CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Name: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — Lake Forest Park, WA
Start: 2026-01-22T19:00:00
End: 2026-01-22T21:00:00
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA

Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Park, WA · January 22, 2026

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CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 22, 2026 It is noted that 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 (via Zoom), Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau, Ellyn Saunders (via Zoom) Councilmembers absent: none Staff present: Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Kim Adams Pratt, City Attorney; Lindsey Vaughn, Finance Director; Mike Harden, Police Chief; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Ross Adams, Police Commander; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: Ann Marie Soto, Madrona Law 38 visitors CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Furutani called the regular City Council meeting of January 22, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Vice Chair Goldman led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to amend the agenda and move item 6.A: Honoring and Thanking Craig Teschlog – Police Department Officer to precede item 4: Public Hearing and remove item 14: Executive Session – Consideration of the acquisition of real estate purchase or lease pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b). Vice Chair Goldman seconded. The motion to approve the agenda as amended carried unanimously. PRESENTATION Honoring and Thanking Craig Teschlog – Police Department Officer Chief Harden gave a brief presentation honoring and thanking retiring Officer Craig Teschlog. Mr. Teschlog shared brief comments. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council January 22, 2026 February 12, 2026 Cmbr. Saunders arrived at 7:10 p.m. via Zoom. PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing on Resolution 26-2062/Considering Whether to Take a Position on Shoreline School District Proposition Nos. 1 and 2 Ryan Nute gave a brief presentation for the Pro committee. No one representing the Con committee was present, but the Council did receive written comments from Nate Herzog. Shoreline School District Superintendent Susanna Reyes was present and responded to Council questions. Deputy Mayor Furutani opened the Hearing for public comments. Chrissy Francescutti provided comments in favor of supporting the school levies. The Council received written comments from Malorie Larson in support of the school levies. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Deputy Mayor Furutani closed public comment and the Public Hearing. Consideration, Discussion and/or Action on Resolution 26-2062/Considering Whether to Take a Position on Shoreline School District Proposition Nos. 1 and 2 Cmbr. Riddle moved to approve Resolution 26-2062/In Support of Shoreline School District No. 412 2026 Ballot Measures- Proposition No. 1 for Educational Programs and Operations; and Proposition No. 2 for Capital Levy for Technology Improvements and Support. Cmbr. Rosenau seconded. The motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENT Deputy Mayor Furutani invited comments from the public. • Phillippa Kassover provided comments regarding Resolution 26-2061 Deputy Mayor Furutani read the following names that provided written comments: • Chris Clasen regarding Resolution 26-2061 With no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Deputy Mayor Furutani closed the public comment period. 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council January 22, 2026 February 12, 2026 PRESENTATION Presentation of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) Ann Marie Soto from Madrona Law gave a presentation on the Public Records Act and Open Public Meetings Act. PROCLAMATIONS Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month Cmbr. Rosenau read the proclamation. FINAL CONFIRMATION Appointing Kyle Gati to the Lake Forest Park Tree Board Position No. 5 Council interviewed Tree Board candidate Kyle Gati. Vice Chair Goldman moved to appoint Kyle Gati to Tree Board Position No. 5. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Appointing Marty Ross to the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission Position No. 1 (partial term) Council interviewed Planning Commission candidate Marty Ross. Cmbr. Riddle moved to appoint Marty Ross to the Planning Commission. Vice Chair Goldman seconded. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Cmbr Riddle moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried unanimously. A. December 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes B. January 8, 2026 City Council Work Session Minutes C. January 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes D. January 13, 2026 Special joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes E. A Payroll Check dated 1/9/2026 Claim Fund Check No. 88702 in the amount of $734.16, a Pre-paid Accounts Payable dated 1/13/2026 Claim Fund Check Nos. 88703 in the amount of $17,377.36, a Pre-paid Accounts Payable dated 12/30/2025 Claim Fund Check Nos. 88725 through 88777 in the amount of $311,965.69, an Accounts Payable 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council January 22, 2026 February 12, 2026 dated 1/22/2026 Claim Fund Check Nos. 88704 through 88724 in the amount of $294,455.18, and a 1/8/2026 Direct Deposit transaction in the amount of $240,796.65. Additional approved transactions: Elavon, $1,040.22; Invoice Cloud, $1,568.70; Wex Bank-Chevron, $153.23 F. Resolution 26-2060/Authorizing the Purchase of an Emergency Management Response Vehicle for Northshore Emergency Management Coalition (NEMCo) G. Resolution 26-2054/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Washington State Department of Ecology 2025-2027 Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement H. Resolution 26-2056/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendments 2 & 3 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park for Conservation Futures-Funded Open Space Acquisition Projects I. Resolution 26-2058/Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement with King County to Support Parks Development, Maintenance, and Programs within the City of Lake Forest Park ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION/REFERRAL Resolution 26-2059/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Second Modification to the Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Independent Force Investigation Team – King County (IFIT-KC) in Order to Add the Seattle Police Department as a Member Agency Chief Harden and Commander Adams gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. Cmbr. Saunders left the meeting at 9:35 p.m. Cmbr. Riddle moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2059/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Second Modification to the Interlocal Agreement Establishing the Independent Force Investigation Team – King County (IFIT-KC) in Order to Add the Seattle Police Department as a Member Agency. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion to waive the three-touch rule carried unanimously. Cmbr. Riddle moved to approve Resolution 26-2059. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion to approve Resolution 26-2059 carried unanimously. Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to the Community Policing, De-escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights Cmbr. Rosenau introduced the item. Deputy Mayor Furutani opened a Council discussion regarding Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights. This will be brought back at future meetings. 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council January 22, 2026 February 12, 2026 COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION Deputy Mayor Furutani requested volunteers for a sub-committee to review the Council Governance Manual. Cmbrs. Riddle, Goode, and Vice Chair Goldman volunteered to be on the Governance Manual sub-committee. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to appoint Cmbr. Rosenau as the Council Liaison to the Planning Commission. Cmbr. Muilenburg seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to appoint Cmbr. Muilenburg as the Council Liaison to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Vice Chair Goldman seconded. The motion carried unanimously. COUNCILMEMBER/MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Councilmembers reported on meetings they had attended. Administrator Hill gave a brief report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Furutani adjourned the meeting at 10:00 p.m. Tracy Furutani Tracy Furutani (Mar 3, 2026 15:24:29 PST) Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor Matt McLean, City Clerk 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council January 22, 2026 February 12, 2026 20260122 ccmin City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Final Audit Report 2026-03-03 Created: 2026-03-03 By: Jessica Halterman (jhalterman@cityoflfp.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAAf9NNNe1FGsh2sEOOojeSLorIvKwcqkBN "20260122 ccmin City Council Regular Meeting Minutes" History Document created by Jessica Halterman (jhalterman@cityoflfp.gov) 2026-03-03 - 6:27:25 PM GMT Document emailed to Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) for signature 2026-03-03 - 6:27:30 PM GMT Document emailed to Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) for signature 2026-03-03 - 6:27:30 PM GMT Email viewed by Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) 2026-03-03 - 7:35:36 PM GMT Document e-signed by Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) Signature Date: 2026-03-03 - 7:35:48 PM GMT - Time Source: server Email viewed by Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) 2026-03-03 - 11:23:14 PM GMT Document e-signed by Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) Signature Date: 2026-03-03 - 11:24:29 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2026-03-03 - 11:24:29 PM GMT

Agenda

CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM Meeting Location: In Person and Virtual / Zoom cityoflfp.gov 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING THIS MEETING VIRTUALLY: Join Zoom Webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87270367774 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 872 7036 7774 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 the 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: 7:00 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 4. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing Resolution 26-2062/Considering Whether to Take a Position on Shoreline School District Proposition Nos. 1 and 2 - Presentations from other agencies in support or opposition to the levy - Questions from Council - Open the public hearing for comments (3 minutes per speaker) B. Consideration, discussion and or Action on Resolution 26-2062/Considering Whether to Take a Position on Shoreline School District Proposition Nos. 1 and 2 BALLOT TITLES: Shoreline School District No. 412 Proposition No. 1. Replacement of Expiring Levy for Educational Programs and Operations Shoreline School District No. 412 Proposition No. 2. Replacement of Expiring Capital Levy for Technology Improvements and Support 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The Council will not be accepting online public comments. This portion of the agenda is set aside for the public to address the Council on agenda items or any other topic the Council might have purview or control over. However, the Mayor or Council may not respond to comments from the public. If the comments are of a nature that the Council does not have influence or control over, then the Mayor or presiding officer may request the speaker suspend their comments. The Council may direct staff to follow up on items brought up by the public. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Honoring and Thanking Craig Teschlog - Police Department Officer B. Presentation of the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA) and Public Records Act (PRA) 7. PROCLAMATIONS A. Recognizing February 2026 as Black History Month 8. FINAL CONFIRMATION A. Appointing Kyle Gati to the Lake Forest Park Tree Board Position No. 5 B. Appointing Marty Ross to the Lake Forest Park Planning Commission, Position No. 1 (partial term) 9. CONSENT CALENDAR The following items are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. December 11, 2025 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes B. January 8, 2026 City Council Work Session Minutes C. January 8, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes D. January 13, 2026 Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Minutes E. City Expenditures for the Period Ending January 22, 2026 F. Resolution 26-2060/Authorizing the Purchase of NEMCo Emergency Management Response Vehicle. G. Resolution 26-2054/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Washington State Department of Ecology 2025-2027 Water Quality Stormwater Capacity Agreement H. Resolution 26-2056/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendments 2 & 3 to the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park for Conservation Futures-Funded Open Space Acquisition Projects I. Resolution 26-2058/Authorizing the Mayor to sign the King County Parks Property Tax Levy Agreement (2026-2031) 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION / REFERRAL A. Resolution 26-2059/Independent Force Investigation Team King County (IFIT-KC) Second Modification to the Independent Force Investigation Team – King County (IFIT-KC) Interlocal Cooperative Agreement adding Seattle Police Department as a member agency. B. Resolution No. 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park's commitment to community policing, de-escalation, and the protection of constitutional rights 11. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION 12. OTHER BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Councilmember Reports B. Mayor's Report C. City Administrator's Report 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive Session - Consideration of the acquisition of real estate purchase or lease pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(b) 15. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, February 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, February 16, 2026 – Presidents’ Day; City Hall Closed - Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Saturday, February 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. City Council Retreat (Fire Station 51, Kenmore) - Monday, February 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, February 26, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) As allowed by law, the Council may add and take action on items not listed on the agenda. 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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