2026-01-06 Committee A MinutesEdmonds City Council – Committee A
January 6, 2026
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Minutes
COUNCIL COMMITTEE A MEETING
January 6, 2026
Elected Officials Present Staff Present
Councilmember Dotsch (Chair)
Councilmember Paine (ex- officio)
Councilmember Chen
Councilmember Eck
Councilmember Nand
Councilmember Olson
Councilmember Barnett
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager
Emily Wagener, HR Analyst
RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager
Mike De Lilla, City Engineer
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer
Loi Dawkins, Chief of Police
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
Emily Villata, Deputy 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. Job Order Contracts (JOC) Projects and Planning Update
Thom Sullivan, Facilities Manager, gave a brief introduction for Job Order Contracting, which allows the
city to review proposals from pre-approved contractors. He presented a job order contract for the gutters
on the Public Safety Building for approximately $45,000.
Committee Recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
2. Extension of Appointment for Acting Officers - HR Director and City Administrator
Emily Wagener, HR Analyst and RaeAnn Duarte, HR Manager, presented a renewal for the current
appointments of acting HR Director and City Administrator. The term would be for an additional 6
months or until the posted positions are filled.
Committee Recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
3. Professional Services Agreement for Highway 99 Revitalization Project - Stage 3 Urban Design
Mike De Lilla, City Engineer, and Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer, presented the professional
service agreements for stages 3 and 4 of the design phase of the Highway 99 Revitalization Project.
The chosen consultant was agreed upon by a selection panel after reviewing statements of
qualifications.
Committee Recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
4. Professional Services Agreement for Highway 99 Revitalization Project - Stage 4 Urban
Design Elements
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Bertrand Hauss specified the design phase was split up into Stages 3 and 4 for accounting purposes
with Stage 3 being supported by state funds and Stage 4 by state and federal funds.
Committee recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
5. WA Traffic Safety Commission Interagency Agreement
Police Chief Loi Dawkins presented the interlocal agreement with the Washington Traffic Safety
Commission which would allow the city to participate in the Target Zero Taskforce including
reimbursable traffic emphasis work within city limits.
Committee recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
6. Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) Contract
Police Chief Loi Dawkins presented the PAWS contract which provides kenneling services for the city,
a partnership the city has had for many years.
Committee recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
7. Limited Staff Services Agreement – Clinical Oversight for Social Worker
Police Chief Loi Dawkins provided background on the grant-funded Social Worker position and
presented the limited staff services agreement which provides for clinical oversight as required by the
grant.
Committee recommendation: Move to Consent Agenda
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:55 pm.