CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING Monday, June 23, 2025 06:00 PM 17425 Ballinger Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

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AGENDA

1.CALL TO ORDER

2.PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Committee is not accepting online public comments. This portion of the agenda is set aside for the public to address the Council on agenda items or any other topic the Council might have purview or control over. However, the Committee may not respond to comments from the public. If the comments are of a nature that the Council does not have influence or control over, then the Deputy Mayor or presiding officer may request the speaker suspend their comments. The Council may direct staff to follow up on items brought up by the public. Comments are limited to a three (3) minute time limit.

3.DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. A.Continued discussion regarding budget challenges, including options for a potential levy to fund public safety services, and review of draft Resolution 25-2021/Setting a ballot proposition for the city to levy the regular property taxes in an amount in excess of the limitations provided in RCW 84.55 for public safety services for the 2025 general election

2. B.Draft resolution authorizing a sales and use tax increase of 0.1% for public safety purposes pursuant to Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2015

4.ADJOURN

FUTURE SCHEDULE

- Thursday, June 26, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Friday, July 4, 2025 – Independence Day, City Hall closed

- Thursday, July 10, 2025, 6:00 p.m. City Council Work Session – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Thursday, July 10, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Thursday, July 17, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Budget & Finance Committee Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Monday, July 21, 2025, 6:00 p.m. Committee of the Whole Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

- Thursday, July 24, 2025, 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting – hybrid meeting (City Hall and via Zoom)

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