Bothell City Council met Nov. 10, 2026 to hold two public hearings (EMS levy and the 2027-28 biennial budget), receive updates from the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County, approve a package of budget-related ordinances and procurement policy changes, and authorize a staff letter supporting restoration of Metro Route 372.

Discussion Points

•Budget totals and CFP funding composition were outlined.
•Council agreed to finalize the budget next week.
•Council debated whether to raise council-level contract approval threshold and asked staff for a comparative analysis.
•Council discussed thresholds for later procurement policy item.
•District background and proposed rate change presented.
•EASC announced Build in Bothell event to address permitting barriers.
•EASC described FY26 financial stewardship and program numbers.
•EASC highlighted two local projects (Portal Space Systems, IonQ) and federal Opportunity Zone approvals.
•Longstanding ADA access and sidewalk issues on West Riverside Drive raised.
•No public comment during hearing.
•Preliminary voting showed >80% support for Proposition 1 in Bothell and neighboring districts.
•Rationale: thresholds set in 2006 need inflation adjustments and alignment with federal direct buy levels.
•Resident requested emergency allocation, engineering review, a code variance for trees, and a construction timeline within the month.
•Staff will create and use a transition team to manage operational, personnel and financial issues.

Decisions

•Multiple ordinances adopted (property tax, sales taxes, utility rate increases).
•Ordinance adopted 6-0.
•Procurement policy amendments adopted 6-0.

Directions

•Adopted ordinance to be implemented for 2027 levy collection.
•EASC to continue coordination with city staff and to incorporate Bothell priorities into its 2027 plan.
•Staff to log follow-up items and review submitted photos; council did not act on the request during the meeting.
•Staff to prepare analysis on council-level approval thresholds for a future meeting; implement adopted threshold changes.
•Staff to prepare interlocal agreement, board appointment recommendations and lease drafts for council consideration in January.
•Staff to publish ordinance language and notices and return for final budget adoption next meeting.

Nov

Public Safety and Human Services Board Regular Meeting - November 10, 2026

The Public Safety and Human Services Board met Nov. 10, 2026, to receive a staff update on October TextMyGov community reports (potholes, parking, pedestrian-safety concerns) and to discuss a draft 2027 work plan emphasizing neighborhood watch outreach, pedestrian safety and resilience actions.

Discussion Points

•Draft objectives include Neighborhood Watch surveys, Resilient Snohomish assistance to businesses and nonprofits, pedestrian-safety analysis, and Riverfront Trail review.
•Staff provided an export of October TextMyGov messages showing recurring pothole reports, pedestrian-safety concerns, parking visibility complaints and maintenance requests.

Directions

•Continue community messaging about how to report concerns via TextMyGov and route nonemergency items to appropriate departments.
•Develop survey questions (Feb/March), meet with Neighborhood Watch captains (April/May), report findings in June; schedule outreach events and sign-ups in April; review Riverfront Trail items in February with possible March follow-up.

Nov

Snohomish County Administrative Session 2026-11-10

Snohomish County Council held an administrative session Nov. 10, 2026, with public comment from a local small-business owner about a Clearview zoning outcome, approval of a janitorial services contract amendment, scheduling of a public hearing on updated critical-area regulations to meet a Growth Management Act remand, and passage of administrative motions before recessing for budget deliberations.

Discussion Points

•Accepted ILA; governance structure and representation work to follow.
•Council set the public hearing date to allow public comment before any final code adoption.
•Facilities staff explained prior service history and scope of added services.
•Gann argued the Clearview decision undermined procedural transparency and fiscal responsibility and announced a PAC to mobilize businesses.
•Motion 26-460 brought forward because GLS was canceled; no substantive debate recorded.
•Presenter described additional services and updated contract totals.
•Staff explained the Growth Management Hearings Board remand and compliance deadline.

Decisions

•Amendment approved 5–0
•Motion 26-460 approved 5–0
•Set hearing for Dec. 2, 2026

Directions

•Work on governance structure and representation assignments.

Nov

Video

Snohomish County Council convened an administrative session on Nov. 10, 2026. The meeting included a public comment from a small-business owner announcing a new PAC, approval of a janitorial services contract amendment, scheduling of a public hearing on updated critical-area regulations, and passage of general administrative items before recessing for budget deliberations.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of new small-business PAC: Snowco Business Voice
•Approved administrative matters were procedural.
•Chair Dunn reported acceptance of an interlocal agreement to merge Community Transit and Everett Transit.
•Council voted to set hearing date and time for public input and consideration.
•Facility staff clarified that the amendment adds cleaning services for newly occupied county space and increases jail service days to seven per week.
•Financial terms: amendment amount read into record and new NTE total provided.
•Motion introduced and moved due to GLS cancellation.
•Next steps: governance structure and representation for cities and county.
•Public comment alleging unfair land-use process in Clearview and competitor influence
•Staff explained ordinance responds to Growth Management Hearings Board remand and compliance date (Dec. 17, 2026).

Decisions

•Approval of Amendment 1 (Motion 26-457) passed 5–0
•Motion 26-460 approved 5–0.
•Set public hearing for Ordinance 26-076 on Dec. 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Directions

•Facilities to adjust service schedules per amendment
•Staff to prepare hearing materials and notice.
•Staff to work on governance and representation details.

Nov

Bothell Planning Commission Meeting - November 4, 2026

Bothell Planning Commission held study sessions on the Housing Action Plan, landmark preservation code updates, and 2026 city-initiated comprehensive plan amendments (including a downtown subarea update); the commission approved draft findings on the Housing Action Plan and the comp-plan amendments to forward to City Council.

Discussion Points

•Additions to comp plan references (climate action plan, urban forest, housing action plan), corrections to activity center map, consolidation of downtown land-use designations.
•Modernize Title 22 to clarify procedures, definitions and review steps; relocate board governance to Title II; remove references to historic districts.
•Staff flagged the TOD bill (1491) and 2.5 FAR requirement; recommended addressing code changes next year.
•Staff summarized HAP goals and changes requested by City Council, including a revision to inclusionary zoning language.
•State law limits predesignation restrictions; staff advised removing code provisions that could improperly restrict privately owned properties not formally designated.

Decisions

•Draft findings and recommendations approved to forward to council.
•Draft findings, conclusions and recommendation approved to forward to Council.
•No formal action taken; commission provided feedback.

Directions

•Staff to meet with City Council on Dec. 1; incorporate feedback and return to Planning Commission with a public hearing and findings; return to Landmark Preservation Board on Jan. 13 for its recommendation.
•Transmit findings to City Council; begin downtown code update next year to address implementation and TOD requirements.
•Transmit the commission's recommended findings, conclusions and recommendation to City Council.

Nov

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission packet for Snohomish on Nov. 4, 2026, included two substantive public‑hearing items: proposed code amendments to bring local rules for child care centers and adult family homes into compliance with state law, and proposed amendments to Unit Lot Subdivision rules to implement ESB 5559 (2025).

Discussion Points

•Proposed ordinance incorporates RCW definitions and purchaser notification requirements, and preserves parent‑lot review while allowing flexibility on unit lots.
•Staff proposed permitting commercial child care centers in most residential and commercial zoning districts and allowing them in industrial zones only via Conditional Use Permit, accessory to a permitted industrial use.
•Staff proposed replacing subjective operational standards with objective development standards, retaining passenger loading and screening requirements.
•Staff proposed updating definitions and agency names to align with state law.
•Staff recommended adding Midtown District eligibility and revising parking/open space rules for unit lot subdivisions.

Nov

Snohomish County General Legislative Session 2026-11-04

Snohomish County Council held its Nov. 4, 2026 legislative session in the Jackson Boardroom and remotely. The council heard a public comment urging reconsideration of a 10,000-foot cannabis-store spacing rule, approved a series of resolutions and motions (including veterans recognition, interagency agreements, school-spending amendments, grant awards, and restoration partnerships), and discussed council budget amendments and REIT project funding.

Discussion Points

•Agreement to return REIT per-district funding at $140,000 per year to consensus.
•Analyst overview of consensus amendment process and proposals 1–10.
•Announcement of Snohomish County Small Business Coalition to organize affected businesses.
•Claim that county changed cannabis spacing from 2,500 to 10,000 feet, disadvantaging new business owners.
•Council approved the block of motions with no discussion.
•Councilmembers thanked Preston and recognized event judges and volunteers.
•Motion was previously reviewed by Committee of the Whole and was moved and approved without further discussion.
•No public comment on the resolution.
•Preston described scholarship criteria and nonprofit status (501(c)(3)), noted funds cover 100% if students meet criteria.
•Proposal 9 (urban tree canopy) would use $153,305 from Fund 309 (biennium) and be treated as standalone for more review.
•Removal of several items from consensus, including legal advisory FTE eliminations and civil protection-order funding source disagreements.
•Request that council sponsor and place a fix on a public agenda.
•Staff clarified the scope excludes harm-reduction activities (e.g., needle exchange).
•Staff described eligible uses (FTEs, contracts, supplies) and the one-year term.
•Staff explained contract number K-9556 and the $20 hard-tab fee collection through Feb. 25, 2031.
•Staff reported WDFW received a $9 million Army Corps grant and explained the PPA defines roles among partners.
•Staff stated the county has no financial obligation as a signatory non-federal sponsor; council approved the motion 5–0.
•Staff summarized the amendments and provided totals and projections.
•Vice Chair Lowe expressed personal gratitude to veterans and referenced county veteran hiring.

Decisions

•Motion 26-420 approved 5–0
•Motion 26-430 approved 5–0
•Motion 26-440 approved 5–0
•Motions 26-423 through 26-435 approved 5–0
•REIT funding set at $140,000 per district per year
•Resolution 26-052 approved 5–0
•Resolution 26-054 approved 5–0
•Several budget items removed from consensus for standalone consideration

Nov

City Council Regular Meeting - November 3, 2026

The Snohomish City Council is scheduled to meet November 3, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to hear a nonprofit presentation requesting $14,000 in emergency rental assistance, consider a $437,600 professional services agreement for wastewater filtration construction support, vote on an MOU for Teamsters Local 763 office-technical staff, and review the mayor’s preliminary 2027–2028 budget and the Q3 financial report.

Discussion Points

•Addition of Assistant Building Official to pay grade OT‑13 and clarifying uniform/safety equipment language in Article 10.4.
•Addition of Project Manager to Office‑Technical bargaining unit at pay grade OT‑15.
•BHC to provide construction-phase support tasks including RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, startup assistance, record drawings, and O&M manual updates.
•BPA high‑voltage easement imposes setbacks and requires coordination with BPA.
•Fire Marshal concluded no current requirement for a second emergency access for the existing neighborhood based solely on dwelling‑unit count; future developments will be reviewed under adopted standards.
•General Fund ending balance $6,573,118 (up $951,003 YTD).
•Maintain funding for internal service funds to support equipment and technology.
•Minimum promotional increase set at 5%; minimal 2026 fiscal impact estimated at $1,000.
•Presentation of 2026 year-to-date rental assistance statistics (19 unduplicated households; 55 individuals).
•Program demographics: 68% of households under 30% AMI; comparison to 2025 outcomes.
•Protection of REET revenues due to volatility (packet cites a YTD REET decline).
•Request for $14,000 in additional funding for November–December 2026, estimated to assist 6–8 households.
•Sales Tax up ~6.23% YTD; REET down ~44–45% YTD; total cash and investments $46,251,147.
•Staff recommends replacing sand filters with compressible media filters to increase capacity and operational flexibility.
•Staff request a $50,000 budget amendment to permit pre‑2027 procurement activities.
•Topographic survey completed Feb. 2024; alignment refinements considered.
•Total ending fund balance $46,047,595 as of Sept. 30, 2026 (up $3,831,507 YTD).
•Use of excess reserves for utility funds and the Transportation Benefit District.

Nov

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Snohomish County Council held an administrative session on Nov. 3, 2026, adopting two ceremonial resolutions (Native American Heritage Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance), heard public comment on a 2023 zoning/code change affecting cannabis store spacing, scheduled committee assignments and an upcoming interlocal vote with Everett Transit, and then adjourned.

Discussion Points

•Council member introduced the resolution as continuation of county tradition.
•County staff representatives described the observance's purpose and local resonance.
•Gann alleged a 2023 change increased cannabis‑store spacing from 2,500 to 10,000 feet and that affected competition, jobs and tax revenue.
•Several agenda items reassigned to committee of the whole and GLS for Nov. 4; one item set for Nov. 25 and one for a future public hearing.

Decisions

•Items moved as announced if no objection.
•Resolution 26-051 approved 5–0.
•Resolution 26‑053 approved 3–2.

Oct

Park and Forestry Board Regular Meeting - October 28, 2026

The Park and Forestry Board met October 28, 2026 to receive staff updates and discuss the Urban Forestry Plan, the Tree & Bench Sponsorship Program, and implementation of a mobile vendors permit in parks.

Discussion Points

•A 27% citywide canopy goal (by land use: Residential 25%, Commercial/Industry 15%, Public/Park 35%) was recommended in 2025 and noted in the report.
•Board provided location and program feedback in August 2025 when Council directed staff to allow mobile vendors in select parks.
•Ordinance 2528 (Oct. 2025) authorizes mobile vendors in select parks to reduce barriers for small businesses.
•Project Manager Waltman explained the $2,500 renewal fee required every 15 years to cover repair or replacement costs for benches.
•Staff cross‑referenced municipal code chapters and proposed textual edits to bring the UFP into alignment with the 2025 Tree Program update.
•Staff proposed a three‑meeting schedule to revise the UFP (pages 1–14 reviewed, pages 15–24 and 25–end to follow).
•Staff reported that no permit applications have been submitted to date.
•Staff reported three tree and five bench applications to date; two benches and one tree installed.
•The program operates under an amended financial policy (Resolution 1464).

Oct

Snohomish County General Legislative Session 2026-10-28

Snohomish County Council held its Oct. 28, 2026 general legislative session: public comment included land-use and homelessness concerns; the council unanimously passed a resolution supporting jail voting access, approved several contracts and grants, and set a public hearing on a proposed temporary county hiring freeze amid an extended budget amendment discussion.

Discussion Points

•Advocates described civic engagement benefits for justice-impacted people.
•Consensus amendment rules: any objection removes an item from consensus and makes it standalone.
•Cooperative purchasing agreement legal parameters.
•Estimated savings ranged from $1.86M to $7M depending on vacancy behavior.
•Funding: Move Ahead Washington cited for I‑5 project.
•Grant amounts and terms (EMS grant $5,000; healthy community specialist partial funding).
•Nature of ECAP process and timeline for urgent hires.
•Peterson read statement highlighting near-80% participation in jail voting.
•Project scope: east–west connection, transit/HOV, future light-rail access.
•Proposal specifics: fund shifts, FTE changes, program restorations and offsets.

Decisions

•Approve both contract supplements (5–0).
•Approve motions 26-404, 26-422 and 26-418 (5–0).
•Approve Resolution 26-039 (5–0).
•Schedule hearing (passed 3–2).
•Several substantive proposals removed from consensus and set as standalones; some friendly technical corrections retained.

Directions

•Analysts to prepare standalone language and follow-up answers; council to reconvene for GLS Nov. 4 and public hearing Nov.10.
•Continue coordination among auditor, sheriff, elections and community partners.
•Implement grants and coordinate with partners.
•Proceed with design and permitting; staff available for questions.
•Set public hearing Nov. 10 to consider ordinance alongside budget items.

Oct

Snohomish County Public Hearings 2026-10-28

Snohomish County Council held public hearings Oct. 28, 2026, on proposed changes to county cannabis retail rules (ordinance 26-063) and on an open-space tax reclassification (motion 26-408). The council passed ordinance 26-063 as amended, declined to advance a citizen docket item (motion 26-155), and approved the open-space application for 16.1 acres.

Discussion Points

•Council members debated fairness to businesses and whether to change rules after an operator pursued a noncompliant location.
•No public testimony was received on this item.
•Public commenters (primarily Clearview residents) urged retaining a 10,000-foot buffer to protect the LAMIRD.
•Residents highlighted Clearview's LAMIRD designation and urged preserving a 10,000-foot buffer.
•Some members argued against using staff resources to process an item that duplicates current council decisions.
•Speakers recounted past clustering and safety concerns near schools and intersections.
•Staff and assessor provided new information that changed acreage eligibility from 10 to 16.1 acres.
•Staff explained legal duty to set final docket; council considered staff time and recent ordinance action.
•Staff recommended updating terminology and proposed modified separation distances based on peer analysis and SEPA review.

Decisions

•Approved substitute motion 26-408 5–0.
•Motion 26-155 amended to 'do not process' and approved 5–0.
•Passed Amendment Sheet 2 (terminology) and approved ordinance 26-063 as amended in roll-call vote.

Directions

•Assessor and PDS to process reclassification paperwork.
•Clerk to update docket status and notify applicants.
•Staff to continue analysis and provide follow-up on clustering and impacts; council signaled future review likely.

Oct

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Snohomish County Council held public hearings Oct. 28, 2026, chiefly on an ordinance to revise county code for state-licensed cannabis retail facilities (Ordinance 26-063) and a citizen-initiated docket item; the council adopted the ordinance as amended, declined to advance the docket item, and approved an open-space tax classification for a 16.1-acre parcel.

Discussion Points

•No public testimony was offered on this item at the continued hearing.
•Opponents emphasized Clearview's LAMIRD/CRC designation and asked council to preserve 10,000-foot buffer to protect rural character.
•PDS staff explained statutory requirement to set final docket; council members raised fairness issues and staff time concerns.
•Residents argued the CRC/LAMIRD designation requires protection and that prior council votes supported the 10,000-foot buffer.
•Staff presented rationale for replacing 'marijuana' with 'cannabis' and for changing separation distances; spatial analysis shows 28 retailers on record with a cap of 32.
•Staff presented reconciliation between PDS and assessor findings to allow full acreage into program.
•Supporters argued that a countywide 2,500-foot standard would create equitable opportunity and bring jobs/tax revenue.
•Supporters cited economic benefits, fairness, and argued 10,000 feet is unusually large and inconsistently applied.
•They requested additional local outreach and a pause for further review.

Decisions

•Motion to not process passed 5–0; docket item removed.
•Passed Ordinance 26-063 as amended (final roll-call affirmative).
•Substitute motion 26-408 passed 5–0 to include the full 16.1 acres.

Directions

•Assessor to implement the classification per county procedures.
•If ordinance amended, county staff to align code references in Title 30 and cross-references.
•Planning to provide implementation details and effective dates to clerk.

Oct

Snohomish County Administrative Session 2026-10-27

Snohomish County Council held an administrative session that included public comment urging action on a proposed change to cannabis retail separation rules, committee and clerk reports, a brief executive session on labor negotiations, and a 4-0 vote directing the chief of staff to sign a conflict-waiver for an outside law firm.

Discussion Points

•Chief of staff announced the executive session purpose (labor negotiations) and length estimate.
•Chief of staff presented a prosecuting attorneys request for authorization to sign a conflict waiver for outside counsel.
•Clerk assigned items A\u0011E to committees and set public hearing dates.
•Gann said the countys proposal would reduce the cannabis retail separation in Clearview from 10,000 feet to 2,500 feet and urged the council to move the hearing forward.

Decisions

•Waiver authorization approved 4-0.

Directions

•Chief of staff authorized to sign the waiver.

Oct

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Snohomish County Council held an administrative session on Oct. 27, 2026, including public comment on a proposed change to cannabis retail separation rules, procedural items and committee updates, an executive session on labor negotiations, and a council vote authorizing a conflict-waiver signature for outside counsel.

Discussion Points

•Chair announced a public hearing on Everett Transit consolidation scheduled for Thursday.
•Chair reported Clean Air Agency rule changes aligning with state law around NOC exemptions.
•Chief of staff requested authorization to sign a conflict waiver for Hillis, Clark, Martin, and Peterson.
•Council announced an executive session for labor negotiations under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b).
•Gan reported economic projections for his store: ~600 customers/day, ~25+ jobs, and an estimated $200,000/month in state taxes.
•Motion was made and seconded to direct chief of staff to sign the waiver; a voice vote passed the motion 4-0.
•No public votes or substantive details from the executive session were recorded on the public transcript.
•Patrick Gan said the county proposal would reduce retail separation in Clearview from 10,000 feet to 2,500 feet and urged the council to act.

Decisions

•Authorize signing of the concurrent conflict waiver (passed 4-0).

Directions

•Chief of staff authorized to sign the waiver.

Oct

Arts Advisory Board Regular Meeting - October 26, 2026

The Snohomish Arts Advisory Board met Oct. 26, 2026, at 4 p.m. at Snohomish City Hall with a remote option. Staff introduced new board members, reviewed board guidelines, and provided a draft public art policy for the board’s advisory review.

Discussion Points

•Staff requested advisory review and feedback on the draft Public Art Policy; key discussion topics in the draft include review pathways, evaluation criteria, funding/donation procedures, procurement and stewardship responsibilities.

Oct

Economic Development Advisory Board Regular Meeting - October 26, 2026

At its Oct. 26, 2026 meeting, the Snohomish Economic Development Advisory Board was asked to review a proposed 2027 work plan that emphasizes business retention, emergency preparedness and new business services; staff also reported a board resignation, recruitment progress for a coordinator role, website updates and introduced three new members and the City Council liaison.

Discussion Points

•Introduce new members and confirm council liaison role
•Receive updates on coordinator recruitment and website improvements
•Review progress on 2026 work plan and set priorities for 2027

Oct

Bothell Planning Commission Meeting - October 21, 2026

The Bothell Planning Commission held a hybrid meeting and public hearing on Oct. 21, 2026 to review city-initiated 2026 comprehensive plan amendments, including a major update to the downtown subarea plan; staff presented proposals and commissioners offered feedback (no public commenters spoke).

Discussion Points

•Align housing element text with the housing action plan.
•Approval of minutes was routine; staff will return with final drafts.
•Clarify affordable‑housing standard to 80% AMI and emphasize long‑term preservation.
•Commissioners were invited to suggest edits to draft findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
•Importance of preserving park‑and‑ride capacity to enable transit access for residents outside downtown walk-sheds.
•Recology's contract noted for inclusion in utilities element.
•Staff described amendment types and proposed changes across multiple comp plan elements.
•Staff framed as factual update, not a contract approval.
•Whether BRT routing/specifications justify reducing parking capacity.

Decisions

•Oct. 7 minutes approved

Directions

•Commissioners to flag edits to draft findings for Nov. 4 recommendation.
•Commissioners to review and propose edits before Nov. 4.
•Finalize draft findings for Nov. 4 and forward to council for Nov. 17 hearing.
•Staff to brief City Council in a study session and present to council Nov. 17.
•Staff to return Nov. 4 with final draft findings and recommendation for Planning Commission.
•Utilities element to be updated in the Nov. 4 packet.

Oct

Snohomish County General Legislative Session 2026-10-21

Snohomish County Council convened Oct. 21, 2026, in the Jackson Boardroom (and remotely) to hear two public commenters, adopt a joint resolution honoring Elaine Summers and name a viewpoint in her honor, approve several county contracts and amendments, set a public hearing on park rangers code changes to align with state law, and receive a detailed revenue forecast for the 2027–2028 biennium.

Discussion Points

•Amendment extends contract and adds funding to maintain two full-time peer navigators serving substance-use-affected populations.
•Discovery of contaminated soils in August prompted change order for disposal costs.
•Forecast projects ~19.5% increase in general fund revenues (~$126.7M) for 2027–2028.
•Multiple council members expressed sympathy and appreciation for Elaine Summers' career contributions.
•Property tax increase ~ $24M due to 1% statutory increase and use of banked capacity; sales tax forecasted to grow 4.0% (2027) and 4.5% (2028).
•SB 5974 changed statewide requirements governing special commissions and supervision; county code needs alignment.
•Staff said most costs expected to be reimbursed by an AIP grant.
•Vendor selection via RFP and cost cap communicated by staff.

Decisions

•Adopted Joint Resolution 26-050; approved Motion 26-421 to name viewpoint
•Approved Amendment No. 4 to Ideal Option PLLC contract
•Approved Change Order 2 to KLB Construction contract (PW-240361SB)
•Approved SaaS agreement with Concourse Tech
•Hearing date set

Directions

•Forecasting work group to meet again after the election to review an additional month's sales-tax receipts and adjust forecasts as needed.
•Set Dec. 9, 2026 public hearing at 10:30 a.m.
•Staff to manage change order documentation and pursue grant reimbursement.

Oct

Video

Snohomish County Council held its regular legislative session on Oct. 21, 2026. The council heard two public commenters about permitting and code references, approved a joint resolution honoring Elaine Summers and a companion naming motion, and voted unanimously on several contract and budget-related motions; staff presented the 2027–2028 general fund revenue forecast.

Discussion Points

•Amendment extends contract and adds $207,497 for two full-time peer navigator positions serving individuals who use substances.
•Contaminated soils found at project site; handling and disposal costs added.
•Forecasting team will meet again to revise estimates prior to budget adoption.
•Forecast projects ~19.5% revenue increase (approx. $126.7M) over prior biennium.
•Hearing date set for 12/09/2026.
•Property tax up ~$24M; IPD for 2026 is 3.876; bank capacity 3.167; sales-tax growth assumptions: 4% (2027) and 4.5% (2028).
•SB 5974 requires commissioned individuals be supervised by issuing agency; county ordinance would remove a requirement that park rangers be specially commissioned.
•Staff and exec-office representatives praised Elaine Summers’ environmental career and community work.
•Staff described populations served: incarcerated, homeless, or recently overdosed individuals.
•Staff expects AIP grant to reimburse 95% of added costs.
•Vendor selected through RFP; agreement covers implementation and ongoing subscription costs.

Decisions

•Agreement approved; not-to-exceed cost stated.
•Amendment approved 5–0.
•Change order 2 approved; new total $8,097,549.51.
•Joint resolution 26-050 approved; motion 26-421 to name viewpoint approved.
•Public hearing scheduled.

Directions

•Staff to reconvene forecasting work group and return with updated figures.

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