2026-04-07 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 07, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
April 07, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Will Chen, Councilmember
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director
Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director
RaeAnn Duarte, Human Resources
Manager
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer
Richard Gould, Finance Director
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
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
Councilmember Chen removed item 8.4, Jacobs Engineering Professional
Services Agreement – WWTP Carbon Recovery Project Support and Training,
and placed it under Council Business.
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO ADD AN EXECUTIVE SESSION PRIOR TO
COUNCIL BUSINESS.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
4. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present except for
Councilmember Eck
MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER PAINE TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ECK
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MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation of Local News Day - April 9, 2026 Only One Reading Required – Mayor's
Office (5 minutes)
Mayor Rosen read the proclamation for Local News Day.
2. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes)
Mayor Rosen provided a brief finance update.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following community member(s) provided audience comment:
1. John Martin – Commented on the construction of a professional baseball stadium
in Everett.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Claim for Damages for filing First Reading
2. Planning Board Quarterly Report (Q1, 2026) First Reading
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required
2. Approval of claim checks and wire payments. Only One Reading Required
3. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. Only One
Reading Required
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION PER RCW
42.30.110(1)(i)
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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 10 minutes.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Jacobs Engineering Professional Services Agreement – WWTP Carbon Recovery Project
Support and Training Only One Reading Required
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JACOBS ENGINEERING AS
PRESENTED.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Reclassification of HR Assistant First Reading – Human Resources
Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director, and RaeAnn Duarte, Human Resources
Manager, presented a request to reclassify the Human Resources assistant to
accurately reflect the work performed in that position.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO PLACE THE REQUEST TO RECLASSIFY THE
HR ASSISTANT TO HR ANALYSIS ON THE APRIL 14, THE 2026 CONSENT AGENDA.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Presentation of PSA for Phase 14 Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project First
Reading – Engineering
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer, presented on the professional services agreement for
the phase 14 sewer replacement and rehabilitation.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO PLACE THIS ITEM ON A FUTURE CONSENT
AGENDA.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Defund (2) WWTP Operators, Add (2) WWTP Supervisors First Reading – Public Works
and Utilities
Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director, presented the request to reclassify two
wastewater treatment plant operator positions into two wastewater treatment
plant supervisor positions.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO REQUEST THE DEFUNDING OF TWO WWTP
OPERATOR POSITIONS, ADD TWO WWTP SUPERVISOR POSITIONS, AND
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APPROVE THE CORRESPONDING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AS PART OF THE APRIL 14,
2026 CONSENT AGENDA.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Budget Amendment April 2026 Second Reading – Finance
Richard Gould, Finance Director, provided a brief overview of the proposed budget
amendment.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO BRING THIS BUDGET AMENDMENT BACK
ON THE APRIL 14TH CONSENT AGENDA, INCLUDING THE TBD.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Opioid Settlement Participation Form for Six (6) Remnant Defendants Only One Reading
Required – Finance
Richard Gould, Finance Director, provided background into the opioid settlement
which resulted in the available funds.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO APPROVE THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE ON
AND THE FILING WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE, THE ATTACHED
EXHIBIT G FOR THE SIX REMNANT DEFENDANTS COMBINED SUBDIVISION
PARTICIPATION AND RELEASE FORM, WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR THIS NEW
SETTLEMENT.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. 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 1 hour.
The executive session was extended until 8:01 pm.
12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:01.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO VOLUNTARILY DISMISS THE CITY'S LUPA
COUNTERPETITION IN THE REDELFS MATTER.
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THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER PAINE DISSENTING.
13.COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
14.MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 pm.
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Luke Lonie, City Clerk