2026-06-02 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
June 02, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
June 02, 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
Mike Clugston, Planning & Development
Director
Mike DeLilla, City Engineer
Bertrand Hauss, Transportation
Engineer
Jeff Taraday, City Attorney
Luke Lonie, City Clerk
1. CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00pm by Mayor Rosen in
the Council Chambers, 250 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. The meeting
was opened with the flag salute.
2. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Council President Dotsch read the City Council Land Acknowledgment.
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation for Edmonds Serves Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (5
minutes)
Mayor Rosen acknowledged the designation of the City of Edmonds’ as the first
community of service.
2. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes)
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Mayor Rosen reviewed some of the topics discussed at the City’s May 30th Budget
Retreat.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following community members provided audience comment:
1. Elizabeth Seebacher – Expressed concern with noise pollution in Edmonds.
2. Chongwen Cong – Expressed concern with unfair treatment regarding code
enforcement.
3. Yuxia Miao – Expressed concern with unfair treatment regarding code enforcement.
4. Jim Oganowski – Expressed concern that Council has not placed discussion of the
various city funds on an agenda.
5. Ken Reidy – Provided input on the Transportation Improvement Program.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. 2025 Transportation Impact Fee Report Only One Reading Required
2. PW Q1 Capital Projects Report Only One Reading Required
8. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER ECK 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 payment. Only One Reading Required
9. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Family Burial Grounds (HB 2239) Third Reading – Planning and Development Services
Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director, provided a background of
House Bill 2239.
COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO SET A REQUIRED PUBLIC HEARING FOR
JUNE 23RD, AND TO ADOPT THE INTERIM ORDINANCE AS IN ATTACHMENT 4
AND ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING AN
INTERIM REGULATION TO PROHIBIT FAMILY BURIAL GROUNDS WITHIN THE CITY
ON A TEMPORARY BASIS.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Adoption of the 2027-2032 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) Second
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Reading – Engineering
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPROVING AND
ADOPTING THE 2027-2032 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (TIP)
AND DIRECTING FILING OF THE ADOPTED PROGRAM WITH THE WASHINGTON
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO ADD THE
IMPROVEMENT OF PEDESTRIAN SAFETY CROSSING AT 100TH AVE. W AT
FIRDALE VILLAGE TO THE 2027 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM.
THE AMENDMENT FAILED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND THE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO CHANGE THE PRIORITY LEVEL OF PROJECT
NAME NUMBER 22: BIKE LANES ALONG MAIN ST FROM FERRY TERMINAL TO
6TH AVE FROM HIGH TO LOW.
COUNCILMEMBER NAND CALLED THE QUESTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE AMENDMENT FAILED WITH COUNCILMEMBERS BARNETT, DOTSCH, AND
OLSON IN SUPPORT.
THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
11. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:34 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk