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CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Park, WA · April 20, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: 34949F4D-EA74-8AE2-8333-334443C58E51 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING NOTES April 20, 2026 It is noted this meeting was held in person in the City Council Chambers and remotely via Zoom. Councilmembers present: Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor; Larry Goldman, Vice Chair; Paula Goode, Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau Councilmembers absent: Ellyn Saunders Staff present: Phil Hill, City Administrator; Lindsey Vaughn, Finance Director; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: 3 visitors CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Furutani called the April 20, 2026, Committee of the Whole meeting to order at 6:05 pm. PUBLIC COMMENT Deputy Mayor Furutani invited public comments from the audience. There being no one in the audience wishing to speak, Deputy Mayor Furutani closed public comments. DISCUSSION ITEMS Proposed Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) Use Policy Clerk McLean introduced the item and responded to Council questions. Staff will create an overarching city policy on the use of generative AI. Continued discussion regarding City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies Administrator Hill gave a brief introduction, and the Council discussion followed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes Approved by Council April 20, 2026 1 May 14, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 34949F4D-EA74-8AE2-8333-334443C58E51 Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor Matt McLean, City Clerk Council Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes Approved by Council April 20, 2026 2 May 14, 2026

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CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM cityoflfp.gov Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86320384126 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 863 2038 4126 The City Council is providing opportunities for public comment by submitting a written comment or by attending in person to provide oral public comment. HOW TO PARTICIPATE WITH ORAL COMMENTS: If you are attending the meeting in person, there is a sign in sheet located near the entrance to the Council Chambers. Simply fill the form out and the Mayor will call your name at the appropriate time. Oral comments are limited to 3:00 minutes per speaker. Oral comments are not being accepted via Zoom. The meeting is being recorded. HOW TO SUBMIT WRITTEN COMMENTS: Written comments will be submitted to Council if received by 5:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting; otherwise, they will be provided to the City Council the next day. The City Clerk will read your name and subject matter into the record during Public Comments. As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. For up-to- date information on agendas, please visit the City’s website at www.cityoflfp.gov Meetings are shown on the city’s website and on Comcast channel 21 for subscribers within the Lake Forest Park city limits. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Committee will not be accepting online public comments. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the Committee on any item within its purview or control. - Oral public comments are only accepted in person to ensure the orderly conduct of the meeting. - Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. - Councilmembers may not respond during public comments, but may ask staff to follow up, if appropriate. - Public comments may not be used to promote or oppose candidates for public office or ballot measures. - The Deputy Mayor or presiding officer may interrupt comments that violate these instructions, are unrelated to the Council’s purview or control, or otherwise hinder the orderly conduct of the meeting. 3. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Proposed Generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) Use Policy B. Continued discussion regarding City Financial Outlook and Budget Strategies 4. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, May 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, May 25, 2026 – Memorial Day, City Hall closed - Thursday, May 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, May 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) Any person requiring a disability accommodation should contact city hall at 206-368-5440 by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting for more information.

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