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MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 28, 2026
5:00 PM – STUDY SESSION
6:00 PM - REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
VISION STATEMENT
Medina is a family-friendly, diverse and inclusive community on the shores
of Lake Washington. With parks and open spaces, Medina is a quiet and
safe small city, with active and highly-engaged residents. Medina honors its
heritage while preserving its natural environment and resources for current
and future generations.

MISSION STATEMENT
Ensure efficient delivery of quality public services, act as responsible
stewards of Medina's financial and natural resources, celebrate diversity,
leverage local talent, and promote the safety, health, and quality of life of
those who live, work, and play in Medina.

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
MEDINA CITY COUNCIL
SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING
Hybrid - Virtual/In-Person
Medina City Hall – Council Chambers
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039
Monday, September 28, 2026 – 5:00 PM

AGENDA
MAYOR | Jessica Rossman
DEPUTY MAYOR | Randy Reeves
COUNCIL MEMBERS | Laura Bustamante, Harini Gokul, Michael Luis, Heija Nunn, Jeff Price
CITY MANAGER | Jeff Swanson
CITY ATTORNEY | Jennifer S. Robertson
ACTING CITY CLERK | Dawn Nations
Hybrid Meeting Participation
The Medina City Council has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and online
meeting participation. Medina City Council welcomes and encourages in-person public
comments. To participate in person, please fill out a comment card upon arrival at City Hall and
turn it in to the City Clerk. To participate online, please register your request with the City Clerk
at 425.233.6410 or email [email protected] and leave a message before 2PM on the day
of the Council meeting; please reference Public Comments for the Council meeting on your
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to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your comment and will be asked to stop when you
reach the 3-minute limit. The city will also accept written comments to [email protected]
at any time.
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1.

STUDY SESSION starts at 5:00 PM
The Study Session is an informal discussion for the City Council. This session is held in
person only and is not recorded. The public is welcome to attend; however, Zoom
access will not be available until the regular meeting begins at 6:00 PM.
Time Estimate: 50 minutes
The regular meeting will start at 6:00 PM

1.1

Gas Powered Leaf Blowers
Recommendation: Provide direction on draft code language to regulate the use of gaspowered leaf blowers.
Staff Contact: Jeff Swanson, City Manager

2.

REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Council Members Bustamante, Gokul, Luis, Nunn, Price, Reeves, Rossman

3.

APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA

4.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
The Medina City Council has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and online
meeting participation. Medina City Council welcomes and encourages in-person public
comments. To participate in person, please fill out a comment card upon arrival at City
Hall and turn it in to the City Clerk. To participate online, please register your request with
the City Clerk at 425.233.6410 or email [email protected] and leave a message
before 2PM on the day of the Council meeting; please reference Public Comments for the
Council meeting on your correspondence. The City Clerk will call you by name or
telephone number when it is your turn to speak. You will be allotted 3 minutes for your
comment and will be asked to stop when you reach the 3-minute limit. The city will also
accept written comments to [email protected] at any time.

5.

PRESENTATIONS

6.

CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Time Estimate: 15 minutes
Police, Development Services, Finance, Central Services, Public Works, City Attorney

6.1a

Medina Days Discussion
Recommendation: Discussion and direction.
Staff Contact: Jeff Swanson, City Manager

7.

CONSENT AGENDA
Time Estimate: 5 minutes
Consent agenda items are considered to be routine and will be considered for adoption
by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Councilmember or City staff requests the Council to remove an item from the consent
agenda.
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7.1

Resolution No. 464 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 464.
Staff Contact: Jeff Swanson, City Manager

8.

LEGISLATIVE HEARING
None.

9.

PUBLIC HEARING

9.1

Development Impacts Project, Phase 1
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1062.
Staff Contact: Steve Wilcox, Development Services Director
Time Estimate: 50 minutes

10.

CITY BUSINESS

10.1

2027 Preliminary Budget Expenditures Discussion
Recommendation: Discussion.
Staff Contact: Ryan Wagner, Finance/HR Director
Time Estimate: 30 minutes

11.

COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS AND ROUNDTABLE
a) Council Reports
b) Requests for future agenda items.

12.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Comment period is limited to 10 minutes. Speaker comments are limited to one minute
per person.

13.

CLOSED SESSION
RCW 42.30.140(4)(a)
Collective bargaining sessions with employee organizations, including contract
negotiations, grievance meetings, and discussions relating to the interpretation or
application of a labor agreement; or (b) that portion of a meeting during which the
governing body is planning or adopting the strategy or position to be taken by the
governing body during the course of any collective bargaining, professional negotiations,
or grievance or mediation proceedings, or reviewing the proposals made in the
negotiations or proceedings while in progress.
No action to follow council will leave the closed session and enter into the executive
session.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION
RCW 42.30.110 (1)(g)
To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the
performance of a public employee. However, subject to RCW 42.30.140(4), discussion by
a governing body of salaries, wages, and other conditions of employment to be generally
applied within the agency shall occur in a meeting open to the public, and when a
governing body elects to take final action hiring, setting the salary of an individual
employee or class of employees, or discharging or disciplining an employee, that action
shall be taken in a meeting open to the public.
No action to follow and council will adjourn from executive session.

15.

ADJOURNMENT
Next regular City Council Meeting: October 12, 2026, at 5 PM.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Public documents related to items on the open session portion of this agenda, which are
distributed to the City Council less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, shall be available for public
inspection at the time the documents are distributed to the Council. Documents are available for
inspection at the City Clerk's office located in Medina City Hall.
The agenda items are accessible on the City’s website at www.medina-wa.gov on Thursdays or
Fridays prior to the Regular City Council Meeting.
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or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk’s Office at (425) 233-6410 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Monday, October 12, 2026 - City Council Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, October 26 2026 - City Council Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, November 9, 2026 - City Council Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, November 16, 2026 - City Council Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, December 14, 2026 - City Council Meeting (5:00 PM)
Monday, December 28, 2026 - City Council Meeting Canceled
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
The agenda for Monday, September 28, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Medina City Council was
posted and available for review on Friday, September 25, 2026, at City Hall of the City of Medina,
501 Evergreen Point Road, Medina, WA 98039. The agenda is also available on the city website
at www.medina-wa.gov.

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Monday, September 24, 2026
Subject/Topic: Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Dept. Origin: City Manager
Category: Study Session
Prepared by: Jeff Swanson, City Manager
Attachments:
(1) 10.27.2025 Agenda Bill
(2) 11.19.2025 Agenda Bill
(3) 11.19.2025 Draft Code Framework - GPLB
(4) 6.8.2026 GPLB Study Session

Proposed Council Action/Motion:
☐Information Only
☐Receive and File
☒Discuss
☒Provide Direction
☐Public Hearing
☐Adopt/Approve
☐Other:

Proposed Council Action
Discuss and provide direction on draft code language to regulate the use of gas-powered leaf
blowers.
Summary
Recent City Council discussions on regulating use of gas-powered leaf blowers occurred on
June 8, 2026, November 19, 2025, and October 27, 2025. At the November 19, 2025 study
session staff presented draft code language for City Council consideration.
Council is asked to consider the following policy parameters to incorporate into the draft code
regulations:
a. Extent of use restrictions (complete ban, seasonal ban, emergency use exceptions)
b. Phasing-in of regulations
c. Effective date of regulations (and phasing, if desired)
Background documents from June 8, 2026 study session can be found at this link:
https://www.medinawa.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/central_services/page/18068/gas_powered_leaf_blowe
r_documents_from_study_session.pdf
Council Priorities
This proposal furthers Council Priorities 4 and 5.

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Financial Stability and Accountability
Quality Infrastructure
Efficient and Effective Government
Public Safety and Health
Neighborhood Character and Community Building

Budget/Fiscal Impact:
None.
Recommendation: Provide direction on draft code language to regulate the use of gas-powered
leaf blowers.

City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motion: None.

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Gas-Powered Leaf
Blowers
City Council Study Session
September 24, 2026
Jeff Swanson, City Manager

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Agenda
• Update on other communities considering GPLB
regulations
• Consideration of draft regulations and
direction on specific code parameters
• Next steps

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Update on other communities
considering GPLB regulations
• Medina  Resolution 435: phase-out of GPLBs by
12/31/2027
• Bainbridge Island  Ban effective 7/1/2027,
exemption for emergency utility and public safety
work
• Kirkland  Electric leaf blower initiative became
electric equipment initiative; exploring ban by
12/31/2028
• Seattle  resolution (not ban) in place,
unenforceable and behind stated implementation
schedule (passed in 2022) where city/commercial
contractors phase out by 1/1/2025 and public phase
out by 1/1/2027
• Statewide  HB 1868 (Rep. Walen, 48th LD)
proposed, not passed
• Portland  phased ban started 1/1/2026 with full

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Consideration of draft
regulations and direction on
specific code parameters

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• Extent of use restrictions
• Complete ban?
• Seasonal ban?
• Emergency use exceptions

• Phasing-in of regulations?
• Effective date(s) of regulations/phases of
regulations
• Enforcement warning period

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Next steps
• Public information and outreach
• Notice of hearing
• Social media, direct mailers (residents, 276
registered businesses)

• Enforcement feasibility analysis

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Questions/Discussio
n

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Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
City Council Study Session
June 8, 2026
Jeff Swanson, City Manager

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Agenda
• What is the issue with gas-powered leaf blowers?
• How are other communities addressing this issue?
• What has Medina done to address this issue?
• What next steps does Medina need to take?

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What is the issue with gas-powered leaf
blowers?
• Noise Disturbance  Video (videographer: Randy Reeves)
• Emissions, Environmental Quality, and Public Health
• Banks & McConnell EPA Paper
• Edmonds Emissions Test: Car vs. Truck vs. Leaf Blower

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How are other communities addressing this
issue?
• Adoption of regulations up to and including complete ban

• City of Portland, Oregon: seasonal use only (Oct 1 – Dec 31) eff. 1/1/2026;
complete ban eff. 1/1/2028
• State of California: new small off-road engine (SORE) emissions
prohibited eff. 1/1/2024
• City of Kirkland, Washington: resolved goal to sunset GPLBs by
12/31/2025 as part of three-year effort of public outreach, internal testing,
and incentives; 12/2025 initiative extended three years and expanded as
“Electric Equipment Initiative” (GPLBs fully sunset by 12/31/2028)
• City of Seattle, Washington: 2022 resolution calling for phase-out in City
ops in 2025 and citywide in 2027; delayed as enforcement and incentive
policies developed

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What has Medina done to address this issue?
• 2022 to 2023 – public outreach and education
• 2023 – adoption of Resolution 435
• Phase out GPLBs by 1/1/2028

• 2025 – Public Works implements seasonal use policy (GPLBs
allowed October – March); equipment acquired and tested
• 2025 (to present) – City Council work on draft code

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What next steps does Medina need to take?
• Finish code development determining:
• Timing/phasing of ban
• Special use exceptions
• Emergency exemptions
• Enforcement warning period
• Confirmed effective dates

• Public Outreach
• Social media, open house, mailers (residents, 276 businesses)
• Other interventions (incentives)

• Enforcement Feasibility

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Questions/Discussion

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Subject: Discussion re: Legislative Direction on Phasing-Out Gas-Powered Leaf
Blowers
Category: Study Session
Staff Contact: Jeff Swanson, City Manager; Ryan Osada, Public Works Director;
Jennifer Robertson, City Attorney’s Office

1. Summary of Process to Date.
The City Council has been considering changing regulations regarding Gas Powered Leaf
Blowers (“GPLB”) for several years. The City mostly recently conducted outreach in the
spring of 2023, soliciting input from the public, including holding an open house in May of
2023. Following multiple council meetings on the topic, on September 11, 2023, the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 435 which set the goal of phasing out GPLB by 2028.
Resolution No. 435 also required additional community outreach and exploration and
phase-in for the City’s public works department.
While the City’s public works department purchased an Electric Powered Leaf Blower
(“EPLB”) in 2025, the City did not begin the additional public outreach process as
contemplated by Resolution No. 435.
Copies of prior agenda bills and the supporting documents October 27 th are attached to
this Agenda Bill.
2. Summary of Direction from Council on October 27, 2025.
After discussion on October 27th, the City Council direction included the following:
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The Council re-affirmed the goals in Resolution No. 435.
There was no consensus on a date for a ban. Some Councilmembers expressed
an interest in moving towards a complete ban of GPLB to take effect no later than
January of 2028, with an effort to expedite the ban to 2027 if possible. However,
some councilmembers had no timeline, rather, there was interest in doing outreach
and education prior to establishing a firm date.
The Council perspective varied on whether to allow seasonal use (October –
March) of GPLB either during a phase in period or on an on-going basis.
The Council agreed that use of GPLB should be allowed during emergencies, such
as following a major storm.

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Staff should develop a positive, pro-sustainability campaign as an immediate
approach. This should include asking homeowners to request EPLB use by their
landscaping services vendors.
An outreach plan for education, communication, and stakeholder engagement
should be promptly developed. This should include:
o development of City webpage,
o emailing newsletters,
o providing notices to landscape vendors, and
o providing notices to large property owners, including Overlake Golf Course.

3. Direction on Drafting an Ordinance.
Based on Council discussion on October 27th, the staff prepared a draft code framework
for feedback by the Council. The draft framework includes the following as a starting point
for Council direction:
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Bans GPLB use after a date certain (to be determined by Council), with the option
for seasonal ban either as phase-in or as part of the permanent regulations.
Creates a seasonal ban (April 1 – September 30) for the phase-in of the
effectiveness of the ordinance (or seasonal use can be part of the permanent
regulations).
Allows the use of GPLB during an emergency and for the seven calendar days
following the end of the emergency.
Creates the option for special use exceptions (i.e., roof cleaning).
Bans blowing debris from one property to another, including prohibiting blowing
debris into the street.
Utilizes the City’s Code Enforcement chapter (1.15 MMC) for enforcement and
makes the user and the property owner responsible for enforcement.

4. Community Outreach Plan.
The staff proposes the following next steps for community outreach:
November 2025 – January 2026:
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City staff will develop list of landscaping contractors who operate in Medina and
solicit feedback on banning the use of GPLB in Medina and the impact on their
ability to continue to provide landscaping services.
City staff will also perform outreach to large property owners, including Overlake
Golf Course.
Develop a Medina webpage on GPLB ban proposal, including providing resources
and educational materials on the topic.
Sending e-news information to residents regarding GPBL, requesting residents to
begin conversion or request their vendor’s use EPLB.
Reach out to other cities in Washington that have been working on this issue to
provide information on what other local cities are doing.

January 2026 – March 2026:
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Hold City Council meetings regarding the draft legislation.
Hold an Open House on GPLB to take additional comment.
Hold a public hearing on the draft legislation.
Sending e-news to residents and vendors re: status of proposal and next steps.

March 2026 – June 2026:
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Prepare educational/informational materials on draft legislation.
If legislation is passed, send e-news to residents and vendors regarding new
legislation, date the ban will take effect, and any phase-in plans.

June 2026 – December 2026:
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If legislation is passed, staff will provide education/information materials to
vendors working in the city as well as to our residents and businesses operating
inside Medina city limits.

After legislation takes effect:
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All enforcement will be done via warning and education for the period set by
Council.
Information will be sent out periodically to vendors regarding the ban (or
seasonal ban) of GPLB in Medina.

Attachment(s)
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Draft Code Framework.
The materials provided to council in prior meetings are also attached.

Budget/Fiscal Impacts The cost of legislation prohibiting the use of GPLBs include cost
of enforcement and the costs converting the Medina equipment from GPLBs to electric.
The cost of an electric leaf blower is $5,000. The City would need to purchase four (4) of
the electric leaf blowers to replace the GPLBs in stock as well as additional batteries.
Operational changes would be required due to inefficiencies in the equipment.
Costs associated with enforcement would be a general fund expense, and as code
enforcement is complaint-driven, the expenditures would vary based on the volume of
complaints/calls.
Staff Recommendation: Engage in Council discussion and provide staff with additional
direction on draft legislation.
City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motion: No motion proposed. Provide direction to staff with next
steps.

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DRAFT FRAMEWORK – FOR DISCUSSION ONLY
Chapter 8.05
Prohibition [Limitations on Use] of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
8.05.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to protect the peace, health, safety, and welfare of
persons in the City of Medina and to promote the city's sustainability goals by reducing
noise, pollution, and other negative effects from gas-powered leaf blowers.
8.05.020 Definitions.
For purposes of this chapter, the terms below have the following meaning:
A. “City” means the City of Medina.
B. “Leaf blower” means a machine, powered by a gasoline engine or electric
motor, used to blow, displace, or vacuum leaves, dirt, and/or debris.
1. “Electrically-powered leaf blower” means any leaf blower, leaf vacuum or
other leaf gathering device powered by electric means, including but not limited to
battery-powered leaf blowers and cordless rechargeable leaf blowers.
2. “Gas-powered leaf blower” means any leaf blower, leaf vacuum or other
leaf-gathering device directly powered by an internal combustion or rotary engine
using gasoline, alcohol or other liquid or gaseous fluid. Lawn mowers, lawn edgers
and electrically powered leaf blowers are not included in this definition.
C. “Person” means any person, business, corporation, or event organizer or
promoter; public, nonprofit or private entity, agency or institution; or partnership,
association or other organization or group, however organized.
8.05.030 Prohibition of use of portable gasoline engine powered blowers;
exceptions. (Option – Seasonal Ban as Permanent Regulation shown in red)
A. Prohibition. It shall be unlawful for any person within the City limits to use or
operate any gas-powered leaf blower after the date set forth in MMC 8.05.070, except
between October 1 and March 31 of each year.
B. Special use exception. Identify any special use exceptions (i.e. roof cleaning in
the autumn).
C. Emergency exemption. The use of gas-powered leaf blowers shall be permitted
during emergencies, such as major storms. In such case, the use of gas-powered leaf
blowers shall only be permitted during the emergency and for the seven calendar days
that follow the end of such emergency.

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8.05.040 Phase in; Seasonal Use. (Option: if seasonal ban going forward, delete
subsection A of this section)
A. [If seasonal ban is temporary] Seasonal allowance during phase-in. During the
first XX years of the effective date of this chapter, gas powered leaf blowers shall be
permitted between October 1 and March 31.
B. Warnings during phase-in. During the first XX [months/years] of the effective
date of this chapter, people found violating this chapter shall be given a written warning
and provided with information about this chapter and the prohibition of using gas powered
leaf blowers in Medina, including being provided educational materials about this chapter.
8.05.050 Blowing debris outside of property or into street prohibited.
It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to use any type of leaf blower
to move debris from one property to another without the express permission of the
receiving property owner. This section includes prohibiting the blowing of debris from
private property onto any city property or onto city right of way.
8.05.060 Penalties and enforcement.
A. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any
other remedies available at law or in equity.
B. If it is determined a violation of this chapter has occurred, enforcement shall be
as set forth in Chapter 1.15 MMC. Either the property owner or the leaf blower operator,
or both, may be held responsible for violations of this chapter. [Option: make only the
property owner or only the operator responsible. Enforceability is easier against the
property owner.]
C. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision
of this chapter shall also constitute a violation of this chapter.
D. Any violation of this chapter is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
E. Except as otherwise provided, enforcement of this chapter is at the sole
discretion of the City. Nothing in this chapter shall create a right of action in any person
against the City or its agents to compel public enforcement of this chapter against private
parties.
8.05.070 Operative date.
This chapter shall become operative as to any person on MONTH DAY, 202X.
8.05.080 No conflict with Federal or State law.
Nothing in this chapter is intended to or shall be interpreted as conflicting with any
Federal or State law or regulation.

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Monday, October 27, 2025
Subject: Discussion re: Legislative Direction on Phasing-Out Gas-Powered Leaf
Blowers
Category: City Business
Staff Contacts: Jeff Swanson, City Manager; Ryan Osada, Public Works Director;
Jennifer Robertson and Randi Shaffer, City Attorney’s Office

1. Executive Summary.
Gas-powered leaf blowers (GPLBs) have become a standard tool for landscapers in
recent decades, yet they pose several significant issues related to public health and
safety, including emission of toxic chemicals and noise. They are a nuisance to residents
and pose a danger to operators. Many municipalities and larger regions, including Seattle,
Portland, Multnomah County (Oregon), and the State of California, have begun the
process to phase out or completely ban the use of GPLBs. Medina wishes to consider
moving forward with legislation that will reduce or eliminate GPLB use within the city.
Multiple policy options are available to accomplish this goal which the City Council will
consider, discuss, and provide direction to staff.
One options that some jurisdictions have implemented is a seasonal ban on the use of
GPLBs, disallowing use in warmer months when landscaping debris is dry and easily
cleared by electric leaf blowers, before moving to a full ban on use. Other jurisdictions
have relied on noise ordinances to curb the use of GPLBs, which are louder than their
electric counterparts; while many jurisdictions use both methods to control daily and
seasonal use.
The City also has options for enforcement of any legislation that curbs or eliminates the
use of GPLBs ranging from notices of violations of the noise code, which is already
available in the Medina Municipal Code , to operators of GPLBs to issuance of violations
to property owners who hire the operators. However, enforcement could be a challenge
as the nature of landscaping businesses is to move from property to property.
In 2023, the Medina City Council adopted Resolution No. 435, expressly stating the City’s
intent to fully phase out the use of gas-powered leaf blowers (“GPLBs”) in the city limits
by 2028.
This evening, the City Council is invited to discuss this topic and provide staff with further
direction to staff on next steps, including:

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(1) proposed legislation; and
(2) an associated outreach plan.
Following the direction, staff will prepare the relevant legislation and submit for Council
review and approval.
2. Resolution No. 435 – Phasing out of GPLBs.
As this is a Council-driven initiative, staff has no suggested method for implementation.
However, in order to facilitate the Council’s discussion, staff offer the following suggested
parameters as part of implementing Resolution No. 435:
a. Conduct community outreach, including educating residents about the dangers of
emissions from GPLBs and inviting public input on proposed regulations and
proposed deadlines for compliance;
b. Utilize a phased implementation approach to allow time for the City, residents, and
local landscaping companies to replace equipment with a full phase-out by 2028;
and
c. Incorporate the prohibition into the City’s existing complaint-driven code
enforcement model, focusing enforcement efforts in response to received
complaints.
3. General information about GPLBs.
a. Comparison and Use of Leaf Blowers:
Leaf blowers have been widely available since the 1950s and have gained popularity with
residential and commercial users since the 1970s. Leaf blowers make up approximately
10% of the gas-powered lawn and garden equipment in use today.
i.

Availability and Styles.

Leaf blowers are available to commercial and residential users in a variety of forms,
including gas-powered two-stroke and four-stroke engine versions, GPLBs with noise
reduction technology, and corded or cordless electric leaf blowers (ELBs). Styles for both
GPLBs and ELBs primarily consist of handheld, backpack, and wheeled types. Handheld
and backpack versions are more widely used as they are lighter and easier to maneuver
than wheeled leaf blowers; backpack versions are seen more often in commercial use
because they are more comfortable for extended use in larger areas.
ii.

Typical Use of GPLBs in Residential and Commercial Settings.

GPLBs are used in both residential and commercial settings by both individual residents
and landscaping companies. A study conducted in 2015 showed annual residential use
of GPLBs was around 10 hours per individual per year. Commercial users, including

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employees of landscaping companies, averaged approximately 280 hours per year,
equivalent to over 7 weeks of full-time (40 hours/week) work spent using GPLBs.
iii.

Effectiveness by type.

The overall effectiveness of leaf blowers depends on their air velocity output, which is
measured in cubic feet per minute (CFM). Higher airflow equates to a better ability to
move leaves and debris. Handheld and backpack GPLBs move 400-900 CFM, at speeds
of 150-250 miles per hour. In comparison, ELBs 200-600 CFM, at speeds of 100-270
miles per hour. The higher airflow provided by GPLBs comes at the cost of heavier
equipment and a higher price. Additionally, the health risks posed by emissions from
GPLBs are not present in ELBs, which have little to no emission effects. Further, some
cordless ELBs are nearly as effective as GPLBs in terms of air velocity and most models
are less costly than gas-powered versions. The technology is also changing quickly for
ELBs and improvements in battery life and capacity are aiding in improving air speeds,
power (in CFM), and price for ELBs. However, ELBs also require additional infrastructure
for battery charging, including stations.
Table 1. Comparison of Gas vs. Electric Leaf Blowers
Type

Airflow

Speed

Weight

Price

Coverage
Area

Gas
–
Handheld

400-600
CFM

150-230
MPH

8-12 lbs.

$100 - $300

Small Medium
(<1/4 acre)

Gas
–
Backpack

500-900
CFM

180-250
MPH

15-25 lbs.

$200-$600

Medium –
Large
(>1/4 acre)

Electric
–
Corded
Handheld

200-700
CFM

100-270
MPH

4-12 lbs.

$75-$200

Small Medium
(<1/4 acre)*

Electric
–
Cordless
Handheld

250-450
CFM

120-200
MPH

5-10 lbs.

$100-$300

Small Medium
(<1/4 acre)

Electric
–
Cordless
Backpack

400-600
CFM

150-200
MPH

10-15 lbs.

$200-$500

Medium –
Large
(>1/4 acre)

*limited by cord length

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b. Health & Environmental Concerns:
i.

Noise Pollution.

The two-stroke engines used in most GPLBs emit a sound that often exceeds the
acceptable decibel (dB) levels set by the World Health Organization (WHO), CDC, EPA,
and the State of Washington, with WHO and EPA cautioning that consistent
environmental noise above 70 dB could lead to hearing loss. Additionally, the Washington
State Legislature has established maximum sound levels that are appropriate for different
localities. Residential areas have a maximum of 60 dB, while commercial dining, retail,
business, and other areas have a limit of 65 dB. Industrial, manufacturing, and agricultural
areas have a maximum of 70 dB. Medina has established maximum levels of 55 dB for
residential areas and 60 dB for commercial areas which are reduced to 45 dB and 50 dB
between 10 PM and 7 AM. However, the current noise code specifically permits the use
of GPLBs between 7 AM and 7 PM on weekdays and between 9 AM and 7 PM on
weekends, exempting them from the noise code requirements. GPLBs produce sound at
an average level for the operator between 85 and 100 dBs, with higher quality machines
using noise reduction closer to 85 dBs, and mid- to low-quality devices emitting sound up
to 110 dBs for the operator. For comparison, a household vacuum cleaner emits levels of
60 to 80 dBs. Even at ranges of 50 feet, GPLBs emit sound at levels between 70-80 dBs.
Therefore, while these machines exceed current noise limitations, the Medina Municipal
Code contains a noise exemption applicable to GPLBs and other similar powered
equipment, therefore, any legislation will also need to amend the City’s noise code to
remove this exemption.1 The Medina noise code provides, in pertinent part:
8.06.140. - Exemptions—Sounds exempt during daylight hours.
The following sounds are exempt from this chapter between
7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 a.m. and
10:00 p.m. on weekends, unless different hours are specified:
...
D.
Sounds created by powered equipment when used by
a resident or by the Overlake Golf and Country Club for the
temporary or periodic maintenance or repair of their property or its
appurtenances, including lawnmowers, leaf blowers, powered hand
tools, and snow-removal equipment, provided such use is between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and between 9:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. on weekends;
...

1 Amending the City noise code will require SEPA processing and a 90-day review/comment period from

the Department of Ecology prior to passage. RCW 70A.20.060(3).

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The potential health effects from the high-decibel output of GPLBs range from mild to
serious. Longer exposure to high-decibel noise increases the likelihood of hearing
damage and hearing loss for operators. On average, landscapers use GPLBs for 2.1
hours per day, which equates to long exposure. Further, sound at 85dBs or higher can
cause irreversible damage to the inner ear. Finally, exposure to continued high-decibel
noise by operators and nearby residents can also cause stress, anxiety, depression, high
blood pressure, sleep disturbances, and other behavioral changes.
In addition to the high decibel levels, GPLBs produce low-frequency sound waves that
travel far and permeate barriers, walls, and many types of hearing protection, affecting
both operators and residents inside neighboring homes. One study illustrated the different
impact to the community from the noise of GPLBs against ELBs. The ELBs had
manufacturer decibel ratings of 56 dB and 70 dB, while the GPLBs had ratings of 65 dB
and 75 dB. The ELBs affected up to 6 homes, with a smaller noise radius, compared to
the GPLBs which affected more than 23 homes over a much larger area.
Image 1. Community Impact of Electric and Gas
Leaf Blowers

ELBs, on average, are quieter than GPLBs, emitting sounds between 40-75 dB, and have
frequencies that are less penetrative, travel shorter distances, and blend in better with
ambient noise. Increased use of ELBs may reduce the harmful effects of high-decibel
noise for operators and residents alike.
ii.

Environmental Pollutants.

In addition to noise pollution, GPLBs emit high levels of localized chemical pollutants
during use. GPLB engines operate on a mixture of gasoline and oil of which only twothirds are combusted during operation. The other third of the fuel is emitted directly into
the air surrounding the operator; these emissions contain high levels of carbon monoxide
(CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and volatile organic compounds (VOC) and other
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disease, stroke, respiratory disease, cancer, neurological conditions, premature death,
and effects on prenatal development.2
These emissions also create ground-level ozone which contributes to the creation of
smog in urban areas. One study conducted in 2010 equated emissions from one hour of
GPLB use to the same level of smog-forming pollutants as driving from Los Angeles to
Denver, approximately 1,100 miles. Another estimate was conducted by an engineer
editor at Edmunds.com who compared emissions of GPLBs to vehicles, finding that idling
the two-stroke GPLB engine for 10 minutes produced the same emissions as driving a
Ford Raptor 235 miles.3 The localized nature of the emissions creates an increased risk
not only to the operators but also to people in the area where the use occurs, which can
include public schools and parks where larger backpack equipment is used.
There is also research related to increased levels of particulate matter that is ‘kicked up’
during use. This particulate matter can contain pesticides, pollen, animal dander, and
other substances that settle on sidewalks and roadways. These particles are lifted off the
ground and can remain suspended in the air for several days.
d. Equity considerations.
Many of the health and environmental risks associated with the use of GPLBs directly
impact the operators of the equipment. Demographic surveys from 2021 indicate that 49%
of landscaping services workers are between the ages of 22-44; 61% are of Hispanic,
Latin, or Spanish origin, and 92% are men. Compared to the workforce at large,
landscapers are slightly younger and are predominantly Hispanic and male. However,
while the landscapers would likely see the health benefits from lower emissions and
sound risks more directly, there has historically been pushback from this group based on
concerns that removal of GPLBs will lead to even lower wages and longer hours for
landscaping workers. In areas where bans have been adopted, landscapers have been
the primary source of opposition against such policies, arguing that less effective tools
make it more challenging to get the same amount of work done in a day, leading to lower
profits and possibly closure of some businesses. Little data is available to show whether
these negative effects have occurred.
4. Approaches of other jurisdictions in regulating GPLBs.
As summarized below, various agencies have utilized a myriad of approaches to address
this issue. Over 170 jurisdictions in 26 states and the District of Columbia have instituted
policies restricting or banning them from use. Policies vary by municipality and include
different enforcement mechanisms, and a review of the policies in nearby jurisdictions is
included here.

2 Environmental Protection Agency, National Emissions from Lawn and Garden Equipment; 2015.
3 Edmunds, Emissions Test: Car vs. Truck vs. Leaf Blower, last accessed March 30, 2025.

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a. City of Kirkland.
The City of Kirkland has created an “Electric Leaf Blower Initiative” that aims to have a
three-year approach to eliminate GPLBs, including extensive community engagement,
public town hall discussions, trade-in events and vouchers for electric leaf blowers, and
targeted outreach to landscapers.4 The City of Kirkland is currently evaluating an
implementation plan that may include (1) seasonal / time-of-day restrictions (rather than
a total prohibition); and/or (2) electric-only pilot zones / geographic restrictions.
b. City of Seattle.
In 2022, the Seattle City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to eliminate the use
of GPLBs by city departments and contractors by 2025, and for businesses and residents
by 2027.5 A directive issued by the mayor in May 2023 also required that all new leaf
blower purchases by city departments be electric, with the goal of transitioning half of the
city’s leaf blowers to electric models by 2025, 75% by 2026, and achieving full
electrification by 2027. The city council has not moved forward with any other legislation
limiting GPLBs to seasonal use or implementing a phase-out plan for use by the city or
its residents. It is also unclear how the city plans to enforce the restrictions on use of
GPLBs once the phasing out plan is completed; for now, it appears the city is focusing on
education and incentives to facilitate the transition to ELBs.
c. City of Portland and Multnomah County, Oregon.
In 2021 and 2022, Multnomah County and the City of Portland, respectively, passed
resolutions declaring an intent to phase out the use of GPLBs.6 The resolutions require a
transition to ELBs by county-owned facilities by 2025, call for expanded charging
infrastructure throughout the county, require community outreach to educate citizens
about the harms of GPLBs and the phase out process, and mandate the creation of a
workgroup that includes the Oregon Landscape Contractors Association to discuss, plan,
and implement the countywide phase-out. The city and county also agreed to create
incentives to offset costs for small businesses through rebates or reimbursements.
In March 2024, the city and county co-authored an ordinance which limits GPLB use to
October-December, beginning January 1, 2026, with a year-round ban to begin in 2028.7,8
The ordinance prohibits property owners from allowing the operation of GPLBs on the
owner’s property from January – September, with use allowed during the wet leaf season
between October and December. A full prohibition will take effect January 1, 2028.
Enforcement will be complaint-based, and violations include a code enforcement warning
4

See Kirkland webpage: The Electric Leaf Blower Initiative – City of Kirkland

5 City of Seattle, Resolution No. 32064, September 6, 2022.
6 Portland City Council, Resolution No. 37463, December 5, 2019; Multnomah County, Resolution No.

2021-094, December 16, 2021.
7 Portland City Council, Ordinance No. 191653, April 12, 2024.
8 Portland Municipal Code (PMC) 17.101, Leaf Blowers (formerly at Chapter 8.80 PMC).

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for the first violation, followed by increasing fines beginning at $250 up to $1,000 for
subsequent violations.
Multnomah County agreed to support the transition by providing funding for education
and community outreach, implementing a pilot program to reimburse or provide rebates
to landscaping businesses for the cost of ELBs, and funding enforcement measures.
However, last month it was announced that the county is currently facing a $15.5 million
budget shortfall, and it is not clear whether there will be adequate funding for educational
outreach and rebate programs.
d. State of California and multiple California municipalities.
In 2021, the State of California passed legislation requiring the California Air Resources
Board to phase out the sale of new gas-powered small off-road engines, requiring them
to be zero-emission by 2024.9 Notably, the legislation does not prohibit the use of existing
gas-powered engines in the state, and California has set aside $30 million to support the
transition to electric alternatives for landscaping businesses.
In addition to the statewide prohibition on the sale of small engines, dozens of California
municipalities have adopted ordinances limiting or prohibiting the use of GPLBs.10 Some
cities have extended regulations to electric leaf blowers, limiting the use of any type of
blower to certain periods of the day, for specific lengths of time, or at a decibel level lower
than 65 dB.11
5. Enforcement Options.
Two primary mechanisms for enforcement of municipal codes are through civil infraction
tickets, issued by city police officers, or through use of civil code enforcement. Civil
infractions require a higher standard of proof and officers would either need to be present
to witness the GPLB use and/or have a noise meter to test the decibel level of the
equipment before issuing an infraction (and would need training on use and regular
calibration of this equipment). The transient nature of the use of GPLBs will make
enforcement by infraction difficult. In contrast, enforcement through code violations
requires a less stringent standard of proof and may provide opportunities for enforcement
after the use occurs. Seattle’s Department of Construction and Inspections operates in
this manner and the department will enforce a code violation based on evidence of use
that includes a time stamp (e.g., a photo of the alleged violation from a resident, city
employee, or other citizen.) Civil violations can also be set up to include a warning for a
first violation, with fines levied for subsequent violations.
The City also has the option of enforcing violations against the users of GPLBs or against
the property owner using or allowing the use on the property. As discussed below,
considerations of equity suggest that levying a penalty against a property owner who uses

9 California AB 1346, October 19, 2021.
10 See, Coronado, CA Municipal Code § 36.24.020; Calistoga, CA Municipal Code § 8.21.020.
11 See, Pasadena, CA Municipal Code § 9.37.030.

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or hires a company to use GPLBs may be more effective and reduce claims of bias or
discrimination in enforcement.
6. Direction requested.
Council is invited to share feedback to direct staff with the requested elements for a
potential ordinance to be presented to Council. If Council desires to regulate or to disallow
the use of GPLBs going forward, please give direction to staff on the following:
a. Scope of Legislation considerations.
i.

Whether to disallow the use of GPLBs seasonally (i.e., ban during dry
season, but allow during the wet and winter season when leaves are heavier
and harder to move) or year-round;

ii.

The timing for when compliance with any complete or seasonal ban would
take effect and whether there is a period of education or warning before
enforcement begins;

iii.

Whether the enforcement is against the party using the GPLBs, the property
owner, or both;

iv.

Whether you want to modify hours of operation for GPLBs or other small
gas-powered equipment; and

v.

If the city operations will have a different (earlier) deadline than the rest of
the city, what that deadline will be.

b. Procedure; Community Outreach.
Please provide direction to staff on the process you would like to use on this legislation
and the timing, including:
i.

Community outreach in relation to timing of enacting legislation, including
educating residents about the dangers of emissions from GPLBs and
accepting public comments in support of and in opposition to the proposed
regulations;

ii.

Whether the Council wants to direct additional outreach to landscaping
companies, larger property owners, etc.;

iii.

Whether the Council wants to hold a public hearing on the ordinance; and

iv.

Whether an educational campaign should be undertaken prior to or after
passage of legislation to make residents and landscaping companies aware
of the legislation and the deadlines for compliance.

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Attachment(s)
The materials cited above are attached.
Budget/Fiscal Impacts The cost of legislation prohibiting the use of GPLBs include cost
of enforcement and the costs converting the Medina equipment from GPLBs to electric.
The cost of an electric leaf blower with 1 hour of batteries is ~$5,000. The City would
need to purchase four of the electric leaf blowers to replace the GPLBs in stock.
Operational changes will be necessary to accommodate efficiently loss.
Costs associated with enforcement would be a general fund expense, and as code
enforcement is complaint-driven, the expenditures would vary based on the volume of
complaints/calls.
Staff Recommendation: Engage in Council discussion and provide staff with additional
direction on drafting legislation.
City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motion: I move to direct staff to bring forward legislation
regarding gas powered leaf blowers, to include [describe legislative desired].
Time Estimate: 60 minutes

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CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 464
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MEDINA, WASHINGTON, RECOGNIZING THE SECOND
MONDAY OF OCTOBER, 2026, AS INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’
DAY IN THE CITY OF MEDINA.
WHEREAS, a group of Medina Elementary students presented to the Medina City Council on
February 23, 2026, sharing their research and conclusions about Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and
advocating for the importance of its recognition by their city, the City of Medina; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina recognizes that indigenous peoples have lived on and cared for
these lands and waters since before other peoples arrived; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina intends to nurture a unified community that will respect and
welcome the values and cultures of all our residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina would like to celebrate the rich and varied cultures of indigenous
peoples and tribes, honor the past and present contributions of indigenous peoples and tribes,
respectfully acknowledge the pain and struggles endured by indigenous peoples over the
history of our region, and express admiration for the resilience of indigenous communities; and
WHEREAS, Washington State jurisdictions observing an Indigenous Peoples’ Day, including
King County, commonly do so on the second Monday in October;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recognition of Indigenous People’s Day. The second Monday of October, 2026, shall
be recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Medina.
Section 2. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption by the City
Council.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2026.
_________________________
Jessica Rossman, Mayor
Approved as to form:

Attest:

Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder P.S.
________________________________
Jennifer Robertson, City Attorney

_____________________________
Dawn Nations, Acting City Clerk

FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO. 464
Resolution No. 464

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Monday, September 28, 2026
Subject/Topic: Resolution No. 464 - Indigenous
Peoples' Day
Dept. Origin: Council
Category: Consent Agenda
Prepared by: Jessica Rossman, Mayor and Jennifer
Robertson, City Attorney

Proposed Council Action/Motion:
☐Information Only
☐Receive and File
☐Discuss
☐Provide Direction
☐Public Hearing
☒Adopt/Approve
☐Other:

Attachments: Resolution No. 464
Proposed Council Action:
Adopt Resolution No. 464 to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Summary
Medina Elementary students presented to the Medina City Council on February 23, 2026, sharing
their research and conclusions about Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and advocating for the importance
of its recognition by their city, the City of Medina. At that time, the Council approved moving
forward with recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day on the second Monday of October, 2026. The
attached Resolution would implement that direction, and is presented for Council approval.
This proposal furthers Council Priority 5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Financial Stability and Accountability
Quality Infrastructure
Efficient and Effective Government
Public Safety and Health
Neighborhood Character and Community Building

Budget/Fiscal Impact: None.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 464.

City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motions: I move to adopt Resolution No. 464 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day as
presented on the consent agenda.

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Monday, September 28, 2026
Subject/Topic: Development Impacts Project,
Phase 1
Dept. Origin: Development Services and Planning
Consultant
Category: City Business
Prepared by: Kimberly Gunderson, Mahoney
Planning LLC, Medina Planning Consultant

Proposed Council Action/Motion:
☐Information Only
☐Receive and File
☒Discuss
☐Provide Direction
☒Public Hearing
☒Adopt/Approve (Optional)
☐Other:

Attachments:
1. Development Impacts Phase 1 Slide Deck
2. DRAFT Ordinance, MMC Amendments for
Development Impacts Project Phase 1
(Planning Commission Recommended
Version with September 14 Council
Adjustments)
3. DRAFT Ordinance, MMC Amendments for
Development Impacts Project Phase 1
(Planning Commission Recommended
Version)
4. DRAFT Template Landscape Covenant
5. Privacy Landscape Screening List
6. Notice of Public Hearing and Public Comment
Responses
Proposed Council Action
The Council will hold a public hearing on Development Impacts Phase 1 Ordinance No. 1062.
Following the public hearing, the Council may take action on Ordinance No. 1062. If no action is
taken, the ordinance will be returned to Council on October 12, 2026 for further consideration and
potential action.
Summary
The City of Medina intends to permanently enact regulatory reform that will trend development
away from recent development tendencies and address the impacts of these practices on the
sense of community enjoyed in Medina and its overall defining character. This effort is known as
the Development Impacts Project. This project has been commonly referred to as “bulk impacts”
over the last 20 years and the issue has been a regular matter of focus for regulatory reform in
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Medina’s zoning context in a way that resolves development-related impacts and implements the
land use goals of the Medina Comprehensive Plan:
H-P1: “Ensure new development is consistent with citywide goals and policies,
including but not limited to sustainable site standards, landscaping and tree
retention requirements, and diversity of housing options all while maintaining a
quiet, safe, and livable city.”
H-P5: “Craft regulations and procedures to provide a high degree of certainty
and predictability to applicants and the community-at-large to minimize
unnecessary time delays in the review of permit applications, while still
maintaining opportunities for public involvement and review.”
H-P6: “Restrict the size and scale of new and remodeled homes in order to
retain the informal, sylvan character of the community.”
LU-G1: “To maintain Medina’s high-quality residential setting and character,
while considering creative housing solutions to accommodate community
members of all socioeconomic groups.”
LU-G3: “To maintain active community involvement and equitable engagement
in land use policy and regulation.”
LU-P1: “The City should minimize changes to existing zoning and land use
patterns, except as to meet above goals when deemed necessary by its
citizens; if meeting the above goals results in denser zoning, middle housing,
or infill development, the City should particularly support these housing types
within areas served by frequent transit, such as the Evergreen Point Fwy Station
on SR 520, or within planned higher-density areas of the City.”
LU-P2: “The City should consider ways to restrict the size of homes in order to
retain the character of the community and lessen impacts associated with
construction. The City should consider ways to reduce or mitigate impacts to
existing smaller housing when adjacent to larger remodeled or newlyconstructed homes. The City should also discourage lot combinations to reduce
the loss of housing capacity.”
CD-G1: “Retain Medina’s distinctive and informal neighborhood development
pattern.”
CD-P6: “Encourage infill and redevelopment in a manner that is compatible with
the existing neighborhood scale.”
Problem Statement
The City has observed an increasing trend in the development of massive single-family homes
which tend to overwhelm the size of adjacent homes and injure the privacy and property
enjoyment of neighboring residents. Medina frequently reviews proposals for the demolition of
modest homes and their replacement with boxy, wide, tall homes accompanied by considerable
glazing that is often oriented toward neighboring living spaces.
Thematic Public Feedback
Medina recognizes that the character of high-quality living is not hallmarked only by luxurious
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Bucking trends in many other western Washington communities to decrease minimum lot sizes
and increase bulk consumption of property, Medina has represented the value conveyed by its
residents in the quiet comfort of their sylvan waterfront environment. In recent years, these
residents have expressed a loss of their comforts by the growing trend of massive neighboring
residential development. The trend of proximal, boxy homes has caused obtrusive light and noise,
loss of privacy and property enjoyment, and an unease among some residents in the geotechnical
stability of Medina’s steep slopes to withstand the charge of such large structures.
Interim Official Controls
In an effort to address these concerns, the City enacted emergency legislative action on February
23, 2026 limiting the proximity of development within adjoining side yards by increasing side yard
setbacks on all properties (Ordinance 1052). In the same legislative action, the City created
requirements for recessed upper stories and removed its allowance for height bonuses, which
previously could allow the construction of a home up to 36-feet in height. At its July 27, 2026
regular meeting, City Council passed a second piece of emergency legislation (Ordinance 1059)
which slightly modified and extends Ordinance 1052. Modifications in Ordinance 1059 include
removing the recessed upper story requirement created by Ordinance 1052, clarifying vacant
home lighting provisions, and increasing the minimum lot width and street frontage in the R-16
and R-20 zones from 70-feet to 90-feet.
In response to the passing of Ordinance 1052, property owners interested in developing their
properties shared that the ordinance’s limitations have yielded a loss of property value and
seemingly restrict denser development that is otherwise called for by the state.
The themes heard by the Medina community on this topic can be summarized as:
 Large, boxy, proximal development has reduced privacy, reduced property enjoyment,
and caused excessive noise and light.
 Regulations applied under Ordinance 1052 have caused a loss in property value and
work averse to denser development priorities of the state.
The focus of the Development Impacts Project will be to explore methods of amending the City’s
zoning landscape that considers each of these themes offered by the public and to create a
balance between fostering increased density with livability for all residents.
Council Direction
At its April 27, 2026 regular meeting, City Council gave the following direction:
“Direct the Planning Commission to study each presented zoning reform opportunity for
its efficacy in satisfying the goals of the Development Impacts Project and prepare a
recommendation for Council's adoption.”
Additional discussion with Council divided the project into two (or potentially three) phases: Phase
1, which intends to expeditiously resolve The Problem; and Phase 2, which is a longer-term study
of the broad zoning reform opportunities introduced by the Planner at Council’s April 27, 2026
meeting. It is expected that this project will prioritize Phase 1 and will limit its focus initially to its
resolution, initiating Phase 2 only upon the completion of Phase 1.
Phase 1
Kim Gunderson of Mahoney Planning, LLC is under contract with the City of Medina to provide
on-call current and long-range planning support services and has been tasked with leading the
Development Impacts Project. Kim has prepared and attached a PowerPoint slide deck that will
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The slide deck refamiliarizes Council with the project and presents the Phase 1 code amendments
recommended for adoption by Planning Commission, with key adjustments made to reflect the
feedback of the Council offered during the September 14 study session. The recommended
Phase 1 ordinance would adopt permanent revised zoning code provisions to resolve Phase 1;
this is in direct response to consistent outspoken feedback from Development Impacts Project
stakeholders who have asked for reliability as the Project advances.
Council can review the draft Phase 1 ordinance as recommended by Planning Commission
included as Attachment 3 to this agenda bill. Council can also consider a revised version of this
draft ordinance which has been prepared in direct response to majority or collective feedback of
the Council at its September 14 study session; this version of the Phase 1 ordinance is included
as Attachment 2 to this agenda bill.
Additionally, Council may wish to consider an amendment to MMC 16.22.040(K)(7) as it is
currently presented in Attachments 2 and 3 to clarify Medina’s allowance for water features to
protrude setbacks. The amended language could read: “Permanent exterior water features and
other similar permanently installed architectural features that make noise shall be installed in a
location or in a manner such that neighboring properties do not hear them.” If Council concurs
with this revision, Council may direct this change be made to the Ordinance before it is brought
back for final passage.
Public Noticing and Statutory Requirements
Phase 1 of the Development Impacts Project has been robustly noticed to those with outspoken
interest in the Project. Phase 1 has also undergone each of its statutory obligations for the
adoption of new city ordinances.
SEPA
The City of Medina is the SEPA Lead Agency for the Development Impacts Project. Medina’s
SEPA Responsible Official has reviewed a project SEPA Checklist and related materials, and
issued a Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS) for Phase 1 of the Project. The DNS was noticed
in all manners required of MMC 14.04.010 and comments on the threshold determination were
invited from August 7 – August 21, 2026. The City received one comment from the Department
of Ecology seeking to understand the scope of the project and whether it impacted the Medina
Shoreline Master Program.
Notice of Intent to Adopt (Commerce)
The City is required to provide notice of its intent to adopt (NOI) new or revised development
regulations to the Department of Commerce (Commerce) under RCW 36.70A.106. The NOI is
transmitted to most state agencies by Commerce, and a typical 60-day review and comment letter
is extended to state agencies. At the request of the City, Commerce can choose to approve a
requested expedited review of only 14 days.
Kim provided NOI with a request for expedited review to Commerce on July 29, 2026. On August
14, 2026, the City received its approved request for expedited review. No agency comments were
received by the City. This satisfies the City’s NOI obligations.
Notice of City Council Public Hearing
MMC 16.81.070 provides the City’s requirements for noticing its public hearings on zoning code
text amendments. MMC 16.81.070 requires that public hearings be published in a newspaper of
general circulation and posted in the same manner as regular City Council meetings.
It is well understood that an engaged body of the Medina citizenry and their representatives seek
to remain involved in the Development Impacts Project. Known as the “Development Impacts

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Project stakeholders,” these Medina community members have regularly attended public
meetings, provided public comment, and/or participated in the June 17 Project Phase 1 Charrette.
The City has observed and appreciated the involvement of the Project stakeholders and wishes
to continue providing them with abundant engagement. In that interest, the City over-noticed its
September 28, 2026 City Council public hearing and e-mailed notice of the hearing to any member
of the Medina community with a record of public participation in the Project since its inception in
February 2026. 52 Project stakeholders received this notice. The City also prepared a project
one-pager at the request of the Development Services Committee which is easily and broadly
accessible on the main homepage of the City’s website.
Notice of public hearing was timely provided on September 3, 2026. One comment has been
received by the City as of the preparation of this agenda bill.
Project Schedule
Phase 1 is expected to continue advancing forward on the following schedule:
 September 28 – City Council public hearing and potential adoption of ordinance
 October 12 – Request ordinance adoption from City Council
Council Priorities
This proposal furthers Council Priorities 2, 3, 4, and 5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Financial Stability and Accountability
Quality Infrastructure
Efficient and Effective Government
Public Safety and Health
Neighborhood Character and Community Building

Budget/Fiscal Impact: None
Recommendation: Hold a public hearing and consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1062.

City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motion: If the Council desires to take action following the September 28
public hearing, the following motion is proposed:
“I move approval of Ordinance No. 1062, as expressed in Attachment _____ included with the
agenda bill, to address impacts of construction, to increase privacy and peaceful enjoyment for
residents in residential development standards, amending the following sections of the Medina
Municipal Code for this purpose: 16.22.030, 16.22.040, 16.23.050 and 16.23.060(C)&(D),
16.44.040, 16.12.020, 16.12.090, 16.12.200, 16.30.070(B), 16.71.010, providing for severability
and corrections; terminating the interim official control adopted under Ordinance No. 1052 and
extended by Ordinance No. 1059; and establishing an effective date.
Time Estimate: 50 Minutes

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Development Impacts
Project
Phase 1
Mahoney Planning, LLC
Kimberly Gunderson, Principal
Medina City Council Public Hearing
September 28, 2026
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Phase 1
Recommended Code
Edits

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Conditions of
Approval: Why?

09

Why Does the
Revised Minor
Deviation Work?

10

Noticing & Public
Engagement

11

Planning
Commission
Recommendation

12

Phase 1 Schedule &
Recommended
Future Motion

AGENDA ITEM 9.1

Agenda

01

Council Direction

02

Key Components of
Phase 1

03

Consistent Charrette
Feedback

04

What is a Minor
Deviation?

05

Phase 1 Resolution

06

Code Comparisons

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Council Direction
April 27, 2026:
“Direct the Planning Commission to study each
presented zoning reform opportunity for its efficacy in
satisfying the goals of the Development Impacts Project
and prepare a recommendation for Council's adoption.”
Further discussion divided the project into two phases:
• Phase 1 (immediate address of The Problem)
• Phase 2 (long-term resolution)

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Key Components of Phase 1
Solve The Problem Expeditiously
• Plan against loss of privacy, property enjoyment, and value to
neighbors of new development caused by bulky development
• Resolve potential unintended consequences of 1052, particularly
as it relates to narrow lots

Engage the Community Early
• Host a Charrette. Invite Stakeholder collaboration toward solution

Rely on Existing Tools for Expeditious Resolution
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Consistent Charrette Feedback
• City should be involved in mitigating development impacts
• Code should allow for flexible design and creativity. Lots in Medina
are often substandard, challenged, unique
• Code should clearly state what is allowed to be built
• Landscape screening is acceptable mitigation
• Narrow lots need relief from Ord. 1052
• Phase 1 needs quick resolution
• Many ideas to consider at Phase 2 (incentivizing preferred
development, pitched roofs, modulation, administrative design review
process, refreshed side setback perspective, new zone for small lots)

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Phase 1 Resolution

Amended Minor Deviation
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What is a Minor Deviation?
• Administrative Discretionary Permit (Type 2)

• Decision issued by Director, not Hearing Examiner
• Includes Notice of Application mailed to all neighbors within 300’,
published, and posted. Includes Notice of Decision
• Appealable to Hearing Examiner
• Application is not ministerial. Not allowed by right. Can be denied.
• No changes to the Minor Deviation’s administration are proposed.

• Application Process

• Pre-Development meeting encouraged
• Application reviewed for completeness, then noticed
• Application reviewed for consistency with Minor Deviation approval criteria
and zoning code compliance
• Decision rendered (conditions can be added to approval) and noticed

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Phase 1 Resolution
Amended Minor Deviation
• Combines with Dev Impacts IOCs to permanently codify all edits
• Expands applicability of Minor Deviation to include demo/new
construction/reconstruction
• Allows for side setbacks to align with previous standard IF project
meets Minor Deviation approval criteria, including:
• The granting of such minor deviation will not be materially detrimental to the public
welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and zone in which the
subject property is situated; and
• The proposed development will not substantially reduce the amount of privacy enjoyed by
adjoining property owners than if the development was built as specified by the zoning
code.
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Phase 1 Resolution (Cont.)
• Allows Director to impose Conditions of Approval to mitigate impacts
• Landscape Maintenance Covenant for maintaining privacy landscape
screen in perpetuity. Screen can be maintained to match max. building height
• Upper story glazing may be limited to as much as 20% when facing side
property lines and built within narrower side setbacks
• Uncovered decks protruding into narrow side setbacks limited to 100 square
feet when more than 30 inches above grade

• Adds/edits definitions for: certified arborist, certified horticulturist,
reconstruction, replacement cost, upper story
Projects that comply with development standards are not required to
undergo Minor Deviation

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Code Comparisons
• What’s changed since February 2026?
Pre-Ord. 1052

Ords. 1052 & 1059

Recommended Phase 1 Code

Side Setbacks: 10’ (lots smaller than
20,000 square feet)

Side Setbacks: 15’ (lots smaller than
20,000 square feet)

Side Setbacks: 15’ (lots smaller than
20,000 square feet). Can build to 10’
with approved Minor Deviation

Side Setbacks: greater of 10’ or 15% lot
width not to exceed 20’ (large lots)

Side Setbacks: greater of 15’ or 20% lot
width not to exceed 20’ (large lots)

Side Setbacks: greater of 15’ or 20% lot
width not to exceed 20’ (large lots). Can
build to 10’ or 15% with approved
Minor Deviation

Structures in Side Setbacks: no
landscape requirement

Structures in Side Setbacks: partial
landscape screen required when 30” or
more above grade

Structures in Side Setbacks: no change;
will implement 1052/1059

Uncovered Decks in Side Setbacks:
allowed if maintaining 50% of side
setback and less than 30” above grade

Uncovered Decks in Side Setbacks:
Uncovered Decks in Side Setbacks: no
allowed if maintaining 75% of side
change; will implement 1052/1059
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setback and less than 30” above grade, if
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Code Comparisons (Cont.)
Pre-Ord. 1052

Ords. 1052 & 1059

Recommended Phase 1 Code

Mechanical Equip. in Side Setbacks:
Allowed at nonconforming structures,
must maintain 5’ setback

Mechanical Equip. in Side Setbacks:
Allowed at nonconforming structures,
must maintain 10’ setback

Mechanical Equip. in Side Setbacks: no
change; will implement 1052/1059

Sound Attenuation Devices in Side
Setbacks: No limitation

Sound Attenuation Devices in Side
Setbacks: Allowed if located such that
neighbors do not hear them

Sound Attenuation Devices in Side
Setbacks: no change; will implement
1052/1059

Bonus Height: R-20, R-30, and SR-30
zones allowed to build to 30’ above OG
or 36’ above FG

Bonus Height: Removed bonus height
opportunity

Bonus Height: no change; will
implement 1052/1059

Vacant Residence Lighting: No limitation

Vacant Residence Lighting: Prohibits
light trespass. Prohibits interior lights
visible from neighboring residences.

Vacant Residence Lighting: no change;
will implement 1052/1059

Lot Width R-16/R-20: 70’

Lot Width R-16/R-20: 90’

Lot Width R-16/R-20: no change; will
implement 1052/1059
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Phase 1 Recommended Code Edits

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Phase 1
Recommended
Code Edits

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Phase 1
Recommended
Code Edits

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Draft
Landscape
Maintenance
Covenant
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Reflects feedback from
Bellevue Fire Marshal
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Phase 1 Recommended Code Edits

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Phase 1
Recommended
Code Edits

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Phase 1
Recommended
Code Edits

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Phase 1
Recommended
Code Edits

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Conditions of Approval: Why?
• Privacy Landscape Screen
• Would require planting a screen of fast-growing species that can be
maintained to a height no taller than allowed building height
• Maintained via recorded covenant in perpetuity for long-term efficacy
• Creates privacy where it may otherwise be lost to neighboring development

• Upper-Story Glazing
• Can be exercised to limit exposure into neighboring interior spaces or
outdoor leisurely spaces, adding privacy to neighbors of new development
• Could allow for limitation to as much as 20% (could allow more than 20%
glazing) and can consider design mitigations (i.e., frosted or clerestory
windows)
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Conditions of Approval: Why?
• Uncovered Deck Size Limitation
• Recognizes the tendency for large upper-story decks to invite gatherings with
visibility into neighboring spaces
• Combines with side setback protrusion limitation (must maintain 75% of
setback and be screened)
• Adds deck size restriction given the totality of massing close to side property
line (house + deck closer than 15’, rather than house at 15’ and deck closer
than 15’) to limit total noise impacts to neighboring residences

• Broad Mitigation Measures
• Creates opportunity for unanticipated impacts or unique circumstances to be
mitigated, helping to protect against loss of neighboring privacy and property
enjoyment

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• Creates a means for mitigating development impacts on neighboring
properties
• Property owners can build to 15’ side setback by right, or build to 10’ if
impacts are mitigated. Creates either additional space between development
or mitigation measures to offset impacts that cannot be required in
ministerial permits.

• Creates a path toward realizing prior development potential that is not
quasi-judicial
• Property owners today face two options: 1) Re-design to 15’, or 2) Non-Admin
Variance in front of HEX (very low chance of success)
• Minor Deviation creates a permitting path with greater chance of success
without need to re-design

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Satisfies Phase 1 Scope:
• Solves The Problem Expeditiously
• Engaged the Community
• Relies on Existing Tools

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Noticing & Public Engagement
• Commerce NOI
• Request for expedited 14-day review approved 8/14/2026 – no agency
comments

• SEPA
• DNS Noticed 8/7/2026 – no public/agency comments

• Council NOH
• Posted, published, emailed to all legible project participant addresses
9/3/2026. One comment received as of date of materials preparation.

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Planning Commission Recommendation
At its August 25, 2026 public hearing on the Phase 1 Ordinance,
Planning Commission unanimously passed this recommendation:
“I move to recommend approval of the Development Impacts
Project, Phase 1 Ordinance and to direct staff to forward the
Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City Council.”

Attachment 2 to the agenda bill includes Planning Commission’s
recommended ordinance with adjustments made to reflect consistent
feedback offered from Council at its September 14 study session.
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September 28 – Council Public Hearing (could take action)
October 12 – Request Adoption of Ordinance (subject to change)

Recommended Future Motion: “I move approval of Ordinance No. 1062, as expressed in
Attachment _____ included with the agenda bill, to address impacts of construction, to increase
privacy and peaceful enjoyment for residents in residential development standards, amending
the following sections of the Medina Municipal Code for this purpose: 16.22.030, 16.22.040,
16.23.050 and 16.23.060(C)&(D), 16.44.040, 16.12.020, 16.12.090, 16.12.200, 16.30.070(B),
16.71.010, providing for severability and corrections; terminating the interim official control
adopted under Ordinance No. 1052 and extended by Ordinance No. 1059; and establishing an
effective date.”

Phase 2 to commence following completion of Phase 1.

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Questions or Comments?
Please offer any thoughts, questions, or other feedback on this
material.
Thank you!

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CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
Ordinance No. 1062
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MEDINA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ZONING, AMENDING
THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF
CONSTRUCTION, TO INCREASE PRIVACY AND PEACEFUL
ENJOYMENT
FOR
RESIDENTS
IN
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AMENDING THE FOLLOWING
SECTIONS OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THIS
PURPOSE: 16.22.030 (INCREASING SIDE YARD SETBACKS),
16.22.040 (REQUIRING LANDSCAPING FOR PROTRUSIONS
INTO SETBACKS), 16.23.050 AND 16.23.060(C)&(D) (TO
REMOVE THE BONUS HEIGHT OPTION), 16.44.040 (TO ADOPT
LIGHTING LIMITATIONS FOR VACANT RESIDENCES), 16.12.020
TO DEFINE CERTIFIED AND CITY ARBORISTS, 16.12.090 TO
DEFINE HORTICULTURALIST, 16.12.200 TO DEFINE UPPER
STORY, 16.30.070.B TO ADD A NEW STANDARD FOR PRIVACY
LANDSCAPE SCREENING, 16.71.010 TO EXPAND THE USE OF
MINOR DEVIATIONS FOR REDUCED SETBACKS AND HEIGHT
BONUS WHEN MITIGATION IS PROVIDED; ADOPTING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND CORRECTIONS; TERMINATING THE
INTERIM OFFICIAL CONTROL ADOPTED UNDER ORDINANCE
NO. 1052 AND EXTENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1059; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City of Medina is a code city operating under Title 35A RCW,
among other laws; and
WHEREAS, in Title 16 of the Medina Municipal Code, the City Council has
established the City’s development regulations; and
WHEREAS, Medina is a code city which is governed by the provisions of the
Growth Management Action (Chapter 36.70A RCW); and
WHEREAS, the City possesses land use jurisdiction and regulatory authority over
the City's incorporated lands; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1040 to
update the City’s land use codes to allow for middle housing and additional accessory
dwelling units (ADUs) consistent with State law; and
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WHEREAS, with increasing density, adopting standards that allow harmony
between residents are of increased importance; and
WHEREAS, the development trends in Medina include building single-family
homes to the maximum structural size and lot coverage which creates impacts on
neighboring properties in terms of loss of privacy, noise, and light trespass; and
WHEREAS, this trend has not led to increased production of housing units or
increased density, rather, it has led to decreased density in Medina; and
WHEREAS, these trends have also increased the cost of housing in a time when
Washington is in a housing shortage and housing affordability crisis; and
WHEREAS, the narrower lots in Medina often have more impacts on neighboring
property residents when redevelopment occurs; and
WHEREAS, narrow lots also are more difficult to develop with duplexes or
ADU/DADU units; and
WHEREAS, since adopting Ordinance 1040 in May of 2025 to provide for
ADU/DADU and middle housing options, the City has not seen development that would
provide more affordable units, like ADU/DADUs or duplexes; and
WHEREAS, by updating the code to make lot standards wider, new lots created
will have more width for a variety of housing types while minimizing impacts on
neighboring property residents; and
WHEREAS, changing the minimum lot widths does not change minimum lot size,
rather, it changes the aspect ratio which will make lots more developable for a wider
variety of housing types; and
WHEREAS, by increasing side yard setbacks, the impacts of residential
redevelopment will be mitigated on neighboring residents; and
WHEREAS, as part of modifying the development standards, an amended minor
deviation process is included which will allow owners and developers to build with
narrower side yard setbacks provided that such reduction in setbacks either does not
have negative impacts on neighboring residents or such reduction is mitigated; and
WHEREAS, as part of modifying the development standards, an amended minor
deviation process is included which will allow owners and developers in the R-20, R-30,
and SR-30 zones to obtain a height bonus if structural coverage on the lot is limited to no
greater than 13 percent, provided such height bonus either does not have negative
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impacts on neighboring residents or such height bonus is mitigated. This modification
may provide better housing forms, more open space, and more harmony between
neighbors; and
WHEREAS, by prioritizing the passage of this ordinance, the City will have
addressed and resolved the immediate impacts caused by development trends, enabling
its future study of broader zoning reformatory action to be considered by the City which
aligns with and supports its adopted goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was submitted to the Department of Commerce for
expedited review on July 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2026, the City’s SEPA official issued a determination of
nonsignificance for the proposed amendments, which was published and provided to the
public in accordance with WAC 197-11-510, and there have been no appeals; and
WHEREAS, over the past eight months, the City has engaged in significant public
outreach including, mailing notices to every address in the City, hosting a website with
project information for the public’s access, hosting a charrette on June 17, 2026 to obtain
input from design professionals, builders, residents, owners, and developers; and
WHEREAS, since February of 2026, the Planning Commission has studied this
issue, including meeting four times, worked on a draft ordinance, and conducted a public
hearing on the substance of this Ordinance on August 25, 2026; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Committee has met to review this
ordinance once during the time period that this ordinance has been under review; and
WHEREAS, over the past eight months, the City Council has studied this issue,
including meeting eight times, has given directions to the Planning Commission, and
conducted a public hearing on the substance of this Ordinance on September 28, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance furthers and implements the following Comprehensive
Plan Goals and Policies: H-P1, H-P5, H-P6, LU-G1, LU-G3, LU-P1, LU-P2, CD-G1, and
CD-P6; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, following the public hearing and after careful
consideration of the recommendation from the Planning Commission, all public comment,
and the Ordinance, finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive
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Plan and development regulations, the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW,
and that the amendments herein are in the best interests of the residents of the City and
further advance the public health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the public interest, safety and
welfare to update its code as required by State law and as set forth in this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as
the City Council’s findings of fact in support of this ordinance.
Section 2. Subsection A of Section 16.22.030 of the Medina Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.22.030. Building and structure setbacks.
A.

Table 16.22.030 establishes the minimum distance required for any part of any
building or structure to be set back from the pertinent property line. The minimum
setback requirements are applied to each lot by the square footage of the lot area
and the corresponding setback standards in the table. (See definition of "lot area"
and the definitions of "property lines" in Chapter 16.12 MMC and Figures
16.22.030(B) and (C) for establishing and delineating setbacks.)
Table 16.22.030: Minimum Building/Structure Setbacks
Square
Footage of the
Lot Area

Minimum Setback from the:
Front
Property
Line

Rear
Property
Line

Side Property Line
for first floor, or up to
16 feet in height
above finished grade,
whichever is lower

Lake Washington
Shoreline

Less than
10,001

25 feet

25 feet

1015 feet

See MMC
16.63.030

From 10,001
to 13,000

26 feet

26 feet

From 13,001
to 15,000

28 feet

28 feet

From 15,001
to 20,000

30 feet

30 feet

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Greater than
20,000

30 feet

30 feet

The greater of 1015
feet or 1520% of the
lot width; not to
exceed 20 feet

*****
Section 3. Section 16.22.040 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.22.040. Protrusions into setback areas.
The following structures may be located within a setback area, except setbacks
from Lake Washington, which are subject to Chapter 16.63 MMC. For structures located
in side yard setbacks which are over 30 inches in height above the existing or finished
grade, whichever is lower, the partial landscape screening standards set forth in MMC
16.30.070 shall be required:
A.

Utilities which are located underground and accessory to a principal use,
except the requirement for undergrounding is not required if the limitation in
MMC 16.50.090(I)(6) applies.

B.

Walkways, stairs and steps, and driveways, not including parking spaces,
which do not exceed 30 inches above the existing or finished grade, whichever
grade is lower.

C. Uncovered decks and patios, provided:
1. No part of the structure exceeds 30 inches in height above the existing or
finished grade, whichever grade is lower; and
2. The following setbacks are maintained:
a. A minimum 15-foot setback is maintained from the front property line;
b. A minimum 10-foot setback is maintained from the rear property line; and
c. A minimum side-yard setback equal to one-half seventy-five percent of the
required distance pursuant to Table 16.22.030. In addition, for decks or
patios built in side yard setbacks, installation of solid landscape screening
under MMC 16.30.070 shall be required.
D. Window wells that do not project more than six inches above the ground level
and do not protrude more than four feet into the setback area.
E.

Fences and freestanding walls which comply with the requirements set forth in
MMC 16.30.010.

F.

Irrigation systems at or below finished grade, including yard hydrants, sprinkler
heads and similar features that do not exceed 36 inches above the finished
grade.

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G. Ramps and similar structures installed to a single-family dwelling to provide
ADA access .
H. Foundation footings where the footing structure does not protrude more than
two feet into the setback area and is located entirely below the ground surface.
I.

Improved surface areas for off-street parking provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the front setback area and a minimum 15-setback
is maintained from a front property line; and
2. The parking area is designed in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from
the driveway; and
3. The top of the parking surface does not exceed 30 inches above the existing
or finished grade, whichever is lower.

J.

A chimney provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the side setback area and does not exceed more
than two feet into the setback area ;
2. The maximum horizontal width of the chimney inside the setback area is five
feet.

K.

Accessory structures and outdoor mechanical equipment provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the rear setback area and a minimum 15-foot
setback from the rear property line is maintained; and
2. The highest point of the accessory structure or outdoor mechanical
equipment does not exceed eight feet in height above the finished grade; and
3. The accessory structure or outdoor mechanical equipment does not occupy a
footprint greater than 100 square feet; and
4. Solid landscape screening pursuant to MMC 16.30.070 is planted that
screens the structure or mechanical equipment from adjoining properties; and
5. For outdoor mechanical equipment, the following shall apply:
a. An existing unit may be replaced with a new unit in the same location
regardless of setback requirements;
b. For existing legally nonconforming residences that do not conform to the
current side yard setback requirements, a new unit may be installed in the
side yard setback provided a minimum fiveten-foot setback is maintained
from the side property line; and
6. All mechanical equipment shall meet the sound requirements set forth in
chapter 8.06 MMC.
7. Permanently installed water features and other similar permanently installed
sound attenuation devices shall be located such that neighboring properties
do not hear them.

L.

Open play structures without roofs or walls provided:
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1. The protrusion is limited to rear setback areas and a minimum 10 foot setback
from a rear property line is maintained; and
2. The maximum height of the play structure does not exceed ten feet above the
finished grade; and
3. The play structure does not occupy a footprint greater than 100 square feet.
M. Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs as provided for in MMC 16.34.040.
N. Raised planting bed boxes, which do not exceed 30 inches above the existing
or finished grade, whichever grade is lower.
O. Low impact development best management practices or treatment best
management practices provided:
1. The best management practice shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the stormwater manual adopted under MMC
13.06.020.
2. Best management practices, including associated vegetation, shall be located
entirely on private property.
3. The maximum height of any structural element associated with the best
management practice shall not exceed 30 inches above the existing or
finished grade, whichever grade is lower.
4. The best management practice shall be designed to manage or treat
stormwater runoff solely from the building site and from less than 5,000
square feet of impervious surface.
5. Examples of acceptable best management practices, as those practices are
defined in Chapter 16.12 MMC, include but are not limited to the following:
a. Rain garden;
b. Bioretention;
c. Dispersion; and
d. Biofiltration treatment.
Section 4. Section 16.23.050 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.23.050. Maximum building and structure height standards.
A.

Application of maximum height standards.
1.

Table 16.23.050(A) establishes the maximum height standards for buildings
and structures within each zone.

2.

Areas not identified in Table 16.23.050(A) are subject to the height standards
specified for the R-20/R-30 zone.

3.

Where Table 16.23.050(A) specifies eligibility for a height bonus, a property
owner may elect to apply the height standards in subsection (C) of this section
in lieu of the height standards in Table 16.23.050(A); provided, that:

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a. The total structural coverage on the lot does not exceed 13 percent, excluding
the structural coverage bonus set forth in MMC 16.23.040; or
b. If the lot area is 16,000 square feet or less, the total structural coverage on
the lot does not exceed 17½ percent, excluding the structural coverage bonus
set forth in MMC 16.23.040.
Table 16.23.050(A): Maximum Height Standards
Measurement Points

Original Grade

High Point
Low Point

Finished
Grade

High Point
Low Point

Eligible for Height Bonus

Zoning/Height Overlay Maximum Height
R-16

R20/R30

SR-30

N-A

Public

Medina
Heights

25
feet

N/A*

N/A*

None

None

N/A*

25
feet

25
feet

28
feet

N/A*

N/A*

28
feet

28
feet

No

Yes

Yes

20 feet
30
feet

35
feet

No

No

N/A*
23 feet
No

*Not applicable.
B.

Maximum height is determined by the zone or height overlay where the building or
structures is located and the corresponding unit of height specified for original and
finished grade prescribed in the tables.

C. A property owner electing to apply the height bonus allowed pursuant to subsection
(A)(3) of this section shall apply the height limits specified in Table 16.23.050(C).
Table 16.23.050(C): Bonus Height Standard
Measurement Points
Original Grade

Finished Grade

Maximum Height
High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

CD. The methods for measuring the height of buildings and structures are set forth in
MMC 16.23.060.
DE. Exemptions from maximum height requirements are set forth in MMC 16.23.070.
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F.

Eligibility for the bonus height standard in subsection (A)(3) of this section shall not
apply where the total structural coverage on the lot exceeds 13 percent, excluding
structural coverage that qualifies for the bonus under MMC 16.23.040.

Section 5. Subsections C and D of Section 16.23.060 of the Medina Municipal
Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
16.23.060. Measuring building and structure height.
*****
C. In the R-20, R-30, and SR-30 zones (except where the bonus height standards
in Table 16.23.050(C) are used) and in the Medina Heights overlay, height
shall be measured as shown in Figure 16.23.060(C) and as set forth in the
following procedures:
*****
D. Where the bonus height standards in Table 16.23.050(C) are used, height shall
be measured as shown in Figure 16.23.060(D) and as set forth in the following
procedures:
1. The original grade shall be established as set forth in MMC 16.23.080;
2. The base elevation for measuring height shall be taken at four points where
the outside of the exterior walls/sides of the building or structure intersect the
following:
a. The lowest point of the original grade;
b. The highest point of the original grade;
c. The lowest point of finished grade; and
d. The highest point of finished grade;
3. Starting at the four base elevation points ascertained under subsection (D)(2)
of this section, a vertical line shall be extended by the distance of the
applicable maximum height prescribed in Table 16.23.050(C);
4. The grade (original or finished) and corresponding vertical line established
under subsection (D)(3) of this section that has the lower upper elevation
(measured from a zero-elevation surface) shall be used to measure maximum
height;
5. Maximum height shall be a horizontal plane intersecting the upper elevation
of the vertical line established in subsection (D)(4) of this section for
measuring maximum height and shall be perpendicular to the same vertical
line as shown in Figure 16.23.060(D);
6. The maximum height envelope shall be the area between the applicable
grade (original or finished) and the horizontal height plane established in this
section and shown in Figure 16.23.060(C);

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7. No part of the building or structure, including roof lines, shall protrude above
the maximum height envelope, except as allowed otherwise by law;
8. See subsection (E) of this section for establishing the height plane parameter
and subsection (G) of this section for height calculation exemptions.
Figure 16.23.060(D): Bonus Height Measurements
IMAGE IS DELETED
*****

Section 7. Section 16.44.040 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.44.040. Minimum maintenance standards for vacant residences.
Properties containing vacant single-family dwellings, whether under construction or
complete, shall, at a minimum, be maintained as follows:
A.

The premises shall be clean, safe, and sanitary, free from waste, garbage, litter
and excessive vegetation.

B.

The building and structures shall be maintained in good repair and be
structurally sound. Structural members shall be free from safety, health, and
fire hazards.

C. Doors, windows, and other openings shall be weather-tight and secured
against entry by birds, vermin, and trespassers. Missing or broken doors,
windows, and other openings shall be covered by glass, plywood, or other
weather-resistant materials and tightly fitted and secured to the opening.
D. Exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials.
E.

Foundation walls shall be animal- and vermin-proof and be maintained in a
structurally sound and sanitary condition.

F.

Chimneys, decks, balconies, canopies, awnings, exhaust ducts, cornices,
corbels, trim, wall facings, drains, gutters, downspouts, and similar features
shall be safely anchored.

G. Roofs and flashings shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally
sound.
H. Interior lights that are visible to or from neighboring properties shall be kept
turned off except when the structure is occupied.
I.

Exterior lights shall only be on after dark if they are shielded and angled away
from other properties and dwelling units and meet the standards set forth in
chapter 16.25 MMC. Light shall not be permitted to trespass onto other
properties.

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Section 8. Subsection “A” of Section 16.22.020 of the Medina Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.22.020. - Lot development standards.
A. The pertinent requirements for minimum net lot area, minimum lot width, and
minimum street frontage applicable to each lot is determined by the zoning district in
which the lot is located and the corresponding standards in Table 16.22.020.

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Table 16.22.020: Lot Development Standards
Zoning
District

Minimum Net
Lot Area

Minimum
Lot
Width

Minimum
Street
Frontage

R-16

16,000 sq. ft.

7090 ft.

7090 ft.

R-20

20,000 sq. ft.

7090 ft.

7090 ft.

R-30

30,000 sq. ft.

90 ft.

90 ft.

SR-30

30,000 sq. ft.

90 ft.

90 ft.

N-A

16,500 sq. ft.

135 ft.

135 ft.

Public

None

None

None

*****

Section 9. Definitions of “Arborist, certified” and “Arborist, city” are hereby added
to Section 16.12.020 to read as follows:
16.12.020. – “A” definitions.
*****
Arborist, certified means a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees who is
certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Arborist, city means a certified arborist appointed by the city manager or designee.
The city arborist is responsible for evaluating trees according to the International
Society of Arboriculture in evaluating hazardous trees in urban areas.
*****

Section 10. The definition of “Horticulturist, certified” is hereby added to Section
16.12.090 to read as follows:
16.12.090. – “H” definitions.
*****
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Horticulturist, certified means a specialist in plant cultivation who is either a
Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) or a Certified Horticulturist (CH) as
designated by the American Society for Horticulture Science.
*****
Section 10. The definitions of “Reconstruction” and “Replacement cost” in Section
16.12.190 of the Medina Municipal Code are hereby to read as follows:
16.12.190. - "R" definitions.
*****
Reconstruction means to undertake construction within and/or upon an
existing structure which has a valid construction permit with fair-market
construction costs greater than 60 percent of the replacement cost of the existing
structure being enlarged, extended, repaired, remodeled, or structurally altered. All
project phases necessary to result in a habitable building must be included. The
calculation for fair market construction costs shall include all costs of construction
associated with the structure for a period beginning on the date of permit issuance
and ending 18 months after the date the permit is finalized by the city. Construction
costs shall be based on the greater of bid cost or the adopted valuation table for
new square footage.
*****
Replacement cost means the square footage of the structure multiplied by
local building costs per square foot for the type of structure, or a similar method of
calculation means the total cost of design and construction to replace an existing
structure.
*****

Section 110. The definition of “Story, upper” is hereby added to Section 16.12.200
to read as follows:
16.12.200. – “S” definitions.
*****
Story, upper means any floor, story, or space located above the ground floor,
whether that ground floor is characterized as a daylight basement, main floor, or
otherwise. On sloping lots, the upper story shall be determined based on its
position in relation to the ground elevation where the structure is developed along
the sloping lot as would satisfy a reasonable person to be the upper story.
*****

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Section 121. A new subsection “3” is hereby added to Section 16.30.070.B of
the Medina Municipal Code to read as follows:
16.30.070. Landscape screening.
*****
B.

Landscape screening – Types and description.
*****
3.

Privacy landscape screening.
a. Privacy landscape screening is a screen of landscaped vegetative
species known for their ability to grow expeditiously and function as
a visual barrier.
b. Where privacy landscape screening is required, the following shall
apply:
i. Shrub and tree species shall consist of a mixture of species
sourced from the Medina Privacy Landscape Species list on
file with the Development Services Department, unless the
city approves the use of an unlisted species. The Director
has the authority to update the Medina Privacy Landscape
Species list from time to time by providing a copy to the City
Clerk and posting it on the City’s website.
ii. The selected species shall be planted to provide solid yearround sight-obscuring screening from the ground up.
iii. Shrubs and trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height at
the time of planting. The City may require shrubs or trees to
exceed six feet in height at the time of planting if the Director
determines the additional height is needed to satisfy MMC
16.71.010(F).
iv. Shrubs and trees shall be planted having a planting pattern
of at least three feet in width.
v. Where practical, existing mature vegetation should be
incorporated into the screen.
v.vi. Privacy landscape screening shall be maintained to ensure a
height of 28 feet or the maximum allowed height of a building
on the subject site, whichever is less.
*****

Section 132. Section 16.71.010 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:

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16.71.010. Minor deviation.
A.

B.

Purpose. The purpose of a minor deviation is:
1.

To allow for minor departures from numeric development standards for
remodeling alteration projects; and

2.

To allow flexibility in design while preserving legally established
nonconforming conditions with respect to setback requirements and
maximum building heights; and.

3.

To allow departures from minimum side yard setback and maximum building
height standards for development projects, including new development,
alterations, additions, substantial destruction, or substantial reconstruction.

Applicant. Any owner may submit an application for a minor deviation.

C. Procedures. Minor deviations are processed as a Type 2 decision pursuant to
the review procedures set forth in Chapter 16.80 MMC.
D. Applicability. A minor deviation may be approved for the following:
1.

Departures by five percent or less from any numeric development standard
for alteration projects provided:
a. If the numeric development standard is expressed as a percentage, the
five percent is calculated as the numeric percentage multiplied by 1.05;
and
b. Requests for departures may include qualifying conditions such as
structural coverage bonuses and height bonuses; and
c. The structure would not experience substantial destruction as defined by
MMC 16.12.200.

2.

Departures from building height and zoning setback standards to allow a
building addition to match an existing nonconforming building height or
setback that was legally established provided:
a. Matching a legal nonconforming building height means a building addition
extending above the maximum zoning height applicable to the building, but
the highest point of the addition does not exceed the highest point of the
roof of the existing building; or
b. Matching a legal nonconforming zoning setback means a building addition
extending into the setback area, but the addition does not extend closer to
the property line than the closest point of the existing building, excluding
gutters; and
c. The total above-ground bulk of the building located within the legally
nonconforming height or setback envelope does not occupy more than 60
percent of the maximum possible above-ground bulk that could otherwise
be built within the legal nonconforming building height or setback envelope
with approval of a minor deviation.; and

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d. The structure would not experience substantial destruction as defined by
MMC 16.12.200.
3. Departures from building height and side setback zoning standards to allow
any project to develop against the alternative building height and side
setback standards set forth in this section provided:
a. All other numeric development standards applicable to the project are
adhered to; and
b. The project includes mitigation measures that will offset any material
detriment to the public welfare, or any injury to property or improvements
in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located, or any
substantial reduction in the amount of privacy enjoyed by adjoining
property owners than if the development was built as specified by the
zoning code.
c. Development proposed under this subsection may depart from side yard
setback zoning standards and may develop against the following
alternative side yard setback standards:
Square Footage of Minimum Setback from the:
the Lot Area
Side Property Line
Less than 10,001
10 feet
From 10,001 to
13,000
From 13,001 to
15,000
From 15,001 to
20,000
Greater than 20,000 The greater of 10 feet or 15% of the lot width; not to exceed
20 feet
1. Protrusions in setback areas shall otherwise comply with MMC
16.22.040.
d. Development proposed under this subsection in the R-20, R-30, or SR-30
zones may depart from maximum building height standards and may
develop against the following alternative bonus height standards, provided
the total structural coverage on the lot does not exceed 13 percent,
excluding structural coverage that qualifies for the bonus under MMC
16.23.040:
Measuring Points

Maximum Height

Original Grade

High Point

30 feet

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Finished Grade

Low Point

36 feet

High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

1. The methods for measuring the height of buildings and structures
proposed under this subsection are set forth in section (I) of this
section.
2. Development in the R-16, N-A, and Public zones, and development
in Medina Heights may not be built against the alternative building
height standards set forth in this subsection.
E.

Limitations. A minor deviation shall not be approved for the following:
1.

Where the structure experienced substantial destruction as defined by MMC
16.12.200.

1.2. Where the request is to obtain final approval of a structure that compliance
with the numeric development standard was represented in the building
permit application, but subsequent construction is noncompliant; or
2.3. Where the project consists of a building alteration or improvement that was
completed at any time within the previous five years.
F.

Criteria for approval. The decision authority may approve a minor deviation only
if all of the following criteria are satisfied:
1.

The minor deviation does not constitute a granting of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity
and zone in which the subject property is located; and

2.

The granting of such minor deviation will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and
zone in which the subject property is situated; and

3.

The proposed development will not substantially reduce the amount of
privacy enjoyed by adjoining property owners than if the development was
built as specified by the zoning code; and

4.

For departures set forth in subsection (D)(1) of this section, the minor
deviation is necessary, because of special circumstances relating to the
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, to
provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located.

G. Conditions of approval. The decision authority may attach reasonable conditions
as necessary to safeguard the public health, general welfare and safety, to
prevent material detriment to property in the vicinity, and to ensure that the
privacy of adjoining properties is preserved. Specific to a decision to approve a
minor deviation under subsection (D)(3) of this section, the decision authority
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may apply any or all of the following conditions of approval as necessary to
safeguard the public health, general welfare, and safety, to prevent material
detriment to property in the vicinity, and to ensure that the privacy of adjoining
properties is preserved:
1.

A privacy landscape screen pursuant to MMC 16.30.070(B)(3) shall be
installed along the perimeter of the lot from which the structure is set back
against the alternative side yard setback standards set forth in subsection
(D)(3)(c) of this section. A maintenance covenant shall be recorded against
the property that commits to maintaining the privacy landscape screen in a
manner that complies with MMC 16.30.070(B)(3) and upkeeps the
landscape screen so as not to encroach adjoining properties. The
maintenance covenant shall run with the land in perpetuity;
a.

Where a privacy landscape screen is required, a landscape plan shall
be submitted to the city demonstrating consistency with MMC
16.30.070(B)(3). The landscape plan shall include provisions for
maintenance and irrigation of the landscape screen, and shall include
planting best management practices that will guide installation of the
privacy landscape screen. Should the landscape plan include shrubs
or trees installed in excess of six feet in height at the time of planting,
a certified arborist or certified horticulturist shall select the landscape
species and shall observe their installation to ensure planting best
management practices are adhered to. The landscape plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the city prior to development activity.

2.

Upper story gGlazing shall may be limited, including, but not limited to,
establishing to a maximum glazing area of 20 percent of any upper story
elevation facing side property lines when the alternative side setback
standards set forth in subsection (D)(3)(c) of this section are built against,
unless additional glazing is required to comply with locally adopted building
codes;

3.

Uncovered dDecks or verandas which exceed 30 inches in height above the
existing or finished grade, whichever grade is lower, are limited to an area
of no more than 100 square feet when any portion of the deck or veranda is
developed within the alternative side setback standards set forth in
subsection (D)(3)(c) of this section;

4.

All lighting shall comply with MMC Chapter 16.25 and with MMC 16.44.040;
and

5.

Additional mitigation measures may be required such as, but not limited to,
increased screening, required fencing, altered location, reducing the scale
of the structure, etc., to minimize any negative impacts generated by
approving the minor deviation for the structure.

H. Lapse of approval.

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I.

1.

An approved minor deviation shall expire after one year from the later date
of the decision being issued or an appeal becoming final unless a complete
building permit application is submitted; and

2.

Expiration of the minor deviation is automatic and notice is not required; and

3.

The director may grant a single six-month extension if the applicant makes
such a request in writing prior to the expiration date and can show good
cause for granting the extension.

Bonus height standards. Where the bonus height standards in subsection
(D)(3)(d) of this section are used, height shall be measured as shown in Figure
16.71.010(A) and as set forth in the following procedures:
1. The original grade shall be established as set forth in MMC 16.23.080;
2. The base elevation for measuring height shall be taken at four points where
the outside of the exterior walls/sides of the building or structure intersect
the following:
a. The lowest point of the original grade;
b. The highest point of the original grade;
c. The lowest point of finished grade; and
d. The highest point of finished grade;
3. Starting at the four base elevation points ascertained under subsection (2)
of this subsection, a vertical line shall be extended by the distance of the
applicable maximum height prescribed in Table 16.23.050(C);
4. The grade (original or finished) and corresponding vertical line established
under subsection (3) of this section that has the lower upper elevation
(measured from a zero-elevation surface) shall be used to measure
maximum height;
5. Maximum height shall be a horizontal plane intersecting the upper elevation
of the vertical line established in subsection (4) of this section for measuring
maximum height and shall be perpendicular to the same vertical line as
shown in Figure 16.71.010(A);
6. The maximum height envelope shall be the area between the applicable
grade (original or finished) and the horizontal height plane established in
this section and shown in Figure 16.71.010(A);
7. No part of the building or structure, including roof lines, shall protrude above
the maximum height envelope, except as allowed otherwise by law;
8. See MMC 16.23.060(E) for establishing the height plane parameter and
MMC 16.23.060(G) for height calculation exemptions.

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Figure 16.71.010(A): Alternative Bonus Height Measurements

Section 14. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 15. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved
summary consisting of the title.
Section 16. Corrections. Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk,
and/or the code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to
this ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors,
references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference
thereto.
Section 17. Repeal of Interim Official Control. The Interim Official Control which
was imposed under Ordinance No. 1052 and extended under Ordinance Nos. 1059 is
hereby terminated upon the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective five days after
publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ON THE ___ DAY
OF ___________, 2026 BY A VOTE OF x FOR, x AGAINST, AND x ABSTAINING, AND
IS SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE ___ DAY OF ___________,
2026.
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_________________________
Jessica Rossman, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder, P.S.

Attest:

________________________________
Jennifer S. Robertson, City Attorney

_____________________________
Dawn Nations, City Clerk

PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.: / AB

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CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON
Ordinance No. 1062
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MEDINA, WASHINGTON, RELATING TO ZONING, AMENDING
THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS IMPACTS OF
CONSTRUCTION, TO INCREASE PRIVACY AND PEACEFUL
ENJOYMENT
FOR
RESIDENTS
IN
RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AMENDING THE FOLLOWING
SECTIONS OF THE MEDINA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THIS
PURPOSE: 16.22.030 (INCREASING SIDE YARD SETBACKS),
16.22.040 (REQUIRING LANDSCAPING FOR PROTRUSIONS
INTO SETBACKS), 16.23.050 AND 16.23.060(C)&(D) (TO
REMOVE THE BONUS HEIGHT OPTION), 16.44.040 (TO ADOPT
LIGHTING LIMITATIONS FOR VACANT RESIDENCES), 16.12.020
TO DEFINE CERTIFIED AND CITY ARBORISTS, 16.12.090 TO
DEFINE HORTICULTURALIST, 16.12.200 TO DEFINE UPPER
STORY, 16.30.070.B TO ADD A NEW STANDARD FOR PRIVACY
LANDSCAPE SCREENING, 16.71.010 TO EXPAND THE USE OF
MINOR DEVIATIONS FOR REDUCED SETBACKS AND HEIGHT
BONUS WHEN MITIGATION IS PROVIDED; ADOPTING
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF THIS ORDINANCE; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY AND CORRECTIONS; TERMINATING THE
INTERIM OFFICIAL CONTROL ADOPTED UNDER ORDINANCE
NO. 1052 AND EXTENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 1059; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City of Medina is a code city operating under Title 35A RCW,
among other laws; and
WHEREAS, in Title 16 of the Medina Municipal Code, the City Council has
established the City’s development regulations; and
WHEREAS, Medina is a code city which is governed by the provisions of the
Growth Management Action (Chapter 36.70A RCW); and
WHEREAS, the City possesses land use jurisdiction and regulatory authority over
the City's incorporated lands; and
WHEREAS, on May 27, 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1040 to
update the City’s land use codes to allow for middle housing and additional accessory
dwelling units (ADUs) consistent with State law; and
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WHEREAS, with increasing density, adopting standards that allow harmony
between residents are of increased importance; and
WHEREAS, the development trends in Medina include building single-family
homes to the maximum structural size and lot coverage which creates impacts on
neighboring properties in terms of loss of privacy, noise, and light trespass; and
WHEREAS, this trend has not led to increased production of housing units or
increased density, rather, it has led to decreased density in Medina; and
WHEREAS, these trends have also increased the cost of housing in a time when
Washington is in a housing shortage and housing affordability crisis; and
WHEREAS, the narrower lots in Medina often have more impacts on neighboring
property residents when redevelopment occurs; and
WHEREAS, narrow lots also are more difficult to develop with duplexes or
ADU/DADU units; and
WHEREAS, since adopting Ordinance 1040 in May of 2025 to provide for
ADU/DADU and middle housing options, the City has not seen development that would
provide more affordable units, like ADU/DADUs or duplexes; and
WHEREAS, by updating the code to make lot standards wider, new lots created
will have more width for a variety of housing types while minimizing impacts on
neighboring property residents; and
WHEREAS, changing the minimum lot widths does not change minimum lot size,
rather, it changes the aspect ratio which will make lots more developable for a wider
variety of housing types; and
WHEREAS, by increasing side yard setbacks, the impacts of residential
redevelopment will be mitigated on neighboring residents; and
WHEREAS, as part of modifying the development standards, an amended minor
deviation process is included which will allow owners and developers to build with
narrower side yard setbacks provided that such reduction in setbacks either does not
have negative impacts on neighboring residents or such reduction is mitigated; and
WHEREAS, as part of modifying the development standards, an amended minor
deviation process is included which will allow owners and developers in the R-20, R-30,
and SR-30 zones to obtain a height bonus if structural coverage on the lot is limited to no
greater than 13 percent, provided such height bonus either does not have negative
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impacts on neighboring residents or such height bonus is mitigated. This modification
may provide better housing forms, more open space, and more harmony between
neighbors; and
WHEREAS, by prioritizing the passage of this ordinance, the City will have
addressed and resolved the immediate impacts caused by development trends, enabling
its future study of broader zoning reformatory action to be considered by the City which
aligns with and supports its adopted goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance was submitted to the Department of Commerce for
expedited review on July 29, 2026; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2026, the City’s SEPA official issued a determination of
nonsignificance for the proposed amendments, which was published and provided to the
public in accordance with WAC 197-11-510, and there have been no appeals; and
WHEREAS, over the past eight months, the City has engaged in significant public
outreach including, mailing notices to every address in the City, hosting a website with
project information for the public’s access, hosting a charrette on June 17, 2026 to obtain
input from design professionals, builders, residents, owners, and developers; and
WHEREAS, since February of 2026, the Planning Commission has studied this
issue, including meeting four times, worked on a draft ordinance, and conducted a public
hearing on the substance of this Ordinance on August 25, 2026; and
WHEREAS, following the public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended
adoption by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Development Services Committee has met to review this
ordinance once during the time period that this ordinance has been under review; and
WHEREAS, over the past eight months, the City Council has studied this issue,
including meeting eight times, has given directions to the Planning Commission, and
conducted a public hearing on the substance of this Ordinance on September 28, 2026;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council, following the public hearing and after careful
consideration of the recommendation from the Planning Commission, all public comment,
and the Ordinance, finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the City’s Comprehensive
Plan and development regulations, the Growth Management Act, Chapter 36.70A RCW,
and that the amendments herein are in the best interests of the residents of the City and
further advance the public health, safety and welfare; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council determines that it is in the public interest, safety and
welfare to update its code as required by State law and as set forth in this Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA, WASHINGTON, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of Fact. The recitals set forth above are hereby adopted as
the City Council’s findings of fact in support of this ordinance.
Section 2. Subsection A of Section 16.22.030 of the Medina Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
16.22.030. Building and structure setbacks.
A.

Table 16.22.030 establishes the minimum distance required for any part of any
building or structure to be set back from the pertinent property line. The minimum
setback requirements are applied to each lot by the square footage of the lot area
and the corresponding setback standards in the table. (See definition of "lot area"
and the definitions of "property lines" in Chapter 16.12 MMC and Figures
16.22.030(B) and (C) for establishing and delineating setbacks.)
Table 16.22.030: Minimum Building/Structure Setbacks
Square
Footage of the
Lot Area

Minimum Setback from the:
Front
Property
Line

Rear
Property
Line

Side Property Line
for first floor, or up to
16 feet in height
above finished grade,
whichever is lower

Lake Washington
Shoreline

Less than
10,001

25 feet

25 feet

1015 feet

See MMC
16.63.030

From 10,001
to 13,000

26 feet

26 feet

From 13,001
to 15,000

28 feet

28 feet

From 15,001
to 20,000

30 feet

30 feet

Greater than
20,000

30 feet

30 feet

The greater of 1015
feet or 1520% of the

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lot width; not to
exceed 20 feet

*****
Section 3. Section 16.22.040 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.22.040. Protrusions into setback areas.
The following structures may be located within a setback area, except setbacks
from Lake Washington, which are subject to Chapter 16.63 MMC. For structures located
in side yard setbacks which are over 30 inches in height above the existing or finished
grade, whichever is lower, the partial landscape screening standards set forth in MMC
16.30.070 shall be required:
A.

Utilities which are located underground and accessory to a principal use,
except the requirement for undergrounding is not required if the limitation in
MMC 16.50.090(I)(6) applies.

B.

Walkways, stairs and steps, and driveways, not including parking spaces,
which do not exceed 30 inches above the existing or finished grade, whichever
grade is lower.

C. Uncovered decks and patios, provided:
1. No part of the structure exceeds 30 inches in height above the existing or
finished grade, whichever grade is lower; and
2. The following setbacks are maintained:
a. A minimum 15-foot setback is maintained from the front property line;
b. A minimum 10-foot setback is maintained from the rear property line; and
c. A minimum side-yard setback equal to one-half seventy-five percent of the
required distance pursuant to Table 16.22.030. In addition, for decks or
patios built in side yard setbacks, installation of solid landscape screening
under MMC 16.30.070 shall be required.
D. Window wells that do not project more than six inches above the ground level
and do not protrude more than four feet into the setback area.
E.

Fences and freestanding walls which comply with the requirements set forth in
MMC 16.30.010.

F.

Irrigation systems at or below finished grade, including yard hydrants, sprinkler
heads and similar features that do not exceed 36 inches above the finished
grade.

G. Ramps and similar structures installed to a single-family dwelling to provide
ADA access .

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H. Foundation footings where the footing structure does not protrude more than
two feet into the setback area and is located entirely below the ground surface.
I.

Improved surface areas for off-street parking provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the front setback area and a minimum 15-setback
is maintained from a front property line; and
2. The parking area is designed in a manner that is clearly distinguishable from
the driveway; and
3. The top of the parking surface does not exceed 30 inches above the existing
or finished grade, whichever is lower.

J.

A chimney provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the side setback area and does not exceed more
than two feet into the setback area ;
2. The maximum horizontal width of the chimney inside the setback area is five
feet.

K.

Accessory structures and outdoor mechanical equipment provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to the rear setback area and a minimum 15-foot
setback from the rear property line is maintained; and
2. The highest point of the accessory structure or outdoor mechanical
equipment does not exceed eight feet in height above the finished grade; and
3. The accessory structure or outdoor mechanical equipment does not occupy a
footprint greater than 100 square feet; and
4. Solid landscape screening pursuant to MMC 16.30.070 is planted that
screens the structure or mechanical equipment from adjoining properties; and
5. For outdoor mechanical equipment, the following shall apply:
a. An existing unit may be replaced with a new unit in the same location
regardless of setback requirements;
b. For existing legally nonconforming residences that do not conform to the
current side yard setback requirements, a new unit may be installed in the
side yard setback provided a minimum fiveten-foot setback is maintained
from the side property line; and
6. All mechanical equipment shall meet the sound requirements set forth in
chapter 8.06 MMC.
7. Permanently installed water features and other similar permanently installed
sound attenuation devices shall be located such that neighboring properties
do not hear them.

L.

Open play structures without roofs or walls provided:
1. The protrusion is limited to rear setback areas and a minimum 10 foot setback
from a rear property line is maintained; and
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2. The maximum height of the play structure does not exceed ten feet above the
finished grade; and
3. The play structure does not occupy a footprint greater than 100 square feet.
M. Swimming pools, spas and hot tubs as provided for in MMC 16.34.040.
N. Raised planting bed boxes, which do not exceed 30 inches above the existing
or finished grade, whichever grade is lower.
O. Low impact development best management practices or treatment best
management practices provided:
1. The best management practice shall be designed, constructed, and
maintained in accordance with the stormwater manual adopted under MMC
13.06.020.
2. Best management practices, including associated vegetation, shall be located
entirely on private property.
3. The maximum height of any structural element associated with the best
management practice shall not exceed 30 inches above the existing or
finished grade, whichever grade is lower.
4. The best management practice shall be designed to manage or treat
stormwater runoff solely from the building site and from less than 5,000
square feet of impervious surface.
5. Examples of acceptable best management practices, as those practices are
defined in Chapter 16.12 MMC, include but are not limited to the following:
a. Rain garden;
b. Bioretention;
c. Dispersion; and
d. Biofiltration treatment.
Section 4. Section 16.23.050 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.23.050. Maximum building and structure height standards.
A.

Application of maximum height standards.
1.

Table 16.23.050(A) establishes the maximum height standards for buildings
and structures within each zone.

2.

Areas not identified in Table 16.23.050(A) are subject to the height standards
specified for the R-20/R-30 zone.

3.

Where Table 16.23.050(A) specifies eligibility for a height bonus, a property
owner may elect to apply the height standards in subsection (C) of this section
in lieu of the height standards in Table 16.23.050(A); provided, that:
a. The total structural coverage on the lot does not exceed 13 percent, excluding
the structural coverage bonus set forth in MMC 16.23.040; or
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b. If the lot area is 16,000 square feet or less, the total structural coverage on
the lot does not exceed 17½ percent, excluding the structural coverage bonus
set forth in MMC 16.23.040.
Table 16.23.050(A): Maximum Height Standards
Measurement Points

Original Grade

High Point
Low Point

Finished
Grade

High Point
Low Point

Eligible for Height Bonus

Zoning/Height Overlay Maximum Height
R-16

R20/R30

SR-30

N-A

Public

Medina
Heights

25
feet

N/A*

N/A*

None

None

N/A*

25
feet

25
feet

28
feet

N/A*

N/A*

28
feet

28
feet

No

Yes

Yes

20 feet
30
feet

35
feet

No

No

N/A*
23 feet
No

*Not applicable.
B.

Maximum height is determined by the zone or height overlay where the building or
structures is located and the corresponding unit of height specified for original and
finished grade prescribed in the tables.

C. A property owner electing to apply the height bonus allowed pursuant to subsection
(A)(3) of this section shall apply the height limits specified in Table 16.23.050(C).
Table 16.23.050(C): Bonus Height Standard
Measurement Points
Original Grade

Finished Grade

Maximum Height
High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

CD. The methods for measuring the height of buildings and structures are set forth in
MMC 16.23.060.
DE. Exemptions from maximum height requirements are set forth in MMC 16.23.070.

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F.

Eligibility for the bonus height standard in subsection (A)(3) of this section shall not
apply where the total structural coverage on the lot exceeds 13 percent, excluding
structural coverage that qualifies for the bonus under MMC 16.23.040.

Section 5. Subsections C and D of Section 16.23.060 of the Medina Municipal
Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
16.23.060. Measuring building and structure height.
*****
C. In the R-20, R-30, and SR-30 zones (except where the bonus height standards
in Table 16.23.050(C) are used) and in the Medina Heights overlay, height
shall be measured as shown in Figure 16.23.060(C) and as set forth in the
following procedures:
*****
D. Where the bonus height standards in Table 16.23.050(C) are used, height shall
be measured as shown in Figure 16.23.060(D) and as set forth in the following
procedures:
1. The original grade shall be established as set forth in MMC 16.23.080;
2. The base elevation for measuring height shall be taken at four points where
the outside of the exterior walls/sides of the building or structure intersect the
following:
a. The lowest point of the original grade;
b. The highest point of the original grade;
c. The lowest point of finished grade; and
d. The highest point of finished grade;
3. Starting at the four base elevation points ascertained under subsection (D)(2)
of this section, a vertical line shall be extended by the distance of the
applicable maximum height prescribed in Table 16.23.050(C);
4. The grade (original or finished) and corresponding vertical line established
under subsection (D)(3) of this section that has the lower upper elevation
(measured from a zero-elevation surface) shall be used to measure maximum
height;
5. Maximum height shall be a horizontal plane intersecting the upper elevation
of the vertical line established in subsection (D)(4) of this section for
measuring maximum height and shall be perpendicular to the same vertical
line as shown in Figure 16.23.060(D);
6. The maximum height envelope shall be the area between the applicable
grade (original or finished) and the horizontal height plane established in this
section and shown in Figure 16.23.060(C);

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7. No part of the building or structure, including roof lines, shall protrude above
the maximum height envelope, except as allowed otherwise by law;
8. See subsection (E) of this section for establishing the height plane parameter
and subsection (G) of this section for height calculation exemptions.
Figure 16.23.060(D): Bonus Height Measurements
IMAGE IS DELETED
*****

Section 7. Section 16.44.040 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.44.040. Minimum maintenance standards for vacant residences.
Properties containing vacant single-family dwellings, whether under construction or
complete, shall, at a minimum, be maintained as follows:
A.

The premises shall be clean, safe, and sanitary, free from waste, garbage, litter
and excessive vegetation.

B.

The building and structures shall be maintained in good repair and be
structurally sound. Structural members shall be free from safety, health, and
fire hazards.

C. Doors, windows, and other openings shall be weather-tight and secured
against entry by birds, vermin, and trespassers. Missing or broken doors,
windows, and other openings shall be covered by glass, plywood, or other
weather-resistant materials and tightly fitted and secured to the opening.
D. Exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials.
E.

Foundation walls shall be animal- and vermin-proof and be maintained in a
structurally sound and sanitary condition.

F.

Chimneys, decks, balconies, canopies, awnings, exhaust ducts, cornices,
corbels, trim, wall facings, drains, gutters, downspouts, and similar features
shall be safely anchored.

G. Roofs and flashings shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally
sound.
H. Interior lights that are visible to or from neighboring properties shall be kept
turned off except when the structure is occupied.
I.

Exterior lights shall only be on after dark if they are shielded and angled away
from other properties and dwelling units. Light shall not be permitted to
trespass onto other properties.

Section 8. Subsection “A” of Section 16.22.020 of the Medina Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
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16.22.020. - Lot development standards.
A. The pertinent requirements for minimum net lot area, minimum lot width, and
minimum street frontage applicable to each lot is determined by the zoning district in
which the lot is located and the corresponding standards in Table 16.22.020.

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Table 16.22.020: Lot Development Standards
Zoning
District

Minimum Net
Lot Area

Minimum
Lot
Width

Minimum
Street
Frontage

R-16

16,000 sq. ft.

7090 ft.

7090 ft.

R-20

20,000 sq. ft.

7090 ft.

7090 ft.

R-30

30,000 sq. ft.

90 ft.

90 ft.

SR-30

30,000 sq. ft.

90 ft.

90 ft.

N-A

16,500 sq. ft.

135 ft.

135 ft.

Public

None

None

None

*****

Section 9. Definitions of “Arborist, certified” and “Arborist, city” are hereby added
to Section 16.12.020 to read as follows:
16.12.020. – “A” definitions.
*****
Arborist, certified means a specialist in the care and maintenance of trees who is
certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA).
Arborist, city means a certified arborist appointed by the city manager or designee.
The city arborist is responsible for evaluating trees according to the International
Society of Arboriculture in evaluating hazardous trees in urban areas.
*****

Section 10. The definition of “Horticulturist, certified” is hereby added to Section
16.12.090 to read as follows:
16.12.090. – “H” definitions.
*****
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Horticulturist, certified means a specialist in plant cultivation who is either a
Certified Professional Horticulturist (CPH) or a Certified Horticulturist (CH) as
designated by the American Society for Horticulture Science.
*****
Section 10. The definitions of “Reconstruction” and “Replacement cost” in Section
16.12.190 of the Medina Municipal Code are hereby to read as follows:
16.12.190. - "R" definitions.
*****
Reconstruction means to undertake construction within and/or upon an
existing structure which has a valid construction permit with fair-market
construction costs greater than 60 percent of the replacement cost of the existing
structure being enlarged, extended, repaired, remodeled, or structurally altered. All
project phases necessary to result in a habitable building must be included. The
calculation for fair market construction costs shall include all costs of construction
associated with the structure for a period beginning on the date of permit issuance
and ending 18 months after the date the permit is finalized by the city. Construction
costs shall be based on the greater of bid cost or the adopted valuation table for
new square footage.
*****
Replacement cost means the square footage of the structure multiplied by
local building costs per square foot for the type of structure, or a similar method of
calculation means the total cost of design and construction to replace an existing
structure.
*****

Section 110. The definition of “Story, upper” is hereby added to Section 16.12.200
to read as follows:
16.12.200. – “S” definitions.
*****
Story, upper means any floor, story, or space located above the ground floor,
whether that ground floor is characterized as a daylight basement, main floor, or
otherwise. On sloping lots, the upper story shall be determined based on its
position in relation to the ground elevation where the structure is developed along
the sloping lot as would satisfy a reasonable person to be the upper story.
*****

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Section 121. A new subsection “3” is hereby added to Section 16.30.070.B of
the Medina Municipal Code to read as follows:
16.30.070. Landscape screening.
*****
B.

Landscape screening – Types and description.
*****
3.

Privacy landscape screening.
a. Privacy landscape screening is a screen of landscaped vegetative
species known for their ability to grow expeditiously and function as
a visual barrier.
b. Where privacy landscape screening is required, the following shall
apply:
i. Shrub and tree species shall consist of a mixture of species
sourced from the Medina Privacy Landscape Species list on
file with the Development Services Department, unless the
city approves the use of an unlisted species. The Director
has the authority to update the Medina Privacy Landscape
Species list from time to time by providing a copy to the City
Clerk and posting it on the City’s website.
ii. The selected species shall be planted to provide solid yearround sight-obscuring screening from the ground up.
iii. Shrubs and trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height at
the time of planting. The City may require shrubs or trees to
exceed six feet in height at the time of planting if the Director
determines the additional height is needed to satisfy MMC
16.71.010(F).
iv. Shrubs and trees shall be planted having a planting pattern
of at least three feet in width.
v. Where practical, existing mature vegetation should be
incorporated into the screen.
*****

Section 132. Section 16.71.010 of the Medina Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows:
16.71.010. Minor deviation.
A.

Purpose. The purpose of a minor deviation is:

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B.

1.

To allow for minor departures from numeric development standards for
remodeling alteration projects; and

2.

To allow flexibility in design while preserving legally established
nonconforming conditions with respect to setback requirements and
maximum building heights; and.

3.

To allow departures from minimum side yard setback and maximum building
height standards for development projects, including new development,
alterations, additions, substantial destruction, or substantial reconstruction.

Applicant. Any owner may submit an application for a minor deviation.

C. Procedures. Minor deviations are processed as a Type 2 decision pursuant to
the review procedures set forth in Chapter 16.80 MMC.
D. Applicability. A minor deviation may be approved for the following:
1.

Departures by five percent or less from any numeric development standard
for alteration projects provided:
a. If the numeric development standard is expressed as a percentage, the
five percent is calculated as the numeric percentage multiplied by 1.05;
and
b. Requests for departures may include qualifying conditions such as
structural coverage bonuses and height bonuses; and
c. The structure would not experience substantial destruction as defined by
MMC 16.12.200.

2.

Departures from building height and zoning setback standards to allow a
building addition to match an existing nonconforming building height or
setback that was legally established provided:
a. Matching a legal nonconforming building height means a building addition
extending above the maximum zoning height applicable to the building, but
the highest point of the addition does not exceed the highest point of the
roof of the existing building; or
b. Matching a legal nonconforming zoning setback means a building addition
extending into the setback area, but the addition does not extend closer to
the property line than the closest point of the existing building, excluding
gutters; and
c. The total above-ground bulk of the building located within the legally
nonconforming height or setback envelope does not occupy more than 60
percent of the maximum possible above-ground bulk that could otherwise
be built within the legal nonconforming building height or setback envelope
with approval of a minor deviation.; and
d. The structure would not experience substantial destruction as defined by
MMC 16.12.200.

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3. Departures from building height and side setback zoning standards to allow
any project to develop against the alternative building height and side
setback standards set forth in this section provided:
a. All other numeric development standards applicable to the project are
adhered to; and
b. The project includes mitigation measures that will offset any material
detriment to the public welfare, or any injury to property or improvements
in the vicinity and zone in which the subject property is located, or any
substantial reduction in the amount of privacy enjoyed by adjoining
property owners than if the development was built as specified by the
zoning code.
c. Development proposed under this subsection may depart from side yard
setback zoning standards and may develop against the following
alternative side yard setback standards:
Square Footage of Minimum Setback from the:
the Lot Area
Side Property Line
Less than 10,001
10 feet
From 10,001 to
13,000
From 13,001 to
15,000
From 15,001 to
20,000
Greater than 20,000 The greater of 10 feet or 15% of the lot width; not to exceed
20 feet
1. Protrusions in setback areas shall otherwise comply with MMC
16.22.040.
d. Development proposed under this subsection in the R-20, R-30, or SR-30
zones may depart from maximum building height standards and may
develop against the following alternative bonus height standards, provided
the total structural coverage on the lot does not exceed 13 percent,
excluding structural coverage that qualifies for the bonus under MMC
16.23.040:
Measuring Points

Maximum Height

Original Grade

High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

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Finished Grade

High Point

30 feet

Low Point

36 feet

1. The methods for measuring the height of buildings and structures
proposed under this subsection are set forth in section (I) of this
section.
2. Development in the R-16, N-A, and Public zones, and development
in Medina Heights may not be built against the alternative building
height standards set forth in this subsection.
E.

Limitations. A minor deviation shall not be approved for the following:
1.

Where the structure experienced substantial destruction as defined by MMC
16.12.200.

1.2. Where the request is to obtain final approval of a structure that compliance
with the numeric development standard was represented in the building
permit application, but subsequent construction is noncompliant; or
2.3. Where the project consists of a building alteration or improvement that was
completed at any time within the previous five years.
F.

Criteria for approval. The decision authority may approve a minor deviation only
if all of the following criteria are satisfied:
1.

The minor deviation does not constitute a granting of special privilege
inconsistent with the limitation upon uses of other properties in the vicinity
and zone in which the subject property is located; and

2.

The granting of such minor deviation will not be materially detrimental to the
public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity and
zone in which the subject property is situated; and

3.

The proposed development will not substantially reduce the amount of
privacy enjoyed by adjoining property owners than if the development was
built as specified by the zoning code; and

4.

For departures set forth in subsection (D)(1) of this section, the minor
deviation is necessary, because of special circumstances relating to the
size, shape, topography, location or surroundings of the subject property, to
provide it with use rights and privileges permitted to other properties in the
vicinity and in the zone in which the subject property is located.

G. Conditions of approval. The decision authority may attach reasonable conditions
as necessary to safeguard the public health, general welfare and safety, to
prevent material detriment to property in the vicinity, and to ensure that the
privacy of adjoining properties is preserved. Specific to a decision to approve a
minor deviation under subsection (D)(3) of this section, the decision authority
may apply any or all of the following conditions of approval as necessary to
safeguard the public health, general welfare, and safety, to prevent material
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detriment to property in the vicinity, and to ensure that the privacy of adjoining
properties is preserved:
1.

A privacy landscape screen pursuant to MMC 16.30.070(B)(3) shall be
installed along the perimeter of the lot from which the structure is set back
against the alternative side yard setback standards set forth in subsection
(D)(3)(c) of this section. A maintenance covenant shall be recorded against
the property that commits to maintaining the privacy landscape screen in a
manner that complies with MMC 16.30.070(B)(3) and upkeeps the
landscape screen so as not to encroach adjoining properties. The
maintenance covenant shall run with the land in perpetuity;
a.

Where a privacy landscape screen is required, a landscape plan shall
be submitted to the city demonstrating consistency with MMC
16.30.070(B)(3). The landscape plan shall include provisions for
maintenance and irrigation of the landscape screen, and shall include
planting best management practices that will guide installation of the
privacy landscape screen. Should the landscape plan include shrubs
or trees installed in excess of six feet in height at the time of planting,
a certified arborist or certified horticulturist shall select the landscape
species and shall observe their installation to ensure planting best
management practices are adhered to. The landscape plan shall be
reviewed and approved by the city prior to development activity.

2.

Upper story gGlazing shall may be limited, including, but not limited to,
establishing to a maximum glazing area of 20 percent of any upper story
elevation facing side property lines when the alternative side setback
standards set forth in subsection (D)(3)(c) of this section are built against,
unless additional glazing is required to comply with locally adopted building
codes;

3.

Decks or verandas which exceed 30 inches in height above the existing or
finished grade, whichever grade is lower, are limited to an area of no more
than 100 square feet when any portion of the deck or veranda is developed
within the alternative side setback standards set forth in subsection (D)(3)(c)
of this section;

4.

All lighting shall comply with MMC Chapter 16.25 and with MMC 16.44.040;
and

5.

Additional mitigation measures may be required such as, but not limited to,
increased screening, required fencing, altered location, reducing the scale
of the structure, etc., to minimize any negative impacts generated by
approving the minor deviation for the structure.

H. Lapse of approval.
1.

An approved minor deviation shall expire after one year from the later date
of the decision being issued or an appeal becoming final unless a complete
building permit application is submitted; and

2.

Expiration of the minor deviation is automatic and notice is not required; and
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3.

I.

The director may grant a single six-month extension if the applicant makes
such a request in writing prior to the expiration date and can show good
cause for granting the extension.

Bonus height standards. Where the bonus height standards in subsection
(D)(3)(d) of this section are used, height shall be measured as shown in Figure
16.71.010(A) and as set forth in the following procedures:
1. The original grade shall be established as set forth in MMC 16.23.080;
2. The base elevation for measuring height shall be taken at four points where
the outside of the exterior walls/sides of the building or structure intersect
the following:
a. The lowest point of the original grade;
b. The highest point of the original grade;
c. The lowest point of finished grade; and
d. The highest point of finished grade;
3. Starting at the four base elevation points ascertained under subsection (2)
of this subsection, a vertical line shall be extended by the distance of the
applicable maximum height prescribed in Table 16.23.050(C);
4. The grade (original or finished) and corresponding vertical line established
under subsection (3) of this section that has the lower upper elevation
(measured from a zero-elevation surface) shall be used to measure
maximum height;
5. Maximum height shall be a horizontal plane intersecting the upper elevation
of the vertical line established in subsection (4) of this section for measuring
maximum height and shall be perpendicular to the same vertical line as
shown in Figure 16.71.010(A);
6. The maximum height envelope shall be the area between the applicable
grade (original or finished) and the horizontal height plane established in
this section and shown in Figure 16.71.010(A);
7. No part of the building or structure, including roof lines, shall protrude above
the maximum height envelope, except as allowed otherwise by law;
8. See MMC 16.23.060(E) for establishing the height plane parameter and
MMC 16.23.060(G) for height calculation exemptions.

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Figure 16.71.010(A): Alternative Bonus Height Measurements

Section 143. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this
ordinance should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent
jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of any other
section, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance.
Section 154. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved
summary consisting of the title.
Section 165. Corrections. Upon the approval of the city attorney, the city clerk,
and/or the code publisher is authorized to make any necessary technical corrections to
this ordinance, including but not limited to the correction of scrivener’s/clerical errors,
references, ordinance numbering, section/subsection numbers, and any reference
thereto.
Section 176. Repeal of Interim Official Control. The Interim Official Control
which was imposed under Ordinance No. 1052 and extended under Ordinance Nos. 1059
is hereby terminated upon the effective date of this Ordinance.
Section 18. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective five days after
publication as provided by law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA ON THE ___ DAY
OF ___________, 2026 BY A VOTE OF x FOR, x AGAINST, AND x ABSTAINING, AND
IS SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF ITS PASSAGE THE ___ DAY OF ___________,
2026.
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_________________________
Jessica Rossman, Mayor
Approved as to form:
Inslee Best Doezie & Ryder, P.S.

Attest:

________________________________
Jennifer S. Robertson, City Attorney

_____________________________
Dawn Nations, City Clerk

PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
ORDINANCE NO.: / AB

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CITY OF MEDINA
501 EVERGREEN POINT ROAD | PO BOX 144 | MEDINA WA 98039-0144
TELEPHONE 425-233-6400 | www.medina-wa.gov

After recording return to:
City of Medina
501 Evergreen Point Road
Medina WA 98039

Document Title

Landscape Improvement Maintenance Agreement
Restrictive Covenant

Permit Number
Grantor
Grantee

City of Medina, a Washington municipal corporation

Address
Abbreviated Legal Description
Tax Parcel Number
Full Legal Description

See Exhibit A

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CITY OF MEDINA
501 EVERGREEN POINT ROAD | PO BOX 144 | MEDINA WA 98039-0144
TELEPHONE 425-233-6400 | www.medina-wa.gov

CITY OF MEDINA LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT
MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
(individual form)
THIS LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT is made this ____ day of ____________________________,
20____, by _________________________________________________ (“Grantor”) and the City
of Medina, a Washington municipal corporation (“Grantee”).
RECITALS:
A. Grantor is the owner of certain real property in the City of Medina, Washington,
described as set forth in Exhibit “A” and referred to in this Agreement as the
“Property”. Grantor desires to construct a development on said Property, which
development located at
(Parcel No.
).
B. As part of developing the Property, Grantor requested a Minor Deviation under Section
16.71.010 of the Medina Municipal Code (“MMC”) under Permit No. _____________
from the Grantee. A condition of approval of the Minor Deviation required Grantor to
install certain landscaping improvements which are required to be maintained in
perpetuity.
C. In order to ensure that Grantor and successors will continue to maintain the landscape
improvements, Grantor agrees to execute and record this restrictive covenant.
COVENANT AGREEMENT:
Grantor and Grantee hereby covenant and agree as follows:
1.0

Construction and Installation of Landscape Improvements.

1.1
In connection with Grantor’s proposed development of the Property, Grantee has
required and Grantor has agreed to construct Landscape Improvements on Grantor’s Property,
including trees, shrubs, and irrigation (“Improvements”). These Improvements are described and
shown on a recordable landscape plan prepared by a qualified professional of
________________________________ approved by the City on ______________,

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20____, and as conditioned under Permit No. _____________. The landscape plan is attached to
this Agreement as Exhibit B.
1.2 As a condition of project approval, Grantor has agreed to enter into this Agreement
to ensure that the landscape Improvements are installed and maintained in accordance with the
landscape plan and approved permit documents, including conditions of the Minor Deviation
approval.
2.0

Maintenance.

Grantor, its heirs, successors or assigns agree to maintain the Improvements in perpetuity.
This maintenance obligation includes watering the Improvements until well-established, and as
needed thereafter, and replacing any Improvements that may die or fail over time. Maintenance
obligations also include pruning the vegetation consistent with best practices for the health of the
plants, to maintain a minimum separation of 30-inches between any dwelling unit and the
Improvements for emergency ingress and egress, and to ensure the vegetation does not encroach
onto the neighboring property. Grantor, its heirs, successors or assigns agree to maintain the
Improvements such that the height does not exceed 28 feet or the maximum allowed height of a
building on the subject site, whichever is less.
3.0

No Removal.

No part of the Improvements shall be altered or removed except as necessary for
maintenance, repair or replacement, except as may be agreed to in writing by the parties. The
Grantor will notify the Grantee prior to any vegetation alterations, removals or replacements.
4.0

Failure to Maintain.

If Grantor fails to adequately maintain or repair the Improvements, Grantee shall provide
Grantor with oral or written notice of such failure to adequately maintain or replace the
Improvements. Following receipt of such notice, Grantee shall provide Grantor with a reasonable
opportunity to adequately repair the Improvements. In the event Grantor fails to repair or replace
the Improvements within a reasonable time after notice (no later than the next planting season),
then Grantee shall have the right to commence code enforcement against Grantor using the
procedures found in Chapter 1.15 MMC, including the authority to levy daily civil penalties in the
amounts set forth in Chapter 1.15 MMC, and record Final Notices with the County Recorder’s
Office. If Grantee is required to bring action to enforce this Covenant Agreement, whether using
Chapter 1.15 MMC or by another mechanism, Grantee shall also recover its reasonable attorneys’
fees and costs, together with interest at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum on any unpaid
daily penalties.
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5.0

Enforcement.

This Covenant Agreement may be enforced by Grantee in law or equity against the Grantor,
its heirs, successors, and assigns, including use of the code enforcement procedures contained in
Chapter 1.15 MMC.
6.0

Successors and Assigns.

These obligations shall run with the Property and be binding upon the Grantor, its heirs,
successors, and assigns.
7.0

Effective Date.
This Covenant Agreement is effective on the date first written above.

Grantor:

Grantee:
CITY OF MEDINA

(signature)

(signature)

Print name:

Print name:

Title:

Title:

Date Signed:

Date Signed:

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NOTARY BLOCK GRANTOR
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
)ss
COUNTY OF ___________ )
I certify that I know of have satisfactory evidence that ____________________________
(Grantor) is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she
signed this instrument as the free and voluntary act and deed for the uses and purposes
mentioned in the instrument.
DATED: ______________________________
____________________________________
Print name:
___________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires: _______________

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NOTARY BLOCK MEDINA
STATE OF WASHINGTON )
)ss
COUNTY OF ___________ )
I certify that I know or have satisfactory evidence that ____________________________
(Grantee) is the person who appeared before me, and said person acknowledged that he/she
signed this instrument, on oath stated the he/she was authorized to execute the instrument and
acknowledged it as the ___________________________________________________________
(title) of CITY OF MEDINA, to be the free and voluntary act of such party for the uses and
purposes mentioned in the instrument.
DATED: ____________________________
____________________________________
Print name:__________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:_______________

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Exhibit A
Legal Description of Grantor’s Property

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Exhibit B
Landscape Plan for Improvements

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Medina Privacy Landscape Screening List
Category

Species

Botanical Name

Cultivars (Screening Forms Only)

Typical Mature Height

Notes / Screening Function
Dense native hedge; strong pruning
response; fast recovery.
Very dense, fast-growing evergreen screen.
Cultivar selection influences mature size and
growth habit.

Evergreen Native - Shrub / Small Tree Pacific Wax Myrtle Morella californica

Local native stock forms

15-25 ft

Evergreen - Shrub

English Laurel

‘Rotundifolia’, ‘Caucasica’, ‘Zabeliana’

15-30+ ft

Evergreen - Shrub / Small Tree

Portuguese Laurel Prunus lusitanica

Standard form

15-30 ft

More refined texture, narrower growth habit.

Evergreen - Shrub

Elaeagnus

Elaeagnus × ebbingei

Standard green forms

10-20 ft

Evergreen - Shrub

Viburnum tinus

Viburnum tinus

Standard forms

8-15 ft

Evergreen - Shrub

Yew

Taxus baccata

Standard upright forms

10-30 ft

Evergreen - Shrub

Hicks Yew

Taxus × media

‘Hicksii’, ‘Hillii’

10-20 ft

Evergreen - Shrub / Small Tree

Japanese Privet

Ligustrum japonicum

‘Texanum’, standard green form

10-25 ft

Extremely fast, tough evergreen screen.
Moderate-density evergreen with winter
bloom.
Very dense, shade tolerant, long-lived hedge
plant. Use forms appropriate to the intended
screening height.
Dense hedge form; widely used in PNW
landscapes.
Fast-growing, shear-tolerant (can be
aggressive).

Evergreen Conifer - Tree

Italian Cypress

Cupressus sempervirens ‘Stricta’, standard columnar forms

20-35 ft

Narrow vertical architectural screen. Use
smaller-stature cultivars or similar forms
when lower mature height is required.

Camellia japonica

Standard upright cultivars

10-20 ft

Evergreen with seasonal bloom; moderate
density.

Camellia sasanqua

Standard upright cultivars

10-20 ft

Faster, more sun tolerant than japonica.

Evergreen - Shrub / Small Tree
Evergreen - Shrub / Small Tree

Camellia
(Japonica)
Camellia
(Sasanqua)

Prunus laurocerasus

Evergreen - Small Tree

Strawberry Tree

Arbutus unedo

Standard form

20-35 ft

Evergreen but somewhat open habit; slower
screening. Smaller-stature forms may be
selected where appropriate.

Deciduous Native - Small Tree

Vine Maple

Acer circinatum

Local native forms

15-25 ft

Native understory tree; excellent fall color;
adaptable shade tree with graceful
branching.

Deciduous - Small Tree

Amur Maple

Acer ginnala

‘Flame’, standard forms

15-25 ft

Small ornamental tree; excellent fall color;
adaptable and multi-stem capable.

Deciduous - Small Tree

Rocky Mountain
Maple

Acer grandidentatum

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Drought tolerant maple; attractive bark and
fall color; smaller tree form.

Deciduous - Small Tree

Paperbark Maple Acer griseum

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Japanese Maple

Acer palmatum

‘Bloodgood’, ‘Emperor I’, standard upright
cultivars

15-25 ft

Amelanchier alnifolia

Local native forms

15-25 ft

Deciduous Native - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree

Pacific
Serviceberry
Western
Serviceberry
Japanese
Hornbeam

Amelanchier grandiflora Standard forms

15-25 ft

Carpinus japonica

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Cercis canadensis

‘Forest Pansy’, standard forms

20-30 ft

Cornus mas

Standard forms

20-25 ft

Cornus officinalis

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Large Shrub / Small Tree European Filbert Corylus avellana

Standard forms

15-25 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Smoketree

Cotinus sp.

‘Royal Purple’, standard forms

15-25 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Hawthorn

Crataegus sp.

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Goldenrain Tree

Koelreuteria paniculata Standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree

Eastern Redbud
Corneliancherry
Dogwood
Japanese
Dogwood

Slow-growing ornamental; exfoliating bark;
excellent specimen tree.
Highly ornamental; excellent fall color;
diverse forms and sizes. Use cultivars with
mature size appropriate for the screening
application.
Native small tree; white spring flowers,
edible fruit, fall color.
Small ornamental tree; flowers, fruit, and fall
interest.
Dense branching structure; attractive foliage;
excellent small screening tree.
Spring flowering tree; attractive foliage;
moderate growth rate.
Early spring flowers; fruiting ornamental;
durable small tree.
Attractive bark, flowers, and fruit; excellent
specimen tree.
Multi-stem small tree; dense branching;
adaptable screening plant.
Ornamental foliage; airy flowering structure;
drought tolerant once established.
Tough small tree; flowers, fruit, and wildlife
value.
Late summer flowers; attractive seed pods;
adaptable ornamental tree.

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Deciduous - Small Tree

Galaxy Magnolia

Magnolia ‘Galaxy’

Standard form

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Star Magnolia

Magnolia stellata

Standard forms

15-20 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Lily Magnolia

Magnolia liliiflora

‘Nigra’, standard forms

10-20 ft

Malus × atrosanguinea

Standard forms

15-25 ft

Malus sargentii

Standard forms

8-15 ft

Malus ‘Pink Perfection’

‘Pink Perfection’

15-25 ft

Malus ‘Radiant’

‘Radiant’

15-25 ft

Malus ‘Strathmore’

‘Strathmore’

15-25 ft

Parrotia persica

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Prunus sp.

Standard ornamental cultivars

15-30+ ft

Prunus maackii

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree

Deciduous - Small Tree

Deciduous - Tree / Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree

Carmine
Crabapple
Sargent
Crabapple
Pink Perfection
Crabapple
Radiant
Crabapple
Strathmore
Crabapple

Persian Parrotia

Flowering
Cherry/Plum
Amur
Chokecherry

Deciduous - Small Tree

Mt. Fuji Flowering Prunus serrulata
Cherry
‘Shirotae’

‘Shirotae’

15-25 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree

Staghorn Sumac Rhus typhina

Standard forms

15-25 ft

‘Dwarfcrown’

15-20 ft

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Styrax japonicus

Standard forms

20-30 ft

Syringa reticulata

‘Ivory Silk’, standard forms

20-30 ft

Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree
Deciduous - Small Tree

Red Cascade
Mountain Ash
Japanese
Stewartia
Japanese
Snowbell
Japanese Tree
Lilac

Sorbus americana
‘Dwarfcrown’
Stewartia
pseudocamellia

Upright flowering magnolia; large spring
flowers; specimen tree.
Early spring flowering; compact growth habit;
excellent ornamental.
Spring flowering ornamental; smaller
magnolia form.
Flowering crabapple; spring blooms and
ornamental fruit.
Compact crabapple; flowers, fruit, and
wildlife value.
Ornamental flowering crabapple; pink
blooms and attractive form.
Flowering crabapple; colorful fruit; adaptable
ornamental.
Flowering crabapple; attractive flowers and
fruit.
Multi-season interest; excellent fall color;
attractive bark. Smaller-stature cultivars or
forms may be selected where reduced
mature height is required.
Spring flowering ornamental; wide range of
forms and sizes.
Attractive copper bark; white flowers;
adaptable small tree.
Large white flowers; graceful spreading form.
Native multi-stem tree; excellent fall color;
wildlife value.
Compact mountain ash; flowers, fruit, and
fall color.
Outstanding specimen tree; exfoliating bark;
flowers and fall color.
Attractive small tree; white flowers; refined
branching structure.
Late spring flowering; durable small tree;
attractive bark.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Medina will hold a Hybrid
Public Hearing via Teleconference Zoom Meeting and In-Person at Medina City Hall on
Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as called by the City
Council , regarding the Development Impacts Phase 1.
The Medina City Council has moved to hybrid meetings, offering both in-person and
online meeting participation.
Please see below for ways to participate and comment during the Hybrid public hearing.
Register to Speak: Individuals wishing to speak live during the Hybrid Public Hearing will
need to register their request with the Acting City Clerk at 425.233.6410 or email
[email protected] and leave a message before 2PM on the day of the
September 28 Council meeting. Please reference Public Hearing for September 28
Council Meeting on your correspondence. The Acting City Clerk will call on you by name
or telephone number when it is your turn to speak.
Telephone: To listen to the meeting or speak live during the Public Hearing via
telephone, please call 1-253-215-8782 and enter 891 8542 8569# when prompted.
Internet: To watch the meeting over the internet or speak live during Public Hearing, via
your computer microphone, follow these steps:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://medinawa.zoom.us/j/89185428569?pwd=d9QwY6gFPBJ1bUzHN9GMbIhciGbbn3.1
Meeting ID: 891 8542 8569
Passcode: 489905
Written Comments: Written comments may be submitted to the Acting City Clerk at
[email protected]. Written comments must be received by 2PM on September
28, 2026. All comments timely received will be forwarded to the Council before the
meeting. A brief summary of the comments will be included in the minutes of the
meeting.

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Medina City Council Meeting
September 14, 2026 – 6:00 PM
Medina Ordinance #1052
Speaking Notes

Todd Bennett
I represent the property located at:
1811 NE 73rd Avenue
I wanted to comment on Ordinances 1052-1059 and the new Phase I
draft code changes you reviewed earlier today.
1) I am in general in favor of the Phase I draft changes and I have two
areas I would like to address.
II

Section 16.71.010 – C(3.)d Minor Deviation - Height
Under the proposed Phase I draft changes:
The Bonus Height is potentially available in all residential zones
expect the R16 Zone.
We would appreciate it if the City would consider extending
the potential for Bonus Height to the R16 Zone as well.
Bonus Height is discretionary and would still be under the oversight
and control of the Minor Deviation process.
I personally think Bonus Height on smaller lots would be more
helpful in designing non-boxy homes than on larger lots due to
smaller lots having more constraints to overcome to accomplish a
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Bonus height allows for more interesting roof lines, and this could
improve the homes designed in the R16 zone.
If Bonus Height is considered for R16 zoning, the 13% restriction on
site coverage would need to be addressed. This 13% restriction
becomes more of a challenge as lots become small.
On a 10,000-sf lot, 13% is only 1300 sf which is a small home.
The Current City Code already imposes strict structural coverage
limits in all zones, which restrict home size more than all the
neighboring cities we work in.
If the City would considers allowing Bonus Height in the R16 Zone,
the City could also consider removing the additional 13% structural
coverage restriction for Bonus Height in the R16 zone, in favor of
current existing strict Structural Coverage Ratios.
II

Section 16.71.010 G (3.) Conditions of Approval
There is also a section in the Phase I draft that says,
to approve a Minor Deviation,
The decision authority may apply any of 5 listed conditions.
I think it is intended that the decision authority has discretion to
apply any number of these, from zero to all 5 but that not are
required.
The way the 5 listed conditions are written is unclear to me.
1) Privacy landscaping shall be installed.
2) Glazing may be limited.
3) Decks are limited to 100 sf. on the second floor.

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4) Lighting will comply
5) Additional mitigation may be required.
I think the wordage should be clarified that any of these conditions
“May Be” required and this sb consistent across all 5.
Our particular concern to us is the limitation on Deck size on the
second floor.
100 sf is small for a very expensive home.
Our planned home does have a second story deck that exceeds
100 sf.
Our site is a waterfront site with a park on one side.
We do have a larger deck than 100 sf that opens up to the
waterfront and to the park and does not impact the neighbors.
We would appreciate consideration of situations like this on a case
by case basis, and not have a non-flexible size limit imputed in the
code for decks.

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MEDINA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA BILL
Monday, September 28th, 2026
Subject/Topic: 2027 Budget Public Hearing &
Revenue Presentation
Dept. Origin: Finance/HR
Category: Public Hearing
Prepared by: Ryan Wagner – Finance Director

Proposed Council Action/Motion:
☐Information Only
☐Receive and File
☒Discuss
☐Provide Direction
☐Public Hearing
☐Adopt/Approve
☐Other:

Attachments:
Attachment A – 2027 Expenditure Presentation
Attachment B – 2027 Budget Calendar
Attachment C – 2027 Budget WorkbookExpenditures

Summary
The City Manager and the Director of Finance will give a presentation that will include an
overview of the baseline budgeting approach, followed by an update on the project status of City
Council’s goals and priorities.
This presentation will also include a key breakdown of 2027 budgeted expenditures, broken out
by “baseline Vs adds”.

2027 Budget Expenditures Overview:


Budgeted 2027 expenditures across all funds - $12,284,978
o General Fund W/O Transfers - $9,047,101
o Capital and Tree Fund W/O Transfers - $1,600,000
o Development Services Fund - $952,047
o Street Fund - $685,830

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Council Priorities
This proposal furthers Council Priorities 1 - 5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Financial Stability and Accountability
Quality Infrastructure
Efficient and Effective Government
Public Safety and Health
Neighborhood Character and Community Building

Budget/Fiscal Impact: 2027 Budget Impacts.
Recommendation: N/A

City Manager Approval:
Proposed Council Motions: N/A

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2027 PRELIMINARY BUDGET - EXPENDITURES
Presented by Finance Director Ryan Wagner
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2027 BUDGET INTRODUCTION – JEFF
SWANSON, CITY MANAGER
Baseline budgeting approach
•

Taking the 2026 baseline and incorporating revenue forecasts and expense assumptions to create the
2027 baseline and assess expected revenue/expenditure balance

•

Considering 2027 budget additions
Are they one-time or ongoing? What are the forecasted impacts to balance? Are ongoing revenues forecasted to
cover ongoing costs?
Evaluation rubric:

–
–
•
•
•
•
•

(*) Emergency (rare)
(1) Essential
(2) Compliance
(3) Risk Management
(4) Discretionary

Future Finance Dept/Finance Committee Initiative: zero-based budgeting by department/fund with community
subject matter experts
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2027 BUDGET INTRODUCTION – JEFF
SWANSON, CITY MANAGER
Goal/Initiative
E-bikes and bicycle safety
Undergrounding utilities
Strategic planning and
budgeting

Status
Implemented
In process
In process

Reorganization,
In process
performance management,
and public information and
outreach program

ROW Management

In process

Deliverables
Oct. 2026 safety program; May 2027 safety program; public information
18th Street AC water main replacement design implementation; project delayed
(1) 2026 budget document modified consistent with GFOA rubric; additional changes in 2027
(and beyond) budget for greater transparency
(2) Council adoption of HB 2015 public safety sales tax and receipt of CJTC grant
(3) Modifications to development services fund cost allocations; updated forecast
(4) Review of stormwater services expenses consistent with enterprise account
(5) Updated forecasts for 2027 budget
(6) Proposed establishment of fully-funded ER&R fund in 2027
Reorganization and Performance Management
(1) Draft org chart and position descriptions produced
(2) Work plans developed with City Council, Planning Commission, and Park Board and
incorporated into City Manager performance evaluation
(3) Succession and professional development plans and related policies under consideration
Public Information and Outreach
(1) Proviso in 2027 budget to address resources for functional area
Addressed St. Thomas pickup/dropoff traffic, sidewalk cleaning and maintenance, and
significantly increased code enforcement and vegetation management activity to improve sight
distance limiting obstructions

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2027 BUDGET INTRODUCTION – JEFF
SWANSON, CITY MANAGER
Goal/Initiative
Technology use

Status
In process

Resource sharing with
regional partners

In process

Park donations policy
In process
Planning Commission work In process
plan

Deliverables
Negotiating ILA with NORCOM to serve as City's IT provider; proviso for ERP system in 2027
budget
Increased collaboration with Bellevue for public safety and utilities; more participation in ARCH
on housing-related policies and legislative changes to GMA; draft ILAs with Hunts Point and
Beaux Arts Village for public works resource sharing
Developing park donation policy to incorporate into city financial policy adopted in 2026
Outdoor lighting adopted in 2026; Development impacts phase 1 in process/near completion
Projects included in the 2027 budget include
Compliance:
Conversion of nonresidential use to residential
Unit-lot subdivision
Residential lot-splitting
Siting of childcare centers
2024 State Building Code update
Discretionary:
Tree management code update
Development impacts phase 2 and affordable housing

132

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

AGENDA
1.

2027 Expenditures Overview

2.

General Fund Baseline

3.

General Fund Adds

4.

2027 Capital Fund

5.

2027 Development Services Fund

6.

Questions?

133

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 BUDGET OVERVIEW
•

The City Expects to Spend
$10,484,947 in 2026

•

Total 2027 Budget Across
all Funds: $12,284,978
134

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WHY TRANSFER MONEY BETWEEN FUNDS?
•

In fund accounting, transferring money between funds is an internal reallocation of resources — it does not create new
revenue or expenses, but ensures each fund has the cash or assets it needs to fulfill its designated purpose.

•

Fund accounting rules require that funds be used for their intended purposes. Transfers help ensure that financial
restrictions on certain funds are honored, and that internal designations are respected.

List of Transfers:
•

General Fund to Street Fund
•

•

General Fund to Equipment Replacement Fund
•

•

$457,109

General Fund to DS Fund
•

•

$470,000

$75,000

Capital Fund to Street Fund
•

100,000
135

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 GENERAL FUND BASELINE ($8,597,992)
The 2027 baseline consists of all continuous
city costs carried over from the 2026 budget
including mandatory services and operating
expenditures:
•

Public Safety Services
•

Law Enforcement - $3,210,187

•

Fire and EMS Through Bellevue Fire $1,198,836

•

Seasonal Lifeguard Program - $46,350
136

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 GENERAL FUND BASELINE CONT’D…
Departmental Baseline Expenditures
•

Central Services/Contracted IT - $987,511

•

Parks - $671,731

•

Finance (Includes Liability Insurance) - $650,287

•

General Legal - $470,000

•

Executive - $344,903

Key 2027 Budget Assumptions (all departments)
•

3.8% COLA Adj (CPI-W)

•

8% Placeholder Increase for Medical/Dental/Vision
137

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

BASELINE BUDGET YEAR TO YEAR

138

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS ($958,109)
This section of the budget includes everything that is new for the 2027 budget cycle. This includes both one-time purchases,
along with year over year expenditures.
Long-Range Planning Projects (compliance):
•

Conversion of nonresidential construction to residential

•

Unit Lot Subdivisions

•

Residential Lot Splitting

•

Siting of Childcare Centers

•

2024 State Building Code Update

Estimated Total Cost:
•

Legal - $52,125

•

Planning Consultants - $25,020
139

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2027 GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS CONT’D…
Long Range Planning Projects
(discretionary) and Estimated Costs:
Tree Management Code Update $66,000
•

Legal: $18,750

•

Planning: $11,032

•

Arborist $36,000

Phase 2 Development Impacts and Affordable
Housing - $210,000
•

Legal: $25,000

•

Planning: $178,000
140

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 GENERAL FUND ADDITIONS CONT’D…
•

•

Unfunded Mandate
•

$75K Legal

•

$75K Long Range Planning

Communications Plan
•

•

$40K Under Central Services

ERP System
•

$50K Implementation Cost Under
Finance

141

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND
•

Ongoing “Add”

•

Police Department
•

Purchase of Two Sergeant Vehicles - $160,000
•

•

•

One Vehicle Covered by HB2015 Grant

Purchase of Captain Vehicle - $75,000

Public Works
•

Replacement Ford Ranger - $46,000

•

Electric Ride on Mower - $35,000

•

Electric Street Notifications Sign - $14,150
142

GENERAL FUND SPEND COMPARED TO
REVENUE

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

• In 2027, the preliminary budget
includes a deficit of $86,077
due to one-time expenditures
under the “Budget Asks”
section.
• $457,109 Ongoing Vs $537,000
One-Time Expenses

• This deficit will be paid for out
of the surplus General Fund
balance that is expected at the
start of the 2027 fiscal year.
143

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 CAPITAL FUND ($1,670,000)
Stormwater Projects
•

Medina North Pond Stormwater
Improvements - 600,000

•

NE 28th Water Quality Filter and Outfall
Vault - $470,000

Streets and Sidewalks Projects
•

Pedestrian Improvements Draft Construction
Plans - $200,000

•

Lake WA Blvd Overlay - $110,000

•

81st Ave Overlay - $70,000

City Hall Project
•

Lobby and Workspace Planning and Design $20,000

144

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND
Fund includes only current planning and development activities, including prorations of 50% of the personnel cost
associated with the Director position, and 20% of the personnel cost of the Coordinator position. The remaining
personnel cost proportions for these positions are within the Long-Range Planning section of the General Fund
budget.

• Overall budget is down 7.23%
• Development related consultants remain
at an expected level of inflationary growth
• Development Services fee study to begin
in Q4 2026 to align with goal of 100%
cost recovery for services rendered

145

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

ESTIMATED END OF YEAR CASH BALANCES
EOY
Balance

Fund Type

Required
Balance

General Fund

$

6,621,854

Street Fund

$

356,272

N/A

No Policy

Development Services Fund

$

484,059

N/A

No Policy

Tree Fund

$

27,046

N/A

No Policy

Levy Stabilzation Fund

$

2,685,000

$

2,000,000

Per Levy

Contigency Fund

$

1,750,000

$

2,398,025

Max Balance

Capital Projects Fund

$

9,150,766

N/A

No Policy

Equipment Replacement Fund

N/A

N/A

2027 Add

Storm Water Fund

N/A

N/A

2027 Add

Total Cash:

$

21,074,997

$

2,398,025

Notes
25% of 2027 Budget

• State requirement to carry over a
minimum balance of 25% from year to
year to cover General Fund expenses in
Q1.
• Expected 68.6% Carryover for 2027.
• Large one-time sales tax allocation
caused the growth of fund balance.
• Please note that a large portion of the
Development Services Fund Balance is
held in Advanced Deposits and ROW
Permit Bonds.

146

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

QUESTIONS?

147

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

2027 Budget Calendar
City of Medina, Washington
Statutory
Dates
July 1,2026

Planned/Actual
Dates
June 22, 2026

July 31, 2026

July 13, 2026

No legal
requirement

August 24, 2026

Sept 11, 2026

July 27, 2026

Sept 24, 2026

August 27, 2026

Oct 2, 2026

August 27, 2026

No legal
requirement

September 14,
2026

Oct 2, 2026

September 14,
2026

No legal
requirement

Sept 28, 2026

Nov 2, 2026

October 12,
2026

Prior to November
25, 2026

October 12,
2026

No legal
requirement

October 14,
2026

No later than Nov 2,
through Nov 20,
2026
Nov 21, 2026

Dates as needed
prior to Nov 9th
meeting

Nov 9, 2026

2027 Budget Process
Council holds Public Hearing on 6 year Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP/TIB/Non-TIB)
Council approves 6 year Capital Improvement
Plan, file w/ Sec of Transp. by 7/31
Staff and Council will participate in a budget retreat
to make sure community needs are heard prior to
the preliminary budget being put together.
Department Directors begin preparing 2027 Budget
Requests.
Department Directors 2027 Budget requests
submitted to Finance Director. RCW 35.33.031 and
RCW 35A.33.030.
2027 Preliminary Budget estimates are presented
to the City Manager by Finance Director for
modification, revision or addition. RCW 35.33.031
and RCW 35A.33.030.
Council holds a Public Hearing to gather input on
2027 Preliminary Budget.
City Manager provides City Council with 2026
Revenue projections for the current year. City
Manager provides a 2027 Preliminary Budget
showing 2027 Revenue and Expenditures by
Department.
City Council holds a study session on 2027
Preliminary Budget. Balancing decisions made if
necessary.
City Manager files 2027 Updated Preliminary
Budget & Budget Message with the City Clerk and
the City Council.
City Council holds Preliminary Public Hearing on
2027 Budget & Revenue Sources (Property Tax
Levy)
Council holds an Open House to engage the public
on the 2027 budget process and preliminary
numbers.
City Clerk publishes notice of filing of 2027 Budget
and publishes notice of public hearing on final
budget once a week for two consecutive weeks.
Copies of 2027 proposed final budget are made
available to the public at the Regular City Council
meeting.

.
148

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

Nov 30, 2026 (KC
due date)
(Hearing due date
12/4/26)
Dec. 31, 2026

Nov 9, 2026

After Adoption

After Adoption

Nov 9, 2026

Council holds Final Public Hearing and sets the
2027 Property Tax Levy to certify property tax levy
to King County Assessor's Office

Council adopts Final 2027 Budget at the Regular
Monthly City Council meeting.
Copies of 2027 Final Budget Ordinance are filed
with the Washington State Auditor’s Office, MRSC
and AWC.

.
149

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

Total Revenue
Change

City of Medina 2027 Budget - General Fund
Revenue
$
$

9,506,023
649,636

Expenditures
Department

2026 Adopted Budget

Exec.
Finance
Central Services
Police
Fire
Parks
Rec Services
Legislative
Long Range Planning
Legal
Social and Env. Services
Equipment Replacement
Transfers
Total General Fund Exp.

$

2027 Proposed Budget

325,603
632,123
1,083,030
2,893,217
1,060,791
639,065
45,600
80,000
281,745
562,000
56,143
432,495
555,000

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

344,903
700,287
1,084,511
3,210,187
1,198,836
671,731
46,350
80,000
551,022
645,000
57,166
457,109
545,000

8,646,813

$

9,592,101

Total General Fund Surplus

Total Revenue
Change:

Delta
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

19,300
68,164
1,480
316,969
138,045
32,665
750
269,277
83,000
1,023
24,614
(10,000)

$

945,288

$

(86,077)

City of Medina 2026 Budget Capital Fund
Revenue
$
$

1,495,000
100,000

Expenditures
Total Capital
Total Stormwater

$
$

600,000
1,070,000

Total Capital Fund Exp.

$
$

1,670,000
450,000

Change:

Total Revenue
Change

City of Medina 2026 Budget Dev Services Fund
Revenue
$
$

960,000
(25,000)

Expenditures
Total Expenditures
Change

$
$

Total Development Services Deficit

952,047
(74,151)
$

7,953

150

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

GENERAL FUND - EXPENDITURES
LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
001 000 000 511 60 41 00
001 000 000 511 60 41 01
001 000 000 511 60 43 00
001 000 000 511 60 49 00
001 000 000 511 60 49 10

Professional Services
Legislative Activities-Regional Intergovt
Training
Miscellaneous
Medina Days

6,799
6,075
623
4,657

5,540
9,680
882
37,980

1,482
6,399
5,710
969
37,114

9,417
5,011
65
5,018
46,694

10,000
7,000
10,000
3,000
50,000

10,000
4,600
9,000
1,500
48,000

10,000
7,000
12,000
3,000
48,000

▲0.00% CC retreat, End of year banquet
▲0.00% Association Washington Cities, Puget Sound Regional Council , Eastside Transp, Sound Cities
▲20.00% AWC training, conferences, meals, and travel
▲0.00% Park Board, Planning Comm, Council misc meeting expenses
▼4.00% $20,000 fireworks + $14,000 barge, $8,000 sani-cans, $6,000 assorted costs

TOTAL LEGISLATIVE SERVICES

18,154

54,082

51,674

62,694

80,000

73,100

80,000

▲0.00%

151

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

LEGAL
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022
2023
2024
2025
Year End Year End Year End Year End
Actuals Actuals Actuals Actuals

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Year End
Est.

2027
Prelim.
Budget

LEGAL DEPARTMENT
001 000 000 515 41 40 00
001 000 000 515 45 40 00
001 000 000 515 45 40 00
001 000 000 512 50 40 10
001 000 000 512 50 41 10
001 000 000 515 91 40 00

City Attorney
Special Counsel
Unfunded Mandate
Municipal Court-Traffic/NonTrf
Prosecuting Attorney
Public Defender
TOTAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT

Notes:
FTE's: NA, contracted

225,429
10,284

260,081
879

208,467
59,303

15,453
44,000
3,725
298,891

10,471
48,671
9,950
330,051

37,229
40,000
20,200
365,198

400,384
5,895
0
34,052
52,000
22,200
514,531

365,000
50,000
50,000
35,000
48,000
14,000
562,000

400,000
40,000
0
35,000
48,000
22,000
545,000

400,000
60,000
75,000
40,000
48,000
22,000
645,000

▲9.59% "routine legal service", "excluding litigation or highly contentious events"= $235K. $50K for 520 Litigation, Staff added $100K for "contentious"
▲20.00% $60K for State Route 520 Mediation
▲50.00% $75K budget, for City Manager and Council to allocate throughout the year
▲14.29% Required Service/Expenditure - Offset by Court Revenue
▲0.00%
▲57.14% Required Service/Expenditure
▲14.77%

152

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SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Year End Year End Year End Year End Adopted
Actuals Actuals Actuals
Est.
Budget

2026
Year End
Est.

2027
Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
SOCIAL SERVICES
001 000 000 551 10 40 00 Public Housing Services - ARCH
TOTAL SOCIAL SERVICES

32,109
32,109

29,611
29,611

36,350
36,350

10,538
10,538

38,066
38,066

38,066
38,066

38,066
38,066

▲0.00% Including Admin Fees and GF plus $11K passthrough
▲0.00%

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
001 000 000 553 10 40 00 Land & Water Conservation Resources-King County
001 000 000 553 70 40 00 Pollution Prevention-Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
TOTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

9,582
9,582

-

5,370
22,676
28,046

3,541
12,430
15,971

3,804
13,273
17,077

3,804
13,273
17,077

4,100
14,000
18,100

▲7.78%
▲5.48%
▲5.99%

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
001 000 000 564 60 40 00 Mental Health Services-KC Substance Abuse Fees

899

856

845

840

1,000

802

1,000

▲0.00%

42,590

30,467

65,242

27,349

56,143

55,945

57,166

▲1.82%

TOTAL SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL SVCS

153

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

RECREATIONAL - LIFEGUARD
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:
Lifeguard Program at Medina Beach Park

RECREATION SERVICES
(LIFEGUARDS AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB)

001 000 000 571 00 10 00
001 000 000 571 00 11 00

001 000 000 571 00 20 00
001 000 000 571 00 30 00

001 000 000 571 00 31 00
001 000 000 571 00 32 00

001 000 000 571 00 40 00
001 000 000 571 00 41 00

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Overtime

28,714

29,910
-

31,685

28,707

32,000

34,000

34,000

▲6.25%

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

28,714

29,910

31,685

28,707

32,000

34,000

34,000

▲6.25%

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Uniforms

3,463
1,468

3,713
1,847

3,902
1,149

3,570
513

3,000
2,000

2,672
1,357

3,000
1,500

▲0.00%
▼25.00%

TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

4,931

5,559

5,051

4,083

5,000

4,029

4,500

▼10.00%

SUPPLIES
Operating Supplies
Miscellaneous Lifeguard Expense

4,441

212
3,403

82
3,670

240
5,137

500
7,300

1,839
2,064

1,500
5,000

▼31.51%

TOTAL SUPPLIES

4,441

3,615

3,752

5,377

7,800

3,903

6,500

▼16.67%

1,370

1,321
90

781

800

1,517

1,350

OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
Travel & Training
Recreation - Boys & Girls Club
TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
TOTAL RECREATION-LIFEGUARDS

-

1,370

1,411

781

800

1,517

1,350

38,086

40,455

41,898

38,948

45,600

43,449

46,350

▲1.64%

154

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

Long Range Planning
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2025
2026
Adopted Adopted
Budget Budget

2026
Year End
Est.

2027
Prelim.
Budget

Notes:
1.2 FTE 3.8 CPI-W (Split from Dev Services)

Planning
001 000 000 558 60 11 00
001 000 000 558 60 11 16
001 000 000 558 60 21 00

Salary and Wages
ICMA 457 Plan
Personnel Benefits

61,222
3,000
36,000

67,305
3,000
15,940

66,468
3,000
13,250

001 000 000 558 60 41 01
001 000 000 558 62 41 00
001 000 000 558 60 41 03
001 000 000 558 66 49 00

Long Range Planning Consultant
Unfunded Mandate
Code Enforcement
Misc.
TOTAL LONG RANGE PLANNING

150,000
65,000

150,000
34,000
5,000
6,500
281,745

95,000
32,000
3,000
6,000
218,718

315,222

178,849 ▲165.73% .5 FTE Director, .5 FTE Building Official, Split for Code Enforcement , .2 FTE Coordinator for Planning Commission Work
6,000 ▲100.00%
30,173 ▲89.29% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes
250,000 ▲66.67% Phase 2 for Middle Housing and other assorted planning projects, refer to City's planning calendar
75,000 ▲120.59%
5,000
▲0.00%
6,000
▼7.69% $4K for Tree Plotter Software
551,022
▲95.57%

155

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

EXECUTIVE
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

EXECUTIVE

001 000 000 513 10 11 00
001 000 000 513 10 21 50
001 000 000 513 10 11 16

001 000 000 513 10 21 00

001 000 000 513 10 41 00
001 000 000 513 10 43 00
001 000 000 513 10 49 01

FTE's: 1

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Auto Allowance
ICMA 457 Plan

221,558
2,983
13,164

191,813
5,989
13,245

194,780
6,000
24,554

274,028
6,806
13,094

229,021
8,500
4,800

229,021
8,500
4,800

237,724
8,500
4,800

▲3.80% CPI-W=3.8% COLA-- See Salary Model for addl details
▲0.00%
▲0.00%

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

237,705

224,824

238,192

305,667

242,321

242,321

251,024

▲3.59%

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits

21,339

13,528

19,147

30,617

43,282

46,000

45,879

▲6.00% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes

TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

21,339

13,528

19,147

30,617

43,282

46,000

45,879

▲6.00%

OTHER SERVICES AND CHARGES
Lobbyist
Travel & Training
Dues, Subscr.
TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
TOTAL EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

36,128
285
36,413
295,456

33,000
35
33,035
271,387

39,000
1,086
365
40,451
297,790

78,053
2,235
80,288
416,572

36,000
3,000
1,000
40,000
325,603

36,000
7,500
1,000
44,500
332,821

36,000
10,000
2,000
48,000
344,903

▲0.00% SR520 Lobbyist
▲233.33% Training
▲100.00%
▲20.00%
▲5.93%

156

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

FIRE AND MEDICAL
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022
Year End
Actuals

2023
Year End
Actuals

2024
Year End
Actuals

2025
Year End
Est.

2026
Adopted
Budget

2026
Year End
Est.

2027
Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

FIRE & MEDICAL AID DEPARTMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
001 000 000 522 20 41 00 Fire Control Services
001 000 000 522 20 41 00 Fire Control Services (LEOFF1 Liab.)
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL
TOTAL FIRE & MEDICAL DEPT

736,426
30,000
766,426

784,686
30,000
814,686

891,444
30,000
921,444

950,544
30,000
980,544

1,044,283
16,508
1,060,791

1,044,283
16,508
1,060,791

1,182,328
16,508
1,198,836

2027 Will see a 13.22% rise in Fire and EMS Costs
▲13.22% Updated 7/31/26 with COB notice received. LEOFF1 contract obligation
▲0.00% (Pension)
▲13.01%

766,426

814,686

921,444

980,544

1,060,791

1,060,791

1,198,836

▲13.01%

157

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

POLICE DEPARTMENT

FTE: 12

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Education
ICMA 457 Plan
Opt Out Medical
Night Shift Differential
Physical Fitness Incentive
Overtime
Exempliary Pay
Holiday Pay

1,208,938
21,180
9,587
41,252
31,757
9,504
10,961
118,568
75,511
-

1,200,455
24,607
1,449
50,585
23,998
11,972
11,620
112,384
50,255
42,291

1,307,772
28,397
608
44,317
27,115
11,661
13,182
114,316
50,221
-

1,375,578
37,341
600
46,125
36,670
13,097
15,182
165,447
65,094
62,198

1,425,110
40,110
600
49,000
40,234
20,808
19,063
130,000
71,205
72,811

1,440,000
43,000
600
56,000
38,500
21,500
14,000
130,000
72,108
68,000

1,584,264
43,319
600
52,000
42,648
21,599
16,000
140,000
74,765
80,092

▲11.17% CPI-W=3.8% COLA 2 non-rep employee; 3.8% CBA Clerical;N/A CBA PD est ceiling COLA 10 employees
▲8.00%
▲0.00%
▲6.12%
▲6.00%
▲3.80% Based on "average" week of coverage provided by Sergeant
▼16.07% All officers utilizing
▲7.69% Training, vacation leave, non-funded special events (Medina Days/SeaFair/Shredder Day, etc.)+ summer emphasis patrols

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

1,527,258

1,529,617

1,597,590

1,817,332

1,868,940

1,883,708

2,055,287

▲9.97%

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Personnel Benefits-Retirees
Uniforms
DOJ Bullet Proof Vest Program
Tuition
TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

388,916
22,844
32,013
3,017
446,789

416,295
23,408
15,998
6,981
4,954
467,637

425,867
24,368
17,520
1,960
2,744
472,460

461,806
24,704
25,165
5,519
1,257
518,451

536,540
27,826
17,500
4,000
6,000
591,866

509,000
23,000
17,500
4,000
6,400
559,900

592,877
29,495
25,000
4,500
15,750
667,622

▲10.50% Payroll taxes, Medical (8.7% increase 2026), Dental benefits,etc, Pension
▲6.00% Retired Officers Medical plus Long Term Care (+4%) + 12 mon rolling reimb(+10%)
▲42.86% Uniform replacement
▲12.50% Two vest replacements
▲162.50% Two officers collecting on tuition reimbursement
▲12.80%

001 000 000 521 20 31 00
001 000 000 521 20 31 01
001 000 000 521 20 31 40
001 000 000 521 20 31 60
001 000 000 521 20 32 00

SUPPLIES
Office Supplies
Off Equip, IT HW, SW <$5K
Police Operating Supplies
Ammo/Range (Targets, etc.)
Vehicle Expenses-gas, car wash

12,925
18,041
5,937
10,903
28,220

23,354
8,523
16,519
5,624
35,126

21,949
13,853
24,078
3,679
36,664

20,346
2,262
18,961
7,191
342,345

15,000
6,000
20,000
11,000
35,000

15,000
500
6,000
8,000
37,000

20,000
6,000
20,000
10,000
60,000

▲33.33%
▲0.00% Upgrades, normal operating costs
▲0.00% Evidence processing equip, radio batteries, etc.; NARCAN replacement
▼9.09% Per ofc. contract and for training/firearms qualifications - ammo costs
▲71.43% Includes bridge tolls,fuel costs

001 000 000 521 20 35 20

Firearms (purchase & repair)

001 000 000 521 20 11 00
001 000 000 521 20 11 11
001 000 000 521 20 11 14
001 000 000 521 20 11 16
001-000-000-521-20-11-17
001 000 000 521 20 11 18
001 000 000 521 20 11 19
001 000 000 521 20 12 00
001 000 000 521 20 12 01
001 000 000 521 20 13 00

001 000 000 521 20 21 00
001 000 000 521 20 21 10
001 000 000 521 20 22 00
001 000 000 521 20 22 01
001 000 000 521 20 23 00

001 000 000 521 20 41 00
001 000 000 521 20 41 50
001 000 000 521 20 42 00
001 000 000 521 20 43 00
001 000 000 521 20 45 00
001 000 000 521 20 48 00
001 000 000 521 20 48 10
001 000 000 521 20 49 30
001 000 000 521 20 49 40
001 000 000 521 20 49 41
001 000 000 521 20 49 60

001 000 000 521 20 41 15
001 000 000 521 20 41 20
001 000 000 521 20 41 40
001 000 000 521 20 41 41
001 000 000 521 20 41 55
001 000 000 521 20 41 60

▲5.00%
▲10.00% Increase due to potential additon of Juneteenth

649

100

4,662

2,754

2,500

6,550

6,000

▲140.00%

TOTAL SUPPLIES

76,675

89,247

104,885

393,859

89,500

73,050

122,000

▲36.31%

OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
Professional Services
Recruitment-Background
Communications (Phone,Pagers)
Travel & Training
Equipment-Lease & Rentals
Repairs & Maint-Equipment
Repairs & Maint-Automobiles
Animal Control
Dues,Subcriptions,Memberships
Lexipol Manuals
Crime Prevention/Public Educ

7,365
4,836
15,453
1,897
14,018
12,043
14,368
500
6,289
5,150
6,506

6,821
14,951
16,007
3,148
5,425
9,649
5,886
5,649
550
4,776

4,000
2,500
15,000
10,000
2,500
28,000

3,715
10,803
18,159
18,582
2,039
1,425

4,000
5,000
18,000
18,000
2,000
12,000

4,000
4,300
16,500
25,000
3,000
4,500

4,000
5,000
15,000
25,000
3,000
12,000

▲0.00%
▲0.00% Public Safety Testing fees
▼16.67% Cell phones and service, computer modems in patrol car, Internet service.
▲38.89% Ongoing training requirements, large mandatory CJTC training requirements increase, new officers

8,500

11,770

10,000

5,000
6,000
5,500

5,210
(2,827)
253

7,000
9,000
7,500

12,200
1,000
6,000
6,628
6,000

10,000
5,000
7,000
7,000
7,500

▲50.00% Copy machine
▲0.00% Maintain serviceable fire extinguishers, radar, property room software yearly maintenance fee of $2500
▲0.00%
New for 2026
▲0.00% Professional Memberships
▼22.22% Yearly maintenance agreement per contract to Lexipol. PowerDMS needed for WASPC Accredidation Requirements
▲0.00% Shredder Day costs, victim resource & crime prevention brochures, school resource materials.

TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

88,424

72,862

87,000

69,129

92,500

89,128

100,500

▲8.65%

INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES
Dispatch Services-Norcom Trans
Dispatch-PSERN
Marine Patrol Services
Bellevue CARE program
Jail Service-Prisoner Board
Prisoner Transport

65,533
6,020
88,000
5,739
3,805

81,566
8,899
95,568
9,805
1,321
-

65,533
6,500
90,000
28,000
15,000
500

92,773
11,519
101,553
8,375
21,465
-

85,808
12,000
108,000
8,000
14,000
500
-

92,011
16,500
113,400
10,500
16,000
-

$101,383
17,325
119,070
9,000
17,500
500
-

▲18.15% NORCOM - 2027 Estimate per Norcom
▲44.38% Per contract - cost to maintain 800 Mhz police radio connectivity
▲10.25% Anticipated cost with Mercer Island
▲12.50% Increase due to 2026 trend
▲25.00% King County Jail/SCORE/Kirkland Jail
▲0.00% Cost to shuttle prisoners from jail to court and back to jail

TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL SERVICES

169,097

197,160

205,533

235,685

228,308

248,411

264,778

▲15.97%

2,308,242

2,356,523

2,467,468

3,034,456

2,871,115

2,854,197

3,210,187

▲11.81%

TOTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT

158

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CENTRAL SERVICES
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

CENTRAL SERVICES

001 000 000 518 10 11 00
001 000 000 518 10 11 11
001 000 000 518 10 11 14
001 000 000 518 10 11 16
001 000 000 518 10 11 17
001 000 000 518 10 12 00

001 000 000 518 10 21 00

FTE's: 3

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Education
ICMA 457 Plan
Opt-Out of Medical
Overtime

294,274
4,634
1,798
2,995
9,194

301,992
6,783
1,799
3,999
9,990

315096
6747.84
1800
6725.52
11545.31

317,519
9,044
1,800
7,125
8,277
4,104

337,380
9,209
1,800
12,000
-

221,000
10,250
1,800
3,250
8,200
15,000

303,930
10,640
1,800
12,000
3,500

▼9.91% CPI-W=3.8% COLA 1 non-rep employee; 3.8% CBA est COLA 3 employees--see salary model notes for details
▲15.53%
▲0.00%
▲0.00% Assumes full participation

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

312,894

324,563

341,915

347,869

360,389

259,500

331,870

▼7.91%

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits

109,936

112,691

122,641

▲0.00% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes
▲0.00%

TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

001 000 000 518 10 31 00
001 000 000 518 10 41 00
001 000 000 518 10 42 00
001 000 000 518 10 43 00
001 000 000 518 10 44 00
001 000 000 518 10 47 00
001 000 000 518 10 48 00
001 000 000 518 10 49 10
001 000 000 518 10 49 20
001 000 000 518 10 49 30
001 000 000 518 10 49 40

Office and Operating Supplies
Professional Services
Postage/Telephone
Travel & Training
Advertising
Utility Serv-Elec,Water,Waste
Repairs & Maint-Equipment
Miscellaneous
Dues, Subscriptions
Postcard, public information
Photocopies
TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
BUILDING MAINTENANCE

28,242
136,647
3,048
6,379
11,912
26,450
1,440
415
13,422
382
228,338

23,432
106,114
2,877
4,973
13,362
19,778
233
205
730
10,011
139
181,855

13,004
267,023
2,389
8,468
9,810
20,940
662
1,322
435
7,354
28
331,436

107,459

114,691

83,000

114,691

107,459

114,691

83,000

114,691

15,351
49,557
1,642
3,086
8,248
24,774
430
5,146
636
8,878
22
117,770

35,000
37,200
8,000
8,000
7,500
28,000
750
6,000
700
18,000
500
149,650

25,000
25,000
7,800
2,000
9,000
36,000
250
3,500
500
15,000
250
124,300

25,000
25,000
10,000
6,000
7,500
30,000
750
6,000
700
55,000
500
166,450

▼28.57% City Hall Office and Operating Expenses, Konica Copier, PW Printer, Pitney Bowes, CH Replacement Chairs
▼32.80% Proshred - $2,200, Municode Codification Updates - $4,000, Debtbook - $6,000, Civic Plus Website and Notification Platform Update ▲25.00% Postage (City Hall printing/mailing services); fax & credit card lines
▼25.00% Training for clerk, Deputy Clerk/Admin Asst, ISC
▲0.00% Development and Clerk related legal advertisements
▲7.14% Calculated using current year YTD, annualized
▲0.00% office equipment repairs - Printer Svcs-Budget
▲0.00% City Council Meeting Food and Drink
▲0.00% City Clerk and Deputy Clerk
▲205.56% Community mailings placeholder, Strategic Communications Plan (Consultant) $40,000
▲0.00% Most expenditures reflect pass through costs related to public records
▲11.23%

Facility Rental

7,983

9498.34

3643

5,884

4,800

6,000

6,000

001 000 000 518 30 48 00

Repairs/Maint-City Hall Bldg

82,767
90,750

94583.42

82687.49

77,019

60,000

60,000

60,000

104,082

86,330

82,903

64,800

66,000

66,000

$10k City Hall & PO cleaning Maint. $5k Beach/Park Bathroom cleaning, $10k HVAC Maint., Alarm/Fire Monitoring $2,500, fire inspt, misc
▲0.00% cleaning, bug service etc.
▲1.85%

▲0.00% Replacement mouse, keyboards, Data Center replacement battery, etc

TOTAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE

001 000 000 518 80 31 00

IT HW, SW, Operating Supplies

001 000 000 518 80 41 50

Technical Services, IT

001 000 000 518 80 41 60

Software Services (Split from Technical Services)

001 000 000 518 80 48 00

17,789

17,789

549

769

1,500

500

1,500

222,407

304,475

195,152

171,025

170,000

150,000

160,000

154,195

150,000

160,000

175,000

▲25.00%

1 Public Storage Unit

001 000 000 518 30 45 00

▼5.88%

IT Managed Services (less 15.56% for TIG DS allocation) $160,000 for Maint, monitoring, helpdesk, incident support;

Repairs & Maint: Annual Software Maint.

4,202

11,442

121,012
4,914

7,662

15,000

8,000

12,000

Email Social Media archive, GovDelivery (Granicus), Municode Website hosting and Agenda Management, Internet, DUO Access, Azure
▲16.67% Storage, O365 Licenses, Phones/Meetings Software Subscription, NextRequest PRA Software, Blue Beam Electronic Plan Review, Laserfiche,
Sophos, DocuSign., Communications Tools
▼20.00% VEEAM,Cisco SmartNet, Avidex, Domain Name Renewal, Vision Application Suite, Cisco FirePower, Cisco Umbrella

TOTAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

244,398

333,706

321,626

333,650

336,500

318,500

348,500

▲3.57%

SUBTOTAL CENTRAL SERVICES

876,380

944,206

1,081,306

989,651

1,026,030

851,300

1,027,511

▲0.14%

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
001 000 000 594 14 64 00

City Hall - IT HW/SW >$5K Capital Outlay

56,000

57,000

57,185

57,000

▲0.00% HW: VXRail Server Replacement with Storage Array $135,000 over three (3) years at $45,000/year, Computer Replacement (6) $12,000

TOTAL CAPITAL EXPENDITURES

56,000

57,000

57,185

57,000

▲0.00%

1,045,651

1,083,030

908,485

1,084,511

▲0.14%

TOTAL CENTRAL SERVICES

159

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES

ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

FTE's: 1.7

001 000 000 514 20 11 00
001 000 000 514 20 11 16

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
ICMA 457 Plan
TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

215,430
9,179
224,608

190,255
10,495
200,749

203,896
9,250
213,146

217,081
8,750
225,831

233,054
9,000
242,054

218,000
9,000
227,000

241,910
9,000
250,910

001 000 000 514 20 21 00
001 000 000 514 20 21 17

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Opt-Out Of Medical
TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

54,118
7,531
61,650

50,950
11,836
62,786

65,142
4,973
70,115

60,732
4,862
65,594

68,575
5,754
74,329

60,000
60,000

68,575
68,575

▲0.00% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes
▼100.00%
▼7.74%

001 000 000 514 20 41 01
001 000 000 514 20 42 00
001 000 000 514 20 43 00
001 000 000 514 20 46 00
001 000 000 514 20 49 00
001 000 000 514 20 49 10
001 000 000 514 40 40 00

OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
Professional Services
Intergvtml Prof Serv-Auditors
Travel & Training
Insurance (AWC)
Misc-Dues,Subscriptions
Miscellaneous
Elections Serv-Voter Reg Costs
TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

9,600
24,500
678
176,975
1,921
3,547
12,857
230,080

28,305
7,238
238,997
234
10,650
11,172
296,595

39,998
36,096
310,502
99
5,137
1,218
393,050

42,783
1,042
212,297
783
6,056
12,226
275,187

44,000
25,000
1,500
217,240
1,000
15,000
12,000
315,740

46,000
20,000
1,200
218,359
800
7,500
14,396
308,255

96,200
25,000
1,500
228,102
1,000
15,000
14,000
380,802

▲118.64% Finance/Financial System Support + ADP Payroll and HR Platform, + ERP Project Implementation
▲0.00% Hybrid model utilized, $139 per hour but will save on travel expenses
▲0.00% Insurance related trainings, Finance related trainings
▲5.00% Liability rate increase expected in October 2027, notice less 15.56% alloc to DS
▲0.00% (Dues, Memberships),

TOTAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT

516,338

560,130

676,311

566,612

632,123

595,255

700,287

▲10.78%

33%

▲3.80% CPI-W=3.8% COLA---see salary model notes
▲0.00% Assumes full participation
▲3.66%

▲0.00% Non DS Merchant credit card fees (offset by Revenue), Flex Spend Admin, Microflex, Tax/AP Forms, L&I,
▲16.67% Election year costs (every other year is higher), 2027 increase due to 2026 actuals
▲20.61%

of expense due to insurance

160

AGENDA ITEM 10.1

PARKS
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

294,815
7,184
3,240
10,800
10,618
23,264
10,327
360,248

325,681
7,632
3,105
10,500
12,218
14,414
15,233
388,783

331,718
7,633
3,240
10,800
7,806
22,089
17,054
400,340

333,000
11,000
3,240
10,800
9,500
17,500
15,000
400,040

346,645
7,977
3,240
10,800
11,500
22,089
17,395
419,646

▲4.50% CPI-W=3.8% COLA 1 non-rep employee; 3.8% CBA est COLA 4 employees ---see salary model notes for details
▲4.50%
▲0.00%
▲0.00% Assumes full participation
▲47.32%
▲0.00% Seasonal Help
▲2.00% Special Events:Medina Days, Seafair, Parkboard, Snow Plowing
▲4.82%

▲6.00% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes
▲7.14%
▲6.03%

Notes:
FTE: 3 of 5 total allocated
Public Works are split 60% Parks and 40% Streets

PARKS DEPARTMENT

001 000 000 576 80 11 00
001 000 000 576 80 11 11
001 000 000 576 80 11 14
001 000 000 576 80 11 16
001 000 000 576 80 11 17
001 000 000 576 80 10 00
001 000 000 576 80 12 00

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Education
ICMA 457 Plan
Opt-Out of Medical
Salaries & Wages, SEASONAL WORKERS
Overtime
TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

9,360
340,748

298,072
6,409
3,194
10,607
10,802
10,779
12,355
352,218

001 000 000 576 80 21 00
001 000 000 576 80 22 00

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Uniforms
TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

104,911
2,270
107,181

112,142
1,535
113,677

114,778
1,970
116,748

113,485
1,992
115,477

118,429
2,800
121,229

124,000
2,200
126,200

125,534
3,000
128,534

296,866
6,193
3,236
10,772
14,321

SUPPLIES
001 000 000 576 80 31 00

Operating Supplies

38,517

28,003

35,078

31,067

37,000

36,000

37,000

001 000 000 576 80 32 00

Vehicle Fuel & Lube
TOTAL SUPPLIES

5,369
43,886

4,108
32,111

4,747
39,825

4,721
35,788

5,000
42,000

7,500
43,500

5,000
42,000

Garbage bags, toilet paper, fertilizer, bark, topsoil, Mutt Mitts, bathroom supplies, Purell sanitizer, light bulbs, paint, mower
▲0.00% blades, irrigation parts, tennis court nets, gloves, ear plugs, eye protection.
▲0.00% Public Works equipment & vehicles
▲0.00%

OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
Professional Services
Professional Services-Misc
Telephone/Postage
Travel & Training
Utilities
Repair & Maint Equipment
Miscellaneous, annual lease
Misc-Property Tax
TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES

10,891
7,471
6,346
2,576
29,782
7,055
1,000
339
65,459

5,374
7,610
9,483
423
41,098
8,585
283
72,856

10,522
9,951
5,483
320
40,648
4,914
500
276
72,613

15,617
10,980
8,846
1,023
48,847
13,939
348
99,600

20,000
4,000
8,000
4,000
28,000
12,500
600
450
77,550

5,000
11,200
6,600
750
34,000
1,500
600
391
60,041

18,000
6,000
8,000
4,000
32,000
12,500
600
450
81,550

▼10.00% Arborist, irrigation repairs, engineering, Back-flow device testing, hazardous material disposal, fertilizing and spraying
▲50.00% Debris Disposal Dumpster
▲0.00% Mobile phones, alarm/fire monitoring line, internet
▲0.00% Pesticide training, flagger training, certifications, licenses, conferences, qtrly safety meetings
▲14.29% Utilities for public works shop and park restrooms, irrigation water, pond power
▲0.00% Backhoe, Mowers, non-road vehicles
▲0.00% Yearly lease for Shop Yard
▲0.00% KC Real Estate Tax
▲5.16%

TOTAL PARKS DEPARTMENT

557,274

570,862

589,434

639,648

641,119

629,781

671,731

001 000 000 576 80 41 00
001 000 000 576 80 41 04
001 000 000 576 80 42 00
001 000 000 576 80 43 00
001 000 000 576 80 47 00
001 000 000 576 80 48 00
001 000 000 576 80 49 00
001 000 000 576 80 49 01

▲4.77%

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FUND TRANSFERS OUT
ACCOUNT NUMBER

001 000 000 597 00 30 00
001 000 000 597 00 00 03
001 000 000 597 00 30 04

307 000 000 597 00 00 30

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

DESCRIPTION

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Actuals

Prelim.
Budget

OPERATING TRANSFERS
From General Fund to:
Levy Stabilization Fund
Street Fund
Development Service Fund
TOTAL TRANSFERS FROM GENERAL FUND

$ 500,000
$ 405,628
$ 1,010,835
1,916,463

1,000,000 $
478,000 $
1,478,000

1,860,000

725,000

455,000
100,000
555,000

From Capital Projects Fund to:
Street Fund
TOTAL TRANSFERS FROM CAPITAL FUND

-

75,000
75,000

75,000
75,000

100,000
100,000

100,000
100,000

100,000
100,000

100,000
100,000

▲0.00% Transfer from Capital Fund to Street Fund or REET1 eligible or unrestricted Capital

1,916,463

1,553,000

1,935,000

825,000

655,000

655,000

645,000

▼1.53%

TOTAL OPERATING TRANSFERS

400,000
460,000

$
$

285,000
440,000

$
$
$

$
$
$

455,000
100,000
555,000

$
$
$

470,000
75,000
545,000

Notes:

▲3.30%
▼25.00% Transfer to offset projected deficit
▼1.80%

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Equipment Replacement Fund
ACCOUNT NUMBER

001 000 000 594 18 64 00

001 000 000 594 21 64 10
001 000 000 594 21 64 10
001 000 000 594 21 70 00
001 000 000 594 21 80 00

001 000 000 594 76 30 00
001 000 000 594 76 00 00
001 000 000 594 76 64 00

101 000 000 594 42 64 00

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Est.

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

66,948
66,948

126,689
126,689

49,216
49,216

46,615
46,615

46,295
46,295

51,774
51,774

POLICE DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Surveillance Cameras and Body Cameras
Police HW/SW, Equip >$5K Capital
Police Vehicle Leasing, Princ. Cost
Police Vehicle Leasing, Int. Cost

62,292
16,741

58,715
2,809
62,641
22,412

66,000
10,455
113,689
18,989

66,971
3,000
85,392
24,904

66,500
4,500
93,600
27,600

66,500
4,500
116,680
25,000

301,500
4,500
29,741
12,319

▲353.38% Axon body cameras, Tasers, Two PD Vehicles (Purchased)
▲0.00% Mandated mobile platform requirements
▼68.23% Vehicle leasing costs - 4 vehicles
▼55.37% (this is included in line above)

TOTAL PD CAPITAL OUTLAY

215,908

146,576

209,133

180,267

192,200

212,680

348,060

▲81.09%

PARKS DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL OUTLAY
Park Improvements
Furniture and Equipment: Replacement
Parks Capital Outlay >$5K

(3,100)
10,099

78,150

70
608

8,238
11,600

9,000
180,000

6,000
186,116

9,000
80,899

▲0.00% Park Benches & Tables, Flags, Tennis Court Accessories
▼55.06% (Replacement Gass Ride on Mower, Electric is $70K) Replacement Ford Ranger - $46K

TOTAL PARKS CAPITAL OUTLAY

10,099

75,050

608

11,600

189,000

192,116

89,899

▼52.43%

STREET FUND
CAPITAL OUTLAY
>$5,000 Equipment, HW & SW
TOTAL CITY STREET FUND

8,529
8,529

65,336
65,336

38,928
38,928

5,000
5,000

5,000
5,000

53,845
53,845

19,150
19,150

▲283.00% Asset Essentials Licensing $5k, Electronic Street Notifications Sign

301,485

413,652

297,885

243,482

432,495

510,415

457,109

DESCRIPTION
CITY HALL
CAPITAL OVERLAY
City Hall Capital 5K>
TOTAL CITY HALL CAPITAL OUTLAY

TOTAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT

Notes:

-

▼100.00%
▼100.00%

▲5.69%

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STREET FUND
ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

262,004
4,423
2,754
12,154
7,436

266,893

216,856

221,146

221,000

231,097

5,088
1,990
7,000
8,145
9,609
10,156

5,089
2,200
7,200
5,212
13,800
12,000

8,000
2,200
7,200
7,500
9,000
11,000

5,343
2,200
7,200
8,000
13,800
13,000

▲4.50% CPI-W=3.8% COLA 1 non-rep employee; 3.8% CBA est COLA employees---see salary model notes for remaining staff
▲5.00%
▲0.00%
▲0.00% Assumes full participation
▲53.49%
▲0.00% Seasonal Help
▲8.33% Special Events:Medina Days, Seafair, Parkboard, Snow plowing

Notes:
FTE: 2 of 5 total allocated
Public Works are split 60% Parks and 40% Streets

CITY STREET FUND

101 000 000 542 30 11 00
101 000 000 542 30 11 11
101 000 000 542 30 11 14
101 000 000 542 30 11 16
101 000 000 542 30 11 17
101 000 000 542 30 10 00
101 000 000 542 30 12 00

101 000 000 542 30 21 00
101 000 000 542 30 22 00

101 000 000 542 30 31 00
101 000 000 542 30 35 00
101 000 000 542 30 41 00
101 000 000 542 30 41 03
101 000 000 542 30 41 10
101 000 000 542 30 45 00
101 000 000 542 30 47 00
101 000 000 542 30 48 00
101 000 000 542 40 41 00
101 000 000 542 63 41 00
101 000 000 542 64 41 00
101 000 000 542 66 41 00
101 000 000 542 67 41 00
101 000 000 542 70 40 00

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Longevity
Education
ICMA 457 Plan
Opt-Out of Medical
Salaries & Wages (Seasonal Workers)
Overtime

200,731
4,129
2,157
7,181
9,547
6,239

8,496

5,488
3,458
8,550
7,079
5,924
6,885

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

215,908

297,268

304,277

258,844

266,646

265,900

280,640

▲5.25%

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Uniforms

70,628
1,202

91,141
2,445

90,630
2,423

73,427

76,000

71,204

93,586

93,053

76,589

78,200

83,690
3,000
86,690

▲6.00% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes
▲0.00%

TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

78,952
3,000
81,952

ROAD & STREET MAINTENANCE
Operating & Maintenance Supplies
Small Tools/Minor Equipment
Professional Services
Prof Svcs- NPDES Grant
Road & Street Maintenance
Machine Rental
Utility Services
Equipment Maintenance
Storm Drain Maintenance
Street Light Utilities
Traffic Control Devices
Snow & Ice Removal
Street Cleaning
Street Irrigation Utilities

5,652
3,384
71,130
20,971
10,801
888
350
13,548
25,195
13,602
115
2,223
16,620

4,406
4,951
41,060
8,389
412
2,277
645
9,569
23,777
22,958
11,558
22,466
28,932

4,951
7,186
52,009
7,038
6,918
2,000
903
8,611
19,924
22,763
3,249
22,677
17,092

5,467
7,574
67,333
13,646
3,499
615
11,136
19,246
12,467
69,620
12,429

7,000
8,000
60,000
60,000
11,000
4,000
1,000
7,000
15,000
22,500
10,000
2,000
78,000
18,000

6,500
7,500
85,000
22,000
33,000
5,000
900
6,500
15,000
19,000
3,500
1,500
65,000
10,000

9,000
8,000
75,000
50,000
15,000
10,000
1,000
8,000
15,000
22,500
10,000
2,000
78,000
15,000

TOTAL ROAD & ST MAINTENANCE

228,000

181,401

175,322

223,032

303,500

280,400

318,500

▲4.94%

TOTAL CITY STREET FUND

515,112

572,255

572,651

558,465

652,099

624,500

685,830

▲5.17%

3,162

2,200

▲5.78%

▲28.57% Storm drain pipe, catch basin grates, marking paint, gravel, cement, bark, roadside plantings, sweeper brushes REET1 eligible
▲0.00% Power tools, mower parts, Pole Saw, Weedeater
▲25.00% 84th Median & 24th Roadside Maint, 24th traffic Signal (shared Clydehill # netted), REET1 eligible
▼16.67% Environmental Requirements for Stormwater - Grant $50k
▲36.36% Pavement patching, pavement markings, sidewalk maintenance, curb repairs REET1 eligible
▲150.00% ditch witch, compactor, compressor, manlift, boom mower for roadside
▲0.00% Utility locates
▲14.29% PW vehicle and power equip repairs
▲0.00% Catch Basin Vactoring, Storm Line jetting, root cutting, camera
▲0.00% PSE street light Power, REET1 eligible
▲0.00% Posts, reflective signs(Fed Req), barricades, cones
▲0.00% Sand, ice melt
▲0.00% Street sweeping
▼16.67%

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2026 Capital Fund Adopted Project List
Account Code

2022 Actuals

2023 Actuals

2024 Actuals

2025 Actuals

2026 Budget

2026 Actuals Est.

2027 Budget

2027 Budget Breakdown

CAPITAL STREETS:
307 000 000 595 30 63 01

$

595,770.00 $

134,584.00 $

364,415.00 $

170,198.00 $

260,000.00 $

260,000.00 $

180,000.00

$

9,806.00 $

206,870.00 $

1,382,599.00 $

54,400.00 $

200,000.00 $

200,000.00 $

200,000.00

$

70,000.00 81st Ave Overlay

$

110,000.00 Lake WA Blvd Overlay

$

200,000.00 Pedestrian Improvements - Draft Construction Plans

$

50,000.00 Hardscaping and Landscaping Improvements

$

20,000.00 Invasive Species Removal and Planting Plan

$

470,000.00 NE 28th Water Quality Filter and Outfall Vault/Biofiltration

$

600,000.00 Medina Park North Pond Stormwater Improvements

$

20,000.00 Lobby and Workspace Planning and Design

$

30,000.00 PW Fuel Station

CAPITAL SIDEWALK:
307 000 000 595 30 63 10

SIDEWALK:

CAPITAL PARKS:

307 000 000 594 76 63 20

PARKS:

$

117,292.00 $

34,211.00 $

57,768.00 $

93,977.00 $

420,000.00 $

85,000.00

$

70,000.00

$

498,134.00 $

291,068.00 $

417,144.00 $

193,895.00 $

200,000.00 $

200,000.00 $

1,070,000.00

CAPITAL STORMWATER:
307.000 000 595 30 63 02

STORMWATER:

CAPITAL BUILDING:

307 000 000 594 18 60 00

BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS:

$

15,393.00 $

42,559.00 $

286,874.00 $

149,758.00 $

40,000.00 $

120,000.00 $

50,000.00

$

75,000.00 $

75,000.00 $

100,000.00 $

100,000.00 $

100,000.00 $

100,000.00 $

TOTALS $

1,236,395.00 $

784,292.00 $

2,583,800.00 $

762,228.00 $

1,220,000.00 $

1,068,634.00 $

1,670,000.00 $

$

13,696.00 $

25,431.00 $

25,853.00 $

3,946.00 $

30,000.00

16,678.00 $

30,000.00 $

TRANSFERS:

OTHER:

307 000 000 597 00 30 00

TREE FUND:
103 000 000 558 60 49 10

2027 PROPOSED PROJECT LIST
STREETS:

100,000.00 Transfer to Street Fund for Road Maintence

1,670,000.00

OTHER:
$

30,000.00 Tree Planting and Hazardous Tree Removal

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FUND
Paid For By Permitting Fees

ACCOUNT NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026

2027

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Year End
Actuals

Adopted
Budget

Year End
Est.

Prelim.
Budget

Notes:

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPT

401 000 000 558 60 11 00
401 000 000 558 60 12 00
401 000 000 558 60 11 11
401 000 000 558 60 11 14
401 000 000 558 60 11 16
401 000 000 558 60 11 17

401 000 000 558 60 21 00
401 000 000 558 60 23 00

401 000 000 558 50 31 00
401 000 000 558 50 32 00

401 000 000 558 50 03 00
401 000 000 558 50 04 00
401 000 000 558 50 05 00
401 000 000 558 60 41 00
401 000 000 558 60 41 01
401 000 000 558 60 41 02
401 000 000 558 50 41 06
401 000 000 558 60 42 00
401 000 000 558 60 43 00
401 000 000 558 60 49 00
401 000 000 558 60 49 10
401 000 000 558 50 41 08
401 000 000 558 50 41 55

SALARIES & WAGES
Salaries & Wages
Overtime
Longevity
Education
ICMA 457 Plan
Opt-Out of Medical

FTE's: 3.5
Rob Salary and Benefits will be allocated 50/50 to DS and General Fund (Planning)
Long Range Planning and Code Enforcement Has been pulled back to the General Fund to isolate development and permitting within this fund
$
$

438,929.96
3,000.00

$
$

390,877.52
3,000.00
3,049.83
18,714.88
5,073.96

$
$
$
$
$
$

416,016.78
3,000.00
699.25
3,002.33
16,500.00
12,172.42

$
$
$

3,599.11
16,569.33
5,066.40

$
$
$

TOTAL SALARIES & WAGES

$

467,164.80

$

420,716.19

$

PERSONNEL BENEFITS
Personnel Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement

$

147,270.25

$

130,549.62

TOTAL PERSONNEL BENEFITS

$

147,270.25

$

SUPPLIES
Operating Supplies
Vehicle Expenses - Gas, Oil, Maint.

$
$

741.36
3,633.90

TOTAL SUPPLIES

$

4,375.26

$
$
$
$
$
$

OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES
Insurance (WCIA)
City Attorney, Dev. Serv.
Technical Services, Software Services
Professional Services
Planning Consultant
Hearing Examiner
Building Inspector Contract
Communications
Travel & Training
Dues, Subscriptions, Memberships
Miscellaneous
Sound Testing Consultant
Shoreline Consultant

$
$
$
$
$
$
$

TOTAL OTHER SERVICES & CHARGES $

$

$ 342,168.00 $ 342,168.00
$
3,000.00
$
-

$ 246,184.38

▼28.05% CPI-W=2.7% COLA 3 non-rep employees; 2.7% CBA est COLA 1 employees-----see salary model notes for step increase info
Staff now conduct after-hours CAP open houses. Staff has the option of overtime or comp time.

$
$
$
$

412,911.00
448.00
2,773.00
15,875.00
8,094.00

$
$
$

$
$
$

▲0.00%
▼25.00% Assumes full participation
▲121.89%

451,390.78

$

440,101.00

$ 364,976.00 $ 371,568.00

$ 269,584.38

▼26.14%

$

129,538.76

$

121,623.00

$ 103,950.00 $ 108,000.00

$

96,910.00

▼6.77% Medical, Vision, Retirement, Empl Security and L&I, Payroll Taxes

130,549.62

$

129,538.76

$

121,623.00

$ 103,950.00 $ 108,000.00

$

96,910.00

▼6.77%

$
$

209.64
2,625.31

$
$

987.83
685.22

$
$

136.00
1,233.00

$
$

1,500.00 $
1,000.00 $

600.00
600.00

$
$

1,000.00
1,000.00

▼33.33% Development site signs, business cards, etc.
▲0.00% New vehicle basic maintenance

$

2,834.95

$

1,673.05

$

1,369.00

$

2,500.00 $

1,200.00

$

2,000.00

▼20.00%

32,611.74 $
4,927.50
$
23,483.28 $
50,910.00 $
122,513.60 $
16,020.00 $
- $
2,570.98 $
2,112.28 $
3,018.95 $
21,059.84 $
21,371.66 $
34,000.00 $

44,040.71
27,319.92
96,720.00
152,372.21
16,273.50
4,650.00
1,182.42
1,844.96
956.53
28,974.00
13,377.82
12,682.50

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$

57,217.08 $
8,229.43 $
25,941.38 $
74,497.25 $
169,869.50 $
10,080.75 $
700.00 $
4,595.48 $
5,849.93 $
2,199.79 $
24,284.06 $
10,080.00 $
56,765.70 $

38,865.00 $ 58,933.59 $ 39,955.00 $ 41,952.75
5,214.00
$ 20,000.00 $ 35,000.00
28,575.00 $ 27,238.45 $ 22,000.00 $ 25,000.00
65,205.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 30,000.00
221,155.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 165,000.00 $ 175,000.00
25,131.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 25,000.00
965.00 $
2,500.00 $
4,400.00 $
2,500.00
2,800.00 $
5,000.00 $
2,500.00 $
4,000.00
1,861.00 $
5,000.00 $
1,500.00 $
4,000.00
1,861.00 $
3,600.00 $
3,000.00 $
3,600.00
22,997.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00 $ 24,000.00
2,310.00 $
1,500.00 $
3,200.00 $
3,500.00
30,431.00 $ 32,000.00 $ 60,000.00 $ 45,000.00

334,599.83

$

400,394.57

$

450,310.35

$

447,370.00

$ 389,772.04 $ 365,555.00

$ 418,552.75

▲7.38%

$

28,000.00

$

30,000.00 $

28,000.00

$

30,000.00

▲0.00%

$

26,970.00

$

30,000.00 $

28,000.00

$

30,000.00

▲0.00%

891,198

874,323

817,047

▼8.32%

$

2,400.00 $
12,000.00 $
5,408.00 $

2,400.00
15,000.00
12,000.00

2,400.00
9,000.00
12,000.00

▼28.81% AWC Liability insurance. 15.56% alloc to DS

Estimate based upon 2026 Development activity.
▼8.22% IT - DS allocation of 15.56% of total from CS for Maint, monitoring, helpdesk, incident support.
▼14.29% Building permit architectural and structural engineering review.
▲0.00% Current planning.
▲25.00% Cost recovery through fee and deposit. Anticipated 2027 estimated increase due to new development impacts process.
▲0.00% Consultant inspections support for the Building Official. Vacations, medical leave, and similar.
▼20.00% Estimate based upon prior years activities.
▼20.00% Staff training. Required for certifications and administrative improvements.
▲0.00% Various DS related trainings
▲0.00% Bank fees for permits paid by credit card which are reimbursed with customer fees, postal expenses for code enforcement, etc.
▲133.33% A new consulting contract in 2027 could change the estimate. Cost recovery uses fees only for certain sound tests (no advanced deposit).
▲40.63% Shorelines and critical areas specialist. A new consulting contract in 2027 could change the estimate.

CAPITAL OUTLAY
401 000 000 594 60 64 00

DS- IT HW/SW >$5K Capital Outlay

$

20,910.71

$

30,000.00

TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY

$

20,910.71

$

30,450.00

974,321

TOTAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

$

984,945

39,746.00
1,072,659

1,037,433

Brightly (E-permitting, public portal); BlueBeam (License, Maintenance).

Paid For By Advanced Deposits

-

Expenses
DESCRIPTION
401 000 000 558 50 41 07
401 000 000 558 50 41 50
401 000 000 582 10 00 02

2022
Year End
Actuals

2023
Year End
Actuals

Engineering Consultant
Arborist
Refund of DS Adv Deposits

$
$
$

79,892.39
102,983.19
23,459.15

$
$
$

Total Consulting Expenses:

$

206,334.73 $

60,577.76
65,082.50
162,633.00

2024
Year End
Actuals
$
$
$

288,293.26 $

72,016.39
37,946.25
61,509.00

2025
Year End
Actual
$
$
$

171,471.64 $

121,013.00
54,801.00
37,243.00

2026

2026
Year End
Est.

Budget
$
$
$

85,000.00
50,000.00
40,000.00

$
$
$

86,000.00
37,500.00
25,000.00

2027
Preliminary
Budget
$
$
$

85,000.00
50,000.00
50,000.00

213,057.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 148,500.00 $ 185,000.00

Notes:
▲0.00% Grading & drainage Svcs similar to 2026 82% of 2026 of service costs have been recovered through Adv. Dep.
▲0.00% Arborist. Approx. 50% of the 2026 invoiced service costs,recovered through Adv. Deposit.
▲25.00% Money returned to Payer upon completion of project
▲5.71%

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