Bellevue meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Bellevue's fall agendas turn to the 2027-2028 budget, with two rezone votes and a final budget hearing ahead

Bellevue's City Council and its planning and parks boards met four times in the past two weeks, with the preliminary 2027-2028 operating budget appearing on council agendas twice. Minutes for all four meetings have not yet been published, so the records supplied list what was scheduled for discussion and action but do not establish what was decided, amended, or approved. No vote tallies are available.

Budget, utility rates and two tax-related ordinances

The City Council's Oct. 13 regular meeting agenda listed study sessions on the preliminary 2027-2028 operating budget, the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan, and proposed utility rates. Also on the agenda were ORD 6941, an ordinance assuming the rights and obligations of the Bellevue Transportation Benefit District, and ORD 6942, an ordinance adopting the Children and Family Services Sales and Use Tax. The agenda also listed discussion of the Draft 2027 State Legislative Agenda and a report on the Parks and Open Space System Plan Update.

Two residential rezones listed for final action

The Oct. 20 council agenda listed final action on two rezone applications: EverGlen Village at 12500 NE 10th Place, from Professional Office to Mixed Use Residential - Midrise, and Bellewood Townhomes at 2233 and 2229 112th Avenue NE, to allow multi-family residential development. The same agenda listed a proposed Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment described as implementing several Senate and House Bills, ORD 6943 to update and recodify criminal violations and citations in the Bellevue City Code, and a continued budget and Capital Improvement Program discussion.

Planning Commission introduces Great Neighborhoods

The Planning Commission's Oct. 14 meeting was scheduled as a study session introducing the Great Neighborhoods Program for Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish, along with a staff report on the commission's meeting schedule.

Parks board reviews long-range plans

The Parks & Community Services Board met Oct. 21 to review updates to the Parks and Open Space System Plan and the Recreation Program Plan. The agenda also listed a Parks CIP project status report, a report on the 2026 Summer Ranger Program, and the Third Quarter 2026 Report and Communication to Council.

Coming up

Oct. 27 — City Council regular meeting. A final public hearing on the preliminary 2027-2028 operating budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan budget. The agenda also lists a proposed $350,000 increase to the Yates, Wood & MacDonald, Inc. contract for Bayvue Village Apartments property management, a proposed $301,710 contract amendment for ARC Architects for the new Park Operations Facility, and resolutions to declare a water easement at 12505 NE Bellevue-Redmond Rd and a public utility easement at 15503 SE 27th Street as surplus.

Oct. 28 — Planning Commission. A public hearing on the BelRed Look Forward Land Use Code Amendment, a study session on the Downtown Livability 2.0 Land Use Code Amendment to update Part 20.25A, and an introduction to the Great Neighborhoods Program for Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish.

Nov. 4 — Arts Commission. The meeting has been canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Readers should check the city's published agendas and minutes for the official record of any action taken; the summaries above reflect agenda listings only.

Bellevue Council budget sessions and two rezones top October agendas

Bellevue's October meeting agendas have centered on the city's 2027-2028 preliminary operating budget, its 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan and two residential rezones, according to agendas posted for the City Council's Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 regular meetings. Minutes for those meetings have not been published, so the record summarized here shows what was scheduled, not what was decided. The agenda materials provided include no vote tallies and no dollar amounts.

Council opens budget review, transportation first

The Oct. 6 agenda listed a study session on the 2027-2028 Preliminary Operating Budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan, focused on the Safe & Efficient Transportation System strategic target area. The Oct. 13 agenda listed a further study session on the same budget and CIP plan, along with discussion of proposed utility rates and the Draft 2027 State Legislative Agenda. It also listed a report on the Parks and Open Space System Plan Update.

Two ordinances appeared on the Oct. 13 agenda: ORD 6941, assuming the rights and obligations of the Bellevue Transportation Benefit District, and ORD 6942, adopting the Children and Family Services Sales and Use Tax. The agenda does not state whether either was voted on.

Two rezones advance toward final action

The Council's Oct. 6 agenda listed two land use rezone applications. Bellewood Townhomes covers a roughly 3.2-acre site at 2233 & 2229 112th Avenue NE and would amend a Concomitant Zoning Agreement to allow multi-family residential while keeping Office (O) zoning. EverGlen Village covers a roughly 0.62-acre site at 12500 NE 10th Place and would change from Professional Office (PO) to Mixed Use Residential - Midrise (MUR-M). Both are listed for final action on the Oct. 20 agenda. No public hearings were listed on the Oct. 6 agenda.

Lease extension and litigation settlement also listed

Other items on the Oct. 6 agenda included RES 10673, a three-year extension of the lease with Kimschott Factoria Mall, LLC for the Bellevue Police Community Substation at Factoria Mall, and RES 10674, settlement of Becker v. City of Bellevue (King County Superior Court Case No. 25-2-19272-5 SEA). The agenda does not describe the terms of either.

Commissions take up human services, arts, transportation and planning

The Human Services Commission met Oct. 5 at 6:00 PM in Room 1E-113 at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Avenue NE, and via Zoom. Its agenda listed a public hearing (26-549) on Human Services Needs in Bellevue, new business (26-550) on the 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan Overview & CDBG Funding Recommendations, and approval of draft minutes from Sept. 14 (26-547) and Sept. 21 (26-548). Speakers were limited to three minutes.

The Arts Commission met Oct. 7 at 4:30 PM in Room 1E-113. Agenda items included the Factoria Public Art artist selection (26-563), an update on the Outdoor Event Venue Feasibility Study (26-562), naming a recognition award for a local art competition (26-564), partner presentations (26-561), project updates (26-565) and minutes approval (26-560).

The Transportation Commission met Oct. 8 at 6:30 PM in Room 1E-113 for a study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan Update (26-544), a draft Transportation Commission Report to Council (26-545) and approval of 2026-07-09 minutes (26-546). No public hearing was listed.

The Planning Commission met Oct. 14 for a study session introducing the Great Neighborhoods Program for Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish, plus a staff report on the commission's meeting schedule.

Coming up

The City Council meets Oct. 20 for final action on the EverGlen Village and Bellewood Townhomes rezones, a study session on the Preliminary 2027-2028 Operating Budget and 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan, a proposed Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment implementing several Senate and House Bills, and ORD 6943, an ordinance to update and recodify criminal violations and citations in the Bellevue City Code.

The Parks & Community Services Board meets Oct. 21 to review Long Range Plan Updates for the Parks and Open Space System Plan and the Recreation Program Plan, and to hear a Parks CIP Project Status Report, a 2026 Summer Ranger Program report and the Third Quarter 2026 Report and Communication to Council.

Bellevue agendas: 2027-2028 budget, two rezone requests, sales tax ordinance

Bellevue's City Council and its advisory commissions spent the past two weeks on agendas covering the 2027-2028 budget, two rezone requests, human services funding and public art. No meeting minutes have been published for any of the five recent meetings, so none of the outcomes are confirmed in the records supplied. The items below are what was scheduled or taken up, not what was decided.

Budget and transportation planning

The City Council met Tuesday, October 6, 2026, for a study session on the 2027-2028 Preliminary Operating Budget and the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan, focused on the Safe & Efficient Transportation System strategic target area. The agenda listed no public hearings. Routine items included proclamations, RES 10673 — a three-year extension of the lease with Kimschott Factoria Mall, LLC for the Bellevue Police Community Substation at Factoria Mall — and RES 10674, settlement of Becker v. City of Bellevue (King County Superior Court Case No. 25-2-19272-5 SEA). No dollar amounts were listed in the supplied summary.

Two rezone requests

Also on the October 6 agenda were two land use rezone applications. Bellewood Townhomes, a roughly 3.2-acre site at 2233 & 2229 112th Avenue NE, would amend a Concomitant Zoning Agreement to allow multi-family residential while keeping Office (O) zoning. EverGlen Village, a roughly 0.62-acre site at 12500 NE 10th Place, would change from Professional Office (PO) to Mixed Use Residential - Midrise (MUR-M).

Human services and CDBG funding

The Human Services Commission met Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM in Room 1E-113 at Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Avenue NE, and via Zoom. The agenda included a public hearing (26-549) on Human Services Needs in Bellevue and new business (26-550), an overview of the 2027 Draft Annual Action Plan with CDBG funding recommendations. The commission was also scheduled to vote on draft minutes from September 14 (26-547) and September 21 (26-548). Public comment was available in person or remotely, three minutes per speaker, with oral communications limited to 30 minutes.

Arts and transportation commissions

The Arts Commission met Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 4:30 PM in Room 1E-113, with items including the Factoria Public Art artist selection (26-563), an update on the Outdoor Event Venue Feasibility Study (26-562), naming a recognition award for a local art competition (26-564), partner presentations (26-561), project updates (26-565) and approval of September 2 minutes (26-560).

The Transportation Commission met Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Room 1E-113 at 450 110th Avenue NE. Its main item was a study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan Update (26-544) and a draft Transportation Commission Report to Council (26-545). The agenda also listed approval of 2026-07-09 minutes (26-546) and no public hearing.

Cancellation

The Environmental Services Commission's regular meeting scheduled for 6:30 PM Thursday, October 1, 2026 was canceled. The cancellation notice states the meeting is adjourned to 6:30 PM on November 5, 2026. No agenda items or discussion topics were listed.

Coming up

The City Council meets Tuesday, October 13, 2026, with study sessions on the preliminary 2027-2028 operating budget, the 2027-2032 Capital Improvement Program Plan and proposed utility rates. The agenda also lists ORD 6941, assuming the rights and obligations of the Bellevue Transportation Benefit District; ORD 6942, adopting the Children and Family Services Sales and Use Tax; a discussion of the Draft 2027 State Legislative Agenda; and a report on the Parks and Open Space System Plan Update.

The Planning Commission meets Wednesday, October 14, 2026, for a study session introducing the Great Neighborhoods Program for Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish, plus a staff report on the commission's meeting schedule.

Bellevue Roundup: Council Tackled Speeding Cameras, Detention Moratorium; Outcomes Pending

Bellevue's City Council and advisory commissions held four public meetings between July 20 and July 28, covering automated speeding cameras, a proposed detention center moratorium, housing tax exemptions, and major land use amendments. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so final votes and outcomes are not available in the record.

City Council — July 21

The Council's agenda included several consequential items:

• **RES 10656**: An agreement with Verra Mobility for automated speeding cameras, running through January 31, 2030.
• **26-474**: The 2027 Recommended Budget and Strategic Plan for the Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area.
• **26-478**: A Multifamily Tax Exemption Catalyst Program for housing opportunities in mixed-use areas.
• **26-476**: A name recommendation for the park at Main Street and 112th Avenue SE.
• **26-477**: A study session on transportation needs and funding strategy.

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not possible to confirm which items were approved, amended, or deferred.

City Council — July 28

The Council scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance No. 6926, proposing a one-year moratorium on new or expanded detention center applications.

The agenda also listed two equipment purchases:

• A Vactor Manufacturing combination catch basin cleaner truck for up to **$737,002.79**.
• A Vactor Manufacturing Hydro Excavator truck for up to **$731,776.45**.

Other items included naming park property at 11101 Main Street as Isan Park, and initiation of the Lake Hills and West Lake Sammamish Neighborhood Area Plans.

Again, no minutes are available, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Planning Commission — July 22

The Planning Commission scheduled three public hearings:

• **26-471**: Final review public hearing for the Evans Plaza Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) — 2026.
• **26-472**: Final review public hearing for the Transportation Conformance Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) — 2026.
• **26-473**: Public hearing for the Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA).

Staff also presented the Planning Commission meeting schedule (Item 26-468) and written communications (Item 26-469). Minutes are not yet published.

Human Services Commission — July 20

The Commission held a special meeting to discuss human services funding allocations and continue reviewing applications (Item 26-467). The agenda also included approval of June 15, 2026 draft minutes (Item 26-466). Minutes for this meeting are not yet published.

Coming Up

City Council Regular Meeting — Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The Council will consider two emergency vehicle purchases:

• Four replacement Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances from Hughes Fire Equipment, Inc., not to exceed **$1,600,116**.
• One replacement Bomb Squad Support Vehicle from Braun Northwest, Inc., not to exceed **$530,354**.

Study session items include a development agreement for the BelRed Arts Transit Oriented Development project with BRIDGE Housing, utility connection charge improvements, and an update on the Shared Micromobility Program.

*Note: All recent meeting outcomes are based on agendas only. Final actions, vote tallies, and any amendments will be confirmed once minutes are published.*

Bellevue Council Tackles Downtown Design Standards, Engineering Contracts; Planning Commission Eyes Eastgate Plan

Bellevue's advisory bodies and City Council focused on land use, transportation, and capital spending in a series of meetings between July 7 and July 15, 2026. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was on each agenda rather than confirmed outcomes or vote tallies.

City Council — July 7 and July 14

The City Council's July 7 regular meeting was cancelled, with no deliberations or votes held.

On July 14, the Council's agenda included a public hearing on ORD 6929, an ordinance to renew and amend interim controls for the Downtown-Old Bellevue Land Use District, covering design standards and historic preservation. The Council was also scheduled to review a proposed legislative rezone that would create a new "Institutional" land use district for Bellevue College.

Three contracts and purchases appeared on the July 14 agenda:

• A contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $1,500,000.
• A contract with HNTB Corporation for $1,500,000.
• Purchase of a Hydro Jetter Truck from Owen Equipment Company for $418,639.61.

No vote tallies are available, as minutes have not been published.

Planning Commission — July 8

The Planning Commission was scheduled to review the full draft of the Eastgate Neighborhood Area Plan under the Great Neighborhoods Program and to discuss the BelRed Look Forward Land Use Code Amendment. Both items are planning-level reviews, not binding council actions.

Transportation Commission — July 9

The Transportation Commission held a study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan update. The agenda also included approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes and a public comment period. No binding votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes were scheduled.

Parks & Community Services Board — July 15

The Parks Board agenda included discussion of 2027-2032 CIP Budget Recommendations, a presentation on the Bellevue Naturalist Program, elections for Chair and Vice-Chair, and a Parks CIP Project Status Report.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Human Services Commission (special meeting):** Discussion of human services funding allocations and continued review of applications (Item 26-467), plus approval of June 15, 2026 draft minutes (Item 26-466).
• **July 21 — City Council Regular Meeting:** Resolution 10656 for an agreement with Verra Mobility for automated speeding cameras through January 31, 2030; 2027 Recommended Budget and Strategic Plan for the Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area (Item 26-474); Multifamily Tax Exemption Catalyst Program for housing in mixed-use areas (Item 26-478); a name recommendation for the park at Main Street and 112th Avenue SE (Item 26-476); and a Transportation Needs and Funding Strategy study session (Item 26-477).
• **July 22 — Planning Commission:** Final review public hearings on the Evans Plaza Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Item 26-471), the Transportation Conformance Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Item 26-472), and the Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment (Item 26-473).

Bellevue meeting roundup: Council set to weigh $3.4M in contracts and Old Bellevue design standards; recent boards reviewed budgets, neighborhood plans

Bellevue's advisory commissions and boards met throughout early July to review budgets, neighborhood plans, and mobility updates, but no minutes have been published yet for any of those sessions — meaning no formal decisions can be confirmed from the record. The most consequential items on the horizon are scheduled for the July 14 City Council meeting, which includes a public hearing on Old Bellevue design standards, a proposed rezone for Bellevue College, and three contracts totaling roughly $3.4 million.

City Council — July 7 meeting cancelled

The Bellevue City Council did not meet on July 7, 2026. The agenda contained only a cancellation notice and procedural boilerplate. No deliberation or votes occurred. Residents are directed to the city website for rescheduled dates or future agendas.

Arts Commission — July 1

The Arts Commission was scheduled to select artists for the Emerging Artist Projects program and receive an update on the Grand Connection Crossing public art initiative. Committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term were also on the agenda, along with a partner presentation on local arts initiatives. Minutes have not been published, so selections and assignments cannot be confirmed.

Environmental Services Commission — July 2

The Environmental Services Commission was scheduled to discuss a recommendation on the 2027-2028 utilities budget and rate changes. No dollar figures or specific rate proposals appear in the agenda. Minutes are not yet available.

Planning Commission — July 8

The Planning Commission was set to review the full draft of the Eastgate Neighborhood Area Plan under the Great Neighborhoods Program and discuss proposed land use code amendments for the BelRed area, identified as the "BelRed Look Forward Land Use Code Amendment." No votes or recommendations can be confirmed without published minutes.

Transportation Commission — July 9

The Transportation Commission held a study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan update. The agenda also included approval of the June 11, 2026 Transportation Commission minutes and a public hearing and public comment period. No binding votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes were scheduled.

Coming up

City Council Regular Meeting — Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The council will hold a public hearing on ORD 6929, regarding design standards and historic preservation in Old Bellevue, as part of renewing and amending interim controls for the Downtown-Old Bellevue Land Use District. The council will also consider a proposed legislative rezone to create an "Institutional" land use district for Bellevue College. Three contracts are on the agenda: HDR Engineering, Inc. for $1,500,000; HNTB Corporation for $1,500,000; and purchase of a Hydro Jetter Truck from Owen Equipment Company for $418,639.61.

Parks & Community Services Board — Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The board will discuss 2027-2032 CIP Budget Recommendations, hear a presentation on the Bellevue Naturalist Program, review a Parks CIP Project Status Report, and hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

All recent meeting summaries are based on published agendas only; minutes have not been posted. Check the city of Bellevue website for confirmed outcomes.

Bellevue Council to Weigh Speed Limits, Housing, and 2027 Budget; City Boards Set Busy Agenda

Recent meetings: agendas posted, minutes pending

No minutes have been published for any of the four meetings listed below. The items described are what appeared on each agenda; outcomes, votes, and any final decisions are not yet in the public record. Readers should check the city website for published minutes before treating any item as decided.

City Council — June 23

The City Council Regular Meeting agenda listed several consequential items for discussion:

• An ordinance to reduce speed limits on most streets currently posted at 30 mph or higher.
• Affordable housing redevelopment of the City-owned Kelly TOD parcel.
• A $1,100,000 grant for heat pump incentives at Silver Glen Senior Cooperative Housing.
• An $881,250 contract for the Aqua Vista Sewer Replacement project.
• A public hearing for the 2027-2028 Budget and Capital Improvement Program Plan.

Because minutes are not yet available, it is not confirmed which of these items were voted on, tabled, or continued.

Planning Commission — June 24

The Planning Commission agenda included a public hearing on the Factoria Neighborhood Area Plan Comprehensive Plan Amendment under the Great Neighborhoods Program, and a study session on the Parking Reform Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA). No outcomes are recorded yet.

Arts Commission — July 1

The Bellevue Arts Commission agenda called for selecting artists for the Emerging Artist Projects program, receiving an update on the Grand Connection Crossing public art initiative, approving committee assignments for the 2026-2027 term, and hearing a partner presentation on local arts initiatives. The agenda also included standard procedural items and a public comment period. Results of the artist selection and committee assignments are not yet confirmed in published minutes.

Environmental Services Commission — July 2

The Environmental Services Commission agenda listed a single substantive item: a recommendation on Utilities 2027-2028 Budget and Rates. Whether a recommendation was made is not yet in the record.

Coming up

• **July 7 — City Council Regular Meeting:** Cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice. The Council will not convene or deliberate. Residents should check the city website for rescheduled dates.
• **July 8 — Planning Commission:** Review of the full draft Eastgate Neighborhood Area Plan under the Great Neighborhoods Program, and discussion of the BelRed Look Forward Land Use Code Amendment.
• **July 9 — Transportation Commission:** Study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan update, plus approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes and a public comment period. No binding votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are scheduled.

All upcoming agendas are subject to change. Verify details through the city's official meeting portal.

Bellevue Council considers speed limit cuts, 2027-28 budget as minutes await publication

The Bellevue City Council reviewed a citywide speed limit reduction and held a public hearing on its 2027–2028 budget during its June 23 meeting, though official minutes had not been released by press time. Other recent panels advanced neighborhood plans, selected artists for public projects, and weighed future utility rates.

City Council Regular Meeting (June 23)

Council members took up an ordinance to lower speed limits on most streets currently posted at 30 mph or higher. Also on the agenda: a potential affordable housing redevelopment of the city-owned Kelly TOD parcel, a $1.1 million grant for heat pump incentives at Silver Glen Senior Cooperative Housing, an $881,250 contract for the Aqua Vista Sewer Replacement project, and the public hearing for the 2027–2028 Budget and Capital Improvement Program Plan. Meeting minutes were not yet published.

Planning Commission (June 24)

The commission held a public hearing on a comprehensive plan amendment for the Factoria Neighborhood Area Plan under the Great Neighborhoods Program. A study session followed on a parking reform land use code amendment. No decisions were finalized; minutes remain pending.

Arts Commission (July 1)

Commissioners selected artists for the Emerging Artist Projects program and received an update on the Grand Connection Crossing public art initiative. The board also assigned committee roles for the 2026–2027 term and heard a partner presentation on local arts initiatives. Minutes were not yet available.

Environmental Services Commission (July 2)

The commission discussed the 2027–2028 utilities budget and rates, intending to forward a recommendation to the city council. No vote totals or rate figures were included in the agenda-only summary.

Coming up

• The July 7 City Council regular meeting has been canceled. No business will be conducted.
• On July 8, the Planning Commission will review the full draft of the Eastgate Neighborhood Area Plan and discuss a land use code amendment for the BelRed area.
• The Transportation Commission meets July 9 for a study session on the 2026 Mobility Implementation Plan update. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a public comment period.