CONSENT CALENDAR b) 05-05-25 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Special Meeting 5:00 PM Hillside Park, 300 Mt. McKinley May 5, 2025 MINUTES Drive SW, Issaquah
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
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Minutes: City Council Special Meeting, Aug. 11, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR c) 08-11-25 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council & Economic Vitality Commission Special Meeting 6:00 PM Council Chambers August 11, 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, Lindsey Walsh
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Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, Aug. 11, 2025
CONSENT CALENDAR d) 08-11-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 135 E. August 11, 2025 MINUTES Sunset Way, Issaquah WA
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
5e
Opioid Settlement Agreements: Purdue Pharma & Generic Manufacturers
AB 9059
Washington State recently entered into an opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma that eligible Washington cities and counties can join. In order to obtain the benefits provided in the agreement, agencies must submit the required participation forms by Sept. 30, 2025.
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
5f
Dept. of Ecology Water Quality Combined Financial Assistance Grant Amendment No. 1 (NW Dogwood Street Water Quality Retrofit Project)
AB 9060
City Attorney Review Ann Maria Soto City Attorney Review Date: August 22, 2025
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
5g
Dept. of Ecology Water Quality Combined Financial Assistance Grant Amendment No. 1 (Front Street Stormwater Quality Treatment Retrofit Project)
AB 9061
The City and AtWork! are parties to a lease agreement dated January 1, 2003, which is to expire December 31, 2032. In 2023, the City and At Work! entered into Addendum No. 1 (Exhibit A) to the lease concerning sublease of the premises located at 690 NW Juniper Street. Addendum No. 1 confirmed the prior subletting of a portion of the premises by AtWork! to the Issaquah Food and Clothing Bank (IFCB). Any expansion or other alteration of that sublease requires City approval. The addendum specifies that the approval, "shall not be unreasonably withheld."
Roll call:
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Lindsey Walsh
6. REGULAR BUSINESS
6a
Public Safety + Civic Facilities Task Force Report
AB 9042
According to a 2023 Space Needs Assessment, Issaquah Police and Municipal Court had urgent facility needs and inadequate space for operations. Community members also wanted more indoor meeting space, and to conduct business with the City both online and in person.
The State Legislature passed Substitute House Bill (SHB 2015) during the 2025 session. This law became effective July 27, 2025. The new law sets up two new pathways for cities to fund public safety needs: 1. A three year $100 million grant program for hiring, retraining, and training new police officers and co-responders; and 2. A councilmanic 0.1% local sales tax authority for public safety and criminal justice needs.
6c
Naming of East Sunset Way Trailhead to Bill Ramos Trailhead Amend
AB 9054
At the June 16 City Council Committee of the Whole meeting, Council President Walsh requested that the City Council discuss a potential approach to naming a trailhead in honor of Bill Ramos and have this item placed on the next City Council agenda. There was no objection to this request. The item was then postponed to the July 21 City Council meeting.
9. INFORMATIONAL UPDATES
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Informational Update: Permit Process Improvements
ID 1885
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an update on the permit process improvements (PPIs) that are underway for making the permit review process more efficient and in compliance with the target timelines of Senate Bill (SB) 5290.
9b
Informational Update: Report on Municipal Building Decarbonization Analysis
ID 1902