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Mayor Mary Rosen framed the change as an organizational step intended to provide institutional continuity and professional management at the senior level. Council President Tibbitt moved the main motion; she and several councilmembers said a City Administrator would provide consistent management across transitions in elected leadership and help coordinate complex departments and enterprise lines such as public safety, public works, parks and planning.

Several councilmembers opposed the change or sought modifications. Councilmember Nand proposed a 12-month trial/probationary amendment to evaluate the structure’s efficiency; that amendment failed. Councilmember Chen proposed delaying funding until January 2026 so the administration could preserve in-year economic-development capacity; that amendment also failed. Councilmember Payne moved and the council considered an amendment to change the elimination of the CCED director to a vacancy (retain the position on the chart but unfilled); that amendment failed 3–4.

City Attorney advice during the discussion noted that approving a job description at this meeting would not by itself authorize a hire; a separate step amending the city FTE ordinance and approval of an employment contract are required before a hire is finalized. The council majority approved the organizational change 4–3; staff said they will return with the FTE ordinance change and a proposed employment contract for council approval.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting 7/8/2025 6:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","The Edmonds City Council voted 4–3 on July 8 to create a City Administrator position, eliminate the Community, Culture and Economic Development director position and to appoint the current CCED director to the new role pending contract and FTE ordinance steps.","taxTitle","Edmonds, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",51965,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749927,"Council advances permanent Neighborhood Centers and Hubs code; directs targeted Northwell hub adjustments and broader review in 2026",2283,3112000,5395000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc&start=3112&end=5395","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc/thumbnail_3112000.jpg","/articles/6749927/Edmonds/Snohomish-County/Washington/Council-advances-permanent-Neighborhood-Centers-and-Hubs-code-directs-targeted-Northwell-hub-adjustments-and-broader-review-in-2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749927-73c8e828792007ff2859ddeffc616caa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186597&Signature=CT70ELk2wTdhITVpAMnEkXUEotetTHT1IlYV2xe7MFwTL1lc5TdcIn~VIVl4j8VDFW37Hekg2AMACwH9DVW968xrQBjMhZ4ALXg-mHbVkc7EiZnze1Nl4nbcO0Z0H6mCnJmhjLLIcZ3l~0PwmsE-wCQz02SMhLER4l1iLivztLGIRzEiWS52z73sbi9IHhygFZMYy6x7HsaJ10qiWg0NL~pnlpeBc1FaJY84JvHBLYdxouXHtXGlv7knJgKUZJeeRVrPFgjuB7IcjJ6H64mA1-1QjmUYWoarxMohuLilQxUZF1RJeyWqxPxnY-Ltz9u32vThKMWz~ex-iIEANLoRNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning staff introduced a draft permanent Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (NCH) mixed-use zoning code on July 8 to replace an interim ordinance adopted earlier this year. The permanent draft code emphasizes mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly site design, commercial ground-floor overlays in select areas and clarified development standards; staff said the draft would allow single-family development and accessory dwelling units within NCH zones where appropriate.

Nevyusha Penakota and Mike Klugston of Planning and Development described public outreach to date — an online open house, walk tours of centers and hubs, and an in-person open house — and said staff and the planning board have adjusted the draft based on feedback. Key concerns raised by neighbors included potential impacts in the Northwell (North Bull) hub where Grandview Street is a dead-end, steep slopes and a stream along the northern edge that constrain access and development feasibility.

Council addressed a staff recommendation to take a broader, citywide approach in 2026 and ultimately approved a two-step direction: (1) return the Northwell/North Bull hub to the planning board for a 2025 amendment to adjust boundaries or standards where warranted, and (2) pursue a comprehensive reanalysis of all centers and hubs in 2026 to evaluate infrastructure readiness, transitions and equity across neighborhoods. The amended motion carried 5–1.

Planning staff said a public hearing on the permanent NCH code is scheduled for July 22, and staff anticipated adopting a permanent code in August that would be consistent with the current comprehensive plan maps. Staff noted that if comprehensive-plan map changes are later adopted (for example during a 2026 review), the zoning code would be updated to reflect those map changes.","Planning staff presented a permanent Neighborhood Centers and Hubs (NCH) mixed-use zoning draft and the council directed a targeted amendment for the Northwell (North Bull) hub in 2025 plus a broader reanalysis of all centers and hubs in 2026.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749933,"Edmonds confirms Lloyd Dawkins as police chief, approves employment agreement 6–1",1055,1487000,2542000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc&start=1487&end=2542","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc/thumbnail_1487000.jpg","/articles/6749933/Edmonds/Snohomish-County/Washington/Edmonds-confirms-Lloyd-Dawkins-as-police-chief-approves-employment-agreement-61","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749933-02529b23b33ce40662781d7c4450ea3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186597&Signature=hA0g5Lb3dh2Qc01HOJku8WtWZhS5Ic1ZmYvnQFoNJvxIf30rTOvq2ygoy-c893RMRYU4tZ6B4FZuh5cE3Oes41TFCI1Go7DiPbnJUtoAOW2H6sKGC2GHMzEL~82TZOc71Ok5yyDEyfUt4KmT3t9AZRxU2rpNwiSJkfmS7Cn6jI64o8p7VgopLL9tGFEOFbA3KBzLOW0Ff~SwDxFB5sabNXs1uygGR6YJ9FYbb2la-eaPcmerguE6NHHETf558JEAYnzIBWgdbYUsG1Mui4v~PiYmZXj4CJz6yj02itTqm3h~JqML8mYmWdxJwrXzNPFSYD~DOpTMHfvN-w~JGfVs~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edmonds City Council confirmed Assistant Chief Lloyd Dawkins as Police Chief on July 8 and approved a corresponding employment agreement, 6–1.

Mayor Mary Rosen recommended Dawkins after an internal selection process involving multiple candidates. Councilmember Payne moved confirmation, emphasizing Dawkins’s experience and leadership. During discussion council members praised Dawkins’s qualifications, including a master’s in public administration and completion of the FBI National Academy, and described her as a leader who \"leads from the center.\" Dawkins addressed the council after confirmation, thanking members and community participants in the selection process.

Councilmember Olson proposed removing a $900 annual clothing allowance from the chief’s contract; that amendment failed on a voice vote and the main motion passed as amended to include both confirmation and the employment agreement, 6–1. Councilmember Dasch said she supported the candidate but opposed the contract as written because she believed the chief’s compensation exceeded comparator medians and that an updated compensation study had not yet been provided.

Public comment before the vote included a remote speaker who urged delay of the confirmation while the council studied an alternative model — contracting police services with the county sheriff — and asked the council to compare internal department costs with potential contracting savings.

The council’s vote authorized confirmation and approved the employment agreement; the employment contract includes a six-month review provision and other terms summarized in the council packet.","The council confirmed Assistant Chief Lloyd Dawkins as Edmonds Police Chief and approved an employment agreement after discussing qualifications, contract terms and a failed amendment to trim a $900 clothing allowance.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6749937,"Edmonds council approves $14.5 million levy lid lift for November ballot",477,1021000,1498000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc&start=1021&end=1498","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5338582-98c01ef573ba744ae3233c00b67649dc/thumbnail_1021000.jpg","/articles/6749937/Edmonds/Snohomish-County/Washington/Edmonds-council-approves-145-million-levy-lid-lift-for-November-ballot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6749937-0b52959913f10c5f3092bb4235ad395e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186597&Signature=WUlzu73~SdRcF-yt4Z66o1-AaFMjJArAOg4K0nJ3UXHooYjGz9e2kMZpo2T4pKt~8al2auJtMvBW7Cn3moPeS~48m44ucCMdwuEluDs7dwpkEYca-zUwYxdAuvJEAt8sIt8bJpQG3YQW-uj5uUmUz5ThaC9LA~PSeFnV5jPhQ0a23znozSG9je-dubPxIKMyPNgdNFF~ZR60CZvelmuVl0kfLkEkOjl3GtRCCKZyIAjFR3Mr74MNdn8TNKYoG0qgOdUb-2Myy5GMutkf2GKd8~U~1w--GuZlk~FvIWTBGsOreF12U94M4OXxXHS4640qOoa0snPpbhS9G5khap~Yuw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edmonds City Council voted 5–2 on July 8 to place a $14.5 million levy lid lift on the November 2025 ballot, dedicating the proceeds to police, parks, planning and streets and sidewalks.

Councilmember Dasch moved to approve the resolution; the motion passed after a public discussion that focused on how narrowly the ballot language limits use of proceeds. Councilmember Nand noted the legally operative sections state the funds would be dedicated to the Edmonds Police Department, Edmonds Park and Recreation Department, Planning Department and the streets-and-sidewalks portion of Public Works. \"Those are distinct departments within the administration and therefore the funding would only be able to apply towards\" those areas, Nand said.

Councilmember Dasch said she would oppose the measure because the proposed $14.5 million amount \"does not have the proper metrics associated with it to show the public exactly where that money is going,\" and cited concerns for residents on fixed incomes. Councilmember Ek and others said the city has not raised city property taxes in many years and that the measure is intended to prevent further cuts to critical services and to address deferred maintenance.

The motion carried 5–2. The council record shows the city estimates the levy would address a $6 million operating shortfall included in the 2026 budget planning and provide additional funding for deferred maintenance and reserve replenishment; specific project-level allocations beyond the four enumerated departmental categories were not specified in the resolution. The ballot language cited by council limits uses to the four categories listed above; councilmembers debated whether that constraint improves transparency or restricts flexibility.

The council also approved a process to form pro and con committees for the ballot measure and announced an application process for committee volunteers to the public.","The Edmonds City Council voted 5–2 to place a $14.5 million levy lid lift on the November 2025 ballot, dedicating proceeds to police, parks, planning and streets/sidewalks. Councilmembers debated amount, restrictions on use and transparency before the vote.","actionData","errors"]

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