2026-01-13 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
January 13, 2026
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EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ACTION MINUTES
JANUARY 13, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Todd Tatum, Acting City Administrator
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Luke Lonie, 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 Dotsch read the City Council Land Acknowledgement.
3. ROLL CALL
Deputy City Clerk Villata called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mayor Rosen read the proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day and presented it to Donnie
Griffin, founder of Lift Every Voice Legacy. Mr. Griffin introduced Steve Shelton who shared
his experience participating in the grassroots community program devoted to upholding the
values of Rev. Dr. King.
2. Mayor’s Finance Update
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Mayor Rosen reported on current financial matters.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
No audience comments were given.
8. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
2. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COMMITTEE A MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2026
2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 6, 2026
3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT
AND WIRES
4. JOB ORDER CONTRACTS (JOC) PROJECTS AND PLANNING UPDATE -
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING GUTTER AND DOWNSPOUT
REPLACEMENT
5. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HIGHWAY 99
REVITALIZATION PROJECT - STAGE 3 URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS
6. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR HIGHWAY 99
REVITALIZATION PROJECT - STAGE 4 URBAN DESIGN ELEMENTS
7. EXTENSION OF APPOINTMENT FOR ACTING OFFICERS - HR
DIRECTOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR
8. WA TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
9. PROGRESSIVE ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY (PAWS) CONTRACT
10. LIMITED STAFF SERVICES AGREEMENT – CLINICAL OVERSIGHT
FOR SOCIAL WORKER
11. COUNCIL CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT TO ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN BOARD
12. PROTEC17 MOU FOR 2026 WAGES
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Resolution Appointing an Edmonds Representative to Participate in the Community
Transit Board Selection Process
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION IN THE
PACKET SUPPORTING COUNCILMEMBER PAINE IN THE POSITION. MOTION
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax
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Acting City Administrator, Todd Tatum, re-introduced the Transportation Benefit District Sales
Tax, reviewing its previous readings before Council. Public Works Director, Andy Rheaume,
highlighted how the funds would be used in the street fund. This included funding 3 positions
and allowing the city’s crew to add cement finishing to the work plan, saving the city
approximately $35,000 in contracting expenses.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOTIONED TO APPROVE THE 0.1% SALES TAX TO
ENABLE OUR STREETS DIVISION TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO ADDRESS
DEFERRED MAINTENANCE AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR STREETS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO POSTPONE THE ITEM
INDEFINITELY. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO CALL THE QUESTION.
MOTION TO CALL THE QUESTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. MOTION TO
POSTPONE FAILED 2-5 WITH COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT AND COUNCIL
PRESIDENT DOTSCH VOTING IN FAVOR.
MAIN MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5-2 WITH COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH DISSENTING.
10. CONVENE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL
LITIGATION PER RCW 42.30.110(1)(I)
Mayor Rosen announced the Council would convene in executive session to discuss pending or
potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 60 minutes until 8:04 pm.
At 8:04 pm, Mayor Rosen announced that the executive session would be extended until 8:20
pm.
11. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:20 pm.
12. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various issues.
13. MAYOR COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.
LUKE LONIE, CITY CLERK