Everett City Council

CITY OF EVERETT Parks and Quality of Life Council Committee Date: March 20, 2024 Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Location: Everett City Council Chambers The public is welcome to attend in person or remotely. There will be no public comment during committee meetings. To watch remotely: You may call in or listen to the meeting by dialing: 425-616-3920, Conference ID: 724 887 726# View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/everettcity/live Agenda Items I. Park Lighting Briefing from Staff and Discussion II. Future Agenda Items Pending Items for Future Agendas: • Alcohol Impact Areas Discussion • CPTED Educational Workshop • Park Fencing and Gates • Economic Development • Vacancy Tax; Requirements for Façade Maintenance • Comprehensive Plan Economic Development Strategy Update • Comprehensive Plan Parks, Recreation and Open Space Update • Parks Capital Improvement Projects Update • Park Safety Recommendations The City of Everett does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs or activities. Requests for assistance or accommodations can be arranged by contacting the Everett City Council Office at 425.257.8703. For additional information, please visit our website at https://www.everettwa.gov/3129/American-Disabilities-Act-ADA-and-Title-. City of Everett Park Lighting Parks & Quality of Life Committee March 20, 2024 Park Lighting Desired Outcomes • Improved Energy Efficiency and cost savings. • Preserved Night Skies and enhanced outdoor character. • Enhanced Human Safety and well-being. Parks, Recreation & Open Space (PROS) Plan • Completed and adopted in 2022 • Provides a comprehensive look at the entire Everett Park system • Limited references to lighting Park Classifications and Lighting in PROS Plan • Regional Parks – Forest, T.A. Sullivan, Kasch, Phil Johnson, Langus • Community Parks – Legion, Jackson, Howarth, Walter Hall • Neighborhood Parks – Clark, Kiwanis, Wiggums Hollow, Lions Park Classifications and Lighting in PROS Plan • Urban/Downtown Parks – Wetmore • Linear Parks and Trails – Interurban, Grand, Bayside, N & S View Park Classifications and Lighting in PROS Plan • Natural Area/Greenway – South Everett Forest Preserve • Garden/Gateway – JJ Hill, Riverside  Climate Action Plan • Climate Action Plan developed in 2011 and updated in 2020 – Climate Action Plan (2011): • Reduce GHG emissions from municipal operations using lighting retrofits among other ideas. • Install energy-saving appliances and fixtures, such as Energy Star Appliances and LED lights. • Implement Dark Sky protocols Dark Skies Initiative and National Park Best Practices Bright Lights Create Dark Shadows Quality and perceived quantity – HPS v LED Current Parks Lighting Projects • Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) – Parking lot lighting retrofit with LEDs • Other Park Improvement Questions How do we balance the desire to be efficient with energy use, the desire to not have light pollution, and the desire for public safety? How do we balance the desire to have lights in the parks after hours with not wanting the parks to appear open and inviting after hours?