2026-02-10 Council MinutesEdmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
February 10, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
February 10, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Will Chen, Councilmember
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Mike Clugston, Planning & Development
Director
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Rosen in the
Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting was opened
with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Councilmember Chen read the City Council Land Acknowledgment.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATION
1.Mayor's Finance Update – Mayor’s Office
Mayor Rosen commented on financial matters.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
1.Kristina S. – Expressed concern with accessibility in various areas around Edmonds.
2.Stephanie McLaughlin– Requested that the lead agency issue a determination of
significance and require an environmental impact statement for the Lynnwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
3.Lizzie Doormyer – Loves the City of Edmonds for its beauty, the salmon run, and proximity
to Puget Sound.
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4. Bob Brunette – Asked that the City take action to protect the environment around the
Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment Plant.
5. Bruce Buchanan – Expressed concern with the various types of pollution created by the
Lynnwood Wastewater Treatment Plant.
6. Steve Fisher – Expressed concern with the noise pollution created by the Lynnwood
Wastewater Treatment Plant.
7. Jon Allen – Expressed concern with potential contradictions with state law and Edmonds
Code
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS FIRST READING
2. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBERS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES FOR 2026 FIRST READING
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
2. APPROVAL OF CLAIM CHECKS. FIRST READING
3. APPROVAL OF PAYROLL AND BENEFIT CHECKS, DIRECT DEPOSIT AND WIRE FIRST READING
4. WASTEWATER TREATMENT, DISPOSAL AND TRANSPORT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AMENDMENT NO. 6
5. REVISION TO SECTION 17.95.090 OF ECC – COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION SECOND READING
6. SNOHOMISH COUNTY ILA SECOND READING
7. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BID RECOMMENDATIONS SECOND READING
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Jacobs On Call Services Contract – Public Works and Utilities
Andy Rheuame, Public Works Director, provided background into the need for the Jacobs
On Call Services Contract and asked that Council approve the item.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED THAT COUNCIL AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$500,000.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Action on Six-Month Moratorium on Permit Applications Within the Deer Creek Critical Aquifer
Recharge Area (CARA) that Would Require Stormwater Management – Planning and
Development Services
Mike Clugston, Planning and Development Director; Andy Rheuame, Public Works
Director; and Mike DeLilla, City Engineer, presented the draft scope of work related to the
stormwater study requested by Council and requested that they adopt a moratorium on
permit applications within the Deer Creek Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA).
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COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A SIX-MONTH MORATORIUM ON PERMIT
APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE DEER CREEK CRITICAL AQUIFER RECHARGE AREA THAT
WOULD REQUIRE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND SET THE REQUIRED PUBLIC
HEARING FOR THE MORATORIUM FOR MARCH 3, 2026.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10.COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
11.MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm.
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City Clerk, Luke Lonie