WHEREAS, the International Day of Friendship—also known as World Friendship Day-- was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities; and
The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual art contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, poetry, photography, and music. Sister Cities International aims to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation – one individual, one community at a time. This year’s theme, ClimateScape: Resilient Cities for Tomorrow’s Climate.
3e
What Works Cities Silver Certification Recognition
ID 1742
CONSENT CALENDAR b) 04-01-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers April 1, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5c
Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, April 15, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 04-15-24 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers April 15, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5d
Minutes: City Council Committee of the Whole, April 29, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR d) 04-29-24 City Council Committee of the Whole Page (0000) Minutes CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Committee-of-the-Whole 6:30 PM Council Chambers April 29, 2024 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5e
Informational Update: Economic Development Quarterly Report - Q2 2024
ID 1719
In accordance with the City's interlocal agreement with King County, the King County Landmarks Commission is responsible for providing landmark designation and protection services within the City.
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5g
Interlocal Agreement with Yakima County re: Disaster Recovery Site
AB 8868
In 2023, the City applied for and received the State and Local Cybersecurity Program (SLCGP) grant funds through the Washington State Military Department to establish a disaster recovery and failover site. The grant funds were used to purchase equipment intended for the disaster recovery site, including a backup appliance, firewall, and two network switches.
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
In 2023, the City adopted a major update to Title 18, Land Use Code, with the intent of modernizing the regulations, simplifying the language and unifying a complex set of codes. Similar to any major project, the City is committed to quality control best practices and conducting an annual review of issues found by staff through implementation of the new code.
Roll call:
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5i
Olde Town ADA Improvements Project (TR 011)
AB 8883
The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a fish barrier correction program to replace culverts under state highways that block fish migration. In many of these cases, such as in Issaquah, the culverts also pass under the roadways of local jurisdictions.
6b
WSDOT Fish Passage Project City Liaison Contract
AB 8845
The Washington State Department of Transportation is conducting a fish barrier correction program to replace culverts under state highways that block fish migration. In many of these cases, such as in Issaquah, the culverts also pass under the roadways of local jurisdictions.
6c
PFAS Agreed Orders Partnership Interlocal Agreement with Eastside Fire and Rescue
AB 8837
In late 2015, the City confirmed detections of PFAS in the City's Well 4. Further investigation identified a plume of PFAS extending northward from areas where fire-fighting aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) were used toward Wells 4 and 5. Fire-fighting training involving the application of these foams occurred on the Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) Headquarters' grounds on Newport Way, at Issaquah Valley Elementary School, on a section of the Rainier Trail and at Memorial Field. These foams are no longer used.
6d
PFAS Agreed Order - Consultant Contract Authorization
AB 8856
In late 2015, the City confirmed detections of PFAS in the City's Well 4. Further investigation identified a plume of PFAS extending northward toward Wells 4 and 5 from areas where fire-fighting aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) were used. Fire-fighting training involving the application of these foams occurred on the Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) Headquarters' grounds on Newport Way, at Issaquah Valley Elementary School (IVES)/Dodd Field, on a section of the Rainier Trail and at Memorial Field. AFFF fire-fighting foam contained PFAS compounds. These foams are no longer used.
In June 2022 the City Council authorized a contract for Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Compostables Collection Services with Recology King County, Inc. for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2035 (AB 8220). The contract was Amended in July 2023 to correct contract dates and allow for a rate adjustment due to a King County tipping fee rate restructure (AB 8638).
9. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
9a
Informational Update: Transit Oriented Development OC Update Hear Presentation
ID 1730
King County Housing Authority (KCHA) will provide an update on the development of the Transit Oriented Development Opportunity Center (TOD-OC). Dan Landes, Vice President of Development at KCHA, will provide the update.
APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. a) ID 1733 - Accounts: Payables and Payroll of July 22, 2024, $10,175,813.26 MOTION: Approved. b) Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, April 1, 2024 MOTION: Approved. c) Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, April 15, 2024 MOTION: Approved. d) Minutes: Cit…
Moved by WALSH · seconded by DE MICHELE
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Victoria Hunt, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh