Snohomish County

The meeting addressed the election of the Ethics Commission Chair and Vice-Chair, resulting in Commissioner Wichert being elected Chair and Commissioner Strand as Vice-Chair. Commission staff provided an update on the recently updated ethics complaint process. During open discussion, a statute review inquiry was addressed. Furthermore, the commission agreed to allow staff to proceed with a proposed ordinance amendment to the County Code regarding the minimum number of required Ethics Commission meetings per year.

The agenda for the meeting primarily consists of scheduled hearings concerning property valuation reviews for several entities, including IH6 Property Washington LP, IH5 Property Washington LP, IH4 Property Borrower LP, and IH Borrower LP. Specific agenda items reference Parcel IDs and allocate 15-minute slots for each review. The scheduled time for the meeting is 9:00 AM.

The meeting was a stakeholder session regarding the Little Bear Creek Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP). Key discussions included providing background on the watershed, explaining the necessity of the SMAP project, which is a requirement for the county's NPDES permit for water quality. The plan addresses legacy impacts found in the prior 2017 Little Bear Creek Basin Plan regarding fecal coliform, dissolved copper and zinc, temperature, and an aquatic biological health index. The presentation detailed the required 20-year action plan structure (near-term and long-term actions), and highlighted recent pilot studies, including drainage CIP retrofits and an in-stream project. Specific proposed capital projects discussed included retrofitting existing stormwater facilities (Site 10 and Site 16) through deepening for flow control, and retrofitting an existing roadway (Site 34) with rain gardens or infiltration bases on 52nd Street Southeast to improve water quality and infiltration.

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held a regular session where they discussed the need for an in-person meeting in November to meet by-law requirements. They also held a hearing on Motion 25-405 regarding reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program, ultimately recommending approval of code amendments. Additionally, the commission had an informational Q&A session on a proposed water code and received an informational briefing on the Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

The Snohomish County Planning Commission held a regular session. The commission discussed and approved code amendments related to parking configurations and park impact fees. The commission also discussed proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, including a new policy and conditional implementing zone to the Land Use Element, amendments to the Housing Element, and updates to Land Use Element Maps. Additionally, the commission was briefed on Motion 25-405 regarding reduced setbacks for covered parking structures in the Rural Village Housing Demonstration Program.