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Mayor Olsen said the council’s renaming policy is now in place and she is prepared to bring forward the city’s own request to rename the street outside City Hall. “I kind of on behalf of council or the city have a request, to rename the street out in front of City Hall,” Olsen said, adding that the request will require some staff time and that she has identified staff who will meet with the neighboring resident; the mayor said the city owns two of the three parcels on that road and that she will meet the resident before formally placing an item on a future agenda.

Council members raised questions about the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and the risks of serial meetings or creating the perception of private decision-making. Roseanne urged staff to provide written guidance outlining parameters for council members who want to meet outside regular sessions; “...I would love to get a write up from [Maylee] if the question is, hey, ... how can council members connect outside of the meeting?” Roseanne said. Council members repeatedly noted the distinction between casual one‑on‑one conversations and coordinated vote‑seeking arrangements. The mayor encouraged informal one‑on‑one conversations while several council members and the city attorney cautioned that repeated one‑on‑one contacts can create a perceived serial meeting and potential legal exposure.

Other council items raised in comments included: encouragement to hold pre‑retreat informal meetings or pairings to exchange ideas ahead of the council retreat scheduled in about six weeks; a request from a council member to explore offering a short candidate workshop or open house to explain how to file for council (candidacy filing was described as occurring in May); and a reminder that council subcommittees (for example the EDI subcommittee) can meet with three members without triggering an OPMA majority rule.

No formal policy changes or votes were taken during the study session; council asked staff and the city attorney (Maylee) to provide guidance on OPMA parameters and the mayor said she will bring the renaming request forward for council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Study Session - February 04, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council members debated allowable off‑agenda meetings under the Open Public Meetings Act, encouraged staff guidance, and Mayor Olsen said she intends to bring a request to rename the street in front of City Hall; council also discussed the upcoming retreat and the possibility of a candidate workshop for prospective council candidates.","taxTitle","Edgewood, Pierce County, Washington","taxId",52411,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347490,"Edgewood staff proposes surplus of two aging pool cars; prior auction items sold",46,338000,384000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245444-c34b59d938b749e38d48123dceaf1dbc&start=338&end=384","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245444-c34b59d938b749e38d48123dceaf1dbc/thumbnail_338000.jpg","/articles/6347490/Edgewood/Pierce-County/Washington/Edgewood-staff-proposes-surplus-of-two-aging-pool-cars-prior-auction-items-sold","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347490-9cb55e9ff5fcd828293c32b6225c23ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213529&Signature=EvZGdaLSdlbVcxnp4ifhmIXasLw9P8kSZ7WBa98r2Pp3jlQ~ioWAP6Z93sATSPWos8COxFWFh1Zv9ZCMzO1MjligqhWSg21AWz7z03hzEDNLDmzfr0u6nq7cVFUtgbeSgVZea9iuh-2Cepnq7YsB-R-EevIiKhMf4VyqHNPjODH5H0HyqsabV-sVHaQvTCbpwjkh2SzgMnuEPOP67svh3UgQAK5PcCrcfvaoxOEEPbVX9~T1rXwRrLStHCDf-bZ9p-m720w3mLhIGQDAc5KR6jyY3ke5kwmseRpFImeoyQKpV5ZKU241GgIJxShkVD9dQCJwQ0JcfQqtzjCm4izoWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public works staff told the Edgewood City Council at the Feb. 4 study session that the city plans to surplus two pool cars that have surpassed a decade of service and have more than 100,000 miles.

“...we have 2, pool cars here at City Hall that are both over a decade old and over a hundred thousand miles. And we were, going to surplus both of those vehicles and get on more reliable vehicle,” Chuck, a city staff member, told the council. Chuck said some equipment listed for auction last month had been sold.

No formal council action or vote was recorded during the study session; staff indicated the intent to surplus the vehicles and to replace them with more reliable transportation. Council members did not raise objections during the discussion recorded in the transcript.","Public works staff told the council they plan to surplus two fleet pool cars that are over a decade old and have more than 100,000 miles; staff reported that previously listed auction items sold.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6347492,"Edgewood staff proposes 1996 cutoff and longer abandonment window for nonconforming uses",59,160000,219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2245444-c34b59d938b749e38d48123dceaf1dbc&start=160&end=219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2245444-c34b59d938b749e38d48123dceaf1dbc/thumbnail_160000.jpg","/articles/6347492/Edgewood/Pierce-County/Washington/Edgewood-staff-proposes-1996-cutoff-and-longer-abandonment-window-for-nonconforming-uses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6347492-ea032c5e324b0a51ec37e27a821e68d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771213529&Signature=fObnosKdQKqutmgavpOcbBEtjc7zw9U-a90vbJqnKSCzlaDfNmMPEIKJYWRJ9CHjpRyZETfgv1LRHwHb4-N0CVhzwK4n1fEBv87KG2zc9KDZtkP2YMjbVEIZLsnwilwWjSVAMf-bZDssKSCxUX-C-XIuHstUSZbS4drgQ~kc5rOLz8UdxhjMZHIJe9m8ANsa1Ou1itoyjC58ogpZaBIaeVmytI-RIdGhiyGFgCBTlK5aeICRknFqyoKayruQuUmFBLDAp4MeMQiEFATtyp2tD2MTWynHPWcPNr0OE7inD8~F~MKpaXvKHKiy4k4sJPDohmgJLHtQiFdMW~ed3tBRKw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City planning staff proposed an amendment to Edgewood’s development code to set Feb. 28, 1996, the city’s incorporation date, as the lawful-establishment date used to evaluate nonconforming land uses, and to lengthen the abandonment period for certain uses from six months to 12 months.

The change was presented at the Feb. 4 study session by Jeremy, a planning staff member. Jeremy said the draft code in the meeting packet establishes Feb. 28, 1996 as “the date that was discussed to set that legally established, look back date” and noted the Planning Commission had recommended adoption unanimously. “Happy to take any questions the council may have and looking forward to bring us forward for consideration next week's regular meeting,” he said.

The proposal would require applicants or staff to rely on evidence such as aerial imagery where a construction date is unknown; Jeremy told the council the city generally would use aerial imagery to show that a structure existed before the 1996 cutoff. He also explained staff’s recommendation to extend the statutory abandonment period from six months to 12 months, saying recent experience showed six months can be too short in some circumstances and that 12 months aligns with other jurisdictions.

Council members asked clarifying questions about proof of dates and the abandonment provision. Council member Jeff asked whether an applicant must prove the exact construction date or only that the use predates 1996; Jeremy answered that applicants need only show the use existed before Feb. 28, 1996 and that staff would rely on aerial imagery if no other documentation is available.

No formal vote was taken at the study session. Planning staff indicated the ordinance draft will be brought to the council’s next regular meeting for consideration and possible first reading.","City staff presented a draft ordinance setting Feb. 28, 1996, as the lawful-establishment look-back date for nonconforming uses and recommended extending the abandonment period from six to 12 months; the Planning Commission unanimously recommended adoption and staff will bring the ordinance to the next regular meeting for consideration.","actionData","errors"]

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Edgewood council debates OPMA guidance; mayor signals intent to seek street renaming, retreat planning and candidate workshop discussed

Edgewood staff proposes surplus of two aging pool cars; prior auction items sold

Edgewood staff proposes 1996 cutoff and longer abandonment window for nonconforming uses