City Council Retreat

MEDINA CITY COUNCIL Saturday, January 24, 2026 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM– CITY COUNCIL RETREAT 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 RETREAT In-Person Medina City Hall – Council Chambers 501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039 Saturday, January 24, 2026 – 9:00 AM TO 1:00 PM AGENDA MAYOR | Jessica Rossman DEPUTY MAYOR | Randy Reeves COUNCIL MEMBERS | Joseph Brazen, Laura Bustamante, Harini Gokul, Michael Luis, Heija Nunn CITY MANAGER | Jeff Swanson CITY ATTORNEY | Jennifer S. Robertson 1. CITY COUNCIL RETREAT - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL Council Members Brazen, Bustamante, Gokul, Luis, Nunn, Reeves, Rossman 2. CITY COUNCIL RETREAT SCHEDULE 2.1 9:00 AM - Primer and Discussion on the Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act presented by City Attorney Jennifer Robertson 2.2 10:00 AM - Council Guidelines and Model Policy Workflow presented by City Manager Jeff Swanson and City Attorney Jennifer Robertson 2.3 11:30 AM - City Council Priority Setting presented by City Manager Jeff Swanson 2.4 1:00 PM - Adjourn 3. ADJOURNMENT Next Regular Meeting: Monday, January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA The agenda for Saturday, January 24, 2026, Council Retreat of the Medina City Council was posted and available for review on Thursday January 22, 2026, 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.