CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

Name: CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING — Lake Forest Park, WA
Start: 2026-05-14T19:00:00
End: 2026-05-14T21:00:00
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA

Regular Meeting

Lake Forest Park, WA · May 14, 2026

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Docusign Envelope ID: 42E4C796-3432-83E2-8214-AF691E4F0FF6 CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES May 14, 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 (via Zoom), Ellyn Saunders 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; Nova Heaton, Public Works Director; Mark Hofman, Community Development Director; Cory Mattson, Community Programs Planner; Jennifer Grant, Municipal Court Judge; Matt McLean, City Clerk Others present: Dr. Kelly Kinnison & William Towey, King County Regional Homelessness Authority 26 visitors CALL TO ORDER Mayor French called the regular City Council meeting of May 14, 2026, to order at 7:00 p.m. FLAG SALUTE Mayor French led the Pledge of Allegiance. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Cmbr. Riddle moved to adopt the agenda. Cmbr. Goode seconded. Cmbr. Riddle moved to amend the agenda, moving item 6.B: Recognizing May 11-17, 2026 as National Police Week & May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day to precede item 5.A: Swearing of LFPPD Officer and Sergeant. The motion to approve the agenda as amended carried unanimously. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mayor French invited comments from the public. Sabrie Lika – Small Business Administration loans for disaster recovery from the December 2025 flooding. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council May 14, 2026 May 28, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 42E4C796-3432-83E2-8214-AF691E4F0FF6 Sarah Phillips – update on the Town Hall on May 20, 2026. There being no one else in the audience wishing to speak, Mayor French closed public comment. PROCLAMATION Recognizing May 11-17, 2026 as National Police Week & May 15, 2026 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day Cmbr. Riddle read the proclamation. PRESENTATIONS Swearing in of Lake Forest Park Police Officer Natalie Alvarado-Lopez and Sergeant Austin Gutwein Chief Harden introduced entry-level hire, Ethan Warner. He will be attending the Police Academy in August 2026. Chief Harden introduced Officer Natalie Alvarado-Lopez, a new exceptional hire. Judge Grant administered the oath of office. Chief Harden introduced the department’s two detectives – Detective Juan Robles and Detective Brandon Carlsrud. Chief Harden introduced the promotion of Officer Austin Gutwein to Sergeant. Judge Grant administered the oath of office. King County Regional Homelessness Authority Update Dr. Kinnison and Mr. Towey gave a presentation and responded to Council questions. PROCLAMATIONS Recognizing May 16-22, 2026 as Safe Boating & Paddling Week Mayor French read the proclamation. Recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week Deputy Mayor Furutani read the proclamation. 2 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council May 14, 2026 May 28, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 42E4C796-3432-83E2-8214-AF691E4F0FF6 CONSENT CALENDAR Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to approve the Consent Calendar. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to approve the Consent Calendar carried unanimously. A. March 19, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes B. April 20, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes C. April 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes D. Voided Check Nos. 89137 through 89202, an Accounts Payable dated 5/14/2026 Claim Fund Check Nos. 89203 through 89268 in the amount of $499,910.41, a 4/8/2026 Payroll Fund ACH transaction in the amount of $244,034.67, a 4/23/2027 Payroll Fund ACH transaction in the amount of $216,507.23, a 4/23/2026 Direct Deposit transaction in the amount of $231,141.20, and a 5/8/2026 Direct Deposit transaction in the amount of $234,748.05. Additional approved transactions: Elavon, $1,089.88; WexBank, $144.16; US Bank Statement, $69,698.13. Total approved claim fund transactions: $1,497,273.73. E. Resolution 26-2071/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement for Award of Local Hazardous Waste Management Grant Funds for 2026-2027 Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park F. Resolution 26-2072/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Interagency Agreement for the 2026-2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Program Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park OLD BUSINESS Resolution 26-2070/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 2 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project Director Hofman gave a brief introduction and responded to Council questions. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to approve Resolution 26-2070/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 2 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2070. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to waive the three-touch rule carried unanimously. The motion to approve Resolution 26-2070 carried unanimously. 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council May 14, 2026 May 28, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 42E4C796-3432-83E2-8214-AF691E4F0FF6 Ordinance 26-1316/Amending the 2026 Budgeted Positions and Salary Schedule to Add a Program Executive – Limited Term Employee Administrator Hill gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to adopt Ordinance 26-1316/Amending the 2026 Budgeted Positions and Salary Schedule to Add a Program Executive – Limited Term Employee. Cmbr. Saunders seconded. Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Ordinance 26- 1316. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion to waive the three-touch rule carried unanimously. The motion to adopt Ordinance 26-1316 carried unanimously. NEW BUSINESS Transportation Improvement Program for the Calendar Years 2027-2032 Director Heaton gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. This will be brought back at future meetings. Resolution 26-2073/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Purchased Services Agreement with Buenavista Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services Director Heaton gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. Vice Chair Goldman moved to waive the three-touch rule regarding Resolution 26- 2073/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Purchased Services Agreement with Buenavista Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services. Deputy Mayor Furutani seconded. The motion to waive the three-touch rule carried unanimously. Vice Chair Goldman moved to approve Resolution 26-2073. Cmbr. Riddle seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Resolution 26-2074/Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract for Prosecution Services with Sarah Roberts, PLLC Administrator Hill gave a brief presentation and responded to Council questions. This will be brought back at a future meeting. 4 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council May 14, 2026 May 28, 2026 Docusign Envelope ID: 42E4C796-3432-83E2-8214-AF691E4F0FF6 COUNCILMEMBER/MAYOR/CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Councilmembers reported on meetings they had attended. Mayor French gave a brief report. Administrator Hill gave a brief report. OTHER BUSINESS Cmbr. Riddle reminded Council and the public of the upcoming Budget & Finance Committee meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Mayor French adjourned the meeting at 9:56 p.m. Tom French, Mayor Matt McLean, City Clerk 5 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Approved by Council May 14, 2026 May 28, 2026

Agenda

CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Thursday, May 14, 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: Please note, this link works for both the Work Session (6:00 p.m.) and Regular Meeting (7:00 p.m.). 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. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit. This is an opportunity for the public to address the City Council 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 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. 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Swearing in of Lake Forest Park Police Officer Natalie Alvarado-Lopez and Sergeant Austin Gutwein B. King County Regional Homelessness Authority update 6. PROCLAMATIONS A. Recognizing May 16-22, 2026 as Safe Boating & Paddling Week B. Recognizing May 11-17, 2026 as National Police Week & May 15, 2026 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day C. Recognizing May 17-23, 2026 as National Public Works Week 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. March 19, 2026 Budget & Finance Committee Meeting Minutes B. April 20, 2026 Committee of the Whole Meeting Notes C. April 23, 2026 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes D. City Expenditures for the Period Ending May 14, 2026 E. Resolution 26-2071/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Agreement for Award of Local Hazardous Waste Management Grant Funds for 2026-2027 Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park F. Resolution 26-2072/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign the Interagency Agreement for the 2026- 2027 Waste Reduction & Recycling Grant Program Between King County and the City of Lake Forest Park 8. OLD BUSINESS: Items for Discussion, Consideration, and/or Action A. Resolution No. 26-2070/Authorizing the Mayor to Sign Amendment No. 2 to AG-24-026 with Facet for the Phase 2 Lakefront Improvements for Design, Engineering, Environmental Review, and Permitting Project B. Ordinance 26-1316/Amending the 2026 Budgeted Positions and Salary Schedule to add a Program Executive – Limited Term Employee 9. NEW BUSINESS: Items for Discussion, Consideration, and/or Action A. Transportation Improvement Program for the calendar years 2027 through 2032 B. Resolution 26-2073/Authorizing the Mayor to sign the Purchased Services Agreement with Buenavista Services, Inc. for Janitorial Services (First Presentation) C. Resolution 26-2074/Authorizing the mayor to execute a contract for Prosecution Services with Sarah Roberts, PLLC (First Presentation) 10. COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND ACTION 11. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS 12. MAYOR'S REPORT 13. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT A. May 14, 2026 City Administrator's Report 14. OTHER BUSINESS 15. ADJOURN FUTURE SCHEDULE - Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. City Council Special Meeting (Town Hall – Third Place Commons) - Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom) - Monday, May 23, 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) 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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