CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Name: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — Lake Forest Park, WA
Start: 2026-02-26T19:00:00
End: 2026-02-26T21:00:00
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA

Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Park, WA · February 26, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: 2644EBE6-9A12-8831-8242-F5BFF4E3A77C CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES February 26, 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, Semra Riddle, Josh Rosenau; Ellyn Saunders (via Zoom) Councilmembers absent: none Staff present: Tom French, Mayor; Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Kim Adams Pratt, City Attorney; Lindsey Vaughn, Finance Director; Mike Harden, Police Chief; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director (via Zoom); Chris Korwel, Stormwater Program Coordinator; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: 15 visitors CALL TO ORDER Mayor French called the regular City Council meeting of February 26, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Mayor French led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to adopt the agenda as presented. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion to approve the agenda as presented carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor French invited comments from the public. • Jerry Effenberger on Seattle City Light’s low-income discount. • Alan Kiest on Resolution 26-2061. • Julian Andersen on Resolution 26-2061 and appreciating the natural world. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor French closed public comment. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 2644EBE6-9A12-8831-8242-F5BFF4E3A77C PRESENTATIONS Department of Natural Resources Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove gave a brief presentation honoring the late Deputy Mayor Lorri Bodi – the Department of Natural Resources will be planting a Douglas-fir tree in her honor. Swearing-In of New Lake Forest Park Police Officer Conner Ivey Chief Harden introduced new Lake Forest Park Police Officer Connor Ivey. Mayor French administered the oath of office. Tree Board Annual Report and Work Plan for 2026 Tree Board Chair Mark Phillips gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. Planning Commission Annual Report and Work Plan for 2026 Planning Commissioners Maddy Larson and David Kleweno responded to Council questions. Director Hofman gave a brief overview of Planning Commission accomplishments in 2025. PROCLAMATIONS Recognizing March 2026 as Women’s History Month Cmbr. Goode read the proclamation. CONSENT CALENDAR Cmbr Riddle moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Cmbr. Muilenburg seconded. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried unanimously. A. Resolution 26-2063/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 1 to AG-24-2026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project B. An Accounts Payable dated 2/26/2026 Claim Fund Check Nos. 88843 through 88896 in the amount of $279,713.70, a 2/6/2026 Payroll Fund ACH transaction in the amount of $237,716.58. Additional approved ACH transactions: Elavon, $820.59; Invoice Cloud, $1,307.55; State of Washington, $12,174.51; US Bank, $58,741.62; US Bank, $33,487.91. Total approved claim fund transactions: $623,962.46. C. Reappoint David Kleweno to the Planning Commission, Position 2, with a term ending 2/28/2029 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 2644EBE6-9A12-8831-8242-F5BFF4E3A77C ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION/REFERRAL Resolution 26-2065/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant Mr. Korwel gave a brief introduction and responded to Council questions. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2065/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant. Cmbr. Muilenburg seconded. The motion carried with Vice Chair Goldman abstaining. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to approve Resolution 26-2065/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The motion to approve Resolution 26-2065 carried unanimously. Resolution 26-2066/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Second Amendment and Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for Municipal Building Services Coverage Director Hofman gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. This will be brought back at a future meeting. Resolution 26-2067/Authorizing the Chief of Police to Reestablish the Position of One Motor Officer at LFPPD; Fund the Pay Increase; and Purchase One Traffic Enforcement Police Motorcycle, Additional Enforcement Equipment, Protective Clothing, and Motor Officer’s Basic Training Chief Harden gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2067/Authorizing the Chief of Police to Reestablish the Position of One Motor Officer at LFPPD; Fund the Pay Increase; and Purchase One Traffic Enforcement Police Motorcycle, Additional Enforcement Equipment, Protective Clothing, and Motor Officer’s Basic Training. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. Vice Chair Goldman moved to amend the motion to place Resolution 26-2067 on the Consent Calendar for March 12, 2026. Deputy Mayor Furutani seconded. The motion to amend carried unanimously. The amended motion to waive the three-touch rule and place Resolution 26-2067 on the Consent Calendar for the March 12, 2026 Regular Council meeting carried unanimously. 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 2644EBE6-9A12-8831-8242-F5BFF4E3A77C Councilmember Saunders left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-Escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights Vice Chair Goldman gave a brief introduction. Mayor French called for a five-minute recess at 8:36 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 8:41 p.m. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to approve Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park’s Commitment to Community Policing, De-Escalation, and the Protection of Constitutional Rights. Vice Chair Goldman seconded. The motion carried unanimously. OTHER BUSINESS Cmbr. Riddle gave a brief schedule overview regarding budget considerations for a potential levy. Vice Chair Goldman solicited volunteers for a sub-committee to discuss Neighborhood Business Zones. Cmbrs. Riddle, Rosenau, and Goode will make up the sub-committee. COUNCILMEMBER/MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Councilmembers reported on meetings they attended. Mayor French gave a brief report. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor French adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Tom French, Mayor Matt McLean, City Clerk 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council February 26, 2026 April 23, 2026

Agenda

CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, February 26, 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/87276662793 Call into Webinar: 253-215-8782 | Webinar ID: 872 7666 2793 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. PRESENTATIONS A. Department of Natural Resources - Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove B. Swearing in of new Lake Forest Park Police Officer Conner Ivey C. Tree Board Annual Report and Work Plan for 2026 D. Planning Commission Annual Report and Work Plan for 2026 6. PROCLAMATIONS A. Recognizing March 2026 as Women's History Month 7. 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. 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 B. City Expenditures for the Period Ending February 26, 2026 C. Consider Reappointment to the Planning Commission 8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR INTRODUCTION / REFERRAL A. Resolution 26-2065/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the King Conservation District Member Jurisdiction Grant B. Resolution 26-2066/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign a Second Amendment and Extension to the Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for Municipal Building Services Coverage C. Resolution 26-2067/Revival of the Police Department Motors Unit, purchase of a traffic enforcement police motorcycle and training of one motor officer. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS FOR ACTION A. Resolution 26-2061/Reaffirming the City of Lake Forest Park's commitment to community policing, de-escalation, and the protection of constitutional rights 10. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION 11. OTHER BUSINESS 12. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS A. Councilmember Reports B. Mayor's Report C. City Administrator's Report 13. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, March 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, March 19, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, March 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Thursday, March 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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