Motions and votes (6)
approve the consent agenda as presented. . a)
Moved by Walsh · seconded by de Michele
Carried 7-0
In favor: Barbara de Michele, Zach Hall, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Chris Reh, Lindsey Walsh
MAIN MOTION: Adopt Ordinance No. 3125, amending the 2025-26 budget as set forth in Ordinance No. 3083 and amended in Ordinance No. 3090 concerning revenues, expenditures, and fund balance for various funds.
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
Carried 6-1
In favor: de Michele, Hall, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Walsh
Opposed: Reh
AMENDMENT: Amend the ordinance to remove $150,000 for consulting fees to implement the EcoNW Report. c) AB 9052 - 2026 Property Tax Levy
Moved by Councilmember Jiang · seconded by Councilmember Marts
Failed 3-4
In favor: Jiang, Marts, Reh
Opposed: de Michele, Hall, Joe, Walsh
Adopt Ordinance No. 3126, levying property taxes for the City of Issaquah for the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2026, on all property, both real and personal, in said city which is subject to taxation for the purpose of paying sufficient revenue to carry on the services of said city for the ensu…
Moved by Council President Walsh · seconded by Deputy Council President de Michele
Carried 7-0
In favor: de Michele, Hall, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Reh, Walsh
Accept the Central Issaquah Multimodal I-90 Crossing Study and approve its preferred crossing location of 11th Ave NW to 11th Ave NW. There being no objection, the motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Councilmember Joe · seconded by Councilmember Reh
Receive the Central Issaquah Multi-Modal I-90 Crossing report and prepare a memorandum of concerns to be included with the study. The City Council expressed concerns with the preferred crossing location identified in the study, including: • The need for robust community engagement considering the si…
Moved by Deputy Council President de Michele · seconded by Councilmember Joe
Carried 7-0
In favor: de Michele, Hall, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Reh, Walsh