2026-07-14 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
July 14, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
July 14, 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
Stephanie Lucash, City Administrator
Angie Feser, Parks & Recreation
Director
Ted Corey, Building Official
Brad Shipley, Planning Manager
Duane Wakan, Senior Planner
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 Barnett read the City Council Land Acknowledgment.
3. ROLL CALL
City Clerk Lonie called the roll. All elected officials were present except for
Councilmember Eck.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO EXCUSE COUNCILMEMBER ECK
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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5. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation for Parks and Recreation Month Only One Reading Required – Mayor's
Office
Mayor Rosen proclaimed July 2026 to be Parks and Recreation Month.
2. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor's Office
Mayor Rosen provided an update on the expectations of the upcoming State
Auditor’s Office audit.
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
The following community members provided audience comments:
1. Rick Boden – Spoke informationally about bike lanes and their impact on
downtown Edmonds.
2. Joe Scordino – Spoke in favor of the City hosting town hall meetings to answer
questions of community members regarding the budget.
7. APPROVAL OF THE CONSENT AGENDA
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA.
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The agenda items approved are as follows:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting Minutes Only One Reading Required
2. Community Engagement Vehicle (Lynnwood Honda) Only One Reading Required
3. Approval of claim checks and wire payments. Only One Reading Required
8. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. Cascade Swim Club Yost Pool Agreement Update First Reading – Parks, Recreation and
Human Services
Angie Feser, Parks & Recreation Director, and Max Effgen, Cascade Swim Club
President, updated Council on the relationship and working agreement between
the City and the Cascade Swim Club.
2. Resolution on contract authority for the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program Second
Reading –Planning and Development Services
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Ted Corey, Building Official, discussed a resolution on contract authority relating
to a pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) program.
Councilmember Olson moved 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.
Motion carried unanimously.
3. Unlicensed Food Vendors Second Reading – Planning and Development Services
Brad Shipley, Planning Manager, and Duane Wakan, Senior Planner, discussed the
draft code amendment to regulate currently unlicensed food vendors.
COUNCILMEMBER OLSON MOVED TO INCLUDE LANGUAGE REGARDING INPUT
ABOUT PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM THOSE AROUND IT.
THE MOTION FAILED 4 – 2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS BARNETT AND OLSON IN
SUPPORT.
COUNCILMEMER NAND MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO AMEND THE DEFINITION
OF “NON-MOTORIZED MOBILE VENDING CART” UNDER SECTION 4.12.020 SO
THAT CARTS AND WHEEL DEVICES ARE NOT MANDATORY.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO DIRECT STAFF TO RETURN WITH
ADDITIONAL RESEARCH ON REGULATORY AND ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4 – 2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS OLSON AND DOTSCH IN
OPPOSITION.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO AMEND THE UNLICENSED FOOD
VENDOR DOCUMENT TO INCLUDE THE PARKING THAT WAS STRICKEN UNDER
4.12.100(D)(1) AND (C)(1) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS.
THE MOTION CARRIED 4 – 2 WITH COUNCILMEMBERS PAINE AND NAND IN
OPPOSITION.
Council took a break from 8:00 – 8:10 pm.
4. Preliminary Fiscal Analysis of Potential Esperance Annexation Second Reading – Planning
and Development Services
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Brad Shipley, Planning Manager, and Josh Linden of BERK Consulting provided
additional background and fiscal analysis of the potential of annexing Esperance
into the city limits of Edmonds.
COUNCILMEMBER CHEN MOVED TO EXTEND THE MEETING UNTIL 10:00 PM.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter and Work Plan First Reading – City Council Office
Council President Dotsch discussed the background of the Fiscal Sustainability
Taskforce and the proposed charter.
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DOTSCH MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY
TASK FORCE CHARTER AND PROPOSED WORK PLAN.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
Mayor Rosen announced the Council would convene in executive session to discuss
pending or potential litigation per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 45
minutes. Council went into executive session at 9:32 pm.
10. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
The meeting reconvened in open session at Council reconvened at 10:17 pm..
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
12. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:17 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk