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General Legislative Session

July 22, 2026 ·9:00 AM Final

Jackson Board Room - 8th Floor Robert J. Drewel Building & Remote Meeting

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Agenda — 67 items

  1. 1 Attend in person at 3000 Rockefeller Ave, Jackson Board Room, 8th Floor, Everett, WA Join remotely using the Zoom link above or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-206-337-9723 Meeting ID 948-4685 0772
  2. 1 PRESENT:
  3. A. Call to Order
  4. 3 Chair Dunn called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
  5. B. Roll Call
  6. C. Pledge of Allegiance
  7. D. Public Comment
  8. E. Resolutions
  9. 7 The clerk called the roll and stated that all five members were present.
  10. 1. Resolution 26-036, recognizing August 2-8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week 2026-1799 Approved Pass
  11. 2. Resolution 26-037, recognizing UTSAV USA for their cultural contributions to Snohomish County and recognizing August 1, 2026, as UTSAV Mela Day in Snohomish County 2026-1800 Approved as amended Pass
  12. F. Consent Agenda
  13. 1. Motion 26-259, approving and authorizing the Executive to sign the Snohomish County Tourism Promotion Area Agreement with Courtyard Media Foundation for the production of GeekFest Expo 2026 2026-1593 Approved Pass
  14. 11 Councilmember Peterson led the assembly with the Pledge of Allegiance.
  15. 2. Motion 26-242, approving Public Assistance Grant Agreement #D26-141 with the Washington State Military Department 2026-1471 Approved Pass
  16. 12 page break
  17. 3. Motion 26-243, authorizing the Executive to sign Information Sharing Agreement with Washington State Department of Health for the exchange of immunization data 2026-1491 Approved Pass
  18. 4. Motion 26-244, authorizing the Executive to sign the Affiliation Agreement between Snohomish County and Everett Community College 2026-1498 Approved Pass
  19. 14 The following individuals provided public comment:
  20. 5. Motion 26-245, authorizing the Executive to sign the agreement between Snohomish County and Washington Poison Center for afterhours answering services 2026-1512 Approved Pass
  21. 6. Motion 26-266, approving the Interlocal Agreement for Emergency Management Planning Services between Snohomish County and the Port of Everett 2026-1667 Approved Pass
  22. 7. Motion 26-268, reallocating Affordable Housing Behavioral Health-Capital Funding for two affordable housing projects 2026-1702 Approved Pass
  23. 8. Motion 26-265, authorizing and assigning the County Executive to sign the United States Corps of Engineers (i) Non Federal Sponsor’s Self Certification of Financial Capability Form and (ii) the Non-Federal Sponsor’s Self-Certification of Financial Capability for Decision Documents Form, related to the proposed Snohomish County Partnership in the Washington State Fish and Wildlife’s Corp Grant Funded Spencer Island Ecosystem Restoration Project 2026-1666 Approved Pass
  24. 9. Motion 26-267, approving Fair Services Agreement for electronic ticketing and gate access system at the 2026 though 2030 Snohomish County Evergreen State Fairs 2026-1158 Approved Pass
  25. 19 page break
  26. 10. Motion 26-285, authorizing approval of Professional Services Agreement SWMCC02-26 with Natural Systems Design, Inc. for the Chinook Marsh Restoration Project 2026-1774 Approved Pass
  27. G. Administrative Matters
  28. 1. Motion 26-289, approving Administrative Matters presented at General Legislative Session on July 22, 2026 2026-1815 Approved Pass
  29. a. Approving the following Purchasing Award Recommendation:
  30. 1) Bid Award Recommendation for Whitehorse Trail Improvements to Earthworks Solutions, LLC for award amount of $713,475.16 2026-1772 Approved
  31. H. Action on Items from Committee
  32. 1. Community Safety and Justice
  33. 2. Finance, Budget and Administration
  34. 3. Health and Community Services
  35. 4. Planning and Community Development
  36. 5. Public Infrastructure and Conservation
  37. 6. Committee of the Whole
  38. a. Motion 26-262, authorizing the County Executive to sign Phase 2 of the 2026-2028 Facilities On-Call Consultant Services Master Agreements under RFQ-25-0563RB 2026-1487 Approved Pass
  39. 32 page break
  40. b. Motion 26-278, approving a Budget Transfer between programs within Road Fund 102 2026-1748 Approved Pass
  41. c. Motion 26-276, approving an increase in the number of employees authorized in the 2025-26 Biennial Budget in the Grant Fund 130 for the Superior Court 2026-1739 Approved Pass
  42. d. Motion 26-277, approving a 2026 Budget Transfer in Superior Court Fund 130 2026-1741 Approved Pass
  43. e. Motion 26-279, approving contract with Mulligan Law to provide indigent services for the period from July 1 2026, through December 31, 2028 2026-1729 Approved Pass
  44. f. Motion 26-280, approving contract with Obsidian Law Offices to provide indigent services for the period from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028 2026-1730 Approved Pass
  45. g. Motion 26-281, appointing Zhibin (Harrison) Yang to the Airport Commission 2026-1738 Approved Pass
  46. h. Motion 26-282, authorizing approval of an extension and increase in compensation for Resilient Strategies, LLC 2026-1689 Approved Pass
  47. i. Motion 26-291, approving and authorizing the County Executive to execute the Department of Children, Youth and Families Contract for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program Services 2026-1792 Approved Pass
  48. 41 page break
  49. j. Ordinance 26-033, related to the 2025-2026 Budget; making a supplemental appropriation in General Fund 002 to provide expenditure authority for the Office of Public Defense for funds received from the Washington State Office of Public Defense 2026-1759 Set time/date for Public Hearing
  50. 43 (Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and date is Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)
  51. k. Ordinance 26-034, relating to Layoff and Recall Provisions of Personnel Rules; amending Chapter 3A.10 SCC 2026-1814 Set time/date for Public Hearing
  52. 46 (Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and date is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)
  53. l. Emergency Ordinance 26-026, relating to Growth Management; adopting a moratorium on Data Centers within unincorporated Snohomish County; adding new sections to Chapter 30.28 SCC and Chapter 30.91d SCC; and declaring an emergency 2026-1510 Set time/date for Public Hearing
  54. 49 (Proposed action is to set time and date for a public hearing; suggested time and date is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the hour of 10:30 a.m.)
  55. 51 page break
  56. 52 NOTICE: Propose to amend Amended Motion 26-274 previously adopted at Administrative Session July 21, 2026
  57. m. Motion 26-274, appointing citizens to the Proposition 5 Pro and Con Committees for a Snohomish County Charter Amendment proposed by the Snohomish County Charter Review Commission 2026-1737 Approved as amended Pass
  58. 55 page break
  59. I. Other Business
  60. 1. Amended Ordinance 26-030, imposing an additional Sales and Use Tax of one-tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes; providing for administration of the tax; providing for implementation and an effective date; providing for notification and reporting; and adopting a new Chapter 4.140 to Snohomish County Code 2026-1654
  61. 58 (For discussion)
  62. 58 page break
  63. J. Public Meetings/Hearings
  64. K. Executive Session
  65. L. Adjourn
  66. 63 page break
  67. 80 At 9:58 a.m., Chair Dunn recessed the Council until the 10:30 a.m. Public Hearing.