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Approved by unanimous consent (items brought forward as part of the consent/unanimous consent agenda):
- Voucher and payroll approvals: payroll and vouchers as read into the record (amounts and dates read during the meeting). (Unanimous consent)
- Agreement with Huffbeck and Baird, Inc. to provide outreach and design services, not to exceed $200,000. (Unanimous consent)

Votes taken after items were removed from unanimous consent or discussed on the floor:
- Reappointment of Wally Webster to the Lynnwood Public Facilities District Board, Position No. 5. Motion moved by Councilmember Hurst, seconded (second not specified). Councilmember Parshall abstained; the rest of the council voted in favor. Motion passed by voice vote. (Vote: majority in favor; abstention recorded.)

- Ordinance 3486, adding Chapter 2.62 to the Lynnwood Municipal Code to establish a Youth Council. Motion to adopt read aloud; roll call vote recorded 7 yes, 0 no. Ordinance adopted and effective immediately as posted.

- Motion to hold a special council meeting on Aug. 13 to discuss the 2025-26 budget and expenditure reductions. Motion carried by roll call, 6 yes, 1 no.

Notes and clarifications:
- For the reappointment of Wally Webster, Councilmember Parshall stated a policy to abstain from votes where a potential campaign/financial interest exists; that abstention was recorded for the public record.
- The Huffbeck and Baird agreement was included on the unanimous consent list and approved as read; staff noted the item would proceed according to the contract terms.

Ending: Staff will proceed with implementing the approved items and prepare materials for the Aug. 13 special meeting on the budget.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Lynnwood - City Council Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved routine vouchers, a $200,000 design/outreach agreement, reappointed a Public Facilities District board member, adopted the Youth Council ordinance, and scheduled a special budget meeting.","taxTitle","Lynnwood, Snohomish County, Washington","taxId",58431,"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},6587704,"Lynnwood council schedules special Aug. 13 meeting to discuss budget shortfall after 6-1 vote",1634,5273000,6907000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655&start=5273&end=6907","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655/thumbnail_5273000.jpg","/articles/6587704/Lynnwood/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lynnwood-council-schedules-special-Aug-13-meeting-to-discuss-budget-shortfall-after-6-1-vote","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587704-cb17308b4f7a9c0289132803efcae90b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135142&Signature=Ct5mag8nPcKEOHI~82LW9aJOro2yMbyBhnMg0QCykEocEbA3C8f1Z~Gdd1mya-WyLnayRv6ncPnKsRZLP3T9UQZDXjg2QxrsCiuGj-SuIH5uk3YZAu7xG6OGo9FBjxnQZKDgTC~gS3IWTVlaYm1CFyfJ600MKJFYVWbHppJWRv3nReqVg63eZCgWAeKLf75hfDntskyGIHYNGspLraPzNK8ccgQmBUETvjbXn1gxckdkflFbFBf6Q-EP4nXX2jJT587UXJYgNMlk1mzQdEmMjXQorlK-bFovUHwi5sNg8X6xefEcWNkHaUkujLV4GS9wGuiY67Z8qWY-V6I6DakC4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnwood City Council voted 6-1 on Aug. 11 to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. to discuss the city\u000budget shortfall for fiscal 2025-26.

Council member Hurst moved the special meeting, arguing the council needs to examine expenditure reductions and other options now rather than waiting until later in the fall. \"I believe that this council in August looking into options that we have ... is a mistake, and we'll just draw this, crisis out,\" Hurst said, urging timely discussion. (Transcript quote condensed for clarity.)

The vote: The roll call was 6 yes, 1 no (Vice President Bridal/Vinda stated he could not attend and voted no). City Clerk Lonnie and staff noted notice requirements and live-streaming logistics; the city must provide written notice to council and post an agenda more than 24 hours prior to a special meeting.

Context and urgency: Council members said the city finance director has warned that the city's credit rating and bonding capacity could be at risk if the shortfall is not addressed. Hurst said he has repeatedly requested details on specific expenditure reductions and had received none; Assistant City Administrator Moore told the council the administration is negotiating workforce-reduction steps with collective bargaining units and that those discussions limit how much detail staff can release immediately.

Process and logistics: City Clerk Lonnie advised the council that special meetings require a narrowly posted agenda and that staff must avoid taking final action on items outside the published agenda. The council discussed live-streaming accommodations; staff noted the city's streaming contractor requires notice (48 hours preferred) though short-notice accommodations may be possible.

Outcome and next steps: With the motion approved, staff will post the meeting notice and the council will continue deliberations on expenditure reductions, potential revenue options and staffing changes. Several council members urged broad participation and live-stream availability to maintain public transparency.

Ending: The council adjourned after scheduling the special meeting; members said they expect staff to provide more detailed expenditure-reduction information at or before the Aug. 13 discussion.","Following public concerns and internal budget briefings, the Lynnwood City Council voted 6-1 to hold a special meeting on Aug. 13 to discuss the city\u000budget shortfall and expenditure reductions; one member voted no citing schedule conflict.",{"_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},6587709,"Lynnwood issues Labor Day proclamation; AFSCME warns pending layoffs could affect city services",176,292000,468000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655&start=292&end=468","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655/thumbnail_292000.jpg","/articles/6587709/Lynnwood/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lynnwood-issues-Labor-Day-proclamation-AFSCME-warns-pending-layoffs-could-affect-city-services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587709-e1c43416750c517f2be7cfcdd6ceb1c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135142&Signature=gT8bEYqyToZRC78dLaf9-2Lh893Zp9OajSO8pl2Cthz0rIdEGeEazUYvyFHip6eVSHAb02z0uLwXzbkVDeY3S7rEuP23e8fVy1R4bc~XWUGjU4Eij8-e~MRgwVfjWeAPkWAvaY27GXQijl8sSFEw8hhQNuDL2sloa0svKW-tkArSyNMJSEFV1ygobvXIIFqC9x4UJw~VFvChgjP9z-bYAshLokSbgX2rz~BRm5ffMKzNeQJqdjF3XhhiN6DN-WdZ7zQlbkm~QPGxcExzJQU7oXkdNH7rd-xHwckPrdWqWl4P5qrHQCSRtQ9dVp14wJs26aiiRWSs1TA6DqBCYh-7xg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnwood City Council read a Labor Day proclamation on Aug. 11 recognizing workers' contributions and the city's intent to build relationships with indigenous communities as part of the acknowledgment. The proclamation names Sept. 1 as Labor Day in Lynnwood.

Darlene Stokes, president of AFSCME Local 30035, accepted the proclamation and used her remarks to underscore ongoing labor negotiations and staffing concerns. \"Labor Day is not just a day off,\" Stokes said. \"We are currently in active negotiations with the city, and we do so under the weight of pending layoffs that may deeply impact our workforce and the services we provide to our residents.\"

Stokes told the council the union's members have continued to provide city services during the pandemic and through increased workloads, and she urged bargaining that \"prioritize people over spreadsheets.\" The council acknowledged her remarks and thanked union representatives in attendance; a representative of the Lynnwood Police Guild also thanked the council for recognition.

Why this matters: Stokes' remarks put a public spotlight on labor negotiations and potential layoffs at a time when the council is also debating budget shortfalls. City leaders did not announce any personnel actions during the meeting.

Quotations and attributions in this article come directly from the Aug. 11 meeting transcript.

Ending: The proclamation was signed by Mayor Christine Frizzell and Council President Nick Quaylo; no formal action on labor contracts occurred during the meeting.","The City of Lynnwood issued a Labor Day proclamation and representatives of AFSCME Local 30035 thanked the council while warning that active negotiations and pending layoffs threaten workforce stability and service delivery.",{"_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},6587714,"Lynnwood council adopts Youth Council ordinance, 7-0",658,4598000,5256000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655&start=4598&end=5256","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655/thumbnail_4598000.jpg","/articles/6587714/Lynnwood/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lynnwood-council-adopts-Youth-Council-ordinance-7-0","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587714-84e44cbbb10980f272840edab1dbb14c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135142&Signature=dVTGDDMbQiQRmIyRxu1i7wpgdlIoUjqINxU9dnpblyaEJk5LCEgLp33ctZ6yjXmELpZ4FSrLW8KVNKa~CCfEMrZBRozNj2ghThmPheX0RzlzF9WH62-nIihfa0YR5Y5w~2NnMk9PcDpghIYMoD0ch3kVz3HAulPdwSOu9yFOS17FYefhgq89EETpX4QsalIbxBWuIexonZGdRcNjxJGw~oKC9LP-oU-P2oXFUyA~58zm547NYD0vFMe6frRL4Me-PPE4XksCUApnhRDk1WzkQ60sRbLclgFgsa6F5idO0ShqHCYNPkqeOiwp2IcxPJNm~jpnBg8asT0JuNEaanbqkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lynnwood City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 3486 on Aug. 11, adding Chapter 2.62 to the Lynnwood Municipal Code to create a Lynnwood Youth Council.

Council Vice President Bridal moved the ordinance and the council adopted it by roll call vote, 7-0. Council President Coelho presided and read the final tally into the record.

Why it matters: Supporters said a Youth Council gives young people a regular, structured platform to offer ideas and feedback on city policies and programs. Council members said the body will be modeled on existing boards and commissions but tailored for minors, with protections and an application process discussed during the ordinance drafting.

What the ordinance and council discussion said:
- The ordinance establishes a Youth Council, includes limits on nonresidents, and requires a selection committee composed of a council liaison, an administrative staff liaison and an alternate, guided by an application process.
- Council member Escamilla said the ordinance is \"to empower the next generation of leaders\" and described the drafting as a multi-stakeholder effort including youth and staff.
- Council member Decker said he would vote in favor but raised a question about residency verification for minors; Escamilla replied that residence would be established through the application and, if necessary, verbal confirmation during the interview process.
- The council discussed meeting modality; the intent is to hold in-person meetings with hybrid options available where appropriate, similar to other boards and commissions but accounting for minors' privacy.

Vote and next steps: The roll call vote was recorded as yes from Council members Escamilla, Hurst, Decker, Vice President Vinda (Bridal), Council member Lewyler, Council member Partial, and Council President Coelho (7 yes, 0 no). Staff will implement an application and selection process and return as needed on bylaws and operational details.

Speakers quoted in this article are identified in the speaker list below; all quotes are taken from the Aug. 11 council meeting transcript.

Ending: With ordinance adoption, the council directed staff to operationalize the Youth Council and to return with administrative procedures and appointment timelines.","The Lynnwood City Council voted unanimously to add Chapter 2.62 to the municipal code establishing a Youth Council (Ordinance 3486). Council members described the effort as a milestone and directed staff to implement an application and selection process.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6587718,"Lynnwood public defense contractor warns new Supreme Court caseload standards will require more attorneys and earlier contracting",725,2328000,3053000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655&start=2328&end=3053","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5559922-036fcf87994d04373c6201696c2a2655/thumbnail_2328000.jpg","/articles/6587718/Lynnwood/Snohomish-County/Washington/Lynnwood-public-defense-contractor-warns-new-Supreme-Court-caseload-standards-will-require-more-attorneys-and-earlier-contracting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6587718-1062aad85888d4b1601609dcaac126f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771135142&Signature=Obn93dameeseYXeD8w1e9g0neKBXkHp9GykJrWaLhexk1sQF8aj-WjXt~nA6xBJ6E-2RUyhxavy~yRW8jdKU5Pb3mAQqOEMNFg~Z~pbwe1a4yh7~mwOt24yJ5T-xjzcOKcBqEgyyq0DkvsAUSRPrMpL6~vwZ3DUeFMf-X5A8ToqxoJpZ-ZW5Zh~Sw9Zse4hKWVRoJqqGew6Z8pfMd9YxV-soPPGJe29FmDrPP2sORUMkyxHYtZostjIsJsGlPBb3FwoZLm2wwZjCu2yaxr7VDpMQWcoirW~oeieJGjnnkRbtsUbPVf6WyfGgCZbdQOWPjCfXZI4H2FlY2B1gG6cJag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Attorney Patrick Feldman, supervisor for Feldman Lee, told the Lynnwood City Council on Aug. 11 that changes the Washington State Supreme Court is pushing for will reduce the number of cases a public defender can carry and increase the measured workload for many case types.

\"Everyone who is arrested for a crime has a right to an attorney,\" Feldman said, summarizing the constitutional baseline that is driving urgency around staffing. He told the council that the Supreme Court has signaled a 10% annual reduction in individual caseload allowances and is pressing jurisdictions to adopt case-weighting standards that count more time for many case types.

The change matters because Lynnwood and its contract provider currently measure cases as \"1\" regardless of complexity; under the proposed weighting some matters would count as more than 1 case. Feldman said his analysis shows a roughly 15% increase in case-weighted workload once those standards are applied, which compounds the impact of the 10% reduction in allowable caseloads per attorney.

Why it matters: Feldman said the combined effects mean Lynnwood will need additional attorney capacity for 2025 and 2026 to comply with the new standards and avoid forced use of outside conflict counsel or gaps in representation. He told council members the contract runs through Dec. 31 and recommended starting a new contract in September to hire staff and avoid shortages when the rules change.

Key details from Feldman and staff:
- Current individual caseload ceiling discussed by the contractor is 400 \"cases\" per attorney under existing rules; once an attorney reaches that number they cannot be assigned new cases, Feldman said.
- The Supreme Court\rirective envisions gradual reductions that would reach a target of 120 weighted-case equivalents over a longer timeframe; the court
lso wants jurisdictions to adopt case-weighting to avoid an abrupt drop.
- Feldman said his office is currently projecting a need for four full-time attorneys for Lynnwood in 2026 and that the firm is already on pace to exceed limits for 2025 without additional hires.

Council questions and context: Council members pressed on operational implications if an attorney hits the cap midyear. Feldman and Assistant City Administrator Moore said that once an attorney hits the limit they can keep working existing matters but cannot accept new assignments; judges may then assign those new cases to conflict counsel, a more expensive option for the city, or in extreme circumstances jurisdictions have reported dismissal or delay of cases when representation capacity was exhausted.

Council member Decker asked whether attorneys who hit their limits would effectively be unable to accept new work for months. Feldman replied that \"once someone hits 400, they stop new assignments,\" and those cases would be routed to conflict counsel or otherwise handled at the court's direction.

Moore and staff said the city preemptively added a 10% buffer to the public defense budget during last fall\u000budget preparations to partially offset the impact. The city will return with a contract authorization in September; staff recommended authorizing a September start to allow hiring and avoid a midseason gap.

The contractor noted hiring challenges: cost of attorneys has risen ~40% since 2018, health-insurance costs were described as rising steeply (staff cited a 27% projected increase for 2026), and public defense is a competitive labor market with few new entrants.

No final vote was taken. Council members directed staff to bring a contract authorization back in September. Feldman said he would issue an invoice for any work started before a formal contract approval if needed so the firm could begin staffing immediately.

Speakers quoted or paraphrased in this article are identified in the council record and in the speaker list below. No attribution is made beyond the meeting transcript where a speaker was not named.

Ending: The council scheduled follow-up discussion for September, when members expect a detailed contract authorization that could include a September start date, additional budget requests for 2026, and contingent hiring plans to reduce reliance on conflict counsel.","The city\fontract public defender, Feldman Lee, told the Lynnwood City Council that a Washington Supreme Court push for case-weighting standards and a 10% annual workload reduction will require the city to increase staffing and consider an early contract start in September to avoid gaps in representation.","actionData","errors"]

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