Public Meetings - Edmonds, Washington

The Edmonds City Council met on October 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The meeting included presentations, public hearings on the Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the 2027-2028 biennium budget, and two statewide ballot initiatives (IL26-001 and IL26-638). The council also addressed a park impact fee study, the mayor's finance update, and approved the consent agenda. Key decisions included the adoption of resolutions opposing both ballot initiatives. Consent Calendar - Approved minutes from previous meetings (October 13, 14, 20, 2026). - Approved claim checks, wire payments, payroll, and benefit checks. - Approved lien placement 3 on Civic Park property for Boys & Girls Club. - Approved Waterfront Buoy Permit Contract Amendment 1. - Approved Interlocal Agreement for Allied Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT). - Approved Washington Traffic Safety Commission agreements. - Approved amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Yost & Seaview Reservoirs Project. Public Comments & Testimony - General Comments: Multiple residents spoke about the 20% utility tax increase on water bills, expressing concern over affordability for low-income residents. Others urged the council to focus on economic development to generate revenue rather than raising taxes. One resident criticized the council's consideration of statewide initiatives, arguing it was beyond their scope and a misuse of city resources. Another questioned the process for citizen-proposed resolutions, citing a lack of transparency. - Public Hearing on CIP/CFP: Speakers advocated for including Marina Beach Park as a separate line item to improve grant eligibility for the Edmonds Marsh restoration. One resident questioned the status of the 'missing link' pedestrian project and the justification for litigation costs. Another supported adding Marina Beach Park to the long-range plan. - Public Hearing on 2027-2028 Budget: A resident (Ken Reedy) acknowledged progress but questioned long-term structural balance, revenue assumptions, and reserve adequacy. No other public testimony. - Public Hearings on Initiatives IL26-001 and IL26-638: Dozens of residents testified, with the majority urging the council to oppose both initiatives. Speakers argued that IL26-001 would endanger vulnerable students by requiring schools to out confidential information to parents, and IL26-638 would subject all girls to invasive exams, harm trans youth, and create barriers to sports participation. A few speakers supported the initiatives, citing parental rights and competitive fairness. Some urged the council to take no institutional position, citing the need for a policy on such matters. Discussion Items Presentations - National Arts and Humanities Month Proclamation: Mayor Rosen read the proclamation; Richard Chung of the Arts Commission accepted. The proclamation highlighted the economic and cultural impact of the arts in Edmonds. - Park Impact Fee Study and Code Revision: Burke consultants presented the draft study, recommending a shift from square-footage-based fees to per-bedroom fees for residential and more nuanced square-footage fees for non-residential uses. The recommended fees are lower than neighboring jurisdictions due to lower capital project values. Council members questioned the disparity and long-term revenue implications; staff agreed to provide historical collection comparisons. No action was taken. - Mayor's Finance Update: Mayor Rosen reported revenues exceeding expenses, an opioid settlement (small percentage), and increased planning/engineering fees. The fiscal sustainability task force had its first meeting. Public Hearings - 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP): Parks and Public Works staff presented a brief overview. The plan focuses on deferred maintenance, ADA improvements, and asset replacement. No new projects were added; 12 projects were added, 103 revised, 11 removed. Council discussed adding Marina Beach Park to the CIP (supported by Councilmember Payne) and questioned the timing of a neighborhood park acquisition in SE Edmonds. The public hearing was closed; adoption is scheduled for December 8. - 2027-2028 Proposed Biennium Budget: Finance Director presented a balanced budget for the biennium, highlighting a positive ending fund balance of $6.5 million but noting a structural gap reappearing after 2028. The budget does not include voter-approved measures. Council discussed the need for long-term revenue solutions, including economic development and state-level reforms. The public hearing was closed; adoption will follow further review. - Initiative IL26-001 (Parental Rights): A public hearing was held; testimony was overwhelmingly opposed. Council then considered a motion to decline to take an institutional position and draft a policy for future ballot measure stances. The motion failed (2 in favor, 4 opposed, 1 absent). A subsequent motion to adopt a resolution opposing the initiative passed 4-0-3 (Councilmembers Olson, Dodge, and Barnett abstained; Eck, Chen, Payne, and Nand voted in favor). - Initiative IL26-638 (Athletics Participation): A public hearing was held; testimony was predominantly opposed. Council considered a motion to adopt a resolution opposing the initiative, which passed 4-0-3 (same abstentions as above). Council Business - Resolution on IL26-001: After debate, council adopted a resolution opposing Initiative Measure No. IL26-001, citing concerns over student safety and privacy. The resolution states the council's position that the initiative would harm vulnerable youth. - Resolution on IL26-638: Council adopted a resolution opposing Initiative Measure No. IL26-638, arguing it would create unnecessary barriers for all girls and discriminate against transgender students. The resolution opposes the initiative on fairness and safety grounds. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Park Impact Fee Study: Presented; no action taken. Staff to provide historical revenue comparisons. - CIP/CFP Public Hearing: Closed; council will consider adoption on December 8, 2026. Councilmember Payne will propose adding Marina Beach Park to the plan. - Budget Public Hearing: Closed; adoption pending further council work. - Resolutions on Initiatives: Council adopted resolutions opposing both IL26-001 and IL26-638 by votes of 4-0-3 (Eck, Chen, Payne, Nand in favor; Olson, Dodge, Barnett abstained). The resolutions express the council's opposition and will be communicated as the city's official position. - Next Steps: The council will draft a policy governing when it takes institutional positions on ballot measures. The fiscal sustainability task force continues its work.

The Edmonds City Council Public Safety, Planning, Human Services, and Personnel (PSPHSP) Committee met on October 21, 2026. The agenda packet was dated October 20, 2026 at 4:30 PM, while the meeting timestamp used for this summary is 2026-10-21 11:30:00 UTC; the date discrepancy is noted. Staff presented updates on police patrol staffing, a proposed e-bike ordinance, family burial ground permanent regulations, and the Deer Creek Critical Aquifer Recharge Area draft code. Police Department Patrol Staffing Update - Chief Dawkins presented historical staffing data. The department had 66 budgeted commissioned officers and 19 civilian staff in 2023; the highest number ever filled was 58 sworn officers. - After end-of-2024 budget cuts, commissioned staffing fell to 49 and patrol staffing to 30. Current sworn staffing is 47, with 13.75 civilian FTE and 30 assigned to patrol. - Detective staffing declined from 7 detectives plus a sergeant to 4 detectives plus a sergeant; training unit staffing went from 2 officers to 1; canine officers went from 4 to 1; animal control went from 2 to 1. - Calls for service have remained steady at somewhere between 25,000 annually; the 2026 figure was year-to-date through September and is on pace to be the highest. Public disclosure requests are increasing while city population is slowly increasing. - Edmonds currently has 1.07 officers per 1,000 residents, compared to the Washington state average of 1.37 and the national average of 2.2. Chief Dawkins said reaching the state average would require 58 total sworn officers, and he described the current staffing level as unsustainable long term and similar to 1995 levels. - Chief Dawkins described 12-hour patrol shifts, mandatory overtime, and one recent week with five mandatory call-ins. An officer told him she was unsure if she could enjoy days off because of the risk of being called back in. - Ex officio member Chris Ack said he had been personally concerned about police reductions and found the data helpful for telling the city's budget story. Chair Susan said she requested the update because of concerns about mandatory overtime and morale. Michelle asked whether the department is on thin ice; Chief Dawkins said current officers are highly capable and trained, but the staffing model is not sustainable. A committee member identified 58 sworn officers as a target. E-Bike Ordinance (Chapter 5.75, First Reading) - Chief Dawkins presented a proposed ordinance addressing electric bicycles, electric scooters, and other powered personal transportation devices. It is based on the model ordinance adopted by Everett and Arlington and is intended to establish safety expectations, not to discourage e-bike use or emphasize citations. - The ordinance would address operating speeds, helmet requirements, age restrictions, pedestrian safety, sidewalk and shared-use path use, and enforcement of unsafe behavior. Edmonds has identified three collisions involving electric bicycles or devices since June 2025. The amended draft explicitly includes one-wheel devices. - Councilmembers noted several scrivener errors, including a leftover Everett citation, and agreed to email corrections to staff. - Chair Susan asked for public education and questioned how reckless endangerment would be defined. Michelle raised concerns about groups running stop signs, sidewalk speeds near older pedestrians, and unclear speed limits in bike lanes. Councilmember Erica Barnett supported the ordinance but urged caution not to discourage young riders; she asked staff to cross-check park ordinances so Class 1 and Class 2 e-bike access is not overly restricted compared to state rules. - The committee reached consensus to send the ordinance to full council as a business item rather than placing it on the consent calendar, with a short presentation by police and public education materials. Family Burial Grounds Permanent Regulations - Staff reported that State House Bill 2239, enacted in March 2026, allows cities and counties to regulate or prohibit family burial grounds on private property. - Council adopted interim ordinance 4437 on June 2, 2026, as a temporary prohibition. The Planning Board reviewed the topic and recommended a permanent prohibition on August 12, 2026. - The draft permanent ordinance would prohibit the establishment of family burial grounds in Edmonds. Reasons cited include land-use compatibility, property turnover, environmental and groundwater concerns, and neighborhood character. - No committee questions were raised. Consensus was reached to move the ordinance to full council for a public hearing on November 10, 2026. Deer Creek Critical Aquifer Recharge Area (CARA) Draft Code and Next Steps - Planning staff said the interim ordinance still prohibits building permit submittals in the Deer Creek CARA. A study identified source control as the primary short-term strategy; the CARA code already includes roughly two dozen use regulations or prohibitions. The draft proposal would add six additional source-control categories, including roofing materials and compost, and would treat stormwater as a potential PFAS pathway. - Staff recommended adopting interim source-control regulations by December, then lifting the moratorium, with permanent regulations and adaptive management and monitoring to follow within about six months. - Andy from Public Works said the three realistic options are a permanent moratorium; a moratorium until a large stormwater treatment system is built, which he estimated could cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take many years; or allowing infiltration with restrictions. He said the proposed thresholds align with or are more restrictive than the Washington Department of Ecology stormwater manual and advised against adopting local standards that conflict with state standards. - Andy noted that the Olympic View Water and Sewer District watershed protection plan from 2023 is satisfied by the proposed stormwater approach. He also said there is currently no stormwater treatment technology that effectively removes PFAS. - Chair Susan asked for more information on costs, permit fees, and what adaptive management means in practice; she said the moratorium should remain until the city is sure about next steps. Michelle asked for comments from the EEC and Olympic View, cited the high permeability of Deer Creek soils, and emphasized the precautionary principle. A committee member asked about engineered infiltration and the planning board role; staff explained that deep UIC wells would be prohibited, shallow low-impact development infiltration could be allowed if state site-suitability criteria are met, and planning board review would occur for permanent regulations. Michelle also asked whether an EIS would be required; staff said CEPA would apply to permanent regulations but they were not aware of a separate EIS requirement for infiltration. - Staff clarified that drinking water pumped from the Deer Creek CARA is not served to Edmonds residents but to Woodway. - The committee agreed to place the Deer Creek CARA topic on the November 24, 2026 full council agenda for discussion. The chair's closing remark referred to December 24, 2026, likely a slip. Key Outcomes - Chief Dawkins agreed to provide the patrol staffing presentation to all councilmembers for inclusion in budget materials. - The e-bike ordinance will go to full council as a regular business item, not consent; scrivener errors will be corrected before then. - The family burial grounds ordinance was referred to full council for a public hearing on November 10, 2026. - The Deer Creek CARA draft code and next steps will be discussed at full council on November 24, 2026.

This summary is based solely on a fragmentary raw transcription. No agenda or minutes were available for this meeting. The only captured dialogue consists of a brief question about a report and a possible reference to a 'shallow UI,' but the context is too limited to determine the topic, participants, or any decisions. Discussion Items - An unidentified speaker asked what should be done with the report under consideration. - The same speaker posed a question about whether there is reason to believe that a 'shallow UI' (as transcribed) is relevant to the discussion. Key Outcomes - No decisions, votes, or formal actions can be identified from the available transcript. - The record is insufficient to provide a complete or reliable summary of the meeting.

The Parks and Public Works Committee convened on October 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM and adjourned at 3:15 PM. Chair Vivian Olsen presided, joined by Committee Member Chris Eck and Ex Officio Council President Michelle Dodge. Staff participants included Parks and Recreation Director Angie Fesser, Public Works Director Andy Riam, and engineering staff; Bill Sucallus from the Boys and Girls Club also attended. The committee reviewed four first-reading agenda items and unanimously voted to forward each to the consent agenda for the next regular city council meeting. Lien Placement 3 on Civic Park Property for Boys & Girls Club New Facility Angie Fesser presented the third lien placement on city property in support of the Boys & Girls Club’s new facility at Civic Park. The lien is required by a grant funding source and follows similar placements in September 2024 and October 2025. Councilmember Chris Eck expressed support after reviewing additional information from the club. Bill Sucallus provided a brief project update. Chair Vivian Olsen also expressed support, and the committee agreed to forward the item to the consent agenda. Waterfront Buoy Permit Contract Amendment Angie Fesser presented a contract amendment with Herrera for $23,957 to perform an aquatic survey required by the Washington Department of Natural Resources for buoy installation. The survey is needed to install six new safety buoys as part of the BUI project at the Dive Park, South Bracketts Landing Swim Area, and Olympic Beach Pier. Committee members acknowledged frustration with additional government requirements but supported the practical approach to avoid project delays. Chair Olsen noted that alternatives could be explored in the future. The committee agreed to forward the amendment to the consent agenda. Construction Contract for Olympic View Drive Pavement Preservation Project Staff (Ryan) presented the bid results for the pavement preservation project, which was rebid after the previous contract was terminated due to paperwork requirements. Seven bids were received, with Associated Paving as the low bidder at $994,000, resulting in savings of approximately $150,000 compared to the previous low bid. Councilmember Eck asked about potential issues with the low bidder; staff responded that no issues were anticipated but that coordination with WSDOT would occur before award. Chair Olsen requested clear documentation in the agenda memo if circumstances change. The committee agreed to forward the item to the consent agenda. Amendment to Professional Services Agreement for Yost & Seaview Reservoirs Project Staff (Ryan) presented a construction phase services amendment for $120,000 with the design consultant. The amendment ensures the designer is available during construction for request for information (RFI) responses, change orders, and material submittal reviews. Approximately $55,000 of the amendment will be covered by underspent design contract funds. Councilmember Eck and Chair Olsen expressed support, noting the amendment is standard and well-documented. The committee agreed to forward the amendment to the consent agenda. Key Outcomes - The committee voted unanimously to forward all four items to the consent agenda for the next regular city council meeting. - No formal roll call votes were taken; consensus was reached by unanimous agreement of the committee members present. - The meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM.

The Edmonds City Council Finance Committee convened on October 20, 2026, at 1:00 PM to review the August 2026 Monthly Financial Report and discuss proposed revisions to the Financial Policy for financial reporting. Discussion Items 1. August 2026 Monthly Financial Report - Sales Tax and Revenue Trends: Finance Director Richard Gold reported a significant increase in sales tax revenues, which are up 9.2% in August and 9.1% in September, outperforming the flat budget projections by approximately $785,000. Councilmember Michelle asked staff to investigate whether this growth is driven by higher sales volume or inflation. - Interest Income: Director Gold noted that interest income, which had been declining, is expected to rise again following the purchase of new bonds at higher rates (4.6575% and 4.75%). Councilmember Chen flagged an existing bond with an unusually low coupon rate of 0.85%; Director Gold will investigate. - Capital Project Overruns: A capital project report revealed that the wastewater treatment plant project (phase six energy design) is over budget by $1.6 million. Director Gold contacted plant manager Joe Carter for an explanation. The City Hall stairwell project is over budget by $114,000. Staff will reconcile project financials with engineering to provide a comprehensive status update in November. - General Fund Cash Position: Keisha Post clarified that while the general fund shows a negative $2 million accrual balance (due to an interfund loan), the city had sufficient pooled cash across general fund subfunds to cover cash needs. The contingency reserve fund is the only subfund requiring specific council authorization to borrow. Councilmember Chen, relaying input from a community member, requested clearer reporting distinguishing restricted funds from available balances. - Data Discrepancies and Reconciliation: Councilmember Erica noted minor math discrepancies between report pages (e.g., property tax totals differing by $29,000). Staff committed to adding reconciliation footnotes in future reports to explain any changes made to historical data. 2. Financial Policy - Financial Reporting (Third Reading) - Staff Proposal: Director Gold and Keisha Post proposed revising the Financial Policy to streamline the standard monthly report from approximately 50 pages to a more focused core document. This streamlining aims to improve report timeliness from two months in arrears to potentially one month. Full quarterly reports would continue to provide comprehensive detail. - Policy Objectives: The revised policy would define core monthly reports focused on transparency and actual performance versus budget, distinguishing this regular reporting from the long-term forecasting and scenario modeling that occurs during formal budget processes. - Council Discussion: - Councilmember Chen supported the direction and, relaying input from a community member, requested clearer fund balance classification in reports. - Councilmember Erica agreed with the streamlining but insisted the policy preserve documentation of historical data changes and maintain monthly cash flow projections to identify potential shortages. - Councilmember Susan emphasized the value of consistency across reports and noted the need to monitor line items highly sensitive to external impacts (e.g., fuel costs). - Councilmember Chris supported efficiency goals, acknowledging finance department capacity constraints, but stressed the need to retain the ability to perform rapid, detailed deep dives into specific issues when necessary. Key Outcomes - Financial Report Reviewed: The committee reviewed the August 2026 report. Staff will investigate the $1.6 million project overrun, drivers of sales tax growth, the low bond coupon rate, and data discrepancies before the next meeting. - Policy Revision Direction Approved: The committee gave staff a consensus "green light" to draft revisions to the Financial Policy, aiming for streamlined monthly core reports with detailed reconciliation footnotes and clearer fund balance visibility. - Upcoming Third Quarter Report: Staff will prepare a 21-month biennium analysis for the November Finance Committee meeting to provide a comprehensive view of the current biennium's financial performance.

The available transcription contains only the spelling of the city name 'Edmonds' with no additional discussion, agenda items, or minutes. As a result, no substantive meeting proceedings, public comments, or decisions can be summarized.

The provided agenda and minutes were unavailable. The raw transcript contains only a short promotional-sounding passage about Edmonds, Washington; no formal meeting proceedings, agenda items, public testimony, discussions, or decisions are discernible. Transcript Content - The transcript text reads: "A fantastic place in the great northwest. E D M O N E She came around the family, but decided to stay cause Must Hadiday. Charming your ass is downtown." - This appears to be an incomplete or erroneous transcription, likely from promotional or song-like material, rather than a city council or board meeting. Key Outcomes - No motions, votes, directives, referrals, or next steps can be identified from the provided transcript.

The Edmonds Planning Board met in hybrid format in the Brackett Room at Edmonds City Hall, 121 5th Ave N, and via Zoom. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at approximately 8:24 p.m. Members present were Lee Hankin, Stephen Lee, Judy Gladstone, Nick Maxwell, Lauren Golobuski, and student representative Danielle Dakota; Bristol and John Milky were excused. The meeting opened with a land acknowledgment honoring the Sdohobsh (Snohomish) people and the Tulalip Tribes. Note: The agenda and transcript label the meeting as October 14, 2026; per meeting-date metadata, this summary uses October 15, 2026. Consent Calendar / Approval of Minutes - The board approved the September 23, 2026 meeting minutes, as edited. The motion was made by Lee Hankin, seconded by Judy Gladstone, and passed unanimously with no nays or abstentions. Public Comments & Testimony - No audience comments were offered in person or online. Discussion Items Tree Code Update and Next Steps - City Administrator Stephanie Lucash and staff member Deb Powers presented an updated schedule after the City Council voted to extend the tree code timeline. They thanked the Planning Board for completing its tree code work in about eight months after the city compressed the overall process to roughly ten months, compared with a typical 18–24 month process in surveyed jurisdictions. - Planning Board members agreed to co-present with staff at the City Council study session on November 12, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Board representatives will explain the Planning Board’s recommendations and reasoning. Staff said no further Planning Board engagement is currently scheduled after November 12 unless Council refers additional questions back to the board. - Board members cautioned that the tree code recommendations are interconnected and that picking apart individual provisions without context could create risks. They also discussed an unresolved proposal that could merge the tree board into a parks board; no change has been adopted. - Staff said the extension allows broader public engagement and more legal oversight. Key Council direction meetings are planned for December 1, 2026, January 12, 2027, and January 26, 2027, with the extension expiring in April 2027. 2027–2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) - The board reviewed the draft Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendations (FCR) for the 2027–2032 CFP/CIP. - Members discussed whether the FCR format captured the board’s voice. Several members expressed concern that the backlog of deferred replacement and upgrades has grown and creates future financial risk. Staff clarified that CIP focuses on capital replacements and upgrades rather than routine maintenance. - The board approved the FCR after adding a fifth conclusion: “After review of the CIP/CFP, the planning board continues to have concerns about deferred replacement and upgrades of important city infrastructure that increases the risk of rising financial obligations in the future.” Lot Splits and Subdivision Code Updates Introduction - Staff introduced HB 1096 residential lot splits as the first of a series of updates to Edmonds’ subdivision code. A lot split allows one parent lot to be divided into no more than two lots and cannot be repeated on the same property. Eligibility requires the parent lot to be at least twice the minimum parcel area (for example, 12,000 sq ft where the zone minimum is 6,000 sq ft), residential zoning, available utility/service connections, and no prior lot split. - Unlike short plats and unit lot subdivisions, a lot split with no associated building permit would be a type one administrative review, with no public hearing and no final review. The board was told planning review would take about 65 days. A lot split with a building permit would run concurrently with the building permit process. By comparison, the existing short plat/subdivision process has roughly 221+ days of maximum review time and often takes much longer in practice. - Staff recommended using modified minimum zone standards, modeled on conservation subdivision standards, to encourage housing production through lot splits. Several board members questioned this approach, with some preferring parent-lot standards to reduce impacts on neighbors and others questioning why lot splits should receive reduced setbacks without conservation protections. No decision was made. - Board members asked staff to research how flag lots would be treated under parent-lot standards. They also discussed that an ADU could become a single-family home on its own lot through a lot split, but the original property cannot be lot-split again. - Staff said future subdivision code updates will be introduced separately and then combined into one package for deliberation and public hearing. Planning Board Extended Agenda / Upcoming Meetings - The board canceled the October 28, 2026 meeting and moved the Planning Board handbook update to November 18, 2026. - The December 9, 2026 meeting is expected to include the 2027 annual docket, the Planning Board handbook, and election of officers. - A vacant Planning Board position remains unfilled; no update was available. Board members were encouraged to volunteer for or seek nominations for officer positions. Key Outcomes - Approved the September 23, 2026 meeting minutes as amended. - Approved the 2027–2032 CFP/CIP FCR with the added conclusion about deferred replacement and upgrades and future financial obligations. - Agreed to have Planning Board representatives co-present at the November 12, 2026 City Council study session on the tree code. - Canceled the October 28, 2026 Planning Board meeting and moved the handbook discussion to November 18, 2026. - Took no action on lot splits; the item was an introduction only, with further research requested on flag lots and ADU/lot split interactions.

The Edmonds City Council held a study session on October 14, 2026, beginning at 3:00 PM. The session included presentations on the 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan (CFP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for parks and public works, as well as the first reading of the Park Impact Fee Study and code revisions. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was for discussion and feedback. 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program – Parks Presentation - Parks staff highlighted recent successes: installation of drinking fountains and bottle fillers at Sierra Park, replacement of playground components, warranty replacement of fall surfacing at Civic Park, irrigation upgrades, and signage updates. The Hickman Park basketball court was renovated, and the Mathay Ballinger Park expansion (Meadow property) added nearly 50% to the park size. The new ADA-accessible pathway and restroom are complete; a shade structure is awaiting final inspection. The cemetery columbarium project is nearly complete. The Shell Creek Restoration Project has been delayed due to three unplanned projects (Coast Guard buoy permitting, park impact fee study, Yost Pool operation agreement). - Parks recorded 2.5 million visits in the past 12 months, with visitors from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. - The proposed CIP/CFP prioritizes deferred maintenance and ADA improvements. No new projects were added; one project (Coast Guard Buoy) was removed. Funding sources include REET (Real Estate Excise Tax) and park impact fees. The 2027-2028 biennium includes: playground replacement 1 (potential location: 27-year-old Sierra Park), a planning study for Yost Pool (pending grant), and ongoing ADA improvements (e.g., Seaview Restroom path, dog park access, removal of 36 metal tree grates with 28 filled with rubberized surfacing). Woodway Field lighting and full Yost Pool replacement remain unfunded but listed for grant eligibility. - Council questions addressed: capacity to manage projects given only one project manager (staff acknowledged limitations but are shifting workload); lack of a deferred maintenance cost estimate (asset inventory 90% complete, condition assessments ongoing); the ebbtide connection not in the current CIP (council member requested adding it for ADA connectivity); no active parkland acquisition but annexation of Esperance could provide a developed park; use of clover lawn at Mathay Ballinger for reduced maintenance (potential for other parks considered but not planned); Shell Creek restoration volunteer opportunities will continue; Woodway field lighting requires coordination with the school district. 2027-2032 Capital Facilities Plan and Capital Improvement Program – Public Works Presentation - Public Works and Utilities presented the combined CIP/CFP covering transportation, water, sewer, stormwater, facilities, and the wastewater treatment plant. The plan includes 12 new projects, 103 revisions, and removals of completed projects. - Transportation projects (18 total for 2027-2028): Pavement preservation (annual overlay $2.6M, Main Street overlay, 88th Avenue completion, 7th Ave N pedestrian improvements, 76th overlay between 220th and SR99 using federal grant). Safety/capacity projects: Highway 99 Stages 3 and 4 design and right-of-way, 76th & 220th project (biological assessment comments received), SR104 (potential federal grant pending), traffic signal program, citywide lighting improvements (grant-funded). Pedestrian improvements: 2027 TIB grant for curb ramps on Badoin, Third Ave, and 76th Ave N; 2028 grant for 38 curb ramps citywide; traffic calming program completing 2026 evaluation. Feasibility studies for May & 9th and 9th & 199th intersections. - Water projects: Yostin-Seaview Reservoirs construction to begin shortly, delay water main replacement until 2028. - Stormwater projects: Edmonds Marsh catch basins on SR104 (permitting delays, construction spring 2027), Marsh preliminary design (NIFWIF grant, consultant advertisement underway), Perrinville Creek flow management (rain gardens), Lower Perrinville Creek Restoration (design continues, grant partnership with Tulalip Tribes), basin analysis update, stormwater comprehensive plan update. - Sewer projects: 2026 replacement project wrapping up, 2027-2028 cured-in-place pipe and replacements, separate CIPP from replacement programs after 2028, sanitary sewer comprehensive plan update. - Wastewater treatment plant: Several projects in 2027-2028 for reliability, but no specific capital obligations for the proposed Linwood plant participation (being factored into rate study; estimated 11% share of total plant cost, but negotiations ongoing). - Facilities: Capital needs re-prioritized. Francis Anderson Center HVAC upgrade ($325K in 2027, $175K in 2028 for heat pump splits), and specific repairs at other facilities (e.g., City Park restrooms). - Funding summary: In 2027, utilities $14.5M + treatment plant $3M, plus grants for transportation; REET balance approximately $5-6M after planned expenditures. - Council questions addressed: 9th Avenue and Badoin bike lane grinding issues (no immediate overlay plans), interurban trail lighting north of 228th (Mountlake Terrace jurisdiction), allowance for reprioritizing projects (staff acknowledged flexibility to delay city-funded projects but prioritize grants), no current plans for Esperance capital needs. Park Impact Fee Study and Code Revision – First Reading - Consultants from BERC presented the study. Background: Edmonds last updated park impact fees in 2016; new state laws and 2022 PROS Plan necessitate updates. Fees are paid by developers to offset impacts of new development on parks. - Methodology: Two approaches – (1) Growth-related capital needs: Identified $5.69 million in growth-eligible projects from the CIP and PROS Plan (out of $47M total project list). Per capita share = $980.10 per service population (population + resident equivalent employees). (2) Per capita investment approach: Replacement value of park system $40M / service population = $911.53 per person. Fees are based on the lesser of the two. - Proposed fees: Residential fees based on number of bedrooms per unit (e.g., two-bedroom unit $1,370; ADUs at 50% of primary unit). Commercial fees per square foot by use (e.g., $1.97/sq ft for general commercial). Comparison with nearby cities shows proposed fees are lower than most. - Code amendments: Add definition of bedroom for fee calculation, update rate schedule, add provision for annual inflation adjustments. - Next steps: Oct 27 – rate study & code revision final draft presentation; Nov 10 – public hearing; Nov 24 – code amendment consideration. - Council questions addressed: Restrictions on use of park impact fees (only for capacity-increasing projects, cannot replace existing facilities); potential for higher fees to match comparators (consultants noted fees are driven by project list and growth); whether Marina Beach Park projects could be added (staff noted it could be included during CIP adoption process); concern about reduction in commercial fees (consultants confirmed substantial reduction based on new methodology); interaction with MFTE (affordable housing) exemptions (low-income units eligible for exemption, market-rate units pay full fee).