2026-06-23 Council Minutes
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk