On the agenda: Mount Vernon meeting — ALPR (Jul 22)

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AGENDA
July 22, 2026, 7:00 PM
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place
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1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Call to Order
B. Pledge of Allegiance
C. Roll Call of Councilmembers
2. AGENDA REQUESTS
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS
A.

Public Comments
(This is an opportunity for Mount Vernon residents to address their City Council. Please limit
comments to three minutes or less. Under normal circumstances, the Mayor and Council will not
respond immediately to Community Comments. If you would like someone to follow up with you
regarding the topic of your comments, please leave your name and contact information on the
form at the entrance of the Council Chambers. If you are unable to attend the meeting and
would like to make your comments via Zoom, please submit a request to speak via email to
[email protected] or by telephone at 360-336-6211. Requests must
be received by 4 p.m. on the day of the meeting.)
Interpretation services for Community Comments are available on request. Please contact the
City at [email protected] or 360-336-6211 at least two business days prior to the
meeting if you would like an interpreter to share your comments with City Council.
Servicios de interpretación para los comentarios de la comunidad están disponibles previa
solicitud. Por favor, comuníquese con la Ciudad a través de [email protected] o
llamando al 360-336-6211 con al menos dos días hábiles de antelación a la reunión, si desea
contar con un intérprete para compartir sus comentarios con el Concejo Municipal.

5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of July 8, 2026, Council Meeting Minutes

B. Approval of July 8, 2026, Public Works and Library Committee
Minutes
C. Approval of July 15, 2026, Development Services Committee
Minutes
D. Approval of July 20, 2026, Payroll
E. Approval of July 22, 2026, Claims
F. Approval of Agreement - North Sound BH-ASO
6. REPORTS
A. Councilmember Comments
B. Mayor's Report
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Presentation - Transportation Benefit District 10-Year History and
Accomplishments
(Staff will present the history and accomplishments of the
Transportation Benefit District.)
(Recommended Action - none)
(Presenter - Chris Phillips)
B. Appointment of Committee Members Related to Sales Tax Ballot
Proposition
(Staff is requesting that Council appoint committee members to
serve on one of two committees, for and against, the Mount Vernon
sales and use tax ballot proposition.)
(Recommended Action - approve appointments)
(Presenter - Chris Phillips)
C. Presentation: Affordable Housing Bonus Density
(Staff will provide an overview of the affordable housing units
created through the Affordable Housing Density Bonus program.)
(Recommended Action - none)
(Presenter - Rebecca Lowell)
D. Approval of Resolution - Special Assessment
(Staff is requesting approval of Resolution 1106 authorizing a
special assessment to abate a code enforcement case for property
located at 1516 S. 6th Street.)
(Recommended Action - Approve Resolution)
(Presenter - Kevin Rogerson)
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
9. ADJOURNMENT

ITEM: 5A

City of Mount Vernon
City Council Meeting Minutes
July 8, 2026
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers:
Staff:

Beaton, Daman, Hudson, Oliver, Tercero, Vander Stoep, West
City Attorney Rogerson, Library Director Huffman, Public
Works Director Phillips, Capital Projects Manager Reinart,
Finance Director Volesky, IT Director Thomas, HR Director
Keator, Development Services Director Sexton, Asst. Fire
Chief Sanders, Special Projects Manager Pearson, Executive
Assistant Grechishkin

1. OPENING CEREMONIES
A. Mayor Donovan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
B. Mayor Donovan led the pledge of allegiance
C. Executive Assistant Grechishkin called roll of Councilmembers
2. AGENDA REQUESTS
None
3. APROVAL OF AGENDA
Mayor Donovan gave a statement followed by Councilmember statements
on the Motion to Censure.
Councilmember Tercero moved to remove New
Business Item B and approve the amended agenda.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Hudson. Motion
passed 6-1.

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4. COMMUNITY COMMENTS
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Written comment from Scott Correa, Mount Vernon resident, about
Council voting process and motion to censure.
Written comment from Jill Boudreau, Mount Vernon resident, about
Council voting process.
Gary Molenaar, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about Council voting
process and councilmember conduct.
Sam Irons, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about aftermath of the Flock
vote and ALPR cameras.
Mark Sabo, Mount Vernon, spoke about Council voting process and
moving forward.
Susan Cordsen, Mount Vernon, spoke about Council voting process.
Ron Campbell, Mount Vernon, spoke about Council voting process and
motion to censure.
Mark Johnson, spoke about outreach to seniors and getting
information about issues to the community.
Glenn Ash, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about the Mount Vernon
Police Department, Flock cameras and Council voting process.
Sage Wilkirk, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about leadership.
Scott Gassaway, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about trust and
transparency in local government.
Andrea, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about Flock meetings and votes
and Flock cameras.
Mike Morris, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about trust and transparency
in local government and the Flock vote.
May Gott, unincorporated Skagit County, addressed the Mayor.
Lisa, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about Flock cameras and
vulnerable populations in the community.
Chuck Messinger, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about Council voting
process.
Ben Bryant, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about democratic process
and access to Committee meeting content.
Jeremiah Knutson, Mount Vernon resident, spoke about moving
forward with respect.
Gavin Birch, Alger resident, spoke about motion to censure, Flock
meeting votes and discussions, and Flock cameras.

5. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of June 16, 2026, Special Council Meeting minutes
B. Approval of June 17, 2026, Development Services Committee
minutes
C. Approval of June 24, 2026, Finance and Parks & Recreation
Committee Meeting minutes
D. Approval of June 24, 2026, City Council Meeting minutes
E. Approval of July 2, 2026, Payroll

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F. Approval of July 8, 2026, Claims
G. Approval of Agreement – Mount Vernon School District
H. Approval of Agreement – Specialty Equipment, Inc.
Councilmember Beaton moved to approve Consent
Agenda Items A – H with a correction to the June 16,
2026, Special Council Meeting minutes (names of
Councilmembers present). Motion seconded by
Councilmember Tercero. Motion passed 7-0.
6. REPORTS
A. Councilmember Comments
 Councilmember Vander Stoep thanked people for attending and being
respectful.
 Councilmember Oliver thanked people for attending and spoke about
updating Council procedures in future meetings, a new Civics Academy at
the library beginning in October, and encouraged people to attend future
Ward meetings or reach out to meet or discuss concerns.
 Councilmember Daman thanked people for attending the meeting,
thanked the Police, Fire and Parks Departments for a successful 4th of July
fireworks event, and shared about the opening of New2You Thrift Shop at
1101 S Second Street run by the Mount Vernon Senior Center Advisory
Board with proceeds going towards a new senior center.
 Councilmember Hudson thanked people for attending, noted that Ward 3
has been holding community meetings for many years, and invited
community members to reach out if they would like to discuss an issue.
 Councilmember West gave appreciation for everyone for attending and
spoke about the censure motion.
 Councilmember Tercero thanked attendees for caring about our city and
giving comments, voiced support for the mayor, and spoke on the
reasoning for the July 1st Public Safety Committee Flock discussion.
B. Mayor’s Report - none
7. NEW BUSINESS
A.

Approval of Resolution – Membership of the 2026-2027 Citizens
Advisory Committee: Mr. Sexton requested approval of Resolution
1105, establishing a 2026-2027 Citizens Advisory Committee to
provide input on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.
Approval of a Development Regulations Workgroup will come before
Council later this month. The Comprehensive Plan update is on
schedule for completion by year’s end. Council expressed interest in

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being more involved in the selection process moving forward.
Councilmember Tercero moved to approve Resolution
1105, establishing membership of the 2026-2027
Citizens
Advisory
Committee.
Seconded
by
Councilmember Vander Stoep. Motion passed 7-0.
B.

Motion to Censure: This item was removed from the agenda.

8. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The meeting was adjourned into Executive Session at 8:44 p.m. for a
period of ten minutes to discuss with legal counsel matters related to
collective bargaining sessions which are exempt under 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 final action will be taken. The meeting will reconvene at
8:54 p.m.
At 8:54 p.m. Mr. Rogerson announced the executive session is extended
for a period of 15 minutes, until 9:09 p.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting reconvened and adjourned at 9:09 p.m.
Submitted by:

Kerri Grechishkin, Executive Assistant

Approved: July 22, 2026

ITEM: 5B

Public Works and Library Committee Minutes
July 8, 2026
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place
Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers:
Staff:

Beaton, Daman, Hudson, Oliver, Tercero, Vander Stoep,
West
City Attorney Rogerson, Library Director Huffman, Public
Works Director Phillips, Capital Projects Manager Reinart,
Finance Director Volesky, IT Director Thomas, HR Director
Keator, Development Services Director Sexton, Asst. Fire
Chief Sanders, Special Projects Manager Pearson,
Executive Assistant Grechishkin

1. Opening Ceremonies
A. Councilmember Hudson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Library
A. General Library Updates
Over 800 people signed up for the summer reading program. This is
on track with last year, which saw the highest enrollment in over a
decade. Over 240 people attended the opening event, a magic show.
This is the largest attendance ever for an event of this type.
A new “Readers to Eaters” program with author and food
ethnographer June Jo Lee will take place on July 18 with two classes
connecting participants to food, history and culture. A new Romance
Book Club will hold its second meeting in July.
Recent library outreach events included Touch-A-Truck, a button
making table at the Skagit Valley College Foundations of Academic
Endeavors Resource Fair, and cookie socials at local assisted living
and nursing homes. A part-time outreach staff member has
transitioned to full-time. She was very involved with the community in
her previous position and this has been a very positive change for all.

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A Skagit Valley College presenter on AI technology was excellent and
similar talks on issues of importance are planned.
A new Civics Academy will kick off in October with a session on basic
civics and another in November on talking with elected officials about
issues important to you. These will be facilitated through the WA
Secretary of State’s office, which has a community outreach program
in place. Additional sessions are tentatively planned for February and
March 2027.
3. Public Works
A. Seneca Drive Culvert Debris Removal Update
Project bid opening was on June 11th. Two bids were received with
the lowest from Specialty Equipment, Inc. at $185,144. A
recommendation to award the bid is on the consent agenda. FEMA
funding for the project totals $122K with an additional $6K from
the local Washington FEMA office.
B. Park Street Pump Station Update
This project is currently in the design phase. Final design submittal
is expected by year’s end and funding sources are being
investigated. Replacing the 100-year-old pump in the same area
will be an approximately $7 million investment.
C. Monthly Capital Project Update
Updates were provided for LaVenture Road widening, 2025 Overlay,
15th Street Sidewalk, 30th Street improvements, Riverside Drive
Improvements 1 and 2, Kulshan Trail Lighting Phase 3, Division
Street/SR 536 Bridge Feasibility Study, 10th/Warren Crosswalk
improvements, and 18th Street Hillcrest crosswalk improvements.
D. Forthcoming Agreements/Contracts/Supplements
2025 Overlay amendment with Perteet/Adurra will come to Council in
July/August; 2026 Overlay will come to the Mayor in August;
agreements for the Division St Planning Study with KPFF and
Carpenter Creek Fish Passage with Skagit Fisheries will come before
Council in August/September; Carpenter Creek Fish Passage
amendment with David Evans & Associates will come before Council
in August/September, and the Riverside Drive Improvements -1
amendment with WSDOT in September.
E. Public Works Director Update
The City is collaborating with BNSF on two grants totaling $2.9
million for a Mount Vernon/BNSF Rail Corridor Crossings Safety
Study. Applications have been submitted and results should be
known this fall. There is an associated match that BNSF, Skagit

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Transit, Mount Vernon School District, and private companies would
contribute toward.
A Council discussion on the Draft Wastewater Rate Study will take
place in August 2026.
Several warranty issues at the Mount Vernon Library Commons are
currently being worked on including parking garage traffic coating,
neon lights, and the rotating sign, among others.
The front counter project for the old library/City Administrative
Building is out to bid with a bid opening on July 21. The project
should take about 30-45 days. Once completed, IT will be the first
department to transition to that building and is anticipated to be fully
moved by year’s end.
4. Miscellaneous
• The Committee of the Whole meeting on July 29 will focus on
prioritization of a list of issues, including e-bike regulations and
changes to Council codes. There will also be discussion on recording
Council Committee meetings.
5. Agenda Requests
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Impact fees for sewer repairs will be placed on an upcoming
Development Services Committee agenda.

The meeting adjourned at 6:47 pm

Submitted by:

Kerri Grechishkin, Executive Assistant

ITEM: 5C

Development Services Committee Minutes
July 15, 2026
Police Court Campus, 1805 Continental Place

Present
Mayor Donovan
Councilmembers:
Staff:

Beaton, Daman, Hudson, Oliver, Tercero, Vander
Stoep, West
Development Services Director Sexton, Principal Planner
Lowell, City Attorney Rogerson, Special Projects Manager
Pearson, City Clerk Jensen

1. Opening Ceremonies
Councilmember Beaton called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Development Services
A. 2025 Comp Plan Housing Element Goals and Policies Review
and Discussion: Ms. Lowell presented the housing allocation
analysis, including the HB1220 required plan for all income levels.
The draft vision statement, policy analysis criteria, and matrix were
shared. Goals and Policy updates reflect changes in state law related
to multi-family uses in commercial zones, reduction of housing costs
and permitting requirements as well as county-wide planning
policies.
Density requirements for affordable housing and regional
coordination were discussed. Ms. Lowell shared Growth Management
Act baseline information and the process used to determine
population allocations.
B. Introduction to the Buildable Land, Land Capacity Analysis,
and Housing Allocations for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
Update: Ms. Lowell provided background information about the first
buildable Lands and Land Capacity Analysis that was adopted in
2005. The plan is not required under the Growth Management Act,
however in 2016 the City determined that it felt strongly that it is
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developed and an inventory of the land available for development.
Projected population and housing needs were reviewed.
Annexation policies and process were briefly discussed.
3. Miscellaneous
 Councilmember Oliver asked if there is interest from Council to
attend the Youth Arts Festival July 25th. This would be an
opportunity for community outreach. She suggests hosting a table
to provide information for adults and participate in an art project
with children.
 Mayor Donovan suggested adding a discussion about creating a
Strategic Plan to the July 29th Committee of the Whole agenda. He
interviewed a contractor recommended by AWC that would facilitate
the three-day process for creating a plan.
 Mayor Donovan informed Council that there will be a Transportation
Benefit District (TBD) presentation at next week’s Council meeting.
There will also be an item requesting approval of appointments to
the pro and con committees for the TBD. The committees will
prepare statements for the November voter pamphlet for Proposition
1 to renew the TBD tax.
 Mayor Donovan asked Council to review and rank items on the list of
legislative priorities that were emailed to them for a discussion at
next week’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
 Mayor Donovan said the city has received two proposals for bridge
housing to be funded with opioid settle funds. The proposals will be
discussed at the Committee of the Whole meeting and a request for
approval of Council’s recommendation will follow at the August 8th
regular Council meeting.
 Mr. Rogerson proposed updated language for the Proposition 1 ballot
title. The revised language will clarify that City Council is the taxing
authority.
4. Agenda Requests
 none
The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Action Items
Mayor’s Office
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Add Strategic Plan and Bridge Housing discussions to the July 29th
Committee of the Whole agenda

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Development Services
 Provide a list of recent legislation related to housing to Council
 Present Housing Element goals at upcoming DS committee
 Add presentation slides to Council packet
Submitted by: Becky Jensen, City Clerk

ITEM: 5F

MEETING DATE: July 22, 2026
SUBJECT:

Approval of Agreement - North Sound BH-ASO

PRESENTER:

Dan Christman

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve agreement
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council approved the mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with
Northsound Behavioral Health - ASO for staff and program funding for
Integrated Outreach Services (IOS). The BH-ASO operates on a fiscal
budget calendar (July 1st to June 30th) whereas the city operates on a
calendar year. All costs associated with this ILA were outlined in our
approved 2026 Police Department budget. The interlocal agreement
provides planned funding to improve the police department’s ability to
effectively respond to an increasing number of behavioral health
emergencies and service calls reported through the 911 system.
APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW

ATTACHMENTS:
1.
NORTH SOUND BH-ASO_CITY OF MOUNT VERNON_INTERLOCAL_CORESPONDER 2022-23 AMD 6_For Signature
2.
B(e) – City of Mount Vernon_Interlocal_Co-Responder_Budget

NORTH SOUND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ORGANIZATION, LLC
(NORTH SOUND BH-ASO)
CONTRACT AMENDMENT 6
CONTRACT # NORTH SOUND BH-ASO CITY OF MOUNT VERNON INTERLOCAL CO-RESPONDER
2022-23

Based on the Agreement of the parties to the above-referenced Contract between the North
Sound Behavioral Health Administrative Services Organization, LLC (North Sound BH-ASO) and City
of Mount Vernon (Provider) dated Aug 11, 2022, (as amended by North Sound BH-ASO and
Provider dated February 26, 2026, collectively the “Contract”) is hereby amended as follows:
The purpose of this amendment is to provide funding for July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026:
By mutual agreement of the parties, the following language is added to the agreement:
•

Replace Exhibit B(d) – City of Mount Vernon_Interlocal_Co-Responder_Budget with Exhibit
B(e) – City of Mount Vernon_Interlocal_Co-Responder_Budget

ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.
THIS AMENDMENT IS EXECUTED BY THE PERSONS SIGNING BELOW, WHO WARRANT THAT THEY
HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO EXECUTE THIS AMENDMENT.
THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE ON THE DATE OF FINAL SIGNATURE BY THE
PARTIES.

NORTH SOUND BH-ASO, LLC

Lindsay Lopes
Deputy Director

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON

Date

Peter Donovan
Mayor

Date

NORTH SOUND BH-ASO-CITY OF MOUNT VERNON-INTERLOCAL-CO-RESPONDER-2022-23 AMD 6
Approved by Board of Directors, 6/11/2026
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B(e) – City of Mount Vernon_Interlocal_Co-Responder_Budget

North Sound Behavioral Health
Administrative Services Organization
Co-Responder Program
Cost Reimbursement Budget
City of Mount Vernon
Six Month Budget July 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026
Revenues
MHBG Co-Responder Special Carve Out
SUPTRS Co-Responder Special Carve Out
Total

$
$
$

66,534.00
63,466.00
130,000.00

Co-Responder Program
Total

$
$

130,000.00
130,000.00

Budget Amount
Expenses
Balance

$

130,000.00
130,000.00

Expenses

$

Substance Use Prevention Treatment and Recovery Support
Services (SUPTRS) Formerly (SABG)

NORTH SOUND BH-ASO-CITY OF MOUNT VERNON-INTERLOCAL-CO-RESPONDER 2022-23 AMD 6

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dƌĂŶƐƉŽƌƚĂƚŝŽŶƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐĐŽŵƉůĞƚĞĚƚŚƌŽƵŐŚϮϬϮϱ
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WƌŽũĞĐƚEĂŵĞ;zĞĂƌͿ

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ϮϬϭϳ^ƚƌĞĞƚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ϮϬϭϳͿ

ΨϯϵϮ͕ϬϬϬ

Ψϰϰϵ͕ϯϰϲ

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Ψϴϰϭ͕ϯϰϲ

ϮϬϭϴ^ƚƌĞĞƚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ϮϬϭϴͿ

Ψϭ͕ϭϮϭ͕ϬϬϬ

Ψϱϭϯ͕ϱϴϵ

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Ψϭ͕ϲϯϰ͕ϱϴϵ

ĂŬĞƌǀŝĞǁWĂƌŬŶƚƌĂŶĐĞ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ
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ΨϮϰϭ͕ϭϵϲ

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Ψϭϯϭ͕ϭϵϴ

Ψϭ͕ϮϬϭ͕ϵϳϰ

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ΨϵϱϮ͕ϵϮϭ

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Ψϴ͕ϰϱϵ͕ϯϰϰ

ϮϬϮϬ^ƚƌĞĞƚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐͬKǀĞƌůĂLJ
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Ψϱϭϳ͕ϱϬϰ

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ϮϬϮϭ^ƚƌĞĞƚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐͬKǀĞƌůĂLJ
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ΨϬ

Ψϭ͕ϱϲϭ͕ϭϴϰ

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Ψϭϯϰ͕ϴϭϰ

Ψϭϲϲ͕ϴϲϳ

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ΨϮ͕Ϯϯϰ͕ϲϲϴ

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Ψϭϱ͕ϴϯϴ

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Ψϭϱ͕ϴϯϴ

ϮϬϮϬƵƌďZĂŵƉ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ϮϬϮϮͿ

Ψϭϲϳ͕ϱϬϰ

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ΨϯϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ

Ψϱϭϳ͕ϱϬϰ

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ΨϭϬϭ͕ϯϱϰ

Ψϱϴϳ͕ϲϱϬ

ΨϵϬϬ͕ϭϴϱ

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Ψϯϵϵ͕ϳϴϭ

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Ψϯϴ͕ϲϱϬ

ΨϯϬϭ͕ϴϴϮ

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Ψϭ͕Ϭϵϵ͕ϱϯϮΎ

ϮϬϮϯ^ƚƌĞĞƚ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐͬKǀĞƌůĂLJ
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Ψϭ͕ϲϵϳ͕ϲϲϳ

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ΨϬ

Ψϭ͕ϲϵϳ͕ϲϲϳ

ϮϬϮϯƵƌďZĂŵƉ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐͬKǀĞƌůĂLJ
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ΨϰϯϬ͕ϰϱϵ

ΨϬ

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ΨϰϯϬ͕ϰϱϵ

ϮϬϮϰKǀĞƌůĂLJΘƵƌďZĂŵƉ
/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ;ĞƐŝŐŶͿ;ϮϬϮϰͿ

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ΨϬ

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ΨϮϭϮ͕ϳϲϴ

ϮϬϮϰKǀĞƌůĂLJ;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ;ϮϬϮϰͿ

Ψϭ͕ϬϬϱ͕ϱϵϳ

ΨϬ

ΨϬ

Ψϭ͕ϬϬϱ͕ϱϵϳ

ϮϬϮϰƵƌďZĂŵƉ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ
;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ;ϮϬϮϰͿ

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ΨϮϵϱ͕ϭϯϲ

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ΨϬ

ΨϮϵϱ͕ϭϯϲΎ

^ŝĚĞǁĂůŬZĞƉĂŝƌWƌŽŐƌĂŵ;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ
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Ψϯϴ͕ϱϰϮ

Ψϵ͕ϵϲϭ

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Ψϰϴ͕ϱϬϯ

ϮϬϮϱKǀĞƌůĂLJ;ĞƐŝŐŶͿ;ϮϬϮϱͿ

ΨϮϲϳ͕ϳϴϵ

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ΨϬ

ΨϮϲϳ͕ϳϴϵ

WƌŽũĞĐƚEĂŵĞ;zĞĂƌͿ

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KƚŚĞƌ>ŽĐĂů
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<ƵůƐŚĂŶdƌĂŝů>ŝŐŚƚŝŶŐWŚĂƐĞϯ;ĞƐŝŐŶͿ
;ϮϬϮϱͿΎ

ΨϮϳ͕ϯϮϬ

ΨϬ

ΨϮϳ͕ϲϴϬ

Ψϱϱ͕ϱϵϳΎ

dƌĂŶƐŝƚŝŽŶWůĂŶhƉĚĂƚĞ;WůĂŶŶŝŶŐͿ
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Ψϱϴ͕ϴϬϬ

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ΨϬ

Ψϱϴ͕ϴϬϬΎ

ϱͲzĞĂƌWĂǀĞŵĞŶƚWƌĞƐĞƌǀĂƚŝŽŶWƌŽŐƌĂŵ
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ΨϬ

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Ψϭϯϰ͕Ϭϭϴ

ϮϬϮϱKǀĞƌůĂLJ;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ;ϮϬϮϲͿΎ

ΨϴϮϱ͕ϬϬϬ

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ΨϬ

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ϮϬϮϲKǀĞƌůĂLJΘ/ŵƉƌŽǀĞŵĞŶƚƐ
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ΨϮϬϬ͕ϬϬϬΎ

ŝǀŝƐŝŽŶ^ƚͬ^ZϱϯϲƌŝĚŐĞWůĂŶŶŝŶŐĂŶĚ
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ΨϮϱϬ͕ϬϬϬ

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ϭϱƚŚ^ƚ^ŝĚĞǁĂůŬ;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ;ϮϬϮϲͿΎ

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ΨϬ

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ϭϬƚŚ^ƚͬtĂƌƌĞŶ^ƚƌŽƐƐǁĂůŬ
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^ŝĚĞǁĂůŬZĞƉĂŝƌWƌŽŐƌĂŵ;ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶͿ
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ΨϮϳ͕ϮϬϬ

ΨϮϰ͕ϴϬϬ

ΨϬ

ΨϱϮ͕ϬϬϬΎ

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ƉƉƌŽdžŝŵĂƚĞůLJϭϯŵŝůĞƐŽĨƐƚƌĞĞƚƉĂǀĞŵĞŶƚƉƌĞƐĞƌǀĂƚŝŽŶͬƌĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƚŝŽŶ;ƉƌŝŵĂƌŝůLJŵŝůůĂŶĚ
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ΨϯϵϮ͕ϬϬϬ

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Ψϴϰϭ͕ϯϰϲ

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ϮϬϮϲ;ƐƚŝŵĂƚĞĚͿ

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Ψϭ͕ϲϬϭ͕ϬϬϬ

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ITEM: 7B

MEETING DATE: July 22, 2026
SUBJECT:

Appointment of Committee Members Related to Sales Tax
Ballot Proposition

PRESENTER:

Chris Phillips

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
approve appointments
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff is requesting that Council appoint committee members to serve on one
of two committees, for and against, the Mount Vernon sales and use tax
ballot proposition. The City published notices in the Skagit Valley Herald on
May 19, 2026 and May 26, 2026 seeking committee members. Each
committee can include up to three members and is charged with writing
statements that will appear in the local voters’ pamphlet related to the
proposed renewal of the sales and use tax for the Mount Vernon
Transportation Benefit District (TBD). The individuals wishing to serve on
the “in favor” committee are LuAnne Gordon Burkhart, Gary Molenaar, and
Suzanne Butler. The City did not receive any responses from individuals
wishing to serve on the “against” committee. The proposition will be on the
November general election ballot.
APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW

ATTACHMENTS:
None

ITEM: 7C

MEETING DATE: July 22, 2026
SUBJECT:

Presentation: Affordable Housing Bonus Density

PRESENTER:

Rebecca Lowell

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
none
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff will provide an overview of the affordable housing units created
through the Affordable Housing Density Bonus program.
APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW

ATTACHMENTS:
1.
MVMC 17.73 Success

AFFORDABLE HOUSING CODE IMPLEMENTATION
• In 2019 Council Adopted Ordinance 3208: Affordable Housing

Ordinance –
Chapter 17.73 MVMC
• Offers significant increases in density in exchange for bona-fide

(in-program) subsidized housing
• Since its adoption 1͗
new dwelling units (dϟuϟ) reserved
exclusively
for those earning 80% (or below) of the Area Median
Income (AMI)
have been created –
and another 1͐
dϟuϟs
are
anticipated to be
created within the next few months

The Lofts
1011 S LaVenture Road
66 total mf units
10 affordable mf units

21st Street Apartments
411 S 21st Street
10 total mf units
3 affordable mf units

Cleveland Street Apartments
1913 Cleveland Ave
4 total mf units
1 affordable mf units

JJ Place Apartments
1600 JJ Place
35 total mf units
4 affordable mf units

Mt. Gate Development
2915 E Blackburn Road
46 sf and 20 duplex units
7 affordable mf units

Glenmoor Apartments
3201 E Division St
36± total mf units
4± affordable mf units

ITEM: 7D

MEETING DATE: July 22, 2026
SUBJECT:

Approval of Resolution - Special Assessment

PRESENTER:

Kevin Rogerson

RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Resolution
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City issued a Notice of Violation and made efforts to have property
owner remove two dead/diseased poplar trees that had damaged a
neighbor's fence and roof by December 1, 2025. Property owner failed to
remove the trees and on April 21, 2026 entered into a Voluntary Compliance
Agreement for remediation/removal, or alternatively, agreed to allow the
City to abate the nuisance and levy a special assessment for the costs
incurred.
Property owner was advised that the special assessment would constitute a
lien against the property in accordance with state law and the mortgage
holder was advised, but lacked the ability for remediation. The City was
granted a temporary construction easement allowing A-1 Safety Tree
Service to remove said tree(s) on April 21-23, 2026, 2026.
This special assessment in the amount of $8,779.66 shall be filed with the
Skagit County Auditor and distributed to the Skagit County Assessor and
Skagit County Treasurer along with a copy of the resolution that shall accrue
interest at a statutory rate.

APPLICABLE DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
Legal
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Resolution 1107

Resolution No. 1107
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT TO
REIMBURSE THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON FOR COSTS INCURRED TO
DEFRAY THE COST OF ABATING A NUISANCE UNDER RCW 36.32.120(10)
WHEREAS under RCW 35.22.280(30), the City may declare what shall be a nuisance and abate
the same; and
WHEREAS under MVMC 19.10.020, all civil code violations are public nuisances; and
WHEREAS under MVMC 12.28.060 and MVMC 12.28.070, maintenance of any dead or
diseased trees on private property is a civil code violation, and the City has the right to cause the
removal of such trees within the City when such trees constitute a hazard to life and property;
and
WHEREAS under RCW 35A.21.405, the City has authority to abate nuisance that threatens
health or safety at the expense of the party creating, causing, or committing the nuisance; and to
levy a special assessment on the land or premises on which the nuisance is situated to reimburse
the City for the expense of abatement, which special assessment shall constitute a lien against the
property and up to two thousand dollars of the recorded lien will be of equal rank with state,
county, and municipal taxes; and
WHEREAS Lisa K. Paulk owns property at 1516 S 6th Street, Mount Vernon, Washington; and
WHEREAS two trees on Ms. Paulk’s property were dead and diseased causing limbs to fall onto
neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS the limbs falling from Ms. Paulk’s trees damaged a neighbor’s fence and punched
holes through the roof of a neighbor’s home, which raised the likelihood that the tree’s condition
presented a risk of injury to life as well as further property damage; and
WHEREAS on November 13, 2025, the City issued a Notice of Violation to Lisa Paulk that
directed Ms. Paulk to remove the dead or diseased trees by December 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS the Notice of Violation also imposed civil penalties under MVMC 19.35.010,
which began to accrue after the December 1, 2025, remediation date; and
WHEREAS during efforts by Mount Vernon Code Enforcement Officer Mike Marker to have
Ms. Paulk remove the trees, the City learned that Ms. Paulk had insufficient means to pay for the
cost of removing the trees but that she was willing to work with the City to avoid further damage
and injury due to the condition of the trees on her property; and
WHEREAS on April 21, 2026, Ms. Paulk entered into a Voluntary Compliance Agreement in
which she agreed “That the two dead and/or diseased trees poplar trees constitute a hazard to life
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and property, constitute a public nuisance, and that, under MVMC 12.28.060, the City has the
right to abate the nuisance by causing the removal of the dead and/or diseased poplar trees”; and
WHEREAS the Voluntary Compliance Agreement further that provided that Ms. Paulk agreed
to remove the dead and diseased trees by March 15, 2026 or, in the alternative, allow the City to
abate the nuisance and levy a special assessment for the cost of removal and the cost of a title
search to identify any persons with any identifiable mortgage holder for the property; and
WHEREAS because of Ms. Paulk’s inability to fund the remediation costs for the tree’s
removal, no reasonable, alternative means of enforcing the applicable provisions of the City code
other than abating the public nuisance at City expense existed and the City agreed to waive the
accrued civil penalties as the special assessment would be used to reimburse the City for the cost
of abatement; and
WHEREAS Ms. Paulk granted a Temporary Construction Easement to the City to allow a
contractor to enter her property and remove the trees at City expense; and
WHEREAS the City contracted with A-1 Safety Tree Service to remove the dead and diseased
trees because the trees were too dead to climb and a crane was needed to safely remove the trees;
and
WHEREAS the repair was completed and final approval of the repair occurred on April 21-23,
2026; and
WHEREAS abatement of the nuisance was funded by Skagit County as follows:
Title Report............................. $ 545.50
A-1 Safety Tree Service ......... $8,234.16
TOTAL ................................... $8,779.66
WHEREAS, in accordance with RCW 35A.21.405, the City may impose a special assessment
on Ms. Paulk’s property in the amount of $8,779.66, which special assessment shall constitute a
lien against the property that shall accrue interest at a statutory rate and of which $2,000 shall be
of equal rank with state, county, and municipal taxes; and
WHEREAS Towd Point Master Funding Trust REO Series 2025-DC2 (Towd) holds a mortgage
on Ms. Paulk’s property; and
WHEREAS notice of the City’s intent to assess a special assessment against Ms. Paulk’s
property, as required under RCW 35A.21.405, was sent by regular mail to Ms. Paulk and to First
Key Mortgage, which is designated as the trust administrator for Towd, on June 1, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MOUNT VERNON:

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1. That a special assessment in the amount of $8,779.66, shall be levied on the property of
Lisa K. Paulk at 1516 6th Street, Mount Vernon, Washington, in accordance with RCW
35A.21.405;
2. The Mayor may contract with the Skagit County Treasurer to collect the special
assessment in accordance with RCW 84.56.035;
3. That a special assessment lien shall be filed with the Skagit County Auditor and
distributed to the Skagit County Assessor and Skagit County Treasurer along with a copy
of this resolution.
Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, Washington, held on
July 22, 2026.
By ___________________________
Peter Donovan, Mayor

Attest:
______________________________
Becky Jensen, City Clerk
Approved as to form:
Kevin Rogerson, City Attorney

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