Snohomish, WA

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding public hearings on six ordinances, including a supplemental budget appropriation for the Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund, changes to layoff and recall rules, a franchise for SQF LLC, a commute trip reduction plan, and a moratorium on data centers. The data center moratorium was already adopted on June 24, 2026, and this hearing is to take public testimony as required by state law.

• Ordinance 26-027: charges for copying public records
• Ordinance 26-032: supplemental appropriation in Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund 141 from Stillaguamish Tribe
• Ordinance 26-034: amending layoff and recall provisions in Personnel Rules (Chapter 3A.10 SCC)
• Ordinance 26-025: non-exclusive franchise for SQF, LLC D/B/A Verta for public road rights-of-way
• Ordinance 26-026: moratorium on data centers in unincorporated Snohomish County (already adopted June 24, 2026)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will vote on a resolution supporting Jail Voting Day to improve voter registration for eligible inmates, and will consider several consent agenda items including budget transfers, professional service agreements, and a software purchase. The meeting also includes administrative matters such as open space applications and an executive session on labor negotiations.

• Resolution 26-039 declaring support for Jail Voting Day
• Motion 26-284 approving 2026 Budget Transfer in Fund 125 Health Department Fund
• Motion 26-288 authorizing Amendment #2 with QuestPro, LP for temporary staffing
• Motion 26-290 approving WA Cares Fund Implementation Agreement with DSHS
• Bid Award for Quest Active Roles software to Tommy-TQL, $350,000 over 5 years

Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee

The Snohomish County Council's Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee will consider five action items, all proposed to move to the General Legislative Session on August 26. These include an interlocal agreement amendment with Bothell on solid waste, two construction change orders, a human resources recruitment agreement amendment, and a professional services amendment. No final decisions are made at this committee meeting; actions are recommendations to the full council.

• Ordinance 26-035: Amendment No. 1 to Interlocal Agreement with City of Bothell on solid waste management
• Motion 26-311: Change Order No. 2 to Contract CA03-26 with Northwest Construction, Inc.
• Motion 26-296: Amendment 7 to HR Recruitment and Selection Agreement with GovernmentJobs.com (NeoGov)
• Motion 26-310: Change Order No. 8 to Arlington Operations Center Agreement with Cornerstone General Contractors
• Motion 26-322: Amendment 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Quisitive LLC

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to introduce and assign legislation to committees, including ordinances on animal control, growth management, and comprehensive plan amendments, as well as motions for grants and contracts. Several items are slated for assignment to the Committee of the Whole, with moves to the General Legislative Session on August 19 for public hearings or consideration. The agenda also includes a review of administrative matters, such as a software purchase and open space applications, and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Ordinance 26-040 amending animal control chapters 9.01 and 9.16 of SCC
• Motion 26-318 authorizing interagency agreement for Blake Decision cost reimbursement with Administrative Office of the Courts
• Ordinances 26-039, 26-041, 26-042 relating to Growth Management, including 2044 reconciled growth targets and comprehensive plan amendments
• Motion 26-325 authorizing agreement with Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for food worker cards
• Bid award for Quest Active Roles software to Tommy-TQL with estimated spend of $350,000 over five years

The Snohomish County Council held an administrative session with no public comment. After an executive session on pending litigation, the council approved a claim resolution settlement agreement between Jess Sanders and the county by a 4-0 vote. All other items were procedural, involving assignment of legislation to committees and scheduling for future sessions.

• Approved Claim Resolution Settlement Agreement between Jess Sanders and Snohomish County (4-0)
• Assigned ordinances and motions to committees for review
• Moved three growth management ordinances to General Legislative Session for public hearing
• Re-assigned three motions to Committee of the Whole and moved to General Legislative Session
• Assigned Motion 26-319 to Committee of the Whole and moved to General Legislative Session
• Approved adding councilmembers' names to joint letter of support for Snotrac grant application

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is holding public hearings on four action items, including a supplemental budget appropriation for public defense and three ordinances related to transportation and criminal justice funding. The council will hear public testimony before deciding on these items.

• Ordinance 26-033: supplemental appropriation in General Fund 002 for the Office of Public Defense, funded by the Washington State Office of Public Defense
• Ordinance 26-009: amending Chapter 2.85 SCC relating to the Snohomish County Transportation Benefit District
• Ordinance 26-031: imposing a sales tax for transportation improvements and creating a Transportation Benefit District Fund
• Ordinance 26-030: imposing an additional Sales and Use Tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes, with three proposed amendments

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council is meeting to vote on a consent agenda and administrative matters, including several purchasing awards and appointments. Key items include a $897,344.52 contract for the Flowing Lake Dock & Waterfront Access project, software license agreements, and appointments to advisory boards. The meeting also includes routine reports and a budget transfer.

• Bid award to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for Flowing Lake Dock & Waterfront Access, $897,344.52 plus sales tax
• Cloudflare Enterprise license to CDW Government LLC, estimated $99,475 over five years
• OpenText widgets license to RavenBlack Technical Services, estimated $125,000 over five years
• Granicus, LLC contract, estimated $100,000 plus sales tax over five years
• Appointments to Tourism Promotion Area Advisory Board and Airport Commission

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a $2.5 million settlement in the lawsuit Peggy Krause, et. al. v. Snohomish County, et al., authorizing the County Executive to execute the agreement. The council also approved the consent agenda, administrative matters, and several appointments and contracts, all by 5-0 votes.

• Approved $2.5M settlement in Krause lawsuit (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Cross Valley Water District Wellhead Protection Plan and Master's Touch printing contract (5-0)
• Approved administrative matters including software and dock contracts (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Pelfrey to TPA Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Taylor Motanye to TPA Advisory Board (5-0)
• Appointed Miles VC Hickey to Airport Commission (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer for court funds (5-0)
• Approved contract with Kimberly Exe for indigent services (5-0)

Health and Community Services Committee

The Snohomish County Council's Health and Community Services Committee will consider two action items: a 2026 budget transfer within the Health Department Fund and approval of the WA Cares Fund Implementation Agreement with the state. The committee will also discuss the Snohomish County Emergency Management 2025 Annual Report. Both action items are proposed to move to the General Legislative Session on August 19th.

• Motion 26-284: 2026 Budget Transfer between programs in Fund 125 Health Department Fund
• Motion 26-290: Approve and authorize County Executive to execute WA Cares Fund (WCF) Implementation Agreement #2669-71089 with WA State DSHS
• Discussion: Snohomish County Emergency Management 2025 Annual Report

The Health and Community Services Committee reviewed two action items and moved both to the consent agenda for the August 19 General Legislative Session: a 2026 budget transfer within the Health Department Fund and a motion authorizing the County Executive to execute the WA Cares Fund Implementation Agreement with the state. The committee also received a presentation on the 2024 Emergency Management Annual Report. No votes were taken on the items; they were only advanced for consideration.

• Moved Motion 26-284 (budget transfer in Fund 125) to Consent Agenda for August 19
• Moved Motion 26-290 (WA Cares Fund Implementation Agreement) to Consent Agenda for August 19

Finance, Budget and Administration Committee

The Snohomish County Council's Finance, Budget and Administration Committee will consider five action items, including contract amendments and new agreements for temporary staffing, printing and mailing services, an academy award, and two lobbying services. The committee will also receive a briefing on county engagement findings. All action items are proposed to be moved to General Legislative Session for consideration.

• Motion 26-288: Amendment #2 with QuestPro, LP for temporary staffing
• Motion 26-300: Amendment 3 with The Master's Touch, LLC for printing/mailing Assessor property documents
• Motion 26-294: Award for Rise Up Academy
• Motion 26-295: Professional services agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors for lobbying
• Motion 26-299: Agreement with Dziedzic Public Affairs for behavioral health government affairs

The Finance, Budget and Administration Committee reviewed five action items and moved all of them to the consent agenda for consideration at upcoming General Legislative Sessions. No votes were taken on the items themselves. The committee also received a briefing on community engagement findings for fiscal decision-making.

• Moved Motion 26-288 (QuestPro staffing amendment) to consent agenda for Aug 19
• Moved Motion 26-300 (Master's Touch printing amendment) to consent agenda for Aug 12
• Moved Motion 26-294 (Rise Up Academy award) to consent agenda for Aug 19
• Moved Motion 26-295 (Columbia Policy Advisors lobbyist agreement) to consent agenda for Aug 19
• Moved Motion 26-299 (Dziedzic Public Affairs behavioral health services agreement) to consent agenda for Aug 19

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is holding an administrative session to introduce and assign legislation to committees, including motions for budget transfers, appointments, and contracts. Several items will be moved to the Committee of the Whole for consideration at upcoming general legislative sessions, including ordinances on lot splitting, building codes, and roads. The agenda also includes a public comment period and an executive session on pending litigation.

• Ordinance 26-036 on lot splitting (Growth Management)
• Ordinance 26-037 adopting 2021 International Codes
• Ordinance 26-038 on roads and access
• Motion 26-295: Professional Services Agreement with Columbia Policy Advisors for lobbying services
• Motion 26-301: Restroom cleaning services for Evergreen State Fair (2026-2030) with Ecobrite Services, LLC

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved Resolution 26-038 recognizing August 9-15, 2026, as 'Speed Week' in the county. The council also assigned numerous motions and ordinances to various committees for further review, with several items moved to the General Legislative Session for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made during this administrative session.

• Approved Resolution 26-038 recognizing 'Speed Week' (5-0)
• Assigned 15 motions and ordinances to committees for review
• Moved Motion 26-287 and six other items to General Legislative Session August 12
• Moved three ordinances to General Legislative Session August 19 for public hearing scheduling

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 26-020, which amends county code chapters regarding setbacks. The meeting will take place in person at the Jackson Board Room or remotely via Zoom.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 26-020 amending Growth Management code
• Amending Chapters 30.23 and 30.42b of the Snohomish County Code
• Meeting held in Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Robert J. Drewel Building

The Snohomish County Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 26-020, which amends county code chapters 30.23 and 30.42b regarding setbacks under the Growth Management Act. No public testimony was given. The council voted 4-0 to approve the ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 26-020 amending setback regulations (4-0)

General Legislative Session

The Snohomish County Council will adopt two resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and UTSAV Mela Day. It will approve several executive-authorized agreements, including a tourism promotion area with Courtyard Media Foundation and a public assistance grant with the Washington State Military Department. The council will also vote on a purchasing award of $713,475.16 for Whitehorse Trail earthworks and discuss Ordinance 26-030, which would add a 0.1% sales and use tax to fund criminal justice initiatives.

• Ordinance 26-030: impose an additional 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes
• Purchasing award: Whitehorse Trail Improvements to Earthworks Solutions, LLC for $713,475.16
• Motion 26-268: reallocate Affordable Housing Behavioral Health‑Capital Funding for two affordable housing projects
• Motion 26-259: authorize the Executive to sign the Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Agreement with Courtyard Media Foundation for Geekfest Expo 2026
• Motion 26-242: approve Public Assistance Grant Agreement #D26-141 with the Washington State Military Department

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a 10-item consent agenda covering tourism, grants, and agreements, plus administrative matters including a $713,475.16 road improvement bid. They also approved several contracts for indigent defense services, a Superior Court employee increase, and a budget transfer, and scheduled public hearings for three ordinances, including a data center moratorium.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (5-0)
• Approved $713,475.16 Whitehorse Trail Improvements bid to Earthworks Solutions (5-0)
• Approved contract with Mulligan Law for indigent services (5-0)
• Approved contract with Obsidian Law Offices for indigent services (5-0)
• Approved increase in Superior Court authorized employees (5-0)
• Approved budget transfer within Road Fund 102 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for data center moratorium ordinance for Aug 10 (5-0)
• Amended Motion 26-274 to replace Mark James with Todd Welch on Pro Committee (5-0)

Planning and Community Development Committee

The Planning and Community Development Committee will forward four motions to the General Legislative Session for further consideration. These motions cover a financial certification for the Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project, a fair services agreement for electronic ticketing at the 2026‑2030 Evergreen State Fair, a professional services agreement for the Chinook Marsh Restoration Project, and an amendment to the Cross Valley Water District wellhead protection plan. The meeting also includes discussion of the Snohomish County Tomorrow 2025 Growth Monitoring Report and a data center proposal.

• Motion 26-265: authorize the County Executive to sign USACE Non‑Federal Sponsor financial capability forms for the Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project (grant 2026‑1666).
• Motion 26-267: approve Fair Services Agreement for electronic ticketing and gate access at the 2026‑2030 Snohomish County Evergreen State Fair (grant 2026‑1158).
• Motion 26-285: approve Professional Services Agreement with Natural Systems Design, Inc. for the Chinook Marsh Restoration Project (grant 2026‑1774).
• Motion 26-286: approve amendment to the Cross Valley Water District 2022 Water System Plan – 2025 Wellhead Protection Plan (grant 2026‑1753).
• Discussion items: Snohomish County Tomorrow 2025 Growth Monitoring Report and Data Center Discussion.

The Planning and Community Development Committee moved four action items to the consent agenda for consideration at upcoming General Legislative Sessions. These include motions related to the Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project, a fair services agreement for the Evergreen State Fairs, a professional services agreement for the Chinook Marsh Restoration Project, and an amendment to the Cross Valley Water District's Wellhead Protection Plan. No votes were taken; all items were forwarded without discussion or public comment.

• Moved Motion 26-265 (Spencer Island restoration financial certification) to consent agenda for July 22
• Moved Motion 26-267 (Fair services agreement for electronic ticketing) to consent agenda for July 22
• Moved Motion 26-285 (Chinook Marsh restoration professional services) to consent agenda for July 22
• Moved Motion 26-286 (Cross Valley Water District Wellhead Protection Plan) to consent agenda for August 12

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council will consider a series of motions, including budget transfers, contract authorizations, ordinance approvals, and citizen appointments. A key item is the approval of a $713,475.16 contract to Earthworks Solutions, LLC for Whitehorse Trail improvements. Several motions will be reassigned to the General Legislative Session on July 22 for public hearing or further action. The meeting also includes staff recognition, public comment, and committee reports.

• Motion 26-289: Approve Administrative Matters, including a $713,475.16 purchasing award to Earthworks Solutions for Whitehorse Trail improvements
• Motion 26-284: Approve a 2026 budget transfer between programs in Fund 125 Health Department Fund
• Motion 26-287: Approve a budget transfer in Grant Fund 130 from the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts
• Motion 26-279: Approve contract with Mulligan Law to provide indigent services from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028
• Motion 26-283: Authorize a grant application and agreement to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for Fairfield Park Irrigation Phase 2

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved five motions (26-270 through 26-274) appointing citizens to the Pro and Con committees for five proposed charter amendments, each as amended with specific appointees. The council also unanimously authorized the Chief of Staff to sign a waiver of conflict letter from Pacifica Law Group. All other legislation was assigned to committees or moved to the July 22 General Legislative Session for consideration.

• Approved Motion 26-270 appointing Pro/Con committee members for Proposition 1, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-271 appointing Pro/Con committee members for Proposition 2, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-272 appointing Pro/Con committee members for Proposition 3, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-273 appointing Pro/Con committee members for Proposition 4, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-274 appointing Pro/Con committee members for Proposition 5, as amended (5-0)
• Authorized Chief of Staff to sign Pacifica Law Group waiver of conflict letter (5-0)
• Assigned multiple motions and ordinances to committees for further review
• Moved several items to General Legislative Session July 22 for consideration

General Legislative Session

The Council will consider several motions including interlocal agreements for fire protection and technology services. The agenda also includes a proposed sales tax for transportation improvements and various site plan approvals.

• Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4
• Interlocal Agreement with the Tulalip Tribes for Technology Services
• Right-of-Way Plan for North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project
• Change Order #7 for Arlington Operations Center design and construction
• Mechanical services agreement with City of Mukilteo not to exceed $400,000

The Snohomish County Council unanimously approved a 10-item consent agenda covering interlocal agreements, contracts, and property donations, and approved administrative matters including setting public hearings. Public hearings were scheduled for a proposed Transportation Benefit District sales tax (Ordinance 26-031) on August 12, and for a franchise with SQF LLC, a commute trip reduction ordinance, and a budget supplement on August 19. The council also approved several appointments and interlocal agreements, and held a brief executive session on pending litigation with no action taken.

• Approved consent agenda with 10 items (5-0)
• Approved administrative matters, setting public hearings for Aug 19 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Transportation Benefit District sales tax ordinance on Aug 12 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for public records copying charges ordinance on Aug 19 (5-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund supplemental appropriation on Aug 19 (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Sehajbir Dhaliwal to Civil Service Commission (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Pamela Morrison to Children's Commission (5-0)
• Approved interlocal agreement with Tulalip Tribes for Foye Creek Reconnection Project (5-0)

Public Hearings

The Snohomish County Council is meeting to hold public hearings. The primary action item is a vote on an interlocal agreement regarding flood risk mitigation.

• Ordinance 26-028: Interlocal Agreement with the City of Stanwood for Flood Risk Mitigation

The council approved Ordinance 26-028, which creates an interlocal agreement between Snohomish County and the City of Stanwood for flood risk mitigation. No public testimony was offered. The motion was approved unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved Ordinance 26-028 interlocal flood‑risk mitigation agreement (5-0)

Health and Community Services Committee

The Health and Community Services Committee is considering six motions to move items to the General Legislative Session on July 22nd. These items include interagency agreements and the reallocation of behavioral health funding for affordable housing.

• Public Assistance Grant Agreement #D26-141 with the Washington State Military Department
• Information Sharing Agreement with Washington State Department of Health for immunization data
• Affiliation Agreement between Snohomish County and Everett Community College
• Agreement with Washington Poison Center for afterhours answering services
• Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Planning Services with The Port of Everett

The Health and Community Services Committee moved six motions to the General Legislative Session Consent Agenda for consideration on July 22nd. These items include grant agreements, data sharing agreements, and funding reallocations.

• Moved Motion 26-242 (Public Assistance Grant Agreement with WA State Military Department) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-243 (Information Sharing Agreement with WA State Dept of Health) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-244 (Affiliation Agreement with Everett Community College) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-245 (Agreement with Washington Poison Center) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-266 (Interlocal Agreement with Port of Everett) to Consent Agenda
• Moved Motion 26-268 (Affordable Housing Behavioral Health-Capital Funding reallocation) to Consent Agenda

Finance, Budget and Administration Committee

The Finance, Budget and Administration Committee will review a tourism promotion agreement and a public facility report. One item is proposed for movement to the General Legislative Session on July 22nd.

• Motion 26-259: Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Agreement with Courtyard Media Foundation for Geekfest Expo 2026
• Discussion of the 2025 Public Facility District Annual Report

The committee moved a tourism promotion agreement for Geekfest Expo 2026 to the July 22nd consent agenda. Members also received presentations regarding the Public Facility District Annual Report for 2025.

• Moved Motion 26-259 (Geekfest Expo 2026 agreement) to Consent Agenda for July 22nd

Administrative Session

The Snohomish County Council is meeting to introduce and assign various motions and ordinances to committees. Key items include contracts for indigent services, budget transfers for the Superior Court and Road Fund, and appointments to county commissions.

• Contracts with Mulligan Law and Obsidian Law Offices for indigent services (July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028)
• Ordinance 26-027 regarding charges for copying public records
• Motion 26-267 for an electronic ticketing and gate access system at the Evergreen State Fairs (2026-2030)
• Motion 26-269 for an Interlocal Agreement with Tulalip Tribes for the Foye Creek Reconnection Project
• Ordinance 26-032 for a supplemental appropriation in Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund 141

The July 14 administrative session recorded the assignment of many pending motions to various committees and to the Committee of the Whole for future consideration. No votes or final approvals were recorded during this meeting. The council also set a public hearing for August 19 and noted a recess period.

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)

The Snohomish County Council referred a motion to approve final amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and GMA Development Regulations to the Planning and Community Development Committee. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Nehring and carried with a 5-0 vote.

• Motion 26-155 referred to Planning and Community Development Committee (5-0)

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

The Council scheduled a public hearing for August 12, 2026, regarding a proposed 0.1% sales and use tax for criminal justice purposes. Other actions included approving a software license award and increasing authorized employee numbers for the District Court.

• Scheduled public hearing for Ordinance 26-030 (0.1% criminal justice sales tax) for Aug 12, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-035 recognizing the Civic Assembly on Artificial Intelligence (5-0)
• Approved $55,000 bid award to Vesta Digital Intelligence, LLC for work management platform licenses (5-0)
• Approved Motion 26-263 to increase authorized employees in Grant Fund 130 for the District Court (5-0)
• Received notice of adoption for 2026 Snohomish County Drainage Manual (5-0)
• Received notice of rule adoption for Engineering Design and Development Standards amendments (5-0)

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

The Council assigned several ordinances and motions to specific committees for review. No final votes on legislation were recorded during this administrative session.

• Assigned Ordinance 26-032 (Search and Rescue Helicopter Fund) to Community Safety and Justice
• Assigned Motion 26-266 (Port of Everett Emergency Management Agreement) to Health and Community Services
• Assigned Motion 26-261 (Mukilteo fire vehicle services, max $400,000) to Planning and Community Development
• Assigned Motion 26-265 (Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project) to Planning and Community Development
• Assigned Motion 26-262 (Facilities On-Call Consultant Services) to Public Infrastructure and Conservation
• Assigned Ordinance 26-031 (Transportation Benefit District sales tax) to Committee of the Whole for July 15 session
• Assigned Motion 26-263 (District Court employee increase) to Committee of the Whole for July 8 session

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

The Public Infrastructure and Conservation Committee reviewed several ordinances and motions. All items were moved to either the Administrative Matters or Consent Agenda for the July 15th General Legislative Session.

• Moved Ordinance 26-029 (Commute Trip Reduction) to Administrative Matters for July 15
• Moved Ordinance 26-025 (SQF, LLC D/B/A Verta road rights-of-way) to Administrative Matters for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-253 (Cascadia Consulting Group Climate Change Impacts Project) to Consent Agenda for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-252 (Critical Area Site Plans) to Consent Agenda for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-255 (North High Rock Road Slide Repair Project Right-of-Way Plan) to Consent Agenda for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-256 (Critical Area Site Plan) to Consent Agenda for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-257 (Arlington Operations Center Change Order #7) to Consent Agenda for July 15
• Moved Motion 26-246 (Tulalip Tribes Technology Services Agreement) to Consent Agenda for July 15

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

The committee moved two interlocal agreements to the General Legislative Session consent agenda for July 15th. One agreement authorizes the County Executive to terminate a fire protection district contract with the City of Snohomish and execute a new one with Snohomish County Fire Protection District No. 4. The other agreement authorizes the County Executive to sign a contract with the City of Mukilteo for mechanical services not to exceed $400,000.

• Moved Motion 26-248 to consent agenda (terminate City of Snohomish agreement, sign new one with Fire District No. 4)
• Moved Motion 26-261 to consent agenda (authorize $400k contract with City of Mukilteo for mechanical services)

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

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)

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)

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)