Kirkland, IL

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on 2027-2028 utility rates and the Kirkland Cares low-income support program, then a regular meeting with consent items and business briefings. Key business items include alternative delivery for the Peter Kirk Pool project, a draft tool library plan, and proposed code amendments for housing on faith-owned land. The council will also discuss a potential affordable housing agreement at Arete Apartments and a visioning collaboration for the Totem Lake Southern Industrial Subarea.

• 2027-2028 Utility Rates Update (study session)
• Kirkland Cares Low-Income Support Program Update (study session)
• Resolution R-5742: Relinquishing city interest in unopened rights-of-way to MRU Construction LLC
• 2026 Annual Replacement of Aging and Failing Infrastructure Project bid award
• 108th Avenue NE Pipe Installation Project bid award

Transportation Commission Meeting July 22, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the NE 85th Street Station Area branding and the Urban Forest Management Plan, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key business items include adopting a Youth Bill of Rights, updating park rules, changing parking enforcement and vehicle impound rules, and discussing home business allowances, immigration enforcement response, and a detention center. The consent calendar includes an interlocal agreement with Woodinville for traffic signal infrastructure and various reports.

• Resolution R-5738: Adopting Kirkland Youth Bill of Rights
• Ordinance O-4945: Updates to City Park Rules (Chapter 11.80)
• Ordinance O-4946: Changes to Parking Enforcement and Vehicle Impound Rules (Chapters 12.40 and 12.45)
• Interlocal Agreement with Woodinville for traffic signal infrastructure at NE 143rd Street and 132nd Avenue NE (Resolution R-5741)
• Discussion of Home Business and Neighborhood Commercial Allowances Project

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on corrections programs and parking pricing, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business items. Key decisions include a lease amendment for the Kraken Iceplex, a proposed land exchange at Mark Twain Park, and a resolution adopting a Youth Bill of Rights. The consent calendar includes several ordinances and resolutions, including a telecommunications franchise and code enforcement changes.

• Ordinance O-4940: 10-year non-exclusive telecom franchise for SQF, LLC (Verta)
• Ordinance O-4942: Allows pending building permits to use exceptions from O-4939 for exterior non-enclosed space without fire sprinklers
• Resolution R-5739: Authorizes land swap of part of Mark Twain Park with neighboring property
• Resolution R-5740: Authorizes lease amendment with Slapshot LLC for Kraken Iceplex construction
• Resolution R-5738: Adopts Kirkland Youth Bill of Rights as reference guide

The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar awarding three street construction contracts totaling about $5.63 million, and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, including a telecommunications franchise for Verta and a code enforcement amendment. In business items, the council approved a fiscal note for the Safe Parking Program with conditions, authorized a land exchange at Mark Twain Park, approved a lease amendment with the Seattle Kraken for the Iceplex and Community Center, and approved remote connectivity for school zone flashing beacons. The council also postponed the Kirkland Youth Bill of Rights to July 21 and appointed two youth members to boards.

• Awarded $434,000 slurry seal contract to DooLittle Construction (6-0)
• Awarded $1,629,750 street overlay contract to Northwest Asphalt (6-0)
• Awarded $3,566,981.55 contract for 120th Ave NE Rehabilitation to Reed Trucking (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-4940 granting Verta a 10-year telecom franchise (6-0)
• Approved Safe Parking Program fiscal note with conditions (6-0)
• Authorized Mark Twain Park land exchange resolution R-5739 (6-0)
• Approved Kraken Iceplex lease amendment resolution R-5740 (6-0)
• Approved $544,000 for school zone flashing beacon remote connectivity (6-0)

Transportation Commission Meeting June 24, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on Cascade Water Alliance rates and the Peter Kirk Pool project, then a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key actions include adopting zoning amendments for affordable housing in low-density zones, a mid-year budget adjustment, and a 10-year telecom franchise for Verta. Several proclamations and routine consent items are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing and potential adoption of zoning amendments (Ordinance O-4937) requiring affordable housing in low-density zones
• Adoption of 2025-2026 mid-year budget adjustment (Ordinance O-4941)
• First reading of 10-year non-exclusive telecom franchise for SQF, LLC d/b/a Verta (Ordinance O-4940)
• Adoption of state-required code amendments for residential lot splitting (Ordinance O-4938)
• Adoption of fire sprinkler code amendments for existing residential buildings (Ordinance O-4939)

The Kirkland City Council approved the 2025-2026 mid-year budget adjustment, code amendments for residential lot splitting and fire sprinkler exceptions, and directed staff on several projects. An ordinance to increase the affordable housing fee-in-lieu exemption threshold failed in a 3-3 vote and was tabled. The council also approved consent calendar items including payroll and bills totaling over $11 million.

• Approved Ordinance O-4941 amending the 2025-2026 biennial budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4938 enabling residential lot splitting with an amendment (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4939 adding fire sprinkler exception for exterior non-enclosed space (6-0)
• Failed Ordinance O-4937 on affordable housing fee-in-lieu threshold increase (3-3), tabled
• Approved consent calendar including payroll $7,610,838.79 and bills $3,562,875.45 (6-0)
• Directed staff to return with fiscal note for $100,000 safe parking lot paving (6-0)
• Suspended truck-eating bridge mural project (6-0)
• Authorized progressive design build application for Peter Kirk Pool (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will consider several property-related actions, including authorizing the purchase of the former LDS Church property at 13220 NE 132nd Street for community and recreation purposes, declaring the Houghton Village property surplus, and accepting a state loan for a stormwater vault. The council will also review a draft update to park rules and discuss a grant for Central Way bike lane improvements.

• Resolution R-5735: Authorize purchase of former LDS Church property at 13220 NE 132nd Street
• Resolution R-5736: Declare Houghton Village property at 10600 NE 68th Street surplus
• Accept Department of Ecology forgivable loan for Houghton Park and Ride stormwater vault
• Central Way Bike Lane Improvements – TIB grant award and joint project discussion
• Review draft update to Parks Rules in Chapter 11.80 of Kirkland Municipal Code

The Kirkland City Council approved a $3,698,000 forgivable loan from the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Houghton Park and Ride Stormwater Vault, and authorized the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement for the former LDS Church property at 13220 NE 132nd Street, with amendments to fund source and zoning. The council also declared the Houghton Village property surplus and directed staff to proceed with Central Way bike lane improvements using a TIB grant and reprogrammed funds. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved $3,698,000 forgivable loan from WA Dept. of Ecology for Houghton Park and Ride stormwater vault (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5735 authorizing purchase of former LDS Church property at 13220 NE 132nd St, with amendments (6-0)
• Approved fiscal note for short-term funding and final funding strategy for property acquisition (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5736 declaring Houghton Village property surplus and reauthorizing solicitation of buyers (6-0)
• Directed staff to proceed with Central Way bike lane improvements, including grant acceptance and funding reprogramming (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll $9,238,543.60 and bills $7,102,524.25 (6-0)

Transportation Commission Meeting May 28, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on utility rates and a Cascade Water Alliance supply plan, then a regular meeting with proclamations, consent items, and business items. Key discussions include affordable housing requirements in low-density zones, a housing dashboard update, a parking map pilot, and a legislative request on the Kirkland minimum wage. The council will also consider a letter to King County about proposed 2027 wastewater treatment rates.

• Affordable Housing Requirements in Low-Density Residential Zones - check-in and direction on alternatives
• Kirkland Minimum Wage legislative request (LRM042126) and Economic Competitiveness and Minimum Wage Study Scope
• Letter to King County Council regarding proposed 2027 wastewater treatment rates
• Essential Facilities Standby Power Project bid award
• Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) Recommended Projects Fiscal Note Approval

The City Council voted 4-3 to direct staff to bring back code language increasing the square footage threshold for affordable housing requirements in low-density residential zones to 2,500 square feet, consistent with the Planning Commission recommendation. The Council also approved a consent calendar that included a $765,000 construction contract for the Essential Facilities Standby Power Project, and approved sending a letter to King County Council regarding 2027 wastewater rates with an amendment urging a rate increase of no more than 10.75 percent. Additionally, the Council approved a motion to hire a consultant for a literature review on minimum wage and economic competitiveness, and approved the Interview Selection Committee's recommendations for boards and commissions candidates, with an amendment adding Sushmita Srikant to the Cultural Arts Commission.

• Directed staff to bring back code language increasing affordable housing threshold to 2,500 sq ft (4-3)
• Approved consent calendar including $765,000 contract for Essential Facilities Standby Power Project (7-0)
• Approved sending letter to King County Council on 2027 wastewater rates, amended to urge no more than 10.75% increase (7-0)
• Approved hiring consultant for minimum wage and economic competitiveness literature review (7-0)
• Approved Interview Selection Committee recommendations for boards and commissions candidates (7-0)
• Amendment to add Ken Oberman to Planning Commission failed (2-5)
• Amendment to add Sushmita Srikant to Cultural Arts Commission approved (4-3)
• Approved assigning public hearing for Ordinance O-4905 modifications to City Council (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on public defense services and code enforcement process amendments, then a regular meeting with public hearings, proclamations, and consent calendar items. Key business includes adopting zoning amendments for the NE 85th Street Station Area, reviewing Neighborhood Safety Program projects, and discussing a housing pilot on faith-owned land. The parks rules update was postponed.

• Adoption of NE 85th Street Station Area Zoning Code Amendments (Ordinance O-4936)
• Neighborhood Safety Program (NSP) recommended projects
• Housing on Faith-Owned Land Pilot Program briefing
• Second amendment to interlocal agreement with Woodinville for school camera zone pilot program (Resolution R-5734)
• Proclamations for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Affordable Housing Week, Jewish American Heritage Month, and Bike Everywhere Month

The City Council adopted Ordinance O-4936, amending the Kirkland Zoning Code for the NE 85th Street Station Area, after rejecting several proposed amendments. The Council also approved funding for nine Neighborhood Safety Program projects, approved a second amendment to the Woodinville interlocal agreement for municipal court services, and directed staff to conduct a targeted economic competitiveness study. All votes were unanimous except for the zoning amendments, which included a 5-2 vote on one amendment.

• Adopted Ordinance O-4936, amending zoning code for NE 85th Street Station Area (7-0)
• Rejected motion to strike Sections 2, 3, and 4 from Ordinance O-4936 (0-7)
• Rejected Amendment #3 to Ordinance O-4936 (3-4)
• Approved Amendment #4 to Ordinance O-4936 (5-2)
• Rejected Amendment #5 to Ordinance O-4936 (0-7)
• Approved $395,261 for nine Neighborhood Safety Program projects (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5734, second amendment to Woodinville interlocal agreement (7-0)
• Approved economic competitiveness study Option 1B, as amended (7-0)

Transportation Commission Meeting April 22, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting on April 21, 2026. Key items include a potential church property acquisition for parks and community services, adoption of zoning code amendments for the NE 85th Street Station Area, and a resolution on immigration enforcement responses. The consent calendar includes several contracts and reports.

• Resolution R-5731: Authorize letter of intent to purchase property at 13220 NE 132nd Street for parks and community services
• Ordinance O-4936: Zoning code amendments for NE 85th Street Station Area (File No. CAM26-00137)
• Resolution R-5729: Preparing city for safe and legal responses to federal civil immigration enforcement
• Resolution R-5730: Multifamily housing property tax exemption for Bridle Trails Apartments LLC
• Contracts for Upper Highlands Temporary Regional Booster Pump Station and SCADA Replacement Project

The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5731 authorizing the City Manager to submit a letter of intent to purchase the property at 13220 NE 132nd Street for parks and community services, with an amendment changing 'substantially' to 'subject to market conditions.' The council also approved a second letter outlining why the city is the preferred purchaser. Additionally, the council postponed the NE 85th Street Station Area zoning code amendments (Ordinance O-4936) to the May 5, 2026 meeting, and approved several other resolutions and contracts.

• Approved Resolution R-5731 to submit letter of intent to purchase 13220 NE 132nd Street (7-0)
• Approved amendment to R-5731 changing 'substantially' to 'subject to market conditions' (7-0)
• Approved submittal of second letter stating city as preferred purchaser (7-0)
• Postponed Ordinance O-4936 (NE 85th Street Station Area zoning) to May 5, 2026 (4-3)
• Approved Resolution R-5732 adopting 2026-2028 Planning Work Program with amendment (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5729 on federal civil immigration enforcement responses (7-0)
• Approved Option 2 for Interview Selection Committee selection (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $536,212.80 pump station contract and $1,400,136.96 SCADA contract (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on human services and water pressure, then a regular meeting with proclamations, consent items, and several business items. Key actions include adopting zoning code amendments for minimum parking requirements, authorizing acquisition of the Perrin Property for the Public Works Maintenance Center expansion, and discussing a draft resolution on responding to federal immigration enforcement. The council will also consider policy principles for the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program and adopt a hazard mitigation annex.

• Ordinance O-4935: Minimum vehicle and bicycle parking requirements for commercial and residential uses (CAM26-00009)
• Resolution R-5728: Authorize purchase of Perrin Property for Public Works Maintenance Center expansion, financed by REET 1, REET 2, and General Fund cash
• Draft Resolution R-5729: Preparing city for safe and legal responses to federal civil immigration enforcement operations
• Resolution R-5726: Setting policy principles for 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program
• Resolution R-5727: Adopting City of Kirkland Hazard Mitigation Annex to King County Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan

The Kirkland City Council approved several major items, including a resolution setting policy principles for the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program (with amendments), a resolution adopting the city's Hazard Mitigation Annex, and a resolution authorizing the acquisition of the Perrin Property for the Public Works Maintenance Center expansion. The council also adopted an ordinance amending minimum parking requirements to comply with state law, and approved multiple consent calendar items including contracts and ordinances. No public hearings were held.

• Approved Resolution R-5726 setting CIP policy principles, as amended (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5727 adopting the Hazard Mitigation Annex (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5728 authorizing Perrin Property acquisition for Public Works Maintenance Center (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-4935 amending minimum parking requirements, as amended (6-0)
• Adopted Ordinance O-4933 amending Salary Commission code, as amended (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar including $124,902 contract to C. Denney Construction for 7th Ave/State St improvements (6-0)
• Preauthorized pump station construction contract for Upper Highlands TRBPS (consent calendar)
• Authorized Mayor to send Sound Transit letter and advocate for Kirkland's interests (6-0)

Transportation Commission Meeting March 25, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing and consider authorizing the use of eminent domain to acquire the Overlake Oil property for the Public Works Maintenance Center Expansion Project. The council will also review updates on the Marina Park dock and shoreline renovation, a proposed parking lot improvement, and the 2027 Comprehensive Water System Plan. Other business includes an amendment to the Emerson Campus Master Plan, approval of professional services expenses for the Kraken Iceplex, and updates on school zone signing and state legislation.

• Public hearing and ordinance (O-4930) to authorize eminent domain for Overlake Oil property
• Emerson Campus Master Plan amendment (ZON25-00491) for Process IIB permit
• Kraken Iceplex and Community Center 2026 professional services expenses and fiscal note
• Marina Park Dock and Shoreline Renovation update and proposed parking lot improvement
• 2027 Comprehensive Water System Plan Update briefing

The Kirkland City Council approved an ordinance authorizing eminent domain to acquire the Overlake Oil property for the Public Works Maintenance Center expansion. They also approved a $733,389 fiscal note for Kraken Iceplex project services, a $101,650 fiscal note for a temporary transportation engineer position, and a resolution for the Emerson Campus Master Plan amendment. The consent calendar was approved 7-0, including payroll and bills totaling over $13.7 million.

• Approved Ordinance O-4930 authorizing eminent domain for Overlake Oil property (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5724 for Emerson Campus Master Plan amendment (7-0)
• Approved $733,389 fiscal note for Kraken Iceplex project services (7-0)
• Approved $101,650 fiscal note for School Zone Safety Camera reserve (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including payroll $7,281,941.09 and bills $6,516,376.03 (7-0)
• Approved Interview Selection Committee by lot: Black, Falcone, Prem (7-0)
• Approved boards application form amended to strike 'preferred' from pronoun field (7-0)
• Approved Option 1 for AI permit process, continuing existing process (6-1)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on probation services and the Planning Work Program, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business items. Key business includes updates on the urban forest management plan, tourism event funding, vacation/management leave for non-represented staff, judge pro tem compensation, and a legislative update. The council will also discuss potential responses to federal immigration activity in Kirkland.

• Ordinance O-4927: vacation leave accrual for non-represented staff, amending KMC 3.80.090
• Ordinance O-4928: management leave benefits, amending KMC 3.80.115
• Ordinance O-4929: municipal court judge pro tem compensation rates and COLA
• Resolution R-5723: ratifying rescission of emergency proclamation for King County ESI 14 repair
• O.O. Denny Park Bridge emergency replacement and CIP fiscal note approval

The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar, including the O.O. Denny Park Bridge emergency replacement and fiscal note, and approved ordinances O-4927 and O-4928 to amend vacation and management leave benefits for non-represented staff, and O-4929 to update judge pro tem compensation. The Council also approved a $20,000 lodging tax fund for tourism events and adopted a policy position on King County Transportation District revenue. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved consent calendar including O.O. Denny Park Bridge replacement and fiscal note (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4927 on vacation leave benefits for non-represented staff (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4928 on management leave benefits for non-represented staff (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4929 on judge pro tem compensation (7-0)
• Approved $20,000 lodging tax fund for tourism events (7-0)
• Approved option 2 of LRM on federal immigration activity (7-0)
• Adopted policy position on King County Transportation District revenue model (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on state-mandated parking code amendments and a joint meeting with the Park Board, then at the regular meeting consider authorizing acquisition of the Lamas' property adjacent to Mark Twain Park via purchase or condemnation, approve a successor interlocal agreement with the Lake Washington School District for joint use of athletic fields, and receive updates on the 2026 legislative session and the Peter Kirk Pool enclosure. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, claims, and reports.

• Resolution R-5721 authorizing purchase of Lamas' property for Mark Twain Park using park impact fees and general fund
• Ordinance O-4926 authorizing condemnation of Lamas' property for Mark Twain Park expansion
• Resolution R-5722 approving successor interlocal agreement with Lake Washington School District for athletic fields
• Briefing on state-mandated parking code amendments (CAM26-0009)
• Peter Kirk Pool enclosure follow-up discussion

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution and ordinance authorizing the acquisition of the Lamas' property adjacent to Mark Twain Park, either through negotiated purchase or condemnation, using park impact fees and general fund monies. The council also approved the consent calendar, including minutes, payroll, bills, and several reports, and postponed a decision on a new interlocal agreement with the Lake Washington School District for further discussion.

• Approved Resolution R-5721 authorizing property acquisition for Mark Twain Park (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4926 authorizing condemnation for Mark Twain Park expansion (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll, bills, and reports (7-0)
• Postponed Resolution R-5722 on interlocal agreement with Lake Washington School District (7-0)
• Approved mayor signing two letters on Kirkland–Issaquah light rail (7-0)
• Approved LRM for downtown valet parking pilot study (7-0)
• Approved LRM for AI use in traffic and permit processing, amended to include 'and safety' (7-0)

Transportation Commission Meeting January 28, 2026

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on minor zoning code amendments tied to the Houghton Village Development Plan, and consider authorizing the sale of the Houghton Village property. The agenda also includes a study session on municipal court caseloads and a joint meeting with the Transportation Commission, plus several consent items related to housing funding and administrative approvals.

• Public hearing and adoption of minor zoning code amendments for Houghton Village Development Plan (CAM25-00957)
• Resolution R-5719 authorizing City Manager to sell Houghton Village property
• Ordinance O-4925 authorizing Fire Department to collect and share compliance report fees
• Resolution R-5715 authorizing ARCH to execute agreements for affordable housing funding using Housing Trust Fund
• Resolution R-5716 approving revisions to House Key Plus downpayment assistance program

The Kirkland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the zoning code to incorporate the Houghton Village Development Plan and a resolution authorizing the sale of the Houghton Village property. The council also approved several other items, including a fire department fee-sharing ordinance, a legislative request memo on federal immigration, and a motion to review traffic closure policies. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved Ordinance O-4924 amending zoning code for Houghton Village Development Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution R-5719 authorizing sale of Houghton Village property (7-0)
• Approved Ordinance O-4925 authorizing fire department fee sharing for compliance reports (7-0)
• Approved motion to change position on HB 2480 and SB 6026 to support with modifications (7-0)
• Approved motion to review traffic closure policies R-27, R-29 and new CKC policy (7-0)
• Approved legislative request memo on federal immigration responses (7-0, revote)
• Adopted consent calendar including O-4923, R-5714 through R-5718, and audit of accounts (7-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on community court services and a KCSARC pilot program, then a regular meeting with public hearings, presentations, and consent items. Key business includes adopting Ordinance O-4922 to overhaul design review zoning code chapters, and Resolution R-5713 for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The council will also receive annual reports on sustainability, DEIB, and financials, plus updates from LWIT and the legislative session.

• Adoption of Ordinance O-4922, repealing and replacing zoning code Chapters 92 and 142 on design review
• Resolution R-5713 adopting the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
• 2025 Sustainability Strategic Plan Annual Report and 2024 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report
• 2025 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Annual Report
• Declaration of surplus vehicles and 2025 Q4 CIP accepted projects review

The Kirkland City Council approved Ordinance O-4922, which repeals and replaces zoning code chapters 92 and 142, adopts revised design guidelines for several business districts, and amends the municipal code. The council also approved the consent calendar, including the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program, and supported state bills HB 2320 and HB 2321. No public hearings were held, and the meeting included informational presentations only.

• Approved Ordinance O-4922, design review amendments (6-0)
• Approved consent calendar, including Resolution R-5713 (Transportation Improvement Program) (6-0)
• Approved declaration of surplus vehicles and equipment (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Fourth Quarter CIP Accepted Projects Review (6-0)
• Approved 2025 Third Quarter Financial Management Report (6-0)
• Approved November 2025 Financial Dashboard Report (6-0)
• Approved motion to support HB 2320 and HB 2321 (6-0)
• Approved 2026 committee assignments, with amendment adding Councilmember Falcone as alternate (6-0)

City Council Meeting

The Kirkland City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 6, 2026, with the study session cancelled. The council will swear in members, select a mayor and deputy mayor, and consider several business items including an update on the Upper Highlands water pressure project, school zone safety options, a Green Loop implementation briefing, and a resolution to modify the Independent Force Investigation Team (IFIT) agreement to add Seattle Police as a member. The consent calendar includes a resolution to relinquish city interest in an unopened right-of-way requested by property owner Daniel Shinstrom, plus routine reports. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss potential real property acquisition and litigation.

• Resolution R-5711: Relinquishing city interest in unopened right-of-way requested by abutting property owner Daniel Shinstrom
• Resolution R-5712: Approving second modification to IFIT-KC interlocal agreement to add Seattle Police Department as member agency
• Upper Highlands Water Pressure – Alternative 4 Update
• School Zone Signing Safety Enhancement Options
• Briefing on Green Loop Implementation Plan

The Kirkland City Council approved adding the Temporary Regional Booster Pump Station to the Capital Improvement Program and authorized final design. It also directed staff to implement multiple school zone safety enhancements, including flashing beacons and signage. The council approved a modified IFIT-KC interlocal agreement adding Seattle PD, and extended board/commission terms through June 2026.

• Approved TRBPS project in CIP, authorized final design (7-0)
• Directed staff to pursue school zone safety options b/c, beacons, remote connectivity, in-street signs, gated signage (7-0 each)
• Approved adding/retaining school zone stubs (5-2)
• Approved Resolution R-5712 with amendment requiring IFIT-KC update by Dec 31, 2026 (4-3)
• Approved extending board/commission terms through June 2026, recruitment in March (7-0)
• Approved consent calendar including R-5711, audit, claims (7-0)
• Deferred Dec 9, 2025 regular minutes to next meeting
• Re-elected Mayor Curtis and Deputy Mayor Black (7-0 each)