Bellevue public meetings in 2023

Planning Commission

The December 27, 2023, meeting of the Bellevue Planning Commission has been canceled. The meeting was scheduled for 6:30 PM in Room 1E-1136.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hear a staff report on the 2024-2033 Transportation Demand Management Plan Update and hold a study session on Bike Bellevue. New business includes a discussion of commission bylaws. No public hearing is scheduled.

• Staff report on 2024-2033 Transportation Demand Management Plan Update
• Study session on Bike Bellevue
• Discussion of commission bylaws
• Upcoming agenda items review

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a special meeting to review the Bike Bellevue plan and mobility implementation details. Public comment will not be taken at this session.

• Review of Bike Bellevue Overview (Item 23-750)
• Review of Mobility Implementation Plan (Item 23-749)
• Review of Modeling Overview (Item 23-751)
• Meeting held in hybrid format (Room 1E-108)
• No public comment will be taken

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session to discuss amendments to the Land Use Code regarding tree regulations and changes to the Planning Commission bylaws. The meeting will also include a study session on comprehensive plan amendments for the BelRed area.

• Public Hearing
• Study Session: Tree regulations (Land Use Code Amendment)
• Study Session: Planning Commission bylaw amendments
• Study Session: BelRed Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Oral Communications (30 minutes)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board meeting scheduled for December 12, 2023, was canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold public hearings and take action on amendments to the Spring District Catalyst Project Development Agreement and a related ordinance amending the Land Use Code. The consent calendar includes a $777,932.54 contract for engineering design of the NE 12th Street Bridge, an update to animal care and control regulations, and a settlement of the Surdi et al. lawsuit. The council will also select procedure for electing mayor and deputy mayor at the January 2, 2024 meeting, and consider naming a new park 'Bridle Trails Valley Creek Park'.

• Public hearing and action on ORD 6770 amending Land Use Code for Spring District Catalyst Projects
• ORD 6771 authorizing first amendment to 2009 Spring District Development Agreement
• RES 10328: $777,932.54 professional service agreement with KPFF Inc. for NE 12th Street Bridge engineering design (CIP PW-M-1)
• ORD 6769 updating Title 8 (Animal Care and Control) by adopting King County regulations
• RES 10330 naming new park at 4432 140th Ave NE as 'Bridle Trails Valley Creek Park'

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will hold a special retreat to discuss its roles and responsibilities, review the 2023 year, and plan for 2024. The meeting will be held at the Robinswood House.

• Review of 2023 Commission Year
• Planning for 2024 Commission activities
• Discussion of Commission Roles and Responsibilities
• Approval of November 2, 2023 minutes
• Approval of the meeting agenda

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will meet to discuss and act on three main items: updates to their bylaws, the final Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 report, and a review of the year 2023. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, oral public comments, and project updates. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed changes to bylaws (item 23-753)
• Review of the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Final Report (item 23-754)
• Presentation and discussion of the 2023 Year in Review (item 23-755)
• Project updates from staff (item 23-756)
• Opportunity for oral public comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet in hybrid format. They will consider Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) amendments and receive a presentation on the final draft of the Human Services Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from November 7, 2023, and public oral communications.

• CDBG Amendments
• Presentation of the final draft of the Human Services Strategic Plan
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2023
• Oral communications from the public (up to 30 minutes total)
• Staff and Commissioner Reports

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a consent calendar of routine items, including contracts for technology consulting and road projects, and ordinances regarding housing size limits and tree preservation. The Council will also hold a public hearing to release a water line easement.

• Ordinance 6765: Increases size for Very Small Dwelling Units
• Ordinance 6766: Authorizes $387,500 grant for Energy Smart Eastside Heat Pump Program
• Resolution 10322: Extends Slalom consulting agreement to $2,000,000
• Resolution 10323: Approves $286,889 contract for 120th Avenue NE Stage 4 project
• Public Hearing: Release water line easement at 15600 NE 8th St

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss bylaw amendments, a comprehensive plan update, and community engagement for the Wilburton Vision. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and a public hearing.

• Public hearing scheduled
• Bylaw amendments proposed (23-734)
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (23-735)
• Wilburton Vision Implementation discussion (23-736)
• Minutes of October 25, 2023 to be approved (23-737)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council meeting scheduled for November 27, 2023, has been canceled. The cancellation notice was posted on November 21, 2023.

• Meeting canceled
• Notice posted November 21, 2023

Planning Commission

The November 22, 2023 Planning Commission meeting has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023, was canceled.

• Meeting canceled
• No items on agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider several ordinances and resolutions including setting the 2024 property tax levy, updating school impact fees for Issaquah and Renton school districts, and designating an acting city manager. The council will also discuss a revised development agreement for the Spring District Catalyst Project and a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 biennium. Public oral communications are allowed at the start of the meeting.

• RES 10318: Designating Diane Carlson as Acting City Manager effective December 1, 2023, with salary and benefits
• ORD 6761: Updating school impact fee schedules for Issaquah and Renton school districts
• ORD 6763: Setting the 2024 property tax levy amount for the city's second year of the 2023-2024 biennium
• ORD 6764: Modifying the 2023-2024 Biennium Budget and 2023-2029 Capital Investment Program Plan
• 23-729: Revised amendment to the 2009 Development Agreement for the Spring District Catalyst Project and conformance Land Use Code Amendment

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will hear a presentation on the Weowna Park Restoration project and discuss the Recreation Plan Update. They will also receive reports on Parks CIP project status and Wilburton Vision implementation. The board will consider approving draft minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting.

• 23-712: Natural Resources Division presentation on Weowna Park Restoration
• 23-713: Discussion of Recreation Plan Update
• 23-714: Parks CIP Project Status Report
• 23-715: Wilburton Vision Implementation Engagement Report
• 23-711: Approval of draft minutes from October 10, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Budget and 2023-2029 Capital Investment Program Plan Mid-Biennium Update. Consent items include a resolution authorizing up to $400,000 for an agreement with Eastside Pathways and adoption of the 2023 Emergency Water Supply Master Plan. Study session discussions cover updates to Regional Animal Services code, ARCH's 2024 administrative budget, and Multifamily Tax Exemption code amendments.

• Public hearing on 2023-2024 Budget and 2023-2029 Capital Investment Program Plan Mid-Biennium Update
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Eastside Pathways not to exceed $400,000
• Resolution adopting the 2023 Emergency Water Supply Master Plan
• Discussion of ARCH 2024 Administrative Budget and Work Program
• Multifamily Tax Exemption Code Amendments

Transportation Commission

The Commission will conduct a study session regarding transportation policies for Wilburton, BelRed, and Bike Bellevue. The agenda also includes discussion on criteria for commissioner remote participation.

• 23-687 Wilburton Transportation Policy study session
• 23-688 BelRed Look Forward Transportation Policy study session
• 23-689 Bike Bellevue study session
• 23-691 Criteria for Commissioner Remote Participation

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will discuss selecting an artist for Crossroads Park public art, review a storage exhibit, and allocate 2024 project grants.

• Crossroads Park Public Art: Artist Selection
• Public Art in Storage: When Now Becomes Then
• Bellwether Arts and Tech Festival 2023
• 2024 Project Grant Allocations
• Project Updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a meeting including a public hearing and a study session. The study session focuses on the 2023 Annual Planning Commission Retreat.

• Public Hearing
• Study Session: 23-703 Annual Planning Commission Retreat-2023

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will discuss the Wrap-Around Services Program (23-684), hold a panel conversation on trends and challenges in community health (23-685), and consider commissioner requests to participate remotely in future meetings (23-686). The meeting also includes public oral communications and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of City of Bellevue Wrap-Around Services Program
• Panel conversation on trends and challenges in community health
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely
• Approval of October 17, 2023 meeting minutes
• Two periods for public oral communications (Items 4 and 10)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to decide on several contracts, property acquisitions, and interlocal agreements. The body will also discuss Land Use Code amendments and the procurement of Ethics Officer legal services.

• Award Bid No. 23063 for Water Main Replacement 2022 to Fury Site Works Inc. not to exceed $6,059,761.61
• Acquisition of property at 1809 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE not to exceed $985,000
• Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity (SCORE) to increase guaranteed beds to 30
• Public hearing for partial release of sewer easement at 3002 139th Ave SE
• Proposed Land Use Code amendments for Design Review approval extensions

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will discuss the 2025-2026 Utilities Budget Planning Overview and Calendar and the 2025-2031 CIP Budget Development Process. Other items include approval of October 5 meeting minutes, public oral communications, and review of the commission calendar.

• 23-680 2025-2026 Utilities Budget Planning Overview and Calendar
• 23-681 2025-2031 CIP Budget Development Process
• Approval of minutes from October 5, 2023 (item 23-679)
• Oral communications (up to 3 minutes per speaker, 30-minute total)
• Review of Commission Calendar (item 23-682)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, focusing on policy changes in the Housing and Human Services Elements. The meeting also includes periods for oral communications and approval of minutes from the October 11 meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Study session on Comprehensive Plan updates for Housing and Human Services Elements
• Opportunity for oral communications (30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from October 11, 2023 meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a public hearing on wireless communication facility regulations and an ordinance extending temporary controls to increase residential floor area for affordable housing. The Council also plans to approve a lobbying contract and minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing on wireless communication facility regulations
• Public hearing and action on affordable housing ordinance
• Resolution authorizing lobbying contract not to exceed $388,800
• Resolution determining water easements at 15600 NE 8th Street are surplus
• Approval of Council minutes from October 9, 2023

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the 2023-24 Human Services Needs Update. The agenda includes a final report on the Communities Rise Capacity Building Program and a request for commissioners to participate in future meetings remotely.

• Approval of October 3, 2023 Human Services Commission minutes
• Review of 2023-24 Human Services Needs Update Initial Findings
• Communities Rise Capacity Building Program - Final Report
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely
• Public oral communications period

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council approved a consent calendar including ordinances for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds and a grant agreement for the Mini City Hall expansion. The meeting also included a proclamation for Disability Employment Awareness Month and a report on the Bellevue School District.

• Ordinance 6756: Authorizes execution of a two-year Interlocal Agreement with WSDOT to accept up to $478,200 for the Commute Trip Reduction Program.
• Ordinance 6757: Adopts recommendations for the use of 2024 Community Development Block Grant funds.
• Ordinance 6758: Authorizes execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Commerce to accept $485,000 for the Mini City Hall Expansion.
• Resolution 10309: Authorizes a two-year extension to the technology solutions agreement with Arctic Wolf for managed detection and response cyber security services.
• Proclamation 23-661: Declares October as Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Transportation Commission

The City of Bellevue Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for October 12, 2023, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, focusing on policy changes to the Land Use and Neighborhoods elements. They will also review the Bellevue Climate Vulnerability Assessment. The meeting includes a public hearing period and approval of previous minutes.

• 23-637: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update – overview of policy changes in Land Use and Neighborhoods elements
• 23-638: Bellevue Climate Vulnerability Assessment
• 23-634: Planning Commission meeting schedule report

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will discuss and take action on naming a new park in the Bridle Trails neighborhood. They will also receive an update on the Recreation Plan and consider approving the third quarter 2023 report for communication to the City Council. Other items include reports on parks CIP projects, the summer ranger program, and an Arbor Day invitation.

• Naming of new Bridle Trails neighborhood park (23-651)
• Recreation Plan Update (23-652)
• Approval of third quarter 2023 report and communications to Council (23-653)
• Parks CIP Project Status Report (23-654)
• 2023 Summer Ranger Program (23-655)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a five-year HVAC maintenance contract for City Hall and an ordinance updating rules for small wireless facilities. The meeting also includes proclamations for Domestic Violence Action Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day.

• HVAC maintenance contract with MacDonald-Miller Facilities Solutions (not to exceed $1,197,760)
• Ordinance amending Small Wireless Facilities permitting rules (ORD 6755)
• Motion to reject sidewalk project bids for SE 54th Place and SE 52nd Street
• Proclamations for Domestic Violence Action Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Study session on Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to discuss a communication strategy and workplan for utilities. The body will also review the Solid Waste Annual Performance Report.

• Utilities Communication Strategy & Workplan (23-631)
• Solid Waste Annual Performance Report (23-632)

Arts Commission

The City of Bellevue Arts Commission meeting scheduled for October 4, 2023, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items to report

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hold a public hearing on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV2 funding and receive a presentation on the Housing Connector Program. Commissioners will also consider remote participation requests for future meetings and approve minutes from the previous session.

• Public hearing on CDBG CV2 funding (item 23-627)
• Presentation: Housing Connector Program (item 23-628)
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely (item 23-629)
• Approval of minutes from September 19, 2023 (item 23-626)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council meeting scheduled for October 2, 2023, was canceled.

• Meeting canceled

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review land use code amendments and policy changes to the Comprehensive Plan. The body will also discuss proposed policy updates for open space and natural systems in the BelRed Subarea Plan.

• Review of Land Use Code Amendments (Educational Series, Vol. II, Pt. 2)
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update regarding Citizen Engagement, Economic Development, Transportation, and Urban Design & the Arts
• BelRed Look Forward: proposed policy updates for open space and natural systems in the BelRed Subarea Plan

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will discuss and potentially approve an ordinance to amend the Environmental Procedures Code to maximize SEPA categorical exemption thresholds allowed by the state. The council will also hold a study session on proposed amendments to wireless communication facility regulations and on ratifying housing-related amendments to the King County Countywide Planning Policies. Consent calendar items include approval of minutes, a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 763 for field operations and maintenance employees, and a proclamation for SchoolPool Walk & Roll to School Day.

• Ordinance amending Environmental Procedures Code (Chapter 22.02) to maximize SEPA categorical exemptions (ORD 6754)
• Resolution authorizing four-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local 763 (RES 10307)
• Study session on wireless communication facility code amendments to conform with federal law and update small wireless facilities in rights-of-way
• Study session on ratification of housing-related amendments to 2021 King County Countywide Planning Policies
• Proclamation for Bellevue SchoolPool Walk & Roll to School Day (23-620)

Human Services Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on preliminary funding recommendations for the CDBG and the root causes of homelessness.

• Public Hearing: 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan
• Discussion: Root Causes of Homelessness
• Discussion: 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Preliminary Funding Recommendations

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving multiple professional services contracts for water, sewer, and stormwater on-call services totaling up to $36 million. The council will also receive an update on the city's partnership with the Bellevue Downtown Association and discuss the Emergency Water Supply Master Plan.

• Resolution to approve up to $9M contract with Consor North America for utility on-call services
• Resolution to approve up to $9M contract with Parametrix for utility on-call services
• Resolution to approve up to $9M contract with Jacobs Engineering for utility on-call services
• Resolution to approve up to $6M contract with Stantec for utility on-call services
• Study session on Emergency Water Supply Master Plan

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a study session to discuss the Bike Bellevue initiative. They will also consider approving the minutes from July 13, 2023, and review upcoming agenda items. Public comment periods are scheduled at the beginning and end of the meeting, and a public hearing is on the agenda without a specified topic.

• Study session on Bike Bellevue (item 23-574)
• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2023 (item 23-575)
• Review of upcoming agenda items (item 23-576)
• Public hearing scheduled (no specific topic listed)

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will meet to discuss a comprehensive plan update covering utilities, environment, and parks, and to conduct a public hearing. The meeting will also cover staff reports, oral communications, and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing scheduled
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update discussion
• Approval of July 12 and July 26, 2023 minutes
• Remote participation approval
• Oral communications time limit of 30 minutes

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will hold discussions on two major projects: the North Bellevue Community Center and Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 2. The board will also receive a Parks CIP Project Status Report. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• 23-590: North Bellevue Community Center – 15-minute presentation and 15-minute discussion
• 23-591: Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 2 – 30-minute presentation and 30-minute discussion
• 23-592: Parks CIP Project Status Report
• 23-589: Approval of draft minutes from July 11, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine contracts, including a $4.9 million design agreement for the I-405 Crossing project and a $4.6 million police technology license. The body will also hold a public hearing on assuming the Bellevue Transportation Benefit District.

• Award bid for RRFB crosswalk improvements project ($628,864.90)
• Increase construction contract for 98th Avenue SE and SE 11th Street slope stabilization ($686,539.97)
• Authorize agreement for South Bellevue Station Neighborhood Improvements design ($516,031.16)
• Authorize agreement for Bellevue Grand Connection: I-405 Crossing preliminary design ($4,917,936.80)
• Public hearing on assuming Bellevue Transportation Benefit District

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet in hybrid format to consider two new business items: Wastewater SmartCovers and an update to the Watershed Management Plan. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from July 6, 2023, and public oral communications. The meeting is open for in-person or virtual participation with a 30-minute public comment period.

• Approval of minutes from July 6, 2023
• New Business: Wastewater SmartCovers
• New Business: Watershed Management Plan Update
• Oral and Written Communications open to the public
• Review of Commission Calendar

Arts Commission

The Commission will review several updates including the BelRed Arts District and art maintenance. The agenda also includes a cultural and economic development overview and committee assignments.

• Cultural and Economic Development Overview
• BelRed Arts District Update
• Committee Assignments
• Art Maintenance Update
• Project Updates

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss the proposed 2024 Community Development Block Grant allocations. The agenda also includes a panel conversation on human services agency staffing challenges.

• Approval of July 18, 2023 Human Services Commission minutes
• Panel conversation on recruiting and retaining human services staff
• Discussion of proposed 2024 Community Development Block Grant allocations
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely

City Council Regular Meeting

This meeting has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider consent calendar items including ordinances for transportation code amendments, budget adjustments for a botanical garden pavilion and NE 4th Street extension, and labor agreements with police and fire unions. The council will also study proposed amendments to the 2009 development agreement for the Spring District Catalyst Project and a related land use code amendment. A proclamation for International Overdose Awareness Day is scheduled.

• ORD 6750: $165,000 donation from Tateuchi Foundation via Bellevue Botanical Garden Society for a pavilion at the Bellevue Botanical Garden
• ORD 6751: $1,200,000 budget transfer from East Link MOU Commitments to NE 4th Street Extension (116th to 120th Avenue NE)
• RES 10289: Four-year labor agreement with Bellevue Police Officers’ Guild (2022-2025)
• RES 10290: Release of real property interests in Bothell for Samma Senior Apartments affordable housing project (ARCH loan)
• Study Session 23-558: Amendments to 2009 Development Agreement for the Spring District Catalyst Project and conformance Land Use Code Amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review several land use and housing items. The body will receive a briefing on regional housing opportunities and discuss specific code amendments.

• Puget Sound Regional Council briefing on Housing Opportunities by Place (HOT)
• Wilburton Vision Implementation Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) and Bellevue City Code Amendment (BCCA) regarding tree regulations

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts including a reservoir replacement project and pavement restoration. The meeting also includes discussions on the Comprehensive Plan update and potential changes to city council rules.

• Awarding $10,922,523.35 to McClure & Sons, Inc. for Horizon View 2 Reservoir and Pump Station Replacement
• Awarding $1,195,485 to Becker Blacktop LLC for Overlay and Pavement Restoration 2023
• Amendment of contract with David Evans and Associates for $787,971.75 regarding the 150th Avenue SE Project
• Awarding $525,256.00 to McCann Construction Enterprises, Inc. for 164th Avenue NE LID Retrofit
• Resolution adopting the Curb Management Plan

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will consider draft arts and culture policies for the city's Comprehensive Plan periodic update, as well as discuss the Bellwether Arts and Tech Festival 2023 and a public art project at Crossroads Park. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and oral communications from the public.

• 23-531 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Draft Arts and Culture Policies
• 23-532 Bellwether Arts and Tech Festival 2023
• 23-533 Crossroads Park Public Art

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to approve minutes from June 2023 and discuss a panel conversation regarding services for the African Diaspora community. The public may provide oral and written comments during the session.

• Approval of June 6, 2023 commission minutes
• Panel conversation on African Diaspora community services
• Discussion on remote participation for commissioners
• Public oral and written comment period available

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving routine payments, a supplemental engineering contract for $1.77 million, and a labor agreement with the firefighters union. The meeting also includes a public hearing and study sessions on the Comprehensive Plan and transportation management.

• Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with Parametrix, Inc. for $1,770,128.73
• Labor agreement with International Association of Firefighters, Local 1604
• Ordinance 6746 removing barriers to attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
• Ordinance 6747 establishing Affordable Housing Permit Fee Reduction Program
• Ordinance 6748 establishing a new Transportation Benefit District

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing and a study session on Wilburton Transportation Policies/Internal Access Concepts. They will also approve minutes from May 25 and June 8, and consider approving remote participation for the September 14 meeting.

• Public hearing (topic not specified in agenda)
• Study session on 23-493 Wilburton Transportation Policies/Internal Access Concepts
• Approval of minutes: 23-497 May 25, 2023 and 23-494 June 8, 2023
• 23-495 Approval of commissioner remote participation for the September 14 meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Wilburton Vision Implementation. The meeting also includes an educational series on commission roles and reviewing plan amendments.

• Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Wilburton Vision Implementation
• Educational Series, Vol. II, Pt. 1: Planning Commission Roles & Responsibilities
• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (23-508)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board will review the Kelsey Creek Farm and a Recreation Plan Update. The board will also approve its second-quarter report and discuss remote participation for September.

• Kelsey Creek Farm presentation and discussion
• Recreation Plan Update presentation and discussion
• Approval of second quarter 2023 report
• Approval of remote participation for September 2023
• Parks CIP Project Status Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider authorizing three-year engineering service agreements with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Perteet, Inc., and Shea, Carr & Jewell, Inc., for up to $750,000 each. The meeting includes a public hearing on forming a Transportation Benefit District and approving a sidewalk construction contract.

• Resolution authorizing engineering services agreements with KPFF Consulting Engineers, Perteet, Inc., and Shea, Carr & Jewell, Inc.
• Public hearing on formation of a Transportation Benefit District
• Motion to award sidewalk construction contract to New X, Inc. for $485,643.81
• Resolution authorizing extension of the Bellevue Police Community Substation lease at Factoria Mall
• Resolution authorizing release of a public fire line access easement at 1831 130th Avenue NE

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will hold a routine meeting with new commissioner orientation from Bellevue Utilities, approve remote participation for a future meeting, and elect a chair and vice chair. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Bellevue Utilities overview for new ESC commissioners (Item 8a)
• Remote participation approval for September 7, 2023 meeting (Item 8b)
• Election of ESC chair and vice chair (Item 8c)
• Approval of minutes from May 4 and June 1, 2023 (Items 6a, 6b)
• Review of commission calendar (Item 10)

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for July 5, 2023, has been canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The July 3, 2023 regular meeting of the Bellevue City Council has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft Environmental Impact Statement, including a preferred alternative recommendation. They will also discuss the Commission's roles and responsibilities related to Comprehensive Plan amendments. The agenda includes public comment periods and routine administrative items.

• Study Session: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft EIS and Preferred Alternative Recommendation (23-483)
• Study Session: Planning Commission Roles & Responsibilities and Reviewing Comprehensive Plan Amendments (23-484)
• Oral communications: 30-minute period, sign-up from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider two ordinances to expand affordable housing: one allowing religious properties in single-family zones to rezone for affordable multifamily housing, and another adding Affordable Housing suffixes to land-use designations. They will also discuss a land use code amendment for tree preservation and a criminal code update. Consent items include a $2.9 million pump station rehabilitation contract and several professional services agreements.

• ORD 6743: Allows religious organizations in single-family districts to rezone for permanently affordable multifamily housing
• ORD 6744: Adds Affordable Housing (AH) suffixes to land use designations, implementing Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1, Phase 2
• Consent item: $2,939,670 bid award for Cougar Mountain 1 Pump Station Rehabilitation (CIP W-91)
• Consent item: $750,000 professional services agreement with David Evans and Associates for on-call transportation engineering
• Study session: Land Use Code Amendment for tree preservation, retention, and replacement

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for June 21, 2023, was canceled. The agenda included a notice of cancellation despite listing standard procedural items and discussion topics.

• Panel Conversation: Trends and Challenges for Human Services Agencies Recruiting and Retaining Staff
• Human Services Needs Update Listening Session
• Commissioner Requests to Participate in Future Meetings Remotely

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) update. No public hearings are scheduled; the meeting also includes staff reports, oral communications, and approval of minutes.

• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft EIS update (23-464)
• Staff report on Planning Commission meeting schedule (23-461)
• Remote participation approval item (23-465)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation. Other agenda items include approving the meeting schedule, remote participation rules, and minutes from the previous meeting. No public hearings are scheduled.

• 23-447: Study Session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)
• 23-444: Planning Commission Meeting Schedule approval
• 23-448: Remote Participation Approval
• 23-449: Approval of Minutes from May 24, 2023

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will meet to discuss implementation policies for the Wilburton Vision and the Bellevue Youth Theatre. The board will also hold elections for Chair and Vice-Chair.

• Wilburton Vision Implementation Policies
• Bellevue Youth Theatre
• Chair and Vice-Chair elections
• Parks CIP Project Status Report
• Remote participation approval for July 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold study sessions on a proposed land use code amendment to encourage attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and allow separate ownership, and on creating a Transportation Benefit District with potential funding uses. The consent calendar includes a resolution authorizing funding to King County Parks for the Eastrail Wilburton Trestle Project. Other items include a Vision Zero update and federal priorities for 2023-2024.

• Study session on land use code amendment to remove barriers to attached ADUs and allow separate ownership (23-441)
• Discussion of a Transportation Benefit District and recommended use of potential funding (23-442)
• Resolution authorizing agreement with King County Parks to fund Eastrail Wilburton Trestle Project (RES 10271)
• Vision Zero update from City Manager (23-437)
• Council liaison recommendation for appointment to Planning Commission (23-438)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will conduct a study session regarding the Wilburton Transportation Policy and the Transportation Demand Management Plan Update. The agenda also includes commission elections and a request for remote participation for the July 13 meeting.

• 23-421 Wilburton Transportation Policy study session
• 23-422 Transportation Demand Management Plan Update study session
• 23-420 Commission Elections
• 23-424 Approval of Commissioner Remote Participation for the July 13 Meeting

Arts Commission

The June 7, 2023 regular meeting of the Bellevue Arts Commission has been canceled. The meeting was scheduled to take place at 450 110th Avenue NE.

• Meeting canceled
• Scheduled for 450 110th Avenue NE

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on housing, community development, and human services needs in Bellevue. They will also hear a panel conversation on trends and challenges with services to Asian and Pacific Islanders. Other business includes approval of the May 16 meeting minutes and commissioner requests to participate remotely in future meetings.

• Public hearing on housing, community development, and human services needs
• Panel conversation: Trends and Challenges with Services to Asian and Pacific Islanders
• Approval of May 16, 2023, meeting minutes
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely
• Oral and written communications opportunities for the public

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is reviewing several resolutions related to affordable housing projects and infrastructure. The agenda also includes a discussion on updating local construction codes and an ordinance regarding micro-apartment standards.

• Eastgate Park accessible pedestrian pathway contract: $893,750.00
• Factoria Boulevard Storm Conveyance Improvements Project: up to $11,404,625.00
• Spring District 120th Station TOD project: $6,000,000.00
• Kenmore Supportive Housing project: $1,112,800.00
• Ordinance ORD 6742 establishing Micro-Apartment standards

Environmental Services Commission

The Commission is holding a special meeting consisting of an Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Project field trip. Members will also consider approval for remote participation at the July 6, 2023 meeting.

• Operations & Maintenance - Capital Improvement Project Field Trip (Item 23-414)
• Remote Participation Approval for July 6, 2023 (Item 23-415)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will conduct study sessions regarding the Curb Management Plan and Bike Bellevue. The body will also consider a request for commissioner remote participation for a June 8 meeting.

• Study session: 23-391 Curb Management Plan
• Study session: 23-392 Bike Bellevue
• Item 23-393: Approval of Commissioner Remote Participation for the June 8 Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session covering several land use topics. Discussions include a briefing on a Curb Management Plan and amendments related to the Wilburton Vision and tree preservation.

• Briefing on Curb Management Plan
• Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Wilburton Vision Implementation
• Land Use Code and Bellevue City Code amendments for tree preservation, retention, replacement, and protection

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a tourism promotion area advisory board, a $1.7 million contract for park planning, and legal fees related to a landslide investigation. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a utility easement release and a study session on affordable housing.

• Approval of $1,700,706.80 contract for Meydenbauer Bay Park planning
• Authorization for $1,125,000 legal fees for landslide investigation
• Public hearing on releasing utility easement at 14121 NE 20th Street
• Study session on affordable housing for religious properties
• Approval of a ten-year lease for a new Mini City Hall space

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hear a panel conversation on trends and program information for services to Hispanic/Latinx communities. They will also review the human services funding cycle and contract monitoring process, and discuss commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and public oral communications.

• Panel Conversation on Services to Hispanic/Latinx Communities (Item 9a)
• Human Services Funding Cycle and Contract Monitoring (Item 9b)
• Commissioner Requests to Participate in Future Meetings Remotely (Item 9c)
• Approval of minutes from May 2, 2023 (Item 3a)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council meeting scheduled for May 15, 2023, has been canceled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission is conducting a public hearing and study session regarding the 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also discuss curb management, bike initiatives, and transportation demand management.

• Public hearing on 2024-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
• Study session on Curb Management Program
• Study session on Bike Bellevue
• Study session on Transportation Demand Management Plan Update
• Approval of Commissioner Remote Participation for the June 8 Meeting

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Land Use Code Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) reform. The body will also hold a study session to review the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Amendment for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) reform
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update alternatives
• Study session on Wilburton Vision Implementation Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will consider discussion and action items including the Robinswood Tennis Center, a CIP project overview, and approval of the first quarter 2023 report to the City Council. The board will also vote on a remote participation approval for June 2023. Several public emails concerning parks projects and facilities are included for communication.

• Discussion on Robinswood Tennis Center
• CIP Project Overview
• Approval of first quarter 2023 report to Council
• Remote participation approval for June 2023
• Public emails on Airfield Park pool opposition and inclusive playgrounds

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will hold a public hearing on an interim ordinance to temporarily modify land use code to allow increased residential floor area in exchange for affordable housing, aiming to encourage residential development. The consent calendar includes acceptance of federal grants totaling $5.945M for the Bellevue College Connection and 120th Avenue NE Stage 4 projects. A rezone from Office to Office Limited Business 2 for a 3.17-acre site at 15400 SE 30th Place is also up for consideration.

• Public hearing on interim ordinance to increase residential floor area for affordable housing in Downtown Perimeter Overlay
• Consent agenda: Accept $2.125M federal grant for Bellevue College Connection design
• Consent agenda: Accept $3.82M federal grant for 120th Avenue NE Stage 4 right-of-way phase
• Resolution to authorize up to $618,090 for Freshworks cloud-based IT service management software
• First reading of ordinance declaring graffiti a public nuisance

Environmental Services Commission

The commission will review the 2022 Financial Performance Report and an Asset Management Program Update. The agenda also includes a request for remote participation approval for July 6, 2023.

• 2022 Financial Performance Report
• Asset Management Program Update
• Remote Participation Approval for July 6, 2023

Arts Commission

The Commission will review updates regarding the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study and the launch of an Art Policies Review. The meeting also includes a follow-up on the Public Art Demographic Survey.

• Arts & Economic Prosperity Study Update (23-344)
• Launch of Art Policies Review (23-345)
• Public Art Demographic Survey Follow-up (23-346)
• Project Updates (23-347)

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss several new business items, including the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the Human Services Strategic Plan. The commission will also consider requests for commissioners to participate remotely in future meetings. Approval of minutes from the April 4 meeting is on the agenda, along with oral communications from the public.

• 23-335 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• 23-336 Human Services Strategic Plan
• 23-337 Commissioner Requests to Participate in Future Meetings Remotely
• Approval of minutes from April 4, 2023
• Oral communications (public speaking) limited to 3 minutes per speaker

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold study sessions on the Human Services Commission's recommendations for 2023-2024 ARPA Critical Human Services Needs Funding, the Keep Bellevue Beautiful Program, and a Tourism Promotion Area update including a draft ordinance to establish an advisory board and adopt related city code chapters. The consent calendar includes a resolution to increase spending authority for an Interloc Solutions technical services agreement from $680,000 to $1,080,000 and a resolution to declare a portion of a utility easement at 14121 NE 20th Street surplus with a public hearing scheduled. The meeting begins with proclamations for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, International Firefighter's Day, and Public Service Recognition Week.

• Resolution authorizing Amendment 3 of Interloc Solutions agreement, increasing spending from $680,000 to $1,080,000
• Resolution to declare a portion of a utility easement at 14121 NE 20th Street surplus and set a public hearing
• Study session on Human Services Commission recommendations for 2023-2024 ARPA Critical Human Services Needs Funding
• Study session on Keep Bellevue Beautiful Program
• Study session on Tourism Promotion Area update with draft ordinance to establish advisory board and code chapters

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, including an overview of community engagement and the Draft Environmental Impact Statement process. Other agenda items are largely procedural: setting the meeting schedule, approving prior minutes, and remote participation approval. No public hearings are scheduled for specific projects.

• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process
• Discussion of Planning Commission meeting schedule for 2023
• Approval of minutes from April 12, 2023 meeting
• Remote participation approval for commissioners

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a land use code amendment to remove barriers to micro-apartments, an update on the Affordable Housing Strategy, and a comprehensive plan update with Wilburton vision implementation. The consent calendar includes resolutions authorizing a $2.1 million contract for a new park in Bridle Trails and accepting a $6.8 million grant for the Factoria Boulevard stormwater project. The meeting also features proclamations and an appointment to the Transportation Commission.

• Resolution authorizing $2,100,000 contract with Terra Dynamics for Bridle Trails park construction
• Resolution authorizing interlocal agreement to accept up to $6,814,000 grant for Factoria Blvd Storm Conveyance Improvement
• Study session on Land Use Code Amendment to remove barriers to micro-apartments
• Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Update
• Recommendation for appointment to Transportation Commission

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for April 18, 2023, has been canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will approve routine contracts for a new electric fire engine, Microsoft software, and public works projects. The meeting also includes a public hearing and study sessions on zoning and apprenticeship requirements.

• Resolution to purchase electric fire engine for $2,529,574
• Resolution to authorize Microsoft Enterprise Agreement up to $3,672,938
• Resolution to acquire property at 3774 147th Avenue SE for up to $1,300,000
• Resolution for public works contract at Newport Hills Park for $778,316.25
• Study session on proposed ordinance for apprenticeship requirements

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for April 13, 2023, has been canceled. No other items were listed on the agenda.

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1 Phase 2. The meeting also includes a study session, approval of March 2023 meeting minutes, and discussion of the commission's meeting schedule. Oral and written communications from the public are accepted.

• Public hearing on Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1 Phase 2
• Report on Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (23-299)
• Approval of minutes from March 8 and March 22, 2023 (23-304, 23-305)
• Remote Participation Approval (23-303)

Parks & Community Services Board

The April 11, 2023 meeting of the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed.

City Council Regular Meeting

The April 10, 2023 regular meeting of the Bellevue City Council has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

• Meeting canceled, no items to discuss or decide

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will discuss a proposed donation program to provide rate assistance for utility customers. They will also review a Republic Services action plan and consider approving remote participation for the May 4 meeting. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• 23-286: Donation Program for Rate Assistance
• 23-287: Republic Services Action Plan
• 23-288: Remote Participation Approval for May 4, 2023
• 23-289: Review of Commission Calendar
• 23-285: Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will consider and discuss the Bellwether program and a Public Art Demographic Survey. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from March 7, 2023, and project updates.

• Discussion of Bellwether (Item 23-295)
• Review of Public Art Demographic Survey (Item 23-296)
• Approval of March 7, 2023, meeting minutes (Item 23-294)
• Project updates from staff (Item 23-297)

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will hold a hybrid meeting on April 4, 2023, to discuss and finalize recommendations for ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) applicants in the third and final session. Commissioners will also continue their equity-culture training series and consider requests for remote participation. Public oral communications are allowed at two points in the meeting.

• 23-292: Commission discussion of ARPA applicants (session 3 of 3) and final recommendations
• 23-291: Creating a Culture of Equity for the Commission's Work - Part V
• 23-293: Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely
• 23-290: Approval of minutes from March 21, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will vote on a consent calendar including a $2.5M budget increase for the I-405 Non-Motorized Crossing project funded by an Amazon donation, a $1.7M culvert replacement contract, a $1.025M property acquisition, and a $759,708 Parks Recreation software agreement. Study sessions include an update on the King County Crisis Care Centers Levy and the Bellevue Airfield Park Master Plan.

• $2.5M budget increase for I-405 Non-Motorized Crossing project from Amazon donation
• Award of $1,703,083 contract for Valley Creek - NE 21st Street Culvert Replacement
• Property acquisition at 5380 Lake Washington Blvd SE for up to $1,025,000
• $759,708 agreement with CivicPlus for Parks Recreation Management system
• Informational briefing on King County Crisis Care Centers Levy

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several consent calendar items including settlements of $98,518.05 and $150,000 for two lawsuits, and a utility construction agreement with Hunts Point for up to $248,700. An ordinance to extend the life of certain building and grading permits through June 30, 2023, is up for action. Study sessions will cover Bike Bellevue project principles and state legislative updates. Appointments to the Library Board and other boards and commissions are also on the agenda.

• Settlement with Rip Johnson for $98,518.05 (RES 10238)
• Settlement with Ingrid Vimont for $150,000 (RES 10239)
• Utility construction agreement with Hunts Point for up to $248,700 (RES 10240)
• Ordinance extending permit application lifelines (ORD 6732)
• Bike Bellevue Project Principles study session

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold study sessions on a Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Wilburton Vision Implementation and a Land Use Code Amendment to address barriers to Accessory Dwelling Units. They will also discuss the meeting schedule, hear oral and written communications, and approve minutes from February 22. No public hearings are scheduled.

• 23-260: Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Wilburton Vision Implementation (study session)
• 23-261: Land Use Code Amendment to address Accessory Dwelling Unit barriers (study session)
• 23-257: Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (staff report)
• 23-262: Remote Participation Approval (other business)
• 23-263: Approval of Minutes from February 22, 2023

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will consider approving minutes from March 7, continue work on creating a culture of equity (Part IV), and discuss ARPA applicants (Session 2 of 3). Commissioners will also consider requests to participate in future meetings remotely. The agenda includes opportunities for oral and written public comment.

• Approval of March 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Old Business: Creating a Culture of Equity for the Commission's Work - Part IV
• New Business: Commission Discussion of ARPA Applicants (Session 2 of 3)
• New Business: Commissioner Requests to Participate in Future Meetings Remotely
• Public oral and written communications periods

City Council Regular Meeting

This meeting of the Bellevue City Council has been canceled as of the agenda notice. No business is scheduled.

City Council Special Meeting

This special meeting is a council retreat focused on group agreements, polarity thinking, and discussing prioritized open issues. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; it is a procedural working session.

• Retreat includes polarity thinking exercise and review of parking lot items

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will hear a presentation and discuss the Wilburton Vision Implementation update, as well as the Youth Link program. The board will also consider approving remote participation for a future meeting. Several public communications regarding park developments—including an aquatics facility and pickleball at Bellevue Airfield Park and a disc golf course—will be received.

• Wilburton Vision Implementation update – 20-minute presentation and discussion
• Youth Link Program – 20-minute presentation and discussion
• Remote participation approval for April 2023 meeting
• Email responses: opposition to aquatics facility and pickleball at Bellevue Airfield Park
• Email: Disc Golf course proposal in Bellevue

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is set to approve the purchase of four replacement ambulances and amend the Shoreline Master Program. The meeting also includes a public hearing and a study session on land use code extensions.

• Purchase of four replacement ambulances for the Bellevue Fire Department, not to exceed $1,406,320
• Amending the Shoreline Master Program to remove references to the former East Bellevue Community Council
• Public hearing on a proposed ordinance extending the life of certain building permit applications
• Study session on administrative extensions to land use vesting provisions
• Discussion on remote participation and excused absence requests for a future meeting

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a study session on two key items: an update on transportation planning for the Wilburton area and a Curb Management Plan. The commission will also consider approving remote participation for its April 13 meeting. A public hearing is scheduled but no specific topic is listed in the agenda.

• Study Session: 23-218 Wilburton Update
• Study Session: 23-219 Curb Management Plan
• New Business: 23-221 Approval of Commissioner Remote Participation for the April 13 Meeting
• Public Hearing (no details provided in agenda)
• Review of Commission Calendar: 23-222 Upcoming Agenda Items

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Land Use Code Amendment to remove barriers for micro-apartments and a study session on an Affordable Housing Strategy Action. The meeting will also cover meeting schedules and remote participation approval.

• Public hearing on removing barriers to micro-apartment construction (23-226)
• Study session on Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1 Phase 2 (23-227)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting schedule (23-223)
• Approval of remote participation process (23-228)
• Oral and written communications from the public

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will consider adopting bylaws (23-238) and allocating 2023 one-time grants (23-239). The meeting also includes approval of past minutes, oral communications from the public, and project updates.

• 23-238 Bylaw Adoption
• 23-239 2023 One-Time Grant Allocations
• Approval of February 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Oral communications (public comment, up to 30 minutes)
• 23-240 Project Updates

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will hold the first of three sessions to discuss ARPA applicants. The body will also continue discussions on creating a culture of equity for the commission's work.

• Discussion of ARPA Applicants (Session 1 of 3)
• Creating a Culture of Equity for the Commission's Work - Part III
• Commissioner requests to participate in future meetings remotely

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is set to approve ordinances amending the 2023-2024 budget to allocate funds for housing and park projects, authorize a contract for a retail lockbox service, and approve a labor agreement with the Bellevue Police Management Association.

• Ordinance 6729: Increases Housing Fund appropriation by $571,639
• Ordinance 6730: Amends capital investment and general funds for parks projects
• Resolution 10233: Authorizes a $570,000 contract with Retail Lockbox, Inc.
• Resolution 10236: Authorizes a labor agreement with Bellevue Police Management Association
• Resolution 10234: Authorizes a temporary easement with WSDOT for the I-90 Sunset Creek Fish Passage Project

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to review emergency response strategies, an update to the Emergency Water Supply Master Plan, and a solid waste outreach update. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the previous meeting.

• Approval of February 2, 2023 minutes
• Review of Emergency Response Preparedness Strategies
• Review of Emergency Water Supply Master Plan Update
• Review of Solid Waste Outreach Update
• Approval of remote participation for the April 6, 2023 meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will vote on consent items including a $648,578 electric fire engine grant and a $100,974 middle housing budget amendment. Study session discussions include a proposed ordinance for apprenticeship requirements on public works projects and updates from Sound Transit and the Community Crisis Assistance Team.

• ORD 6727: Accept $648,578 state grant for electric fire engine and infrastructure
• ORD 6726: Increase budget by $100,974 for Middle Housing Grant spending in 2023
• RES 10229: Add $331,887 for KPFF engineering on 120th Ave NE Stage 4 project
• RES 10232: Accept $550,000 King County grant for Upper Kelsey Creek culvert replacement
• Study session: Proposed ordinance to create apprenticeship utilization requirements for public works projects

Human Services Commission

The Commission will review information regarding applicant agencies for ARPA funding. The meeting also includes discussions on equity culture, application review processes, and remote participation requests.

• Review of Applicant Agencies for ARPA Funding (Memo A)
• BIPOC By and For and Local Agency Funding Analysis for 2023 (Memo B)
• Creating a Culture of Equity for the Commission's Work - Part II (Memo C)
• Application Review Process Debrief - Part II (Memo D)
• Commissioner Requests to Participate in Future Meetings Remotely (Memo E)

Planning Commission

This meeting includes study sessions on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation EIS, the BelRed Subarea Plan Update, and the BelRed Arts District Update. No public hearings are scheduled. The commission will also consider its meeting schedule and approve past minutes.

• 23-193: Briefing on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and Wilburton Vision Implementation Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
• 23-194: BelRed Subarea Plan Update study session
• 23-195: BelRed Arts District Update study session
• 23-190: Planning Commission Meeting Schedule review
• Oral and written communications from the public

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council regular meeting scheduled for February 21, 2023, has been canceled. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will review a design recommendation for Bellevue Airfield Park. The meeting also includes a status report on Parks Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.

• Bellevue Airfield Park Design Recommendation
• Parks CIP Project Status Report
• Remote Participation Approval for March 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a consent calendar with multiple contracts and ordinances, including acceptance of a $3.99 million state grant for road improvements on 150th Avenue SE. A public hearing is scheduled to release a surplus water easement at 14121 NE 20th Street. Study session items include updates on the BelRed Arts District and a proposed ordinance to raise thresholds for administrative approval of procurement and property transactions.

• Consent item: accept $3,990,000 state Urban Arterial Program grant for 150th Avenue SE Mobility Improvements (SE 28th to SE 38th Street)
• Consent item: award $2,722,500 contract to Fury Site Works Inc. for new Mercer Slough Farm Building
• Consent item: authorize $600,000 contract with Performing Arts Center Eastside for Bellwether Arts Festival management
• Ordinance establishing Bellevue-Redmond Tourism Promotion Area
• Public hearing on releasing a water easement at 14121 NE 20th Street

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will meet to elect a vice-chair, approve minutes, and discuss the 2023 Transportation Improvement Program and curb management.

• Election of Vice-Chair (23-164)
• 2023 Transportation Improvement Program Update (23-165)
• Curb Management Study Session (23-166)
• Approval of Commissioner Remote Participation for March 9 (23-168)
• Upcoming Agenda Items Review (23-169)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to discuss a Land Use Code Amendment for the Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1 Phase 2. The body will also review its meeting schedule and remote participation approvals.

• Study session for Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for Affordable Housing Strategy Action C-1 Phase 2
• Review of 23-159 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Discussion of 23-163 Remote Participation Approval

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from January 2023 and discuss the Safe Parking Program for homelessness response. The agenda also includes items regarding internal equity culture, officer elections, and remote participation policies.

• Approval of January 4, 2023 minutes
• Memo A: Safe Parking Program for Homelessness Response
• Memo B: Creating a Culture of Equity
• Memo C: Officer Elections
• Memo D: Commissioner Requests to Participate Remotely

Arts Commission

The commission will review the January 10, 2023, meeting minutes and discuss several action items. The agenda includes a concept design for artwork by Jill Anholt and a review of the Arts Commission Bylaws.

• Jill Anholt Artwork Concept Design (23-147)
• Arts Commission Bylaws (23-148)
• Project Updates (23-150)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold a public hearing on establishing a Tourism Promotion Area in Bellevue and Redmond. The consent calendar includes several financial authorizations, such as a $1,041,000 federal grant for the Main Street Off-Street Multipurpose Pathway and the assumption of King County Water District No. 1. A study session will discuss the final report on the Autonomous Vehicle Strategic Vision.

• Public hearing on Tourism Promotion Area in Bellevue and Redmond
• Accept $1,041,000 federal grant for Main Street Off-Street Multipurpose Pathway (108th to 112th Ave)
• Ordinance authorizing assumption of King County Water District No. 1
• Resolution to purchase prefabricated restroom for Bridle Trails neighborhood park for $168,797
• Resolution for $590,217.65 preliminary design contract for NE Spring Boulevard (124th to 130th Ave NE)

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the draft 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan Update. The body will also consider remote participation approval for its March 2, 2023 meeting.

• Public hearing on Draft 2023 Stormwater Management Program Plan Update
• Remote Participation Approval for March 2, 2023

City Council Special Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is meeting for a three-day retreat at the Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine to review 2022 accomplishments and set 2023 priorities.

• Review of 2022 accomplishments
• Review of 2023 Council priorities
• Values-based activity
• Review of Council practices
• Determination of next steps for parking lot items

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding a Land Use Code Amendment to remove barriers to micro-apartment construction. The meeting also includes oral and written communications and the approval of previous minutes.

• Introduction on Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to remove barriers to micro-apartment construction
• Oral Communications
• Written Communication
• Approval of January 11, 2023 minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider a consent calendar of routine items including asphalt restoration, fire station construction, and a tourism promotion area. A public hearing is also scheduled for a shoreline master program amendment.

• Award 2023 Utilities On-Call Asphalt Restoration contract to AA Asphalt, LLC (max $1,176,690)
• Authorize Fire Station 10 construction contract to Cornerstone General Contractors ($32,233,309)
• Authorize tourism promotion area with the City of Redmond
• Public hearing on Shoreline Master Program amendment
• Authorize contract for asphalt trail repair along 118th Avenue SE ($259,401)

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for January 18, 2023, was canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold a study session to discuss and give direction on strategies to increase staff capacity for priority housing actions, including encouraging detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes with separate ownership, and simplifying permitting for affordable housing. The Council will also consider consent calendar items including grant agreements for trail projects, a fire engine purchase, and interlocal agreements. Proclamations for Lunar New Year and Human Trafficking Prevention Month will be presented.

• Study session on strategies to increase housing capacity, including ADUs, duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes and permitting simplification.
• Ordinance to accept up to $4.9M for Eastrail to NE Spring Boulevard Trail Link project and amend CIP budgets.
• Ordinance to accept up to $2.37M for Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail segment (142nd Pl SE to 150th Ave SE) and amend CIP.
• Ordinance to accept up to $1.45M for South Downtown Bellevue Arterial Overlay project.
• Resolution to purchase four replacement fire engines from Hughes Fire Equipment for up to $4,523,150.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a study session on curb management (item 22-806) and conduct a public hearing. Other agenda items include approving prior meeting minutes, remote participation for the February 9 meeting, and reviewing upcoming agenda items.

• Study session on curb management (22-806)
• Public hearing (no details provided)
• Approval of commissioner remote participation for February 9 meeting (22-808)
• Approval of December 8, 2022 meeting minutes (22-807)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding the Puget Sound Regional Council's regional housing strategy. The commission will also discuss results from a Planning Commission survey.

• Study Session: Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Regional Housing Strategy
• Study Session: Planning Commission Survey Results and Discussion
• Oral and Written Communications

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will review the Eastrail Project update and Wayfinding Session, approve minutes from November 2022, and discuss a proposal for remote participation in February 2023.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 8, 2022
• Eastrail Project update and Wayfinding Session
• Remote Participation Approval for February 2023
• Parks CIP Project Status Report
• Invitation to Community Meeting 3 of the Bellevue Airfield Park Master Plan Update

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will discuss its 2023 work planning, a final report on the Artspace Market Study, a budget update, and guidelines for one-time project grants. No oral public comment will be taken; written comments may be submitted in advance. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual options.

• Review of 2023 work planning for the Arts Commission
• Presentation of the Artspace Market Study Final Report
• Budget update for the upcoming year
• Discussion of 2023 One-Time Project Grants Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from the December 6, 2022 regular meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss a Safe Parking Pilot Program for homelessness response and land use code amendments. The body is also considering several infrastructure contracts and grant agreements for transportation and waste management.

• Contract for Wilburton Pump Station Rehabilitation with Strider Construction Co, Inc not to exceed $1,348,174.50
• Acceptance of $1,240,000 in WSDOT funding for Coal Creek Parkway Corridor Safety Improvement Project
• Contract for 119th Avenue SE Speed Cushions, Phase 2 with Watson Asphalt Paving Company Inc for $96,644.00
• Three professional services agreements for waste and pollution outreach totaling up to $858,000
• Study session on Safe Parking Pilot Program for Homelessness Response

Environmental Services Commission

The commission will review its roles and responsibilities, recap 2022 activities, and set priorities for 2023. They will also vote on allowing remote participation at the February 2 meeting. This is a planning session with no public hearings or financial decisions.

• Discussion of commission roles and responsibilities
• 2022 year in review and 2023 look ahead
• Approval of remote participation for February 2, 2023 meeting

Environmental Services Commission

The January 5, 2023 regular meeting of the Bellevue Environmental Services Commission has been canceled. No business was conducted or discussed. The cancellation notice was issued on December 20, 2022.

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from November 2022 and consider a minor amendment to the 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan. The body will also discuss a request to allow commissioners to participate in future meetings remotely.

• Approval of November 1 and 15, 2022 Commission minutes
• Review of minor amendment to 2022 Community Development Block Grant Annual Action Plan
• Discussion on allowing commissioners to participate in future meetings remotely
• Public comment period available via email or in-person/Zoom
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

City Council Regular Meeting

This meeting of the Bellevue City Council has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.