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City Council Regular Meeting

Monday, June 1, 2020

7:00 PM · 2m 3s
Topics tracked across meetings:
First 2020 Budget Amendment AB 7926 4/4
2020 Budget Reauthorizations AB 7930 3/3
Section
Topic
3. SPECIAL BUSINESS
3b
COVID-19 Anti-Bias Resolution AB 7980
Carried 7-0
Approve Resolution · packet pp.11–15
Staff report:
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, immigrant and refugee community leaders and civil rights organizations have reported a regional and national increase in bias, harassment, and hate crimes, particularly against Asian American and Pacific Islander, Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino, and other marginalized communities.
Roll call:
Moved by MARTS · seconded by WALSH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Amendments considered (3):
Amend Section 1 of the Ordinance to: Delete: "shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year" Add: "shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days" The City Attorney stated that the followi Carried 6-1
Moved by MARTS · seconded by WALSH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Opposed: Stacy Goodman
Amend the Ordinance to: Revise any dates in the ordinance to include the specific curfew times as similarly stated in the Mayor’s proclamation. . Council President Hunt stated a desire to amend the Ordinance to distinguish violent demonstrations from peaceful and lawful protests in the Whereas claus Carried 7-0
Moved by HUNT · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Amend the Ordinance to: Adopt the revised ordinance presented by the City Attorney as a substitute ordinance. . Carried 7-0
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7a
Accounts: Payables and Payroll of Jun. 1, 2020, $ 2,189,347.74 ID 0544
Carried 7-0
Approve · packet pp.17–39
Topics: Budget
Staff report:
Finance Department P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 PH: 425-837-3050 www.issaquahwa.gov
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7b
Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, May 18, 2020
Carried 7-0
Approve · packet pp.41–44
Staff report:
CONSENT CALENDAR b) 05-18-20 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000)
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7c
Minutes: City Council Special Meeting, May 18, 2020
Carried 7-0
Approve · packet pp.45
Staff report:
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 05-18-20 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page (0000)
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7d
CenturyLink Utility Relocation Agreement for SE 43rd Way Intersection Project AB 7979
Carried 7-0
Authorize · packet pp.47–66
Topics: Transportation
Staff report:
The SE 43rd Way Signal Improvements Project is a multi-year project approved within the 2020-2025 Capital Improvement Plan (TR 031). The project realigns the driveways to the Providence Point and Forest Village communities and constructs a traffic signal at SE 43rd Way.
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7e
Designating the Seattle Times as the City's Temporary Official Newspaper AB 7982
Carried 7-0
Approve Resolution · packet pp.67–69
Staff report:
The Issaquah Reporter suspended printing its weekly newspaper due to the impacts of COVID-19, and it is unclear when they may resume a weekly publication.
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
8. REGULAR BUSINESS
8a
First 2020 Budget Amendment AB 7926
Carried 7-0
Adopt Ordinance · packet pp.71–92
Topics: Land UseBudget
Staff report:
The focus of this budget amendment includes adjustments to interfund transfers required to implement the Administration's COVID underspend plan. In addition, there are several items that formalize previous
Roll call:
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
8b
2020 Budget Reauthorizations AB 7930
Adopt Ordinance · packet pp.93–116
Topics: Land UseBudget
Staff report:
In each year's budget, funding is provided to complete a series of projects or programs. It is not unusual for a government entity to not complete all of those projects and programs - whether that be because there was an unanticipated delay starting said project or program or because a project or program takes longer to complete than originally anticipated. When this happens, the spending authority (or a portion thereof) provided in the prior fiscal year goes unspent and reverts to fund balance. If the government entity wishes to finish the project or program in the following fiscal year, it typically needs to reauthorize the spending authority from the prior fiscal year in the current fiscal year. This process is typically completed in the first quarter of each fiscal year to allow the government entity to have an accurate accounting of which projects need to continue and how much…
9. GOOD OF THE ORDER
9a
Upcoming Council Meetings
0:15 we're so close
0:32 fantastic um stacy what's your cat's
0:35 name
0:39 we are back in open session at 11 24
0:43 and i believe we
0:46 have room for someone to make a motion
0:49 council president hun
0:52 thank you this is council president hunt
0:54 i moved that we authorized city
0:56 administrator bob quits and the city's
0:58 legal team to proceed
1:00 in the ihifc litigation as discussed in
1:04 executive session
1:07 is there a second this is chris royal
1:10 second that
1:12 deputy council president thank you very
1:14 much um i'd like to get the
1:16 clerk to take a roll call vote
1:20 council member d michelle aye
1:23 councilmember goodman aye councilmember
1:26 hall
1:28 aye council president hunt
1:32 aye councilmember martz aye
1:36 deputy council president ray
1:39 councilmember walsh
1:41 hi that's seven eyes
1:45 thank you the motion passes unanimously
1:48 um that's it folks there being no
1:51 further business
1:52 the meeting is adjourned oh of course i
1:54 have something in front of my clock
1:56 at 11 25 p.m good night thanks for all
1:59 your hard work tonight

Attendance

Council / Members (7)
Barbara de Michele
Stacy Goodman
Zach Hall
Victoria Hunt
Tola Marts
Chris Reh
Lindsey Walsh

Motions and votes (9)

Approve Resolution No. 2020-08, rejecting racially based bias, harassment and hate crimes due to COVID-19. Councilmember Marts read the proposed resolution into the record. . The City Council moved back up the agenda to: a) Mayor's Proclamation Declaring an Emergency and Imposing a Curfew Proposed O…
Moved by MARTS · seconded by WALSH
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Adopt Ordinance No. 2907, making violation of the curfew imposed by Mayor Pauly’s June 1, 2020 declaration of civil emergency to be a criminal misdemeanor; declaring an emergency and establishing an immediate effective date.
Moved by GOODMAN · seconded by DE MICHELE
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Amend Section 1 of the Ordinance to: Delete: "shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $5,000 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed one year" Add: "shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $250 or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed 90 days" The City Attorney stated that the followi…
Moved by MARTS · seconded by WALSH
Carried 6-1
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Opposed: Stacy Goodman
Amend the Ordinance to: Revise any dates in the ordinance to include the specific curfew times as similarly stated in the Mayor’s proclamation. . Council President Hunt stated a desire to amend the Ordinance to distinguish violent demonstrations from peaceful and lawful protests in the Whereas claus…
Moved by HUNT · seconded by DE MICHELE
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Amend the Ordinance to: Adopt the revised ordinance presented by the City Attorney as a substitute ordinance. .
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Adopt Ordinance No. 2908, reauthorizing remaining 2019 funds for certain projects; and amending the 2020 budget as set forth in Ordinance No. 2888 concerning revenues, expenditures, and fund balance for various funds. .
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Authorize City Administrator Bobkiewicz and the City's legal team to proceed in the IHIF-C litigation as discussed in executive session. .
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Main motion as amended: APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED
Moved by HUNT · seconded by REH
Carried 6-1
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Stacy Goodman, Victoria Hunt, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Opposed: Zach Hall