Stanwood public meetings in 2025

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will approve a mid-biennium budget adjustment, utility code rewrites, and a 2026 rate and fee schedule. The meeting is held at the North County Regional Fire Authority Station 99.

• Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1553 Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
• Approve Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance 1555 Utilities Re-write, System Development Charge and Rate Updates
• Adopt Resolution 2025-06 2026 Rate and Fee Schedule
• Approve First and Second Readings and Adopt Ordinance 1557 SEPA Code Amendment
• Approve First and Second Readings and Adopt Ordinance 1558 Nonconforming Regulations Code Amendment

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers, payroll, meeting minutes, mayor appointments, an interlocal agreement, planning commission appointments, and a state transportation grant. The council also unanimously approved a $45,000 budget request to continue the Downtown Creative District, Main Street, and historic preservation work in 2026. Several ordinances (1555, 1553, 1557, 1558) were adopted after second‑reading votes, and Resolution 2025‑06 updating the fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 was approved.

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll, minutes, mayor appointments, interlocal agreement, planning commission appointments, TIB grant) – unanimous
• Approved $45,000 budget for Downtown Creative District / Main Street program – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 1555 (Utilities rewrite, system development charge, rate updates) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 1553 (Mid‑Biennium budget adjustment) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 1557 (SEPA code amendment) – unanimous
• Adopted Ordinance 1558 (Nonconforming regulations code amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2025‑06 updating consolidated fee schedule effective Jan 1 2026 – unanimous
• Appointed Mayor Roberts as Stanwood representative to Community Transit Board – unanimous

City Council

The City Council approved Ordinance 1554, raising the 2026 property tax levy by one percent (6‑yeas to 1‑no). It also unanimously authorized several contracts, including an AI permit‑review service, a rental extension for Ovenell Park, and an online sports‑field scheduling system. Resolutions adopting the city’s emergency‑management, continuity‑of‑operations, and continuity‑of‑government plans were adopted unanimously. The council approved the BNSF floodwall construction and maintenance agreement after a failed motion to table it.

• Adopt Ordinance 1554 2026 Property Tax Levy, 1% increase (6‑yeas, 1‑no)
• Authorize Mayor to sign AI contract with Nebulogic Technologies ($1 per permit review) (unanimous)
• Authorize Mayor to sign rental agreement extension for Ovenell Park with Puget Sound Public Farms (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-08 annexing the Snohomish County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-09 adopting the City Continuity of Operations Plan (unanimous)
• Adopt Resolution 2025-10 adopting the City Continuity of Government Plan (unanimous)
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with REC Technologies for online sports‑field scheduling, up to $2,500 per year plus $2,000 implementation fee (unanimous)
• Authorize Mayor to execute BNSF Floodwall Construction and Maintenance Agreement (6‑yeas, 1‑no)

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review a rental agreement extension for Ovenell Park. Members will also discuss art project narratives for Depot Park and downtown, as well as a request for a troll installation.

• Ovenell Park Rental Agreement Extension
• Troll Installation Request
• Depot Park Art Project Narrative
• Downtown Art Project Narrative

Planning Commission

The Stanwood Planning Commission has rescheduled its November meeting to November 17 at 6:30 PM at the Stanwood Fire Station. The agenda includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and three public hearings regarding the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) code, nonconforming regulations, and a permitted use matrix. The body will also review recent council actions on missing middle housing codes.

• Public Hearing - SEPA Code Amendment
• Public Hearing - Nonconforming Regulations
• Permitted Use Matrix Discussion
• Council Action on Missing Middle Housing Codes
• December Meeting Cancelled

The commission approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting unanimously. Commissioners voted to recommend the SEPA Rules Ordinance to the City Council, with all members in favor of Option 1. They also voted to recommend the Nonconforming Regulations Ordinance to the City Council, again with unanimous support. The December meeting was cancelled.

• Approved October 13 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of SEPA Rules Ordinance to City Council (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Nonconforming Regulations Ordinance to City Council (unanimous)
• Cancelled December meeting

General

The City Council is holding a special workshop to discuss the design of Brick Road. No other business items are listed for this meeting.

• Brick Road design discussion

The council held a special workshop to discuss the Brick Road project design. Staff presented design priorities and gathered feedback from local business owners. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The discussion will inform a future phasing plan.

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 revenue sources property tax levy and a mid-biennium budget adjustment. The body will also consider updates to utility rates and system development charges.

• First Reading of Ordinance 1554: 2026 Revenue Sources Property Tax Levy
• First Reading of Ordinance 1553: Mid-Biennium Budget Adjustment
• First Reading of Ordinance 1555: Chapter 12—Utilities Re-write, System Development Charge and Rate Updates
• Adoption of 2026 Salary and Benefits Schedule and Union Agreements (2026-2028)
• Adoption of Resolution 2025-05 Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031

The council unanimously approved a $190,000 settlement with Chevron regarding the Raplee Property and authorized the mayor to execute the agreement. It also adopted the 2026 Salary and Benefits Schedule for city employees and authorized three‑year collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local 231. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1554, increasing the property tax levy by one percent for 2026, and adopted the second reading of the Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031.

• Approved $190,000 Chevron settlement (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 Salary and Benefits Schedule (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute three‑year Teamsters Local 231 agreements (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1554 property tax levy 1% increase (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1553 Mid‑Biennium Budget Adjustment (4 yeas, 2 nays)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1555 Utilities rewrite (5 yeas, 1 nay)
• Approved second reading and adoption of Resolution 2025-05 Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll, meeting minutes) (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the municipal code regarding nonconforming uses and the permitted use matrix. Members will also review a contract for AI-driven permit review and the 2026 event and beautification schedules.

• Municipal Code Update: Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land
• Permitted Use Matrix Code Amendment
• AI Contract for Plan and Building Permit Review
• 2026 Event Schedule and City Beautification Project List
• Troll Installation art request

The Community Development Committee expressed support for proposed municipal code amendments on nonconforming uses and the permitted‑use matrix. It endorsed the city’s AI contract for plan and building permit review as a staff tool. The committee approved the 2026 event schedule and recommended using beautification funds for street decorations. It also supported a troll art installation and suggested possible park locations.

• Supported proposed municipal code amendments on nonconforming uses (recommend one reading in December)
• Agreed to review and provide feedback on the initial draft of the permitted‑use matrix amendment
• Strongly supported the AI contract for plan and building permit review as a staff tool
• Supported the 2026 event schedule and recommended allocating beautification funds for semi‑permanent street decorations
• Strongly supported the troll art installation request and suggested City Hall Park, Heritage Park, or Church Creek Park as sites

City Council

The Public Works and Parks Committee is meeting to discuss new business items including a code amendment and a contract for AI-driven permit reviews. The body will also review the 2026 event schedule and a request for an art installation.

• Permitted Use Matrix Code Amendment
• AI Contract for Plan and Building Permit Review
• 2026 Event Schedule and City Beautification Project List
• Troll Installation art request

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will hold a workshop to discuss a utility rate study. The meeting will take place at the Stanwood-Camano School District administrative building.

• Utility Rate Study discussion
• Workshop at Stanwood-Camano School District Admin. Building

Finance Director David Hammond introduced Paul Quinn of FCS Group, who presented the utility rates study covering revenue requirements, assumptions, policies, fund balances, and a new water rate methodology. Council members asked questions and commented on the presentation. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The workshop adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing on ordinances regarding missing middle housing, land division, and street and utility standards. The body will also consider the first reading of the 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1549 (Missing Middle Housing), Ordinance 1550 (Land Division), and Ordinance 1551 (Street and Utility Standards)
• First reading of Resolution 2025-05 Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031
• Second reading of Ordinance 1552 to clarify Ordinance 1547
• Authorization for Mayor to sign BHC Contract Amendment for Municipal Code Update Project
• Finance Q3 Report 2025

The City Council approved the meeting agenda and excused absent Councilmember Bergman, both unanimously. It adopted Ordinances 1549, 1550, and 1551 on Missing Middle Housing, Land Division, and Street and Utility Standards in a unanimous second reading. The council also approved the first reading of the 2025‑05 Capital Improvement Plan for 2026‑2031 and authorized the Mayor to sign a $105,000 BHC contract amendment, each with unanimous votes.

• Adopted Ordinance 1549 Missing Middle Housing (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1550 Land Division (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 1551 Street and Utility Standards (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Resolution 2025‑05 Capital Improvement Plan 2026‑2031 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign BHC contract amendment $105,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items including vouchers, payroll, minutes, utility adjustment, and second reading of Ordinance 1552 (unanimous)
• Excused absent Councilmember Andreena Bergman (unanimous)
• Authorized investigation of America's 250th birthday celebration (unanimous)

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to finalize the PTAC Priority List and receive updates regarding parks and trails. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Finalization of the PTAC Priority List
• Parks and Trails updates

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board approved the minutes from its July 18, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board discussed design amendments for Depot Park, Brick Road, and Cedarhome Triangle, and introduced Aaron Weinberg as the new Business and Community Relations Coordinator. The next board meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2026, and staff gave updates on downtown initiative plans.

• Approved July 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss updates to the Municipal Code regarding SEPA thresholds, permitted uses, and nonconforming uses and structures. The body will also receive a staff update on the Missing Middle Housing Ordinance Package.

• Municipal Code Update: SEPA Thresholds
• Municipal Code Update: Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Land
• Municipal Code Update: Permitted Uses
• Staff update on Missing Middle Housing Ordinance Package

The commission approved the September 8, 2025 Planning Commission minutes without dissent. No votes or formal actions were taken on the SEPA threshold updates, nonconforming use amendments, or the permitted‑use matrix. The meeting concluded with a reminder of the November 17, 2025 commission meeting.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• No decision made on SEPA threshold updates
• No decision made on nonconforming uses, structures, and land amendments
• No decision made on permitted‑use matrix updates

City Council

The council approved the first reading of Ordinance 1549 (Missing Middle Housing), Ordinance 1550 (Land Division), and Ordinance 1551 (Street and Utility Standards). It also approved the first reading of Ordinance 1552 clarifying Ordinance 1547. The council authorized the mayor to sign a rental‑assistance contract with the Community Resource Center of Stanwood‑Camano, passing the motion 4‑0. An amendment to add $7,000 from the general fund failed 2‑2.

• Excused absent councilmembers Gaumond, Robb, Hicks (unanimous)
• Approved agenda as published (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll, meeting minutes) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinances 1549, 1550, and 1551 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1552 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign rental‑assistance contract with Community Resource Center (4 yeas, 0 nays)
• Amended rental‑assistance motion to add $7,000 failed (2 yeas, 2 nays)

City Council

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet to discuss several design amendments for city infrastructure and parks. The body will also consider a lease amendment for Ovenell Park and a revision to the Capital Improvement Plan.

• Ovenell Park Lease Amendment
• Brick Road Design Amendments
• Cedarhome Triangle Design Amendments
• Depot Park Design Amendments
• Capital Improvement Plan Revision

The Public Works and Parks Committee recommended approval of the Ovenell Park lease amendment. It also recommended approving the updated designs for the Cedarhome Triangle gazebo and the Depot Park gazebo. The committee asked staff to explore design options for Brick Road to preserve existing brick and to update the Capital Improvement Plan before City Council review. No other actions were taken.

• Recommended approval of Ovenell Park lease amendment
• Recommended approval of Cedarhome Triangle gazebo design
• Recommended approval of Depot Park gazebo design
• Asked Community Development Director to explore Brick Road design options that preserve existing brick
• Asked City Engineer/Capital Projects Manager to update the Capital Improvement Plan before Council review

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee will discuss updates to the municipal code regarding SEPA thresholds. The body is also reviewing design amendments for several city projects and a lease amendment for Ovenell Park.

• Ovenell Park Lease Amendment
• Brick Road Design Amendments
• Cedarhome Triangle Design Amendments
• Depot Park Design Amendments
• Municipal Code Update: SEPA Thresholds

The Community Development Committee approved the wetland restoration project at Ovenell Park and extended the lease term to five years with an option for another five-year extension. It also approved moving forward with design amendments for Brick Road and approved the overall design for Depot Park while continuing to refine details. The committee agreed to forward the SEPA threshold update to the Planning Commission.

• Approved Ovenell Park wetland restoration and lease extension to 5 years with an additional 5‑year option
• Approved moving forward with Brick Road design amendments
• Approved Depot Park design pending further detail work
• Agreed to forward SEPA threshold update to the Planning Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss Missing Middle Housing. This is the only item of new business listed for the meeting.

• Discussion on Missing Middle Housing

The council heard a presentation by Community Development Director Patricia Love on the Missing Middle Housing Code Amendments, outlining the rationale and proposed updates. No motions, votes, or formal actions were taken on the proposals.

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will meet to conduct regular business and review committee minutes. The council is scheduled to discuss the authorization of a position modification for the Deputy Clerk/Finance Administrative Assistant.

• Position modification for Deputy Clerk/Finance Administrative Assistant
• Approval of vouchers and payroll
• Community Development Committee Minutes from September 4, 2025
• Planning Commission Minutes from August 11, 2025

The council excused absent member Andreena Bergman and approved the agenda amendment, both unanimously. The consent agenda items—vouchers, payroll checks, and the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes—were approved unanimously. A new Deputy Clerk/Finance Administrative Assistant position was authorized, also unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Excused Councilmember Andreena Bergman (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding State of the Schools presentation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: vouchers and payroll checks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda: September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Deputy Clerk/Finance Administrative Assistant position (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Stanwood Public Safety Committee will meet to receive general updates from the police and fire departments and review the August 2025 Compstat report. The meeting will be held in person at the Stanwood-Camano School District Administration Building.

• General Police Update
• August 2025 Compstat Report
• General Fire Update
• Meeting location: Stanwood-Camano School District Administration Building Board Room

City Council

The Stanwood City Council approved its consent agenda items, including authorizing the mayor to sign the Snohomish County Drainage & Diking Improvement District 7 ILA. It also unanimously authorized the mayor to sign a design contract with Gray & Osborne for the Knittle Booster Pump Station Replacement Project, not to exceed $167,300. Additionally, the council approved the grant agreement with the Stillaguamish Tribe for Phase II of the Irvine Slough Stormwater Separation Project.

• Approved consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll checks, meeting minutes) – unanimous
• Authorized mayor to sign Snohomish County Drainage & Diking Improvement District 7 ILA – unanimous
• Authorized mayor to sign design contract with Gray & Osborne for Knittle Booster Pump Station Replacement Project, up to $167,300 – unanimous
• Authorized mayor to execute grant agreement for Irvine Slough Stormwater Separation Phase II – unanimous
• Excused Councilmember Robert Hicks from the meeting – unanimous
• Approved the meeting agenda – unanimous

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will meet in person to discuss the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and review the Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plan.

• Review of Public Works Wastewater Treatment Plan
• Discussion of Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Meeting location: 26729 98th Dr. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292

Economic Development Board

The board is considering grant applications for downtown storefront improvements and tourism promotion. Members will also review business license analytics for May and June 2025.

• Storefront Improvement grant request for Stanwood Hotel Saloon: $20,000
• Storefront Improvement grant request for Curated: $5,440.50
• Tourism Promotion Grant request for MAC Fest: $1,000
• Tourism Promotion Grant request for Rotary Parade: $2,000
• Review of May and June 2025 business license data

City Council

The City Council will meet to decide on the Raplee property acquisition and the purchase of right-of-way for a sidewalk project. The body will also discuss a potential code amendment regarding the private use of public right-of-way.

• Approval of Raplee Property Acquisition
• Purchase of Right-of-Way for 272nd Street and 72nd Ave Sidewalk Project
• Department of Commerce Grant Addendum No. 2 for Depot Park Remediation
• Vendor claims and payroll checks totaling $700,615.08
• Discussion on code amendment limiting private use of public right-of-way

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss general updates and performance reports from the Stanwood Police Department and North County Regional Fire & EMS. The meeting includes a review of the June 2025 Compstat Report and the NCRFA 2025 Q1 Operations Report.

• Review of June 2025 Police Compstat Report
• Review of NCRFA 2025 Q1 Operations Report
• Announcement of Stanwood-Camano Citizen Academy starting September 16
• Police staffing update showing 83.5% deputy vacancy fill rate (4 of 5 positions filled)
• Report on NCRFA Station 99 response times: average EMS 4:39 and average Fire 5:32

Public Works and Parks Committee

The committee will review a draft Bicycle Route Plan and a hybrid approach for multimodal level of service. Members will also consider underground tank remediation and amenity options for Depot Park.

• Draft Bicycle Route Plan featuring off-street trails, shared roadways, and areas for further study
• Proposed $42,900 grant amendment from Washington Department of Commerce for Depot Park tank remediation
• Task Order for Maul Foster and Alongi to manage underground storage tank cleanup at Depot Park
• Raplee Property Purchase
• 72nd / 272nd ROW Acquisition

City Council

The City Council is holding a workshop to discuss updating development codes to increase the supply of missing middle housing. The session focuses on removing regulatory barriers to allow for duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes.

• Proposed minimum lot sizes of 5,000 sq ft for SR 12.4, SR 9.6, and SR 7.0 zones
• Proposed minimum lot sizes of 3,000 sq ft for SR 5.0 and Multi-Family (MF) zones
• Proposal to increase the limit of lots on a private road from 4 to 9
• Proposed new shared driveway standards for 2 to 3 dwelling units
• Discussion of replacing on-street parking lanes with bicycle lanes on arterial streets

The council discussed proposed land development standards for missing middle housing, including flexible subdivision design, reduced lot sizes, and amended road standards. After discussion, the council reached a consensus to continue with site development options A and B. The council also reviewed corner store standards, noting over 400 public comments, but took no further action. The meeting adjourned without any formal votes recorded.

• Continue with site development options A and B (consensus, no vote recorded)

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will approve the issuance of 53 Washington Federal Bank checks and electronic transfers totaling $1.73 million for vendor claims and payroll. The meeting agenda also includes the approval of committee minutes and the appointment of a Salary Commission member.

• Approve $1.73M in vendor claims and payroll
• Approve Salary Commission appointment - Anna Oos
• Approve Community Development Committee minutes
• Approve Planning Commission minutes
• Approve City Council regular meeting minutes

The City Council approved the meeting agenda by a unanimous vote. The consent agenda items—including vouchers and payroll checks, the June 12 council minutes, the re‑appointment of Nick Hanson to the Salary Commission, and the appointment of Anna Oos—were also approved unanimously. A motion to draft a municipal code restricting private encroachments on public right‑of‑way was referred to a future agenda for discussion.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and payroll checks (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes from June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Nick Hanson to the Salary Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna Oos to the Salary Commission (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a Critical Areas Code update and a petition for the Keller Annexation. The body is also reviewing contracts for traffic calming and approving city expenditures.

• Adoption of Ordinance 1547 Critical Areas Code Update
• Resolution 2025-03 Keller Annexation 60% Petition
• Contract with Konnerup Construction for the 271st Street Traffic Calming Project
• Approval of vendor claims and electronic transfers totaling $1,047,281.22
• Approval of payroll electronic fund transfers totaling $51,050.00

The City Council adopted the second reading and final adoption of Ordinance 1547, updating the Critical Areas Code with new mitigation sequencing items. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a contract for the 271° St traffic‑calming project and a resolution to move forward with the Keller annexation petition. Additionally, the council approved the consent agenda and authorized a declaratory‑judgment filing on flock data.

• Adopt Ordinance 1547 Critical Areas Code Update (second reading) – motion carried unanimously
• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Konnerup Construction for 271° St Traffic Calming Project – motion carried unanimously
• Approve consent agenda items (vouchers, payroll checks, May 22 council minutes) – motion carried unanimously
• Authorize Mayor to sign Resolution 2025‑03 for Keller annexation 60% petition and direct staff to prepare annexation agreement – motion carried unanimously
• Authorize filing of declaratory judgement action regarding flock data – motion carried unanimously

Planning Commission

The Stanwood Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to the Land Development Code to implement 'missing middle' housing types and streamline subdivision regulations. Staff will present revised proposals for minimum lot sizes and clustering standards following previous feedback.

• Discussion of Missing Middle Housing and Land Development Code Amendments
• Review of revised minimum lot size standards (5,000 sq ft for SR zones, 3,000 sq ft for SR 5.0/MF zones)
• Presentation on revised clustering concepts and open space buffers
• Approval of May 12, 2025, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes
• Review of recent Council action on Critical Areas Code Amendment

Community Development Committee

The Stanwood Community Development Committee will review a draft report on multimodal level of service standards and discuss cleanup options for the Raplee property downtown. The committee will also consider rescheduling its July meeting.

• Multimodal Level of Service Planning and Recommendations
• Raplee Property Clean Up Options Report Findings and Discussion
• July Meeting Schedule
• Transpo Group draft summary report on active transportation LOS
• Twin City Mile downtown revitalization project

The committee voted to approve the Raplee Property clean‑up project and will proceed with it. Council members discussed two multimodal level‑of‑service options, expressed a preference for option two, and asked for a mixed‑option plan plus outreach to local biking clubs. The July meeting was cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, August 7, 2025.

• Approved moving forward with Raplee Property clean‑up project
• Cancelled July meeting; rescheduled to Thursday, August 7, 2025

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will review recommendations for multimodal level of service standards to comply with state law. The body will also discuss environmental cleanup options for the Raplee property to determine if it can be acquired for a park.

• Multimodal level of service planning and recommendations
• 271st Street NW traffic calming bid results
• Environmental Clean Up Options Report for the Raplee property at 271st Street and 270th Street
• Discussion on potential purchase and redevelopment of the Raplee property as a park

The Public Works and Parks Committee reviewed four agenda items but did not approve, deny, or adopt any measures. No recommendations or actions were recorded for the multimodal service plans, the Raplee property clean‑up, the 271st Street traffic‑calming bid, or the project overviews. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 PM.

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee is considering requests to reclassify the Finance Analyst and Parks Planning Manager positions. These changes aim to address upcoming retirements and increase capacity for managing capital and infrastructure projects.

• Reclassify Finance Analyst to Senior Accountant
• Reclassify Parks Planning Manager to Project Manager (Parks, Trails, Open Space and Development Projects)

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance 1547 to update the SMC Critical Areas Code. The body will also decide on two position reclassifications and a contract for playground equipment at Heritage Park.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1547 (SMC Critical Areas Code Update)
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Heritage Park playground equipment contract
• Approval of two position reclassifications
• Appointment of Richard Craig to the Planning Commission
• Review of Community Development Committee minutes regarding Keller Annexation and Missing Middle Housing

The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 1547 updating the Critical Areas Code. It also approved two position reclassifications and gave the mayor authority to sign a Heritage Park playground equipment contract up to $560,000. All consent‑agenda items, including vouchers, meeting minutes and a planning commission appointment, were approved unanimously. A motion to excuse Councilmember Steve Shepro also passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 1547 Critical Areas Code Update (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Finance Analyst to Senior Accountant and Parks Planning Manager to Project Manager (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Heritage Park Playground Equipment contract not to exceed $560,000 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: vouchers, payroll checks, May 8 council minutes, workshop minutes, and appointment of Richard Craig (unanimous)
• Excused Councilmember Steve Shepro from the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment adding position reclassifications and playground contract authorization (unanimous)

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board approved a $2,000 grant for the Twin City Idlers Car Show and discussed a $150,000 SR-532 corridor study with WSDOT. The Board also received updates on the Downtown District Initiative, a public art project, and storefront improvements.

• Approved $2,000 Tourism Promotion Grant for Twin City Idlers Car Show
• Discussed $150,000 SR-532 Corridor Study with WSDOT
• Received update on Downtown District Initiative (Historic/Creative Arts District)
• Received update on Public Art Project budget of $15,000
• Approved storefront improvement applications for MQ Gadgets and Jack Plums Salon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed amendments to accommodate "missing middle" housing types, such as duplexes and townhomes. The body will also address the Keller Annexation and review recent council action on the Critical Areas Code Amendment.

• Discussion on Missing Middle Housing (duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and cottage housing)
• Keller Annexation
• Review of Critical Areas Code Amendment council action
• Introduction discussion on Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS)

The commission unanimously approved the April 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes, with only a grammar correction noted. Commissioners discussed missing‑middle housing options and agreed staff will provide additional examples and information at the next meeting. A petition to annex about 26.75 acres in the city’s eastern Urban Growth Area was received, and any related rezoning or comprehensive‑plan amendments will be reviewed in future commission meetings.

• Approved April 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive a general update and the April 2025 Compstat Report from the Police Chief. The committee will also review a general update and the 2025 Q1 Operations Report from the North County Regional Fire & EMS Chief.

• Review of April 2025 Police Compstat Report
• Review of NCRFA 2025 Q1 Operations Report
• Update on Snohomish County Radio Replacement Project and new digital system
• Police staffing update regarding one officer vacancy since March
• Detective report on a forgery and identity theft case (2025-582)

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will meet to approve routine agenda items, receive a police department report, and authorize the mayor to sign a contract with Konnerup Construction for the 103rd Water Main Improvement Project.

• Authorize Mayor to sign contract with Konnerup Construction for 103rd Water Main Improvement Project
• Approve vouchers and payroll checks
• Approve City Council Regular Meeting Minutes – April 24, 2025
• Receive Police Compstat Report for April 2025
• Receive Finance Q1 Report

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consent agenda items, which included vouchers, payroll checks, and the May 8 meeting minutes. It also unanimously authorized Mayor Sid Roberts to sign a contract with Konnerup Construction for the Phase II 103rd Drive water main improvement project, not to exceed $546,881.25.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda vouchers and payroll checks (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda May 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with Konnerup Construction for 103 Dr NW water main Phase II, not to exceed $546,881.25 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss updating development codes to allow for missing middle housing, such as duplexes and townhomes. The body will also discuss the city's committee structure and meeting start times.

• Discussion on updating subdivision and permitted use codes to allow duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and cottage housing
• Review of proposed amendments to remove strict lot sizes, width, and depth requirements
• Discussion on maintaining current 7:00 pm council meeting start times and existing three-member committee structures

The council discussed the regular meeting time and committee structure and reached consensus to keep the meeting start at 7:00 p.m. and maintain the existing committees. A presentation on missing‑middle housing was reviewed, but no action was taken.

• Kept council meeting start time at 7:00 p.m. and committee structure unchanged (consensus)

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will discuss a petition to annex approximately 26.75 acres of land in the city's eastern Urban Growth Area. The applicant, Tyson O’Neil, has withdrawn a previous proposal to allow time to refine the plan, which now focuses on senior and assisted living facilities, commercial incubator spaces, and light industrial development.

• Keller Annexation: Discussion on a proposal to annex 26.75 acres and amend zoning to Multifamily Residential and Planned Industrial
• 103rd Water Main Phase 2 Bids: Review of bids
• Heritage Park Playground Options: Discussion on available options and potential selection

The Public Works and Parks Committee reviewed a draft of the proposed Keller Annexation, examined bids for Phase 2 of the 103rd Water Main project, and looked at options for a Heritage Park playground. No formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded for any item.

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is discussing a petition to annex 26.75 acres for senior living and business incubator spaces. The body is also reviewing proposed code amendments to allow 'missing middle' housing and more flexible subdivision designs.

• Keller Annexation: Petition for 26.75 acres in the eastern Urban Growth Area
• Proposed zoning change for Keller site to Multifamily Residential (MR) and Planned Industrial (PI)
• Missing Middle Housing: Proposed updates to permitted use matrix for duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes
• Land Division Code: Proposed removal of rigid lot size, width, and depth requirements
• Critical Areas Code Recommendation and Proposed Notice Board Changes

The committee endorsed moving forward with a revised annexation agreement and recommended advancing the 10% annexation petition to the City Council. It expressed support for the Missing Middle Housing Code amendment and asked staff to consider longer driveway lengths. The committee approved the proposed notice‑board changes and suggested adding swings and a fence to the Heritage Park playground, requesting information on donating the old play structure.

• Endorsed preparation of annexation agreement with land‑use provisions and utility timelines
• Recommended advancing 10% annexation petition request to City Council
• Supported Missing Middle Housing Code Amendment and requested a workshop
• Asked staff to consider increasing driveway lengths to 22‑24 ft
• Supported moving Critical Areas Code recommendation to City Council
• Approved proposed notice‑board changes
• Recommended adding swings to Heritage Park playground
• Suggested adding fence to Heritage Park playground and inquired about donating old play structure

City Council

The City Council will decide whether to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with RH2 for an engineering report on the Wastewater Treatment Plant's secondary treatment and solids handling system. The meeting also includes a high school update and the approval of various committee minutes.

• Contract authorization for RH2 regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Approval of vouchers and payroll checks
• Approval of a second utility account adjustment
• Stanwood High School update from Elizabeth Burton
• Review of Community Development, Public Safety, and Public Works committee minutes

The council amended the agenda to remove the presentations item and approved the consent agenda, which included vouchers, payroll checks, and utility account adjustments. It also approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. Finally, the council authorized the mayor to sign a contract with RH2 Engineering for a wastewater treatment plant engineering report, not to exceed $732,400.

• Amended agenda to remove item 4 (Presentations); motion carried unanimously
• Approved vouchers and payroll checks (Consent agenda); motion carried unanimously
• Approved City Council meeting minutes for April 10, 2025; motion carried unanimously
• Authorized finance director to adjust utility account 1416 ($126.81) and 2705 ($344.41); motion carried unanimously
• Authorized Mayor to sign contract with RH2 Engineering for wastewater treatment plant engineering report, up to $732,400; motion carried unanimously

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee will review the final draft of the Heritage Master Plan and evaluate proposals for the Heritage Park playground replacement. The body will also receive updates on paving and trail projects at Heritage Park and Church Creek Park.

• Review of Heritage Park Playground Replacement RFP; Great Western identified as the first choice
• Heritage Park paving project low bid of +/-$110k from Reaper with a $200k budget
• Final draft review of the Heritage Master Plan
• Update on Heritage Park pump track scheduling with contractor ARC
• Status update on Church Creek Park frontage trail construction

Planning Commission

The Stanwood Planning Commission will continue a public hearing on the Critical Areas Code Amendment and discuss the Subdivision Code. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a report on recent City Council actions.

• Continuation of Critical Areas Code Amendment Public Hearing
• Approval of February 10, 2025, Special Joint Planning Commission & City Council Meeting Minutes
• Discussion of Subdivision Code
• Council Adoption of Procedures Code
• Continued Discussion of Subdivision Code

The commission approved the Findings of Facts and Conclusions for the Critical Areas Code with added language about Best Available Science and a Cultural Resources Inadvertent Discovery Plan. It then approved the Critical Areas Code as amended. The minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting were also approved with added comments about parking at the Viking Village Site Development project.

• Approved Findings of Facts and Conclusions of the Critical Areas Code with amended language
• Approved the Critical Areas Code as amended
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes with additions regarding Viking Village parking comments

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Public Works and Parks Committee will review a proposal for the Heritage Park Playground and cost estimates for the 271st St NW Twin City Mile Project. The body will also receive updates on the Cedarhome Sewer Bypass and Church Creek Pathway.

• Review of Heritage Park Playground proposal from Great Western Recreation
• Review of 88th Ave NW and midblock segment rendering and cost estimate for 271st St NW Twin City Mile Project
• 271st St NW Traffic Calming construction total estimate of $1,279,130
• Discussion of Cedarhome Sewer Bypass project
• Discussion of Church Creek Pathway project

The Public Works and Parks Committee reviewed proposals for the Heritage Park Playground and the 271st St NW Twin City Mile Project but did not approve or reject any. City Engineer Alan Lytton gave status updates on the Cedarhome Sewer Bypass, Church Creek Pathway, and a WWTP expansion engineering report, with no actions taken. The meeting adjourned without any decisions recorded.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive a general update from North County Regional Fire & EMS. Chief Jason Toner will present the March 2025 Compstat Report and a general police update.

• Review of March 2025 Compstat crime statistics report
• Police staffing report showing 83.5% deputy vacancy fill rate (1 vacancy)
• Update on DUI-focused training and emphasis patrols
• Report on the arrest of a fugitive from Utah on March 11, 2025
• Discussion of FLOCK Safety cameras in Stanwood

City Council

The City Council will discuss the adoption of a resolution allowing the Keller Annexation 60% Petition and a corridor study for SR 532. The body is also reviewing contracts for sidewalk, trail, and park projects.

• Resolution 2025-03 regarding the Keller Annexation 60% Petition
• Contract with Reaper Construction for the Heritage Loop Trail Project
• Contract with Northend Excavating for the 80th Ave Sidewalk & Overlay Project
• Task Order with Perteet for the final design of Depot Park
• Task Order with Transpo Group for the SR 532 Corridor Study

The City Council approved an agenda amendment, excused Councilmember Marcus Metz, and adopted the consent agenda items, which include several contract authorizations. It also authorized the Mayor to sign a $150,000 task order with Transpo Group for a study of the SR 532 corridor. All votes were unanimous.

• Excused Councilmember Marcus Metz (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment removing item 11a (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda items: vouchers/payroll, March 27 minutes, Storefront Improvement for MQ Gadgets, and authorizations for Depot Park design, Heritage Loop Trail, and 80" Ave sidewalk projects (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign Task Order with Transpo Group for SR 532 Corridor Study ($150,000) (unanimous)

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is discussing a draft Critical Areas Ordinance and preliminary subdivision code language. These updates aim to balance environmental protections, such as wetland buffers, with housing capacity and development flexibility.

• Review of draft Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) including proposed wetland and stream buffer increases
• Discussion of preliminary subdivision code language regarding lot density and minimum lot sizes
• Proposed 'Cluster Subdivision' provisions to allow lot size reductions up to 50% to protect critical areas
• Review of Zero Lot Line Development design standards
• Updates on the Stanwood Mural Art Project and Storefront Improvement Program

The committee voted to move the Storefront Improvement Program application to the City Council consent agenda. It also approved proceeding with the review of the Critical Areas Code. No decisions were made on the subdivision code language or the mural art project, which will be discussed at future meetings.

• Moved Storefront Improvement Program to City Council consent agenda (supportive)
• Approved moving forward with Critical Areas Code review (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss new business, including a task order for the Ovenell Power Project. The body will also review committee reports regarding park improvements and community development.

• Task order with Bonner Electric for the Ovenell Power Project
• Grant agreement with Snohomish County for the Heritage Park Dugout Enclosure
• Voucher checks and electronic transfers totaling $628,807.13
• Payroll electronic fund transfers totaling $409,962.40
• Review of Church Creek Park Upper Trail bid from Reaper Construction for $125,050.00

The council excused Councilmember Dani Gaumond and approved the meeting agenda unanimously. It approved the consent agenda items, including vouchers, payroll checks, March 13 minutes, and a REET II funding agreement for the Heritage Park Dugout Enclosure. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a $19,112.09 task order with Bonner Electric for the Ovenell Power Project. All motions carried unanimously.

• Excused Councilmember Dani Gaumond (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved vouchers and payroll checks (unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes from March 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign REET II Funding Agreement for Heritage Park Dugout Enclosure (unanimous)
• Authorized mayor to sign Task Order with Bonner Electric for Ovenell Power Project, $19,112.09 (unanimous)

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance and Personnel Committee will discuss the 2025-26 Finance, Clerk, Risk Management & Information Management Workplan. The plan is based on the biennial budget adopted in November 2024 and focuses on organizational efficiency, financial stability, accountability, and efficiency.

• Discussion of the 2025-26 Finance & IT Workplan

Economic Development Board

The board is considering a $3,145.33 matching grant for MQ Gadgets, Gifts and Goodies and an awning amendment for Jack Plums Salon. Members will also review the Twin City Mile Revitalization project, including designs for Brick Road and Cedarhome Drive.

• Storefront Improvement grant application for MQ Gadgets, Gifts and Goodies ($3,145.33 requested)
• Proposed awning amendment for Jack Plums Salon
• Twin City Mile Revitalization project overview
• Brick Road (270th Street) and Cedarhome Drive redesign concepts
• Discover Stanwood Camano tourism brand update

The Economic Development Board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 17, 2025 meeting. The board also voted unanimously to move the MQ Gadgets, Gifts, and Goodies Storefront Improvement Program application forward to the City Council and to approve the amendments to Jack Plum's Salon Storefront Improvement plans. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved January 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved moving MQ Gadgets, Gifts, and Goodies storefront improvement application to City Council (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Jack Plum's Salon storefront improvement plans (unanimous)

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee will review the final draft of the Heritage Master Plan project list and graphics. The body will also receive updates on several active projects at Heritage Park and Church Creek Park.

• Final review of Heritage Master Plan project list and graphic
• Heritage Park paving project bid opening on 3/25/25
• Heritage Park pump track contract placed on 3/13/25 Council agenda
• Heritage Park playground RFP released 3/13/25 with proposals due 4/3/25
• Church Creek Park frontage trail construction expected completion in early April

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will receive a general update and the February 2025 Compstat report from the Stanwood Police Department, along with a general fire update and the North County Fire & EMS 2024 Q4 report from North County Regional Fire & EMS.

• Police: February 2025 Compstat Report
• Fire: North County Fire & EMS 2024 Q4 Report
• Police: Flock safety camera system update (11 of 14 cameras active)
• Police: Legislative update on relocating police department out of floodplain
• Police: Detective Martin resolved two theft cases using Flock cameras

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss new business, including a contract for the Heritage Pump Track Project. The meeting also includes a review of the February 2025 Police Compstat Report and a service award presentation.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign a contract with American Ramp Company for the Heritage Pump Track Project
• Review of February 2025 Police Compstat Report
• Approval of vouchers and payroll checks
• 40-Year Service Award for Public Works Director Kevin Hushagen

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to continue a public hearing regarding amendments to the Critical Areas Code. The body will also review recent City Council adoption of the Procedures Code and discuss upcoming work on the Subdivision Code.

• Continued public hearing on Critical Areas Code Amendment
• Review of Council adoption of Procedures Code
• Discussion of upcoming drafting for Bulk and Use Standards
• Discussion of upcoming Subdivision Code work

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is discussing revised designs for the Twin City Mile Revitalization Project and the adoption of new multimodal transportation standards. The body is also reviewing the status of the Meadowhawk final plat application.

• Brick Road redesign to preserve original bricks and widen south side sidewalks
• Cedarhome Drive redesign from a traffic circle to a four-way stop to accommodate large trucks
• Initiation of a project to adopt Multimodal Level of Service (MMLOS) standards via consultant TranspoGroup
• Review of Meadowhawk 26-lot single family residential subdivision final plat process

Public Works and Parks Committee

The Stanwood Public Works and Parks Committee will meet to review preliminary plans for new sidewalks at 72nd and 272nd Avenues NW, an 80th Avenue overlay and sidewalk project, and a contract for a pump track at Heritage Park. The committee will also select a new chair.

• 72nd and 272nd Sidewalk Alignment Drawing Review
• 80th Sidewalk and Overlay Drawing Review
• Heritage Park Pump Track Contracting
• Playground Request for Proposals (RFI)
• Selection of Public Works Committee Chair

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will approve payroll checks totaling nearly $800,000 and authorize contracts for sewer upgrades and a public farm lease. The body will also hear a public hearing and consider the first reading of an ordinance changing the council meeting schedule.

• Approve payroll and vouchers ($377,136.31 vouchers, $419,813.51 payroll)
• Authorize contract for Pioneer Highway sewer upgrade
• Authorize lease for Public Farm at Ovenell Park
• First reading of ordinance amending council meeting schedule
• Public hearing on Critical Areas Code Amendment

City Council

The City Council is considering moving its regular meeting start time from 7:00 p.m. to an earlier hour. Staff recommended replacing the four existing standing committees with a single monthly 'committee of the whole' work session to reduce overall meeting time.

• Discussion of alternative regular meeting start times
• Proposal to discontinue four standing committees
• Proposal to establish a monthly 'committee of the whole' work session
• Proposal to discontinue four scheduled annual workshops in favor of as-needed scheduling by the mayor

City Council

The Stanwood City Council will review the fourth quarter 2024 financial report and approve several contracts, including those for Church Creek Park Trail, Cedarhome Sewer Bypass, and the Meng-Police Station Design.

• Review Q4 2024 financial report
• Authorize contract for Church Creek Park Trail
• Authorize contract for Cedarhome Sewer Bypass
• Authorize contract for Meng-Police Station Design
• Second Reading of Ordinance 1543: SMC Title 18 Code Structure

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission and City Council will meet to discuss a site development permit for a mixed-use project and review the Unified Development Code. The session includes a public meeting to provide information and gather questions regarding the Viking Village development.

• Public Meeting: Viking Village Site Development Permit 24-0121 (78 townhomes, 24 multi-family flats, 16,075 sq ft commercial space)
• Discussion on Unified Development Code regarding housing, subdivisions, and flexibility
• Review of recent Council action on the Procedures Code
• Continued discussion on the Critical Areas Code

Public Works and Parks Committee

The committee will meet to select a Public Works Committee Chair. Members will also receive updates on several ongoing public works projects.

• Selection of Public Works Committee Chair
• Floodwall project update
• Cedarhome Sewer project update
• Church Creek Trail project update
• Viking Way and Pioneer Highway Sewer project updates

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 1543 regarding the Unified Development Code structure and permitting procedures. The body is also considering updates to building and fire codes and professional service agreements with 19 firms.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 1543: SMC Title 18 Code Structure and Permitting Procedures
• Adoption of Ordinance 1545: SMC Title 14 Building and Fire Codes Update
• Authorization for Mayor to sign on-call professional service agreements with 19 consultant firms
• Authorization for Mayor to sign Snohomish County ILA for Traffic Control Device and Street Light Maintenance
• Approval of 2025 Council Committee selections

Finance & Personnel Committee

The Finance & Personnel Committee will review the Q4 2024 financial report and the 2024 Transportation Benefit Fund annual report. The body will consider approving the transportation report, which details revenues and expenditures for city street maintenance.

• 2024 Transportation Benefit Fund report: $590,461 total revenue and $119,416 ending cash reserves
• Transportation expenditures: $60,000 to Street Operating Fund and $675,000 to Street Construction fund
• Transportation projects funded: 80th and 284th sidewalk connection, Twin City Mile Downtown Renovation, and 103rd Street Westside overlays
• FY2024 General Fund: Revenues reached 112% of budget; expenditures ended at 96% of budget
• FY2024 Retail Sales Tax: Total collected was $2,486,236

Parks and Trails Advisory Committee

The Parks and Trails Advisory Committee will open bids for the Church Creek Park Upper Trail project. Members will review trail projects at Church Creek and Heritage Parks and discuss park updates.

• Bid opening for Church Creek Park Upper Trail Construction
• Review of 5’ paved trail pathway along 72nd Avenue at Church Creek Park
• Review of loop trail expansion and connections at Heritage Park
• Heritage Park pump track schedule and playground RFP
• Discussion of Church Creek Park picnic shelter rebuild/redesign options

Economic Development Board

The Economic Development Board will elect its Chair and Vice Chair and introduce new member Natalie Hagglund. The board is reviewing a tourism grant request and discussing the progress of the Downtown District Initiative.

• Tourism Promotion Grant request of $2,000 for Northwest Glass Quest 2025
• Election of Board Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of Natalie Hagglund to the Board
• Progress update on the Downtown District Initiative stakeholder group
• Review of 2024 permit activity (475 applications) and development totals

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding amendments to the Critical Areas Code to protect wetlands, wildlife habitats, and cultural resources. The body will also elect a new Chair and Vice Chair and discuss housing flexibility within the Unified Development Code.

• Public Hearing: Critical Areas Code Amendment
• Election of New Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion on Unified Development Code: Housing and Flexibility
• Review of recent Council action on Procedures Code

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to receive general updates from the Chief of Police and the North County Regional Fire & EMS Chief.

• General police update from Chief Jason Toner
• General fire update from Chief John Cermak

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider adopting the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan for 2026-2031. The meeting also includes the first reading of an ordinance to update building and fire codes and the election of a Mayor Pro Tem.

• Public hearing and adoption of Resolution 2025-01: Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan 2026-2031
• First reading of Ordinance 1545: SMC Title 14 Building and Fire Codes Update
• Election of Mayor Pro Tem
• Approval of Economic Development Board appointment for Natalie Hagglund
• Review of Small Works Roster projects, including $192,382.66 for Johnson Farm hazardous material cleanup

Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee is discussing updates to the Unified Development Code to comply with 2023 and 2024 Washington state housing laws. The discussion focuses on increasing housing production, affordability, and subdivision flexibility.

• Discussion on HB 1042 regarding converting commercial buildings to multi-family housing by June 30, 2025
• Review of HB 1337 requirements allowing two accessory dwelling units (ADUs) per lot
• Proposed amendments to allow duplexes and townhouses in SR 9.6 and 7.0 zones
• Discussion on mandatory provisions for emergency shelters and permanent supportive housing
• Proposed limit of 30% missing middle units in new subdivisions