CONSENT CALENDAR b) 02-03-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers February 3, 2025 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4c
Franchise Agreement Renewal Management, LLC
AB 8905
Comcast Cable is requesting a renewal franchise agreement for cable facilities within the City of Issaquah. Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC had a franchise agreement with the City from September 10, 2010 - September 10, 2020, under Ordinance 2589.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4d
Project Acceptance, SE 43rd Way Pavement Preservation
AB 8933
On May 6, 2024 (AB 8682), the City Council awarded the contract for the SE 43rd Way Pavement Preservation Project (TR 065) in the amount of $934,343.00 (including sales tax) to Lakeside Industries and authorized the Mayor to enter into and execute the related agreement; and the City Council authorized the inclusion of an additional $1,343.00 of expenditures and $537.00 of revenue from the Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax and $806.00 of revenue from the City of Sammamish for this project (for construction expenses) in a budget amendment.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4e
Project Acceptance, East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE Pavement Preservation
AB 8934
On May 6, 2024 (AB 8591), the City Council awarded the contract for the East Lake Sammamish SE Pavement Preservation Project (TR 064) in the amount of $1,456,265.00 (including sales tax) to Lakeside Industries and authorized the Mayor to enter into and execute the related agreement; and the City Council authorized inclusion of an additional $8,265.00 of expenditures and $8,265.00 of revenue from Transportation Benefit District Sales Tax for this project in a budget amendment.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4f
Inclusive Housing Investment n/a Pool (IHIP) Funding Recommendation
AB 8953
The Inclusive Housing Investment Pool (IHIP) policy document was adopted by City Council on December 4, 2023 (AB 8706). The policy guides the investment from IHIP for affordable housing, with the following priorities: Preservation of existing affordable housing Transit-oriented development Community-based affordable housing projects
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
ARCH is a partnership of King County and 14 East King County Cities who have joined together to assist with preserving and increasing the supply of housing for affordable households in the region. Each year, ARCH's partner jurisdictions contribute funds toward the ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to aid in the development and preservation of affordable housing within the ARCH area of influence.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4h
Planning Policy Commission Annual Appointments
AB 8964
Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC is requesting a new franchise agreement for telecommunications within the City of Issaquah. Ezee Fiber Texas, LLC currently does not have a franchise agreement within the City, and is a new provider.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4j
Newport Way Landslide Stabilization Project (TR 060)
AB 8980
On February 6 and 7, 2020, a large rainfall event occurred in the region, mobilizing a small landslide on King County Parks property adjacent to Newport Way NW. The slide spilled onto the roadway and resulted in the shutdown of a section of Newport Way NW for approximately one week. City, County, and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) crews responded to temporarily stabilize the slide for the short-term.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
4k
Department of Ecology Local Solid Waste Financial Assistance Grant Amendment
AB 8983
Historically, the City has applied for and received LSWFA grant funds for implementation of curbside recycling, multifamily education, sustainable building, commercial recycling, compost education, and other similar types of waste reduction and recycling activities.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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. The legislative agenda consists of the Legislative Priorities (Exhibit A) and the Legislative Policy Manual. The legislative agenda is also shared with several partner agencies, e.g. the Sound Cities Association (SCA), Association of Washington Cities (AWC), Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC), Chamber of Commerce, Issaquah School District and neighboring jurisdictions.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
The Administration developed a Transit Study (2022-2024) to provide a framework to guide future multimodal transportation investments in alignment with the community’s transportation vision and goals. This study’s deliverables included: 1. Development and implementation of an inclusive and robust public engagement plan. 2. Analysis of existing and future anticipated transit service and access gaps. 3. Development of capital improvement projects to proactively address many anticipated gaps. 4. Development of a Light Rail Planning Guide (adopted by Council in March 2024) outlining best practices, key considerations, and next steps for Issaquah to prepare for future anticipated light rail service. 5. Updates to transit-related goals and policies within the City’s Comprehensive Plan Transportation Element. 6. Updates to transit-related actions within the City’s Mobility Action Plan.
8. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
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Informational Update: Windstorm Financial Recovery
ID 1816
This informational update is to provide an overview of economic development staff activities in 2024. While we did not address all of the successes and struggles, the report is representative of efforts that have supported Issaquah’s business community. In addition, this report includes the Economic Vitality Commission’s annual report to City Council.
Mobility & Infrastructure Committee Chair: CM Joe Member 2: DCP de Michele Member 3: CM Reh Planning, Development & Environment Chair: CM Hall Committee Member 2: CP Walsh Member 3: CM Jiang Services, Safety & Parks Committee Chair: CM Marts Member 2: CM Reh Member 3: DCP de Michele
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2025 City Council Appointments: Council Committees
ID 1825