2026-05-12 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
May 12, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
May 12, 2026
ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT
Mike Rosen, Mayor
Michelle Dotsch, Council President
Chris Eck, Councilmember
Will Chen, Councilmember
Erika Barnett, Councilmember
Vivian Olson, Councilmember
Susan Paine, Councilmember
Jenna Nand, Councilmember
STAFF PRESENT
Todd Tatum, Interim City Administrator
Will Morris, Traffic Officer
Lisa Takach, Human Resources 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 Eck read the City Council Land Acknowledgment.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
REORGANIZE CONSENT ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO ADD INTERVIEW FOR A BOARD OR
COMMISSION TO COUNCIL BUSINESS.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO PULL ITEM 8.4 SALARY COMMISSION AND
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PLACE IT ON THE AGENDA AS ITEM 9.3.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE AGENDA WAS APPROVED AS AMENDED.
5. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation of Public Works Week 2026 Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office
(5 minutes)
Mayor Rosen proclaimed May 17 – 23, 2026 as Public Works Week.
2. 2026 State Legislative Session Brief Only One Reading Required – Community Services
and Economic Development (30 minutes)
Todd Tatum, Interim City Administrator, and Debora Munguia, Lobbyist for the
City of Edmonds, briefed Council on the 2026 Washington State Legislative
Session.
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)
Will Morris, Liaison to the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority (RFA), briefed
Council on the RFA’s plans for the coming year, as well as the workings of the RFA.
4. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes)
Mayor Rosen provided an update on the state audit, the results, and the findings.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following community members provided audience comment:
1. Richard Marin – Provided historical context on the Edmonds cemetery.
2. Joan Longstaff – Expressed support for the efforts to meet the needs of a certain
property.
3. Sharon Mayo – Expressed disappointment in the management of a disability housing
complex.
4. David Dorrian – Expressed support for Stephanie Lucash, the Mayor’s appointment
for City Administrator.
5. Roger Pence – Expressed concern for the Regional Fire Authority’s redistricting
efforts and their bond proposals.
6. Bill Krepick – Suggested that Council ask and answer certain questions about
Stephanie Lucash.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
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8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER DOTSCH MOVED TO REMOVE ITEM 8.6, CONFIRMATION OF
APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE POSITION, FROM THE CONSENT
AGENDA.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 payroll and benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. First Reading
3. Approval of claim checks and wire payment. Only One Reading Required
4. Ordinance to Amend the Code 1.04.035 Second Reading
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. City Administrator Confirmation of Appointment Only One Reading Required – Human
Resources
Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director, provided background on the City
Administrator position and introduced Stephanie Lucash, appointee to the City
Administrator position.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF
STEPHANIE LUCASH AS THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO APPROVE THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
FOR STEPHANIE LUCASH.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Interview for Appointment to a Board or Commission Only One Reading Required –
Mayor's Office
Council interviewed Bristol Ellington for the vacant alternate position on the
Planning Board.
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COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF BRISTOL
ELLINGTON TO THE PLANNING BOARD ALTERNATE POSITION.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Consideration of Unpausing of the Salary Commission Second Reading
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO AMEND THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO
CHANGE THE WORK OF THE SALARY COMMISSION FROM OPERATING ON A TWO
YEAR CYCLE TO A FOUR YEAR CYCLE.
THE MOTION FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON, ECK, AND PAINE IN
SUPPORT.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE EDMONDS CITY CODE RELATED TO
THE SALARY COMMISSION.
THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS ECK AND PAINE DISSENTING.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:53 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk