As part of the packet for the October 23, 2023 City Council meeting, the Administration is providing quarterly updates on the Citywide Work Plan and Capital Projects.
In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the City of Issaquah does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in its services, programs, or activities. However, most of the City’s infrastructure predated the ADA’s adoption; therefore, there are many barriers in Issaquah for individuals with disabilities. The City of Issaquah is committed to removing these barriers and making Issaquah a truly inclusive and accessible city for all. To achieve this end, the City has completed an ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
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Memorandum of Agreement with Catholic Community Services re: Senior Center Meal Program
AB 8513
Catholic Community Services has been serving meals within the Issaquah Senior Center since 2017 when the City began interim operations of this facility. For many years prior to 2017, CCS provided meals within the facility through the Issaquah Valley Senior Center, a third party operator of the facility. The attached MOU is another agreement to allow CCS to continue providing meals at the Issaquah Senior Center.
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Amendments to IMC 13.70.040, Sewer Rates to Adopt King County Charge
AB 8651
On June 14, 2023, the Metropolitan King County Council passed Ordinance 19623 (Exhibit B), setting sewer rates for 2024. In accordance with long-term agreements for sewage disposal, King County (as successor to METRO) provides wastewater treatment and disposal service to cities and special utility districts, including Issaquah. The fees for such service are set and approved by King County, as reviewed and recommended by the Metropolitan Wastewater Pollution Abatement Advisory Committee (MWPAAC). The King County fees were last increased for 2023.
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12th Ave NW & SR 900 / 17th Ave NW Project (TR 004) Change Order
AB 8684
The City and Teamsters 117 representing Police Sergeants have an existing 2023-2024 collective bargaining agreement ("CBA") that was approved by the City Council on January 3, 2023. As Police staffing has increased over the course of 2023, the City has been able to create a new traffic unit that is focused specifically on traffic enforcement in the City. Currently, Police Officers assigned to a Traffic Officer position are entitled to a three percent (3%) specialty incentive pay for that work. However, because the City has never before had a Traffic Sergeant, the Police Sergeants' CBA does not provide a commensurate specialty incentive pay for Police Sergeants.
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Black Nugget Retaining Wall Replacement Project (TR 033) Design Contract
AB 8701
ARCH is a partnership of King County and 15 east King County Cities who have joined together to assist with preserving and increasing the supply of housing for low– and moderate-income households in the region.
Roll call:
Moved by HALL · seconded by MARTS
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh, Mayor pro tem
6. NEW BUSINESS
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New Business Request: Credit Card Processing Fees Cost Recovery
ID 1546
Proposal Overview The new addition of online utility bill payment with credit cards most recently brought the concept of cost recovery for processing fees to my attention. As far as I know, we don't have a city policy for addressing the fees associated with credit card payments. This occurs in several areas of the city: utility payments, permit fees, records requests, and recreation classes (maybe more).
Roll call:
Moved by DE MICHELE · seconded by REH
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh, Mayor pro tem