Monday, February 2, 2026

3a

Black History Month Proclamation ID 1953

Receive Report · 5 min · packet pp.5

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Staff report:

Mayor's Office CITY OF ISSAQUAH 130 E. Sunset Way Issaquah, WA 98027 WASHINGTON 425-837-3000 issaquahwa.gov

5a

Accounts: Payables and Payroll of Feb. 2, 2026, $12,803,492.43 ID 1936

Carried 6-0

Approve · packet pp.7–25

Topics: Budget

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Staff report:

Finance Department P.O. Box 1307 Issaquah, WA 98027 PH: 425-837-3050 www.issaquahwa.gov

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5b

Minutes: City Council Regular Meeting, Jan. 20, 2026

Carried 6-0

Approve · packet pp.27–32

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Staff report:

CONSENT CALENDAR b) 01-20-26 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Regular Meeting 7:00 PM Council Chambers, 135 E. January 20, 2026 MINUTES Sunset Way, Issaquah WA

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5c

Minutes: City Council Special Meeting, Jan. 24, 2026

Carried 6-0

Approve · packet pp.33

Previously discussed: City Council Regular Meeting · Sep 19, 2022

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Staff report:

CONSENT CALENDAR c) 01-24-26 City Council Special Meeting Minutes Page (0000) CITY OF ISSAQUAH City Council Special Meeting 11:00 AM Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way January 24, 2026 MINUTES SW

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5d

Newport Way Maple to Sunset Improvements Project (TR 023) Design Agreement Supplement AB 9091

Carried 6-0

Authorize · packet pp.35–65

Topics: Transportation

Previously discussed: City Council Regular Meeting · Sep 19, 2022

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Staff report:

C. 2025-2026 Adopted Budget Project

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5e

Amendments to Title 13 and Title 16 re: Septic Inspection Program Updates and Grease Interceptor Requirements AB 9109

Carried 6-0

Adopt Ordinances · packet pp.67–101

Topics: Land UseWater

Previously discussed: City Council Regular Meeting · May 14, 2025

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Staff report:

The adopted Sewer System Plan (Resolution No. 2025-11) proposed a few code changes to improve private septic system inspection requirements and protocol, and changes to the grease interceptor requirements for commercial establishments.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5f

Newport Way Landslide Stabilization Project (TR060) AB 9121

Carried 6-0

Accept Project · packet pp.103–105

Topics: Transportation

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Staff report:

On February 24, 2025 (AB 8980) the City Council awarded the contract for the Newport Way Landslide Stabilization project to Northwest Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,195,669.00 (including sales tax). The completed contract cost was $1,178,617.81.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5g

Teamsters 117 representing Police Sergeants Collective Bargaining Agreement AB 9130

Carried 6-0

Approve · packet pp.107–159

Topics: Public Safety

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Staff report:

The City’s current collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters 117 representing Police Sergeants expired on December 31, 2025. This unit is comprised of 6 Police Sergeants.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5h

Sunrise Pl to Sycamore Emergency Access Project (ST 021) Design Contract Amendment #1 AB 9131

Carried 6-0

Authorize · packet pp.161–176

Topics: Public Safety

Previously discussed: City Council Regular Meeting · Nov 17, 2025

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Staff report:

City Attorney Review Rachel Bender Turpin City Attorney Review Date: January 28, 2026

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

5i

2026 Arts Grant Recommendations AB 9142

Carried 6-0

Approve · packet pp.177–581

Topics: Arts & Culture

Previously discussed: Arts Commission · Nov 10, 2025 Arts Commission · Jan 12, 2026

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Staff report:

The City supports arts and culture programs and projects in and for the community through an annual arts granting program administered by the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission annually reviews the granting program criteria, foci and processes to ensure the program is meeting the needs of the arts community and the community at large. The arts granting program is categorized into several application types to better reflect the diversity of applicants. The grant categories are:

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Paul Adair, Kelly Jiang, Russell Joe, Tola Marts, Kevin Nichols, Lindsey Walsh

6a

2025 ARCH Trust Fund AB 9113

Carried 6-0

Approve Resolution · 40 min · packet pp.583–646

Topics: HousingBudget

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Staff report:

ARCH is a partnership of King County and 14 East King County Cities who have joined together to assist with preserving and increasing the supply of housing for affordable households in the region. Each year, ARCH's partner jurisdictions contribute funds toward the ARCH Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to aid in the development and preservation of affordable housing within the ARCH area of influence.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Adair, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Nichols, Walsh

6b

Revising ARCH Downpayment Assistance Program AB 9145

Carried 6-0

Approve Resolution · 10 min · packet pp.647–656

Topics: Housing

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Staff report:

The City of Issaquah is a long-time member of ARCH, which was created by Eastside cities and King County to preserve and increase the supply of housing for low and moderate income households in East King County.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Adair, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Nichols, Walsh

6c

Delegating ARCH Administrative Duties for Pre-2010 Projects AB 9146

Carried 6-0

Approve Resolution · 10 min · packet pp.657–689

Topics: Housing

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Staff report:

The City of Issaquah is a member of ARCH, a partnership of King County and East King County cities working to preserve and increase housing for low and moderate income households in the region.

Roll call:

Moved by Deputy Council President Marts · seconded by Councilmember Walsh

In favor: Adair, Jiang, Joe, Marts, Nichols, Walsh

9a

Upcoming Council Meetings

10a

Executive Session Pending/Potential Litigation per RCW ID 1964

30 min