Mount Vernon
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review proposed goals and policies for the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include an introduction to buildable land and land capacity analyses and housing allocations.
- Review of Housing Element goals and policies presented by Facet
- Introduction to Buildable Land & Land Capacity Analyses
- Discussion of Housing Allocations
- Review of June 2, 2026 meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss a motion to censure Mayor Donovan for conduct inconsistent with council standards of decorum. The body will also vote on establishing a Citizens Advisory Committee for the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update.
- Motion to censure Mayor Donovan regarding public statements on Flock ALPR cameras
- Resolution 1105 to establish the 2026-2027 Citizens Advisory Committee
- Agreement with Mount Vernon School District
- Agreement with Specialty Equipment, Inc.
- Approval of July 8, 2026, claims and July 2, 2026, payroll
City Council Committee Agendas
The City Council committee receives updates on library events and public works projects. A bid award for Seneca Drive debris removal at $185,144.68 is pending council acceptance. Multiple transportation projects are in design or nearing completion, including Laventure Road widening and several sidewalk improvements.
- Seneca Drive debris removal: lowest bid $185,144.68 from Specialty Equipment, Inc.
- Laventure Road Widening nearly complete, heading for council acceptance
- Park Street Stormwater Pump Station final design, cost estimate $7M
- Riverside Drive Improvements design at 90%, seeking additional federal funds
- Division St/SR 536 Bridge feasibility study scope to council in August
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City Council Committee Agendas
The Mount Vernon City Council committee is reviewing Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 6002, a new state law that regulates automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems. The bill defines authorized uses (e.g., stolen vehicles, parking enforcement, traffic studies), imposes a 21-day data retention limit, and requires agencies to register their systems with the Attorney General. It also prohibits using ALPR data for immigration enforcement or public records requests, and bans sales or sharing of data.
- Discussion of new state law ESSB 6002 governing ALPR system use
- Requirement to register all ALPR systems with WA Attorney General within 180 days
- Data retention limit of 21 days for most ALPR data
- Prohibition on using ALPR for immigration enforcement or tracking protected health care
- Ban on selling, leasing, or renting ALPR data or audit trail data
City Council Committee Agendas
The Finance and Parks & Recreation Committee is discussing a proposed ordinance to regulate e-bikes, motorized foot scooters, and motorized skateboards. The ordinance would classify these as Motorized Personal Transportation Devices (MPTDs), set rules for where they can be used in parks and trails, and update penalties. A presentation reviews state law changes and other jurisdictions' approaches.
- Proposed ordinance to rename Chapter 10.56 and regulate e-bikes, motorized foot scooters, and motorized skateboards
- Class 1 and 2 e-bikes allowed on trails where bikes are permitted; Class 3 prohibited from sidewalks and trails
- Motorized foot scooters remain prohibited from sidewalks and public trails per current code
- Helmet requirement for all MPTD riders; $50 proposed penalty for violations
- Expanded downtown Mount Vernon prohibition to include motorized skateboards
City Council
The City Council will consider adopting the 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan and an agreement with Miles Resources, Inc. The meeting also includes the formal project acceptance of the Mount Vernon Memory Commons. Several street closure requests for community events are on the consent agenda.
- Approval of 2027-2032 Transportation Improvement Plan (Resolution 1104)
- Project acceptance of Mount Vernon Memory Commons (Library/Community Center and parking)
- Agreement with Miles Resources, Inc
- Agreement amendment with Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC
- Street closures for Touch a Truck, 4th of July, and Outdoor Cinemas