The Edmonds City Council convened on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included a proclamation designating Edmonds as the first community of service in the nation, a finance update from the mayor, audience comments, and two major council business items: adoption of a temporary ordinance regulating family burial grounds and approval of the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The meeting adjourned at 7:34 PM.
Good evening. Welcome to June and the June 2nd meeting of the Edmonds City Council. We are now called to order. Would you please join me in the flag salute? I pleased the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands. One nation, under God, individual with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. For the land acknowledgement, Council President Dash, please. Thank you. We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Sohomish people and their successors, the Talayed up tribes, who since time and memorial have hunted, fished, gathered, and taken care of these lands. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and we honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. Thank you. Mr. Lani, can we have a roll call? Councilmember Eck. Here. Councilmember Chen. Councilmember Barnett. Council President Dodge. Councilmember Olson. Councilmember Payne. Councilmember Nand. Mayor Rosen. All elected officials are present. Thank you. Next item of business is approval of the agenda. Second. It's been moved and seconded to approve the agenda. All in favor, please raise your hands and say aye. Aye. Anyone opposed, please raise your hand and say nay. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you. Our next item of business is presentations. And we have a proclamation for Edmonds Serves. Joining me is Brian Baird, who is founder and executive director of the National Museum and Center for Service. And also with him is Daniel Johnson from the Edmonds Waterfront Center and David Owens, who is also a board member of the National Center. I have a few whereas. Whereas Edmonds has long been recognized as a compassionate and civically engaged city. And whereas Edmonds Serves is a citywide initiative that celebrates these stories of service by highlighting individuals and organizations who generously give of themselves and their time strengthening our community. And whereas the City of Edmonds has been named the first community of service in the nation by the National National Museum and Center for Service, recognizing our city's extraordinary commitment to volunteerism, civic participation, and care for one another. I'm going to emphasize the first in the nation. Whereas, as the United States approaches the celebration of our nation's 250th anniversary, Edmonds provides a powerful example of how communities can honor this legacy, a country founded upon ideals of service, civic responsibility, and shared purpose. And whereas during a time when visitors from around the world will visit our region, Edmond stands as a shining example of the beauty of welcoming community, demonstrating both outward hospitality and inward values of kindness, unity, volunteerism, and belonging. Now therefore I, Mike Rosen, Mayor, proudly acknowledge the City of Edmonds designation as the first community of service and encourage all residents to celebrate and participate in acts of service, volunteerism, and community connection that continue to make Edmonds as an exceptional place to live, work, and belong. Mr. Congressman. Thank you so much. Mayor, thank you so much. Distinguished Council members.