2026-05-05 Council Minutes
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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Luke Lonie, City Clerk