WHEREAS, Senator Ramos served Issaquah with deep dedication and distinction beginning with his service on the Issaquah Human Services Commission from 2009-2015 and the Issaquah City Council from 2016 to 2019. Bill then expanded his public service to the 5th Legislative District as a State Representative from 2019 to 2025, and as a State Senator from January 2025 until his final day; and
CONSENT CALENDAR b) 05-13-25 City Council Committee of the Whole Page (0000) Minutes CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Committee-of-the-Whole 6:30 PM Council Chambers May 13, 2025 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, May 19, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 05-19-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers May 19, 2025 MINUTES 135 E. Sunset Way
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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Informational Update: 2025 Q1 Grant & Contract Report
ID 1889
The City of Issaquah approved its first Climate Action Plan in December 2021. Additionally, the City has assessed community climate resilience through the Climate Vulnerability Assessment (CVA) and is building resilience through the implementation of the Issaquah Resilience Hub Project. The Resilient Energy System for the Issaquah Senior Center project will build the Senior Center's capacity to operate as a Resilience Hub, supporting community members before, during, and after climate emergencies while supporting City implementation of ICAP actions related to renewable energy on municipal buildings (OV 2.4, OV 2.5) and community resilience (CR 1.1, CR 1.2). This grant is for 1.5 years of work related to final design, system installation, and community engagement connected to a solar PV and battery storage system at the Issaquah Senior Center.
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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Black Nugget Retaining Wall Project (TR 033) Design Contract Amendment #3
AB 9024
The City of Issaquah approved its first Climate Action Plan in December 2021. The Climate Action Plan (ICAP) engaged the community in a number of events in the summer of 2021, including workshops, focus groups, and a community-wide survey. The Administration is currently implementing multiple community facing and municipal operations actions in order to make progress towards our greenhouse gas reduction targets. These actions include home and commercial building fossil fuel reduction and energy efficiency programs, electrification of city buildings and fleet, and preparing for the inevitable impacts of climate change through resilience planning and communication.
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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Vacation of a Portion of 12th Avenue Northwest
AB 9035
On May 6, 2024, City Council approved a resolution under Agenda Bill 8667 to declare the City Hall Northwest property, located at 1775 12th Avenue NW, as surplus and authorize disposal of the property by listing the property on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and negotiating a Purchase and Sale Agreement. Profits from the disposition will be used to support City facility needs.
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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2025 Maintenance Overlay Project (TR 030-OL25)
AB 9036
The work under the contract includes various forms of removing existing asphalt infrastructure from the roadways throughout the City and as shown in Exhibit B. This work will be performed under the direction of the Pavement Management Program (PMP) manager and inspector.
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Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Marts
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
The CIP is a multi-year plan for the acquisition, expansion, or rehabilitation of land, buildings, and other major infrastructure over a six-year period, and beyond. The plan reflects expected start and completion dates, estimated costs, and proposed financing for the City's capital investment priorities. The plan is reviewed and updated biennially factoring in available resources, changes in City priorities, long-range community objectives, and projects that improve City operational efficiency. The plan represents the City's current estimates of needs, costs, potential funding sources, and timelines.