CONSENT CALENDAR b) 09-02-25 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers September 2, 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, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5c
Citywide SCADA Cellular Communications Upgrade
AB 9072
City Council approved, as part of the adopted CIP and the biennial budget, Project TC017, Upgrade SCADA System Project, to upgrade the City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system communication protocol to private APN cellular and to continue upgrades to related SCADA components. S&B, Inc. (S&B) is the City’s existing SCADA integrator and provides engineering and design services related to the City’s SCADA system.
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
5d
Dynamic Message Sign Upgrades Project (TR081-RR)
AB 9075
The City of Issaquah approved its first Climate Action Plan in December 2021 which directed staff to identify opportunities to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and energy use from City facilities. In 2023, City staff began identifying decarbonization strategies and projects at existing facilities. This work began with energy benchmarking as part of the Issaquah Clean Buildings Program with MacDonald Miller. Results from the energy benchmarking informed the beginning of an energy audit process which reviewed energy savings and decarbonization opportunities at multiple City facilities, including Public Works. Following preliminary audits and detailed investment grade audits, the City identified energy savings projects to pursue during 2025–2026 that are within budget and that would reduce GHG emissions, natural gas use, and energy bills. Additional energy savings projects were…
Roll call:
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
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.
In May 2023, the City Council adopted a major update to the Land Use Code. This update included a complete rewrite of the Tree Preservation code, following extensive public input, as well as feedback from Boards, Commissions, and the City Council. The initiative was the result of a multi-year, cross-departmental effort aimed at preserving and enhancing the City’s tree canopy, while also promoting sustainable development in alignment with the Issaquah Climate Action Plan.
9. GOOD OF THE ORDER
9a
Upcoming Council Meetings
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
10a
Executive Session Pending/Potential Litigation per RCW
ID 1919
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
Carried 6-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
Adopt Ordinance No. 3113, enacting an additional sales and use tax of one tenth of one percent for criminal justice purposes as authorized by RCW 82.14.345; and adding a new section 3.04.027 to the Issaquah Municipal Code. b)
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
Carried 6-0
In favor: de Michele, Hall, Jiang, Marts, Reh, Walsh
Absent: Joe
Adopt Ordinance No. 3114, amending Chapter 18.102, Definitions, and 18.812, Tree Preservation, of the Issaquah Municipal Code.
Moved by Councilmember Hall · seconded by Councilmember Jiang
Carried 6-0
In favor: de Michele, Hall, Jiang, Marts, Reh, Walsh