2026-03-24 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
March 24, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
March 24, 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
Neil Weiss, Municipal Court Judge
Omar Gamez, Assistant Couty
Administrator
Uneek Maylor, Court Administrator
RaeAnn Duarte, Human Resources
Manager
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Jennifer Lambert, Acting Engineering
Program Manager
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation
Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
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
Council President Dotsch 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
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1. Port of Edmonds Presentation Only One Reading Required – City Council Office (40
minutes)
Ross Dimmick, Port of Edmonds Commissioner, and Brandon Baker, Executive
Director of the Port of Edmonds, provided an overview of the Port of Edmonds,
including the role of ports in Washington state and upcoming plans and projects.
2. Edmonds Municipal Court State of the Court Only One Reading Required – Municipal
Court (45 minutes)
Edmonds Municipal Court Judge Neil Weiss and Assistant Court Administrator
Omar Gamez delivered the State of the Court, including metrics from 2025 as well
as an update on the current caseload and workload of the Court.
3. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes)
Mayor Rosen reported on a grant the City received to perform work on the
Olympic View Drive overlay and an update on the City’s fuel costs.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following community members provided audience comment:
1. John Martin – Proposed a resolution to encourage the Everett City Council to find new
ways to fund the professional baseball stadium in downtown Everett.
2. Stephanie MacLachlan – Shared information about the Lynnwood Wastewater
Treatment Plant.
3. Sean Leiser – Expressed support for the resolution of intent to vacate 84th Ave.
4. Ken Reidy – Recommended that Council amend Ordinance 4361 relating to photo
enforcement.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Claim for Damages for filing First Reading
2. January 2026 Monthly Financial Report Second Reading
3. Written Public Comments Only One Reading Required
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY. The agenda items approved are as follows:
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1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required
2. Summer Market Special Event Agreement Second Reading
3. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. Only One
Reading Required
4. Approval of claim checks and wire payments. Only One Reading Required
5. Senior Office Specialist (City Clerk) Job Description Second Reading
6. Approval of PSA Amendment 2 for the Phase 16 Waterline Replacement Project Second
Reading
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. HR Director Confirmation of Appointment Only One Reading Required – Human
Resources
RaeAnn Duarte, Human Resources Manager, introduced Lisa Takach, appointee to
fill the Human Resources Director position.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF LISA
TAKACH AS HR DIRECTOR AND APPROVE THE CORRESPONDING EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT.
The motion carried unanimously.
2. 84th Ave Street Vacation – Resolution of Intent to Vacate Fifth Reading and Beyond –
Engineering
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer; Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director; and Jennifer
Lambert, Acting Engineering Program Manager, asked Council to approve the
resolution of intent to vacate 84th Ave.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO APPROVE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, STATING ITS INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF 84TH
AVENUE WEST LYING SOUTH OF 240TH ST SW AND ADJACENT TO THE
PROPERTIES ADDRESSED 24024 AND 24110 84TH AVENUE WEST UPON THE
FULFILLMENT OF CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The motion carried unanimously.
3. Options for the Wayside Horn at Dayton St. Railroad Crossing Second Reading –
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Engineering
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation Engineer, and Andy Rheaume, Public Works
Director, presented the options for replacement of the wayside horn on Dayton
Street.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO KEEP THE EXISTING SYSTEM AS IS AND
CONTINUE TO RESPOND TO SERVICE FAILURE CALLS ONLY DURING
MAINTENANCE STAFF WEEKDAY WORKING HOURS.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND THE MAIN MOTION TO
ADD “UNTIL FUNDING BECOMES AVAILABLE TO REMOVE QZT SYSTEM AT
DAYTON CROSSING AND REPLACE WITH RIO GRANDE TECHNOLOGY,
SYSTEM” AFTER THE WORD “HOURS.”
The amendment carried with Councilmembers Chen, Barnett, and Olson in
opposition.
The main motion carried unanimously as amended.
10.COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
11.MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 pm.
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Luke Lonie, City Clerk