Kirkland public meetings in 2023
23 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting covering a range of items, including a public hearing on tree management zoning code amendments, a vote on the 2024 property tax levy, and updates to school impact fees. The consent calendar includes multiple construction contracts and ordinances, while business items cover budget adjustments, a low-income relief program, and a school district fiber franchise.
- Ordinance O-4866 establishing 2024 property tax levy
- Ordinance O-4863 amending school impact fees
- Public hearing on zoning code Chapter 95 tree management amendments
- Award of bids for 124th Avenue NE roadway improvements and Juanita Drive multimodal project
- Ordinance O-4869 granting Lake Washington School District fiber optic franchise
The Kirkland City Council approved several major items, including the 2024 property tax levy, school impact fee updates, and a $10.3 million contract for 124th Avenue NE roadway improvements. The council also adopted a universal low-income relief program, updated the Capital Improvement Program, and authorized a development plan process for the Houghton Village property. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved Ordinance O-4866 setting 2024 property tax levy (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4863 updating school impact fees (7-0)
- Approved $10,310,710.24 contract to Reed Trucking & Excavating for 124th Ave NE improvements (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4868 establishing Universal Low-Income Relief Program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5613 updating 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to initiate Houghton Village development plan process (7-0)
- Approved $7,793,085.13 Juanita Drive project contract to SCI Infrastructure (consent)
- Approved $4,232,782 Fire Station 21 renovation contract to CDK Construction (consent)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council is scheduled to adopt the preliminary 2024 property tax levy and approve an ordinance relating to school impact fees. The meeting also includes public hearings on a multifamily housing tax exemption amendment and the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. Additionally, the council will review the 2024 state legislative agenda and approve various consent calendar items including infrastructure bids.
- Adoption of Ordinance O-4862 establishing the 2024 property tax levy
- Approval of Ordinance O-4863 relating to School Impact Fees
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-4859 amending the Multifamily Housing Property Tax Exemption
- Public hearing on the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
- Approval of Resolution R-5608 for the 2024 State Legislative Agenda
The Kirkland City Council approved the preliminary 2024 property tax levy (Ordinance O-4862) and the 2024 State Legislative Agenda (Resolution R-5608), both by 6-1 votes. The council also approved the consent calendar, including contracts for infrastructure replacement and storm water upgrades, and postponed action on a school impact fee ordinance. A fire department rating improvement to Class 3 was announced.
- Approved 2024 property tax levy (Ordinance O-4862) 6-1
- Approved 2024 State Legislative Agenda (Resolution R-5608) 6-1
- Approved consent calendar 7-0, including $540,186.50 infrastructure contract and $57,868.61 storm water upgrades
- Postponed school impact fee ordinance (O-4863) to future meeting 6-1
- Approved 2024 Tourism Development Committee funding recommendations 7-0
- Acknowledged claims from Richard James Fitzgerald III and Kirkland Classics, Inc.
- Adopted 2022 Streets Levy Accountability Report (Resolution R-5609)
- Approved minutes of November 8, 2023 meeting
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council meets to review the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program and the 2023-2024 Mid-Biennial Budget Update. A public hearing is scheduled for the 2023-2024 Mid-Bi Budget and Property Tax Levy Increase. The council also considers the 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 Mid-Bi Budget and Property Tax Levy Increase
- Review of 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program - Second Update
- Discussion of 2023 Annual Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map Amendments
- Approval of Resolution R-5607 for 2024 NORCOM Budget Allocation
- State of the College Address by Dr. Eric Murray, President of Cascadia College
The Kirkland City Council approved a draft letter to the Sound Cities Association regarding King County Resolution 2023-0315, which describes the King County Climate Crisis Levy. The letter was approved unanimously (7-0). The council also approved the consent calendar, which included the 2024 NORCOM budget allocation, a public hearing on the mid-biennial budget and property tax levy increase, and several acknowledgments and appointments.
- Approved letter to Sound Cities Association on King County Climate Crisis Levy (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar, including 2024 NORCOM budget allocation (7-0)
- Approved 2023-2024 Mid-Biennial Budget and property tax levy increase (public hearing held)
- Approved selection of artist Sean Orlando for Fire Station 21 1% For Arts project
- Acknowledged claims from Crestbrook Insurance, Jimmy Hill, and Robert Mayo
- Acknowledged Cultural Arts Commission resignation and authorized letter of recognition
- Acknowledged 2023 Third Quarter Fire Department Dashboard
- Acknowledged September 2023 Sales Tax Memo and Procurement Report
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the Universal Low Income Program and capital improvements, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business items. Key actions include a resolution to acquire the Houghton Park and Ride property from WSDOT, an ordinance adopting interim zoning amendments for authorized homeless encampments, and a discussion on purchasing code amendments. The council will also consider a draft 2024 state legislative agenda.
- Resolution R-5606: Approving acquisition of Houghton Park and Ride property from Washington State Department of Transportation
- Ordinance O-4860: Interim zoning amendments to Chapter 127 regarding authorized homeless encampments
- Ordinance O-4861: Amending Chapter 3.85 of Kirkland Municipal Code relating to purchasing
- Resolution R-5605: Authorizing application for state funding for local park maintenance grant program
- Proposed draft 2024 State Legislative Agenda
The Kirkland City Council approved the acquisition of the Houghton Park and Ride property from the Washington State Department of Transportation, along with its fiscal note, in a 7-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, audits, claims, and Resolution R-5605 for a park maintenance grant application. An interim zoning ordinance regarding homeless encampments was deferred to 2024, and purchasing code amendments were discussed but not adopted.
- Approved Resolution R-5606 to acquire Houghton Park and Ride (7-0)
- Approved fiscal note for Houghton Park and Ride purchase (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, audits, claims, and Resolution R-5605 (7-0)
- Deferred Ordinance O-4860 on interim zoning for homeless encampments
- Discussed but did not adopt Ordinance O-4861 on purchasing code amendments
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council met on October 3, 2023, to discuss updates to the King County Regional Homelessness Authority 5 Year Plan and the Health Through Housing Project. The council also reviewed the Smart City Master Plan Update and the North King County Crisis Response Center. Additionally, the consent calendar included the award of bids for the 5th Avenue South/8th Street South Watermain Replacement Project.
- Study session on King County Regional Homelessness Authority 5 Year Plan Update
- Study session on King County Health Through Housing Project Update
- Special presentation on Smart City Master Plan Update
- Consent calendar item: Award of Bids for 5th Avenue South/8th Street South Watermain Replacement Project
- Business item: 2023 Juanita and Kingsgate Neighborhood Plans Update
The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar that included a $1,988,665.58 contract for the 5th Avenue South/8th Street South Watermain Replacement Project and additional funding. It also passed Resolution R-5604, which disallows electronic visual aids during Items from the Audience, with amendments to allow exceptions for people with disabilities and to direct staff to consult with the disability community. The council received updates on homelessness initiatives, the Smart City Master Plan, and neighborhood plans, but took no other substantive actions.
- Approved $1,988,665.58 watermain replacement contract to Strickland and Sons Excavation (6-0)
- Authorized $174,000 additional funding for watermain project (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5604 disallowing electronic visual aids during public comments (6-0)
- Amended R-5604 to replace 'PowerPoint' with 'digital media' (6-0)
- Amended R-5604 to add disability accommodation exception and require DEIB consultation (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payroll $5,394,536.35 and bills $7,857,450.17 (6-0)
- Acknowledged claims from Dave Kessler and Seawest Investments Associates (6-0)
- Approved Cultural Arts Commission exhibit change and proclamations (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution R-5602 supporting Proposition No. 1, a levy lid lift that would raise property taxes to fund expanded aquatics, recreation, and parks facilities and operations. The council will also review the DEIB Roadmap annual update and the Transportation Master Plan update during the study session, and consider authorizing two additional full-time equivalent positions.
- Public hearing on Resolution R-5602 supporting Proposition No. 1, a levy lid lift to $1.38386 per $1,000 assessed value, generating ~$10,800,000 for parks and recreation
- Study session: DEIB Roadmap Annual Update and Transportation Master Plan Update
- Consent calendar includes award of bids for Maintenance Center Storm Water Pollution Prevention Canopy Installation and Juanita Beach Park West Parking Lot Preservation Project
- Resolution R-5603 allocating Community Development Block Grant funds for 2024
- Request for authorization of two additional full-time equivalent positions
The Council approved Resolution R-5602 expressing support for Proposition No. 1, a levy lid lift for expanded aquatics, recreation, and parks facilities, operations, and programs, with a 6-1 vote. The Council also approved two new full-time equivalent positions, bringing the total authorized FTE count to 774.25, and approved the consent calendar, which included awarding contracts for the Maintenance Center Storm Water Pollution Prevention Upgrades Project and the Juanita Beach Park West Parking Lot Preservation Project. Additionally, the Council directed staff to develop childcare options for boards and commissions meetings and for public meeting attendees.
- Approved Resolution R-5602 supporting parks levy lid lift (6-1)
- Approved two new FTE positions, total authorized FTE count to 774.25 (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $222,852 contract to General Mechanical, Inc. for storm water upgrades (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $115,611.65 contract to Rainier Asphalt Sealing LLC for parking lot preservation (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including CDBG fund allocation resolution R-5603 (7-0)
- Directed staff to develop stipend and in-house daycare options for boards/commissions meetings (7-0)
- Directed staff to bring options for drop-in childcare for public meeting attendees (6-1)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the 2023-2028 Capital Improvement Program and Park Lane findings, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business. Key business includes a potential property acquisition for the Cross Kirkland Corridor, a childcare partnership with Lake Washington Institute of Technology, and a utility box art wrap plan. The consent calendar includes several ordinances, resolutions, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Resolution R-5601: Authorize property purchase for Cross Kirkland Corridor, use park impact fees, and an interfund loan
- Resolution R-5598: Negotiate interlocal agreement with Lake Washington Institute of Technology for childcare services
- Ordinance O-4858: Set municipal court judge salary, repealing O-4814
- Ratify 2023-2025 Police Lieutenants' Union and 2022-2024 Firefighters' collective bargaining agreements
- Resolution R-5600: Authorize easement for Northshore Utility District water service
The Kirkland City Council voted unanimously to retain Park Lane's current status, prohibiting permanent or partial closure to vehicles and parking except during permitted events, and directed the City Manager to cease work on closure options. The Council also approved a consent calendar including a $150,600 median retrofit contract, ratified police and firefighter union contracts, and authorized negotiations for a childcare interlocal agreement with LWTech. A resolution to acquire property at 212 6th Street for park purposes was approved with an amendment directing the City Manager to seek external funding to repay the interfund loan.
- Retained Park Lane open to traffic and parking, directed staff to stop closure work (7-0)
- Approved $150,600 Median Retrofit contract to W Business Solutions (consent)
- Ratified 2023-2025 Police Lieutenants' Union CBA (consent)
- Ratified 2022-2024 Firefighters Local #2545 CBA (consent)
- Authorized City Manager to negotiate childcare interlocal agreement with LWTech (7-0)
- Approved property purchase at 212 6th St for park, with amendment to seek external funding (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including salary ordinance, CDBG/HOME resolution, and easement resolution (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council is holding its regular meeting on August 2, 2023. The agenda includes a consent calendar with routine items such as bid awards, a collective bargaining agreement, and reports, plus a business section with legislative requests on ethics acknowledgments, defibrillators in parks, and allowing electric scooters on the Cross Kirkland Corridor. A study session was cancelled.
- Ratification of 2023-2025 Teamsters collective bargaining agreement
- Award of bids for bioretention/water quality project at 126th Avenue NE and Houghton Village remodel
- Legislative request on codes of ethics and conduct acknowledgments
- Legislative request on automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in parks
- Legislative request to allow electric foot scooters and unicycles on Cross Kirkland Corridor
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $146,176 construction contract for the 126th Avenue NE bioretention project, authorizing the Houghton Village remodel within an $800,000 budget, ratifying the 2023-2025 Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, and approving a one-time $500 retention bonus for management and confidential employees. The council also directed staff to prepare separate ethics acknowledgement statements for councilmembers and board/commission members, to analyze deploying AEDs in parks starting with a pilot at 132nd Square Park, and to evaluate expanding allowed electric micro-mobility devices on the Cross Kirkland Corridor.
- Approved consent calendar including $146,176 contract to Northwest Cascade for 126th Ave NE bioretention project (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to award Houghton Village PCC Remodel to lowest bidder within $800,000 budget (6-0)
- Ratified 2023-2025 Teamsters Collective Bargaining Agreement (6-0)
- Approved one-time $500 retention bonus for Management and Confidential employees (6-0)
- Approved preparing separate ethics acknowledgement statements for council and board/commission members (6-0)
- Directed staff to collect ethics acknowledgements once per term (6-0)
- Approved analysis of AED deployment in parks, starting with pilot at 132nd Square Park (6-0)
- Approved evaluation of expanding electric micro-mobility devices on Cross Kirkland Corridor (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session with the Planning Commission on the 2044 Comprehensive Plan and community-initiated amendment requests, followed by a regular meeting. Key business includes ordinances to place a park levy on the November 2023 ballot and to adopt zoning changes for the NE 85th Street Station Area, plus discussion of the 2023-2024 community amendment requests. The consent calendar includes routine approvals and reports.
- Ordinance O-4857: ballot proposition for November 7, 2023 special election to lift levy limit for park, recreation, and open space funding
- Ordinance O-4855: zoning code amendments for NE 85th Street Station Area (File No. CAM20-00153)
- Ordinance O-4856: legislative rezones to conform with Comprehensive Plan
- Ordinance O-4825: establishing a Planned Action for the NE 85th Street Station Area
- Study session: 2044 Comprehensive Plan status update and Phase 1 review of 2023-2024 community-initiated amendment requests
The City Council approved Ordinance O-4857, placing a proposition on the November 7, 2023, special election ballot to lift the levy limit for park, recreation, and open space funding (6-1). They also approved zoning and land use ordinances for the NE 85th Street Station Area Plan, including O-4855 (5-2), O-4856 (7-0), and O-4825 (7-0). Additionally, the Council directed that two community-initiated amendment requests (Alavi and Par Mac) advance to Phase 2 review, while deferring the Weise request for further study.
- Approved Ordinance O-4857 for Nov. 7 parks levy ballot measure (6-1)
- Appointed PRO and CON committees for the parks ballot measure (7-0 each)
- Approved Ordinance O-4855 zoning code amendments for NE 85th St. Station Area (5-2)
- Approved Ordinance O-4856 legislative rezones (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4825 establishing a planned action for NE 85th St. Station Area (7-0)
- Advanced Alavi CAR application to Phase 2 review (7-0)
- Deferred Weise CAR application for further study (7-0)
- Advanced Par Mac CAR application to Phase 2, expanded to include southern industrial subarea (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session to discuss a draft ordinance for a potential parks ballot measure. The consent calendar includes the award of bids for the 2023 Slurry Seal and Street Overlay projects. The council will also review updates on automated noise enforcement and the Community Resource/School Resource Officer Program.
- Discussion of Potential Parks Ballot Measure Draft Ordinance
- Award of Bids for 2023 Slurry Seal Project
- Award of Bids for 2023 Street Overlay Project
- Approval of Future of Park Lane Study Contract Amendment
- Update on Automated Noise Enforcement
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar, awarding contracts for the 2023 Slurry Seal Project ($871,871) and 2023 Street Overlay Project ($2,293,293.40), and authorized a $225,000 payment from D.R. Horton to release the city's interest in 207 8th Ave. W. The council also approved a contract amendment for the Park Lane study with $11,868 from the Council Special Projects Reserve (6-1). A petition opposing Park Lane closure was accepted and referred to staff.
- Approved 2023 Slurry Seal contract to Doolittle Construction, LLC for $871,871 (consent calendar)
- Approved 2023 Street Overlay contract to Watson Asphalt Paving Co, Inc. for $2,293,293.40 (consent calendar)
- Authorized release of city interest in 207 8th Ave. W for $225,000 from D.R. Horton (consent calendar)
- Approved Park Lane study contract amendment and $11,868 fiscal note (6-1)
- Accepted petition G-23-239 opposing Park Lane closure, referred to staff (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, audit, and claims (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a joint session with the Senior Council and a discussion on a potential parks ballot measure. The regular meeting includes public hearings, consent calendar items, and several business items, including mid-year budget adjustments, wireless facility regulations, and master plan approvals for two middle schools.
- Ordinance O-4851: Amending the 2023-2024 biennial budget
- Ordinance O-4852 and O-4853: Wireless service facilities regulations and right-of-way use for telecommunications
- Resolution R-5595: Kirkland Middle School Master Plan Amendment (Process IIB permit)
- Resolution R-5596: Finn Hill Middle School Master Plan Approval (Process IIB permit)
- 2023 Annual Striping Program Project bid award
The Kirkland City Council approved the 2023-2024 mid-year budget adjustments (Ordinance O-4851) and adopted two ordinances updating wireless service facility regulations (O-4852) and right-of-way telecommunications rules (O-4853), all by 7-0 votes. The Council also approved master plan permits for Kirkland Middle School (R-5595) and Finn Hill Middle School (R-5596), with the latter amended to require relocating a crosswalk. In a 6-1 vote, the Council accepted the proposed Park Investment elements for a potential parks ballot measure, but rejected motions to remove park safety and green loop trail elements. The Council authorized staff to recruit volunteers for pro/con committees on the potential ballot measure.
- Approved 2023-24 mid-year budget adjustments (O-4851) 7-0
- Adopted wireless facility zoning code update (O-4852) 7-0
- Adopted right-of-way telecommunications ordinance (O-4853) 7-0
- Approved Kirkland Middle School master plan permit (R-5595) 7-0
- Approved Finn Hill Middle School master plan permit (R-5596) 7-0, with crosswalk relocation amendment
- Accepted Park Investment elements for potential parks ballot measure 6-1
- Rejected removing park safety element 2-5
- Rejected removing green loop trail element 2-5
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council meets to approve supplemental funding for the Polaris at Totem Lake affordable housing project and adopt the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program. The body also accepts the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee report and authorizes advertising for pro/con committees regarding a potential parks ballot measure. Additionally, the council recognizes Juneteenth as a city holiday via Ordinance O-4850.
- Approval of supplemental funding for Polaris at Totem Lake Affordable Housing
- Adoption of Resolution R-5589 for the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
- Acceptance of the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee Report via Resolution R-5584
- Passage of Ordinance O-4850 recognizing Juneteenth as a City Holiday
- Authorization to advertise for potential ballot measure pro/con committees
The Kirkland City Council approved a fiscal note authorizing one-time transfers of approximately $630,000 from the General Fund and approximately $170,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to complete the Polaris at Totem Lake affordable housing project. The council also adopted Ordinance O-4850 recognizing Juneteenth as a city holiday, approved the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, and accepted the Parks Funding Exploratory Committee Report. All votes were unanimous (7-0).
- Approved $800K supplemental funding for Polaris at Totem Lake affordable housing (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4850 recognizing Juneteenth as a city holiday (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-5589 for 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program (7-0)
- Accepted Parks Funding Exploratory Committee Report via Resolution R-5584 (7-0)
- Deferred authorization for ballot measure pro/con committee ads to June 20 (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payroll and bills (7-0)
- Directed staff to prepare legislative request memoranda on utility box art wraps, electric scooters on CKC, and public AEDs (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will consider Ordinance O-4846, which designates the NE 85th Street Station Tax Increment Area and authorizes the issuance of bonds up to $58,000,000 to finance public improvements. The meeting also includes a study session on a potential parks ballot measure and updates on several transportation projects, including pedestrian safety improvements on Downtown and NE 124th Street. Additionally, the council will ratify the 2023-2025 Police Guild-Commission Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement and adopt the 2023-2025 Planning Work Program.
- Ordinance O-4846: Designating NE 85th Street Station Tax Increment Area with max bond principal of $58,000,000
- Study Session: Discussion of a Potential Parks Ballot Measure
- Ratification of the 2023-2025 Police Guild-Commission Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Resolution R-5591: Adopting the 2023-2025 Planning Work Program
- Funding request for Downtown and NE 124th Street Pedestrian Safety Improvements
The Kirkland City Council approved Ordinance O-4846, designating the NE 85th Street Station Tax Increment Area, allowing the city to issue up to $58 million in bonds for public improvements. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $713,812 construction contract for the NE 131st Way/90th Avenue NE Non-motorized Improvements project, ratifying the 2023-2025 Police Guild collective bargaining agreement, and authorizing a $217,800 transfer from REET 2 Reserves for pedestrian safety improvements. Additionally, the council authorized a scope modification for a new intersection improvement project at NE 112th Street & 80th Avenue NE & Juanita Drive NE.
- Approved Ordinance O-4846 designating NE 85th Street Station Tax Increment Area, authorizing up to $58M in bonds (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar, including $713,812 contract to Apcon-Tech for NE 131st Way/90th Ave NE non-motorized improvements (7-0)
- Ratified 2023-2025 Police Guild collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
- Authorized $217,800 transfer from REET 2 Reserves for pedestrian safety improvements (7-0)
- Approved resolution adopting 2023-2025 Planning Work Program (7-0)
- Authorized scope modification for new intersection project at NE 112th St & 80th Ave NE & Juanita Dr NE (7-0)
- Expanded service package 23SO14 to allow interim pedestrian improvements in conjunction with private developments (7-0)
- Concurred with revised schedule for Kirkland Avenue/Lake Street Intersection Improvements Project (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting covering a regional crisis response agency update, a tax increment financing (TIF) ordinance for the NE 85th Street Station area, and a Houghton Village update. The regular meeting includes a public hearing on the 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program, a proposed scope modification for 132nd Square Park, and several consent items including an interlocal sewer agreement with Redmond and repeal of a moratorium on personal delivery device permits.
- Draft Ordinance O-4846 designating NE 85th Street Station Tax Increment Area
- Resolution R-5589 adopting 2023-2028 Transportation Improvement Program
- Resolution R-5590 approving interlocal agreement with Redmond for sanitary sewer service in 132nd Avenue NE Corridor
- Ordinance O-4847 repealing moratorium on personal delivery device dispensers
- 132nd Square Park redevelopment and stormwater retrofit scope modification
The Kirkland City Council approved spending $706,550 to renovate the former PCC space at Houghton Village for Studio East, using $250,000 from the biennial budget and REET reserves. They also approved the 2023 Neighborhood Safety Program with $606,000 in school zone camera funding, and affirmed support for a special legislative session on the Blake decision. All votes were unanimous except the Houghton Village item, which passed 6-0 due to a recusal.
- Approved $706,550 for Houghton Village PCC space upgrade for Studio East (6-0)
- Approved 2023 Neighborhood Safety Program with $606,000 transfer from school zone camera reserve (7-0)
- Affirmed support for special legislative session on State v. Blake (7-0)
- Approved $200,000 transfer from Totem Lake Park to 132nd Square Park for safety features (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including sewer interlocal agreement with Redmond and repeal of personal delivery device moratorium (7-0)
- Requested LRM for utility wraps in development projects, amended to include existing boxes and timelines (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session with the Planning Commission on the 2023-2025 draft planning work program, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent calendar items, and business items. Key actions include adopting 2023 miscellaneous zoning code amendments (Ordinance O-4844) and a resolution to transition city leaf blowers to electric, with financial incentives and potential future legislation. The agenda also includes a Sound Transit update, a low bridge safety evaluation briefing, and several proclamations and routine approvals.
- Ordinance O-4844: Amending various sections of the Kirkland Zoning Code (KZC)
- Resolution R-5585: Authorizing electric leaf blower initiative, including financial incentives and exploring a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers
- Ordinance O-4842: Amending Chapter 7.68 regarding motor vehicle towing and storage service
- Award of bid: Purchase of self-propelled spider lift (IFB 02-23-PCS)
- Resolution R-5588: Sponsoring Puget Sound Emergency Radio Network membership in AWC Employee Benefit Trust
The Council approved Resolution R-5585 to transition city gas-powered leaf blowers to electric, with financial incentives and exploration of a ban by 2025. It also adopted zoning code amendments (Ordinance O-4844) and approved the consent calendar, including a spider lift purchase and towing ordinance. Several amendments to the resolution were approved, including removing 'climate justice' and adding enforcement of noise regulations.
- Approved Resolution R-5585 for electric leaf blower transition (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4844 zoning code amendments (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $226,381.82 spider lift purchase (7-0)
- Approved amendments to R-5585 removing 'climate justice' and adding noise enforcement (7-0)
- Failed amendment to R-5585 striking 'that contribute to climate change' (no second)
- Approved motion to explore animal services ordinance options 2, 3, 4 (7-0)
- Approved motion to wait on short-term rental ordinance review (7-0)
- Approved motion for legislative memo on 124th Ave NE pedestrian facilities (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council meets to hold a public hearing on the King County Crisis Care Centers Levy, which would add a $0.145 per $1,000 property tax for behavioral health services. The body also discusses a draft resolution to transition city equipment to electric leaf blowers and explore prohibiting gas-powered models. Additionally, the council reviews the NE 85th St Station Area Plan Update and adopts the 2023 Surface Water Master Plan.
- Public hearing on King County Proposition 1: Crisis Care Centers Levy ($0.145 per $1,000 assessed valuation)
- Draft Resolution R-5585: Authorizing Electric Leaf Blower Initiative and exploring gas-powered prohibition
- Resolution R-5586: Adopting the 2023 Surface Water Master Plan
- NE 85th St Station Area Plan Update
- Award of Bids for 100th Avenue NE Roadway Improvements Project
The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5587 supporting King County Proposition 1, the Crisis Care Centers Levy, in a 6-1 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding an $18.75 million contract for the 100th Avenue NE Roadway Improvements project and ratifying the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or updates.
- Approved Resolution R-5587 supporting King County Proposition 1 (6-1)
- Awarded $18,751,206.80 contract for 100th Avenue NE Roadway Improvements to OMA Construction, Inc.
- Authorized $2,300,200 budget increase from REET 2 Reserves and Fee-in-Lieu for roadway project
- Confirmed Suzanne Frindt to Civil Service Commission (unexpired term to Dec 31, 2024)
- Ratified 2022-2024 AFSCME Local 1837 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Adopted 2023 Surface Water Master Plan (Resolution R-5586)
- Acknowledged claims from Kenneth D. Short and SeaWest Investment Associates
- Approved consent calendar (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council meets to consider a permanent supportive housing agreement with King County and amend the 2023-2024 biennial budget. The agenda also includes a study session on a parks ballot measure and a draft feasibility study for a recreation and aquatics center. Additionally, the council will vote on an ordinance amending rules for special events.
- Resolution R-5583 authorizing an agreement with King County for a Permanent Supportive Housing Project
- Ordinance O-4843 amending the Biennial Budget for 2023-2024 to address 2022 carryovers
- Ordinance O-4842 amending Chapter 19.24 of the Kirkland Municipal Code regarding Special Events
- Study Session on Parks Funding Exploratory Committee Recommendation and Draft Recreation and Aquatics Center Feasibility Study
- Resolution R-5581 expressing support for King County's Re+ Pledge to Minimize Solid Waste
The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5583, authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with King County for a permanent supportive housing facility, with several amendments including criminal background checks for prospective residents and city review of contractor selection. The council also approved the 2023-2024 budget adjustments, a special events ordinance, and a resolution supporting King County's RE+ pledge. A motion to require criminal background checks on all prospective residents failed.
- Approved Resolution R-5583 authorizing King County supportive housing agreement (7-0)
- Approved amendment requiring criminal background checks for certain prospective residents (7-0)
- Failed amendment requiring background checks on all prospective residents (2-5)
- Approved amendment allowing city review of contractor selection (7-0)
- Approved amendment on alternative housing sites not adjacent to schools (5-2)
- Approved Ordinance O-4843 amending 2023-2024 budget (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4842 amending special events code (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5581 supporting King County RE+ pledge (6-1)
Kirkland City Council Special Meeting/Community Forum
The Kirkland City Council is holding a special meeting and community forum focused on the introduction and future of the Houghton Village property. The agenda includes an overview of the property, followed by a public comment period and a subject matter expert panel response. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and public input.
- Introduction and future of the Houghton Village property overview
- Community forum with public comment and subject matter expert panel response period
The Kirkland City Council held a special meeting/community forum on March 6, 2023, to discuss the future of the Houghton Village property. No formal decisions were made; the meeting consisted of introductions, a presentation by city staff, and a public comment period with responses from a panel. The council excused Councilmember Nixon's absence and adjourned without voting on any substantive items.
- Excused Councilmember Nixon's absence (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council meets to discuss the NE 85th St Station Area Plan Phase 2 and a Google Fiber proposal during a study session. The regular meeting includes a Capital Improvement Program update and approval of the 2023-2024 City Work Program. Routine items include police equipment bids and quarterly reports on animal services and safety cameras.
- Study Session: Google Fiber Discussion
- Study Session: NE 85th St Station Area Plan Phase 2 Briefing
- Special Presentation: Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Update
- Consent Calendar: Award of Bids for Police Department Service Rifles and Equipment
- Consent Calendar: Resolution R-5778 Approving the 2023-2024 City Work Program
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar, which included a $112,153.73 contract for 68 replacement duty rifles and equipment, and adopted the 2023-2024 City Work Program. They also approved the 2023-2024 Parks & Community Services Sponsorship Guide Program and the Interview Selection Committee's recommendations. No public hearings were held, and several items were discussed but not voted on, including a Google Fiber proposal and affordable housing requirements.
- Approved $112,153.73 contract for 68 police duty rifles and equipment to Pro Force Law Enforcement (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-5578, the 2023-2024 City Work Program (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5579, the 2023-2024 Parks & Community Services Sponsorship Guide Program (7-0)
- Approved Board and Commission Interview Selection Committee recommendations (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll, bills, and reports (7-0)
- Requested legislative review of Animal Control Services program (7-0)
- Requested legislative review of short-term rental ordinance (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on parks facility feasibility, then a regular meeting with public hearings, consent items, and business discussions. Key business includes ordinances to regulate personal delivery devices, adoption of the 2023-2024 City Work Program, and discussions on Health Through Housing agreements and the state legislative update. The consent calendar includes approval of minutes, claims, a drainage project bid, and a resolution for the city manager's employment agreement.
- Ordinance O-4826: new chapter on Personal Delivery Devices
- Ordinance O-4836: zoning code amendment for Personal Delivery Devices
- Resolution R-5578: adopting 2023-2024 City Work Program
- Resolution R-5577: amended employment agreement for City Manager Kurt Triplett
- NE 142nd Street Drainage Improvements Project bid award
The Kirkland City Council approved the 2023-2024 City Work Program via Resolution R-5578, with several amendments including changes to fire station and housing references and revisions to the environmental sustainability item. The council also approved two ordinances regulating personal delivery devices on private and public property, and awarded a construction contract for drainage improvements.
- Adopted 2023-2024 City Work Program (Resolution R-5578) with amendments (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4826 regulating personal delivery devices (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4836 amending zoning code for personal delivery devices (7-0)
- Awarded $326,685.76 contract to Kamins Construction for NE 142nd Street drainage improvements (consent calendar, 7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payroll $3,788,760.05 and bills $3,478,224.15 (7-0)
- Approved amended employment agreement with City Manager Kurt Triplett (consent calendar, 7-0)
- Requested legislative memo on childcare pilot for public meetings (7-0)
- Acknowledged claims from Tarun Chandrashekar, Adam Garbe/USAA, and Blake Lanz (consent calendar)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting. They will discuss the Lake Street South/Lake Washington Boulevard promenade concept, Neighborhood Traffic Control Program policy revisions, and a Carillon Point Apartments master plan amendment. The consent calendar includes resolutions on affordable housing funding and a Ziply Fiber sponsorship.
- Resolution R-5570: Approving a Process IIB permit for the Carillon Point Apartments Master Plan amendment (File No. ZON21-00460)
- Resolution R-5574: Authorizing ARCH to execute documents for affordable housing project funding using the City's Housing Trust Fund
- Resolution R-5575: Approving the 2023 ARCH Administrative Budget and Work Program
- Resolution R-5576: Approving a sponsorship agreement with Ziply Fiber, LLC for the 2023 Outdoor Summer Movie Series
- Study session on Lake Street South/Lake Washington Boulevard Promenade and Concept Development Study
The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5570, issuing a Process IIB permit for the amended Carillon Point Apartments master plan, with a 6-0 vote. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included resolutions for ARCH affordable housing funding and the 2023 ARCH administrative budget, as well as a sponsorship agreement with Ziply Fiber for the summer movie series. Several briefings were held on transportation studies, special events, and legislative priorities, but no other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution R-5570 for Carillon Point Apartments master plan amendment (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including Resolution R-5574 for ARCH affordable housing funding (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5575 for 2023 ARCH administrative budget and work program (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5576 for Ziply Fiber sponsorship of summer movie series (6-0)
- Acknowledged claims for damages from Mark Fessler, Rebecca A. Klinicke, and Daniel Luera
- Acknowledged Library Board resignation of Tracey Tymczyszyn and authorized draft response
- Excused Councilmember Amy Falcone's absence due to illness (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing on permanent supportive housing at the former La Quinta Inn, and will discuss operating models for the Kirkland Teen Union Building. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, and the business agenda covers a climate partnership agreement, compost procurement code updates, and flag and banner policy changes.
- Public hearing: Permanent Supportive Housing at Former La Quinta Inn
- Study session: Kirkland Teen Union Building (KTUB) Operating Models
- Resolution R-5569: Eastside Climate Partnership Interlocal Agreement with Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island, Redmond
- Ordinance O-4841: Compost procurement requirements, adding new section to KMC Chapter 3.85
- Ordinances O-4837/O-4838: Street banner code and park banner program updates
The Kirkland City Council approved several items, including joining the Eastside Climate Partnership with neighboring cities, adopting compost procurement requirements, and updating street banner and park sign codes. The council also authorized the mayor to sign a letter on affordable housing needs and directed staff to explore reopening Snyder's Corner Pop-Up Dog Park.
- Approved Resolution R-5569 for Eastside Climate Partnership interlocal agreement (6-1)
- Approved Ordinance O-4841 on compost procurement requirements (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4837 amending street banner code (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4838 amending park sign posting code (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5572 amending proclamation policies (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign letter to King County GMPC on affordable housing (7-0)
- Directed staff to reopen Snyder's Corner Pop-Up Dog Park with 15,000 sq ft off-leash area (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payroll and bills totaling over $7.5 million (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the draft 2023-2024 City Work Program, then a regular meeting with several business items. Key actions include a public hearing on the Carillon Point Apartments Master Plan amendment, a proposed ordinance to regulate personal delivery devices on city rights-of-way, and approval of the 2023 legislative support agenda. The consent calendar includes a resolution authorizing a contract with Bloom Apartments LLC for a potential multifamily housing property tax exemption.
- Carillon Point Apartments Master Plan Amendment (File No. ZON21-00460) - Resolution R-5570 for a Process IIB permit
- Ordinance O-4826 - New Chapter 19.29 regulating Personal Delivery Devices
- Resolution R-5568 - Contract with Bloom Apartments LLC for potential multifamily housing tax exemption
- Ordinance O-4835 - Amending KMC 3.80.090 on personnel and vacation leave
- Resolution R-5571 - Approving 2023 Legislative Support Agenda
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar (7-0), which included a resolution for a potential multifamily housing property tax exemption with Bloom Apartments, LLC, an ordinance amending personnel and vacation leave rules, and a proclamation for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. The Council also appointed Katherine Kearny to the Park Board (7-0) and approved Resolution R-5567 (7-0) to change the procedure for accepting completed capital improvement projects to an administrative process. A motion to approve the Carillon Point Apartments Master Plan amendment was tabled (6-1), and the 2023 legislative support agenda was approved (6-1).
- Approved consent calendar, including Bloom Apartments tax exemption resolution and vacation leave ordinance (7-0)
- Appointed Katherine Kearny to Park Board for unexpired and full terms (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5567 changing CIP acceptance procedure to administrative (7-0)
- Tabled motion to approve Carillon Point Apartments Master Plan amendment (6-1)
- Approved Resolution R-5571 for 2023 legislative support agenda (6-1)
- Tabled motion to amend December 13, 2022 minutes (7-0)
- Approved December 13, 2022 minutes as corrected (7-0)