2026-04-14 Council Minutes
Edmonds City Council Minutes
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026 Page 1
Edmonds City Council
Regular Meeting
Action Minutes
April 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
Lisa Takach, Human Resources Director
Deb Powers, Planner
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 OLSON MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA. MOTION CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY.
5. PRESENTATION
1. Proclamation of Earth Day 2026 Only One Reading Required – Mayor's Office (5
minutes)
Mayor Rosen read a proclamation of Earth Day 2026.
2. 2025 Public Defender's Office Annual Report Only One Reading Required – Human
Resources (20 minutes)
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COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO MOVE THE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S
PRESENTATION TO ITEM 9.2 FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING.
COUNCILMEMBER ECK MOVED TO AMEND THE MOTION TO MOVE IT TO
ITEM 10.1 FOLLOWING THE PUBLIC HEARING.
THE AMENDMENT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
THE MAIN MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AS AMENDED.
3. Mayor’s Finance Update – Mayor’s Office (5 minutes)
6. AUDIENCE COMMENTS
No members of the audience wished to provide comment.
7. RECEIVED FOR FILING
1. Claim for Damages for filing First Reading
2. Written Public Comments First Reading
3. Tree Code Update Progress Report First Reading
8. 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. Approval of PSA for Phase 14 Sewer Replacement and Rehabilitation Project Second
Reading
3. Reclassification of HR Assistant Second Reading
4. Unfund (2) WWTP Operators, Add (2) WWTP Supervisors Second Reading
5. Approval of claim checks. Only One Reading Required
6. Update to Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) By-Laws Second Reading
7. Legal Assessment Committee Proposed Work Plan First Reading
8. Budget Amendment April 2026 (Second Reading) Second Reading
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9. PUBLIC HEARING
1. Interim Ordinance No. 4389 - Six Month Extension Only One Reading Required –
Planning and Development Services
Deb Powers, Planner, provided background into the ordinance which established the
interim regulations.
The following community members provided public testimony:
1. Marjie Fields – expressed support for the extension of the interim tree ordinance.
2. Pam Touer – expressed support for the extension of the interim tree ordinance.
3. Kyle McIntyre – expressed support for the extension of the interim tree
ordinance.
4. Arlene Williams – expressed support for the extension of the interim tree
ordinance.
5. Finis Tupper – expressed support for the extension of the interim tree ordinance
but stressed that the City should take action to protect individuals regarding
strictly necessary tree removal.
Staff answered questions from Council.
10. COUNCIL BUSINESS
1. 2025 Public Defender's Office Annual Report Only One Reading Required – Human
Resources (20 minutes)
COUNCILMEMBER NAND MOVED TO TABLE ITEM 10.1.
THE MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. COUNCIL COMMENTS
Councilmembers commented on various topics.
12. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
Mayor Rosen provided comments.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.
Luke Lonie, City Clerk