2025-07-08 City Council PacketAgenda
Edmonds City Council
REGULAR MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020
JULY 8, 2025, 6:00 PM
Edmonds City Council Agenda
July 8, 2025
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1. CALL TO ORDER/FLAG SALUTE
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WE ACKNOWLEDGE THE ORIGINAL INHABITANTS OF THIS PLACE, THE SDOHOBSH
(SNOHOMISH) PEOPLE AND THEIR SUCCESSORS THE TULALIP TRIBES, WHO SINCE TIME
IMMEMORIAL HAVE HUNTED, FISHED, GATHERED, AND TAKEN CARE OF THESE LANDS. WE
RESPECT THEIR SOVEREIGNTY, THEIR RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION, AND WE HONOR THEIR
SACRED SPIRITUAL CONNECTION WITH THE LAND AND WATER.
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
5. PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Finance Update (10 min)
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT REGARDING ANY MATTER NOT LISTED ON THE
AGENDA AS CLOSED RECORD REVIEW OR AS A PUBLIC HEARING. SPEAKERS ARE LIMITED TO
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7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Written Public Comments (0 min)
2. Claim for Damages for filing (0 min)
3. Planning Board 2nd Quarter Report (0 min)
Edmonds City Council Agenda
July 8, 2025
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4. May 2025 Monthly Financial Report (0 min)
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025
2. Approval of Council Committee A Minutes July 1, 2025
3. Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
4. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
5. Amendment 2 for WSDOT fiber amendement
6. Adoption of Levy Lid Lift Resolution
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Chief of Police - Appointment Confirmation and Employment Agreement (10 min)
2. Pro/Con Committees for Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure (15 min)
3. Neighborhood Centers & Hubs Permanent Zoning Code Update - Introduction (30 min)
4. Study Results for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ideas (35 min)
5. City Administrator - Position Creation (45 min)
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Mayor's Finance Update
Staff Lead: Mayor Rosen
Department: City Council
Preparer: Beckie Peterson
Background/History
On July 2, 2024 the council voted to have a Mayor Update as an ongoing item on all regular meeting
agendas. This was in response to a recommendation from the Mayor's Blue Ribbon Panel.
Staff Recommendation
No action, informational
Narrative
The Mayor, or another member of the administration, will answer questions about City finances that
have been requested by council in advance and will also share actions related to the fiscal emergency
that have transpired since the last update.
When there is nothing new to report, this agenda item will be the opportunity to share that there is
nothing new to report.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Written Public Comments
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Teresa Simanton
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of written public comments.
Narrative
Public comments submitted to the web form for public comments
<https://www.edmondswa.gov/publiccomment>
between June 24 - July 2, 2025.
Attachments:
Public Comment July 8 2025
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Edmonds City Council Public Comments – July 8, 2025
Online Form 2025-07-02 12:13 AM(MST) was submitted by Guest on 7/2/2025 3:13:43 AM
(GMT-07:00) US/Arizona
Name Value
FirstName Cynthia
LastName Estudillo
Email
CityOfResidence Edmonds
AgendaTopic $6 MILLION PROPERTY TAX INCREASE PROPOSAL
Comments
On April 22 Proposition 1 was added to the election ballot which would
add new property tax of ~$1,000 per household. Now I hearing there are
plans to place a $6 million property tax increase on the November
General Election ballot. I'm sorry, but this is ridiculous, taxes keep going
up every year, it's getting more and more expense to live here and I don't
see how rising taxes are going to help, especially if people start moving
out of Edmonds, heck out of Washington altogether (because believe
me I'm hearing a lot of stories and reading comments of people
debating about moving). The budget needs to be balance and look over
what needs to be cut. There have been times in my life where I had to
cut non-essentials in my own budget; from fast food, hair cuts, internet.
I would switch from brand name items/food to generic ones. This
doesn't mean I never bought said items again, but I had to wait until I
was in a good financial place to do so.
To view this form submission online, please follow the link below:
https://edmondswa.gov/form/one.aspx?objectId=20898608&contextId=18452053&returnt
o=submissions
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Claim for Damages for filing
Staff Lead: NA
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Marissa Cain
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Acknowledge receipt of Claims for Damages for filing.
Narrative
Ross Hahn
121 5th Ave N
($5,000,000)
Attachments:
Hahn, Ross - Claim for Damages - for council
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Planning Board 2nd Quarter Report
Staff Lead: Mike Clugston
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Michael Clugston
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Review the Planning Board's report for the second quarter of 2025.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
Planning Board Update Q2 2025
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June 30, 2025
Memo
To: Mayor Rosen and Edmonds City Council Members
From: Edmonds Planning Board Members (PB)
Subject: Q2 Planning Board Update
In Q2 Edmonds PB continued our work to update development code in support of the
Comprehensive Plan. Specifically, the issues considered were Design Review, Middle
Housing, Neighborhood Centers and Hubs and Residential Parking updates.
Highlighted issues during our discussions of the listed code updates.
1) Design Review. PB provided a recommendation to City Council on 4/21. City
Council voted to approve the code update on 6/10.
2) Middle Housing. PB provided a recommendation to City Council on 5/21. Council
voted to approve the code update on 6/24.
3) Centers and Hubs. PB has completed the review of the proposed code update and
will vote on the changes and our recommendation to City Council at our next regular
meeting on 6/9.
4) PB also recommended changes to the Residential Parking code.
To ensure that the required review and discussion of the above topics was accomplished
on schedule, PB conducted two special meetings (in addition to the standard bi-monthly
meetings) with all meetings being 3 hours long. We anticipate maintaining this pace
through Q3.
The Board remains fully subscribed with the exception of the alternate position as George
Bennett resigned from the Board on 5/29. Our student representative, Isaac Fortin recently
graduated from Meadowdale High School and will be attending college in the Fall. Isaac
will be with us through the summer but anticipate the position will be open at the end of
August 2025.
Lee Hankins
Planning Board Chair
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
May 2025 Monthly Financial Report
Staff Lead: Richard Gould
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Sarah Mager
Background/History
N/A
Staff Recommendation
Received for Filing
Narrative
May 2025 Monthly Financial Report
Attachments:
Complete May 2025 Monthly Financial Report - Council Version
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CITY OF EDMONDS
MAY 2025 FINANCIAL REPORT
FY 2025 May
May 31, 2025
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2025 May Report - Fund Financial Status Analysis
The following analysis concerns the May-2025 financial report. This analysis provides a summary of
financial activity through May 31st. The total fund balance has increased by $7.9m as of May 31st. In the 2025
budget the City is projected to see a decrease in fund balance of $8.2m (adjusted for the May budget amendment).
Looking at the “All Funds Financial” summary statement you can see that the most significant reasons for this
current difference can be found in the General Fund ($3m) and Enterprise Funds ($5.3m). Single significant
impacts are seen in interfund loan proceeds of $6m & the May receipt of property taxes ($1.1m). The “All
Revenue Summary” shows that the City of Edmonds is over budget in revenues received by almost 3%. Though
the City is struggling with some understaffed departments (finance/police/parks/facilities/public works) we, the
staff have been able to positively manage the 2025 budget as the “All Expenditure Summary” shows coming in at
1% under budget. The following comments highlight other significant activity in 2025:
• Interest Income continues to grow as the year-to-date amount of $1,151,607 is an increase of 7.4% from
last year at this time.
• Labor costs as of May 31st YTD (year to date) are tracking down from last year (6.5% or $1.1m) and
this is most likely due to the staff cuts implemented at year end with a smaller impact for in year staff
reductions as well. This gap should increase as the year progresses due to the cumulative trend of these
budget cuts.
• Revenues & Expenditures are trending in a positive manner, early (42% of the year). This is impacted by
the interfund loan (General & Utility Funds) & property taxes received in mostly April & May. Remember
that the interfund loan impacts both revenue (General Fund) and expenditures (Water and Storm). Another
significant impact is the annual payment to WCIA of $2.4m in January. Considering these impacts, the
fact that total expenditure is 1% under budget (in the General Fund and almost 8% overall) represents how
well City Staff are managing their budgets.
• Significant revenue trends are provided in the trend analysis reports that we have included with the main
revenue/expenses budget in the actual report. The main revenues that we have prepared for these trend
analyses reports for include: (1) property taxes (2.1% growth); (2) sales taxes (2.8% growth); (3) real
estate excise taxes (up 1%); (4) Utilities taxes are up by (Water 7.3%) and (Sewer 9.6%); (5) Charges for
services are up by 12.6%. These trends are trending up from last month which is a solid economic
indicator almost midway into 2025.
• These financial reports reflect the changes addressed in the May Budget Amendment approved by City
Council on May 6th.
While the focus has been on the General Fund and understandably so, the fund is trending well (up from April) in
the significant indicators (major revenues are up 2.9% from 2024, and expenditures are .5% under budget). There
are still many unknowns such as the impact of additional staffing reductions that made up much of the May budget
amendment. Another unknown that some council members have requested projections on is the General Fund 2025
estimated year-end balance. The General Fund is budgeted in 2025 to have a positive yearend balance of just over
$1.4m. Now with the budget amendment approved in May, the 2025 projected year end fund balance for the
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general fund is increased to just over $1. All City funds have a positive cash balance and finance staff have
reconciled the total fund balance of almost $79m to the penny confirming the cash fund balances accuracy.
Finally, you might notice that there are multiple funds that are under budget on the revenue side. Any percentages
that are over 10% will be reviewed at the mid-year review. For expenditures I do the same, but at 5% over.
Currently there is only one such fund on the expenditures side, the Equipment Rental Fund at 8%. I am not
concerned with how many funds are under budget for expenditures as that is related to three possible causes: (1)
capital projects lack of activity; (2) Debt service payments not yet made as they usually process in June and
December & (3) over budgeted which does get addressed in the second half budget amendment.
Please let me know if you have any questions by Monday the 30th and I will endeavor to answer them for you by
the committee meeting on Tuesday.
Thank you.
Richard A. Gould
Finance Director
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MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS
GENERAL FUND HIGHLIGHTS
• Sales Tax is up $133,444 from this point in time last year. We ended 2024 being $(570,219) under budget, but we increased our
budget in 2025 by $277,299 or 2.25% from the 2024 budget. In order to meet this total budget of $12,577,229, we will have to see
sales tax revenues increase by 7.22% from last year’s total collection of $11,729,781. We are currently trending 2.8% over 2024 for
sales collections through May.
• Real Personal/Property Tax revenues are up $129,936 from this point in time last year, and EMS Property Tax revenues are up
$49,123 from this point in time last year. This is due to the 1% increase in taxes from 2024 to 2025.
• Real Estate Excise Tax is up $12,652 from this point last year.
• Gas Utility Tax is up $107,826 from this point last year; this is not the result of a timing difference.
• General Fund Interfund Loan – All $6M of the approved $6M interfund loan from the Utilities to the General Fund has been utilized.
Interest to be charged to the General Fund for this loan in 2025 totals $109,304 to date.
Sales Tax Property Tax EMS Tax Other Taxes
Actual 4,893,471 6,177,336 2,361,702 4,000,665
Budget 12,577,229 11,532,000 4,404,000 8,626,694
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General Fund - 2025 Revenue Summary
Cumulative Monthly Monthly YTD Variance
Budget Trend Budget Trend Actuals Actuals %
January 2,889,783$ 2,889,783$ 8,440,886$ 8,440,886$ 192.09%
February 6,700,665 3,810,882 4,084,345 12,525,231 86.93%
March 11,009,557 4,308,892 4,030,405 16,555,636 50.38%
April 21,387,315 10,377,757 8,751,684 25,307,320 18.33%
May 26,679,893 5,292,578 4,330,204 29,637,525 11.09%
June 29,786,812 3,106,919 3,451,341 33,088,865 11.09%
July 33,239,266 3,452,454 3,835,180 36,924,045 11.09%
August 36,996,650 3,757,384 4,173,913 41,097,958 11.09%
September 40,639,373 3,642,723 4,046,541 45,144,499 11.09%
October 50,761,494 10,122,121 11,244,221 56,388,720 11.09%
November 55,613,669 4,852,175 5,390,069 61,778,789 11.09%
December 59,483,807 3,870,138 4,299,167 66,077,956 11.09%
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*General Fund revenues reflect the full $6M interfund loan from the Utilities.
*The monthly budget trend column is based on a two year trend.
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City of Edmonds
All Funds Financial Summary
As of May 31, 2025
Fund
Beginning Fund
Balance*
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Expenditures
Ending Fund
Balance Cash Balance
Governmental
001 General Fund 1,336,357 29,637,525 24,011,042 5,626,482 6,962,840 3,036,418
009 LEOFF Medical Insurance Reserve 19,441 120,000 138,478 (18,478) 963 963
012 Contingency Reserve 2,228,672 - - - 2,228,672 2,228,672
014 Historic Sub-Fund 4,559 - - - 4,559 4,559
016 Building Maintenance 2,380,534 33,276 7,040 26,235 2,406,770 2,294,409
017 Marsh Restoration 861,616 - - - 861,616 861,616
018 Homeless Response 200,000 - 38,989 (38,989) 161,011 161,011
019 Opioid Response 456,556 - - - 456,556 456,556
Total General Funds 7,487,735 29,790,800 24,195,550 5,595,250 13,082,985 9,044,203
Special Revenue Funds
104 Drug Enforcement 47,981 1,192 - 1,192 49,173 47,955
111 Street 177,530 997,075 910,581 86,494 264,024 83,310
112 Street Construction 3,211,126 1,191,145 751,121 440,024 3,651,150 2,949,250
117 Municipal Arts 671,730 94,087 69,695 24,392 696,123 679,003
120 Hotel / Motel 165,422 46,164 27,646 18,518 183,940 163,060
121 Employee Parking 12,691 10,260 - 10,260 22,950 21,998
122 Youth Scholarship 20,769 765 300 465 21,235 20,711
123 Tourism Promotion 151,599 17,799 6,440 11,360 162,959 153,549
125 REET 2 2,432,519 686,651 175,198 511,453 2,943,972 2,903,799
126 REET 1 4,631,092 740,546 90,266 650,280 5,281,372 5,164,139
127 Gifts Catalog 3,027,911 117,866 175,120 (57,253) 2,970,658 2,894,173
130 Cemetery Maintenance 130,453 103,115 112,203 (9,088) 121,365 118,067
137 Cemetery Trust 1,269,638 42,374 - 42,374 1,312,012 1,280,014
138 Sister City 17,896 444 - 444 18,339 17,898
140 Business Improvement 34,037 41,908 26,188 15,721 49,758 49,758
141 Affordable Housing 380,831 19,584 - 19,584 400,415 392,102
142 Edmonds Rescue 833 2,083 - 2,083 2,917 2,917
143 Tree Fund 135,348 298,092 3,704 294,388 429,736 426,325
Capital Projects 299,964 88,896 - 88,896 388,860 323,976
Debt Service - 26,208 - 26,208 26,208 26,208
Enterprise Funds
411 Combined Utility Operation - 61,120 - 61,120 61,120 104,396
421 Water Utility 19,604,419 5,015,358 6,366,210 (1,350,852) 18,253,566 17,927,240
422 Storm Water Utility 11,007,902 3,887,593 5,052,254 (1,164,662) 9,843,240 9,183,408
423 Sewer / Wastewater Treatment Plant 16,635,982 8,968,238 6,603,932 2,364,306 19,000,288 16,379,803
424 Bond Reserve Fund - 116 - 116 116 116
Internal Service Funds
511 Equipment Rental 5,380,342 1,441,543 1,077,817 363,726 5,744,068 5,775,410
512 Technology Rental 906,736 1,009,064 1,118,870 (109,806) 796,930 816,220
All Funds 77,842,485 54,700,088 46,763,095 7,936,993 85,779,478 76,949,007
*All Beginning Fund Balance amounts reflect the ending balances from the unaudited 2024 Financial Statements.
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INSTRUMENT TYPE PURCHASE
DATE
PURCHASE
PRICE
YIELD TO
MATURITY
MATURITY
DATE
ANNUALIZED
INTEREST
FHLB 11/10/2022 $ 969,524.00 4.820%7/28/2025 $ 46,731.06
US Treasury Note 11/10/2022 964,597.00 4.500%8/15/2025 43,406.87
FFCB 6/23/2023 1,982,692.00 4.500%12/8/2025 89,221.14
First Financial - Waterfront Center 3/26/2020 245,000.00 2.490%12/27/2025 6,100.50
Farmer Mac 4/21/2023 1,994,172.00 4.060%2/2/2026 80,963.38
FHLMC 10/5/2023 993,661.24 5.050%7/22/2026 50,179.89
Farmer Mac 10/5/2023 2,057,309.31 4.910%11/17/2026 101,013.89
First Financial - ECA 11/1/2018 2,803,516.08 3.000%11/15/2027 84,105.48
SUB TOTAL 12,010,471.63$ 501,722.21$
Average Yield to Maturity 4.177%
State Investment Pool (LGIP)58,005,061.53$ 4.373%2,536,619.35$
58,005,061.53$
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 70,015,533.16$
INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS PERCENTAGE AMOUNT
State Investment Pool (LGIP)82.85%58,005,061.53$
FHLB 1.38%969,524.00
US Treasury Note 1.38%964,597.00
FFCB 2.83%1,982,692.00
First Financial - Waterfront Center 0.35%245,000.00
Farmer Mac 2.85%1,994,172.00
FHLMC 1.42%993,661.24
Farmer Mac 2.94%2,057,309.31
First Financial - ECA 4.00%2,803,516.08
TOTAL INVESTMENTS 100.00%70,015,533.16$
CASH IN BANK
US BANK - TREASURY ACCOUNT 8,969,805.86$
NET CASH IN BANK 8,969,805.86$
TOTAL CASH 78,985,339.02$
TREASURER REPORT RECONCILIATION 76,949,007.16$
811 - Payroll (2,036,331.86)$
VARIANCE -$
2025 CASH, LGIP & INVESTMENT BALANCES
May 31, 2025
PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION
May 31, 2025
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GENERAL FUND DEPARTMENT EXPENSE SUMMARY
Title
2025 Amended
Budget
5/31/2024
Expenditures
5/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL 448,104$ 223,258$ 200,947$ 247,157$ 45%
OFFICE OF MAYOR 452,198 177,167 214,790 237,408 47%
HUMAN RESOURCES 886,622 526,711 382,519 504,103 43%
MUNICIPAL COURT 2,076,042 703,414 721,943 1,354,099 35%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2,231,509 1,286,415 945,786 1,285,723 42%
CITY ATTORNEY 1,233,810 427,366 349,345 884,465 28%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL 16,054,062 2,141,916 7,303,581 8,750,481 45%
POLICE SERVICES 18,161,351 7,219,290 7,360,650 10,800,701 41%
SATELLITE OFFICE 20,208 61,951 10,760 9,448 53%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECONOMIC DEV.983,241 431,310 411,580 571,661 42%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3,573,400 1,553,246 1,427,284 2,146,116 40%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM 170,358 107,708 61,780 108,578 36%
PARKS & RECREATION 5,108,414 2,396,886 1,993,440 3,114,974 39%
PUBLIC WORKS 4,559,072 1,730,864 1,569,569 2,989,503 34%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 2,315,424 1,192,021 1,057,070 1,258,354 46%
58,273,815$ 20,179,522$ 24,011,042$ 34,262,773$ 41%
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN SUMMARY
CITY OF EDMONDS
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MAJOR REVENUE SUMMARY
Property Tax
2024 total property tax collections were 4.17 % higher than 2023 total collections. This is a sign of multiple indicators such as assessed
valuation and possibly new construction along with the 1% allowable on property tax increases. Through May 2025, we are 2.1% up
from where property tax collections were during this point in 2024. The timing of recording property tax revenues changed in 2023 to
be recorded in the month that they were for versus the month that the payment was received. This is the reason for the diffe rence
between the years 2021-2022, and 2023-2025.
$7,912,354 $7,848,821 $8,046,388 $8,359,978
$8,539,037
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2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
4,000,000.00
5,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
7,000,000.00
8,000,000.00
9,000,000.00
10,000,000.00
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Property Tax Revenues (January through May)
Sales Tax
In the next chart, sales tax is up 2.8% from this point in time in 2024. This is down from last year when it grew at a rate of 3.31% at this
point.
$3,194,085 $3,384,424 $3,191,797
$3,922,140
$4,483,349 $4,607,308
$4,760,027 $4,893,471
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2,000,000.00
3,000,000.00
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5,000,000.00
6,000,000.00
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Sales Tax Revenues (January through May)
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MAJOR REVENUE SUMMARY
Charges for Services
$2,684,014
$1,536,019
$3,053,930
$3,456,462
$3,893,542
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1,000,000.00
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2,500,000.00
3,000,000.00
3,500,000.00
4,000,000.00
4,500,000.00
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Charges for Services Revenues (January through May)
Water Utility Tax
$352,743 $350,681 $363,282
$398,695
$427,764
-
100,000.00
200,000.00
300,000.00
400,000.00
500,000.00
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Water Utility Tax Revenues (January through May)
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MAJOR REVENUE SUMMARY
Sewer Utility Tax
$380,108 $406,489 $424,703
$473,855 $519,568
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200,000.00
300,000.00
400,000.00
500,000.00
600,000.00
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Sewer Utility Tax Revenues (January through May)
Real Estate Excise Tax
Real Estate Excise Taxes (REET) are collected from all real estate transactions. The utilization of this revenue is restrict ed to capital
projects and projects identified in the capital facilities plan. Real Estate Excise Tax is up 1.03% from this point in time last year.
$1,949,651
$1,301,746
$1,053,507 $1,229,921 $1,242,573
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1,000,000.00
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2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Real Estate Excise Taxes (January through May)
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ALL REVENUE SUMMARY
Through May, we are 42% of the year complete. The City received 45% of all budgeted revenues through May.
Fund
No.Title
2025 Amended
Budget
5/31/2024
Revenues
5/31/2025
Revenues
Amount
Remaining % Received
001 GENERAL FUND 59,483,807$ 23,185,051$ 29,637,525$ 29,846,282$ 50%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 275,000 - 120,000 155,000 44%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 100,340 46,889 33,276 67,064 33%
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND - 300 - - 0%
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 50,000 143,391 - 50,000 0%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 4,790 1,281 1,192 3,598 25%
111 STREET FUND 2,440,000 634,866 997,075 1,442,925 41%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 4,951,682 2,083,984 1,191,145 3,760,537 24%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 426,821 32,725 94,087 332,734 22%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 129,500 45,873 46,164 83,336 36%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 55,340 13,805 10,260 45,080 19%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 2,410 559 765 1,645 32%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 49,230 18,102 17,799 31,431 36%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 1,648,620 682,389 686,651 961,969 42%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1 1,780,420 743,113 740,546 1,039,874 42%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 345,580 260,031 117,866 227,714 34%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 473,157 62,427 103,115 370,042 22%
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FD 86,837 44,387 42,374 44,463 49%
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 11,310 3,000 444 10,866 4%
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 79,209 49,340 41,908 37,301 53%
141 AFFORDABLE AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUND 65,000 19,441 19,584 45,416 30%
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND - 4,799,848 2,083 (2,083) 0%
143 TREE FUND 83,502 11,018 298,092 (214,590) 357%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 305,870 27,708 26,208 279,663 9%
332 PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 475,622 60,028 88,896 386,726 19%
411 COMBINED UTILITY OPERATION - 64,965 61,120 (61,120) 0%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 11,863,672 4,724,677 5,015,358 6,848,314 42%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 9,855,668 3,307,189 3,887,593 5,968,075 39%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 19,329,568 8,159,590 8,968,238 10,361,330 46%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 1,174,920 11,824 116 1,174,804 0%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 2,376,270 1,157,763 1,441,543 934,727 61%
512 TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 2,403,582 907,835 1,009,064 1,394,518 42%
120,327,727$ 51,303,397$ 54,700,088$ 65,627,639$ 45%
CITY OF EDMONDS
REVENUES BY FUND - SUMMARY
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ALL EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Through May, we are 42% of the year complete.
Fund
No.Title
2025 Amended
Budget
5/31/2024
Expenditures
5/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
001 GENERAL FUND 58,273,815$ 20,179,522$ 24,011,042$ 34,262,773$ 41%
009 LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE 317,500 145,296 138,478 179,022 44%
011 RISK MANAGEMENT RESERVE FUND - - - - 0%
014 HISTORIC PRESERVATION GIFT FUND 5,700 4,385 - 5,700 0%
016 BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUND 864,068 659,169 7,040 857,028 1%
017 MARSH RESTORATION & PRESERVATION FUND 85,720 - - 85,720 0%
018 EDMONDS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE FUND 188,100 - 38,989 149,111 21%
019 EDMONDS OPIOID RESPONSE FUND 400,000 - - 400,000 0%
104 DRUG ENFORCEMENT FUND 20,000 - - 20,000 0%
111 STREET FUND 2,640,460 1,082,772 910,581 1,729,879 34%
112 COMBINED STREET CONST/IMPROVE 4,443,502 1,402,557 751,121 3,692,381 17%
117 MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND 415,915 8,945 69,695 346,220 17%
120 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE FUND 194,000 37,431 27,646 166,354 14%
121 EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND 31,770 - - 31,770 0%
122 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND 3,000 150 300 2,700 10%
123 TOURISM PROMOTIONAL FUND/ARTS 37,500 7,330 6,440 31,060 17%
125 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 2 2,422,739 317,033 175,198 2,247,541 7%
126 REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1 2,768,964 259,154 90,266 2,678,698 3%
127 GIFTS CATALOG FUND 638,936 163,898 175,120 463,816 27%
130 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMT 329,009 98,815 112,203 216,806 34%
137 CEMETERY MAINTENANCE TRUST FUND 286,124 - - 286,124 0%
138 SISTER CITY COMMISSION 7,400 80 - 7,400 0%
140 BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 87,445 26,688 26,188 61,257 30%
142 EDMONDS RESCUE PLAN FUND - 4,797,765 - - 0%
143 TREE FUND 75,000 200,102 3,704 71,296 5%
231 2012 LT GO DEBT SERVICE FUND 305,870 - - 305,870 0%
332 PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND 237,035 701,377 - 237,035 0%
421 WATER UTILITY FUND 22,797,646 2,976,799 6,366,210 16,431,436 28%
422 STORM UTILITY FUND 13,862,257 1,914,703 5,052,254 8,810,003 36%
423 SEWER/WWTP UTILITY FUND 20,132,541 6,133,745 6,603,932 13,528,609 33%
424 BOND RESERVE FUND 1,149,400 - - 1,149,400 0%
511 EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 2,139,606 1,134,880 1,077,817 1,061,789 50%
512 TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND 2,418,072 845,248 1,118,870 1,299,202 46%
137,579,094$ 43,097,844$ 46,763,095$ 90,815,999$ 34%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES BY FUND - SUMMARY
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SALARIES AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
Below is a comparison of the total staff labor related costs (salaries and benefits) for 2019 through 2025.
$12,108,902 $12,453,389 $12,888,253 $13,270,448
$17,281,663 $18,202,664 $17,088,980
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20,000,000.00
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD 2025
Salaries & Benefits (January through May)
Department 2025 Approved and Funded
2025 Budget
(after Mayor's additional cuts)
2025 Active
(as of 6/23/25)
2025 Vacant but funded
(as of 6/23/25)
City Council 8.00 8.00 8.00 -
Mayor 5.00 5.00 4.00 1.00
Human Resources 3.95 3.95 3.95 -
Court 11.67 11.67 8.00 3.67
Administrative Services 11.00 10.00 10.00 -
Information Services 6.00 5.00 5.00 -
Police 69.75 62.75 60.75 2.00
Community Services & Economic Development 4.25 4.25 4.00 0.25
Planning & Development 18.50 17.50 13.50 4.00
Parks, Recreation and Human Services 29.81 29.81 28.81 1.00
Public Works Admin/Facilities 14.60 13.60 11.60 2.00
Engineering 18.50 18.50 14.50 4.00
Streets/Storm 18.33 18.33 13.00 5.33
Water/Sewer/Treatment Plant 41.07 41.07 32.40 8.67
Equipment Rental 4.00 4.00 4.00 -
Total City Employee Count 264.43 253.43 221.51 31.92
The above chart only reflects approved and funded "regular" positions.
Unfunded "Regular" Positions Unfunded "Irregular" Positions
Human Resources 0.68 -
Court 1.00 -
Administrative Services 3.00 0.25
Information Services 1.00 -
Police 23.00 -
Community Services & Economic Development 1.50 -
Planning & Development 2.50 -
Parks, Recreation and Human Services 8.94 3.62
Public Works Admin/Facilities 2.00 -
Engineering - 1.00
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Title
2025 Amended
Budget
5/31/2024
Expenditures
5/31/2025
Expenditures
Amount
Remaining % Spent
CITY COUNCIL
SALARIES AND WAGES 251,769$ 104,678$ 103,169$ 148,600$ 41%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 131,722 52,721 74,596 57,126 57%
383,491$ 157,399$ 177,765$ 205,726$ 46%
OFFICE OF MAYOR
SALARIES AND WAGES 260,121$ 118,114$ 140,453$ 119,668$ 54%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 72,679 30,891 30,453 42,226 42%
332,800$ 149,005$ 170,906$ 161,894$ 51%
HUMAN RESOURCES
SALARIES AND WAGES 526,317$ 262,732$ 228,337$ 297,980$ 43%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 204,951 101,219 82,926 122,025 40%
731,268$ 363,950$ 311,263$ 420,005$ 43%
MUNICIPAL COURT
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,338,754$ 426,697$ 434,599$ 904,155$ 32%
OVERTIME 10,000 3,449 4,795 5,205 48%
BENEFITS 412,631 135,878 137,398 275,233 33%
1,761,385$ 566,023$ 576,792$ 1,184,593$ 33%
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,450,337$ 859,055$ 642,480$ 807,857$ 44%
OVERTIME 8,000 8,275 4,721 3,279 59%
BENEFITS 507,661 221,601 198,465 309,196 39%
1,965,998$ 1,088,931$ 845,666$ 1,120,332$ 43%
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
SALARIES AND WAGES 250,000$ -$ -$ 250,000$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 71,983 24,629 66,787 5,196 93%
321,983$ 24,629$ 66,787$ 255,196$ 21%
POLICE SERVICES
SALARIES AND WAGES 9,414,974$ 4,107,859$ 4,050,267$ 5,364,707$ 43%
OVERTIME 1,030,751 446,986 195,922 834,829 19%
HOLIDAY BUYBACK 372,950 - 2,697 370,253 1%
BENEFITS 3,213,424 1,573,236 1,450,342 1,763,082 45%
14,032,099$ 6,128,081$ 5,699,228$ 8,332,871$ 41%
SATELLITE OFFICE
SALARIES AND WAGES (22,365)$ 19,035$ -$ (22,365)$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 22,665 13,015 - 22,665 0%
300$ 32,050$ -$ 300$ 0%
COMMUNITY SERVICES/ECON DEV.
SALARIES AND WAGES 527,188$ 279,535$ 255,869$ 271,319$ 49%
OVERTIME - 567 6,093 (6,093) 0%
BENEFITS 175,270 80,058 87,224 88,046 50%
702,458$ 360,160$ 349,187$ 353,271$ 50%
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,056,258$ 840,408$ 845,814$ 1,210,444$ 41%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 811,435 309,239 291,491 519,944 36%
2,867,693$ 1,149,647$ 1,137,305$ 1,730,388$ 40%
HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM
SALARIES AND WAGES $ 132,413 $ 51,015 $ 47,427 $ 84,986 36%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 36,225 14,344 13,441 22,784 37%
$ 168,638 $ 65,359 $ 60,869 $ 107,769 36%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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PARKS & RECREATION
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,452,812$ 1,285,968$ 1,028,570$ 1,424,242$ 42%
OVERTIME 10,000 2,088 667 9,333 7%
BENEFITS 998,001 493,831 394,036 603,965 39%
3,460,813$ 1,781,887$ 1,423,273$ 2,037,540$ 41%
PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION
SALARIES AND WAGES 518,816$ 232,295$ 145,296$ 373,520$ 28%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 183,992 72,700 57,362 126,630 31%
702,808$ 304,995$ 202,659$ 500,149$ 29%
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
SALARIES AND WAGES 870,867$ 484,369$ 470,605$ 400,262$ 54%
OVERTIME 8,500 1,934 2,169 6,331 26%
BENEFITS 429,657 192,708 185,259 244,398 43%
1,309,024$ 679,011$ 658,034$ 650,990$ 50%
ENGINEERING
SALARIES AND WAGES 2,463,816$ 884,257$ 852,156$ 1,611,660$ 35%
OVERTIME 2,000 214 1 1,999 0%
BENEFITS 899,319 324,528 312,543 586,776 35%
3,365,135$ 1,209,000$ 1,164,699$ 2,200,436$ 35%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES 32,105,893$ 14,060,128$ 12,844,430$ 19,261,463$ 40%
LEOFF-MEDICAL INS. RESERVE (009)
BENEFITS 167,000$ 89,473$ 76,057$ 90,943$ 46%
167,000$ 89,473$ 76,057$ 90,943$ 46%
STREET FUND (111)
SALARIES AND WAGES 972,443$ 397,898$ 272,514$ 699,929$ 28%
OVERTIME 40,500 16,840 11,842 28,658 29%
BENEFITS 421,007 168,259 118,151 302,856 28%
1,433,950$ 582,997$ 402,507$ 1,031,443$ 28%
MUNICIPAL ARTS ACQUIS. FUND (117)
SALARIES AND WAGES 40,000$ -$ 39,798$ 202$ 99%
40,000$ -$ 39,798$ 202$ 99%
EMPLOYEE PARKING PERMIT FUND (121)
SALARIES AND WAGES 22,805$ -$ -$ 22,805$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 7,175 - - 7,175 0%
29,980$ -$ -$ 29,980$ 0%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - NON- GENERAL FUND - BY FUND IN DETAIL
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - GENERAL FUND - BY DEPARTMENT IN DETAIL
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REAL ESTATE EXCISE TAX 1 (125)
SALARIES AND WAGES -$ -$ 35,078$ (35,078)$ 0%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS - - 11,557 (11,557) 0%
-$ -$ 46,635$ (46,635)$ 0%
GIFTS CATALOG FUND (127)
SALARIES AND WAGES 277,502$ 96,341$ 104,975$ 172,527$ 38%
OVERTIME - - - - 0%
BENEFITS 138,224 46,558 41,255 96,969 30%
415,726$ 142,899$ 146,231$ 269,495$ 35%
CEMETERY MAINTENANCE/IMPROVEMENT (130)
SALARIES AND WAGES 191,973$ 55,109$ 60,290$ 131,683$ 31%
OVERTIME 3,500 740 521 2,979 15%
BENEFITS 71,241 18,091 24,682 46,559 35%
266,714$ 73,940$ 85,493$ 181,221$ 32%
PARKS CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION FUND (332)
SALARIES AND WAGES 10,000$ -$ -$ 10,000$ 0%
10,000$ -$ -$ 10,000$ 0%
WATER FUND (421)
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,159,201$ 363,944$ 426,480$ 732,721$ 37%
OVERTIME 31,500 16,103 15,727 15,773 50%
BENEFITS 513,903 174,024 195,762 318,141 38%
1,704,604$ 554,071$ 637,969$ 1,066,635$ 37%
STORM FUND (422)
SALARIES AND WAGES 1,035,402$ 393,688$ 387,383$ 648,019$ 37%
OVERTIME 28,552 3,104 14,331 14,221 50%
BENEFITS 422,674 150,282 180,630 242,044 43%
1,486,628$ 547,075$ 582,344$ 904,284$ 39%
SEWER FUND (423)
SALARIES AND WAGES 3,225,514$ 1,057,449$ 1,123,859$ 2,101,655$ 35%
OVERTIME 156,250 92,247 82,891 73,359 53%
BENEFITS 1,212,132 404,177 433,095 779,037 36%
4,593,896$ 1,553,873$ 1,639,845$ 2,954,051$ 36%
EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND (511)
SALARIES AND WAGES 445,385$ 178,443$ 188,816$ 256,569$ 42%
OVERTIME 5,000 1,260 75 4,925 1%
BENEFITS 157,041 62,344 64,721 92,320 41%
607,426$ 242,047$ 253,612$ 353,814$ 42%
TECHNOLOGY RENTAL FUND (512)
SALARIES AND WAGES 576,030$ 260,667$ 245,467$ 330,563$ 43%
OVERTIME - 662 243 (243) 0%
BENEFITS 204,757 94,834 88,350 116,407 43%
780,787$ 356,162$ 334,061$ 446,726$ 43%
TOTAL ALL FUND EXPENDITURES 43,642,604 18,202,664 17,088,980 26,553,624 39%
CITY OF EDMONDS
EXPENDITURES - NON- GENERAL FUND - BY FUND IN DETAIL
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DEBT SUMMARY
2024 Outstanding Fund 001 Fund 111 Fund 112 Fund 126 Fund 421 Fund 422 Fund 423 PFD
2012 LTGO 630,000.00 630,000.00
2019 LTGO 2,860,000.00 2,860,000.00
2021 LTGO (A)9,825,000.00 3,560,000.00 1,325,000.00 3,008,999.00 1,437,013.00 493,988.00
2021 LTGO (B)2,345,000.00 2,345,000.00
2015 Revenue Bond 13,570,000.00 4,108,216.00 2,712,971.00 6,748,813.00
2020 Revenue Bond 13,875,000.00 13,875,000.00
2024 Revenue Bond 19,990,000.00 11,755,000.00 2,765,000.00 5,470,000.00
PWTFL 05-691-015 72,295.00 72,295.00
PWTFL 06-692-012 65,763.00 65,763.00
DOE L1400002 327,957.00 327,957.00
Sno Co Loan #03-2016 413,390.00 413,390.00
2016 (2007 Refinance) Chase Bank 679,515.00 117,827.00 9,105.00 53,002.00 6,116.00 223,289.00 270,176.00
64,653,920.00 3,677,827.00 9,105.00 65,763.00 4,868,002.00 18,878,331.00 7,551,663.00 27,258,229.00 2,345,000.00
Total Debt Outstanding 64,653,920.00
Below are details of the Interfund Loans from Funds 421 and 422 to the General Fund in 2025. We have utilized all $6m of the loans.
Month Beginning Balance Loan Draws Total Balance Interest Rate (%)Monthly Interest Remaining Balance to borrow
2025-01 - 3,500,000 3,500,000 4.45%12,981 -
2025-02 3,500,000 3,500,000 4.43%12,914 -
2025-03 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 4.40%12,832 -
2025-04 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 4.39%12,814 -
2025-05 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 4.37%12,755 -
2025-06 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-07 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-08 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-09 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-10 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-11 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
2025-12 3,500,000 - 3,500,000 - -
64,295
Fund 421
Month Beginning Balance Loan Draws Total Balance Interest Rate (%)Monthly Interest Remaining Balance to borrow
2025-01 - 2,253,084 2,253,084 4.45%8,356 246,916
2025-02 2,253,084 246,916 2,500,000 4.43%9,224 -
2025-03 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 4.40%9,165 -
2025-04 2,500,000 2,500,000 4.39%9,153 -
2025-05 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 4.37%9,111 -
2025-06 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-07 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-08 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-09 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-10 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-11 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
2025-12 2,500,000 - 2,500,000 - -
45,009
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
Years
Agency/Investment Purchase to Par Market Maturity Coupon
Issuer Type Price Maturity Value Value Date Rate
FHLB Bonds 969,524 0.16 1,000,000 998,801 07/28/25 3.600%
US Treasury Note Note 964,597 0.21 1,000,000 997,393 08/15/25 3.125%
FFCB Bonds 1,982,692 0.52 2,000,000 1,997,745 12/08/25 4.125%
First Financial - Waterfront Center CD 245,000 0.58 245,000 245,000 12/27/25 2.469%
Farmer Mac Bonds 1,994,172 0.68 2,000,000 1,995,844 02/02/26 3.950%
FHLMC Bonds 993,661 1.14 1,115,000 1,073,028 07/22/26 0.830%
Farmer Mac Bonds 2,057,309 1.47 2,305,000 2,209,432 11/17/26 1.150%
First Financial - ECA CD 2,803,516 2.46 2,803,516 2,803,516 11/15/27 2.956%
TOTAL SECURITIES 12,010,472 0.90 12,468,516 12,320,759
Washington State Local Gov't Investment Pool 58,005,062 58,005,062 Demand 4.37%
TOTAL PORTFOLIO 70,473,578$ 70,325,820$
As of May 31, 2025
City of Edmonds Investment Portfolio Detail
Farmer
Mac , 35%
First
Financial -
CD, 24%
FFCB, 16%
FHLB, 8%
FHLMC, 9%
US
Treasury
Note, 8%
Issuer Diversification
Checking,
$8.97 , 11%
State LGIP,
$58.01 ,
73%
CD's , $3.05
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Note,
$1.00 ,
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Bonds ,
$8.42 ,
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Cash and Investment Balances
(in $ Millions)
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INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
$1,236,875 $947,931 $950,684 $1,091,709
$1,683,872
$3,044,847
$1,151,607
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD 2025
Annual Interest Income
468,150 324,687
481,279 367,590
503,784
1,071,873
1,151,607
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200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
1,400,000
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 YTD 2025
Interest Income (January through May)
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City of Edmonds
2025 General Fund (001) Cash Flow Report (with ACTUALS)
Difference
Revenues Jan Actual Feb Actual Mar Actual Apr Actual May Actual Jun Forecast Jul Forecast Aug Forecast Sep Forecast Oct Forecast Nov Forecast Dec Forecast Total Budget inc / (dec)
8,440,886 4,084,345 4,030,405 8,751,684 4,330,204 3,320,959 2,633,448 3,219,020 3,312,128 9,187,485 3,706,331 3,402,048 58,418,944 59,483,807 (1,064,863)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
Expenditures Jan Actual Feb Actual Mar Actual Apr Actual May Actual Jun Forecast Jul Forecast Aug Forecast Sep Forecast Oct Forecast Nov Forecast Dec Forecast Total Budget Balance
5,519,627 4,435,492 5,352,619 4,499,661 4,203,644 4,741,901 4,349,167 4,623,725 4,744,891 4,680,173 5,155,471 5,011,712 57,318,082 58,273,815 (955,733)
- - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - -
Net Revenue/(Expenditures)2,921,259 (351,147) (1,322,214) 4,252,023 126,561 (1,420,942) (1,715,719) (1,404,705) (1,432,763) 4,507,312 (1,449,140) (1,609,664) 1,100,862 1,209,992 (109,130)
Changes in AR 78,894 (26,848) 29,632 (7,574) 155,431
Changes in AP (263,145) 45,484 136,501 (91,664) (29,246)
Changes in Cash/Petty Cash 100 400
Cash Balance 119,080 (213,432) (1,369,513) 2,783,272 3,036,418 1,615,476 (100,243) (1,504,948) (2,937,711) 1,569,601 120,461 (1,489,203)
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Approval of Council Meeting Minutes June 24, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-06-24 Council Minutes Draft
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Edmonds City Council Minutes
June 24, 2025
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
June 24, 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 Clugston, Acting Planning Director
Brad Shipley, Senior Planner
RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager
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 Dotsch 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 ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. COUNCIL
PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO SWITCH THE
ORDER OF ITEMS 10.2 AND 10.3. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MAIN
MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATIONS
1. NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Rosen read the proclamation recognizing June 2025 as National Gun Violence Awareness
Month in the City of Edmonds and presented it to Kelly Haller and Dean Olson of Moms
Demand Action.
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June 24, 2025
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2. MAYOR’S FINANCE UPDATE
Mayor Rosen commented on finance and budget issues.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1. Zshoni Knalls, representing Comcast, urged the council to balance the needs of all users
when considering changes to Title 18 right of way code updates.
2. Ken Reidy, Edmonds, commented that council did not authorize staff to work on code
updates or allow city attorney to influence policy.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. 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 MEETING MINUTES JUNE 3, 2025
2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL COTW MEETING MINUTES JUNE 5,
2025
3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 6, 2025
4. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2025
5. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 10, 2025
6. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 13, 2025
7. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
8. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT
AND WIRE PAYMENTS.
9. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT FOR HIGHWAY 99
REVITALIZATION PROJECT - STAGE 3
10. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VEHICLE DONATION (LYNNWOOD
HONDA)
11. TEAMSTERS GRIEVANCE SETTLEMENT - KENNETH JOHNSON
12. APPROVAL OF THE 2025-2029 COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION PLAN
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. PUBLIC HEARING ON EXTENSION OF NIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND
HUBS INTERIM ORDINANCE
Mike Clugston, Acting Planning Director, explained the need to extend the interim ordinance.
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing.
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1. Ken Reidy, Edmonds, urged the council to extend the interim ordinance for six months
rather than 60 days in accordance with state law.
Mayor Rosen closed the public hearing.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE EXTENDING
THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND HUBS INTERIM ORDINANCE. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. PUBLIC HEARING ON RESIDENTIAL PARKING CODE UPDATE (AMD2025-
0005)
Acting Director Clugston provided an overview of the state-mandated parking code standards
and recommended that the council receive public testimony.
Mayor Rosen opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to offer comment, Mayor Rosen
closed the public hearing.
Council questions and feedback touched on ADA parking standards, Senate Bill 5184
requirements, and minimum parking standards.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. RECLASSIFICATION – CITY ENGINEER
RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager, outlined the proposal to reclassify the City Engineer to Deputy
Public Works Director to more accurately reflect job duties.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO RECLASSIFY THE POSTION FROM CITY
ENGINEER TO DEPUTY PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. The council discussed the merits
of the change in position. Following discussion, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. LEVY LID LIFT SCENARIO DEVELOPMENT
Council President Tibbott provided an overview of the process for approving a resolution for the
levy lid lift, with focus on the levy amount, type, and exceptions.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION TO
STATE A TOTAL LEVY AMOUNT OF $14.5M. MOTION CARRIED 5-2, WITH
COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN AND DOTSCH DISSENTING.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO STRIKE “AND REPLENISHING THE
RESERVE AMOUNT.” MOTION FAILED 3-4 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE,
ECK, AND NAND VOTING IN FAVOR.
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COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO REMOVE WHEREAS CLAUSES 13-16.
MOTION CARRIED 5-1-0 WITH COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT DISSENTING
AND COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH ABSTAINING.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE
RESOLUTION UNTIL THE JULY 1 HEARING DATE. Following discussion, MOTION
FAILED 1-6 WITH COUNCILMEMBER CHEN VOTING IN FAVOR.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED THAT THE PURPOSE STATEMENT IN
SECTION 2 REPLACE THE PURPOSE STATEMENT IN SECTION 4.
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO STRIKE “ELIMINATED.” MOTION
CARRIED 4-3, WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, NAND, AND PAINE DISSENTING.
A VOTE WAS TAKEN TO CALL THE QUESTION, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
A VOTE WAS TAKEN ON THE MOTION THAT THE PURPOSE STATEMENT IN
SECTION 2 REPLACE THE PURPOSE STATEMENT IN SECTION 4, WHICH
FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON AND CHEN VOTING IN FAVOR.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO
BRING BACK A REVISED RESOLUTION WITH AMENDED PURPOSE STATEMENT
AS WELL AS OTHER CLARIFICATIONS AS A RESULT ON TONIGHT’S
CONVERSATION. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH
DISSENTING.
RECESS
At 7:53 pm, Mayor Rosen called for a recess until 8:05 pm. The meeting was reconvened at 8:05
pm.
3. MIDDLE HOUSING CODE UPDATE – ORDINANCE ADOPTION
Brad Shipley provided an overview of the provisions of the draft middle housing ordinance.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE
STATE’S MIDDLE HOUSING LAWS AND CORRESPONDING REVISIONS TO THE
CITY’S ZONING MAP.
Council questions and feedback touched on frontage types, setbacks, and the affordability aspect.
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COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO AMEND THE ORDINANCE TO STRIKE
DESIGN REVIEW DEPARTURES C2 THRU C4. Following discussion, MOTION
FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON AND DOTSCH VOTING IN FAVOR.
MEETING EXTENSION
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL10 PM.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
MOTION TO ADOPT THE ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY’S DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE STATE’S MIDDLE HOUSING LAWS AND
CORRESPONDING REVISIONS TO THE CITY’S ZONING MAP CARRIED 6-1 WITH
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING.
2. INTRODUCTION OF PROPOSED UPDATES TO TITLE 18 AND ECDC 20.110
Phil Williams, Interim PW Director, Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, and
Angela Tinker, City Attorney, provided an overview of proposed amendments to Title 18 and
ECDC 20.110 related to use of city right-of-way (ROW).
Council questions and feedback focused on the following:
• Feedback from utilities
• repeat violations
MEETING EXTENSION
AT 9:54 PM, COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL
10:15 PM. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT
DISSENTING.
• Infractions/enforcement
• Hwy 99 undergrounding costs
• Stop work notices
• Pole management
• Aesthetics
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various issues.
12. MAYOR’S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Approval of Council Committee A Minutes July 1, 2025
Staff Lead: Council
Department: City Clerk's Office
Preparer: Scott Passey
Background/History
N/A
Recommendation
Approval of Council Meeting minutes as part of the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-07-01 Council Committee A Minutes Draft
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Minutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE A MEETING
July 1, 2025
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dotsch (Chair)
Councilmember Paine
Councilmember Chen
Brian Tuley, IT Manager
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Mike DeLilla, Acting City Engineer
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager
Richard Gould, Finance Director
Scott Passey, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER
The Edmonds City Council Committee A meeting was called to order virtually and in the City Council
Conference Room, 121 – 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, at 3:00 pm by Councilmember Dotsch.
2. COMMITTEE BUSINESS
1. WSDOT Fiber Amendment 2
Brian Tuley, IT Manager, outlined the recommendation to adopt the Fiber Amendment with WSDOT.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Damage mitigation to city infrastructure
Committee recommendation: Consent Agenda
2. 84th Avenue Street Vacation Application
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, presented the details of the 84th Avenue Street
Vacation Application.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Property reversions
• First right of refusal
• Public auction process
• Easements
• Review and adoption schedule
Committee recommendation: For information only
3. Presentation of 75th Pl W Official Street Map Amendment
Jeanie McConnell, Engineering Program Manager, explained the recommendation to amend the Official
Street Map for 75th Place West to account for property and right-of-way changes.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Merits of vacating the west side of 75th Place W
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• Available survey data
• Legal liability
• Holistic vs piecemeal approach
Committee recommendation: For information only
4. May 2025 Monthly Financial Report
Richard Gould, Finance Director, presented the May 2025 Financial Report.
Committee questions and feedback focused on:
• Bonds
• Investment portfolio
• Year-end reconciliation
• Fund balance
• Expenses related to RFA
• Vacant positions
Committee recommendation: Received for Filing
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at pm.
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Richard Gould
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Nori Jacobson
Background/History
Approval of claim checks #267865 through #267948 dated July 2, 2025 for $648,228.59 (re-issued checks
#267907 $130.00 & #267911 $500.00) and wire payments of $2,846.53 & $898.35.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of claim checks and wire payments.
Narrative
The Council President shall be designated as the auditing committee for the city council. The council
president shall review the documentation supporting claims paid and review for approval by the city
council at its next regular public meeting all checks or warrants issued in payment of any claim, demand
or voucher. A list of each claim, demand or voucher approved and each check or warrant issued
indicating the check or warrant number, the amount paid and the vendor or payee shall be filed in the
city council office for review by individual councilmembers prior to each regularly scheduled public
meeting.
Attachments:
Claim cks 07-02-25 Agenda copy
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Staff Lead: Lori Palmer
Department: Administrative Services
Preparer: Lori Palmer
Background/History
Approval of Kelly Day buy back direct deposit dated June 24, 2025 for $36,506.97 payroll checks #66252
through #66254 dated July 3, 2025 for $3,896.86, direct deposit for $790,495.22, benefit checks #66255
through #66260 and wire payments of $758,514.91 for the pay period of June 16, 2025 through June 30,
2025.
Staff Recommendation
Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments.
Narrative
In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance
#2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or
non-approval of payments.
Attachments:
06-24-2025 kelly day buy back payroll earnings
06-16-2025 to 06-30-2025 payroll earnings report
06-16-2025 to 06-30-2025 benefit checks summary
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,231 (06/18/2025 to 06/24/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
KELLY DAYS BUY BACKKELLY DAY149 660.00 47,888.50
Total Net Pay:$36,506.97
$47,888.50 660.00
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,183 (06/16/2025 to 06/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
NO PAY LEAVEABSENT111 8.00 0.00
NO PAY NON HIREDABSENT112 97.00 0.00
SICK LEAVESICK121 678.75 37,084.86
VACATIONVACATION122 1,579.19 89,617.36
HOLIDAY HOURSHOLIDAY123 189.50 12,856.63
FLOATER HOLIDAYHOLIDAY124 51.00 2,612.20
COMPENSATORY TIMECOMP HOURS125 124.36 7,427.82
Holiday Bank WWTPHOLIDAY128 55.50 2,695.75
MILITARY LEAVEMILITARY131 71.00 3,099.87
BEREAVEMENTBEREAVEMENT141 24.00 1,962.90
Kelly Day UsedREGULAR HOURS150 258.00 14,915.41
COMPTIME BUY BACKCOMP HOURS152 12.00 593.20
COMPTIME AUTO PAYCOMP HOURS155 105.25 7,193.75
SICK LEAVE PAYOFFSICK157 1.64 360.19
VACATION PAYOFFVACATION158 64.99 3,315.00
MANAGEMENT LEAVEVACATION160 70.00 5,104.82
COUNCIL BASE PAYREGULAR HOURS170 700.00 12,294.24
COUNCIL PRESIDENTS PAYREGULAR HOURS174 0.00 351.26
COUNCIL PAY FOR NO MEDICALREGULAR HOURS175 0.00 6,061.32
REGULAR HOURSREGULAR HOURS190 14,296.70 781,262.64
FIRE PENSION PAYMENTSREGULAR HOURS191 2.00 2,542.91
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVEREGULAR HOURS195 80.00 6,859.54
OVERTIME-STRAIGHTOVERTIME HOURS210 111.75 7,442.14
WATER WATCH STANDBYOVERTIME HOURS215 48.00 3,385.17
STANDBY TREATMENT PLANTMISCELLANEOUS216 4.00 560.47
OVERTIME 1.5OVERTIME HOURS220 263.00 23,184.46
OVERTIME-DOUBLEOVERTIME HOURS225 66.50 7,035.82
MISC PAYMISCELLANEOUS400 0.00 154.35
WORKING OUT OF CLASSMISCELLANEOUS410 0.00 13,728.48
SHIFT DIFFERENTIALSHIFT DIFFERENTIAL411 0.00 2,589.69
ACCRUED COMP 1.0COMP HOURS602 107.50 0.00
ACCRUED COMP TIME 1.5COMP HOURS604 129.00 0.00
Commander Standy AccrualCOMP HOURS609 5.00 0.00
ACCREDITATION PAYMISCELLANEOUSacc 0.00 189.46
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Payroll Earnings Summary Report
City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,183 (06/16/2025 to 06/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
ACCRED/POLICE SUPPORTMISCELLANEOUSacs 0.00 228.46
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc 0.00 283.98
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc2 0.00 1,541.49
Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc3 0.00 1,371.44
BOC II CertificationMISCELLANEOUSboc 0.00 244.78
TRAINING CORPORALMISCELLANEOUScpl 0.00 235.40
CERTIFICATION III PAYMISCELLANEOUScrt 0.00 122.39
Detective 4%MISCELLANEOUSdet4 0.00 1,115.64
EDUCATION PAY 2%EDUCATION PAYed1 0.00 875.56
EDUCATION PAY 4%EDUCATION PAYed2 0.00 695.86
EDUCATION PAY 6%EDUCATION PAYed3 0.00 11,442.62
Exempt Vacation PremiumVACATIONevap 16.00 1,514.92
Furlough Day Non-RepresentedREGULAR HOURSfd1 212.60 15,633.94
FAMILY MEDICAL/NON PAIDABSENTfmla 110.61 0.00
Family Medical Leave-Comp UsedCOMP HOURSfmlc 2.39 95.71
HOLIDAYHOLIDAYhol 1,181.80 63,656.09
K-9 AssignmentMISCELLANEOUSk9 0.00 225.72
LANGUAGE PAYMISCELLANEOUSlan 0.00 750.00
LONGEVITY PAY 2%LONGEVITYlg1 0.00 1,374.19
LONGEVITY PAY 2.5%LONGEVITYlg11 0.00 1,022.91
Longevity 9%LONGEVITYlg12 0.00 3,362.94
Longevity 7%LONGEVITYlg13 0.00 1,704.01
Longevity 5%LONGEVITYlg14 0.00 1,164.85
LONGEVITY 6%LONGEVITY PAYlg3 0.00 556.41
Longevity 1%LONGEVITYlg4 0.00 1,235.14
Longevity 3%LONGEVITYlg5 0.00 4,236.53
Longevity 1.5%LONGEVITYlg7 0.00 825.58
OUT OF CLASSMISCELLANEOUSooc 0.00 1,048.49
Paid Family Medical Unpaid/SupABSENTpfmp 90.00 0.00
Paid FAMILY MEDICAL/SICKSICKpfms 64.00 3,939.65
PHYSICAL FITNESS PAYMISCELLANEOUSphy 0.00 3,472.00
PSET SergeantMISCELLANEOUSstr 0.00 255.80
TAC OfficerMISCELLANEOUStac 0.00 225.72
Training OfficerMISCELLANEOUSto 0.00 214.96
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Pay Period: 1,183 (06/16/2025 to 06/30/2025)
Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description
Traffic Officer - CarMISCELLANEOUStraf 0.00 666.78
Vacation PremiumVACATIONvap 6.75 312.94
WWTP HOLIDAY PayoffHOLIDAYwhp 2.00 98.87
Total Net Pay:$794,392.08
$1,182,233.48 20,889.78
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City of Edmonds
Pay Period: 1,183 - 06/16/2025 to 06/30/2025
Bank: usbank - US Bank
Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck #
66255 07/03/2025 bpas BPAS 8,614.04 0.00
66256 07/03/2025 icma MISSIONSQUARE PLAN SERVICES 5,991.79 0.00
66257 07/03/2025 flex NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 5,597.22 0.00
66258 07/03/2025 tx TEXAS CHILD SUPPORT SDU 97.50 0.00
66259 07/03/2025 rwt WASHINGTON TEAMSTERS 284.55 0.00
66260 07/03/2025 afscme WSCCCE, AFSCME AFL-CIO 2,797.20 0.00
23,382.30 0.00
Bank: wire - US BANK
Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck #
3857 07/03/2025 pens DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS 356,098.04 0.00
3859 07/03/2025 aflac AFLAC 3,172.24 0.00
3861 07/03/2025 us US BANK 178,306.29 0.00
3862 07/03/2025 mebt WTRISC FBO #N3177B1 149,371.24 0.00
3864 07/03/2025 pb NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 8,077.92 0.00
3865 07/03/2025 wadc WASHINGTON STATE TREASURER 39,326.88 0.00
3866 07/03/2025 oe OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 780.00 0.00
735,132.61 0.00
758,514.91 0.00Grand Totals:
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Amendment 2 for WSDOT fiber amendement
Staff Lead: {Type Name of Staff Lead}
Department: Information Services
Preparer: Brian Tuley
Background/History
Fiber agreement with Washington Department of Transportation from 2005 expires after 20 year.
Amendment 02 renews the agreement for another 20 year period.
Staff Recommendation
staff recommends approval of the agreement.
Narrative
The agreement provides the city with 66% of WSDOT fiber run from highway 99 to the Edmonds ferry
terminal. The document has been reviewed by legal and recommended by committee of the whole to
forward to full council consent.
Attachments:
DP00994_Amendment 02
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Washington State Department of Transportation
Contract DP00994, Amendment - 02
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Washington State Department of Transportation
DP00994, Amendment 02
This Amendment No. 02 (“Amendment”) is entered into by and between the State of Washington,
acting by and through the Department of Transportation, an agency of Washington State
government (“WSDOT”), and the City of Edmonds, a Washington municipal corporation (“City”),
collectively referred to herein as the Parties.
RECITALS
A. WSDOT and the City entered into an interagency agreement entitled Fiber Optic Cable
Service Level License Agreement No. DP00994 dated April 8, 2005, (hereinafter referred
to as “Agreement”).
D. WSDOT and the City desire to amend certain terms in the Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms, conditions, and covenants contained herein,
IT IS MUTUALLY AGREED AS FOLLOWS:
1. Purpose: WSDOT entered into the Agreement with the City on April 8, 2005, to authorize
WSDOT to install, operate, and maintain fiber optic cable within the City-owned right of
way (on the PUD-owned poles) in exchange for WSDOT providing the City with 24
strands of fiber along the route identified in Exhibit A of the Agreement.
2. Definitions. All capitalized terms used herein but not defined herein have the respective
meanings set forth in the Contract or, if not defined in the Contract, have their ordinary
and usual meaning. All Section and Exhibit references herein are to the Sections and
Exhibits of the Contract unless otherwise stated.
3. Section 11, “Term and Termination” is hereby replaced in its entirety with the
following:
“The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 8, 2005, and run for a period of
twenty-five (25) years from that date, unless (a) revoked by the City prior to that date; (b)
terminated by WSDOT with thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City; or (c) upon
termination of the PUD License, as provided therein. This Agreement may be renewed
with any modifications or changes deemed jointly acceptable, by written agreement of
the Parties.”
4. Effective Date. The effective date of this Amendment shall be April 8, 2025, regardless
of the date of last signature.
5. Nondiscrimination Requirement. During the term of this Contract, the City, including
any subconsultant, shall not discriminate on the bases enumerated at RCW 49.60.530(3).
In addition, the City, including any subconsultant, shall give written notice of this
nondiscrimination requirement to any labor organizations with which the City, or
subconsultant, has a collective bargaining or other agreement.
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6. Affect on Other Provisions.
6.1. All other provisions and exhibits of the Contract remain in full force and effect
and are not altered or affected in any way unless specifically modified herein.
6.2. The provisions of the Contract, as modified by this Amendment, shall apply
equally to any and all other provisions in the Contract as thought the modified provisions
were original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
7. Electronic Signatures. A signed copy of this Contract or any other ancillary agreement
transmitted by facsimile, email, or other means of electronic transmission shall be
deemed to have the same legal effect as delivery of an original executed copy of this
Contract or such other ancillary agreement for all purposes.
8. Counterparts. This Contract may be executed in counterparts or in duplicate originals.
Each counterpart or each duplicate shall be deemed an original copy of this Contract
signed by each party, for all purposes.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto, having read this Amendment in its entirety,
including all exhibits and attachments, do agree in each and every particular and intending to
be legally bound have executed this Amendment.
WASHINTON STATE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CITY OF EDMONDS
Signature Date Signature Date
Erik K. Jonson
Name Name
Technical Services Director Mayor
Title Title
Accepted as to form:
Signature Date Signature Date
Name Name
City Clerk City Attorney
Title Title
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Adoption of Levy Lid Lift Resolution
Staff Lead: City Couincil
Department: City Council
Preparer: Teresa Simanton
Background/History
At the 6/17/25 Committee of the Whole, the city attorney was directed to draft a resolution for a multi-
year levy lid lift which includes exemptions for certain senior, low income, and disabled groups, and an
escalator using CPI. Council also voted to place a public hearing regarding the levy lid lift on July 1st City
Council meeting.
At the July 1st Council Meeting, the Mayor presented his recommendation, and the Council President
provided the explanation on the path to the proposed amount of $14,500,000. Following, there was a
public hearing on the issue of adding the Levy Lid Lift, in the amount of $14.5M, to the November 4 th
ballot.
Recommendation
Approve Resolution on Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure on the Consent Agenda.
Narrative
N/A
Attachments:
2025-07-01 resolution for LLL ballot measure - clean final
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RESOLUTION NO. 1574
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS,
WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT
THE GENERAL ELECTION A PROPOSITION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO INCREASE ITS REGULAR PROPERTY TAX LEVY ABOVE THE LIMIT
OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY STATE LAW.
WHEREAS, Initiative 747 was a voter-approved measure in 2001 that limited annual increases
in regular property tax levies to 1% unless voters approved a higher amount; and
WHEREAS, prior to I-747, local governments could increase levies by up to 6% annually under
state law; and
WHEREAS, although the Washington Supreme Court struck down the initiative in 2007, the
legislature quickly reinstated the 1% cap that same year; and
WHEREAS, the 1% cap is still in effect today; and
WHEREAS, the city has not had a levy lid lift approved by voters since 2001; and
WHEREAS, inflation has averaged approximately 2.5% per year since 2001; and
WHEREAS, this gap between the 1% cap and the 2.5% historic inflation average has contributed
significantly to the city’s structural budget deficit, especially considering the compounded effect
of those different percentages over time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 1570, expressing their understanding of
operational budget impacts if the general property tax collected for 2026 is less than the
budgeted, seeking to be as transparent as possible with the City’s residents about the City’s likely
future financial needs and ability to provide services; and
WHEREAS the Council’s adopted biennial budget for 2025-2026 resulted in impactful
reductions of staffing, services and programs for Police, Parks and Recreation and Public Works
departments, including eliminating six line-officers and one assistant police chief, evident cuts in
Parks maintenance and elimination of Recreation programs, and further postponed street and
safety improvements; and
WHEREAS, various different perspectives have been shared with the city council related to the
cost of government in similar jurisdictions, the particular needs of the City of Edmonds, the
desires of the Edmonds residents, and the property taxes paid by Edmonds taxpayers compared
to similar jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, relatedly, the following proposed levy lid lift amounts have been presented to the
city council from various sources:
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• $22,181,279 was suggested by city staff;
• $16,513,457 was suggested by Mike Bailey derived from comparable cities;
• $11,703,000 was suggested by Keep Edmonds Vibrant;
• $19,347,368 was suggested by Mayor Rosen; and
WHEREAS, regardless of the amount of the levy lid lift, the city council prefers using a
permanent multi-year lid lift to allow the city’s levy to keep pace with inflation; and
WHEREAS, the city council asks its community to support this levy lid lift for the limited
purposes of funding police, parks, planning, streets and safe streetssidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the city council prefers to allow qualifying low-income senior and disabled
homeowners a deferral or exemption from the impact of the levy lid lift; and
WHEREAS, the city council held a public hearing on this resolution on July 1, 2025; NOW
THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above recitals are adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.
Section 2. The City Council hereby finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the residents
of Edmonds to provide additional funds for the purposes of police, parks, planning, streets and
safe streetssidewalks.
Section 3. Pursuant to RCW 84.55.050(2)(a) and RCW 29A.04.330, a proposition shall be
included in the general election within the City of Edmonds on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, for
the purpose of submitting to the qualified electors of the city, for their ratification or rejection, a
proposition to permanently increase the city's regular property tax levy, exceeding the limit factor
provided in RCW 84.55.005 - .0101, as more specifically described in Section 4 below.
Section 4. The proposition would authorize the city to increase the regular property tax levy to be
collected in 2026 by $14,500,000 at a rate not to exceed $1.65 per $1,000 of assessed value on
property in the city . For the five years following 2026 (i.e., the years 2027 - 2031), the proposition
would also authorize use of a limit factor of 100% plus the percentage change in the 12-month
August-to-August Consumer Price Index For All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the Seattle-
Tacoma-Bellevue Area or the equivalent successor index as determined by the City Council. The
proposition also would approve the use of the dollar amount of the 2031 levy for computing the
maximum levy that may be imposed in years after 2031. Revenues from the property tax increases
that would be authorized by the ballot proposition shall be used for the limited purposes of police,
parks, planning, streets and safe streetssidewalks.
Section 5. The proposition to be submitted to the electorate of the City shall read substantially as
follows:
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Name of Jurisdiction: City of Edmonds
Proposition Number: Proposition 1
Short Title: PROPERTY TAX LEVY FOR POLICE, PARKS,
PLANNING, STREETS AND SAFE
STREETSSIDEWALKS
Ballot Title: The Edmonds City Council adopted Resolution No. 1574
concerning a property tax levy. This proposition would
authorize the Edmonds City Council to increase the
regular levy in 2026 up to $1.65 per $1,000 of assessed
value; use the annual Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue CPI-U to
adjust levies in 2027-2031; dedicate proceeds to police,
parks, planning, streets and safe streetssidewalks;
exempt qualifying senior and disabled homeowners
under RCW 84.36.381; and set the 2031 levy as the base
for computing future levy limits.
Should this proposition be approved?
Yes___________
No___________
Section 6. A local voters’ pamphlet is requested and the City Attorney is hereby authorized
to draft the explanatory statement in conformance with requirements of the Snohomish County
Auditor.
Section 7. The City Attorney is authorized to make such minor adjustments to the
formatting and/or wording of the ballot measure as may be recommended or required by the
Snohomish County Auditor, as long as the intent of the measure remains clear and consistent with
the intent of this Resolution.
Section 8. The City Clerk is authorized to file any necessary documents with the
Snohomish County Auditor to fulfill the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 9. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon passage and signatures
hereon.
RESOLVED this _____ day of July, 2025.
CITY OF EDMONDS
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MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO. ____
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Chief of Police - Appointment Confirmation and Employment Agreement
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Background/History
After a thorough internal recruitment and selection process, Mayor Mike Rosen has selected Assistant
Police Chief Loi Dawkins as his appointee to the regular position of Chief of the Edmonds Police
Department.
In order to support the selection process, Mayor Rosen conducted stakeholder interviews with members
of the community and City staff. They also offered a survey to the community for input on desirable
attributes of the next Chief of Police. Similarly, a survey was provided to Police Department staff.
Three candidates for the position of Edmonds Police Chief participated in the selection process. As part
of the recruitment process selected candidates were invited to participate in an assessment center
conducted by Public Safety Testing and comprised of subject matter experts. For the assessment center
candidates completed an analysis presentation, structured interview, and written exercise.
Candidates were interviewed by City Directors, the Mayor, and City Council.
After gathering feedback from all groups Mayor Rosen identified Loi Dawkins as his preferred candidate.
A criminal and financial background was completed by an independent third party. The Mayor's selectee
meets all the requirements of RCW 35.21.333 for the position of Chief of Police.
Staff Recommendation
Confirm the appointment of Loi Dawkins to the position of Police Chief and approve the corresponding
employment agreement.
Narrative
Attached is the employment agreement for Loi Dawkins. It should be noted that the following items are
included in the agreement and are different than other appointed Director contracts due to the
additional role the Police Chief holds as a commissioned Police Officer.
- Dawkins must meet all Police Chief eligibility requirements as set forth in RCW 35.21.333
- 4% of base salary contributed by the City into a deferred comp account (This is consistent with what
uniformed officers in Edmonds receive as a benefit)
- bank of 96 holiday hours with the ability to cash out 50 hours (Consistent with the Commanders
benefit)
- Education premium
- Clothing allowance
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Dawkins, Loi Employment Agreement
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EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Sweetlove (Loi)
Dawkins and the City of Edmonds, a Washington municipal corporation (the “City”) to
describe the terms and conditions of Employee’s appointment to the position of, and
employment as, The City’s Police Chief.
WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of Employee as the Police Chief
of the City of Edmonds, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and as provided by the
Edmonds City Code (“ECC”); and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits, establish certain
conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of Employee; and
WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that Employee is appointed by the Mayor, subject
to City Council approval; that Employee shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and that
nothing herein is intended to modify Employee’s at-will status; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Employee to accept employment as Police Chief under
the terms provided herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Appointment and Effective Date
In accordance with RCW 35A.12.090 and ECC 2.10.010, the Mayor appoints, and the
City Council confirms, Employee as the Police Chief for an indefinite term
commencing August 1, 2025. The effective date of this Agreement is the date set forth
below. Nothing in this Agreement will prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the
right of the Mayor to terminate the services of the Employee at any time. Termination
of employment will be subject to the provisions set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement.
2. Qualifications and Eligibility
The Employee affirms that she possesses the education, training and experience which
are an essential condition of the Employee’s appointment and employment. In addition,
by her signature on this Agreement, the Employee hereby swears and affirms under
penalty of perjury that she meets the Police Chief eligibility requirements set forth in
RCW 35.21.333. Failure to meet these requirements will automatically terminate this
Agreement, and the Employee will not be eligible for the severance provisions outlined
in Section 8 of this Agreement.
3. Duties and Authority
The Police Chief is a department head position with executive management
responsibility for the Edmonds Police Department. As the Police Chief, the Employee
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will devote her full time and attention to faithfully performing the duties thereof, which
include but are not limited to management of all activities related to the
following:
Under direction of the Mayor the Police Chief, plans, evaluates, organizes, controls
and directs activities and operations of the Police Department including law
enforcement activities and the protection of life and property; employs strategies
for reducing and preventing crime; ensures efficient deployment of personnel and
equipment resources; actively engages with the public and citizen organizations to
establish relationships; plans and directs strategic planning and goal development;
performs departmental budgeting and human resource functions, including staff
supervision and evaluation; enforces appropriate federal, state and city laws and
ordinances; and serves as official representative of the Department. The Chief of
Police is responsible for the operations of the Department and may delegate signing
authority except as limited by the provisions of Edmonds City Code or state or
federal law.
In addition, this position will perform such other legally and ethically permissible
duties as may be assigned by the Mayor. The Employee will not engage in any other
business activity, regardless of whether such activity is pursued for profit, gain, or other
pecuniary advantage without prior written permission from the Mayor. The
Employee’s position is FLSA-exempt and not eligible for overtime.
4. Salary
Beginning August 1, 2025, the Employee will be paid at Range PD03, Step 1, with an
annual salary of $265,890.00, which will be pro-rated and paid in periodic installments
consistent with the City’s normal payroll procedures; provided, however, that this
position is impacted by the non-represented employee furloughs adopted by the City
Council for 2025. Based on the Employee’s start date, this constitutes six (6) days off
work without pay during the remainder of the 2025 calendar year. The Employee will
schedule these furlough days with the approval of the Mayor. The impact of these
furlough days is to reduce the Employee’s annual compensation to $253,618.15. This
salary may be subject to step adjustments, market adjustments, and/or annual COLA
adjustment, as determined by City Policy, City Code, the City Council and/or the
Mayor.
In addition, and in accordance with City Council approval, the Non-Represented
Command Staff (consisting of the Police Chief and Assistant Chief of Police) currently
receive the following additional compensation:
1. A four percent (4%) base wage contribution into one of the City’s three
deferred compensation plans, as selected by the Employee.
2. Education Premium of two percent (2%) for an AA Degree or 90 Credits, four
percent (4%) for 135 Credits, or six percent (6%) for a BA Degree.
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5. Benefits
5.1. Holidays and Leaves
The Employee will be granted or accrue holidays, vacation, sick leave and other leave
as provided in Chapter 2.35 EMC and City policy. This includes twenty-two (22) days
of vacation, eighty (80) hours of management leave, eight (8) hours of sick leave per
month, and a Holiday Leave Bank as detailed below.
5.1.1 The Employee will be provided a Holiday Leave Bank that is “front loaded”
with ninety-six (96) hours in the first pay period of each calendar year based on
eight (8) hours for each of the twelve (12) paid holidays provided to non-
represented employees. For 2025 only, and upon the Employee’s appointment date,
the Holiday Leave Bank will be loaded with forty-eight (48) hours for the six (6)
holidays occurring thereafter.
All Holiday Leave Bank hours are eligible for use either on a holiday or on a
different day off at a time mutually agreed upon by the Employee and the Mayor.
It is the Employee’s responsibility to schedule and use Holiday Leave Bank hours.
Any unused hours remaining on December 31st of each year will be automatically
cashed out up to a maximum of fifty (50) hours and any excess hours will be
forfeited.
In the event the Employee is separated from employment mid-calendar-year,
Holiday Leave Bank hours shall be forfeited. If the Employee has used more hours
than the number of holidays that occurred through the date of separation, the excess
hours will be deducted from the Employee’s final paycheck.
5.2. Insurance
The Employee will be provided the same medical, dental, disability, life insurance and
other insurance benefits as other management level employees.
5.3. Retirement
The Employee may elect to participate in one of the City’s deferred compensation
programs and is required to participate in the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust
(which is provided in lieu of federal Social Security) on the same terms as other City
employees. These programs are in addition to the mandatory DRS-managed retirement
plan, if any, applicable to the Employee’s position.
5.4. Automobile and Travel
The Employee will be assigned a take home police vehicle. If the Employee uses her
personal vehicle for City business, she will be reimbursed for reasonable and necessary
travel expenses in accordance with City policy and state and federal law.
5.5. Professional Organization and Development
Within departmental budget limitations, the City will pay the Employee’s annual dues
and memberships in the professional organizations necessary and desirable for her
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professional development, for accomplishing her duties as Chief of Police, and for the
good of the City.
5.6. Clothing Allowance, Equipment and Uniforms
The Employee will continue to receive a Nine Hundred Dollar ($900.00) per calendar
year clothing allowance, which was paid in full in January of 2025 and will continue
to be paid up-front in the month of January for each year of employment thereafter.
The Employee will also receive all equipment and uniforms as outlined in the
commissioned officers collective bargaining agreement.
6. Performance Appraisals
The Mayor shall review Employee’s performance after six months of employment and
each subsequent December thereafter.
7. Termination and Severance Pay
The Employee is employed at-will and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.
The Mayor may remove her from the position of Police Chief and terminate her
appointment at any time, with or without cause. In the event the Employee is terminated
either during probation or after, without cause, she will receive severance pay equal to
three (3) months’ salary and payment for any accrued but unused leave per Chapter
2.35 ECC. Employees removed and terminated for cause, including but not limited to
malfeasance in office or conviction of a felony, are not entitled to severance pay.
In the event the Employee voluntarily resigns and gives at least two (2) weeks advance
notice in writing, she will be paid at separation for unused leave as provided in Chapter
2.35 EMC. The Mayor may waive the notice requirement in the case of resignation due
to health or family emergency. The Employee will cooperate in every way with the
smooth and normal transfer to the newly appointed individual. The Employee will not
be entitled to any severance pay or other benefits which would have accrued to her if
her employment had been terminated by the City without cause.
8. Indemnification
Employer shall defend, save harmless and indemnify Employee as set forth in ECC
2.06, or any amendment thereof, with respect to claims and/or litigation resulting from
any conduct, acts or omissions arising from the scope or course of Employee’s service
or employment with the City.
9. Entire Agreement/Modification/Severability
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes
any other agreements, oral or written. This Agreement will prevail over any conflicting
provisions of any personnel policy, rule or regulation enacted by the City. This
Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, will be binding
upon the City and the Employee as well as their heirs, successors and assigns, and may
be amended or modified only with the written concurrence of both parties. The
prevailing party in any action brought to enforce or interpret the terms of this
Agreement or resolve any dispute or controversy arising hereunder will be entitled to
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their reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. If any clause, section, sentence or provision
of this Agreement is ultimately held invalid by a court or tribunal of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidation will not affect the validity of any other clause, section,
sentence or provision.
10. Notices
All notices or other communications required by this Agreement will be in writing and
will be effective upon delivery by hand or three (3) business days after deposit in the
United States Mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to the City at the address belo w,
and/or at the last known address maintained in the Employee’s personnel file. The
Employee agrees to notify the City in writing of any change in her address during her
employment.
CITY OF EDMONDS: Office of the Mayor
City of Edmonds
121 Fifth Avenue North
Edmonds, WA 98020
EMPLOYEE: Sweetlove (Loi) Dawkins
2716 53rd Avenue NE
Tacoma, WA 98422
11. Opportunity to Confer with Independent Counsel
In signing below, the Employee expressly represents and affirms that she has read and
understands this Agreement, that she is fully aware of its legal effects, that the City
Attorney was not acting as Employee’s counsel in drafting this Agreement, that she has
had the opportunity to consult with independent counsel in reviewing and deciding to
execute this Agreement, and that she enters into it freely and voluntarily based on her
own judgment and not on any representations or promises other than those contained
in this Agreement.
DATED this ___day of ___________________ 2025.
CITY OF EDMONDS EMPLOYEE
Mike Rosen, Mayor Sweetlove (Loi) Dawkins
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Scott Passey, City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Pro/Con Committees for Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure
Staff Lead: City Council
Department: City Council
Preparer: Teresa Simanton
Background/History
The election is November 4th, 2025, and election deadline dates as provided by the Snohomish County
Election office are attached.
The Snohomish County Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules are also attached. Council has the
legislative authority to appoint members to a committee that will write the statement supporting the
measure and to a committee that will write the statement opposing the measure.
During the June 24, 2025 meeting, Council agreed to the process they will use to select the pro and con
committee members for the levy lid lift ballot measure.
Recommendation
Approve process for advertising and selection of Pro/Con Committees for Levy Lid Lift Ballot Measure.
Narrative
Criteria for Pro and Con Committees:
· Each committee is allowed up to 3 members but can ask for the advice of any number of
individuals. (Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules)
· Must be a resident of the City of Edmonds (RCW 29A.32.280 effective January 1, 2025) The
Edmonds residency of each applicant has been verified by staff.
· Persons for the pro/con committees shall me known to favor or oppose respectively the
measure for which they are writing a statement. (Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules)
Approved process for Appointment to Pro and Con Committees:
1. A media release will be issued by the City of Edmonds on July 9, 2025 titled “City Seeks
Residents for Pro/Con Committees for Nov Levy Lid Lift” and detailing the application process.
2. Applications submitted to the City Clerk before the deadline of Monday, July 14th at 5:00pm will
be published in the July 22nd agenda packet and are attached.
3. All applicants to the Pro committee will be drawn in random order, the Council will vote in the
order drawn. The first 3 applicants to get 4 votes will be appointed to the committee. Then
the same procedure will be conducted for the Con committee.
5. Each committee will identify a chair who will serve as the primary contact for Snohomish County
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Elections.
6. The City Clerk will submit the names and contact information of those individuals appointed to
the Pro and Con Committees to the Snohomish County Elections Office. These names will
appear in the local voters’ pamphlet.
7. Snohomish County Elections will contact the committee chairperson with submission
requirements and deadlines.
Attachments:
RCW 29A.32.280 (1)
Snohomish County Local Voters' Pamphlet Administrative Rules
Nov 4 Election Schedule
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RCW 29A.32.280 Arguments advocating approval or disapproval—
Preparation by committees. (Effective until January 1, 2025.) For
each measure from a unit of local government that is included in a
local voters' pamphlet, the legislative authority of that jurisdiction
shall, not later than the resolution deadline, formally appoint a
committee to prepare arguments advocating voters' approval of the
measure and shall formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments
advocating voters' rejection of the measure. The authority shall
appoint persons known to favor the measure to serve on the committee
advocating approval and shall, whenever possible, appoint persons
known to oppose the measure to serve on the committee advocating
rejection. Each committee shall have not more than three members,
however, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons. If
the legislative authority of a unit of local government fails to make
such appointments by the prescribed deadline, the county auditor shall
whenever possible make the appointments. [2015 c 146 s 3; 2003 c 111
s 820. Prior: 1994 c 191 s 2; 1984 c 106 s 10. Formerly RCW
29.81A.080.]
RCW 29A.32.280 Arguments advocating approval or disapproval—
Preparation by committees. (Effective January 1, 2025.) (1) For each
measure from a unit of local government included in a local voters'
pamphlet, the legislative authority of that jurisdiction shall, not
later than the resolution deadline, formally appoint a committee to
prepare arguments advocating voters' approval of the measure and shall
formally appoint a committee to prepare arguments advocating voters'
rejection of the measure.
(2) The authority shall appoint persons that reside within the
jurisdictional boundaries and are known to favor the measure to serve
on the committee advocating approval and shall, whenever possible,
appoint persons that reside within the jurisdictional boundaries and
are known to oppose the measure to serve on the committee advocating
rejection.
(3) Each committee shall have not more than three members,
however, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons.
(4) If the legislative authority of a unit of local government
fails to make such appointments by the prescribed deadline, the county
auditor shall issue a media release and publish information on the
auditor's election website announcing the opportunity to form
committees and provide statements. If the legislative authority is
unable to make appointments, the auditor shall make appointments on a
first-come, first-served basis if qualified committee members contact
the auditor by the appropriate deadline.
(5) If no statement is produced, the auditor shall include a
statement in the pamphlet stating that no person in the jurisdiction
contacted the auditor to provide a statement, and there are no
statements for that measure. [2024 c 78 s 12; 2015 c 146 s 3; 2003 c
111 s 820. Prior: 1994 c 191 s 2; 1984 c 106 s 10. Formerly RCW
29.81A.080.]
Effective date—2024 c 78: See note following RCW 29A.32.010.
Certified on 7/12/2024 RCW 29A.32.280 Page 1
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November 4 General Election
Ballot Measures
Resolutions due August 5
Explanatory statement due August 5 Pro/con committee appointments due August 5
Pro/con statements due August 14
Pro/con rebuttals due August 19
Local Voters' Pamphlet mailed October 15
Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register or update registration by mail/online October 27
Last day to register/update registration in Auditor's office November 4, 8 p.m. Voting/Ballot Mailing
Military ballots mailed September 19
Accessible voting begins in office October 15 Ballot drop boxes open October 16
All other ballots mailed October 16
Last day to mail or return voted ballot November 4
General Election Day November 4
Certification of Election Results
County certification November 25 State certification December 4
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Neighborhood Centers & Hubs Permanent Zoning Code Update - Introduction
Staff Lead: Navyusha Pentakota
Department: Planning & Development
Preparer: Navyusha Pentakota
Background/History
In 2024, the City of Edmonds adopted an updated Comprehensive Plan, which included a new growth
strategy focusing on key commercial and multifamily areas as priority locations for future growth and
infrastructure investment. These areas - identified as Neighborhood Centers (Five Corners, Westgate,
Firdale, and the Medical District Expansion) and Neighborhood Hubs (North Bowl, Maplewood, East Sea
View, West Edmonds Way, and South Ballinger) - are shown in Figure 2.5 of the Comprehensive Plan.
These designated areas present opportunities to create vibrant, sustainable places that:
· Support a mix of residential and commercial uses
· Provide walkable access to goods and services
· Enhance the public streetscape
· Expand diverse and affordable housing options
To maintain compliance with state requirements following the plan’s adoption, the City Council enacted
an interim ordinance on January 14, 2025. The ordinance established zoning regulations for
Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (NCH) mixed use zone, addressing the following key components:
· Purpose, applicability, and definitions, including the creation of three mixed-use subdistricts
· Site development standards and community benefit provisions tied to floor area incentives for
multifamily and mixed-use buildings
· Basic design standards, signage regulations, and parking requirements for vehicles, bicycles, and
electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure
The interim ordinance is a temporary ordinance, adopted to provide a short-term framework for guiding
development activity while permanent regulations are developed. Following recent action by the
Council, the interim ordinance will expire in mid-September unless it is replaced with a permanent
ordinance before that time. Earlier this year, staff began working on a permanent ordinance that builds
upon the interim provisions while more thoroughly addressing community concerns and responding to
the unique character and needs of the designated Neighborhood Centers and Hubs.
Staff Recommendation
No recommendation is needed at this time. Staff will provide a brief overview of the work related to the
development of the permanent NCH zoning code.
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Narrative
The City’s Comprehensive Plan identifies Neighborhood Centers and Hubs as focus areas for mixed-use,
walkable development that integrates commercial, recreational, and residential uses. As these areas
redevelop, the zoning code must ensure a high-quality, community-oriented design, focusing on how
buildings interact with public spaces - such as sidewalks, parks, and plazas.
The intent of the interim ordinance was to set temporary standards for mixed-use developments.
However, due to time constraints and limited resources, some key factors guiding efficient land use,
walkability, open space, community amenities, and infrastructure were not well addressed. The draft
permanent standards under consideration by the Planning Board aim to support vibrant, inclusive
neighborhoods by enhancing the streetscape, promoting active ground-floor uses, and improving access
to open space and amenities. These standards are designed to support local businesses, encourage
housing diversity, and create pedestrian-friendly environments. Specific design standards that enhance
street level activity are also being considered.
Since work on the permanent zoning code began, a number of opportunities were provided to the
community to offer their feedback on the interim ordinance as well as their concerns for developing the
permanent zoning code. Open houses, webinars, and walking tours were held for residents to share their
thoughts directly with the City. The goal is to align the development code with the vision and goals set
for the NCH areas and address community concerns.
Next Steps
To close out this project up prior to Council’s summer break, the following schedule is anticipated:
1. Planning Board will finalize their recommendation about the permanent draft NCH zoning code at
their July 9 meeting.
2. The Board’s recommendation will be presented to Council on July 15.
3. A public hearing by City Council on the draft permanent NHC code is scheduled for July 22.
4. Discussion and further revisions are anticipated to be discussed at Council’s August 4 meeting.
5. Potential adoption of the permanent Neighborhood Centers and Hubs zoning code is anticipated for
August 12.
6. The final ordinance may be included on the August 19 consent agenda.
Attachments:
NCH Introduction to City Council
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2025 CODE UPDATES
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS & HUBS ZONING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JULY 8, 2025
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1.Westgate
2.Five Corners
3.Medical District Expansion
4.Firdale
FIVE Neighborhood Hubs:
1.North Bowl
2.East Seaview
3.South Lake Ballinger
4.West Edmonds Way
5.Maplewood
Areas for future growth and development per
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Neighborhood Centers &
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Interim Ordinance
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Email:2025codeupdates@edmondswa.gov
Walk Tour Sessions
March 27, 28, 31
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May 1, 2025
9 Planning Board
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March 13, 2025
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Prohibiting the expansion of single -family
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Allowing development on steep slopes
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Tree removal/ loss of tree canopy with
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Vision for Centers & Hubs
Integrate residential, commercial,
retail, office, and service uses
Provide diverse, accessible housing,
across income levels for current and
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Promote active street fronts for
walkable environment.
Prioritize open spaces and amenity
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Enhance multimodal connectivity,
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Support Mid-Rise and Mixed-Use
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Discussion/Recommendation
City Council Discussion
City Council Potential Adoption
Phase III refinements
Next Steps
July 9, 2025
July 15 - Aug 2025
Aug 12, 2025
2026
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
Study Results for 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Ideas
Staff Lead: Mike Clugston
Department: Planning Division
Preparer: Michael Clugston
Background/History
The Growth Management Act requires cities like Edmonds to periodically update its comprehensive plan.
This is a broad update done every 10 years and includes extensive data analysis and public outreach.
Edmonds adopted its most recent periodic update on December 17, 2024, after nearly two years of
work. This update reflects the most extensive changes to the City’s Comprehensive Plan in 30 years.
Comprehensive plans may also be updated annually. Private parties may apply for a map amendment for
a specific site or may propose new language within the plan, but most often local government initiates
the action. Annual amendments are typically analyzed together as part of a docket and adopted at the
same time. An exception to this "no-more-than-once-a-year" rule is that the Capital Facilities Element, a
component of the Comprehensive Plan, can be amended separately if needed to meet the jurisdiction's
budgeting schedule.
After several work sessions this past March, Council decided to put forward two items for the 2025
annual docket (there were no private amendments this year):
1) Requesting additional study of the North Bowl Hub
2) Establishment of a critical areas program
Staff analyzed both items and have identified key information for Council to consider in their deliberation
on whether to move the items to the Planning Board for further work.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the information in the Narrative section and the attachments, provide direction to staff on the
desired approach for the North Bowl Hub. Staff recommends analyzing all Centers and Hubs together in
2026 based on issues that have been identified during the development of the permanent
Neighborhood Centers and Hubs zoning code. However, a more focused approach to North Bowl is
possible as well.
Regarding a critical areas program, continue to support staff as the City’s existing Critical Areas Program
is updated through the end of 2025. If Council is seeking additional language to include in the
Comprehensive Plan regarding critical areas or the natural environment, specific additional language will
need to be provided.
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Narrative
North Bowl
Through public engagement activities, including a neighborhood Walk & Talk and an in-person open
house, several concerns have emerged regarding the proposed North Bowl Hub, particularly related to
the Grandview Street area.
Street Design and Accessibility Constraints
Grandview Street presents significant limitations in its current form. It is a dead-end street with an
existing paved width of approximately 20 feet and no ability for vehicles, including emergency services,
to turn around. The street’s right-of-way is only 30 feet, which is insufficient to accommodate the
infrastructure typically required for mixed-use development, such as sidewalks on both sides, on-street
parking, and two travel lanes. Upgrading the street to meet these standards would likely require
substantial right-of-way acquisition and utility improvements, raising questions about project feasibility
and long-term costs. Due to these constraints, it is highly unlikely the area will be redeveloped in the
near future.
Neighborhood Compatibility
Residents expressed strong concerns that the introduction of commercial uses and higher-density
housing within the North Bowl Hub is not compatible with the established neighborhood character,
particularly along Grandview Street. The surrounding area is primarily low-density residential, and the
proposed mixed-use intensification is viewed as a potential disruption to the neighborhood’s scale and
identity.
Environmental Constraints
The Grandview Street corridor is bordered by critical areas, including streams, wetlands, and associated
buffers. These environmental features constrain the buildable area and increase the need for
appropriate stormwater management to mitigate runoff and protect sensitive habitats. There is concern
that increasing density in this location could exacerbate environmental impacts and degrade natural
features that residents value. Similar to the issues related to the existing street design, these
environmental constraints also limit future development potential.
Public Sentiment and Broader Implications
Feedback from the open house and subsequent outreach indicated broader concerns about the pace
and scale of change proposed in the North Bowl Hub. Several participants urged the City to either
eliminate the North Bowl Hub designation or limit zoning changes to a more conservative approach.
These issues highlight the need for additional evaluation of the North Bowl Hub’s suitability for increased
density and mixed-use development, particularly in areas like Grandview Street that present physical,
environmental, and community compatibility challenges.
Critical Areas Program
As part of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan docket, City Council proposed that a Critical Areas Program be
established consistent with WAC 365-196-485(1)(e), which states:
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“Because the critical areas regulations must be consistent with the comprehensive plan, each
comprehensive plan should set forth the underlying policies for the jurisdiction’s critical areas
program.”
Edmonds has had a robust critical areas program for more than 30 years, consistent with the Growth
Management Act. Sections 1.4 and 1.5 of the Critical Areas Handbook
<https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/s/rlysjrfvrxpxwnm9jvbcd3lc7ji19ntp> published by the
Department of Commerce in 2023 (attached) describe when to update a critical areas program and the
steps to take to do that. The first step is to update the Comprehensive Plan at the required interval and
then to update the critical area ordinance consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The 2024 Comprehensive Plan includes policy language about the natural environment, including critical
areas, in the Land Use Element on pages 65 - 68 (attached). In addition to the current critical areas map
for the City, six land use goals are identified together with associated policies.
As noted in the Commerce guidance, the following steps are used to review and update a critical areas
program:
1. Consult city requirements for public participation in the review and update process. Staff will use
the City’s Equitable Engagement Framework to determine the appropriate level of engagement
for the CAO update process.
2. Consult Commerce’s Critical Areas Checklist. Staff is in the process of completing Commerce’s
Critical Areas Checklist. The checklist identifies recent RCW updates to the Growth Management
Act that are applicable to the CAO.
3. City may choose to adopt an early ordinance or resolution to outline the scope of changes. At this
time, there does not appear to be the need to ask Council to adopt such a document. If the
results of the Critical Areas Checklist review show otherwise, staff will revisit the concept.
4. Review and revisions for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Standard practice. All
development standards must be consistent with and implement the Comprehensive Plan.
5. If the CAO has been adopted by reference in the Shoreline Master Program (SMP), the SMP needs
to be updated accordingly. The SMP links out to the adopted CAO chapters in ECDC 23.40 - 23.90
so any revision to the SMP would likely be to simply update references.
6. Consult with other jurisdictions in the watershed. Other jurisdictions will be consulted as needed.
7. Consult with regional state agency staff while drafting the updated CAO. Other agencies will be
consulted as needed. Both the Department of Ecology and Fish and Wildlife have already
reached out to offer their assistance.
8. If revisions are substantial, consider forming a technical advisory committee. It is not anticipated
that a TAC will be needed. Guidance from Commerce and Ecology and the assistance from local
partners will be sufficient.
9. Take legislative action to adopt any revisions to the CAO. Standard practice. The code update will
run through the Planning Board review and recommendation process and then review and
adoption by City Council.
10. Submit to Commerce a notice of intent to adopt. Standard practice for development code
updates.
11. Submit to Commerce the final adopted CAO. Standard practice for development code updates.
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Staff is currently working with stakeholders on updating the critical areas ordinance in Title 23 of the
Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) consistent with best available science in time for
adoption by the end of 2025.
Attachments:
North Bowl Hub Study Item_July 8 PPT
Critical Area Program docket item
WAC 365-196-485 (Critical Areas)
Commerce Critical Areas Handbook 2023 Sections 1.4 and 1.5
2024 Comp Plan - Natural Environment of Land Use Element
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NORTH BOWL HUB
2025 Comprehensive Plan Study Item
City Council Discussion – July 8, 2025
Mike Clugston
Planning Manager
Acting Planning and Development Director
Navyusha Pentakota
Urban Design Planner
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Council may choose to:
A. Modify North Bowl Hub in a 2025
amendment
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Anticipated NCH zoning would need
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B. Remove North Bowl Hub in 2025
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Overall unit counts would be reduced
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Hubs in 2026
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Areas in other Centers/Hubs with
geographic constraints that
affect development:
o Dead-end streets
o Private roads or parcels
o Narrow parcel widths or
irregular lot patterns
o Some parcels
unintentionally included or
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Need for additional review identified during
Walk & Talks
Allows time needed to more fully consider
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Allow additional community engagement in a
transparent, participatory process
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expressed concerns that these
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•previously zoned for residential
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•located on cul-de-sacs
•have established tree canopies
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City Council Agenda Item
Meeting Date: 07/8/2025
City Administrator - Position Creation
Staff Lead: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Department: Human Resources
Preparer: Jessica Neill Hoyson
Background/History
The administration has presented City Council with information regarding the creation of a City
Administrator position. The most recent presentation has been attached for reference.
Staff Recommendation
Approve the elimination of the Community, Culture and Economic Development Director position and
the addition of a City Administrator position and corresponding job description. With the elimination of
the CCED Director occurring at the time the current director is appointed to the City Administrator.
With the appointment of the current CCED Director, and corresponding employment contract, to be
approved by City Council at a later meeting.
Narrative
The administration is proposing the creation of a City Administrator position and the elimination of the
CCED Director position. Over a three year time period, this change will cost the City approximately an
additional $76,000 over what would have been the compensation of the CCED Director. Please see
attached presentations and job classification.
Attachments:
City Administrator Presentation
City Administrator JD (Final)v2
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City Administrato r
May 27, 2025
Jessica Neill Hoyson, HR Director
Human Resources
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Creation of a City Administrator Position
Context
Our City operates under a strong mayor form of government, where the Mayor is responsible for both executive
leadership and administrative management of all city departments. While this structure centralizes authority, it also
places a substantial operational burden on one elected official—often limiting strategic focus and administrative
continuity.
The population size of Edmonds, 43,420 requires a broad range of municipal services such as: public safety, public
works, utilities, planning and development, parks and recreation, and community services.
Managing these services effectively requires professional, full-time administrative oversight that is often difficult
for an elected mayor—whose role is also political and public-facing—to sustain alone.
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Mayoral duties without a City Administrator
1. Executive Leadership & Policy Implementation
Enforces city laws, ordinances, and policies.
Provides leadership on city-wide priorities and strategic direction.
Develops and proposes policy initiatives to the City Council.
Implements policies passed by the Council and ensures compliance across all departments.
2. Department Oversight and Management
Direct supervision of all department heads
Resolves interdepartmental issues and sets management priorities.
Oversees performance management and discipline of senior staff.
Coordinates departmental budgets, staffing levels, and operational plans.
3. Budget and Financial Management
Leads the development of the annual city budget.
Reviews and monitors expenditures, revenues, and fiscal health.
Makes budget recommendations to the City Council and justifies funding decisions.
4. Human Resources and Personnel Administration
Approves all hiring, promotions, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
Supports Labor Negotiation process
Decision maker on employee grievances and workplace issues.
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5. Public Relations and Community Engagement
Serves as the public face of the City.
Handles constituent concerns, complaints, and public feedback.
Attends community events, press conferences, and ceremonial functions.
Communicates the City’s vision, programs, and achievements.
6. Intergovernmental Relations
Serves as the City ’s chief liaison with:
County, state, and federal governments
Regional councils and interagency groups
Lobbyists and grant agencies
Advocates for city interests and monitors legislative impacts.
7. Emergency Management
Directs emergency response and recovery during natural disasters, public health crises, or civil disturbances.
Serves as incident commander or delegates emergency authority as needed.
Coordinates with emergency services, public safety agencies, and relevant stakeholders.
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8. Capital Projects and Infrastructure Planning
Oversees planning and execution of public infrastructure projects (roads, buildings, utilities, etc.).
9. Legal and Risk Oversight
Wo rks with the City Attorney to ensure legal compliance in all municipal matters.
Manages insurance and risk mitigation programs.
10. Council Relations and Agenda Management
Prepares agendas, reports, and recommendations for City Council meetings.
Attends and facilitates all Council meetings.
Advises Council on policy matters and city operations.
Ensures follow-through on Council directives and decisions.
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Why a City Administrator Is Needed
1. Administrative Efficiency and Professional Management
A City Administrator brings professional expertise in public administration, budgeting, organizational
management, and policy implementation.
This role ensures day-to-day operations are handled consistently, efficiently, and in alignment with Council goals
and community needs.
It allows the Mayor to focus on strategic vision, intergovernmental relations, and leadership without being
overwhelmed by the operational workload.
2. Continuity and Stability
Mayors change due to elections, but the institutional knowledge and consistency needed for effective
administration should remain intact.
A City Administrator provides continuity across mayoral terms, reducing the disruption that can occur during
transitions.
This is particularly important for long-term projects, labor relations, infrastructure planning, and budget
forecasting.
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Why a City Administrator Is Needed
4. Improved Accountability and Oversight
A City Administrator can serve as a centralized point of accountability for operational performance,
departmental coordination, and project management.
This reduces siloed operations and improves transparency and communication across departments.
5. Support for the Mayor and Staff
Having a City Administrator lightens the administrative load on the Mayor, enabling quicker response times,
better decision-making, and more effective use of staff resources.
It also enhances the effectiveness of department heads by providing them a direct line to a professional who is
experienced in organizational best practices.
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Why a City Administrator Is Needed
6. Benchmarking with Similar-Sized Cities
Many strong mayor cities with populations between 20,830 and 80,040 employ a City Administrator. Of the 18
Wa shington cities in that population range, 14 have a City Administrator or similar position. Edmonds is one of
the three that do not have this type of position.
The cities that have this type of position have found value in combining political leadership (Mayor) with
professional management (Administrator), especially to manage growing populations and service demands.
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City Information in Population Range
Administrator?PopulationCity
Chief Operating Officer80,040Redmond
City Administrator74,390Marysville
45,390Bremerton
43,420Edmonds
City Administrator41,540Lake Stevens
CA & Deputy CA41,500Issaquah
Assistant City Administrator41,500Lynnwood
City Administrator36,040Wenatchee
35,800Mount Vernon
City Administrator33,680Pullman
City Administrator27,660Camas
CA & Deputy CA27,470Tumwater
City Administrator24,900Oak Harbor
City Administrator23,320Bonney Lake
City Administrator22,980Arlington
CA & Deputy CA22,930Tukwila
City Administrator21,590Mukilteo
City Administrator20,830Monroe
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What is being requeste d
In order to add the City Administrator, with minimal financial impact, the following changes are proposed:
1.Eliminate the Community, Culture, Economic Development Director
2.Establish an Economic Development Program Manager
1.Do not fill this position until Council determines that resources are available in the future
2.The Mayor and the City Administrator would be responsible for economic development until this
position is filled
3.Establish the City Administrator Position
1.The Mayor has proposed filling this internally with the current Community, Culture, Economic
Development Director
1.Policy would limit the pay increase for this promotion/reclassification to 5%
2.Due to the position elimination and the limit of 5% for promotion, the total impact would be 5%
over this employee’s current compensation.
1.This increase works out to be approximately $888/month
2.Incumbent would receive a step increase after 6 months in the position
3.Next increases would occur annually
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Comparator Data fo r City Administrato r Comp
City ManagerCity Administrator
salary highsalary lowsalary highsalary lowForm of Gov.City
$282,252$220,500Council/ManagerLacey
$285,931Council/ManagerBothell
$250,000$220,000Council/ManagerShoreline
$257,960Council/ManagerSeaTac
$255,348$170,232Council/ManagerOlympia
$245,472Council/ManagerPuyallup
$232,763Council/ManagerBurien
$224,390$174,304Mayor -CouncilLynwood
$180,857$148,793Mayor -CouncilMukilteo
$282,891$214,974Mayor -CouncilIssaquah
$255,348$220,000$224,390$174,304Median
HighLow
$242,682$181,092Proposed Range NR -47
$224,390$174,304Median CA
$255,348$220,000Median CM
$252,674$194,639Combined Median
Lacey: Also has an Assistant CA. Olympia: Also has 2 Assistant CM. Burien: CM receives $500/month car allowance. Lynwood:
Position has always been an Assistant CA. Bothell, SeaTac, Puyallup, Burien: All provide flat amounts contractually with COLA’s .
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Conclusion
Establishing a City Administrator position is not a shift in power—it is a strategic enhancement of city
management capacity. It reflects the maturity, size, and complexity of our municipality and is a forward-
thinking investment in operational excellence, responsiveness, and fiscal responsibility.
Council’s authorization of the addition of a City Administrator position will help to ensure we are equipped to
meet the evolving needs of our community and continue delivering high-quality services efficiently.
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City Administrator Last Reviewed: 07/02/2025
Last Revised: 07/02/2025
City of
EDMONDS
Washington
City Administrator
Department: Mayor Pay Grade: NR-47
Bargaining Unit: Non-Represented FLSA Status: Exempt
Revised Date: 03/10/2025 Reports To: Mayor
FTE Equivalent: 1
POSITION PURPOSE: Under the direction of the Mayor, the incumbent is responsible for the efficient
and economic administration of City government through effective management of available human,
financial and material resources. The incumbent must possess experience managi ng growth and
development within a large urban environment of an increasingly diverse community with a proven
ability to work effectively with elected officials, civic and/or business leaders and senior management
staff.
Work is characterized by executive level work with the Mayor and City Council in the development of
short and long-range goals and objectives for providing municipal services; to strategize with the Mayor
on legislative priorities at the state and national level; to direct and motivate the Executive/Senior
Management group in the development and implementation of programs to obtain results through the
effective utilization of human, financial and material resources; to integrate interdepartmental activities
as required; to report periodically on operations and recommendations for appropriate courses of action
and improvements. The incumbent is required to exercise keen judgment, imagination and foresight in
making administrative and management decisions and in meetings with state and federal administrative
officials and legislators.
Work is performed according to the policy directives of the Mayor and City Council and serves at the
pleasure of the Mayor.
This position is responsible for direct management of the following Director positions: Public Works &
Utilities Director, Planning & Development Director, Parks & Recreation Director. (This is a transitional
organizational structure with the intent of eventually having all Director level positions report to the City
Administrator). In addition, this position manages the City Public Records function and the City
Information services and corresponding employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all
employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.
Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional,
position-specific duties.
9.5.b
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City Administrator
City Administrator Last Reviewed: 07/02/2025
Last Revised: 07/02/2025
• Serves as the Mayor’s Chief of Staff; organizes, directs, and motivates the leadership team in a
manner that will assure the accomplishment of city objectives; assists in the selection and
performance evaluation of directors by the Mayor; makes recommendat ions to the Mayor on
resolving management performance issues.
• Assists the Mayor to ensure the effective administration of city government by coordinating
programs among departments so that the most effective degree of unified action may be
attained.
• Recommends to the Mayor an effective organizational structure to assure continuity of
managerial and specialized skills capable of accomplishing city government objectives, as well
as the Mayor’s and Council’s goals.
• Directs development of financial plans for the future and development of revenue projections
and new revenue opportunities; ensures the financial soundness and integrity of the city to
capably meet commitments and continue to provide the high quality of se rvice to the
community; ensures long-range economic and financial planning for the City of Edmonds to
provide optimum expansion of facilities to meet growth requirements and projects; recommends
expenditures for the City of Edmond’s biennial budget to prov ide a sound basis within which to
operate and in order to control costs.
• Under the Mayor’s direction, develops, recommends, and implements plans and policies to
effectively attain long and short -range goals and objectives of the City of Edmonds.
• Confers with the City Attorney to assure that city laws and ordinances are carried out; assures
compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
• Facilitates an effective relationship with the Mayor and the City Council to ensure the
establishment of objectives and the successful pursuit of their policy leadership role.
• Assures that the City of Edmonds maintains a position of leadership through the effectiveness of
its city government by keeping abreast of trends and developments in city management,
ensuring that the basic needs of the public are anticipated and satisfied .
• Coordinates intergovernmental activities with the Mayor, City Council, City officials, government
agencies and the community; meets with state and federal administrative officials and
legislators to present the City’s viewpoint on pending administrative or legislative actions
relating to daily operations and long -range planning.
• Maintains an awareness of significant developments and legislative actions affecting the City of
Edmonds, apprises the Mayor, Council and appropriate department heads and facilitates timely
and appropriate action; reports to the Mayor and City Council on o perations and recommends
appropriate courses of action and improvements.
• Provides for public relations and community relations; plans and develops policies to contribute
to the goodwill and support of the city government.
• Develops and maintain collaborative relationships with other local city administrators/city
managers.
• Delivers presentations to community interest and civic groups to further understanding between
the city administration and the public.
• Ensures direction, control, and measurement of results necessary to planned growth while
maintaining an efficient balance between the quality and cost of city government.
• Participates in Boards and Commissions as necessary.
• Responsible for advancement and oversight of the City’s diversity, equity, and inclusion
initiatives to help ensure equitable City operations.
• Performs related duties as assigned that are within the scope of the position classification.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City Administrator
City Administrator Last Reviewed: 07/02/2025
Last Revised: 07/02/2025
Required Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of municipal administration, including program planning, direction,
coordination, evaluation and technical city operations and functions
• Organization, finances, infrastructure, programs and services of municipal government
• Effective and result-oriented management principles and practices
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures including, but not limited to, local
governmental finances, labor and employment laws, property acquisition
• Governmental functions, services, authorities, responsibilities and issues
• The City's political environment and sensitivities, ability to function effectively in that
environment
• Communities dealing with the impact of growth on City's resources
• Capital improvement programming and funding methods
• City organization, operations, policies and objectives
• Oral and written communications
Required Skill in:
• Effective organization and expression of ideas through use of oral and written communications
• Effective presentation of information to top management, community groups, City task forces,
committees, boards, and the public
• Effective use of interpersonal skills in a tactful, patient and courteous manner
• Conducting efficient and effective meetings
• Effectively defusing disputes and building consensus and cooperation amongst groups with
diverse and competing interests
• Short and long-range strategic planning
• Application of modern principles and practices to effectively direct, manage and motivate
personnel
• Effective development and maintenance of organizational and financial stability
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration or a closely related field.
Master’s degree and experience in Public Administration is highly preferred; and
Experience: Seven (7) years of executive management experience including five (5) years of
managerial experience in a position equivalent to deputy chief administrative officer in a
similar sized organization, which would demonstrate the incumbent’s experience in
financial administration, accounting, personnel management, or similar experience .
Increasingly responsible management experience in the public sector is highly preferred.
9.5.b
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City Administrator
City Administrator Last Reviewed: 07/02/2025
Last Revised: 07/02/2025
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that will allow the
incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may also be
considered.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
• A Valid WA State Driver’s License and a five -year driving abstract acceptable to the City’s
insurance requirements is required for any position that will drive for City business.
• A criminal background check is required following a verbal offer of employment. Criminal history
is not an automatic employment disqualifier. Results are reviewed on a case -by-case basis.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environment:
• Work is performed in an office environment subject to frequent interruptions; may be exposed to
individuals who are irate or hostile; may be subject to long hours due to the attendance at City
Council and Committee meetings and other responsibilities requi red at this executive level. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Abilities:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essen tial
functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, talk and hear;
frequently required to use hands to finger, handle and feel; occasionally required to stand, walk
and reach with hands and arms; and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision;
depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
Hazards:
• Contact with angry and/or dissatisfied customers.
• Occasional exposure to dangerous machinery.
• Occasional extreme weather conditions.
• Potential physical harm and hazardous chemicals when working in the field, conducting
inspections and working around construction equipment and worksites.
9.5.b
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City Administrator
City Administrator Last Reviewed: 07/02/2025
Last Revised: 07/02/2025
Incumbent Signature: ____________________________________
Date: ________________________
Department Head: _______________________________________
Date: ________________________
9.5.b
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