JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING COMMISSION
Regular MeetingLake Forest Park, WA · January 13, 2026
Minutes
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING
COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
January 13, 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, Ellyn Saunders
Commissioners present: Sam Castic, chair; Janne Kaje, Vice Chair; John Drew, Cherie Finazzo,
David Kleweno, Maddy Larson (viz Zoom)
Commissioners absent: Meredith LaBonte
Staff present: Tom French, Mayor; Phillip Hill, City Administrator; Mark Hofman, Community
Development Director; Jessica Halterman, Deputy City Clerk
Others present: 4 visitors
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor French called the January 13, 2026, City Council special joint meeting with the Planning
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Deputy Mayor Furutani moved to adopt the agenda. Cmbr. Goode seconded. The
motion to approve the agenda as presented carried unanimously.
ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND/OR ACTION
Joint Discussion Regarding the Planning Commission Work Plan
Deputy Mayor Furutani opened a joint discussion regarding the Planning Commission Work
Plan for 2026.
Chair Castic gave an update on the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Larson arrived at 7:18 p.m., via Zoom.
Each Councilmember shared the top items they would like the Planning Commission to focus
on.
City Council Special Meeting Minutes Approved by Council
January 13, 2026 1 January 22, 2026
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Tom French
Tom French (Jan 27, 2026 09:03:06 PST)
Tom French, Mayor
Jessica Halterman, Deputy City Clerk
City Council Special Meeting Minutes Approved by Council
January 13, 2026 2 January 22, 2026
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Agenda
CITY OF LAKE FOREST PARK
JOINT MEETING WITH PLANNING
COMMISSION
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00 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/89040176232
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
3. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION, CONSIDERATION, AND/OR ACTION
A. Joint discussion regarding the Planning Commission Work Plan
4. ADJOURN
This is a special meeting of the City Council. Action may only be taken on items listed on the agenda.
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