City Council Special and Regular Meeting
Special MeetingMedina, WA · September 8, 2025
Minutes
MEDINA, WASHINGTON
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Hybrid – Virtual/In-Person
Medina City Hall – Council Chambers
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039
Monday, September 08, 2025 – 5:00 PM
MINUTES
1. STUDY SESSION/PRESENTATION
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 Joseph Brazen (arrived at 5:28 pm)
Councilmember Mac Johnston
Councilmember Michael Luis
Councilmember Heija Nunn
ABSENT
Councilmember Harini Gokul
STAFF
Swanson, Osada, Wilcox, Wagner, Sass, Nations, Robertson
1.1 Presentation on Tree Canopy Assessment by Facet
Recommendation: Discussion item. Council may wish to make a motion to direct staff
using the items listed under “Potential Direction” as a guide, or otherwise.
Staff Contact: Steven Wilcox, Development Services Director
Time Estimate: 50 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
PRESENT
Mayor Jessica Rossman
Deputy Mayor Randy Reeves
Councilmember Joseph Brazen
Councilmember Mac Johnston
Councilmember Michael Luis
Councilmember Heija Nunn
ABSENT
Councilmember Harini Gokul
STAFF
Swanson, Osada, Wilcox, Wagner, Sass, Marxer, Nations, Robertson
3. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Mayor Rossman pulled the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes for clarification.
Councilmember Nunn item 8.7 Parking Fine Ordinance to City Business item 11.2. The
consent agenda was approved as amended.
4. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4.1 Recognition of Lifeguards
Time Estimate: 10 minutes
Chief Sass gave a brief presentation of the recent incident at Medina Beach Park. He
recognized Megan King and X for their heroism and quick response to assist with the
emergency of a paddle boarder in distress.
5. 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.
Mayor Rossman opened the public comment period. Subsequently, there were no
speakers and the comment period was closed.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Reports and announcements from Park Board, Planning Commission, Emergency
Preparedness, and City Council.
Time Estimate: 10 minutes
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Police, Development Services, Finance, Central Services, Public Works, City Attorney
7.1a City Manager Monthly Report
7.1b Police Monthly Report
7.1c Development Services Monthly Report
7.1d Finance Monthly Report
7.1e Central Services Monthly Report
7.1f Public Works Monthly Report
8. 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.
The consent agenda was appoved as amended.
Motion made by Deputy Mayor Reeves, Seconded by Councilmember Luis.
Voting Yea: Mayor Rossman, Deputy Mayor Reeves, Councilmember Johnston,
Councilmember Luis, Councilmember Nunn. Carried 6-0.
8.1 July 2025, Check Register
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
8.2 August 2025, Check Register
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
8.3 Approved Park Board Minutes of May 19, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk
8.4 Approved Planning Commission Minutes of:
a) May 28, 2025; and
b) June 24, 2029.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator
8.5 Draft City Council Meeting Minutes of:
a) July 14, 2025; and
b) July 28, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk
8.6 On-Call Professional Services Agreement - Transpo Group
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
9. LEGISLATIVE HEARING
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Business License Ordinance
Recommendation: Receive public comment and direction.
Staff Contact(s): Ryan Wagner, Finance & HR Director, Jennifer Robertson, City
Attorney
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
10.2 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing
Recommendation: Receive public comment and direction.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
11. CITY BUSINESS
11.1 Medina Complete Streets Ordinance
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1044.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
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Motion made by Councilmember Johnston, Seconded by Deputy Mayor Reeves.
Voting Yea: Mayor Rossman, Deputy Mayor Reeves, Councilmember Johnston,
Councilmember Luis, Councilmember Nunn 6.0 vote
11.2 Medina Parking Fine Ordinance – Amending MMC 10.40.070
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1045.
Staff Contacts: Jeff Sass, Police Chief and Jennifer Robertson, City Attorney
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Motion made by Councilmember Nunn, Seconded by Councilmember Brazen.
Voting Yea: Councilmember Brazen, Councilmember Nunn
Voting Nay: Mayor Rossman, Deputy Mayor Reeves, Councilmember Johnston,
Councilmember Luis failed 2-4
12. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Requests for future agenda items.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comment period is limited to 10 minutes. Speaker comments are limited to one minute
per person.
None.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Time Estimate: 90 minutes
No Action will be taken and Council will adjourn from the Executive Session.
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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular City Council Meeting: September 22, 2025, at 5 PM.
Concil adjourned from Executive Session.
Meeting minutes taken by Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk
Agenda
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 08, 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 08, 2025 – 5:00 PM
REVISED - 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/PRESENTATION
1.1 Presentation on Tree Canopy Assessment by Facet
Recommendation: Discussion item. Council may wish to make a motion to direct staff
using the items listed under “Potential Direction” as a guide, or otherwise.
Staff Contact: Steven Wilcox, Development Services Director
Time Estimate: 50 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. SPECIAL PRESENTATION
4.1 Recognition of Lifeguards
Time Estimate: 10 minutes
5. 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.
6. PRESENTATIONS
6.1 Reports and announcements from Park Board, Planning Commission, Emergency
Preparedness, and City Council.
Time Estimate: 10 minutes
7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
Police, Development Services, Finance, Central Services, Public Works, City Attorney
7.1a City Manager Monthly Report
7.1b Police Monthly Report
7.1c Development Services Monthly Report
7.1d Finance Monthly Report
7.1e Central Services Monthly Report
7.1f Public Works Monthly Report
8. 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.
8.1 July 2025, Check Register
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
8.2 August 2025, Check Register
Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
8.3 Approved Park Board Minutes of May 19, 2025
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk
8.4 Approved Planning Commission Minutes of:
a) May 28, 2025; and
b) June 24, 2029.
Recommendation: Receive and file.
Staff Contact: Rebecca Bennett, Development Services Coordinator
8.5 Draft City Council Meeting Minutes of:
a) July 14, 2025; and
b) July 28, 2025.
Recommendation: Adopt minutes.
Staff Contact: Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk
8.6 On-Call Professional Services Agreement - Transpo Group
Staff Recommendation: Approve.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
8.7 Medina Parking Fine Ordinance – Amending MMC 10.40.070
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1045.
Staff Contacts: Jeff Sass, Police Chief and Jennifer Robertson, City Attorney
9. LEGISLATIVE HEARING
None.
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 Business License Ordinance
Recommendation: Receive public comment and direction.
Staff Contact(s): Ryan Wagner, Finance & HR Director, Jennifer Robertson, City
Attorney
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
10.2 2026 Preliminary Budget Hearing
Recommendation: Receive public comment and direction.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance Director
Time Estimate: 30 minutes
11. CITY BUSINESS
11.1 Medina Complete Streets Ordinance
Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1044.
Staff Contact: Ryan Osada, Public Works Director
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
12. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
a) Requests for future agenda items.
13. PUBLIC COMMENT
Comment period is limited to 10 minutes. Speaker comments are limited to one minute
per person.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Time Estimate: 90 minutes
No Action will be taken and Council will adjourn from the Executive Session.
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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Next regular City Council Meeting: September 22, 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, September 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting (5:00PM)
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 8, 2025, Regular Meeting of the Medina City Council was
posted and available for review on Thursday, September 4, 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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