2025-05-20 Council Committee B MinutesMinutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE B MEETING
May 20, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Nand (Chair)
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Olson
Council President Pro Tem Paine
(ex-officio)
Angie Feser, Parks, Recreation & Human Services Dir.
Shannon Burley, Deputy Director PRHS
Rob English, City Engineer
Bertrand Hauss, Traffic Engineer
Phil Williams, Interim Public Works Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee B meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:00 pm by Councilmember Nand.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. 4th of July Parade & Race, Porchfest Edmonds and Edmonds Block Party (formerly Taste
Edmonds) Special Event Agreements
Deputy Dir. Burley outlined the terms, conditions, and staff resources of the summer special event
agreements.
Council questions and feedback focused on cost recovery.
Committee recommendation: Consent
2. Presentation of an Interlocal Agreement for Commute Trip Reduction Plan and Programs
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer, presented an updated Commute Trip Reduction
agreement, which would be effective June 2025 through June 2029.
Committee recommendation: Consent
3. Presentation of Construction Contract for the Phase 15 Waterline Replacement Project
Rob English, City Engineer, presented the proposed contract and scope of work, which is part of the
City’s annual program to replace and upgrade existing water lines and funded by the Water Utility
Fund.
Council questions and feedback focused on process, bidder experience requirements, reference
checks, and a detailed agenda memo for the consent agenda.
Committee recommendation: Consent
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4. Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Highway 99 Revitalization Project - Stage 3
Mr. Hauss presented the interlocal agreement, which commits WSDOT to fund several aspects of the
Stage 3 Hwy 99 Project, including overlays, bike lanes, and other Complete Street features.
Council questions and feedback focused on grant funds and ROW acquisitions.
Committee recommendation: Consent
5. Fleet Business Policy
Carl Rugg, Fleet Manager, and Phil Williams, Interim PW Director, presented the proposed Fleet
Business Policy, which provides clear guidance and expectations for the operation of City vehicles and
equipment.
Council questions and feedback focused on review periods, fueling station protocols, vehicle life cycle
management, diagnostics, EV expertise/infrastructure.
Committee recommendation: Consent
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:51pm.