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2026-05-12 Council Packet Edmonds City Council Agenda May 12, 2026 Posted: 5/8/2026 10:18 AM Page 1 Agenda Edmonds City Council Regular Meeting Council Chambers 250 5TH AVE NORTH, EDMONDS, WA 98020 ZOOM: HTTPS://ZOOM.US/J/95798484261 PHONE: +1 253 215 8782 MEETING ID: 957 9848 4261 MAY 12, 2026, 6:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE 2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and their successors the Tulalip Tribes, who since time immemorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. 3. ROLL CALL 4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 5. PRESENTATION 1. Proclamation of Public Works Week 2026 Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (5 minutes) 2. 2026 State Legislative Session Brief Only One Reading Required – Community Services and Economic Development (30 minutes) 3. Briefing from Liaison for City of Edmonds to South County Fire Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (30 minutes) 4. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes) 6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS This is an opportunity to comment regarding any matter not listed on the agenda as closed record review or as a public hearing. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state clearly your name and city of residence. If attending via Zoom, raise a virtual hand to be recognized. If using a phone to dial in, press *9 to raise a hand. When prompted, press *6 to unmute. 7. RECEIVED FOR FILING 8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA Edmonds City Council Agenda May 12, 2026 Posted: 5/8/2026 10:18 AM Page 2 1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required 2. Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. First Reading 3. Approval of claim checks and wire payment. Only One Reading Required 4. Consideration of Unpausing of the Salary Commission Second Reading 5. Ordinance to Amend the Code 1.04.035 Second Reading 6. Confirmation of Appointment to Planning Board Alternate position Only One Reading Required 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. City Administrator Confirmation of Appointment Only One Reading Required – Human Resources (15 minutes) 10. COUNCIL COMMENTS 11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT For disability accommodations, materials in alternate formats, accessibility information, or language interpretation/ translation needs, please contact the City Clerk at 425-775-2525 at your earliest opportunity. Providing at least 72-hour notice will help ensure availability. City Council Agenda Item 5.1 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Proclamation of Public Works Week 2026 (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Mayor's Office PRESENTER:Mayor Rosen NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Informational RECOMMENDATION:Mayor Rosen will read a proclamation regarding Public Works Week 2026. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: National Public Works Week is observed May 17-23, 2026 highlighting the essential role of public works in our community. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Mayor Rosen will read a proclamation regarding Public Works Week 2026. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ITEM HISTORY: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation of Public Works Week 2026   Item 5.1       Packet pg. 3/103   Item 5.1       Packet pg. 4/103 City Council Agenda Item 5.2 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:2026 State Legislative Session Brief (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Community Services and Economic Development PRESENTER:Debora Munguia NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Informational RECOMMENDATION:Council receives the briefing and provides comments and questions on the topic. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):0 ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Each year, the city’s lobbyist provides a report on the activities, outcomes, and impacts of the state’s legislative session. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: Each year the administration, in collaboration with the city council, creates a set of legislative priorities for the state’s legislative session. These are attached in their final draft form. These priorities guide the work of city staff and our lobbyist, Debora Munguia, during the session. This report will discuss the major legislation efforts of the state’s congress, our activities during session, and the major outcomes from the period. RECOMMENDATION: Council receives the briefing and provides comments and questions on the topic. BUDGET IMPACTS: None ITEM HISTORY: This is the first and only reading of this item. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. Draft 2026 legislative priorities 2. Presentation   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 5/103 CITY OF EDMONDS 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE AGENDA Highway 99 Revitalization Project Request: Maintain $22.5 million funding in the Move Ahead Washington package across 2025- 27 ($4.3M) and 2027-29 ($18.2M) biennia for Stage 3 of the SR 99 Revitalization Project. The City of Edmonds places a high priority on both safety and social and environmental justice throughout our community. The Highway 99 Corridor and its surrounding neighborhoods have historically been under-served, with lower levels of parks and public spaces, community gathering facilities, and safe, multimodal transportation improvements. In tandem with continued community planning, the City will pursue multiphase transportation improvements along the Corridor, costing upwards of $206 million, including accompanying utility improvements. This significant public investment will also promote private investment along the corridor, and bring needed jobs, affordable housing and services to an underserved community of Edmonds. Key 2026 Legislative Priorities 1. Improving City Revenue Options: • Support mechanisms to expand general revenue (e.g., lifting the 1% property tax cap, increasing REET share, and preserving state revenue-sharing). • Communicate our experience navigating two revenue increasing ballot measures in one year. • Support Tax Increment Financing's viability. 2. Criminal Justice and Behavioral Health: • Engage in discussions on indigent defense standards, emphasizing state funding for any cost increases. • Advocate modifications to RCW 13.40.740 to improve juvenile justice procedures, allowing exculpatory statements and clarifying rights of juvenile victims and witnesses.   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 6/103 2026 Edmonds Legislative Agenda Page 2 of 2 • Increase the ability of retired law enforcement officers to return to service through changes to retirement policies. • Support co-responder programs, increase resources to deal with domestic violence, and enhance behavioral health infrastructure (practitioners and beds). 3. Affordable Housing • Allow cities time to adjust and adapt to the largest series of changes to housing policy since the GMA. • Work with cities to find ways to best implement the recommendations of the report Generating Affordable and Abundant TOD in Washington State. 4. Environment: • Support WRIA 8’s priorities. • Provide direction to cities impacted by a decline in federal funding for environmental projects. 5. Government Efficiency and Partnership: • Advocate for Gov Ferguson’s request for a facilitated process on Ecology’s nutrient permit which has significant fiscal impacts on wastewater treatment. • Find ways to mitigate the impacts of the lowest bidder requirements. • Reduce the impacts of vexatious requests and litigation stemming from the Public Records Act. Additional Legislative Issues Environmental & Climate Initiatives • Support: Legislation enhancing Puget Sound health, reducing greenhouse gases, and promoting waste reduction and circular economies. • Funding Requests (Climate Commitment Act): o Grants or low-interest loans for energy efficiency in affordable housing. o Maintain funding of Commerce’s Climate Planning Grants. Transportation & Safety • SR-104 and SR-99: Advocate for investments in SR-104 maintenance and planning. • Additional investments: Interurban Trail safety enhancements, Vision Zero projects, and statewide sidewalk network improvements. Economic Development • Public Works Programs: Back funding for CERB, Public Works Trust Fund, and TIB to aid business expansion. • ArtsWA Funding: Support budget requests to strengthen Creative Districts and the creative economy.   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 7/103 2026 Legislative Session Wrap-Up City of Edmonds Debora Munguia May 12, 2026   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 8/103 Agenda Legislative Overview 2026 Supplemental Budgets City Priorities Local Government Fiscal Flexibility Tax on Millionaires 2026 Elections Looking Ahead Next Steps   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 9/103 Legislative Overview 60-day ‘short’ supplemental budget legislative session, Sine Die March 12 Supplemental Operating, Capital and Transportation Biennial Budgets adopted Continuing revenue challenges More housing legislation   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 10/103 2026 Operating Budget (SB 5998) Final budget is $80.2 billion NGF and $157.3 billion in total budgeted funds, largest drivers: Increased public services, state’s lawsuits ($1B set aside), cost of complying with major federal changes to safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps. $143M reduction for child care providers for low-income families (changed reimbursement based on attendance) $27M reduction to Transition to Kindergarten program Moves $375M from PWAA, backfilled in part with bonds in capital budget Does not increase funding for public defense caseload mandate Transfers $880M from BSA to GF Shifts $880M from LEOFF 1 restatement to BSA by 6/30/29 as repayment Reduces GMA planning grants by $2.9M Reduces state-shared revenues for cannabis by $5M Reduces $600K from AWC-administered Alternative Response Team Grants program, bringing total grant funding available next FY to $1.4M   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 11/103 2026 Capital Budget (SB 6003) Authorizes $435.1 million in new debt limit bond expenditures and $889.7 million in total funds. $400 million transfer from the Climate Commitment Act to the Natural Climate Solutions Account in the capital budget to provide funding for shifted state bond funding and new programs, including local disaster and flood response funding $375M PWAA transferred to general fund, backfilled with capital budget bonding Major investments include: Additional $200 million for housing and homelessness (including add’l $123M for the HTF); $154 million for local and other community grants; $136 million for water conservation, climate resilience, and clean energy; $41 million for flood preparedness and response; and $25 million for initial capitalization of Washington Builds (new revolving loan program that makes low-interest funding directly available to families and businesses for clean energy upgrades to their buildings).   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 12/103 2026 Transportation Budget (SB 6005) $16.6B in appropriations (a $1.2B increase over the 2025 enacted budget), including 10.2B for capital projects $6.4B for operating programs Compromise budget does not include new project spending proposed by the Senate but does include new bond authorization (SB 6225). Preservation and maintenance the primary focus, with $1.53B added over six years for highway, ferry and bridge upkeep. Includes $30M to counties and $15M to cities for financial assistance related to the December 2025 weather events. $180M “assumed delay” in delivery of existing projects $34M increase to Safe Routes to Schools grants $33.4M increase to Ped & Bike Safety programs and grants   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 13/103 City-Specific Legislative Priorities Maintain schedule and funding ($22.5 million) for Stage 3 of SR 99 Improve city revenue options Indigent defense/modifications to improve juvenile justice procedures Allow cities to adjust/adapt to series of recent housing policy changes Ecology’s nutrient permit   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 14/103 Local Government Fiscal Flexibility HB 2442 New 0.01% local sales tax for children and families (Sec. 201-202) New property tax for public health clinics (Sec 801) Separation of the VA and MH/DD levies from the general fund levy (Part IX) Expands use of local REET revenues Expands use of housing sales/use tax (Sec. 301) Extends the maximum length that a levy lid lift may be approved by voters (Sec 501) Expands use of rental car sales tax to criminal justice purposes (Sec 601)   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 15/103 Tax on Millionaires SB 6346 Beginning 1/1/28, imposes a 9.9% tax on income over $1 million (Sec 314) Won’t see revenue until 2029 (last part of 2027-29 Biennium) Expands WFTC to 460,000 additional families (Sec 901) B&O tax relief for some small businesses (Sec 909-911) Free breakfast and lunch for all K-12 students Sales tax exemptions (local and state) on diapers, personal hygiene, and over the counter drugs Initially included $233M for public defense funding –stripped from final Intent language to offset loss of local tax revenues, $200M in 4-year outlook Lawsuit filed on referendum clause, constitutional challenge expected, initiative expected   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 16/103 2026 Elections May 4-8 Filing Week, Primary Aug 4, General Nov 3 All State House seats and one-half of State Senate seats will be on the ballot Several legislators, including five committee chairs, have announced they will be leaving their seats Initiatives on the ballot in November Barring transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports; Parental rights in regards to students in school Tax on Millionaires? Five of the Nine Supreme Court Justices will be on the ballot   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 17/103 Looking Ahead The 2027 Legislature will face several significant challenges: Budgetary Constraints (FY28 is projected to end with a NGF-O ending balance of -$878M and $558M in total reserves, including $1.4B in the BSA). Fiscal Sustainability (6.5% spending increase outpaces economic growth rate) Health Care (hospital reimbursement and increases in Medicaid fees) Policy Priorities (public safety, affordability, housing)   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 18/103 Next Steps Finalize 2027 legislative priorities Meet with legislators during interim on city priorities Committee Days in December 2027 Session begins January 11   Item 5.2       Packet pg. 19/103 City Council Agenda Item 5.3 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Briefing from Liaison for City of Edmonds to South County Fire Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Mayor's Office PRESENTER:Officer Will Morris, Liaison for City of Edmonds to SCF RFA Board of Commissioners NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Informational RECOMMENDATION:City Council will receive a briefing on city-related matters from the Liaison for City of Edmonds to South County Fire Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: In April 2025, the voters of Edmonds passed Proposition 1, approving annexation into the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority. Annexation took effect on June 1, 2025. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: The South County Fire Amended and Restated Plan for South Snohomish County Fire & Resuce Regional Fire Authority provides the details for annexed jurisdictions participation in the governance board structure and operation: Section 5: Governance 2.2. Upon annexation of a Participating Jurisdiction, such Participating Jurisdiction shall be entitled to one (1) non-voting position on the Governing Board until January 1 following the year in which a commissioner is elected from any newly drawn commissioner district covering some or all of the Participating Jurisdiction’s boundaries. The non-voting position shall be filled either by an elected official or by an employee of the Participating Jurisdiction. Mayor Rosen appointed Will Morris to this non-voting position in June 2025. RECOMMENDATION: City Council will receive a briefing on city-related matters from the Liaison for City of Edmonds to South County Fire Regional Fire Authority Board of Commissioners BUDGET IMPACTS: No budgetary impact. ITEM HISTORY:   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 20/103 This is the first briefing provided to Council by the City of Edmonds liaison. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Edmonds Fire Presentation May 12 2026   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 21/103 City of Edmonds South County Fire & EMS Briefing Bond Measure & Redistricting Overview   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 22/103 Agenda Bond Measure Overview Costs & Community Impact Redistricting Overview Key Decisions   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 23/103 Why a Bond is Being Considered Population growth increasing calls Aging and seismic facility risks Service coverage gaps   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 24/103 Projects Included •6 replacement stations •4 renovations •4 new stations •Support facilities   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 25/103 Replacement Stations Exhibit M Service Gap Station Locations Manor   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 26/103 Estimated Costs ~$420M total capital need ~$22M land acquisition Costs increase if delayed   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 27/103 Property Owner Impact   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 28/103 Property Owner Impact   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 29/103 Redistricting Overview Edmonds adds ~43K residents Total ~289K population Equal districts required   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 30/103 Redistricting Process 1.Review current population totals based on 2020 census 2.Realignment of districts to meet statutory requirements 3.Finalize new districts   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 31/103 Statutory Requirements RCW 29A.76.010 •Districts shall have a population as nearly equal as is practicable •Each district shall be as compact as possible. •Each district shall consist of geographically contiguous area. •Population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party. •The district boundaries shall coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and shall, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of related and mutual interest.   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 32/103 Plan 1   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 33/103 Plan 1   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 34/103 Plan 1a   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 35/103 Plan 1a   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 36/103 Plan 2   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 37/103 Plan 2   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 38/103 Plans By The Numbers District 1 District 2 •Total 58,000 58,000 •Plan 1. 3,400 39,441 •Plan 1a. 0 42,841 •Plan 2. 17,548 25,293   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 39/103 Fire Commissioner District 1 •COMMISSIONER JOE WANKELMAN •Commissioner District 1 Term ends Dec. 31, 2031 •jwankelman@southsnofire.org • 425-551-1251   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 40/103 Fire Commissioner District 2 •Commissioner Michael Fearnehough •Commissioner District 2: Term expires Dec. 31, 2029 •mfearnehough@southsnofire.org • 425-551-1251   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 41/103 Decisions Ahead Bond vote November 3 Redistricting adoption required Public engagement continues   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 42/103 Questions •Open for discussion   Item 5.3       Packet pg. 43/103 6 8 6 City Council Agenda Item 8.1 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:City Clerk's Office PRESENTER:Luke Lonie, City Clerk NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: N/A CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Approve the minutes of the May 5, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2026-05-05 Council Meeting Minutes Draft   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 44/103 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 05, 2026 Page 1 Edmonds City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes May 05, 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 Mike Clugston, Planning and Development Director Teresa Simanton, Legislative/Executive Assistant to Council 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 Councilmember Barnett read the City Council Land Acknowledgment. 3.ROLL CALL City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present except for Councilmember Eck. COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ECK. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND THE AGENDA TO RESCHEDULE ITEM 9.1, CITY ADMINISTRATOR CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT, TO THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON MAY 12TH. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER NAND OPPOSING.   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 45/103 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 05, 2026 Page 2 MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. 5.PRESENTATION 1.Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes) The Mayor provided an update on current revenue streams. 2.Proclamation of National Police Week 2026 Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (5 minutes) Mayor Rosen proclaimed May 11th through May 16th 2026 as National Police Week. 3.Update on Planning and Development Activities Only Reading – Planning and Development Services (30 minutes) Mike Clugston, Planning and Development Director, provided an update on the work Planning and Development has conducted from 2024 to present. 6.AUDIENCE COMMENTS The following community members provided audience comment: 1. Joan Longstaff – Expressed concern with the management of a disability housing complex. 2. Kirt McCracken – Expressed concern with the management of a disability housing complex and the construction being performed. 3. Adrienne Scull – Expressed concern with the management of a disability housing complex. 4. Sharon Mayo – Expressed concern with the management of a disability housing complex. 5. Julie Caruso – Expressed concern with the management of a disability housing complex. 6. Bill Krepick – Expressed support for the rescheduling of the confirmation of the City Administrator. 7.RECEIVED FOR FILING 1.Facilities Division Quarterly Report Q1 26 First Reading 2.Claim for Damages for filing First Reading 3.Written Public Comments Only One Reading Required 8.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 46/103 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 05, 2026 Page 3 COUNCILMEMBER OLSON 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 Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Perrinville Flow Reduction Study Update Second Reading 3.Approval of claim checks and wire payment. Only One Reading Required 9.COUNCIL BUSINESS 1.Consideration of Unpausing of the Salary Commission First Reading – City Council Office Council President Dotsch and Teresa Simanton, Executive/Legislative Assistant to Council, presented the proposal to resume the Salary Commission following its pause in December of 2024. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO MOVE TO THE CONSENT AGENDA THE UNPAUSING OF THE SALARY COMMISSION FOR 2026, IN ORDER FOR THE SALARY COMMISSION TO MEET AND MAKE THEIR SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE EDMONDS CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR FOR THE 2027 AND 2028 BIENNIUM. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS CHEN, OLSON, AND PAINE IN OPPOSITION AND MAYOR ROSEN BREAKING THE TIE. 2.Ordinance to Amend the Code 1.04.035 First Reading – City Council Office COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO MOVE THE DRAFT ORDINANCE TO THE MAY 12TH, 2026 CONSENT AGENDA, TO AMEND THE CITY CODE PROVISIONS FOR COUNCIL MEETING THAT FALL ON AN ELECTION DAY. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 10.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 20 minutes. The executive session was extended by 40 minutes. 11.RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 47/103 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting May 05, 2026 Page 4 The meeting reconvened in open session at 8:50 pm. 12.COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers commented on various topics. 13.MAYOR'S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 pm. _______________________________ Luke Lonie, City Clerk   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 48/103 City Council Agenda Item 8.2 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. (First Reading) DEPARTMENT:Finance PRESENTER:Richard Gould NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:$1,507,453.81 ☒ Approved in Budget Fund(s):Various ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☐ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: In accordance with the State statutes, City payments must be approved by the City Council. Ordinance #2896 delegates this approval to the Council President who reviews and recommends either approval or non-approval of payments. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: Approval of direct deposit for $830,578.82, benefit checks #66427 through #66432 and wire payments of $676,874.99 for the pay period of April 16, 2026 through April 30, 2026. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments BUDGET IMPACTS: $1,507,453.81 ITEM HISTORY: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment #1 – 04-16-2026 to 02-28-2026 Payroll Earnings Summary Report Attachment #2 – 04-16-2026 to 02-28-2026 Benefit Summary Report   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 49/103 Benefit Checks Summary Report City of Edmonds Pay Period: 1,204 - 04/16/2026 to 04/30/2026 Bank: usbank - US Bank Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck # 66427 05/05/2026 bpas BPAS 7,329.66 0.00 66428 05/05/2026 icma MISSIONSQUARE PLAN SERVICES 5,353.24 0.00 66429 05/05/2026 flex NAVIA BENEFIT SOLUTIONS 7,391.27 0.00 66430 05/05/2026 tx TEXAS CHILD SUPPORT SDU 634.50 0.00 66431 05/05/2026 rwt WASHINGTON TEAMSTERS 189.70 0.00 66432 05/05/2026 afscme WSCCCE, AFSCME AFL-CIO 3,070.23 0.00 23,968.60 0.00 Bank: wire - US BANK Direct DepositCheck AmtNamePayee #DateCheck # 3998 05/05/2026 pens DEPT OF RETIREMENT SYSTEMS 288,898.82 0.00 4002 05/05/2026 aflac AFLAC 3,264.62 0.00 4005 05/05/2026 us US BANK 159,178.52 0.00 4006 05/05/2026 wadc WASHINGTON STATE TREASURER 43,201.82 0.00 4007 05/05/2026 mebt WTRISC FBO #N3177B1 149,293.00 0.00 4008 05/05/2026 pb NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLUTION 8,289.61 0.00 4009 05/05/2026 oe OFFICE OF SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT 780.00 0.00 652,906.39 0.00 676,874.99 0.00Grand Totals: Page 1 of 15/2/2026   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 50/103 Payroll Earnings Summary Report City of Edmonds Pay Period: 1,204 (04/16/2026 to 04/30/2026) Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description NO PAY NON HIREDABSENT112 30.00 0.00 UNPAID L & IABSENT118 71.00 0.00 SICK LEAVE - L & ISICK120 18.00 807.11 SICK LEAVESICK121 854.50 46,550.18 VACATIONVACATION122 821.25 49,106.63 HOLIDAY HOURSHOLIDAY123 125.50 6,897.76 FLOATER HOLIDAYHOLIDAY124 43.00 1,827.15 COMPENSATORY TIMECOMP HOURS125 79.50 4,657.89 Holiday Bank WWTPHOLIDAY128 26.00 1,349.52 COMPENSATORY TIMECOMP HOURS137 30.00 2,934.77 Kelly Day UsedREGULAR HOURS150 108.00 6,482.14 COMPTIME AUTO PAYCOMP HOURS155 89.38 6,112.53 SICK LEAVE PAYOFFSICK157 84.05 5,888.67 VACATION PAYOFFVACATION158 87.22 6,110.76 MANAGEMENT LEAVEVACATION160 98.00 9,028.66 COUNCIL BASE PAYREGULAR HOURS170 700.00 12,294.24 COUNCIL PRESIDENTS PAYREGULAR HOURS174 0.00 351.26 COUNCIL PAY FOR NO MEDICALREGULAR HOURS175 0.00 5,465.06 REGULAR HOURSREGULAR HOURS190 16,826.20 955,634.61 FIRE PENSION PAYMENTSREGULAR HOURS191 2.00 2,542.91 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVEREGULAR HOURS195 40.00 2,452.89 OVERTIME-STRAIGHTOVERTIME HOURS210 7.50 401.37 WATER WATCH STANDBYOVERTIME HOURS215 60.00 4,757.54 STANDBY TREATMENT PLANTMISCELLANEOUS216 7.00 1,065.33 OVERTIME 1.5OVERTIME HOURS220 224.75 21,862.74 OVERTIME-DOUBLEOVERTIME HOURS225 140.75 15,361.44 MISC PAYMISCELLANEOUS400 0.00 154.35 WORKING OUT OF CLASSMISCELLANEOUS410 0.00 2,051.24 SHIFT DIFFERENTIALSHIFT DIFFERENTIAL411 0.00 3,135.53 RETROACTIVE PAYRETROACTIVE PAY600 0.00 133.20 ACCRUED COMP 1.0COMP HOURS602 23.50 0.00 ACCRUED COMP TIME 1.5COMP HOURS604 120.50 0.00 ACCRUED COMP 2.0COMP HOURS606 16.25 0.00 Commander Standy AccrualCOMP HOURS609 5.00 0.00 05/02/2026 Page 1 of 3   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 51/103 Payroll Earnings Summary Report City of Edmonds Pay Period: 1,204 (04/16/2026 to 04/30/2026) Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description ACCREDITATION PAYMISCELLANEOUSacc 0.00 202.79 ACCRED/POLICE SUPPORTMISCELLANEOUSacs 0.00 234.62 Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc 0.00 234.02 Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc2 0.00 1,619.83 Ancilary Duty PayREGULAR HOURSanc3 0.00 1,419.50 BOC II CertificationMISCELLANEOUSboc 0.00 125.70 TRAINING CORPORALMISCELLANEOUScpl 0.00 241.76 CERTIFICATION III PAYMISCELLANEOUScrt 0.00 125.70 Detective 4%MISCELLANEOUSdet4 0.00 1,145.74 EDUCATION PAY 2%EDUCATION PAYed1 0.00 856.72 EDUCATION PAY 4%EDUCATION PAYed2 0.00 746.16 EDUCATION PAY 6%EDUCATION PAYed3 0.00 11,632.94 FAMILY MEDICAL/NON PAIDABSENTfmla 88.00 0.00 FAMILY MEDICAL/SICKSICKfmls 93.00 4,700.86 K-9 AssignmentMISCELLANEOUSk9 0.00 253.84 LANGUAGE PAYMISCELLANEOUSlan 0.00 950.00 LONGEVITY PAY 2%LONGEVITYlg1 0.00 1,113.66 LONGEVITY PAY 2.5%LONGEVITYlg11 0.00 957.68 Longevity 9%LONGEVITYlg12 0.00 2,696.50 Longevity 7%LONGEVITYlg13 0.00 1,765.52 Longevity 5%LONGEVITYlg14 0.00 2,105.52 LONGEVITY 6%LONGEVITY PAYlg3 0.00 571.44 Longevity 1%LONGEVITYlg4 0.00 1,094.45 Longevity 3%LONGEVITYlg5 0.00 3,950.01 Longevity 1.5%LONGEVITYlg7 0.00 1,035.89 Paid Family Medical Unpaid/SupABSENTpfmp 176.50 0.00 Paid FAMILY MEDICAL/SICKSICKpfms 57.75 3,582.96 Paid Family Medical VacationVACATIONpfmv 33.75 2,173.31 PHYSICAL FITNESS PAYMISCELLANEOUSphy 0.00 3,489.79 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS SERGEANMISCELLANEOUSprof 0.00 262.70 Special Ops SergeantMISCELLANEOUSsop 0.00 262.70 PSET SergeantMISCELLANEOUSstr 0.00 262.70 SWAT/NegotiatorsMISCELLANEOUSswat 0.00 441.52 Traffic Officer - CarMISCELLANEOUStraf 0.00 662.28 05/02/2026 Page 2 of 3   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 52/103 Payroll Earnings Summary Report City of Edmonds Pay Period: 1,204 (04/16/2026 to 04/30/2026) Hours AmountHour Type Hour Class Description Total Net Pay:$830,578.82 $1,226,336.29 21,187.85 05/02/2026 Page 3 of 3   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 53/103 City Council Agenda Item 8.3 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Approval of claim checks and wire payment. (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Finance PRESENTER:Richard Gould NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Approval of claim checks and wire payment. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:$204,114.19 ☒ Approved in Budget Fund(s):various ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☐ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Approval of claim checks #281961 – #282049 dated May 6, 2026 for $195,202.46 and wire payment of $8,911.73. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: The Council President shall be designated as the auditing committee for the city council. The council president shall review the documentation supporting claims paid and review for approval by the city council at its next regular public meeting all checks or warrants issued in payment of any claim, demand or voucher. A list of each claim, demand or voucher approved and each check or warrant issued indicating the check or warrant number, the amount paid and the vendor or payee shall be filed in the city council office for review by individual councilmembers prior to each regularly scheduled public meeting. RECOMMENDATION: Approval of claim checks and wire payment. BUDGET IMPACTS: $204,114.19 ITEM HISTORY: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment #1 – Claim checks dated May 6, 2026   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 54/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 55/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 56/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 57/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 58/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 59/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 60/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 61/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 62/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 63/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 64/103   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 65/103 City Council Agenda Item 8.4 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Consideration of Unpausing of the Salary Commission (Second Reading) DEPARTMENT:City Council Office PRESENTER:Michelle Dotsch NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Move to adopt an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the Edmonds City Code related to the Salary Commission. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: There is now a desire to have the Salary Commission unpaused to resume its work in 2026 for the 2027 – 2/28 biennium. The current Resolution 4376 which paused the Boards and Commissions for the 2025 – 2026 biennium, will sunset on January 1, 2027. The Salary Commission, if unpaused, will conduct its work and provide its salary recommendations for the mayor and councilmembers in 2026, for the inclusion and the adoption of the 2027- 2028 biennium budget. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: CW 35.21.015 authorizes cities and towns in Washington State to establish independent salary commissions to set and adjust the salaries of elected officials, with specific rules for commission membership, salary changes, and voter referendums. The Edmonds City Council has established, repealed, reestablished and paused a salary commission at various times over the years with the following ordinances and resolutions: Ordinance 3275 (establishing a salary commission in 1999) Ordinance 3508 (repealing and reenacting a salary commission in 2004) Ordinance 3975 (repealing the salary commission in 2014) Ordinance 4057 (adopting a salary commission in 2017) Ordinance 4223 (repealing a salary commission in 2021) Ordinance 4252 (adopting a salary commission in 2022) Resolution 4376 passed in December of 2024, pausing the Salary Commission for the 2025 – 2026 biennium due to budget constraints. Resolution 4376 will sunset on January 1, 2027 and there is now a desire to have the salary commission resume its work, in preparation for the 2027 – 2028 budget biennium planning and adoption. RECOMMENDATION:   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 66/103 Move to adopt an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the Edmonds City Code related to the Salary Commission. BUDGET IMPACTS: None ITEM HISTORY: On May 5th, the proposal to unpause the Salary Commission was presented to Council with proposed changes to the ordinance, was presented and voted on to move to the Consent Agenda for the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026. December 2024 - The Salary Commission was paused with Resolution 4376 in December 2024 for the years of 2025-2026. This will be the first time since the pausing of the Salary Commission, that Council will consider unpausing the Salary Commission. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Presentation on the recommendation to unpause the Salary Commissions in 2026 for the 2027 – 2028 Biennium budget. Draft of Ordinance to Unpause the Salary Commission to be done on event years beginning 2026 EDCC 10.80 RCW 35.21.015   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 67/103 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATED TO THE SALARY COMMISSION. WHEREAS, as a means of preventing the use of public office for self-enrichment, the Washington State Constitution, Article 11, Section 8, initially prohibited any changes in the pay applicable to an office having a fixed term, either after the election of that official or during his or her term; and WHEREAS, by Article 30 (Amendment 54), adopted in 1967, and an amendment to Article 11, Section 8 (Amendment 57) in 1972, the rule was modified to permit pay increases for officials who do not fix their own compensation; and WHEREAS, the State Legislature adopted RCW 35.21.015 to provide the ability for city councilmembers to receive mid-term compensation increases, provided that a local salary commission is established and that the commission sets compensation at a higher level than the previous level; and WHEREAS, RCW 35.21.015 authorizes the creation of a salary commission of city residents that may increase the salary of elected officials effective mid-term, and decrease the salary of elected officials effective upon subsequent terms of office, by filing a change in salary to the city clerk without further action of the city council; and WHEREAS, the Edmonds City Council has established, repealed, reestablished and suspended a salary commission at various times over the years with the following ordinances: Ordinance 3275 (establishing a salary commission in 1999); Ordinance 3508 (repealing and reenacting a salary commission in 2004); Ordinance 3975 (repealing the salary commission in 2014); Ordinance 4057 (adopting a salary commission in 2017); Ordinance 4223 (repealing a salary commission in 2021); Ordinance 4252 (adopting a salary commission in 2022) and Ordinance 4376 (suspending regular meetings of the salary and other commissions); and WHEREAS, there is now a desire to have the salary commission resume its work, but in an even year instead of the odd years contemplated by the code; and   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 68/103 WHEREAS, the City is now using biennial budgets which are prepared and adopted in even years; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Changing to Even Years. Section 10.80.030 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled “Duties,” is hereby amended to read as set forth below (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike through): 10.80.030 Duties. A. The commission shall have the duty to meet between July 1st and September 30th of each evenodd-numbered year commencing the year 20262023, to review the salaries paid by the city to each elected city official, except that the salary of the municipal court judge shall be determined in accordance with ECC 2.15.040. If after such review the commission determines that the salary paid to an elected city official should be increased or decreased, the commission shall file a written salary schedule with the city clerk indicating the increase or decrease in salary and the effective date. Prior to filing the salary schedule with the city clerk, the city attorney shall review the salary schedule for ambiguity and legality and shall approve the salary schedule as to form if the schedule is unambiguous and legal. B. Any increase or decrease in salary established by the commission shall become effective and incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or salary commission. C. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city elected officials, regardless of their terms of office. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective on the next payday for city employees, or under the conditions established in the salary schedule. D. Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to incumbent city elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office. E. For purposes of this chapter, “salary” means any fixed compensation paid or provided periodically for work or services and includes, but is not limited to, wages and medical or other benefits. This definition expressly excludes any expenses paid or reimbursed on behalf of the mayor or council member for training and travel expenses.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 69/103 Section 2. Resumption of Commission’s Regular Meetings. Ordinance 4376 shall no longer apply to the Salary Commission, which shall be allowed to have regular meetings upon the effective date of this ordinance despite the fact that Ordinance 4376 remains in effect. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance is subject to referendum and shall take effect thirty (30) days after final passage of this ordinance. APPROVED: MAYOR MIKE ROSEN ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY JEFF TARADAY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: PUBLISHED: EFFECTIVE DATE: ORDINANCE NO.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 70/103 4 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. __________ of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the ____ day of ___________, 2026, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. _____________. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATED TO THE SALARY COMMISSION. . The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this _____ day of ________________, 2026. CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASSEY 4840-7251-8158, v. 1   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 71/103 PROPOSAL: •The Edmonds City Council is considering unpausing the  Salary Commission. •In December 2024, the Salary Commission was paused by  the Council due to budget constraints and was suspended  for the 2025 and 2026 biennium. The pause will sunset on  January 1, 2027. •Unpausing now would mean the Commissioners will meet  this year (2026) to review and make binding salary and  benefits recommendations for the City’s elected positions  of Mayor and Council for 2027 and 2028 biennium.    Item 8.4       Packet pg. 72/103 Reasons to Un-pause the Salary Commission At This Time – Consistent with our Council Priorities: • Transparency and public trust The Salary Commission provides an open, independent, and  transparent mechanism for compensation decisions. This reduces the  perception of political influence and strengthens public confidence in  the process. •Alignment with evolving responsibilities Elected roles change over time due to new state and federal  requirements, increased workloads, and emerging areas of city  responsibility. The Commission can assess whether current  compensation reflects these evolving duties.    10.80.040Open meetings.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 73/103 Reasons to Un-pause the Salary Commission At This Time – Consistent with our Council Priorities (cont.) •Predictable financial planning Regular review cycles allow for thoughtful, incremental budgeting.  Postponing evaluations can lead to larger and more abrupt  compensation adjustments later, creating avoidable budget  pressures. •Regular, objective compensation review A functioning Commission ensures reviews are fact‑based,  consistent, and informed by current data. 10.80.040Open meetings.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 74/103 RCW 35.21.015 establishes the legal framework for  how cities and towns in Washington State can set  salaries for their elected officials through  independent salary commissions. Provides a  structured, transparent process with safeguards  against conflicts of interest, term limits, and public  referendum rights.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 75/103 Salary Commission is an independent and codified commission EDCC 10.80 consistent with Washington State RCW 35.21.015   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 76/103 10.80.010 Created – Membership. A. There is created a salary commission for the city. The commission shall consist of five members, to be appointed by the mayor with the approval of the city council. B. The salary commission will serve without compensation. C. Each member of the commission shall serve a term of three years, except that the initial members shall be appointed for staggered terms of one, two or three years. D. No member of the commission shall be appointed to more than two terms. E. In the event of a vacancy in the office of commissioner, the mayor shall appoint, subject to approval of the city council, a person to serve the unexpired portion of the term of the expired position. F. A member of the commission shall only be removed from office for cause of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office, or for a disqualifying change of residence. [Ord. 4252 § 1, 2022]. 10.80.020Qualifications. A. Each member of the commission shall be a resident of the city. B. No member of the commission shall be an officer, official, or employee of the city or an immediate family member of an officer, official, or employee of the city. For purposes of this section, “immediate family member” means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or dependent relatives of an officer, official, or employee of the city, whether or not living in the household of the officer, official, or employee. [Ord. 4252 § 1, 2022]. 10.80.030Duties. A. The commission shall have the duty to meet between July 1st and September 30th of each odd-numbered year commencing the year 2023, to review the salaries paid by the city to each elected city official, except that the salary of the municipal court judge shall be determined in accordance with ECC 2.15.040. If after such review the commission determines that the salary paid to an elected city official should be increased or decreased, the commission shall file a written salary schedule with the city clerk indicating the increase or decrease in salary and the effective date. Prior to filing the salary schedule with the city clerk, the city attorney shall review the salary schedule for ambiguity and legality and shall approve the salary schedule as to form if the schedule is unambiguous and legal. B. Any increase or decrease in salary established by the commission shall become effective and incorporated into the city budget without further action of the city council or salary commission.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 77/103 C. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city elected officials, regardless of their terms of office. Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective on the next payday for city employees, or under the conditions established in the salary schedule. D. Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to incumbent city elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office. E. For purposes of this chapter, “salary” means any fixed compensation paid or provided periodically for work or services and includes, but is not limited to, wages and medical or other benefits. This definition expressly excludes any expenses paid or reimbursed on behalf of the mayor or council member for training and travel expenses. [Ord. 4252 § 1, 2022]. 10.80.040 Open meetings. All meetings, actions, hearings, and business of the commission shall be subject to the Open Public Meetings Act as set forth in Chapter 42.30 RCW. Prior to the filing of any salary schedule, the commission shall hold no fewer than two public hearings thereon within the two months immediately preceding the filing of its salary schedule. [Ord. 4252 § 1, 2022]. 10.80.050Referendum. A. Any salary increase or decrease established by the commission pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to referendum petition by the voters of the city, in the same manner as a city ordinance, upon filing of a referendum petition with the city clerk within 30 days after filing of a salary schedule by the commission. In the event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease shall not go into effect until approved by a vote of the people. B. Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city at the next following general or municipal election occurring 30 days or more after the petition is filed, and shall otherwise be governed by the provisions of the state constitution and the laws generally applicable to referendum measures. [Ord. 4252 § 1, 2022].   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 78/103 RCW 35.21.015 Salary commissions. (1) Salaries for elected officials of towns and cities may be set by salary commissions established in accordance with city charter or by ordinance and in conformity with this section. (2) The members of such commissions shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of a city charter, or as specified in this subsection: (a) Shall be appointed by the mayor with approval of the city council; (b) May not be appointed to more than two terms; (c) May only be removed during their terms of office for cause of incapacity, incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office or for a disqualifying change of residence; and (d) May not include any officer, official, or employee of the city or town or any of their immediate family members. "Immediate family member" as used in this subsection means the parents, spouse, siblings, children, or dependent relatives of the officer, official, or employee, whether or not living in the household of the officer, official, or employee. (3) Any change in salary shall be filed by the commission with the city clerk and shall become effective and incorporated into the city or town budget without further action of the city council or salary commission. (4) Salary increases established by the commission shall be effective as to all city or town elected officials, regardless of their terms of office. (5) Salary decreases established by the commission shall become effective as to incumbent city or town elected officials at the commencement of their next subsequent terms of office. (6) Salary increases and decreases shall be subject to referendum petition by the people of the town or city in the same manner as a city ordinance upon filing of such petition with the city clerk within thirty days after filing of the salary schedule. In the event of the filing of a valid referendum petition, the salary increase or decrease shall not go into effect until approved by vote of the people. (7) Referendum measures under this section shall be submitted to the voters of the city or town at the next following general or municipal election occurring thirty days or more after the petition is filed, and shall be otherwise governed by the provisions of the state Constitution, or city charter, or laws generally applicable to referendum measures.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 79/103 (8) The action fixing the salary by a commission established in conformity with this section shall supersede any other provision of state statute or city or town ordinance related to municipal budgets or to the fixing of salaries. (9) Salaries for mayors and councilmembers established under an ordinance or charter provision in existence on July 22, 2001, that substantially complies with this section shall remain in effect unless and until changed in accordance with such charter provision or ordinance.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 80/103 City Council Agenda Item 8.5 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Ordinance to Amend the Code 1.04.035 (Second Reading) DEPARTMENT:City Council Office PRESENTER:Michelle Dotsch NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Motion to adopt an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the city code provisions for Council Meetings. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: The EDCC 1.04.035 currently states that if the regular meeting falls on an election day, that the regular meeting “shall take place on the immediately preceding or following day (at council president’s discretion) at the same time and place as it would have were it not for the election.” This ordinance amendment will state that the meeting will take place preceding an election day. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: The EDCC 1.04.035 currently states that if the regular meeting falls on an election day, that the regular meeting “shall take place on the immediately preceding or following day (at council president’s discretion) at the same time and place as it would have were it not for the election.” This ordinance amendment will state that the meeting will take place preceding an election day. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to adopt an ordinance of the City of Edmonds, Washington, amending the city code provisions for Council Meetings. BUDGET IMPACTS: None ITEM HISTORY: January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Ordinance 4428, modifying the structure and times of committee meetings, addressing the effect of a meeting falling on a holiday or Election Day, and creating study sessions; and granted Council President the authority to reschedule a regularly scheduled meeting which would otherwise fall on Election Day to either the day immediately preceding or immediately following Election Day without outside or further consideration. May 5, 2026, the city council voted to move the amendment to the Consent Agenda for May 12, 2026, to set a regular or committee meeting that may fall on the day of an election to move the meeting to the day immediately preceding the election day.   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 81/103 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Ordinance 4228 Ordinance DRAFT to amend the city code 1.04.035   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 82/103 ORDINANCE NO. ____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY CODE PROVISIONS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS. WHEREAS, the city council has the power to organize and regulate its internal affairs under RCW 35A.11.020; and WHEREAS, on January 27, 2026, the City Council adopted Ordinance 4428, modifying the structure and times of committee meetings, addressing the effect of a meeting falling on a holiday or Election Day, and creating study sessions; and WHEREAS, Ordinance 4428 granted Council President the authority to reschedule a regularly scheduled meeting which would otherwise fall on Election Day to either the day immediately preceding or immediately following Election Day without outside or further consideration; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 1.04.035, entitled “Election day,” is hereby amended to read as follows (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in strike-through): 1.04.035 Election dDay. In the event a regularly scheduled city council meeting or committee meeting falls on a primary or general election day, or on a special election day where the city has placed a ballot measure before the voters, the regular meeting shall take place on the immediately preceding or following day (at council president’s discretion) at the same time and place as it would have were it not for the election.   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 83/103 2 4 0 2 Section 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance. Section 3. Effective Date and Summary Publication. This ordinance or a summary thereof consisting of the title shall be published in the official newspaper of the City and shall take effect and be in full force five (5) days after publication. APPROVED: MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: BY JEFF TARADAY FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: XXXX PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: XXXX PUBLISHED: XXXX EFFECTIVE DATE: XXXX ORDINANCE NO. XXXX   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 84/103 3 4 0 2 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. ____ of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the ____ day of ________, 20__, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. ____. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING THE CITY CODE PROVISIONS FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this ____ day of _______, 20__. CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 85/103 4 4 0 2   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 86/103 ORDINANCE NO. 4228 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS, REMOVING THE SECOND TUESDAY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AND AMENDING REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETING TIMES ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WHEREAS, the city council has the power to organize and regulate its internal affairs under RCW 35A.11.020; and WHEREAS, the city council has determined that a regular city council meeting on the second Tuesday of each month is no longer necessary; and WHEREAS, the city council has determined that regular city council committee meetings should occur at different times on the second Tuesday of each month; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 1.04.010 of the Edmonds City Code, entitled "Regular public meeting time and days," is hereby amended to read as follows (new text is shown in underline; deleted text is shown in `t -i'•e th -eugh): 1.04.010 Regular public meeting time and days. A. Full Council. Regular meetings of the city council shall be held on every Tuesday of every month, except for the second and fifth Tuesdays of a month, at 7:00 p.m. Regular meetings of the city council shall be held in the Council Chambers, Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington. Council meetings shall adjourn no later than 10:00 p.m. on the day initiated unless such adjournment is extended by an affirmative vote of a majority ofthe council as a whole plus one. B. Council Committees. The city council shall have the following standing committees: finance; parks and public works ("PPW"); public safety, planning and personnel ("PSPP"). Regular meetings of the city council standing committees shall be held on the second Tuesday of every month in the police training room of the Public Safety Complex, 250 Fifth Avenue N., Edmonds, Washington, with their respective start times as follows: (1) n rPSPP shall commence at 45:00 p.m. and end_ at 6:00 p.m.; (2) PSR Finance shall commence at -56:00 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.; and (3) fiaanftPPW shall commence at   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 87/103 6.407:30 p.m. and end at 9:30 p.m. At least the audio from city council standing committee meetings shall be recorded and posted online. Section 2. Regular meetings during_ the COVID-19 pandemic. Until such time that gubernatorial proclamation 20-28, and its various extensions have been terminated or amended to require the city council to meet in person, regular council meetings shall occur using a virtual meeting technology that complies with the proclamation. The council, by motion, may opt to include an in -person component to its virtual meetings so long as that is done in compliance with the gubernatorial proclamation then in effect. Instructions for accessing the virtual meetings shall be posted on the city council agenda, which can be found on the city's website. Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance should be held invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions ofthis ordinance. Section 4. Effective Date. This ordinance, being an exercise of a power specifically delegated to the City legislative body, is not subject to referendum and shall take effect five (5) days after passage and publication of an approved summary thereof consisting of the title. APPROVED: M YOR MIKE NELSON ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: CLERK, SCOT 'SEY APPROVED AS TO FORM: OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: I: • FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: July 9, 2021 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: July 13, 2021 2   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 88/103 PUBLISHED: July 16, 2021 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 21, 2021 ORDINANCE NO. 4228   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 89/103 SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 4228 of the City of Edmonds, Washington On the 13'" day of July, 2021, the City Council of the City of Edmonds, passed Ordinance No. 4228. A summary of the content of said ordinance, consisting of the title, provides as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING TIMES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS, REMOVING THE SECOND TUESDAY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AND AMENDING REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETING TIMES ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH The full text of this Ordinance will be mailed upon request. DATED this 13th day of July, 2021. S; Cl ERK, SCOTT P Y 4   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 90/103 Everett Daily Herald Affidavit of Publication State of Washington } County of Snohomish } ss Dicy Sheppard being first duly sworn, upon oath deposes and says: that he/she is the legal representative of the Everett Daily Herald a daily newspaper. The said newspaper is a legal newspaper by order of the superior court in the county in which it is published and is now and has been for more than six months prior to the date of the first publication of the Notice hereinafter referred to, published in the English language continually as a daily newspaper in Snohomish County, Washington and is and always has been printed in whole or part in the Everett Daily Herald and is of general circulation in said County, and is a legal newspaper, in accordance with the Chapter 99 of the Laws of 1921, as amended by Chapter 213, Laws of 1941, and approved as a legal newspaper by order of the Superior Court of Snohomish County, State of Washington, by order dated June 16, 1941, and that the annexed is a true copy of EDH932891 ORD. NO. 4228 as it was published in the regular and entire issue of said paper and not as a supplement form thereof for a period of 1 issue(s), such publication commencing on 07/16/2021 and ending on 07/16/2021 and that said newspaper was regularly distributed to its subscribers during all of said period. The amount of the fee for such publication is 22.40. Subsedbed $nd sworn bafore me on this day of yx 1 Notary Public in and for the State of Washington. City orEdmmds -LEGAL ADS 114101416 SCOTr PASSEY Lindj Phillips " u Notary PublicstweOfWashingtonngAP,..nb c-'aC"°jre'0"gRo2t   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 91/103 Classified Proof SUM WARY OF ORDINANCE NO, 4M of the C1ty orFdonds, mWashinglon On the 131h day 01 Jury, 202" 0+e Cily Conch of the City of Edmonds, passed Crdlnenee No. 4228- A summary 01 theeonrent at said ordintmc0. congis* of 1" 11110, prDvldes as follows' ANORDINANCEOFrHECITYOFEDMONDS, WASHINGTON, CHANGING THE REEWLAR MEETING TIMES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS. REMOVING THE SECOND TUESDAY REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, AND AMENDING REGULAR COMMrrTEl" MEETING TIMES ON THE SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH The ful lext of M Oird mric9 will be mo110 uMn request DATED lhl0 13Ih day 01 Ju". 21}21,- UPCLERK, SCOTT PASSEY Pubbbed: July 16, 2021- EDH932891 Proofed by Sheppard, Dicy, 07/19/2021 03:55:46 pm Page: 2   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 92/103 City Council Agenda Item 8.6 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Confirmation of Appointment to Planning Board Alternate position (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Mayor's Office PRESENTER:Mayor Rosen NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Confirm appointment of Bristol Ellington to the Planning Board Alternate position. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: A resignation by a Planning Board Member led to the Alternate being appointed to the Planning Board.  The resulting vacancy to the Alternate positions was publicized April 16, 2026 by media release and posting to the city website.  Applications received by May 1, 2026 were reviewed.  Mayor Rosen has selected Bristol Ellington for appointment to the Planning Board Alternate Position. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Confirm appointment of Bristol Ellington to the Planning Board Alternate position. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ITEM HISTORY: Council interviewed Bristol Ellington during the May 12 special meeting. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Bristol Ellington application (redacted)   Item 8.6       Packet pg. 93/103   Item 8.6       Packet pg. 94/103 City Council Agenda Item 9.1 May 12, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:City Administrator Confirmation of Appointment (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Human Resources PRESENTER:Lisa Takach, HR Director NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Confirm the appointment of Stephanie Lucash as City Administrator and approve the corresponding employment agreement. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☒ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☐ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: In July, 2025, Council approved the addition of the City Administrator position. The City’s Human Resources Department conducted an extensive search for qualified candidates. After thorough candidate screenings; interviews with leadership, an expert panel comprised of neighboring City Managers, the Mayor, and City Council; and a background screening that included numerous reference checks, the Mayor seeks to appoint Stephanie Lucash for the role of City Administrator. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: City Council approved the addition of the City Administrator position in July, 2025. The City’s Human Resources Department conducted an extensive search and received 29 applicants. After a thorough review of candidate qualifications, a written assessment was utilized to identify the top qualified candidates. The top 4 candidates were invited to participate in interviews on 3/24/2026 with a panel of City leadership and an expert panel comprised of neighboring City Managers. The Mayor interviewed the candidates on 3/27/2026. The top 3 candidates were interviewed by City Council on 4/1/2026. At the conclusion of this process, the Mayor selected candidate Stephanie Lucash as his appointee for City Administrator. The Mayor wishes to advance his appointment to Council for confirmation. The employment agreement presented is the standard agreement for executive leadership. Key items in the contract are: * Placement at step 5 on the salary range for the City Administrator * Provided a bank of 80 hours of vacation at hire * Provided a bank of 40 hours of sick leave at hire * 3 months severance if separated without cause RECOMMENDATION:   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 95/103 Confirm the appointment of Stephanie Lucash as City Administrator and approve the corresponding employment agreement. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ITEM HISTORY: This item is being presented for Council’s confirmation of the Mayor’s appointed City Administrator, Stephanie Lucash. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A ATTACHMENTS: Stephanie Lucash Employment Agreement   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 96/103 1 Initials ____ ____ EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between Stephanie Lucash (the “Employee”) and the City of Edmonds, a Washington municipal corporation (the “City”), to describe the terms and conditions of Employee’s appointment to the position of, and employment as, City Administrator. WHEREAS, the City desires to employ the services of Employee as the City Administrator of the City of Edmonds, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement and as provided by the Edmonds City Code (“ECC”); and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to provide certain benefits, establish certain conditions of employment, and to set working conditions of Employee; and WHEREAS, the parties acknowledge that Employee is appointed by the Mayor, subject to City Council approval; that Employee will serve at the pleasure of the Mayor; and that nothing herein is intended to modify Employee’s at-will status; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of Employee to accept employment as City Administrator under the terms provided herein; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, the parties agree as follows: 1.Appointment and Effective DateIn accordance with RCW 35A.12.090 and ECC 2.10.010, the Mayor appoints, and the City Council confirms, Employee as the City Administrator for an indefinite term commencing June 29, 2026. The effective date of this agreement is May 13, 2026 (“effective date”). Nothing in this Agreement will prevent, limit, or otherwise interfere with the right of the Mayor to terminate the services of the Employee at any time. Termination of employment will be subject to the provisions set forth in Section 8 of this Agreement. 2.Qualifications and EligibilityThe Employee affirms that they possess the education, training and experience which are an essential condition of the Employee’s appointment and employment. 3.Duties and AuthorityThe City Administrator is a position with executive management responsibility. As the City Administrator, the Employee will devote their full time and attention to faithfully performing the duties thereof, which include but are not limited to management of all activities related to the following:   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 97/103 2 Initials ____ ____ Under the direction of the Mayor, the City Administrator is responsible for the efficient and economic administration of City government through effective management of available human, financial and material resources. The incumbent must possess experience managing growth and development within a large urban environment of an increasingly diverse community with a proven ability to work effectively with elected officials, civic and/or business leaders and senior management staff. Work is characterized by executive level work with the Mayor and City Council in the development of short and long-range goals and objectives for providing municipal services; to strategize with the Mayor on legislative priorities at the state and national level; to direct and motivate the Executive/Senior Management group in the development and implementation of programs to obtain results through the effective utilization of human, financial and material resources; to integrate interdepartmental activities as required; to report periodically on operations and recommendations for appropriate courses of action and improvements. The incumbent is required to exercise keen judgment, imagination and foresight in making administrative and management decisions and in meetings with state and federal administrative officials and legislators. Work is performed according to the policy directives of the Mayor and City Council and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor. In addition, this position will perform such other legally and ethically permissible duties as may be assigned by the Mayor. The Employee’s position is FLSA-exempt and not eligible for overtime. 4.Hours of WorkIt is recognized that the Employee must devote time outside the normal office hours to the business of the City. Work in excess of an average of forty (40) hours per week is deemed part of the professional responsibility for which the Employee will not be paidovertime. The Employee will be allowed flexibility in setting their office hours or hoursof work when necessary to accommodate the needs of the Department. 5.Salary The Employee will be paid at pay range NR-47, Step 5, which is an annual base salary of $226,068.00 for 2026, and which will be pro-rated and paid in periodic installments consistent with the City’s normal payroll procedures. This salary will be subject to step adjustments, market adjustments, and/or annual COLA adjustment as provided to non- represented employees, and as determined by City Policy, City Code, the City Council and/or the Mayor, with the exception that the Employee will not be eligible for a salary increase following completion of their six-month probationary period, but will instead be eligible for a step increase at the one-year anniversary.   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 98/103 3 Initials ____ ____ 6.Benefits6.1 Holidays and Leaves The Employee will be granted or accrue holidays, vacation, sick leave and other leaveas provided in Chapter 2.35 EMC and City policy. This includes twenty-two (22) daysof vacation annually; eighty (80) hours of management leave annually; twelve (12)holidays annually; and eight (8) hours of sick leave per month. Management leave is provided per calendar year. The Employee will be granted a bank of ten (10) days (80 hours) of vacation leave andfive (5) days (40 hours) of sick leave at the beginning of their employment. TheEmployee will be eligible to use fronted vacation and sick leave banks at the start of their employment. Thereafter, the Employee will accrue vacation and sick leave as provided in Chapter 2.35 EMC with such accrual becoming available for use upon theEmployee’s completion of their six-month probationary period. 6.2 Insurance The Employee will be provided the same medical, vision, dental, disability, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, deferred compensation, health savings accounts, andother insurance and benefits as other management level employees. 6.3 Retirement The Employee may elect to participate in one of the City’s deferred compensationprograms and is required to participate in the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust(which is provided in lieu of federal Social Security) on the same terms as other City employees. The Employee is covered by the Washington State Department of Retirement SystemsPublic Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). The City will enroll Employee in PERSand will contribute the State-required amounts for the City’s share of the Employee’s participation in PERS as established by law. 6.4 Automobile, Travel, and Equipment If the Employee uses their personal vehicle for City business, they will be reimbursedfor reasonable and necessary travel expenses in accordance with City policy and state and federal law. The Employee is authorized to use City vehicles for City business in accordance with City policy. The City Administrator will be provided with a cellularphone and a laptop computer and other necessary equipment to perform the duties ofthe position.   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 99/103 4 Initials ____ ____ 6.5 Professional Organizations and Development The City recognizes and supports participation in municipal organizations and leadership associations consistent with the City Administrator position. Within departmental budget limitations, the City will pay the Employee’s annual dues and memberships in the professional organizations necessary and desirable for their professional development, for accomplishing their duties as City Administrator, and for the good of the City; these include, but are not limited to, the Washington City/County Management Association and the International City/County Management Association. The City authorizes reasonable time to serve on the board or as an officer of municipal organizations and leadership associations that are consistent with the City Administrator position and further the City’s goals. Within departmental budget limitations and in accordance with City policy and state and federal law, the City will pay for the reasonable fees, travel, and subsistence expenses for Employee for professional and official travel, and to authorize paid attendance at occasional conferences, courses, and meetings to represent Edmonds’ interests and to further the professional development of Employee. 6.6 Outside Employment Authorization The City recognizes that certain outside teaching opportunities provide benefits to the City and the community and help advance the city management profession. Employee is currently an affiliate professor/distinguished practitioner teaching at the University of Washington in Seattle and is an instructor for the Northwest Women’s Leadership Academy. The City supports these teaching endeavors that advance the municipal community, and authorizes Employee to accept limited teaching, consulting, or other business opportunities with the understanding that such arrangements will not interfere, nor constitute a conflict of interest, with Employee’s responsibilities under this Agreement. Employee agrees to disclose to Mayor and obtain written permission to engage in such arrangements in advance of accepting the same. 6.7 Civic Involvement The City recognizes the desirability of the City Administrator’s representation in and before local and regional civic and other organizations, and Employee is authorized to become a member of such civic clubs or organizations serving the Edmonds area in consultation with the Mayor. Within departmental budget limitations, the City will pay customary dues and fees for membership in these organizations. 7.Performance AppraisalsThe Mayor will review Employee’s performance after six (6) months of employmentand each subsequent December thereafter. The Mayor, as a part of the performance review process, will define such goals and performance objectives, which the Mayor, in consultation with the City Administrator, determine necessary for the properoperation of the City and to attain the City’s policy objectives. The Mayor will provide   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 100/103 5 Initials ____ ____ the Employee a written summary statement of the performance appraisal and will provide adequate opportunity for the Employee to respond to the appraisal. 8.Termination and Severance PayThe Employee is employed at-will and is subject to a six (6) month probationary period.The Mayor may remove the Employee from the position of City Administrator andterminate their appointment at any time, with or without cause. In the event the Employee is terminated either during probation or after, without cause, they will receive severance pay equal to three (3) months’ salary and payment for any accruedbut unused leave per Chapter 2.35 ECC. Employees removed and terminated for cause,including but not limited to malfeasance in office or conviction of a felony, are notentitled to severance pay. In the event the Employee voluntarily resigns and gives at least two (2) weeks advancenotice in writing, they will be paid at separation for unused leave as provided in Chapter2.35 EMC. The Mayor may waive the notice requirement in the case of resignation dueto health or family emergency. The Employee will cooperate in every way with the smooth and normal transfer to the newly appointed individual. The Employee will not be entitled to any severance pay or other benefits which would have accrued if theiremployment had been terminated by the City without cause. 9.Indemnification and Bonding Employer will defend, save harmless and indemnify Employee as set forth in ECC 2.06, or any amendment thereof, with respect to claims and/or litigation resulting from anyconduct, acts or omissions arising from the scope or course of Employee’s service oremployment with the City. The City will defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City Administrator, notwithstanding the fact that the City Administrator may have concluded service oremployment with the City, against any obligation to pay money or perform or notperform action, including without limitation, any and all losses, damages, judgments,interests, settlements, penalties, fines, court costs and other reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings including reasonable attorney’s fees, and any other liabilities arising from, related to, or connected with any tort, professional liabilityclaim or demand or any other threatened, pending or completed action, suit orproceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, arbitrative or investigative,whether groundless or otherwise, arising out of an alleged act or omission occurring in the good faith performance of the City Administrator’s duties on behalf of the City and within the scope of the City Administrator’s employment with the City, unless the actor omission is alleged to involve any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal or malicious actor willful or wanton misconduct or unless the act or omission is alleged to be outsidethe scope of her employment, in which case defense may be provided under a reservation of rights pending final legal determination of the legal action including any appeals brought by either party.   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 101/103   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 102/103 7 Initials ____ ____ DATED this ___day of ___________________ 2026. CITY OF EDMONDS EMPLOYEE Mike Rosen, Mayor Stephanie Lucash ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: Luke Lonie, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Office of the City Attorney   Item 9.1       Packet pg. 103/103