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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Medina, WA · September 22, 2025

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING Hybrid – Virtual/In-Person Medina City Hall – Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 Monday, September 22, 2025 – 5:00 PM MINUTES 1. STUDY SESSION Mayor Rossman called the study session to order in the Council Chambers at 5:05 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Jessica Rossman Deputy Mayor Randy Reeves Councilmember Harini Gokul (on-line) Councilmember Michael Luis Councilmember Heija Nunn ABSENT Councilmember Joseph Brazen Councilmember Mac Johnston STAFF Swanson, Osada, Wilcox, Wagner, Sass, Nations, Robertson 1.1 2026 Preliminary Budget - Deep Dive by Ryan Wagner, Finance/HR Director Ryan Wagner, Finance/HR Director gave a presentation on the Preliminary 2026 Budget and specific department proposed budget items. Council discussed, asked questions and staff responded. ACTION: Discussion only; no action taken. 1.2 Vegetation Management Reimbursement Policy Discussion by Ryan Osada, Public Work Director This study session item was moved to the October council meeting. 2. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Mayor Rossman called the regular meeting to order in the Council Chambers at 6:12 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Jessica Rossman Deputy Mayor Randy Reeves Councilmember Harini Gokul (on-line) Councilmember Michael Luis Councilmember Heija Nunn ABSENT Councilmember Joseph Brazen Councilmember Mac Johnston STAFF Swanson, Osada, Wilcox, Wagner, Sass, Nations, Robertson 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA By consensus, the meeting agenda was approved as presented. 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Mayor Rossman opened the public commented period. Heija Nunn, spoke as a resident in personal capacity addressed the council with comments regarding the 520 Lid trash and rideshare lime bikes. She asked that these items be addressed. 5. PRESENTATIONS None. 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA The consent agenda was approved as presented. ACTION: Motion made by Deputy Mayor Reeves, Seconded by Councilmember Luis. Carried by a vote of 5-0 7.1 2025 Tennis Court Fence Rehabilitation Recommendation: Approve. Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director 7.2 2025 Overlay_87th Ave NE Recommendation: Approve. Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director 8. LEGISLATIVE HEARING None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None. 10. CITY BUSINESS None. 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL ROUND TABLE a) Requests for future agenda items. Councilmember Luis spoke on behalf of Councilmember Johnston who was absent. Councilmember Luis proposed adding Gas Powered Leaf blowers’ discussion and vote to a future agenda before the end of 2025. Mayor Rossman announced the AWC elected officials’ workshop will be held on December 6, 2025, at multiple locations and on-line. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Mayor Rossman opened the public commented period. There were no speakers. Subsequently, public comments was closed. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council entered Executive Session at 6:29 PM for an estimated duration of 50 minutes pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) and RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g). Council reconvened from the executive session to extend an additional 45 minutes. No action was taken following the Executive Session, and the council adjourned from Executive Session. 14. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned from Executive Session. Meeting Minutes taken by Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk

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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Monday, September 22, 2025 5:00 PM – STUDY SESSION 6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING AGENDA VISION STATEMENT Medina is a family-friendly, diverse and inclusive community on the shores of Lake Washington. With parks and open spaces, Medina is a quiet and safe small city, with active and highly-engaged residents. Medina honors its heritage while preserving its natural environment and resources for current and future generations. MISSION STATEMENT Ensure efficient delivery of quality public services, act as responsible stewards of Medina's financial and natural resources, celebrate diversity, leverage local talent, and promote the safety, health, and quality of life of those who live, work, and play in Medina. MEDINA, WASHINGTON MEDINA CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person Medina City Hall – Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 Monday, September 22, 2025 – 5:00 PM AGENDA MAYOR | Jessica Rossman DEPUTY MAYOR | Randy Reeves COUNCIL MEMBERS | Joseph Brazen, Harini Gokul, Mac Johnston, Michael Luis, Heija Nunn CITY MANAGER | Jeff Swanson CITY ATTORNEY | Jennifer S. Robertson ACTING CITY CLERK | Dawn Nations Hybrid Meeting Participation The Medina City Council has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and online meeting participation. Medina City Council welcomes and encourages in-person public comments. To participate in person, please fill out a comment card upon arrival at City Hall and turn it in to the City Clerk. To participate online, please register your request with the City Clerk at 425.233.6410 or email dnations@medina-wa.gov and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the Council meeting; please reference Public Comments for the Council meeting on your correspondence. The City Clerk will call you by name or telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3-minute limit. The city will also accept written comments to Council@medina-wa.gov at any time. Join Zoom Meeting https://medina- wa.zoom.us/j/82744321998?pwd=oNyGHuaSIKurNS5fXbsbi5pOHT3RYH.1 Meeting ID: 827 4432 1998 Passcode: 311113 One tap mobile +12532158782 US (Tacoma) Study Session Information The Study Session is an informal discussion for the City Council. This session is held in person only and is not recorded. The public is welcome to attend; however, Zoom access will not be available until the regular meeting begins at 6:00 PM. 1. STUDY SESSION 1.1 2026 Preliminary Budget - Deep Dive by Ryan Wagner, Finance/HR Director Time Estimate: 45 minutes 1.2 Vegetation Management Reimbursement Policy Discussion by Ryan Osada, Public Work Director Time Estimate: 15 minutes The Regular meeting will start at 6:00 PM. 2. REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Council Members Brazen, Gokul, Luis, Johnston, Nunn, Reeves, Rossman 3. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA 4. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Individuals wishing to speak live during the Virtual City Council meeting may register their request with the City Clerk at 425.233.6410 or email dnations@medina-wa.gov and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the Council meeting. Please reference Public Comments for the Council Meeting on your correspondence. The City Clerk will call on you by name or telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3-minute limit. 5. PRESENTATIONS None. 6. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT None. 7. CONSENT AGENDA Time Estimate: 5 minutes Consent agenda items are considered to be routine and will be considered for adoption by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or City staff requests the Council to remove an item from the consent agenda. 7.1 2025 Tennis Court Fence Rehabilitation Recommendation: Approve. Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director 7.2 2025 Overlay on 87th Avenue NE Recommendation: Approve. Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director 8. LEGISLATIVE HEARING None. 9. PUBLIC HEARING None. 10. CITY BUSINESS None. 11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND COUNCIL ROUND TABLE a) Requests for future agenda items. 12. PUBLIC COMMENT Comment period is limited to 10 minutes. Speaker comments are limited to one minute per person. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION Time Estimate: 50 minutes RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to agency enforcement actions, or to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency litigation or potential litigation to which the agency, the governing body, or a member acting in an official capacity is, or is likely to become, a party, when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency; and RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g) To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a governing body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that action shall be taken in a meeting open to the public. Council may take action following the Executive Session. 14. ADJOURNMENT Next regular City Council Meeting: October 13, 2025, at 5 PM. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Public documents related to items on the open session portion of this agenda, which are distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be available for public inspection at the time the documents are distributed to the Council. Documents are available for inspection at the City Clerk's office located in Medina City Hall. The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.medina-wa.gov on Thursdays or Fridays prior to the Regular City Council Meeting. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 233-6410 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS Monday, October 13, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, October 27, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, November 10, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Tuesday, November 11, 2025 - Veterans Day - City Hall Closed Monday, November 24, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Thursday, November 27, 2025 - Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed Friday, November 28, 2025 - Day After Thanksgiving Holiday - City Hall Closed Monday, December 8, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Monday, December 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM) Thursday, December 25, 2025 - Christmas Day - City Hall Closed CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA The agenda for Monday, September 22, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Medina City Council was posted and available for review on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at City Hall of the City of Medina, 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039. The agenda is also available on the city website at www.medina-wa.gov.

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