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2025-06-03 Council Minutes Edmonds City Council Minutes June 3, 2025 Page 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES June 3, 2025 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Mike Rosen, Mayor Will Chen, Councilmember Neil Tibbott, Council President Michelle Dotsch, Councilmember Susan Paine, Councilmember Chris Eck, Councilmember Jenna Nand, Councilmember Vivian Olson, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Mike DeLilla, Acting City Engineer Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Director Brad Shipley, Senior Planner Scott Passey, City Clerk 1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm by Mayor Rosen in the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened with the flag salute. 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Councilmember Olson read the City Council Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. ROLL CALL City Clerk Passey called the roll. All elected officials were present. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PRESENTATIONS 1. LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH PROCLAMATION Mayor Rosen read the proclamation recognizing June 2025 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month and presented it to Rowan Soiset and Holly Monek Anderson of Edmonds Pride. 2. MAYOR’S FINANCE UPDATE Edmonds City Council Minutes June 3, 2025 Page 2 Mayor Rosen commented on finance and budget issues. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, urged the city to amend the 2025 budget to account for the $6M RFA annexation. 2. Bill Krepick, Woodway, urged the city to act on his Fire/EMS petition to save the city money. 3. Marjie Fields, Edmonds, said it’s hard to find land use requirements related to permeable surface and lot coverage in tonight’s packet. 4. Thyra Allen, Edmonds, urged the city to remove restrictions on single family homeowners as part of the interim ordinance on Neighborhood Centers and Hubs. 5. Theresa Hollis, Edmonds, urged the city to exempt all seniors and disabled from a property tax increase if a levy lid lift is proposed. 7. RECEIVED FOR FILING 1. APRIL 2025 MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORT 2. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL COMMITTEE W MINUTES MAY 20, 2025 2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2025 3PM 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES MAY 20, 2025 630PM 4. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS. 5. FLEET BUSINESS POLICY 9. PUBLIC HEARING 1. 2026-2031 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer, presented the projects and funding that comprise the proposed 2026-2031 Transportation Program. Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing. 1. Frank Leonetti, Edmonds, advocated for pedestrian safety measures on Walnut Street between 6th and 7th Ave. Edmonds City Council Minutes June 3, 2025 Page 3 Mayor Rosen closed the public hearing. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. EXTENSION OF NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND HUBS INTERIM ORDINANCE Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Director, presented the proposal to extend the interim ordinance for an additional 60 days to allow the Planning Board and Council additional time for review. Council questions and feedback focused on the following areas: • Stakeholders • Community amenities • Single Family home as a primary use • Lot coverage requirements • Building footprints under the interim and permanent ordinances 2. MIDDLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CODE UPDATE: DRAFT REVIEW Brad Shipley, Senior Planner, outlined building types and other concepts that could be included as part of the middle housing code, including triplexes, townhomes, and the L-shaped building concept (side court concept). COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO RETAIN 35% LOT COVERAGE. Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED 4-3, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, PAINE, AND NAND DISSENTING. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO CHANGE THE MAXIMUM UNIT DENSITY TO THREE AND STRIKE THE AFFORDABILITY COMPONENT FOR A FOURTH UNIT. Following discussion, MOTION FAILED 2-5, WITH COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT AND COUNCILMEMBER OLSON VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ONE STORY ADU MINIMUM REAR SETBACK WAIVER FROM 20’ TO 10’ IN THE LDRM ZONE, ASSIGNING IT AN APTLY DESCRIPTIVE NOTE AND CHANGING THE NOTE NUMBER IN THE CHART TO CORRESPOND TO IT. Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED 4-3, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, PAINE, AND NAND DISSENTING. COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO CHANGE ADU SETBACK IN THE LDRS ZONE FROM 5 FEET TO 7.5 FEET. MOTION CARRIED 4-3, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, PAINE, AND NAND DISSENTING. 3. DESIGN REVIEW CODE UPDATE: DRAFT REVIEW Mr. Shipley outlined general design review standards related to facades, materials, articulation, entries, balconies, bay windows, garages, and mechanical equipment. Edmonds City Council Minutes June 3, 2025 Page 4 Council questions and feedback focused on neighborhood-specific standards, clear and objective design standards, parking, garages, the CG zone, and the role of the ADB. COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO INSERT THE FOLLWING TEXT AT THE END OF SECTION ECDC 20.10.010(A) TYPES OF DESIGN REVIEW: “OR IS LOCATED IN A BD ZONE OR IN A CENTER AND HUB.” Following discussion, MOTION FAILED 3-4, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH, NAND, AND OLSON VOTING IN FAVOR. 4. DRAFT RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPERATIONAL BUDGET IMPACTS FOR 2026 Council President Tibbott noted the draft resolution outlines budget impacts under the No/Failed Levy scenario. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK A FINAL VERSION OF THE RESOLUTION FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO MAKE THE EDMONDS STREAM FUNDING NEW SECTION I, AND TO INCLUDE DEEPER REDUCTIONS ON STREET MAINTENANCE AS A SEPARATE ITEM UNDER SECTION C. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. CHEN MOVED TO ATTACH THE LIST OF REVENUE IDEAS DISCUSSED ON MAY 9, 2025 AND LIST IT AS NEW SECTION 3. MOTION FAILED 2-5, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN AND NAND VOTING IN FAVOR. MEETING EXTENSION COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING TO 10 PM. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MAIN MOTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO BRING BACK THE DRAFT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED ON THE CONSENT AGENDA CARRIED 6-1, WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. 5. CITY BUDGET SCENARIO DISCUSSION Mayor Rosen presented his proposal for fiscal resiliency. Council questions and feedback focused on the following areas: • $6M loan repayment Edmonds City Council Minutes June 3, 2025 Page 5 • Reserve levels • Proposed Revenue Sources • Levy types and variables • Inflation COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED THAT THE ADMINISTRATION COORDINATE WITH CHAIR COX OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ON THE ISSUES OF PAID PARKING, B&O TAX, AND INCREASED BUSINESS LICENSE FEES. MOTION CARRIED 4-3 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, DOTSCH, AND NAND DISSENTING. 11. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers commented on various issues. 12. MAYOR’S COMMENTS: NONE ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:57 pm.