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5b
Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, Aug. 7, 2023
Approve
· packet pp.39–42
Previously discussed:City Council Regular Meeting · Mar 30, 2023City Council Regular Meeting · Apr 24, 2023City Council Regular Meeting · May 1, 2023City Council Regular Meeting · May 22, 2023
CONSENT CALENDAR b) 08-07-23 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers August 7, 2023 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
5c
2023 Unclaimed Property Report, Cancellation of Unredeemed City Checks
AB 8707
On an annual basis, the City of Issaquah is required to report to the Washington DOR as well as any other applicable state(s), all checks that meet the definition of unclaimed property (RCW 63.30). In Washington State, prior year abandonment periods ranged from one to three years depending on the purpose of the check. Effective January 1, 2023, the abandonment period for all unredeemed checks was reduced to one year. The 2023 reporting year is considered a "catch up" year and includes an abandonment range of July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2022.
5d
Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with King County for Public Safety Answering Point
AB 8709
The state of Washington emergency services communication system is a multi-county communications network including an enhanced 9-1-1 (911) system, which provides rapid public access for coordinated dispatching of services, personnel, equipment, and facilities for police, fire, medical, or other emergency services. This system is referred to as the King County E-911 Program.
The City has determined that the items listed on the Surplus Equipment List 231025, which includes vehicles and equipment, are no longer useful or necessary. One of these vehicles is a City asset that was assigned to duty within Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR). EFR Board of Directors declared asset #1834 as surplus on May 14, 2020. It is included within this proposed resolution to comply with City financial polices so that EFR can dispose of the asset in accordance with Washington State law.
The Hearing Examiner is an independent office of the City that conducts hearings on land use actions required by ordinance, including preliminary plats, final plats, variances and appeals. Cities can either hire or contract for these services.
5g
Octagon Towers Lease Amendment #5 (1901 NE Park Drive)
AB 8729
The City entered a lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, on May 1, 2010, for constructing, operating, repairing, replacing, and maintaining telecommunications facilities at the Issaquah Highlands Central Park Reservoir. There have been four amendments to this lease in the past, and the current lease is with Simplicity Towers, LLC (d/b/a, Octagon). City Staff discovered that the method that Octagon had been paying the City under the lease agreement did not match the language of the lease itself. The original lease agreement stated subleasees were to pay the City directly. This became an issue for the City's Finance Department trying to track down the correct payment, and created confusion between subleasees to the site, Octagon, and the City. Subsequently, the City and Octagon discussed the prospect of matching the lease language to reflect actual current and past…
5h
Establishing Financial Policy Ad Hoc Committee Establish
AB 8735
The Administration is seeking revisions to the Financial Management Policy to facilitate more efficient procurement and contracting and address existing ambiguities. At the Nov. 13, 2023 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, draft amendments were presented to the City Council (Exhibit A).
6. PUBLIC HEARING
6a
Transportation Benefit District Councilmanic Sales Tax
AB 8670
Conduct Public Hearing
· 30 min
· packet pp.157–175
Topics:TransportationBudget
Previously discussed:City Council Regular Meeting · Jun 12, 2023
The City Council approved an ordinance, forming a Transportation Benefit District (TBD) in 2018 (IMC 12.70.010). The formation of the TBD allows for a new, dedicated funding source for transportation and mobility projects within the City. To date, however, the City has not approved a new revenue tied to the TBD.
Budget amendments are required when the expenditures of a fund are forecast to exceed the adopted appropriation level or when changes are needed to interfund transfers - or transfers between funds. This budget amendment is the result of the mid-biennium budget forecast and adjustments, incorporating changes for both years of the biennium. This budget amendment includes 35 items adjusting 13 of the City's 22 financial funds. In total, these adjustments account for $5,614,404 in increased revenues and $7,621,371 in increased expenditures. The amendments to the General Fund total $1,078,877 of the increased revenue and $5,746,321 of the increased expenditures.
The City's authority to impose a property tax is derived from the Washington State Constitution and described in the Revised Code of Washing (RCW) Chapters 84.52 and 84.55. The revenues from property tax are considered general government revenues, meaning that this money is placed in the General Fund and can be used for any basic governmental service or goods such as public safety, planning, parks, or administration.
7. REGULAR BUSINESS
7a
2023-24 State Legislative Agenda, Priorities and Policy Manual Update
AB 8683
The legislative agenda is a tool that communicates priorities and policy positions externally to the State Legislature and the Governor, as well as internally to the Administration and City lobbyists. This document is also shared with several partner agencies, e.g. SCA, AWC, MRSC, chamber, school district and neighboring jurisdictions.
7b
High Street Collection Development Agreement
AB 8704
Carried 6-0
Adopt Ordinance
· 20 min
· packet pp.251–718
Topics:Land UseTransportation
Previously discussed:City Council Regular Meeting · Nov 13, 2023
Shelter owns an approximately 21.46 acre parcel in the Issaquah Highlands (the Property) (Parcel No. 2724069208). On June 19, 1996, the City and Shelter’s predecessor-in-interest executed the former Grand Ridge Annexation and Development Agreement, more commonly known as the Issaquah Highlands Development Agreement (“IHDA”). The Property is currently vested to the IHDA, inclusive of all amendments and supplements thereto. On October 4, 2023, Shelter submitted an application for the High Street Collection Development Agreement (the “Agreement”), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit A. A Notice of Application and Public Hearing was issued by the City on October 6, 2023.
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by MARTS
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
7c
Amending City Council Rules of Procedure Re: Public Comments
AB 8734
Over the past few months, city councils in Washington and other states have seen a concerning trend in which public comment periods are used by individuals or groups to make antisemitic, racist, or other hateful remarks. Such commentors usually make their remarks off-camera and utilizing what appear to be fictitious names. Sometimes the same speaker will sign up to speak multiple times using different names. The comments are deeply disturbing, causing distress to elected officials, staff, and other members of the public participating in the meetings.
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by MARTS
In favor: Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
Approve the 2023-24 Legislative Agenda as presented. . b)
Moved by WALSH · seconded by MARTS
Carried 6-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Adopt Ordinance No. 3035, approving and authorizing the Mayor to execute the High Street Collection Development Agreement. Councilmember Joe announced that he will be abstaining from voting on this item. (Abstaining: Joe).* *Per the Issaquah Municipal Code, abstentions are counted as "yes" votes (IM…
Moved by WALSH · seconded by MARTS
Carried 6-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Approve Resolution No. 2023-17, amending Section 4.08 of City Council Rules of Procedure to require that general audience comments directly related to City programs, projects, services, or events. (
Moved by WALSH · seconded by MARTS
Carried 4-2
In favor: Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
Opposed: de Michele, Reh
Approve the Settlement Agreement and Release as discussed in