2025-05-20 Council Committee W MinutesMinutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
May 20, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Council President Tibbott (Chair)
Councilmember Dotsch
Councilmember Paine
Councilmember Chen
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Olson
Councilmember Nand
Angie Feser, PRHS Director
Rob English, City Engineer
Betrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Phil Williams, Interim PW Director
Richard Gould, Finance Director
Todd Tatum, CCED Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order virtually and in the City
Council Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 6:00 pm by Council President Tibbott.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. South County Fire RFA Annexation Implementation
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney, explained that the Pre-Annexation Interlocal Agreement related to Station
17 requires council approval of additional amendments in the following areas:
• Fire Code Official Services
• Fee Schedule for Fire Marshall Agreement
• Shared infrastructure in Station 17
Council questions and feedback focused on the proposed amendments as well as the appointment
process for the City’s RFA representative.
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
2. 2026-2031 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program
Rob English, City Engineer, and Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer, outlined the projects, grants,
and timelines associated with the draft 2026-2031 Transportation Improvement Program; a public
hearing is proposed for June 3, 2025.
Council questions and feedback focused on removed projects, the prioritization process, Dayton Street
lighting, traffic safety, scoring criteria, wildlife vegetation, and TBD revenues for pavement
management.
Committee recommendation: For information only
5/20/2025 Committee of the Whole Minutes, Page 2
3. April 2025 Monthly Financial Report
Richard Gould, Finance Director, highlighted aspects of the April 2025 Month Financial Report, his
approach to revenue forecasting, and financing.
Council questions and feedback related to fund balance and investment strategies.
Committee recommendation: For information only, Received for Filing
4. City Budget Scenario Discussion
Mayor Rosen and department directors shared the specific cuts and level of services changes that
would occur under Budget Scenario #3, the No Levy/Failed Levy scenario.
Council questions and feedback focused on the following:
• Potential reductions in parks, recreation, police, Community, Culture & Economic Development,
Public Works, facilities, and streets
• Interfund borrowing/financing
• Grant funding
• Revenue generation
• Use of Interns/volunteers
• Contracting/outsourcing
Committee recommendation:
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:56 pm.