Kirkland public meetings in 2025
24 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will vote on several major items, including adopting the Houghton Village Development Plan, amending zoning codes for the Juanita Business District and North Juanita Center, and adopting the 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan amendments. The consent calendar includes the 2026 property tax levy, a resolution to extend the electric leaf blower initiative, and the Transportation Safety Action Plan. The meeting also honors retiring Councilmember Penny Sweet.
- Ordinance O-4915: Adoption of the Houghton Village Development Plan
- Ordinance O-4920: Zoning code amendments for Juanita Business District (JBD 4) and North Juanita Center
- Ordinance O-4921: 2025 Annual Comprehensive Plan and zoning map amendments
- Ordinance O-4919: 2026 Property Tax Levy Adoption
- Resolution R-5708: Extend electric leaf blower initiative and explore ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2028
The Kirkland City Council adopted the Houghton Village Development Plan (Ordinance O-4915) with an amendment expressing intent to sell the property, and approved a series of zoning code amendments for the Juanita Business District and North Juanita Center (Ordinance O-4920), including affordable housing requirements and design standards. The council also adopted the 2026 property tax levy (Ordinance O-4919) and the annual Comprehensive Plan amendments (Ordinance O-4921). All votes were 7-0 unless noted.
- Adopted Houghton Village Development Plan (O-4915) with amendment to consider selling property (7-0)
- Adopted Juanita zoning amendments (O-4920) with affordable housing and design rules (6-1)
- Adopted 2026 property tax levy (O-4919) via consent calendar (7-0)
- Adopted Comprehensive Plan and zoning map amendments (O-4921) (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including payroll, bills, and claims (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5707 for multifamily housing tax exemption with German Retirement Home (consent)
- Extended electric leaf blower initiative to 2028 (R-5708) via consent
- Adopted Transportation Safety Action Plan and speed limit policy (R-5699) via consent
City Council Special Meeting
The Kirkland City Council is holding a special meeting to consider several significant items: authorizing a partnership with Seattle Hockey Partners to develop the Houghton Park and Ride property into a Kraken Iceplex and Community Center, adopting a Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan, approving 2025 year-end budget adjustments, adopting the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, and deciding on a permit for Lake Washington High School's sports field lighting. They will also vote on amendments to the city's critical area code. All items are on the agenda for action.
- Resolution R-5704: Authorizes development of Houghton Park and Ride into Kraken Iceplex and Community Center with Seattle Hockey Partners
- Resolution R-5705: Adopts Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan
- Ordinance O-4916: Amends 2025-2026 biennial budget for year-end adjustments
- Ordinance O-4917: Approves permit for Lake Washington High School master plan amendment and PUD for sports field lighting
- Ordinance O-4918: Amends zoning code chapters 5, 85, 90, 95 for critical area code amendments
The Kirkland City Council unanimously approved all items on the special meeting agenda. The most consequential action was authorizing development of the Houghton Park and Ride property into a Kraken Iceplex and Community Center in partnership with Seattle Hockey Partners, including amendments requiring monthly updates and a future purchase decision. The council also adopted the Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan, approved 2025-2026 budget adjustments (with a condition on tool library funds), updated the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, approved sports field lighting at Lake Washington High School, and adopted Critical Area Code amendments.
- Approved Resolution R-5704 authorizing Kraken Iceplex development (7-0)
- Approved amendments to R-5704 requiring monthly updates and future purchase evaluation (7-0)
- Adopted Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan via Resolution R-5705 (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4916 amending 2025-2026 biennial budget (7-0)
- Directed no tool library funds be spent until Council approves implementation plan in 2026 (7-0)
- Adopted Resolution R-5706 updating 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4917 allowing Lake Washington High School field lighting with conditions (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4918 updating Critical Areas Ordinance (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a special meeting and a regular meeting on November 18, 2025. The special meeting covers a park property acquisition, a Kraken partnership update, and the 2026 state legislative agenda. The regular meeting includes public hearings on the Houghton Village Development Plan and design review amendments, plus business items on homelessness, zoning, water pressure, and the 2026 property tax levy.
- Resolution R-5701: Authorize purchase of property for park purposes using park impact fees and general fund cash
- Public hearing on Draft Ordinance O-4915: Adoption of the Houghton Village Development Plan
- Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning Code Chapter 142 (Design Review Board process)
- Ordinance O-4914: Establish 2026 property tax levy amount
- Consent calendar includes bid award for NE 100th Street/132nd Avenue intersection improvement project
The Council approved the 2026 property tax levy ordinance (O-4914) and awarded a $1,186,388.19 construction contract for the NE 100th Street/132nd Avenue intersection improvement. It also approved a $250,000 fiscal note for the Stores to Shores project and re-approved actions from a special meeting, including resolutions R-5701 and R-5702. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved 2026 property tax levy ordinance O-4914 (7-0)
- Awarded $1,186,388.19 contract to Kamins Construction for NE 100th/132nd intersection (7-0)
- Approved $250,000 additional funding for Stores to Shores project (7-0)
- Re-approved special meeting actions, including resolutions R-5701 and R-5702 (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including audit, claims, and reports (7-0)
- Accepted $1,000 donation from Congregation Kol Ami for homeless support (consent)
- Declared surplus vehicles and authorized disposal (consent)
- Approved resolution R-5703 adopting 2024 Streets Levy Accountability Report (consent)
City Council Special Meeting
The City Council will hold a special meeting to approve a park property acquisition and the 2026 state legislative agenda, followed by a regular meeting. Key decisions include adopting the 2026 property tax levy and holding a public hearing on the Houghton Village Development Plan. The council will also review updates on homelessness services, water pressure improvements, and zoning code amendments.
- Resolution R-5701 authorizes the City Manager to execute a real property purchase agreement for park purposes using Park Impact Fees and General Fund cash
- Ordinance O-4914 establishes the amount of property taxes to be levied for the year 2026
- Public hearing on Draft Ordinance O-4915 relating to the adoption of the Houghton Village Development Plan
- Briefing on Juanita Business District 4 and North Juanita Center zoning code amendments
- Resolution R-5702 approves the City’s Legislative Agenda for the 2026 Session of the Washington State Legislature
The Kirkland City Council approved Resolution R-5701 to acquire property for park purposes, funded by park impact fees and general fund cash, to expand Juanita Bay Park. The council also approved the 2026 State Legislative Agenda with an amendment to include the Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan if adopted, and authorized signing a support letter for the eCityGov Alliance. All votes were 7-0.
- Approved Resolution R-5701 authorizing park property acquisition and financing (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5702 approving the 2026 State Legislative Agenda (7-0)
- Amended the legislative agenda to include the Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan (7-0)
- Approved signing support letter for eCityGov Alliance (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 mid-biennial budget, the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), and a proposed ordinance (O-4914) setting the 2026 property tax levy. The council will also discuss zoning amendments for the Juanita Business District and North Juanita Center, a briefing on Critical Area Ordinance amendments, and a resolution adopting a Transportation Safety Action Plan and revised speed limit policy. Several consent items include a bid award for pedestrian improvements on 124th Avenue NE and a resolution approving the 2026 NORCOM budget allocation.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 Mid-Biennial Budget and 2025-2030 CIP/TIP
- Public hearing on Ordinance O-4914 setting 2026 property tax levy
- Resolution R-5699 adopting Transportation Safety Action Plan and revised speed limit policy
- Briefings on Critical Area Ordinance amendments and Juanita/North Juanita zoning code amendments
- Consent item: Award of bid for 124th Avenue NE Pedestrian Improvements (TBD)
The Kirkland City Council declared an emergency related to acute and worsening food insecurity and approved a $100,000 fiscal note from the unallocated General Fund balance to support local human service organizations providing food assistance. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $341,752.82 contract for the 124th Ave NE Pedestrian Improvements project and approving Resolution R-5698 for the 2026 NORCOM budget allocation. No final action was taken on Resolution R-5699 regarding the Transportation Safety Action Plan and Speed Limit Setting Policy.
- Declared food insecurity emergency via Resolution R-5700 (7-0)
- Approved $100,000 fiscal note for food assistance organizations (7-0)
- Awarded $341,752.82 contract to Fury Site Works for 124th Ave NE Pedestrian Improvements (consent, 7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5698 for 2026 NORCOM budget allocation (consent, 7-0)
- Approved minutes of Oct 7 and Oct 21, 2025 meetings (consent, 7-0)
- Acknowledged audit of accounts: payroll $9,239,746.89, bills $10,898,592.71 (consent, 7-0)
- Accepted 2024 Parks and Community Services Annual Report (consent, 7-0)
- Tabled Resolution R-5699 on Transportation Safety Action Plan (no final action)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on Highlands water pressure, then a regular meeting with a public hearing, consent calendar, and business items. Key actions include a resolution directing staff to mitigate water pressure reductions in the Highlands neighborhood, a review of the Multifamily Tax Exemption study, a draft 2026 state legislative agenda, a briefing on streamlined design review, and an update on the NE 85th Street Station Area. The consent calendar includes bids, agreements, and financial reports.
- Resolution R-5697 directing immediate and long-term actions to mitigate water pressure reductions in the Highlands neighborhood
- Review of preliminary results from the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) study
- Draft 2026 State Legislative Agenda
- Briefing on State Required Streamlined Design Review, File No. CAM24-008811
- NE 85th Street Station Area Update
The Council approved Resolution R-5697 to mitigate water pressure reductions in the Highlands neighborhood, including funding design work, expanding the mitigation program, and reporting back by April 2026. The resolution was amended to allow additional feasible concepts from peer review, extend program eligibility through December 2026, and evaluate waiver terms. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including a $1.16M lift station contract, and accepted tourism funding recommendations.
- Approved Resolution R-5697 for Highlands water pressure mitigation (7-0)
- Amended R-5697 to allow additional feasible concepts from peer review (7-0)
- Amended R-5697 to extend mitigation program eligibility through Dec 31, 2026 (7-0)
- Amended R-5697 to evaluate waiver provision terms (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $1,160,583.22 Trend Lift Station contract (7-0)
- Accepted Tourism Development Committee funding recommendations of $223,500 (7-0)
- Directed staff to add Kirkland Chamber of Commerce to 2026 Legislative Agenda policy organizations (7-0)
- Directed staff to add Cascadia College to 2026 Legislative Agenda policy organizations (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the Kraken Iceplex and Community Center and a speed limit policy, followed by a regular meeting. Key business includes a synthetic turf feasibility study for two parks, a quasi-judicial decision on Northwest University's Davis Building master plan amendment, and a resolution reaffirming Kirkland as a safe and inclusive city. The consent calendar includes several proclamations, a collective bargaining agreement, and routine reports.
- Synthetic turf feasibility study at Field #1 - 132nd Square Park and Field #4 - 6th Street Crestwoods Park
- Resolution R-5696: Approving Process IIB permit for Northwest University Davis Building Master Plan Amendment (ZON24-00896)
- Resolution R-5693: Reaffirming Kirkland as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community
- Approval of 2026-2028 Teamsters Local Union No. 763 Collective Bargaining Agreement
- Approval of Highlands Water Pressure Options Fiscal Note
The Kirkland City Council approved a motion to continue design work on synthetic turf fields at two parks and directed the City Manager to present funding options, including a simultaneous turfing option. It also approved Resolution R-5696 for the Northwest University Davis Building Master Plan Amendment and Resolution R-5693 reaffirming Kirkland as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming community. The consent calendar was approved, including a Teamsters collective bargaining agreement and a fiscal note for water pressure evaluation. No public hearings were held.
- Approved synthetic turf feasibility study continuation for Field #1 and Field #4 (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5696 for Northwest University Davis Building Master Plan Amendment (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5693 reaffirming inclusive community, as amended (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including Teamsters CBA and $103,000 water pressure fiscal note (6-0)
- Approved 4Culture grant use for public art sculptures, utility boxes, and murals (6-0)
- Approved option 3 for grocery store retention roundtables in 2026 (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on municipal court services and the fire mobile integrated health program, then consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key business items include adopting code amendments for co-living housing to comply with state law and miscellaneous zoning and land use changes. The consent calendar includes routine approvals, reports, and proclamations, plus a petition about water pressure in Upper Highlands.
- Ordinance O-4912: co-living housing provisions amending zoning code chapters 5, 30, 45, 50, 55, 57, 111, 112 and municipal code 15.12.063
- Ordinance O-4913: miscellaneous zoning and land use amendments to multiple code chapters
- Resolution R-5694: allocating city's portion of 2026 Community Development Block Grant funds
- Petition G-25-246: Upper Highlands water pressure
- King County Wastewater Treatment Division emergency exemption request
The Kirkland City Council approved Ordinance O-4912, enacting co-living housing provisions to comply with state law, and Ordinance O-4913, miscellaneous zoning and land use amendments, with an amendment on artificial turf. The council also ratified an emergency proclamation for King County's Eastside Interceptor repairs and accepted a petition on Upper Highlands water pressure.
- Approved Ordinance O-4912 co-living housing provisions (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4913 zoning amendments as amended (7-0)
- Adopted amendment to O-4913 on artificial turf (5-2)
- Approved Resolution R-5695 ratifying emergency for Eastside Interceptor repairs (7-0)
- Accepted Petition G-25-246 'Upper Highlands Water Pressure' and referred to staff (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $440,145 fiscal note for 2 FTEs and CDBG allocation (7-0)
- Approved motion to bring fiscal note on Highlands water pressure to October 7 meeting (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on zoning code amendments for the Juanita Business District and North Juanita Center, and receive a preliminary update on the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program. The regular meeting includes consent items such as proclamations, salary agreements, and financial reports, plus business items on speed limits, transit needs, and homelessness services.
- Juanita Business District (JBD 4) Zoning Code Amendments, File No. CAM20-0067
- North Juanita Center Zoning Code Amendments, File No. CAM24-00910
- 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program preliminary update
- Ratification of Teamsters 2025 Salary Adjustment Letter of Agreement
- Approval of Memorandum of Agreement and Funding Agreement with Eastrail Partners
The Kirkland City Council approved a Memorandum of Agreement and funding agreement with Eastrail Partners, and approved a $166,289 fiscal note for the Human Services Rapid Response Fund. The consent calendar was approved, including salary adjustments for Teamsters and Police Guild support staff, and several proclamations. The council also approved a legislative request on closure policies and recognized retiring Police Chief Cherie Harris.
- Approved Eastrail Partners MOA and funding agreement (7-0)
- Approved $166,289 fiscal note for Human Services Rapid Response Fund (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including Teamsters and Police Guild salary adjustments (7-0)
- Approved Legislative Request Memorandum on closure policies (7-0)
- Approved Tourism Development Committee interview selection recommendations (7-0)
- Approved Council Coin award to Chief Cherie Harris (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the Kraken Iceplex and Community Center, followed by a regular meeting with consent items and business discussions. Key business items include a briefing on police duty weapon replacement, a funding request for 100th Avenue NE roadway improvements, and a discussion on co-living housing code amendments. The council will also consider resolutions reaffirming Kirkland as a safe and inclusive city and discuss AARP age-friendly community membership.
- Resolution R-5692: Authorizing contract with Adara at Totem Lake, LLC for multifamily housing property tax exemption
- Ordinance O-4910: Amending school impact fees (Section 27.08.150)
- Ordinance O-4911: Amending business licensing requirements (Section 7.02.065)
- Award of bid for Everest Park Restroom Replacement Project
- Resolution R-5693: Declaring Kirkland as a Safe, Inclusive, and Welcoming City for All People
The Kirkland City Council approved a $1,694,196.97 construction contract for the Everest Park Restroom Replacement Project with Wyser Construction Company, Inc. (7-0). The council also approved a $112,000 fiscal note for Kraken Iceplex planning and legal work, and authorized staff to pursue AARP Age-Friendly membership. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted via the consent calendar, including school impact fee and business licensing changes.
- Approved $1,694,196.97 Everest Park restroom contract to Wyser Construction (7-0)
- Approved $112,000 fiscal note for Kraken Iceplex planning and legal work (7-0)
- Authorized AARP Age-Friendly Network membership application (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4910 on school impact fees (consent, 7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4911 on business licensing (consent, 7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5692 for Adara at Totem Lake tax exemption (consent, 7-0)
- Approved additional funding for 100th Ave NE roadway improvements (7-0)
- Approved legislative request memo on grocery store retention (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing on Resolution R-5687, which supports a proposition for EvergreenHealth (Public Hospital District No. 2) to increase its property tax levy to 50 cents per $1,000 of assessed value for 2026. The council will also consider three resolutions to adjust the boundary line with Bellevue, placing the South Kirkland Park and Ride and the Cross Kirkland Corridor entirely within Kirkland, and authorizing a boundary agreement at NE 38th Place and 108th Avenue NE. A study session will brief the council on zoning code amendments for the Juanita Business District and North Juanita Center.
- Public hearing on Resolution R-5687 supporting EvergreenHealth levy lid lift (50 cents per $1,000 assessed value)
- Resolution R-5689: boundary adjustment for South Kirkland Park and Ride
- Resolution R-5690: boundary adjustment for Cross Kirkland Corridor
- Resolution R-5691: authorizing boundary line agreement with Bellevue at NE 38th Place and 108th Avenue NE
- Study session on Juanita Business District (JBD 4) and North Juanita Center (BC 1) zoning code amendments
The City Council approved Resolution R-5687 supporting EvergreenHealth's Proposition No. 1 levy lid lift (4-1), and approved three boundary line adjustment resolutions (R-5689, R-5690, R-5691) to annex the South Kirkland Park and Ride, Cross Kirkland Corridor, and a Bellevue intersection. The consent calendar was approved, including minutes, audits, claims, and Resolution R-5688 on investment policy. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved Resolution R-5687 supporting EvergreenHealth levy lid lift (4-1)
- Approved Resolution R-5689 for South Kirkland Park and Ride boundary adjustment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5690 for Cross Kirkland Corridor boundary adjustment (5-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5691 authorizing city manager to execute boundary line agreement (5-0)
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, audits, claims, and Resolution R-5688 (5-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting on July 1, 2025. They will discuss responses to the Houghton Village request for proposals, an update on the Safety Action Plan and speed limit setting policy, and options for the Peter Kirk Pool enclosure. The consent calendar includes several routine items such as bid awards, proclamations, and financial reports.
- Houghton Village Request for Proposal Responses
- Kirkland Safety Action Plan and Speed Limit Setting Policy Update
- Central Way Street Preservation Project bid award
- Fire Station 24 Training Center bid award
- Ordinance O-4909 to increase Public, Educational, and Governmental fee in Comcast and Ziply cable franchises
The City Council approved two pedestrian improvement options: a crosswalk with a rectangular rapid flashing beacon for 124th Avenue NE, and the current scope for Downtown Kirkland crosswalk improvements, deferring Lake Washington Blvd & NE 52nd St for later. The consent calendar was approved 7-0, awarding contracts for the Central Way Street Preservation project and Fire Station 24 Training Center, and adopting Ordinance O-4909 to increase the PEG fee. The council also issued a proclamation for Junior League Softball World Series Week and directed a resolution supporting EvergreenHealth's levy lid lift.
- Approved Option 3 'Crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon' for 124th Ave NE (7-0)
- Approved Option 2 'Current Scope without Lake Washington Blvd & NE 52nd St' for Downtown Crosswalk Improvements (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $1,614,087 contract to Lakeside Industries for Central Way Street Preservation (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $987,000 contract to Saybr Contractors for Fire Station 24 Training Center (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4909 increasing cable franchise fee (7-0)
- Approved proclamation for Junior League Softball World Series Week July 27-Aug 2 (7-0)
- Directed to bring forward resolution supporting EvergreenHealth Proposition No. 1 levy lid lift (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on a draft Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan, then a regular meeting with public hearings and votes. Key actions include a resolution supporting King County's parks levy, adoption of zoning amendments for middle housing, unit lot subdivision code changes, and 2025 mid-year budget adjustments. The consent calendar includes routine approvals and reports.
- Resolution R-5685 supporting King County Proposition No. 1 parks levy ($0.2329 per $1,000 assessed valuation)
- Ordinance O-4905 adopting middle housing zoning amendments (File No. CAM24-00561)
- Ordinance O-4907 enabling unit lot subdivisions (File No. CAM25-00299)
- Ordinance O-4908 amending 2025-2026 biennial budget
- Resolution R-5686 affirming Kirkland as welcoming to 2SLGBTQIA+ community
The Kirkland City Council approved Ordinance O-4905, adopting state-required middle housing zoning amendments, with several amendments to the fee-in-lieu program. The council also approved Ordinance O-4907 enabling unit lot subdivisions, Ordinance O-4908 for mid-year budget adjustments, and Resolution R-5686 affirming Kirkland as a welcoming city for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Resolution R-5685 supporting King County Proposition No. 1 was approved 5-0 after Councilmember Black recused himself.
- Approved Resolution R-5685 supporting King County Proposition No. 1 (5-0, Black recused)
- Approved Resolution R-5686 affirming Kirkland as welcoming for 2SLGBTQIA+ community (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4905 middle housing zoning amendments with fee-in-lieu changes (5-1, Pascal no)
- Approved Ordinance O-4907 enabling unit lot subdivisions (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4908 2025-2026 mid-year budget adjustments (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $6.27M bills and $5.01M payroll (6-0)
- Directed staff to bring sidewalk gap funding options during budget process (6-0)
- Appointed Mayor Curtis, Councilmembers Tymczyszyn and Sweet to interview selection committee
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on transit needs and a joint proposal for the Central Way bike path and Peter Kirk Park, then at the regular meeting consider adopting new transportation impact fees and zoning amendments for middle housing code compliance. The consent calendar includes street overlay and striping project bids, a salmon recovery interlocal agreement, and a pilot program for a Kirkland-dedicated sexual assault legal advocate. The meeting also includes proclamations for Pride Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Ride Transit Month, plus an executive session on potential litigation.
- Ordinance O-4904: new transportation impact fee schedule
- Ordinance O-4905: zoning amendments for middle housing code compliance
- 2025 Street Overlay Project and Annual Striping Project bids
- Resolution R-5684: agreement with King County Sexual Assault Resource Center for pilot legal advocate program
- Substitute Ordinance O-4901: new park and fire impact fee schedule
The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar that included awarding a $1.8 million street overlay contract and a $546,487 striping contract, as well as adopting a new transportation impact fee ordinance. The council also directed staff to bring forward a resolution supporting trans and non-binary communities at the next meeting. No action was taken on the proposed middle housing zoning amendments.
- Approved consent calendar (7-0), including $1,797,986.13 street overlay contract to Lakeside Industries
- Approved $546,487.25 striping contract to Specialized Pavement Marking (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4904 establishing transportation impact fees (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5683 for WRIA 8 salmon recovery interlocal agreement (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5684 for King County Sexual Assault Resource Center pilot program (7-0)
- Adopted Substitute Ordinance O-4901 updating park and fire impact fees (7-0)
- Approved artist selection of Shima Star for utility box art wrap (7-0)
- Directed staff to bring forward a resolution supporting trans and non-binary communities (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the Regional Crisis Response Agency update and a downtown parking data webmap, then consider several ordinances and reports. Key business includes rezoning former Houghton Park & Ride and Finn Hill parcels to Park/Open Space, reviewing a Juanita community-initiated amendment, updating park and fire impact fees, and discussing a wastewater rate comment letter. The consent calendar includes routine items like minutes, claims, and proclamations.
- Ordinance O-4903: Rezone former Houghton Park & Ride and Finn Hill parcels to Park/Open Space (CAM25-00072, CAM25-00076)
- Ordinance O-4901: Update park and fire impact fees, amending KMC Chapters 27.06 and 27.10
- Review of Juanita Community-Initiated Amendment Request (CAM20-00676) and North Juanita Center Zoning Code Amendment (CAM24-00910)
- Ordinance O-4902: Adopt Commute Trip Reduction Plan, amending Section 7.06.020
- 2025 Neighborhood Safety Program recommended projects and fiscal note
The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar including the adoption of Ordinance O-4902 (Commute Trip Reduction Plan) and several proclamations. It also approved Ordinance O-4903 to rezone the former Houghton Park & Ride and Finn Hill parcels to Park/Open Space, and Ordinance O-4901 establishing new park and fire impact fees with amendments. The council authorized the mayor to sign comment letters on wastewater rates and Metro Flex service, and approved increasing the lot coverage exemption for artificial turf to 25%.
- Approved consent calendar including O-4902 CTR Plan and proclamations (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4903 rezoning former Houghton Park & Ride and Finn Hill parcels to Park/Open Space (7-0)
- Adopted Ordinance O-4901 with amended park and fire impact fee schedules (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign wastewater rate comment letter to King County Council (7-0)
- Authorized mayor to sign letter on Juanita Metro Flex service cancellation (7-0)
- Approved Option 2: increase lot coverage exemption for artificial turf to 25% (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will consider several items, including a resolution to grant $10,000 to BRIDGE Housing to help purchase and convert 200 units at Vue Kirkland Apartments from market-rate to affordable housing. They will also vote on extending the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) planned action ordinance and development agreement, and select a developer for ice-skating facilities, a restaurant, and a community center. The agenda includes study session updates on legal challenges to a recycling transfer station and a wildflower meadow pilot, plus a public hearing on a salmon recovery interlocal agreement.
- Resolution R-5681: $10,000 grant to BRIDGE Housing for Vue Kirkland Apartments affordable conversion
- Ordinance O-4898: Extending Parkplace planned action ordinance and development agreement
- Resolution R-5682: Selecting developer for ice-skating facilities, restaurant, and community center
- Ordinance O-4899: Amending fire code for fire-extinguishing systems
- 2025 Slurry Seal Project bid award for annual street preservation
The Kirkland City Council approved several major items, including selecting Seattle Hockey Partners (Seattle Kraken) as the developer for ice-skating facilities, restaurant, and community center, and authorizing a $10,000 grant to BRIDGE Housing to convert 200 units at Vue Kirkland Apartments to affordable housing. The council also extended the Planned Action Ordinance for the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) project, approved the 2025 Neighborhood Safety Program projects, and adopted the consent calendar including a $447,000 slurry seal contract. All votes were 6-0.
- Approved Resolution R-5862 selecting Seattle Hockey Partners/Seattle Kraken as developer for ice rink, restaurant, and community center (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5861 authorizing $10,000 grant to BRIDGE Housing for Vue Kirkland affordable housing conversion, amended to protect current tenants (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4898 extending Planned Action Ordinance and Development Agreement for Parkplace/Kirkland Urban (6-0)
- Approved 2025 Neighborhood Safety Program Option 2 funding all six recommended projects (6-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4900 amending Tourism Development Committee membership and voting policies, as amended (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $447,000 slurry seal contract to Doolittle Construction and adoption of Ordinance O-4899 (fire code) (6-0)
- Approved motion to explore sidewalk gap acceleration options via Legislative Request Memorandum (6-0)
- Approved amendment to sexual assault legal advocate scope of work (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a public hearing on extending the Planned Action Ordinance and Development Agreement for the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) project, and will consider approving a resolution to place a countywide EMS levy on the 2025 ballot. The council will also review and potentially adopt the 2025-2027 Planning Work Program, discuss a draft fire and park impact fee review, and receive updates on the Iceplex and Community Center proposal and the Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan.
- Public hearing on extending the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) Planned Action Ordinance and Development Agreement (Ordinance O-4898)
- Resolution R-5679: Approving placement of a 2025 countywide ballot measure for a Medic One/EMS levy (2026-2031)
- Resolution R-5678: Adopting the 2025-2027 Planning Work Program
- Resolution R-5680: Removing the April 30, 2025 transmittal date for the Homelessness Continuum of Care Action Plan
- Resolution R-5677: Relinquishing city interest in unopened right-of-way to abutting property owners Alex and Jacquline Kang
The Kirkland City Council approved the 2025-2027 Planning Work Program (Resolution R-5678) and a resolution supporting a countywide EMS levy ballot measure (Resolution R-5679), both by 7-0 votes. The council also approved the consent calendar, including bills and payroll totaling over $9 million, and extended the deadline for the Homelessness Action Plan to later in 2025. No action was taken on the Parkplace Planned Action Ordinance extension, which remains pending.
- Adopted 2025-2027 Planning Work Program (Resolution R-5678) (7-0)
- Approved placement of countywide EMS levy on 2025 ballot (Resolution R-5679) (7-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $4,414,904.14 in bills and $4,623,998.41 in payroll (7-0)
- Extended Homelessness Action Plan transmittal date to calendar year 2025 (Resolution R-5680) (7-0)
- Approved motion for staff to provide options on artificial turf lot coverage calculation (7-0)
- Acknowledged claims from Vahe Ghazarov, Henry Macanas, and Woodroe Parker via consent calendar
- Adopted Resolution R-5677 relinquishing city interest in unopened right-of-way to Alex and Jacquline Kang
- Appointed Shannon Quinn to Human Services Commission and Julia Nolan to Planning Commission
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will adopt the 2025-2026 City Work Program via Resolution R-5676 and review the 2025-2027 Planning Work Program. The study session includes a discussion on Houghton Village financing options and an update on the SCADA Strategic Plan. The consent calendar includes awarding bids for sewer and pedestrian improvements and approving various financial reports.
- Adoption of 2025-2026 City Work Program (Resolution R-5676)
- Houghton Village Financing Options Discussion
- Award of Bids: West of Market Sewer Main Rehabilitation Pilot Project
- Award of Bids: Market Street/98th Avenue NE Pedestrian Bicycle Improvements
- 2025-2027 Planning Work Program Briefing
The Kirkland City Council unanimously adopted the 2025-2026 City Work Program via Resolution R-5676. It also approved the consent calendar, which included awarding two construction contracts, confirming a Civil Service Commission appointment, and acknowledging several reports and proclamations. The meeting included study sessions on Houghton Village financing and SCADA, plus an executive session on litigation.
- Adopted 2025-2026 City Work Program via Resolution R-5676 (7-0)
- Awarded $290,110.06 sewer main rehabilitation contract to Always Active Services LLC (consent)
- Awarded $688,888.00 pedestrian/bicycle improvements contract to OMA Construction Inc (consent)
- Confirmed Brad Williamson to Civil Service Commission for six-year term (consent)
- Approved minutes for Feb 28 and Mar 18, 2025 meetings (consent)
- Acknowledged claims from Emily Eng, Peter Reisert, Zhijian Wang (consent)
- Approved $8,694,137.72 in bills and $5,934,259.03 payroll (consent)
- Acknowledged proclamations for Language Access Month, Autism Acceptance, and Arab American Heritage Month (consent)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on fire and park impact fee schedules and the Kirkland Cares low-income support program, followed by a regular meeting with proclamations, consent calendar items, and business items. Key business includes a briefing on middle housing code state compliance, a support letter for the K Line locally preferred alternative, an electric leaf blower initiative update, and the 2025-2026 city work program review. The consent calendar includes awarding bids for the NE 85th Street pedestrian bike connection and O.O. Denny Park picnic shelter, and approving an Eastside Transportation Partnership agreement.
- Fire and Park Impact Fee Schedules Update (study session)
- Kirkland Cares Low-Income Support Program Update (study session)
- NE 85th Street Pedestrian Bike Connection – 114th Avenue NE to 6th Street Project (bid award)
- O.O. Denny Park Improvements – Picnic Shelter (bid award)
- K Line Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA) Support Letter
The Kirkland City Council approved a $7.1 million construction contract for the NE 85th Street Pedestrian Bike Connection, awarded to OMA Construction. It also approved two letters of support for the K Line Locally Preferred Alternative (6-0, with one recusal), and approved a purchase order for a picnic shelter at O.O. Denny Park. Several other items were approved via the consent calendar, including the audit of accounts and an interlocal agreement for the Eastside Transportation Partnership.
- Approved $7,112,938 construction contract for NE 85th Street Pedestrian Bike Connection to OMA Construction (consent calendar)
- Approved two letters of support for K Line Locally Preferred Alternative (6-0, Tymczyszyn recused)
- Approved purchase order with KCDA for O.O. Denny Park picnic shelter (6-0)
- Requested staff to bring back financing options for electric/water service to new picnic shelter (6-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5675 for Eastside Transportation Partnership interlocal agreement (consent calendar)
- Approved minutes of March 4 and March 13, 2025 meetings (consent calendar)
- Acknowledged audit of accounts: payroll $4,491,923.75, bills $6,081,724.30 (consent calendar)
- Modified city position on Engrossed House Bill 1217 and Senate Bill 5313 from monitor to support (7-0 each)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session and regular meeting covering a range of items. Key topics include a briefing on streamlining design review to comply with state requirements, a concept plan review for a potential Kraken Iceplex Community Center, and a Peter Kirk Pool facility assessment. The regular meeting includes consent calendar items such as awarding bids for playground and street improvements, and business items like accepting a real property donation and a proposed pilot program for a sexual assault legal advocate.
- Briefing on Streamlining Design Review to Comply with State Requirements (CAM24-00881)
- Review of Concept Plan for Potential Kraken Iceplex Community Center
- Peter Kirk Pool Facility Assessment and Feasibility Study
- Award of Bids: Everest Park Playground, Public Artwork for Kirkland Neighborhood Greenway Stores to Shores, 132nd Avenue NE/Slater Avenue Crossing, NE 85th Street Eastbound Third Lane
- Resolution R-5674: Accepting a Donation of Real Property from the Estate of Larry E. Miller
The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar including a $2.1M construction contract for NE 85th Street improvements, a $1.14M contract for crossing improvements, and ratification of the 2025-2027 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. The Council also accepted a real property donation from the estate of Larry E. Miller for parks, authorized $73,500 for site opening costs, and approved three King County Metro K Line record of support memos (with amendments). Additionally, the Council declared an LED screen trailer as surplus for trade-in and approved board/commission interview recommendations.
- Approved consent calendar including $2,129,496.21 NE 85th St contract (7-0)
- Approved $1,139,229.50 crossing improvements contract to OMA Construction (7-0)
- Ratified 2025-2027 AFSCME collective bargaining agreement (7-0)
- Accepted real property donation from Estate of Larry E. Miller (7-0)
- Authorized $73,500 for Miller property site opening costs (7-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign K Line access to transit support memo (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign K Line passenger facilities support memo (6-0)
- Authorized City Manager to sign amended K Line speed/reliability support letter (6-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on K Line memos, issue a Japanese Day of Remembrance proclamation, and consider a consent calendar that includes awarding a bid for the Kirkland Neighborhood Greenway Stores to Shores project. Under business, the council will discuss the 2025 legislative session, the 2025-2026 city work program, and approve the agenda for the annual retreat. The most consequential item is a proposed ordinance (O-4897) to extend the planned action ordinance for the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) project, which would amend the existing ordinance O-4473.
- Ordinance O-4897: short extension of Planned Action Ordinance for Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) project
- Award of bid for Kirkland Neighborhood Greenway Stores to Shores project
- 2025-2026 City Work Program discussion
- 2025 Legislative Session Update
- February 28, 2025 City Council Annual Retreat agenda approval
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar, which included awarding a $1,799,974 construction contract for the Kirkland Neighborhood Greenway Stores to Shores project to OMA Construction, Inc. The council also approved Ordinance O-4897, extending the Planned Action Ordinance for the Parkplace (Kirkland Urban) project. All votes were 7-0. The meeting included briefings and discussions on the K Line project, the 2025 legislative session, and the 2025-2026 City Work Program, but no other formal decisions were made.
- Approved $1,799,974 construction contract for Kirkland Neighborhood Greenway Stores to Shores to OMA Construction, Inc. (7-0)
- Approved Ordinance O-4897 extending Planned Action Ordinance for Parkplace (7-0)
- Approved minutes of February 4 and February 11, 2025 meetings (7-0)
- Acknowledged audit of accounts (7-0)
- Acknowledged claims from Scott R. Heston, Ara Mehrabi, and Water's Edge HOA (7-0)
- Acknowledged 2024 Q4 Fire Department Dashboard, Investment Report, December 2024 Financial Dashboard, and Procurement Report (7-0)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will approve the 2025-2026 Administrative Budget and Work Program for A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH) and authorize the use of Housing Trust Fund money for affordable housing projects. The meeting includes a study session on the 2024 Sustainability Strategic Plan and a briefing on bike and walk improvements for 84th Ave NE. Routine items include the approval of minutes, claims, and a new code of conduct for city boards and commissions.
- Resolution R-5671: Approving the 2025-2026 Administrative Budget and Work Program for A Regional Coalition for Housing
- Resolution R-5672: Authorizing ARCH to execute documents for affordable housing funding using the City’s Housing Trust Fund
- Resolution R-5673: Adopting a Code of Conduct for City Boards and Commissions
- Briefing on 84th Ave NE Bike/Walk/Roll Improvement Options
- Marina Park Dock and Shoreline Renovations – 90% Design Update
The Kirkland City Council approved a consent calendar with multiple resolutions and reports, and authorized $85,000 from the General Fund for exploratory contracts related to the Kraken Iceplex proposal. The council also approved three legislative request memorandums on mental health crisis education, federal action impacts, and reaffirming inclusivity, and selected councilmembers for the recruitment interview committee.
- Approved consent calendar including resolutions R-5671, R-5672, R-5673, and two street/sewer worker over-hires (7-0)
- Approved $85,000 fiscal note for Kraken Iceplex exploratory work (7-0)
- Approved LRM on mental health crisis education options (7-0)
- Approved LRM on federal action impacts and mitigations (7-0)
- Approved LRM to revise Resolution 5240 on inclusivity (7-0)
- Selected Councilmembers Pascal, Arnold, and Falcone for the 2025 ISC
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will hold a study session on the 2025-2026 City Work Plan and a legislative software preview, followed by a regular meeting with proclamations, consent calendar items, and business briefings. Key business items include a 2025 legislative session update, K Line transit support letters, and proposed amendments to board and commission applications. The meeting also includes an executive session to review a public employee's performance.
- 2025-2026 City Work Plan study session
- Resolution R-5669 relinquishing city interest in unopened right-of-way requested by Everton Homes LLC
- Resolution R-5670 amending City Council Policies and Procedures Manual
- 2024 Fourth Quarter Capital Improvement Program accepted projects
- 2025 Day of Racial Healing and Lunar New Year proclamations
The Kirkland City Council approved the consent calendar 7-0, which included the January 7, 2025 meeting minutes, payroll and bills totaling over $11.6 million, claims from two individuals, and several resolutions and reports. The council also heard presentations on the 2025-2026 work plan, the K Line transit project, and the Kirkland Performance Center, but took no other formal votes.
- Approved consent calendar including minutes, payroll ($6,567,089.53), bills ($5,110,276.74), and claims (7-0)
- Approved Resolution R-5669 relinquishing city interest in unopened right-of-way to Everton Homes LLC (via consent calendar)
- Approved Resolution R-5670 amending City Council Policies and Procedures Manual (via consent calendar)
- Acknowledged 2024 Q4 Capital Improvement Program accepted projects (via consent calendar)
- Acknowledged 2024 Q3 Financial Management Report, November 2024 Financial Dashboard, Sales Tax, and Procurement reports (via consent calendar)
- Proclaimed January 21, 2025 as Day of Racial Healing in Kirkland
- Proclaimed 2025 Lunar New Year (via consent calendar)
City Council Meeting
The Kirkland City Council will vote to adopt the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and amend the municipal code to align with International Fire Code changes. The meeting includes a study session on the Houghton Village Development and a briefing on Washington State middle housing compliance. Routine business involves approving minutes, claims, and the donation of a surplus fire truck.
- Adoption of Resolution R-5666 for the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program
- Passage of Ordinance O-4889 amending Chapter 21.20 for International Fire Code compliance
- Study session on Houghton Village Development update
- Briefing on Washington State Middle Housing Compliance (File No. CAM24-00561)
- Resolution R-5667 authorizing donation of the 2003 Fire Pumper Truck to a nonprofit
The Kirkland City Council approved the 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (Resolution R-5666) and adopted amendments to the International Fire Code (Ordinance O-4889), both by 6-0 votes. The council also approved the consent calendar, which included payroll and bills totaling over $16 million, and approved substitute minutes for the December 10, 2024 regular meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included study sessions, proclamations, and reports.
- Adopted 2025-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (R-5666) (6-0)
- Adopted International Fire Code amendments (O-4889) (6-0)
- Approved consent calendar including $4,863,289.82 payroll and $11,538,706.94 bills (6-0)
- Approved substitute minutes for Dec 10, 2024 regular meeting (6-0)
- Declared 2003 fire pumper truck surplus and authorized donation (consent)
- Relinquished city interest in unopened right-of-way (consent)
- Confirmed re-appointment of Suzanne Frindt to Civil Service Commission (consent)