Edmonds, WA

City Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

City Council - Study Session

City Council - Parks and Public Works (PPW) Committee

City Council - Finance Committee

City Council - Public Safety, Planning, Human Services, and Personnel (PSPHSP) Committee

City Council - Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to receive a staff report on the proposed 2027/2028 Municipal Arts Fund budget. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the item is presented for discussion. Public comments may be emailed before the meeting.

• Proposed 2027/2028 Municipal Arts Fund budget (staff report)

City Council - Finance Committee

The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee is meeting to conduct a first reading of the June 2026 Monthly Financial Report. This is a routine review of the city's financial status, with no other substantive business on the agenda.

• First reading of June 2026 Monthly Financial Report

City Council - Public Safety, Planning, Human Services, and Personnel (PSPHSP) Committee

The Edmonds City Council PSPHSP Committee will hold a first reading on revisions to the WWTP Senior Laboratory Technician job description and an introduction to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map updates for the Westgate Neighborhood Center. These are initial discussions, not final decisions.

• First reading of WWTP Senior Laboratory Technician job description revisions
• Introduction to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map updates for Westgate Neighborhood Center

City Council - Parks and Public Works (PPW) Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee is reviewing five engineering items, all as first readings. These include preliminary bid results for reservoir repairs, a grant agreement and a request for qualifications for Edmonds Marsh preliminary design, and two agreements related to the Highway 99 Revitalization Project Stage 4. No final decisions are being made at this meeting; items are being discussed before potential action by the full council.

• Preliminary bid results for Yost & Seaview Reservoirs Repairs and Upgrades
• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant Agreement for Edmonds Marsh Preliminary Design
• Approval to prepare and advertise a Request for Qualifications for Edmonds Marsh Preliminary Design
• Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT for Highway 99 Revitalization Project - Stage 4
• Supplemental Agreement for Hwy 99 Revitalization Project - Stage 4

City Council - Special Meeting

The Edmonds City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and votes on extending a moratorium on permit applications requiring stormwater management in the Deer Creek critical aquifer recharge area for six more months. The council will also consider a resolution of intent to annex the Esperance Annexation Area 1 and an ordinance amending the automated traffic safety program.

• Public hearing and ordinance to extend Ordinance 4430 moratorium on stormwater-related permits in Deer Creek critical aquifer recharge area for six months
• Resolution of Intent to Annex Esperance Annexation Area 1
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8.10 ECC regarding the Edmonds Automated Traffic Safety Program

Salary Commission

The Edmonds Salary Commission is meeting to organize its work, including reviewing its role, adopting a future meeting schedule, and discussing its process. The commission will also determine interested party interviews and identify next steps. This is a procedural meeting focused on setting up the commission's operations.

• Review role and responsibilities of the Salary Commission
• Adopt schedule of future meetings
• Discuss the process of the Salary Commission
• Determine interested party interviews
• Identify commission's next steps

City Council - Study Session

The Edmonds City Council is holding a study session with one main item: a final fiscal analysis of a potential Esperance annexation, presented by Planning and Development Services. The council will also enter an executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and discuss items for a future consent agenda. No final decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion item.

• Final fiscal analysis of potential Esperance annexation (45-minute discussion)
• Executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)
• Items for future consent agenda

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds Planning Board is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several planning items. The main items include a second reading of updates to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map and Zoning Map for the Westgate Neighborhood Center, and a first reading of permanent regulations for family burial grounds (HB 2239). The board will also hear updates on state legislative changes and the UDC program.

• Second reading of Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map and Zoning Map updates for Westgate Neighborhood Center
• First reading of Family Burial Grounds Permanent Regulations (HB 2239)
• 2025-2026 WA State Legislative Updates and UDC Program
• Approval of draft meeting minutes
• Public comments and subcommittee report

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds City Council will hold a regular meeting with presentations, public comments, and consent agenda approvals. The main business items are the fifth reading of the 2026 Tree Code Amendments and the first reading of an ordinance to establish an Automated Traffic Safety Program, both of which will be discussed in detail.

• Resolution recognizing the 136th anniversary of the founding of Edmonds
• Resolution commending student representative Vivian Liao
• 2026 Tree Code Amendments, File #AMD2026-0001, fifth reading
• Draft ordinance amending Chapter 8.10 ECC for Automated Traffic Safety Program, first reading
• Approval of payroll, benefit checks, and claim checks

[CANCELLED] Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Planning Board will hold a public hearing and vote on proposed amendments to the city's Tree Code during this special meeting. The board will also follow standard procedural items such as approving minutes and receiving public comments.

• Public Hearing and Action on 2026 Tree Code Amendments (File #AMD2026-0001)

The Edmonds Planning Board held a public hearing and continued discussion on tree code amendments, ultimately approving several changes and a final recommendation to send to City Council. Key decisions included re-establishing conservation subdivisions with specific tree density credits, requiring five-year maintenance agreements for low-density residential projects, and striking fee-in-lieu waivers. A motion to set a 44 tree density credits per acre minimum for mixed-use and multifamily zones failed on a 2-2 vote.

• Approved including a Forest Stewardship Plan option as a concept with clear criteria (3-1)
• Re-established conservation subdivisions with TDCs: 132/acre for 1 unit, 110/acre for 2-3 units, 88/acre for 4 units (4-0)
• Struck fee-in-lieu waiver for conservation subdivisions meeting higher retention (4-0)
• Required 5-year maintenance agreements for low-density residential projects triggering TDCs (4-0)
• Failed to adopt 44 TDCs per acre minimum for mixed-use, multifamily, and other zones (2-2)
• Struck 50% fee-in-lieu waiver in ECDC 17.130.060(L) (4-0)
• Approved draft Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation for Tree Code amendments for City Council (4-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds City Council will hold a regular meeting to approve a construction contract for the 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project and receive a draft Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan for 2027-2028. The council will also hear a presentation from the Edmonds PFD Board and receive a mayor’s finance update.

• Approval of Construction Contract for the 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project (second reading)
• 2027-2028 Draft Parks & Recreation Capital Improvement Plan received for filing
• Resolution of Personnel Policy 3.10 Interpretation (second reading)
• Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 4424 (second reading)
• 2027-2028 Services to Our Community (first reading) — Mayor's Office (120 minutes) agenda item

The Edmonds City Council voted 5-1 to reconsider the adoption of Ordinance 4443, which had passed at the previous week's meeting, and then voted 5-1 to amend its title, replacing the word 'repealing' with 'amending'. The main motion to adopt the amended ordinance carried 5-1, with Councilmember Chen in opposition. The council also approved the consent agenda, which included items such as a construction contract for the 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project and a resolution on personnel policy. A motion to add a discussion of paid parking to a future agenda failed.

• Reconsidered the adoption of Ordinance 4443 as amended, motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Chen in opposition.
• Amended the title of Ordinance 4443, replacing 'repealing' with 'amending', motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Chen in opposition.
• Adopted the main motion for Ordinance 4443 as amended, motion carried 5-1 with Councilmember Chen in opposition.
• Approved the consent agenda unanimously, including the 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project construction contract and a personnel policy resolution.
• Failed a motion to add a discussion of paid parking to the first available council agenda, with only Councilmembers Olson and Eck in support.
• Approved the agenda unanimously after the failed amendment.
• Excused Councilmember Paine from the meeting unanimously.

Arts Commission - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Arts Commission is meeting to review program updates and plan for the 2027-28 cycle. The body will discuss future cultural services initiatives and the municipal arts budget for 2027-28.

• Discussion of 2027-28 Cultural Services and EAC programs/initiatives
• Review of 2027-28 Municipal Arts Budget
• Lumiere Group discussion
• Update on Public Artworks Deaccession/Repairs
• Write on the Sound registration update

Tree Board - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Citizens' Tree Board is holding a special meeting to continue discussion on the 2026 Tree Code Update (Project #AMD2026-0001). No new business or other substantive items are listed. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

• 2026 Tree Code Update, Project #AMD2026-0001 – continued discussion

The Tree Board adopted several recommendations for the Edmonds tree code to be forwarded to City Council. Key changes include new size thresholds for landmark trees, simplified removal processes for homeowners, and incentives for planting conifers.

• Adopted landmark tree definition: any species ≥ 24" DBH, with specific native species thresholds between 12" and 20" (unanimous)
• Approved allowing homeowners to remove up to 3 significant trees every 36 months via notification instead of paid permits (unanimous)
• Adopted reduced replacement schedule for owners who replant with conifers (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed July 2 recommendation for tree-density credits and condensed credit scale over Planning Board proposal (3-2)
• Approved $1,600 fee-in-lieu per required tree-density credit (majority)
• Set penalty for unauthorized tree removal at $3,200 per credit (majority)
• Approved deleting draft section that classifies tree code violations as misdemeanors (majority)
• Recommended a 5-year tree maintenance agreement for low-density residential projects (majority)

City Council - Regular Meeting

This regular meeting includes a first reading of an ordinance to amend utility tax rates and a third reading of the preliminary fiscal analysis for a potential Esperance annexation. Also on the agenda are presentations on the Edmonds New Start Center and a mayor's finance update, plus several consent agenda items including approval of a Phase 7 stormwater design contract, purchase of a dump truck, and a joint resolution with Mountlake Terrace regarding REET funds. Public comments are welcome on matters not listed as public hearings.

• Presentation on Edmonds New Start Center (first reading)
• First reading of ordinance amending utility tax rates (ECC 3.20.050)
• Third reading of updated preliminary fiscal analysis for potential Esperance annexation
• Consent agenda: approval of PSA for Phase 7 Stormwater Replacement Project design services
• Consent agenda: joint resolution with Mountlake Terrace requesting Snohomish County 2027/2028 REET funds

The City Council adopted an ordinance extending the sunset date for the 20% utility tax rate for water, sewer, and stormwater services. Council also directed staff to continue evaluating full and phased annexation alternatives for Esperance.

• Approved extension of 20% utility tax rate sunset to December 31, 2028 (6-2)
• Directed staff to continue evaluating full and phased annexation alternatives for Esperance (6-0-1)
• Approved PSA for Phase 7 Stormwater Replacement Project Design Services (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of International HV507 Dump Truck (Unanimous)
• Approved WWTP Supervisor Job Description Revision (Unanimous)
• Approved Fiscal Sustainability Task Force anatomy and selection process (Unanimous)
• Approved Joint Resolution with Mountlake Terrace requesting Snohomish County 2027/2028 Biennium REET (Unanimous)
• Approved claim checks and wire payments (Unanimous)

City Council - Special Meeting

The Edmonds City Council will hold a first reading of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The item is scheduled for a 120‑minute discussion during the special meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – first reading (finance) (120 minutes)

The City Council conducted a first reading of the 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Exit Meeting. Audit managers and an assistant state auditor provided the council with the 2024 Audit Exit Conference Report.

Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a preliminary five‑lot unit subdivision proposal (PLN2025-0030) located at 222 3rd Ave S. The meeting also includes scheduled appeal hearings and routine agenda items. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the hearing will gather public input on the subdivision proposal.

• Public hearing – Preliminary Five‑Lot Unit Subdivision (PLN2025-0030) at 222 3rd Ave S

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds Planning Board will discuss updates to the 2026 Tree Code and a second reading of the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Zoning Maps for the Westgate Neighborhood Center.

• 2026 Tree Code Update, Project #AMD2026-0001
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map and Zoning Map updates for Westgate Neighborhood Center (Second Reading)

The Edmonds Planning Board approved multiple tree code updates, including a four-tier replacement schedule for non-development situations, tree density credit requirements for low-density residential development, and removal of the 50% retention minimum. The board set the fee-in-lieu at $1,600 per tree density credit with penalties at double that rate, and removed the cap on total fee-in-lieu. These recommendations will be sent to the City Council by August 11.

• Approved four-tier replacement schedule for non-development, with all landmark trees requiring 4 replacements (unanimous)
• Approved TDC requirements for LDR: 110 credits/acre for 1 unit, 88 for 2-3 units, 66 for 4 units (unanimous)
• Removed 50% TDC retention minimum, directing staff to clarify retention priorities (unanimous)
• Adopted 12-point credit scale for existing trees, topping at 12 credits for 30"+ DBH (unanimous)
• Approved relying on existing landscaping requirements for commercial/mixed-use/multifamily instead of TDC table (2 abstentions)
• Approved 2 TDC credits per replacement tree for preferred species, list to be defined by staff (unanimous)
• Set fee-in-lieu at $1,600 per TDC credit, penalties at 2x that rate (1 nay)
• Removed cap on total fee-in-lieu (2 abstentions)

City Council - Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will conduct first readings of the May 2026 Monthly Financial Report, the updated Strategic Outlook, and the Utility Tax Extension. It will also discuss the structure and selection of participants for the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force. No final actions are indicated; these items are presented for initial review and discussion.

• May 2026 Monthly Financial Report – first reading
• Updated Strategic Outlook – first reading
• Utility Tax Extension – first reading
• Fiscal Sustainability Task Force – discussion on anatomy and choosing participants

The Finance Committee reviewed the May 2026 financial report and a proposed temporary utility tax extension. The committee recommended moving the tax extension to Full Council business and the fiscal sustainability task force selection process to the consent agenda.

• Recommended moving temporary utility tax extension to Full Council Business
• Recommended moving Fiscal Sustainability Task Force participant selection to Consent Agenda
• Recommended May 2026 Monthly Financial Report be Received for Filing
• S&P Bond Rating update received as informational
• Updated Strategic Outlook received as informational

City Council - Public Safety, Planning, Human Services, and Personnel (PSPHSP) Committee

The PSPHSP Committee will hold its first reading on revisions to a job description for a WWTP Maintenance Supervisor and a clarification of personnel policy for job descriptions. The committee will also consider an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4424 to correct legislative recitals.

• WWTP Maintenance Supervisor Job Description Revision
• Personnel Policy Clarification for Job Descriptions
• Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 4424

The PSPHSP Committee reviewed an ordinance correction and a job description revision for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Both items were recommended for the City Council Consent Agenda. A personnel policy clarification was presented for informational purposes.

• Recommended moving Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 4424 to Consent Agenda
• Recommended moving WWTP Maintenance Supervisor Job Description Revision to Consent Agenda
• Classified Personnel Policy Clarification for Approval of Job Descriptions as informational

City Council - Parks and Public Works (PPW) Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will conduct first‑reading hearings on five items. These include the Capital Improvement Plan for Parks, Recreation and Human Services, the award of a construction contract for the 7th Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project, a presentation of professional services for Phase 7 Stormwater Replacement design, authorization to purchase an International HV507 dump truck, and a joint resolution with Mountlake Terrace requesting Snohomish County REET funding.

• First reading of the Capital Improvement Plan for Parks, Recreation and Human Services
• First reading of the bid award for the 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project
• First reading of the PSA for Phase 7 Stormwater Replacement Project design services
• First reading to authorize purchase of an International HV507 dump truck
• First reading of a joint resolution with Mountlake Terrace requesting Snohomish County 2027/2028 REET

The Parks and Public Works Committee reviewed several project bids and purchase requests. The committee recommended moving four items to the consent agenda and noted one item as informational.

• Recommended moving 7th Ave Pedestrian Improvement Project contract to Consent Agenda
• Recommended moving Phase 7 Stormwater Replacement Project design services PSA to Consent Agenda
• Recommended moving authorization to purchase International HV507 Dump Truck to Consent Agenda
• Recommended moving joint resolution with Mountlake Terrace for REET funds to Consent Agenda
• Marked Capital Improvement Plan (Parks, Recreation and Human Services) as informational

City Council - Special Meeting

The council will hear a presentation on the SCF RFA redistricting and hold a discussion. This item is scheduled for a first reading by the City Council Office and is allocated 60 minutes.

• SCF RFA redistricting presentation and discussion (first reading) – 60 minutes

The City Council held a first reading and discussion regarding the potential redistricting of the South County Fire Regional Fire Authority. No formal decisions were recorded.

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss a potential action regarding the SCF RFA. The agenda includes a second reading of a recommendation to SCF RFA Commissioners from the City Council Office.

• Second reading of recommendation to SCF RFA Commissioners

The City Council convened for a special meeting but did not take any action on the agenda items. The meeting was called to order and adjourned at 12:30 pm.

• No action taken on SCF RFA Recommendation to SCF RFA Commissioners Second Reading

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds City Council will discuss the fiscal analysis of a potential annexation of Esperance and contract authority for the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program. The body is also reviewing updates to the Cascade Swim Club Yost Pool agreement and a charter for the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force.

• Preliminary Fiscal Analysis of Potential Esperance Annexation
• Resolution on contract authority for the Pre-Approved DADU Plan Program
• Cascade Swim Club Yost Pool Agreement Update
• Unlicensed Food Vendors ordinance
• Fiscal Sustainability Task Force Charter and Work Plan

The City Council approved a resolution for a pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) program and accepted the Fiscal Sustainability Task Force charter and work plan. The Council also directed staff to research further enforcement options for unlicensed food vendors and amend specific vending definitions.

• Approved pre-approved detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) program and authorized Mayor to execute agreements (Unanimous)
• Accepted Fiscal Sustainability Task Force charter and proposed work plan (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to amend definition of 'non-motorized mobile vending cart' to make carts and wheel devices non-mandatory (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to provide additional research on regulatory and enforcement options for unlicensed food vendors (4-2)
• Amended unlicensed food vendor document to include parking requirements under 4.12.100(D)(1) and (C)(1) (4-2)
• Denied motion to include language regarding right-of-way parking input for food vendors (4-2)
• Approved consent agenda including community engagement vehicle and claim checks (Unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

[CANCELLED] City Council - Study Session

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold the third reading of code amendments (HB 1757) allowing conversion of existing commercial buildings into residential use. They will also discuss the 2026 Tree Code Update (AMD2026-0001). Public comments are accepted before these items.

• Third reading of code amendments for converting commercial buildings to residential (HB 1757)
• 2026 Tree Code Update (AMD2026-0001)

The board approved recommendations for the City Council regarding Major Pedestrian Corridor definitions and draft code language. The board also adopted a landmark tree species list for the tree code update, though a final decision on tree density credits was deferred.

• Approved Major Pedestrian Corridor definition based on Comprehensive Plan Figure 2.2 and Downtown zone (6-0-1)
• Recommended City Council adopt draft code language and corresponding map for pedestrian corridors (6-0-1)
• Adopted Bellevue landmark tree species list excluding Cascara with a 24-inch DBH threshold for other species (7-0)
• Approved 6/24/26 meeting minutes with revisions (Unanimous)
• Withdrew motion to adopt 110 tree density credits per acre for low density residential development
• Denied motion to extend meeting by 15 minutes
• Approved motion to extend meeting by 5 minutes

City Council - Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Edmonds City Council solely for a budget workshop. No specific budget items or decisions are listed on the agenda, making it a procedural planning session.

The City Council conducted a budget workshop focused on forecast modifications and revenue opportunities. Discussion included potential sales tax and traffic safety camera revenue, as well as potential service reductions.

• No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this meeting

Civil Service Commission - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Civil Service Commission will review and adopt the eligibility list for entry‑level police officers. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from August 7, 2025 and November 5, 2025, and address routine correspondence. No other substantive actions are listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 08/07/2025
• Approve meeting minutes from 11/05/2025
• Review and adopt Entry Level Police Officer Eligibility List

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a first reading of a budget amendment and a third reading for the Park Impact Fee interim ordinance extension. The meeting also includes a financial update from the Mayor's office and a proclamation for Disability Pride Month.

• Budget Amendment First Reading
• Park Impact Fee (PIF) Interim Ordinance Extension Third Reading
• Disability Pride Month Proclamation

The City Council approved an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 4422 regarding unanticipated transfers and expenditures of various funds. The council also approved the agenda, a proclamation for Disability Pride Month, and the consent agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Declared July 2026 as Disability Pride Month
• Approved the consent agenda (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance amending Ordinance No. 4422 (passed with Councilmember Chen in opposition)