Edmonds, WA

City Council - Regular Meeting

Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

City Council - Study Session

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

Salary Commission

The Edmonds Salary Commission holds a special meeting on September 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM in the Brackett Room at City Hall. Members will review and discuss the draft Salary Commission Report and decide whether more work is needed before voting. The agenda also lists potential action on approving the report, plus approval of the September 22, 2026 meeting minutes and time for public comment. The agenda does not state any proposed salary figures or the contents of the draft report.

• Review and discuss the draft Salary Commission Report
• Decide whether additional work is needed before voting on the report
• Potential action on approving the Salary Commission Report
• Approval of the September 22, 2026 Salary Commission meeting minutes
• Public comment period

Sister City Commission - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Sister City Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss updates from commissioners, the mayor's boards, and council decisions. They will review and prioritize tasks for a possible summer 2027 exchange, discuss the increased workload with limited city support, and consider filling open positions and assigning promotional and clerical tasks.

• Discuss increase in time and tasks needed with limited city support
• Review and prioritize tasks for possible summer 2027 exchange
• Discuss need to fill open commission positions
• Identify commissioners to lead promotional/marketing and clerical tasks this fall
• Discuss next steps to host in 2027

Q3 2026 Disability Board Meeting

The Edmonds LEOFF 1 Disability Board will meet to approve the claims summary report for Q2 2026, review member reimbursement requests, and discuss the election process for board members. The agenda includes routine administrative items and specific reimbursement requests for hearing aids and long-term care.

• Approve claims summary report for 04/01/2026 – 06/30/2026
• Review LEOFF 1 Board Members List – Election Process
• Hearing aid reimbursement request for Member L01
• Long term care reimbursement request for Member L04
• Hearing aid reimbursement request for Member L16

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds Planning Board is holding a regular meeting that includes a public hearing on the 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The board will also consider approving the draft minutes from September 9, 2026, and hear audience comments. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and online options.

• Public hearing for 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Approval of draft minutes from September 9, 2026
• Audience comments

Salary Commission

The Edmonds Salary Commission is meeting to review and discuss the draft Salary Commission Report, determine if additional work is needed, and potentially take action on approving the report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, agenda approval, minutes approval, correspondence, and public comment.

• Review and discuss the draft Salary Commission Report
• Determine whether additional work is needed before voting on the report
• Potential action on approving the Salary Commission Report
• Approval of September 15, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds City Council is holding a regular meeting with several first readings, including an ordinance to amend authorized employee positions, a code update for converting or adding dwelling units in existing buildings (HB 1757), and Planning Board recommendations on zoning map changes for four lots in the Westgate area. The council will also continue discussions on an interim landmark tree ordinance and tree code amendments, and consider adopting an ordinance to amend ECC Chapter 10. Consent agenda items include terminating a construction contract for the Olympic View Drive Pavement Preservation Project and an interlocal agreement regarding the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center.

• First reading: Code update for conversion or addition of dwelling units in existing buildings (HB 1757)
• First reading: Planning Board recommendation on Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Zoning Map changes for four lots in Westgate
• Fifth reading: Interim Landmark Tree Ordinance and Tree Code Amendments (AMD2026-0001)
• Consent: Termination of construction contract for Olympic View Drive Pavement Preservation Project
• Consent: Interlocal agreement regarding Lynnwood Neighborhood Center

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

The Edmonds City Council's PSPHSP Committee is meeting to discuss three items: a proposed interlocal agreement with Lynnwood regarding the municipal court, a first reading of an interim ordinance on short plat vacations, and an update on the ERP system. These are discussion items, with no final votes scheduled at this committee level.

• Proposed Interlocal Agreement with Lynnwood for Neighborhood Center Municipal Court (first reading)
• Short Plat Vacation Interim Ordinance (first reading, Planning and Development Services)
• ERP Update (fifth reading and beyond, Information Services)

The PSPHSP Committee reviewed three items during their September 15, 2026 meeting. The committee recommended moving a proposed interlocal agreement for community court and a short plat vacation ordinance to the full City Council. They also received an informational update regarding the city's Enterprise Resource Planning system.

• Recommended moving Lynnwood Neighborhood Center agreement to consent agenda
• Recommended moving short plat vacation ordinance to full Council
• Received informational update on ERP system

Salary Commission

The Edmonds Salary Commission is holding a special meeting to review current salary data, discuss a payment-in-lieu provision for medical, dental, and vision coverage, and plan its findings report and decision-making process. The commission will also consider next steps to fulfill its responsibilities. No final decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review current salary data for sufficiency
• Discuss payment in lieu provision for medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discuss drafting findings report and decision-making process
• Discuss next steps for commission responsibilities

City Council - Finance Committee

The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee is meeting to conduct a first reading of the July 2026 Monthly Financial Report. This is a routine review item, with no other substantive business on the agenda. The meeting is open to the public virtually or in person.

• First reading of July 2026 Monthly Financial Report

The Finance Committee met on September 15, 2026 and received a first reading of the July 2026 monthly financial report, presented by Finance Specialist Kisha Post and Finance Director Richard Gould, covering year-to-date revenues and expenditures. No decisions, votes, or approvals are recorded in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 1:51 pm.

City Council - Special Meeting

The Edmonds City Council is holding a special meeting to consider the approval of a Personal Services Agreement with Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC. This item relates to the Edmonds WWTP Phase 6 Carbon Recovery Project.

• Approval of Personal Services Agreement with Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC for the Edmonds WWTP Phase 6 Carbon Recovery Project

The Edmonds City Council held a special meeting on September 15, 2026. The only substantive item listed was approval of a personal services agreement with Ahlers Cressman & Sleight PLLC for the Edmonds WWTP Phase 6 Carbon Recovery Project, noted as requiring only one reading. The minutes as provided do not record a motion, vote, or outcome for this item, and the document ends at adjournment.

City Council - Parks and Public Works (PPW) Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will hold first readings on two items: a proposed agreement with Cascade Swim Club for Yost Pool operations and a request to terminate the construction contract for the Olympic View Drive Pavement Preservation Project. The committee will also discuss revisions to Transportation Impact Fees and Section 3.36 of the Edmonds City Code in a third reading. These are discussion and first-reading items, not final decisions.

• Yost Pool - Cascade Swim Club Agreement first reading
• Termination of construction contract for Olympic View Drive Pavement Preservation Project
• Discussion on Transportation Impact Fees and revisions to Section 3.36 of Edmonds City Code

The Parks and Public Works Committee met on September 15, 2026. It heard a first reading on an agreement to transfer management of Yost Pool to Cascade Swim Club, and a first reading on a request to terminate the construction contract for the Olympic View Drive pavement preservation project. The committee recommended moving the contract termination item to a future consent agenda. It also held a third reading discussion on potential revisions to Edmonds City Code 3.36 regarding transportation impact fees. No final approvals or denials were recorded.

• Recommended moving termination of the Olympic View Drive pavement preservation construction contract to a future consent agenda
• Heard first reading on Yost Pool management transfer agreement with Cascade Swim Club (no action recorded)
• Discussed potential revisions to Edmonds City Code 3.36 on transportation impact fees (no action recorded)

City Council - Special Meeting

The City Council is meeting for a budget retreat to review the Baker Tilly fiscal forecast and project status. The session includes discussions on the 2027–2028 budgetary shortfall and council revenue decisions.

• Review of Baker Tilly Fiscal Forecast & Project Status
• Discussion of updated 2027–2028 budgetary shortfall
• Review of Council Revenue Decisions & Restriction Impacts
• Discussion regarding Boards and Commissions – ECC 10.01

The special meeting was informational only; no formal votes or decisions were taken. Council heard presentations on the fiscal forecast, budget status, revenue streams, and proposed code changes for boards and commissions, and provided input.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting

Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

City Council - Study Session

The City Council will hold a study session to discuss amendments to the Tree Code. The session also includes a first reading of an addendum to the Market Special Event Agreement regarding winter market dates.

• Tree Code Amendments (File No. AMD2026-0001)
• Addendum No. 1 to the Market Special Event Agreement for Winter Market Dates

The Edmonds City Council held a study session on September 9, 2026. Council went into executive session at 3:00 pm and reconvened in open session at 4:15 pm. Staff presented additional information on draft tree code amendments (File No. AMD2026-0001) and asked Council for feedback following the September 8 public hearing; staff took questions from Council. No substantive decisions were made — the minutes record only discussion, a future consent item, and adjournment at 4:50 pm.

• No substantive decisions recorded; tree code amendments (AMD2026-0001) discussed only, no action taken
• Executive session held under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) from 3:00 pm to 4:15 pm
• Addendum No. 1 to the Market Special Event Agreement adding Winter Market dates listed for future consent, first reading

Salary Commission - Special Meeting

The Salary Commission is meeting to discuss next steps for fulfilling its responsibilities. The agenda includes reviewing current salary data, City Council survey responses, and potential payments in lieu of medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Conversation with Mayor Mike Rosen
• Review of current salary data sufficiency
• Review of City Council Member survey responses
• Discussion regarding payment in lieu of medical, dental, and vision coverage

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

The Edmonds Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding updates to the Comprehensive Plan's land use designations and zoning map for four parcels in the Westgate area. The board will also discuss the 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program.

• Public Hearing: Westgate area land use and zoning map updates for four parcels
• 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) discussion
• 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) discussion

The Edmonds Planning Board approved the August 26, 2026 meeting minutes and formally recommended that the City Council amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Designation and Zoning Map for four Westgate parcels to Neighborhood Center Hub (NCH). The Board also heard presentations on the proposed 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program for parks and public works.

• Approved 8/26/2026 regular meeting minutes with typo corrections (6-0)
• Adopted recommendation to City Council for Westgate area Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map amendments and SR-104 commercial requirement extension (6-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding tree code amendments and review several items for second or third readings. The agenda includes discussions on unlicensed food vendors and a study regarding PFAS source identification in the Deer Creek area.

• Public hearing on Tree Code Amendments (File No. AMD2026-0001)
• Third reading of Unlicensed Food Vendors ordinance
• Second reading for Yost & Seaview Reservoirs Repairs and Upgrades construction contract
• Second reading for Edmonds Marsh Preliminary Design grant agreement and RFQ
• Introduction to Deer Creek Critical Aquifer Recharge Area PFAS study

[CANCELLED] Civil Service Commission - Regular Meeting

Salary Commission

The Salary Commission is meeting to review benefits explanations for the Mayor and City Council. Members will also discuss updated salary data and a draft written survey for Council members.

• Review of HR Analyst benefits explanation for Council and Mayor
• Review of updated salary data for City Council, Council President, and Mayor
• Discussion of draft written survey for Council members

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

Salary Commission - Special Meeting

The Edmonds Salary Commission is holding a special meeting to receive salary and benefit information from City HR staff, including a report on AI-generated salary data. They will also verify meeting schedules, confirm the Mayor's attendance on September 9th, and discuss press releases and next steps. The agenda includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comment.

• Receive salary/benefit information from City HR Staff
• Report re: AI generated salary information
• Verify Mayor's attendance on September 9th at 1:00 PM
• Press releases to My Edmonds News and the Beacon
• Approval of August 17, 2026 meeting minutes

City Council - Regular Meeting

Arts Commission - Special Meeting

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

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

City Council - Parks and Public Works (PPW) Committee

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

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

The Parks and Public Works Committee met on August 18, 2026 and recommended moving five first-reading engineering items to the consent agenda. These covered preliminary bid results for Yost and Seaview reservoirs repairs, a National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant agreement for Edmonds Marsh preliminary design, approval to prepare and advertise a request for qualifications for that design, an interlocal agreement with WSDOT for the Highway 99 Revitalization Project Stage 4, and a supplemental agreement with SCJ for the same project. No dollar amounts, vote tallies, or final approvals were recorded; the committee only made recommendations to move the items to a future consent agenda.

• Recommended moving preliminary bid results for Yost & Seaview Reservoirs repairs and upgrades to consent agenda
• Recommended moving National Fish and Wildlife Foundation grant agreement for Edmonds Marsh preliminary design to consent agenda
• Recommended moving approval to prepare and advertise a request for qualifications for Edmonds Marsh preliminary design to consent agenda
• Recommended moving interlocal agreement with WSDOT for Highway 99 Revitalization Project Stage 4 to consent agenda
• Recommended moving supplemental agreement with SCJ for Highway 99 Revitalization Project Stage 4 to consent agenda

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

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

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

The Edmonds City Council PSPHSP Committee reviewed revisions to the WWTP Senior Laboratory Technician job description and an introduction to Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use and Zoning Map updates for the Westgate Neighborhood Center. The committee recommended moving both items to a future consent agenda.

• Moved WWTP Senior Laboratory Technician job description revisions to a future consent agenda
• Moved Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map and Zoning Map updates for Westgate Neighborhood Center to a future consent agenda

City Council - Finance Committee

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

• First reading of June 2026 Monthly Financial Report

The Finance Committee met on August 18, 2026, to hear a first reading of the June 2026 Monthly Financial Report presented by Finance Specialist Kisha Post. The presentation covered year-to-date revenues, expenditures, and fund balance transfers, followed by questions from the Council. No final legislative decisions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Heard first reading of June 2026 Monthly Financial Report (no vote recorded)

City Council - Special Meeting

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

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

The minutes are action minutes that list agenda items but record no motions, votes, or outcomes. Items listed include a public hearing and an ordinance extending the Deer Creek critical aquifer recharge area stormwater permit moratorium by six months, a Resolution of Intent to annex Esperance Annexation Area 1, and an ordinance amending Chapter 8.10 ECC on the Edmonds Automated Traffic Safety Program. Because no decisions are recorded, it cannot be determined from these minutes what the council approved, denied, or tabled.

Salary Commission

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

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

Planning Board - Regular Meeting

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

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

The Edmonds Planning Board voted to permanently designate four parcels in the Westgate neighborhood as Neighborhood Center Hub (NCH) on the future land use map, replacing their temporary BP zoning. The board also extended the ground-floor commercial requirement along Edmonds Way through the newly designated NCH area. Additionally, the board established a permanent prohibition on family burial grounds in the city.

• Designated four Westgate parcels as Neighborhood Center Hub (NCH) on the FLUM (6-0)
• Extended ground-floor commercial requirement along Edmonds Way through new NCH area, to approximately 102nd Place West (5-1)
• Established permanent prohibition on family burial grounds in Edmonds (6-0)
• Approved 8/5/2026 special meeting minutes with amendment listing Steven Li as absent (passed; Li and Milkey abstained)

City Council - Study Session

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

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

The Edmonds City Council held a study session on August 12, 2026, where staff and a BERK Consulting representative presented the final fiscal analysis of a potential Esperance annexation and took questions from Council. No decisions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The council also met in executive session under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) from 3:46 pm to 4:25 pm, then adjourned. The minutes record no substantive decisions.