Snohomish

Administrative Session

This administrative session covers budget adjustments, interlocal agreements, and consultant contracts. The council will also review a proposed sales tax for the Transportation Benefit District and set a public hearing date. Additionally, officials will adopt updated drainage and engineering standards and approve a $55,000 software contract.

• Interlocal agreement with City of Mukilteo for fire vehicle maintenance (up to $400,000)
• Proposed sales tax for the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District (public hearing set for July 15)
• $55,000 five-year contract for a work management platform with Vesta Digital Intelligence
• Adoption of the 2026 Snohomish County Drainage Manual and Engineering Design Standards
• Supplemental appropriation for the Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund using tribal funds

Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee

The committee is reviewing several legislative actions including a new Commute Trip Reduction Plan and road right-of-way franchises. Members will also consider various contracts for climate change impact studies, road slide repairs, and technology services.

• Ordinance 26-029: New Commute Trip Reduction Plan
• Ordinance 26-025: Road right-of-way franchise for SQF, LLC D/B/A Verta
• Motion 26-255: North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project
• Motion 26-257: Change order for Arlington Operations Center construction
• Motion 26-246: Technology services agreement with Tulalip Tribes

Planning and Community Development Committee

The committee is reviewing two interlocal agreements regarding fire protection services. One item concerns updating the agreement with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4, while the other involves mechanical services for the City of Mukilteo.

• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4
• Mechanical services contract with City of Mukilteo up to $400,000
• Termination of previous agreement with City of Snohomish and Fire District No. 4

General Legislative Session

The Council is considering a proposed ordinance to implement a 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice purposes. They are also reviewing updates to drainage and engineering standards, as well as a contract for a work management platform.

• Ordinance 26-030: Proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice
• Bid award for Vesta Digital Intelligence, LLC ($55,000 over five years)
• Adoption of the 2026 Snohomish County Drainage Manual
• Amendments to Engineering Design and Development Standards (EDDS)
• Resolution 26-035: Recognizing the Snohomish County Civic Assembly on AI

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will review and vote on a final list of amendments regarding the Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations for Docket XXII. This action updates the county's long-term land use and development guidelines.

• Motion 26-155: Amendments to Snohomish County Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations (Docket XXII)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will review administrative matters, approve vendor contracts, and adopt the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan. A public hearing will be scheduled for August 12 to discuss a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice. The council will also accept an FAA grant for runway rehabilitation at Snohomish County Airport.

• Ordinance 26-030: Proposes a 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice (public hearing Aug 12)
• Contract award to NumerikSoft for data risk management licenses ($130,000 over 5 years)
• Contract award for office supplies via DES agreement ($350,000 over 7 years)
• FAA grant acceptance for Runway 16R-34L rehabilitation at Snohomish County Airport
• Adoption of the 2025 Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan

Council unanimously approved the 2025 Snohomish County Hazard Mitigation Plan (Motion 26-230). Also approved a resolution celebrating America 250, several administrative purchases, and a FAA grant for airport runway rehabilitation. A proposed sales tax increase for criminal justice (Ordinance 26-030) was continued to July 8.

• Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan (5-0)
• Approved resolution celebrating America 250 (5-0)
• Approved administrative matters including hearing date and purchasing awards (5-0)
• Approved FAA grant for runway rehabilitation (5-0)
• Continued sales tax for criminal justice ordinance to July 8 (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Council is reviewing several legislative assignments, including a proposed 0.1% sales tax increase for criminal justice. They are also considering airport grants, road repairs, and various professional service agreements.

• Ordinance 26-030: Proposed 0.1% sales tax for criminal justice purposes
• North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project right-of-way plan
• FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation North
• Arlington Operations Center design and construction change order
• Purchase of licenses from NumerikSoft estimated at $130,000

This administrative session recorded no substantive decisions or votes. The council assigned multiple motions and ordinances to standing committees for review. Several items, including a proposed sales tax and an FAA airport grant, were moved to the July 1 legislative session for public hearings and consideration.

• Assigned 11 motions and ordinances to standing committees
• Moved sales tax and hazard mitigation items to July 1 session
• Scheduled August 12 hearing for transportation district
• Reviewed July 1 purchasing awards

Council Meeting

Public Hearings

The Council will consider an emergency appropriation to increase funding for the Prosecuting Attorney due to revenue losses. They will also discuss a charter amendment regarding mandatory political history disclosures for county officials.

• Ordinance 26-022: Emergency appropriation for Prosecuting Attorney fund
• Ordinance 26-023: Mandatory candidate political history disclosure requirement

The council held two public hearings. An emergency appropriation for the Prosecuting Attorney's office was approved unanimously. A proposed charter amendment requiring mandatory political history disclosure for County Executive and Council candidates failed to get the required four votes, 3-2.

• Approved emergency appropriation for Prosecuting Attorney (5-0)
• Charter amendment for candidate disclosure failed (3-2, needed 4 votes)

General Legislative Session

The Council will discuss an emergency ordinance to pause data center development in unincorporated areas. They are also reviewing several service contracts for the Evergreen State Fair and interlocal agreements regarding waterlines, LiDAR sharing, and flood risk mitigation.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-026: Moratorium on Data Centers in Unincorporated Snohomish County
• Ordinance 26-028: Interlocal Agreement with City of Stanwood for Flood Risk Mitigation
• Contract for Evergreen State Fair canopy, decorator, and booth rentals
• Lease agreements with Pacific Mobile Structures for fair office and dressing room trailers
• Interlocal Agreement with Tulalip Tribes to relocate waterline near 6304 19th Ave NE

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas, effective immediately. The council also approved a consent agenda covering fair services and interlocal agreements, administrative matters including a public hearing for a setback ordinance, and reappointments to the Planning Commission.

• Approved emergency moratorium on data centers (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda for fair contracts, LiDAR agreement, and Tulalip waterline (5-0)
• Approved public hearing for Growth Management setback ordinance on July 22 (5-0)
• Approved performance audit notice to proceed (5-0, amended)
• Scheduled public hearing on Stanwood flood risk mitigation agreement for July 15 (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Layla Bush to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Confirmed reappointment of Karl Niemela to Planning Commission (5-0)

Administrative Session

The Council is reviewing several administrative motions including personnel appointments, interlocal agreements for technology and fire services, and an FAA grant for runway rehabilitation. They are also preparing a public hearing regarding growth management setbacks.

• FAA Airport Improvement Grant for Snohomish County Airport Runway 16R-34L Rehabilitation
• Interlocal Agreement with Fire Protection District No. 4 and the City of Snohomish
• Interlocal Agreement between Snohomish County and the City of Stanwood for flood risk mitigation
• Interlocal Agreement with Tulalip Tribes for technology services
• Ordinance 26-020 regarding growth management setbacks

The Snohomish County Council held an administrative session to assign several motions to specific committees for review. This included assignments related to public safety, health services, airport improvements, and technology services.

• Assigned Civil Service appointment to Community Safety and Justice committee
• Assigned Children’s Commission appointment to Community Safety and Justice committee
• Assigned Public Assistance Grant to Health and Community Services committee
• Assigned immunization data agreement to Health and Community Services committee
• Assigned Everett Community College affiliation to Health and Community Services committee
• Assigned Poison Center agreement to Health and Community Services committee
• Assigned Fire District interlocal agreement to Planning and Community Development committee
• Assigned Airport runway rehabilitation grant to Planning and Community Development committee

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will act on two items: authorizing condemnation proceedings for Jordan Creek Bridge and updating stormwater regulations to comply with the 2024 Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit.

• Motion 26-196 to authorize condemnation for Jordan Creek Bridge (Parcel 002)
• Ordinance 26-021 amending stormwater code chapters 30.63a, 30.63b, 30.70.310, and 30.91 per 2024 permit

The council unanimously approved Motion 26-196 authorizing condemnation proceedings for Jordan Creek Bridge. They also unanimously approved Ordinance 26-021 amending stormwater regulations per the 2024 Phase I Municipal Stormwater Permit.

• Approved condemnation for Jordan Creek Bridge (5-0)
• Approved stormwater regulation amendments (5-0)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will consider several items including a resolution recognizing Juneteenth, consent agenda contracts, and action items from committees. Key decisions include approving the HUD Annual Action Plan for housing and community development programs and authorizing a $600,000 contract for audio-visual equipment.

• Resolution 26-033 recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Independence Day
• Motion 26-237 approving $600,000 for audio-visual equipment over six years
• Motion 26-231 approving Snohomish County Urban County Consortium 2026 HUD Annual Action Plan
• Motion 26-235 for indigent defense improvement funds from Washington State Office of Public Defense
• Motion 26-236 authorizing janitorial services agreement with CCS Facility Services

The council approved a resolution recognizing Juneteenth and several consent agenda items. They also approved the Snohomish County Urban County Consortium 2026 Annual Action Plan for HUD housing and community development programs, and authorized an indigent defense improvement funds agreement with the state. All votes were unanimous 4-0.

• Approved Resolution 26-033 recognizing Juneteenth (4-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda: Ascendient Healthcare agreement, DOH data sharing, janitorial services (4-0)
• Approved Administrative Matters: AV equipment contract ($600K) and May minutes (4-0)
• Approved Motion 26-231: HUD 2026 Annual Action Plan (4-0)
• Approved Motion 26-235: Indigent defense improvement funds agreement (4-0)

Planning and Community Development Committee

The Planning and Community Development Committee will consider several items, including an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County and an ordinance amending setback requirements. They will also review motions related to fair services and interlocal agreements.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-026: Moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas
• Ordinance 26-020: Amending setback regulations in SCC 30.23 and 30.42b
• Motion 26-219: Interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for waterline relocation near 6304 19th Ave NE
• Motion 26-222: Contract for canopy, decorator, and booth rentals at Evergreen State Fair
• Motion 26-223: Lease of office and dressing room trailers for 2026 Evergreen State Fair

The committee advanced several items to the full council, including a proposed moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. No final decisions were made; all actions were procedural moves to future agendas. The moratorium and related planning commission referral were the most significant items discussed.

• Moved Ordinance 26-020 (setbacks) to Administrative Matters for public hearing scheduling
• Moved Emergency Ordinance 26-026 (data center moratorium) to Regular Agenda for June 24th consideration
• Held Motion 26-238 (planning commission referral on data centers) in committee
• Moved Motion 26-219 (Tulalip Tribes waterline interlocal) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Substitute Motion 26-222 (Evergreen State Fair canopy/decorator contract) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-223 (fair office/dressing room trailers lease) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-229 (DNR LiDAR cost-sharing agreement) to Consent Agenda

Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee

The Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District rules. Members will also discuss potential funding options for public works projects. Additionally, the committee will forward a janitorial services contract to the full council for approval.

• Ordinance 26-009: Amends Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District rules
• Motion 26-236: Janitorial services contract with CCS Facility Services
• Discussion on public works funding options for 2026

The committee moved Ordinance 26-009, relating to the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District, to Administrative Matters for a July 1st public hearing. A janitorial services agreement (Motion 26-236) was moved to the consent agenda for June 17th. The committee also discussed Public Works funding options but took no action.

• Moved Motion 26-236 (Janitorial Services Agreement with CCS Facility Services) to Consent Agenda for June 17th General Legislative Session
• Moved Ordinance 26-009 (Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District amendment) to Administrative Matters for July 1st public hearing

Administrative Session

The County Council will assign proposed legislation to committees and take action on several items, including an emergency ordinance imposing a moratorium on new data centers in unincorporated areas. They will also consider a resolution honoring the Everett Silvertips, a franchise agreement with Verta, acceptance of a real property donation, and a janitorial services contract.

• Emergency Ordinance 26-026: moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County
• Resolution 26-032: celebrating Everett Silvertips' 2026 W. Hockey League Championship
• Ordinance 26-025: non-exclusive franchise for SQF, LLC (D/B/A Verta) for public road rights-of-way
• Motion 26-236: approving janitorial services agreement with CCS Facility Services
• Motion 26-235: accepting indigent defense improvement funds from WA State Office of Public Defense

The Council unanimously approved Motion 26-202 authorizing a Jail Efficiency Study Request for Proposal and Resolution 26-032 celebrating the Everett Silvertips' WHL championship. Several ordinances and motions were assigned to committees, including an emergency moratorium on data centers in unincorporated areas. No public comment was received.

• Approved Jail Efficiency Study RFP (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-032 celebrating Silvertips championship (5-0)
• Assigned emergency ordinance for data center moratorium to Planning Committee
• Assigned ordinance on public records copying fees to Community Safety and Justice
• Assigned franchise ordinance for SQF LLC to Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Assigned donation of real property to Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Assigned janitorial services agreement to Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Moved HUD annual action plan and indigent defense agreement to General Legislative Session

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will hold public hearings on four ordinances. They will consider vacating a portion of 136th St SW, creating a behavioral health facility expansion fund funded by sales tax, prescribing penalties for child endangerment, and adding a new section for county funding of housing.

• Ordinance 26-015: Vacating unopened portion of 136th St SW right-of-way
• Ordinance 26-018: Creating Behavioral Health Facility Expansion Fund and amending sales tax for affordable housing
• Ordinance 26-016: Establishing penalties for child endangerment in county code
• Ordinance 26-019: Adding section for county funding of housing

The Snohomish County Council approved three ordinances and referred one back to committee. Ordinance 26-015 vacating a road right-of-way passed 5-0. Ordinance 26-016 on child endangerment penalties passed 5-0. Ordinance 26-018 on sales tax for housing and behavioral health was referred to the Health and Community Services Committee 5-0. Ordinance 26-019 adding county funding for housing passed 3-2.

• Approved road right-of-way vacation Ordinance 26-015 (5-0)
• Approved child endangerment penalties Ordinance 26-016 (5-0)
• Referred sales tax for housing/behavioral health Ordinance 26-018 to committee (5-0)
• Approved county funding for housing Ordinance 26-019 (3-2)

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will vote on a motion to summarily dismiss the closed record appeal of the Meadowood East Rural Cluster Subdivision (File No. 22-104584 PSD). This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural.

• Motion 26-195 to dismiss closed record appeal of Meadowood East Rural Cluster Subdivision (File No. 22-104584 PSD)

The council had previously summarily dismissed the appeal of Meadowood East Rural Cluster Subdivision via Motion 26-195 on May 5. Therefore, no arguments or hearing were conducted today.

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will consider a charter amendment that would mandate candidates for County Executive and Council to disclose their political history. They are also set to approve an emergency budget appropriation for the Prosecuting Attorney's office and an interlocal agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for jail services. Several road construction contracts will be awarded, including $806k for Ash Way overlay and $562k for Beverly Park Road improvements.

• Ordinance 26-023: charter amendment requiring political history disclosure for County Executive and Council candidates (public hearing June 24)
• Motion 26-208: interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for jail services
• Ordinance 26-022: emergency appropriation of funds for Prosecuting Attorney's office
• Bid award: Ash Way Overlay (164th ST SW to Park and Ride) to JB Asphalt for $806,126.50
• Bid award: Beverly Park Road ADA Upgrades & 18th Ave West Sidewalk Improvements to RRJ Company LLC for $561,860.61

The council approved an interlocal agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for jail services, initially tabled for additional information. They also approved purchasing awards for temporary personnel services and road/sidewalk projects, confirmed two appointments, and scheduled public hearings on an emergency budget appropriation and a charter amendment on candidate disclosures.

• Approved interlocal jail services agreement with Tulalip Tribes (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-233: administrative matters including piggyback temp services ($350K), Ash Way Overlay ($806K), Beverly Park ADA ($562K) (5-0)
• Confirmed Robert Sprague as Human Resources Director (5-0)
• Confirmed Nona Leigh Palmer to Veterans Assistance Fund Board (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 26-022 (emergency appropriation) on June 24 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 26-023 (charter amendment on candidate disclosure) on June 24 (5-0)

Health and Community Services Committee

The Health and Community Services Committee will consider two motions for advancement to the June 17 General Legislative Session: a contract with Ascendient Healthcare Advisors and a data-sharing agreement with the WA State Department of Health for confidential death data. The committee will also hold a discussion on the state of healthcare and Snohomish County Public Hospital District #1.

• Motion 26-216: Contract with Ascientient Healthcare Advisors, Inc. (proposed advance to June 17 session)
• Motion 26-225: Data Sharing Agreement with WA State Dept. of Health for confidential death data release
• Discussion item: The State of Healthcare and SCPHD#1 (2026-1409)

The committee moved two action items to the consent agenda for the June 17 General Legislative Session: a data sharing agreement with the Washington State Department of Health for death data, and a consulting agreement with Ascendient Healthcare Advisors. No roll call votes were recorded; the motions were approved by consensus.

• Motion 26-216: Authorized consulting agreement with Ascendient Healthcare Advisors (moved to consent agenda)
• Motion 26-225: Authorized data sharing agreement with WA DOH for death dataset (moved to consent agenda)

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is assigning legislation to committees, including two proposed charter amendments that would require candidate political history disclosure and affirm the county's hearing examiner system. They will also move several items to a future general legislative session, such as an emergency appropriation for the prosecuting attorney and an interlocal agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for jail services. Additionally, the council will review purchasing awards for road overlays and ADA upgrades.

• Ordinance 26-023: Charter amendment for mandatory candidate political history disclosure
• Ordinance 26-024: Charter amendment affirming Hearing Examiner System authority
• Ordinance 26-022: Emergency appropriation of unstated amount for Prosecuting Attorney (Fund 100)
• Motion 26-208: Interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for jail services
• Bid award of $806,126.50 for Ash Way Overlay (164th ST SW to Park and Ride)

The council assigned several pieces of legislation to committees and moved multiple items to the General Legislative Session on June 10 for public hearings or consideration. Key items include Ordinance 26-023 (charter amendment for candidate disclosure), Ordinance 26-022 (emergency budget appropriation for Prosecuting Attorney), and motions for a jail services agreement with Tulalip Tribes and appointment confirmations. No final votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Ordinance 26-023 (candidate disclosure charter amendment) moved to General Legislative Session for public hearing
• Ordinance 26-022 (emergency budget appropriation) moved to General Legislative Session for public hearing
• Motion 26-208 (Tulalip Tribes jail services agreement) moved to General Legislative Session
• Motion 26-217 (Veterans Assistance Fund board appointment) moved to General Legislative Session
• Motion 26-232 (HR Director appointment) moved to General Legislative Session
• Bid award for Ash Way Overlay ($806,126.50) noted for approval on June 10
• Bid award for Beverly Park Road ADA upgrades ($561,860.61) noted for approval on June 10

Council Meeting