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Home My WebLink About2025-10-07 Council Minutes Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 1 EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES October 7, 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 Todd Tatum, City Administrator Richard Gould, Finance Director Loi Dawkins, Police Chief Mike Clugston, Planning Director Angie Feser, PRHS Director Mike DeLilla, Acting City Engineer Uneek Maylor, Court Administrator Scott Passey, City Clerk Emily Villata, Deputy 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 Council President Tibbott 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. COUNCILMEMBER OLSON PULLED ITEM 8.1 FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA, WHICH BECAME NEW ITEM 10.1. MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5. PRESENTATION 1. Mayor’s Finance Update Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 2 No report given. 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS 1. Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, urged that the financial discrepancies, particularly the interfund service charges, should be discussed and clarified further in the meeting. 7. RECEIVED FOR FILING 1. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS 2. OUTSIDE BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 8. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows: 1. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS AND WIRE PAYMENTS. 2. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE PAYMENTS. 3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE PAYMENTS. 9. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public Hearing on Mid Biennial Budget Modification Mayor Rosen provided introductory comments and opened the public hearing. 1. Arlene Williams. Edmonds, expressed support for the levy lid lift and the city services it will fund. 2. Jim Ogonowski, Edmonds, commented on the deficiencies with the levy lid lift and financial plan. 3. Lee Reeves, Edmonds, expressed concern about unidentified non-levy revenues and lack of transparency. 4. Bill Krepick, Woodway, expressed concerns about transparency in city decision- making, financial analysis, and fate of facilities. Mayor Rosen closed the public hearing. 10. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. Approval of Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 26, 2025 Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 WITH AN AMENDMENT TO ADD HER AS A MEETING ATTENDEE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 1. August 2025 Monthly Financial Report Richard Gould, Finance Director, presented the August Financial report and received council questions and feedback. 2. Proposed 2025-2026 Mid-Biennium Budget Modification CP Tibbott provided introductory comments on the Mid Biennial Budget Modification process. Todd Tatum, City Administrator, outlined aspects of the Mid Biennium Budget Modification and the path forward. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT. COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO REMOVE THE TRAFFIC OFFICER POSITION FROM THE POLICE BUDGET MODIFICATION. MOTION FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON AND DOTSCH VOTING IN FAVOR. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED MODIFICATION FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR PARKS AND RECREATON AS INCLUDED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET. COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO KEEP THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR AT .5 FTE. MOTION FAILED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION CARRIED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN AND DOTSCH DISSENTING. At 8:00 pm, Mayor Rosen called for a five-minute break. The meeting resumed at 8:05 pm. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS AS INCLUDED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET. COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO REMOVE THE HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 4 Following discussion, MOTION TO REMOVE THE HOUSING PROGRAM COORDINATOR FAILED 3-4 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON, CHEN, AND DOTSCH VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO REMOVE THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/PLANS EXAMINER POSITION. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. MOTION TO REMOVE THE STRUCTURAL ENGINEER/PLAN EXAMINER POSITION CARRIED 4-3 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK, PAINE, AND NAND DISSENTING. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS AS AMENDED CARRIED 4-3 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH, OLSON, AND CHEN DISSENTING. MEETING EXTENSION COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 10 PM. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC WORKS (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES) BUDGET MODIFICATION AS PROPOSED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION. MOTION CARRIED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS DOTSCH AND CHEN DISSENTING. MOTION TO ADOPT THE PUBLIC WORKS (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND SUPPORTING FACILITIES) BUDGET MODIFICATION AS PROPOSED IN THE COUNCIL PACKET CARRIED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN AND DOTSCH DISSENTING. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE THREE NEW POSITIONS TO SUPPORT COURT ADMINISTRATION. MOTION TO ACCEPT THE THREE NEW POSITIONS TO SUPPORT COURT ADMINISTRATION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS IN THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY. Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 5 COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO ADD $20,978 TO REINSTATE FUNDING FOR THE AUDIO VISUAL SERVICES POSITION IN THE IT BUDGET. MOTION FAILED 1-6 WITH COUNCILMEMBER NAND VOTING IN FAVOR. COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO TABLE THE QUESTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS IN THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER NAND DISSENTING. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR THE SATELITE OFFICE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE BUDGETS FOR COUNCIL, MAYOR’S OFFICE, AND CITY ATTORNEY. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO RESTORE $10,000 ANNUALLY FOR TRAINING IN THE COUNCIL BUDGET. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO APPROVE THE BUDGETS FOR COUNCIL, MAYOR’S OFFICE, AND CITY ATTORNEY AS AMENDED CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING UNTIL 5:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 8 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH DISSENTING. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Rosen adjourned the meeting until 5:00 pm on October 8, 2025. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Rosen called the meeting back to order at 5:01 pm on October 8, 2025. All members were in attendance except for Councilmember Dotsch. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE OTHER DEPARTMENTS BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AS RECOMMENDED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO TAKE FROM THE TABLE THE MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS IN THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS IN THE NON-DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES CATEGORY CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. Edmonds City Council Minutes October 7, 2025 Page 6 COUNCIL PRESIDENT TIBBOTT MOVED TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS FOR THE MATERIAL CHANGES – NON GENERAL FUND (001). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN ORDINANCE REFLECTING THE RECOMMENDED BUDGET MODIFICATIONS AS AMENDED AND TO INCLUDE THE APPROVED POSITIONS AS AN ATTACHMENT TO THE ORDINANCE. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 11.COUNCIL COMMENTS Council members commented on various issues. 12.MAYOR’S COMMENTS Mayor Rosen provided comments. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm.