CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Name: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — Lake Forest Park, WA
Start: 2026-02-12T19:00:00
End: 2026-02-12T21:00:00
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA

Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Park, WA · February 12, 2026

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CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 12, 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 (via Zoom), Matt Muilenburg, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau Councilmembers absent: Ellyn Saunders Staff present: Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Kim Adams Pratt, City Attorney (via Zoom); Lindsey Vaughn, Finance Director; Mike Harden, Police Chief; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Cory Mattson, Community Programs Planner; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: Nova Heaton, Public Works Director Appointee 25 visitors CALL TO ORDER Deputy Mayor Furutani called the regular City Council meeting of February 12, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Cmbr. Muilenburg led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Vice Chair Goldman moved to amend the agenda and move item 10.A Resolution 26- 2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-Escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights to follow item 7. Proclamations. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to approve the agenda as amended carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Deputy Mayor Furutani invited comments from the public. • Julian Andersen in support of Resolution 26-2061. • Sally Yamasaki in support of Resolution 26-2061 and advocating for traffic safety on 40th Ave NE and NE 182nd St. • Emily Hallowell on pedestrian safety on 40th Ave NE. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 • Sarah Phillips in support of Resolution 26-2061. • Dana Campbell in support of Darwin Day proclamation; Resolution 26-2061; pedestrian safety on 40th Ave NE and NE 182nd St. • Jeff Jensen in support of Darwin Day proclamation & echoes previous comments. • Liz Hawkins on traffic calming on 40th Ave NE. • Alan Kiest on Resolution 26-2061. • Ken Kassover on Resolution 26-2061. Deputy Mayor Furutani read the following names into the record that provided written comments: − In support of Resolution 26-2061: • Alan Kiest • Joel Paisner • Elizabeth Moehrke • Rick Bender • David & Jean Farkas − Matt & Mary Swenson regarding traffic safety on 40th Ave NE. − Kim Josund in support of Darwin Day proclamation. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Deputy Mayor Furutani closed public comment. FINAL CONFIRMATION Appointing Mike Vetersneck to the Lake Forest Park Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Position No. 7 (partial term) Ms. Mattson introduced Mike Vetersneck. Council interviewed Parks and Recreation Advisory Board candidate Mike Vetersneck. Vice Chair Goldman moved to appoint Mike Vetersneck to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Cmbr. Rosenau seconded. The motion carried unanimously. PRESENTATION Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Work Plan for 2026 Chair Tyler Ditman gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 PROCLAMATIONS Recognizing February 19, 2026 as a Day of Remembrance Deputy Mayor Furutani read the proclamation. Recognizing February 12, 2026 as International Darwin Day Cmbr. Rosenau read the proclamation. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-Escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights Cmbr. Rosenau 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. Cmbr. Muilenburg moved to table Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-Escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights to the February 26, 2026 City Council Meeting. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion carried unanimously. CONSENT CALENDAR Cmbr Riddle moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Cmbr. Muilenburg seconded. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried unanimously. A. Consider Reappointments to the City’s Advisory Bodies with terms expiring 2/28/2029: Cherie Finazzo, Planning Commission Position 4, second full term; Sam Castic, Planning Commission Position 6, second full term; Mark Phillips, Tree Board Position 3, first full term; Richard Saunders, Tree Board Position 4, first full term; Maurice Jones Jr., Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Position 5, first full term; Tyler Dittman, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Position 4, special appointment to additional term. B. January 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes C. An Accounts Payable dated 2/12/2026 Claim Fund Check Nos. 88778 through 88842 in the amount of $413,843.20, a 1/8/2026 Payroll Fund ACH transaction in the amount of $250, 906.66, a 1/23/2026 Payroll Fund ACH transaction in the amount of $198,052.83, a 1/23/2026 Direct Deposit transaction in the amount of $226,410.51, and a 2/6/2026 Direct Deposit transaction in the amount of $260,352.13. Additional approved transactions: State of Washington, $770.40; State of Washington, $9,148.89; US Bank, $85,918.10. Total approved claim fund transactions: $1,485,402.72. 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION/REFERRAL Resolution 26-2063/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 1 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project Ms. Mattson gave a brief introduction and responded to Council questions. Vice Chair Goldman moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2063/ Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 1 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project and place the item on Consent Calendar for the February 26, 2026 City Council Meeting. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTION FOR ACTION Resolution 26-2064/Confirming the Appointment of Nova Heaton as the Public Works Director Administrator Hill gave a brief introduction. Council interviewed Ms. Heaton. Vice Chair Goldman moved to approve Resolution 26-2064/Confirming the Appointment of Nova Heaton as the Public Works Director. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. Cmbr. Rosenau moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26-2064. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to waive the three-touch rule carried unanimously. The motion to approve Resolution 26-2064 carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Cmbr. Muilenburg moved to excuse Cmbr. Saunders. Cmbr. Rosenau seconded. The motion carried with Deputy Mayor Furutani dissenting. COUNCILMEMBER/MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Councilmembers reported on meetings they had attended. Administrator Hill gave a brief report. 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Deputy Mayor Furutani adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Tracy Furutani Tracy Furutani (Mar 16, 2026 23:23:41 PDT) Tracy Furutani, Deputy Mayor Matt McLean, City Clerk 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 12, 2026 March 12, 2026 20260212 ccmin Regular Meeting Minutes Final Audit Report 2026-03-17 Created: 2026-03-13 By: Jessica Halterman (jhalterman@cityoflfp.gov) Status: Signed Transaction ID: CBJCHBCAABAArosvjOabZ8_905qFAKvbgwi9LveBJ7Nu "20260212 ccmin Regular Meeting Minutes" History Document created by Jessica Halterman (jhalterman@cityoflfp.gov) 2026-03-13 - 8:30:59 PM GMT Document emailed to Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) for signature 2026-03-13 - 8:31:04 PM GMT Document emailed to Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) for signature 2026-03-13 - 8:31:04 PM GMT Email viewed by Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) 2026-03-13 - 8:37:49 PM GMT Document e-signed by Matt McLean (mmclean@ci.lake-forest-park.wa.us) Signature Date: 2026-03-13 - 8:38:03 PM GMT - Time Source: server Email viewed by Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) 2026-03-13 - 10:52:08 PM GMT Document e-signed by Tracy Furutani (tfurutani@cityoflfp.gov) Signature Date: 2026-03-17 - 6:23:41 AM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2026-03-17 - 6:23:41 AM GMT

Agenda

CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, February 12, 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/89716009522 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 897 1600 9522 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 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. 5. FINAL CONFIRMATION A. Appointing Josh Anderson to the Lake Forest Park Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Position 6 (partial term) B. Appointing Mike Vetersneck to the Lake Forest Park Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Position 7 (partial term) 6. PRESENTATIONS A. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Work Plan for 2026 7. PROCLAMATIONS A. Recognizing February 19, 2026 as a Day of Remembrance B. Recognizing February 12, 2026 as International Darwin Day 8. 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. Consider Reappointments to the City’s Advisory Bodies B. January 22, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes C. City Expenditures for the Period Ending February 12, 2026 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION / REFERRAL A. Resolution 26-2063/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 1 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project 10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION A. Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park's commitment to community policing, de-escalation, and the protection of constitutional rights 11. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION A. Resolution 26-2064/Confirming the appointment of Nova Heaton as the Public Works Director 12. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION 13. OTHER BUSINESS 14. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Councilmember Reports B. Mayor's Report C. City Administrator's Report 15. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - 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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