City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingMedina, WA · September 22, 2025
Minutes
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
Agenda
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.
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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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