PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the Cougar Mountain Zoo is an 11-acre zoological park located in Issaquah, which receives the majority of its funding through grass roots efforts of the Zoological Society of Washington; and
WHEREAS, every day, more than 120 Americans are killed by gun violence and more than 200 are shot and wounded, with an average of more than 17,000-gun homicides every year; and
PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Juneteenth recognizes and commemorates the day of June 19, 1865 when enslaved African-Americans in Texas were informed by Major General Gordon Granger that they were “free,” ending 246 years of chattel slavery; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 1866, one year after Major Granger’s announcement, the freed African American men and women in the state of Texas held the first “Juneteenth,” or African American Independence Day celebration, and Juneteenth celebrations would later spread to all corners of the country; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge the evils of slavery and its aftermath; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge African American contributions and achievements within this community, both past and present; and WHEREAS, during this Juneteenth event, we celebrate our African American community members; and WHEREAS, we commit to working together toward equity for all in expanding…
WHEREAS, the month of June was designated Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots, which occurred in June of 1969 and are generally recognized as the catalyst of the LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement; and
CONSENT CALENDAR b) 01-02-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers January 2, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
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Minutes: City Council Committee of the Whole, Jan. 8, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 01-08-24 City Council Committee of the Whole Page (0000) Minutes CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Committee-of-the-Whole 6:30 PM Council Chambers January 8, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
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Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, Jan. 16, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR d) 01-16-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers January 16, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
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Public Works Administration Building Office Remodel Project
AB 8656
With the closure of City Hall Northwest in 2020, 15 engineering staff were relocated to the Public Works Administration building with operations staff. Temporary reconfiguration of the workspace was done to accommodate four hoteling desks. Since then, staffing in both engineering and operations have increased. There are not sufficient spaces to accommodate both operations and engineering staff and the varying types of work taking place in an area originally designed for operations; even utilizing a hybrid environment with one day per week in the office for engineering staff. Currently 21 engineering and administrative staff share 4 to 6 temporary workstations. The existing and temporary workstations were not designed for a hybrid work environment and are not conducive to participating in online meetings, in which staff spend a high percentage of their day.
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Dish Wireless 1901 NE Park Dr Ground Lease Agreement
AB 8765
The City owns the property at 1901 NE Park Drive. There is an existing cell tower and associated telecommunications facilities at this location. Dish Wireless has requested to lease approximately150 square feet of the site and all access and utility easements as described in the lease.
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Proposed Amendments to Title 18 for Emergency Shelters and Supportive Housing
AB 8821
The state legislature adopted House Bill (HB) 1220 in July 2021 which amended the Growth Management Act to instruct local governments to “plan for and accommodate” housing affordable to all income levels. It also mandates that:
The City has determined that the items listed on the Surplus Equipment List 240523 (Exhibit A), which includes vehicles and equipment, are no longer useful or necessary.
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City Hall/Issaquah Police Department Building Automation System Replacement
AB 8855
RCW 35.77.010 requires all cities to develop and adopt a six-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) consistent with its Comprehensive Plan. This state law requires the City review and update its TIP every year, following one or more public hearings. The law establishes a deadline for adoption of the TIP on July 1 each year. Within 30 days of adoption, the TIP is required to be filed with the Washington State Secretary of Transportation. The TIP is a planning document that allows the state to identify the financial needs to support transportation within the state.
7. REGULAR BUSINESS
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Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC Franchise Agreement
AB 8861
Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC is requesting a new franchise agreement for telecommunications within the City of Issaquah. Ziply Fiber Pacific, LLC currently does not have a franchise agreement within the City, and is a new provider.
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Lateral Corrections Officer Hiring Bonus Memorandum of Understanding Ratify
AB 8859
Corrections officer recruitment has become increasingly challenging in recent years due to diminishing candidate pools, increasing causes of attrition, and an overall change in the jail population as mental health and substance use issues have become more prevalent and more severe in incarcerated populations. The City has struggled to attract sufficient qualified candidates to fill vacancies due to retirements, changes in profession, and lateral career moves. Lateral corrections officers are particularly difficult to attract as candidates, as many incur moving expenses, loss of seniority, and other detriments when they consider an opportunity at a new jurisdiction.
Roll call:
Moved by DE MICHELE · seconded by MARTS
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
10. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
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Informational Update: Metro Flex Pilot Program
ID 1717
The City’s Transportation Program Coordinator will provide City Council with an update on Issaquah’s Metro Flex Pilot Program during the June 3rd City Council Regular Meeting.
Ratify the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Issaquah Police Support Services Association regarding the Lateral Corrections Officer Hiring Bonus program, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Memorandum of Understanding. .
Moved by DE MICHELE · seconded by MARTS
Carried 6-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
Authorize the City Attorney or their designee to execute and submit any and all documents necessary to participate in the 3M and DuPont class action lawsuit settlements relating to PFAS contamination. .
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
Carried 6-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh