Black Diamond public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special meeting in a closed session. The discussion is limited to collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4).
- Discussion of collective bargaining
City Council
The City Council will hold a final public hearing for the 2024 budget. The meeting includes discussions on amending the city fee and utility rate schedules, adjusting fire impact fees, and repealing marijuana prohibition ordinances.
- Final Public Hearing for the 2024 Budget
- Resolution adopting a revised school impact fee schedule
- Resolution to adjust fire impact fees based on construction cost index
- Resolution amending the city fee schedule and new utility rate schedule
- Ordinance repealing chapters regarding medical and recreational marijuana prohibition
City Council
The City Council will review the 2024 preliminary budget and ordinances regarding property tax increases and totals. Additional items include a downtown pedestrian and bicycle link study and potential naming of city buildings.
- Public hearing for 2024 Preliminary Budget (AB23-070)
- Ordinance for 2024 property tax percentage increase (AB23-071)
- Ordinance for 2024 total property tax dollars (AB23-072)
- Resolution for a Downtown Pedestrian and Bicycle Link Study by Parametrix, Inc. (AB23-075)
- Claim checks totaling $503,558.99
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a special joint session with Mountain View Fire & Rescue Commissioners. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss issues related to their annual meeting per contract.
- Joint session with Mountain View Fire & Rescue Commissioners regarding contract-related issues
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a presentation from AHBL regarding the draft Land Use Element for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the October 10, 2023, meeting.
- Presentation: AHBL Land Use Element Draft for 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update
- Approval of Planning Commission minutes from October 10, 2023
City Council
The City Council will hold a special meeting in a closed session. The discussion is limited to collective bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4).
- Discussion of collective bargaining
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review the 2024 Preliminary Budget of Revenue Sources. This includes discussing a possible increase in property taxes. The council will also review two potential ordinances regarding assessed valuation and property tax percentage increases.
- Review of 2024 Preliminary Budget of Revenue Sources
- Discussion of a possible increase in property taxes
- Review of an ordinance to set assessed valuation and total tax
- Review of an ordinance to adopt a percentage of property tax increase from last year
City Council
The City Council will consider a public hearing regarding 2024 general fund revenue sources and potential property tax increases. The agenda also includes discussions on marijuana regulation repeals, legal service extensions, and various court-related contracts.
- Public hearing for 2024 General Fund Revenue Sources and possible property tax increase
- Public hearing for Comprehensive Plan Amendment adding School Capital Facility Plans
- Deliberation regarding repealing marijuana regulations
- Resolution for Madrona Law contract extension for attorney services
- Resolutions for Community Court, Mental Health Therapist, and Omiga Solutions Inc. contracts
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a regular work session. The primary item on the agenda is a continued discussion regarding the Council Code of Conduct.
- Continued Discussion Regarding Council Code of Conduct
City Council
The City Council will hold a town hall meeting at the Council Chambers. The agenda consists of an open mic session followed by adjournment.
- Open Mic session
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review the minutes from the September 12, 2023, meeting. The agenda also includes a presentation on survey results from AHBL.
- Approval of September 12, 2023, meeting minutes
- Presentation from AHBL regarding survey results
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions regarding Parametrix contracts for WSDOT fish passages and the Covington Creek Bridge Project. The agenda also includes a resolution to declare certain city property as surplus and a police staffing report.
- Resolution AB23-053 declaring certain City Property as Surplus
- Resolution AB23-054 regarding Parametrix On-Call Contract for WSDOT Fish Passages support
- Resolution AB23-055 regarding Parametrix Contract Amendment for Covington Creek Bridge Project
- Claim checks totaling $98,495.67
- Police Six-Year Staffing Report
City Council
The City Council will hold a work session to review current year revenues and expenditures from the 2023 Budget. The session also includes a review of the 2024 preliminary budget summary, covering debt service and a possible property tax increase.
- Review of 2023 revenues and expenditures
- Review of 2024 preliminary budget summary
- Discussion of possible property tax increase
City Council
The City Council will review resolutions for sidewalk maintenance and shoulder improvements on Roberts Drive. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2024 legislative agenda and an October Town Hall meeting.
- Resolution authorizing Precision Concrete Cutting to perform sidewalk maintenance
- Resolution authorizing Lake Defense Force to remove dead aquatic weed mats
- Bid award to Tony Lind Paving for Roberts Drive Shoulder Improvement Project
- Discussion regarding 2024 Legislative Agenda
- Discussion of October Town Hall Meeting
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a regular work session on September 14, 2023. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the Council Ethics and Code of Conduct.
- Discussion Regarding Council Ethics and Code of Conduct
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding Marijuana Regulations. The meeting also includes discussion of draft documents for the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element and the Natural Environment Element.
- Public hearing on Marijuana Regulations
- Review of Draft Parks, Recreation and Open Space Element / Appendix
- Review of Draft Natural Environment Element / Appendix
City Council
The City Council is holding a special meeting to discuss collective bargaining. This portion of the meeting is a closed session with no public participation.
- Discussion of Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)
City Council
The City Council will review several contract amendments for legal and court personnel. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the possibility of a levy lid lift for 2023.
- Claim checks totaling $343,708.21
- Contract amendment for Prosecutor Ms. Martinez
- Contract amendment for Public Defender Ms. Martinez
- Contract amendment for Municipal Court Judge Ms. Martinez
- Special event permit for Tough Mudder
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a work session to continue discussions regarding a potential levy lid lift. This is the only item listed for this special meeting.
- Continued discussion regarding potential levy lid lift
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution regarding an addendum to the inmate housing contract with South Correctional Entity for 2024. The meeting also includes the confirmation of Darcey Peterson to the Planning Commission.
- Confirmation of Darcey Peterson to Planning Commission Position #5
- Resolution regarding addendum to Inmate Housing Contract with South Correctional Entity for 2024
- Claim checks totaling $373,074.44
- July 2023 payroll totaling $534,387.74
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will consider a resolution authorizing a contract for the purchase of the Lawson Hills Fire Station. A public hearing is scheduled regarding the draft 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan. The council will also review claim checks totaling $661,242.06.
- Resolution authorizing contract with CCD Black Diamond Partners LLC for Lawson Hills Fire Station purchase
- Public hearing for Draft 2024-2029 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan
- Approval of claim checks totaling $661,242.06
- Pride Month proclamation
City Council
The City Council will consider a resolution authorizing an agreement with King County for water quality monitoring on Lake Sawyer. The agenda also includes the approval of recent payroll and claim checks.
- Resolution AB23-023 regarding water quality monitoring on Lake Sawyer
- Approval of claim checks and EFTs totaling $1,294,270.85
- Approval of April 2023 payroll totaling $481,093.41
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will hold a work session to discuss steps for the potential repeal of cannabis retail prohibition. This meeting is intended for reviewing upcoming business.
- Discussion regarding steps for potential repeal of cannabis retail prohibition
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will consider resolutions to update the city's fee schedule and purchase Laserfiche software. The agenda also includes an oath of office for new police officers and a discussion regarding funding for the Black Diamond Eagle’s cooling facility.
- Oath of Office for new police officers
- Resolution updating the City’s Fee Schedule (AB23-011)
- Ordinance amending Municipal Code Title 15 Chapter 15.04 (AB23-012)
- Discussion regarding Black Diamond Eagle’s cooling facility funding (AB23-013)
- Resolution for Laserfiche Software purchase from Canon (AB23-010)
Planning Commission
The commission will continue discussions regarding an amendment to Sign Code 18.82 in the Black Diamond Municipal Code. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings held in late 2022 and early 2023.
- Continuation of Sign Code 18.82 amendment preparation
- Approval of minutes from November 8, 2022, December 8, 2022, and January 10, 2023
City Council
The Black Diamond City Council will review several resolutions regarding community services and agreements. Proposed items include contracts for recycling events and public defense services. The council will also consider a lease agreement for the Old Fire Station 99.
- Resolution authorizing agreement with Olympic Environmental for recycling events
- Resolution authorizing grant agreement with King County for recycling events
- Resolution approving contract with Valley Defenders, PLLP for public defense services
- Resolution approving lease agreement with the Historical Society for Old Fire Station 99
- Approval of claim checks and EFTs totaling $727,724.59