Planned and coordinated Dean and Associate Dean lunch meetings with MBA students a Q Provided administrative support to Director, Acting Director, two Associate CN Directors and Special Events manager o Planned and coordinated seminars in for the department as well as in o conjunction with various departments within the Graduate School of Business a. - Created and updated presentations, proposals and materials for Associate o Deans and Directors v Assisted in advising students in various areas of academic needs and personal issues E U M US Trust Company a Account Administrator September 2004 - September 2005 (1 year 1 month) • Functioned as the sales and marketing assistant to Business Development Officer Paqe 4 of 6 Packet Pg. 26 4.1.a • Created and maintained internal and external client letters and marketing materials Provided executive administrative support to Managing Director/BDO, Senio Vice President, Vice President and Assistant Vice President Processed real-time online trading of mutual funds and securities Created and maintained presentations, proposals and materials for high net - worth personal wealth management division • Coordinated/planned lunch and dinner events at both on -site and off -site venues for 4 — 100 person attendance. Prepared travel arrangements and expense reports for Portfolio Manager an Managing Director/Business Development Officer Comerica Bank Sr. Trust Analyst 0 y July 1997 - August 2004 (7 years 2 months) Relationship manager and account officer of 300+ Institutional class cash management / investment / money market accounts U 4- Manager/supervisor of a five member team r Financial software testing and technical writing (procedures) for online tradin �n platform 2 Visited external client locations to facilitate training and field questions on using Bank software for processing trades and moving cash between multiple c accounts. c Functioned as liaison between external clients and our Treasury Management team a Functioned as liaison between internal/external clients and our Securities arr CN of the Bank o Attended monthly Securities sales meetings to keep current with their cash c management needs for their clients, field questions regarding our cash/custod a. .� products and share news/updates on cash/custody products o Created internal and external client letters and marketing materials L), Advised on and helped create online money market trading platform c CD E Comerica Bank U Trust Analyst a 1998 - 2003 (5 years) Performed daily valuations of participant accounts in 401(k), 403(b), Cash Management and various retirement plans • Produced IRS forms 5500, 55000/R and 5558 for client companies, working knowledge of basic Human Resources employment/benefit plan issues Pape 5 of 6 1 Packet Pg. 27 4.1.a Processed the acquisition and disbursement of mutual funds and securities for custodial accounts. Processed real-time online trading of mutual funds and securities Performed discrimination testing, benefits and plan administration Functioned as the marketing assistant to Vice President of New Business 1 Business Development officer in Institutional Trust Functioned as Product Specialist of money market platform and as the primary liaison between Institutional Trust and our Securities arm of the Bank • Created and maintained presentations, proposals and materials for Master Trust, Custody Services, Securities Lending and Retirement Services Education Central Michigan University Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician • (1992 - 1995) Specs Howard School of Media Arts Radio Certification, Radio and Television - (1993 - 1994) Page 6 of 6 Packet Pg. 28 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen.judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 15t Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5t" Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5t" Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/29/2019 Name: Luke Distelhorst Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 5yrs, 9mos Address: 21234 80th Ave W Email: Edmonds, WA 98026 Registered voter: *Yes ❑ No Available to attend evening meetings? DYes ❑ No Available to daytime meetings? Yes ❑No With employer approval, when necessary. If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? RYes El No 1. What is your volunteer experience? Volunteering in our community has been a major part of my life since moving here in early 2014. 1 have focused my free time on supporting our local Edmonds Library and all the community members that it serves. During my three years as President of the Friends of the Edmonds Library we grew our Packet Pg. 29 4.1.a membership and raised over $112,000 to support programming, equipment upgrades, and literacy in our community. I currently serve on the Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation Board, supporting fundamental projects like the 3rd Grade Reading Challenge and demonstration libraries in underserved communities. I have also volunteered in the Edmonds School District, helped coach both Pacific Little League softball and select softball, and served as an official All Star Tournament scorekeeper. While living in Mongolia I volunteered on Wildlife Conservation Society, Denver Zoological Foundation, and World Bank projects. 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) I have not served as an elected or appointed official. 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? 1. Supportive collaborator able to work with diverse and multi -generational stakeholders and partners: In corporate communications for an international publicly -traded company as well as a public outreach specialist for Community Transit, I have developed skills listening to and working with stakeholders. 2. Analytical skills to make informed decisions: A key component of my professional experience is taking complex projects and making them easier to understand. We need to understand the issues and financial impacts, communicating our understandings clearly to our community. 3. Effective communicator and spokesperson: In my work and volunteer roles I have had an opportunity to use all styles of communications, including using appropriate social media to bring together community leaders. 1. New to legislation: My work and volunteer experience have developed my skills in public communications and working with multiple audiences, but policymaking involves drafting legal documents, a skill that I would improve on 2. New to politics: I am more focused on achieving practical solutions than any ideological position. While I view this as a strength, I may be less politically sensitive than others with more experience in government. 3. Need to grow my stakeholder contacts: Working with the library and young professionals groups has given me a good understanding of the issues facing these stakeholders. However, it would be vital for me to continue to work with more diverse populations in our community. Packet Pg. 30 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? My top three priorities all relate to ensuring we remain an equitable city: 1. Increasing public engagement in city projects. My top priority for all major projects will be to work toward engagement with more residents in our city, throughout the council's planning and approval process. Soliciting and incorporating community feedback can increase benefits and instill a greater sense of equity in our local policy making. This would also include a goal to meet residents where they are to increase their engagement with Council and should also better incorporate businesses throughout our city limits. 2. Support the Citizens' Housing Commission. There continues to be a need to refine and complete the work on our housing issues in conjunction with our neighboring jurisdictions. Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood all have moved forward with significant projects and I believe Council should ensure that Edmonds's policy not only fits our residents, but our regional south county area as well. 3. Health, safety, and the environment: The expected growth in Edmonds is a great opportunity to make the city safer for residents and more environmentally sustainable. By developing better transportation options, we can avoid building a parking garage and preserve areas around the marsh. We should look at multimodal transportation improvements (such as sidewalks, pedestrian walkways, and bike lanes) that would have positive environmental and safety impacts. Growth and transit improvements present an opportunity to increase the attractiveness of the city. 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? Edmonds is one of the most attractive places to live, work, and play in western Washington, and our councilmembers should be representative examples of the community. Beyond the stated Mission and Purpose, I see my role and the council's as representing our residents' current and future needs. There are many demands that need to be balanced with sound decision making and at all times we should be acting as respected leaders. My main desire is to work well with the Council, city staff, and our residents for the future of a healthy Edmonds community. I love our community and know that I can bring both pragmatic and empathetic decision making to the Council. Packet Pg. 31 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? One of the greatest challenges the Council is facing, and will continue to, is the rapid regional growth of Edmonds and south Snohomish County. How do we balance a significant portion of residents "aging in place" alongside a growing younger population (-24% aged 25-44)? How do we ensure needed development of infrastructure and housing, while protecting our green spaces? How can we welcome and include more diversity in our city? These are difficult issues, but they also present great opportunities for the Council to lead through inclusive and far-sighted policymaking. Recent high -profile projects like the waterfront connector and housing commission identified opportunities for future resident engagement, participation, and understanding. As Council deliberates opportunities like Highway 99 development, there will be great prospects to lead by example for how a city should approach collaborative decision making. 7. Please add any additional comments: I love Edmonds. As a renter here for five years and newly -minted homeowner, I have a deep and growing personal connection to this community and its future. My wife and I both work in Snohomish County public sector organizations. Our older daughter graduated from Edmonds-Woodway and our younger daughter is currently at College Place Middle. We volunteer here, invest our money here, and support local businesses and people in our community. Since serving as a Page in the United States House of Representatives as a teenager, I have had a lifelong interest in public service, and would love to fulfill that on our Council. Core to my values of public service is that any official serves all constituents, engages with them, and is respectful of the public and fellow legislators. In both my professional and volunteer work I have a strong track record of thriving in challenging and complex situations. I have been fortunate to work with team -oriented individuals who collaborate to find effective and sensible outcomes. I would be honored to bring my skills to Council to represent residents and constituents in the City of Edmonds. Packet Pg. 32 4.1.a EDUCATION WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY East Asian Studies • 2003-2005 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF MONGOLIA Mongolian Studies • 2005-2006 SCHOOL FOR INTERNATIONAL TRAINING Study Abroad, Mongolia • 2005 RECENT QUALIFICATIONS Advanced Social Media Strategy • Hootsuite • 2018 Adobe Premiere Pro Level 2 • Luminous Works • 2017 PERSONAL INTERESTS Hiking and backpacking, travel, team sports, earth sciences EXPERIENCE PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST • COMMUNITY TRANSIT • 2019-PRESENT Communications and public outreach related to light rail service integration, bus rapid transit development, and future Community Transit service changes MANAGER, CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS • RIO TINTO • 2007-2019 Corporate communications, media and investor relations, support to executivE and government relations departments. Included work in Mongolia (2007- 2009), Canada (2009-2014), United States (2014-2019). JOURNALIST -PHOTOGRAPHER • REUTERS • 2006-2007 Reporting and photography on topics such as legislation and politics, international relations, civil society, development, arts, and culture. PAGE • UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES • 2002 Congressional Page during summer session. SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP BOARD MEMBER • SNO-ISLE LIBRARIES FOUNDATION • 2019-PRESENT The Sno-Isle Libraries Foundation uses private donations to fund innovative programs throughout the 23-library, two -county Sno-Isle Library District. PRESIDENT • FRIENDS OF THE EDMONDS LIBRARY • 2017-2019 President and Board Chair of volunteer non-profit organization supporting the Sno-Isle Edmonds Library, raised over $112,000 in last three years. ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER • EDMONDS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS • 2018-2019 Volunteer work focused on the development of future young leaders in our community through education and volunteerism. a Packet Pg. 33 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please print or type and complete entire form Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. If you are using a PDF, please email to Mau reen.iudge@edmondswa, ov,. You may drop off your application at the Vt Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 1215th Ave. N. Edmonds and if you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/31/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office—1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20, Date: December 31, 2019 Name: Jay Grant Address: 1130 5th Ave S, Unit 200 Edmonds, WA 98020 Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 42 years Email: Registered voter: 2Yes ❑ No Available to attend evening meetings? 2Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? 42Yes ❑ No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? 2Yes ❑ No 1. What is your volunteer experience? 1969-71 Volunteer firefighter — So County Fire Dist. #1 1974- 76 Chamber of Commerce — community activities Cape Elizabeth, ME 1976 Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson bid for US President 1989 — 90 President — Washington Association of Health Underwriters 1994 — 95 President — National Association of Health Underwriters (162 Chapters) Packet Pg. 34 4.1.a 2007 - Current - Morrone 9/11 Center - Executive Chair 2015 - Current - Condo homeowner association - president 2017 - Current - National Legislative Advisor — Crime Stoppers USA 2019 - Establishing nonprofit Edmonds Condominium Council — assist condo buyers and those governing with relevant facts of buying, how to manage a condo association; requirements for owners, legal, and board management 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) Federal rule making board for HIPAA regulations after 1996 passage Sr. Federal Legislative Counselor to State of Arkansas - Office of the Govenor 1999 - 2000 State insurance regulatory rules - NAIC model law Edmonds Salary Commission — appointed 2001 — 2005 — Commissioner Edmonds Salary Commission - appointed 2017 — 2020 — Commission Chair US Federal Emergency Management Administration - Office of Law Enforcement - Committee - crisis management - current SAURON Project - 3 year EU Commission maritime security and terrorism technology study - Serving as subject matter expert - 2018-2020 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? Strengths: The ability to collaborate, bring individuals together — reach consensus Innovative, think outside the box, solution driven Kind to individuals, assisting others in their goals Weakness: Sometimes having a hard time saying no Over committing Not taking enough personal time Packet Pg. 35 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? Providing stable economic base on reasonable perimeters Transportation considerations, and public safety requirements v� c� U .Environmental consideration to maintain an eco-friendly community > N C O N 0 d C _ 7 0 U L W N r R 'a C R U 4- 0 N R 3 m 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? c Build nonpartisan consensus on significant identified Council projects c 0 :r Ensure economic requirements are met; and finding sustainable tax revenue 0- that blends with the community's interests and philosophy Q N Working to find solution to managed growth o .y Working towards transportation requirements and solutions 0 d U Ensuring public safety issues are a priority 0 c) U c m E -- t v r Q Packet Pg. 36 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? Maintain a focus on nonpartisanship, build consensus among the Council and with Mayor's office Provide transparency within the Council and the Edmond's citizens Whenever possible keep the citizens informed and involved Keeping focus on city requirements, building a tax base that melds with the interests and philosophy of the community Maintaining appropriate growth and balance the requirements of the environment, preserving our natural resources for the community Ensure the City and community is ready for crisis events 7. Please add any additional comments: It would be my honor to serve the community in this capacity. The vacancy would afford me opportunity to continue serving the community as my position on the Salary Commission is ending My agenda is to serve the community at large and address the varied simple to complex issues the City must address I would look forward to being a team player; and working with the Members of the Council and Mayor Thank you for your consideration of my appointment Packet Pg. 37 Jay Grant 4.1.a December 31, 2019 Edmonds City Council 121 51h Avenue N Edmonds, WA 98020 Dear Council Members, I submit my information for consideration as a Council member for the remaining Council term being vacated by Mike Nelson due to his election as Mayor. My interest is to be of service to the community and further assist efforts to continue making Edmonds an exceptional place to live, work and visit. My four-year term on the Edmonds Salary Commission will end this coming year. It has been an honor to serve in that role as Chair. I submit to you the required questions and also some background information on my professional experience over the last several years. Because of commuting to the East coast and international travel it has limited how I could serve my community. The Salary Commission appointment in 2001 and again in 2017 allowed me the flexibility required at the time. Ending my extensive travel provides me the necessary time to serve on the Council. I look forward to an interview and to further answer your questions. Happy New Year! Sincerely, V,r Jay Grant Packet Pg. 38 Jay Grant 4.1.a SUMMARY Innovative solutions specialist with extensive national and international advisory experience. Ability to reach unified consensus among varying parties. Legislative and policy expertise applicable to public sector and corporate platforms. Proven history of delivering mission critical project results. ➢ Spearheads primary objectives working with senior government and authority officials addressing on the ground security and emergency practices. Issues include transnational crime, supply chain security, critical infrastructure, large group gatherings, and public safety issues; ➢ Management of projects to include key technology and adoption in support of multi- agency/country collaboration, environment security, and emergency management issues; ➢ Developed and implemented strategic plan to appropriate billions of dollars for national public port security transportation authority's in the aftermath of 9/11; ➢ Extensive travel nationally and internationally addressing operational, policy, and practices for crime, to include terrorism, emergency/ crisis management, training, and intelligence; ➢ Directed efforts to obtain the latest in risk mitigation technology supporting the human element. ➢ Participated in national inter -agency working groups to include MTSA 2002, SAFE Act 2006; and inter -agency practices to ensure mitigation of risk; ➢ Facilitated coordinating practice methods among jurisdictions to cooperate in federated programs for state and national jurisdictions; ➢ Featured and quoted globally in editorials, Capitol hill, and security publications; and ➢ Highest U.S. held sensitive material classification - DOD I DHS: Top Secret PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2010 - Current, Secretary General Heads fifty -year -old International Organization of Airport and Seaport Police (INTERPORTPOLICE) nonprofit; formed by authorities from the countries of CA, NL, UK, and US. Concluding my service. 2002 - 2009 - Director, U.S. Port Security Council: Spearheaded homeland security issues for U.S. Port Authorities on a national basis. Developed and implemented efforts in response to 9/11 aftermath to secure security requirements from the Administration and Congress to order implement practices at the Nation's port authorities. Principal manager of effort and obtained over $2 billion in federal appropriation for port security grants. 1995 - 2002 - Jay Grant & Associates, Partner Federal & State Legislative Counselor representing insurance companies, associations, and governments focusing on healthcare issues. Substantial involvement in HIPAA, Medicaid, and adding dental coverage to the Federal Health Benefit Plan. 1983 -1995 - Health Risk Management Bradford & Byron: medical and dental administration, insurance licenses in over 25 states; later became Vice President at Pacific Care in Seattle PROFESSIONAL / OTHER Advisor to Undersecretary Asa Hutchinson at DHS - Border Transportation Security; Sr. Washington Legislative Counselor to the State of Arkansas; Senator Henry "Scoop" Jackson (D) Washington, in his bid for the U.S. Presidency, Delegate: UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO), Member: International Association of Chiefs of Police; Executive Chair: Morrone 9/11 Center 501(c)(3). Volunteer: President: Washington Association of Health Underwriters, President: National Association of Health Underwriters (162 chapters); Legislative Advisor Crime Stoppers USA; City of Edmonds Salary Commission 2001 & 2017. U.S. Air force - Honorable Discharge; noncommissioned officer. EDUCATION Northeastern University 1979 -1983, Professional, risk management - Financial Services Packet Pg. 39 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen.judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the Vt Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office—1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/30/19 Name: Nathan Monroe Contact Phone: Address: 590 Hemlock Way Email: Edmonds, WA 98020 of residency in Edmonds: 28 years Registered voter: Yes ❑No Available to attend evening meetings? *Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? miYes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? il& Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? Planning Board Member (2015-present) Planning Board Chair (2018) PILL softball coach (2017-2019) EDC liaison (2017, 2019) Packet Pg. 40 4.1.a 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) It has been my privileged to serve on the City of Edmonds Planning Board for the past 5 years, including a year as vice chair and chair. 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? Strengths: My infrastructure Engineering background gives me the ability to help council understand the technical information brought forward by staff. My connection to Edmonds (born and raised) gives me a unique appreciation for the challenges and changes of our town. My age gives me a long term perspective (especially in environmental and fiscal areas). Weaknesses: My full time job means I can only comfortably dedicate 15-20 hours per week. My analytical fact based decision making can leave me with blindspots (something I work hard to avoid). Packet Pg. 41 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? Maintaining our fiscal responsibility while repairing/ improving the marsh, improving/activating the HWY 99 corridor (and waterfront), and working to ensure a sturdy and diverse economy. 5. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? The Council should work to maintain/improve the quality of life for the the current and future residents of Edmonds. It is Council's responsibility to bring the citizen's voice to the discussion in an informed, fair minded, and respectful way. As an Edmonds citizen, it is my responsibility to stay informed of local and regional issues, work to be a good citizen, and serve my community when possible. Packet Pg. 42 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? Building trust with our citizens. Our residents need to feel assured that the Council is making qualified/ measured decisions in their long term best interests. Edmonds is transitioning/ has transitioned from an older population bedroom community to a younger population with a vibrant business community. People need assurance that our council is equipped to adapt to this change while staying focused on maintaining the quality of life we all enjoy. Building a diverse and strong economy city wide is essential. Diverse employment and a variety of housing options are important to this goal. Council will take the driver's seat in guiding Edmonds to achieve these goals over the next decade. 7. Please add any additional comments: I was very proud of the campaign I ran for City of Edmonds Council Position No 7 and the 6,972 votes that I earned. I've gotten to know several of you through that process and have been impressed with your professionalism and expertise in many areas. An information/ knowledge gap that I see as existing on our current council configuration is an engineering perspective. This skillset, which I posses, will be useful in working with and directing staff and should ultimately save the City money. I will also be able to come to Council with a good working knowledge of many of the development issues facing our community, both locally and regionally. My time on the Planning Board has equipped me to understand these issues and what can be done to address them. Finally, I have a proven track record of coming to meetings fully prepared andn have demonstrated my ability to problem solve, listen, learn, and participate in a collaborative way. Thank you for your consideration. Packet Pg. 43 4.1.a Nathan C. Monroe, P.E. 590 Hemlock Way Edmonds, WA 98020 PROFILE ��gma I have fifteen years of civil engineering experience working for municipalities/agencies in a wide variety of capacities ranging from design to construction. During that time, I have demonstrated the ability to build, lead, and market solution oriented teams to successfully construct complicated infrastructure projects, balancing the competing needs of multiple stakeholders while making the decisions necessary to meet schedule and budget demands in the public's best interest. Understanding and effectively communicating the details of design, construction, documentation, and funding needs of my clients is what delivers success. I pride myself on my ability to build successful and purposeful teams by balance big picture design intents with the attention to detail needed in day-to-day processes. EDUCATION University of Portland 2000 - 2004 BS Degree in Civil Engineering Seattle University 2008 — 2012 Master of Business Administration WORK EXPERIENCE Sound Transit August 2017 - present Construction Manager KPG, Inc March 2014 — August 2017 Project Manager/ Resident Engineer Kris Betty and Associates March 2011 —March 2014 Resident Engineer Net Zero Impact, LLC Jan 2010 — March 2011 Director of Engineering Murray Smith & Associates Inc, Everett, Washington Dec 2004 —June 2009 Staff Engineer III KEY PROJECT EXPERIENCE Federal Way Link Extension — $1.313illion, FTA funded, design build. As construction manager of this federally funded design build contract, I'm responsible for its day-to-day management. This project consists of the civil and system components of an 8 mile/ 3 station light rail vehicle (LRV) alignment through 4 municipalities, 2 fire district, 3 water districts, and wsdot ROW. During the procurement phase, my work included the development of project specifications, oversight of RFP addenda, management of the alternative technical concept (ATC) review, and extensive stakeholder negotiation. During the design/ construction phase (current phase), my work includes management/development of the design build project management (DBPM) team (approximately $100 million dollar separate Construction Management contract). This team is responsible for project contract administration, change order negotiations, contractor quality compliance, and overall contract compliance. Packet Pg. 44 EAST LAKE SAMMAMISH PARKWAY, ISSAQUAH WA — $5 million, federally funded 4.1.a I served as project manager and resident engineer on this $5 million federally funded roadway project. I oversaw all aspects of client relations and construction management including marketing, employee scheduling, contract negotiations, payment schedules, estimates, inspection requirements, design modifications, and client management. The project included JUT undergrounding, storm line installations, roadway expansion, concrete retaining wall, ADA compliance, and signal work. Challenges included multiple undisclosed utility conflicts and design deficiencies. Ultimately, I was able to lead the project to success by quickly, decisively, and proactively making well founded and proper field decisions. RAINIER AVE, RENTON, WA — $17.5 million, federally funded, design -bid -build I served as Resident Engineer for the City of Renton Rainier Ave Project. As RE I managed all aspects of the inspection process of the 1-mile, $17.5 million federal funded roadway improvement project. My duties project included managing a team of inspector and office personnel professionals, responding to client and designer needs, and interfacing with the contractor. The project included JUT undergrounding, water line and storm line installation, roadway expansion, numerous retaining walls, and high finish urban design features. Additional challenges included high volume of roadway traffic, multiple stakeholders, and contaminated soils. Following the lead of my client, I used solution based, team oriented problem solving to ensure the project was finished within budget and ahead of schedule. EAST MARGINAL WAY STORM, TUKWILA, WA - $2 million, federally funded, design -bid -build I served as Project Manager/ Resident Engineer for the City of Tukwila East Marginal Way Storm project. This complicated large diameter deep sewer installation had a myriad of difficulties including a hostile contractor, subsurface obstructions, a complicated bypass system, and contaminated soils/ materials. Despite these complications, I was able to deliver a project under budget and able to maintain a pleased client (despite a difficult claim process). OVERLAY PROGRAMS Served as Project Manager/ Resident Engineer/ Inspector/ Documentation Specialist for the City of Tukwila Overlay programs in 2014 and 2015. These high demand, fast paced, and spread out projects demonstrate my ability to build and lead responsive and flexible teams who do what it takes to provide success. I believe in leading by example and won't ask coworkers to work harder than I will work myself. This dedication and cross trained atmosphere builds trust and brings a sense of community to every successful project. ADDITIONAL PROJECT EXPERIENCE City of Oak Harbor Pioneer Way Improvement Project (state funds, $6 million) City of Tukwila — Interurban Ave Reconstrcution Project (federal funds, $10 million) City of Renton — 311 ave culvert replacement (FEMA funds, $1.5 million) City of Tukwila — East Marginal Way Overlay (federal funds, $1.2 million) City of Tukwila — Thomdyke SRTS (federal funds, $2.0 million) CERTIFICATIONS Registered Professional Civil Engineer, No. 45860, State of Washington, 2009 ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE City of Edmonds Citizen Planning Board: 2015 — present Pacific Little League Softball Coach: 2017 - present Packet Pg. 45 lenna lotika Nand 4.1.a 1 8106 242nd St. SW, Unit B, Edmonds, WA 98026 EDUCATION University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota J.D., magna cum laude, May 2012, GPA 3.525 • ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law, Staff Member • Securities Regulation with Richard W. Painter, Research Assistant • Contracts 1 with John H. Matheson, Student Instructor University of Washington, Seattle, Washington B.A., cum laude, Political Science (Minor in Latin), June 2009, GPA 3.84 EXPERIENCE Fortuna Law PLLC, Seattle, Washington Business Attorney, February 2015 —Present • Outside general counsel for companies on transactional matters, corporate governance, and litigation • Negotiate and advise on transactions, merger acquisitions and sales, and private equity offerings. • Research and draft contracts pertaining to business, e.g. real estate, vendor, and service agreements. Seattle University Albers School of Business, Seattle, Washington Adjunct Professor, January 2018 — Present Teach International Business Law, including instruction on cross -border transactions and blockchain T-Mobile, Seattle, Washington Contract Negotiator, June 2014 — September 2014 Negotiated telecom agreements, performed jurisdictional research, and reviewed real estate contracts Dorsey &Whitney LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota Corporate Associate, October 2012 to February 2013 — resigned due to medical issues Summer Associate, May 2011 to August 2011 • Assisted with multimillion dollar domestic and cross -border M&A transactions. • Assisted in the preparation of SEC filings of reporting requirements and equity offerings as well as the drafting of SEC correspondence, proxy statements, and D&O questionnaires. • Drafted various contracts pertaining to business matters for the institutional clients of a global law firm Lindquist & Vennum LLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota Summer Associate, May 2010 to August 2010 Handled litigation matters, including multijurisdictional litigation, for a large regional law firm. BAR ADMISSIONS Washington and Minnesota PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES The Young Lawyer Magazine (ABA Publication), Associate Editor, September 2015-Present ABA Business Law Section, Fellow, September 2016-18 Washington Leadership Institute, Fellow, December 2015-16 Northwest Immigration Rights Project (NWIRP), Pro Bono Asylum Law, February 2015-Present LANGUAGE SKILLS Conversant and literate in Spanish and Hindi. Literate in Latin. Packet Pg. 46 4.1.a OV Eb4f �.r b !n � i SS90 City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please print or type and complete entire form Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. If you are using a PDF, please email to Maureen.ludge@edmondswa.gov. You may drop off your application at the Vt Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 121 5th Ave. N. Edmonds and if you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/31/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office — 121 5th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: 12/31/2019 Contact Phone: Name: Jenna Nand Length of residency in Edmonds: 17+ years Address: 8106 242"1 St. SW, Unit B, Edmonds, WA 98026 Email: Registered voter: ✓Yes ❑No Available to attend evening meetings? ✓Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? ✓Yes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? ✓Yes ❑ No Packet Pg. 47 4.1.a 1) What is your I have been a member of the Mayor's Climate Protection Committee volunteer since 2017. 1 also am the 2nd Vice Chair for the 32nd District experience? Democrats, an organization that I have volunteered with since 2016. Additionally, I am a pro bono attorney for Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), where I have represented asylum applicants and helped my pro bono clients attain legal status within the United States since 2015. 1 also volunteer for the South Asian Bar Association of Washington's (SABAW) free legal clinics around the region, which provide free legal services to indigent members of the community. Separately from SABAW and NWIRP, I provide pro bono legal services to indigent members of the local community through my law practice, Fortuna Law PLLC, regularly exceeding the 100 hour a year challenge issued by the Washington State Bar Association. Previously, I was also a pro bono attorney for refugees through the Advocates for Human Rights. Locally, I did habitat restoration and other community service through the AmeriCorps Students in Service program at Edmonds Community College. 2) Have you Though I have no experience as an elected official, I have served on previously served the Mayor's Climate Protection Committee since 2017. as an elected official or do you I have been a member of the 32nd District Democrats executive board have any since 2018. experience as an appointed official I am a member of the ABA Private Equity and Venture Capital including public Committee's leadership board. boards, commissions, I am a member of the editorial board for The Young Lawyer and The committees, etc. Business Lawyer, both American Bar Association publications. in either Edmonds or I was selected to be a fellow for The Washington Leadership Institute elsewhere? for 2016. (please provide I was selected to be a fellow for the America Bar Association's details) Business Section from 2016 to 2018. U c c� U N c 0 0 a. c 0 0 U L O W N N c R U 4- 0 N 3 m as c c 0 :r 0 .Q a Q N c 0 .y 0 a. c 0 0 c) U c m E z U 0 r r Q Packet Pg. 48 4.1.a I was selected to be a fellow for the America Bar Association's Young Lawyer's Division from 2015 to 2016. 3) What are three of Strengths: your greatest strengths and 1) Diplomacy: I strongly believe in being civil and fair to all three of your viewpoints, regardless of my own personal opinions. I think that greatest diplomacy is necessary in politics because the only way to really weaknesses? accomplish anything is to be able to compromise and work with those whom you do not agree with 100% of the time. I would bring a spirit of bipartisanship, respect, and cooperation to my service on Council. I would prioritize my duty as a public servant over my personal feelings towards other Council members or members of city government. 2) Creativity: In my work, I am constantly looking for novel solutions to my client's problems, be it by new technology or new ways of doing business that will help my clients achieve their goals. I think that this is an important trait to bring to Council work because council is often tasked with achieving the city's wants and needs while using taxpayer money effectively. While consultants often propose costly and time-consuming solutions to our challenges, I think that the creativity and human capital of our city can be utilized to find more cost-effective avenues to addressing our endeavors. 3) Professional background as an attorney and a small business owner: As an attorney, I am trained to think critically and communicate solutions to problems effectively on behalf of my clients. As a Council member, I will bring this skillset to my work for the city, in additional to my budget -management skills as a small business owner who needs to keep operational costs to a minimum in order to attain a profit. Weaknesses: 1) Strong convictions: Although I try to listen to all viewpoints and regard all perspectives fairly, there are some beliefs that I hold which I cling too rather stubbornly, such as my conviction that housing is a human right, everyone in our society should have access to the social safety net, and that our government has a responsibility to address humanitarian crises in our region, like U c c� U N c 0 N 0 a c 0 0 U 0 w N N r R c R U 0 a� 3 m as c c 0 .Q a Q N c 0 .y 0 a c 0 0 U U c m E z U 0 r r Q Packet Pg. 49 4.1.a our homelessness epidemic. Perhaps this is a "weakness" because I might be viewed as inflexible by some people who disagree with me on core, moral issues. 2) Adverse to confrontation: I genuinely try to get along with everyone and I usually avoid direct and personal confrontations. As an attorney, I rigorously represent my views and advocate for my positions, but I avoid personal confrontation and can sometimes seem to be "playing both sides" because I value dialogue and good relationships with people across the political spectrum, regardless of whether we agree or disagree at the end of the day. 3) Rationality above emotional instincts: I try to suspend my emotional responses to challenges and respond rationally to any issues that come up as I pursue my objectives. I think that this means I am sometimes viewed as "disloyal" or "uncaring" because I try to take a holistic, system view of problems rather than relying on a gut reaction of "good" or "bad." I also try to disavow any sort of tribalism and try not to preference people whom I'm personally acquainted with over strangers or people who belong to a different group or affiliation than me in my work. 4) What would be your top three 1) Affordability for residents: One of my grave concerns is that, as priorities for our cost of living, property and sales taxes, and utility fees continue city? to rise in the City of Edmonds, middle class families will soon find themselves priced out of the area and be forced to move. As our demographics continue to change and our population expand, my top priority will be to make sure that Edmonds is as economically inclusive and diverse as possible. My hope is that we can find solutions to keep seniors in their homes and provide affordable housing to young families and other middle/working class members of our community. 2) Environmental preservation: A large part of what makes Edmonds beautiful and a desirable place to live is our natural beauty. I believe that we must preserve our mature tree canopy and natural green spaces before they are swallowed up by development. This will take political courage from City Council, to resist the big developers who want to erect luxury condo buildings and bulldoze our neighborhoods for generic U c c� U N c 0 0 a c 0 0 U L O w N N c R U 0 a� r 0 3 m as c c 0 :r 0 .Q a Q N c 0 .y 0 a c 0 0 U U c m z U 0 r r Q Packet Pg. 50 4.1.a McMansions. We must preserve our waterfront from excessive development and the character of our residential neighborhoods from encroaching urban sprawl. I don't want to see Edmonds subsumed by Seattle's gentrification, which is already happening in neighboring communities like Shoreline and Lynnwood. We have to preserve our unique character and charm as much as possible. 3) Inclusion: I want to make sure that Edmonds includes all of its residents in the political process, particularly the minority communities that largely inhabit the Highway 99 corridor. While the Bowl is very well represented in the political priorities of City Council, the voice and perspectives of our international business community and other businesses on Highway 99 often seem overlooked. As I grew up in this area of Edmonds, I will strive to bring this part of the city into the process and make residents in my corner of Edmonds feel heard and respected. 5) What do you see I think that our City Council has important symbolic and practical as yours and the functions to play in Edmonds. First of all, our City Council Council's role in represents our chosen leaders, and should reflect the diversity our community? of the community that it represents. This means not only ethnic diversity, but also geographic diversity as well. People from all parts of Edmonds should be able to look to our council members and see people whom they feel listen to and understand their perspectives. Secondly, I think it is very important that our City Council provide leadership to address our community's concerns and challenges. Such as the homelessness crisis. We have a new population moving into Edmonds from surrounding areas that is underserved and in dire need of government services that the state and county governments have failed to provide to them. Even though we didn't cause this problem, our municipal government will now have to help reach a solution. Thirdly, city government acts as a guardian for Edmonds' people and our culture and traditions. The city government must rigorously protect the character of our town as we experience growth and development. We do not want Edmonds to turn into a generic, overdeveloped suburb with big box stores and too few U c c� U N C O N 0 a c 0 0 U 0 w N N c R U 4- 0 a� 3 m as c c 0 0 .Q a Q N c 0 .y 0 a c 0 0 U U c m E z U 0 r r Q Packet Pg. 51 4.1.a parks. It is up to City Council to safeguard Edmonds to ensure that our little town isn't unrecognizable in 25 years. 6) What do you Having observed our City Council for most of this year, I think believe to be the that our Council's greatest challenge in 2020 will be integrating greatest its new members and finding a way to work productively with challenge for our the rest of city government. I think that our Council is made up City Council? of many good, hardworking, and intelligent members, but that interpersonal conflicts sometimes arise due to the strong personalities that clash occasionally. As the Council faces substantive challenges, like homelessness and the affordable housing crisis, my hope is that the Council members will be able to build a strong working relationship and put the people of Edmonds first. 7) Please add any While there are many strong applicants for Position 2, 1 think additional that what sets me apart is my commitment to work with all sides comments: of the political spectrum and treat everyone fairly, regardless of whether we agree or disagree on a particular issue. I believe that the ability to compromise and reach bipartisan solutions is key to achieving our common goals to keep Edmonds a beautiful and charming small town. I hope that you will agree that someone like me, who values diplomacy and respect towards others, would be an asset for the Council. Thank you for your time and consideration of my application for Position 2. r Q Packet Pg. 52 C�\r Fortuna Law PLLC j Audaces Fortuna luvat [ Fortune Favors the Sold Jenna Nand Business Attorney Fortuna law PLLC 16825 48t" Ave. W. Lynnwood, WA 98037 December 31, 2019 Dear Ms. Judge: 4.1.a Fnrtiin�-i :a�+.rnm Office and Fax: - Stzite 335 1500 Yale Ave. M I Seattle, WA 091 ()17 I am writing to apply for Position 2 on Edmonds City Council. I am a business lawyer in the Edmonds. My practice focuses on counseling start ups and small businesses. My background has prepared me well for this opportunity because I have experience with a variety of transactional matters, including contract drafting, jurisdictional research, and other general corporate governance matters. I am involved in various professional and pro bono activities, locally and nationally. I am the 2 n d Vice Chair of the 32"d District Democrats. I was recently a fellow of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section, as well as an associate editor of The Young Lawyer and The Business Lawyer magazines. I was a 2015-16 Fellow of the Washington State Leadership Institute. I volunteer with the Northwest Immigration Rights Project and am also active in the South Asian Bar Association of Washington, providing pro bono service at its free legal clinics. Enclosed for your review is my resume and my application. Thank you for your time and consideration. Regards: Jenna Nand Packet Pg. 53 4.1.a City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO.2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureenjud a edmondswa, ov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1st Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 1215 h Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office —121 Sth Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: December 31, 2019 Name: Hoger U. Pence Address: 1103 5th Ave. 5. Apt. A tdmonds, WA 98020 Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 3 years Email: Registered voter: @Yes El No Available to attend evening meetings? ®Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? *Yes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? *Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? Please see attached pages Packet Pg. 54 4.1.a invivli� ►i In Edmonds: Last year Carrie Hite and Frances Chapin appointed me to the advisory committee for improving the design of the Downtown Welcome sign on 5th Avenue at SR 104. City staff and the design consultant, Clayton Moss, were totally open to new ideas from citizen committee members, making this a fun little project to be involved in. I was one of the presenters to City Council after our committee work was completed. Last spring Mayor Earling appointed me to the Edmonds Planning Board. Whatever ego boost this might have been was tempered by being the mayor's second choice to fill the vacancy. Since I took office in June, Planning Board agendas have been light. I'm looking forward to dealing with more substantive issues in the future, especially code revision and affordable housing. In Seattle: For more than 30 years, I was involved in neighborhood affairs in Seattle, what they call a neighborhood activist. Over that time, I was elected president or chair of three different community councils (neighborhood associations), in the University District, Wallingford, and North Beacon Hill. These organizations, all voluntary associations, are primarily focused on improving the quality of life by dealing with neighborhood concerns over crime, land use, traffic, parking issues, etc. In North Beacon Hill, I developed and managed a neighborhood planning project, funded by a city Department of Neighborhoods matching fund grant. This project served as a model for the citywide neighborhood planning program undertaken by Mayor Norm Rice, resulting in the creation of 38 neighborhood plans across the city. I served on the citizens' committee that developed the plan and charter amendment to elect 7 of 9 city council members from districts instead of everyone elected at -large. 2. Haveyoupreviously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official includingpublic boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? For many years, I have been an elected Precinct Committee Officer for the Democratic Party, first in Seattle and currently in the Edmonds 7 precinct in the 21st Legislative District. In 1971, Seattle Mayor Wes Uhlman appointed me to the city Charter Review Committee. The mission of this committee was to review the 1945 charter and recommend updates and improvements. This was the initial step in the lengthy process of amending the city charter to move from a weak mayor to a strong mayor system. 3. What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? I enjoy this stuff; it's not work! I've been into local government and city civic life ever since my undergraduate days in Prof. Hugh Bone's American Government classes at the UK It's fulfilling to burrow into an issue, find the operative elements, the bits and pieces, and understand how they work, and identify ways to improve matters. I'm retired and have the time and interest in the council's broader work, such as serving on regional committees and boards. Given my experience and history with public transit, I would seek appointment to the Community Transit board of directors. Light rail is coming to Snohomish County, and we need to assure Edmonds citizens have great connections with it. Another of my strengths is understanding how to successfully do community outreach, or what's better called community engagement. As a Community Outreach Specialist at Sound Transit, I regularly worked with community citizens in neighborhoods where we were designing light rail facilities and later constructing them. We shared information early in the process, listened carefully to the feedback we received, and wherever possible improved plans the best we could within the constraints imposed by engineering and budget. We succeeded in getting the work done in spite of some horrific setbacks. A third strength is that I'm a collaborator, a team player. I hear about supposed divisions on council between Progressive and Establishment members, and I just don't accept that; I don't identify with either such camp. I can and will get along equally with everyone. Whatever policy initiatives I might Packet Pg. 55 advance, you will hear about them from me first, not from the media 4.1.a As to weaknesses, one is that I've lived in Edmonds only three years. I make up for that by absorbing local history and by talking to folks who've been around our city for many years. I'm always receptive to conversation with people who've been around a while. Another weakness is that I don't do social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.). If it becomes apparent that I need to do some social media to be a successful council member, I will learn what I need to and take the plunge. Third, I'm not a person of color. The population of Edmonds is 20+% people of color, yet our City Council is all white. As I note below in question 5, legislative bodies work best when they include people with a wide range of life experiences and who reflect the city's population. I favor changing our electoral system to Ranked Choice Voting for City Council, which would make it easier for voters to elect a more diverse council. There are bills in the Legislature now that would enable non -charter code cities to adopt RCV, bills sponsored by several local legislators. I will attend public hearings in Olympia and speak in support of those bills. We need to expand the range of housing options available in Edmonds, especially housing accessible to people at moderate and lower income levels. I support the work of the Citizens' Housing Commission, and I am attending all of their meetings. The region is growing, and Edmonds is growing along with it. Our population is increasing at the rate of about 1.1 % per annum, enough to accommodate our share. Population growth can be accommodated without significant upzones. During this year's budget discussions, I was surprised to learn the size of our infrastructure backlog, how many years we are behind in maintaining capital facilities. This isn't exciting or sexy stuff, but it is a necessary and important responsibility. The Great Recession has been over of a while; the city needs to play catch-up. Updating facilities reduces energy consumption and lowers carbon footprint. I'm an environmentalist. I enthusiastically support the projects to maintain and enhance the Edmonds Marsh. I love trees, and I support the Urban Forest Management Plan. Good planning- the right tree in the right place- needn't bother anyone's view. Good tree stewardship enhances views. Our City Council is the legislative body in our system of municipal government. As such, its responsibility is to represent the will of the people of Edmonds- and generally to make decisions as the citizens would make them, if they had full knowledge of the issues and the alternatives. Legislative bodies function best when their membership includes people with a range of life experiences, members who reflect and represent the diversity of the city's voters. City Council is the ultimate policy -making arm of city government. Council members can engage with staff, but they don't give instructions to staff who work for the mayor. When formal instructions are appropriate, the council speaks via ordinance or resolution passed by majority vote. But beyond that, the role of council member includes being accessible to the people, including prompt and candid responses to inquiries, comments, and complaints. Council members must be part of the civic conversation that we need to nurture in Edmonds. I try to do that already, to a small degree, with thoughtful comments to articles on MyEdmondsNews.com. I don't have the benefit of meeting voters during the recent campaign season, so one of the first things I would do is host maybe four Town Hall events around the city, opportunities to meet voters and for voters to meet me. Not mere "meet and greet" affairs, but opportunities for real discussion of issues facing Edmonds. 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? The Council should identify its top priorities, and assure that those issues are being addressed as the year moves ahead. Budget decisions should focus on those priorities first. Packet Pg. 56 4.1.a Council members need to practice what we learned from our mothers- learn to disagree without being disagreeable. Spirited, even passionate debate and discussion are fine. But weigh our words carefully. We're all colleagues, and on a council this small, we should strive also to be friends. Some further life highlights: I was drafted into the US Army in 1965 and served as a Communications Center Specialist in the Pentagon HQ of a worldwide intelligence network. I held several Top Secret codeword security clearances, and for three years I routinely handled some of our country's most secret military communications. In 1972 1 received a BA in Political Science at the University of Washington. Areas of minor concentration were economics and urban planning. In 1973 1 began a few years of session work at the House of Representatives in Olympia, first as Clerk of the Committee on Local Government, and later as a public relations flack for the Democratic Caucus. In 1975 1 began a few years of part-time graduate study in public administration at the Institute of Public Service at Seattle University; I did not complete a degree program. From 1977 to 19841 was a Transit Planner at Seattle Metro (before the King County merger). I was lead planner on many service development and capital facilities projects, including the original Bellevue Transit Center, Packet Pg. 57 City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureensudge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the 1st Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 1215th Ave. N. Edmonds. If you are mailing your application, it must reach us by 4:30pm on 12/30/19. Please mail to: Edmonds City Council Office—1215th Ave N. Edmonds, WA 98020. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of 1/13/20; the City Council will consider nominations at the regular Council meeting on 1/21/20. Date: December 30, 2019 Name: Robert Doug Petersen Address: 9605 214th PI. S.W. Edmonds, WA 98020 Contact Phone: Length of residency in Edmonds: 41 years Email: Registered voter: *Yes ❑ No Available to attend evening meetings? *Yes ❑No Available to daytime meetings? *Yes ❑No If selected, would you campaign for election to retain your seat? *Yes ❑No 1. What is your volunteer experience? City of Edmonds Tree Board - 2016 to present Beach Watcher Docent 2019 WSU Extension Service Master Gardener 2014 to present Rii¢tninahlP r..nmmimifv Rtawnrri 7n17 to nrP-,Pnt Packet Pg. 58 4.1.a 2. Have you previously served as an elected official or do you have any experience as an appointed official including public boards, commissions, committees, etc. in either Edmonds or elsewhere? (please provide details) Edmonds Mayors Climate Committee Taming Big Foot 2017 Edmonds Citizen Tree Board 2016 to Present Co -Chair 2017; Chair 2018 What are three of your greatest strengths and three of your greatest weaknesses? STRENGTHS: 1. Understanding of people and their individual personality traits and the ability to communicate with everyone. 2. Compassion to value, encourage and help others realize their goals and ambitions they are working towards. 3. Honest and sincere respect for everyone based on wisdom and strong character values learned through a life of service in a variety of experiences. All of these strengths I have developed over time, plus a positive attitude towards everything I endeavor give me the ability to work within a diverse community and to thoughtfully look at the many aspects and ideas that may be presented and to consider them all without a personal agenda, and the willingness to think outside the box. WEAKNESSES: 1. 1 don't respond well to negativity. 2. 1 don't respond well to lack of accountability and not taking responsibility for an individual's actions. 3. 1 don't respond well to the notion of having to be right, or hanging onto a past event that failed to turn out well. Although I recognize these traits as weaknesses, they can also be considered strengths. By recognizing these traits I am able to adjust my attitude and reasoning to look for appropriate ways to achieve outcomes and solutions that are suitable to the situation whatever it may be. Packet Pg. 59 4.1.a 4. What would be your top three priorities for our city? 1. Management of growth and development. 2. Protect our local environment and take steps to help slow global climate change. 3. Develop more light industrial capacity to lessen reliance on sales and property tax to fund City activities. S. What do you see as yours and the Council's role in our community? To provide efficient and transparent management of city resources, provide fiscal stability as well as guide and adopt policy to maintain and enhance our overall livability standard. Packet Pg. 60 4.1.a 6. What do you believe to be the greatest challenge for our City Council? Controlling growth and development and keeping Edmonds a great place to live and visit for any and all. Please add any additional comments: Thank you for your consideration to be appointed to the Edmonds City Council. I would be honored to serve the city in this capacity and hope to be given the opportunity. r Q Packet Pg. 61 http://www.edmondswa.gov/images/COE/Government/City Council/Updated_ApplicationlwtL7x &2*nt_P 4.1.a ;r. City of Edmonds APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 2 Please complete entire form. Eligibility Requirements: 1) You must be registered to vote within the City; and 2) Have been a resident in the City for one year immediately preceding the appointment. Applications are due to the City Council Office by 4:30pm on Friday, December 30, 2019. Applicants may attach a cover letter and/or resume in addition to the application form. Please email application materials, to Maureen. judge@edmondswa.gov. You may print completed form and drop off your application materials at the V Floor Reception Desk at City Hall, 12151h Ave. N. Edmonds. 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