Will Cena

The meeting included a proclamation for the Lunar New Year. Key agenda items featured the approval of claims and payroll vouchers, as well as a contract award for street sweeper and catch basin debris disposal services. The Council approved an interlocal agreement with South Snohomish County Fire for embedded community health worker services and appointed a member to the Snohomish County 911 Board. Additionally, the Council revised the start time for the Annual Summit meeting and authorized a design services contract for the 38th Ave W and 194th St SW Ring Road project. The meeting concluded with executive sessions regarding a potential real estate transaction and agency litigation.

The Human Services Commission reviewed the Emergency Shelter Initiative and the 2025 Annual Report. They discussed the Community Grant Review process and received reports from staff and council liaisons regarding ongoing human services initiatives and legislative updates.

The City Council meeting included Women's History Month proclamations and a public hearing on updates to the Unified Development Code. The Council approved vouchers for claims and payroll, an interlocal agreement for sewer bypass, and contract supplements and construction authority related to the 40th Ave W Water Tank improvements. Business items included adopting the 2026 Finance Committee meeting calendar and a resolution regarding immigrant safety and constitutional rights. Additionally, the Council received progress reports on the Lynnwood Farmers Market and an update on wastewater treatment plant upgrades, and discussed the budget for legislative legal services.

The work session covered several key topics, including a review of the Interlocal Agreement for the Sewer Pump Station #12 bypass to Mountlake Terrace and a presentation on the Lynnwood Public Facilities District regarding its history, operations, and master plan goals. The Council discussed next steps for the Hygiene Center, focusing on stakeholder engagement and research into operational models, and reviewed a draft resolution concerning immigrant safety and constitutional rights. Additionally, the Council addressed new business items, including updates on the Neighborhood Café Bill, the process for removing Flock cameras, and the introduction of a potential wage theft ordinance.

The work session included a training session provided by the Washington Cities Insurance Authority on insurance coverages and liability exposures for elected officials. Additionally, the Council received an overview of active transportation projects and various funding sources for transportation infrastructure. New business items included a discussion on the Parks Love Plan regarding participatory planning and a note on the future timeline for revisiting the Lynnwood Vision Plan.