This item was introduced by Council President Walsh. The City Council then brainstormed the following questions: • What are the City’s communications issues? • What are our successes?
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Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5c
Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, March 17, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 03-17-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers March 17, 2025 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5d
Pedestrian Crossing Safety Improvements Grant
AB 8948
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. As with all major projects, the City is committed to quality control and best practices. As staff and the public work through implementation of the new code, issues are being identified for correction.
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5g
NW Sammamish Road Non Motorized Improvement Project (TR028) Contract Extension
AB 8982
Since 2000, King County, local governments, state and federal agencies, community organizations, businesses, special purpose districts and non profits have collaborated through the WRIA 8 ILA to protect and restore habitat for threatened Chinook salmon and improve watershed health. WRIA 8 is comprised of the Cedar River, Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish watersheds. Since the summer of 2024, WRIA 8 ILA partners have been working with WRIA 8 staff and the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office to develop final draft language for a renewed ILA for approval by the WRIA 8 Salmon Recovery Council. The draft ILA was approved at the November 2024 Salmon Recovery Council Meeting.
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5i
2024 Water Main Replacement Project (WT 015)
AB 8997
On April 4, 2022 City Council awarded the construction contract for the Water Systems Improvement Project (WT045) to McClure and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $1,952,017.95 (including sales tax).
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
On March 7, 2023 City Council awarded the construction contract for the East Lake Sammamish Parkway West Ditch Conveyance Project (ST002) to Northwest Cascade, Inc. in the amount of $1,804,706 (including sales tax).
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5m
Shoreline Master Program, incorporating Dept of Ecology Changes
AB 9004
The SMP amendments were previously approved by the Council on May 1, 2023, under Ordinance 3021. Following the City Council's approval, the SMP was transmitted to the Department of Ecology (DOE) for review and approval. On February 18, 2025, the DOE completed its review of the SMP amendments and issued a conditional approval, along with required and recommended amendments. The changes are minor in nature but enhance clarity and ensure consistency with the Shoreline Management Act (RCW 90.58) and SMP Guidelines (WAC 173-26). The proposed SMP amendments are provided in Exhibit A.
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Several City projects and programs require a web-based data collection tool to effectively interface with customers and vendors. Jotform offers a subscription-based option that facilitates the secure gathering and processing of applications, contracts, and online surveys.
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
6a
Squak Mt Non-Motorized Improvement Project Preferred Concept
AB 8969
In early 2023, the Administration began a planning study for project TR068 Squak Mountain Non-Motorized Improvement Project. The project addresses the 12th Ave NW/ Mt. Olympus Dr NW corridor, one of the main routes in and out of the Squak Mountain neighborhood. The corridor currently is a two-lane street with narrow shoulders, steep roadway grades, and no sidewalk or bicycle lanes.
6b
2023-24 Budget Reauthorizations n/a (Action to be taken under AB 9016, First Ordinance
AB 8986
In each year's budget, funding is provided to complete a series of projects and programs. It is not unusual for a government entity to not complete all of those projects and programs in that particular fiscal year - whether that be because there was an unanticipated delay starting said project or program or because a project or program takes longer to complete than originally anticipated. In the case of the proposed 2023-24 reauthorizations, many projects faced setbacks due to supply chain or staffing shortage-related delays, but most projects were intended to be completed over several years.
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 includes 5 items adjusting 6 of the City's 24 financial funds. In total, these adjustments account for $522,392 in increased revenues and $961,392 in increased expenditures. The amendments to the General Fund total $4,000 of the increased expenditures.