General Legislative Session - Regular Meeting

Good morning, everyone. Snohomish County Council is called to order for our general legislative session. Today is Wednesday, 05/20/2026 at 9AM. We're meeting in the Jackson Boardroom and also remotely. I'll read the script for public comment, and then our clerk will take roll. We'll take public comment beginning in person and then remotely. On Zoom, click on the hand icon to raise your hand. If you're calling in by phone, press 9 to raise your hand and 6 to unmute, and each speaker will have three minutes to speak. And please start your comment with your name and city of residence. Next is roll call.

Chair Dunn? Here. Vice chair Lo?

Present.

Council member Nearing?

Here.

Council member Mead?

Here.

Council member Peterson?

Here.

Here, we have five members present.

Thank you. Next is our pledge of allegiance. So if you're able, join, stand and join us in the pledge. Next is public comment. Did anyone wish to provide public comment today? We'll take anyone in person, and we'll open up comments separately. Welcome. You can come to the podium. We'll open up comments separately on the resolutions, but you're welcome to come to the podium.

Good morning, county council. How are you? Good. Good. Good. I'm Stuart Anderson. I'm with the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA. You've probably been getting some emails from me, so I decided to show up so you can put a face with an email. I just came today to give a quick real quick update on where's Snohomish excuse my pronunciation. Snohomish County. First time I've been in Washington. Beautiful state. Beautiful city you have around here, everywhere that I've been. Just some, quick numbers to pass by you. So far, just in your county, there's been a 163 individual households that have registered for FEMA for assistance.

Of that, 304 a little over 341,000 has been distributed to those households. Also and that's under our individual households program. We also have a housing assistance program, and there's been a little over a 129,000 distributed to to survivors for that. The only other real thing I need to get out is just a reminder that June 10 is the deadline for individuals to register for FEMA. Also, the the fact that a lot of there was a big time gap between the disaster and when it got declared, and a lot of folks repaired and moved on, which is good.

Love to see that. However, if they do have uninsured expenses or did, they they can too register. They don't have

to say, well, I don't have any damages anymore. I'm not excuse me.

I'm not gonna register. They can still register and possibly get some help. So other than that, I thank you, and I'll continue sending informational emails to you. Thank you for your time.

You. Yes. Other comments this morning in person? Welcome.

Good morning, members. My name is Patrick Ann. I'm a longtime Snowish County resident, a graduate with honors from the University of Washington Bothell, a degree with a degree in political science and a specialization in macroeconomics, and I'm the owner of Hanger four twenty. I'm here today because there was a tremendous amount of misinformation presented yesterday regarding cannabis retail, public safety, and the history behind this 10,000 foot separation buffer in Clearview. First, there has never been any recorded fatal overdose from cannabis anywhere in the world.

It's a well established scientific and medical fact. People do not die from cannabis use. Second, there's never been a homicide inside a licensed cannabis retail store in Snohomish County. Third, there is no clear evidence that licensed cannabis stores increase crime or create financial burdens on municipalities. In reality, they provide jobs, tax revenue, and regulated access under strict oversight from the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Now council member Peterson asked yesterday how the 10,000 foot number came into place. After reviewing legislative files, meeting materials, public records, I have found little to no documented evidence of a broad community driven process demanding this restriction. In fact, on 01/17/2023, the Clearview Community Association held a meeting attended by planning and development services leadership, including Mike McCreary and Michael Dobish. I obtained the meeting notes from that meeting. And despite all the claims that we continue hearing today about major public concern over cannabis stores in Clearview, there was not one documented statement discussing a demand for a 10,000 foot cannabis separation buffer, not one.

Then only about two weeks later, on February 2, the ordinance 23 dash zero zero nine was formally introduced. On February 7, the planning community excuse me, the planning community development committee reviewed it and moved it forward. On February 8, the public hearing was scheduled. And then by March 8, the ordinance had already been approved by council. This is how quickly this happened.

So if there was truly a major community upward driving this ordinance, there should be clear evidence on it or before it that it before this ordinance was introduced. But instead, the legislative file contains essentially one major supporting comment from Joshua Estes, a paid lobbyist representing existing cannabis operator with a direct financial interest in limited future competition. And what we do we do have is the email I already provided to council and county staff. In that email, county staff discusses using a 10,000 foot 10,000 feet because it's a nice, end quote, round number that likely won't raise questions on how it was reached. That email further explains the practical effect of the distance that was to span the Clearview Corridor and limit future cannabis retail competition.

That was not a planning commission recommendation. It was not a scientific study, and it was not a transparent community driven process. At the end of the day, this simply looks like favoritism wrapped in public policy, and that's why I'm here asking for fairness, transparency, consistency, and equal treatment under the law. Thank you.

Thank you for your comment. Other public comment? Okay. We'll turn to online. If you wanted to provide public comment, please raise your hand by pressing 9. And I don't see any hands raised, so we will close public comment and move on in the agenda. We have nothing under committee of the whole today, and we have three resolutions. So first is Resolution 20 six-twenty six.

Council considers resolution 26 dash zero two six, recognizing Memorial Day in Snohomish County.

Thank you. Any, comments from council? Councilmember Meeniering?

Yeah. Thank you, Chardan. Just appreciate everybody who came out to, celebrate this with us and speak to the resolution. I appreciate the Linwood Times for helping to put this together. And Mayor Franklin from the city of Everett, all the folks who came out from Naval Station Everett, we look forward to passing this resolution and certainly look forward to recognizing Memorial Day this coming Monday. Thank you.

Thank Thank you. Any comments online? Okay. I'll just, comment. I appreciate the opportunity to reflect and remember and, honor this holiday. So we'll open it up for comments, from the floor. Who is speaking first? Mario? Are you speaking? Okay.

Sorry.

Good morning. I'm Mario Lotmore. I would like to thank chair Dunn and Nate and councilman Nate Nearing, along with Snohomish County executive Dave Summers for the first official recognition of Memorial Day by Snohomish County. Today, you will hear from commander master chief Jeff Fleming, who will accept the proclamation from executive's office, Ken Patton, and, a resolution on behalf of, naval station Everett. You'll also be hearing from Everett mayor Cassie Franklin and other community members. I would like to call to the podium Snohomish County deputy executive Ken Patton.

Thanks, Mario. And thanks, chair Dunn and and council member Nearing and Lowe and Mead and Peterson online. Just wanna read the proclamation. This proclamation recognizing 05/25/2026 as Memorial Day in Snohomish County. Whereas since 1868, Memorial Day has been observed as a day dedicated to the remembrance of those who have given their lives in service to the nation.

And whereas Memorial Day, first known as Decoration Day, originated following the civil war and since the revolutionary war, honors military personnel who died serving in all branches of the US armed forces. And whereas Snohomish County is home to over 45,000 military veterans, a Naval Station Everett, a US military strategic West Coast port, has been integral to our county's culture, character, and economy for over thirty years. And whereas Naval Station Everett provides thousands of funeral honors throughout the year, reflecting the deep commitment of our active duty service members and community to remember those who sacrificed everything in defense of our freedoms, and whereas the courageous service members who fought and died for our country preserved the freedoms and rights guaranteed to all people under The United States constitution, ensuring that liberty endures for future generations, And whereas Memorial Day offers us the opportunity to reflect upon and honor the memories of our loved ones who've passed, pay tribute to the sacrifices of service members, and acknowledge their invaluable contributions to the well-being of our communities and our nation, and whereas we continue to live in freedom and seek peace so that our service members will not have died in vain.

Now, therefore, I, Dave Summers, Snohomish County executive, do hereby proclaim 05/25/2026 as Memorial Day in Snohomish County. I encourage all Snohomish County businesses, institutions, residents, and visitors to honor this day as a day of remembrance and honor for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. As a national moment of remembrance at 3PM local time on the May 25, I encourage all to pause for one minute and honor all who died in military service. Signed this May 2026, Dave Summers.

Thank you, Kent. The next speaker?

Good morning, mayor Franklin, deputy executive Patton, council vice president Nearing, members of the Snohomish County Council, and distinguished guests. My name is Jeffrey Fleming, I'm the command master chief of Naval Station Everett. It's my profound privilege to stand before you today representing captain Withier and the men and women of Naval Station Everett. Before I go furth any further, I wanna acknowledge the veterans, service members, military families, Gold Star families, and surviving loved ones who may be here with us today. Some of you served.

Some of you waited at home. Some of you carry the memory of someone who did not return. We are honored by your presence, and we do not take lightly what this day means to all of you. Captain Wuthier asked me to convey her sincere regrets that she could not be here with you in person this morning. She has considered it a tremendous honor to serve as your Memorial Day keynote speaker over the past two years.

Although although today's setting is different from our traditional Memorial Day ceremony at the Port Of Everett, there is some the there's something deeply moving about receiving this joint Memorial Day proclamation right here in these council chambers. This room is a house of local government. It's a place where democracy is practiced every single day. And in its entire and and it's entirely fitting that we pause here to recognize the men and women who lay down their lives to ensure that the very governing process taking place in this room endures. On behalf of captain Withier and the entire Naval Station Everett family, I humbly and gratefully accept this proclamation.

As we approach Memorial Day weekend, our nation will transition into a period of remembrance. Memorial Day is not merely a date on a calendar nor is it simply the beginning of summer. It is a solemn debt. It is a day set aside to confront the true staggering cost of the freedoms we so often take for granted. We pause to honor the men and women who answered our nation's call, stood between danger and the people that they loved and those who did not return home.

Beyond every name etched in cold marble and beyond every thoughtfully folded flag is a story of immense courage and a future that was cut short. There are Gold Star families who will forever have an empty seat at the dinner table. There are shipmates who lost their closest friends. We owe it to our fallen heroes to ensure that their legacies endure and that the families that they left behind know that their sacrifice will never ever be forgotten by a grateful nation. The solemn duty to remember is not just a once in a year event for us.

It's a sacred trust that our sailors at Naval Station Everett live out every single day. Many people outside the gates may not realize that our base provides military funeral honors for members throughout this entire region. To give you a sense of the sheer scale and emotional weight of this commitment, across our region, there are approximately 500 military funeral honors in the month of June alone. 500 times next month, a family in our region will gather for a final goodbye. And each time, a sailor assigned to funeral honors will take their place in dress uniform with quiet professionalism, steady bearing, and deep respect.

They will fold the American flag with care. They will present it to a grieving family member. They will render a final salute. And as Taps echoes in the background, they will help help fulfill one of our nation's most solemn promises, that those who served will not be forgotten. That is incredibly heavily work heavy work for our sailors, but they do it with discipline, compassion, and reverence.

Week after week, without fail, rain or shine. They do it because they're serving as a bridge across generations, ensuring that the veterans who served before them receive the dignity, respect, and final honors they have so rightly earned. The strength of our military is not forged merely in the steel ships or technology. It is forged in our people, and the resilience of our people is drawn directly from the communities that embrace them. When our sailors deploy, when they leave their families behind to sail into harm's way, the greatest comfort that they have is knowing that their loved ones are safe, supported, and welcomed by their community.

You, all of you, provide that comfort. There's a reason why Naval Station Everett is frequent frequently named the sailor's choice. Time and time again, we see personnel who served here build such profound connections with Snohomish County, and they eventually choose to lay down roots and make their permanent homes right here. I can personally attest to this. In 2021, my family and I got stationed here at Naval Station Everett, and it was my first tour as a command master chief onboard, USS Samson.

Throughout my entire career up to that point, I've never been stationed up here in the Pacific Northwest. Over these past few years, this place and the people in it have left an indelible mark on my heart. I wanna ensure that this council understands the immense gratitude I feel every single day for the privilege of serving our sailors and families at Naval Station Everett. I firmly believe that true leaders serve. It is not about rank.

It is about taking care of your people. It has been the highlight of my thirty year career to serve them, to advocate for them, to support their families, and to watch them thrive in a community that cares so much about them. Because of that warmth, from the moment we arrived, my family and I instantly fell in love with Everett and the surrounding communities and the unmatched beauty of this region. You welcomed us. You made us felt feel like we belong.

Like so many others who passed through these gates, we have decided to retire here, and we are fiercely proud to call this community our home. The entire council, your leadership, and your unwavering support for Naval Station Everett make stories like mine possible. By issuing this proclamation today, you remind us all that the duty to remember our fallen is a shared responsibility, borne equally by those in uniform and the citizens that we serve. As we leave here today and head into Memorial Day weekend, I ask you to do more than than just remember. I ask you to honor them by the way that you live.

When you gather with your families, when you enjoy the peace and prosperity of this beautiful county, take a quiet moment to speak their names in your heart. Let us honor their sacrifice not just with our words today, but by striving every day to be a community and a nation worthy of the blood they shed to protect it. On behalf on behalf of captain with your naval station, Everett, and the United States Navy, thank you for this profound honor. God bless you, and God bless The United States Of America.

Thank you so much for those comments and your incredible service. We are so grateful for our friends and family and service members at Naval Station Everett. I want to thank Mario and the Snohomish County Council for bringing us here today to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice and service to our country. Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives protecting the freedoms we enjoy. As we read the names, we remember each person.

We honor their courage, service, and sacrifice. We also want to recognize the Gold Star families in our community, the loved ones of the fallen service members who continue to carry that loss. Freedom is never free. With pride and gratitude, we remember the American service members who gave their lives in service of our nation across wars, conflicts, military operations, and peacekeeping missions throughout our history. From the Revolutionary War to Vietnam, where my dad, who passed away last year, served as a radar man in the Gulf Of Tonkin incident on the USS Maddox, and to all the operations, wars, and missions up to the present day.

This Memorial Day, we also remember and honor the 13 US service members who died this past year. Major John A. Klinner, age 33, Air Force, Auburn, Alabama. Major Jeffrey R. O'Brien, age 45, Army Reserve, Indianola, Iowa.

Captain Ariana Savino, age 31, Air Force Covington, Washington. Captain Seth Coval, age 38, Air Force, Mooresville, Indiana. Captain Curtis Angst, age 30, Air Force, willing Wilmington, Iowa Ohio. Sorry. Captain Cody Cork, age 35, Army Reserve, Winter Haven, Florida.

Chief warrant officer three Robert Marzan, age 54, Army Reserve, Sacramento, California. Sergeant first class Noah Tiggins, age 42, Bellevue, Nebraska. Sergeant first class Nicole Amore, age 39, army reserve, White Bear Lake, Minnesota. Sergeant Declan Cody, age 20, army reserve, West Des Moines, Iowa. Sergeant Benjamin Pennington, age 26, Army, Glendale, Kentucky.

Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt, age 34, Bardstown, Kentucky. Technical sergeant Tyler Simmons, age 28, Air Force, Columbus, Ohio. Please bow your heads for a moment of silence for the nearly 1,200,000 military personnel who have given their life and service to our nation. Thank you for honoring their sacrifice.

President Dunn excuse me, Dunn, vice president, Nearing, and other members of the council, it is an honor and a pleasure to just speak to you briefly, on this special occasion. As stated in the proclamation, one of the earliest Memorial Day observations is believed to have been held by free black Americans on 05/01/1865 in Charleston, South Carolina. Growing up in the bayous of South Alabama, the military was seen by many as the path to freedom and opportunity. I served four years in the air force during the Vietnam era as a medic in Tachikawa, Japan, home of the major military hospital in the Far East. To this day, I still carry the weight of my service.

I remember young soldiers taking their final breath. And before pulling the sheets over their heads, they would say, please tell my mother I love her. Please tell my fiance that I love her. Each time I said yes, I will do that. Knowing that I would never ever meet their mother or their fiance.

I said it so they could die in peace, but those memories have never left me. I feel that I lied to them, told them an untruth. This proclamation honors the men and women who gave everything in defense of our country so that we may have freedom and live in a free society. It is also honors those who served but still carry the pain and the memory of wounds of war. Thank you very much.

Thank you, Wally. Were there other speakers to the resolution? Okay. We will turn to counsel then for a motion.

I move approval of resolution 20 six-twenty six.

I'll go ahead and second. So a motion has been properly made and seconded to approve resolution 26Dash026. Are there any additional comments?

Just one additional comment.

Council Member Nearing?

Yeah. Thank you, chair. Just wanted to note for members of the public, there's lots of opportunities to honor the fallen on this coming Monday. And all my family and I will be out at the parade in Arlington. Lots of different ceremonies happening throughout Snohomish County, so I'd encourage the public to take part in that. Thanks.

Thank you. Other comments from counsel? I thought someone went off mute. Okay. Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye.

Aye.

Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes five to zero. So we'll consider the other two resolutions, and then we're going to recess for a photo. So next is Resolution 20 six-twenty seven.

Council considers Resolution 20 six-twenty seven, recognizing Cambodia's National Day of Remembrance in Snohomish County.

Thank you. Comments from council?

Yeah. Thank you, Chair Don. I believe we have a, maybe a speaker or two to come in, and share on this. So I'd invite anybody who's here to speak. Go ahead and come up to the podium. Thank you.

Good morning, madam Chia, and wife Chia. I think we could guess and community leader and fellow resident here at Nohomos County. My name is Alexander Chin. I stand before you today deeply with gratitude and humility, and we recognize the day of National Remembrance of Cambodian on May 28, almost identical as Memorial Day here in the state. So the Solem Day Day is honoring million of innocent people of Cambodian men and women, children, among intellectual and family suffering loss of their lives during the period modern history under the Khmer regime 1975 to 1979.

For Cambodian community, May 20 is not only for the day amounting. It's also the day reflecting resilient hope. We remember pain pain and past future generation that may understand the value of peace, freedom, humanity, dignity, and democracy. Today, Cambodian American throughout Nuehmas County across United States continue to contributing community throughout educational public services, business, faith, culture, and civic engagement. Our journey reflects strength, survival, and reveal their life with courage and determination.

On behalf of Cambodian community, I respect fully thanks Nohomish County Council for recognizing this important day for remember remembering for standing solidarity with survival and your family. May we continue to work together to promote unity, compassion, justice, and peace for all people. Thank you very much.

Thank you. Any other speakers to the resolution? Okay. So we will turn to council for a motion.

I move approval of Resolution 20 six-twenty seven.

Second.

Been properly moved and seconded to approve Resolution 20 six-twenty seven. Any other comments? Okay. All in favor, please say aye.

Aye. Chair

votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes five to zero. Next is resolution 20 six-twenty eight.

Council considers Resolution 20 six-twenty eight, raising awareness of the importance of sun safety and recognizing 05/22/2026 as Don't Friday in Snohomish County.

Thank you. So this is a resolution I always bring forward. We love a good pun in District 2. I know a lot of families celebrate or honor Memorial Day with camping and outside activities. So skin cancer has touched my life. Almost every family member of mine has experienced cancer, and three of us have had skin cancer. And then my sister was just diagnosed with melanoma last year, so she is doing fine. Everyone's fine. But just a good remembrance or a good reminder to practice skin safety all summer long, and this is kind of the weekend to start off the summer. So any other comments from council members? Is there a resolution or a motion?

Move approval of resolution 26 dash zero two eight. So Second. Thank you.

It's been properly moved and seconded to approve resolution twenty six-twenty eight. That was Councilmember Peterson for the second. Any other discussion? And hearing none, all in favor, please say aye.

Aye. Aye.

Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes five to zero. So council will take a brief five minute recess for photos, we'll return to our agenda. So council's now in recess.

Okay. Council has returned from recess. And we next, we have the consent agenda.

I move approval of the consent agenda.

Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to approve the consent agenda. Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes five to zero. Next is administrative matters motion 20 six-two zero seven.

I move approval of motion 20 six-two zero seven. I move. Second.

Been properly moved and seconded to approve administrative matters motion 20 six-two zero seven. Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes unanimously. Next, we have action from items on committee, and we have, community safety and justice ordinance 26 dash zero one six.

Council considers ordinance 26 dash zero one six relating to child endangerment indangerment, prescribing penalties, and creating a new chapter entitled 10 of the Snohomish County Code. Proposed action today is to set time and date for a public hearing.

Good morning, council. For the record, Nicole Gurley, council staff. Council was briefed on this last week at the Community Safety and Justice committee. There were a few questions that were asked during that committee. An email response was sent out to council on Monday containing those answers, and I'm happy to either provide a full staff report again or, turn it to council to set time and

date. Is

there a need for a staff report, additional information? Okay. Is there a motion to set time and date?

I move to set time and date for ordinance 26 dash zero one six for Wednesday, June 10 at the hour of 10:30AM. Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to set time and date for a public hearing on ordinance 20 six-sixteen. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye.

Aye.

Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes unanimously. Next, have two items under Health and Community Services. First is Ordinance 20 six-eighteen.

Council considers Ordinance 20 six-eighteen relating to the sales and use tax for affordable housing and behavioral health, creating the behavioral health facility expansion fund and amending chapter 4.126 Snohomish County code. Proposed action today is also to set time and date for a public hearing.

Similar to the last one, this was heard last week at the Health and Community Services Committee. I would just note on this one that there was a request from a council member to make sure that this ordinance and the next ordinance you're about to consider, move together. So in terms of discussion, if you choose to do anything with time and date, the request was to keep those together.

Questions from council members or comments? Okay. Is there a motion?

I move to set time and date for ordinance 26 dash zero one eight for Wednesday, June 10 at the hour of 10:30AM. Second.

K. It's been properly moved and seconded to set time and date on ordinance 26 dash zero one eight. Is there any discussion? I will say I'm I will not be supporting moving either of these items forward for a public hearing. There's been misinformation around these around this tax and the formation and the well, the business model that we use, the five year business plan. So I'm not supporting moving these forward. Any other comments? Council member Peterson?

Thank you, chair Dunn. Also not in support. I think if we wanna have a broader conversation, and I know a public hearing is one of those opportunities. But because of, I think, the complexity of these and the needs in both the housing space and the behavioral health space, I think it would be better to have either just have a broader kind of roundtable community conversation before we get to a more kind of a specific and official, concept of a public hearing. And for those reasons and others, just my general concern, I will not be supporting these yet either. Thank you.

Thank you. Other comments from counsel? Okay. Is there a motion?

I think the motion has been made.

Oh, okay. Motion has been properly made. Thank you. To approve or set time and date on ordinance 26 dash zero one eight. All in favor, please say aye. Aye. Jared Mead, how do you vote?

Aye.

Okay. And then all opposed?

No.

No. Any abstain? So that passes three to zero or three to two. Sorry. So setting time and date on ordinance 26 dash zero one eight passes three to two. Next is ordinance 26 dash zero one nine.

Council considers ordinance 26 dash zero one nine, adding a new section to chapter 2.4 Snohomish County code two Snohomish County code 2.40.066, County funding for housing. This is also to set time and date for a public hearing.

Similar to the last one. Council has briefed on this last week. Happy to provide a staff report if requested.

Okay. Is there a request for additional staff report? Okay. Is there a motion?

I move to set time and date for ordinance 20 six-nineteen for Wednesday, June 10 at the hour of 10:30AM. Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to set time and date on ordinance 20 six-nineteen. Any discussion? Okay. Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye.

Aye.

Any opposed? No. No. And then any abstain? Okay. Hearing none, that passes three to two. Next is committee of the whole. We have motion 20 six-one 190.

Council considers motion 20 six-one 190, approving and authorizing notice to proceed payment for years 2026 to 2029 with Microsoft Software Support Services.

For the record, Cynthia Foley, council staff, the work order for Microsoft software support services renews access to services and resources, including problem resolution support, on demand training, thirty minute response time on critical issues, and cloud optimization services. The work order is for a service period of three years, allowing the county to take advantage of fixed pricing. The the total cost of the work order is $711,986.46 plus applicable sales taxes. The the request is to consider motion 26 dash one ninety.

Any questions from counsel? Is there a motion?

I move approval of motion 20 six-one 190.

Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to approve motion 20 six-one 190. Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye.

And Chair

votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, the passes five to zero. Next is motion 20 six-one 91.

Council considers motion 26 dash one nine one, approving and authorizing execution of amendment one service agreement with Civic Call Incorporation doing business as Holly Incorporated.

For the record, Cynthia Foley, counsel staff, Snohomish County is contracting Pacific Calling Corporation doing business as Holly Incorporated for a human resources compensation software platform. The AI powered platform helps the department manage nearly 1,000 distinct job classifications. Amendment one to the contract extends the agreement through 08/31/2029, and increases the not to exceed amount by $184,454 plus applicable sales tax. The scope of work is replaced to add ongoing revision of job specifications, reclassification support, and notification of new amended federal, state, and local requirements that affect county class specifications. The request is to consider motion 20 six-one 191.

Thank you. Questions from counsel? Is there a motion?

I move approval of motion 20 six-one 191. Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to approve motion 20 six-one 191. Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye.

Aye.

Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, the passes five to zero. Next is motion 20 six-one 194.

Council considers motion 20 six-one 194, approving an increase in the sales price for real estate purchase and sale agreement between the heirs of heirs and devicees of Richard S. Hazza, deceased, as seller and Snohomish County as buyer real property identified by tax parcel number 00578000002900.

For the record, Cynthia Foley, council staff, the Snohomish County Conservation and Natural Resources Department's surface water management division desires to purchase a 0.38 acre property in Arlington for flood control operations. The purchase price is $15,000. The purchase price was originally approved by council at $10,000 via motion 25 dash four eight seven. However, in the process of negotiation, additional heirs to the property identified themselves, the purchase price was increased to 15,000 contingent upon a formal probate proceeding to eliminate any heirs that may still exist but have not been found. Motion 26 dash one nine four approves the new purchase price. Additionally, the property officer is authorized to sign documents necessary to transfer the property to the county. The request is to consider motion 26 Dash194.

Thank you. Any questions from counsel? Is there a motion?

I move approval of motion 20 six-one 194.

Second.

It's been properly moved and seconded to approve motion 20 six-one 194. Any discussion? Hearing none, all in favor, please say aye. Aye. Chair votes aye. Any opposed? Hearing none, that passes five to zero. So that concludes our business and our agenda, and we have no public hearings. So counsel is adjourned for the day.