Bellevue public meetings in 2024

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss a curb pricing implementation study, update the Transportation Facilities Plan, and review the Mobility Implementation Plan. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and an opportunity for public comment.

• Public comment available via phone or Zoom
• Public Hearing on curb pricing implementation study
• Study session on Transportation Facilities Plan update
• Study session on Mobility Implementation Plan update
• Approval of minutes from October 10, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on two Land Use Code Amendments: one to implement House Bill 1293 regarding objective design standards, and another for Wilburton Vision implementation on building design. The meeting also includes public oral communications. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Study session on Objective Design Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to implement House Bill 1293
• Study session on Wilburton Vision Implementation LUCA: Building Design
• Public oral communications (30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from October 23 and November 6, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will vote on a consent calendar containing multiple ordinances, resolutions, and contracts, including a $19.1 million property acquisition for the Coal Creek/Lakemont area. The council will also hold study sessions on updating the Economic Development Plan and a land use code amendment to expand housing in mixed-use areas as part of the 'Next Right Work' initiative.

• Resolution to acquire property at 7219 and 7331 Lakemont Blvd SE for up to $19,100,000 (RES 10461)
• Ordinance approving ARCH 2025-2026 Administrative Budget, increasing General Fund by $794,345 (ORD 6825)
• Ordinance authorizing WSDOT grant of up to $1,017,000 for Systemic High Visibility Crosswalk Markings Project (ORD 6827)
• Resolution for professional services contract with Tetra Tech for utilities capital projects not to exceed $3,182,264 (RES 10454)
• Ordinance ratifying $963,000 federal grant for Bellevue Police Department Body-Worn Camera Program (ORD 6828)

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will hold a special retreat to discuss its roles, review its 2024 activities, and plan for 2025. The meeting will be held at the Robinswood House.

• Review of Commission Roles and Responsibilities
• Review of Commission 2024 Year in Review
• Planning for Commission 2025 Look Ahead

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will discuss and take action on the 2025 grant allocations and a report from a recent Arts & Culture Listening Session. Commissioners will also consider purchasing portable artwork. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public oral communications.

• 24-707: Arts & Culture Listening Session Report
• 24-708: 2025 Grant Allocations
• 24-709: Portable Artwork for Purchase

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue City Council regular meeting scheduled for December 3, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items were considered.

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council will meet with state legislators to discuss key priorities for 2025. The meeting also includes an overview and tour of the Bellevue Grand Connection project.

• Discussion with State Legislators regarding 2025 key legislative priorities
• Overview and tour of Bellevue Grand Connection at City Hall Plaza

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 21, hear public comments, receive reports from staff and commissioners, and hold a panel conversation on service trends and challenges in domestic violence and survivor support.

• 24-667 Panel Conversations: Service trends and challenges in domestic violence and survivor support
• Approval of draft minutes from October 21, 2024

Planning Commission

The City of Bellevue Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 27, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on updating the Land Use Code and review several contracts and property acquisitions. The body will also discuss the King County Metro RapidRide K Line and a regional housing budget.

• Property acquisition at 1802 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE not to exceed $6,000,000
• Security officer services contract with Pacific Security not to exceed $1,316,634
• Public hearing on Ordinance 6823 to amend the City of Bellevue Land Use Code
• NEOGOV agreement spending authority increase to $512,939
• Professional Services Agreement with Journal Technologies, Inc. for $186,000

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will review a status report on Capital Improvement Projects. The board is also scheduled to discuss an update to the Environmental Stewardship Plan and the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

• Parks CIP Project Status Report
• Environmental Stewardship Plan Update
• Bellevue Botanical Garden discussion

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is deciding on the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program Plan. The body will also consider revised rates for water, sewer, and storm drainage utilities, as well as the 2025 property tax levy.

• Adoption of the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Plan
• Establishment of property taxes to be levied for the year 2025
• Revised service charges for Sewer, Water, and Storm and Surface Water utilities
• Grant agreement for up to $1,000,000 for Habitat for Humanity utility infrastructure
• Contract with Pacific Office Automation for copier equipment not to exceed $131,306.16

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission meeting on November 13, 2024, is largely procedural, with no public hearings or ordinances scheduled. The main substantive item is a study session on the 2024 Annual Commission Retreat.

• Study session on the 2024 Annual Commission Retreat

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a final public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 Operating Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Investment Program Plan. They will also consider appointing Diane Carlson as City Manager and initiating an update to the Affordable Housing Strategy. The consent calendar includes several contracts and agreements for infrastructure projects and services.

• Final public hearing on the Preliminary 2025-2026 Operating Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Investment Program Plan
• Ordinance appointing Diane Carlson as City Manager and authorizing employment agreement
• Award of Bid No. 24090 for 2024 Water Main Replacement to Fury Site Works, Inc., not to exceed $5,906,995.08
• Resolution authorizing a three-year contract with All Stripes, LLC for traffic marking maintenance, $1,551,600.00
• Initiation of Affordable Housing Strategy Update

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will discuss and consider the Utilities System Planning Overview and the proposed Utilities 2025-2026 Budget and Rates Update. The meeting includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and public comment opportunities.

• Utilities System Planning Overview presentation and discussion
• Utilities 2025-2026 Proposed Budget and Rates Update
• Approval of minutes from September 12 and October 3, 2024 meetings
• Public oral and written communications allowed

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue has canceled the regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The meeting was to be held in Council Chambers (1E-126) at 450 110th Avenue NE.

• Meeting canceled
• Location: Council Chambers (1E-126)
• Address: 450 110th Avenue NE

Human Services Commission

The City of Bellevue Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes and a panel discussion on domestic violence services.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of draft minutes from October 21, 2024
• Panel Conversations: Service trends and challenges in domestic violence and survivor support

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission will meet to review a consultant's recommendation. The body may take potential action and reach a final decision on item 24-664.

• Review of Consultant's Recommendation (24-664) for potential action and final decision
• Approval of October 14, 2024 minutes (24-665)

City Council Special Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will convene to discuss the 2025-2026 preliminary budget, a recommendation regarding the Bellevue Library Advisory Board, and a grant agreement for heat pump incentives. The meeting will also include a study session on the Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan.

• Ordinance authorizing $1.5M grant for heat pump incentives
• Resolution authorizing reallocation of supportive housing funding
• Recommendation regarding Bellevue Library Advisory Board
• 2026-2030 Sustainable Bellevue Environmental Stewardship Plan Update
• 2025-2026 Preliminary Budget Deliberations Summary

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will meet to discuss a proposed land use code amendment encouraging building redevelopment into residential uses and an objective design amendment. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a public hearing.

• Public hearing on 24-645: Proposed Land Use Code Amendment encouraging redevelopment into residential uses
• Study session on 24-646: Objective Design Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) to implement House Bill 1293
• Approval of 24-647: Minutes of October 9, 2024
• Oral communications: 30-minute total time, 3 minutes per speaker
• Public hearing: Sign-up available 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider reducing the default speed limit on most local streets from 25 to 20 mph. The body will also approve a grant agreement for the B-SAFE safety project and adopt amendments to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Ordinance to reduce default speed limit on local streets to 20 mph
• Resolution to accept $2,787,894 in federal funding for the B-SAFE Project
• Resolution to authorize a $1.6M contract with Fehr & Peers for the B-SAFE Project
• Ordinance adopting the 2024 BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Ordinance adopting the citywide 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will hold a public hearing on the 2025-2029 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Plan and Action Plan. The meeting will also feature a panel conversation on trends and challenges regarding services for asylum seekers and an overview of the King County Crisis Care Centers Levy.

• Public Hearing: 2025-2029 CDBG Consolidated Plan and 2025 Action Plan
• Panel Conversation: Trends and Challenges with Services to Asylum Seekers
• Overview of King County Crisis Care Centers Levy
• Approval of draft minutes from September 9, 2024
• Public comment period for written and oral communications

The October 21, 2024 meeting of the Bellevue Human Services Commission was held in hybrid format. The agenda included approval of previous minutes, a public hearing on the CDBG Consolidated Plan, an overview of the King County Crisis Care Centers Levy, and a panel discussion on asylum-seeker services. However, the minutes document only the agenda and procedural items; no votes, approvals, or outcomes are recorded.

• No substantive decisions were recorded; the minutes show only agenda items and procedural business.

Parks & Community Services Board

The Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss updates for Ashwood Park and Highland Community Center. The board will also receive a report on Parks Capital Improvement Project status.

• Approval of draft minutes from September 18, 2024
• Ashwood Park Master Plan Update presentation
• Highland Community Center presentation
• Third Quarter 2024 Report to City Council
• Parks CIP Project Status Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a $752,000 agreement with King County for open space acquisition and a $855,665.63 supplemental agreement for trail design. The meeting also includes proclamations and a study session on budget and land use code amendments.

• ORD 6807: $752,000 for Conservation Futures open space acquisition
• ORD 6808: Releasing a public utility easement at 14121 NE 20th Street
• RES 10423: 5-year lease agreement with T-Mobile at Fire Station #8
• RES 10424: $855,665.63 supplemental agreement for Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail
• Study Session: Local street speed limit reduction project

Independent Salary Commission

The Bellevue Independent Salary Commission will review survey results from Gallagher Consulting and approve minutes from two meetings in August 2024. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

• Review of survey results by Gallagher Consulting
• Approval of minutes from August 14, 2024
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2024
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on the Bike Bellevue and Transportation Facilities Plan items. The meeting also includes oral communications, staff reports, and approval of the September 12, 2024 minutes.

• 24-625 Bike Bellevue study session
• 24-626 Transportation Facilities Plan study session
• Public Hearing on agenda items
• 24-624 Review of Commission Calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding land use code amendments to implement House Bills 1110 and 1337. The session also includes an overview of the Great Neighborhoods Program for Crossroads and Newport.

• Middle Housing Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) and Bellevue City Code Amendment (BCCA)
• Great Neighborhoods Program: Initial Briefing for Crossroads and Newport
• Implementation of House Bills 1110 and 1337

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a study session to deliberate the 2025-2026 operating budget, the 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, and proposed utility rates. The consent calendar includes a $94,175.72 settlement payment, police hiring bonuses up to $30,000, and an ordinance extending limited-term positions. Proclamations will recognize Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Action Month, and Indigenous Peoples' Day.

• Study session on 2025-2026 operating budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program, including utility rate proposals
• Settlement payment of $94,175.72 to Richard Crinzi
• Police hiring bonuses up to $30,000 for lateral officers and up to $15,000 for exceptional (BLEA certified) hires
• Ordinance extending maximum term for limited-term positions from three to five years
• 2025-2026 Arts and Cultural Facilities Grant Allocations for nonprofit facility projects

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from September and review two staff reports regarding solid waste customer satisfaction and a Lake Washington wastewater management plan. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 minutes (24-607)
• Review of Solid Waste Annual Customer Satisfaction Surveys Management Brief (24-608)
• Review of Lake Washington Wastewater Lake Line Management Plan (24-609)
• Public comment period of 30 minutes
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

Arts Commission

The City of Bellevue Arts Commission meeting scheduled for October 2, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 1, 2024, has been canceled. The meeting was to be held in Council Chambers (1E-126) at 450 110th Avenue NE.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on a proposed land-use code amendment that encourages converting existing buildings into residential uses, consistent with House Bill 1042. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes, staff reports, and oral communications.

• Study session on proposed land-use code amendment to encourage redevelopment of existing buildings into residential uses (HB 1042)
• Approval of Planning Commission meeting schedule (24-597)
• Oral communications period (30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)
• Approval of minutes from September 11, 2024 meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will conduct a public hearing and study session regarding the Preliminary 2025-2026 Operating Budget and the 2025-2030 Capital Investment Program Plan. The body will also review recommended updates to the Comprehensive Plan to comply with state legislation.

• Public hearing on Preliminary 2025-2026 Operating Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Investment Program Plan
• Purchase of 40 Police Interceptor Utility vehicles from Peoria Ford not to exceed $1,970,000
• Property acquisition at 1800 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE not to exceed $1,950,000
• Increase in Lakeside Industries contract by $499,400 for the 2024 Overlay Program
• Master License and Software Support Agreement with Granicus, LLC not to exceed $764,000

Parks & Community Services Board

The Board will discuss and potentially take action on Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 2, a major park improvement project. They will also receive a status report on Parks Capital Improvement Projects and vote to approve draft minutes from the July 17 meeting.

• Discussion and action on Meydenbauer Bay Park Phase 2 (30-minute presentation and discussion)
• Parks CIP Project Status Report (Director's Report)
• Approval of draft minutes from July 17, 2024
• Oral and written communications from the public

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will discuss the preliminary 2025-2026 operating budget and a park master plan. The body will also approve routine payments and a settlement agreement.

• Settlement payment of $398,725.75 to Yuemin Lu
• Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for $27,772.00
• Introduction of the Preliminary 2025-2026 Operating Budget
• Adoption of the Bellevue Airfield Park Master Plan
• Great Neighborhoods Program - Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for September 16, 2024, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to discuss utility rate relief and the 2025-2026 budget. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available.

• Utility Rate Relief Program Overview and Outlook (24-584)
• Utilities 2025-2026 Budget & Rates Recommendation (24-585)
• Review of Commission Calendar (24-586)
• Public comment period of 30 minutes
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Bike Bellevue plan and review the Mobility Implementation Plan and Transportation Facilities Plan. The agenda includes a public hearing and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public Hearing on TMP-9254 Mobility Implementation Plan
• Staff Report on TMP-9255 Bike Bellevue
• Study Session on TMP-9264 Transportation Facilities Plan
• Approval of Minutes from July 11, 2024
• Review of Commission Calendar

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session on the Wilburton Vision Implementation Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA). Other agenda items include approving the meeting schedule, written and oral communications, and minutes from prior meetings.

• Study Session on the Wilburton Vision Implementation Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA)
• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (Item 5a)
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and July 24, 2024
• Public hearings and oral communications period

City Council Special Meeting

The City Council is holding a special meeting for a single purpose. The body will conduct an interview with Diane Carlson, a candidate for city manager.

• Interview of city manager candidate Diane Carlson (Item 24-573)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Council will consider consent items including a $1.65M pump station rehabilitation project, a $707k FEMA grant for fire safety equipment, and interlocal agreements. A public hearing will address removing restrictive covenants on a city-owned property at 12020 SE 11th Street. Study sessions will review updates to the 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan and the BelRed subarea plan.

• Award of Bid No. 24060 for South Ridge Pump Station/Force Main Rehabilitation to Road Construction Northwest, Inc. not to exceed $1,648,920
• Ordinance accepting $707,423.39 FEMA Fire Prevention and Safety grant for electronic core and key security equipment
• Resolution authorizing Amendment 9 to SaaS agreement with N. Harris Computer Corporation for $204,059 (total $3,282,571.01)
• Public hearing on Resolution to remove restrictive residential covenants on Lot 19, Woodridge Division No. 3, 12020 SE 11th Street
• Study session: 2024-2044 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update – review of Planning Commission recommended changes

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet to review funding recommendations and proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations. The body will also discuss the 2025-2029 Draft Consolidated Plan.

• Proposed CDBG Allocations (24-552)
• 2025-2029 Draft Consolidated Plan (24-554)
• Convening Funding Recommendations (24-553)

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will hold a public hearing and update on the 2025-2026 Utilities Requested Budget and Rates. They will also consider approving minutes from June and July 2024 meetings, and review the commission calendar.

• 24-565: Public hearing on 2025-2026 Utilities Requested Budget and Rates
• 24-563: Approval of June 20, 2024 minutes
• 24-564: Approval of July 11, 2024 minutes
• 24-566: Review of Commission Calendar

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will meet to approve minutes, welcome new members, and discuss public art policies, committee assignments, and 2025-26 capital facility grant allocations.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Welcome of new commission members
• Discussion of Crossroads Park Art Concept
• Review of Public Art Policies
• Allocation of 2025-26 Capital Facility Grants

City Council Regular Meeting

The September 3, 2024 regular meeting of the Bellevue City Council has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission will review a report on the City Manager's duties and introduce a survey timeline with Gallagher Consulting. The meeting will also include the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of City Manager duties and consultant timeline
• Introduction of Gallagher Consulting survey
• Approval of July 31, 2024 minutes

Parks & Community Services Board

The August 21, 2024 meeting of the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Board was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission will hold an orientation on current councilmember salary and benefit schedules and compensation concepts. This is a discussion item with no decisions expected at this meeting. The agenda otherwise consists of routine procedural items.

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a consent calendar of routine items, including grants for water rescue and housing infrastructure, contracts for park renovations and city hall improvements, and agreements for construction management services.

• Grant of $700,000 for Operation Water Rescue 425
• Grant of up to $1,942,985 for Bridge Spring District housing infrastructure
• Contract with Concord Engineering for South Kirkland Park and Ride design ($555,436)
• Contract with SRG Partnership for Bellevue City Hall tenant improvements ($736,010)
• Contract with HDR Engineering for construction management services ($2,000,000)

Independent Salary Commission

The Independent Salary Commission will hold an organizational meeting to discuss and adopt its bylaws, elect officers, and receive a staff overview of the salary study process. The meeting also includes open government training and scheduling of future meetings.

• 24-536: Open Public Meetings Act and Public Records Act review
• 24-537: Discussion and adoption of Independent Salary Commission Bylaws
• 24-538: Election of officers
• 24-539: Staff introductions and salary study process overview

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet in a hybrid format to elect officers, approve the meeting schedule, and hear staff reports. Study sessions will cover an update on the Affordable Housing Program and the Sustainable District Opportunity Assessment. The agenda also includes public comment periods and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• 24-524: Election of officers
• 24-528: Affordable Housing Program Update – study session
• 24-529: Sustainable District Opportunity Assessment Update – study session
• 24-530: Approval of minutes from June 26, 2024
• 24-526/24-527: Written and oral communications periods

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving budget increases for road projects, a construction contract, and a property purchase for a new park. The meeting also includes proclamations and a public hearing.

• Resolution authorizing $2.1M property purchase at 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway SE
• Ordinance increasing construction contract with Active Construction, Inc. by $2.3M
• Ordinance adopting 2024 Wilburton Vision Implementation Comprehensive Plan amendment
• Resolution authorizing $275,000 cost sharing with Redmond for 148th Ave NE improvements
• Ordinance amending job classification pay plans for public safety employees

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will hold discussions on the Eastgate Neighborhood Park design, an Inclusive Interactions Guide, and a Youth Health and Fitness Program overview. The board will also receive a Parks CIP Project Status Report and consider approving draft minutes from June 2024.

• Eastgate Neighborhood Park Design – 15-minute presentation, 20-minute discussion
• Inclusive Interactions Guide – 15-minute presentation, 15-minute discussion
• Youth Health and Fitness Program Overview – 10-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion
• Parks CIP Project Status Report as part of Director's Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a contract for the NE Spring Boulevard Zone 3 Project and a motion to approve payroll and claims. The meeting includes a study session on water rates and land use code amendments.

• Approve $1,256,146.34 contract with HDR Engineering for NE Spring Boulevard design
• Motion to approve payroll and claims for June 1-30, 2024
• Study session on Cascade Water Alliance 2025-2026 budget and rates
• Council initiation of land use code amendment for residential redevelopment
• Council initiation of objective design standards land use code amendment

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will finalize its 2025-2026 Human Services Recommendations during the new business portion. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and staff reports. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Finalize Human Services 2025-2026 Recommendations (24-513)

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a study session to discuss Bike Bellevue (24-488) and the Mobility Implementation Plan (24-489). A public hearing is listed but no details are provided. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes.

• Study session on 24-488 Bike Bellevue
• Study session on 24-489 Mobility Implementation Plan
• Public hearing (no details in agenda)
• Approval of 24-490 2024-06-13 TC Minutes

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will review several new business items including city financial policies. The meeting also includes a discussion on the Utilities 2025-2026 Budget and Rates Recommendation.

• City of Bellevue Comprehensive Financial Policies (24-509)
• Utilities 2025-2026 Budget and Rates Recommendation (24-510)
• Emergency Well Siting Study Update (24-511)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to continue discussions and develop recommendations for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. The session also includes a review of the commission's meeting schedule.

• Discussion and recommendation on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Review of 24-491 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider awarding construction contracts totaling over $10 million and three ordinances related to tree preservation and a natural gas franchise. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the 2025-2026 operating budget.

• Award $7,844,622 for Downtown NHS Overlay project
• Award $2,437,111.50 for 156th Avenue traffic signal improvements
• Authorize up to $9,262,875 for Bellevue Service Center energy efficiency and EV charging
• Authorize up to $1,426,531 in federal funding for Real-time Traffic Signal Safety Intervention
• Public hearing on 2025-2026 operating budget and Capital Investment Program Plan

Arts Commission

The City of Bellevue Arts Commission meeting scheduled for July 3, 2024, has been canceled.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 2, 2024, has been canceled. The cancellation notice was issued on June 26, 2024.

• Meeting canceled for July 2, 2024
• Issued on June 26, 2024

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will consider updates to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Citizen Participation Plan and review human services applications. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes and reports from staff and commissioners.

• 24-486: Updated CDBG Citizen Participation Plan
• 24-487: Human Services Application Review
• 24-485: Approval of draft minutes from June 17, 2024
• Oral and written communications from the public

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update, which was previously started on June 20. The meeting also includes a staff report on the 2024 meeting schedule and time for oral communications.

• Public hearing (continued) on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Staff report on Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Opportunity for oral communications (30 minutes total, 3 minutes per speaker)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss several items, including a budget memo to the City Council, summer recreation programming, and the Parks Scheduling Office. The board will also elect a new chair and vice-chair. Public comments are accepted via sign-up or written submission.

• Discussion of Budget Memo to Council (30-minute discussion)
• Summer Recreation Programming presentation and discussion
• Parks Scheduling Office presentation and discussion
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Approval of draft minutes from May 15, 2024 and amendment of November 14, 2023 minutes

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will meet to discuss the BelRed Subarea Comprehensive Plan Amendment and a periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan. The agenda also includes approval of past meeting minutes and a study session.

• Public Hearing: BelRed Subarea Comprehensive Plan Amendment (24-448)
• Public Hearing: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (24-449)
• Approval of Minutes for May 8, 2024 (24-450)
• Approval of Minutes for May 22, 2024 (24-451)
• Study Session

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to review the 2025-2026 Operating Budget Proposals and approve previous meeting minutes. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available.

• Review of 2025-2026 Operating Budget Proposals (24-473)
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Public comment period available
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several construction bids for sidewalks, paving, and water main replacements. The agenda also includes ordinances regarding arts grants, heat pump incentives, and updated salary schedules.

• Sidewalk project at SE 54th Place and SE 52nd Street: $488,140.40
• Overlay and Pavement Restoration 2024 contract: up to $533,785.50
• 2023 Water Main Replacement project: up to $7,756,251.24
• HEAR Program grant for Energy Smart Eastside heat pump incentives: $3,151,090
• PSE Climate Commitment Act Decarbonization Program funding: $850,000

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will review applications for human services funding or programs. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from three prior meetings and public comment periods.

• 24-452 Human Services Application Review

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a study session on the 2024-2033 Bellevue Transportation Demand Management Plan update, the Bike Bellevue Transition corridor categories and implementation recommendation, and Mobility Implementation Plan performance target gaps and project concepts. The meeting also includes commission elections and approval of prior minutes.

• 24-441: Study session on 2024-2033 Bellevue Transportation Demand Management Plan update
• 24-442: Study session on Bike Bellevue Transition corridor categories and implementation recommendation
• 24-443: Study session on MIP Performance Target Gaps and Project Concepts
• 24-440: Commission elections for chair/vice-chair
• 24-444: Approval of minutes from May 23, 2024 meeting

Planning Commission

The June 12, 2024 meeting of the Bellevue Planning Commission was cancelled. The meeting was scheduled for Room 1E-1136 at 6:30 PM.

• Meeting cancelled
• No items on agenda

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving the purchase of four replacement ambulances for the Bellevue Fire Department and rejecting bids for the NE 8th Street and I-405 Crossing Improvements project. The meeting also includes proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth.

• Purchase of four replacement ambulances for Bellevue Fire Department, not to exceed $1,244,672
• Motion to reject all bids for NE 8th Street and I-405 Crossing Improvements Project
• Proclamations for Pride Month (24-427) and Juneteenth (24-428)
• Study session on King County Metro RapidRide K Line Overview
• Study session on streamlining permitting process under Local Project Review Act

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission holds a special retreat meeting to review applications (item 24-426). Public comment is not taken, but written comments are accepted via email. The meeting is open to observation.

• 24-426: Review of applications (no further details provided in agenda)

Environmental Services Commission

The Bellevue Environmental Services Commission will meet to elect a chair and vice chair, review 2025-2034 capital improvement project budget proposals, and discuss a 2025-2030 rate forecast.

• Election of ESC Chair and Vice Chair
• Review of 2025-2034 CIP Budget Proposals
• Discussion of 2025-2030 Rate Forecast
• Approval of May 2, 2024 Commission Minutes
• Public comment period (30 minutes)

Arts Commission

The City of Bellevue Arts Commission meeting scheduled for June 5, 2024, was canceled. No items were decided or discussed.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue Council regular meeting scheduled for June 4, 2024, has been canceled. No items are being discussed or decided.

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss the city manager profile and next steps. The body is also considering several consent calendar items including infrastructure contracts, a labor agreement, and a legal settlement.

• Contract for 2023 Commercial Water Meter Vault Replacement with Gary Harper Construction not to exceed $845,372
• Three-year traffic striping maintenance contract with Specialized Pavement Marking, LLC for $871,531.98
• Sewer backup claim settlement for Belmont Place Apartments in the amount of $412,432.09
• Budget software licenses and services purchase order for Questica Ltd. not to exceed $706,920
• Four-year labor agreement with Teamsters Local Union No. 763 for Building Division supervisors

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on the Transportation Demand Management Plan and the Bike Bellevue program. No dollar amounts or specific project addresses are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on Transportation Demand Management Plan (item 24-388)
• Study session on Bike Bellevue (item 24-389)
• Approval of minutes from April meeting (item 24-390)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct study sessions regarding the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The meeting also includes a review of the commission's meeting schedule.

• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update study session
• BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment study session
• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule review

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will meet to approve routine agenda items, including minutes and payroll, and will discuss updates on a Safe Parking Pilot Program, the Eastgate Housing Campus, and proposed changes to tree preservation laws.

• Approval of May 7, 2024 Council minutes
• Payment of claims and payroll for April 1–30, 2024
• Update on the Safe Parking Pilot Program
• Update on the Eastgate Housing Campus implementation
• Discussion on Land Use Code amendments for tree preservation

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission is conducting a special retreat meeting. The body will address the election of a Vice Chair and equity in funding training.

• Election of Vice Chair (Item 24-391)
• Equity in Funding Training (Item 24-392)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Board is holding a special retreat meeting at the Bellevue Golf Course. The primary agenda item is a discussion and action regarding the 2025-2026 budget process overview.

• 2025-2026 Budget Process Overview
• Approval of April 17, 2024 draft minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider consent calendar items including an ordinance authorizing condemnation for the Bogline Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project and a $3,068,556.82 contract for 123rd Avenue SE Improvements, partially funded by a $600,000 state grant. Study session items include updates on the Procurement Diversity Inclusion Plan and the 2024-2025 Federal Agenda. The council will also hear a report on the Vision Zero program and recognize Bike Everywhere Month, National Police Week, and Affordable Housing Week.

• ORD 6788: Authorizes condemnation and acquisition of land for the Bogline Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project at 156th Avenue SE and SE 11th Street.
• ORD 6789: Awards $3,068,556.82 contract to Northwest Cascade, Inc. for 123rd Avenue SE Improvements from SE 60th Street to Newcastle Way; accepts $600,000 TIB grant.
• Study Session: Procurement Diversity Inclusion Plan update and program phasing for 2024-2025.
• Study Session: Discussion of the 2024-2025 Federal Agenda.
• Written Report: Update on Vision Zero Program in 2023 and 2024 planned activities.

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission meeting scheduled for May 9, 2024, has been cancelled.

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to discuss public art policies and cultural facilities. The body will also review project updates and written communications.

• Discussion of Public Art Policies (24-376)
• Discussion of Cultural Facilities (24-377)
• Project Updates (24-378)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and the BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The commission will also consider its meeting schedule and hear oral communications from the public.

• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Study session on BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Staff report on Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Opportunity for oral communications (3 minutes per speaker, up to 30 minutes total)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will hold study sessions on the Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Update and a briefing on King County's 2025 sewer rate and capacity charge proposal. Consent calendar items include rejecting and re-bidding the 2023 Water Main Replacement project, and amending the CIP to shift $450,000 from the Major Comprehensive Plan Update to Mini City Hall Expansion. The meeting also includes proclamations for Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, International Firefighter's Day, and Public Service Recognition Week.

• Briefing on King County Wastewater Treatment Division 2025 Sewer Rate and Capacity Charge Proposal and 10-Year Forecast
• Affordable Housing Strategy Implementation Update
• Motion to reject all bids for Bid No. 24031 for 2023 Water Main Replacement project and re-bid
• Ordinance amending CIP: increase Mini City Hall Expansion by $450,000, decrease Major Comprehensive Plan Update by $450,000
• Proclamations for AANHPI Heritage Month, International Firefighter's Day, Public Service Recognition Week

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and hear a panel on behavioral health trends. The body will also hold a public hearing on local housing and human services needs.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 15, 2024
• Panel Conversation: Trends and Challenges in Behavioral Health Services
• Public Hearing on Housing and Human Services Needs in Bellevue
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and Zoom options
• Public comment period with 3-minute time limits

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission is holding a special meeting that consists of a field tour of Operations & Maintenance and Capital Improvement Program sites. No votes or policy decisions are scheduled; the agenda is limited to approving previous minutes, receiving a tour map, and reviewing calendars.

• Operations & Maintenance / Capital Investment Program tour
• Tour map with directions provided to commission members
• Approval of April 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the Wilburton Vision Implementation Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The body will also review the commission's meeting schedule and previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on 24-351 Wilburton Vision Implementation Comprehensive Plan Amendment
• Staff report on 24-348 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule
• Approval of 24-352 Minutes of April 10, 2024

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Land Use Code Amendment to update tree preservation, retention, and protection provisions. They will also study recommended changes to the BelRed Comprehensive Plan, including vision, general, housing, urban design, and arts/culture policies. Other agenda items include a meeting schedule update and approval of past minutes.

• Public hearing on LUCA to update tree preservation, retention, and protection provisions
• Study session on BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment: changes to BelRed Vision, general, housing, urban design, and arts/culture policies
• Discussion of Planning Commission meeting schedule (staff report 24-341)
• Approval of minutes from March 27, 2024 and April 3, 2024

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing on modifying interim rules that increase residential floor area ratio in the downtown perimeter overlay in exchange for affordable housing. They will also consider an ordinance amending noise control regulations for construction hours and decibel levels. Consent items include over $1.1 million in infrastructure contracts for culvert repairs and water pressure improvements, plus budget reallocations for fire station projects. A study session will discuss creating two new grant programs for arts and cultural facility capital projects.

• Public hearing on ORD 6785: modify interim official control for downtown floor area ratio and affordable housing vesting
• ORD 6786: amend noise control code to expand construction noise exemptions and add public notice process
• Award Bid No. 24020 for Vasa Creek SE Newport Way Culvert Repairs to Ecogrind Site Solutions for $449,615
• Award Bid No. 24008 for 170th Place SE Pressure Improvements to Road Construction Northwest for $1,178,359
• ORD 6784: reallocate $10.2M to Fire Station 10 (Levy) and decrease Fire Station 4 and Fire Warehouse projects by $5.1M each

Parks & Community Services Board

The Board will review the 2025-2026 City Budget Process Overview and a Human Services Needs Update. Other agenda items include a report on a pop-up off-leash area pilot and a bylaw amendment.

• 2025-2026 City Budget Process Overview
• Human Services Needs Update
• Pop-up Off-Leash Area Pilot Report
• Bylaw Amendment Approval
• Parks CIP Project Status Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss strategic target areas and priorities for 2024-26. The body is also considering several contract awards, legal settlements, and a labor agreement with firefighters.

• Clyde Hill 465 Reservoir Improvements project award to Purcell P&C LLC not to exceed $982,092
• Merchant Services Agreement extension with Bank of America, N.A. estimated at $12,339,000
• Three-year labor agreement with International Association of Firefighters Union, Local 1604
• Settlement claims for Marco Bussadori ($490,062.74) and Qi Guo ($228,721.69)
• Renaming 103rd Avenue NE to Avenue Square NE

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from April 2, hear public comments, and conduct a funding cycle training session for commissioners and community members. The agenda includes no major funding decisions or policy changes; the training is the only substantive new business item.

• Approval of draft minutes from April 2, 2024 (item 24-313)
• Funding Cycle Training for Commissioners & Community Members (item 24-314)

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a study session on two major items: policy changes to the Capital Facilities and Transportation elements of the Comprehensive Plan, and amendments to the BelRed Look Forward plan regarding Environment, Parks, Open Space, Transportation, and Implementation policies. No public hearings or votes on specific projects are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and staff input.

• Staff report on Planning Commission meeting schedule (24-308)
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: policy changes to Capital Facilities and Transportation elements (24-311)
• Study session on BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment: changes to Environment, Parks and Open Space, Transportation, and Implementation policies (24-312)

City Council Special Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is holding a special meeting for a workshop. The session focuses on the 24-300 Financial Strategy and Budget Process.

• 24-300 Financial Strategy and Budget Process Workshop

Environmental Services Commission

The Bellevue Environmental Services Commission will meet to review staff reports on solid waste management, financial performance, and the 2025-2034 Capital Improvement Program. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options available.

• Review of Solid Waste Management Brief
• Review of 2023 Financial Performance Management Brief
• Review of 2025-2034 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
• Approval of March 7, 2024 Commission Minutes
• Public oral communications (30 minutes)

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session on comprehensive plan amendments regarding Wilburton land use and housing policy. The meeting is hybrid, with options for in-person and virtual attendance.

• Public hearing on Wilburton Vision Implementation Comprehensive Plan Amendments
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Housing and Human Services Elements
• Approval of minutes from February 28 and March 13, 2024
• Oral communications from the public
• Planning Commission meeting schedule report

Arts Commission

This meeting was canceled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to discuss trends in youth services, review a 2023 funding dashboard, and analyze equity in human services funding awards. The meeting will include public comment and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Review of 2023 Human Services Dashboard
• Analysis of Human Services Funding Awards for Equity
• Panel Conversation on Youth Services Trends and Challenges
• Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes (24-268)
• Public comment period (30 minutes)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue City Council regular meeting scheduled for April 1, 2024, has been cancelled. No business will be conducted at this time.

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study sessions on amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Code. Topics include transportation and blocks in Wilburton, tree preservation, and a periodic update to capital facilities and utilities policies.

• Public hearing on Wilburton Vision Implementation
• Study session on Land Use Code Amendment for tree preservation
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Approval of February 28 and March 13, 2024 minutes
• Oral communications from the public

City Council Special Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Ethics Officer Services position and provide direction on next steps.

• Interviews for Ethics Officer Services
• Provide direction on next steps

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several resolutions, including a change to the regular council meeting day. The agenda includes updates on water supply negotiations, bike initiatives, and federal funding.

• Ordinance 6783: Amending Bellevue City Code to change regular Council meeting days from Mondays to Tuesdays
• Resolution 10367: Increasing ProjectCorps Professional Services Agreement spending authority to $2,000,000 plus tax
• Resolution 10368: Labor agreement with IBEW Local Union No. 77 for Traffic Signals and Electronic Communications employees through 2026
• Resolution 10370: Software as a Service agreement with e-Builder, Inc. not to exceed $1,521,089 plus tax
• Resolution 10371: Design-Build Coordination and Review Agreement with WSDOT for the I-90 Fish Passage Project at Lewis Creek

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several infrastructure contracts, including road overlays and street projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding the release of a surplus sewer easement.

• Increase contract capacity for Lakemont Boulevard Culvert at Coal Creek Emergency Repair by $141,880
• Supplemental Agreement for construction support and outreach for 130th Avenue NE in the amount of $434,657.96
• Award Bid No. 24000 (2024 Overlay Program) to Lakeside Industries for $6,587,071.50
• Award Bid No. 24009 (130th Avenue NE - Bel-Red Road to NE 20th Street Project) to Goodfellow Bros. LLC for $11,801,068.57
• Public hearing on releasing a surplus sewer easement at 14025 NE 6th Place

City Council Special Meeting

This is a special meeting retreat for the Bellevue City Council, lasting from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Council will discuss revised strategic target areas, clarify Council agreements, and consider Council priorities. They will also preview a financial strategy workshop and receive association information. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is purely deliberative.

• Discussion regarding revised strategic target areas
• Clarification of Council agreements
• Discussion regarding Council priorities
• Preview of financial strategy workshop
• Association information and participation

Transportation Commission

The Transportation Commission will hold a study session regarding several transportation policy elements. These include discussions on Wilburton, BelRed, and general transportation element policies.

• 24-243 Wilburton Transportation Policies study session
• 24-240 BelRed Transportation Policies study session
• 24-241 Transportation Element Policies study session
• Approval of February 8, 2024 minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct a study session regarding the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update. This session covers Volume 1 policy changes for Neighborhoods, Climate & Environment, and Parks, Recreation & Open Space elements.

• Study Session: Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update (Volume 1)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will discuss the kick-off of the Ashwood Master Plan and consider a recommendation for the Bel-Red Comprehensive Plan. They will also vote on bylaw amendments and a proposal to change the regular meeting day. The meeting includes oral communications and a status report on capital improvement projects.

• Ashwood Master Plan Kick-off – 20-minute presentation and discussion
• Comprehensive Plan Bel-Red Recommendation – 15-minute presentation and discussion
• Bylaw Amendment Approval – vote on proposed changes
• Regular Meeting Day Change Proposal – discussion of changing meeting schedule
• Parks CIP Project Status Report – update on capital improvement projects

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue canceled its regular council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024. The meeting was to be held in Council Chambers (1E-126) at 450 110th Avenue NE.

• Meeting canceled
• No items on agenda

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will hold a public hearing on the Draft 2024 Stormwater Management Plan. The commission also plans to discuss recommendations for updates to the City Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element and BelRed Look Forward Environmental Policy, and review an emergency response case study on Bellevue Way. The meeting will begin with approval of minutes from February 1, 2024.

• Public hearing on Draft 2024 Stormwater Management Plan (Item 24-235)
• ESC Recommendation on City Comprehensive Plan Utilities Element Updates (Item 24-233)
• ESC Recommendation on BelRed Look Forward Environmental Policy Updates (Item 24-234)
• Emergency Response - Bellevue Way Case Study (Item 24-236)
• Approval of minutes from February 1, 2024 (Item 24-232)

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will discuss and potentially recommend arts and culture policies for the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update and BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment. They will also hear about the Cultural Conversations Evening Forum and receive project updates. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a period for oral communications.

• 24-222 Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Recommendation on Arts and Culture Policies
• 24-223 BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Arts and Culture Policies
• 24-221 Cultural Conversations Evening Forum
• 24-220 Approval of January 10, 2024 meeting minutes
• 24-224 Project Updates

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving a $10.49 million funding package for open space acquisition and updates to local building and fire codes. The meeting also includes a discussion on the process to fill the permanent city manager position.

• Authorize $10,491,000 for Conservation Futures open space acquisition
• Update Bellevue City Code to adopt state building code changes
• Authorize purchase of two water trucks up to $473,518.16
• Discussion on process to fill permanent city manager position
• Termination of Concomitant Zoning Agreement No. 4441

Planning Commission

The Bellevue Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and study session regarding policy changes to the BelRed Subarea Plan and the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map. The meeting will also include staff reports on affordable housing resources and the meeting schedule.

• Public hearing on BelRed Subarea Plan policy changes
• Study session on Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Staff report on Affordable Housing Resources
• Discussion on Planning Commission meeting schedule
• Oral communications from the public

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will hold a study session on a proposal to lower the speed limit on local streets from 25 mph to 20 mph. A public hearing is scheduled for an ordinance that would extend the approval period for design review and clarify vesting rules. The consent calendar includes multiple contracts and resolutions, such as a $358,803 landscape maintenance contract with Canber Corporation and the acceptance of over $2 million in CHIP grants for affordable housing projects.

• Study session on reducing speed limits on local streets from 25 to 20 mph
• Public hearing on ORD 6778 to amend design review approval period and vesting rules
• Consent calendar item: RES 10357 – landscape maintenance contract with Canber Corp., $358,803
• Consent calendar item: RES 10360 – accepting $1,228,000 CHIP grant for Polaris at Eastgate project
• Consent calendar item: RES 10362 – change order increasing asphalt restoration contract by $600,000

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss the Comprehensive Plan update, and consider adopting bylaws and 2025-2026 funding principles.

• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update discussion
• Bylaws Adoption
• 2025-2026 Funding Principles
• Opioid Settlement Proposal

City Council Regular Meeting

The City of Bellevue canceled its regular council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The meeting was to be held in Council Chambers (1E-126) at 450 110th Avenue NE.

• Meeting canceled
• Council Chambers (1E-126) location
• 450 110th Avenue NE address

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a study session to review land use code amendments and their application to the Wilburton Vision Implementation. The body will also discuss policy changes in the Land Use Element and the Future Land Use Map Categories as part of the Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update.

• Review of Land Use Code Amendments (LUCA’s) for Wilburton Vision Implementation
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update policy changes in the Land Use Element
• Introduction to Future Land Use Map Categories

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will discuss and potentially take action on updates to its bylaws and the Comprehensive Plan's Parks, Recreation and Open Space policies, as well as policies for the BelRed subarea. A status report on Parks capital improvement projects will also be presented. The meeting includes opportunities for public oral communications both in-person and via Zoom.

• 24-191: Updates to the Parks and Community Services Board Bylaws
• 24-192: Comprehensive Plan Update: Parks, Recreation and Open Space Policies
• 24-193: Comprehensive Plan Update: BelRed Subarea Plan Policies
• 24-194: Parks CIP Project Status Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider several consent calendar items including a $1 million grant for heat pump incentives for low- and moderate-income households, a $1.7 million agreement with Hopelink for related services, and $424,477 for new play equipment at Crossroads Community Park. Study session items include an update on the Sound Transit 2 Line (East Link) project, a human services needs update, a strategic plan presentation, and a proposed change to council meeting day and frequency. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the Day of Action and Remembrance for Japanese American Incarceration.

• ORD 6777: $1,000,000 grant from Clean Energy Fund for heat pump incentives for low/moderate-income households
• RES 10354: $1,700,000 professional services agreement with Hopelink for heat pump reimbursement services
• RES 10355: $424,477 for new play equipment at Crossroads Community Park
• Study session: Sound Transit 2 Line (East Link) project update
• Study session: Proposed change to council meeting day and frequency

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss the Eastrail project and the Transportation Improvement Plan. The agenda includes a public hearing and study sessions on these items.

• Public Hearing on 24-174 Eastrail
• Study Session on 24-175 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
• Study Session on 24-176 January 11, 2024 minutes
• Review of upcoming agenda items
• Oral and Written Communications

Arts Commission

The City of Bellevue Arts Commission meeting scheduled for February 7, 2024, has been canceled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled; no agenda items.

Human Services Commission

The Human Services Commission meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024, has been canceled. The agenda included items such as the approval of minutes, oral and written communications, and updates on the Comprehensive Plan and Bylaw Adoption.

• Meeting canceled
• Approval of minutes from January 3, 2024
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update
• Cultural & Economic Development Update
• Bylaw Adoption

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will discuss the Safe Parking Pilot Program, including a contract with 4 Tomorrow for up to $900,000 to develop and facilitate the pilot. The consent calendar includes over $1.1 million in ARCH Trust Fund allocations for five housing projects and over $14.2 million in Housing Stability Program funds for several affordable housing developments. The Council will also consider an ordinance to extend the life of certain building and clearing permits due to expire between now and March 14, 2024.

• Safe Parking Pilot Program authorizing a $672,350 professional service agreement with 4 Tomorrow (up to $900,000 total) and a no-cost lease at 515 116th Avenue NE
• Resolution authorizing workers' compensation claims administration contract with Gallagher Bassett for up to $750,000
• ARCH Trust Fund allocations: Aventine ($206,900), Emma McRedmond Manor ($172,300), Larus Senior Housing ($86,200), Overlake TOD ($689,700), Spring District TOD ($224,100)
• Housing Stability Program funding: $13.5M plus $339,041/year for Aventine; $221,579 plus $13,300/year for Maurice Elbert House; $500,000 plus $485,851/year for Spring District 120th Station TOD
• Ordinance extending building and clearing permit expiration dates through March 14, 2024

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will discuss several new business items, including updates to its bylaws, the City Comprehensive Plan Update, the BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment, and a review of Utilities Financial Policies. The meeting also includes public oral and written communications and approval of previous minutes.

• Update to Environmental Services Commission bylaws (24-165)
• City Comprehensive Plan Update discussion (24-166)
• BelRed Look Forward Comprehensive Plan Amendment (24-167)
• Utilities Financial Policies Review (24-168)

City Council Special Meeting

The Bellevue City Council is meeting for a three-day annual retreat at the Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront. The sessions will cover administrative topics, the city vision, and target areas for the coming year.

• Annual retreat scheduled for Jan 24-26 at Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma
• Wednesday session includes welcome and outcomes overview
• Thursday session covers agenda review and administrative topics
• Friday session focuses on target areas and next steps

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session regarding land use code amendments for tree protection. The commission will also review policy changes related to community engagement and economic development.

• Land Use Code Amendment (LUCA) for tree preservation, retention, replacement, and protection
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update: Volume 1 Policy Changes in Community Engagement and Economic Development elements

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council will consider approving the 2023-2024 Biennium Budget, accepting federal and state grants for trail and bridge projects, and establishing a low-income utility assistance program. The meeting also includes proclamations for Black History Month and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

• Ordinance 6773: Increases General Fund appropriations by $756,400 for the Eastside Climate Partnership
• Ordinance 6774: Accepts up to $2.5M in federal TAP grant funding for the Eastrail-Mountains to Sound Greenway
• Ordinance 6775: Accepts up to $704,000 in Local Bridge Program funding for the Bundle - Deck Repair Project
• Ordinance 6772: Establishes an assistance program for low-income customers with delinquent utility accounts
• Ordinance 6773: Amends the 2023-2024 Biennium Budget to increase appropriations by $756,400

Human Services Commission

The scheduled meeting for the City of Bellevue Human Services Commission has been canceled. The agenda originally included discussions on an opioid settlement proposal and human services funding equity.

• 24-142 Opioid Settlement Proposal
• 24-143 Analysis of the Human Services Funding Awards to Improve Equity in Funding
• 24-144 Bylaw Adoption

City Council Regular Meeting

The Bellevue City Council regular meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, has been canceled. No business will be conducted.

Transportation Commission

The Bellevue Transportation Commission will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss draft policy amendments for the Transportation Element, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider the approval of its bylaws.

• Public Hearing on 24-129 Transportation Element Draft Policy Amendments
• Approval of 24-130 and 24-131 December 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of 24-132 Transportation Commission Bylaws
• Review of upcoming agenda items (24-133)
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

Arts Commission

The Bellevue Arts Commission will consider a Cross-Cultural Center without Walls Pilot Project, adopt required updates to its bylaws, and plan its 2024 work. The meeting includes public oral communications and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of Cross-Cultural Center without Walls Pilot Project
• Adoption of required updates to Arts Commission Bylaws
• 2024 Work Planning
• Approval of minutes from December 6, 2023 regular meeting
• Project updates on current initiatives

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review the Bellevue Housing Economic Policy Analysis Phase 1 Draft Report Findings and discuss survey results. No public hearings or votes on ordinances are scheduled. The meeting includes routine items such as approving the agenda, minutes, and setting the meeting schedule.

• Study session on Bellevue Housing Economic Policy Analysis Phase 1 Draft Report Findings (Item 8a)
• Planning Commission Survey Results discussion (Item 8b)
• Approval of minutes from November 29 and December 13, 2023 (Items 10a, 10b)
• Planning Commission Meeting Schedule review (Item 5a)
• Oral communications period of up to 30 minutes (Item 6b)

Parks & Community Services Board

The Parks & Community Services Board will discuss the Comprehensive Plan Update and the Northwest Arts Center, each with presentations and discussion. The board will also consider approval of the fourth quarter 2023 report and communications to Council. A Parks CIP Project Status Report is included under other communications.

• Discussion/Action: Comprehensive Plan Update (40-minute presentation, 20-minute discussion)
• Discussion/Action: Northwest Arts Center (15-minute presentation, 10-minute discussion)
• Discussion/Action: Park Board approval of fourth quarter 2023 report and communications to Council
• Other Communication: Parks CIP Project Status Report

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review a consent calendar featuring parking enforcement, security, and vehicle purchases. The body will also discuss the 2020 Economic Development Plan and construction impacts in South Bellevue.

• Diamond Parking Services extension for downtown on-street parking enforcement: $374,865.24
• Puget Sound Executive Services agreement for police flagging and security: up to $750,000
• TriVan Truck Body purchase of two Utilities Water Operations and Maintenance trucks: up to $473,581.16
• Five-year Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl Management Program (2024-2028)
• Study session on South Bellevue Construction Projects impacts and outreach

Environmental Services Commission

The Environmental Services Commission will meet to discuss updates to its bylaws and an asset renewal forecast update. The meeting includes time for public oral and written communications.

• Updates to Environmental Services Commission Bylaws (24-108)
• Asset Renewal Forecast Update (24-109)
• Approval of December 7, 2023 meeting minutes

Human Services Commission

The Bellevue Human Services Commission will meet to approve minutes from December 2023 and discuss updates to the commission's bylaws. The body will also hold an election for officers and receive reports from staff and commissioners.

• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2023
• Bylaws Update (Agenda Item 9a)
• Staff Review (Agenda Item 9b)
• Election of Officers (Agenda Item 9c)
• Hybrid meeting format with in-person and virtual options

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will elect a mayor and deputy mayor at the start of the meeting. They will also vote on consent calendar items including two resolutions totaling nearly $4.8 million for tourism promotion contracts with Visit Bellevue and OneRedmond. A study session will review priorities for the 2024 state legislative session.

• Election of mayor and deputy mayor
• Resolution RES 10332: modified contract with Visit Bellevue up to $3,726,160 for Bellevue zone tourism promotion
• Resolution RES 10333: modified contract with OneRedmond up to $1,106,807 for Redmond zone tourism promotion
• Report: Bellevue Fire 2023 wildland season and program
• Study session: 2024 state legislative session kick-off