Barbara Marxer

The meeting agenda included a Study Session to discuss the SAO Exit Conference Presentation and the CJTC Grant related to Public Safety Sales and Use Tax. Key items in the Regular Meeting included reports from various boards and city departments, and consideration of the February 2026 Check Register and IT Contract under the Consent Agenda. City Business focused on Tree Code Recommendations, the CJTC Grant for Public Safety Sales and Use Tax adoption, and gaining direction on the Draft Planning Commission Workplan and the Process for Filling Council Vacancy. The agenda also scheduled time for Executive Sessions to discuss legal counsel matters and evaluate public employment qualifications.

The agenda for the meeting included an informal Study Session, open to in-person attendance only, focusing on the Consideration of Interim Official Control regarding Bulk. The Regular Meeting agenda featured a presentation by Medina Elementary Students, the City Manager's Report covering a State Legislative Update, the Finance Monthly Report for January 2026, and a follow-up discussion on the Tree Code. The Consent Agenda included approval of the Check Register for January 2026 and the adoption of a resolution for updating Financial Policies. Key City Business items involved adopting the Critical Areas (CAO) Ordinance, approving Committee Assignments, and discussing the Interim Official Control (IOC) Bulk and the City Council/Planning Commission Work Plan. The session concluded with a scheduled Executive Session to discuss legal matters and personnel evaluations.

This document outlines the current and future work plan items for the City of Medina's Planning Commission, discussed during a joint City Council and Planning Commission meeting. The plan prioritizes compliance with state regulations, addresses community interests, and aims to enhance staff work processes. It supports broader council priorities including quality infrastructure, efficient government, public safety, neighborhood character, and community building. Key focus areas involve numerous code updates, regulatory changes, and long-term planning initiatives.

The meeting commenced with a study session regarding the Records Management Project utilizing Laserfiche. Key agenda items during the regular meeting included public comments, presentations covering the SPLASHForward Endorsement, reports from various boards and commissions, and recognition for an outgoing Councilmember. The Council held multiple executive sessions concerning enforcement actions/litigation and evaluation/performance of public employees. City Manager reports detailed activities across Police, Development Services, Finance, Central Services, and Public Works. The consent agenda involved approving the November 2025 Check Register, receiving and filing minutes from the Park Board and Planning Commission meetings, adopting minutes from the previous City Council meeting, extending the interim official control for the Lighting Ordinance, and approving amendments to the Independent Force Investigations Team (IFIT) Interlocal Agreement and the Eastside Transportation Partnership Agreement. A public hearing was held for the Critical Areas Update, directing staff regarding the code update, initiating the SEPA process, and coordinating the 60-day review with the Department of Commerce. City Business included the adoption of ordinances related to 2025 Budget Amendments and the Vegetation Management Reimbursement Policy.

The agenda outlines a Study Session focused on Council Orientation to ROW Design Standards. The Regular Meeting includes reports and announcements from various boards and departments, including Police, Development Services, Finance, Central Services, and Public Works. Consent agenda items include approval of the 13th Month Check Register and adoption of draft City Council Meeting Minutes from December 8, 2025, and January 12, 2026. City Business items involve discussion and direction on Council Committee Assignments and Financial Policy Updates.