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2026-07-14 Council Packet Edmonds City Council Agenda July 14, 2026 Posted: 7/13/2026 1:37 PM 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 JULY 14, 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 for Parks and Recreation Month Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (5 minutes) 2. 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. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA 1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required 2. Community Engagement Vehicle (Lynnwood Honda) Only One Reading Required 3. Approval of claim checks and wire payments. Only One Reading Required 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS Edmonds City Council Agenda July 14, 2026 Posted: 7/13/2026 1:37 PM Page 2 1. Cascade Swim Club Yost Pool Agreement Update First Reading – Parks, Recreation and Human Services (30 minutes) 2. Resolution on contract authority for the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program Second Reading – Planning and Development Services (20 minutes) 3. Unlicensed Food Vendors Second Reading – Planning and Development Services (15 minutes) 4. Preliminary Fiscal Analysis of Potential Esperance Annexation Second Reading – Planning and Development Services (60 minutes) 5. Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter and Work Plan First Reading – City Council Office (20 minutes) 9. COUNCIL COMMENTS 10. MAYOR'S COMMENTS 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 12. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION 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 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Mayor's Office PRESENTER:Mayor Rosen NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Informational RECOMMENDATION:Mayor Rosen will read a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Jesse Curran, Parks Maintenance Manager and Todd Cort, Recreation Supervisor will receive the proclamation. 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: Mayor Rosen will read a proclamation declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month. Jesse Curran, Parks Maintenance Manager and Todd Cort, Recreation Supervisor will receive the proclamation. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ITEM HISTORY: N/A   Item 5.1       Packet pg. 3/117 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Proclamation Parks and Recreation Month July 2026   Item 5.1       Packet pg. 4/117   Item 5.1       Packet pg. 5/117 7 8 5 City Council Agenda Item 7.1 July 14, 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 June 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, the July 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, and the July 8, 2026 City Council Special 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 June 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting, the July 7, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting, and the July 8, 2026 City Council Special Meeting. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: 1. 2026-06-23 Council Regular Meeting Minutes Draft 2. 2026-07-07 Council Regular Meeting Minutes Draft 3. 2026-07-08 Council Special Meeting Minutes Draft   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 6/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Page 1 Edmonds City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes June 23, 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 Laurie Rose, Arts Assistant 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 Paine read the City Council Land Acknowledgment. 3.ROLL CALL 4.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. Council President Dotsch pulled item 8.8 and placed it as item 10.1 under Council Business. Councilmember Barnett pulled item 8.6 and placed it as item 10.2 under Council Business. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED. 5.PRESENTATION   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 7/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Page 2 1.Proclamation for the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (10 minutes) Mayor Rosen read the proclamation of the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Councilmember Paine accepted the proclamation as a descendant of Robert Treat Paine, signer of the Declaration. COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO LIMIT DISCUSSION TO 1 MINUTE PER COUNCIL MEMBER FOR ITEMS 5.2 AND 5.3 UNDER PRESENTATIONS, ITEM 11, COUNCIL COMMENTS, 1 MINUTE FOR MAYOR ROSEN UNDER ITEM 12, MAYOR’S COMMENTS, AND TO DIRECT THE CITY CLERK TO KEEP TIME BY NOTIFYING COUNCIL MEMBERS AND MAYOR ROSEN WHEN THEIR TIME HAS ELAPSED. MOTION CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER NAND IN OPPOSITION. 2.Edmonds Arts Commission Update Only One Reading Required – Planning and Development Services (25 minutes) Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director; Laurie Rose, Arts Assistant; and the members of the Arts Commission provided a history of and update on the Edmonds Arts Commissions, including its upcoming projects and events. 3.Informational Update from Sno-Isle Libraries Only One Reading Required – City Council Office (20 minutes) Eric Howard, Sno-Isle Libraries Executive Director, and Phil Spirito, Assistant Director of Community Libraries – South District, provided an update on the programs and services provided by the Sno-Isle Library system. 4.Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes) Mayor Rosen provided a brief finance update to Council and the community. 6.AUDIENCE COMMENTS The following community members provided public comment: 1. Jeanne Thorsen – Spoke in favor of the library levy. 2. Carol Simpson – Invited Mayor Rosen and Council to the opening ceremony of the New Start center. 3. Nora Carlson – Expressed support for Council’s motion to recommend the Mayor raise the Pride Flag for the month of June. 7.RECEIVED FOR FILING 1.Written Public Comments Only One Reading Required   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 8/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Page 3 2.Claim for Damages for filing First Reading 3.April 2026 Monthly Financial Report Second Reading 4.Facilities Division Quarterly Report - Q2 2026 First Reading 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 Payments Only One Reading Required 3.Approval of Payroll & Benefit Checks, Direct Deposit, and Wire Payments Only One Reading Required 4.Confirmation of Appointment: Salary Commission Position #5 Second Reading 5.Confirmation of Appointment: Salary Commission Position #3 Second Reading 6.Award for Construction for 2026 Combined Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Rehab Project Second Reading 7.Ordinance: Cigarette Sales to Minors Second Reading 9.PUBLIC HEARING 1.Public Hearing for Park Impact Fee (PIF) Interim Ordinance Extension Second Reading – Parks, Recreation and Human Services Angie Feser, Parks and Recreation Director, provided a background on the need for the extension of the Park Impact Fee Interim Ordinance. 2.Public Hearing for Interim Regulations on Family Burial Grounds Fourth Reading – Planning and Development Services Mike Clugston, Planning & Development Director, provided a recap of the interim regulations on family burial grounds.   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 9/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Page 4 10.COUNCIL BUSINESS 1.Access Agreement for Edmonds Marsh Estuary Advocates and Adopt a Stream Foundation to Perform Stream Restoration Work on City Property Second Reading COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO POSTPONE ACCESS AGREEMENT FOR EDMONDS MARSH ESTUARY ADVOCATES AND ADOPT A STREAM FOUNDATION TO PERFORM STREAM RESTORATION WORK ON CITY PROPERTY UNTIL THE APPROPRIATE PERMITS HAVE BEEN OBTAINED. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 2.Approval of PSA for Sewer Comprehensive Plan Update Second Reading Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director, and Mike DeLilla, City Engineer, provided information on the Professional Services Agreement for the sewer comprehensive plan. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BHC CONSULTANTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,080. THE MOTION CARRIED 6 – 1 WITH COUNCILMEMBER CHEN IN OPPOSITION. 3.Public Defender Contract Renewal First Reading – Human Resources Lisa Takach, Human Resource Director, requested approval with the Snohomish County Public Defenders Association. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO APPROVE THEIR NEW CONTRACT WITH SNOHOMISH COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER ASSOCIATION FOR THE TIME PERIOD OF JULY 1ST, 2026 THROUGH DECEMBER 31ST, 2028. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 4.Adoption of Code Amendments to Implement House Bill (HB) 1757 - Reduction in Energy Code Requirements for Existing Buildings Second Reading – Planning and Development Services Ted Corey, Building Official, provided background on House Bill 1757 and the actions required by Council. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO APPROVE AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING EDMONDS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CODE (ECDC) SECTION 19.30.010 REGARDING STATE ENERGY CODE AMENDMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 10/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 Page 5 THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 5.Various Minor Updates to the ECDC Related to Middle Housing Second Reading – Planning and Development Services Brad Shipley, Planning Manager, reviewed the minor code amendments proposed to Council. COUNCILMEMBER PAINE MOVED TO ADOPT THE MINOR CODE AMENDMENTS. THIS WOULD ALLOW STAFF TO PREPARE TARGETED AMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE CODE CLARITY, REMOVE OUTDATED REFERENCES, AND TO SUPPORT THE CONSISTENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE ADOPTED MENTAL HOUSING REGULATIONS. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 6.Resolution Adopting the Council Budget Calendar First Reading – City Council Office COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PLANNING CALENDAR FOR THE 2027 TO 2028 BIENNIAL BUDGET. THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. 11.COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers commented on various topics. 12.MAYOR'S COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT Luke Lonie, City Clerk   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 11/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 07, 2026 Page 1 Edmonds City Council Regular Meeting Action Minutes July 07, 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 Kisha Post, Finance Specialist Stephanie Lucash, City Administrator 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 6:00 pm 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 Chen read the City Council Land Acknowledgment. 3.ROLL CALL 4.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY. DOTSCH MOVED TO PLACE ITEMS 10 AND 11, EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AFTER ITEMS 12 AND 13, COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MAYOR’S COMMENTS. AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED NAND MOVED TO MOVE THE MAYOR’S FINANCE UPDATE AHEAD OF THE   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 12/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 07, 2026 Page 2 PROCLAMATION. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY 5.PRESENTATION 1.Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office Mayor Rosen provided a finance update, including information on sales tax, development related revenue, lodging taxes, and permit revenue. 2.Proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Disability Pride Month Only One Reading Required –Mayor's Office Mayor Rosen declared July, 2026 as Disability Pride Month. 6.AUDIENCE COMMENTS There were no members of the community who wished to provide audience comment. 7.RECEIVED FOR FILING 1.Outside Boards and Committees Report Only One Reading Required 2.Written Public Comments Only One Reading Required 3.Claim for Damages for filing First Reading 4.Update from Planning Board 8.APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA COUNCILMEMBER CHEN 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.Park Impact Fee (PIF) Interim Ordinance Extension Third Reading 3.Approval of payroll, benefit checks, direct deposit and wire payments. Only One Reading Required 4.Approval of claim checks and wire payments. Only One Reading Required   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 13/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Regular Meeting July 07, 2026 Page 3 9.COUNCIL BUSINESS 1.Budget Amendment First Reading – Finance Kisha Post, Finance Specialist, provided information to Council about a proposed budget amendment and answered Council questions. COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 4422 AS A RESULT OF UNANTICIPATED TRANSFERS AND EXPENDITURES OF VARIOUS FUNDS, AND FIXING A TIME WHEN THE SAME SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE. THE MOTION CARRIED WITH COUNCILMEMBER CHEN IN OPPOSITION. 10.COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilmembers commented on various topics. 11.MAYOR'S COMMENTS Mayor Rosen provided comments. 12.EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) 13.RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION ADJOURNMENT Luke Lonie, City Clerk   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 14/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 08, 2026 Page 1 Edmonds City Council Special Meeting Action Minutes July 08, 2026 ELECTED OFFICIALS PRESENT Mike Rosen, Mayor Michelle Dotsch, Council President Chris Eck, Councilmember Will Chen, Councilmember Erika Barnett, Councilmember Susan Paine, Councilmember Vivian Olson, Councilmember Jenna Nand, Councilmember STAFF PRESENT Andy Rheaume, Public Works Director Angie Feser, Parks & Recreation Director Beckie Peterson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Brad Shipley, Planning Manager Jeff Taraday, City Attorney Kisha Post, Finance Specialist Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director Loi Dawkins, Police Chief Luke Lonie, City Clerk Natasha Ryan, Public Information Officer Stephanie Lucash, City Administrator Teresa Simanton, Legislative Executive Assistant to Council 1.CALL TO ORDER The Edmonds City Council meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by Mayor Rosen in the Council Chambers, 121 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, and virtually. 2.BUDGET WORKSHOP 1.Welcome and Opening Comments 1. Council President Dotsch provided opening remarks. 2.Review Agenda 1. Mayor Rosen walked Council and staff through the agenda. 3.Forecast Modification 1. Kisha Post, Finance Specialist, reviewed the changes to the budget forecast since the last budget retreat. 4.Looking for Balance / Priorities 1. Mayor Rosen, Council, and staff discussed potential revenue opportunities, including, but not limited to, sales tax and traffic safety cameras. Council took a break from 2:25-2:32 pm. 2. Council discussed their individual preferences based upon administration   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 15/117 Edmonds City Council Minutes Special Meeting July 08, 2026 Page 2 recommendations on which services the City could look into reducing. 3. Council reviewed other opportunities for revenue generation and potential service reductions. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 4:24 pm. Luke Lonie, City Clerk   Item 7.1       Packet pg. 16/117 City Council Agenda Item 7.2 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Community Engagement Vehicle (Lynnwood Honda) (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Police Services PRESENTER:Commander Shane Hawley NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Move to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, to accept a donation in the form of a two-year vehicle lease from Lynnwood Honda for use by the Edmonds Police Department. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0.00 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):General Fund ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: The current donation/lease agreement with Lynnwood Honda for the Community Engagement Vehicle is terminating August 1, 2026. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: In 2021, the police department added the Community Engagement Officer position. The position focuses on engaging with the community through social media, in person meetings and hosting community events. This is a high visibility position within the department. In 2023, the police department worked with Lynnwood Honda and a resolution was approved to accept the donation of a vehicle for use by the Community Engagement Officer. A year extension was added in 2025, taking the agreement to August 1, 2026. That agreement is ending soon. Lynnwood Honda has once again agreed to carry a new lease on a new Honda CRV for our use. A contract (vetted by legal counsel) with contract details is included for review. The city will pay to have new graphics installed. This is a 2-year contract. After that time, the vehicle will be returned to Lynnwood Honda.   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 17/117 Because the two-year donation value is over $10,000, it requires council approval under municipal code 3.45. RECOMMENDATION: Move to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, to accept a donation in the form of a two-year vehicle lease from Lynnwood Honda for use by the Edmonds Police Department. BUDGET IMPACTS: Minor expense for installation of new vehicle graphics. ITEM HISTORY: Please see above. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Resolution to Approve Lynnwood Honda Donation Attachment A-2026 Lynnwood Honda EPD CRV Lease Attachment B-2026 Courtesy Vehicle Donation Agreement   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 18/117 RESOLUTION NO. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, TO ACCEPT A DONATION IN THE FORM OF A TWO- YEAR VEHICLE LEASE FROM LYNNWOOD HONDA FOR USE BY THE EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Edmonds has received notice that Lynnwood Honda desires to donate the use of a new Honda vehicle to the Edmonds Police Department for the use of the Community Engagement Officer for a period of two years; and WHEREAS, the vehicle and the terms of the two-year lease are described in the Closed End Motor Vehicle Lease (“Lease”) attached hereto as Attachment A; and WHEREAS, the intent of the parties regarding responsibility for the lease payments and other conditions of the lease are described in the Courtesy Vehicle Donation Agreement (“Agreement”) attached hereto as Attachment B; and WHEREAS, Chapter 3.45 of the Edmonds city code regulates the acceptance of donations to the City; and WHEREAS, ECC 3.45.030 provides that “[a]ll monetary and nonmonetary donations with a current value of up to $10,000 may be approved and accepted for the city by the mayor. All donations with a value greater than $10,000 must be approved by the city council before acceptance”; and   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 19/117 WHEREAS, Lynnwood Honda would like to provide the city with a donation in the form of a two-year vehicle lease valued at Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Forty-Six Dollars ($13,846.00); and WHEREAS, the City Council, after review and discussion, has determined that it is in the best interests of the city to approve the acceptance of the donation on behalf of the city; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Recitals. The recitals set forth above are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein. Section 2. Acceptance of Donation. The acceptance of the donation from Lynnwood Honda in the form of the two-year vehicle Lease set forth in Attachment A with a value of $13,846.00, which lease is to be undertaken in accordance with the Agreement set forth in Attachment B, is approved and such donation will, to the extent reasonably feasible, be used consistent with the donor’s desired use. The mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Lease and the Agreement. Section 3. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. RESOLVED this _____ day of __________ 2026. MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 20/117 ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:JULY 9, 2026 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO:   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 21/117   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 22/117 EXHIBIT A Form of Pre-Approved DADU Program Participation and License Agreement [Attach form agreement]   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 23/117 fLAW.HFS-UCL-WA-eps-14 1/21 CLOSED END MOTOR VEHICLE LEASE Lease Date: 08/01/2026 (WITH ARBITRATION PROVISION) Deal #323193, Stock #260864 Lessor Name and Business Address Lessee Name and Address Co-Lessee Name and Address LYNNWOOD HONDA EDMONDS POLICE DEPARTMENT N/A 22020 HIGHWAY 99 250 5TH AVE EDMONDS, WA 98026 EDMONDS, WA 98020 County: SN OHOMISH County: Lessee Blllina Address Cit different than above}Vehicle Garaaina Address {if different than above) NIA N/A County: N/A Principal Driver: N/A(if business use) . In this Lease, "you and "your" mean the lessee and co-lessee. "We,· ·us" and ·our" mean the Lessor named above, and any assignee ol thIs Lease . Each of you who signs the Lease is jointly and severally liable to us for all Lease obligations. You are leasing the Vehicle deSC(ibed below (the "Vehicle") from us. You agree to pay all amounts due under the Lease and fulfill all your obligations under the Lease. In this lease, •e• means an estimate. The Consumer leasing Act Disclosures shown below are also terms of this Lease. You are leasing the Vehicle and have no ownership rights in the Vehicle unless you exercise your purchase option. Monthly Payment Lease: If your payment schedule shows monthly scheduled payments in Item 3A, your Lease is a monthly payment lease. Single Payment Lease: If your payment schedule shows a single scheduled payment In Item 38, your Lease is a single payment lease. 1. The VehicleNew/Used Year Make Model Bodv SMe Vehicle ID# Odometer NEW 2026 HONDA CRV EX4WD AWD EX 2HKRS4H40TH459178 1 I Vehicle Prior Use (as checked): D Demonstrator D Factory Official D Rental D Taxi or Livery CONSUMER LEASING ACT DISCLOSURES Primarv Use Personal, unless otherwise indicated below 0 business □ agricultural 2.Amount Due atLease Signing orDelivery 3. Scheduled Payments A. Your first monthly payment of$ 554.00 on 08/01/2026, followed by 23 is due payments 4. Other Charges (not part of your scheduled payment) A.Turn-In fee (ii you do not 5.Total of Payments(The amount you will have paid by the end of the Lease) (Itemized in Item 6) s 754.00 of S $ 554.00 NIA N/A NIA payments of payments of $ __ N_/ __ A __ due on the __ 1 s""t __ of each month. B.Your single payment of S----N""/"""A'-----is due onN/A C. The Total of your Scheduled Payments is $ 13296.00 purchase lhe Vehicle and we donot waive the lee under llem 25(1)) s ____ 35_0_._00_ B.NIA s _____ N_/A_ c.NIA s _____ Nl...c..A_ 0.Total s ___ 35-'--'-o_.o _o 6. Itemization of Amount Due at Lease SI nln or Deliver $ 13846.00 (2 + 3C + 40 -6A3 -6A4 -6A5) A.Amount Due at Lease Signing or Delivery: B. How the Amount Due at Lease Signing or Delivery will be paid: N/A 1.Capitalized cost reduction (amount paid in cash)S --------:....:. NIA Sales/use tax on amount paid in cash S --------:....:. NIA 2. Capitalized cos! reduction (crelil tor net trade-in allowance) S --------:....:. NIA Sales/use tax on credit for net trade-in allowance S ______ _ 554.00 3.First monthly payment S----..c..=..""-'-"� N/A 4. Single scheduled payment S _____ ..;..::.:....:. N/A 5. Refundable security deposit S _____ ..;..::.:....:. N/A 6.Lease acquisition fee S _____ .;.;.:.;� N/A 7.Title fees 5 ______ _ N/A 8. License and registration fees s ______ _ N/A 9.Sales/use tax (exdudes any tax shown in 1. or 2. above) S -----�-200.00 10. DOCUMENTATION FEE S---��""'-N/A 11.NIA 5 _______ :....:. N/A 12.N/A S--------� 13. Total S 754.00 1. Net trade-in allowance 2. Rebates and noncash credits 3. Amount to be paid in cash 4.Other DEALER CONTRIBUTION 5. Total 7. Your scheduled payment is determined as shown below:A. Gross capitalized cost. The agreed upon value of the Vehicle ($ 36756.01 ) and any items you pay overthe lease term (such as service contracts, insurance, and any outstanding prior credit or lease balance). B. Capitalized cost reduction. The amount of any net trade-in allowance, rebate, noncash credit, or cash you pay that reduces the gross capltallzed cost. C. Adjusted capitalized cost The amount used in calculating your base scheduled payment. D. Residual value. The value of the Vehicle at the end of the Lease used In calculating your base scheduled payment. E. Depreciation and any amortized amounts. The amount charged for the Vehicle's decline in value throughnormal use and for other items paid over the lease term. F.Rent charge. The amount charged In addition to the depreciation and any amortized amounts. G. Total of base scheduled payments. The depreciation and any amortized amounts plus the rent charge. H.Lease payments. The number of payments in your Lease. I. Base scheduled payment. J.Sales/use tax (e).K.N/A L.NIA M. Total Scheduled Payment. s NIA $ N/A $ N/A s 754.00 $ 754.00 s 36756.01 -$NIA $36756.01 -$24756.00 $12000.01 +$N/A = s 12000.00 24 =s 500.00 +s 54.00 +s N/A +s N/A $ 554.00 Early Termination. You may have to pay a substantial charge If you end this Lease early. The charge may be up to several thousand dollars. The actual char e will depend on when the Lease is terminated. The earlier you end the Lonso, the greater this charge Is llkol to be. 8.Excessive Wear and Use. You may be charged for excessive wear based on our standards for normal use and for mileage in excess of __ 1�2�00_0 __ miles per year at the rate of$ 0.20 10.Other Important Terms. See your Lease documents for additional information on early termination, purchase options, maintenance responsibilities,warranties, late and default charges, insurance, and any security interest, if applicable.NOTICE: ALL PAGES OF THIS LEASE CONTAIN IMPORTANT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING AN ARBITRATION PROVISION. THE TERMS ANO CONDITIONS ON ALL PAGES ARE PART OF THIS LEASE. Lessee Initials X ___ Co-Lessee Initials X NIA /W:::iRhf"'?1 HFS-UCL-WA-eps-14 1/21 v1 Page 1 of 5 Cl4r.nf 4rlF--:::af:'.l 1-4rl4 ?-hF-:::irl.f;RACl?7 40rl,:,:::ih Attachment A   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 24/117   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 25/117   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 26/117   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 27/117   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 28/117 Courtesy Vehicle Donation Agreement Lynnwood Honda 22020 Highway 99 P.O. Box 1177 Edmonds, WA 98020-1177 425-775-7575 Fax 425-672-0500 http://lynnwoodhonda.com Lynnwood Enterprises, Inc. dba Lynnwood Honda donates the use of a 2026 Honda CRV EX VIN# 2HKRS4H40TH459178 to the Edmonds Police Department in accordance with the following terms and conditions: 1.The car shall be used by the Community Engagement Officer while performing department duties. 2.Lynnwood Honda is responsible for paying any lease payments, automobile licensing fees, applicable state use taxes, and any taxes in connection with the donation of this vehicle to the Edmonds Police Department. 3.The Edmonds Police Department will carry property (collision and comprehensive) and liability insurance on the vehicle as provided by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority. 4.This vehicle is donated for 24 months or 30,000 miles. The vehicle is to be kept clean and with no unrepaired accident damage. 5.The driver may bring the vehicle to Lynnwood Honda for periodic maintenance at the donor's expense. Alternatively, Edmonds Police Department may have the maintenance performed by a qualified mechanic according to the manufacturer suggested maintenance schedule. 6.Lynnwood Honda agrees to permit the Edmonds Police Department to add graphics to the vehicle at their expense (including the cost of removal). 7.Repairs or damage outside the scope of the manufacturer warranty or outside of normal maintenance will be covered by the Edmonds Police Department. On behalf of Lynnwood Enterprises, Inc. dba Lynnwood Honda, I hereby tender the above­ described donation to the Edmond Police Department, subject to the terms and conditions described herein. Wendy Nelson Popke Date Received on behalf of Edmonds Police Department Date NEW CARS SERVICE P A R T S USED CARS 0 Attachment B   Item 7.2       Packet pg. 29/117 City Council Agenda Item 7.3 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Approval of claim checks and wire payments. (Only One Reading Required) DEPARTMENT:Finance PRESENTER:Richard Gould NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Approval of claim checks and wire payments. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:$736,182.96 ☒ Approved in Budget Fund(s):various ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☐ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Approval of claim checks #282696 – #282823 dated July 8, 2026 for $732,338.98 and wire payments of $3,785.53, $58.45 & $634,680.84 (check #282599 6/24/26 voided, re-issued by wire). 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 payments. BUDGET IMPACTS: $736,182.96   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 30/117 ITEM HISTORY: N/A ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment #1 – Claim checks dated July 8, 2026   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 31/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 32/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 33/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 34/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 35/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 36/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 37/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 38/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 39/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 40/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 41/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 42/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 43/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 44/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 45/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 46/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 47/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 48/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 49/117   Item 7.3       Packet pg. 50/117 City Council Agenda Item 8.1 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Cascade Swim Club Yost Pool Agreement Update (First Reading) DEPARTMENT:Parks, Recreation and Human Services PRESENTER:Angie Feser, Director NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Informational RECOMMENDATION:No recommendation – this is an informational session. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: The City of Edmonds and Cascade Swim Club are in the second year of a five-year concessionaire agreement to provide Yost Pool operations and programs. As a service provider, Cascade pays the city more than $100,000 a year to cover the cost of pool utilities, including gas, water and electricity. During the 2025-26 mid-biennium modification process the council directed administration to require Cascade to pay an additional $85,000 a year to offset the city’s cost of maintaining the pool. That will require Cascade to pay $185,000 a year and the existing contract to be renegotiated. Most of the city’s pool maintenance costs are labor (about $150,000), utilities ($102,000) and supplies and services (16,000). With the council’s objective of decreasing city costs (by increasing revenue from Cascade) this provided an opportunity for a creative solution in which Cascade would assume responsibility for routine maintenance in addition to pool operations through a management agreement. The new proposed approach is for Cascade to assume all routine maintenance, direct costs of utilities, supplies, materials and services required to operate the pool. City staff and Cascade Board President will share additional information and details during this council meeting and be available to answer Council members questions. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: This is an informational presentation providing an update on the potential new Yost Pool maintenance and operations arrangement with Cascade Swim Club.   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 51/117 RECOMMENDATION: No recommendation – this is an informational session. BUDGET IMPACTS: As proposed, the city’s direct costs of utilities, supplies and services would decrease – approximately $118,000 and these future expenses would shift to Cascade for the duration of the agreement. ITEM HISTORY: The City and Cascade first entered into an annual concessionaire’s agreement in August 2021 and in 2025 entered into a five-year renewal agreement. The pool availability also changed from summer use only to year-round. The agreement requires Cascade to provide resident/non-resident rates and guaranteed programming to the Edmonds public such as open swim, lap swim, and swim lessons. This partnership has been very successful and it is doubtful Yost Pool would be open if the city had to directly operate, program, staff and maintain the pool. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: None   Item 8.1       Packet pg. 52/117 City Council Agenda Item 8.2 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Resolution on contract authority for the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program (Second Reading) DEPARTMENT:Planning and Development Services PRESENTER:Ted Corey NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Move to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, approving a pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit program; approving a template program participation and license agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to execute such agreements on behalf of the City. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:N/A ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):N/A ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Authority to enter into agreements between the City of Edmonds and designers or architects seeking to submit Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) plans for inclusion in the Pre- Approved DADU Plan Catalog currently resides with City Council. Given the anticipated high volume of plan submissions and the need for efficient program administration consistent with the goals and policies in the Comprehensive Plan, this resolution would authorize the Mayor to execute such agreements on behalf of the City. The Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program is anticipated to launch in July 2026. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: To advance the Comprehensive Plan’s goals of promoting diverse housing options (Goal H-1), removing regulatory barriers (Goal H-10), and improving predictability and efficiency in permitting (Goal H-11), the City is establishing a Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program. This program allows designers and architects to submit DADU building plans to the Planning and Development Department for review. Once approved, these plans will be added to a catalog maintained by the Department. As a condition of inclusion in the catalog, designers and architects must enter into an agreement with the City that, among other provisions, limits the   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 53/117 sale price of each plan to a maximum of $1,000. The authority to execute this agreement is what the resolution is addressing. Prospective applicants may then select a plan from the catalog and use it for permitting on their property without requiring additional plan review of the structure. Applicants will purchase the plans directly from the designer or architect who created them. Absent an agreement between the City and the designer or architect, the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program would present liability risks for the City. Requiring each agreement to be brought before City Council would create impractical delays in adding plans to the program. A significant number of plans are expected to be submitted for catalog inclusion concurrent with separate construction permit applications, delays in program entry could therefore also delay the issuance of those permits. Once implemented, the program will advance the Comprehensive Plan’s goals by reducing building permit review times and lowering associated costs. It will also allow prospective applicants to choose from a diverse catalog of market-driven designs. Any design listed in the catalog could still be permitted today, even without being part of the catalog. Overall, the program streamlines and simplifies the permitting process for applicants. The program will have dedicated pages on the City’s website featuring program details, the catalog of preapproved plans, and links to design related resources. Other jurisdictions are in the process of implementing or have implemented similar programs. Everett recently went live with their program, and Snohomish County is currently in the development process. RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Edmonds, Washington, approving a pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit program; approving a template program participation and license agreement; and authorizing the Mayor to execute such agreements on behalf of the City. BUDGET IMPACTS: N/A ITEM HISTORY: The Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program was introduced to Council at the Planning and Development Department annual update on May 5, 2026 and discussed at the PSPHSP Committee meeting on June 16, 2026. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 54/117 Attachment 1 is the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program resolution being proposed. Attachment 2 is the Participation and License agreement the Resolution would allow the Mayor to execute. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program Resolution 2. Participation and License agreement – Exhibit A   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 55/117 RESOLUTION NO. ____ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, APPROVING A PRE-APPROVED DETACHED ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT PROGRAM; APPROVING A TEMPLATE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SUCH AGREEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WHEREAS, the city council desires to support the availability of detached accessory dwelling units (“DADU”) within the City; and WHEREAS, the City administration has developed a voluntary pre-approved DADU program intended to make selected standard DADU plans more readily available to private property owners and to facilitate more efficient permit review; and WHEREAS, the program is intended to operate as a City-administered plan-review and public-information program, and not as a City procurement of architectural, engineering, construction, design-build, or other professional services for a City-owned project; and WHEREAS, designers, architects, builders, design-build teams, and other eligible participants may submit DADU plans for consideration under program criteria established by the City; and WHEREAS, the city council desires to approve the program and authorize the mayor to enter into program participation and license agreements with selected participants;   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 56/117 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Program and Form Agreement Approved. The city council approves the City’s voluntary Pre-Approved DADU Program and approves the form of Pre-Approved DADU Program Participation and License Agreement attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. Section 2. Authorization to Execute Agreements. The mayor is authorized, on a standing basis and without further city council approval, to execute Pre-Approved DADU Program Participation and License Agreements with one or more program participants, provided that each agreement is substantially in the form attached as Exhibit A. Section 3. Minor Revisions. The mayor is authorized to approve and execute agreements containing nonmaterial revisions to the form attached as Exhibit A, PROVIDED THAT the revisions are approved by the City Attorney and do not materially increase the City’s obligations or materially alter the risk allocation approved by this Resolution. Section 4. No Obligation to Select Plans. Nothing in this Resolution requires the City to select any particular participant or plan, to pre-approve any particular plan, or to maintain any plan or participant in the program for any minimum period of time. RESOLVED this ____ day of ______________, 2026. MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 57/117 ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE: CITY CLERK, LUKE LONIE FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:JUNE 16, 2026 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: RESOLUTION NO:   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 58/117   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 59/117 EXHIBIT A Form of Pre-Approved DADU Program Participation and License Agreement [Attach form agreement]   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 60/117 PRE-APPROVED DADU PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND LICENSE AGREEMENT Participation and license agreement for use between a city and a participating designer, architect, builder, or design-build team. City:City of Edmonds Participant:[Participant Name] Effective Date:[Date] Plan(s):[Insert description of pre-approved DADU plan(s)] THIS AGREEMENT is entered into by and between the City of Edmonds (the "City") and [Participant Name] (the "Participant"). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits accruing, it is agreed by and between the parties hereto as follows: 1. Purpose and Program Structure A. The City administers a voluntary pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) program intended to make selected standard plans more readily available to private property owners. B. The Participant is not being retained to provide project design services for a City- owned project. Instead, the Participant is applying to participate, and if selected, to remain in, the City’s pre-approved DADU program subject to the terms of this Agreement. C. The City’s role is limited to program administration, plan review for the scope of pre-approval identified by the City, maintenance of a public-facing gallery or listing of selected plans, and related program management. 2. Selection, Deliverables, and Scope of Participation A. The Participant may submit one or more DADU designs for consideration under the program criteria established by the City. B. If the Participant is selected, the Participant shall furnish a permit-ready plan set and such supporting materials as the City reasonably requires for pre-approval, including drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules, details, images, descriptive materials, pricing disclosures, and contact information. The phrase “permit-ready plan set” in this document means: “a pre-approval-ready base plan set, suitable for City review under the program, but not necessarily sufficient for issuance of a site-specific building permit without additional site-specific materials.” C. The Participant shall timely revise and resubmit materials as reasonably necessary to address review comments during the pre-approval process.   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 61/117 D. Nothing in this Agreement obligates the City to select any particular plan, to pre- approve any plan, or to keep any plan in the program for any minimum period of time. 3. Nature and Limits of Pre-Approval A. Any City pre-approval is limited to the specific plan components and code issues identified by the City’s program materials, written determinations, and review records. B. Pre-approval does not eliminate site-specific review. Zoning, setbacks, lot coverage, height, utilities, drainage, foundation design, grading, tree retention, geotechnical issues, environmental constraints, and other permit requirements remain subject to separate review as applicable. C. Modifications to a pre-approved plan may limit or void the usefulness of the pre- approval, as determined by the City. 4. Intellectual Property and City License A. The Participant retains all right, title, and interest, including copyright, in and to the submitted materials and any pre-approved plan. The Participant represents and warrants that it owns or has obtained all rights necessary to submit the materials to the City and to grant the license in this Agreement, including rights from employees, subconsultants, photographers, rendering vendors, engineers, architects, and other contributors. B. The Participant grants the City a nonexclusive, royalty-free license to reproduce, copy, display, publish, distribute, and use the submitted materials and selected plan materials solely for administration, review, promotion, and operation of the program, including online display, archival retention, public information materials, and permit processing associated with the program. C. Except for the limited license granted above, the City acquires no ownership interest in the Participant’s intellectual property and no right to sell, sublicense, or authorize construction from the plan except as expressly contemplated by the program. D. The City may use plan images, floor plans, renderings, descriptive text, pricing disclosures, and similar materials in print and digital program materials. 5. Relationship With Homeowners and Other Private Parties A. A homeowner or other private property owner who wishes to use a pre-approved plan shall separately contract with the Participant, or otherwise obtain rights from the Participant, for any plan license, site adaptation, site plan, permitting assistance, engineering coordination, construction administration, fabrication, or construction services. B. The City is not a party to any agreement between the Participant and a homeowner, builder, contractor, or other private party, and the City assumes no   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 62/117 responsibility for such private agreements or the performance of services under them. C. The Participant shall clearly disclose to prospective users of a pre-approved plan the scope and limits of City pre-approval, the need for site-specific review, the price of any plan license, the Participant’s additional fees or rates, and any restrictions on reuse or modification of the plan. 6. Program Pricing Parameters A. Unless the City establishes different pricing requirements in the program materials or by written amendment, the Participant shall not charge more than $1,000 for a homeowner’s license to use a pre-approved plan. B. The Participant may separately charge for additional private services, including site-specific design, permit application materials, engineering, or construction- related services, provided those fees are disclosed as required by the program. 7. Professional Responsibility and Standard of Care A. The Participant is solely responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and code conformance of the submitted materials and any services performed by the Participant or its subconsultants. B. City review, comments, acceptance, or pre-approval do not relieve the Participant of responsibility for errors, omissions, negligent acts, or code deficiencies in the submitted materials or related services. C. If the Participant is an architect, engineer, or other licensed design professional, the Participant shall perform all professional services in accordance with the standard of care applicable to similarly situated professionals practicing in Washington. 8. Releases, Disclaimers, and Site-Specific Risk A. Because a pre-approved plan may not be suitable for every site, the Participant remains responsible for any site-specific services performed by or through the Participant. B. If a homeowner elects to use the plan without retaining the Participant for site- specific services, the Participant may require the homeowner to execute a separate license agreement, release, or limitation-of-liability document, provided that such document does not bind the City or conflict with program requirements. C. The City may require a homeowner using a pre-approved plan to acknowledge disclaimers or releases established by the City for program use. 9. Insurance and Licensing A. Throughout the term of participation, the Participant shall maintain all licenses, registrations, and professional credentials required by law for the services the Participant elects to provide.   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 63/117 B. If the Participant is required to be registered as a contractor under chapter 18.27 RCW, the Participant shall maintain liability insurance or other financial responsibility in at least the minimum amounts required for contractor registration in Washington. C. Without limiting subsection B, the Participant shall maintain liability insurance or other financial responsibility with limits of not less than $50,000 for property damage and $200,000 for public liability, or a combined single-limit policy of not less than $250,000. D. If the Participant provides or offers architectural, engineering, design, plan- preparation, or other professional services in connection with a pre-approved plan, the Participant shall maintain any professional liability insurance required by law or by the Participant’s applicable professional licensing, registration, or contractual obligations. E. Upon request, the Participant shall provide certificates of insurance or other evidence of coverage, financial responsibility, registration, and licensure reasonably satisfactory to the City. 10. Indemnification and Defense A. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Participant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, employees, and agents from and against claims, demands, damages, losses, liabilities, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or relating to the Participant’s submitted materials, plan documents, services, representations, omissions, or breach of this Agreement. To the extent RCW 4.24.115 applies, the Participant’s duty to indemnify, defend, or hold harmless the City for bodily injury, property damage, or damages arising from architectural, engineering, construction, or related services applies only to the extent of the negligence of the Participant or its agents, employees, subconsultants, contractors, or representatives, and does not apply to the sole negligence of the City. B. The preceding obligation includes claims alleging defects in design or construction documents, negligent professional services, code noncompliance, bodily injury, property damage, or infringement of intellectual property rights, except to the extent caused by the City’s unauthorized modification or use outside the license granted by this Agreement. 11. Public Listing, Marketing, and Program Administration A. The City may display the Participant’s name, firm name, contact information, biography, plan descriptions, dimensions, images, pricing information, and similar program materials in an online gallery or other public-facing materials. B. The City may edit descriptive materials for length, formatting, accessibility, plain language, and consistency, provided the City does not materially misrepresent the plan.   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 64/117 C. The Participant shall not represent that the City guarantees permit issuance, site suitability, price, construction quality, or the Participant’s services. The City’s listing is not an endorsement, recommendation, warranty, or referral. 12. Updates, Suspension, and Removal A. If code changes or program modifications affect the continued suitability of a pre- approved plan, the City may require updates as a condition of continued participation. B. The Participant is not obligated to update a plan unless the Participant elects to keep the plan in the program or otherwise agrees to provide updates. C. The City may reject, suspend, or remove a plan or Participant from the program at any time, with or without cause, including for breach of program requirements, loss of insurance or licensure, misleading pricing or marketing, failure to provide requested updates, or modification or termination of the program itself. 13. Independent Contractor; No Retention for City Project A. The Participant is and shall remain an independent contractor and not an employee, partner, joint venturer, or agent of the City. B. This Agreement does not retain the Participant to design a City-owned capital project. The City is not purchasing, procuring, or receiving architectural, engineering, construction, or design-build services from the Participant under this Agreement. The Participant’s participation is for inclusion in a voluntary public information and permit facilitation program only. No City funds are paid to the Participant, and no City-owned project or City-required professional service is being awarded. 14. Records and Cooperation A. The Participant shall maintain records reasonably sufficient to demonstrate compliance with program requirements, including insurance, licensure, and pricing disclosures, and shall furnish such records to the City upon reasonable request. B. The Participant shall cooperate with reasonable City requests relating to program administration, permit processing, correction of inaccurate public information, and response to complaints concerning the Participant’s participation in the program. C. The Participant acknowledges that materials submitted to the City may constitute public records subject to disclosure under chapter 42.56 RCW. The City does not agree to treat submitted materials as confidential except to the extent a specific exemption or prohibition applies. The Participant shall clearly identify any materials it contends are exempt from disclosure, but such identification is not binding on the City.   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 65/117 15. Term and Survival A. This Agreement begins on the Effective Date and continues until terminated by either party upon written notice, except that the City may immediately suspend or terminate participation as provided in this Agreement. B. The City’s rights to retain archival copies, maintain records of prior program participation, and use previously published program materials for historical, administrative, or recordkeeping purposes survive termination. C. Sections concerning intellectual property, indemnification, professional responsibility, records, and any obligations that by their nature should survive termination shall survive termination of this Agreement. 16. Notices and Signatures A. Notices under this Agreement may be delivered by hand, by mail, or by email to the contacts identified below or to any updated contact designated in writing by either party. DATED THIS _____ day of _______________ 2026. CITY OF EDMONDS [NAME OF PARTICIPANT] Mike Rosen, Mayor [Name, Title]   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 66/117 ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED: ________________________________ Luke Lonie, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________________ Office of the City Attorney   Item 8.2       Packet pg. 67/117 City Council Agenda Item 8.3 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Unlicensed Food Vendors (Second Reading) DEPARTMENT:Planning and Development Services PRESENTER:Duane Wakan NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Input RECOMMENDATION:Review the draft updates to Chapter 4.12 ECC Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors, and provide direction regarding next steps. At this time, Council may: 1. Direct staff to return with additional research on regulatory and enforcement options; 2. Amend the draft code; or 3. Move the draft code forward to the July 28 consent agenda. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:0 ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):0 ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Staff is bringing forward the second reading of draft code to address the emerging issue of unlicensed mobile food vendors. Snohomish County and other jurisdictions are reporting a significant increase in unpermitted roadside food vendors that create potential public health risks, and persistent enforcement challenges. The purpose of this agenda item is to introduce draft code updates to Chapter 4.12 Peddler, Solicitors and Street Vendors to address these issues. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: Staff reviewed similar code language regarding Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors from other regional code cities in addition to conversations with Edmonds Police and code enforcement to identify gaps in our existing code. It was determined that ECDC 4.12 lacks an   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 68/117 effective purpose statement, enforcement language, in addition to requirements and restrictions. Draft code was shared with Police, Code Enforcement and Public Works who also provided feedback and input. Draft code chapter highlights: •4.12.010 Purpose- new section •4.12.020 Definitions- reorganized and updated •4.12.030 Licensing, permitting and reporting of sales- reorganized and updated •4.12.040 Exemptions- new section •4.12.050 Penalty for violation- reorganized and updated •4.12.060 Enforcement- updated section •4.12.070 Impound- new section •Peddlers and Solicitors- new heading o 4.12.080 Operational restrictions- reorganized o 4.12.090 Purchase orders- same •Street Vendors- new heading o 4.12.100 Requirements and restrictions- reorganized •4.12.110 Severability- same Overarching goals for the chapter update were to provide strong and clear enforcement language, adopt similar verbiage from other agencies where applicable, and organize the chapter to better articulate operational requirements and restrictions. RECOMMENDATION: Review the draft updates to Chapter 4.12 ECC Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors, and provide direction regarding next steps. At this time, Council may: 1. Direct staff to return with additional research on regulatory and enforcement options; 2. Amend the draft code; or 3. Move the draft code forward to the July 28 consent agenda. BUDGET IMPACTS: There is no immediate budget impact associated with this briefing. Future impacts would depend on whether Council directs additional analysis, code development, interdepartmental coordination, or enforcement planning. ITEM HISTORY: Staff discussed the following issues at the April 21, 2026 City Council Meeting regarding unlicensed food vendors. 1. Growing number of complaints with unlicensed mobile food vendors largely concentrated in south-west Snohomish County along heavily traveled corridors.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 69/117 2. Public health concerns are significant due to a lack of handwashing and sanitation facilities, inadequate temperature control, unsafe food storage, cross contamination risk, lack of wastewater containment, and improper disposal of grease and wastewater into storm drains. 3. Protection of public right-of-way from obstruction, fire risk, worker safety, fairness to compliant or permitted businesses and loss of tax revenues. 4. Snohomish County Health Department has limited ability to enforce unlicensed mobile food vendors and require a coordinated effort from local civil enforcement. 5. Other jurisdictions are beginning to identify tools to address the issue. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Chapter 4.12 ECC Redline DRAFT Attachment 2: Chapter 4.12 ECC Clean DRAFT   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 70/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 1 of 10 Chapter 4.12 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND STREET VENDORS Sections: 4.12.010 Purpose. 4.12.010 020 Definitions. 4.12.020 030 License, permit, and reporting of sales required. 4.12.030 040 RepealedExemptions. 4.12.100 050 Penalty for violation. 4.12.040 Repealed. 4.12.050 060 RepealedEnforcement. 4.12.055 Street vendor requirements. 4.12.070 Impound. 4.12.060 Repealed. Soliciting and Peddling 4.12.065 80 Soliciting and peddlingOperational restrictions. 4.12.090 Purchase orders – Form and content. 4.12.065 Soliciting and peddling restrictions. Street Vendors 4.12.055 100 Street vendor rRequirements and restrictions. 4.12.070 Carrying of license required. 4.12.080 Repealed. 4.12.085 Repealed. 4.12.090 Purchase orders – Form and content. 4.12.100 Penalty for violation. 4.12.110 Severability. 4.12.010 Purpose.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 71/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 2 of 10 The purpose of this chapter is to regulate peddling, soliciting, and food vending within the City of Edmonds; protect public health, safety, and welfare; preserve public rights-of-way; and establish penalties for violations. 4.12.010020 Definitions. “Employer” means a person or entity legally responsible for the operation of a mobile food vendor, including an owner or authorized agent. “Lemonade stand” means a temporary stand operated by a minor for educational or recreational purposes that sells lemonade, similar beverages, or prepackaged snacks and is not part of an ongoing commercial business. C. “Motorized mobile vending unit” means a truck, van or other motorized vehicle that incorporates a kitchen or other food preparation area from which prepared or prepackaged food may be sold. D. “Nonmotorized mobile vending unit” means a cart, kiosk or other device capable of being pushed by one person, with at least two functional wheels and positive wheel-locking devices. “Responsible operator” means the individual present at a mobile food vending unit who is responsible for the operation as a mobile food vendor. A. “Solicitor” or “peddler” means any a person who shall sells, offers for or expose for sale, or who shall trade, deal or traffic in anysolicits orders for goods or services in the city by travelinggoing from house to house, or from place to place, or by indiscriminately approaching individualspersons away from the person’s place of business. The term includes sales by sample and orders for future delivery but does not include a street vendor or a person soliciting sales solely from wholesale or retail businesses. 1. Sales by sample or for future delivery, and executory contracts of sale by solicitors or peddlers are included; provided, however, that this section shall not be deemed applicable to any salesman or canvasser who solicits trade from wholesale or retail dealers in the city. 2. Any person who, while selling or offering for sale any goods, services or anything of value, stands in a doorway, any unenclosed vacant lot, parcel of land, or in any other place not used by such person as a permanent place of business shall be deemed a solicitor or peddler within the meaning of this chapter, except as noted in subsection (B) of this section. B. “Street vendor” means any person who shall sells food , flowers, nonalcoholic beverages only, and/or other goods or services from either a motorized or nonmotorized mobile vending unit. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 1, 1960].   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 72/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 3 of 10 4.12.020030 License and reporting of sales. fees. A. Business license required. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as solicitor, peddler, or street vendor within the meaning and application of this chapter unless that person or his/hertheir employer shall have first secured a city of Edmonds business license as required under Chapter 4.72 ECC. 1. Any person who shall sell, deliver or peddle any dairy product, meat, poultry, eel, fish, mollusk, or shellfish must first obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. 2. No licenses shall be issued or maintained for the sale of poultry or poultry products or meat or meat products which are adulterated or distributed under unsanitary conditions. 3. No licenses shall be issued for the sale of shellfish unless the vendor can produce a certificate of compliance as required by RCW 69.30.020. 4B. A city of Edmonds business license shall be carried at all times by each solicitor, peddler or street vendor for whom issued, when soliciting, canvassing or street vending in the city of Edmonds, and shall be exhibited by any such solicitor, peddler or street vendor whenever and wherever he or she shall be requested to do so by any police officer or any person solicited. BC. Compliance. All persons acting as a solicitor, peddler or street vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, including all Snohomish County health department requirements. CD. Reporting of sales. All solicitors, peddlers or street vendors must report any sales made within the city of Edmonds to the Department of Revenue as sales that have occurred within the city. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 4165 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2990 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 2, 1960]. 4.12.030040 License application – Information requiredExemptions. A. This chapter shall not apply to the following:  Any federal, state, or local government agencies;  Motorized Mobile Food Vending Units on private property;   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 73/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 4 of 10  Lemonade stands;  Nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to public, religious, civil, charitable, benevolent, nonprofit, cultural or youth organizations;  Farmers, gardeners, or other persons who sell, deliver or peddle any fruits, vegetables, berries, eggs, or any farm produce or edibles raised, gathered, produced, or manufactured by such person;  Any persons regularly selling or delivering food products door-to-door to established customers on an established route;  Vendors operating at a farmers’ or public market or other city-sponsored or approved activity under the provisions of a city-issued permit;  Bona fide political candidates and/or committees. 4.12.100050 Investigation of applicantsPenalty for violations. Any employer, as defined herein, and the officers, directors, managing agents, or partners of any corporation, firm, partnership or other organization or business violating or failing to comply with any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine in any sum not exceeding $250.00 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding nine months, or both, and each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1619 § 3, 1972; Ord. 0830 § 10, 1960]. A. A Responsible Operator who violates any provision of this chapter commits a nontraffic infraction and is subject to a $500 penalty. B. An Employer who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 per violation, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. C. The municipal court shall have discretion to assess additional penalties for failure to pay or respond to notices of infraction issued under this section. 4.12.040 License application – Information required. Repealed by Ord. 4269. 4.12.050060 Investigation of applicantsEnforcement.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 74/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 5 of 10 Repealed by Ord. 4269. A. Authority. The Edmonds police department shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise authorized herein. This authority does not supersede or preclude enforcement by other state or local authorities. B. Any responsible operator requested to identify themselves to a law enforcement officer or fire marshal or designee pursuant to an investigation of a violation of this chapter has a duty to identify themselves and give their current address. C. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, a law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds to believe the responsible operator observed by the officer is violating the provisions of this chapter may detain such person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person and check the status of the permits. 4.12.070 Impound. When a responsible operator is found in violation of this chapter and the enforcing officer directs impoundment, the impoundment may include the mobile food vending unit together with all associated equipment, fixtures, accessories, inventory, supplies, and other personal property used in connection with the mobile food vending operation or violation. If the impounded property is not otherwise required to be held in custody, it may be redeemed only by the employer, owner, or other person legally entitled to possession, subject to payment of any applicable fees, costs, or penalties. Peddlers and solicitors Repealed by . 4.12.06580 Soliciting and peddlingOperational restrictions. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the following time and location restrictions: A. Fourth of July Fireworks Display. For the purpose of crowd and traffic control on the Fourth of July, all soliciting after 6:00 p.m. within one mile of the official fireworks display shall take place only within the confines of the fireworks viewing area as designated by the chief of police on the Civic Center playfield. B. No peddler or solicitor shall engage or attempt to engage in the business of peddling at any home, residence, apartment complex or business that prominently displays a “No Peddlers” or   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 75/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 6 of 10 “No Solicitors” sign or any other similar sign that communicates the occupants’ desire to not be contacted by peddlers. C. No peddler or solicitor shall engage in the business of peddling between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Repealed by . 4.12.090 Purchase orders – Form and content. All orders taken by licensed solicitors or peddlers shall be in writing, in duplicate, stating the name as it appears on the license, the address of both the solicitor, peddler and his or hertheir employer, the terms thereof, and the amount paid in advance, and one copy shall be given to the purchaser. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 9, 1960]. Street vendors 4.12.055100 Requirements and restrictions. Any person seeking a city of Edmonds business license for a street vendor license under the definition of this chapter shall comply with the following requirements: A. Location. 1. Mobile vending units may be allowed to operate within the following commercially zoned areas including unzoned property or right-of-way adjacent to or abutting commercially zoned areas: 1. Motorized and nonmotorized mobile vending units: neighborhood business (BN), community business (BC), planned business (BP), downtown business zones (BD1, BD2, BD3, BD4 and BD5), commercial waterfront (CW), general commercial (CG), neighborhood centers and hubs (NCH), medical use (MU) and public use (P). K2. Street vendors are prohibited in residentially zoned areas, and unzoned property or right-of-way adjacent to or abutting the residentially zoned areas. J3. Street vendors may operate in parks if they have a concession agreement with the city of Edmonds to operate on a specific park property.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 76/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 7 of 10 B. Permit required. In addition to the licensing requirements of this chapter, any street vendor shall be required to obtain a street use permit. Application fees for street use permits are those established by the city council by resolution in its sole legislative discretion. Application fees shall be paid to the city prior to issuance of any permit. MC. Site approval. 1. The applicant shall submit with his their application a copy of the written approval for the vending site from the property owner when locating on private property. When locating on a sidewalk within the right-of-way, the applicant shall have written approval for the vending site from the abutting property owner and/or tenant. In the event that the property owner or tenant shall disagree, the property owner’s decision shall be final. 2. 1. In the event thatIf the proposed site is on or abuts property owned by the city of Edmonds, the applicant shall be required to obtain the city’s approval. Approvals relating to park property shall be handled as a request to let a concession under the terms of this chapter. Request for sites abutting all other public land owned by the city shall be forwarded to the city council for their review and approval. 3. 2. In the event thatIf the proposed site is on or abuts publicly owned property not owned by the city of Edmonds, the applicant shall be required to obtain approval from the public entity that owns the property. 4. 3. In the event thatIf the proposed site for which approval is sought abuts vacant land, the applicant shall make reasonable written attempts to secure the approval of the property owner. If the applicant is unable to do so, the city may accept written proof of such attempts and issue a conditional permit. If a complaint is later received from the owner of the land, the license shall be revoked. The granting of such a conditional license shall vest no right in the applicant. N5. When locating within a parking lot of a private location, the applicant shall : 1. Iidentify the location the mobile vending unit will be located and provide a circulation plan. The location and circulation plan shall require approval by the city traffic engineer to ensure the vending unit will not interfere in any way with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or safety.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 77/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 8 of 10 2. Demonstrate that the site will meet the parking requirements of Chapter 17.50 ECDC excluding the parking space(s) occupied by the mobile vending unit. HD. General requirements and restrictions. 1. Street vendors shall not locate operate within that a portion of improved street the public right-of-way designed for vehicular traffictravel or parking. A Sstreet vendor s seeking to locate in improved street rights-of-way or on sidewalksoperating elsewhere in the public right-of-way shallmust be oriented toward to serve pedestrians without obstructing or creating a safety hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic movementtravel or safetyand is subject to. Any application to locate a street vendor in the street right-of-way shall require approval by the city traffic engineer and shall not interfere in any way with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or safety. G2. If located on a sidewalk, a minimum clearance of five feet shall be maintained by any street vendor. O3. The maximum permissible size forfootprint occupied by a any nonmotorized mobile vending unit shall be:  1. Thirty square feet for sidewalk locations; and  2. Fifty square feet for locations within the street or other public right-of- way or when located on private property;  3. In no event shall any nonmotorized mobile vending unit exceed 10 feet in length. L4. All street vendors shall comply with all applicable Snohomish County health district requirements. E5. The vending site shall be kept clean and orderly at all times, and the vendor must provide a refuse container and is encouraged to provide containers for recycling. No portion of a vendor’s inventory, sales equipment, or any other structure or equipment used in the sales or solicitation process shall be left overnight upon any unenclosed portion of any lot or site within the city, nor upon any public street or right-of-way.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 78/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 9 of 10 C6. Street vendors shall be subject to the same regulations regarding plastic bags, noncompostable food service containers, and single-use plastic utensils that apply to retail establishments and food service businesses. D7. All advertising shall be placed on the nonmotorized mobile vending unit and will not be allowed on the street or sidewalk. Maximum sign area allowed shall be 10 square feet. I8. No mechanical audio or noise-making devices and no hawking is allowed. Hawking is the loud, repeated oral solicitation of business by the vendor or an assistant. F9. The city reserves the right to limit the number of vending permit sites in any given area of the city. When the number of permitted mobile vendors reaches 15, a review before the city council is triggered to determine if the number of mobile vendors should be limited. The city council review may consider the needs of the public, diversity of products offered for sale, the smooth flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, number of complaints, and locations where the vending units are located. [Ord. 4405 § 3A (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 4299 §§ 7, 15 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 4, 2004; Ord. 3270 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985]. 4.12.090 Purchase orders – Form and content. All orders taken by licensed solicitors or peddlers shall be in writing, in duplicate, stating the name as it appears on the license, the address of both the solicitor, peddler and his or her employer, the terms thereof, and the amount paid in advance, and one copy shall be given to the purchaser. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 9, 1960]. 4.12.100 Penalty for violation. Any person, as defined herein, and the officers, directors, managing agents, or partners of any corporation, firm, partnership or other organization or business violating or failing to comply with any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine in any sum not exceeding $250.00 or by imprisonment for a period not exceeding nine months, or both, and each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1619 § 3, 1972; Ord. 0830 § 10, 1960]. 4.12.110 Severability. Should any section, clause or provision of this chapter be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any part thereof, other than   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 79/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 10 of 10 the part declared to be invalid. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 11, 1960]. The Edmonds City Code is current through Ordinance 4435, passed May 12, 2026. Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Edmonds City Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: www.edmondswa.gov Hosted by General Code.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 80/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 1 of 8 Chapter 4.12 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND STREET VENDORS Sections: 4.12.010 Purpose. 4.12.020 Definitions. 4.12.030 License, permit, and reporting of sales. 4.12.040 Exemptions. 4.12.050 Penalty for violation. 4.12.060 Enforcement. 4.12.070 Impound. Soliciting and Peddling 4.12.080 Operational restrictions. 4.12.090 Purchase orders. Street Vendors 4.12.100 Requirements and restrictions. 4.12.110 Severability. 4.12.010 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to regulate peddling, soliciting, and food vending within the City of Edmonds; protect public health, safety, and welfare; preserve public rights-of-way; and establish penalties for violations. 4.12.020 Definitions. “Employer” means a person or entity legally responsible for the operation of a mobile food vendor, including an owner or authorized agent.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 81/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 2 of 8 “Lemonade stand” means a temporary stand operated by a minor for educational or recreational purposes that sells lemonade, similar beverages, or prepackaged snacks and is not part of an ongoing commercial business. “Motorized mobile vending unit” means a truck, van or other motorized vehicle that incorporates a kitchen or other food preparation area from which prepared or prepackaged food may be sold. “Nonmotorized mobile vending unit” means a cart, kiosk or other device capable of being pushed by one person, with at least two functional wheels and positive wheel-locking devices. “Responsible operator” means the individual present at a mobile food vending unit who is responsible for the operation as a mobile food vendor. “Solicitor” or “peddler” means a person who sells, offers for sale, or solicits orders for goods or services by traveling from house to house, or from place to place, or approaching persons away from the person’s place of business. The term includes sales by sample and orders for future delivery but does not include a street vendor or a person soliciting sales solely from wholesale or retail businesses. “Street vendor” means any person who sells food or other goods or services from either a motorized or nonmotorized mobile vending unit. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 1, 1960]. 4.12.030 License and reporting of sales. A. Business license required. It shall be unlawful for any person to act as solicitor, peddler, or street vendor within the meaning and application of this chapter unless that person or their employer shall have first secured a city of Edmonds business license as required under Chapter 4.72 ECC. 1. Any person who shall sell, deliver or peddle any dairy product, meat, poultry, eel, fish, mollusk, or shellfish must first obtain a license pursuant to this chapter. 2. No licenses shall be issued or maintained for the sale of poultry or poultry products or meat or meat products which are adulterated or distributed under unsanitary conditions. 3. No licenses shall be issued for the sale of shellfish unless the vendor can produce a certificate of compliance as required by RCW 69.30.020. B. A city of Edmonds business license shall be carried at all times by each solicitor, peddler or street vendor for whom issued, when soliciting, canvassing or street vending in the city of Edmonds, and shall be exhibited by any such solicitor, peddler or street vendor whenever and wherever he or she shall be requested to do so by any police officer or any person solicited.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 82/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 3 of 8 C. Compliance. All persons acting as a solicitor, peddler or street vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations, including all Snohomish County health department requirements. D. Reporting of sales. All solicitors, peddlers or street vendors must report any sales made within the city of Edmonds to the Department of Revenue as sales that have occurred within the city. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 4165 § 1 (Exh. A), 2019; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 2, 2004; Ord. 2990 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 2, 1960]. 4.12.040 Exemptions. A. This chapter shall not apply to the following:  Any federal, state, or local government agencies;  Motorized Mobile Food Vending Units on private property;  Lemonade stands;  Nonprofit organizations, including but not limited to public, religious, civil, charitable, benevolent, nonprofit, cultural or youth organizations;  Farmers, gardeners, or other persons who sell, deliver or peddle any fruits, vegetables, berries, eggs, or any farm produce or edibles raised, gathered, produced, or manufactured by such person;  Any persons regularly selling or delivering food products door-to-door to established customers on an established route;  Vendors operating at a farmers’ or public market or other city-sponsored or approved activity under the provisions of a city-issued permit;  Bona fide political candidates and/or committees. 4.12.050 Penalty for violations. A. A Responsible Operator who violates any provision of this chapter commits a nontraffic infraction and is subject to a $500 penalty. B. An Employer who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $1,000 per violation, imprisonment for up to 90 days, or both. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. C. The municipal court shall have discretion to assess additional penalties for failure to pay or respond to notices of infraction issued under this section.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 83/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 4 of 8 4.12.060 Enforcement. A. Authority. The Edmonds police department shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise authorized herein. This authority does not supersede or preclude enforcement by other state or local authorities. B. Any responsible operator requested to identify themselves to a law enforcement officer or fire marshal or designee pursuant to an investigation of a violation of this chapter has a duty to identify themselves and give their current address. C. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, a law enforcement officer who has reasonable grounds to believe the responsible operator observed by the officer is violating the provisions of this chapter may detain such person for a reasonable period of time necessary to identify the person and check the status of the permits. 4.12.070 Impound. When a responsible operator is found in violation of this chapter and the enforcing officer directs impoundment, the impoundment may include the mobile food vending unit together with all associated equipment, fixtures, accessories, inventory, supplies, and other personal property used in connection with the mobile food vending operation or violation. If the impounded property is not otherwise required to be held in custody, it may be redeemed only by the employer, owner, or other person legally entitled to possession, subject to payment of any applicable fees, costs, or penalties. Peddlers and solicitors 4.12.080 Operational restrictions. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the following time and location restrictions: A. Fourth of July Fireworks Display. For the purpose of crowd and traffic control on the Fourth of July, all soliciting after 6:00 p.m. within one mile of the official fireworks display shall take place only within the confines of the fireworks viewing area as designated by the chief of police on the Civic Center playfield. B. No peddler or solicitor shall engage or attempt to engage in the business of peddling at any home, residence, apartment complex or business that prominently displays a “No Peddlers” or “No Solicitors” sign or any other similar sign that communicates the occupants’ desire to not be contacted by peddlers.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 84/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 5 of 8 C. No peddler or solicitor shall engage in the business of peddling between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. 4.12.090 Purchase orders. All orders taken by licensed solicitors or peddlers shall be in writing, in duplicate, stating the name as it appears on the license, the address of both the solicitor, peddler and their employer, the terms thereof, and the amount paid in advance, and one copy shall be given to the purchaser. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 9, 1960]. Street vendors 4.12.100 Requirements and restrictions. Any person seeking a city of Edmonds business license for a street vendor license under the definition of this chapter shall comply with the following requirements: A. Location. 1. Mobile vending units may be allowed to operate within the following commercially zoned areas including unzoned property or right-of-way adjacent to or abutting commercially zoned areas: neighborhood business (BN), community business (BC), planned business (BP), downtown business zones (BD1, BD2, BD3, BD4 and BD5), commercial waterfront (CW), general commercial (CG), neighborhood centers and hubs (NCH), medical use (MU) and public use (P). 2. Street vendors are prohibited in residentially zoned areas, and unzoned property or right-of-way adjacent to or abutting the residentially zoned areas. 3. Street vendors may operate in parks if they have a concession agreement with the city of Edmonds to operate on a specific park property. B. Permit required. In addition to the licensing requirements of this chapter, any street vendor shall be required to obtain a street use permit. Application fees for street use permits are those established by the city council by resolution in its sole legislative discretion. Application fees shall be paid to the city prior to issuance of any permit.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 85/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 6 of 8 C. Site approval. 1. The applicant shall submit with their application a copy of the written approval for the vending site from the property owner when locating on private property. When locating on a sidewalk within the right-of-way, the applicant shall have written approval for the vending site from the abutting property owner and/or tenant. In the event that the property owner or tenant shall disagree, the property owner’s decision shall be final. 2. . If the proposed site is on or abuts property owned by the city of Edmonds, the applicant shall be required to obtain the city’s approval. Approvals relating to park property shall be handled as a request to let a concession under the terms of this chapter. Request for sites abutting all other public land owned by the city shall be forwarded to the city council for their review and approval. 3. If the proposed site is on or abuts publicly owned property not owned by the city of Edmonds, the applicant shall be required to obtain approval from the public entity that owns the property. 4. If the proposed site abuts vacant land, the applicant shall make reasonable written attempts to secure the approval of the property owner. If the applicant is unable to do so, the city may accept written proof of such attempts and issue a conditional permit. If a complaint is later received from the owner of the land, the license shall be revoked. The granting of such a conditional license shall vest no right in the applicant. 5. When locating within a parking lot of a private location, the applicant shall identify the location the mobile vending unit will be located and provide a circulation plan. The location and circulation plan shall require approval by the city traffic engineer to ensure the vending unit will not interfere in any way with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or safety. D. General requirements and restrictions. 1. Street vendors shall not operate within a portion of the public right-of-way designed for vehicular travel. A street vendor operating elsewhere in the public right-of-way must be oriented to serve pedestrians without obstructing or creating a safety hazard to vehicular or pedestrian travel and is subject to approval by the city traffic engineer. 2. If located on a sidewalk, a minimum clearance of five feet shall be maintained by any street vendor.   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 86/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 7 of 8 3. The maximum footprint occupied by a nonmotorized mobile vending unit shall be:  Thirty square feet for sidewalk locations; and  Fifty square feet for locations within the street or other public right-of-way or when located on private property;  In no event shall any nonmotorized mobile vending unit exceed 10 feet in length. 4. All street vendors shall comply with all applicable Snohomish County health district requirements. 5. The vending site shall be kept clean and orderly at all times, and the vendor must provide a refuse container and is encouraged to provide containers for recycling. No portion of a vendor’s inventory, sales equipment, or any other structure or equipment used in the sales or solicitation process shall be left overnight upon any unenclosed portion of any lot or site within the city, nor upon any public street or right-of-way. 6. Street vendors shall be subject to the same regulations regarding plastic bags, noncompostable food service containers, and single-use plastic utensils that apply to retail establishments and food service businesses. 7. All advertising shall be placed on the nonmotorized mobile vending unit and will not be allowed on the street or sidewalk. Maximum sign area allowed shall be 10 square feet. 8. No mechanical audio or noise-making devices and no hawking is allowed. Hawking is the loud, repeated oral solicitation of business by the vendor or an assistant. 9. The city reserves the right to limit the number of vending permit sites in any given area of the city. When the number of permitted mobile vendors reaches 15, a review before the city council is triggered to determine if the number of mobile vendors should be limited. The city council review may consider the needs of the public, diversity of products offered for sale, the smooth flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, number of complaints, and locations where the vending units are located. [Ord. 4405 § 3A (Exh. A), 2025; Ord. 4299 §§ 7, 15 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 3513 § 4, 2004; Ord. 3270 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985].   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 87/117 Chapter 4.12 ECC, Peddlers, Solicitors and Street Vendors Page 8 of 8 4.12.110 Severability. Should any section, clause or provision of this chapter be declared by the courts to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the chapter as a whole, or any part thereof, other than the part declared to be invalid. [Ord. 4269 § 2, 2022; Ord. 3902 § 1 (Att. A), 2012; Ord. 2536 § 1, 1985; Ord. 0830 § 11, 1960].   Item 8.3       Packet pg. 88/117 City Council Agenda Item 8.4 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Preliminary Fiscal Analysis of Potential Esperance Annexation (Second Reading) DEPARTMENT:Planning and Development Services PRESENTER:Brad Shipley, Planning Manager; BERK Consulting NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Input RECOMMENDATION:No decision to initiate or approve annexation is requested at this meeting. The purpose of this item is to present the preliminary findings, identify areas of uncertainty, and receive Council feedback as staff completes the analysis. Receive BERK's presentation on the preliminary Esperance annexation fiscal analysis and provide feedback regarding the additional information Council would like evaluated as staff and the consultant complete the analysis. BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:TBD ☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):General Fund; Transportation-related funds; Stormwater Utility Fund; Parks and applicable capital funds. ☒ Budget Reallocation Required ☐ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: Esperance is an approximately 464-acre unincorporated area located within the Edmonds urban growth area. BERK estimates that the area currently includes approximately 4,483 residents, 1,791 housing units, $1.36 billion in 2026 taxable value, and 25.3 centerline miles of streets, excluding state roads. The area's population is approximately 10.3 percent of the current Edmonds population, while its estimated employment base represents approximately 1.3 percent of jobs in the City. The City has evaluated potential annexation of Esperance at various times in the past. In 2026, the City retained BERK to update the fiscal analysis using current City financial and budget information and to evaluate the potential effect of the annexation sales and use tax credit authorized under RCW 82.14.415. BERK's scope includes analysis of operating and capital   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 89/117 impacts over years 1-5 and years 6-15, identification of capital needs where information is available, evaluation of the timing of service transitions, and development of a fiscal model for testing different scenarios. Esperance has developed as a neighborhood that is functionally integrated with Edmonds. Residents must use City streets and other municipal infrastructure to travel and access commercial areas, schools, parks, and services. While these facilities require ongoing investment by Edmonds taxpayers, the residents and properties within Esperance currently do not contribute to the City's municipal tax base because the area is outside the City limits. Annexation would better align the costs of providing and maintaining urban infrastructure with the residents and properties that benefit from it. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: Preliminary General Fund Results The City retained BERK Consulting to evaluate the potential fiscal impacts of annexing the Esperance area into the City of Edmonds. BERK has completed a preliminary financial assessment (Attachment 1) evaluating projected General Fund revenues and costs, transportation revenues, and selected capital impacts over short- and long-term periods. The current preliminary analysis presents a favorable fiscal outlook from a cash flow perspective, but caution is recommended as staff and BERK continue to explore strategic options, including whether annexation should be considered as a single area or potentially phased over time and the nuances of the sales tax credit. The results remain sensitive to the assumptions used to attribute City operating costs, utility tax revenues, future staffing needs, and potential capital obligations. Note that BERK’s cash flow projections do not necessarily reflect the city's true and actual costs to provide municipal services to the annexed area. This latter figure, which is not presented here, could allow the city to apportion the cost of all the city’s services on a per capita basis to the annexation area. These results should be interpreted cautiously. In the current model, General Fund costs are not a proportional allocation of all existing City expenditures. The modeled General Fund costs are limited to portions of the 2026 City budget identified as associated with population growth. This cost attribution methodology is a significant factor in the positive preliminary result and remains under review. Similarly, the revenue analysis includes property tax, sales tax, utility taxes, licenses and permits, intergovernmental revenue, charges for services, and other General Fund revenues. For these reasons, staff does not recommend interpreting the preliminary net impact figures as guaranteed new General Fund capacity or as a final determination that annexation would produce the amounts shown. Additional work is needed to confirm service-level assumptions, staffing needs, and costs that may not increase proportionally with population but could   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 90/117 require discrete investments as service demands change. Even after this additional work is done, it may be appropriate to distinguish the net cash flow impact from the true and actual costs to provide municipal services to the annexed area. Annexation Sales and Use Tax Credit RCW 82.14.415 authorizes a qualifying city to impose a sales and use tax credited against the state tax to offset the cost of providing municipal services to a newly annexed area. For an annexation area with a population greater than 2,000 and less than 10,000, the maximum rate is 0.1 percent. Revenue may be used only to provide, maintain, and operate municipal services for the annexation area, and the tax may continue for no more than 10 years. Importantly, the statute requires the City Council to determine that the projected annual cost of municipal services exceeds the projected general revenue received from the annexation area. Annual distributions are limited to the City's actual service-cost gap and stop when the certified annual threshold amount is reached. A city may not begin imposing the tax after July 1, 2028. BERK estimates that a 0.1 percent rate could generate a theoretical maximum of approximately $1.26 million in Year 1 based on estimated citywide taxable sales. BERK’s preliminary positive General Fund cash flow result does not take into account the diminished level of service, however minor, that is attributable to using the same resources to serve a larger population. Additional analysis is needed to determine whether a different calculation of the cost of services would be appropriate for the purposes of determining eligibility for the sales tax credit. The applicability of certain larger costs, including major infrastructure expenditures, to the statutory definition of "municipal services" also requires further legal and financial review. Accordingly, staff does not currently recommend assuming sales tax credit revenue as an available funding source in evaluating the fiscal benefit of annexation. Capital and Infrastructure Considerations Capital costs remain one of the areas of greatest uncertainty in the analysis. BERK's preliminary methodology uses City per-capita capital investment as a starting point and applies adjustment factors for Esperance rather than relying on project-level engineering or condition assessments. BERK's review also notes that Snohomish County currently identifies no transportation projects within Esperance in its annual construction program, six-year Transportation Improvement Program, or Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element. The analysis identifies the 84th Avenue W bridge as a continuing area of concern and notes that the County has rated the bridge in "Fair" condition. These estimates should not be interpreted as a complete assessment of deferred maintenance or the cost of bringing existing County assets to City standards. Staff is continuing to evaluate transportation, stormwater, park, and other infrastructure conditions and to identify whether additional due diligence or capital cost estimates are warranted before Council considers proceeding with annexation. Potential Phasing and Strategic Alternatives To support additional analysis, BERK divided Esperance into two potential annexation areas.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 91/117 Area 1, shown in green on Attachment 2, includes approximately 252 acres, 2,047 residents, and $754.2 million in taxable value. Area 2, shown in yellow, includes approximately 212 acres, 2,436 residents, and $607.1 million in taxable value. The division of Esperance into two areas is an analytical tool and is not currently a staff recommendation regarding annexation boundaries or sequencing. Staff is evaluating whether phased annexation could better align the timing of additional population and infrastructure responsibilities with City service capacity and financial conditions. RCW 35A.14.296 provides an interlocal agreement annexation process through which Snohomish County and the City may jointly agree on annexation boundaries and an effective date. The statute expressly allows an interlocal agreement to include phased annexation, with a separate annexation ordinance adopted for each phase. At this stage, staff and BERK are continuing to evaluate several strategic approaches, including: •evaluating Esperance as a single annexation area; •evaluating geographic phasing of the annexation; •evaluating the timing and phasing of service responsibilities; •further assessing infrastructure condition and potential capital obligations; and •review of the sales tax credit and what municipal services can be included in the costs; •identifying potential interlocal agreement terms related to infrastructure ownership, service transitions, revenue balancing, and allocation of costs between the City and Snohomish County. These alternatives are not mutually exclusive. Further analysis is needed before staff can recommend whether annexation should proceed or, if pursued, the preferred boundaries, sequencing, and timing. Next Steps Staff will continue working with BERK to refine the fiscal model and outstanding assumptions. The next phase of review will focus on validating General Fund cost assumptions, evaluating potential staffing and service impacts, further assessing significant capital risks, and comparing full and phased annexation approaches. If the City ultimately chooses to pursue annexation, additional Council action and coordination with Snohomish County would be required. Under RCW 35A.14.296, the County and City jointly initiate the interlocal annexation process and must agree on the boundaries and effective date; public hearings are required before the interlocal agreement is executed and annexation is ultimately effected by ordinance. The preliminary fiscal analysis does not commit the City to initiate that process.   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 92/117 RECOMMENDATION: No decision to initiate or approve annexation is requested at this meeting. The purpose of this item is to present the preliminary findings, identify areas of uncertainty, and receive Council feedback as staff completes the analysis. Receive BERK's presentation on the preliminary Esperance annexation fiscal analysis and provide feedback regarding the additional information Council would like evaluated as staff and the consultant complete the analysis. BUDGET IMPACTS: If annexation is pursued, the action could have significant future impacts to the General Fund and applicable transportation, stormwater, parks, and capital funds. BERK's current analysis indicates a preliminary positive General Fund cash flow outlook under the assumptions modeled; however, the analysis remains subject to refinement of operating cost, staffing, utility tax, and capital assumptions, and does not account for service level reductions, however modest those might be. The preliminary results should not be used as the basis for future City budgeting until the fiscal analysis and service-cost assumptions are further evaluated. ITEM HISTORY: This is a discussion that has been taking place for sixty years. During that period, Esperance residents voted against annexation five times. Most recent vote 2005. Recently a group of Esperance residents have reached out to county and city officials expressing interest in advancing annexation. The City has studied potential annexation of the Esperance area at various times over the last several decades. In 2026, the City initiated an updated fiscal review to evaluate the potential operating and capital impacts using current City financial information and to consider the annexation sales and use tax credit authorized under RCW 82.14.415. BERK Consulting was retained to complete Phase 1 of the annexation analysis. The scope includes an assessment of Esperance characteristics, short- and long-term fiscal impacts, capital needs, service transition and phasing considerations, property-owner impacts, and development of a fiscal model. A subsequent phase focused on community engagement and annexation process support would occur only if the City elects to move forward. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Edmonds Annexation Study: Preliminary Financial Assessment Attachment 2: Esperance Potential Annexation Area Map   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 93/117   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 94/117 Edmonds Annexation Study July 14, 2026   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 95/117 2 Esperance Area Metrics Key Characteristics Value Esperance Total Area 464 Acres (8.1% of Edmonds area) Taxable Value (2026)$1,361,325,114 Population (2025)4,483 (10.3% of Edmonds) Housing Units (2025)1,791 (9.2% of Edmonds) Jobs (2024)190 (1.3% of Edmonds) Population Target (2044)792 Housing Unit Target (2044)474 Job Capacity 76 Street Centerline Miles (excluding state roads) 25.3   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 96/117 3 Two Potential Annexation Areas Key Characteristics Area 1 (Green)Area 2 (Yellow) Esperance Total Area 252 Acres 212 Acres Taxable Value (2026)$754,190,249 $607,134,865 Population (2025)2,047 2,436 Housing Units (2025)818 973 Jobs (2024)134 56 Population Target (2044)362 430 Housing Unit Target (2044)216 258 Job Capacity 54 22 Street Centerline Miles (excluding state roads) 14.1 miles 11.2 miles   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 97/117 4 Financial Impact Results –General Fund *GF Costs does not include potential need for additional staff. Potential staffing increases include: Department of Public Works: 1 FTE; Department of Parks and Rec: 1.75 FTE; Police Department (Officers: 4 FTE; Support staff: 1 FTE) Year 1 GF Revenues GF Costs*GF Net Impact Area 1 $1,886,000 $35,000 +$1,851,000 Area 2 $1,976,000 $41,000 +$1,935,000 Total $3,862,000 $76,000 +$3,786,000 Years 1-5 Utility tax scenarios Utility tax scenarios 20% constant 20% Y1, then 10%20% constant 20% Y1, then 10% GF Revenues GF Revenues GF Costs*GF Net Impact GF Net Impact Area 1 $10,097,000 $9,535,000 $196,000 +$9,901,000 + $9,339,000 Area 2 $10,624,000 $9,970,000 $233,000 +$10,391,000 + $9,737,000 Total $20,721,000 $19,505,000 $429,000 +$20,292,000 + $19,076,000 Years 6-15 Utility tax scenarios Utility tax scenarios 20% constant 20% Y1, then 10%20% constant 20% Y1, then 10% GF Revenues GF Revenues GF Costs*GF Net Impact GF Net Impact Area 1 $26,374,000 $24,397,000 $609,000 +$25,765,000 + $23,788,000 Area 2 $28,146,000 $25,848,000 $721,000 +$27,425,000 + $25,127,000 Total $54,520,000 $50,245,000 $1,330,000 + $53,190,000 + $48,915,000 General Fund   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 98/117 5 General Fund – Revenue Detailed Overview (All of Esperance) Preliminary Results – General Fund Property Tax Sales Tax 20% constant for utilities Existing New Construction Retail New Construction Utilities Licenses & Permits Intergovernmental Charges Other Revenues Total Revenue Year 1 $908,000 $10,000 $283,000 $143,000 $1,193,000 $251,000 $193,000 $586,000 $295,000 $3,862,000 Year 1-5 $4,630,000 $52,000 $1,498,000 $808,000 $6,580,000 $1,411,000 $1,022,000 $3,163,000 $1,558,000 $20,721,000 Year 6-15 $9,980,000 $116,000 $3,780,000 $2,522,000 $18,936,000 $4,373,000 $2,527,000 $8,432,000 $3,854,000 $54,520,000   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 99/117 6 ▪RCW 82.14.415 ▪0.1% for annexation area populations between 2,000 and 10,000 ▪All revenue collected under this section may be used solely to provide, maintain, and operate municipal services for the annexation area. ▪Impact – citywide ▪May not begin to impose tax after July 1, 2028 ▪State DOR distributes only if costs exceed revenues ▪Distributions stop after reaching “threshold amount” Sales Tax Credit Sales Tax Credit Year 1 + $1,257,000 Year 1-5 + $6,490,000 Year 6-15 + $7,152,000 Credit Ceiling* This reflects the estimated maximum credit available based on a 0.1% rate and estimated citywide taxable sales   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 100/117 7 Transportation Revenues Year 1 Years 1-5 Years 6-15 MVFT Transportation Benefit District License Fees MVFT Transportation Benefit District License Fees MVFT Transportation Benefit District License Fees $78,000 $19,000 $156,000 $396,000 $102,000 $793,000 $843,000 $249,000 $1,687,000 Revenue Components ▪Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax: Based on per capita receipts for Edmonds, applied to annexed population ▪Transportation Benefit District: 0.1% sales tax for the annexed population in Esperance ▪License Fees: Based on average vehicle ownership rate, applied to annexed population   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 101/117 8 Preliminary Results – Capital Year 1 Years 1-6 (CIP Period) REET Revenue Transportation Parks REET Revenue Transportation Parks $428,000 $88,000 $100,000 $2,891,000 $1,346,000 $137,000 Transportation ▪Snohomish County has no transportation projects within Esperance in their Annual Construction Program, their 6- year TIP, or the Comp Plan’s Transportation Element ▪The County has rated the 84th Ave bridge in “Fair” condition – not eligible for County bridge funding ▪Applied 5% factor to the Edmonds CIP per capita cost, + an estimate for annual street overlay for the areas 25 centerline miles of streets Parks ▪Estimated $100k for initial capital investment for Esperance Park Stormwater ▪Applied 50% factor to the Edmonds CIP per capita cost Year 1 Years 1-6 (CIP Period) Stormwater Stormwater $220,000 $990,000   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 102/117 9 Summary of Results General Fund Sales Tax Transportation Revenues Capital Revenues and Costs ▪Net positive outlook in short- and long-run ▪Cost assumptions are relatively conservative, driving the large net positive result ▪Given net positive financial analysis, limited to no sales tax credit revenue may be available ▪Still need to determine if a larger capital project – e.g., 84th Ave Bridge – counts as a “municipal service” ▪License fees the largest contributor to this revenue stream ▪MVFT could be lower than our estimate – local and national trends for electrification ▪Moderate level of uncertainty around capital costs ▪Partly depends on City’s assessment about the need to bring certain County assets up to City level of service standards   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 103/117 10 ▪Synchronized most inflationary factors with latest City budget ▪Exceptions include: intergovernmental GF revenues ▪GF costs limited to only those related population growth or police staff growth ▪Staff increase scenario based on conversations with department heads ▪Esperance population and housing targets from Snohomish County Comp Plan ▪Job capacity from Snohomish County 2021 Buildable Lands Report Key assumptions and approaches   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 104/117 11 Financial Analysis Methodology General Fund Revenues Property tax Sales tax Online purchases Retail jobs New construction Utility taxes (A&U taxes) Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental revenues Charges for goods and services Other GF revenues Methodology Existing (2026 taxable value * city levy rate + value of new construction * city levy rate) 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita (without construction) * population * 16% (share related to online sales) Taxable retail sales per city retail job (NAICS 44-45) * city tax rate * number of retail jobs (assumed to be 13%) Value of new construction * city sales tax rate 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * (population and 50% of jobs) 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * (population and 10% of jobs) 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * population 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * (population and 10% of jobs) 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * (population and 10% of jobs)   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 105/117 12 Financial Analysis Methodology Street Maintenance Revenues MVFT 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * population Transportation Benefit District 2022-2026 inflation adjusted revenue per capita * population License Fees $40 license fee * estimated vehicles (+ annual growth) Utility Revenues Franchise fees Revenue from Olympic View Water and Sewer District per interlocal agreement (applied to the annexed population in Esperance) Capital Revenues REET 2026 REET as a % of total assessed value * assessed value   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 106/117 13 Financial Analysis Methodology Operational Costs General Fund Costs 2026 budget (only costs associated with population growth or police staff growth) per capita * (population and 10% of jobs) Additional Staff Costs (only one scenario)Input from Public Works, Parks & Rec, and Police Department (7.75 total FTE) Capital costs Transportation City capital investment per capita (for 2026-2031 CIP) * population * Esperance factor Stormwater City capital investment per capita (for 2026-2031 CIP) * population * Esperance factor Parks Estimate for one-time improvements to Esperance Park * annual factor   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 107/117   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 108/117   Item 8.4       Packet pg. 109/117 City Council Agenda Item 8.5 July 14, 2026 - Regular Meeting TITLE:Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter and Work Plan (First Reading) DEPARTMENT:City Council Office PRESENTER:Council President Dotsch NEEDED FROM COUNCIL:Action RECOMMENDATION:Motion to accept the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter and Proposed Work Plan BUDGET: Total Dollar Amount:☐ Approved in Budget Fund(s):n/a ☐ Budget Reallocation Required ☒ No Budget Impact PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT: The City is in contract with Baker Tilly Advisory Group. Part of the scope of work is to facilitate a volunteer, community based Fiscal Sustainability Task Force. This Taskforce will build a consensus recommendation to advise the City Council on the approach(es) to address the fiscal gap. CONTEXT, ANALYSIS, & ALTERNATIVES: The Administration and Council have engaged in substantive discussion about Edmonds long- term fiscal outlook. That process drew on the Mayor’s 2024 Blue Ribbon Panel recommendations, public testimony at 2025 town halls and Council meetings, local media commentary, and resident correspondence. A consistent message emerged: residents are willing to contribute their expertise toward shared goals of fiscal responsibility and sustainability. The Fiscal Sustainability Task Force is a vital part of the City Council’s efforts to plan for a healthy fiscal position. This is the proposed Charter and Workplan, the first step in forming the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to accept the Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce Charter and Proposed Work Plan. BUDGET IMPACTS: None   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 110/117 ITEM HISTORY: At a February 6th, 2026 Council retreat, the Mayor, Council, and Directors collaborated to explore priorities for the coming year and beyond, which included community priorities. City Council used that work as a basis to develop their Council Priorities moving forward. Among those priorities: financial stability and economic development, community engagement and transparency. Adherence to Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) budget planning principles were also highlighted as a best practice. In 2025, the City of Mountlake Terrace engaged Baker Tilly to address structural fiscal challenges and develop a community-inclusive sustainability plan. A February 8, 2026 article in My Edmonds News covering that work — “Government and you: How Mountlake Terrace involved community in addressing City budget deficit” — generated significant interest among Edmonds residents and Councilmembers. March 5th a Special Council meeting was held, and Baker Tilly was invited to present their community engagement process. Council response was positive, reflecting interest in applying a similar approach in Edmonds. Subsequently, at the April 14th 2026 Finance Committee Meeting, where all Councilmembers attended, the draft contract of the Baker Tilly contract and scope of work was shared and discussed, which included the Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce. It was noted that one of the Baker Tilly consultants has a background with GFOA. Baker Tilly’s current scope proposes a three-phase engagement. Phase 1 develops a 10-year long range financial forecast covering the General, Capital Improvement, and Enterprise funds, including analysis of unfunded infrastructure, fleet, and technology needs. Phase 2 identifies and evaluates budget strategies across four dimensions — expenditure controls, service delivery alternatives, revenue enhancements, and service reductions — benchmarked against up to six peer cities. Phase 3 facilitates up to six meetings of a community-based Fiscal Sustainability Task Force, to develop consensus recommendations for presentation to the full Council. This engagement represents a collaborative path toward a sustainable fiscal trajectory that is grounded in rigorous analysis, community inclusion, and a clear framework for near- and long-term decision-making. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter Proposed Work Plan For Task Force Recruitment   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 111/117 1 4 6 0 Draft Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce Charter I. Purpose The Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce (FST) is an advisory body composed of community members tasked with recommending approaches that will help ensure the City’s long term fiscal sustainability. The FST will engage in learning, deliberation, and analysis resulting in the development of an advisory report. The work of this Taskforce will be focused, brief, and advisory in nature. The ultimate decision-making authority and responsibility on matters pertaining to the City's finances rest with the City Council. II. FST Membership and Recruitment The City desires to have a total of not less than 11 and not more than 15 FST team members to accomplish the purposes of the FST. Recruitment efforts will begin this summer, 2026 and a slate of candidates will be presented to the City Council for approval in early Fall of 2026. Taskforce will aim to have the following composition: Edmonds resident or Edmonds business owner Demonstrated interest in city finance, budgeting, service delivery, or public policy Relevant professional or lived experience Ability to attend monthly meetings and work constructively in a group Contribution to a mix of perspectives across varied demographics. Typical skills, interests, or experience in any of the following is desired: 1.Community Engagement & Public Policy Interest – A passion for civic involvement and understanding of local government operations. 2.Budgeting & Financial Awareness – While a formal financial background is not required, familiarity with personal or organizational budgeting is helpful. 3.Business or Economic Development Experience – Knowledge of local business challenges, revenue generation, or economic sustainability. 4.Urban Planning & Development Insight – Awareness of land use, infrastructure, and growth management issues affecting city finances. 5.Public Service & Nonprofit Experience – Prior involvement in local government, nonprofits, or community boards. 6.Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills – Ability to assess data, evaluate potential solutions, and consider long-term implications. 7.Diverse Community Representation – Voices from different sectors (residents, business owners, educators, etc.) to ensure inclusive decision-making. 8.Collaboration & Consensus Building – Experience working in groups to balance competing priorities and find common ground. 9.Strategic Thinking & Policy Development – Ability to think beyond immediate challenges and contribute to sustainable financial strategies.   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 112/117 1 4 6 0 10.Communication & Public Outreach Skills – Ability to engage with the broader community, listen to concerns, and share key insights effectively. Taskforce members will serve in a voluntary capacity and commit to actively participate in meetings and discussions. *Any current elected official, city employee, or contractor, relative or domestic partner of a current elected official or city staff member, will not be eligible for the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force III. Background Based on the city’s current financial position, it is clear that the fiscal challenges we face today reflect the cumulative effect of decisions and assumptions made over multiple budget cycles. As a result of modest growth in other revenue sources, unfunded state mandates, and significant increases in the cost of providing city services due to inflation and other factors, the City of Edmonds is currently facing a significant challenge in maintaining a balanced operating budget, leading to a projected structural deficit. To gain additional insights and input from the community regarding revenue generators and service trade- offs, the City has decided to establish a Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce. This Taskforce will be responsible for examining the City's operating budget, identifying the underlying issues, evaluating potential solutions, and providing recommendations. IV. Objectives The objectives of the Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce are as follows: 1. Learn the basics of City finances, budgeting, and related policy considerations. 2. Gain an understanding of the City's financial forecast, including the causes and implications of the projected fiscal gap. 3. Represent diverse viewpoints within the community and ensure equitable participation in discussions. 4. Ensure transparency throughout the process. 5. Deliberate and develop a range of potential solutions to address the projected fiscal gap, considering both short-term and long-term strategies. 6. Formulate a consensus recommendation on the ideal set of budget strategies that should be included in the City’s fiscal sustainability plan for consideration. 7. Compile the findings, recommendations, and proposed solutions into an advisory report. V. Roles and Responsibilities 1.Taskforce members: Each member will contribute actively by attending meetings and participating in discussions. Members should offer their expertise and varied perspectives to enrich the decision-making process. 2.City Council will lead on the process of Taskforce Recruitment and selection with city staff support. City staff may also assist in the facilitation of meetings alongside the City’s consultant group and help ensure adherence to the Taskforce objectives. 3.Baker Tilly Consultant: The consultant will lead the facilitation of meetings alongside City staff and support the process as described in their scope of work, including helping to compile the consensus recommendations of the FST for City Council’s consideration.   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 113/117 1 4 6 1 Proposed TimeLine for Community Fiscal Task Force Establishment Approach 1) July 14th – Present and Discussion: a. Draft of Charter b. Proposed work plan/calendar 2) July 21st – Present And Discussion a. Draft of Application b. Selection Process - Each CM has a pick and then choice ranking for the other 8 positions c. Qualification / Criteria of Panel Make-Up (demographics) – TS to collect data and comments and merge ideas for consensus 3) July 28th – Present Resolution on Consent a. Final draft of application b. Final desired anatomy of the Task Force c. Announcement of Application Opening (Assuming not pulled from Consent on the 28th) 4) Application process to open July 30th – with press release and website page 5) Applications window to close on August 17th at 5:00pm 6) Applications to CM’s on August 19th for CM’s single nomination and choice ranking of remaining 8 positions 7) August 21st each CM has one appointment and then choice ranks 8 more based on the agreed upon criteria 8) Task Force slate to be presented at September 8th meeting. Council will consider action to Accept the Task Force slate 9) Task Force first meeting - TBD (mid-September or early October) with direction from Baker Tilly   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 114/117 1 To: Edmonds City Council From: Michael Perkins, Senior Manahger, Baker Tilly, Date: July 10, 2026 RE: Proposed Edmonds Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce Process Purpose The Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce (FST) is an advisory body composed of community members tasked with recommending strategies that will help ensure the City’s long term fiscal sustainability. The FST will engage in learning, deliberation, and analysis resulting in the development of a set of short and long-term budget strategy recommendations for City Council’s consideration. The work of this Taskforce will be focused, short-term, and advisory in nature. The ultimate decision-making authority and responsibility on matters pertaining to the City's finances will remain with City Council. Objectives The objectives of the Fiscal Sustainability Taskforce are as follows: 1. Learn the basics of City finances, budgeting, and related policy considerations. 2. Gain an understanding of the City's financial forecast, including the causes and implications of the projected fiscal gap. 3. Represent diverse viewpoints within the community and ensure equitable participation in discussions. 4. Ensure transparency throughout the process. 5. Deliberate and develop a range of potential solutions to address the projected fiscal gap, considering both short-term and long-term strategies. 6. Formulate a consensus recommendation on the ideal set of budget strategies that should be included in the City’s fiscal sustainability plan for consideration. 7. Compile the findings, recommendations, and proposed solutions into an advisory report. Proposed Process Depending on the ultimate number and frequency of Taskforce meetings, the duration of the Taskforce’s work is expected to be 6-8 months. It is anticipated that the Taskforce will conduct   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 115/117 2 at least six meetings, at a frequency of at least one meeting per month. The Taskforce will meet in-person to participate in a series of meetings with an intentionally designed scope and sequence aimed at building a base of required knowledge, rigorously analyzing and debating strategies, and developing consensus around a recommended set of strategies. The content, number of meetings, and meeting cadence may be subject to modification based on the needs of the Taskforce to meet its objectives. Proposed Scope and Sequence of Taskforce Meetings Meeting 1 FST introductions, organization, and roles Historical background/context Overview of city services Meeting 2 Municipal finance 101 Funding of city services Edmonds and Washington State budgeting Meeting 3 Fiscal sustainability planning overview Financial forecast Comparative data Introduce potential budget strategies Meeting 4 Discuss feedback on budget strategies Identify additional budget strategies Develop strategy scenario packages Budget strategy evaluation *Prior to meeting 5: FST does individual ratings of strategies Meeting 5 Revisit budget strategies and FST ratings Review public engagement feedback, if applicable Formulate budget strategy consensus recommendations to include in plan Meeting 6 Finalize consensus recommendations Discuss next steps   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 116/117 3 Development of Budget Strategy Recommendations The Taskforce will be presented with a broad array of potential budget strategies to evaluate, developed in collaboration between City stakeholders and Baker Tilly. The Taskforce may also add their own budget strategy ideas to this list in the course of the deliberative process. The strategies presented to the Taskforce for consideration, and those it ultimately recommends, will be organized into the four following categories: Expenditure controls and cost shifts. This refers to strategies that cap or reduce expenditures either through operating efficiencies or by shifting costs to other funds or service providers to reduce the cost of services borne by the General Fund. Service delivery alternatives. This includes looking at alternative, lower-cost service delivery approaches such as shared services, outsourcing or insourcing with other agencies, public/private partnerships, and contracting for services with private sector service providers. Revenue enhancements. This involves identifying new revenue sources or enhancing/ increasing existing revenue sources Service delivery reductions. This involves reductions based on prioritizing core services and reducing non-core services. Under the assumption that preserving services is a priority, this is typically a fallback strategy when other approaches to restoring the balance between revenues and expenditures prove infeasible and/or insufficient. Guiding Principles in Developing Recommended Strategies While the Taskforce’s deliberations and decisions will reveal additional principles and priorities, a core set of principles guiding the Taskforce’s achievement of its objectives will be the following: Take Action to Address the Structural Deficit in the Near-term Stabilize and Rebuild Financial Reserves to Ensure Fiscal Sustainability Maintain Core Services Important to the Community, to the Degree Possible Ensure Equitable Impact of Recommended Strategies, to the Degree Possible   Item 8.5       Packet pg. 117/117